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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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The cast of the 2018 production of Grease, and the stage crew (front) in the only picture I could find with the crew included.

[Photo] The ghosts of the Falcon Playhouse

Emily D'Amico, Managing Editor
March 5, 2019
Exclusive: Summer reading list sneak peek: The Good Earth

Exclusive: Summer reading list sneak peek: The Good Earth

Kassandra Haakman, Co-Editor in Chief
May 9, 2018
Pictures and videos from epic battle bots competition

Pictures and videos from epic battle bots competition

Kassandra Haakman, Co-Editor in Chief
May 8, 2018
Video: Sarah Glaser’s senior speech

Video: Sarah Glaser’s senior speech

Kassandra Haakman, Co-Editor in Chief
May 8, 2018
Video: Henry Howell’s senior speech

Video: Henry Howell’s senior speech

Kassandra Haakman, Co-Editor in Chief
May 8, 2018
Video: Hayes Chatham’s senior speech

Video: Hayes Chatham’s senior speech

Kassandra Haakman, Co-Editor in Chief
May 8, 2018
Video: Jack Berry’s senior speech

Video: Jack Berry’s senior speech

Kassandra Haakman, Co-Editor in Chief
May 8, 2018
Can you guess the SSES classroom? Test your memory in this new quiz

Can you guess the SSES classroom? Test your memory in this new quiz

Kassandra Haakman, Co-Editor in Chief
May 4, 2018
Lunchtime entertainment: robot battle and musical performance

Lunchtime entertainment: robot battle and musical performance

Kassandra Haakman, Co-Editor in Chief
May 2, 2018
The Latin team poses with all the trophies and ribbons they earned

Falcons crush at Latin States; several members win State titles

Kassandra Haakman, Co-Editor in Chief
April 27, 2018
Full video: College Pinning Ceremony

Full video: College Pinning Ceremony

Kassandra Haakman, Co-Editor in Chief
April 26, 2018
The huge crowd outside the Intermediate School STEAM show makes it very hard to get in.

Huge lines block entrance to Intermediate School STEaM show

Kassandra Haakman, Co-Editor in Chief
April 23, 2018
Theater Review: school production of Grease is huge success

Theater Review: school production of Grease is huge success

Kassandra Haakman, Co-Editor in Chief
April 17, 2018
The kids let out some of their energy by playing with a parachute in the field.

Community service made fun; Very Special Arts Day in the middle school

Kassandra Haakman, Co-Editor in Chief
April 14, 2018
Photo taken from Harold Tribune article.

Señor Wolcott featured in Herald Tribune; will run 20th Boston Marathon

Kassandra Haakman, Co-Editor in Chief
April 10, 2018
Meaningful community service: Boys and Girls Club

Meaningful community service: Boys and Girls Club

Kassandra Haakman, Co-Editor in Chief
April 4, 2018
Charlie Price’s senior speech

Charlie Price’s senior speech

Kassandra Haakman, Co-Editor in Chief
April 3, 2018
Jack Zhang’s senior speech

Jack Zhang’s senior speech

Kassandra Haakman, Co-Editor in Chief
April 3, 2018
Merry Moore’s senior speech

Merry Moore’s senior speech

Kassandra Haakman, Co-Editor in Chief
April 3, 2018
What should you watch next? Students share their top Netflix picks

What should you watch next? Students share their top Netflix picks

Kassandra Haakman, Co-Editor in Chief
March 15, 2018
Mock Trial headed to States! Gauntlet Wednesday to honor team

Mock Trial headed to States! Gauntlet Wednesday to honor team

Kassandra Haakman, Co-Editor in Chief
March 12, 2018
A Grease rehearsal from the 2018 Spring musical. Pictured: Charlie Price (18'), Trystan Brown ('20), and Cam Vining ('20).

[Photo] Photo of the Day: Grease rehearsal

Zoey Block, Director of Social Media
March 12, 2018
Victory in Boston: SSES students represent our school at HMC

Victory in Boston: SSES students represent our school at HMC

Kassandra Haakman, Co-Editor in Chief
February 26, 2018
Sophomore Paul Williams enjoys a good book.

When was the last time you read a book? Five reasons to get back into reading

Kassandra Haakman, Co-Editor in Chief
February 21, 2018
The SSES advanced B team, made up of sophomores Kassandra Haakman, Paul Williams, Thomas Joyce, and Tyler Popp prepare for its next round of certamen.

Latin Club crushes competition at the regional Latin forum

Kassandra Haakman, Co-Editor in Chief
February 5, 2018
Alumnus Logan Walters graduated from Saint Stephen’s in 2000.

Brown bag lunch Thursday: “therapist adventurer” visits campus

Kassandra Haakman, Co-Editor in Chief
January 31, 2018
The student competitors pose in Alfred Lerner Hall at Columbia University.

Falcons in New York: CMUNCE takes the city by storm

Kassandra Haakman, Co-Editor in Chief
January 26, 2018
Click the image in the article to take the quiz!

Quiz: Which teacher is it? Match the baby picture to the teacher

Kassandra Haakman, Co-Editor in Chief
January 22, 2018
This picture gives us an idea of what the new performing arts center will look like.

Performing Arts Center Update: plans, images of the building now available

Kassandra Haakman, Co-Editor in Chief
January 9, 2018

SSES clubs compete all around the country. Which one is for you?

Kassandra Haakman, Co-Editor in Chief
December 5, 2017
Don't miss "Alice @ Wonderland" this week

Don’t miss “Alice @ Wonderland” this week

Kassandra Haakman, Co-Editor in Chief
November 28, 2017
Author Wendy Mills set to visit Saint Stephen's Thursday

Author Wendy Mills set to visit Saint Stephen’s Thursday

Kassandra Haakman, Co-Editor in Chief
November 7, 2017
An artist's depiction of Martin Luther nailing his 95 Theses to the church door.

9.5 things you didn’t know happened on October 31st

Kassandra Haakman, Co-Editor in Chief
October 30, 2017
Halloween bake sale tomorrow

Halloween bake sale tomorrow

Kassandra Haakman, Co-Editor in Chief
October 30, 2017
Performing Arts Center coming soon: It's official!

Performing Arts Center coming soon: It’s official!

Kassandra Haakman, Co-Editor in Chief
October 25, 2017
Senior Caitlin Lynch competes in the 2017 world rowing championship

Senior Caitlin Lynch competes in the 2017 world rowing championship

Kassandra Haakman, Co-Editor in Chief
October 17, 2017
Carter Beckstein boards up windows with family and friends to prepare for Irma's arrival.

Life without power: the week after Irma

Kassandra Haakman, Co-Editor in Chief
October 9, 2017
Tyler Popp, a member of one of the advanced teams, poses near a buzzer system used to play certamen.

The Latin club attends its first certamen match of the year

Kassandra Haakman, Co-Editor in Chief
October 4, 2017
SSES student Nicky Mattheys takes a nap in the hallway.

Feeling sleepy? Here’s why school should start later in the day

Kassandra Haakman, Co-Editor in Chief
September 20, 2017
Sophia Haakman, 3rd grade.

Photo of the Day: Irma hits home

Kassandra Haakman, Co-Editor
September 14, 2017
The case of the missing free time...

The case of the missing free time…

Kassandra Haakman, Contributing Writer
May 11, 2017
Nothing to do this weekend? How about a live Escape Room adventure...

Nothing to do this weekend? How about a live Escape Room adventure…

Kassandra Haakman, Contributing Writer
March 24, 2017
The future of performing arts at Saint Stephen's

The future of performing arts at Saint Stephen’s

Kassandra Haakman, Contributing Writer Contributing Writer
March 9, 2017
A history of the presidential inauguration

A history of the presidential inauguration

Kassandra Haakman, Contributing Writer
January 30, 2017
A broke person's guide to Christmas shopping

A broke person’s guide to Christmas shopping

Kassandra Haakman, Contributing writer
December 9, 2016
10 interesting things you didn't know about Thanksgiving

10 interesting things you didn’t know about Thanksgiving

Kassandra Haakman, Contributing Writer
November 18, 2016
Mock republican rally prepares students for election

Mock republican rally prepares students for election

Kassandra Haakman, contributing writer
November 4, 2016
What is the meaning of life?

What is the meaning of life?

Kassandra Haakman, Contributing Writer
October 12, 2016
New school year, new teachers

New school year, new teachers

Kassandra Haakman, Contributing Writer
September 9, 2016
Intense campaigns end in school elections

Intense campaigns end in school elections

Kassandra Haakman, Contributing Writer
September 7, 2016
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