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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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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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