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Upper School Falcons wait in anticipation for the sumo wrestling event to begin, a new event here at Saint Stephen's.
New leadership, new vibes
December 20, 2024
Conn and Moore posing in front of the US front office. The new administrative duo have set new plans in motion that have made a huge impact on the upper school.
Mrs. Conn and Mr. Moore named permanent US Directors
December 2, 2024
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
Mrs. Conn in the Philippines during her summer semester abroad
The journey of Mrs. Anna Conn
December 9, 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
Aura isn't just a meme, it's a way of life, argues Sawyer Girgis. Art by Lyn
How to max out your aura
December 20, 2024
Swipe, buy, regret
Swipe, buy, regret
December 10, 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
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
Clemson goes to Austin, Texas to face the Texas Longhorns
Bo’s Picks: College football playoffs first-round
December 19, 2024
Senior Captain Ava Foy taking off on offense playing against rival team BCS.
Weekly Sports Roundup
December 13, 2024
Winter sports are underway, with boys and girls soccer, girls weightlifting, and boys basketball beginning their seasons.
Fresh new faces and ambitious expectations
December 11, 2024
Barreling down the lane at a recent meet, Cameron Sanders was a key part of the relay that earned 20th in the State tournament.
Varsity Swim caps stellar season with 3 top 20 finishes
December 5, 2024
Austin is leading his team to victory.
Junior Austin Carr travels to the State Championships Saturday
November 15, 2024
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 Honor Council at work in the Science Conference Room. The council meets to discuss ethical cases on campus.
The Honor Council is more than just crime and punishment
December 13, 2024
The key to keeping our teachers in the classroom is building a strong community and fair compensation
The key to retaining teachers: a stronger community
November 21, 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
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 Honor Council at work in the Science Conference Room. The council meets to discuss ethical cases on campus.
The Honor Council is more than just crime and punishment
December 13, 2024
The key to keeping our teachers in the classroom is building a strong community and fair compensation
The key to retaining teachers: a stronger community
November 21, 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
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 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
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
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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Photo of the Day: Girls Lacrosse and Softball make it further than ever before

Photo of the Day: Girls Lacrosse and Softball make it further than ever before

Zoey Block, Director of Social Media
May 9, 2018
Photo of the Day: "Battle Bots" takes over campus Thursday

Photo of the Day: “Battle Bots” takes over campus Thursday

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May 7, 2018
Photo of the Day: Gauntlet staff senior speeches!

Photo of the Day: Gauntlet staff senior speeches!

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May 1, 2018
Photo of the Day: Marine Science Summer Camp Trip

Photo of the Day: Marine Science Summer Camp Trip

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April 30, 2018
Photo of the Day: Department Awards Chapel

Photo of the Day: Department Awards Chapel

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April 24, 2018
Gallery of the Day: Prom 2018 photos and recap

Gallery of the Day: Prom 2018 photos and recap

Zoey Block, Director of Social Media
April 23, 2018
Photo of the Day: Prom Court

Photo of the Day: Prom Court

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April 20, 2018
Photo of the Day: Miss Florida comes to SSES

Photo of the Day: Miss Florida comes to SSES

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April 18, 2018
Photo of the Day: Famed Cum Laude Society inducts 7 members

Photo of the Day: Famed Cum Laude Society inducts 7 members

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April 17, 2018
Photo of the Day: Prom-posals

Photo of the Day: Prom-posals

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April 16, 2018
Photo of the Day: Prom-posals

Photo of the Day: Prom-posals

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April 13, 2018
Photos of the Day: Senior Walk

Photos of the Day: Senior Walk

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April 11, 2018
Gallery of the Day: Track and Field Districts at the MAC

Gallery of the Day: Track and Field Districts at the MAC

Fisher Lindsey and Zoey Block
April 10, 2018
Photo of the Day: The last Falcon Friend event of the year

Photo of the Day: The last Falcon Friend event of the year

Zoey Block, Director of Social Media
April 6, 2018
Photo Gallery of the Day: Gym Day and Powder-Puff rock campus

Photo Gallery of the Day: Gym Day and Powder-Puff rock campus

Zoey Block, Director of Social Media
April 2, 2018
Photo of the Day: Grease rehearsal

Photo of the Day: Grease rehearsal

Zoey Block, Director of Social Media
March 12, 2018
Photo of the day: Harvard "kindness" project starts the day off right

Photo of the day: Harvard “kindness” project starts the day off right

Zoey Block, Director of Social Media
March 6, 2018
Photo of the Day: Winter sports awards

Photo of the Day: Winter sports awards

Zoey Block, Director of Social Media
February 28, 2018
Photo of the Day: Rev. Rich officially inducted as SSES chaplain

Photo of the Day: Rev. Rich officially inducted as SSES chaplain

Zoey Block, Director of Social Media
February 27, 2018
Photo of the day: Varsity Girls' lacrosse honors Parkland

Photo of the day: Varsity Girls’ lacrosse honors Parkland

Zoey Block, Director of Social Media
February 23, 2018
Photo of the Day: Where are you going for college weekend?

Photo of the Day: Where are you going for college weekend?

Zoey Block, Director of Social Media
February 16, 2018
Photo Of the Day: Lex Leclezio's Senior Speech Performance

Photo Of the Day: Lex Leclezio’s Senior Speech Performance

Zoey Block, Director of Social Media
February 13, 2018
Chris Pennewill, Henry Howell, and Trevor Mulqueen

Photo of the Day: National Signing Day; seniors commit to colleges at assembly

Zoey Block, Director of Social Media
February 7, 2018
Photo of the Day: 5-Star NFL recruits train on campus

Photo of the Day: 5-Star NFL recruits train on campus

Zoey Block, Director of Social Media
February 6, 2018
Photo of the day: Varsity boys soccer earns breath-taking win over ODA

Photo of the day: Varsity boys soccer earns breath-taking win over ODA

Zoey Block, Director of Social Media
February 5, 2018
Gallery of the day: The first Winter (In)Formal

Gallery of the day: The first Winter (In)Formal

Zoey Block, Director of Social Media
January 29, 2018
Photo of the Day: Mote Marine speaker tells all about local dolphins

Photo of the Day: Mote Marine speaker tells all about local dolphins

Zoey Block, Director of Social Media
January 24, 2018
Photo of the Day: "Social Experiment" cell phone ban begins

Photo of the Day: “Social Experiment” cell phone ban begins

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January 23, 2018
CMUNCE members went skating in Central Park

Photo of the day: CMUNCE in Central Park.

Zoey Block, Director of Social Media
January 12, 2018
Photo of the day: Hollywood production designer guest speaker

Photo of the day: Hollywood production designer guest speaker

Zoey Block, DIrector of Social Media
January 8, 2018
Photo of the Day: Alumni Panel during assembly

Photo of the Day: Alumni Panel during assembly

Zoey Block and Fisher Lindsey
January 3, 2018
Photo of the Day: 12 days of Christmas Chapel

Photo of the Day: 12 days of Christmas Chapel

Zoey Block, Director of Social Media
December 5, 2017
Photo of the Day: Varsity boys Football wins state title

Photo of the Day: Varsity boys Football wins state title

Zoey Block, Director of Social Media
November 29, 2017
Photo of the Day: Boys Soccer defeats BCS, 8-0

Photo of the Day: Boys Soccer defeats BCS, 8-0

Zoey Block, Director of Social Media
November 28, 2017
Photo of the Day: Princeton Model Congress travels to Washington, D.C.

Photo of the Day: Princeton Model Congress travels to Washington, D.C.

Zoey Block, Director of Social Media
November 27, 2017
Photo of the Day: Fall Sports Awards

Photo of the Day: Fall Sports Awards

Zoey Block, Director of Social Media
November 15, 2017
Photo of the Day: Field trip to the Ringling Museum

Photo of the Day: Field trip to the Ringling Museum

Zoey Block, Director of Social Media
November 14, 2017
Photo of the Day: Golf players commit to college

Photo of the Day: Golf players commit to college

Zoey Block, Director of Social Media
November 13, 2017
Photo of the Day: Halloween is coming

Photo of the Day: Halloween is coming

Zoey Block, Director of Social Media
October 23, 2017
Photo of the Day: Rishab's Performance in Chapel

Photo of the Day: Rishab’s Performance in Chapel

Zoey Block, Director of Social Media
October 20, 2017
Senior football players pose for a picture

Photo of the Day: Senior Breakfast

Zoey Block, Director of Social Media
October 12, 2017
Photo of the Day: Sophomore Job Day

Photo of the Day: Sophomore Job Day

Zoey Block, Director of Social Media
October 10, 2017
Homecoming week comes to campus next week, and the sophomores took over the commons Thursday to ready their performance.

Photo of the Day: Sophomores ready for dance-off

Zoey Block, Director of Social Media
September 28, 2017
Photo of the Day: Girls for Girls Summit

Photo of the Day: Girls for Girls Summit

Zoey Block and Fisher Lindsey
September 25, 2017
Seniors Emily Tobias and Demetrius Davis wear their school spirit, but only on Friday's.

[Photo] Changes to the dress code affect school spirit

Jackie Schlossberg, Staff Writer
September 22, 2017
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