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Chemistry teacher Dick Nelson hurriedly works before his next class floods in. Nelson, a science teacher of 30 years, is retiring this may.

[Photo] Retiring teachers share the impacts they left on students

Katya Tarabrina, Staff Writer
May 13, 2019
Sophomore Dominic Palmieri raises his arms in the hand after accepting his gold medal at the Skills USA Kansas Championship. Palmeri took first place with a gold medal ranking in the customer service competition.

[Photo] SkillsUSA attends State Conference

Madison Ritz, Staff Writer
April 29, 2019
Senior Zach Payne plays on a virtual reality gaming system while waiting for his competition to begin at the Skills USA Kansas Championship. Six MHS students left for Hutchinson Kansas on April 23 to compete against other students, two of the six students took first place in their competitions with gold medals.

[Photo] University Level Research, Mentorship students present at symposium

Kris Long
April 29, 2019
Senior Nathan Picklands performs a monologue during the "Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play" rehearsal. The play made its debut on Valentines Day and had two more performances the following days.

[Photo] Artist of the Week

Makenna Wollenberg, Assistant Photo Editor
April 15, 2019
Junior Jacoby Kerr competes in the Skills USA regional automotive competition on Feb. 26. Kerr placed third in the eight stationed competition, with placing third Kerr won a tool box and a $500 scholarship to PSU.

[Photo] SkillsUSA attends automotive conference

Madison Ritz, Staff Writer
February 26, 2019
Senior Kate Washburn performs a monologue during the final reheasal of "Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play".

[Photo] Winter Play celebrated as unique production

Kaitlin Clark, Print Editor-in-Chief
February 19, 2019
Senior Haileigh Harper dribbles down the court during the varsity sub-state basketball game. The Lady Indians won the game against Dodge City 54-36, their last home game of the year.

[Photo] Girls basketball ends season minus a state tournament

Micheal Simmons, Blue M Editor-In-Chief
February 28, 2019
Senior Taylor Johnson works to guard her opponet during the Sub-State girls basketball game. The game was the final home game for the Lady Indians, the night was sucessfull, the Lady Indains won 54-36.

[Photo] Boys Basketball season comes to an end

Cole Schmitt, Social Media Manager
March 3, 2019
Senior Mason Jackson shoots the ball during his team's warm-up time at the intramural basketballl games on Feb. 5. Jackson's team the L.A. Leakers first game of the night was against the Star-Spangled Ballers.

[Photo] Intramurals begin championships

Aloera Ostermann, Staff Writer
February 5, 2019
Senior Robert Houston takes down his opponet during the senior night wrestling tournament on Thursday.

[Photo] Wrestling hosts weekend matches 

Kamryn Bussmann, Staff Writer
December 11, 2018
Junior Ethan Myer performs songs from the Manhattan High Big Blue Marching Band’s set “Bluehemian Rhapsody” during the band concert on Nov. 29.

[Photo] Instrumentals at Manhattan High have eventful weekend

Sophia Comas, Sports Editor
December 3, 2018
Teacher Dedra Braxmeyer smiles while standing infront of the whiteboard in her classroom. Braxmeyer is a math teach at Manhattan High School who was recognized with the "Teacher of the Year" award.

[Photo] Braxmeyer earns Teacher of the Year

Madison Ritz, Staff Writer
November 14, 2018
Senior Javon Peoples runs with the ball down the field at the Manhattan High School Varsity football game against Wichita Southeast. Peoples is normally sporting the number 6 jersey but due to his jersey ripping prior to the game, Peoples wore number 43 at the game. The Manhattan Indians beat Wichita Southeast 73-20.

[Photo] Football advances to State Semifinal

Cole Schmitt, Staff Writer
November 15, 2018
Senior Kevontae McDonald runs the ball in for the extra point at the Nov. 2 Manhattan High School Varsity football game. The Indians played against Wichita Southwest beating them 36-25.

[Photo] Football takes Regional championship title

Cole Schmitt, Staff Writer
November 6, 2018
Senior Kevontae McDonald runs the balls into the endzone during the Oct. 26 Manhattan High School Varsity football game. The Indains defeated Wichita Southeast High School 73-20, adding another win to their current season.

[Photo] Varsity Cross Country takes on state meet

Bella Lane, Staff Writer
October 29, 2018
Senior Cami Wells talks to an Eisenhower Middle School student about Red Ribbon Week. SADD members travelled to EMS on Oct. 26 to motivate students to be drug free.

[Photo] SADD celebrates Red Ribbon Week

Hannah Heger, Features Editor
October 29, 2018
Big Blue Marching band Drum Majors (left to right) Tess Garvin, senior; Maggie Fontanini, junior; and Chris Carter, senior, in uniform at Bishop Stadium.

[Photo] Artist of the Week

Makenna Wollenberg, Staff Photographer
October 29, 2018
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