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Edward Buckley (12), Landon Foster (12), Brenner Gauvin (12), Adam Krych (12), Jacob Jacobsen (12), Hunter Larsen (12), Evan Fugate (12), Shaena Vigil (12) and Liam Linster (12) are just nine of the 48 AP Scholars for the 2023-2024 school year.
Manitou boasts 48 AP Scholars
MSHS staff, Sam Duff, David Williams and Riley Walker all participated in the 5K. Duff placed 1st out of all high school staff. "I thought it was a great turnout for the inaugural event," Duff said.
Breaking News: Inaugural Manitou 5K raises $12,300 for MSMS
Naomi Porter (11) and Cordelia Portman (11) are excited to have free period products at MSHS.
Period products now free in restrooms
Senior Honor roll students gather to celebrate accomplishments during the back to school senior class meeting on Aug. 22.
Seniors dominate spring 2024 honor roll
On Sept.13 Amanda Kerrigan’s advisory plays chess.
MSHS admin takes a stand on cellphones
Kyle Blasi (11) buzzes in and begins working to find his answer at Knowledge Bowl practice in Andrew Slama's room on Oct. 22 so that he gets called to answer the question first. A scrimmage between three teams was held during practice that day, which helps the players prepare for any trivia question that could be thrown their way.
Knowledge Bowl members wish to see a fresh perception of the team
Welcome to Halloween in Manitou, our video series featuring MSHS students participation in Halloween events.
Halloween in Manitou
Ethan Traenkle (12), Fennegan Loftin (12), Preston Rhodes (12), Logan Moore (12). Pose with the Kiwanis Club coffin at the Coffin races.
Manitou students win the Coffin Races through Key Club
Azalia Quinn fills out a mock ballot. On Thursday, Oct. 24 AP Government students did a pretend election to experience what it’s like. “If you can get [students] enthused about voting at a young age, the chances are higher that they’re going to continue this process throughout their adulthood,“ Brian Brown, the AP Gov teacher said.
Seniors saddened at missing the voting deadline for the Presidential Election
Daniel Parker (11), Braden Legarski (12), Ezra Gervais (11), and Weston Cassidy (11) compete in a game of chess during advisory.
Chess club brings students together
The team celebrates their win with medals after the race.
Girls cross country places as state runner up
The girls cross country team placed as the runners up in the state competition on Nov. 2.
Fall Sports Recap Oct. 28-Nov. 3
Preston Rhodes(12) and Cohen Barrett(11) prepare for the upcoming season at open gyms.
Winter Sports Preview: Boys Basketball
After preseason practice, Coach Paul Bonner and Kara Donegan (12) pose in the wrestling room.
Winter Sports Preview: Wrestling
Brooklyn Sheffield(11) and Annika Kuzbek(12) look forward to leading the team this season.
Winter Sports Preview: Girls Basketball
Why putting your phone down is good for your health
Why putting your phone down is good for your health
A wolverine wanders around in the snow most likely trying to find food or guarding his territory. Female wolverines' territories can get to 230 square miles, while males can get around 380 square miles. Wolverines can smell a carcass under 20 feet of snow.
Reintroduction of wolverines to Colorado is important for ecosystem
Camden Jacobson (12) spends time doing make-up work in Social Studies Lab during Advisory. This close to the end of the year, time is thin and the will to work with it.
Senioritis: The psychology and why it’s good and bad for students
Manitou Springs Highschool's "Great Gatsby" themed prom will take place on Friday, April 26.
Prom ticket prices soar again
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 was released on Oct. 25. The game has a variety of missions and storyline, it is very engaging and is interesting to follow.
Review: Black Ops 6
Caddo Lake was a movie released on October 10.
Review: Caddo Lake
"A Song To Drown Rivers" by Ann Liang was released on Oct. 1, 2024.
Review: A Song to Drown Rivers
Lieutenant Titus charges into battle with Chain Sword and Bolter in hand to fight the aliens and the heretic on the cover of Space Marine 2.
Review: Space Marine 2
"Daydream" by Hannah Grace was published on August 27, 2024.
Book Review: Daydream
Beckett Wendell-Evans (11) and Meggan Milliron (10), teach the cast of the musical Wendell-Evans and Milliron demonstrate how to properly hold someone in arabesque for Quinn Ballard (11), who will execute the hold, on Sep. 23.
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Lana Kahtava (11) and Kai Jacobson(12) begin to present the awards for the night.
Theater students celebrate The Larry’s
Kai Jacobson (12) and Abby Steen leave Manitou Springs High School with cheers from the students and staff on Thursday, Feb. 8. They arrived at the Buell Theater of Downtown Denver and began rehearsing with the rest of the choir for their performance that Saturday.
Kai Jacobson performs with All-State Honor Choir
At this annual Larry's, MPAC President Kai Jacobson (11) and Vice President Meghan Taylor (11) took liberty in naming and presenting every award given.
The 2023 Larry’s: What to expect of this long standing tradition
The Cast and Crew of "Too Many Daughters" after arriving back at the High School with their 1st Place Trophy and Outstanding Supporting Actor Award.
MSHS wins Pikes Peak Regional One-Act Competition
Annie Riggin works with Manitou choir teacher Abby Steen in preparation of her All-State Honor Choir performances.
Annie Riggin selected for Colorado All-State Honor Choir
The MSHS Symphonic Band plays the Fight Song as they round the track. The band practices for the parade every year.
MSHS band brings the sound of Homecoming
Lucas Grieb (12) & Lance Warner (12) pose for a band photo, outside in Manitou Springs, CO, with their guitars.
Euphoria: Manitou Springs High School’s up and coming band
Anton Akse (12), principal chair tuba, focuses on how his instrument sounds in the concert hall as opposed to the rehearsal space.
Abeel and Aske play in top youth orchestral group
Boulder Honor Band members Devin Rocha (11) and Hailey Matas (12) at their concert in Boulder.
It’s an Honor to be in Honor Band
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 was released on Oct. 25. The game has a variety of missions and storyline, it is very engaging and is interesting to follow.
Review: Black Ops 6
Caddo Lake was a movie released on October 10.
Review: Caddo Lake
"A Song To Drown Rivers" by Ann Liang was released on Oct. 1, 2024.
Review: A Song to Drown Rivers
Lieutenant Titus charges into battle with Chain Sword and Bolter in hand to fight the aliens and the heretic on the cover of Space Marine 2.
Review: Space Marine 2
"Daydream" by Hannah Grace was published on August 27, 2024.
Book Review: Daydream
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The team celebrates their win with medals after the race.

Girls cross country places as state runner up

Makenzi VerVaecke, Editor-In-Cheif • November 20, 2024

This year Manitou Springs High School Girls Cross Country team had a strong end to their season placing as the state runner up on Nov. 2.  The teams last time qualifying for state was in 2015 when...

The girls cross country team placed as the runners up in the state competition on Nov. 2.

Fall Sports Recap Oct. 28-Nov. 3

Jarrin Hall, Senior Reporter • November 18, 2024

*All stats will be defined at the bottom. Football:  @ Banning Lewis Preparatory Academy 34-0 The Mustangs traveled to Banning Lewis on Nov. 1, and came away with a dominant win. In a very aggressive...

Preston Rhodes(12) and Cohen Barrett(11) prepare for the upcoming season at open gyms.

Winter Sports Preview: Boys Basketball

Enzo Mendoza, Junior Reporter • November 18, 2024

As the winter season begins, along with notable sports like wrestling and cheerleading, one of those upcoming sports is the 2024-2025 MSHS boys basketball season. On Oct. 28, the voluntary open gym started...

After preseason practice, Coach Paul Bonner and Kara Donegan (12) pose in the wrestling room.

Winter Sports Preview: Wrestling

Jon Polizzi, Junior Reporter • November 18, 2024

The 2024-2025 Manitou Springs High School wrestling season is about to begin. The first official day of practice will be held on Nov. 18, with the first boys dual at Sand Creek High School and the girls...

Brooklyn Sheffield(11) and Annika Kuzbek(12) look forward to leading the team this season.

Winter Sports Preview: Girls Basketball

Jarrin Hall, Senior Reporter • November 14, 2024

The MSHS Girls Basketball team is looking to get back into the 4A state playoffs this year. The team will start practice on Nov. 18 and the first game of the season is against Peyton High School on Dec....

The girls cross country team won regional champions on Oct. 24.

Fall Sports Recap Oct. 21-27

Jarrin Hall, Senior Reporter • October 28, 2024

*All stats will be defined at the bottom. Football:  vs Woodland Park High School 7-14 On senior night and rivalry week, the Mustangs took on Woodland Park for the “War on 24.” Despite Woodland...

The boys soccer senior night was on Oct. 22.

Fall Sports Recap Oct. 14-20

Jarrin Hall, Senior Reporter • October 28, 2024

*All stats will be defined at the bottom. Football:  @ Lamar High School 14-28 The Mustangs traveled to Lamar on Thursday and got sent home with a loss. The Mustangs had a good first half and...

The girls cross country team won the Tri-Peaks League Championship on Friday, Oct. 11.

Fall Sports Recap Oct. 7-13

Jarrin Hall, Junior Reporter • October 16, 2024

*All stats will be defined at the bottom. Football:  vs La Junta High School 43-24 On the special night of the renaming of Richardson Field to “George Rykovich Stadium” to honor CHSAA Hall...

Cedric Ebler (12) and Devon Harris (12) smile together after awards are announced. On Saturday, Aug. 23, the mountain bike team had their first race, the Cloud City Challenge, in Leadville.

Manitou Mountain Monsters kick off their season

Naomi Porter, Engagement Manager • September 16, 2024

The Manitou Mountain Monsters began the 2024-2025 season strong at their first race on Saturday, Aug 24. The team raced in the Cloud City Challenge in Leadville, Colorado. The team is run by volunteer...

Mycah Weeks (10) practices his swing to hit the golf ball across the lake, on Wednesday Aug. 28. The JV golf team and coach Lutz went to a tournament at Cherokee Ridge and placed 4th out of 9 teams.

Golf is a lifelong sport

Enzo Mendoza and Frank Brost • September 12, 2024

The MSHS boys golf team coached by Ken Vecchio and Brandon Lutz help the players learn the skills and fundamentals they need to play in tournaments.  Both JV and varsity practice together. The training...

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