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The Spartan Speaks

Photo Illustration/ Isa Chavez showing how easy it is to doze off during class due to lack of sleep.

High Schoolers: Get Those Zzzzs!

Kenzie Taylor November 12, 2019

Kenzie Taylor Editor in Chief High school is a stressful, hectic and time consuming period for kids. Between GPA upkeep, the ACT, SAT, college applications, and more, it's no wonder sleep is shortchanged. However,...

Members (left to right) Carlile, Morris, Hemby, and Shires pose for a shot that will become the cover of their eponymous album

The Highwomen Rewrite the Narrative

Ajalon Peterson, News Editor November 11, 2019

Ajalon Peterson News Editor On Sep. 6, the Highwomen released their self titled debut album, and it was a hit. It climbed its way up the charts, reaching first place on the Top Country Albums chart;...

A Day in the Life of a Teacher – Mrs. Ivers

Gracie Hornbaker, Features Editor November 7, 2019

Gracie Hornbaker Features Editor Jen Ivers is one of Orono High School’s English teachers, and she has a very busy life. Click through the numbers displayed on the picture of her classroom to learn...

Oronos debate team switches their topic at the end of October.

From Mars to Saudi Arabia: the debate team’s wide range for the 2019 season

Nina Johnson, Editor in Chief November 5, 2019

Nina Johnson Editor in Chief Orono’s debate team recently reached the middle of their season, marking a period of reflection for the team and their goals going into November. The team debates high...

Artists in the Throes of Inktober

Rae Malik, Opinions Editor October 30, 2019

This October, people are taking part in a challenge called Inktober. Inktober is drawing a set of prompts each day for the entire month of October. Everyday, an artist uses their prompt list to draw the...

The cast of Game of Thrones appears onstage at the Emmys.

“Game of Thrones” wins big at the 2019 Emmy Awards

Margaret Kraus, Sports Editor September 26, 2019

Margaret Kraus Sports Editor Game of Thrones walked away with one of the biggest awards from the Emmys, “Outstanding Drama Series”. Actor Peter Dinklage from the show also won “Best Supporting...

Orono Graduation, Class of 2019

Maddie Combs, Copy Editor June 7, 2019

Congratulations to the Orono High School class of 2019! Check out this video with pictures and video clips of the ceremony from June 6, 2019.

Broadcast Barry Wohler

Mark Sarles, Sports Editor June 5, 2019

Broadcast about Barry Wohler and gym class changes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMc7kRpNoMk

The Polo Project

Isabella Koch, Feature Editor June 3, 2019

Check out this broadcast of your Orono students and their passion for Polo! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cfIXcL8ZAk&t=4s  

What Students are Wearing

Emelia Lowe, Opinions Editor June 1, 2019

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EnubfWjzgRE&feature=youtu.be

Seniors Going Into ROTC

Seniors Going Into ROTC

Andy Berrell, Sports Editor June 1, 2019

This is a broadcast focused on members of the senior class that will go on to ROTC programs in college. https://youtu.be/lWnSY2L7tag  

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