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Mr. Angelo teaches science in the middle school. Photo courtesy of Saint Stephen's Facebook.
Mr. Angelo wins Congressional Education Award
April 16, 2025
Junior Sawyer Girgis on stage as Orpheus
Local production of ‘Hadestown’ features four Falcons
April 15, 2025
A shot of beach day in 2023, featuring the popular Tug-of-War event.
What you need to know about Beach Day this Thursday
April 14, 2025
Exchange students enjoying their time on a hike in the mountains.
Falcons return from Argentina exchange trip.
April 10, 2025
Mr. Cotton working hard in his new classroom in the computer science lab.
Mr. Cotton makes the move to computer science
March 27, 2025
Ten Questions in Ten Minutes with Sarah Sandberg
Ten Questions in Ten Minutes with Sarah Sandberg
April 23, 2025
Why is UF now a ‘new Ivy’? 
Why is UF now a ‘new Ivy’? 
April 11, 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
What started as simply yelling "chicken jockey!" has turned into a trend of throwing popcorn, drinks, and even fighting inside the theater.
Bax’s Facts: The Minecraft Movie trend has gone too far
April 18, 2025
Ode to Invincible
Ode to Invincible
April 8, 2025
Art by Al Lombardi
Let’s put an end to finals
March 24, 2025
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
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
Sports director Coach Hudson briefing the boys weightlifting team before they walk out in the courtyard.
Boys weightlifting head to states in Lakeland
April 10, 2025
The marquee matchup involves 5-seed Michigan and 1-seed Auburn, a classic Big Ten-SEC clash
Bo’s Picks: March Madness Sweet Sixteen
March 25, 2025
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
Seniors and Freshman in an intense tug-of-war match
Saint Stephen’s Beach Day Video 2025
April 18, 2025
The Danish students tried Takis, fruit roll-ups, and American sodas in this comical taste-test
Denmark Students vs American Food
April 15, 2025
Shakepit's building has been at its location for half a century.
The scoop on Shake Pit: the heart of Bradenton
April 11, 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
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
Seniors and Freshman in an intense tug-of-war match
Saint Stephen’s Beach Day Video 2025
April 18, 2025
The Danish students tried Takis, fruit roll-ups, and American sodas in this comical taste-test
Denmark Students vs American Food
April 15, 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
Videographer Sawyer Girgis prepares to find out Falcon's favorite dance moves.
What’s your favorite dance move?
January 30, 2025
Seniors walk around the field as they high-five their fellow peers.
Senior Walk 2025
April 16, 2025
Seniors Annesley Flint, Ava Foy, and Haley Rosa celebrate Senior Night at halftime with their parents.
Girls lacrosse faces off against BCS on Senior Night
March 26, 2025
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
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Many inexperienced lifters put themselves at risk of injury by incorrectly performing exercises such as the deadlift.

The toxicity of modern gym culture

Sully Maley, Editor in Chief
May 4, 2021
Brady's Bucs faced the Washington Football Team in this year's Wild Card round.

Bring back late start for Super Bowl Monday

Sully Maley, Editor in Chief
January 27, 2021
My "high-performance machine," as my boss Victor calls it, parked next to a JUNIOR in the SENIOR lot.

Dear juniors who park in the senior lot

Sully Maley, Editor in Chief
January 5, 2021
Gauntlet Editor-in-Chief Sully Maley believes that his workload will decrease with the return of the old schedule.

Switch to old schedule will make school easier

Sully Maley, Editor in Chief
October 26, 2020
Ms. Pommer and Mr. Carlson joined the Seniors dance blew away the crowd with their amazing duet.

Dance Off photo gallery

Sanna Lexhed and Sully Maley
October 15, 2020
Dr. Pullen speaks about how far Saint Stephen's has come since the original opening in 1970.

Time Capsule Opening photo gallery

Caroline Pope and Sully Maley
October 13, 2020
Colts at Redskins 09/16/18

Week 3 fantasy football outlook

Sully Maley, Editor in Chief
September 24, 2020
Students gather in the Commons for a spirit event during assembly. Losing these moments of interaction during social distancing could serve as a reminder of their value once they return.

Technology can’t save us from social isolation

Sully Maley, Editor in Chief
April 24, 2020
Mr. Johnson and Mrs. Gustavus share what the transition to online learning has been like from a teacher's perspective.

Teachers share what remote learning has been like for them

David Johnson, Maggie Gustavus, and Sully Maley
April 22, 2020
Upper School English teachers conduct a virtual meeting with other faculty members using the videoconference app Zoom.

Coronavirus and social distancing sweep Manatee County; SSES to close through April 3

Sully Maley, Editor in Chief
March 16, 2020
Patrick Mahomes II celebrates after winning Super Bowl LIV. Mahomes threw two touchdowns and ran for a third in the Chiefs' 31-20 victory.

Mahomes, defense rally Chiefs to 21 unanswered points and the Lombardi

Sully Maley, Editor in Chief
February 5, 2020
Konkol's record-breaking performance last Friday led the Falcons to their second victory against rival BCS this season.

Konkol leads Falcons past BCS and onto state semifinals

Sully Maley and Dylan Davis
November 7, 2019
Rev Rich visiting the beach with his wife and daughter.

The journey of Reverend Rich Clark

Sully Maley, Editor in Chief
September 17, 2019
Clemson true freshman QB Trevor Lawrence drops back in the pocket.

College football returns Saturday; here’s what you need to know

Sully Maley, Editor in Chief
August 23, 2019
Election season is upon us. Let The Gauntlet be your news source as the elections near.

StuCo representative election results are in!

Sully Maley, Design Editor
May 1, 2019
Next year's StuCo Exec Board.

StuCo election results

Sully Maley, Design Editor
April 25, 2019
The Senior Walk

[Photo] Photo gallery: Senior Walk

Josh Class, Staff Writer
April 10, 2019
A group of Maurick College students will visit our school during IQ week to collaborate with Upper School students.

Host families still needed during IQ Week

Sully Maley, Design Editor
April 9, 2019
Our section editors get the perfect mix between leadership and writing in their daily activities.

The Gauntlet wants YOU

Sully Maley, Design Editor
March 18, 2019
A reflection of this year's CFB season.

8 things to take away from this year’s CFB season

Sully Maley, Design Editor
January 30, 2019
Upper school says goodbye to first semester menu

Upper school says goodbye to first semester menu

Sully Maley, Director of Visual/Creative Media
January 8, 2019
IMG Sophomore Cheng Zhang during his visit to the Gauntlet.

A day in the life of a shadow

Sully Maley, Director of Visual/Creative Media
December 13, 2018
Fantasy Football Start 'em Sit 'em Week 13

Fantasy Football Start ’em Sit ’em Week 13

Sully Maley, Director of Visual/Creative Media
November 29, 2018
The Falcons group up for a break following Saturday's win.

Falcon football headed to third straight Florida Bowl

Sully Maley, Director of Visual/Creative Media
November 14, 2018
Fantasy Football Start 'Em Sit 'Em: Week 10

Fantasy Football Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em: Week 10

Sully Maley, Director of Visual/Creative Media
November 8, 2018
Students will be able to select from a wide variety of snacks, including cookies, cupcakes, muffins and donuts.

First Student Council Bake Sale Tomorrow

Sully Maley, Director of Visual/Creative Media
September 19, 2018
Mr. and Mrs. Cotton have been a great addition to the math department here at Saint Stephen's.

Falcon Spotlight: Mr. and Mrs. Cotton

Sully Maley, Director of Visual/Creative Media
September 14, 2018
Falcon Spotlight: Mr. Borton

Falcon Spotlight: Mr. Borton

Sully Maley, Staff Writer
September 7, 2018
Falcon Spotlight: Mrs. Gustavus

Falcon Spotlight: Mrs. Gustavus

Sully Maley, Staff Writer
September 5, 2018
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