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Just minutes after the lockdown started Bradenton, Sarasota, and Manatee County Sheriff's Offices arrived on scene. The Bradenton PD Instagram and Facebook accounts posted updates for parents as the situation evolved. Instagram: @bradentonpd Facebook: Bradenton Police Department
Bomb threat prompts campus lockdown
March 12, 2025
The cast of The Addams Family rehearses the last scene of the show. The production goes live Thursday March 13. Photo by Mrs. Jeannine Elisha.
Falcon Playhouse’s ‘Addams Family’ to open Thursday
March 11, 2025
Gauntlet staff attends first-ever STN National Convention
Gauntlet staff attends first-ever STN National Convention
March 11, 2025
Come experience a Winter Wonderland on Saturday, February 8th.
Winter Formal to take place this Saturday
February 3, 2025
Last year's Argentinian exchange group hanging out with their newfound friends.
Host families prepare as Argentinian exchange students arrive Monday
February 2, 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
Read below to find the top read story of 2024.
Reader’s Picks: Most Viewed Gauntlet Stories of 2024
January 30, 2025
The new spanish teacher Mr. Glassco brings a whole new vibe to the language classrooms.
Ten Questions in Ten Minutes with Mr. Glassco
January 24, 2025
Mrs. Conn in the Philippines during her summer semester abroad
The journey of Mrs. Anna Conn
December 9, 2024
Why you should join Model Congress
Why you should join Model Congress
March 14, 2025
Though it may be tempting to joke in times of crisis, it's important to react with collective seriousness to prevent more chaos from spreading.
Editorial: This is not a drill
March 13, 2025
Don’t Crumbl your health
Don’t Crumbl your health
February 14, 2025
Top 5 Memes of 2024
Top 5 Memes of 2024
February 3, 2025
Top 5 Movies of 2024
Top 5 Movies of 2024
January 28, 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
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
#13 Sophomore Marcus Motwani against opponent Keswick Christian.
Weekly Sports Roundup
January 17, 2025
Senior Abigail Rogers attacks the ball during a match of soccer.
Girls soccer squares off against Belle Creek tonight for Senior Night
January 14, 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
Bo Knows Podcast: Episode 3
Bo Knows Podcast: Episode 3
January 31, 2025
Videographer Sawyer Girgis prepares to find out Falcon's favorite dance moves.
What’s your favorite dance move?
January 30, 2025
Senior Betsy Neal taking photos at a girls soccer match.
Capturing Betsy Neal
January 23, 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
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
Videographer Sawyer Girgis prepares to find out Falcon's favorite dance moves.
What’s your favorite dance move?
January 30, 2025
Senior Betsy Neal taking photos at a girls soccer match.
Capturing Betsy Neal
January 23, 2025
The Academic all-stars of the Gold Team gearing up before the Commissioners' Academic Challenge.
Behind the Scenes of the Academic Team
December 20, 2024
The five state championship qualifiers, Priscilla Webley, Annesley Flint, Makaila Hertzler, Emily Dowd, and Brooke Cosentino take a group photo after the gauntlet.
Girls weightlifting heads to States
February 14, 2025
Teammates look on as Betsy Neal completes a snatch.
Girls weightlifting hosts Senior Night at the Falcon Fieldhouse
January 13, 2025
The seniors took the win, construction a quality and detailed house.
Gingerbread House Contest delights US and MS onlookers
December 18, 2024
Grandparents and their grandchild flash a smile for a fun Grandparent's Day picture.
Photo Gallery: Grandparents’ Day 2024-2025
December 4, 2024
The senior class debuts their creative float to the audience
Pep Rally Photo Gallery
November 8, 2024
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Just minutes after the lockdown started Bradenton, Sarasota, and Manatee County Sheriff's Offices arrived on scene. The Bradenton PD Instagram and Facebook accounts posted updates for parents as the situation evolved. Instagram: @bradentonpd Facebook: Bradenton Police Department
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