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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
On Oct.1 MSHS poses in “the quad” of CU Boulder for J-day!
J-Day: inside The Prospector
Varsity football players ride atop a fire truck during the homecoming parade.
Manitou Springs celebrates homecoming week
Logan Moore has committed to Dordt University to play football.
Logan Moore commited to Dordt University
The students of the blended learning program, Kyan Bunker (12), Marley Christiansen (11), Tanner Crossen (12), Hayden Hett (11), Sage Nelson (12), Kolten Wupper (12) take an outside break before returning to class. (Not pictured Cade Holt (11) )
Blended learning program up and running
Brandon DeMatto checks his email for this week's eligibility list.
New eligibility rules reflect higher standards and increased accountability
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
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
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
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Letter to the Editor
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Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Alexandre Aja's latest movie "Never Let Go" was released on Sept. 20.
Review: Never Let Go
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”
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
Alexandre Aja's latest movie "Never Let Go" was released on Sept. 20.
Review: Never Let Go
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”
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Teacher Throwback: Ben Mack

Kaleb Cervantes and Naomi Porter • May 15, 2024

  Biology Teacher and soccer coach Ben Mack shares what made him want to teach science, and shares useful advice for current and future students.

Teacher Throwback: Andrew Slama

Kaleb Cervantes and Naomi Porter • April 23, 2024

Science teacher Andrew Slama shares what made him want to become a science teacher while sharing fun memories and useful advice for current and future students.

Teacher Throwback: Jessica Moen

Kaleb Cervantes and Naomi Porter • March 7, 2024

Jessica Moen shares advice for students and recaps her time in high school during the 90s.

Teacher Throwback: Ben Gilliam

Kaleb Cervantes and Naomi Porter • February 22, 2024

English teacher Ben Gilliam shares his memories from high school and what inspired him to become a teacher, while he shares advice to current high-schoolers.

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...

Teacher Throwback: Riley Walker

Kaleb Cervantes and Naomi Porter • December 5, 2023

Riley Walker, English and Yearbook teacher and head of the Writing Lab, shares advice to current Manitou students. Walker has many great memories from high school. Taking part in Cross-Country, performing...

Teacher Throwback: Ingrid Perez

Kaleb Cervantes and Naomi Porter • November 27, 2023

Ingrid Perez, Spanish teacher at MSHS, shares stories and advice about her time in high school for all the current students of MSHS.

Teacher Throwback: Brian Brown

Kaleb Cervantes and Naomi Porter • October 31, 2023

William Brown, history teacher at Manitou Springs High School for the last 21 years and history department head, shares advice to current and future students and recalls stories about his days in high...

Teacher Throwback: Gabby Santos

Naomi Porter and Kaleb Cervantes • October 2, 2023

Gabby Santos, physical education teacher and coach of Girls Basketball and Girls Volleyball teams at MSHS recounts fun high school memories and gives advice to future and current students in this Teacher...

The Car Won’t Start

SswestT - Christopher Parker (10), Maksat De Wolf (11), and Dylan Fontana (11) • April 28, 2023

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