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The Prospector

The student news site of Manitou Springs High School

The Prospector

The student news site of Manitou Springs High School

The Prospector

Molly Arndt (9) and Cassidy Arndt (11) solve one of the math problems.

Knowledge Bowl Team Advances to State Competition

Kaitlyn Cashdollar, Reporter February 29, 2016

Following Manitou's high-achieving sports teams, such as swimming and wrestling, the high school's Knowledge Bowl team is also on their way to state. State is on March 14th and 15th, at Colorado State...

Jay Huang (11) starts his presentation for Han Club in one of the meetings. The club meets every Tuesday after school, and is open to both students and parents.

Foreign Exchange Student Cultivates “Han Club”

Sage Stevens, Reporter February 23, 2016

Jay Huang (11) is an exchange student from China. He established Chinese Club after his first quarter here in Manitou Springs High School. After winter break, Huang changed to name to "Han Club"....

Manitou District Earns Healthy School Champion Title

Manitou District Earns “Healthy School Champion” Title

Sarah Bogush, Reporter February 19, 2016

As of now, our district is deemed the "Healthy School Champions"of 2015. This is the first time that all four of our schools, including Ute Pass, Manitou Springs Elementary, the middle school, and the...

The team poses for a photo after winning Tri-Peaks League. Coach Roy Chaney said that this is possibly the best swim and dive team Manitou Springs High School has ever had.

Girls’ Swim Places First at League

Sita Ahlen, Sports and Activities Editor February 7, 2016

After three snow days and no time to practice, the girls' swim team went headstrong into their League competition on Thursday and Friday. The team finished the season 7-1 overall, losing to Cheyenne...

Matt Rivera (11) hoists the first place trophy above his head as the rest of the cast begins to cheer and reach toward it. Rivera has been heavily involved in Manitous theatre department since middle school, and played a significant role in this years fall play, A Servant of Two Masters.

“The Last Illusion,” Earns Manitou Theatre First Place in Competition

Lily Reavis, Editor-in-Chief February 6, 2016

Anticipation was high in the Mitchell High School Auditorium on the evening of February 5. Students from eleven neighboring high schools were gathered around the stage, waiting for the winners of...

Manitou StuCo representatives present a few sentences revolving around driver safety.

Annual Drive Smart Assembly Encourages Students

Sita Ahlen, Senior Reporter November 19, 2015

The week of seeing chalk lettering on the walls and announcements from Student Council Drive Smart week has almost come to an end. An assembly during advisory on Thursday, November 19, was an exciting...

Shelby Hard (12) looks through the new computerized telescope.

New Astronomy Club Hosts Stargazing Event

Sita Ahlen, Senior Reporter November 16, 2015

The Astronomy Club hosted their first event on Thursday, November 12th. The club worked for approximately two weeks learning about the topics they would be presenting. Although Astronomy Club...

Will Pranchack (9) and Isaac Green (12) are the Mustangs of the Month for November. They were noted for their caring, and compassionate attitudes toward other students.

November Students of the Month Lead a Path of Kindness

Gianni Truscelli, Reporter November 11, 2015

Every month there is a new student chosen for the spot of student of the month. This month, Isaac green (12) and Will Pranchack (9) are the chosen students. Pranchack has done a lot of work volunteering...

Ehrin Aycock (11) listens intently to Krona Emmanuel (11), who presents on Pakistan.

Language Night Pulls Large Crowd

Sita Ahlen, Senior Reporter November 5, 2015

Language Night, on Wednesday November 4th, drew a large crowd. The parking lot, filled to the brim, exiled parents and students to park on the hill in front of the school. By seven o’clock most of...

Lock Policy Has Students Up in Air

Lock Policy Has Students Up in Air

Theodore Weiss, Senior Reporter October 30, 2015

Over a month ago, an article was published on the Prospector to give a brief on a new policy implemented at Manitou that'll have locks required on lockers. Last week, the policy was fully implemented...

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