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The Student News Site of Orono High School

The Spartan Speaks

Year-Round Jobs for Students

Morgan Marxer, Copy Editor October 5, 2015

As OHS students continue to graduate from grade school and grow into young adults, the importance of holding a specific job to make some spending money is quite important. Living off of their parents’...

Pope Francis

A Blessing on U.S. Soil

Char Naegele, News Editor September 25, 2015

“Freedom...remains one of America’s most precious possessions,” Pope Francis said. Francis was indicating that the American people should take pride in what they have. Francis stated such information...

Board Approves Calendar Change for MLK Day

Board Approves Calendar Change for MLK Day

Mitchell Albers, Visuals Editor September 21, 2015

The Orono School Board has made a change to the 2015-16 calendar. The professional day that was originally scheduled on Friday, January 29, has been moved to Monday, January 18, Martin Luther King Jr....

Homecoming Week Preview and Schedule

Homecoming Week Preview and Schedule

Anna Miller, EIC Online September 14, 2015

Today marks the beginning of a favorite school week: Homecoming. There are lots of festivities going on all week including dress-up days, coronation, a pep rally, a dance, and of course, the football game....

Jake Anderson Senior Symposium (Photos)

Julia Spacek, Copy Chief June 4, 2015

http://youtu.be/MWlf6hmirb4

One on One Technology Comes to Orono

Kate Edwards, Opinions Editor May 25, 2015

The start of next year will mark the beginning of Orono’s Personalized Learning for Unlimited Success (PLUS) program. According to Orono School’s website, the new program will bring digital technology...

Senior Advice Seminar Re-Cap

Brianna Shaw, Student Life Editor May 21, 2015

Last year’s Orono seniors came back from their first year of college and gave advice to this year’s Orono seniors about good study habits, the social scene, what to bring, and much more. These people...

New OIS Principal Ms. Jodl-Ernhart

New Principal in O-Town

Brianna Shaw, Student Life Editor May 20, 2015

There’s a new principal here in Orono and she’s ready to get the job done. Mary Jodl-Ernhart will join the Orono school district this July. Jodl-Ernhart was one of four finalists to fill the position...

Your Character Counts at Orono

Claire Hasselman, Staff Reporter May 20, 2015

Orono High School consists of 920 students who are each contribute to the Orono community whether it’s working in the community, mentoring at the Schumann Elementary or attending school at Orono. Orono’s...

Clinton garnering support at Winnacunnet High School, Hampton NH

Hillary Clinton: chief executive

Alec Morin, News Editor May 20, 2015

Senator Hillary Clinton first announced her decision to run for president in 2007, one month before incumbent president Barack Obama. She was unable to secure the Democratic Party nomination, but went...

Pierce Pennaz poses with his teams jersey, the Wild West.

Olympic Star Shows Skill in Special Olympics

Mitch Albers, Staff Reporter May 20, 2015

Becoming a star in Orono Schools is no easy task. But for Pierce Pennaz, being a star is a daily event. Pierce is an athlete with Down Syndrome, and has been shining brighter than anyone else in his experience...

World’s Fair 2023: Will it be Good for Minnesota?

Kate Edwards, Staff Reporter May 19, 2015

  Minn. has the opportunity to place a bid for the 2023 World’s Fair. Hosting this world wide expo could be very beneficial for the state, but like any international event, it could have problems....

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