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The large screen TV with class composites is next to the new gym door in the Commons.
Class composites uploaded to touch screens in MSHS
A picture of the new soundboard.
MSSD Auditorium receives lighting system update
All proceeds from the Snowball Dance will go to Berkley.
Snowball Dance rescheduled for Feb. 22
MSHS staff and students affected by illness this winter
MSHS staff and students affected by illness this winter
Vintage orange juice cans found from 1971.
Blast from the past: Scott Tindall discovers vintage orange juice cans above Jack Willie Gym
Landon Foster (12) shows his college commitment posted on the senior map in the hallway at MSHS on March 12.
Landon Foster commits to Fort Lewis college to become a veterinarian
Griffin Saulsbury (12), captain of the Manitou Springs High School robotics team poses next to robat made by the team.
Griffin Saulsbury looks to lead robotics team to success
Students Jarrin Hall (12), Makenzi VerVaecke (12), and Coral Shlomo (11) pet therapy dogs on Mustang Strong Day as the dogs wander around the classroom.
Students learn the benefits of therapy dogs at Mustang Strong Day
During session one of Mustang Strong Day on Mar.5, Morgan Shlutz (12) holds a baby goat at the petting zoo on the track.
Students and staff enjoy the activities at Mustang Strong Day
Halli Leonhardt (12) stands by a fire rescue truck before training.
Halli Leonhardt starts her career as a volunteer firefighter
Abbie reeves, Hannah Rickert, Alex Traenkle, and Kara Donagen pose for a photo at a wrestling competition.
Swim & Dive/Wrestling Season Recap
Girls' golf players Madi Sharon (12) and Addie Dorsey (10) stand in the doorway alongside Cameron Jones, the Athletic Director at MSHS.
Spring Sports Preview: Girls Golf
Senior leaders for the baseball team, Logan Moore, Hayden Martinez and Trafford Havens stand beside eachother.
Spring Sports Preview: Baseball
Emma Wall (9) and Heather Larsen (12) practice soccer at Maestes Field with their teammates on March 3 to improve kicking accuracy while moving.
Spring Sports Preview: Girls Soccer
Mackinzy Wall stretches on the track.
Spring Sports Preview: Track and Field
A collage of brochures from Colorado colleges, including CSU, Airforce Academy, UNC, CU Denver, Metropolitan State, and CSU Pueblo.
Community college offers benefits in struggling economy
The MSHS lunch lady, Teresa Leets, rings up a student with a tray containing chocolate milk, a kiwi, a pear, and a corndog.
Dietary struggles in high school lunch
Student Landon Foster (12) makes a pizza for his job at Savelli's.
Students gain life experience with part-time jobs
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
Sid Meier’s Civilization VII is the most recent Sid Meier game to be released. The game came out Feb. 11, 2025 and it was available for early access a few days earlier
Review: Sid Meier’s Civilization VII
The book cover of Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros in front of smoke.
Book Review: “Onyx Storm”
Kyle Blasi and Morrigan Schulz rehearse for their student directed play.
MSHS students undertake writing and directing plays
A latte with a cat design on the top.
Review: Happy Cats Coffee
A poster for "The Order" directed by Justin Kurzel.
Review: “The Order”
Kyle Blasi and Morrigan Schulz rehearse for their student directed play.
MSHS students undertake writing and directing plays
Beckett Wendell-Evans holds Meggan Milliron in the air during a practice dance.
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
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
Sid Meier’s Civilization VII is the most recent Sid Meier game to be released. The game came out Feb. 11, 2025 and it was available for early access a few days earlier
Review: Sid Meier’s Civilization VII
A latte with a cat design on the top.
Review: Happy Cats Coffee
A poster for "The Order" directed by Justin Kurzel.
Review: “The Order”
Tyler, the Creators new album cover.
Review: Chromakopia
The book “Haunted Sweet Home” by Sarah Pinsker with rocks and plants in the background.
Review: “Haunt Sweet Home”
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Spring Sports Preview: Track and Field

Spring Sports Preview: Track and Field

Zak Talbot, Copy Editor • March 3, 2020

The contemplation of whether the month of March will come in like a lion and pass like a lamb is never a question in regards to the Manitou Springs High School (MSHS) Track and Field team, simply because...

Senior captain Teagan Nevada receives flowers and a hug from her coach, Jane Squires.

We Dig the Senior Lady Mustangs: Senior Night

Ashlyn Thomson, Copy Editor • November 5, 2019

On Oct. 31, Halloween night, family, friends and supporters of the Manitou volleyball team came together to celebrate seniors Sara Welsch and captains Maddie Kelly and Teagan Nevada as they played...

Girls' Basketball Banquet Ends the Season

Girls’ Basketball Banquet Ends the Season

Aniah Olosn, Senior Reporter • March 21, 2019

The Manitou Spring's High School Girls' Basketball held their end of season basketball banquet at the Crystal Park Cantina, which their Head Coach– Justin Armour– owns. The girls and their families...

Girls' Volleyball Banquet Marks the End of the Season

Girls’ Volleyball Banquet Marks the End of the Season

Maya Berns, Buisness Manager • December 3, 2018

On Tuesday, November 30, the Manitou Springs High School (MSHS) Girls' Volleyball team enjoyed their final volleyball event of the 2018 season. At their banquet, they celebrated victories and losses. Most...

The team celebrates a point. They would end up loosing the game, but the season was successful one overall.

Volleyball Regionals: End of the Season for the Team

Clover Bernard, Reporter • November 27, 2018

On the evening of November 2nd, Manitou Springs High School (MSHS) hosted the Girl's Volleyball Regionals. Winning Regionals would mean the team could compete in the State Championship. The top twelve...

McKayla Cully (11) lunges and hits the ball over the net. Even though the game against Vanguard wasn't their strongest, the team persisted and learned from the game anyways.

MSHS Volleyball Rises to Fourth in 3A Rankings

Riley Cluxton, Reporter • October 12, 2017

On Tuesday, October 3rd, the Manitou Springs High School (MSHS) Volleyball teams played against Vanguard High School. Varsity won against Vanguard with a score of 3-1. "(This game) was definitely...

Teagan Nevada (10), Abbie Boren (11), McKayla Cully (11) and Sarah Kost (10) are all part of the varsity team.

Varsity Volleyball Wins Game Against Trinidad

Allie Robbins, Senior Reporter • September 20, 2017

The Manitou Springs High School Volleyball Varsity Team played and won against Trinidad on Thursday, September 14th. The JV players did not win, yet still persevered though both games. Josephine Paradee...

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