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Molly Arndt (9) and Cassidy Arndt (11) solve one of the math problems.

Knowledge Bowl Team Advances to State Competition

Kaitlyn Cashdollar, Reporter February 29, 2016

Following Manitou's high-achieving sports teams, such as swimming and wrestling, the high school's Knowledge Bowl team is also on their way to state. State is on March 14th and 15th, at Colorado State...

Jay Huang (11) starts his presentation for Han Club in one of the meetings. The club meets every Tuesday after school, and is open to both students and parents.

Foreign Exchange Student Cultivates “Han Club”

Sage Stevens, Reporter February 23, 2016

Jay Huang (11) is an exchange student from China. He established Chinese Club after his first quarter here in Manitou Springs High School. After winter break, Huang changed to name to "Han Club"....

Think Tank Club Up and Running

“Think Tank” Club Up and Running

Anela Wright, Reporter February 23, 2016

Issac Patterson (10), William Pranchak (9), Benjamin White (10), John Ives (10), Eric Ayers (10), Spencer Briggs-Hale (10), Alex Speicker (10), Tyler Jungbauer (10), Piccioni, Ryan Strickland, Nick Vidovich,...

Manitou District Earns Healthy School Champion Title

Manitou District Earns “Healthy School Champion” Title

Sarah Bogush, Reporter February 19, 2016

As of now, our district is deemed the "Healthy School Champions"of 2015. This is the first time that all four of our schools, including Ute Pass, Manitou Springs Elementary, the middle school, and the...

Jacob Rider (12) and Julian Sanchez (11) hope to qualify for state as the wrestling team travels to Lamar this weekend.

Wrestling Hoping to Send Three Athletes to State Competition

Lizzy Anderson, Senior Reporter February 11, 2016

Regionals, the meet that decides who will be advancing to state, is coming up, and the wrestlers are feeling the pressure. Jonathan Nagel (12), Jacob Rider (12), and Julian Sanchez (11) are probable...

Meet Februarys Mustangs of the Month

Meet February’s “Mustangs of the Month”

Anela Wright, Reporter February 9, 2016

Your mustangs of the month for February are Lydia Lockwood (11), Issac Patterson (10) and Abbi Beebe (9). Lockwood was recognized for helping Zoe Schurnman (10) when she dislocated her knee (for...

Meet Januarys Mustangs of the Month

Meet January’s “Mustangs of the Month”

Anela Wright, Reporter February 7, 2016

Monique (Mo) Heiniger (11) and Tyler Jungbauer (10) are January's Mustangs of the Month. This decision has been applauded, as both Heiniger and Jungbauer have been praised as great students. "Mo got...

Matt Rivera (11) hoists the first place trophy above his head as the rest of the cast begins to cheer and reach toward it. Rivera has been heavily involved in Manitous theatre department since middle school, and played a significant role in this years fall play, A Servant of Two Masters.

“The Last Illusion,” Earns Manitou Theatre First Place in Competition

Lily Reavis, Editor-in-Chief February 6, 2016

Anticipation was high in the Mitchell High School Auditorium on the evening of February 5. Students from eleven neighboring high schools were gathered around the stage, waiting for the winners of...

Middle School Basketball Coach Retires after 38 Years

Middle School Basketball Coach Retires after 38 Years

Zach McGee, Reporter February 4, 2016

Mr. Rodney Johannsen, middle school math teacher and basketball coach, is retiring after 38 years of teaching and coaching at Manitou Springs Middle School. Throughout his years, he has achieved...

The Dance at the Gym scene from last years spring musical, West Side Story.

Auditions for Spring Musical, “The Music Man,” Approaching

Mia Elliott, Drama Club Correspondant January 31, 2016

After the splendid success that was West Side Story, last year's spring musical, anticipation for this year's promising production of The Music Man is growing. As the early February auditions roll...

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