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The Spartan Speaks
The back of a You Matter sweatshirt.
Guide to You Matter Week 2024
This is Brian Thompson the victim of this crime.
UnitedHealthcare CEO Slain in NYC
A new smart board displays the day's agenda.
New Technology Benefits Orono Students and Teachers
A poster for Anastasia the Musical
A Royal Mystery Takes Place on Stage: OHS Theater Presents ‘Anastasia’ the Musical
Daniel Bremer takes his opponent to the mat displaying impressive strength in the moment.
Photo Gallery: Orono Wrestling at Andover
Parker Burckhardt catches the ball.
State Semifinals Photo Gallery: Orono Football vs Totino Grace
Head Coach Hall gives instructions to his team before their first game for the season.
Orono Boys Hockey Team Gears Up for Exciting Season Ahead
Tom Brady and Kevin Burkhardt discuss a game.
Tom Brady’s New Role as Broadcaster Splits Opinions
Parker Burckhardt catches the ball.
State Semifinals Photo Gallery: Orono Football vs Totino Grace
#27 Frankie Stevenson runs the ball.
Photo Gallery: Orono Football vs. Providence
Orono football lines up against Providence Academy.
Orono Routs Providence 24-13 in Friday Night Showdown
Orono student section waves Spartan flag.
Photo Gallery: Homecoming Football Game
Daniel Bremer takes his opponent to the mat displaying impressive strength in the moment.
Photo Gallery: Orono Wrestling at Andover
Head Coach Hall gives instructions to his team before their first game for the season.
Orono Boys Hockey Team Gears Up for Exciting Season Ahead
Spartan Excellence: Recap of OHS Winter Sports Season 2024
Spartan Excellence: Recap of OHS Winter Sports Season 2024
Skiing, particularly of the alpine discipline, is an activity enjoyed by many
Hitting the Slopes: Nordic & Alpine Ski at OHS
(From left to right) Sindri Bonner, Taylor Walsh, Alivia Uselding, and Ryanne Andreen pose after winning their 4x800 race.
Making a Stride Into the 2024 OHS Track and Field Season
Mens and Womens Lacrosse Look Ahead to an Exciting Season
Mens and Womens Lacrosse Look Ahead to an Exciting Season
With winter sports coming to a successful end of their seasons, OHS can look forward to spring sports kicking off!
Spring Sports Spring into Action
The Boys' Tennis Team shakes hands with Wayzata after their section final win.
Orono Boys Tennis Wins Sections
The Dell Chromebook 3100
How Should OHS Invest More Towards Student Laptops?
Students parked in the high school parking lot
Juniors Take Over the Senior Lot
Robotics team members (pictured right to left) John Eberhardt, Adam Haislet, Hudson Reed, and Alex Peterson pose in front of their newly completed bridge after a practice competition.
Robotics Team Rises to Action
A Tech Buddies poster hangs on a locker.
Tech Buddies Empowers Orono Community
The neofetch from shortly after I got the server.
Review: The Dell R630 Proves its Value
High school student uses generative AI in school.
The Role of Generative AI in Schools: A Double-Edged Sword
Sophomore Davis Kelly using a Dell Chromebook 3100 2 in 1.
OHS Must Invest More Towards Student Laptops
Letter to the Editor: We Should Talk About Epilepsy
Letter to the Editor: We Should Talk About Epilepsy
Tom Brady and Kevin Burkhardt discuss a game.
Tom Brady’s New Role as Broadcaster Splits Opinions
The neofetch from shortly after I got the server.
Review: The Dell R630 Proves its Value
Tacos By the Bay: Lago Tacos Packs a Punch
Tacos By the Bay: Lago Tacos Packs a Punch
On Cloud shoes come in many sizes and styles, such as the CloudStratus 2 shown in this photo.
Do On Shoes Really Propel You Into the Clouds?
A winter cabin.
December 2024 Crossword
Interview With Survivor Week Winner Eli Fish
Interview With Survivor Week Winner Eli Fish
Daniel Bremer takes his opponent to the mat displaying impressive strength in the moment.
Photo Gallery: Orono Wrestling at Andover
Should We Colonize Mars?
Should We Colonize Mars?
The Official Student News Site of Orono High School

The Spartan Speaks
The Official Student News Site of Orono High School

The Spartan Speaks
Students are distracted by their technology/social media accounts during class.

Social Media Addictions Leading to Crippling Side-Effects

Libby Engebretson, Editor in Chief
November 7, 2021
Many workplaces are experiencing staffing shortages from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Staff Shortages Lead to Less Service

Delaney Whitney, Copy Editor
October 20, 2021
Fall Season is Beginning

Fall destinations Over MEA break

Sydney Heckmann, Visual Editor
October 19, 2021
Orono Senior class homecoming court members Hannah Ragan and Sam Swenson, participating in the parade.

OHS Pep Fest Fun

Libby Engebretson, Editor in Chief
October 18, 2021
Senior Coronation Court at Noerenburg Memorial Park

Homecoming Coronation

Sydney Heckmann, Visual Editor
October 18, 2021
Players coming out of a huddle to be prepared for the rest of the game

Homecoming Football Game Results

Jacob Farrell, Sports Editor
October 17, 2021
Class Competition: Recap

Class Competition: Recap

Claire Hyrkas and Eva Maiorino
October 12, 2021
The Dress effect poster for schools to know the donation are happening.

The Dress Effect going into Effect at the Orono Schools

Sydney Heckmann, Visuals Editor
October 4, 2021
Renovations at Orono High School

Renovations at Orono High School

Eva Maiorino, Features Editor
September 27, 2021
MaiaLearning through the eyes of students

MaiaLearning in four years

Sydney Heckmann, Staff Reporter
September 27, 2021
Orono High School is holding an activities fair on September 23rd, 2021.

Going to the Activities Fair?

Claire Hyrkas, Editor in Chief
September 22, 2021
With the start of the new school year, many students and parents are concerned regarding facial covering policies.

School Mask Mandate

Libby Engebretson, Editor in Chief
September 20, 2021
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