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The Spartan Speaks

The Student News Site of Orono High School

The Spartan Speaks

Orono Students Represent at WE Day

Orono Students Represent at WE Day

Macey Chelstrom, Copy Chief November 10, 2017

On Nov. 8, WE Day celebrated its fifth year of inspiring students in Minnesota. The event, that took place at the Xcel Energy Center, revolves around empowering youth with the idea that they can change...

Seniors Ryan Paul and Clay Dawson belt out a duet

Into the Woods Cast Interviews

Cari Spencer, Editor in Chief November 10, 2017

The Spartan Speaks At Your Fingertips

Macey Chelstrom, Copy Chief November 9, 2017

As technology grows and evolves to become more apart of everyday life, The Spartan Speaks has been growing along with it. For us, this means taking steps to become more digital.  As of this time last...

Inside Peek: Orono’s Chinese Club

Jenna Lulling, Feature Editor November 6, 2017

Wonder what it's like to be apart of Orono's Chinese Club? You can find out now, just click the video! You will see some of the activities that take place, as well as getting a look into one of the co-presidents...

Quiz Bowl Team – Behind the Scenes

Jenna Lulling, Feature Editor October 26, 2017

At practice Orono's Quiz Bowl Team splits up into groups of four and play against each group, or team. lol Mr. Williams reads off questions that may have been previously used in other tournaments, which...

The 2017 Homecoming Court

Homecoming Court 2017

October 4, 2017

The updated Spartan Hour calendar for 2017-18.

Sudden Schedule Shift Surprises Students

Katie Udell September 20, 2017

Orono High School students started the first day of school in shock as they learned that the Spartan Hour schedule had been changed. Spartan Hour used to occur every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday of...

Ending an Era

Ending an Era

Caroline Martin, Staff Reporter June 8, 2017

Emerging from behind-the-scenes and leaving behind a legacy, senior Megan Palmquist has just finished her career as Stage Manager for Orono High School’s Drama Department. Her interest in drama started...

Senior Seminar and Yearbook Distributions

Catherine Courtney, Staff Reporter May 31, 2017

This video is on the 2017 Senior Seminar and Yearbook Distributions that happened last Friday, March 26, during Sparan Hour

Academic Awards Night

Academic Awards Night

Maddie Marquis, Features Editor May 25, 2017

The Academic Awards Ceremony was held in the OHS Gymnasium on May 15, beginning at 7 p.m.  The evening was held in honor of OHS juniors and seniors who have worked hard and persevered through their high...

The yearbooks theme this year is Emerge

Yearbook Distribution Begins May 26

Kate Edwards, Print Editor in Chief May 25, 2017

Every year the yearbook staff works tirelessly to put together a book that encompasses all the school’s activities and notable events. This year as many may know they have added Aurasma, which allows...

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