Recognizing Manitou’s Creativity
Sammi Clapham, Junior Reporter
March 19, 2020
Manitou Springs, a small town that has been loved for many generations by tourists, locals, visitors, workers and students, gives a warm, unique and homey vibe. In my point of view, art is one of the most recognizable things that makes Manitou, well, Manitou! From surreal sculptures to beautiful pai...
It’s an Honor to be in Honor Band
Jalen Lindh, Junior Reporter
March 12, 2020
The Honor Band took part in a concert at CU Boulder from February 27th to 29th. The experience was both fun and adventurous for many of MSHS's own students like Devin Rocha (11) and Hailey Matas (12), who both made first chair in the top band. The task of auditioning to get into an honor band...
“Skinflints and Scoundrels” Snags Second
Abby Pribila, Copy Editor
February 27, 2020
On February 20th, the theater department at Manitou Springs High School held a showcase of their one-act play for friends and family at the District Theater. Theater teacher Wendy Harms directed the act "Skinflints and Scoundrels" that was featured in the showcase. "Skinflints and Scoundrels" is about the ch...
Fine Line by Harry Styles Review
Abby Pribila, Copy Editor
December 17, 2019
Harry Styles' second solo album titled "Fine Line" was released this past Friday and it debuted No. 1 on the iTunes Charts. This former boy-band member turned rock soloist has delighted fans with his newest 12 track record. It explores an artistic deep dive into Styles’ newfound musical freedom. The...
14th Annual Craft Fair was the Best Yet
Ben Schwartz, Photo Editor
November 25, 2019
The 14th annual Craft Fair was a huge success and a great way to get everyone into the yuletide spirit. The Craft Fair provided opportunities for members of the community to sell unique and exquisite crafts, while shoppers have the opportunity to buy meaningful and personalized gifts for the Christmas...
Review: “Badger”, Fall Play
Ben Schwartz, Photo Editor
November 14, 2019
The crowd was deadly quiet as Rose (Olive Van Eimeren, 10) touchingly embraced the ghost of her lost love Timothy (Matt Buchenhain, 12) after learning of his death in a factory accident the day after Timothy had asked her to run away with him. This year’s performance of the Fall Play, “Badge...
Painting With the Herd Raises Money for Creative Mustangs
Abby Pribila, Copy Editor
October 29, 2019
Nearly 20 community members attended Painting With the Herd on Friday, Oct. 25. There were a lot of staff members and parents of students in attendance. The Art Department at Manitou Springs High School (MSHS) put together the night of painting to fundraise for the program, specifically to buy ne...
Magic Giant: Uplifting and Environmentally Friendly
Paige Harrison, Copy Editor
October 22, 2019
Capturing the soul and heart of people has been something that bands long for since basically the beginning of music. A new up and coming indie-folk band, Magic Giant, is slowly making its way to achieving this goal. Magic Giant writes songs not only to appeal to everyone but connect with them as we...
Lighting Up the Dark
Adriana Lucero and Adelyn Powell
April 19, 2019
What do high school students normally do on a Friday night? Sitting at home and staying up late is what most students do but for some Manitou art students and parents, this Friday is special. On Friday the 5th of April, the Manitou community got together and walked from Memorial Park to Soda Springs...
World Language and Culture Night Changes Theme for Fourth Year
Sophie McKeown, Warhorse Editor-in-Chief
April 1, 2019
Every year, Manitou Springs High School plans an event called World Language and Culture Night (WLACN). This night is primarily for students in language classes—at every level— to pick a topic relating to a different country and create a presentation. While in the past the themes of the presenta...
