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With the rise of Covid-19 cases, students and staff are encouraged to maintain a healthy and prepared amount of supplies in their homes by their peers, to ensure a quick recovery in the event of a Covid-19 prognosis.
Covid-19 rise across country
The annual Bonfire held at the upper activity field will be missed this upcoming year.
Annual Bonfire cancelled due to MSFD safety concerns
A full class of MSHS students work on assignments in study hall on Sept. 12. MSHS administrators and teachers believe that students learn better when they attend school consistently.
MSHS enacts new attendance policy
New parking rules were instituted during the 2023-2024 school year that free up parking spaces for students and staff.
Students celebrate the end of restrictive parking
A sign in Mansions Park in Manitou Springs provides information on the importance of pollinators and what you can do to help them.
Manitou Springs to become Pollinator District
Angie Glass and Wendy Skokan dress as super heroes for a student assembly in 2019. During her time at MSHS, Glass was the true embodiment of a Mustang, just like Skokan, who is also a former administrative assistant.
Angie Glass leaves legacy after 10 years at MSHS
Coach Stuart Jeck and the football team celebrate a homecoming win on Friday Sept. 22. The Mustangs won against Prospect Ridge 53-0.
Manitou Springs celebrates another Homecoming
Alaura Wilson (11) works on an assignment during Advisory in Gilliams homework lab on Thursday Sept. 21.
MSHS implements new work labs during Advisory
Alicia Mauer won the AVS Excellence in Science teaching award last year in Woodland Park.
Mauer joins science department
Substitute teacher Jon Murphy helps Rylynne Murphy in his Geometry class on Sept. 15. Murphy had been part time substitute teaching at MSHS since February of 2001 and recently stepped in to take on a full time position, co-teaching with Erich Hoffmann.
Math substitutes take over for Gardner
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
Captains Sierra Dunlap (120 and Cassidy Blechman (12) pose before their game against Lutheran on Thursday, Aug. 31.
Fall Sports Preview: Volleyball
Mustang football captains for the 2023-2024 season are Nate Gentzel (12), Braydn Dowling (12) and Logan Moore (11).
Fall Sports Preview: Football
Golf team leaders Jack Clifford (12) and Hayden Dorsey (9) are hopeful to make it to and win the state champion this season.
Fall Sports Preview: Boys Golf
This year, the captains of the cross country team are Cody Kelley (12), Cody Wyman (12), Gaia Drotar (12) and Ellen Lowe (10).
Fall Sports Preview: Cross Country
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”
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
While cattle and other animals have forever been taken to slaughter for their meat, lab grown meats offer a more merciful alternative.
Lab grown meat could change food industry
Juniors prep for the SAT, but is the test really worth it?
The SAT’s racist roots and continued discrimination
Musicians had to adapt to playing in a social distanced environment by using custom made masks, shields, and bell covers.
COVID-19 effects on student musicians
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the editor
Letter to the editor
At this annual Larrys, 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
Happy Place was released April 25 of this year.
Book of the month – May: Happy Place
Amber Malone painted the Cristo de la Concordia in Bolivia.
Students create art for WLACN
Lindsey Hinshaw (12) and Amelia Hamilton (12) stand in front of their Manitou mural.
Manitou seniors work on end of the year art projects
The Prospector tried Japanese Fluffy Pancakes
The Prospector tried Japanese Fluffy Pancakes
At this annual Larrys, 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 Grendels mother.
MSHS performed their fall play: “Beowulf (and the Bard)”
Henry White (12) in the play Our Town that was performed in the fall of 2021.
Henry White leaves his mark on MSHS theater
Senior Koda Oxford recreates Shakespeares Hamlet. Theater was greatly restricted this year, and thespians were unable to act in traditional ways.
Koda Oxford’s finest hour
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
Happy Place was released April 25 of this year.
Book of the month – May: Happy Place
Amazon Prime recently released a series based off of the book Daisy Jones and The Six. It has been well received.
Book of the month – April: Daisy Jones and The Six
The set as it appeared at the end of In The Heights recreates the look of Washington Heights, New York in 2008.
Review: In the Heights
The Super Mario Bros. Movie was released on Apr. 5 with a run time of one hour and thirty-two minutes.
Review: The Super Mario Bros. Movie
The Barnes & Noble special edition of The Stolen Heir by Holly Black.
Book of the month – February: The Stolen Heir
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Jack Embery

Jack Embery, Editor-in-Chief

Jack Embery is a senior here at Manitou Springs High School. He loves learning about different cultures by traveling the globe and tasting unique dishes. He is very particular about his tomatoes; they can’t be raw. His hobbies include skiing (his goal is to go 30 times this year), hiking with friends, and walking his Old English Sheepdog, Cooper. He looks forward to helping others and sharing his journalism knowledge with fellow staff members.

 

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Charlie Morgan skydiving over Puerto Vallarta, MX, during Winter Break of 2022.

Charlie Morgan Skydiving in Mexico

Jack Embery, Editor-in-Chief
February 13, 2023
Common App is a common tool that is used by high school seniors to help make the college application process a little easier.

[Photo] The struggles of college applications

February 6, 2023
Where the Crawdads Sing written by Della Owens is an award winning novel that was published on August 14, 2018.

Review: Where the Crawdads Sing

Jack Embery, Editor-in-Chief
November 30, 2022
The Kendama Club celebrates the success of their first meeting. Meetings are held every Friday during advisory in Mr. Housleys room.

New Kendama Club takes over MSHS

Jack Embery, Editor-in-Chief
October 31, 2022
The 2022 STUCO Exec. Board Candidates, from top to bottom and left to right: Ava Christian (11), Luke Donegan (11), McKesson Rhodes (10), Kate Johnson (10), Liz Johnson (10), Emily Waite (11) and Kaley Moore (11).

Meet the 2022 StuCo exec. board candidates

Jack Embery, Editor-in-Chief
April 15, 2022
Junior Tyler Parrot is looking forward to the 2022 golf season.

Spring Sports Preview: Girls Golf

Jack Embery, Editor-in-Chief
March 10, 2022
Starbucks is a favorite for hot holiday drinks, including specialty lattes and hot chocolates.

Dutch Bros and Starbucks holiday drink showdown 

Jack Embery, Editor-in-Chief
December 7, 2021
Lana Kahtava, Marianne Jackson, and Gretchen Beckmann are proud of the positive changes they have made for those who deal with monthly menstrual cycles. If you would like to contribute to this project, please contact Ms. Conrad or one of these young activists.

Freshmen take action to stock the bathroom with feminine products

Jack Embery, Editor-in-Chief
November 29, 2021
Kindness Week is an opportunity for staff and students to practice all the different aspects of the kindness, especially kindness for the earth and fellow people.

[Photo] Participate in Kindness Week

November 12, 2021
Check-in/out sheets and written passes were implemented at MSHS Friday, October 1st. This process takes away valuable class time.

Freedoms within MSHS have been lost and students are upset

Jack Embery and Paige Harrison
October 22, 2021
The Gay Straight Trans Alliance marches in the 2021 Homecoming parade on Manitou Avenue. The goal of MSHS is to have a club for everyone.

Why you should be involved with a club at MSHS

Jack Embery, Editor-in-Chief
October 11, 2021
Many students at MSHS eat their lunch while doing homework.

Short lunches cause schoolwide stress

Jack Embery and Charlie Morgan
September 20, 2021
Wisdom from Jack: Affection

Wisdom from Jack: Affection

Jack Embery, Reporter
March 11, 2021
MSHS students eat lunch outside, socially distanced.

A better plan for Advisory

Jack Embery, Reporter
February 17, 2021
Finally, Cheer is back

Finally, Cheer is back

Jack Embery, Reporter
January 22, 2021
Macey LaSarre (11) receives her acceptance into National Honor Society from Sierra Dooley (12) and Sofi Cirko (12).

New NHS Inductees Receive Surprise Visits

Jack Embery, Flor Breuer, and Eliana Dutil
December 7, 2020
Snow Days provide much needed family time. In the future, the time will be spent in front of a screen.

NO MORE SNOW DAYS

Jack Embery, Reporter
October 30, 2020
My Quarantine Experience

My Quarantine Experience

Jack Embery
September 30, 2020
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