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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
Anna Conrad will become the official principal at Manitou Springs High School for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year. This will be her third year at MSHS.
Anna Conrad named the MSHS 2023-2024 principal
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
Crissy Leonhardt gives her team a pep talk before their state volleyball game in Nov. 2022.
Crissy Leonhardt resigns as head volleyball coach at MSHS
Nurse Jacque Revello stands next to an AED, one of two in the MSHS. Automated External Defibrillators are used to revive a patient during sudden cardiac arrest.
Support for Damar Hamlin is bigger than football
Jessica Moen ramps up the excitement for session four of Teen Mental Health First Aid during Advisory in her classroom.
Sophomores learn mental health first aid for teens 
In loving memory of Tarran Beitey-Everly.
In memory of Tarran Beitey-Everly
Ingrid Perez points to her home country of Puerto Rico in her classroom. In 2016, Perez moved from Puerto Rico to Colorado for her husband to pick up a job opportunity.
Perez brings a fresh perspective
Rebecca Davis knows how to play both the Clarinet and Bass Clarinet, and is learning both Alto and Tenor Saxophone for the upcoming Spring Musical.
Rebecca Davis prepares for a life of music after high school
Jack Embery (12) receives his certificate from his DPE after completing the Private Pilots License process.
Jack Embery works to receive his Private Pilot’s License
Abbigail Reeves (10) hand is raised as she wins a match at the State Tournament.
Wesley and Abbie Reeves make history being first siblings to place in Wrestling State
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.
Spring Sports Preview: Track and Field
Tyler Parratt (12) has been playing golf since she was five years old and is excited to finish her senior season out strong.
Spring Sports Preview: Girls’ Golf
Madrid Mack (12), Cassidy Kuzbek (12), Grace McCumber (12), Payten Smith (12), Elanor Fugate (12) and Erica Sherwin (12) are all excited to play and finish their high school soccer careers with a bang.
Spring Sports Preview: Girls’ Soccer
Tyler Maloney (12) and ANdrew Rhodes (12) both have played baseball for over 10 years and are excited for their senior season.
Spring Sports Preview: Boys’ Baseball
Dante, a class pet at Manitou Springs High School, can be visited and interacted with by students who visit his classroom.
Is there a benefit to class pets in schools?
Students protest outside the District 11 administration building of Feb. 27.
D11 Board Members consider a transphobic policy
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
The Barnes & Noble special edition of The Stolen Heir by Holly Black.
Book of the month – February: The Stolen Heir
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the editor
Letter to the editor
Students read through the script and listen to the soundtrack as a group during their first rehearsal.
Students reflect on “Freaky Friday” auditions
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
Wendell and Wild was released on Netflix on Oct. 28 and has a run time of one hour and forty-five minutes.
Review: Wendell & Wild
At the end of the show, the characters celebrated Beowulf and Gunborg defeating Grendels mother.
MSHS performed their fall play: “Beowulf (and the Bard)”
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
Koda Oxford (12) poses with the Theater Buffet announcement.
Theater is back with Theater Buffet
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
Wendell and Wild was released on Netflix on Oct. 28 and has a run time of one hour and forty-five minutes.
Review: Wendell & Wild
Fighting the boss Stone Digger Troll is one exciting part of Elden Ring. The Troll has a really large club and is made up of rocks and boulders. The Troll is found in the Limgrave tunnels. The Trolls weakness is holy damage.
Review: Elden Ring
The Batman came out March 4, and has a run time of three hours and fifty-six minutes.
Review: The Batman
Matrix Resurrections will be playing in theaters through the end of January.
Review: “Matrix Resurrections”
The Mason Jar on Colorado Ave in Colorado Springs offers delicious food and great service.
Review: The Mason Jar
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Lily Reavis

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Announcements – 28 April, 2017

Lily Reavis , Editor-in-Chief
April 28, 2017
Editorial: Betsy DeVos Education Plans Will Negatively Affect Public School Students

Editorial: Betsy DeVos’ Education Plans Will Negatively Affect Public School Students

Lily Reavis, Editor-in-Chief
February 8, 2017
Kaitlyn Davidson (11, left), Parker Hall (9, middle) and Sage Stevens (11) march through downtown Colorado Springs. There werent many anti-protestors, maybe one or two, said Sita Ahlen (11), There was one guy with a confederate flag truck who was very annoyed that he had to watch all of us march by, but otherwise the event was peaceful.

Manitou Students Make Voices Heard at State-Wide Women’s Marches

Lily Reavis, Editor-in-Chief
January 24, 2017
(from left to right) MSHS students Aubrey Hall (11), Tyler Jungbauer (11), Maya West (11) and GSTA advisor Mark Searle pose for a photo beneath the archway of Colorado Springs First United Methodist Church, where the event was held. Students from Manitou Springs High School have participated in the night out for the past three years, but participation in the event was first spearheaded by the GSTA last year.

Students Participate in Annual Night Out to End Youth Homelessness

Lily Reavis, Editor-in-Chief
November 18, 2016
Editorial: If Donald Trump was a Woman

Editorial: If Donald Trump was a Woman

Lily Reavis, Editor-in-Chief
November 7, 2016
Hanna Kimmett (12) participated during The Day of Silence.

Editorial: GSTA Day of Silence proves MSHS Less Accepting than Expected

Lily Reavis, Editor-in-Chief
April 26, 2016
MSHS students volunteer to help elementary school students at the Ute Pass Elementary School Craft Day in December 2015. This is only one of many volunteering opportunities student council participates in. Throughout the year, they also put on a volunteering day during homecoming week, sponsor a family for Christmas, participate in food drives and more.

[Photo] Manitou Springs High School Receives National Student Council Award

April 13, 2016
Editorial: Free Kesha from Sony Productions

Editorial: Free Kesha from Sony Productions

Lily Reavis, Prospector Editor-in-Chief
March 15, 2016
Matt Rivera (11) hoists the first place trophy above his head as the rest of the cast begins to cheer and reach toward it. Rivera has been heavily involved in Manitous theatre department since middle school, and played a significant role in this years fall play, A Servant of Two Masters.

“The Last Illusion,” Earns Manitou Theatre First Place in Competition

Lily Reavis, Editor-in-Chief
February 6, 2016
Lucas Rodholm (11) makes a slam dunk during the first quarter of the game. Rodholms point-per-game average this season is far above the national average. He scored a total of 15 points throughout the course of Friday nights game.

Boys’ Basketball Continues Undefeated Streak in League

Lily Reavis, Editor-in-Chief
January 26, 2016
Harry (Bennett Cross, 12) tries to convince Paul (Matt Rivera, 11) to build him a submersion tank. Paul refuses, saying that he would not want to build something that would kill Harry, who is a dear friend of his. Cross and Rivera have both been in Manitou theatre productions since middle school, and have shared the stage many times, including in this years fall production of A Servant of Two Masters.

Preview: “The Last Illusion” pays Homage to Houdini through Magic and Drama

Lily Reavis, Editor-in-Chief
January 25, 2016
Wyatt Fries (12) talks to a representative of Urban Peak during the homelessness simulation. In the simulation, Fries was a homeless male searching for a job, which involved finding references and an address to use on applications.

GSTA Meets Goal of Raising $1,000 for Local Homeless Shelter

Lily Reavis, Editor-in-Chief
January 15, 2016
The damage done to Colorado Springs Planned Parenthood following the shooting.

Editorial: Gun Violence and the Opposition of Safety by GOP Candidates

Lily Reavis, Editor-in-Chief
January 12, 2016
Aubrey Hall (10) and Lily Reavis (11) wrestle with Halls sleeping bag. The bags zipper fell off right before the night was supposed to begin. Under the sleeping bags, the students slept on sleeping mats and a tarp.

GSTA Students Participate in Night Out to End Youth Homelessness

Lily Reavis, Editor-in-Chief
November 13, 2015
Editorial: Reverse Racism Does Not Exist, is a way for White People to Deny their Privilege

Editorial: “Reverse Racism” Does Not Exist, is a way for White People to Deny their Privilege

Lily Reavis, Editor-in-Chief
November 9, 2015
Matt Rivera (11) and Luke Ganger (12) look on as the lovers, Clarice and Silvio, share a loving moment. Ganger plays Clarices father, who is terrified of having illegitimate grandchildren, is constantly pulling the lovers apart and planning a simple, quick wedding.

Fall Play Preview: Servant of Two Masters Expected to be a Hit

Lily Reavis, Editor-in-Chief
October 30, 2015
The rock slide hit during lunch on October 22. While students were in third block, janitors and grounds staff were busy cleaning up outside.

[Photo] Rain Slides Give Students Warning

October 23, 2015
Deja Nimsey (11) awaits for the ball to be returned from the CSCS side.

Mustangs Triumph over CSCS Lions

Lily Reavis, Prospector Editor-in-Chief
October 5, 2015
Maddie Dyer (12) competes in the Doherty Never Alone Scrimmage 5k. This race took place in Monument Valley Park before school began. Though it was an early race, the girls Cross Country team all finished relatively close together.

Fall Sports Preview: Girls’ Cross Country

Lily Reavis, Prospector Editor-in-Chief
September 4, 2015
Isaac Patterson trying to steal the ball from Chad Forsett.

Fall Sports Preview: Boys’ Soccer

Lily Reavis, Prospector Editor-in-Chief
September 3, 2015
Katie McKiel (12) has been the star player on the team for the past two seasons. Last year, she was on the All State First Team and led the league in sets. She is part of the core group of seniors this year, and hopes to contribute to the leadership of the team.

Fall Sports Preview: Volleyball

Lily Reavis and Aubrey Hall
August 31, 2015
The football team began practicing on August 17th. At this practice, the team played a scrimmage to prepare for their first game on September 4 against Faith Christian.

Fall Sports Preview: Football

Lily Reavis and Aubrey Hall
August 31, 2015
Mikayla Hobbs, Carter Sandras, Oliver Bell and Dani Pinto reflect on their high school experience during their last advisory ever.

2014-2015 Seniors’ Last Day of High School

Lily Reavis, Editor-in-Chief
May 11, 2015
Not a Compliment: Street Harassment in the Modern Age

Not a Compliment: Street Harassment in the Modern Age

Lily Reavis and Aubrey Hall
May 5, 2015
Sarah Weimer (9) looks over her notes in her fourth block science class with Mr. Barger. Sarah and her twin brother Nick have been in the Manitou Springs School District for their whole lives.

Announcements – 1 May, 2015

Lily Reavis, Senior Writer
May 1, 2015
Sophie Kilroy, senior class vice president candidate, presents her ideas on changing the dress code in an official student council meeting. Bailey Visscher-Nickerson, junior class vice president candidate, and Misty Kerze (12) listen.

Class Board Elections are Underway

Lily Reavis, Senior Writer
April 29, 2015
Hannah Kimmitt (11) has been involved in slam poetry for two years. Shes performed on open mics, at the mall, and on the radio. This is her first year competing for a spot on a youth slam team, and her first time going to nationals.

Hannah Kimmett to advance to national slam poetry competition

Lily Reavis, Senior Writer
April 28, 2015
Jensen Delius (9) reaches for the syrup in Mr. Hilts first block, English 1 Honors. This class, which is comprised of seven students, has breakfast together every Wednesday and Friday.

[Video] Announcements – 24 April, 2015

Lily Reavis, Senior Writer
April 24, 2015
Brennan McLaren (10) and Rebekah Shaw (12) listen to an on-the-fly motion about the dress code in Student Council. Recently, the council has decided to look at re-writing the dress code to make it more reasonable and accepting for all genders.

Announcements – 23 April, 2015

Lily Reavis, Senior Writer
April 23, 2015
Frank Barton (10) sits in Mrs. Rockenbachs advisory. Lately, Mrs. Rockenbachs classroom has resembled Mr. Browns, as the desks have been in a different arrangement almost every day.

Announcements – 22 April, 2015

Lily Reavis, Senior Writer
April 22, 2015
Maddie Dayhoff (10) gets ready for her Student Council class. Maddie is new to Student Council, as she joined at the beginning of the second semester. She says that she enjoys the class so far, and she believes it is helping her grow as a leader.

Announcements – 21 April, 2015

Lily Reavis, Senior Writer
April 21, 2015
A look into the lives of the Heini-Girls

A look into the lives of the Heini-Girls

Lily Reavis, Senior Writer
March 20, 2015
When it comes to the birds and the bees, teenagers these days are often terribly misinformed on a lot of important points.

The controversy over sex ed, and why it needs to change

Lily Reavis, Senior Writer
March 13, 2015
Feminism vs the 21st Century

Feminism vs the 21st Century

Lily Reavis, Senior Writer
March 9, 2015
Maddie Frahm gets ready to serve the ball back to her team.

Girls’ basketball defeats Buena Vista

Lily Reavis, Senior Writer
February 26, 2015
Senior Steven Jensen goes for a layup while Sophomore Davyn Adamscheck watches from behind.

Boys basketball advances to league

Lily Reavis and Riley Snyder
February 25, 2015
Couples dance in the serious moonlight. Snowcoming week ended with A Night in the Stars or a space themed dance, complete with fog machines and blacklights.

The Rundown on Snowcoming Week

Lily Reavis, Senior Writer
February 12, 2015
The Manitou Springs cheerleaders show off their pyramid. Kory Mitchell (10) takes center pyramid, which is a key part of the routine.

Sophomore Kory Mitchell takes to the competition floor for the first time

Lily Reavis, Reporter
January 27, 2015
Student Council Executive Board to be Announced

Student Council Executive Board to be Announced

Lily Reavis
May 2, 2014
Freshman Staven Guerro is designing an island as part of the programming class.

Programming Class Recreates ’80’s Video Games

Lily Reavis, Hedgehog Girl
April 28, 2014

Ombré Playlist

Lily Reavis
April 14, 2014
Ryan Carpenter (12) took ninth place at the wrestling championship to cap off his collection of awards from his four years as a Manitou wrestler.

Green and Golden Boy: Ryan Carpenter

Lily Reavis
March 26, 2014
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