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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
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The Spartan Speaks
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The Spartan Speaks
All content by Gracie Hornbaker
Between switching learning models and being in the last year of high school, high school senior's grades are slipping.

The True Consequences of Sliding Through Your Senior Year

Gracie Hornbaker, Editor in Chief
June 7, 2021
Jeff Aman's picture featured on the Orono school website.

Orono High School Names Jeff Aman Associate Principal

Gracie Hornbaker, Editor in Chief
May 24, 2021
Mikayla Burns's broken car window. Picture was taken shortly after the broken window was discovered.

Car Break-Ins are on the Rise in West Metro

Gracie Hornbaker, Editor in Chief
April 7, 2021
In the heart of Uptown Minneapolis, books line the shelves of Magers and Quinn booksellers, hundreds of books line the shelves behind old fashion ladders that were once used for employes to access books high and far across the shelves. Magers and Quinn has occupied their current retail space on Hennepin Ave since 1994

[Photo] Small business book stores

Grace Hornbaker, Editor in Chief
February 11, 2021
Wednesdays will now follow an alternate schedule.

New Wednesday schedule

Gracie Hornbaker, Editor in Chief
February 5, 2021
Fall is filled with many flavors that only come around seasonally for a short time. Try out some of these recipes to get you in the fall spirit.

Seasonal Recipes

Gracie Hornbaker, Editor in Chief
December 4, 2020
Mrs. Herring sanitizes desks between classes.

School COVID related laws

Gracie Hornbaker, Editor in Chief
October 9, 2020
Mrs. Herring sanitizes desks between classes.

[Photo] Fans in the Stands

Billy McGannon, Sports Editor
October 9, 2020
Kaleb McMullen serves his homemade soups to eager students in the mezzanine at OHS every Friday.

Soup Time warms up Friday’s hallways

Gracie Hornbaker, Features Editor
January 29, 2020
Students made small clay pieces during their January meeting.

Art Club: a place for creating and learning

Gracie Hornbaker, Features Editor
January 15, 2020
Netflix has a variety of holiday movies. A Christmas Prince the Royal Baby was new this year.

The holiday movies worth watching this winter

Gracie Hornbaker, Features Editor
January 7, 2020
English teacher Jennifer Ivers gleefully shoves a pie into Spanish teacher (and her husband) Paul Ivers' face.

Teachers compete for students’ amusement

Gracie Hornbaker, Features Editor
December 20, 2019

A Day in the Life of a Teacher – Mrs. Ivers

Gracie Hornbaker, Features Editor
November 7, 2019
Orono's final game for the 2019 season.

Orono football season comes to an end

Gracie Hornbaker, Features Editor
November 7, 2019
The high school student section celebrates the Pep-Fest and Parade on Friday.

Homecoming Pep-Fest and Parade

Gracie Hornbaker, Features Editor
September 17, 2019
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