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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 authors 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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Ingrid Perez points to her home country of Puerto Rico in her classroom. In 2016, Perez moved from Puerto Rico to Colorado for her husband to pick up a job opportunity.

Perez brings a fresh perspective

Cordelia Portman, Junior Reporter • March 17, 2023

Moving communities can be difficult, adapting to new cultures and environments presents challenges for everyone. Spanish teacher, Ingrid Perez has overcome these challenges herself. In the summer of...

Lairden Rogge, Kian OBoyle, Cody Kelly, Ella Vaillancourt, Isabella Streblow-Muncher, Henry Ilyasova, Skylar Stanley, Jaxen Sellers and Nian Crouch dance together at Hillside Gardens during the 2022 prom dance.

Photo Gallery: Prom 2022

Piper Larsen, Reporter • April 27, 2022

The Mason Jar on Colorado Ave in Colorado Springs offers delicious food and great service.

Review: The Mason Jar

Colt Henricks, Senior Reporter • January 11, 2022

The Mason Jar, located on 2925 West Colorado Avenue, offers a great casual, family-friendly atmosphere that serves excellent food for a reasonable price. The Mason Jar has been around since 1981 and...

The new year offers the opportunity for a new outlook and a fresh start.

Advice from MSHS on New Year’s resolutions

Piper Larsen, Reporter • December 17, 2021

With the New Year rolling in, it can be hard to decide what resolutions to follow up on. New Year's resolutions are meant to help people work on themselves. Resolutions are a form of inspiration to help...

While attending MSHS, Ryder Ballard was involved in many activities. He led MPAC (Manitou Performing Arts Club), was involved in theatre and sang with the Chamber Choir.

Ballard jumpstarts his future

Claire Kisielnicki, Editor-in-Chief • December 9, 2021

As the first semester comes to an end, seniors are getting closer to graduation. For some, that day is much much sooner. Ryder Ballard is a senior who has made the leap to graduating early this year...

Cheer captain, Weatherly Hall (12), leads the cheer team at during the Homecoming football game.

Quitting is the new normal and not just in cheerleading

Weatherly Hall, Guest Writer • December 1, 2021

Cheerleaders at Manitou Springs High School take on one of the most time-consuming schedules: practices every morning, tumbling every Thursday night, football games, basketball games, and competitions....

Senior Wrestlers Grayer Whipkey, Terry Lindh, and Hannah Hollick are ready for the 2021-2022 wrestling season.

Winter Sports Preview: Wrestling

Colt Henricks, Senior Reporter • November 18, 2021

The 2021-2022 season of winter wrestling is coming. The start of the new season begins September 15th. Unlike last year, the start of this season will hopefully bring a complete year of wrestling. “Where...

Suicidal ideation is a common problem in the time of great stress that students face today. Sources of Strength members of Manitou Springs High School advocate for mental health. If you or anyone else seem to be in danger of losing or taking ones life, seek help from teachers, counselors, coaches, or the sources listed below.

Rise of suicide in winter a myth

Paige Harrison, Senior Reporter/Editor • November 16, 2021

There is a long-standing belief that suicide completion rates rise around the holidays. According to Winchester Hospital, this could possibly be because either families get together, causing overwhelming...

The cast of Our Town take a bow after the student matinee performance on Thursday, November 4. The performance was the first student matinee for several years due to COVID-19 and other complications and was well received.

MSHS presents a unique staging of “Our Town”

Serena Holvenstot, Reporter • November 15, 2021

The cast and crew of Manitou Springs High School's fall play, “Our Town,” created a unique staging for friends and family on Nov. 4 through Nov. 6 in the MSSD14 Auditorium. The play “Our Town”...

Kindness Week is an opportunity for staff and students to practice all the different aspects of the kindness, especially kindness for the earth and fellow people.

Participate in Kindness Week

Charlie Morgan, Reporter • November 12, 2021

Manitou Springs High School’s student council is putting together a Kindness Week for students and staff from November 13, 2021 to November 19, 2021. Kindness Week is to promote a better environment...

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