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The back of a You Matter sweatshirt.
Guide to You Matter Week 2024
This is Brian Thompson the victim of this crime.
UnitedHealthcare CEO Slain in NYC
A new smart board displays the day's agenda.
New Technology Benefits Orono Students and Teachers
A poster for Anastasia the Musical
A Royal Mystery Takes Place on Stage: OHS Theater Presents ‘Anastasia’ the Musical
This map shows which Minnesota counties voted for Donald Trump (red) in the presidential election and for Kamala Harris (blue). The darker the color, the greater the percentage of people in those counties voted for the candidate.
Election ’24: Key Races, Shifts in Power, and Historic Outcomes
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
Parker Burckhardt catches the ball.
State Semifinals Photo Gallery: Orono Football vs Totino Grace
Head Coach Hall gives instructions to his team before their first game for the season.
Orono Boys Hockey Team Gears Up for Exciting Season Ahead
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
Parker Burckhardt catches the ball.
State Semifinals Photo Gallery: Orono Football vs Totino Grace
#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
Head Coach Hall gives instructions to his team before their first game for the season.
Orono Boys Hockey Team Gears Up for Exciting Season Ahead
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
(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
The Dell Chromebook 3100
How Should OHS Invest More Towards Student Laptops?
Students parked in the high school parking lot
Juniors Take Over the Senior Lot
Robotics team members (pictured right to left) John Eberhardt, Adam Haislet, Hudson Reed, and Alex Peterson pose in front of their newly completed bridge after a practice competition.
Robotics Team Rises to Action
A Tech Buddies poster hangs on a locker.
Tech Buddies Empowers Orono Community
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?
Should We Colonize Mars?
Should We Colonize Mars?
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
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The Spartan Speaks
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The Spartan Speaks
All content by Frankie Vochko
OHS Puts on Production of Harvey

OHS Puts on Production of Harvey

Frankie Vochko, Features Editor
May 9, 2017
Bellecour is a new French restaurant in the space where Blue Point oyster bar used to be in downtown Wayzata.

Riveting Review on Bellecour in Wayzata, MN

Frankie Vochko, Features Editor
April 4, 2017
A Hershey's candy bar Valentine's gift.

A Love/Hate Relationship

Frankie Vochko, Features Editor
February 11, 2017

OHS Chinese Students Vacation in China

Frankie Vochko, Features Editor
March 24, 2017
These simple striped shirts can complete any outfit.

Fashion Trends of 2017

Frankie Vochko, Features Editor
January 20, 2017
Senior Ben Kaiser speaking at National Issues Forum.

Orono Delegation Lights Up YIG

Frankie Vochko, Features Editor
January 19, 2017
The outside of the modernized healthy restaurant Crisp and Green on Lake Street in Downtown Wayzata.

Crisp and Green: Health Machine

Frankie Vochko, Features Editor
January 13, 2017
The cover for the Polar Express album.

Top Ten Holiday Songs

Frankie Vochko, Features Editor
December 9, 2016
Senior Cody Quast enjoys his three pork chops.

Students Crave the Pork Chop Day

Frankie Vochko, Features Editor
December 7, 2016
The unified club has grown it’s presence in the community and every member has worked toward stopping use of the R-word.

Respect is the New “R word”

Frankie Vochko, Features Editor
November 21, 2016
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
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
Homecoming king and queen pose for a picture before the parade

[Video] Homecoming Parade and Pepfest Video

Frankie Vochko, Features Editor
September 30, 2016

College Prices are Dramatically Increasing

Frankie Vochko, Staff Reporter
February 9, 2016
The Forgotten Turkey Day

The Forgotten Turkey Day

Frankie Vochko, Staff Reporter
November 9, 2015
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