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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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Henry Ilyasova (10) poses with his medal after placing at the Florence meet. Ilyasova continuously improved his times at races to qualify for state.

Henry Ilyasova to Represent Manitou Springs at State Cross Country Meet

Zak Talbot, Copy Editor • October 25, 2019

High school athletics offers a lot to those who participate and give their greatest effort. Everyone who braves the physical challenges brought on by sports gain advantages such as mental toughness, leadership...

Cross Country Narrowly Misses State at Regionals

Cross Country Narrowly Misses State at Regionals

Kaitlyn Davidson, Senior Reporter • October 31, 2017

The Manitou Springs High School (MSHS) Cross Country team ran Regionals at Shining Mountain Golf Course in Woodland Park. Going in with high expectations, Naiya Budler (12) was focused on the team...

Braeden Lewis (12) placed 5th at the Florence Invite, where the girls cross country team came in first place.

Girls’ Cross Country Places 1st at Florence Invitational

Kaitlyn Davidson, Senior Reporter • September 18, 2017

In the 97 degree heat, September 12th, Manitou Springs Cross Country team battled for victory in Florence. All members of the large team ran varsity. The girls performed especially well, with noticeable...

Way to go! Quinn Hersey (10) keeps his pace ahead of a few Salida and TCA runners behind him. Manitou mostly secured positions in the middle of rankings for all races.

Annual Regional Cross Country Meet Brings Powerhouse Teams

David Misyura, Reporter • October 25, 2016

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ayjkkijrwGo Reaching the critical point of regionals on the 20th of October, Manitou's cross country team made great strides in effort and spirit. This was a crucial meet...

Cross Country Excels at Coronado Cougar Classic Meet

Cross Country Excels at Coronado Cougar Classic Meet

Sita Ahlen, Sports and Activities Editor • September 27, 2016

Manitou Cross Country attended The Coronado Cougar Classic meet on September 22 at Monument Valley Park. The 5,000 meter race was hosted by Coronado High School and held remarkable results for the Manitou...

Naiya Budler (10) runs at a State race. Budler has been running since her freshman year, and aspires to continue.

Students Participate in Winter Series

Sita Ahlen, Sports and Activities Editor • March 18, 2016

Pikes Peak Road Runners, an organization run by the larger branch of Road Runners of America prides itself on promoting and advocating personal fitness through running. This group administer education,...

Brooklyn Mack (10), Kaitlyn Davidson (10) and Hailey Clark (10) at the start of the girls 3A cross country race.

Girls’ Cross Country Qualifies for State

Ashley Rodriguez , Senior Reporter • October 23, 2015

The cross country team ran Regionals at Pueblo this week. The girls got third place at Regionals, qualifying them for state for the second year in a row. Jen Cole (11) was ecstatic about getting...

Sports Profiles: Cross Country Runners Naomi Stevens and Kaitlyn Davidson Seek to Find Their Strengths

Sports Profiles: Cross Country Runners Naomi Stevens and Kaitlyn Davidson Seek to Find Their Strengths

Gianni Truscelli, Reporter • October 21, 2015

Cross Country runners Kaitlyn Davidson (10) and Naomi Stevens (11) are teammates for the MSHS cross country program. They seek to excel from their weaknesses and keep moving with their strengths. Davidson...

Brooklyn Mack (10) nudges out Jen Cole (11) in the final moments at the Tri Peak meet. Both girls ran in the low 21 minute range to lead the team to a second place league title.

Girls Finish Second in League Cross Country

Ashley Rodriguez , Senior Reporter • October 20, 2015

Cross country Leagues went as expected. The whole team has been training hard for this race and did exceptionally well. Their leagues race was last Friday, October 16, in Florence. The girls' team...

Cross Country Places 2nd at Pathfinder Park

Cross Country Places 2nd at Pathfinder Park

Lizzy Anderson, Senior Reporter • September 18, 2015

After last year's successful season, the Cross Country Team is looking forward to an even better season this year. On Tuesday, September 16, The boys' and girls' Cross Country Team traveled to Florence...

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