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The student news site of Manitou Springs High School

The Prospector

The student news site of Manitou Springs High School

The Prospector

Evacuees stand outside of the school waiting for approval from the fire department to reenter the dance.

Homecoming Dance: fire alarms fail to hinder the student experience

Sam Weiss, Senior Reporter September 26, 2014

“It was just really, really hot.” Said junior Hannah Kimmet, who like many of the other Mustangs that attended the Homecoming dance, did not let the excessive heat and fire alarms stop her from...

The boys varsity soccer team enjoys towering over everyone while tossing candy.

Hoorah for Homecoming!

Meghann Root, Reporter September 25, 2014

Every year is a new experience during Homecoming week at Manitou, but the day that anyone can enjoy is Friday, with events such as the parade and the game. For freshman Kaitlyn Davidson and German...

Cole Crumb (12) sports a camouflage toga paired with orange and brown cowboy boots.

Toga Tradition Lives On

Aubrey Hall, Reporter September 25, 2014

As is the case with most of homecoming week, Thursday was packed with various school activities, including class colors/toga day, a pep assembly, and the annual bonfire. Toga day is a homecoming...

Mendoza (12) and Culver (10) share many goals for this season, including they share quite including to winning more term goals, winning Regionals, going to State as a team, and winning 1st place at Tri-Peaks.

Fall Sports Preview: Boys Golf is Ready for a Big Win

Sita Ahlen September 19, 2014

    EDITORS NOTE UPDATE: Since this story was originally published Lucas Culver, Drew Mendoza, Adin Berns, and Ty Shaw qualified for state. Mendoza won Regionals.   Lucas...

McKiel (11) has been a valuable player for the volleyball team since her freshman year.

Fall Sports Profile: Volleyball’s Great Expectations

Ted Weiss, Reporter September 18, 2014

Last season (2013-14), Manitou volleyball exceeded expectations, making it all the way to state only to lose their last game in the state final to the Eaton Reds, who the mustangs had previously defeated...

The word is SJDFA for Scrabble Day, spelled by Susie Robbins (12), Stormy Garrigan (11), Mackenzie Randolph (10), McKenzie Allen (12), and Tiffany Hampton (12).

Homecoming theme yields minimal participation

Sam Weiss September 18, 2014

As many of us Mustangs know, this year’s homecoming theme is “board games.” Each day’s theme (in order corresponding to days of the week) is: Clue Day, Operation Day, Scrabble day, Toga/Class...

The final score of the game is 9/11 grade: 18 and 10/12 grade: 99 with a few tweaks by the commentators.

Powderpuff? More like Power-puff!

Aubrey Hall and Meghann Root September 17, 2014

After a few previous practices and a brief rainstorm, the freshman/junior Powderpuff team faced off against a team of Manitou's sophomores and seniors. There was a fair amount of trash talk happening on...

Despite turbulent changes in coaching staffs over the last three years, the team prides itself on its close-knit and supportive attitude.

Fall Sports Preview: Manitou Cheer Continues to Thrive

Ted Weiss September 16, 2014

Over the last four years, Manitou’s cheerleaders have had what is arguably their greatest stint in the history of the program, winning first place at state in the 3A category two years in a row in...

Wide Receiver and Defensive Back Dominic Archuleta (11) at the home game against Faith Christian on August 29, 2014.

Enthusiastic Manitou Fans Lead Mustangs to Victory Against Woodland Park

Aidan Epstein September 16, 2014

On Friday, September 5th, the football game against Woodland Park kept everyone on the edge of their bleachers. The Panthers’ football squad started their day early by painting Manitou High School's...

In addition to being co-captain of the soccer team, Spangler (12) is Student-Body Vice President, President of National Honor Society, and plans to apply to Stanford University in Stanford, California.

Fall Sports Preview: Boys’ Soccer is Ready for Anything

Meghann Root September 11, 2014

This year, the boys' soccer team have set their goals and are climbing to reach them. But it's the two captains, seniors Carter Sandras and Leland Spangler, that are pushing the team to strive and...

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