The Indian Mosaic is again in a place of honor at the MHS West Campus, thanks to MHS graduate Rick Weisbender and his friend and helper Pat Barry. Be sure and stop by if you are in town for a class reunion this summer (or just stop and see it!) The proud chief, who once […]
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New MHS Wall of Fame
The Indian Mosaic will provide the anchor to the new MHSAA Wall of Fame at MHS. Pictured here holding the family’s plaque is Jonathan, the 13 year old grandson of Wall of Fame Honoree Harold Robinson, MHS ’48. His wife, Ann Robinson, their daughter Sherry Robinson and Jonathan traveled from Wharton, New Jersey to attend […]
Band Legend Norvell dies at 86
by Bill Felber, Executive Editor Larry Norvell didn’t create the music program at Manhattan High School or the Manhattan Municipal Band program. But over his long tenures as director, he infused both with statewide distinction. The most prominent figure in music here for the past half century, Mr. Norvell died at Mercy Regional Health Center […]
MHS’s ’61 heroes to share stories
Manhattan Mercury article by Mark Janssen, Sports Editor The record is sure to improve from 9-0 to 15-0, the heroics will be magnified, the yardage gained and touchdowns scored multiplied two-fold. And for sure, a ton of fun will be had by life-long friends Friday when the Manhattan High football senior class of 1961 stages […]
MHSAA Investigates Restoration Project
Story from The Manhattan Mercury Many Manhattan High School alumni fondly recall the ceramic mosaic of an Indian head — the school’s symbol — that was formerly in the floor in front of the school gymnasium. Now they’re hoping to restore the Indian to its former glory and install it in a place of honor […]
Manhattanite makes Broadway debut in ‘A Christmas Story’
Courtesy of The Manhattan Mercury by Bryan Richardson brichardson@themercury.com Sometimes, a kid from a small city can have her bigcity dreams come true. Charissa Bertels, who grew up in Manhattan, is making her Broadway debut as a part of the ensemble in the musical “A Christmas Story,” which opened Nov. 19. Bertels, the daughter of […]
NEW MHS West Campus, from Conception through Construction
Front of school. Front entrance. Main entrance from inside. Main hall. USD383 ground breaking September 1, 2010 Band room demolition to create future main entrance. Additional information on the construction project may be found in the Summer 2010 issue of the Alumni Mentor. Conceptual drawing of finished facility.
40-year-old Manhattan High tradition lives on
MANHATTAN MERCURY ARTICLE, FRIDAY NOV. 1, 2011 (Reprinted with the permission of the Manhattan Mercury) Grant Guggisberg gguggisberg@themercury.com Watch movie online The Transporter Refueled (2015) If you’ve been to very many Manhattan High football games, you’ve probably seen them. Black jerseys, with the pirate symbol of a skull and crossbones in white. Grown men, […]
New MHS Wings
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Alumni Center Receives Facelift and Mentor Archive
After observing the cramped conditions in the Alumni Center at MHS East Campus, honorary member Carlos Gonzales spent considerable time organizing and re-arranging the Center to provide a more spacious area. In April, with the help of MHS student James Hoke, Carlos secured and transported bound issues of The Mentor from a MHS West Campus […]