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Akse (10) received the first Academic Awards for the night.

Annual Awards Night Honors Students, Introduces Valedictorians

Kaitlyn Davidson, Reporter May 13, 2016

This year's annual Award Night honored outstanding academic achievement and prestigious awards and scholarships were presented to ambitious juniors and seniors. Unlike many years' past, the Valedictorian...

Abenroth is committed to make next year great for the whole school, especially the seniors.

Student Council Class Boards Announced

Kaitlyn Davidson, Reporter May 11, 2016

Recently, the online vote concluded, revealing the 2016-2017 Student Council. Only 251 students voted in the online survey that was sent out to all students via email. Votes have been decreasing...

Steven Jensen (12) and Hayley Hamblin (12) during their celebratory king and queen dance.

MSHS Puts on Masquerade Prom

Sarah Bogush, Reporter May 4, 2016

Held at the Mining Exchange Hotel, this year's prom was an eventful night. With the theme being "Unmask the Night", students dressed up in masquerade masks for the beginning of the night. Included...

Amyjoy Holler (10) presents during Language Night, using her iPad.

Manitou Springs High School is Set to Receive New iPads

Lizzy Anderson, Senior Reporter May 4, 2016

After five years of students using the same iPad 2s,  Manitou Springs High School is set to receive new iPads for the 2016-2017 school year, pending school board approval at an upcoming meeting on May...

The new executive board of Stuco for the 2016-2017 year: Lily Reavis (11), Monique Heiniger (11) and Amelia McKenzie (11). Not Pictured: Andrea Edwards (11).

Student Body Executive Board Members Announced

Sita Ahlen, Sports and Activities Editor April 26, 2016

On April 22, Manitou Springs High Schools' new student body executive board was announced. After weeks of tireless campaigning, including hanging posters adorned with puns and passing out t-shirts and...

Student Council Executive Board Candidates Give Election Speeches

Staff April 21, 2016

On Wednesday, April 20, the Student Council Executive Board Candidates gave their speeches to the student body. Voting is currently happening, and the results will be announced on Friday, April 22. The...

Lily Reavis (11) and Aubrey Hall (10) participated during the lunchtime protest to bring awareness to the struggles of LGBTQ+ community.

GSTA Participates in Annual “Day of Silence”

Lizzy Anderson, Senior Reporter April 18, 2016

The Day of Silence, which stands to bring awareness to anti-LGBT harassment, began in 1996 and has since became an international event. The Manitou Gay Straight Trans* Alliance (GSTA) participated...

Bailey Eichers (11) and Lily Reavis (11) are both running for Student Body President. While Reavis has been in student council for two years, this is Eichers first year in the council. Eichers is also a member of the JV soccer team. Reavis is a member of National Honor Society and the Gay Straight Trans* Alliance, as well as the Editor-in-Chief of the school newspaper.

2016-2017 Executive Board Candidates Announced

Hunter Warren, Reporter April 14, 2016

On Thursday, March 31, the names of the students who will be on the ballot for the 2016-2017 school year executive board were announced. The executive board includes the roles of Student Body President,...

Elizabeth Hawkes piece “A Study of Marble”. Medium: Water color and gouache.

Manitou Students Place in Tri-Peaks League Art Show

Becca Heiniger, Reporter April 14, 2016

The Tri-Peaks Art Show asked art teachers from the Tri-Peaks area to send in a list of their students’ artwork. The art teachers from Manitou, Paul Bonner and Erin Gocinski, submitted seven pieces...

Students Attend Fine Arts Centers Peter and the Starcatcher

Students Attend Fine Arts Center’s “Peter and the Starcatcher”

Kaitlyn Cashdollar, Reporter April 6, 2016

This week, many of our students were able to attend "Peter and the Starcatcher," a local performance at the Fine Arts Center. A total of 148 students attended the play, including students from band, drama,...

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