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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
Science teacher Andrew Slama shares what made him want to become a science teacher while sharing fun memories and useful advice for current and future students.
Teacher Throwback: Andrew Slama
Brown teaches social studies classes, which have many assignments involving heavy reading and research.
Teachers speak on missing work among MSHS students
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
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
Camden Jacobson (12) spends time doing make-up work in Social Studies Lab during Advisory. This close to the end of the year, time is thin and the will to work with it.
Senioritis: The psychology and why it’s good and bad for students
Manitou Springs Highschools Great Gatsby themed prom will take place on Friday, April 26.
Prom ticket prices soar again
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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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Sadie House poses with her Bemidji State University regalia. Signing Day is a tradition at the high school to celebrate students signing for sports and band at different universities. I was honored and excited to participate. A lot of people don’t realize that like sports, musicianship is something that requires training and practice outside of school

MSHS celebrates seniors committed to collegiate athletics and performing arts at the third annual signing ceremony

Morgan Flannery, Senior Reporter • May 23, 2023

Manitou Springs High School held the third annual signing ceremony on May 10 for all seniors who have committed to participate in collegiate athletics and performing arts. The event celebrated 11 seniors...

The Steel Mustangs Robotics team poses in Houston at Worlds early this year.

The Steel Mustangs excel in competition this year

Dalton Gates, Senior Reporter • May 11, 2023

The Robotics team, The Steel Mustangs (Team 2945) is a team and club run by Manitou Springs High School students and coached by Steve Bethke and a slew of other volunteers. The Robotics season is mostly...

Brian Brown is thrilled to guide his 4th trip to Ireland this June.

Brown leads summer trip to Ireland early this June

Ashur Lavigne, Senior Reporter • May 8, 2023

The World History teacher at Manitou Springs High School, Brian Brown, travels with students to Ireland this upcoming June. Brown does an annual summer trip with students every year, giving them an action...

Ben Mack heads to Woodland Park on Tuesday May 2 for the match-up with Manitou junior varsity and varsity teams.

Coaching with heart and soul

Halli Frost, Senior Reporter • May 4, 2023

What does Soccer mean to Manitou? To many, it means to have true sportsmanship, heart, and determination. Ben Mack is a Biology and AP Biology teacher and well-known coach at Manitou Springs High School....

Gardner coached a state winning track team in 1993.

Gardner’s career at MSHS

Makenzi VerVaecke, Senior Reporter • May 3, 2023

This year Manitou Springs High School will be losing math teacher, Julie Gardner, after 30 years of teaching.  Gardner has taught at MSHS for 30 years and has seen many changes throughout the years....

Spanish Club hosts regular events and projects for their members, from salsa dancing with chips and salsa to practicing their conversational Spanish at Spanish-owned restaurants.

Spanish Club teaches students language and culture

Dalton Gates, Senior Reporter • April 28, 2023

Spanish Club is a club run by Manitou students and advised by both Ingrid Perez and Paola Valladares, who teach and give the space for students to learn more about the Spanish language and gain the experience...

Allen and LeGere pose for a picture with their team name to post on the senior assassin instagram page.

Senior Assassin: What is it?

Angela Rowe and Morgan Flannery • April 25, 2023

Senior Assassin, a tradition here at Manitou and most other high schools in the area, has been underway for Manitou seniors since April 3. MSHS has participated since the 2021-2022 school year.  Senior...

The senior class cheer along to the Party Chant in the Mustang Strong assembly.

Students explore healthy choices on Mustang Strong Day

Halli Frost, Cordelia Portman, Krissy Stout, Ava Huffman, and Gabriel Cisneros • April 7, 2023

 

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 

Makenzi VerVaecke, Senior Reporter • March 24, 2023

Manitou Springs High School is offering a Teen Mental Health First Aid program for sophomores during Advisory.  Jessica Moen, English teacher at MSHS, and Maggie Ellias, Social Worker at MSHS, went...

In loving memory of Tarran Beitey-Everly.

In memory of Tarran Beitey-Everly

Emily Waite, Editor-in-Chief • March 20, 2023

Tarran Beitey-Everly, age 14, of Manitou Springs, Colorado, passed away Mar. 2, 2023, in his home under hospice care following a decline in his health. Beitey-Everly was born July 7, 2009. He was enrolled...

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