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A poster for Anastasia the Musical
A Royal Mystery Takes Place on Stage: OHS Theater Presents ‘Anastasia’ the Musical
Students on the Spanish trip in 2023 pose in Santiago, Chile.
Spanish Trip Offers Lessons Beyond the Classroom
A Youth In Action display case with a "We Scare Hunger Food Drive" Box.
Annual We Scare Hunger Food Drive to Battle Local Food Insecurity
Mike Rockenfeller driving his Ford Mustang GT3.
Red Bull Thrills Minneapolis with High-Speed Show
Live Updates: Election Night 2024
Live Updates: Election Night 2024
Election '24
Who’s Running in 2024? A Preview of the Presidential Candidates
Vice President and Democratic Nominee Kamala Harris, left, and Former President Donald Trump and Republican Nominee, right
Election ’24: Summer and September Update
Former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally.
Donald Trump Survives Second Assassination Attempt
Tom Brady and Kevin Burkhardt discuss a game.
Tom Brady’s New Role as Broadcaster Splits Opinions
Sam Darnold on the field after getting sacked, resulting in a safety on Sunday, October 27th.
Vikings Fall to 5-2 in Week 8 Loss
Zoe Lopez performs a goal kick
Photo Gallery: Orono Girls Soccer vs Holy Angels.
Vikings running back Aaron Jones running into the end zone for a touchdown.
Vikings Lose in Week 7 Heartbreaker Against Lions
#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
Captain Blake Van Patten lines up against Delano.
Photo Gallery: Orono Football vs. Delano
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
Mya Moore shooting a free throw
With her 1,000th Point, Orono Basketball Star Reaches an Impressive Mya-stone
Orono Girls' Hockey Coaching Staff
Orono Welcomes New Girls Varsity Hockey Head Coach
(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
A Tech Buddies poster hangs on a locker.
Tech Buddies Empowers Orono Community
OHS students party at the 2024 Homecoming dance.
OHS Creates Lasting Memories at the 2024 Homecoming Dance
Vice President and Democratic Nominee Kamala Harris, left, and Former President Donald Trump and Republican Nominee, right
Election ’24: Summer and September Update
OHS Senior Tamer Abukhadra
OHS Senior Tamer Abukhadra Gives Parting Advice For Underclassmen
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?
Fall landscape.
October 2024 Word Search
#27 Frankie Stevenson runs the ball.
Photo Gallery: Orono Football vs. Providence
Orono student section waves Spartan flag.
Photo Gallery: Homecoming Football Game
Senior senators lead the school in chants.
Photo Gallery: Homecoming Pep Fest
The Official Student News Site of Orono High School

The Spartan Speaks
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The Spartan Speaks
All content by Ellie Fasbender

2019 Graduation

Ellie Fasbender, Editor in Chief
May 31, 2019

Looking back on high school as a graduating senior

Ellie Fasbender, Editor in Chief
May 9, 2019
Taking lacrosse to the next level

Taking lacrosse to the next level

Ellie Fasbender, Editor in Chief
May 9, 2019

Stepping up the Promposals

Ellie Fasbender, Editor in Chief
April 24, 2019
Dancing Their Way To State

Dancing Their Way To State

Ellie Fasbender, Editor in Chief
February 28, 2019

Dancing Their Way to State

Ellie Fasbender, Editor in Chief
February 10, 2019

Filling Orono with lots of love

Ellie Fasbender, Editor in Chief
January 22, 2019

Kicking Finals Week Out Of The Park

Ellie Fasbender, Editor in Chief
January 21, 2019
Adam and Will take part in the first ever Lunch Switch Up day at OHS.

Senate, Students Voice, and Unified come together to pull off the 2018 lunch switch up.

Ellie Fasbender, Editor in Chief
January 18, 2019

Handling Stress

Ellie Fasbender, Editor in Chief
January 18, 2019
Ari Dworsky

Tearing Through The Pain: Ari Dworsky

Ellie Fasbender, Editor in Chief
November 5, 2018
Orono 2018 Football Team Lineup

Orono 2018 Football Team Lineup

Ellie Fasbender and Katie Udell
October 29, 2018

Orono’s 67th Homecoming

Ellie Fasbender, Online Editor in Chief
October 14, 2018

Minnesnowta weather causes seasonal depression

Ellie Fasbender, Online Editor
May 2, 2018

Humboldt Hockey Team Tragedy

Ellie Fasbender, Online Editor
April 29, 2018
Orono Speech Team at Wright County Conference

Speech has success in recent competitions

Ellie Fasbender, Online Editor
March 13, 2018

Surviving Survivor Week

Ellie Fasbender, Online Editor
February 12, 2018
Wonder movie is warming hearts of all ages

Wonder movie is warming hearts of all ages

Ellie Fasbender, Online Editor
January 22, 2018

Turning in your ticket stubs

Ellie Fasbender, Online Editor
November 10, 2017

Homecoming highlights

Jazmine Borreson, Katie Udell, Chris Nordlie, Macey Chelstrom, Ellie Fasbender, Graham Mehaffey, and Patrick Sullivan
October 18, 2017
The OHS Unified Basketball team will be representing Team MN at the USA Games in Seattle from July 1 - 6, 2018. Back Row: Natalie Brekken, Bobby Striggow, Sam Perry, Thomas Lecy, Will Larson. Front Row: Kira Reymann, Jacob Stankevitz, Amelie Wall, Aaron Petrie, Pierce Pennaz.

Unified Set for Special Olympics in Seattle

Ellie Fasbender, Online Editor
October 13, 2017

Orono’s 66th Homecoming

Ellie Fasbender, Online Editor
October 11, 2017
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