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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
Hull leaves his mark on Manitou
Hull leaves his mark on Manitou
Zach Brown plays Kill Doctor Lucky with junior Lilly Noon at Game Con 2022. Brown co-sponsored Game Club with Mr. Gillard this year.
Zach Brown: Science
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
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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Jared Keul(11) looks to drive, Monday at CSCS. The Mustangs lost 47-36.

Mustangs Suffer Loss Against CSCS Lions

Zach McGee, Reporter • February 17, 2016

On Monday, February 15, the Mustangs faced off against their league rivals, the Colorado Springs Christian School (CSCS) Lions. The game resulted in a Lions victory and Tri-Peaks League title. The...

Deja Nimsey (11) awaits for the ball to be returned from the CSCS side.

Mustangs Triumph over CSCS Lions

Lily Reavis, Prospector Editor-in-Chief • October 5, 2015

The Manitou Springs High School volleyball team won the highly-anticipated game against CSCS on Tuesday, September 29th. The visiting fans planned to make the game a “white-out” by dressing...

(12) Katie Mckiel spikes a ball against La Junta. Mckiel recently committed to University of Tampa who are reigning Division 2 champions.

Volleyball Kills La Junta

Theodore Weiss, Senior Reporter • October 5, 2015

The ride home for La Junta's Volleyball team was most likely grueling and a lot longer than they wanted. Manitou beat La Junta in 3 sets this last Saturday. The team, lead by seniors Angela Jensen,...

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...

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