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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
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
Stiles Cluxton (12) excited to begin his life in the real world upon graduating MSHS and finishing the career start program.
Cluxton jumpstarts his automotive career
Paraprofessional Talor Goodloe, takes Austin Durham (10) out of class early to make it through the only wheelchair accessible gate before scheduled fire drill.
Building accessibility issues persist at MSHS
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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Morgan Flannery

Morgan Flannery, Editor-in-Chief

Morgan Flannery is a senior at Manitou Springs High School. Flannery has been writing stories for the Prospector since her sophomore year. Flannery enjoys going out with friends, going to concerts and enjoying time outside skiing and hiking. She is very excited for senior year and writing about all of the fun that the 2024 senior class will have. 

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Pensive made with charcoal on paper.

Independent study art gallery: Ethan Anderson

Morgan Flannery, Editor-in-Chief
March 22, 2024
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

Morgan Flannery, Editor-in-Chief
February 26, 2024
Longtime Dip Day enthusiast, Sierra Dunlap, enjoys her homemade caramel apple dip.

Front Office brings Mustangs together with new delicious dips every week

Morgan Flannery, Editor-in-Chief
January 23, 2024
The Commons kept the same lighting and flooring after the hallway renovations.

Students and staff experience new building renovations

Dalton Gates, Morgan Flannery, Cordelia Portman, MaKenzi VerVaecke, Ari Clark, Angela Rowe, and Katelyn Fonkert
January 17, 2024
Glenn Hard and Brad Borkowski cut the ribbon alongside construction students on Thursday, Nov. 30.

The home build at MSHS is complete

Morgan Flannery, Editor In Chief
December 8, 2023
Editors of the Prospector pose with the former Editor-in-Chief of 1949, JoAnne Meury.

Manitou Springs star JoAnne Meury Garrison shares several generations of Manitou history

Morgan Flannery, Editor In Chief
November 8, 2023
Seniors Meghan Taylor, Ethan Anderson and Kai Jacobson smile in anticipation of their upcoming original musical.

Senior members of theater put their heads together to create an original fall musical

Morgan Flannery, Editor In Chief
November 7, 2023
Angie Glass and Wendy Skokan dress as super heroes for a student assembly in 2019. During her time at MSHS, Glass was the true embodiment of a Mustang, just like Skokan, who is also a former administrative assistant.

Angie Glass leaves legacy after 10 years at MSHS

Morgan Flannery, Editor-in-Chief
September 28, 2023
Captains Sierra Dunlap (120 and Cassidy Blechman (12) pose before their game against Lutheran on Thursday, Aug. 31.

Fall Sports Preview: Volleyball

Morgan Flannery and Jack Boyd
September 7, 2023
Sadie House poses with her Bemidji State University regalia. Signing Day is a tradition at the high school to celebrate students signing for sports and band at different universities. I was honored and excited to participate. A lot of people don’t realize that like sports, musicianship is something that requires training and practice outside of school

MSHS celebrates seniors committed to collegiate athletics and performing arts at the third annual signing ceremony

Morgan Flannery, Senior Reporter
May 23, 2023
Allen and LeGere pose for a picture with their team name to post on the senior assassin instagram page.

Senior Assassin: What is it?

Angela Rowe and Morgan Flannery
April 25, 2023
Anna Conrad will become the official principal at Manitou Springs High School for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year. This will be her third year at MSHS.

Anna Conrad named the MSHS 2023-2024 principal

Morgan Flannery, Senior Reporter
March 2, 2023
Kai Thomas (12) took the opportunity from MSHS to begin a concurrent enrollment program through Pikes Peak State College to begin his next steps in becoming a mechanic.

Kai Thomas takes the next step into his career

Morgan Flannery, Senior Reporter
February 8, 2023
The Human Resources Department led a meeting with teacher about the search for a new Manitou Springs High School principal on Wed., Dec. 7, during late start.

MSHS begins the principal hiring process

Morgan Flannery, Reporter
December 15, 2022
Manitou Springs has decorations along the avenue to kick off the holiday season.

Holiday volunteer opportunities for the Manitou Springs community

Morgan Flannery, Reporter
November 28, 2022
Both the boys and girls Cross Country teams relax at their campsite after an intense race.

Mustang Cross Country builds a strong team

Morgan Flannery, Senior Reporter
October 27, 2022
MSHS cheer team losing 2 key seniors, but they will back strong in the fall.

MSHS brings in more cheerleaders with a new competition team

Morgan Flannery, Reporter
September 30, 2022
Hull leaves his mark on Manitou

Hull leaves his mark on Manitou

Morgan Flannery, Junior Reporter
May 24, 2022
Jason Sellers (12), Connor OBrien (12), Atticus Baker (12), Jaxen Sellers (12), Quinn Corey (10), Bradyn Dowling (10), and Dylan McVerry-Reese (10) pose with the first place trophy for division 3A.

Knowledge Bowl prepares for State

Morgan Flannery, Junior Reporter
February 25, 2022
Seniors Connor OBrien, Jaxen and Jason Sellers and Atticus Baker study for a Knowledge Bowl competition. Knowledge Bowl practices during lunch in Mrs. Gardners room on Wednesdays and Fridays.

Combining competition with academics

Morgan Flannery, Junior Reporter
January 13, 2022
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