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The MSHS weight room will be moved to where the World Language rooms are over the summer of 2025.
Weight room to be relocated for ADA accessibility
The large screen TV with class composites is next to the new gym door in the Commons.
Class composites uploaded to touch screens in MSHS
A picture of the new soundboard.
MSSD Auditorium receives lighting system update
All proceeds from the Snowball Dance will go to Berkley.
Snowball Dance rescheduled for Feb. 22
MSHS staff and students affected by illness this winter
MSHS staff and students affected by illness this winter
Kyan Bunker (12) got his grandmother's last name and his football number on his right arm. On his left arm is the date of his liver transplant and a family Bible verse. He got the bull on his hand for fun.
Seniors express themselves with tattoos
Maddie Fonkert (11) watches TikTok in her downtime during class on April 15. The TikTok algorithm is designed to track how the user interacts with videos – comments, likes, watch time, and shares – and to show them more videos like the ones they like to keep them engaged.
TikTok remains a factor in the lives of staff and students
Members of SkillsUsa packing for their state competition in Pueblo.
SkillsUSA prepares students for careers post high school
Athletic trainer Jimmy Morin describes the injury to patient Jon Polizzi (12). Morin will be taking a new position at The Vanguard School next year.
Athletic trainer Jimmy Morin leaves MSHS for The Vanguard School
Zookeepers from Cheyenne Mountain Zoo give a keeper talk on Mustang Strong Day 2025 with a spotted python (Antaresia maculosa).
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo visits on Mustang Strong Day
Mackinzy Wall(11) practices her discus throw on Wednesday, April 9 at the MSHS field to improve further, even after achieving a school record in discus. Wall threw 126.0 feet, on Mar. 8.
Mackinzy Wall earns school record for discus throw
Abbie reeves, Hannah Rickert, Alex Traenkle, and Kara Donagen pose for a photo at a wrestling competition.
Swim & Dive/Wrestling Season Recap
Girls' golf players Madi Sharon (12) and Addie Dorsey (10) stand in the doorway alongside Cameron Jones, the Athletic Director at MSHS.
Spring Sports Preview: Girls Golf
Senior leaders for the baseball team, Logan Moore, Hayden Martinez and Trafford Havens stand beside eachother.
Spring Sports Preview: Baseball
Emma Wall (9) and Heather Larsen (12) practice soccer at Maestes Field with their teammates on March 3 to improve kicking accuracy while moving.
Spring Sports Preview: Girls Soccer
The senior class of 2024 gets to the school early during their final week to decorate the Commons.
The controversy surrounding senior pranks: a fine line between fun and frenzy
ICE isn't welcome in our schools
ICE isn’t welcome in our schools
A collage of brochures from Colorado colleges, including CSU, Airforce Academy, UNC, CU Denver, Metropolitan State, and CSU Pueblo.
Community college offers benefits in struggling economy
The MSHS lunch lady, Teresa Leets, rings up a student with a tray containing chocolate milk, a kiwi, a pear, and a corndog.
Dietary struggles in high school lunch
Student Landon Foster (12) makes a pizza for his job at Savelli's.
Students gain life experience with part-time jobs
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
RaMell Ross's Oscar nominated movie "Nickel Boys" came out on August 30, 2024.
Review: “Nickel Boys”
Sid Meier’s Civilization VII is the most recent Sid Meier game to be released. The game came out Feb. 11, 2025 and it was available for early access a few days earlier
Review: Sid Meier’s “Civilization VII”
The book cover of Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros in front of smoke.
Book Review: “Onyx Storm”
Kyle Blasi and Morrigan Schulz rehearse for their student directed play.
MSHS students undertake writing and directing plays
A latte with a cat design on the top.
Review: Happy Cats Coffee
Kyle Blasi and Morrigan Schulz rehearse for their student directed play.
MSHS students undertake writing and directing plays
Beckett Wendell-Evans holds Meggan Milliron in the air during a practice dance.
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
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
RaMell Ross's Oscar nominated movie "Nickel Boys" came out on August 30, 2024.
Review: “Nickel Boys”
Sid Meier’s Civilization VII is the most recent Sid Meier game to be released. The game came out Feb. 11, 2025 and it was available for early access a few days earlier
Review: Sid Meier’s “Civilization VII”
A latte with a cat design on the top.
Review: Happy Cats Coffee
A poster for "The Order" directed by Justin Kurzel.
Review: “The Order”
Tyler, the Creators new album cover.
Review: Chromakopia
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Mackinzy Wall(11) practices her discus throw on Wednesday, April 9 at the MSHS field to improve further, even after achieving a school record in discus. Wall threw 126.0 feet, on Mar. 8.
Mackinzy Wall earns school record for discus throw
Cordelia Portman, Copy Editor • April 18, 2025

On Mar. 8, the MSHS track team participated in a meet at CSU Pueblo, in which Mackinzy Wall (11) bested the school record for throwing discus. Additionally, on Saturday April...

Abbie reeves, Hannah Rickert, Alex Traenkle, and Kara Donagen pose for a photo at a wrestling competition.
Swim & Dive/Wrestling Season Recap
Girls' golf players Madi Sharon (12) and Addie Dorsey (10) stand in the doorway alongside Cameron Jones, the Athletic Director at MSHS.
Spring Sports Preview: Girls Golf
Senior leaders for the baseball team, Logan Moore, Hayden Martinez and Trafford Havens stand beside eachother.
Spring Sports Preview: Baseball
Emma Wall (9) and Heather Larsen (12) practice soccer at Maestes Field with their teammates on March 3 to improve kicking accuracy while moving.
Spring Sports Preview: Girls Soccer
Mackinzy Wall stretches on the track.
Spring Sports Preview: Track and Field
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News
The MSHS weight room will be moved to where the World Language rooms are over the summer of 2025.
Weight room to be relocated for ADA accessibility
Maddie Fonkert, Senior Reporter • April 22, 2025

At the end of the 24-25 school year, MSHS will be moving and remodeling the weight room. Many students and staff are excited for this new addition to the school. Anna Conrad,...

The large screen TV with class composites is next to the new gym door in the Commons.
Class composites uploaded to touch screens in MSHS
A picture of the new soundboard.
MSSD Auditorium receives lighting system update
All proceeds from the Snowball Dance will go to Berkley.
Snowball Dance rescheduled for Feb. 22
Features
Kyan Bunker (12) got his grandmother's last name and his football number on his right arm. On his left arm is the date of his liver transplant and a family Bible verse. He got the bull on his hand for fun.
Seniors express themselves with tattoos
Jarrin Hall, Senior Reporter • April 24, 2025

Tattoos have been getting more popular and acceptable as time has gone on and now MSHS seniors have bought into the trend. Tattoos have not always been accepted in our...

Maddie Fonkert (11) watches TikTok in her downtime during class on April 15. The TikTok algorithm is designed to track how the user interacts with videos – comments, likes, watch time, and shares – and to show them more videos like the ones they like to keep them engaged.
TikTok remains a factor in the lives of staff and students
Members of SkillsUsa packing for their state competition in Pueblo.
SkillsUSA prepares students for careers post high school
Athletic trainer Jimmy Morin describes the injury to patient Jon Polizzi (12). Morin will be taking a new position at The Vanguard School next year.
Athletic trainer Jimmy Morin leaves MSHS for The Vanguard School
Opinions
The senior class of 2024 gets to the school early during their final week to decorate the Commons.ICE isn't welcome in our schoolsA collage of brochures from Colorado colleges, including CSU, Airforce Academy, UNC, CU Denver, Metropolitan State, and CSU Pueblo.
ICE isn’t welcome in our schools

Enzo Mendoza, Senior Reporter | April 18, 2025

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  • Ben Perkins (12) got orchids on his arm in memory of his sister.

    Jarrin Hall

  • Kolten Wupper (12) got this birth flower for his aunt with the same birthday.

    Jarrin Hall

  • Ashur Lavigne (12) got a flock of birds on his shoulder for his 18th birthday. The birds migrating represents change in his life.

    Jarrin Hall

  • Coy Prince (12) got this eye just for fun.

    Jarrin Hall

  • Chloe Cuddihy (12) got the song lyrics “we’ll be alright” from “Still” by Niall Horan as a reminder to herself.

    Jarrin Hall

  • Landon Foster (12) got a buffalo skull with feathers hanging off of the horns to represent his Native American roots. The bear paw represents his Native American name.

    Jarrin Hall

  • Coy Prince (12) got his last name and Roman numerals and a rose on his arm to represent his family name.

    Jarrin Hall

  • Kolten Wupper (12) got a compass rose to represent his moral compass.

  • First cousins Trafford Havens (12) and Hayden Martinez (12) got the word “brother” in Japanese. They got it over their hearts as a reminder they will always be there for each other.

    Jarrin Hall

  • Hayden Martinez (12) got a wolf to represent courage, strength, intelligence, and leadership. The mountains and trees are meant to represent Colorado.

    Jarrin Hall

  • Kyan Bunker (12) got his grandmother’s last name and his football number on his right arm. On his left arm is the date of his liver transplant and a family Bible verse. He got the bull on his hand for fun.

    Jarrin Hall

  • Kloe Roth (12) got this infinity symbol that matches with her mom. The blue butterflies represent her late grandpa.

    Jarrin Hall

  • The senior class of 2024 gets to the school early during their final week to decorate the Commons.

    Georgianna Derziotis

  • The weight room at MSHS will be moved to where the World Language rooms are over the summer of 2025.

    Maddie Fonkert
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RaMell Ross's Oscar nominated movie "Nickel Boys" came out on August 30, 2024.
Review: “Nickel Boys”
Alazar Berry, Junior Reporter • April 4, 2025

The Oscar nominated movie “Nickel Boys” is astounding on many levels. The movie that was nominated for two Oscars left me captivated and engaged for the entire 2 hours...

Sid Meier’s Civilization VII is the most recent Sid Meier game to be released. The game came out Feb. 11, 2025 and it was available for early access a few days earlier
Review: Sid Meier’s “Civilization VII”
The book cover of Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros in front of smoke.
Book Review: “Onyx Storm”
Kyle Blasi and Morrigan Schulz rehearse for their student directed play.
MSHS students undertake writing and directing plays
A latte with a cat design on the top.
Review: Happy Cats Coffee
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Please enjoy the digital version of the 2024 Senior Edition.  Physical copies were distributed to the Class of 2024 during Advisory on May...

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