The student news site of Manitou Springs High School

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 Mustangs face the Pirates and ready themselves moments before the ball is snapped.

Mustangs Secure The Rivalry Helmet

Sam Richardson, Photo Editor October 5, 2019

Manitou Springs High School secured the helmet that defines the rivalry between the Mustangs and the Saint Mary’s Pirates on Friday, Sept. 27 in a dramatically close game with a score of 16-15.  The...

Attendees of the Climate Strike made countless posters with witty remarks encouraging action to be taken and to raise awareness for the effects of climate change.

Teens Step Up With a Fight for Climate Justice

Mady Caywood, Senior Reporter October 2, 2019

On Sept. 20, 2019, one of the world's largest strikes for climate occurred all over the world. These strikes all owe ownership to a young 16-year-old girl from Sweden named Greta Thunberg. Thunberg...

Melissa MacDonald (12) cheers to the crowd as she walks the streets of Manitou during the Homecoming parade.

This Homecoming Was Dino-Mite

Ben Schwartz, Photo Editor September 23, 2019

  Homecoming week was a huge hit at Manitou Springs High School this year. The week was fun-filled and action-packed with a mix of classic homecoming activities all centered around the theme Jurassic...

Sophomore Tate Christian sprints down the field, eluding multiple Valley defenders along the way.

Mustangs Fall Short to Valley at Homecoming Game

Zak Talbot, Copy Editor September 20, 2019

There are few weeks in a year where an entire city shifts its focus to one thing, and even fewer when the focus isn’t a holiday. Although, in a way, homecoming is a holiday to the city of Manitou...

Mustangs for Wish Kids

Mustangs for Wish Kids

Kelsey Hartwig, Student Council Correspondent January 13, 2015

Though the season of giving is nearly to an end, it is just the beginning for Manitou Springs High School. MSHS is a proud supporter of the Make-A-Wish foundation, a very large foundation that "helps...

Senior James Finsterwald (right) celebrates the Mustangs victory after the last second shot with team mates, while a Jefferson Academy Jaguar falls to his knees in defeat.

Buzzer Beater Finish- Boys’ Basketball One Step Closer to Championship

Marcus Rodholm March 12, 2014

A Hollywood finish took place in Saturdays game at Jefferson Academy as the Mustangs defeated the number one ranked Jefferson Academy Jaguars, knocking the Jaguars out of the state tournament. With...

Custodians Have a Case of the Broom Closet Blues

Jon Harmor February 27, 2014

Every Thursday, a number of students join FAIM instructor Sam Wachtler in music jam and theory sessions that have become known as 'Sam's Jam'. Recently, custodians John Mason and Peter Sheloski joined...

Chase Megyeri playing against Fountain Valley on February 7th; Final score: 67 to 25

SLIDESHOW: Boys Basketball Crushes Fountain Valley

Tim Hilt February 14, 2014

Manitou Springs High School Boys Basketball overwhelmed the Fountain Valley Danes at home on February 7, 2014. The final score was 67-25. Photography by Tim Hilt

GIRLS SWIM: Ladies in the Water

GIRLS SWIM: Ladies in the Water

Isabel Dufford February 14, 2014

Last week, the Manitou Girls’ Swim Team won their third League Championship in a row. The Prospector sat down with four of the team’s most talented swimmers, sophomore Veronica Morin, sophomore Samantha...

Jesse Bishop (9) Carina Villarreal(9), in the relay, still in the water is Emily Vann(10)

Swim Team Defeats Colorado Academy

Ashley Rodriguez February 4, 2014

  By Ashley Rodriguez

Load More Stories
Donate to The Prospector
$125
$500
Contributed
Our Goal

Activate Search
The Slideshow