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The Mentor

The Mentor

The student news site of Manhattan High School

The Mentor

‘Hello Dolly’ rehearsal shows promising production

Savannah Cherms, Staff Writer September 12, 2017

For many thespians and drama students, fall musical time is a magical one. The excitement of the possibilities of what this year’s show could do is one that can be felt in every single person involved....

Emo Nite offers escape from real life with untraditional party

Savannah Cherms, Staff Writer September 12, 2017

Downtown Lawrence on a Friday night is an experience in itself. The bars are open, the restaurants are packed and there are at least six sidewalk musicians every block. Take all of that and add over 100...

Keep up with local music through social media

Savannah Cherms, Staff Writer August 29, 2017

Before musicians get to hear the thunderous applause of hundreds upon thousands of adoring fans, many will first hear the muted claps from the small crowd at their local bar or coffeehouse. Before the...

Teen foster child finds normalcy in nontraditional situation

Savannah Cherms, Trending Editor May 15, 2017

A perfect family is not one many people regularly see. Not very often will you see the classic Nuclear Family of a mother and father with two perfect children. That image is not normally one we are fed...

Manhattan High receives national accreditation for ninth year

Savannah Cherms, Trending Editor May 15, 2017

Manhattan High has done it again. For the ninth year in a row, MHS has been named one of America’s most challenging high schools by the Washington Post. Alongside Manhattan are Kansas schools like Blue...

Art students create portfolios

Savannah Cherms, Trending Editor April 11, 2017

Many students throughout their high school careers will take a physical art class. Be it photography, sculpture or ceramics, some students end up in these classes to get their fine arts credits out of...

Salute to Broadway offers student choice performances

Savannah Cherms, Trending Editor April 4, 2017

Manhattan High’s Drama department is a key part of the culture at MHS. Spring plays, fall musicals and One Acts are a few popular event out on by the drama department. But for many performers, Salute...

Senior plans future in uncommon hobby

Savannah Cherms, Trending Editor April 4, 2017

If you went up to an elementary school student and asked the young students what their dream job is, many of them might answer with things like veterinarian, doctor or astronaut. Fast forward to high school...

MHS yearbook wins All-American Award

Savannah Cherms, Trending Editor April 4, 2017

Manhattan High is no stranger to awards, through sports teams, Science Olympiad, and now through its publications. The 2016-2017 Blue M has received the honor of being named an All American publication...

An apology from a student affected by mental illness

An apology from a student affected by mental illness

Savannah Cherms, Trending Editor April 3, 2017

I would like to make a formal apology to all of my teachers -- past, present and future teachers -- who I have and will disappoint. I want to apologize for skipping class, for turning in work weeks...

Students compete at state weightlifting

Savannah Cherms and Jacob Clanton March 16, 2017

For some students who take weight classes, it might just be a way to stay in shape or to get a physical education credit. For others it is their life, and some students take it so seriously it is even...

Choirs prepare for Spring Break Disney trip

Savannah Cherms, Trending Editor March 16, 2017

The time has come once again for Manhattan choirs to visit the Happiest Place on Earth. The tradition of Manhattan High’s music department traveling to perform at Disney has been a long-standing one,...

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