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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
Meghan Taylor (12) celebrates with the rest of the COYAC members in the Colorado House of Representatives after the hearing of HB24-1039: Non-Legal Name Changes and HB24-1040: Gender-Affirming Health-Care Provider Study. The bills were drafted all of the legal language was put down by the Legislative Council, because our job as COYAC members, is really to create proposals of things that we see you going through our job is not to write the legal language because, unfortunately, something that the COYAC director has reminded me many times, Taylor said. When I called her at like 9:30pm asking her for help was ‘Meghan you do not have a law degree’. Unfortunately, I do not. Im still in high school. Its really a pain. I wish I did.
Meghan Taylor authors Colorado bill on non-legal name changes
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
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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Brooklyn Mack (10), Kaitlyn Davidson (10) and Hailey Clark (10) at the start of the girls 3A cross country race.

Girls’ Cross Country Qualifies for State

Ashley Rodriguez, Senior Reporter • October 23, 2015

The cross country team ran Regionals at Pueblo this week. The girls got third place at Regionals, qualifying them for state for the second year in a row. Jen Cole (11) was ecstatic about getting...

Kassidee Palmer (10) and Angala Jensen (11) cannot contain their excitement after a tense, close game against Eaton. The entire game, neither team had more than a four point lead, and Manitou pulled ahead in the last few seconds of the game.

Mustangs advance to semi-finals after tight game

William Dillinder and Leland Spangler • March 13, 2015

    Last night the Mustangs defeated Eaton in the state quarter finals. The fourth seeded Manitou fought an extremely close game against the fifth seeded Eaton Reds. The score...

Medley Relay Team Sets New State Record

Medley Relay Team Sets New State Record

Riley Snyder, Reporter • February 19, 2015

Three hundreths of a second (.03) made all the difference between first place and breaking the state record. Saturday, February 14, the girls swim team competed at the 4A State Championships in...

A vast amalgamation of wires, circuits, and conduits, the circuit board will not only help the team test out their robots essentials prior to competition but also provide the power supply needed to run the 120 lb, 6 foot 6 inch bot that must be exactly 28 x 42 in order to participate, with a max of 6 motors used to drive it.

Robotics: FRC Competition Just Around the Bend

Tyler Jungbauer, Reporter • February 11, 2015

“We put the green in green and gold,” says senior Jacob Hale, who has been on robotics four years, and is one of three team captains of the Manitou Springs High School robotics team along with...

Maggie White (9) in the 100 meter Butterfly. White qualified for state during this event. This is her first year swimming for Manitou Springs High School.

Colorado College pool records smashed

Lizzy Anderson, Reporter • February 10, 2015

The Manitou swimmers placed second at the Tri-Peaks league championship last week at Colorado College. Despite the loss to Kent Denver, 412 to 403, the Mustangs set three new pool records, beating...

Cheerleading Places First at State (UPDATE: Watch video of winning routine)

Aubrey Hall, Reporter • December 12, 2014

All were abuzz with anticipation last Saturday, December 6, as our cheerleaders prepared to compete at the Denver Coliseum. After some brief practice, pep talks, and team photos, the girls took...

Angala Jensen (11) is congratulated on the mustangs win by Andy Thomson(12)

Manitou Girls Volleyball goes to State

Meghann Root, Reporter • November 17, 2014

The Manitou Girls Volleyball team kicked back the week before the state tournament as Manitou students participated in an impromptu spirit week by dressing up every day. The team chose the themes for...

Girls Cross Country Finishes Strong: the Faces Behind a Phenomenal Season

Aubrey Hall and Sita Ahlen • November 14, 2014

Upon stepping off of the activity bus with the cross country team on Saturday, October 24, one thing was immediately apparent: the heat. Near eighty degree temperatures accompanied by unrelenting sunlight...

Mrs. Roberson holding her coach of the year award.

XC Coach Mrs. Roberson Awarded Coach of the Year

James Kilroy, Reporter • November 14, 2014

This year at the end of the cross country season, head coach Mrs. Roberson was awarded with the honor of being known as coach of the year. She received the plaque on November 13th which was given to...

Katie McKiel (11) just moments before spiking the ball.

Volleyball Dominates Season, Wins Regionals

Aubrey Hall, Tabby Nevinczenko, and • November 6, 2014

It's the end of the season for volleyball, and the team has been extremely successful, winning over and over again, with a season record of 21-4. According to several varsity players, they are feeling...

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