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The student news site of Manitou Springs High School

The Prospector

The student news site of Manitou Springs High School

The Prospector

Lily pauses for a moment and takes her eyes off the camera.

Lily Reavis.

Tabby Nevinczenko, Reporter October 17, 2014

Winter is on it's way. Several girls at manitou love their high waisted shorts, girly skirts, and other summer garments. Lily Reavis is known for her cute, trendy style that consits of light fabrics,...

A Seniors Guide to Midterms

A Senior’s Guide to Midterms

Leland Spangler, StuCo Correspondant October 16, 2014

Editor's Note: This article is the first installment of a column written for the Prospector by student council members. Keep an eye out in the future for other articles submitted to the Prospector by our...

Rachael Bradshaw (12) has loved to sing since she could talk. Her mother sparked her interest when she sung to Bradshaw as a child. Bradshaw started singing in choir in sixth grade, and says, I think singing is a great way to express emotions that we might otherwise suppress. 

So far she has been a star honor choir student and has participated in three honor choirs. She has performed in Western Slope three times, Adams State three times, and All State once. Out of the three, she said thatAll State was her favorite one to participate in. 

When she begins college, Bradshaw hopes to start an a capella group, but shes not interested in carrying it out professionally.

A Family of Singers: Manitou Choir Auditions for All State

Sita Ahlen, Reporter October 16, 2014

Editor's Note: Today, October 16, 2014, the choir students mentioned in this article will leave Manitou at 3:30 PM to audition for All State Honor Choir at Doherty High School.  Today, October...

Left to right: Editor-in-Chief of the Warhorse Hunter Adcock (12), Editor-in-Chief of the Prospector Isabel Dufford (12), and Head Photography Editor Daisy Erickson (12) hold the third-place Best of Show placard awarded to Manitou on Thursday, October 9.

Mass Media Wins Third Place at J-Day

Spencer Aurand, Senior Reporter October 14, 2014

On Thursday, October 9, the majority of the Mass Media class took a day off from school to attend J-day, a high school journalism conference held at Colorado State University in Fort Collins. One...

The girls team celebrate after the race. Their second place at the league meet moves them up to 3rd in the region; the top five regional teams will qualify for state.

Runner up league title for girls sets up regionals and state bid

James Kilroy, reporter October 14, 2014

      Last Friday the cross-country league meet took place in Florence. The boys took 6th out of all the teams, slipping a little from last year’s fifth place. and the girls...

Morgan Baker (11), teaches Cate Montville (10) the sign for friend.

A Sneak Peek at Mother Hicks

Mikayla Hobbs, Reporter October 13, 2014

  The fall play this year at Manitou is Mother Hicks, a drama about what it means to belong. The main character, Tuc, played by Morgan Baker (11), is deaf and mute and only able to communicate...

Its Finally October Playlist

It’s Finally October Playlist

Isabel Dufford, Prospector Editor-in-Chief October 3, 2014

October is the quintessence of autumn, when the leaves begin to fall, the air becomes crisp, and it's finally acceptable to break out the boots, scarves, ugly sweaters, and mugs full of hot drinks laced...

Evacuees stand outside of the school waiting for approval from the fire department to reenter the dance.

Homecoming Dance: fire alarms fail to hinder the student experience

Sam Weiss, Senior Reporter September 26, 2014

“It was just really, really hot.” Said junior Hannah Kimmet, who like many of the other Mustangs that attended the Homecoming dance, did not let the excessive heat and fire alarms stop her from...

The boys varsity soccer team enjoys towering over everyone while tossing candy.

Hoorah for Homecoming!

Meghann Root, Reporter September 25, 2014

Every year is a new experience during Homecoming week at Manitou, but the day that anyone can enjoy is Friday, with events such as the parade and the game. For freshman Kaitlyn Davidson and German...

Cole Crumb (12) sports a camouflage toga paired with orange and brown cowboy boots.

Toga Tradition Lives On

Aubrey Hall, Reporter September 25, 2014

As is the case with most of homecoming week, Thursday was packed with various school activities, including class colors/toga day, a pep assembly, and the annual bonfire. Toga day is a homecoming...

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