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The Mentor

The student news site of Manhattan High School

The Mentor

Bodybuilding contests need more drug testing regulations

Micheal Simmons, Blue M Editor-In-Chief August 24, 2018

Bodybuilding competitions, like every athletic competition, provide stress on the competitors, some more than others. The International Federation of Bodybuilders holds multiple contests throughout each...

Athlete of the Week: Jillian Harris

Micheal Simmons, Sports Editor May 24, 2018

As the end of the school year comes, the majority of athletes are beginning to end their season, including sophomore Jillian Harris who finished the regular season with a bang, achieving a long awaited...

Athlete of the Week: Robert Zhang

Micheal Simmons, Sports Editor May 8, 2018

Underclassmen don’t usually light up the Varsity court with their athletic skills, but sophomore Robert Zhang has reached a level of success that is rare for an underclassman. Zhang qualified for state...

Baseball dominates Topeka High

Micheal Simmons, Sports Editor May 8, 2018

In every sport there is a certain feeling of momentum, which is what the Manhattan High Varsity baseball team let carry them to a victory against Topeka High 11-1 and 10-4. The team was also met with their...

Track gets tuned up for league

Micheal Simmons, Sports Editor May 8, 2018

It’s always good to come home with a first place finish. That’s what the Manhattan High Varsity boys track team did as they competed at the Salina Central relays, while the girls placed fourth. “It...

Athlete of the Week: Ella Rosenkranz

Micheal Simmons, Sports Editor April 26, 2018

It's rare for underclassmen to compete in Varsity  sports, but to be in the top 10 for a state or school record is unheard of. Sophomore Ella Rosenkranz participated in the 4x1600 girls relay team...

Track rewrites history, success at KU relays

Micheal Simmons, Sports Editor April 26, 2018

It was a busy weekend for several Manhattan High track athletes, yet the majority of them made it seem easy as they swept the Wichita Heights Invite and others broke records at the KU relays. “[Wichita...

Off-season training should be required for all athletes

Micheal Simmons, Sports Editor April 26, 2018

It's no mystery that in the majority of sports, the athletic ability of a player is a factor in deciding who comes out of the game, meet or match victorius. Some high school sports see off-season training...

Athlete of the Week: Cailey Perkins

Micheal Simmons, Sports Editor April 17, 2018

It's every senior athletes dream to have a moment. A moment where you dominate the field or the court, and show the full potential of your athletic ability while all eyes are on you. Senior Cailey Perkins...

Track shows massive improvement

Micheal Simmons, Sports Editor April 17, 2018

Run fast, jump far and throw even farther has been the theme of the week for the Manhattan High track team as they dominated the boys side, placing first and girls took second. “I think that first...

Athlete of the Week: Talon Claussen

Micheal Simmons, Sports Editor April 10, 2018

In sports there is always a certain combination of skill and athleticism involved,  no matter the sport. Being a pitcher typically means that there will be a lot more skill involved than athleticism,...

Track sets eyes high in the sky, looking at state

Micheal Simmons, Sports Editor April 10, 2018

The list of challenges for the Manhattan High track team runs long, but competitors seem to be last on that list as MHS starts off the season with a first-place for boys and a second place finish for the...

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