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Photo from Cum Laude induction in 2019. (names listed from left to right) Maria Erquiaga , Hailey Mallard, Augustus Bayard, Catherine Van Keuren, Hailey Kadivar, and Kassandra Haakman.
Everything you need to know before the Cum Laude Society induction
Savannah Hrubar, Staff Writer • April 17, 2024

The Cum Laude Society is a big deal, and for many, it is the most prestigious honor society that exists in academia. On Friday, April 19th,...

A Lovely Night Awaits!
A Lovely Night Awaits!
Sarah Black, Staff Writer • March 27, 2024
Rock the MAC delivers a concert to remember
Jackson Sisler, Videographer • April 10, 2024

Teachers pet peeves
Cade Walters, Videographer • April 9, 2024

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Chinese teacher Mr. Mazzarelli provides many opportunities for his students to practice their skills outside the classroom. These students are the first from Saint Stephens to participate in the Florida Statewide Chinese Competition.
There has never been at better time to take Chinese at SSES
Grace Baxendale, Staff Writer • April 23, 2024

“Raise your hand if you're taking Spanish class,” my teacher said one morning. Half of the class raised their hand. “Raise your hand if...

Mr. Paoletti in his environment on the softball field
The Journey of Coach Lenny Paoletti
Bode LaBelle, Staff Writer • April 10, 2024

Throughout the history of Saint Stephen's, there have been many well-known traditions; touching the Falcon statue at the MAC before sports games,...

Mr. Holt in his element working the front desk.
A farewell to Mr. Holt
Jackson Pakbaz, Staff Writer • March 28, 2024

Imagine it’s your first day of high school. You sleep in and you’re now late to your first class. A tardy on your first day is a bad way...

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Pictured are the eight programs that made the list.  Which one is your favorite?
The best cartoons of all time
George Frano, Staff Writer • April 19, 2024

Every now and then, people turn on some cable television and flip to their favorite childhood channel. As the channel changes to Nickelodeon...

With 38 days till graduation, let student voices be heard. We want the ability to decorate our grad caps; we want the ability to be authentically ourselves on graduation day.
Let us be individuals, let us decorate our grad caps
Alex McLemore, Editor-in-Chief • April 18, 2024

“I now declare you, on this 25th day of May, graduates of Saint Stephen’s Episcopal School.” Seniors toss their decorated graduation...

The image illustrates that even though january may feel like an eternity-- I can assure you-- the month will come and go just as any other.
Why January is the dumps, and I'm glad it's over
Ariana "Ari" Chapman, Staff Writer • February 28, 2024

January is the month after the best months of the year.  In October, you get to trick or treat, throw parties, dress up, and decorate. November...

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The Hosts with their exchange students.
Sister school visitors reflect on their time at SSES
Yara Nimer, Staff Writer • March 22, 2024

You probably saw our sister school visitors from Argentina roaming around campus last week, with their name tags on display and smiles on their faces as they lived the Saint Stephen’s life...

Financial aid, particularly in the form of school vouchers, is a necessity for many who attend private schools, unless the school can provide the funds directly, as is the idea for SSES.
The move to decline the Step Up scholarship will ensure academic independence
Kavi Riedi, Staff Writer • March 13, 2024

In July of 2023, the state of Florida expanded the Florida Empowerment Scholarships, which provides money from the Department of Education to families that wish to send their children to a private...

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
Sarah Black and Grace Baxendale February 16, 2024

Back in November of this year, a group of Marine Science students visited the Marine Lab in Key Largo to expand their studies in the field. Last week, the Honors Marine 3 class participated in...

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Sanjay getting set to run a fast race.
Speeding up to break the record
Kavi Riedi, Staff Writer • April 19, 2024

In recent years, Saint Stephen’s track and field athletes have been breaking records all over the board: Sophomore Julian Lazarra breaking...

This February, Webly and her teammates were asked to participated in a photography workshop for RockTown Media.
Priscilla Webley Spotlight
Sarah Black, Staff Writer • April 18, 2024

Junior Priscilla Webley is approaching the end of her second year of high school weightlifting, concluding an impressive season not only for...

Coach Brown gathers with the track team for a pre-practice meeting.
Coach Brown connects to student-athletes like few can
Patrick Collins, Danny Dodaj • April 11, 2024

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What Saint Stephens extracurricular are you?
What extracurricular should you join?
Ariana "Ari" Chapman, Staff Writer • April 15, 2024
Everyones seen a movie before but can you describe one?
Can you guess the movie by its bad definition?
Ariana "Ari" Chapman, Staff Writer • April 10, 2024
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Patrick Collins
Patrick Collins
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Patrick Collins is a Sophomore and first year videographer on the gauntlet. His interests are cars, the gym, surfing, and shoes. His favorite movies are Bullet Train, Ratatouille, Wolf of Wall Street,...

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Derek Aroyan
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Derek Aroyan is a Junior and a first year member of the Gauntlet. His favorite hobby is playing Hockey and he is a staff writer on the Gauntlet. His favorite movie is 22 Jump Street. He has 1 cat who he...

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Jackson Pakbaz
Jackson Pakbaz
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Jackson Pakbaz is a sophomore in his first year writing for the Gauntlet. His role in the Gauntlet is a staff writer who writes good stories. He has one tortoise, his favorite color blue, and his favorite...

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