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The new wall mural was put up by the company Creative Consortium on Oct. 2 in the Commons.
New wall mural celebrates MSHS history
The MSHS weight room undergoes renovations on Sep. 17 due to ADA compliance and to prioritize student interest. This project started on May 10, and is planned to be completed in October.
MSHS weight room renovation experiences delays
Cordelia Portman, a senior at Manitou Springs High School, reads the Accredited with Distinction notice in Amanda Kerrigan's room on Sept. 19.
D14 receives Accredited with Distinction Award
The MSHS weight room will be moved to where the World Language rooms are over the summer of 2025.
Weight room to be relocated for ADA accessibility
The large screen TV with class composites is next to the new gym door in the Commons.
Class composites uploaded to touch screens in MSHS
Kyle Blasi (12) works to create a film for Youth Documentary Academy on July 1. Blasi edits this film during his independent study class period.
Students at MSHS enjoy art-based independent studies
Luca Baker (11) presents a bill on concealed carry to Rep. Step Vigil.
Colorado legislators visit MSHS
Maya Scott poses with a water bottle from SCAD celebrating the scholarship she received to attend.
Maya Scott accepted to Savannah College of Art and Design
Jacob Jacobsen works at the Penny Arcade on his coffin for the Coffin Races on Oct. 24.
Former MSHS student designs coffin for the Penny Arcade
Pierce Gillard, an English teacher at MSHS who dressed as Smokey The Bear, says his favorite Halloween memory is dressing as Buzz Lightyear when he was nine years old. "I had a helmet that covered my head and it was just so cool to be Buzz Lightyear," Gillard said.
Teachers share favorite Halloween memories
JV players Nate Eminger(9) and Hunter Jaxon (9) practice leverage tackles during their practice on Tuesday, Sept. 30.
JV Football moves forward despite small roster
In order from left to right: Wesley Husby (10), Lucas (9), Coach Vecchio, Hayden Dorsey( 11) and Maddox Milar(11), pose for a photo at Lamar on Aug. 13th. The team placed third in their first tournament at Lamar. Hayden holds a plaque he received for individually placing first. After placing well the boys will attend an invite only meet at vanguard the following Thursday.
Fall Sports Preview: Boys Golf
The Manitou Springs high school cross country team attends the widefield meet on Aug. 29 for the second meet of the season. This season they are working hard to get the runners ready for later meets, hopefully to not only have the girls place in state again but have the boys place in state also.
Fall Sports Preview: Cross Country
Weston Cassidy (12) kicks the soccer ball during a game on Aug. 28 against Saint Marys at Rykovich Field. The team won this game 10-0.
Fall Sports Preview: Boys Soccer
On Aug. 26 the Varsity volleyball team huddles to figure out their game plan. The girls want to try to win as much as possible this season. “Having a winning record is my ultimate goal,” McBride said.
Fall Sports Preview: Volleyball
Senior Naomi Porter stands with her Most Improved Rider award after State Championships on Oct. 18. The Most Improved Rider award goes to the athlete that has improved the most from freshman year to senior year. Porter had a 13 minute improvement in her lap times.
Commentary: The impact of the Colorado High School Cycling League
Madison Anderson (12) shows her Cheyenne Mountain softball jersey from this year. Anderson looks forward to the chance to get more recognition for her accomplishments during her last season.
Student athletes that play for other schools deserve more recognition
Students attending J day at CU Boulder on Oct. 1 listen closely to a photo composition presentation.
The importance of JDay
Becket Wendell-Evans (12) stands in front of Manitou Springs City Hall during the second "Hands Off!" protest. Although holding a "No Kings" sign, this was before the first No Kings protest, which the sign conveniently came in handy for.
Students participate in “No Kings” protest
District Director of Safety and Security, Janie Anderson greets Mary Parliament (11) at the Commons door before school starts on Sept. 25. Anderson and the high school principal Anna Conrad greet students before school daily. It is Conrad's goal each year to know every student's name.
Editorial: Remember the ways we are safe
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Advanced Orchestra performing a Halloween concert at the silk building at MSHS on Oct.14 while David Williams directs them.
MSHS students perform October concerts
"Tron: Ares" was released into theaters on Oct. 10, 2025 and is a stand alone sequel in the Tron Franchise.
Review: “Tron: Ares”
Hornet from Hollow Knight Silksong charges into the lands of Pharloom, needle in hand ready to fight her next opponent.
Review: Hollow Knight Silksong
A Mutalith Vortex Beast, displays its strength and might in the new update for "Space Marine 2".
Follow up review: Space Marine 2
The Conjuring: Last Rites was released on date Sep. 5th 2025.
Review: “The Conjuring: Last Rites”
Kyle Blasi and Morrigan Schulz rehearse for their student directed play.
MSHS students undertake writing and directing plays
Beckett Wendell-Evans holds Meggan Milliron in the air during a practice dance.
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
Benjamin Parham (11) holds up his first place trophy from the Battle of the Bands on May 2 at the SILC amphitheater. Parham represented The Beanie Boys because his bandmate, Dante Alexander (11), had to leave early.
Breaking News: Beanie Boys win the first MSHS Battle of the Bands
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
"Tron: Ares" was released into theaters on Oct. 10, 2025 and is a stand alone sequel in the Tron Franchise.
Review: “Tron: Ares”
A Mutalith Vortex Beast, displays its strength and might in the new update for "Space Marine 2".
Follow up review: Space Marine 2
The Conjuring: Last Rites was released on date Sep. 5th 2025.
Review: “The Conjuring: Last Rites”
"Great Big Beautiful Life" was released on April 22, 2025.
Book Review: “Great Big Beautiful Life”
RaMell Ross's Oscar nominated movie "Nickel Boys" came out on August 30, 2024.
Review: “Nickel Boys”
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Philip Lengerich is a sophomore in Manitou Springs High School. Lengerich is in the chess club, the track team and the cross country team. He likes The Beatles, music and video games. He dislikes math and people who eat with their mouths open.

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Sources of Strength peer mentors attend an all day training on Oct 1 in the Media Center. They are hoping to promote mental health and suicide prevention through campaigns this school year.

MSHS revives Sources of Strength

Philip Lengerich, Reporter
October 29, 2025
During the Crochet Club's first meeting on Aug. 6, experienced crocheter Cora Lengerich (10) showed plushies to give examples and ideas for the club's first members. The club is excited for their of the year and making their own little creations.

Crochet Club invites students to learn a new skill

Philip Lengerich, Reporter
October 8, 2025
The Manitou Springs high school cross country team attends the widefield meet on Aug. 29 for the second meet of the season. This season they are working hard to get the runners ready for later meets, hopefully to not only have the girls place in state again but have the boys place in state also.

Fall Sports Preview: Cross Country

Cordelia Portman, Philip Lengerich, and Paige Haugen
September 16, 2025
Sid Meier’s Civilization VII is the most recent Sid Meier game to be released. The game came out Feb. 11, 2025 and it was available for early access a few days earlier

Review: Sid Meier’s “Civilization VII”

Philip Lengerich, Junior Reporter
April 3, 2025
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