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Edward Buckley (12), Landon Foster (12), Brenner Gauvin (12), Adam Krych (12), Jacob Jacobsen (12), Hunter Larsen (12), Evan Fugate (12), Shaena Vigil (12) and Liam Linster (12) are just nine of the 48 AP Scholars for the 2023-2024 school year.
Manitou boasts 48 AP Scholars
MSHS staff, Sam Duff, David Williams and Riley Walker all participated in the 5K. Duff placed 1st out of all high school staff. "I thought it was a great turnout for the inaugural event," Duff said.
Breaking News: Inaugural Manitou 5K raises $12,300 for MSMS
Naomi Porter (11) and Cordelia Portman (11) are excited to have free period products at MSHS.
Period products now free in restrooms
Senior Honor roll students gather to celebrate accomplishments during the back to school senior class meeting on Aug. 22.
Seniors dominate spring 2024 honor roll
On Sept.13 Amanda Kerrigan’s advisory plays chess.
MSHS admin takes a stand on cellphones
Nici Sharon(12) kicks a soccer ball during the girls soccer season of her junior year during a game. Nici Sharon has found that being goalie has grown on her over the years.
Nici Sharon leaves her mark of determination on the girls soccer team
Brooke Ferguson (11) and Miranda Chasteen (11) read to help with their seasonal depression.
Students at MSHS confront seasonal depression
Amy Duess (11) interacts with her other classmates during Advisory.
German exchange student leaves impact on MSHS
On Nov.15 Kyan Bunker welds a hitch together at his job Royal Welding.
Bunker makes sparks fly
Kyle Blasi (11) buzzes in and begins working to find his answer at Knowledge Bowl practice in Andrew Slama's room on Oct. 22 so that he gets called to answer the question first. A scrimmage between three teams was held during practice that day, which helps the players prepare for any trivia question that could be thrown their way.
Knowledge Bowl members wish to see a fresh perception of the team
The girls swim and dive team together after practice at the Woodland Aquatic Center. The team will head to their first meet, The Big Cat Brawl in Littleton on Dec. 9.
Winter Sports Preview: Swim and Dive
The girls cross country team placed as the runners up in the state competition on Nov. 2.
Fall Sports Season Recap
The team celebrates their win with medals after the race.
Girls cross country places as state runner up
The girls cross country team placed as the runners up in the state competition on Nov. 2.
Fall Sports Recap Oct. 28-Nov. 3
Preston Rhodes(12) and Cohen Barrett(11) prepare for the upcoming season at open gyms.
Winter Sports Preview: Boys Basketball
Ben Perkins (11) watches his team in action at the first home football game on Friday night at Richardson Field.
CTE risk begins in high school sports
Why putting your phone down is good for your health
Why putting your phone down is good for your health
A wolverine wanders around in the snow most likely trying to find food or guarding his territory. Female wolverines' territories can get to 230 square miles, while males can get around 380 square miles. Wolverines can smell a carcass under 20 feet of snow.
Reintroduction of wolverines to Colorado is important for ecosystem
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
The Chromakopia album dropped on Oct.28 and it was Tyler, the Creator's eighth studio album.
Review: Chromakopia
“Haunted Sweet Home” was published by Sarah Pinsker on September 3, 2024.
Review: “Haunt Sweet Home”
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 was released on Oct. 25. The game has a variety of missions and storyline, it is very engaging and is interesting to follow.
Review: Black Ops 6
Caddo Lake was a movie released on October 10.
Review: Caddo Lake
"A Song To Drown Rivers" by Ann Liang was released on Oct. 1, 2024.
Review: A Song to Drown Rivers
Beckett Wendell-Evans (11) and Meggan Milliron (10), teach the cast of the musical Wendell-Evans and Milliron demonstrate how to properly hold someone in arabesque for Quinn Ballard (11), who will execute the hold, on Sep. 23.
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
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
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
The Chromakopia album dropped on Oct.28 and it was Tyler, the Creator's eighth studio album.
Review: Chromakopia
“Haunted Sweet Home” was published by Sarah Pinsker on September 3, 2024.
Review: “Haunt Sweet Home”
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 was released on Oct. 25. The game has a variety of missions and storyline, it is very engaging and is interesting to follow.
Review: Black Ops 6
Caddo Lake was a movie released on October 10.
Review: Caddo Lake
"A Song To Drown Rivers" by Ann Liang was released on Oct. 1, 2024.
Review: A Song to Drown Rivers
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Soccer Rivalry Continues Against St. Mary's

Soccer Rivalry Continues Against St. Mary’s

Clover Bernard, Senior Reporter • April 17, 2019

On Tuesday, March 9th, the Manitou Springs High School (MSHS) Girls' Soccer Team went head to head with St. Mary’s High School Girls' Soccer Team. Throughout the years, St. Mary’s has been a huge rival...

Caileen Sienknecht is a involved athlete as well as a leader on many MSHS teams.

Caileen Sienknecht’s Last Year On the Court and Field

Giulia Vidossi and Ashlyn Thomson • February 25, 2019

For senior athletes at MSHS, this year is their last one. One such athlete is Caileen Sienknecht (12). Sienknecht is a basketball and soccer player, a leader and a stellar student. She is now going through...

Ava Spangler (12) and Caileen Sienknecht (12) are two of the captains of the 2019 Girls' Soccer season. They have both played all four years of high school

A Season To Remember: A Look at Girls’ Soccer in 2019

Riley Cluxton, Senior Reporter • February 22, 2019

Caileen Sienknecht (12) and Ava Spangler (12) are two of the three Varsity Team Captains for the 2019 season. This is Spangler's second year as a captain, and she's been starting Varsity soccer since...

Boys' Soccer Ends the Season with Annual Banquet

Boys’ Soccer Ends the Season with Annual Banquet

Zak Talbot, Sports Editor • December 13, 2018

As Fall sports roll to an end, there comes time to reflect on the successes of the previous season. This was the case for the Manitou Springs Boys' Soccer Team as they gathered for their annual end of...

Caileen Sienknecht (10) pursues the ball, going up against a Jefferson Academy player. Sienknecht has been playing varsity soccer since her freshman year at Manitou, and has proven herself to be a powerful asset on the field.

Girls’ Soccer Faces Long Battle Against Jefferson

Kaitlyn Davidson, Senior Reporter • March 23, 2018

With many of the returning graduates cheering the stands, the Manitou Springs High School Girls’ Soccer Team played Jefferson Academy, ranked 2nd this year. The competition between the 2nd and 5th...

Alyssa Holladay (12) has shown remarkable leadership in all sports she takes part in, which has earned her title of Captain of the MSHS Girls' Soccer team. Her goal for this year is to keep the team tight-knit and connected throughout the whole season.

Alyssa Holladay Guides Her Teammates Into a Promising Season

Mia Heiniger, Reporter • March 15, 2018

Alyssa Holladay (12) is Manitou Springs High School's (MSHS) Girls’ Soccer Captain, along with Brooklyn Mack (12) and Ava Spangler (11). Holladay started on varsity her freshman year, taking the position...

Girls Soccer Ahead in Their League

Girls Soccer Ahead in Their League

Spencer Briggs-Hale, Reporter • May 5, 2017

Girls Soccer Tri-Peaks Leagues has been mentioned in the school announcements recently, and for good reason. In the soccer world, Leagues is a big deal. Schools from all across Region 2, or the Tri-peaks...

The team huddles up during a game against Pagosa High School. The Mustangs won 6-0.

Girls Soccer Dominates the Field in 2017 Season

Kaitlyn Cashdollar, Senior Reporter • April 6, 2017

This year started off strong with a 4-0-1 scoring for the Manitou Springs High School Girls Soccer Team. Only Jefferson Academy, the top-ranking team in the state, has scored against Manitou so far....

Jonathan Gerdes (11) evades a defender.

Homecoming Week Soccer Match Draws a Crowd

Mo Heiniger, Reporter • October 4, 2016

The Manitou Springs High School boys' soccer teams played against Vanguard at home on Thursday, Sept. 29th. The junior varsity team's game took place first and started at 4:00pm that evening. In the...

Nicholas Vidovish (11) wins ball from Atlas Prep forward.

Boys Varsity Soccer Victorious in Rival Match

David Misyura, Reporter • September 9, 2016

Manitou varsity soccer faced off its rival, St. Mary's, this Tuesday, and although it seemed as though the Mustangs were losing or caught in a draw at times, Manitou pulled through. It ended with a close...

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