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The Mentor

The student news site of Manhattan High School

The Mentor

The student news site of Manhattan High School

The Mentor

Behind the desk

Lane Lewison, Editor-in-Chief October 6, 2025

A quarter into the school year, new policies have been active long enough to gauge their effectiveness, according to principal Michael Dorst.    Start Time conversation opens with Board of...

Hearts for vets The Big Blue Marching Band forms a heart to honor United States veterans, toward the end of their performance at the Central States Marching Festival at Bill Snyder Family Stadium on Oct. 4.

Stars, stripes and success

Stephanie Neang, Staff Writer October 3, 2025

Stadium lights were being overpowered by the low sun and the cloudless clear sky framed the empty, towering bleachers behind the band. The chatter of the packed crowd weaved through the field like a strong...

Debate triumphs in first meet

Lane Lewison, Editor-in-Chief September 22, 2025

The Manhattan High debate team started their season strong, striking success in their first tournament of the year in Washburn Rural on Sept. 19-21. “Washburn Rural is the largest regular season invitational...

Unplugged and Engaged: Inside the personal device policy

Unplugged and Engaged: Inside the personal device policy

Madi Springer, Blue M Editor-in-Chief September 5, 2025

Although it may seem like there is a stark contrast between the students and teachers this school year, many students and staff have some of the same opinions on the newly introduced phone policy.  Some...

Band director Dr. Joel Gittle retires after 37 years

Stephanie Neang, Staff Writer August 29, 2025

This school year marks the last year that Dr. Joel Gittle will be directing the Manhattan High School Big Blue Marching Band. Gittle will be retiring and moving to Florida with his wife, after one last...

Tribe’s Initiative For Pep Rally

Madi Springer, Blue M Editor-in-Chief August 29, 2025

The officers of Tribe have been at work since summer planning school events that will be fun and exciting for everyone, and the newly introduced morning pep rallies are one way Tribe can get everyone thrilled...

Wei wins car giveaway

Grayson Hayter, Staff Writer August 28, 2025

After several years without missing a day of school, Manhattan High junior Daniel Wei came away from the football scrimmage as the winner of a 2012 Jeep Liberty in the annual car giveaway for students...

Evacuation Due to Chemicals

Elizabeth Thornley, Online Editor-in-chief August 22, 2025

Manhattan High school had to evacuate E-hall due to a chemical storage concern. The chemical had become crystallized and the fire department was uneasy that the chemical may be shock sensitive. “I...

StuCo announces election results

Lane Lewison, Sports Editor May 1, 2025

StuCo election results were announced on April 30 for student body and class positions. Juniors Jibran Khmous and Enoch Wang were elected student body president and vice president and Yageen Alhadj was...

Admin Update: ATA Public Transit for Students, and more phone policy

Advith Natarajan, EIC April 27, 2025

Manhattan High administration is exploring a new partnership with Area Transportation Agency buses to provide expanded public transportation options for students. The idea, still in the early information-gathering...

Senior celebration takes seniors back to younger years

Ayana Domenghini , Staff Writer April 24, 2025

Last Wednesday during FlexTime, all the seniors went up to the practice field and celebrated the enjoyment of being a senior.  Tribe members hosted the event with games like football, bouncy houses...

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