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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
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
After preseason practice, Coach Paul Bonner and Kara Donegan (12) pose in the wrestling room.
Winter Sports Preview: Wrestling
Brooklyn Sheffield(11) and Annika Kuzbek(12) look forward to leading the team this season.
Winter Sports Preview: Girls Basketball
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
“Haunted Sweet Home” was published by Sarah Pinsker on September 3, 2024.
Review: “Haunt Sweet Home”
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 was released on Oct. 25. The game has a variety of missions and storyline, it is very engaging and is interesting to follow.
Review: Black Ops 6
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
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
“Haunted Sweet Home” was published by Sarah Pinsker on September 3, 2024.
Review: “Haunt Sweet Home”
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 was released on Oct. 25. The game has a variety of missions and storyline, it is very engaging and is interesting to follow.
Review: Black Ops 6
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
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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...

Final Installment: Mighty Five on Fridays (on Tuesday)

Final Installment: Mighty Five on Fridays (on Tuesday)

James Baker and Zach McGee • May 24, 2016

https://youtu.be/WX2767oSpI8   This week's Mighty Five features Jared Keul, all of our wonderful teachers, the foreign students attending our school this year: Jay, Akseli, Poe, Santiago, Asma,...

The Mighty Five on Fridays Episode 4: Scholarships, Track Meets and Broken Legs

The Mighty Five on Fridays Episode 4: Scholarships, Track Meets and Broken Legs

James Baker and Zach McGee • May 6, 2016

https://youtu.be/O_XlQpgI-Xw The Mighty Five is a video segment highlighting outstanding performances by MSHS students in the past few weeks. We will be looking across all activities, school and non-school...

Mighty Five on Fridays: Episode 2

Mighty Five on Fridays: Episode 2

Zach McGee, James Baker, Reporter • March 11, 2016

The Mighty Five is a video segment highlighting outstanding performances by MSHS students in the past few weeks. We will be looking across all activities, school and non-school sponsored and determining...

App Review: Stack

App Review: Stack

Zach McGee, Reporter • March 9, 2016

One of the latest free and addictive games on the App Store is a game called, "Stack". Stack was created by a group of App developers that call themselves Ketchapp. Ketchapp aims to create the best and...

Review: Are Free Games on The App Store Worth Your Time?

Review: Are Free Games on The App Store Worth Your Time?

Zach McGee, Repoter • March 9, 2016

The App Store is chalk full of free games that are either very entertaining, very boring or just not worth your time. After taking a random sample of three of the newer versions of some of these free games,...

Ariana Olson(11) goes up for a layup in the first round of Districts against Buena Vista. The Mustangs won this game 68-36.

Preview: Regional Tournament: Boys’ and Girls’ Varsity Basketball

Zach McGee, Reporter • March 4, 2016

The Manitou Springs Boys' and Girls' Varsity Basketball teams have continued to advance through their seasons. Both teams preformed extremely well at Districts and will continue their seasons at...

Editorial: Are The iPads Still Beneficial?

Editorial: Are The iPads Still Beneficial?

Zach McGee, Reporter • March 3, 2016

The iPad is one of the greatest pieces of technology that the world has ever seen. One that students of Manitou Springs High School, Middle School and Elementary School have came to know and use on a daily...

Jared Keul(11) looks to drive, Monday at CSCS. The Mustangs lost 47-36.

Mustangs Suffer Loss Against CSCS Lions

Zach McGee, Reporter • February 17, 2016

On Monday, February 15, the Mustangs faced off against their league rivals, the Colorado Springs Christian School (CSCS) Lions. The game resulted in a Lions victory and Tri-Peaks League title. The...

Middle School Basketball Coach Retires after 38 Years

Middle School Basketball Coach Retires after 38 Years

Zach McGee, Reporter • February 4, 2016

Mr. Rodney Johannsen, middle school math teacher and basketball coach, is retiring after 38 years of teaching and coaching at Manitou Springs Middle School. Throughout his years, he has achieved...

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