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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
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
Minnesota Vikings defense stops New York Jets wide receiver Garret Wilson
Vikings Hold Off Jets in Week 5 Win
#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
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
Two of Orono's many trash/recycling bins stand as more than just places to put garbage.
Cleaning Up Our Act
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?
Read further to find a review of the famous Jane Austen's Northanger Abbey.
Classics Reviewed: Northanger Abbey
The Super Mario Bros. Movie released April 5th of this year!
The Super Mario Bros. Movie Jumps Into Theaters
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 Kate Edwards
The yearbook's theme this year is "Emerge"

Yearbook Distribution Begins May 26

Kate Edwards, Print Editor in Chief
May 25, 2017

Pro-Choice

Kate Edwards, Print Editor in Chief
April 11, 2017
Thomas attempts a dunk.

Jarvis Thomas

Kate Edwards, Print Editor in Chief
January 13, 2017
Ugly Holiday Sweaters Coming Soon to OHS

Ugly Holiday Sweaters Coming Soon to OHS

Kate Edwards, Print Editor in Chief
December 16, 2016

Carly Peterson in Nepal

Kate Edwards, Editor In Chief
October 17, 2016
Senior ladies gaze onto the field.

[Photo] Junior Senior powderpuff football 2016

October 7, 2016
Ted Wiese

Orono hears Ted talk

Kate Edwards, Editor In Chief
October 7, 2016
Photo/Kate Edwards

Finding Solutions to the Morning Traffic

Kate Edwards, Opinions Editor
June 7, 2016

Arsenic and Old Lace Kills Audiences with Laughter

Kate Edwards, Opinions Editor
June 6, 2016
Leap year is an extra day in the year making the normal 365 day year 366.

[Photo] Leap Years are Actually Necessary

March 2, 2016
Joel and Ella Langer

Siblings You Would Never Guess are Related

Kate Edwards, Opinions Editor
February 23, 2016
Leap year is an extra day in the year making the normal 365 day year 366.

Leap Years are Actually Necessary

Kate Edwards, Opinions Editor
March 2, 2016

A Hootin’ Hollerin’ Good Time: Sadie Hawkins

Kate Edwards and Mitch Albers
February 25, 2016
Captains junior Olivia Scharf, senior Emory Landis, and junior Kylie Thedens pose during a practice.

Orono Gymnastics Jumps Into Their Season

Kate Edwards, Junior Editor
January 11, 2016
The quality of iPhone photo quality through iPhone generations.

Revolution in Photography, the iPhone

Kate Edwards, Opinions Editor
January 22, 2016
Scantrons are empty with kids skipping in the health office.

Testing or knowledge: Why Are Students Skipping Tests?

Kate Edwards, Junior Editor
December 8, 2015
Girls State Soccer Slideshow

Girls State Soccer Slideshow

Kate Edwards, Junior Editor
November 30, 2015
Seniors commit to colleges for the fall

Seniors commit to colleges for the fall

Kate Edwards, Junior Editor
November 12, 2015

Annual Fall Choir Concert Showcases Orono’s Talent

Kate Edwards, Junior Editor
November 2, 2015
Minnesota Lynx forward Maya Moore (23) talks with Minnesota Lynx guard Anna Cruz (51) against the Indiana Fever in the second half of Game 2 of the WNBA basketball finals, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2015, in Minneapolis.

Women’s Sports Prove Important in Today’s World

Kate Edwards, Junior Editor
November 2, 2015
Pie Chart

Are You Alone in Reading The Spartan Speaks online?

Kate Edwards, Junior Editor
October 12, 2015
Photo/ Shannon Crosby

Homecoming Week Dress-Up Days

Kate Edwards, Copy Chief
September 30, 2015

One on One Technology Comes to Orono

Kate Edwards, Opinions Editor
May 25, 2015

World’s Fair 2023: Will it be Good for Minnesota?

Kate Edwards, Staff Reporter
May 19, 2015
photo/ Disney press release

Disney’s New ‘Cinderella’

Kate Edwards, Staff Reporter
April 8, 2015
Thanksgiving Parade: Proof Times Have Changed

Thanksgiving Parade: Proof Times Have Changed

Kate Edwards, Staff Reporter
December 12, 2014
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