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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

Spring Sports Preview: Baseball

Spring Sports Preview: Baseball

Mady Caywood, Senior Reporter March 2, 2020

As the weather gets warmer, students, parents and supporters prepare for the upcoming Manitou Springs High School (MSHS) Baseball season. A lot of essential seniors graduated last year, causing a huge...

Spring Sports Preview: Girls Golf

Spring Sports Preview: Girls’ Golf

Abby Pribila, Copy Editor March 2, 2020

The new season of girls' golf is fastly approaching and the players are excited about the upcoming season. With newcomers like Joseline Gary (12) and returning players like Sierra Dooley (11) and Lillian...

The cast of Skinflints and Scoundrels celebrates with their shiny second place trophy after the competition on February 12th.

“Skinflints and Scoundrels” Snags Second

Abby Pribila, Copy Editor February 27, 2020

On February 20th, the theater department at Manitou Springs High School held a showcase of their one-act play for friends and family at the District Theater. Theater teacher Wendy Harms directed the act...

The Stone team faces off with team members from the Manitou Police and Fire departments.

Annual Dodgeball Tournament

Aniah Olson, Senior Editor February 27, 2020

On Thursday, February 20th, and Friday, February 21st, Manitou Springs High School (MSHS) held a dodgeball tournament to raise funds to go towards former Manitou teacher Nick Noland. This year, things...

Emmett Wolfe (11) prepares to shoot on his opponent.

MSHS Wrestlers Learn From the Supportive Atmosphere of the State Tournament

Ben Schwartz, Photo Editor February 27, 2020

This year’s Wrestling  State was a whole different beast compared to past State Tournaments. While the outcome of the matches may have been cut and dry, for many, the State Tournament reflected...

Olive Van Eimeren (10) and Koda Oxford (11) preforming in the fall play, Badger. Oxford hopes to see more support for plays like Badger that him and his castmates work so hard to put on.

Supporting the Preforming Arts

Koda Oxford, Junior Reporter February 21, 2020

To the Editor: I am a junior at Manitou Springs High School and this is my first year attending after my transfer. My overall experience with this school has been positive, the school staff has done an...

Hannah Drum (9) takes a breath while she kicks off the 400-free relay on finals day. Drum was the only freshman to swim during state weekend.

Lady Mustangs Swim End the Season With a Bang

Abby Pribila, Copy Editor February 19, 2020

“Fun. Just pure fun,” said captain Sofija Cirko (11) about her experience at the Girls' Swimming and Diving Championships this past Valentine's weekend. Twelve of the MSHS girls' swim team’s...

Two incoming freshmen pose with the Manny the Mustang.

Rising Freshmen Night Preps Incoming Class of 2024

Sam Richardson, Photo Editor February 12, 2020

With one of the biggest freshman classes ever being introduced to Manitou Springs High School (MSHS) in the fall of 2020, faculty and administration are prioritizing the safety and well-being of every...

National Honor Society President Taylor Foky (12) delivers the introduction speech at the 2020 NHS Induction Ceremony.

Annual National Honor Society Induction Sees Nine New Members

Zak Talbot, Copy Editor February 10, 2020

Academic success is something that every student tries for in life, but it’s just a simple fact that not all can achieve the highest of academic titles. It’s not a sign of lack of effort or bad character,...

The Mustangs crowd wore their gold and purple clothing while cheering for the boys basketball team.

Mustangs Pay Tribute to Kobe Bryant

Ashlyn Thomson, Copy Editor February 10, 2020

The sports world was in complete awe after the astonishing news of the death of NBA All-Star Kobe Bryant along with his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, on January 26th. Bryant and his daughter were on board...

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