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Last year, the event saw hundreds of community members attend out at the Moore Athletic Complex
Rock the MAC returns Saturday
May 2, 2025
Past student presentations from R.I.S.E. 2023 and 2024.
R.I.S.E. and Shine! The Research and Independent Study Exposition is back!
April 29, 2025
The documentary the Fentanyl Project is showing at SSES on Monday.
Documentary ‘The Fentanyl Project’ to show at SSES
April 28, 2025
Mr. Angelo teaches science in the middle school. Photo courtesy of Saint Stephen's Facebook.
Mr. Angelo wins Congressional Education Award
April 16, 2025
Junior Sawyer Girgis on stage as Orpheus
Local production of ‘Hadestown’ features four Falcons
April 15, 2025
Senior Brooke Cosentino helps a sophomore in a peer tutoring session.
The power of peer tutoring
May 5, 2025
Ten Questions in Ten Minutes with Sarah Sandberg
Ten Questions in Ten Minutes with Sarah Sandberg
April 23, 2025
Why is UF now a ‘new Ivy’? 
Why is UF now a ‘new Ivy’? 
April 11, 2025
2025 will be a big year for gaming
2025 will be a big year for gaming
March 18, 2025
Threats to schools are on the rise across the nation, so the question in the coming years will be: what can be done about it? Photo via Creative Commons
The epidemic of threats at American schools
March 13, 2025
Pictured are the five top candidates for Pope.
Bo’s Picks: Conclave – 5 frontrunners to succeed Pope Francis
April 30, 2025
What started as simply yelling "chicken jockey!" has turned into a trend of throwing popcorn, drinks, and even fighting inside the theater.
Bax’s Facts: The Minecraft Movie trend has gone too far
April 18, 2025
Ode to Invincible
Ode to Invincible
April 8, 2025
Art by Al Lombardi
Let’s put an end to finals
March 24, 2025
Why you should join Model Congress
Why you should join Model Congress
March 14, 2025
The album cover for Will Wood's "The Normal Album"
A Musical Enigma: A Look Into Will Wood’s Dynamic Career
November 15, 2024
Poster for the Beetlejuice Beetlejuice movie. Movie poster from TV insider 2024 https://www.tvinsider.com/show/beetlejuice-2/
Review: Is Beetlejuice Beetlejuice worth watching?
October 22, 2024
Ranking the top senior parking spots
Ranking the top senior parking spots
September 19, 2024
The Hosts with their exchange students.
Sister school visitors reflect on their time at SSES
March 22, 2024
Three Honors Marine 3 students(Jake Seubert, Madison McAvoy, and Will Schindler), suited in their wetsuits, prepare to explore the great wonders of the Key Largo reefs.
Marine Science program proves that firsthand experience is the way to go
February 16, 2024
Bo Knows Podcast: Episode 3
Bo Knows Podcast: Episode 3
January 31, 2025
This weekend's huge CFB national championship game gets unpacked by Bode LaBelle and special guest Graham Jaynes. Image by Lynn Minor
Bo Knows Podcast: Ep 2
January 17, 2025
Bo Knows is a series produced by senior Bode LaBelle, wherein he talks sports, culture, and all points in between.
Bo Knows Podcast: Episode 1
January 9, 2025
Spread a little kindness everywhere you go.
Share Your Voice S4 E2- Kindness is Always in Full Bloom
July 29, 2024
Click the image for the episode! We cover everything from college applications, to what seniors wish they knew before applying.
College Pod E2
April 30, 2024
Sports director Coach Hudson briefing the boys weightlifting team before they walk out in the courtyard.
Boys weightlifting head to states in Lakeland
April 10, 2025
The marquee matchup involves 5-seed Michigan and 1-seed Auburn, a classic Big Ten-SEC clash
Bo’s Picks: March Madness Sweet Sixteen
March 25, 2025
Here are 3 upsets to look for in March Madness including Oregon verses Liberty.
March Madness upset predictions
March 20, 2025
Saint Stephen’s Track and Field team is ready to make their mark. Photo by Mrs. Dillingham.
Track and Field program enters a new era
March 7, 2025
The boys earned a 3-1 victory Tuesday over Admiral Farragut, a win that sends them to the regional semi-finals.
Varsity boys tops Admiral Farragut; advances to regional semis
February 12, 2025
The seniors line up in their caps and gowns at the lower school, ready to begin the Senior Walk.
Senior Walk kicks of celebrating the class of ’25
May 7, 2025
Seniors and Freshman in an intense tug-of-war match
Saint Stephen’s Beach Day Video 2025
April 18, 2025
The Danish students tried Takis, fruit roll-ups, and American sodas in this comical taste-test
Denmark Students vs American Food
April 15, 2025
Shakepit's building has been at its location for half a century.
The scoop on Shake Pit: the heart of Bradenton
April 11, 2025
Videographer Sawyer Girgis interviews a woman for his MOTS style video.
Man on the Street: Brushes with Fame
March 13, 2025
Reese Williams delivered her senior speech.
Reese Williams Senior Speech
March 27, 2024
Theo Frano delivered his Senior speech.
Theo Frano Senior Speech
March 27, 2024
Sam Mascera delivers her senior speech.
Sam Mascera’s Senior Speech
March 22, 2024
Alex Long delivers his Senior Speech
Alex Long’s Senior Speech
March 22, 2024
Madelyn Cox delivers her Senior Speech
Madelyn Cox’s Senior Speech
March 22, 2024
The seniors line up in their caps and gowns at the lower school, ready to begin the Senior Walk.
Senior Walk kicks of celebrating the class of ’25
May 7, 2025
Seniors and Freshman in an intense tug-of-war match
Saint Stephen’s Beach Day Video 2025
April 18, 2025
The Danish students tried Takis, fruit roll-ups, and American sodas in this comical taste-test
Denmark Students vs American Food
April 15, 2025
Videographer Sawyer Girgis interviews a woman for his MOTS style video.
Man on the Street: Brushes with Fame
March 13, 2025
The Gauntlet video team interviews a pickleball player in Tampa.
Only in Tampa: Tampa Pickleball Crew
March 13, 2025
Editor in Chief of the Gauntlet, Andrei Black, places his pin on Southern Methodist University.
College Pennant Ceremony 2025
April 30, 2025
To end a marvelous night, students filled the dance floor for one last song.
‘By the Bayou’ Prom is a wrap
April 28, 2025
Seniors and Freshman in an intense tug-of-war match
Upper School Beach Day 2025
April 24, 2025
Seniors walk around the field as they high-five their fellow peers.
Senior Walk 2025
April 16, 2025
Seniors Annesley Flint, Ava Foy, and Haley Rosa celebrate Senior Night at halftime with their parents.
Girls lacrosse faces off against BCS on Senior Night
March 26, 2025
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Sophia Berry, Associate Editor

 Sophia Berry is a second-year editor on The Gauntlet. She is a Senior at Saint Stephen’s and enjoys drinking boba, hiking, and hanging out with her friends.

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Team Manatee placed 2nd at the State Commissioners Academic Challenge in Division One.

Falcons earn runner-up at state academic competition

Sophia Berry, Editor
April 6, 2022
This year's production took place in the Falcon Playhouse.

“Beauty and the Beast” production wows audiences

Sophia Berry, Editor
March 22, 2022
The Lower, Middle, and Upper School art show will be held in the Sunshine Library in the Russel Building

All you need to know about Fine Arts Week

Sophia Berry
March 18, 2022
Here are the details, and student opinions, about the recent changes made to the dress code this week.

Major changes to the dress code announced

Sophia Berry, Editor
March 8, 2022
pickles are praised in this review to many peoples favorite salty snacks

Anthropocene Review: “Ode to a Pickle”

Sophia Berry, Editor
February 26, 2022
image of two cars hitting each other

Anthropocene Review: “Driving in Florida”

Sophia Berry, Editor
February 1, 2022
Come see Aladdin in the Falcon Playhouse!

‘Aladdin’ newsbrief

Sophia Berry, Associate Editor
December 10, 2021
Christmas caroling is just one of the many ways that SSES students spread holiday cheer!

Campus Christmas traditions

Sophia Berry, Editor
December 9, 2021

Thanksgiving is tastier

Sophia Berry, Editor
November 19, 2021
Turkey or Tinsel?

Turkey or Tinsel?

Alex McLemore and Sophia Berry
November 19, 2021
Athlete Spotlight: Alyson Folkens

Athlete Spotlight: Alyson Folkens

Sophia Berry, Editor
November 2, 2021
History Bowl victory

History Bowl victory

Sophia Berry, Editor
November 1, 2021
Mama Mia is here! Come see the show at the Manatee Players

Two Falcons to perform in ‘Mamma Mia’ at Manatee Players

Sophia Berry, Associate Editor
October 19, 2021
Seniors Ty Perkins and Cole Rodgers Get Their Head in the Game.

The Senior girls are having the time of their life as Davis Roe becomes the Dancing Queen.

[Photo] Homecoming Week: spirit point breakdown

October 4, 2021
Big Time Rush makes a guest appearance in last year’s Dance-Off.

Here we go again! The Junior girls dance to Super Trooper from Mama Mia.

Mr. Yanelli stars as Alexander Hamilton in the Junior Dance-Off.

Aquiles Gonzales, Nolan Winterhalter, and Garrett LaFlamme show off their skills to Good Morning Baltimore.

Mr. and Mrs. Cotton groove to Love is an Open Door.

The Sophomore quartet flaunts their moves to Jingle Bell Rock.

Sienna Cassella falls for Alex McLemore and Jacob Missok.

Carmella Stacy and Scout Erby duet in the Freshman Dance-Off.

[Photo] Homecoming Week: what you need to know

Jackson Nealis, Editor in Chief
September 12, 2022
The Argentinian students go dip-netting with the Marine Science class

2019-20 was the year of the sister-school visit

Sophia Berry, staff writer
April 29, 2020
Since the school has decided to remain virtual, we should start online classes at 8:45 am.

It’s time to start the school day at 8:45 am

Sophia Berry, Staff writer
April 23, 2020
Coronavirus is scary, but we've got to keep calm and quarantine on.

COVID-19: take it seriously, but don’t freak out

Sophia Berry, Staff Writer
March 25, 2020
This spring the Saint Stephen's theatre department is performing Footloose!

Are you ready to cut loose? Footloose preview

Sophia Berry, Staff writer
March 11, 2020
The debate over the health of GMO vs. organic foods is one that consumers continually have. Original art by Evanthia Stirou.

Should you pay five bucks for organic milk? The GMO vs Organic debate, explained

Sophia Berry, Staff writer
February 28, 2020

Interview with the Japanese students

Sophia Berry and Caroline Gans
February 10, 2020
Japanese visitors arrive Saturday.

Japanese visitors arrive Saturday.

Sophia Berry, staff writer
January 31, 2020
Mrs. Pommer, the Upper School librarian reads an e-book on her iPad which she likes most.

Falcon Spotlight: Mrs. Pommer

Sophia Berry, Staff Writer
January 24, 2020
This image encapsulates the Christmas feeling that "Die Hard" gives off.

Is “Die Hard” a Christmas movie?

Sophia Berry, Staff Writer
December 12, 2019
Addressing the age-old question: is being an only child all that it's cracked up to be? Original art by Evanthia Stirou

Brother or bother?

Sophia Berry, Staff Writer
December 6, 2019
Exchange and Host students pose together for one final picture in the Palm Courtyard

Argentina sister school visit photo gallery

Sophia Berry, Staff writer
November 11, 2019
Eight Argentinian students and one teacher prepare to fly to Bradenton, Fl.

Argentinian sister school visit comes to an end

Sophia Berry, Staff Writer
November 7, 2019
Falcon Friends color cards for new Florida Residents.

First Falcon Friends to be held this Thursday

Sophia Berry, Staff Writer
September 30, 2019
Mr. Revard after winning first place in academics at Latin States

Teacher trivia: Mr. Revard

Sophia Berry, Staff Writer
September 30, 2019
Sophomores in last year's Dance-Off nearly took the win. But one never knows in this competitive event.

Ten tips for Dance-Off you don’t want to miss

Sophia Berry, Staff Writer
September 18, 2019
Saint Stephen's students in Tokyo at Disney Sea with Japanese students

Guess who’s coming to town?

Sophia Berry, Staff Writer
September 11, 2019

2019 StuCo Homecoming Theme Reveal Video

Hailey Spolarich and Sophia Berry
September 9, 2019
Freshman Josh Sket often finds himself tired at the end of the day. Maybe the late start will help that.

Ready to sleep in for an extra 45 minutes?

Sophia Berry, Staff Writer
August 28, 2019
Mrs. Pommer, the Upper School librarian reads an e-book on her iPad which she likes most.

[Photo] iPad or Laptop? Making the right choice can make a difference

Jack Barnes, Staff Writer
October 19, 2018
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