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A sign in Mansions Park in Manitou Springs provides information on the importance of pollinators and what you can do to help them.
Manitou Springs to become Pollinator District
A hole still remains in the boys locker room hallway at Manitou Springs High School. It is still unknown exactly who caused this damage, but the school is working hard to prevent further damage and take on repairs.
Locker room rule change instituted
Stacy Thomson, current Administrative Assistant, and Andrew Rhodes (12) answer the phones in the front office on one of Thomsons first days back.
Breaking News: Stacy Thomson returns to the front office
Jessie Nunley accepts vice principal position at Manitou Springs High School for the 2023-24 school year.
Jessie Nunley named the MSHS 2023-24 assistant principal
Manitou Springs High School student council celebrate their accomplishment after they received the news of their award.
Breaking News: Manitou Springs High School Student Council receives top national award for ten years in a row
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
The Steel Mustangs Robotics team poses in Houston at Worlds early this year.
The Steel Mustangs excel in competition this year
Brian Brown is thrilled to guide his 4th trip to Ireland this June.
Brown leads summer trip to Ireland early this June
Ben Mack heads to Woodland Park on Tuesday May 2 for the match-up with Manitou junior varsity and varsity teams.
Coaching with heart and soul
Gardner coached a state winning track team in 1993.
Gardner’s career at MSHS
The team talks about the beginning of the game during halftime while Mack helps by giving advice for the next half.
Manitou girls soccer makes history
The varsity girls huddle up for a team talk under the sunset. On May 2 the girls won their game against Eagle Ridge, even after rain delays.
Soccer heads to state championship undefeated
MSHS cheer team losing 2 key seniors, but they will back strong in the fall.
Sports Preview: Cheer
Pitcher Hayden Martinez (10) watches as Andrew Rhodes (12) tags someone out at second from a throw down from catcher Jake Thompson (11).
Manitou Baseball beats St. Mary’s for the first time since 2016
The Mustangs went in with a record of 3-3 and are now 6-4.
Mustangs work hard for a successful season
Meleah Perkins, Counseling Secretary, gets to be a mom to Ben Perkins (10) at work and at home. The best part about being a mom is the excitement and happiness to just watch your kids grow up and become great adults, Perkins said.
Mother’s Day is about more than blood
While cattle and other animals have forever been taken to slaughter for their meat, lab grown meats offer a more merciful alternative.
Lab grown meat could change food industry
Juniors prep for the SAT, but is the test really worth it?
The SAT’s racist roots and continued discrimination
Musicians had to adapt to playing in a social distanced environment by using custom made masks, shields, and bell covers.
COVID-19 effects on student musicians
Manitou Springs School District should consider a four day school week for the mental health of staff and student.
MSSD14 should consider the 4-day week
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the editor
Letter to the editor
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
Happy Place was released April 25 of this year.
Book of the month – May: Happy Place
Amber Malone painted the Cristo de la Concordia in Bolivia.
Students create art for WLACN
Lindsey Hinshaw (12) and Amelia Hamilton (12) stand in front of their Manitou mural.
Manitou seniors work on end of the year art projects
The Prospector tried Japanese Fluffy Pancakes
The Prospector tried Japanese Fluffy Pancakes
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
Happy Place was released April 25 of this year.
Book of the month – May: Happy Place
Amazon Prime recently released a series based off of the book Daisy Jones and The Six. It has been well received.
Book of the month – April: Daisy Jones and The Six
The set as it appeared at the end of In The Heights recreates the look of Washington Heights, New York in 2008.
Review: In the Heights
The Super Mario Bros. Movie was released on Apr. 5 with a run time of one hour and thirty-two minutes.
Review: The Super Mario Bros. Movie
The Barnes & Noble special edition of The Stolen Heir by Holly Black.
Book of the month – February: The Stolen Heir
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The Mustangs crowd wore their gold and purple clothing while cheering for the boys basketball team.

Mustangs Pay Tribute to Kobe Bryant

Ashlyn Thomson, Copy Editor • February 10, 2020

The sports world was in complete awe after the astonishing news of the death of NBA All-Star Kobe Bryant along with his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, on January 26th. Bryant and his daughter were on board...

Coach B. Vecchio awards Hunter Zentz (12) with a Certificate of Academic Honorable Mention and the prestigious All Conference-Award. Later in the evening, Zentz gave a gift Coach Ken Vecchio.

Boys’ Basketball Wraps Up Season With Banquet

Oda Tiller-Brattebø, Senior Reporter • March 19, 2019

The 11th of March, the annual Manitou Springs High School Boys Basketball Banquet was held at the MSHS Commons. The banquet was held to honor and shine a light on specific people on the team who have...

Caileen Sienknecht is a involved athlete as well as a leader on many MSHS teams.

Caileen Sienknecht’s Last Year On the Court and Field

Giulia Vidossi and Ashlyn Thomson • February 25, 2019

For senior athletes at MSHS, this year is their last one. One such athlete is Caileen Sienknecht (12). Sienknecht is a basketball and soccer player, a leader and a stellar student. She is now going through...

School Rivals Face Off

School Rivals Face Off

Giulia Vidossi , Junior Reporter • February 7, 2019

On January 11th, the Manitou Boys' Basketball team faced the St. Marys Boys' team in a really intense game that got both student sections excited. Both teams had a large fan base at the game to cheer them...

MSHS Basketball Faces Lamar

MSHS Basketball Faces Lamar

Clover Bernard, Senior Reporter • February 5, 2019

On Saturday the 26th, the Manitou Springs High School Girls’ and Boys’ Basketball teams played against Lamar High School. Because MSHS hosted this game, the players’ had the home advantage. The...

Freshman Basketball Player Takes On Varsity Responsibilities

Freshman Basketball Player Takes On Varsity Responsibilities

Kayla Hendricks, Junior Reporter • January 30, 2019

Who would have thought a freshman would start on varsity? As the basketball season came around Alexia Vigil (9) worked her hardest to become a better basketball player. Due to her hard work during the...

Senior players Hunter Zentz and Zach Perry-Perkins play defense in a game agains CSCS.

Boys’ Basketball Faces Off Against Rival Team St. Mary’s

Parker Smith, Media Editor • January 17, 2019

The Manitou Springs High School Boys’ Basketball team went up against St. Mary’s last Friday. The game was an intense exchange between the two teams, constantly switching who had the lead. With Manitou...

Byrd McCarley (12) blocks Brandon Lutz from making a goal. The student team went through a major transformation two days before the game due to a surprise CHSAA rule.

Shooting Hoops to Help the Homeless

Paige Laurie, Junior Reporter • November 16, 2018

On Wednesday, October 24, Manitou Springs High School (MSHS) hosted the Student vs. Staff Basketball Game. The list to sign up was quickly filled. Sadly, just two days before the game it was revealed...

Bridget Bodor (12) and Caileen Sienknecht (12) are two leaders on the team. Theyve been playing the sport since they were middle schoolers and plan to end start their last strong.

Girls’ Basketball Preview: Senior Girls Shoot for Captain Slot

Maya Berns, Buisness Manager • November 16, 2018

As fall sports are coming to an end, preseason for the winter sports is quickly approaching. MSHS Girls' Basketball is one of those. Throughout the years, the girls have come in hot with their basketball...

Aniah Olsen (10) shoots a free throw. Olsen has been part of the varsity team during both of her years in high school.

Girls Basketball Falls to Rival St. Marys

Zak Talbot, Reporter • January 18, 2018

The Manitou Springs High School Girls' Basketball teams took on their rivals, St. Mary's Pirates, at home on Friday, Jan. 12. Fans from both sides filled the bleachers as students attending to support...

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