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The student news site of Manitou Springs High School

The Prospector

The student news site of Manitou Springs High School

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FCA members Kate Johnson (11) and Hailey Troxel l(11) want you to join the new MSHS club FCA.

New FCA club at MSHS

Makenzi VerVaecke, Senior Reporter January 10, 2023

Manitou Springs High School’s new club Fellowship of Christian Athletes had their first meeting in October, and since then, the club has been focused on supporting their members and finding people to...

Social studies teacher Lawrence Housley embraces Colorados social studies standards in his classroom.

New social studies standards: teachers’ plans and how it can be impactful

Jack Boyd, Reporter January 9, 2023

On Nov. 10, the Colorado State Board of Education decided in a divided vote (4-3) on new Colorado State Standards for Social Studies.  The new standards have been highly debated since 2019, the first...

Madison Cavender dresses in her traditional regalia. She gave a presentation to Trevor Robbins US History classes last year.

Madison Cavender digs deep into her roots

Sadie House, Reporter December 12, 2022

Revitalizing a dead language is not typically a staple of childhood, but for Madison Cavender (12), it is one of the many pieces comprising her rich cultural identity. From powwows to entertaining winter...

Manitou Springs has decorations along the avenue to kick off the holiday season.

Holiday volunteer opportunities for the Manitou Springs community

Morgan Flannery, Reporter November 28, 2022

With the Holiday season just around the corner excitement is high among Manitou Springs High School students for the upcoming festivities. Although the holidays generally bring cheer to the community,...

Finian Dufford (12) is an aspiring filmmaker who has other interests in theatre, art and photography.

Finian Dufford’s film nominated for Best Documentary

Dalton Gates, Reporter November 11, 2022

Finian Dufford, a senior at Manitou Springs High School, created a documentary with Youth Documentary Academy. The film was a runner-up for the Best Documentary at the All-American High School Film Festival...

Procrastination has become a more common pattern in students since Covid and teachers find students are now going on their phones more.

COVID-19 long-term effects on MSHS

Katelyn Fonkert, Reporter November 3, 2022

After two years, the world is beginning to return to how it was before COVID-19, but our society is still feeling its effects. Schools are still recovering from the effects of COVID and trying to adapt...

The Kendama Club celebrates the success of their first meeting. Meetings are held every Friday during advisory in Mr. Housleys room.

New Kendama Club takes over MSHS

Jack Embery, Editor-in-Chief October 31, 2022

Every Friday during advisory, the Kendama club meets in Lawrence Housley's classroom to practice Kendama tricks, learn how to use the toy and meet like-minded people. On Wednesday, Oct. 19th, the Kendama...

The Key Club haunted pumpkin patch committee meets to brainstorm ideas. The Haunted House will take place on Oct. 30 at 6 p.m. in the commons at MSHS.

MSHS Key Club anticipates third annual haunted house

Sadie House, Reporter October 27, 2022

As Halloween draws closer, Manitou Springs High School’s Key Club is gearing up for their third annual haunted house. The haunted house’s committed actors, spooky decorations and light-hearted fun...

The National Honors Society, Lairden Rogge (12), Jack Embery (12),  Elanor Fugate (12) and Meghan Taylor (11), standing proudly together.

MSHS National Honor Society prepares for new members

October 19, 2022

Manitou Spring High School’s National Honor Society is an organization led by students, advised by Amanda Kerrigan, which teaches students how to become leaders and the importance of giving back to their...

Matthew Barton (12) and Ethan Orr (12) hold the water bottles that started their successful business.

Entrepreneur Ethan Orr’s business takes off

Angela Rowe, Reporter October 17, 2022

Manitou Springs High School senior, Ethan Orr, started building his business last school year. His interest in being an entrepreneur and his love for marketing sprouted his fascination with selling merchandise.  He...

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