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Global Education Coordinator Mrs. Jennifer Hambrick announces this year's Sister School Exchange Programs at an Upper School assembly.
Sister School visits unveiled, applications now available
November 12, 2024
StuCo announced that Homecoming Spirit Week has been postponed at a school assembly on Monday
Spirit Week postponed due to Hurricane Milton
October 23, 2024
Juniors Nadia Grubbs and George Frano spending time with their Falcon Friends.
First Falcon Friend event brings community together
October 4, 2024
The long-awaited Dr. Janet S. Pullen S.T.E.A.M. Center, located on 41st Street by the Campus Center, is currently under construction but is expected to be a part of campus life next school year.
S.T.E.A.M Center set to open in July 2025
September 25, 2024
This summer, hospitals reported an almost 25% increase in emergency cases relating to the coronavirus. As a tourist destination, Florida is vulnerable to waves of the disease. Art by Al Lombardi
Resurgence of Covid impacts academics, athletics
September 24, 2024
Matthew Christian prepares for take off at SRQ International Airport, where he is close to obtaining his private piloting license.
Junior Matthew Christian is ready to take flight
November 7, 2024
The Harkness Discussion method utilizes a roundtable, around which students must lead discussions while the teacher observes. Art by Al Lombardi
Harkness Discussions are what English class is all about
November 1, 2024
This house was completely destroyed by Hurricane Milton.
Unbroken by Milton
October 25, 2024
Coach Cole Hudson soars into his new position as AD
Coach Cole Hudson soars into his new position as AD
October 17, 2024
Ms. Gillard (pictured second from the right) at a friend's 8th-grade graduation in Austin, Texas.
10 Questions in 10 Minutes with Gabrielle Gillard
August 23, 2024
The album cover for Will Wood's "The Normal Album"
A Musical Enigma: A Look Into Will Wood’s Dynamic Career
November 15, 2024
Girls as young as 11 are buying retinols and other skincare products that do more harm than help to their face.
The real issue with the Sephora Kid skincare craze
November 4, 2024
Notifications from Snapchat, Instagram, and Messages pelt students during classes, resulting in distraction. Art by Al Lombardi
Reading this title will likely be interrupted by a Snapchat notification
October 25, 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
Senior Jack Horne signs in late. This year, three tardies result in a 30-minute, after-school detention.
The new Tardy Policy was needed, but it goes too far
October 4, 2024
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
Austin is leading his team to victory.
Junior Austin Carr travels to the State Championships Saturday
November 15, 2024
A shot of the junior boy's volleyball team playing in a match at lunch.
Volleyball team launches school-wide tournament as fundraiser for prom
October 23, 2024
The seniors will look to celebrate their years of commitment this Friday for Senior Night.
Pack the MAC for Senior Night this Friday
October 3, 2024
The Boys Cross Country Team flicking up after a great win.
On your mark, Get set, Go
September 27, 2024
There are some big match-ups in college football, especially a duel between second-ranked Georgia and fourth-ranked Alabama. Art by Al Lombardi
Bo’s Picks: The best college football games to watch in Week 5
September 25, 2024
Seniors Jackie Rappold, Victoria Neiva, and Jeremy Stroh celebrate a big finish.
2024 Homecoming Dance-Off Video
November 6, 2024
Upper School Director Mrs. Conn reviews the Future White Coats club poster
The Club Fair Offers Avenues for Students to Explore Their Passions
October 21, 2024
Streets are flooded and many signs are knocked down on AMI.
Hurricane Milton impacts AMI with 1-2 punch
October 18, 2024
Pictured is the Rod and Reel Pier, which was severely impacted by the storm
The Anna Maria Island community comes together after Hurricane Helene
October 16, 2024
The first Falcon Friend Event of the year saw students brainstorming potential future FF events.
Falcon Friends: Past, Present, and Future
October 3, 2024
Seniors Jackie Rappold, Victoria Neiva, and Jeremy Stroh celebrate a big finish.
2024 Homecoming Dance-Off Video
November 6, 2024
Upper School Director Mrs. Conn reviews the Future White Coats club poster
The Club Fair Offers Avenues for Students to Explore Their Passions
October 21, 2024
Pictured is the Rod and Reel Pier, which was severely impacted by the storm
The Anna Maria Island community comes together after Hurricane Helene
October 16, 2024
The first Falcon Friend Event of the year saw students brainstorming potential future FF events.
Falcon Friends: Past, Present, and Future
October 3, 2024
English Teacher Mr. David Johnson shared that his favorite new policy has been the attendance policy.
Favorite changes on campus this year
September 11, 2024
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
Click the image for the episode! We cover everything from college applications, to what seniors wish they knew before applying.
The College Pod E1
April 29, 2024
Mr. Cotton alongside colleague and spouse Mrs. Cotton
Conversations with Ricardo
November 29, 2023
Conversations with Ricardo
Conversations with Ricardo
November 3, 2023
The senior class debuts their creative float to the audience
Pep Rally Photo Gallery
November 8, 2024
Seniors end their dance off with a confetti canon.
Photo Gallery: Dance Off 2024-2025
November 6, 2024
Streets are flooded and many signs are knocked down on AMI.
Hurricane Milton impacts AMI with 1-2 punch
October 18, 2024
Three friends grin big while celebrating the blessing of their stuffed animals and dog.
Photo Gallery: Blessing of the Animals
October 17, 2024
Mrs. Conn checked out the Future White Coats Club, started by Christina Collazo '25.
Photo Gallery: 2024-2025 Annual Club Fair
September 5, 2024
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
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La Catrina is a cultural icon in Mexico and other countries. Pictured are Mrs. Galligan, and Mrs. Oller dressed as La Catrina.

[Photo] Spanish teachers bringing culture to Halloween costumes

Zachary Stephens, Staff Writer
November 8, 2023
Freddy Falcon went surfing this summer. What did you do? Original artwork by Evanthia Stirou.

Faculty summer adventures

Gauntlet Staff
September 11, 2023

Caroline Day’s Senior Speech

Gauntlet Staff
January 26, 2022

Joseph Salu’s Senior Speech

Gauntlet Staff
January 26, 2022
Mrs. Conn's advisory sports the new spirit shirts.

[Photo] Arrival of new spirit shirts causes stir

Reese Williams, Staff Writer
January 26, 2022

Maddie Cashen’s Senior Speech

Gauntlet Staff
January 11, 2022
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[Photo] Alumni Spotlight: Jeremy Jackman

Aquiles Gonzalez, Staff Writer
January 7, 2022

Connor Kitchner’s Senior Speech

Gauntlet Staff
November 16, 2021

Lina Graf’s Senior Speech

Gauntlet Staff
May 11, 2021

Sarah Schnur’s Senior Speech

Gauntlet Staff
May 11, 2021

Diarmuid Harkin’s Senior Speech

Gauntlet Staff
May 11, 2021

Mika Latifov’s Senior Speech

Gauntlet Staff
May 7, 2021
Should minimum wage be raised? In this Op-Ed, Connor Davis explains why that might not be a good idea.

[Photo] The true cost of minimum wage

Connor Davis
May 7, 2021

Carly Lansberg’s Senior Speech

Gauntlet Staff, Staff Writer
May 6, 2021

Sofia Sanchez’s Senior Speech

Gauntlet Staff, Staff Writer
May 6, 2021

Sophie Preston’s Senior Speech

Gauntlet Staff, Staff Writer
May 6, 2021

Janie Chatham’s Senior Speech

Gauntlet Staff
May 5, 2021
What is the mental monster? In this piece, senior Olivia Kerul discusses the mental taxation that school exerts on students.

[Photo] The mental monster

Olivia Kerul
May 3, 2021

Peter Balos’ Senior Speech

Gauntlet Staff, Staff Writer
April 27, 2021

Noelle Bencie’s Senior Speech

Gauntlet Staff, Staff Writer
April 8, 2021
Sophomores Nolan Winterhalter and Garrett LaFlamme were the starting center defenders for the Falcons.

[Photo] Winter Sports: Season review and awards recipients announced

Joseph Salu, Staff Writer
March 23, 2021

Maria Huang Senior Speech

Gauntlet Staff, staff writer
March 2, 2021

Jules Pung Senior Speech

Gauntlet Staff, Staff Writer
March 2, 2021

Stacie Burgess Senior Speech

Gauntlet Staff, Staff Writer
March 2, 2021

Cheng Zhang Senior Speech

Gauntlet Staff, Staff Writer
March 2, 2021

Sean Rodriguez’s Senior Speech

Gauntlet Staff
November 16, 2020

Alex Winterhalter’s Senior Speech

Gauntlet Staff
October 24, 2020

Taylor Vara’s senior speech

Gauntlet Staff, Staff Writer
September 3, 2020

Jacob Whorf’s Senior Speech

Gauntlet Staff, Staff Writer
July 27, 2020

Jake Varady’s senior speech

Gauntlet Staff, Staff Writer
May 27, 2020

Nicky Mattheys’ senior speech

Gauntlet Staff, Staff Writer
May 25, 2020

Jackson Dillingham’s senior speech

Gauntlet Staff, Staff Writer
May 24, 2020

2020 Evensong performance by Maria Erquiaga

Gauntlet Staff, Staff Writer
May 24, 2020

Gabby Creneti senior Speech

Gauntlet Staff, Staff Writer
May 22, 2020

Max O’Dell’s senior speech

Gauntlet Staff, Staff Writer
May 21, 2020
Coach David Vaudreuil has an illustrious professional career. Photo captured via Youtube.

Girls soccer announces new coach for 2020-21 season

Gauntlet Staff, Staff Writer
May 6, 2020

Video: Senior swimmer Anika Kennedy commits swimming at collegiate level

Gauntlet Staff
April 14, 2020
Student Council President Jackson Dillingham, along with members of staff and administration, deliver this week's assembly via video.

[Photo] Friday’s Virtual Assembly (video)

March 20, 2020
The MS goes to the beach for their annual beach day fun but first they take some time to clean up.

[Photo] MS cleans up Holmes Beach at annual beach day

Aubrey Dunbar, Junior Staff Writer
November 6, 2019
A group shot of departing seniors in their college gear.

College Pennant ceremony photo gallery

Gauntlet Staff
May 1, 2019
This prom shot gives you a glimpse of just what went down in the photo booth.

Prom photo booth gallery #1

Gauntlet Staff
April 25, 2019
A telling photo of just what went down at this year's prom photo booth.

Prom photo booth gallery #2

Gauntlet Staff
April 25, 2019
The group was able to decorate, as well as, visit multiple historical landmarks.

Upper school music program visits New Orleans

Gauntlet Staff
March 11, 2019
These three senior athletes, Noah LaBelle, Ayla Johnston, and Cade Westberry have been performing at a very high level as of late.

Winter Athletes on Fire!

Gauntlet Staff
February 6, 2019
Seniors Zoey Block, Rena Parent, Alex Rodriguez and Cade Westberry enjoy the return of the senior lounge.

The return of The Nest

Gauntlet Staff
January 31, 2019

Brown Bag lunch Thursday features high profile graphic designer

Gauntlet Staff
January 29, 2019

Special Video: The Gauntlet’s Christmas party

Gauntlet Staff
December 4, 2018
On Thursday, Davidson College sent a representative to meet with prospective Falcons

Photo of the Day: Davidson College visits

Gauntlet Staff
September 27, 2018
The girls cross country team preps for the meet.

Photo of the Day: Cross Country team competes Tuesday

Gauntlet Staff
September 13, 2018
Ms. Nicole Cunningham is the new US English teacher. Welcome!

Photo of the Day: Five new teachers join Upper School

Gauntlet Staff
August 22, 2018
Photo of the Day: Yearbook vs Journalism kickball game

Photo of the Day: Yearbook vs Journalism kickball game

Gauntlet Staff
May 10, 2018
Tug-of-War was one of the exciting events that occurred during the last Beach Day in 2019.

Photo of the Day: Beach Day tug-of-war gets dirty

Gauntlet Staff
April 5, 2018
Junior models sport prom attire, following a brief and comical runway performance.

Full video: Prom fashion show at assembly features fashion, “funny” jokes

Gauntlet Staff
April 5, 2018
The judges have spoken and the awards are in.

Who is the best artist at SSES? Alexi Tucker awards are in…

Gauntlet Staff
March 22, 2018
During lunch break, Powder Puff players from all grades are out on the stadium prepping for next Friday's big game. Here, you can see senior boys running an offense to ready the girls' defensive tactics.

Photo of the Day: Powder Puff Practice

Gauntlet Staff
March 16, 2018
Senior Speech: Claudia Sbaschnik

Senior Speech: Claudia Sbaschnik

Gauntlet Staff
March 16, 2018
Senior Speech: Steven Wu

Senior Speech: Steven Wu

Gauntlet Staff
March 16, 2018
Djinis (class of 2012) shared ideas about her career as a journalist to a group of interested Falcons.

Brown Bag lunch Wednesday is huge hit; over 25 attend

Gauntlet Staff
March 8, 2018
Full Video: Falcon wrestlers head to 1A State Championship

Full Video: Falcon wrestlers head to 1A State Championship

Gauntlet Staff
March 1, 2018

Parker Lansberg’s Senior Speech

Gauntlet Staff
February 1, 2018

Photo (and video) of the Day: Shannon Mallard’s senior speech performance

Gauntlet Staff
January 19, 2018
Merry Christmas! From the Gauntlet Staff

Merry Christmas! From the Gauntlet Staff

Gauntlet Staff
December 25, 2017
Overview shot of the US band, who will perform this Saturday at 6pm.

Holiday concert Saturday at 6pm features US band, other ensembles

Gauntlet Staff
December 8, 2017

Full Video: “12 Days of Christmas” sing-a-long in Tuesday’s chapel

Gauntlet Staff
December 7, 2017
Click the image for full video of the competition kick-off.

Video of the Day: Door Decoration Competition full video

Gauntlet Staff
November 30, 2017
Junior boys wearing pink in support of Tammy O'Dell's struggle with cancer.

Upper School wears pink in support of Tammy O’Dell

Gauntlet Staff
November 9, 2017
A Clemson University rep visited campus last week and met with a lively group of students. Thanks to college counselors Mrs. Schuman and Mrs. Moss.

Photo of the Day: Clemson’s college visits

Gauntlet Staff
October 11, 2017
The Falcon cheer leading squad, led by head coach/theater director Jeannine Elisha, stands arm and arm before a beautiful sunset during Friday's game against Gateway Charter of Fort Myers.

Gallery of the Day: Homecoming football

Gauntlet Staff
October 7, 2017
Cam Vining, sophomore, participates in the cheer. The sophomores were disqualified for shooting confetti into the crowd.

Pep rally floats (Full Video)

Gauntlet Staff
October 6, 2017
Charlie Price, senior, gives freshmen a few hints on how to write a graphic novel

Photo of the Day: Graphic novel in English 9

Gauntlet Staff
September 26, 2017

Middle School hosts “Very Special Arts Day”; brings local school to campus.

Gauntlet Staff
May 1, 2015

[Video] MS tech students built robots and faced off in a soccer match….

Gauntlet Staff, Staff Writers
May 1, 2015
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