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The new lighting control board in the MSSD auditorium was installed during the week of Feb. 3, due to safety and quality issues during productions.

MSSD Auditorium receives lighting system update

Cordelia Portman, Copy Editor March 19, 2025

The week of Feb. 3, the Manitou Springs School District Auditorium in Manitou Springs Elementary School received an update to the stage lighting and control board due to safety and quality concerns.  A...

Student Landon Foster (12) makes a pizza for his job at Savelli's.

Students gain life experience with part-time jobs

Kaleb Cervantes and Elliot Mettler March 17, 2025

High school presents a lot of opportunities for students. One opportunity that is available is the chance to work while being able to go to school.  The ability to earn money helps give students a...

Griffin Saulsbury (12), captain of the Manitou Springs High School robotics team poses next to robat made by the team.

Griffin Saulsbury looks to lead robotics team to success

Marisa Fonkert, Senior Reporter March 13, 2025

Griffin Saulsbury (12) is the captain of MSHS’s robotics team for the 2024-2025 school year, and has demonstrated excellence in his role helping students succeed and learn in the club.  He has grown...

Abbie reeves, Hannah Rickert, Alex Traenkle, and Kara Donagen pose for a photo at a wrestling competition.

Swim & Dive/Wrestling Season Recap

Jarrin Hall, Senior Reporter March 13, 2025

Swim & Dive:  The Manitou Springs Swim & Dive team had a rough start to the season going 2-4 overall and 1-3 in league. They started off the season with two straight losses to Salida 30-134...

Students Jarrin Hall (12), Makenzi VerVaecke (12), and Coral Shlomo (11) pet therapy dogs on Mustang Strong Day as the dogs wander around the classroom.

Students learn the benefits of therapy dogs at Mustang Strong Day

Marisa Fonkert, Senior Reporter March 13, 2025

On March 5, MSHS held the annual Mustang Strong Day, an event focused on students' well-being where they are given the opportunity to take classes specific to their interests. One of the classes accessible...

Girls' golf players Madi Sharon (12) and Addie Dorsey (10) stand in the doorway alongside Cameron Jones, the Athletic Director at MSHS.

Spring Sports Preview: Girls Golf

Halli Leonhardt, Managing Editor March 13, 2025

The 24-25 girls’ golf season at Manitou Springs High School is starting off with strong ambitions. The team kicks off the new season with a tournament versus vanguard on Monday, April 1. Compared to...

Senior leaders for the baseball team, Logan Moore, Hayden Martinez and Trafford Havens stand beside eachother.

Spring Sports Preview: Baseball

Jarrin Hall, Senior Reporter March 12, 2025

The MSHS baseball team looks to continue their success after a historic season last year going 19-5-1, the most wins in the school’s history in a single season. The team starts their season Wednesday,...

Emma Wall (9) and Heather Larsen (12) practice soccer at Maestes Field with their teammates on March 3 to improve kicking accuracy while moving.

Spring Sports Preview: Girls Soccer

Cordelia Portman and Maddie Fonkert March 12, 2025

The MSHS girls soccer team had their first game of the season on Tuesday, March 11, at The Classical Academy at 6:30pm; and many of the girls are determined to achieve their goals as this season kicks...

Halli Leonhardt (12) stands by a fire rescue truck before training.

Halli Leonhardt starts her career as a volunteer firefighter

Naomi Porter, Engagement Manager March 10, 2025

Halli Leonhardt, a senior at MSHS, is a volunteer firefighter in Green Mountain Falls, and hopes to continue her career as one. Ever since she was a kid, Leonhardt has wanted to be a firefighter. “I...

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