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Time of Turmoil: Track Introduces New Faces and Emphasizes Old Goals

Time of Turmoil: Track Introduces New Faces and Emphasizes Old Goals

Aliah Char, Copy/Photography Editor February 20, 2019

This upcoming track and field season shows a lot of promise. Despite some concerns regarding periodic adjustments– a new head coach and team composed mainly of underclassmen– there’s also...

Newly inducted members pose by the fireplace for their historical photo. Trina Borst (12), in charge of the Historical Committee, started the traditional scrapbook for recording the history of the club.

NHS Inducts Diverse Leaders in MSHS Community

Clover Bernard, Senior Reporter January 17, 2019

On January 14th, students and parents gathered at the Briarhurst Manor to watch Manitou Springs High School's Annual National Honors Society (NHS) Induction Ceremony. Students who were inducted into...

Students Jayden Omi (11), Byrd McCarley (11), Cole Sienknecht (12), Jace Gwyn (12), and Hunter Zentz (11), cheer loudly from the stands during the Staff vs. Staff basketball game. The boys took on the role of pumping up the crowd and making their cheers heard above the opposing student section.

MSHS Students Help Make A Dream Come True

Sophia Mckeown, Reporter April 9, 2018

Manitou Springs High School Student Council organized Wish Week this week, consisting of five school days worth of activities leading up to the Spring Dance on Saturday. These activities all...

Jayden Omi (11) is stepping up and taking a leadership position in track and field this year. Omi is placed as one of the top ten track athletes in the state, and this year hopes to break the school records in both the 100m and 200m dash.

MSHS Track Ready to Impress

Zak Talbot, Reporter March 15, 2018

It’s never certain that when the last days of February give way to March whether there will be stereotypical spring-like days or if the worst snow storm of the winter season is yet to come. Though, one...

Lizzy Butts (10), Parker Hall (10), Mia Heiniger (9), Jayden Omi (11), Sage Stevens (12) and Coco Stevens (10) gather around a fire to converse and cook hot dogs in the evening. "The (StuCo) retreat was an incredible opportunity to get to know each other," Sage Stevens said.

Student Council Collects Record Amount of Food for Food Drive

Cole Sienknecht, Guest Reporter December 17, 2017

The majority of the student body at Manitou Springs High School loves to enjoy events such as dances, the Drive Smart carnival, and all of the assembly’s that go on throughout the year. But does the...

The Mustangs get set for the upcoming play. Throughout the game the Mustangs continued to be prepared for the Pirates plays.

Football Victorious in Homecoming Game

Zak Talbot, Reporter October 2, 2017

Whether it's the various school sanctioned events or the crucial sports games being played, Homecoming Week is always one to look forward too. For this year's Homecoming game, Manitou Springs High...

Jayden Omi (11) makes a reception while holding off a defender. Although St. Mary's made the first touchdown of the night, Manitou caught up fast by scoring two touchdowns before halftime.

MSHS Football Team Secures Win Over St. Mary’s

Zak Talbot, Reporter September 13, 2017

As the new school year begins, so does a new season of fall sports. This season started off intensely as the Manitou Springs High School Football Team took on St. Mary’s on their rival's turf. This...

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Student Council Elections Shine a Light on Next School Year

Spencer Briggs-Hale, Reporter May 12, 2017

In a time when elections seem to be in the center of everyone's mind, there was one that was especially close to home. Instead of an election for the future of the nation, this was an election for the...

Junior Varsity Football Team to Advance to Playoffs

Junior Varsity Football Team to Advance to Playoffs

Sita Ahlen, Sports and Activities Editor November 8, 2016

Of the seven games JV Football has played over the course of the season, the team has won three and lost four. Every game has ended with at least a touchdown in the favor of the team. The first game...

Teammates Bryce Coop (12) and Uriah Waters (12) embrace after a hard game. Coop is commemorating those he has lost with phrases like, "I fight for those who can't." and others, as seen in this photo.

Mustangs Win Out in Game Against Faith Christian

Mo Heinger and Becca Heiniger September 23, 2016

The Manitou Springs High School varsity football team competed against the Faith Christian Academy varsity football team at home on Friday, Sept. 16. Not long after the game's start, the Mustangs had...

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