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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
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
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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Daisy Erickson, Photography Editor

Daisy Jasmine Erickson discovered her passion for photography in seventh grade, when a collection of Time magazines and a standard DSLR camera provided her with the inspiration and means to capture life’s most cherished moments. In 8th grade, “Humans of New York” photojournalist Brandon Stanton inspired her to pursue photography as a career, and now Erickson aspires to work for Time or National Geographic. Although she specializes in portraiture – one of her maternity shoots will be featured in popular Yoga Journal this year – she will have taken pictures of two weddings by the time she graduates.

Erickson applied for the position of Photo Editor so she could improve her skills with Manitou’s high-grade equipment. Interpersonal opportunities, like this year’s seasonal profile shoots, have helped her cultivate the skills necessary to thrive in the world of photojournalism.

Photo Credit: Ally C.

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When Kemp was still working at Manitou Springs High School, he performed in some of the musicals, including West Side Story in 2014 and The Music Man in 2016.

[Photo] Former Manitou Teacher Publishes Children’s Book

Kaitlyn Cashdollar, Senior Reporter
October 5, 2016
The Dance at the Gym scene from last years spring musical, West Side Story.

[Photo] A Manitou Sided Story

William Dillinder, Writer
April 23, 2015
Dominic Frankmore (12) started wrestling when he was in seventh grade. He then won his first tournament in 8th grade. Currently he has lettered all three years in wrestling. He also plays football in the fall and is interested in art.

[Photo] Winter sports preview: Manitou wrestling is going for glory

Ted Weiss, Reporter
December 13, 2014
Captain Leland Spangler dribbles the ball against CSCS

For The Love Of The Game: Boys Soccer

Ted Weiss and Daisy Erickson
November 6, 2014
Budler broke the 25 minutes barrier this season at the Pueblo Invitational with a time of 24:54.

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Budler

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Budler

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Mack is playing for a soccer club right now, even as she’s running cross country.

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Mack enjoys running on her own and prefers to run short distances, mostly on trails.

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Mack has been running for 7 years at Manitou and for the Land Sharks club team. Her first meet was at the Cheyenne Mountain Stampede at Bear Creek Park on August 21, 2014, where she finished with a time of 22:01.

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Freshmen Naiya Budler and Brooklyn Mack have already impressed peers and coaches in their first season of high school cross country.

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McKiel (11) has been a valuable player for the volleyball team since her freshman year.

[Photo] Fall Sports Profile: Volleyball’s Great Expectations

Ted Weiss, Reporter
September 18, 2014
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.

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

Sita Ahlen
September 19, 2014
Despite turbulent changes in coaching staffs over the last three years, the team prides itself on its close-knit and supportive attitude.

[Photo] Fall Sports Preview: Manitou Cheer Continues to Thrive

Ted Weiss
September 16, 2014
In addition to being co-captain of the soccer team, Spangler (12) is Student-Body Vice President, President of National Honor Society, and plans to apply to Stanford University in Stanford, California.

[Photo] Fall Sports Preview: Boys’ Soccer is Ready for Anything

Meghann Root
September 11, 2014
I would just like to set a good example for freshmen and hope that they lead well when I leave, said Weiss (12) of the legacy he would like to leave behind.

[Photo] Fall Sports Preview: Cross Country’s Optimistic Outlook

Ted Weiss
September 5, 2014
Tight End Danny McGee (12)

[Photo] Fall Sports Preview: Manitou Football Has Real Grit

Chase Howard
September 4, 2014
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