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Ingrid Perez, Stacy Thomson and Gabriela Santos enjoying the last few days with Thomson in her position at MSHS.
Breaking News: Stacy Thomson accepts new position in the MSSD
Anna Conrad will become the official principal at Manitou Springs High School for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year. This will be her third year at MSHS.
Anna Conrad named the MSHS 2023-2024 principal
Exchange student, Sofiia Lobas (11), has integrated into MSHS classes and activities this year. Last year, she did an exchange year in Texas.
Ukrainian exchange student speaks on refugee crisis
Crissy Leonhardt gives her team a pep talk before their state volleyball game in Nov. 2022.
Crissy Leonhardt resigns as head volleyball coach at MSHS
Nurse Jacque Revello stands next to an AED, one of two in the MSHS. Automated External Defibrillators are used to revive a patient during sudden cardiac arrest.
Support for Damar Hamlin is bigger than football
Jessica Moen ramps up the excitement for session four of Teen Mental Health First Aid during Advisory in her classroom.
Sophomores learn mental health first aid for teens 
In loving memory of Tarran Beitey-Everly.
In memory of Tarran Beitey-Everly
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
Rebecca Davis knows how to play both the Clarinet and Bass Clarinet, and is learning both Alto and Tenor Saxophone for the upcoming Spring Musical.
Rebecca Davis prepares for a life of music after high school
Jack Embery (12) receives his certificate from his DPE after completing the Private Pilots License process.
Jack Embery works to receive his Private Pilot’s License
Abbigail Reeves (10) hand is raised as she wins a match at the State Tournament.
Wesley and Abbie Reeves make history being first siblings to place in Wrestling State
Lairden Rogge (12) and John Maynard (12) have both been a part of the MSHS Track and Field all four years of their high school experience. Rogge plans on continuing his Track and Field career in college.
Spring Sports Preview: Track and Field
Tyler Parratt (12) has been playing golf since she was five years old and is excited to finish her senior season out strong.
Spring Sports Preview: Girls’ Golf
Madrid Mack (12), Cassidy Kuzbek (12), Grace McCumber (12), Payten Smith (12), Elanor Fugate (12) and Erica Sherwin (12) are all excited to play and finish their high school soccer careers with a bang.
Spring Sports Preview: Girls’ Soccer
Tyler Maloney (12) and ANdrew Rhodes (12) both have played baseball for over 10 years and are excited for their senior season.
Spring Sports Preview: Boys’ Baseball
Dante, a class pet at Manitou Springs High School, can be visited and interacted with by students who visit his classroom.
Is there a benefit to class pets in schools?
Students protest outside the District 11 administration building of Feb. 27.
D11 Board Members consider a transphobic policy
Kolten Wupper (10), Amy Stanciu (10) and Lana Kahtava (10) in their biology class using the Elevate program.
New teaching platform used in several science classes at MSHS
The Barnes & Noble special edition of The Stolen Heir by Holly Black.
Book of the month – February: The Stolen Heir
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the editor
Letter to the editor
Students read through the script and listen to the soundtrack as a group during their first rehearsal.
Students reflect on “Freaky Friday” auditions
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
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
Wendell and Wild was released on Netflix on Oct. 28 and has a run time of one hour and forty-five minutes.
Review: Wendell & Wild
At the end of the show, the characters celebrated Beowulf and Gunborg defeating Grendels mother.
MSHS performed their fall play: “Beowulf (and the Bard)”
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
Koda Oxford (12) poses with the Theater Buffet announcement.
Theater is back with Theater Buffet
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
Wendell and Wild was released on Netflix on Oct. 28 and has a run time of one hour and forty-five minutes.
Review: Wendell & Wild
Fighting the boss Stone Digger Troll is one exciting part of Elden Ring. The Troll has a really large club and is made up of rocks and boulders. The Troll is found in the Limgrave tunnels. The Trolls weakness is holy damage.
Review: Elden Ring
The Batman came out March 4, and has a run time of three hours and fifty-six minutes.
Review: The Batman
Matrix Resurrections will be playing in theaters through the end of January.
Review: “Matrix Resurrections”
The Mason Jar on Colorado Ave in Colorado Springs offers delicious food and great service.
Review: The Mason Jar
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Manitou Students Represent Presidential Candidates in Debate

Manitou Students Represent Presidential Candidates in Debate

Kaitlyn Davidson and Sage Stevens • May 9, 2016

Manitou Springs has a very diverse political scene, with many students passionately debating controversial topics, some of which the presidential candidates stand for.  “This election is an unpopularity...

Jensen elaborates on his dads experiences in high school.

Disco to Dabbing Episode 5: Steven Jensen and the 40’s

Kaitlyn Davidson, Sage Stevens, and Ryan Cantwell • April 20, 2016

Steven Jensen (12) has been avidly involved in MSHS for the past four years. He is a three-season athlete (football, basketball, and track & field) and was elected Homecoming King with his twin...

Editorial: What Happened to the ACT?

Editorial: What Happened to the ACT?

Sage Stevens, Reporter • April 7, 2016

Colorado is one of two states (the other being Illinois) to require juniors to take a college entrance examination. In a few weeks, Manitou Springs High School 11th graders will be partaking in the American...

Abendroth plays the opening chords to Young the Giants Cough Syrup. Her long-term goal is to be able to make a living through her music.

Sound Nook Sessions: Emma Abendroth Performs Genres from Rap to Indie

Sage Stevens, Reporter • March 28, 2016

Emma Abendroth (11) has been singing at local coffee shops for the past year. "I have been singing for as long as I can remember," she says. The Prospector was fortunate enough to host a sound...

Kaitlyn Davidson (10) interviews Mr. Gutowksi.

Disco to Dabbing Episode 2: Preppy Mormons and Geeklets

Sage Stevens and Kaitlyn Davidson • March 2, 2016

Disco to Dabbing is the MSHS Prospector's biweekly podcast interviewing various staff members about their thoughts about the generational differences they experience. In the second episode of Disco...

Jay Huang (11) starts his presentation for Han Club in one of the meetings. The club meets every Tuesday after school, and is open to both students and parents.

Foreign Exchange Student Cultivates “Han Club”

Sage Stevens, Reporter • February 23, 2016

Jay Huang (11) is an exchange student from China. He established Chinese Club after his first quarter here in Manitou Springs High School. After winter break, Huang changed to name to "Han Club"....

Mr. Talbott looks at a meme featuring Doge, a famous shiba inu. Talbott, who teaches trigonometry and geometry at the high school, said that the culture he grew up in focused more on disco. Talbott has been teaching at MSHS for two years.

“Disco to Dabbing” Features High School Math Teacher, Discusses Popular Culture

Sage Stevens, Reporter • February 19, 2016

The Prospector is proud to present the new podcast, "Disco to Dabbing." "Disco to Dabbing" features Manitou teachers and their responses to our current generation. This episode, hosted by Kaitlyn...

Anywhere But Home: Asma Rassem

Anywhere But Home: Asma Rassem

Sage Stevens, Reporter • February 19, 2016

Sage Stevens Asma Rassem (12) is from the port city of Al Hudyah, Yemen. She graduated last year, but is now a self-titled "Super Senior," as a result of her program not allowing her to return home to...

Students work in the media center during fourth block

Announcements – February 12, 2016

Sage Stevens, Reporter • February 12, 2016

Ms. Johnson will be holding meetings in advisory next week for those of you who did not complete and turn in your M-term form ON TIME! The list and advisory meeting date will be located outside of...

Bryce McMillan (12) dribbles while playing offense.

Boys’ Basketball Successful in Rival Game

Sage Stevens, Reporter • February 11, 2016

The game against Manitou Springs High School's rivals, St. Mary's, on Tuesday, February 9, ended with a win for the Mustangs. The boys' varsity team won against St. Mary's 43 to 35. The boys' team...

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