As the community begins 2025, now is a great time to look back at 2024. Here are the reader's picks of 2024, based on views. 

Two weeks ago, the upper school welcomed Spanish teacher Mr. Andrew Glassco, the newest addition to the languages department. Originally from the Bay Area in California, Glassco has lived in several different...

From growing up on several different army bases in the Philippines to becoming the director of the Upper School here at Saint Stephen's, Mrs. Anna Conn has been through a lot.   Conn’s parents were...

As an aircraft approaches Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, 17-year-old Matthew Christian, after months of rigorous training, prepares to land the small craft according to his training.  This...

While sitting through a blocked English 10 Honors class, a Harkness Discussion began. Harkness is a discussion method in which students lead the discussion around a roundtable, while the teacher observes...

Our local communities have faced significant challenges in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The aftermath of these consecutive hurricanes has left many residents grappling with extensive damage...

With the retirement of beloved Athletic Director Coach Lenny Paoletti comes newly appointed Coach Cole Hudson, the new athletic director at Saint Stephen's. As an athletic director, Hudson has stepped...

For a decade, when you walked into the upper school office, you would see Administrative Assistant Mr. Holt's bright smile welcoming you to Saint Stephen’s. As you can imagine, Mr. Holt’s departure...

For years, I have waited for this moment. I’ve planned where I want to go to college, what I want to study, what I want to be in the future; I planned my entire future. Each year was just one year closer...

Saint Stephen’s named sixth-grade World Cultures teacher and former SSES football coach, Chris Valcarcel, as the new head coach of the football team. Valcarcel’s predecessor Coach A.J. Brown, who will...

Would you spend the night in the wilderness alone with nothing but leaves to protect you? Senior Jake Clulow did that as part of his journey to becoming an Eagle Scout.  From pitching tents as a young...

It’s that time again. Seniors are wrapping up their year, announcing their final college decisions, and planning the next leg of their journey. However, for those of us pursuing a BFA in musical theatre,...