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Future Director: Grace Maxwell

Elizabeth Thornley, Staff Writer May 14, 2025

After being involved in music throughout high school, senior Grace Maxwell has big plans for after she graduates from Manhattan High School this month. “I have been inspired by many kinds of music...

Graduates choose military futures

Mari Hernandez, Staff Writer May 14, 2025

As the Manhattan High School class of 2025 is preparing to graduate and begin their new chapter, a group of a couple of seniors are choosing a different way. These aren't just going to graduate but they...

Swimming, swinging and singing

Alejandra Parma, Staff Writer May 14, 2025

Ethan Balman, a senior at Manhattan High School, is making waves and hitting harmonies, as both a swimmer and vocalist. He is known on the pool deck and on the stage. After graduation, Balman plans to...

AFS students preparing to return home

Ayana Domenghini, Staff Writer May 14, 2025

Besides seniors who are getting ready to leave Manhattan High behind, the exchange students who have spent the year here are also ready to leave Manhattan and get back home.  When they first arrived...

AFS offers host family opportunities

Ayana Domenghini, Staff Writer May 14, 2025

Manhattan High’s chapter of AFS, the international organization that sends foreign exchange students all over the world, is looking ahead to next year with opportunities for local people to be host families...

Retiring teachers reflect on decades of teaching

Lane Lewison, Sports Editor May 14, 2025

As the school year winds down and students and teachers make plans for summer, two teachers at Manhattan High say their last goodbyes, as they plan to retire after this school year. Charles Thorpe has...

Senior trio of Harli Omli, Hanna Pellant, Crayton Rauch reflect on their journey to collegiate track.

Advith Natarajan, Editor-in-Chief May 14, 2025

  For most high school seniors, the final weeks of school are a time to soak in their last memories of Friday night lights, track meets and familiar hallways before heading off to new adventures....

Orchestra takes on New York City

Advith Natarajan, Editor-in-Chief May 5, 2025

The orchestra performed at the storied Carnegie Hall in New York City last week. The performance was part of a week-long trip to the Big Apple, during which orchestra members played their pieces at the...

Envirothon takes second at State

Jack Spiegel, Blue M co-EIC May 5, 2025

The Manhattan High Envirothon team competed at their State tournament on April 23. The team placed second overall, narrowly losing out to St. John’s Catholic School from Beloit.  “Overall, it went...

MHS Band competes in annual solo/contest 

Alejandra Parma , Staff Writer  May 4, 2025

Manhattan High School's band students showcased their musical talents at the Kansas State High School Activities Association Solo and Ensemble Festival on April 26, bringing home several high ratings.  This...

State Competition Awaits SkillsUSA Team

Sandra Fuentes Toro , Business manager May 4, 2025

SkillsUSA students from Manhattan high school went to the State competition in Hutchinson on April 24, coming away with another champion qualified to attend Nationals in June in Atlanta. Senior Alyla...

Ice Bucket Challenge trend returns

Rachel Palmgren, Blue M co-EIC May 4, 2025

Trends always seem to come back after they die off. Scrunchies were all the rage in the ‘80s and ‘90s and made a comeback in the 2010s. Low rise jeans are coming back strong after an era of high rise....

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