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Kyle Blasi (10) and Alisha Strupp, a councelor at MSHS, talk about Blasi's schedule for next year on May 15. Many students were consistantly visiting their counselors to reorganize their schedules after the English, Yoga and Dance class changes were announced.
MSHS admin cuts Yoga and Dance and restructures English courses for 24-25
Paraprofessionals Talor Goodloe, Lane Ramsay, Izabeth Mumford and student Gwendolyn Keir support Jazmyn Webb-Everly and Jeremy Morriset-Everly at their high school graduation. The ceremony was held during Advisory on Friday, May 3.
SSN students celebrate prom and graduation
Cat Albanese works at her new computer in the front office on Monday Feb. 26.
New office secretary Cat Albanese is welcomed to MSHS
Thomson and the 2023-2024 school year office aides celebrate Thomson's last day with dips and cake at the end of the day.
Breaking News: Thomson enjoys her final days at MSHS
Jennifer Trainor reads over her list of scholarships for the senior class.
Jennifer Trainor helps seniors finance their futures on Free-Money Fridays
Chris Lewis is excited to start his counseling journey at MSHS.
Lewis new A-K counselor
Nathaniel Owen helps freshman Marley Garcia with her math practice in his Algebra I class on Aug. 28. Owen began teaching at MSHS this school year and is excited to embrace the Manitou culture.
Owen joins the MSHS staff
Hall brought a new depth to Yoga class. Hanging behind Hall are mandalas he had students color and write "I am" statements that described a virtue they represented.
Caleb Hall moves on to pursue master’s in Yoga Therapy
Teacher Throwback: Ben Mack
Teacher Throwback: Ben Mack
Sierra Dunlap will leave her mark on Manitou after being an outstanding community member and student.
Valedictorian Sierra Dunlap leaves a positive legacy
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
The Manitou Springs Cross Country team hosted a team camp during the summer. The camp was used to get team chemistry up and get a preseason race in.
Fall Sports Preview: Cross Country
Head varsity coach Ben Mack directs his varsity players during early on practice.
Fall Sports Preview: Boys Soccer
This year's captains Aleia McBride (11), AJ Jackson (12) and Kloe Roth(12) look forward to a fun season.
Fall Sports Preview: Volleyball
The Manitou Springs High School football team hosted a Strong Man Competition over the summer to build a team connection and to test their strength.
Fall Sports Preview: Football
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
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Unfrosted was released by Netflix on May 3.
Review: Unfrosted
Lana Kahtava (11) and Kai Jacobson(12) begin to present the awards for the night.
Theater students celebrate The Larry’s
"Funny Story" by Emily Henry was released on April 23, 2024.
Book of the month – May: Funny Story
Juan Carlos’s latest movie “Damsel” came out on March 8.
Review: “Damsel”
Mac Miller's fifth mixtape, "Best Day Ever", was released March 11, 2011.
Review: Mac Miller “Best Day Ever”
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
At the end of the show, the characters celebrated Beowulf and Gunborg defeating Grendel's mother.
MSHS performed their fall play: “Beowulf (and the Bard)”
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
Unfrosted was released by Netflix on May 3.
Review: Unfrosted
"Funny Story" by Emily Henry was released on April 23, 2024.
Book of the month – May: Funny Story
Juan Carlos’s latest movie “Damsel” came out on March 8.
Review: “Damsel”
Mac Miller's fifth mixtape, "Best Day Ever", was released March 11, 2011.
Review: Mac Miller “Best Day Ever”
"Bride" by Ali Hazelwood released on February 6, 2024.
Book of the month – February: Bride
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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...

The Manitou Springs Cross Country team hosted a team camp during the summer. The camp was used to get team chemistry up and get a preseason race in.

Fall Sports Preview: Cross Country

Jon Polizzi and Jarrin Hall • September 5, 2024

The 2024-2025 Manitou Springs High School cross country season has just begun. The first official day of practice was held on Aug. 12, and the first race was held Aug. 30 at Widefield High School. The...

Head varsity coach Ben Mack directs his varsity players during early on practice.

Fall Sports Preview: Boys Soccer

Madison Sharon and Halli Leonhardt • September 4, 2024

The Manitou Springs High School 2024-2025 boys varsity soccer team had their first winning away game on Aug. 27 against Gunnison High School, the score being 2-0. Their first home game is on Sept. 5 against...

This year's captains Aleia McBride (11), AJ Jackson (12) and Kloe Roth(12) look forward to a fun season.

Fall Sports Preview: Volleyball

Naomi Porter and Kaleb Cervantes • September 3, 2024

This year's Mustang volleyball season is up and running. The team held their first game against Pueblo Central High School on Thursday, Aug. 22 at home. This was their first game this season with a mostly...

The Manitou Springs High School football team hosted a Strong Man Competition over the summer to build a team connection and to test their strength.

Fall Sports Preview: Football

MaKenzi VerVaecke, Editor-In-Chief • August 29, 2024

The Manitou Springs High School football team has been putting in a lot of work for the upcoming season after their 4-5 losing season last year. The team played in a scrimmage against Peyton Junior-Senior...

Seniors Hailey and Kate Johnson are excited to take on the season.

Spring Sports Preview: Girls soccer looking to rebuild for a fun season

Angela Rowe, Senior Reporter • February 27, 2024

The 2023-2024 Manitou Springs High School girls soccer season has officially begun. Head coach Ben Mack is excited to share his skills and experience with the team and see what is to come this season. Mack...

Last season, the team took home the Tri-Peaks League Championship. With only two graduated seniors gone, the team is packed with experienced athletes for an exciting upcoming season.

Spring Sports Preview: Track and Field begins an exciting season

Morgan Flannery, Editor-in-Chief • February 26, 2024

The Track and Field team has an exciting season ahead, with 10 seniors on the team. The unique part about Track and Field is the variety of the sport. While there are many athletes on the team who are...

Nate Gentzel(12), Canon Feist(12), and Jake Thomson are ready for baseball season to begin and have have high hopes for their senior season. "I’m proud of the work that everyone has put in this offseason to get to where we are now, and I really feel like this team will be something special," Thomson said.

Spring Sports Preview: Boys Baseball

MaKenzi VerVaecke, Editor-in-Chief • February 23, 2024

The Manitou Springs High School baseball team’s season begins with tryouts on Feb. 26 and their first game is against Jefferson Academy on March 12. The team is going to be focusing more heavily on leadership...

Madison Sharon (11) and Addie Dorsey (9) smile together with excitement for a new season to start. Girls golf had their preseason meeting on Friday, Feb. 2, and will officially start their season on March 4. "Addie's an amazing golfer," Madison Sharon (11) said, "and I'm really excited to play with her."

Girls golf begins their anticipated season March 4

Naomi Porter, Senior Reporter • February 21, 2024

MSHS Girls Golf, coached by Ken Vecchio, officially starts March 4. It’s a very anticipated season with the prospect of bettering the team’s golfing skills. The main goal of the girls golf season...

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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