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Weatherly Hall and Raymond McCaskey hug and celebrate after being crowned MSHS Prom King and Queen.
Hall and McCaskey voted Prom King and Queen
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
StuCo members welcome staff and students back to school this fall in the parking lot. StuCo is active in the MSHS community.
Manitou Springs High School’s  student council earns top national award
With lower ticket prices and options for free tickets, students who found the cost for prom tickets prohibitive may now be able to attend prom.
Breaking News: Prom committee lowers ticket prices
Jesse Hull has been principal of MSHS for the past two years. Previously, he was assistant principal and a social studies teacher.
Breaking News: Principal Jesse Hull announces resignation
Jessica Avery enjoys backpacking, hiking, skiing, climbing, swimming, knitting and reading. Next year, she should have more time for them.
Jessica Avery: Social Studies
The World Language department at MSHS consists of Ingrid Perez (Spanish), Terrence Batson (Spanish and German) and Alice Stoneback (French). Both Batson and Stoneback will be moving on next year.
Terrence Batson: Spanish and German
In her time at MSHS, Alice Stoneback has worn many hats, as depicted here from World Language and Culture Night 2022.
Alice Stoneback: French and Student Council
Matt Rogge enjoys a gentle Rampart Reservoir during his visit to paddle board, just to get away from the hustle and bustle of life.
Matt Rogge: English
Why are our teachers resigning?
Why are our teachers resigning?
Adele Goodwin (12), Kailey Vigil (9), Kayla Apotheker (12) and Anna Kilpela (12) celebrate a personal record in sprint medley relay (SMR) 800m relay on Friday.
Pueblo Twilight 2022
Junior Tyler Parrot is looking forward to the 2022 golf season.
Spring Sports Preview: Girls Golf
Despite only wrestling for two years, Hannah Hollick (12) clinched a fourth place victory at State.
Hollick makes history at State wrestling
Adele Goodwin (12) practices at the MSHS track. Goodwin competes in the 800 and the mile. A huge benefit of being in track is keeping yourself healthy by eating well, burning muscle mass, staying in shape and clearing your mind, Goodwin said.
Track and field is beneficial to mind and body
Raymond McCaskey pitches and plays center field for the Mustangs.
Spring Sports Preview: Baseball
Commentary: We survived COVID... How do we move forward?
Commentary: We survived COVID… How do we move forward?
It can be difficult for students to focus on learning when they feel constantly bombarded by negative voices.
Commentary: Inside the mind of a victim
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
Henry White (12) in the play Our Town that was performed in the fall of 2021.
Henry White leaves his mark on MSHS theater
Sophomore Kai Jacobson plays Wordle every day. I had a streak of 75 until I lost it 15 days ago, he said.
Wordle builds community
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
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
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
Theaters end?
Theater’s end?
The cast of Skinflints and Scoundrels celebrates with their shiny second place trophy after the competition on February 12th.
“Skinflints and Scoundrels” Snags Second
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
Atraya Christiansen (11) practices for a concert with classmates. She was one of the eight MSHS students to sing in the Honor Choir.
Choir Students Shine in the Spotlight at Honor Choir Concert
Talia Traxler (11) laughs after finishing a scale on her cello.
Celebrating Classical Music Month
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
The lights located on Nadine Drive allow you to tune to a radio station and watch the lights mimic the music.
Best holiday light displays in Colorado Springs
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Soccer players warm up before the JV game against Jefferson Academy.

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Caileen Sienknecht (10) pursues the ball, going up against a Jefferson Academy player. Sienknecht has been playing varsity soccer since her freshman year at Manitou, and has proven herself to be a powerful asset on the field.

[Photo] Girls' Soccer Faces Long Battle Against Jefferson

March 23, 2018
Alyssa Holladay (12) was an incredible force on the field, blocking several shots during the course of the game.

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Brooklyn Mack (12), Ava Spangler (11), and Caileen Sienknecht (10) attempt to block a shot from opponents.

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Lizzy Butts (10), Parker Hall (10), Mia Heiniger (9), Jayden Omi (11), Sage Stevens (12) and Coco Stevens (10) gather around a fire to converse and cook hot dogs in the evening. The (StuCo) retreat was an incredible opportunity to get to know each other, Sage Stevens said.

Manitou Springs High School Clubs Focus on Collaboration

August 20, 2017
Junior Varsity Football Team to Advance to Playoffs

Junior Varsity Football Team to Advance to Playoffs

November 8, 2016
Cross Country Excels at Coronado Cougar Classic Meet

Cross Country Excels at Coronado Cougar Classic Meet

September 27, 2016
Boys Golf will Advance to State

Boys Golf will Advance to State

September 22, 2016
Olivia McKenna (9) shoots during the second half of the game, very narrowly missing the goal. McKenna has been playing soccer since she was in elementary school.

Freshman Soccer Players Make Impact

May 19, 2016
Girls Soccer Wins League

Girls’ Soccer Wins League

May 6, 2016
Sophomores, Paxton Wolfe and Braeden Lewis, play their first song during the performance. Three judges sat in the auditorium, and very few people sat in the audience.

Manitou Band Earns “Excellent” Rating at CHSAA Festival

May 4, 2016
The new executive board of Stuco for the 2016-2017 year: Lily Reavis (11), Monique Heiniger (11) and Amelia McKenzie (11). Not Pictured: Andrea Edwards (11).

Student Body Executive Board Members Announced

April 26, 2016
Freshman Friday: Quinn Hersey Makes Memories

Freshman Friday: Quinn Hersey Makes Memories

April 2, 2016
Naiya Budler (10) runs at a State race. Budler has been running since her freshman year, and aspires to continue.

Students Participate in Winter Series

March 18, 2016

Freshman Friday: Tyler Doherty talks Theatre, Swim

March 4, 2016
Maddy Frahm (11) and Shelby Megyeri (11) are both key players on this years varsity basketball team, and have both been playing basketball since elementary school.

Winter Sports Profile: Maddie Frahm and Shelby Megyeri End Vigorous Season

February 25, 2016
Abby Beebe: Mentor and Manager of the Stage

Abby Beebe: Mentor and Manager of the Stage

February 20, 2016
The team poses for a photo after winning Tri-Peaks League. Coach Roy Chaney said that this is possibly the best swim and dive team Manitou Springs High School has ever had.

Girls’ Swim Places First at League

February 7, 2016
Atticus Fredrickson (11), at weight 182, wrestling against Peyton

Loss Against Peyton for Wrestling Team

January 28, 2016
Girls Swim Excels in Recent Meet

Girls’ Swim Excels in Recent Meet

January 28, 2016
Hardworking Hockey Players Balance School and Sports

Hardworking Hockey Players Balance School and Sports

January 21, 2016
Review: The Force Awakens

Review: The Force Awakens

January 5, 2016
Seniors, Maddie Dayhoff and Sami Williams chat as they donate blood.

Annual Blood Drive Comes to End

December 8, 2015
Annual Holiday Craft Fair is Near

Annual Holiday Craft Fair is Near

December 3, 2015
Manitou StuCo representatives present a few sentences revolving around driver safety.

Annual Drive Smart Assembly Encourages Students

November 19, 2015
Sawyer Schroeder (10), Alliah Halcomb (10) and Bryce Coop (11) hug it out during the end of the assembly.

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Freshman, Derek Ornelas and Jake Underwood await the end of the assembly.

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Palmer students present their lines in the dark gym.

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Focusing on trying to beating University the girls work hard.

Volleyball Places 7th in Division

November 18, 2015
Shelby Hard (12) looks through the new computerized telescope.

New Astronomy Club Hosts Stargazing Event

November 16, 2015
Matt Rivera (11) and Luke Ganger (12) fight on-stage about the marriage between their children.

Review: Servant of Two Masters Finishes Production

November 13, 2015
Pictured from left to right, Taylor Holladay (12), Erin Ihrig (11) , Allie Washington (11) , Alyssa Holladay (10), Shelby Hard (12), Amanda Nagel (10), and Kylie McKee (11).

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Alyssa Holladay, (10), Amanada Nagle (10) and Kylie McKee (11) work at a station talking about constellations.

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Mr.Barger, works on the new telescope as Shelby Hard (12) and Taylor Holladay (12) wait to head home.

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Talented Band Students Play in Honor Band Concert

Talented Band Students Play in Honor Band Concert

November 12, 2015
District 14 awarded by win on 3B

District 14 awarded by win on 3B

November 5, 2015
Ehrin Aycock (11) listens intently to Krona Emmanuel (11), who presents on Pakistan.

Language Night Pulls Large Crowd

November 5, 2015
Manitou Student Creates Black Student Union Club

Manitou Student Creates Black Student Union Club

October 29, 2015
The Force Awakens and so do Our Hopes for New Star Wars Movie

The Force Awakens and so do Our Hopes for New Star Wars Movie

October 23, 2015
Kind of a B16 Deal: Manitous Newest Wave of Eligible Voters

Kind of a B16 Deal: Manitou’s Newest Wave of Eligible Voters

October 21, 2015
Manitou Students Create Documentaries in Film Academy

Manitou Students Create Documentaries in Film Academy

October 20, 2015
Mustangs Triumph Over Huskies in Homecoming Thriller

Mustangs Triumph Over Huskies in Homecoming Thriller

October 14, 2015
Freshmen pose for a photo wearing their groovy outfits.

Totally Tubular: Students Dress up for 80’s day

October 6, 2015
Editorial: Donald Trump more like Donald Dump

Editorial: Donald Trump more like Donald Dump

September 29, 2015
Star players on the volleyball team, Brooke Garretson and Angala Jensen, are both seniors this year.

Fall Sports Profile: Volleyball’s Garretson and Jensen Still Seek to Improve

September 25, 2015
Max Piccioni (10) and Spencer Briggs-Hale remove their most recent catch from the net.

[Photo] Biology Bug Project 2015

September 18, 2015
Ethan Carpenter (11) holds up an American flag during the bands half time showLast year, Woodland Park vandalized schools grounds, creating conflict between the two schools.

Hope After Loss for Football Team

September 17, 2015
First trans solidarity rally and march, Washington, DC USA

Suicide Prevention and the LGBTQ+ Community

September 15, 2015
It was an alter that a family made for their passed away loved ones, it stuck out because there wasnt any real color anywhere. It was a cool sight to see. Steven Jensen (11) comments.

Spanish class travels to Cabo San Lucas over Winter Break

January 23, 2015
Jonathan Nagel (11) at the meet at home against Sand Creek on Thursday, December 4. Nagel took first place in his weight class on Saturdays meet on Saturday, December 13 at CSCS.

Wrestlers place 2nd at CSCS tournament

December 17, 2014
Choir students during the encore of Down by the Riverside.

Winter Choir Concert is a Success (Listen here)

December 13, 2014
The team poses for a group photo.

Cheerleaders Place First at League

November 21, 2014
Kelsey Hartwig and Kaylin Cole stick high-Vs.

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Mahalia Henschel (11) holds her left-post lib.

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Susie Robbins, Arabella Forcellini, Alyssa Prince, and Kendahl Bent pose at the end of their pyramid.

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Stormy Garrigan (11) holds up the O in Manitou.

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Devon Arabia (11), Mahalia Henschel (11), Kelsey Hartwig (11), and Stormy Garrigan (11).

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Girls Cross Country Finishes Strong: the Faces Behind a Phenomenal Season

November 14, 2014
A parked car was hit during the chase.

Manitou Student’s Car Stolen, Involved in Police Chase

November 11, 2014
Students and teachers generously donate blood that could potentially save lives.

Plasma for Penrose: Blood Drive

November 7, 2014
Students hang out and eat provided snacks to regain energy from giving blood.

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Vivienne Kreidel-Lincoln (11) waits patiently for her turn to be release from the clutches of the Penrose Hospital employees.

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Rebecca Alford (11) relaxes while calmly giving blood.

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Before they run the course the girls huddle up.

Cross Country Girls Qualify For State

October 20, 2014
Rachael Bradshaw (12) has loved to sing since she could talk. Her mother sparked her interest when she sung to Bradshaw as a child. Bradshaw started singing in choir in sixth grade, and says, I think singing is a great way to express emotions that we might otherwise suppress. So far she has been a star honor choir student and has participated in three honor choirs. She has performed in Western Slope three times, Adams State three times, and All State once. Out of the three, she said thatAll State was her favorite one to participate in. When she begins college, Bradshaw hopes to start an a capella group, but shes not interested in carrying it out professionally.

A Family of Singers: Manitou Choir Auditions for All State

October 16, 2014
Review: If I Stay

Review: If I Stay

October 13, 2014
Kaitlyn Davidson (9) races towards the finish line.

Young, Agressive, and Constantly Improving: Cross Country runners push their boundaries

October 7, 2014
The cross country team smiles and waves to the observers and attendees at the parade.

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Manny the Mustang always shows up to make kids smile!

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The boys varsity soccer team enjoys towering over everyone while tossing candy.

[Photo] Hoorah for Homecoming!

September 25, 2014
The choir, under the new leadership of Ray Killian, warms up before performing during the parade.

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Noel Stephan (11) and Travis Struble (11) slowly run out candy to throw for the kids.

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Mendoza (12) and Culver (10) share many goals for this season, including they share quite including to winning more term goals, winning Regionals, going to State as a team, and winning 1st place at Tri-Peaks.

Fall Sports Preview: Boys Golf is Ready for a Big Win

September 19, 2014
Students and teachers watching the Assembly

First Assembly

September 9, 2014
Ethan Carpenter (10) after making a hole.

Shining Mountain spotlight for youngest golfers

September 5, 2014
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