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Kyle Blasi (10) and Alisha Strupp, a councelor at MSHS, talk about Blasis schedule for next year on May 15. Many students were consistantly visiting their counselors to reorganize their schedules after the English, Yoga and Dance class changes were announced.
MSHS admin cuts Yoga and Dance and restructures English courses for 24-25
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.
SSN students celebrate prom and graduation
Cat Albanese works at her new computer in the front office on Monday Feb. 26.
New office secretary Cat Albanese is welcomed to MSHS
Thomson and the 2023-2024 school year office aides celebrate Thomsons last day with dips and cake at the end of the day.
Breaking News: Thomson enjoys her final days at MSHS
Jennifer Trainor reads over her list of scholarships for the senior class.
Jennifer Trainor helps seniors finance their futures on Free-Money Fridays
Hall brought a new depth to Yoga class. Hanging behind Hall are mandalas he had students color and write I am statements that described a virtue they represented.
Caleb Hall moves on to pursue master’s in Yoga Therapy
Teacher Throwback: Ben Mack
Teacher Throwback: Ben Mack
Sierra Dunlap will leave her mark on Manitou after being an outstanding community member and student.
Valedictorian Sierra Dunlap leaves a positive legacy
Students shuffled onto to the upper dance floor, as the music blared and students boogie.
Students come together for Prom
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 Clubs Salsa Night.
Seniors in Spanish Club complete a successful year of fundraising and positivity
Seniors Hailey and Kate Johnson are excited to take on the season.
Spring Sports Preview: Girls soccer looking to rebuild for a fun season
Last season, the team took home the Tri-Peaks League Championship. With only two graduated seniors gone, the team is packed with experienced athletes for an exciting upcoming season.
Spring Sports Preview: Track and Field begins an exciting season
Nate Gentzel(12), Canon Feist(12), and Jake Thomson are ready for baseball season to begin and have have high hopes for their senior season. I’m proud of the work that everyone has put in this offseason to get to where we are now, and I really feel like this team will be something special, Thomson said.
Spring Sports Preview: Boys Baseball
Madison Sharon (11) and Addie Dorsey (9) smile together with excitement for a new season to start. Girls golf had their preseason meeting on Friday, Feb. 2, and will officially start their season on March 4. Addies an amazing golfer, Madison Sharon (11) said, and Im really excited to play with her.
Girls golf begins their anticipated season March 4
The Cross Country State Championships were held at Norris Penrose Event Center in Colorado Springs this year.
Seniors Cody Kelley and Cody Wyman place at the Cross Country State Championships
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 Highschools 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
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Unfrosted was released by Netflix on May 3.
Review: Unfrosted
Lana Kahtava (11) and Kai Jacobson(12) begin to present the awards for the night.
Theater students celebrate The Larry’s
Funny Story by Emily Henry was released on April 23, 2024.
Book of the month – May: Funny Story
Juan Carlos’s latest movie “Damsel” came out on March 8.
Review: “Damsel”
Mac Millers fifth mixtape, Best Day Ever, was released March 11, 2011.
Review: Mac Miller “Best Day Ever”
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 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)”
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
Unfrosted was released by Netflix on May 3.
Review: Unfrosted
Funny Story by Emily Henry was released on April 23, 2024.
Book of the month – May: Funny Story
Juan Carlos’s latest movie “Damsel” came out on March 8.
Review: “Damsel”
Mac Millers fifth mixtape, Best Day Ever, was released March 11, 2011.
Review: Mac Miller “Best Day Ever”
Bride by Ali Hazelwood released on February 6, 2024.
Book of the month – February: Bride
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Unfrosted was released by Netflix on May 3.

Review: Unfrosted

Marisa Fonkert, Junior Reporter
May 22, 2024
Juan Carlos’s latest movie “Damsel” came out on March 8.

Review: “Damsel”

Marisa Fonkert, Junior Reporter
April 8, 2024
Liz Johnson (12) and Kate Johnson (12) have attended Manitou Springs Public Schools since kindergarten.

Student leader Kate Johnson exemplifies leadership

Marisa Fonkert, Junior Reporter
January 18, 2024
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