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The student news site of Manitou Springs High School

The Prospector

The student news site of Manitou Springs High School

The Prospector

 Sanctuary of the Shadow by Aurora Ascher released on Jan. 10.

Book of the month – January: Sanctuary of the Shadow

Katelyn Fonkert, Senior Reporter January 31, 2024

Aurora Ascher’s “Sanctuary of the Shadow'' is a new thrilling romantasy novel that had me staying up until three a.m. and still telling myself “just one more chapter.” If you're a fan of “Fourth...

Spanish Club poses prepares for Salsa Night.

Spanish Club’s first ever Salsa Night

Krissy Stout, Senior Reporter January 30, 2024

On Thursday, Jan. 18th for the first time ever, Spanish Club ran by Spanish teacher Ingrid Perez, hosted a “Salsa Night” as a part of Student council’s “Fun week”. The event had seven salsas...

Teacher Throwback: Paul Bonner

Kaleb Cervantes and Naomi Porter January 29, 2024

Art teacher and wrestling coach Paul Bonner gives useful advice for current high-schoolers while recalling memories from his time in high school, as he shares what inspired him to become a teacher and...

Spirit week photo story

Spirit week photo story

Halli Frost, Senior Reporter January 26, 2024

Students of MSHS walk the newly renovated hallways on Jan. 25. The renovations were made over winter break and, for many parts of the community, came as a surprise.

Students and staff express opinions about hallway renovations

Cordelia Portman, Senior Reporter January 25, 2024

On Jan 8, students and staff of MSHS returned to newly painted, lighted and carpeted hallways due to administration desiring these renovations.  Brian Brown, a longtime social studies teacher at MSHS,...

Longtime Dip Day enthusiast, Sierra Dunlap, enjoys her homemade caramel apple dip.

Front Office brings Mustangs together with new delicious dips every week

Morgan Flannery, Editor-in-Chief January 23, 2024

Dip Day has been a popular tradition for the Front Office and the counseling staff, where student aids and staff members can volunteer to bring in a homemade dip for mustangs to enjoy. It has become so...

Liz Johnson (12) and Kate Johnson (12) have attended Manitou Springs Public Schools since kindergarten.

Student leader Kate Johnson exemplifies leadership

Marisa Fonkert, Junior Reporter January 18, 2024

Student Body President Kate Johnson (12) is a three sport athlete and is very involved in the school. She plays football, soccer and basketball. She is a part of NHS, Key Club, a CHSSA state representative,...

The Commons kept the same lighting and flooring after the hallway renovations.

Students and staff experience new building renovations

Over the last winter break Manitou Springs High School had many renovations, mostly to the hallways with new carpeting and lighting with the removal of past senior composites.

Over winter break the hallways were renovated with new carpet, fresh paint, and LED lighting.  See the difference above.

Hallway renovations surprise students after winter break

The Prospector staff January 11, 2024

As students and staff returned from Winter Break on Jan. 8, they were met with noticeable changes in the hallways,  including fresh white paint, bright lights and carpet, as well as the removal of the...

The Cross Country State Championships were held at Norris Penrose Event Center in Colorado Springs this year.

Seniors Cody Kelley and Cody Wyman place at the Cross Country State Championships

Angela Rowe, Senior Reporter January 10, 2024

In a display of athletic performance, two exceptional seniors, Cody Kelley and Cody Wyman, placed at state in the Colorado Cross Country State Championship, bringing excitement and inspiration to Manitou...

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