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The large screen TV with class composites is next to the new gym door in the Commons.
Class composites uploaded to touch screens in MSHS
A picture of the new soundboard.
MSSD Auditorium receives lighting system update
All proceeds from the Snowball Dance will go to Berkley.
Snowball Dance rescheduled for Feb. 22
MSHS staff and students affected by illness this winter
MSHS staff and students affected by illness this winter
Vintage orange juice cans found from 1971.
Blast from the past: Scott Tindall discovers vintage orange juice cans above Jack Willie Gym
Landon Foster (12) shows his college commitment posted on the senior map in the hallway at MSHS on March 12.
Landon Foster commits to Fort Lewis college to become a veterinarian
Griffin Saulsbury (12), captain of the Manitou Springs High School robotics team poses next to robat made by the team.
Griffin Saulsbury looks to lead robotics team to success
Students Jarrin Hall (12), Makenzi VerVaecke (12), and Coral Shlomo (11) pet therapy dogs on Mustang Strong Day as the dogs wander around the classroom.
Students learn the benefits of therapy dogs at Mustang Strong Day
During session one of Mustang Strong Day on Mar.5, Morgan Shlutz (12) holds a baby goat at the petting zoo on the track.
Students and staff enjoy the activities at Mustang Strong Day
Halli Leonhardt (12) stands by a fire rescue truck before training.
Halli Leonhardt starts her career as a volunteer firefighter
Abbie reeves, Hannah Rickert, Alex Traenkle, and Kara Donagen pose for a photo at a wrestling competition.
Swim & Dive/Wrestling Season Recap
Girls' golf players Madi Sharon (12) and Addie Dorsey (10) stand in the doorway alongside Cameron Jones, the Athletic Director at MSHS.
Spring Sports Preview: Girls Golf
Senior leaders for the baseball team, Logan Moore, Hayden Martinez and Trafford Havens stand beside eachother.
Spring Sports Preview: Baseball
Emma Wall (9) and Heather Larsen (12) practice soccer at Maestes Field with their teammates on March 3 to improve kicking accuracy while moving.
Spring Sports Preview: Girls Soccer
Mackinzy Wall stretches on the track.
Spring Sports Preview: Track and Field
A collage of brochures from Colorado colleges, including CSU, Airforce Academy, UNC, CU Denver, Metropolitan State, and CSU Pueblo.
Community college offers benefits in struggling economy
The MSHS lunch lady, Teresa Leets, rings up a student with a tray containing chocolate milk, a kiwi, a pear, and a corndog.
Dietary struggles in high school lunch
Student Landon Foster (12) makes a pizza for his job at Savelli's.
Students gain life experience with part-time jobs
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
RaMell Ross's Oscar nominated movie "Nickel Boys" came out on August 30, 2024.
Review: “Nickel Boys”
Sid Meier’s Civilization VII is the most recent Sid Meier game to be released. The game came out Feb. 11, 2025 and it was available for early access a few days earlier
Review: Sid Meier’s “Civilization VII”
The book cover of Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros in front of smoke.
Book Review: “Onyx Storm”
Kyle Blasi and Morrigan Schulz rehearse for their student directed play.
MSHS students undertake writing and directing plays
A latte with a cat design on the top.
Review: Happy Cats Coffee
Kyle Blasi and Morrigan Schulz rehearse for their student directed play.
MSHS students undertake writing and directing plays
Beckett Wendell-Evans holds Meggan Milliron in the air during a practice dance.
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Lana Kahtava (11) and Kai Jacobson(12) begin to present the awards for the night.
Theater students celebrate The Larry’s
Kai Jacobson (12) and Abby Steen leave Manitou Springs High School with cheers from the students and staff on Thursday, Feb. 8. They arrived at the Buell Theater of Downtown Denver and began rehearsing with the rest of the choir for their performance that Saturday.
Kai Jacobson performs with All-State Honor Choir
At this annual Larry's, 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
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
RaMell Ross's Oscar nominated movie "Nickel Boys" came out on August 30, 2024.
Review: “Nickel Boys”
Sid Meier’s Civilization VII is the most recent Sid Meier game to be released. The game came out Feb. 11, 2025 and it was available for early access a few days earlier
Review: Sid Meier’s “Civilization VII”
A latte with a cat design on the top.
Review: Happy Cats Coffee
A poster for "The Order" directed by Justin Kurzel.
Review: “The Order”
Tyler, the Creators new album cover.
Review: Chromakopia
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Ben Schwartz (11) carries a box of donated food items into the food pantry to unload at the end of the day.

NHS Finishes Up the School Year

Mackenna Yount, Copy Editor • April 29, 2019

As the school year comes to an end, the Manitou Springs National Honor Society (NHS) has finished up their last few events for the year. The last two events that NHS held were the food drive on April 6th...

McKeown and Bridget Bodor (12) embrace after Bodor scores a header.

Girls’ Soccer Victorious Against Pagosa Springs at First Home Game

Mady Caywood, Student Life Editor • April 1, 2019

On Friday, March 15th, the Manitou Springs Girls' Soccer team played their second game of the season at MSHS' home field against Pagosa Springs High School. Manitou started their season off with a...

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

For Sophia McKeown (10), having an award-winning photograph represented much more than just an accomplishment. “This experience validated me. It moved me from being someone who does photography...

Ava Spangler (12) and Caileen Sienknecht (12) are two of the captains of the 2019 Girls' Soccer season. They have both played all four years of high school

A Season To Remember: A Look at Girls’ Soccer in 2019

Riley Cluxton, Senior Reporter • February 22, 2019

Caileen Sienknecht (12) and Ava Spangler (12) are two of the three Varsity Team Captains for the 2019 season. This is Spangler's second year as a captain, and she's been starting Varsity soccer since...

Newly inducted members pose by the fireplace for their historical photo. Trina Borst (12), in charge of the Historical Committee, started the traditional scrapbook for recording the history of the club.

NHS Inducts Diverse Leaders in MSHS Community

Clover Bernard, Senior Reporter • January 17, 2019

On January 14th, students and parents gathered at the Briarhurst Manor to watch Manitou Springs High School's Annual National Honors Society (NHS) Induction Ceremony. Students who were inducted into...

One row from the Southern Colorado College Fair.

MSHS Students Take On Southern Colorado College Fair

Maya Berns, Business Manager • October 11, 2018

October 1, 2018, marked an important date for college-bound students in Colorado Springs. Coronado High School hosted the Southern Colorado College Fair that any student was welcome to attended. Admissions...

The team huddles up during a game against Pagosa High School. The Mustangs won 6-0.

Girls Soccer Dominates the Field in 2017 Season

Kaitlyn Cashdollar, Senior Reporter • April 6, 2017

This year started off strong with a 4-0-1 scoring for the Manitou Springs High School Girls Soccer Team. Only Jefferson Academy, the top-ranking team in the state, has scored against Manitou so far....

Olivia McKenna (9) shoots during the second half of the game, very narrowly missing the goal. McKenna has been playing soccer since she was in elementary school.

Freshman Soccer Players Make Impact

Sita Ahlen, Sports and Activities Editor • May 19, 2016

Manitou Springs Varsity Soccer team had an influx of freshman team members from the middle school this year. These seven players make up nearly half of the team and replaced last years graduating seniors,...

Brooklyn Mack (10) attempts to score during the second half of the game. Mack has been playing soccer since she was in elementary school, and broke a school-held record on Friday.

Girls’ Soccer Ends Season with Shut-Out Against Trinidad

Aubrey Hall, Photography Editor • May 7, 2016

Fresh off of a tight loss against Fountain Valley on May 5 that had followed an eight-game winning streak, the girls’ soccer team walked onto Trinidad’s field on Friday with hopes of ending their...

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