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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.
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
Over winter break the hallways were renovated with new carpet, fresh paint, and LED lighting. See the difference above.
Hallway renovations surprise students after winter break
Stacy Thomson and Cory Urban pose with new pet of the front office, Clark the betta fish.
Clark joins the front office staff
Science teacher Andrew Slama shares what made him want to become a science teacher while sharing fun memories and useful advice for current and future students.
Teacher Throwback: Andrew Slama
Brown teaches social studies classes, which have many assignments involving heavy reading and research.
Teachers speak on missing work among MSHS students
Meghan Taylor (12) celebrates with the rest of the COYAC members in the Colorado House of Representatives after the hearing of HB24-1039: Non-Legal Name Changes and HB24-1040: Gender-Affirming Health-Care Provider Study. The bills were drafted all of the legal language was put down by the Legislative Council, because our job as COYAC members, is really to create proposals of things that we see you going through our job is not to write the legal language because, unfortunately, something that the COYAC director has reminded me many times, Taylor said. When I called her at like 9:30pm asking her for help was ‘Meghan you do not have a law degree’. Unfortunately, I do not. Im still in high school. Its really a pain. I wish I did.
Meghan Taylor authors Colorado bill on non-legal name changes
Ethan Anderson (12) stands beside several of his art pieces on display outside of Erin Gocinskis room in the SILC building. He made the piece on the top left, titled Pensive, with charcoal.
Ethan Anderson to attend MCAD to pursue the Arts
Jake Thomson has been playing club baseball since he was 7 years old. I was lucky enough to play for the same travel team for my childhood. I played for Majestic baseball from the time I was 7-15, Thomson said.
Jake Thomson continues his baseball career
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
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
Social studies teacher Lawrence Housley embraces Colorados social studies standards in his classroom.
Colorado’s inclusive social studies standards are superior to Florida’s
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
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”
Pensive made with charcoal on paper.
Independent study art gallery: Ethan Anderson
Beket Wendell-Evans, Isaac Boczkiewicz and Meghan Taylor run the script for the spring play for practice at MSHS on Mar. 6. The first rehearsal was on Mar. 5.
A final theater production for class of 2024
Bride by Ali Hazelwood released on February 6, 2024.
Book of the month – February: Bride
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
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
Sanctuary of the Shadow by Aurora Ascher released on Jan. 10.
Book of the month – January: Sanctuary of the Shadow
The Intern by Michele Campbell was released October 7 of this year.
Book of the month – December: The Intern
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Aliah Char (12) has been in the district since she was in first grade. Born in California, she moved to Colorado as a toddler and now lives with her twin brother, mom, dad, two cats, a dog and her horse. Her strengths– such as connecting with people, photography, and writing– are beneficial for the two positions she holds in Advanced Journalism: Copy Editor and Photo Editor. Char is very excited for all the photo opportunities available in the class. In the future, Char wants to Major in Political Science with a focus in Philosophy in order to become a Trial Consultant.

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The winning photo Sophie McKeown (10) submitted to Popup XQ Magazine features MSHS seniors Ava Spangler, Allison Wilson, Maya Alexander, and Olivia McKenna. The photo was taken during the 2018 Homecoming Bonfire.

MSHS Yearbook Editor-in-Chief Wins National Photography Contest

Aliah Char, Copy & Photography Editor
March 21, 2019
Chloe Unruh is a devoted senior golfer on MSHSs Girls Team. This year she is leading the program with the theme of keeping a positive mindset.

[Photo] Chloe Unruh Starts the Golf Season With A Positive Mindset

Mackenna Yount, Copy Editor
February 22, 2019
Time of Turmoil: Track Introduces New Faces and Emphasizes Old Goals

Time of Turmoil: Track Introduces New Faces and Emphasizes Old Goals

Aliah Char, Copy/Photography Editor
February 20, 2019
Jackson Sawyer (12) is the only Manitou Captain for the Coronado Boys Swim Team. Sawyer has been a big part of the team for all four years, and for his last season he wants to go out with a bang by winning Leagues with his team.

[Photo] Rivals to Teammates: A Look at Coronado and Manitou’s Joined Boys’ Swim Team

Kaitlyn Cashdollar, Editor-in-Chief
February 20, 2019
Sydney Dolloff-Holt (12) becomes emotional while Bella Kuzbek (10) reminisces on some of the teams best memories during Senior Night.

[Photo] Girls’ Swim & Dive Hosts Last Home Meet for Seniors

Aliah Char and Alyssa Rash, Copy/Photo Editor and Junior Reporter
January 28, 2019
Aiden Coté (9), Audrey Spiecker (10) and Kaitlyn Cashdollar (12) compete for Manitou in the 200 IM. They placed first, second and third respectively.

MSHS Swim & Dive Win Their First Home Meet

Aliah Char, Photo/Copy Editor
December 7, 2018
Delaney Sawyer (10) is the Dive Captain and one of the most experienced divers on the team. Her background with gymnastics helped her out tremendously when she started last year.

Swim & Dive Preview: Captains and Coaches Set Goals for the Season

Aliah Char, Photography/Copy Editor
November 14, 2018
Bri Anderson (11) has a dance background that helps her with her success on the cheer team. She is one of the upperclassman on the team, which means she is a leader to others.

[Photo] Cheer Preview: There’s No “I” in Team

Parker Smith, Production Editor
November 27, 2018
Chloe Donegan (10) is one of the two girl wrestlers of the 2018-19 season. This is the first time in two years that a girl has competed on the MSHS Wrestling team.

[Photo] Wrestling Preview: Underclassmen Girls Bring New Talent to the Team

Kayla Hendricks, Junior Reporter
November 14, 2018
Hunter Zentz (12) has played for the MSHS Boys Basketball team for his entire high school career. He is a leader on the team and has been on Varsity for two years.

[Photo] Boys’ Basketball Preview: New Players Step Up For The Season

Giulia Vidossi and Ashlyn Thomson, Junior Reporters
November 14, 2018
Bridget Bodor (12) and Caileen Sienknecht (12) are two leaders on the team. Theyve been playing the sport since they were middle schoolers and plan to end start their last strong.

[Photo] Girls’ Basketball Preview: Senior Girls Shoot for Captain Slot

Maya Berns, Buisness Manager
November 16, 2018
Colton Talbot (9) reads practice questions as Liam Davidson (11) and Tyler Doherty (12) listen.

[Photo] Manitou Takes Fifth at First Knowledge Bowl Competition of the Season

Mackenna Yount, Copy Editor
October 11, 2018
The splashing of water from a puddle is hit by sunlight, creating this golden image of an explosion of water that is featured on the Muse, taken by Aliah Char (10).

[Photo] Sophomore Creates Literary Magazine for MSHS Students

David Misyura, Reporter
December 12, 2016
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