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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
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
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
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
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
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 Katherine Odland

The History of Prom

Katherine Odland, Visuals Editor
April 29, 2015
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[Photo] Rixton’s Debut Album Dominates

Anna Miller, Social Media Manager
April 9, 2015

Pushing Just A Little Bit Harder

Katherine Odland, Visuals Editor
April 14, 2015
Notes may not be the only helpful learning technique.

Learning Styles: Visual or Auditory plus one more

Katherine Odland, Visuals Editor
March 2, 2015
Researching help for the Orono student

Researching help for the Orono student

Katherine Odland, Visuals Editor
February 10, 2015
Recent Measles Outbreak

Refusal of Measles Vaccine, CDC Warns of Outbreak

Katherine Odland, Visuals Editor
February 9, 2015

Need a home

Griffin Noerenberg and Katherine Odland
February 5, 2015
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Deck of Destiny Night 1

Katherine Odland, Visuals Editor
January 20, 2015

Round 1 of Elimination for the Survivor Constants

Katherine Odland, Visuals Editor
January 22, 2015

Survivor Dance Competition

Katherine Odland, Visuals Editor
January 22, 2015

Second Survival Challenge

Katherine Odland, Visuals Editor
January 21, 2015

The First Survival Challenge

Katherine Odland, Visuals Editor
January 20, 2015
David Herring and Eric Paulsen after a meeting with political science students

Erik Paulsen visits Orono high school political science students

Katherine Odland, Visuals Editor
December 18, 2014
Respect at Orono

[Photo] Respect Valued in Orono Community

Shannon Crosby, Business Manager
December 16, 2014
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[Photo] Orono Girls Soccer State Champions

October 30, 2014
Photo/ Will Dittrich

Orono Girls Soccer Team Send-off

Katherine Odland, Visuals Editor
October 25, 2014
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National Coming Out Day 2014

Katherine Odland, Visuals Editor
October 15, 2014
Homecoming variety show

Homecoming variety show

Katherine Odland, Visuals Editor
September 19, 2014
Homecoming Class Competition 2014

[Video] Homecoming Class Competition 2014

Katherine Odland, Nikki George, Brianna Shaw, and Griffin Noerenberg
September 18, 2014
Orono coronation ceremonies

Orono coronation ceremonies

Katherine Odland and Char Naegele
September 17, 2014

[Video] Mock Crash alerts students to the dangers of distracted driving

May 20, 2014
Photo/ Jack Ellis Seniors Nick Patterson and Connor Avery serenade the crowd with their rendition of Jack Johnson’s “Banana Pancakes.”

Homecoming variety show brings students to their feet

Katherine Odland
September 26, 2013
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