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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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Announcements- November 2, 2018

Announcements- November 2, 2018

Mackenna Yount, Copy Editor • November 2, 2018

Come to the Regional Volleyball Game tonight! Game times are 4:00 and 7:00 PM. Manitou Students are FREE! Adults are $9 and non-Manitou students and seniors are $8. Attention! All students who are participating...

Announcements- November 1, 2018

Announcements- November 1, 2018

Kaitlyn Cashdollar, Editor-in-Chief • November 1, 2018

Activity Announcements:  Come to the Regional Volleyball Game tomorrow night. Game times 4:00 and 7:00 PM.  Manitou Students are FREE! Adults are $9 and non-Manitou students and seniors are $8. Attention! ...

Announcements- October 29, 2018

Announcements- October 29, 2018

Aniah Olson, Reporter • October 29, 2018

Activity Announcements: Congratulations to Taylor Knight who finished as a finalist in the Big Questions Debate tournament this last Saturday at St. Mary's. Remember forensics meets Monday and Wednesday...

Announcements- October 24, 2018

Announcements- October 24, 2018

Aniah Olson, Staff Member • October 25, 2018

Activity Announcements: It's GAAAAAAAME Day!!!! Come out to cheer on your teachers and peers in the Staff's vs. Students Basketball Game at 6 PM! Admission is $5! We have a lot of fun surprises up...

Announcements- October 18, 2019

Announcements- October 18, 2019

Aniah Olson, Staff Member • October 18, 2018

Activity Announcements: Are you ready for the Staff vs. Students basketball game next Wednesday? Come out to watch the game, participate in fun half time competitions, and help NHS earn $5000 to end...

Announcements- October 17, 2018

Announcements- October 17, 2018

Aniah Olson, Staff Member • October 18, 2018

Activity Announcements: Reminder to all boys who played golf this year that the golf awards banquet is tonight at 6:00 in the commons. Players need to bring their shirts to turn in. knowledge Bowl...

Announcements- September 26, 2018

Announcements- September 26, 2018

Allie Robbins, Photography Editor • September 26, 2018

Our Boys Soccer team is hosting a Chipotle Fundraiser on Monday, October 1st between 4 and 8 pm. Just tell the cashier that you are there supporting Manitou Mustang Soccer and 33% of the proceeds from...

Quinn Hersey (11) ponders over some French in his independent study today

Announcements- April 5th, 2018

Kaitlyn Davidson, Senior Reporter • April 5, 2018

GOOD MORNING MANITOU SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 5 Activity Announcements: Barna is doing a clothing drive for children with Down Syndrome. She is looking for nice and clean...

Announcements- March 16, 2018

Announcements- March 16, 2018

Allie Robbins, Senior Reporter • March 16, 2018

-Applying to be on Student Council next year? Check your email for the electronic application. Applications are due March 23 at 3:30 p.m. See Mrs. Stoneback with questions. Activity Announcements: All...

Announcements- March 14, 2018

Announcements- March 14, 2018

Allie Robbins, Senior Reporter • March 14, 2018

Applying to be on Student Council next year? Check your email for the electronic application. Applications are due March 23 at 3:30 p.m. See Mrs. Stoneback with questions. Activity Announcements: Knowledge...

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