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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
Former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally.
Donald Trump Survives Second Assassination Attempt
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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All content by Katie Berrell

Spreading awareness through soup

Katie Berrell, Editor in Chief - Print
April 9, 2015
Junior Megan Mandel and Sophomore Tori Andrews wait to be announced.

OGB wins quarterfinals 70-42 against Thief River Falls

Katie Berrell, Editor in Chief - Print
March 20, 2015
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#TBT to Homecoming 2014

Katie Berrell, Editor in Chief - Print
January 7, 2015
Orono DECA Students ImpactLives

Orono DECA Students ImpactLives

Katie Berrell, Editor in Chief - Print
February 11, 2015
OHS evacuated mid-day

OHS evacuated mid-day

Katie Berrell, Editor in Chief - Print
February 2, 2015

Winterfest Traditions

Katie Berrell, Editor in Chief - Print
January 18, 2015
District is confident in weather day system

District is confident in weather day system

Katie Berrell, Editor in Chief - Print
December 16, 2014
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[Photo] Boys Wrestling

Alex Rusciano, Student Life Editor
January 1, 2015

Annual blood drive a success

Katie Berrell, Editor in Chief - Print
November 17, 2014

Ed Glover named Excellent Educator by CBS Minnesota

Katie Berrell, Editor in Chief
October 22, 2014

Mieras hopes to educate others after difficult life lesson

Katie Berrell, Editor in Chief - Print
October 17, 2014
Photo/ Katie Berrell Sophomore Lucy Soderstrom tutors an Orono Middle School student in math. Soderstrom tutors three days a week through the Homework Helpers program.

Students take on more volunteer opportunities

Katie Berrell, News Editor
April 28, 2014
Last chance to donate blood

Last chance to donate blood

Katie Berrell, News Editor
March 5, 2014
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[Photo] Officer White is ready for Orono

Mia Doolittle, Copy Editor
February 13, 2014
Students may follow in parents' footsteps

Students may follow in parents’ footsteps

Katie Berrell, News Editor
February 12, 2014

Little kids making a big difference

Katie Berrell, News Editor
January 10, 2014
Members and coaches of the unified team line up to be announced at halftime.

After 45 years, Unified Sports still change the lives of students

Katie Berrell, News Editor
November 25, 2013
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