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Cat Albanese works at her new computer in the front office on Monday Feb. 26.
New office secretary Cat Albanese is welcomed to MSHS
Thomson and the 2023-2024 school year office aides celebrate Thomsons last day with dips and cake at the end of the day.
Thomson enjoys her final days at MSHS
Jennifer Trainor reads over her list of scholarships for the senior class.
Jennifer Trainor helps seniors finance their futures on Free-Money Fridays
Over winter break the hallways were renovated with new carpet, fresh paint, and LED lighting. See the difference above.
Hallway renovations surprise students after winter break
Stacy Thomson and Cory Urban pose with new pet of the front office, Clark the betta fish.
Clark joins the front office staff
Meghan Taylor (12) celebrates with the rest of the COYAC members in the Colorado House of Representatives after the hearing of HB24-1039: Non-Legal Name Changes and HB24-1040: Gender-Affirming Health-Care Provider Study. The bills were drafted all of the legal language was put down by the Legislative Council, because our job as COYAC members, is really to create proposals of things that we see you going through our job is not to write the legal language because, unfortunately, something that the COYAC director has reminded me many times, Taylor said. When I called her at like 9:30pm asking her for help was ‘Meghan you do not have a law degree’. Unfortunately, I do not. Im still in high school. Its really a pain. I wish I did.
Meghan Taylor creates Colorado bill on non-legal name changes
Ethan Anderson (12) stands beside several of his art pieces on display outside of Erin Gocinskis room in the SILC building. He made the piece on the top left, titled Pensive, with charcoal.
Ethan Anderson to attend MCAD to pursue the Arts
Jake Thomson has been playing club baseball since he was 7 years old. I was lucky enough to play for the same travel team for my childhood. I played for Majestic baseball from the time I was 7-15, Thomson said.
Jake Thomson continues his baseball career
Stiles Cluxton (12) excited to begin his life in the real world upon graduating MSHS and finishing the career start program.
Cluxton jumpstarts his automotive career
Paraprofessional Talor Goodloe, takes Austin Durham (10) out of class early to make it through the only wheelchair accessible gate before scheduled fire drill.
Building accessibility issues persist at MSHS
Seniors Hailey and Kate Johnson are excited to take on the season.
Spring Sports Preview: Girls soccer looking to rebuild for a fun season
Last season, the team took home the Tri-Peaks League Championship. With only two graduated seniors gone, the team is packed with experienced athletes for an exciting upcoming season.
Spring Sports Preview: Track and Field begins an exciting season
Nate Gentzel(12), Canon Feist(12), and Jake Thomson are ready for baseball season to begin and have have high hopes for their senior season. I’m proud of the work that everyone has put in this offseason to get to where we are now, and I really feel like this team will be something special, Thomson said.
Spring Sports Preview: Boys Baseball
Madison Sharon (11) and Addie Dorsey (9) smile together with excitement for a new season to start. Girls golf had their preseason meeting on Friday, Feb. 2, and will officially start their season on March 4. Addies an amazing golfer, Madison Sharon (11) said, and Im really excited to play with her.
Girls golf begins their anticipated season March 4
The Cross Country State Championships were held at Norris Penrose Event Center in Colorado Springs this year.
Seniors Cody Kelley and Cody Wyman place at the Cross Country State Championships
Manitou Springs Highschools Great Gatsby themed prom will take place on Friday, April 26.
Prom ticket prices soar again
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Social studies teacher Lawrence Housley embraces Colorados social studies standards in his classroom.
Colorado’s inclusive social studies standards are superior to Florida’s
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Juan Carlos’s latest movie “Damsel” came out on March 8.
Review: “Damsel”
Mac Millers fifth mixtape, Best Day Ever, was released March 11, 2011.
Review: Mac Miller “Best Day Ever”
Pensive made with charcoal on paper.
Independent study art gallery: Ethan Anderson
Beket Wendell-Evans, Isaac Boczkiewicz and Meghan Taylor run the script for the spring play for practice at MSHS on Mar. 6. The first rehearsal was on Mar. 5.
A final theater production for class of 2024
Bride by Ali Hazelwood released on February 6, 2024.
Book of the month – February: Bride
At this annual Larrys, MPAC President Kai Jacobson (11) and Vice President Meghan Taylor (11) took liberty in naming and presenting every award given.
The 2023 Larry’s: What to expect of this long standing tradition
The Cast and Crew of Too Many Daughters after arriving back at the High School with their 1st Place Trophy and Outstanding Supporting Actor Award.
MSHS wins Pikes Peak Regional One-Act Competition
At the end of the show, the characters celebrated Beowulf and Gunborg defeating Grendels mother.
MSHS performed their fall play: “Beowulf (and the Bard)”
Henry White (12) in the play Our Town that was performed in the fall of 2021.
Henry White leaves his mark on MSHS theater
Senior Koda Oxford recreates Shakespeares Hamlet. Theater was greatly restricted this year, and thespians were unable to act in traditional ways.
Koda Oxford’s finest hour
Annie Riggin works with Manitou choir teacher Abby Steen in preparation of her All-State Honor Choir performances.
Annie Riggin selected for Colorado All-State Honor Choir
The MSHS Symphonic Band plays the Fight Song as they round the track. The band practices for the parade every year.
MSHS band brings the sound of Homecoming
Lucas Grieb (12) & Lance Warner (12) pose for a band photo, outside in Manitou Springs, CO, with their guitars.
Euphoria: Manitou Springs High School’s up and coming band
Anton Akse (12), principal chair tuba, focuses on how his instrument sounds in the concert hall as opposed to the rehearsal space.
Abeel and Aske play in top youth orchestral group
Boulder Honor Band members Devin Rocha (11) and Hailey Matas (12) at their concert in Boulder.
It’s an Honor to be in Honor Band
Juan Carlos’s latest movie “Damsel” came out on March 8.
Review: “Damsel”
Mac Millers fifth mixtape, Best Day Ever, was released March 11, 2011.
Review: Mac Miller “Best Day Ever”
Bride by Ali Hazelwood released on February 6, 2024.
Book of the month – February: Bride
Sanctuary of the Shadow by Aurora Ascher released on Jan. 10.
Book of the month – January: Sanctuary of the Shadow
The Intern by Michele Campbell was released October 7 of this year.
Book of the month – December: The Intern
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Lairden Rogge (12), John Maynard (12), Andrew Rhodes (12) and Tyler Maloney (12) are four of the team leaders that have played on the Manitou Springs High School Boys Basketball since freshman year.

2022 Winter Sports Preview: Boys’ Basketball

Ashur Lavigne, Reporter • November 16, 2022

The Manitou Springs High School boys’ basketball team will officially start their season on Nov.  14.  The Players have been anxiously waiting to return to the court since last February.  They...

Tyler Parrett (12), Sophie Hymen (12), Grace McCumber (12), Delaney Bartko (12) and Theron Heim (12) are all seniors that have been on the Manitou Springs High School Swim and Dive Team since their freshman year.

2022 Winter Sports Preview: Girls’ Swim and Dive

Sadie House, Reporter • November 15, 2022

The Manitou Springs High School Swim and Dive Team is gearing up for a successful, fun-filled season this 2022-2023 school year. Their preseason has already begun, welcoming both new and returning, fresh...

Tyler Maloney (12), number five in a group, hug by his teammates after his final Manitou a touchdown in the final seconds of the game against Lamar.

MSHS Senior Nights

Erica Sherwin, Reporter • November 10, 2022

Manitou Springs High School’s fall sports season is coming to an end, and to appreciate the seniors’ valuable participation, teams are hosting “senior nights” at their last Mustang home game....

Kaleena Jones (12), Grace Allen (12) and Sami Benge-Kulzer (12) are the only three seniors that have continuously played on the Manitou Springs High School girls basketball team for their whole high school career.

2022 Winter Sports Preview: Girls’ Basketball

Makenzi VerVaecke, Reporter • November 8, 2022

Manitou Springs High School’s girls’ basketball team is kicking off the season on Nov. 14 with tryouts, and the first game will be Nov. 30 away at Peyton High School.  This year the team will have...

Both the boys and girls Cross Country teams relax at their campsite after an intense race.

Mustang Cross Country builds a strong team

Morgan Flannery, Senior Reporter • October 27, 2022

The Cross-Country teams at Manitou Springs High School have seen great success throughout the 2022 season, with the boys' team placing second at the Tri-Peaks League meet on Oct. 7 and placing third overall...

Mustangs line up for kickoff for their homecoming game against the Woodland Park Panthers on Oct. 1 at Richardson field.

Mustangs continue to struggle at home

Ashur Lavigne, Reporter • October 14, 2022

The Manitou Springs High School varsity football team had their Homecoming football game against the Woodland Park High School Panthers on Oct. 1.  While the Mustangs don’t consider the Panthers...

MSHS Girls Volleyball on Dig Pink Night 2021 with Wendy Skokan before their game. This years game will occur on Oct. 20 @6 p.m..

MSHS supports breast cancer awareness with annual “Dig Pink Night”

Erica Sherwin • October 13, 2022

This year the Manitou Springs High School girls’ volleyball team will be hosting Colorado Springs Christian High School in the Mustangs’ gymnasium on Oct. 20. This game is meant to promote breast cancer...

Tyler Maloney #5 and Evan Scherr #2 after scoring a combined 5 touchdowns on the sideline after winning 46-12 against Rocky Ford High School.

MSHS varsity football team comeback

Ashur Lavigne, Reporter • September 26, 2022

Manitou Springs High School’s football team is now 3-1 coming back from the Prospector Ridge Academy. They beat Valley High School 36-35, Rocky Ford High School 46-12 and PRA 43-32.  Rocky Ford scored...

Evan Yount (11), number 8, and Bowman Hall (11), number 7, run out in an attacking play to goal at the game against Dolores Huerta Preparatory School on August 25 at Mestas Field.

Young varsity soccer team starts off strong

Erica Sherwin, Reporter • September 14, 2022

Manitou Springs High School boys soccer has officially started their 2022 season with the next home game on Friday, Sept. 16  against Bayfield at 6 p.m.. The season was expected to be a rebuilding year...

Number 11, Preston Rhodes (10) walks out onto the field for the kickoff of the game against Rye High School on September 2, 2022 at Richardson Field.

Mustangs fall apart in the second half

Ashur Lavigne, Reporter • September 8, 2022

Manitou Springs High School's football team had their first game of the season against the Rye High School Thunderbolts on September 2, 2022, at Richardson Field.  The football team played well in...

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