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The student news site of Manitou Springs High School

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The student news site of Manitou Springs High School

The Prospector

Maddie Fonkert (11) watches TikTok in her downtime during class on April 15. The TikTok algorithm is designed to track how the user interacts with videos – comments, likes, watch time, and shares – and to show them more videos like the ones they like to keep them engaged.

TikTok remains a factor in the lives of staff and students

Naomi Porter, Engagement Manager April 15, 2025

TikTok is a social media platform that gives people a place to post, watch and share short videos. Since 2024, there have been talks of banning TikTok in the United States, but a full ban has not yet been...

Members of SkillsUsa packing for their state competition in Pueblo.

SkillsUSA prepares students for careers post high school

Kaleb Cervantes, Multimedia Editor April 10, 2025

SkillsUSA is a student led-organization that meets every Tuesday during advisory and  focuses on preparing students for careers in technical and skilled service and trade work occupations. Through hands-on...

Athletic trainer Jimmy Morin describes the injury to patient Jon Polizzi (12). Morin will be taking a new position at The Vanguard School next year.

Athletic trainer Jimmy Morin leaves MSHS for The Vanguard School

Jarrin Hall, Senior Reporter April 8, 2025

Athletic Trainer (AT) and sports medicine teacher, Jimmy Morin, recently announced that he is leaving MSHS and taking a job at The Vanguard School next year. Many things played a factor in his decision...

Zookeepers from Cheyenne Mountain Zoo give a keeper talk on Mustang Strong Day 2025 with a spotted python (Antaresia maculosa).

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo visits on Mustang Strong Day

Frank Brost, Junior Reporter April 8, 2025

On Feb. 20, the Wellness Committee got a grant for the  Cheyenne Mountain Zoo to visit the school to talk to students about their small animals as an activity for Mustang Strong Day.  Mustang Strong...

Landon Foster (12) shows his college commitment posted on the senior map in the hallway at MSHS on March 12.

Landon Foster commits to Fort Lewis college to become a veterinarian

Jon Polizzi, Senior Reporter April 3, 2025

Landon Foster, a senior at MSHS, has committed to his college plans of being a veterinarian. Foster has been a member of multiple clubs and organizations at MSHS for the last four years, and now he is...

Griffin Saulsbury (12), captain of the Manitou Springs High School robotics team poses next to robat made by the team.

Griffin Saulsbury looks to lead robotics team to success

Marisa Fonkert, Senior Reporter March 13, 2025

Griffin Saulsbury (12) is the captain of MSHS’s robotics team for the 2024-2025 school year, and has demonstrated excellence in his role helping students succeed and learn in the club.  He has grown...

Students Jarrin Hall (12), Makenzi VerVaecke (12), and Coral Shlomo (11) pet therapy dogs on Mustang Strong Day as the dogs wander around the classroom.

Students learn the benefits of therapy dogs at Mustang Strong Day

Marisa Fonkert, Senior Reporter March 13, 2025

On March 5, MSHS held the annual Mustang Strong Day, an event focused on students' well-being where they are given the opportunity to take classes specific to their interests. One of the classes accessible...

Halli Leonhardt (12) stands by a fire rescue truck before training.

Halli Leonhardt starts her career as a volunteer firefighter

Naomi Porter, Engagement Manager March 10, 2025

Halli Leonhardt, a senior at MSHS, is a volunteer firefighter in Green Mountain Falls, and hopes to continue her career as one. Ever since she was a kid, Leonhardt has wanted to be a firefighter. “I...

Abbie reeves, Hannah Rickert, Alex Traenkle, and Kara Donagen pose for a photo at a wrestling competition.

Kara Donegan first MSHS wrestler to win 30 matches in a season

Krissy Stout, Social Media Editor March 6, 2025

Kara Donegan, a senior at MSHS, won over 30 matches this year. As a freshman, Donegan only won about one match during the wrestling season.  This season, Donegan has competed in 51 matches and has...

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