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Mrs. Cotton enjoys her awards.
Teacher Superlatives
May 12, 2022
High school relationships: the Ups and Downs
High school relationships: the Ups and Downs
May 12, 2022
Advice for the upcoming exams from students and teachers
Advice for the upcoming exams from students and teachers
May 3, 2022
Globe showcasing various flags belonging to different counties around the world.
Sister school visits are coming back to SSES
May 2, 2022
Mr. Huff enjoying nature
Falcon Spotlight: Mr. Huff
April 29, 2022
PTSD can come from any situation. It isnt a one size fits all term.
Behind the wheel
May 4, 2022
Knowledge is more important than just a number.
Knowledge > Grades
May 2, 2022
Some of the moments that have been captured of me with my friends and family over these past couple of weeks.
Finding love in heartache
April 26, 2022
The mirrors reflection of me vs how I truly appear
Creature of Comparison
March 16, 2022
Gen Z and Baby Boomer members differ in aspects such as health and social media as shown by original art by Sarabeth Wester.
Changing Priorities
March 15, 2022
Junior Luke Donley throws a pitch. Photo Credit: Bella Rosa
What’s happening in Spring Sports as of right now?
April 25, 2022
SSES tennis hype video
SSES tennis hype video
April 19, 2022
The 2022 champions Kansas Jayhawks warming up in the 2016 D1 championship.
College basketball does not disappoint fans and bracket participants
April 5, 2022
Basketball going through a hoop
The Gauntlet’s ‘March Madness Bracket Contest’ is live
March 14, 2022
The winner of this year’s Super Bowl will receive the Lombardi Trophy.
This year’s Super Bowl is worth watching
February 11, 2022
Gavin Conner hard at work learning beneficial skills.
Should you get a job in high school?
April 26, 2022
Heartbreak in high school can be tougher than you think.
Heartbreak in high school
March 22, 2022
Volodimir Zelenskyy visiting Eastern Ukraine in Spring of 2021. Picture by Simon Shuster.
The solution for peace in Ukraine
March 15, 2022
Zendaya stars in HBO Maxs hit series, Euphoria, as Rue who actively struggles with addiction and mental health.
‘Euphoria’ isn’t as far from reality as we think
March 14, 2022
A stop sign to represent the need to realize that it might be time to take a break.
A reminder to take a minute to be present
March 2, 2022
Robert Pattinsons Bruce Wayne as seen in The Batman (2022)
The emo Batman
March 15, 2022
Teen vaping is a big issue nowadays and its strongly advised against.
Do you juul?
December 2, 2019
Letter to the editor: VOTE EXPERIENCED
Letter to the editor: VOTE EXPERIENCED
April 22, 2019
I used to welcome the silence of long study nights, especially after a hectic day at school. Now, its often too quiet, even for my taste.
Adjusting to life without a sister
February 22, 2019
Be the change you want to see on campus
Be the change you want to see on campus
February 21, 2019
Senior Alyssa Nucci and Sophomore Ansley Morris taco their tongues.
Top hidden talents on campus
October 22, 2019
Someone counting money
What it’s like to be a student with a job
May 3, 2019
Emily DAmico (19), Dylan Zoller (20), and Olivia Elisha (19) looking fabulous and ready to take on prom.
Thoughts on prom (from a senior who hates social events)
April 22, 2019
Forever falcons get into a position to take a picture for the year book.
The best (and worst) parts of being a Forever Falcon
March 21, 2019
Watch this bad boy: Stanley Kubricks The Shining
Watch this bad boy: Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining
February 28, 2019
The Brocast is a Gauntlet podcast production.
The BROCAST: Space and the Universe (ft. Mr. Carlson)
October 29, 2021
Share Your Voice is all about stories of kindness in our community and the world
Share Your Voice S2 E3- Kindness Is Life Changing
October 25, 2021
Here, 6 of our beloved Saint Stephens seniors walk the Senior Walk with pride.
2021 Senior Walk photo gallery
April 22, 2021
Mr. Hoonhout in his high school soccer picture.
A Hoon’s Life
February 8, 2021
The Gauntlet Christmas Video
The Gauntlet Christmas Video
December 15, 2020
Kai Coogles Senior Speech
Kai Coogle’s Senior Speech
May 12, 2022
Shaiming Lus senior speech
Shaiming Lu’s senior speech
May 12, 2022
Angel Dais Senior Speech
Angel Dai’s Senior Speech
May 12, 2022
Jamie Springsteads senior speech
Jamie Springstead’s senior speech
May 12, 2022
Sophia Berrys senior speech
Sophia Berry’s senior speech
May 12, 2022
Kai Coogles Senior Speech
Kai Coogle’s Senior Speech
May 12, 2022
Shaiming Lus senior speech
Shaiming Lu’s senior speech
May 12, 2022
Angel Dais Senior Speech
Angel Dai’s Senior Speech
May 12, 2022
Jamie Springsteads senior speech
Jamie Springstead’s senior speech
May 12, 2022
Sophia Berrys senior speech
Sophia Berry’s senior speech
May 12, 2022
Sophomores Isabella, Sienna, Sofia and Julia and juniors Sophia and Paige appreciate time together at prom.
Photo Gallery: Prom 2022
April 27, 2022
Junior Garrett LaFlamme sets the tone for the pep rally.
Homecoming week: Float activity photo gallery
October 6, 2021
Heres another Chin-strapper. We call it this because the look would only appear right on a football player. Lets make this right, people!
PSA: Masked Offenders
September 20, 2021
Junior linebacker Michael Konkol doing what he does.
Photo Gallery: Falcon Football
September 14, 2021
Senior Maxine Mandt excited to add new members to the Latin Club.
Photo Gallery: Club Fair
September 7, 2021
This years production took place in the Falcon Playhouse.
“Beauty and the Beast” production wows audiences
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
March 18, 2022
Share Your Voice is all about stories of kindness in our community and the world
Share Your Voice S2 E4- Kindness Can Be An Adventure
March 18, 2022
Robert Pattinsons Bruce Wayne as seen in The Batman (2022)
The emo Batman
March 15, 2022
Music Man broadway poster that displays title performs names.
‘Music Man’ controversy sparks change
March 1, 2022
Happy Thanksgiving from the Gauntlet!
Are you smarter than a turkey?
November 11, 2021
Quiz: Which Pixar character is your ideal best friend?
Quiz: Which Pixar character is your ideal best friend?
October 28, 2021
Do you know what you want to be for Halloween?
What should you be for Halloween?
October 8, 2021
Christmas songs are a key way to get into the spirit.
Quiz: What holiday song do you need in your life right now?
December 17, 2020
Original artwork by Evanthia Stirou.
Which senior notable are you?
April 27, 2020
American health workers donning protective gear. Photo credit: U.S. Navy
The untold pain of COVID-19
May 5, 2020
The memes that have dominated the Coronavirus era
The memes that have dominated the Coronavirus era
April 30, 2020
Mills in his workshop, where during a 24-hour period, he can produce about 30 masks.
Senior produces, distributes over 200 face shields in fight against COVID
April 10, 2020
When it comes to remote learning, how do teachers really know how much is too much?
How much is too much?
April 2, 2020
Should the gun violence crisis weigh as much on the scale of social action as the Coronavirus?
We should react this way to other contemporary issues
March 30, 2020
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Many inexperienced lifters put themselves at risk of injury by incorrectly performing exercises such as the deadlift.

The toxicity of modern gym culture

May 4, 2021
Bradys Bucs faced the Washington Football Team in this years Wild Card round.

Bring back late start for Super Bowl Monday

January 27, 2021
My high-performance machine, as my boss Victor calls it, parked next to a JUNIOR in the SENIOR lot.

Dear juniors who park in the senior lot

January 5, 2021
Gauntlet Editor-in-Chief Sully Maley believes that his workload will decrease with the return of the old schedule.

Switch to old schedule will make school easier

October 26, 2020
Ms. Pommer and Mr. Carlson joined the Seniors dance blew away the crowd with their amazing duet.

Dance Off photo gallery

October 15, 2020
Dr. Pullen speaks about how far Saint Stephens has come since the original opening in 1970.

Time Capsule Opening photo gallery

October 13, 2020
Colts at Redskins 09/16/18

Week 3 fantasy football outlook

September 24, 2020
Students gather in the Commons for a spirit event during assembly. Losing these moments of interaction during social distancing could serve as a reminder of their value once they return.

Technology can’t save us from social isolation

April 24, 2020
Mr. Johnson and Mrs. Gustavus share what the transition to online learning has been like from a teachers perspective.

Teachers share what remote learning has been like for them

April 22, 2020
Upper School English teachers conduct a virtual meeting with other faculty members using the videoconference app Zoom.

Coronavirus and social distancing sweep Manatee County; SSES to close through April 3

March 16, 2020
Patrick Mahomes II celebrates after winning Super Bowl LIV. Mahomes threw two touchdowns and ran for a third in the Chiefs 31-20 victory.

Mahomes, defense rally Chiefs to 21 unanswered points and the Lombardi

February 5, 2020
Konkols record-breaking performance last Friday led the Falcons to their second victory against rival BCS this season.

Konkol leads Falcons past BCS and onto state semifinals

November 7, 2019
Rev Rich visiting the beach with his wife and daughter.

The journey of Reverend Rich Clark

September 17, 2019
Clemson true freshman QB Trevor Lawrence drops back in the pocket.

College football returns Saturday; here’s what you need to know

August 23, 2019
Election season is upon us. Let The Gauntlet be your news source as the elections near.

StuCo representative election results are in!

May 1, 2019
Next years StuCo Exec Board.

StuCo election results

April 25, 2019
Seniors Alex Webster, Cade Westberry, and John Whelan

[Photo] Photo gallery: Senior Walk

April 10, 2019
A group of Maurick College students will visit our school during IQ week to collaborate with Upper School students.

Host families still needed during IQ Week

April 9, 2019
Our section editors get the perfect mix between leadership and writing in their daily activities.

The Gauntlet wants YOU

March 18, 2019
A reflection of this years CFB season.

8 things to take away from this year’s CFB season

January 30, 2019
Upper school says goodbye to first semester menu

Upper school says goodbye to first semester menu

January 8, 2019
IMG Sophomore Cheng Zhang during his visit to the Gauntlet.

A day in the life of a shadow

December 13, 2018
Fantasy Football Start em Sit em Week 13

Fantasy Football Start ’em Sit ’em Week 13

November 29, 2018
The Falcons group up for a break following Saturdays win.

Falcon football headed to third straight Florida Bowl

November 14, 2018
Fantasy Football Start Em Sit Em: Week 10

Fantasy Football Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em: Week 10

November 8, 2018
Students will be able to select from a wide variety of snacks, including cookies, cupcakes, muffins and donuts.

First Student Council Bake Sale Tomorrow

September 19, 2018
Mr. and Mrs. Cotton have been a great addition to the math department here at Saint Stephens.

Falcon Spotlight: Mr. and Mrs. Cotton

September 14, 2018
Falcon Spotlight: Mr. Borton

Falcon Spotlight: Mr. Borton

September 7, 2018
Falcon Spotlight: Mrs. Gustavus

Falcon Spotlight: Mrs. Gustavus

September 5, 2018
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