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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
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
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 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
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
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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Sophia Berry, Associate Editor

 Sophia Berry is a second-year editor on The Gauntlet. She is a Senior at Saint Stephen’s and enjoys drinking boba, hiking, and hanging out with her friends.

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Team Manatee placed 2nd at the State Commissioners Academic Challenge in Division One.

Falcons earn runner-up at state academic competition

Sophia Berry, Editor
April 6, 2022
This year's production took place in the Falcon Playhouse.

“Beauty and the Beast” production wows audiences

Sophia Berry, Editor
March 22, 2022
The Lower, Middle, and Upper School art show will be held in the Sunshine Library in the Russel Building

All you need to know about Fine Arts Week

Sophia Berry
March 18, 2022
Here are the details, and student opinions, about the recent changes made to the dress code this week.

Major changes to the dress code announced

Sophia Berry, Editor
March 8, 2022
pickles are praised in this review to many peoples favorite salty snacks

Anthropocene Review: “Ode to a Pickle”

Sophia Berry, Editor
February 26, 2022
image of two cars hitting each other

Anthropocene Review: “Driving in Florida”

Sophia Berry, Editor
February 1, 2022
Come see Aladdin in the Falcon Playhouse!

‘Aladdin’ newsbrief

Sophia Berry, Associate Editor
December 10, 2021
Christmas caroling is just one of the many ways that SSES students spread holiday cheer!

Campus Christmas traditions

Sophia Berry, Editor
December 9, 2021

Thanksgiving is tastier

Sophia Berry, Editor
November 19, 2021
Turkey or Tinsel?

Turkey or Tinsel?

Alex McLemore and Sophia Berry
November 19, 2021
Athlete Spotlight: Alyson Folkens

Athlete Spotlight: Alyson Folkens

Sophia Berry, Editor
November 2, 2021
History Bowl victory

History Bowl victory

Sophia Berry, Editor
November 1, 2021
Mama Mia is here! Come see the show at the Manatee Players

Two Falcons to perform in ‘Mamma Mia’ at Manatee Players

Sophia Berry, Associate Editor
October 19, 2021
Seniors Ty Perkins and Cole Rodgers Get Their Head in the Game.

The Senior girls are having the time of their life as Davis Roe becomes the Dancing Queen.

[Photo] Homecoming Week: spirit point breakdown

October 4, 2021
Big Time Rush makes a guest appearance in last year’s Dance-Off.

Here we go again! The Junior girls dance to Super Trooper from Mama Mia.

Mr. Yanelli stars as Alexander Hamilton in the Junior Dance-Off.

Aquiles Gonzales, Nolan Winterhalter, and Garrett LaFlamme show off their skills to Good Morning Baltimore.

Mr. and Mrs. Cotton groove to Love is an Open Door.

The Sophomore quartet flaunts their moves to Jingle Bell Rock.

Sienna Cassella falls for Alex McLemore and Jacob Missok.

Carmella Stacy and Scout Erby duet in the Freshman Dance-Off.

[Photo] Homecoming Week: what you need to know

Jackson Nealis, Editor in Chief
September 12, 2022
The Argentinian students go dip-netting with the Marine Science class

2019-20 was the year of the sister-school visit

Sophia Berry, staff writer
April 29, 2020
Since the school has decided to remain virtual, we should start online classes at 8:45 am.

It’s time to start the school day at 8:45 am

Sophia Berry, Staff writer
April 23, 2020
Coronavirus is scary, but we've got to keep calm and quarantine on.

COVID-19: take it seriously, but don’t freak out

Sophia Berry, Staff Writer
March 25, 2020
This spring the Saint Stephen's theatre department is performing Footloose!

Are you ready to cut loose? Footloose preview

Sophia Berry, Staff writer
March 11, 2020
The debate over the health of GMO vs. organic foods is one that consumers continually have. Original art by Evanthia Stirou.

Should you pay five bucks for organic milk? The GMO vs Organic debate, explained

Sophia Berry, Staff writer
February 28, 2020

Interview with the Japanese students

Sophia Berry and Caroline Gans
February 10, 2020
Japanese visitors arrive Saturday.

Japanese visitors arrive Saturday.

Sophia Berry, staff writer
January 31, 2020
Mrs. Pommer, the Upper School librarian reads an e-book on her iPad which she likes most.

Falcon Spotlight: Mrs. Pommer

Sophia Berry, Staff Writer
January 24, 2020
This image encapsulates the Christmas feeling that "Die Hard" gives off.

Is “Die Hard” a Christmas movie?

Sophia Berry, Staff Writer
December 12, 2019
Addressing the age-old question: is being an only child all that it's cracked up to be? Original art by Evanthia Stirou

Brother or bother?

Sophia Berry, Staff Writer
December 6, 2019
Exchange and Host students pose together for one final picture in the Palm Courtyard

Argentina sister school visit photo gallery

Sophia Berry, Staff writer
November 11, 2019
Eight Argentinian students and one teacher prepare to fly to Bradenton, Fl.

Argentinian sister school visit comes to an end

Sophia Berry, Staff Writer
November 7, 2019
Falcon Friends color cards for new Florida Residents.

First Falcon Friends to be held this Thursday

Sophia Berry, Staff Writer
September 30, 2019
Mr. Revard after winning first place in academics at Latin States

Teacher trivia: Mr. Revard

Sophia Berry, Staff Writer
September 30, 2019
Sophomores in last year's Dance-Off nearly took the win. But one never knows in this competitive event.

Ten tips for Dance-Off you don’t want to miss

Sophia Berry, Staff Writer
September 18, 2019
Saint Stephen's students in Tokyo at Disney Sea with Japanese students

Guess who’s coming to town?

Sophia Berry, Staff Writer
September 11, 2019

2019 StuCo Homecoming Theme Reveal Video

Hailey Spolarich and Sophia Berry
September 9, 2019
Freshman Josh Sket often finds himself tired at the end of the day. Maybe the late start will help that.

Ready to sleep in for an extra 45 minutes?

Sophia Berry, Staff Writer
August 28, 2019
Mrs. Pommer, the Upper School librarian reads an e-book on her iPad which she likes most.

[Photo] iPad or Laptop? Making the right choice can make a difference

Jack Barnes, Staff Writer
October 19, 2018
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