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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
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
Welcome to Halloween in Manitou, our video series featuring MSHS students participation in Halloween events.
Halloween in Manitou
Ethan Traenkle (12), Fennegan Loftin (12), Preston Rhodes (12), Logan Moore (12). Pose with the Kiwanis Club coffin at the Coffin races.
Manitou students win the Coffin Races through Key Club
Azalia Quinn fills out a mock ballot. On Thursday, Oct. 24 AP Government students did a pretend election to experience what it’s like. “If you can get [students] enthused about voting at a young age, the chances are higher that they’re going to continue this process throughout their adulthood,“ Brian Brown, the AP Gov teacher said.
Seniors saddened at missing the voting deadline for the Presidential Election
Daniel Parker (11), Braden Legarski (12), Ezra Gervais (11), and Weston Cassidy (11) compete in a game of chess during advisory.
Chess club brings students together
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
After preseason practice, Coach Paul Bonner and Kara Donegan (12) pose in the wrestling room.
Winter Sports Preview: Wrestling
Brooklyn Sheffield(11) and Annika Kuzbek(12) look forward to leading the team this season.
Winter Sports Preview: Girls Basketball
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
Letter to the Editor
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
Lieutenant Titus charges into battle with Chain Sword and Bolter in hand to fight the aliens and the heretic on the cover of Space Marine 2.
Review: Space Marine 2
"Daydream" by Hannah Grace was published on August 27, 2024.
Book Review: Daydream
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
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
Lieutenant Titus charges into battle with Chain Sword and Bolter in hand to fight the aliens and the heretic on the cover of Space Marine 2.
Review: Space Marine 2
"Daydream" by Hannah Grace was published on August 27, 2024.
Book Review: Daydream
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Kyle Blasi (11) holds photo that he took for his photography class titled "Manitou on Track."

The role of art in our community: It tells a story

Halli Leonhardt and Madison Sharon
October 22, 2024
The MSHS staff poses together in their jerseys of choice for homecoming spirit week on Monday Sept 23. "It's great school spirit, and it influences others to dress up as well," front office secretary Cat Albanese said.

Manitou Springs celebrates homecoming week

MaKenzi VerVaecke, Halli Leonhardt, Cordelia Portman, Kaleb Cervantes, Krissy Stout, Jarrin Hall, Madison Sharon, Maddie Fonkert, Marisa Fonkert, and Enzo Mendoza
October 7, 2024
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[Photo] Jon Polizzi

August 22, 2024
Paraprofessionals Talor Goodloe, Lane Ramsay, Izabeth Mumford and student Gwendolyn Keir support Jazmyn Webb-Everly and Jeremy Morriset-Everly at their high school graduation. The ceremony was held during Advisory on Friday, May 3.

[Photo] SSN students celebrate prom and graduation

May 17, 2024
Elsa Baker (12), Katelyn Fonkert (12), Gwenyth Lloyd-Davies (11), Liam Linster (11), Hailey Troxell (12), Ethan Anderson (12), and Avery Jacobsen (11) compete in Spanish Club's Salsa Night.

Seniors in Spanish Club complete a successful year of fundraising and positivity

Halli Frost, Senior Reporter
April 30, 2024
Paraprofessional Talor Goodloe, takes Austin Durham (10) out of class early to make it through the only wheelchair accessible gate before scheduled fire drill.

Building accessibility issues persist at MSHS

Halli Frost, Senior Reporter
March 13, 2024
Ingrid Perez teaches students basic steps of salsa dancing.

[Photo] Spanish Club’s first ever Salsa Night

Krissy Stout, Senior Reporter
January 30, 2024
Spirit week photo story

Spirit week photo story

Halli Frost, Senior Reporter
January 26, 2024
Jazmyn Webb-Everly (12), Austin Durham (10) and Jeremy Webb-Everly (12) make spa products for Club Manitou.

SSN students create spa product company

Halli Frost, Senior Reporter
December 7, 2023
Senior Basketball players Nate Gentzel (12), Sam Fournier (12) and Nick Schneider (12) posing in front of Jack Willie Gymnasium, ready for their 2023-2024 season.

Winter Sports Preview: Boys Basketball

Halli Frost, Senior Reporter
November 9, 2023
Katelyn Fonkert (12) and Dalton Gates (12) represent paper versus electronic PSAT/SAT.

Students prepare for the new PSAT/SAT test

Halli Frost, Senior Reporter
October 10, 2023
MSHS lunch lady Teresa Leets serves Yonas Hanson (10) lunch. MSHS has been serving free lunches all school year.

MSSD14 students have free “Healthy School Meals for All”

Katelyn Fonkert and Halli Frost
September 26, 2023
Manitou Springs High School varsity soccer team huddles at half time on Aug. 3 to discuss their gameplay. The team won their last two games and continued on strong with a winning score of 10-0.

Fall Sports Preview: Boys Soccer

Katelyn Fonkert and Halli Frost
September 8, 2023
Ashur Lavigne (11) flashes a 'W' while his team celebrates after the teams first win and football game of the season on Friday Aug. 25.

MSHS celebrates the Back to School Assembly and the first home football game

Dalton Gates, Makenzi VerVaecke, Jack Boyd, Cordelia Portman, Kaleb Cervantes, and Halli Frost
August 30, 2023
Meleah Perkins, Counseling Secretary, gets to be a mom to Ben Perkins (10) at work and at home. "The best part about being a mom is the excitement and happiness to just watch your kids grow up and become great adults," Perkins said.

Mother’s Day is about more than blood

Halli Frost, Senior Reporter
May 16, 2023
Ben Mack heads to Woodland Park on Tuesday May 2 for the match-up with Manitou junior varsity and varsity teams.

Coaching with heart and soul

Halli Frost, Senior Reporter
May 4, 2023
The senior class cheer along to the Party Chant in the Mustang Strong assembly.

Students explore healthy choices on Mustang Strong Day

Halli Frost, Cordelia Portman, Krissy Stout, Ava Huffman, and Gabriel Cisneros
April 7, 2023
Kolten Wupper (10), Amy Stanciu (10) and Lana Kahtava (10) in their biology class using the Elevate program.

New teaching platform used in several science classes at MSHS

Halli Frost, Reporter
March 9, 2023
Exchange student, Sofiia Lobas (11), has integrated into MSHS classes and activities this year. Last year, she did an exchange year in Texas.

Ukrainian exchange student speaks on refugee crisis

Halli Frost, Reporter
February 1, 2023
Homecoming king and queen, Lairden Rogge (12) and Grace Allen (12), wearing their crowns and sashes.

Homecoming Week 2022-2023

Halli Frost and Katelyn Fonkert
October 7, 2022
Key Club members volunteer for the Pikes Peak Marathon by making helpful signs.

Key Club serves Manitou Springs community

Halli Frost and Makenzi VerVaecke
September 20, 2022
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