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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
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
Welcome to Halloween in Manitou, our video series featuring MSHS students participation in Halloween events.
Halloween in Manitou
Ethan Traenkle (12), Fennegan Loftin (12), Preston Rhodes (12), Logan Moore (12). Pose with the Kiwanis Club coffin at the Coffin races.
Manitou students win the Coffin Races through Key Club
Azalia Quinn fills out a mock ballot. On Thursday, Oct. 24 AP Government students did a pretend election to experience what it’s like. “If you can get [students] enthused about voting at a young age, the chances are higher that they’re going to continue this process throughout their adulthood,“ Brian Brown, the AP Gov teacher said.
Seniors saddened at missing the voting deadline for the Presidential Election
Daniel Parker (11), Braden Legarski (12), Ezra Gervais (11), and Weston Cassidy (11) compete in a game of chess during advisory.
Chess club brings students together
Brooklyn Sheffield(11) and Annika Kuzbek(12) look forward to leading the team this season.
Winter Sports Preview: Girls Basketball
The girls cross country team won regional champions on Oct. 24.
Fall Sports Recap Oct. 21-27
The boys soccer senior night was on Oct. 22.
Fall Sports Recap Oct. 14-20
The girls cross country team won the Tri-Peaks League Championship on Friday, Oct. 11.
Fall Sports Recap Oct. 7-13
Cedric Ebler (12) and Devon Harris (12) smile together after awards are announced. On Saturday, Aug. 23, the mountain bike team had their first race, the Cloud City Challenge, in Leadville.
Manitou Mountain Monsters kick off their season
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
Letter to the Editor
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
Lieutenant Titus charges into battle with Chain Sword and Bolter in hand to fight the aliens and the heretic on the cover of Space Marine 2.
Review: Space Marine 2
"Daydream" by Hannah Grace was published on August 27, 2024.
Book Review: Daydream
Tori Greene (12) poses for a photo with one of her photos that she took of people from the street.
The role of art in our community: It tells a story
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
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
Lieutenant Titus charges into battle with Chain Sword and Bolter in hand to fight the aliens and the heretic on the cover of Space Marine 2.
Review: Space Marine 2
"Daydream" by Hannah Grace was published on August 27, 2024.
Book Review: Daydream
Alexandre Aja's latest movie "Never Let Go" was released on Sept. 20.
Review: Never Let Go
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Nathan Gentzel (9), Caleb Allen (11), Isaiah Thomas (12), and Andrew Rhodes (10) meet with Coach Nick Nunley at the beginning of practice.

Mustang football kicks off

Colt Henricks, Reporter • October 1, 2020
“No one has expressed any concerns regarding Covid on the team and we are ready to play to full extent,” said Coach Jeck.
Joey Allen (12) passes the ball.

Manitou’s Slam Dunk Win Over Trinidad

Mady Caywood, Senior Reporter • February 10, 2020

On January 30th, the Manitou Springs High School (MSHS) boys' and girls' basketball teams faced Trinidad in a compelling and exciting game. Both MSHS teams have done extremely well this season with a decent...

Track Competes at State Qualifying "Twilight Meet"

Track Competes at State Qualifying “Twilight Meet”

Adele Goodwin and Kayla Hendricks • April 29, 2019

The April 5th track meet was anything but ordinary. The second state qualifying meet out of the whole season is referred to as the “Twilight Meet”. This meet not only defined the athletes' futures...

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...

The team confers before the game starts. This year, the team traveled to Arizona to compete in the Pride Invitational to better themselves as a team. "Although we didn't get the results we were hoping for, it was good experience and will help us going forward," said Zack Talbot (11), a Varsity player.

Baseball Finishes Strong Into Spring Break With Tournament Success

Maya Berns, Business Manager • April 3, 2019

As the baseball season goes by and more games are around the corner, the Manitou Springs High School (MSHS) Boys' Varsity Baseball Team is working hard to get a good connection that reflects their...

Baseball Victorious in Opening Day Game

Baseball Victorious in Opening Day Game

Zak Talbot, Sports Editor • March 19, 2019

With the fresh smell of grass and the perfection of the baselines, high school baseball season is officially in full swing for Manitou Springs High School (MSHS). The Mustangs opened their season against...

Coach B. Vecchio awards Hunter Zentz (12) with a Certificate of Academic Honorable Mention and the prestigious All Conference-Award. Later in the evening, Zentz gave a gift Coach Ken Vecchio.

Boys’ Basketball Wraps Up Season With Banquet

Oda Tiller-Brattebø, Senior Reporter • March 19, 2019

The 11th of March, the annual Manitou Springs High School Boys Basketball Banquet was held at the MSHS Commons. The banquet was held to honor and shine a light on specific people on the team who have...

Manitou Baseball in Full Swing as Tryouts Begin

Manitou Baseball in Full Swing as Tryouts Begin

Zak Talbot, Sports Editor • March 7, 2019

As the true Colorado winter blows in, Spring sports are now in full swing at Manitou Springs High School (MSHS). As the snow melts off the diamond and the outfield grass becomes green again, the 2019 baseball...

The 400 free relay made it back to the finals day of State for the first time in 13 years at the 2019 State meet. The relay included Avrie Tomsik (10), Sofija Cirko (10), Bella Kuzbek (10) and Kaitlyn Cashdollar (12). The race was Cashdollar's last ever high school swimming event, as she will be graduating in the Spring.

MSHS Swim Team Makes History at State Meet

Maya Berns, Business Manager • February 27, 2019

As winter sports come to an end, teams all around the state are putting in hard work in order to get a spot at State competitions. Manitou Springs High School's Girls' Swim Team is no exception. Through...

The Superior Sport: Skiing vs. Snowboarding

The Superior Sport: Skiing vs. Snowboarding

Samuel Richardson and Lance Warner • February 25, 2019

Colorado is home to a section of the most beautiful mountain range in all of North America. Snowsports are a significant part of the culture around the region, which makes residents question which style...

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