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Kyle Blasi (10) and Alisha Strupp, a councelor at MSHS, talk about Blasi's schedule for next year on May 15. Many students were consistantly visiting their counselors to reorganize their schedules after the English, Yoga and Dance class changes were announced.
MSHS admin cuts Yoga and Dance and restructures English courses for 24-25
Paraprofessionals Talor Goodloe, Lane Ramsay, Izabeth Mumford and student Gwendolyn Keir support Jazmyn Webb-Everly and Jeremy Morriset-Everly at their high school graduation. The ceremony was held during Advisory on Friday, May 3.
SSN students celebrate prom and graduation
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 Thomson's last day with dips and cake at the end of the day.
Breaking News: 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
Chris Lewis is excited to start his counseling journey at MSHS.
Lewis new A-K counselor
Nathaniel Owen helps freshman Marley Garcia with her math practice in his Algebra I class on Aug. 28. Owen began teaching at MSHS this school year and is excited to embrace the Manitou culture.
Owen joins the MSHS staff
Hall brought a new depth to Yoga class. Hanging behind Hall are mandalas he had students color and write "I am" statements that described a virtue they represented.
Caleb Hall moves on to pursue master’s in Yoga Therapy
Teacher Throwback: Ben Mack
Teacher Throwback: Ben Mack
Sierra Dunlap will leave her mark on Manitou after being an outstanding community member and student.
Valedictorian Sierra Dunlap leaves a positive legacy
Mycah Weeks (10) practices his swing to hit the golf ball across the lake, on Wednesday Aug. 28. The JV golf team and coach Lutz went to a tournament at Cherokee Ridge and placed 4th out of 9 teams.
Golf is a lifelong sport
The Manitou Springs Cross Country team hosted a team camp during the summer. The camp was used to get team chemistry up and get a preseason race in.
Fall Sports Preview: Cross Country
Head varsity coach Ben Mack directs his varsity players during early on practice.
Fall Sports Preview: Boys Soccer
This year's captains Aleia McBride (11), AJ Jackson (12) and Kloe Roth(12) look forward to a fun season.
Fall Sports Preview: Volleyball
The Manitou Springs High School football team hosted a Strong Man Competition over the summer to build a team connection and to test their strength.
Fall Sports Preview: Football
Camden Jacobson (12) spends time doing make-up work in Social Studies Lab during Advisory. This close to the end of the year, time is thin and the will to work with it.
Senioritis: The psychology and why it’s good and bad for students
Manitou Springs Highschool's "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
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Unfrosted was released by Netflix on May 3.
Review: Unfrosted
Lana Kahtava (11) and Kai Jacobson(12) begin to present the awards for the night.
Theater students celebrate The Larry’s
"Funny Story" by Emily Henry was released on April 23, 2024.
Book of the month – May: Funny Story
Juan Carlos’s latest movie “Damsel” came out on March 8.
Review: “Damsel”
Mac Miller's fifth mixtape, "Best Day Ever", was released March 11, 2011.
Review: Mac Miller “Best Day Ever”
Lana Kahtava (11) and Kai Jacobson(12) begin to present the awards for the night.
Theater students celebrate The Larry’s
Kai Jacobson (12) and Abby Steen leave Manitou Springs High School with cheers from the students and staff on Thursday, Feb. 8. They arrived at the Buell Theater of Downtown Denver and began rehearsing with the rest of the choir for their performance that Saturday.
Kai Jacobson performs with All-State Honor Choir
At this annual Larry's, 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 Grendel's mother.
MSHS performed their fall play: “Beowulf (and the Bard)”
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
Unfrosted was released by Netflix on May 3.
Review: Unfrosted
"Funny Story" by Emily Henry was released on April 23, 2024.
Book of the month – May: Funny Story
Juan Carlos’s latest movie “Damsel” came out on March 8.
Review: “Damsel”
Mac Miller's 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
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MAPS Class Explores the Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center

MAPS Class Explores the Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center

Phoenix Stogdill, Christopher Hill, Meara Saucer, and Adelyn Powell, Junior Reporters • December 11, 2018

Two combined classes– Andrew Slama’s biology class and Ben Gilliam’s MAPS class– went on a field trip to the Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center (CWWC). The goal of the CWWC is to educate the public...

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