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The Spartan Speaks

The Student News Site of Orono High School

The Spartan Speaks

Students sign National Letters of Intent

Mandy Johnson, Features Editor March 12, 2018

During Spartan Hour on Feb. 12, six seniors from Orono High School signed either a Celebratory Letter for Division Three athletics, National Letter of Intent for Division 1 athletics or a National Association...

Orono Dance Team advances to state

Mandy Johnson, Features Editor March 12, 2018

The Orono Dance Team competed at the annual state dance competition on Feb. 16-17 for their second year in a row. It was held at the Target Center in Minneapolis. Orono was one of the 12 schools in the...

Mirai Nagasu poses for routine.

Women Take On The Olympics

Celia Brown, News Editor February 16, 2018

Mirai Nagasu and Chloe Kim are two of the many women competing in the Olympics to accomplish something so difficult that they will forever be remembered: the triple axel in figure skating, and the back-to-back...

Olympic five rings.

2018 Winter Olympics in Full Swing

Lindsay Craft, News Editor February 16, 2018

The Olympics is an international, multi-sport competition that takes place every four years. There are two different olympics; the summer olympics and the winter olympics. They both rotate on a four year...

The Minneapolis Miracle catch by Stefon Diggs.

The Vikings’ historic win is a “Minneapolis Miracle”

Maddie Combs, Staff Reporter February 8, 2018

With the help of Case Keenum and Stefon Diggs, the Vikings pulled off a historic last-second win on Jan. 14 that helped them move closer to a spot in the Super Bowl. While the Vikings lost to the Eagles...

Danny Striggow takes down his opponent.

Danny Striggow: Sophomore Wrestling Star

Lindsay Craft, News Editor January 30, 2018

Fall is over and winter is here, meaning a whole new set of sports. One of those sports is wrestling and one of those wrestlers is Danny Striggow. Striggow is a high school wrestling star. He is only a...

Boys High School Hockey Ranked Fifth

Boys High School Hockey Ranked Fifth

Eric Ittel, Online Editor January 30, 2018

The Orono high school boys hockey team has been playing well this year, and have reached a spot in the top 5 ranks in class 1A hockey. The team has a conference record of 6-4-1 and an overall record of...

Pierce Pennaz’s big win

Baileigh Januik, Opinions Editor January 19, 2018

Junior Pierce Pennaz became a member of the Orono wrestling team two years ago. He worked hard in practice and went to matches to cheer on his teammates, but he never got the chance to actually participate...

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Exciting Upcoming OHS Sporting Events

Eric Ittel, Online Editor November 17, 2017

Here are the OHS athletic program events in the upcoming weeks. Show your Spartan Spirit and go out to support all of our Orono athletic teams. Saturday, Nov. 18 This weekend, the boys varsity and...

The football team marches to the field on Oct. 13.

Spartan Sports Update

October 25, 2017

Update - Oct. 31 The girls soccer team won in the semi-finals on Oct. 30 and will play Mahtomedi on Thursday at 12:30 at US Bank Stadium for the State Championship.  The girls beat Visitation 1-0...

The football team marches to the field on Oct. 13.

Shining Blue Under the Friday Night Lights

Katie Udell, Sports Editor October 18, 2017

The Orono Varsity football team won against DeLaSalle 54-14 on Friday, October 13th. With a 4-3 record the Spartans are looking forward to sections to redeem their regular season. Each year homecoming...

THe MHSHL Soccer logo.

OHS Soccer Teams are Both Headed to State

October 16, 2017

Story updated on Oct. 24: Both OHS soccer teams are set for the MSHSL State Soccer Tournament.  The boys, who are seeded fourth, will play Tuesday night at 5:30 p.m. vs. Worthington.  The girls,...

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