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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 Megan Fritz

Outdoor spaces for socially distanced fun

Megan Fritz, Online Layout Editor, Social Media Manager
May 29, 2020
The impact of distanced learning on special education

The impact of distanced learning on special education

Megan Fritz, Online Layout Editor, Social Media Manager
May 27, 2020
Several of the campaign images for online graduation celebration live streams that were held to celebrate graduates.

Celebrities celebrate the class of 2020

Megan Fritz, Online Layout Editor, Social Media Manager
May 17, 2020
Two silhouettes of faces with text inside them show issues and struggles common among teens and young adults.

Who’s got it worse?: the unending one-upmanship between students.

Megan Fritz, Online Layout Editor, Social Media Manager
May 8, 2020
The Winterfest Court poses for the audience with newly crowned King Gus Hendrickson and Queen Grace Berbig.

Nominees look dashing on the Winterfest Coronation stage

Megan Fritz, Online Layout Editor
February 27, 2020
This interactive course guide includes student homework and difficulty ratings, teacher interviews about their courses, and course descriptions intended to help all students select the classes that are right for them.

Scheduling at OHS: what you need to know

Lauryn Pietrzak and Megan Fritz
February 8, 2020
This interactive course guide includes student homework and difficulty ratings, teacher interviews about their courses, and course descriptions intended to help all students select the classes that are right for them.

[Photo] Interactive Course Guide

The Spartan Speaks Staff
February 12, 2024
Students at the homecoming football game cheer for the team.

Student voices amplified by new advisory board

Megan Fritz, Features Editor
November 22, 2019

[Video] Following the Yellow Brick Road to Opening Night

Maddie Combs, Visuals Editor
November 21, 2019

Megan Fritz

Megan Fritz, Feature's Editor
October 21, 2019
The Senior Year Checklist To Success

The Senior Year Checklist To Success

Megan Fritz, Features Editor
October 21, 2019
Tim Cook takes the stage at the September 2019 Apple event.

Apple Keynote

Megan Fritz, Features Editor
September 25, 2019
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