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Cat Albanese works at her new computer in the front office on Monday Feb. 26.
New office secretary Cat Albanese is welcomed to MSHS
Thomson and the 2023-2024 school year office aides celebrate Thomsons last day with dips and cake at the end of the day.
Thomson enjoys her final days at MSHS
Jennifer Trainor reads over her list of scholarships for the senior class.
Jennifer Trainor helps seniors finance their futures on Free-Money Fridays
Over winter break the hallways were renovated with new carpet, fresh paint, and LED lighting. See the difference above.
Hallway renovations surprise students after winter break
Stacy Thomson and Cory Urban pose with new pet of the front office, Clark the betta fish.
Clark joins the front office staff
Ethan Anderson (12) stands beside several of his art pieces on display outside of Erin Gocinskis room in the SILC building. He made the piece on the top left, titled Pensive, with charcoal.
Ethan Anderson to attend MCAD to pursue the Arts
Jake Thomson has been playing club baseball since he was 7 years old. I was lucky enough to play for the same travel team for my childhood. I played for Majestic baseball from the time I was 7-15, Thomson said.
Jake Thomson continues his baseball career
Stiles Cluxton (12) excited to begin his life in the real world upon graduating MSHS and finishing the career start program.
Cluxton jumpstarts his automotive career
Paraprofessional Talor Goodloe, takes Austin Durham (10) out of class early to make it through the only wheelchair accessible gate before scheduled fire drill.
Building accessibility issues persist at MSHS
Teacher Throwback: Jessica Moen
Teacher Throwback: Jessica Moen
Seniors Hailey and Kate Johnson are excited to take on the season.
Spring Sports Preview: Girls soccer looking to rebuild for a fun season
Last season, the team took home the Tri-Peaks League Championship. With only two graduated seniors gone, the team is packed with experienced athletes for an exciting upcoming season.
Spring Sports Preview: Track and Field begins an exciting season
Nate Gentzel(12), Canon Feist(12), and Jake Thomson are ready for baseball season to begin and have have high hopes for their senior season. I’m proud of the work that everyone has put in this offseason to get to where we are now, and I really feel like this team will be something special, Thomson said.
Spring Sports Preview: Boys Baseball
Madison Sharon (11) and Addie Dorsey (9) smile together with excitement for a new season to start. Girls golf had their preseason meeting on Friday, Feb. 2, and will officially start their season on March 4. Addies an amazing golfer, Madison Sharon (11) said, and Im really excited to play with her.
Girls golf begins their anticipated season March 4
The Cross Country State Championships were held at Norris Penrose Event Center in Colorado Springs this year.
Seniors Cody Kelley and Cody Wyman place at the Cross Country State Championships
Manitou Springs Highschools Great Gatsby themed prom will take place on Friday, April 26.
Prom ticket prices soar again
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Social studies teacher Lawrence Housley embraces Colorados social studies standards in his classroom.
Colorado’s inclusive social studies standards are superior to Florida’s
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Juan Carlos’s latest movie “Damsel” came out on March 8.
Review: “Damsel”
Mac Millers fifth mixtape, Best Day Ever, was released March 11, 2011.
Review: Mac Miller “Best Day Ever”
Pensive made with charcoal on paper.
Independent study art gallery: Ethan Anderson
Beket Wendell-Evans, Isaac Boczkiewicz and Meghan Taylor run the script for the spring play for practice at MSHS on Mar. 6. The first rehearsal was on Mar. 5.
A final theater production for class of 2024
Bride by Ali Hazelwood released on February 6, 2024.
Book of the month – February: Bride
At this annual Larrys, MPAC President Kai Jacobson (11) and Vice President Meghan Taylor (11) took liberty in naming and presenting every award given.
The 2023 Larry’s: What to expect of this long standing tradition
The Cast and Crew of Too Many Daughters after arriving back at the High School with their 1st Place Trophy and Outstanding Supporting Actor Award.
MSHS wins Pikes Peak Regional One-Act Competition
At the end of the show, the characters celebrated Beowulf and Gunborg defeating Grendels mother.
MSHS performed their fall play: “Beowulf (and the Bard)”
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
Annie Riggin works with Manitou choir teacher Abby Steen in preparation of her All-State Honor Choir performances.
Annie Riggin selected for Colorado All-State Honor Choir
The MSHS Symphonic Band plays the Fight Song as they round the track. The band practices for the parade every year.
MSHS band brings the sound of Homecoming
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
Juan Carlos’s latest movie “Damsel” came out on March 8.
Review: “Damsel”
Mac Millers fifth mixtape, Best Day Ever, was released March 11, 2011.
Review: Mac Miller “Best Day Ever”
Bride by Ali Hazelwood released on February 6, 2024.
Book of the month – February: Bride
Sanctuary of the Shadow by Aurora Ascher released on Jan. 10.
Book of the month – January: Sanctuary of the Shadow
The Intern by Michele Campbell was released October 7 of this year.
Book of the month – December: The Intern
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The Manitou swimmers before the start of the league meet.

Manitou’s Boys Swimmers Improve Coronado Team

Kieran Lynch, Reporter • May 19, 2016

As some of us may know, Manitou does not have a boy’s swim team. According to the school rules, students may play a sport at another school if it is not offered at Manitou. This means that there are...

The Manitou girls shaking hands with Fountain Valley after the game.

Girls’ Soccer Loses in Tough Game Against Fountain Valley

Kieran Lynch, Reporter • May 7, 2016

So far, the Manitou girls' soccer team has had a great season, overall they have gone 10-5 in their regular season games. A record of 5-0 in their league means that they won their league. On Thursday...

Review: Rejjie Snow: Something a Little Different in the Rap Game

Review: Rejjie Snow: Something a Little Different in the Rap Game

Kieran Lynch, Reporter • April 26, 2016

The rap and hip-hop culture in the U.K. and greater European area has been expanding since the early 2000's. This has resulted in an extensive number of sub-genres, such as grime rap. Grime was a backlash...

Apple and the FBI Face Off

Apple and the FBI Face Off

Kieran Lynch, Swim Corespondent • March 10, 2016

Most people have heard a lot about the disagreement between Apple and the FBI, and more than likely have read some very skewed perspectives and perhaps assigned judgement based on biased information. The...

Kethrys Buffa (11) signing some of the thank you notes that were handed out to parents and coaches. Sadly Kethrys will not be able to swim next year.

Swim Banquet finishes off “Best Season in Manitou History”

Kieran Lynch, Swim Correspondent • February 22, 2016

This season of swim has been truly remarkable for the Lady 'Stangs. The team performed better than ever before in Manitou girls' swimming history. This Thursday, February 18, the season came to...

Coach Roy Chaney wearing his pink shirt as the result of a lost bet.

4A State Championship: Ending the Swim Season with a Bang

Kieran Lynch, Swim Correspondant • February 17, 2016

The Lady Stangs have proven time and time again that they are a team who has what it takes to compete amongst the best in the state. This weekend was the most impressive example of that. The state meet...

Samantha White (12) and Greg Shaw (12), who is one of our captains, celebrate directly after Manitous win is announced.

Lady Stangs Out-Perform Competitors at League

Kieran Lynch, Swim Correspondent • February 9, 2016

This weekend the Lady Stangs competed at the Tri-Peaks League Championships. This championship meet was very important to many of the Mustangs.  After a second place league finish in 2015, the Mustangs landslide...

Season So Far: A Summary of the Lady Stangs Current Swim Season

Season So Far: A Summary of the Lady Stangs’ Current Swim Season

Kieran Lynch, Swim Correspondent • January 22, 2016

With only two meets left to go before they face Leagues and States, the Lady Stangs have proven that they are once again set on domination in the swim world. Their season has gone better than anyone could...

A competitive edge: the role club swimming plays in the high school season

A competitive edge: the role club swimming plays in the high school season

Kieran Lynch, Swim Correspondent • December 4, 2015

Manitou Springs High School's girls’ swim team started training for their season in the past few weeks, however many of the girls have not stopped training since the season ended last year. High...

Though our recycling program is currently non- existent, our staff is working on getting it re-established.

Where have all the bins gone?

Kieran Lynch, Writer • May 19, 2015

Many students have noticed that in recent weeks recycling bins throughout the school have disappeared. In the past, each classroom had a recycling bin as well as a trash can, but this is no longer true....

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