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The Prospector

The student news site of Manitou Springs High School

The Prospector

The student news site of Manitou Springs High School

The Prospector

The Problem With the Pledge

The Problem With the Pledge

Paige Laurie, Guest Writer March 6, 2020

“I pledge allegiance to... to what?" Every morning is usually accompanied by the drone of teens reciting a mantra to a flag at Manitou Springs High School (MSHS). Most schools across the country...

Spring Sports Preview: Girls Soccer

Spring Sports Preview: Girls’ Soccer

Mackenna Yount and Matt Rogge March 3, 2020

After a winter of working on their skills and playing indoor soccer, the Manitou Springs High School (MSHS) girls are ready to get outside and take the pitch. Coach Ben Mack and Assistant Coaches Nathan...

Spring Sports Preview: Baseball

Spring Sports Preview: Baseball

Mady Caywood, Senior Reporter March 2, 2020

As the weather gets warmer, students, parents and supporters prepare for the upcoming Manitou Springs High School (MSHS) Baseball season. A lot of essential seniors graduated last year, causing a huge...

Spring Sports Preview: Girls Golf

Spring Sports Preview: Girls’ Golf

Abby Pribila, Copy Editor March 2, 2020

The new season of girls' golf is fastly approaching and the players are excited about the upcoming season. With newcomers like Joseline Gary (12) and returning players like Sierra Dooley (11) and Lillian...

The cast of Skinflints and Scoundrels celebrates with their shiny second place trophy after the competition on February 12th.

“Skinflints and Scoundrels” Snags Second

Abby Pribila, Copy Editor February 27, 2020

On February 20th, the theater department at Manitou Springs High School held a showcase of their one-act play for friends and family at the District Theater. Theater teacher Wendy Harms directed the act...

The Stone team faces off with team members from the Manitou Police and Fire departments.

Annual Dodgeball Tournament

Aniah Olson, Senior Editor February 27, 2020

On Thursday, February 20th, and Friday, February 21st, Manitou Springs High School (MSHS) held a dodgeball tournament to raise funds to go towards former Manitou teacher Nick Noland. This year, things...

Emmett Wolfe (11) prepares to shoot on his opponent.

MSHS Wrestlers Learn From the Supportive Atmosphere of the State Tournament

Ben Schwartz, Photo Editor February 27, 2020

This year’s Wrestling  State was a whole different beast compared to past State Tournaments. While the outcome of the matches may have been cut and dry, for many, the State Tournament reflected...

The College Tuition Debate: Who Pays?

The College Tuition Debate: Who Pays?

Michael Parker, Guest Writer February 21, 2020

As Bernie Sanders said, “We have got to make sure that every qualified American in this country who wants to go to college can go to college—regardless of income,”; however, there are many problems...

Hannah Drum (9) takes a breath while she kicks off the 400-free relay on finals day. Drum was the only freshman to swim during state weekend.

Lady Mustangs Swim End the Season With a Bang

Abby Pribila, Copy Editor February 19, 2020

“Fun. Just pure fun,” said captain Sofija Cirko (11) about her experience at the Girls' Swimming and Diving Championships this past Valentine's weekend. Twelve of the MSHS girls' swim team’s...

Dread Before Physics

Dread Before Physics

Mitchell Wright, Guest Writer February 14, 2020

Just because you are able to take a high-level course in high school, doesn’t always mean you understand the content. Just because you’ve known about a subject then doesn’t mean you know about it...

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