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Ms. Waters introduces her story to the student body. Waters created a video to speak about Xavier Fretard and to celebrate his life.

Drive Smart Drives in an Important Message

Jalen Lindh, Junior Reporter December 5, 2019

Driving is one of the most dangerous methods of transportation, and that’s why it is important to be able to drive, not just safely, but smartly. On Nov. 14, the students of Manitou Springs High...

A devastating "car crash" captures students attention as first responders attempt to pull a “lifeless” Caleb Allen (9) from the wreck. Allen and his older brother participated in this demonstration to educate classmates on how bad distracted driving can be.

A Crash Course on Consequences

Paige and Parker Laurie, Junior Reporters December 7, 2018

Driving Smart is always a good choice, but what could the consequences of bad driving really be? Student Council answered that question during their DriveSmart week. Kicking off with a carnival on November...

Tyler Jungbauer (12), John Ives (12), Bora Giyik (12) and Max Piccioni (12) were the winning team of the Think Fast Interactive competition. As a reward, they won a total of $100 worth of Amazon gift cards.

Drive Smart Engages Student Body to Promote Safe Driving

Sita Ahlen, Anela Wright, Zak Talbot, Senior Reporters December 7, 2017

Each year, Student Council works hard on the annual Drive Smart campaign. Drive Smart's goal is to make students aware of the many dangers surrounded by driving. In the past, Student Council planned the...

Avery Norwood (9) belts out the lyrics to "I Will Always Love You" by Whitney Houston as an answer to a trivia question. The assembly's host later said that he "just wanted to see if [Norwood] would actually sing it."

How a Game Show Can Save Lives

Talia Traxler, Reporter December 7, 2016

On Monday November 28, Manitou Springs High School held an assembly for Drive Smart, an annual event put on by student council that helps save lives by informing teens about safe driving. The assembly...

Manitou Maintains Streak of Best Drive Smart Campaign

Manitou Maintains Streak of Best Drive Smart Campaign

Aubrey Hall, Photography Editor January 28, 2016

In the fall of 2015, Manitou Springs High School student council members were hard at work on their annual Drive Smart campaign, which urges students to drive and ride responsibly. This year’s theme...

Editorial: Manitou Hit Hard With Dilemma During Drive Smart

Editorial: Manitou Hit Hard With Dilemma During Drive Smart

Theodore Weiss, Senior Reporter November 20, 2015

It was the eve of the last day at school, freedom at last for students at Manitou Springs High School who had already taken their finals and the only thing holding them back from summer was M-Term. (A...

Student Council wins awards for 2014 Drive Smart week

Student Council wins awards for 2014 Drive Smart week

Hunter Sherraden, Reporter February 4, 2015

A big congratulations is in order for the Manitou Springs High School student council. Led by Mrs. Alice Stoneback, Student-Body President Carter Sandras, and Student Body Vice President Leland Spangler,...

Drive Smart Campaign Confronts Careless Driving

Drive Smart Campaign Confronts Careless Driving

Ted Weiss, Reporter November 21, 2014

"We're incomplete without you" was put up this week on every single Manitou Springs High School locker. That's one motto being emphasized during Manitou Springs High School Drive Smart campaign. Drive...

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