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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
Nici Sharon(12) kicks a soccer ball during the girls soccer season of her junior year during a game. Nici Sharon has found that being goalie has grown on her over the years.
Nici Sharon leaves her mark of determination on the girls soccer team
Brooke Ferguson (11) and Miranda Chasteen (11) read to help with their seasonal depression.
Students at MSHS confront seasonal depression
Amy Duess (11) interacts with her other classmates during Advisory.
German exchange student leaves impact on MSHS
On Nov.15 Kyan Bunker welds a hitch together at his job Royal Welding.
Bunker makes sparks fly
Kyle Blasi (11) buzzes in and begins working to find his answer at Knowledge Bowl practice in Andrew Slama's room on Oct. 22 so that he gets called to answer the question first. A scrimmage between three teams was held during practice that day, which helps the players prepare for any trivia question that could be thrown their way.
Knowledge Bowl members wish to see a fresh perception of the team
The girls swim and dive team together after practice at the Woodland Aquatic Center. The team will head to their first meet, The Big Cat Brawl in Littleton on Dec. 9.
Winter Sports Preview: Swim and Dive
The girls cross country team placed as the runners up in the state competition on Nov. 2.
Fall Sports Season Recap
The team celebrates their win with medals after the race.
Girls cross country places as state runner up
The girls cross country team placed as the runners up in the state competition on Nov. 2.
Fall Sports Recap Oct. 28-Nov. 3
Preston Rhodes(12) and Cohen Barrett(11) prepare for the upcoming season at open gyms.
Winter Sports Preview: Boys Basketball
Ben Perkins (11) watches his team in action at the first home football game on Friday night at Richardson Field.
CTE risk begins in high school sports
Why putting your phone down is good for your health
Why putting your phone down is good for your health
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
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
The Chromakopia album dropped on Oct.28 and it was Tyler, the Creator's eighth studio album.
Review: Chromakopia
“Haunted Sweet Home” was published by Sarah Pinsker on September 3, 2024.
Review: “Haunt Sweet Home”
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 was released on Oct. 25. The game has a variety of missions and storyline, it is very engaging and is interesting to follow.
Review: Black Ops 6
Caddo Lake was a movie released on October 10.
Review: Caddo Lake
"A Song To Drown Rivers" by Ann Liang was released on Oct. 1, 2024.
Review: A Song to Drown Rivers
Beckett Wendell-Evans (11) and Meggan Milliron (10), teach the cast of the musical Wendell-Evans and Milliron demonstrate how to properly hold someone in arabesque for Quinn Ballard (11), who will execute the hold, on Sep. 23.
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
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
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
The Chromakopia album dropped on Oct.28 and it was Tyler, the Creator's eighth studio album.
Review: Chromakopia
“Haunted Sweet Home” was published by Sarah Pinsker on September 3, 2024.
Review: “Haunt Sweet Home”
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 was released on Oct. 25. The game has a variety of missions and storyline, it is very engaging and is interesting to follow.
Review: Black Ops 6
Caddo Lake was a movie released on October 10.
Review: Caddo Lake
"A Song To Drown Rivers" by Ann Liang was released on Oct. 1, 2024.
Review: A Song to Drown Rivers
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The Prospector
The student news site of Manitou Springs High School

The Prospector
Emily Waite

Emily Waite, Editor-in-Chief

Emily Waite is currently a senior at Manitou Springs High School. She has a pet toad named Bob and three dogs, Lilly, Sophie and Maggie. This is Waite’s fourth year in student council. When she’s not showing her school spirit she enjoys hiking with friends, listening to music and painting. She doesn’t like glitter and red meat. Waite is excited to learn more about journalism this year. 

Contact Emily at [email protected].

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Stacy Thomson, current Administrative Assistant, and Andrew Rhodes (12) answer the phones in the front office on one of Thomson's first days back.

Breaking News: Stacy Thomson returns to the front office

Emily Waite, Editor-in-Chief
April 19, 2023
Jessie Nunley accepts vice principal position at Manitou Springs High School for the 2023-24 school year.

Jessie Nunley named the MSHS 2023-24 assistant principal

Ari Clark and Emily Waite
April 13, 2023
Manitou Springs High School student council celebrate their accomplishment after they received the news of their award.

Breaking News: Manitou Springs High School Student Council receives top national award for ten years in a row

Emily Waite, Editor-in-Chief
April 7, 2023
Ingrid Perez, Stacy Thomson and Gabriela Santos enjoying the last few days with Thomson in her position at MSHS.

Breaking News: Stacy Thomson accepts new position in the MSSD

Emily Waite, Editor-in-Chief
March 23, 2023
In loving memory of Tarran Beitey-Everly.

In memory of Tarran Beitey-Everly

Emily Waite, Editor-in-Chief
March 20, 2023
Lairden Rogge (12) and John Maynard (12) have both been a part of the MSHS Track and Field all four years of their high school experience. Rogge plans on continuing his Track and Field career in college.

[Photo] Spring Sports Preview: Track and Field

Ashur Lavigne, Senior Reporter
March 8, 2023
Jack Embery (12) receives his certificate from his DPE after completing the Private Pilot's License process.

Jack Embery works to receive his Private Pilot’s License

Emily Waite, Editor-in-Chief
March 3, 2023
Tyler Maloney (12) and ANdrew Rhodes (12) both have played baseball for over 10 years and are excited for their senior season.

[Photo] Spring Sports Preview: Boys’ Baseball

Erica Sherwin, Senior Reporter
February 22, 2023
Lairden Rogge (12) shoots a free-throw during the rivalry game against St. Mary's.

[Photo] MSHS boys’ basketball team defeats rival

Ashur Lavigne, Senior Reporter
January 23, 2023
Crissy Leonhardt gives her team a pep talk before their state volleyball game in Nov. 2022.

Breaking News: Crissy Leonhardt resigns as head volleyball coach at MSHS

Emily Waite, Editor-in-Chief
January 18, 2023
Andrew Rhodes (12), Jack Embery (12) and Tyler Maloney (12) take a break from their classes to help regain some determination. *photo illustration

[Photo] Editorial: Class of 2023 full sends the school year

Editorial Staff
December 8, 2022
Lairden Rogge (12), John Maynard (12), Andrew Rhodes (12) and Tyler Maloney (12) are four of the team leaders that have played on the Manitou Springs High School Boys' Basketball since freshman year.

[Photo] 2022 Winter Sports Preview: Boys’ Basketball

Ashur Lavigne, Reporter
November 16, 2022
Kaleena Jones (12), Grace Allen (12) and Sami Benge-Kulzer (12) are the only three seniors that have continuously played on the Manitou Springs High School girls' basketball team for their whole high school career.

[Photo] 2022 Winter Sports Preview: Girls’ Basketball

Makenzi VerVaecke, Reporter
November 8, 2022
The Manitou Springs High School's football field being forked by Woodland Park High School students before a basketball game in 2021.

Woodland Park’s one-sided rivalry

Emily Waite, Editor-in-Chief
October 20, 2022
Matthew Barton (12) and Ethan Orr (12) hold the water bottles that started their successful business.

[Photo] Entrepreneur Ethan Orr’s business takes off

Angela Rowe, Reporter
October 17, 2022
MSHS students gear up for voter registration for the week of Oct. 3

[Photo] Editoral: Voter Registration

Prospector Staff, Editor-in-Chief: Jack Embery
September 28, 2022
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[Photo] MaKenzi VerVaecke

September 20, 2022
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[Photo] Halli Leonhardt

September 20, 2022
Elanor Fugate receives 2023 Merit Scholarship Semifinalist Award with Elizabeth Domangue, Anna Conrad, Mike Talbott, Benjamin Mack and Pierce Gillard by her side.

Breaking News: Fugate earns National Merit Semifinalist status

Emily Waite, Editor-in-Chief
September 15, 2022
In her time at MSHS, Alice Stoneback has worn many hats, as depicted here from World Language and Culture Night 2022.

Alice Stoneback: French and Student Council

Emily Waite, Senior Reporter
May 13, 2022
Henry White (12) in the play "Our Town" that was performed in the fall of 2021.

Henry White leaves his mark on MSHS theater

Emily Waite, Senior Reporter
April 29, 2022
It can be difficult for students to focus on learning when they feel constantly bombarded by negative voices.

[Photo] Commentary: Inside the mind of a victim

Piper Larsen, Reporter
April 20, 2022
StuCo members welcome staff and students back to school this fall in the parking lot. StuCo is active in the MSHS community.

Manitou Springs High School’s  student council earns top national award

Emily Waite, Senior Reporter
April 12, 2022
With lower ticket prices and options for free tickets, students who found the cost for prom tickets prohibitive may now be able to attend prom.

Breaking News: Prom committee lowers ticket prices

Emily Waite and Claire Kisielnicki
April 11, 2022
Jesse Hull has been principal of MSHS for the past two years. Previously, he was assistant principal and a social studies teacher.

Breaking News: Principal Jesse Hull announces resignation

Emily Waite, Senior Reporter
April 11, 2022
Youth Motivational Speaker, Laymon Hicks, speaks to Manitou Springs High School students and staff about the hard work it takes to develop a strong school culture.

Mustang Strong rallies students and staff

Emily Waite, Senior Reporter
April 4, 2022
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

Emily Waite, Senior Reporter
March 8, 2022
Manitou and St. Mary's students show togetherness meeting concluded.

Mending the relationship between St. Mary’s and MSHS

Emily Waite, Senior Reporter
February 16, 2022
Juniors can apply for the Coolidge Scholarship at https://coolidgescholars.org/ . This full-ride presidential scholarship that can be used at any accredited college or university in the US.

Juniors, decrease your college stress today

Emily Waite, Senior Reporter
January 19, 2022
Cassidy Blechman (10), Mckesson Rhodes (10), Evan Yount (10), Samuel Fournier (10), Nathan Gentzel (10), Hallen Haile (10), William Cittadino (10) and Khristian Sanders (10) celebrate winning the dodgeball tournament at the end of Kindness Week.

Bringing Kindness back to MSHS

Emily Waite, Reporter
December 3, 2021
Emily Waite is a senior reporter for The Prospector. This is her first year on staff.

Why vaccination should be a choice

Emily Waite, Reporter
November 8, 2021
Manitou Springs High School just implemented a Hall Pass and Check In/Out sheet system.

[Photo] School climate is declining, how we should fix it?

Emily Waite, Reporter
October 20, 2021
Anna Conrad practices her serve as she helps coach at a Manitou Springs volleyball practice.

Conrad joins the MSHS family

Emily Waite, Reporter
September 30, 2021
Stacy Thomson, in her new office, answers the phone and signs in students at the beginning of the 2021-2022 school year.

Thomson fills the void left in the front office

Emily Waite, Reporter
September 11, 2021
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