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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 in confined space, dated 1971.
Blast from the past: Scott Tindall discovers vintage orange juice cans above Jack Willie Gym
Different clubs and classes had information tables at welcome night.
MSHS Welcome Night
The new pool and fitness center sign.
Manitou Springs Pool and Fitness Center reopens
The robotics team presents the robot, Nicolas Cage, that they built last year.
Preview: Robotics
New driving laws affect people including MSHS drivers.
New Colorado laws affect teens
Ashur Lavigne (12) goes to Wendy's before his basketball game against Rye.
Students chose fast food for convenience despite the health risks
Juniors work on classwork in Mr. Housley's 2B US History class.
How students navigate junior year and its struggles
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
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
Teacher Ben Gilliam writes in cursive on the Prospector staff board. Several other teachers tried as well, and none of them remembered how to write a cursive capital C.
Cursive should be taught with more fidelity
Randy Woofter and Trevor Paskavich install the first of two touch screens throughout MSHS on Oct. 16, 2024, with a goal of freeing up space in trophy cases around the school. These screens were designed to hold digital versions of composite photos, awards, and other memorabilia.
Representation missing for a vast range of clubs and activities
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
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Happy Cats Coffee puts cat designs into their lattes.
Review: Happy Cats Coffee
Mac Miller's latest album was releases Jan. 17.
Review: “Balloonerism”
"The Order" directed by Justin Kurzel is streaming on Apple TV, Amazon Prime and Google Play.
Review: “The Order”
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”
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
Happy Cats Coffee puts cat designs into their lattes.
Review: Happy Cats Coffee
Mac Miller's latest album was releases Jan. 17.
Review: “Balloonerism”
"The Order" directed by Justin Kurzel is streaming on Apple TV, Amazon Prime and Google Play.
Review: “The Order”
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”
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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...

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...

Bridget Bodor (12) and Caileen Sienknecht (12) are two leaders on the team. They've been playing the sport since they were middle schoolers and plan to end start their last strong.

Girls’ Basketball Preview: Senior Girls Shoot for Captain Slot

Maya Berns, Buisness Manager • November 16, 2018

As fall sports are coming to an end, preseason for the winter sports is quickly approaching. MSHS Girls' Basketball is one of those. Throughout the years, the girls have come in hot with their basketball...

Chloe Donegan (10) is one of the two girl wrestlers of the 2018-19 season. This is the first time in two years that a girl has competed on the MSHS Wrestling team.

Wrestling Preview: Underclassmen Girls Bring New Talent to the Team

Kayla Hendricks, Junior Reporter • November 14, 2018

As it gets closer to winter, MSHS Wrestlers continue to train in the preseason. This year there are two girls joining the team for the first time in two years: Lainie Thomas (9) and Chloe Donegan...

Announcements: March 15th

Announcements: March 15th

Alyssa Prince, Reporter • March 15, 2017

All AP testers- your form and payment is due to Mrs. Johnson by this Friday. There are no exceptions to this deadline. All 9th, 10th ,and 11th graders: Please look at the boards outside the front...

Boys Basketball Falls to Sterling

Boys Basketball Falls to Sterling

Alyssa Prince, Reporter • March 13, 2017

The Manitou Mustangs faced a hard, final loss against Sterling's Tigers last night at the state tournament Great 8 game, ending a phenomenal season. The boys led going into the second quarter, and fell...

Basketball Boys Secure Spot In The Great 8

Basketball Boys Secure Spot In The Great 8

Alyssa Prince, Reporter • March 8, 2017

The boys basketball team fought a tough battle Saturday, March 4 against the Roaring Fork Rams. The Mustangs beat Montezuma-Cortez Friday night, 57-39, while the Rams beat Manual 73-64. The Mustangs...

Seniors Qualify For State Two Years in a Row

Seniors Qualify For State Two Years in a Row

Alyssa Prince, Reporter • February 24, 2017

Seniors Atticus Fredrickson and Julian Sanchez both qualified for the State Tournament last year and continued their legacy this year when they qualified at Regionals. Fredrickson placed third while Sanchez...

Girls Basketball Breezes Over Buena Vista

Girls Basketball Breezes Over Buena Vista

Alyssa Prince, Reporter • February 14, 2017

The Manitou Mustangs girls basketball team swept the Buena Vista Demons away on Saturday, February 11 at a home conference game. Manitou beat Buena Vista by nearly 50 points. The Mustangs were expecting...

Cole Sienknecht (11) listens to coach Brian Vecchio before going back onto the court. Vecchio has been a Manitou coach for about ten years now.

Mustang Basketball Keeps Momentum in Win Against Salida

Alyssa Prince, Reporter • February 8, 2017

The Mustangs traveled away to Salida on Friday, February 3. They went into the second half ahead by six points 21-15. The Spartans tried to make a comeback, as they scored double the points the Mustangs...

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