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The Student News Site of Orono High School

The Spartan Speaks

Claire Suchy playing for Orono Girl’s Hockey.

Claire Suchy

Maddie Marquis, Features Editor December 1, 2016

Sport: Cross Country and Hockey Grade: 9 Freshman Claire Suchy has been running cross country since she was in seventh grade, not to mention playing hockey since she was in kindergarten. Entering...

Will Brenton leading up to his big second place win in junior state nationals.

Will Brenton

Kayla Kaveney, Visuals Editor December 1, 2016

Sport: Swimming Grade: 12   Senior Will Brenton, captain of the Orono boys swim team, is a hard worker. Since age six, Brenton has worked to become a better swimmer . “[Swimming] runs...

The Orono girls swim and dive state champions.

Orono Girls Swim Their Way to a State Win

Cami Reese, Copy Chief November 18, 2016

Congratulations to the Orono Girls Swim Team on placing first in the state final of the 200 meter IM relay.  The swimmers on this relay team are senior Alison Tallen, senior Nora Luetmer, junior Ellie...

Seniors Tori Andrew, Sam Fischer, Megan Anderson, and Will Brenton pose for a picture before signing their letters

National Letter of Intent on Nov. 9, 2016

Maddy Schliinz, Sports Editor November 10, 2016

Nov. 9, 2016 was National Letter of Intent signing day where students commit to participating for the National Collegiate Athletic Association in the United States. OHS has always had a competitive high...

Quarterback Nick Prentice throws the ball down the field during Homecoming.

The Orono Spartans Football Team Makes History

Frankie Vochko, Features Editor November 8, 2016

Last Friday night, the fans in Pesonen Stadium were rowdy as ever and also nervous as ever. The Orono Spartans Football Team faced off against the Big Lake Hornets for the section 6 final title. In...

Alison Tallen swims the 100m backstroke.

Alison Tallen

Rosie Hust, Sports Editor October 31, 2016

Sport: Swimming Grade: 12 Senior Alison Tallen has been swimming since she was 10. Over the years Alison has swam all the events, but her main events are 100 meter butterfly and 100 meter backstroke....

Connor Hasselman dribbles the ball down the field.

Connor Hasselman

Rosie Hust, Sports Editor October 31, 2016

Sport: “Fútball” Grade: “8+5-1,” according to Hasselman. In other words, he’s a senior. Connor Hasselman has been playing soccer since he was four years old. As a member of the Orono varsity...

Athlete of the Month: October 2016

Rosie Hust, Sports Editor October 31, 2016

Senior Jenna Rakos approaches the net to attempt a goal.

Girls Soccer: Scoring Big into Season’s End

Allison Stern, Opinions Editor October 31, 2016

After a successful season last year and earning the title of 2015 Girls Class A State Runner-up, Orono Girls Soccer (OWS) was geared up for success this season. After a rocky start, losing four out of...

The boys soccer team work hard during the game to have success throughout the year.

Boy’s Soccer Kicking Into Gear

Frankie Vochko, Features Editor October 24, 2016

As the reigning 1A state champions, the Orono Varsity boy’s soccer team ended their regular season undefeated with a record of 12-0-4. What was thought to be a rebuilding year ended up being very successful....

Girls Volleyball Sets Up for a Strong Season

Cami Reese, Copy Chief October 17, 2016

The Orono Girls volleyball team is in full swing this fall. The team is led this year by senior captains Morgan Marxer, Olivia Scharf and Megan Anderson.  Their latest game was against the Holy Family...

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