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The student news site of Manitou Springs High School

The Prospector

The student news site of Manitou Springs High School

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The Manitou Springs cheerleaders show off their pyramid. Kory Mitchell (10) takes center pyramid, which is a key part of the routine.

Sophomore Kory Mitchell takes to the competition floor for the first time

Lily Reavis, Reporter January 27, 2015

Manitou Springs High School sophomore Kory Mitchell has been on the Manitou Springs Cheer team for four seasons, but this weekend was her first time on a competition floor. For Mitchell, who has Down...

Couples dance in the serious moonlight. Snowcoming week ended with A Night in the Stars or a space themed dance, complete with fog machines and blacklights.

Theme options and date announced for 2015 Snowcoming dance

Isabel Dufford, Editor-in-Chief January 14, 2015

This morning during first block, student council came to a decision regarding the official date and theme options for this year's Snowcoming dance. The dance will take place on Saturday, February 21,...

Mustangs for Wish Kids

Mustangs for Wish Kids

Kelsey Hartwig, Student Council Correspondent January 13, 2015

Though the season of giving is nearly to an end, it is just the beginning for Manitou Springs High School. MSHS is a proud supporter of the Make-A-Wish foundation, a very large foundation that "helps...

A giraffe stares Ted Weiss (10) down at the Savannah Africa.

South Africa: Just What I Did(n’t) Expect.

Ted Weiss, Reporter January 9, 2015

I've been fortunate to travel throughout my 15 years on this Earth to a variety of places, from Europe, Asia to central, South America and within the United States. During this last winter break of...

Ten ways to de-stress during finals week

Ten ways to de-stress during finals week

Daniela Pinto Payares, Student Council Correspondent January 8, 2015

The end of the first semester is approaching quickly and with that comes finals. This is the time when some cannot sleep because they are worried they will not pass a class, when they stay up late studying...

Taylor Mattson (11) plays lead guitar for the band room jazz band.

Band Brings Concert to New Levels

Elijah Abendroth and Calvin Kuhlman December 19, 2014

  The band is gestured to stand from their seats by the new band director, Mr. Leve, to accept the applause as he bows on their behalf. The band has just ended an awesome concert with three...

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

Sita Ahlen, Reporter December 17, 2014

On Saturday, December 13th, Manitou Wrestling prevailed and placed 2nd as a team at the Colorado Springs Christian School. In their respective weight classes, Jonathan Nagel (11) took 1st at 138, Dominic...

Choir students during the encore of Down by the Riverside.

Winter Choir Concert is a Success (Listen here)

Sita Ahlen, Reporter December 13, 2014

On the evening of Friday, December 12, the choir performed their annual winter concert in the old gym. Both the middle school and high school choirs sang songs representing different time periods and...

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.

Winter sports preview: Manitou wrestling is going for glory

Ted Weiss, Reporter December 13, 2014

For Manitou Springs wrestlers Billy Ryan (12) and Dominic Frankmore (12), it's not an easy task motivating their underclassmen. A better wrestler can't help a wrestler that's not as skilled, and a...

Steve Jensen (11)  likes to scare his opponents with his growl. Jensen started playing basketball in 7th grade, and hopes to get some double-doubles this season, but also to help his teammates to succeed. I want to teach them to be good sports.

Winter Sports Preview: Boys Basketball Seeks To Exceed Expectations

Ted Weiss, Reporter December 13, 2014

Steven Jensen (11) has certain ways to dominate the paint for his Manitou Springs Boys Basketball team: "Be mean, be very aggressive, I usually pinch them or poke them with my elbows," but the best...

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