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The student news site of Manitou Springs High School

The Prospector

The student news site of Manitou Springs High School

The Prospector

The cars parked at the high school were covered with snow.

Snow day or no? The decision-making process behind District 14 snow days

Hunter Sherraden, Reporter January 30, 2015

We all know the feeling; the alarm clock jolts us awake, and before we can process anything else, we wonder if the school has graced us with what most of us would consider the greatest gift they could...

Couples dance in the serious moonlight. Snowcoming week ended with A Night in the Stars or a space themed dance, complete with fog machines and blacklights.

Theme options and date announced for 2015 Snowcoming dance

Isabel Dufford, Editor-in-Chief January 14, 2015

This morning during first block, student council came to a decision regarding the official date and theme options for this year's Snowcoming dance. The dance will take place on Saturday, February 21,...

Ten ways to de-stress during finals week

Ten ways to de-stress during finals week

Daniela Pinto Payares, Student Council Correspondent January 8, 2015

The end of the first semester is approaching quickly and with that comes finals. This is the time when some cannot sleep because they are worried they will not pass a class, when they stay up late studying...

Taylor Mattson (11) plays lead guitar for the band room jazz band.

Band Brings Concert to New Levels

Elijah Abendroth and Calvin Kuhlman December 19, 2014

  The band is gestured to stand from their seats by the new band director, Mr. Leve, to accept the applause as he bows on their behalf. The band has just ended an awesome concert with three...

Jonathan Nagel (11) at the meet at home against Sand Creek on Thursday, December 4. Nagel took first place in his weight class on Saturdays meet on Saturday, December 13 at CSCS.

Wrestlers place 2nd at CSCS tournament

Sita Ahlen, Reporter December 17, 2014

On Saturday, December 13th, Manitou Wrestling prevailed and placed 2nd as a team at the Colorado Springs Christian School. In their respective weight classes, Jonathan Nagel (11) took 1st at 138, Dominic...

Dominic Frankmore (12) started wrestling when he was in seventh grade. He then won his first tournament in 8th grade. Currently he has lettered all three years in wrestling. He also plays football in the fall and is interested in art.

Winter sports preview: Manitou wrestling is going for glory

Ted Weiss, Reporter December 13, 2014

For Manitou Springs wrestlers Billy Ryan (12) and Dominic Frankmore (12), it's not an easy task motivating their underclassmen. A better wrestler can't help a wrestler that's not as skilled, and a...

MSHS choir students try outs for All-State. Rachael Bradshaw was selected for All State.

The All-State Ensemble

Spencer Aurand, Senior Reporter November 19, 2014

Rachael Bradshaw describes herself as a social butterfly, always on the lookout for new opportunities to have fun. The 17-year-old Manitou senior said she hopes to make new friends and meet with...

Coaches Have High Hopes for This Wrestling Season

James Kilroy, Reporter November 19, 2014

Head coach Borkowski and assistant coaches Mr. Bonner, Mr. Nagel, and Mr. Miller are excited for the 2014-2015 wrestling season. They have high hopes for the team as a whole and expect great things to...

James Kilroy (10), standing in the parking lot in front of the high school.

First Snow of the Winter for Manitou Springs

James Kilroy, Reporter November 13, 2014

On Tuesday November 11th, Manitou Springs students woke up to the sight of white outside of their windows. The first snow of the winter arrived and brought with it a freezing temperature of down to...

Manitou Freshman Holds His Own in Winter Series

Katelinn Root May 16, 2014

Bryce VanDerveer, a freshman, was the only student at Manitou who ran four races with adults and around 15 other people his age. His cross country coaches had suggested that he do this and he thought it...

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