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The Student News Site of Orono High School

The Spartan Speaks

Wild beat the Oilers 4-2 after a terrible injury

April 18, 2013

On February 26, Cal Clutterbuck (22), from the Minnesota Wild, was kneed by Taylor Hall (4), from the Edmonton Oilers, in the neutral zone at Edmonton, with only 2:33 left of the game. Clutterbuck was...

Sparty March Madness Bracket winner, Dylan Hemstock.  Photo/ Madi Arends

And the winner is… Dylan Hemstock

April 10, 2013

On April 9, freshman Dylan Hemstock, was crowned The Spartan Speaks first annual "Sparty's March Madness Bracket" winner. "It was surprising" said Hemstock, "It was a good feeling though too." Hemstock...

Orono student pursues tennis career

April 9, 2013

Orono junior Victoria Barbetta packed up her school and tennis bag and flew off to Wesley Chapel, Florida to pursue her tennis career at Sattlebrooke Preparatory school.    "Sattlebrooke is a private...

Teams from every conference to watch in tourney

March 19, 2013

As March Madness dribbles closer, which teams to watch during the tournament becomes harder and harder to choose. Here is a list of top teams from a variety of conferences to watch make their run in the...

March is a slam dunk for the NCAA

March is a slam dunk for the NCAA

March 19, 2013

With March Madness just around the corner, talented players compete in the race for 2013 Player of the Year. Here is a list of players from a variety of conferences hoping to make a slam dunk in the tournament: Atlantic...

Orono students compete in regional championships in skiing

March 17, 2013

From March first, to March 11, Orono students Mac Bendicson (grade 10) and Rosie Hust (grade eight) competed in the U16 Junior Championships in alpine skiing, at Beaver Creek, Colo.  This event was just...

Compete to win Sparty’s March Madness Bracket

March 17, 2013

To enter The Spartan Speaks March Madness competition, fill out this bracket and turn it in to room 216 by noon on March 19. The competition is FREE. Right click on the image, click save as, and download...

Teachers and students pick the Final Four before March Madness begins

March 17, 2013

Selection Sunday is March 17.  The March Madness tournment begins on Tuesday the 19 and with many teams up for the chance to reach the Final Four and even win the championship Orono teachers and students...

Noah Schultz (middle) holding his Hobey Baker plaque with his mom, Rebecca Schultz and his dad, Dan Schultz.

Schultz and Hickey are two of many winners

March 14, 2013

  Seniors Noah Schultz and Hailey Hickey were awarded the Hobey Baker Award. According the Hobey Baker Award website the award goes to a senior hockey player would displays  character, commitment,...

Boys swim and dive wins third conference title

March 12, 2013

The Orono boys swim and dive team clinched their third consecutive Wright County Conference championship on Feb. 9. “There have been ample injuries and sicknesses this season,” said coach...

Boys alpine team places third at State

Boys alpine team places third at State

February 14, 2013

The boys alpine ski team took third place at State, while eighth grader Rosie Hust placed third individually at the competition. Congratulations, Orono alpine skiiers!

OGB appreciates teachers

OGB appreciates teachers

February 9, 2013

In front of parents and students, 25 Orono girls basketball players recognized teachers who they thought helped them a significant amount in and out of the class room.  On Tuesday Feb. 5 the Orono Girls...

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