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The Mentor

Drama Department prepares for winter play

Kaitlin Clark, Print Editor-in-Chief January 29, 2019

Thespian Troupe 941 always strives to perform bold and interesting shows, but this year’s winter play is among the most unique they have ever planned to perform. Titled “Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric...

Thespians receive gold troupe ranking at state

Kaitlin Clark, Print Editor-in-Chief January 15, 2019

While most students returned to class after winter break, Thespian Troupe 941 was busy performing and learning new skills at the Thespian State Conference in Wichita, where they once again received a gold...

English department removes two classes

Kaitlin Clark, Print Editor-in-Chief December 11, 2018

While there is still another semester for the 2018-2019 school year, Manhattan High’s English department is already looking forward to the next year, when many changes will be taking place. Planned...

StuCo prepares for Club Feast

Kaitlin Clark, Print Editor-in-Chief December 4, 2018

Manhattan High’s Student Council has had a busy year, and as the first semester draws to a close, they are still putting their all into their work as they prepare for the annual Club Feast. StuCo...

StuCo completes prom theme vote

StuCo completes prom theme vote

Kaitlin Clark, Print Editor-in-Chief November 28, 2018

Last Wednesday, the juniors of Manhattan High school made their voices heard as they voted for this year’s prom theme. Three themes were on the ballot -- Under the Stars, Vogue and 24 Karat -- with...

Seniors Tess Garvin and Jana Kellogg reherse for the fall musical. The fall musical is Newsies where Garvin plays Katherine Plumber and Kellogg plays Medda Larkin. The musicals performance dates were Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

‘Newsies’ performances bring excitement to cast, audiences alike

Kaitlin Clark, Print Editor-in-Chief November 15, 2018

Newspapers fluttered through the air as dozens of actors and actresses stood proudly onstage, their months of hard work finally paying off as the Manhattan High theatre department and Thespian troupe 941...

Senior Zoey Blissett smiles while an American Red Cross Nurse is getting her equipment ready for Blood Drawing. The blood drive on Nov. 6 gave students the opportunity to donate their blood to benefit others, after donating blood students were treated to iron-packed snacks like oreos.

Student Council hosts Red Cross blood drive

Kaitlin Clark, Print Editor-in-Chief November 12, 2018

Although many students were eager to donate blood at the Red Cross blood drive, Student Council, who put on the event, fell one unit short of their 62 unit goal. This was in part due to the recent sweep...

Head coach Frank Alonso walks along the field with senior Jack Easton during the Varsity boys Senior night soccer game.

Alonso leaves legacy of success and perseverance

Kaitlin Clark, Print Editor-in-Chief November 6, 2018

Manhattan High head soccer coach Frank Alonso passed away Sunday morning at the age of 52 after his battle with stage IV pancreatic cancer. Alonso leaves behind a legacy of working with the Manhattan Indians...

Thespian Kids Camp provides learning opportunity for area youth

Kaitlin Clark, Print Editor-in-Chief October 29, 2018

E Hall saw everything from ghosts to paperboys this week as Thespian Troupe 941 hosted their annual kids camp and continued rehearsing for the upcoming fall musical, “Newsies.” The Thespians’...

‘Suncity’ lacks cohesiveness, still has some shining moments

Kaitlin Clark, Print Editor-in-Chief October 29, 2018

With songs spanning a range of emotions and genres, contemporary rhythm and blues artist Khalid’s new EP, “Suncity,” is a creation that is so tantalizingly close to being good, it feels like a tease....

Youth voting essential for midterm election

Kaitlin Clark, Print Editor-in-Chief October 26, 2018

Every two years, young adults across the nation must decide whether they will sit silently on the sidelines or take a stand and make their voices heard. As the Nov. 6 Midterm Election draws steadily...

Thespians to collect canned goods for charity

Kaitlin Clark, Print Editor-in-Chief October 2, 2018

While the Manhattan High Thespians are often known for their live performances, they have taken time out of their busy schedule to help the community. On Friday Thespian Troupe #941 will be putting on...

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