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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 foldable Samsung Powershare is one example of new ideas in the great technology race.

The Great Technology Race

Zach Adams, Social Media Manager
May 6, 2019
Josh Greenagel and his friend posing at Marine training at Camp Ripley

Greenagel To Join Marine Corps

Zach Adams, Social Media Manager
May 31, 2019

*SPOILER ALERT* (Not really)

Zach Adams, Social Media Manager
May 9, 2019
The Orono High school boys hockey teams enjoys a day of Pond hockey

[Photo] Pond Hockey: A Tradition In Minnesota

March 11, 2019
A young couple enjoys their time at the Ice Castles in Excelsior

Ice Castles: A New Addition To Your Winter Bucket List

Zach Adams, Social Media Manager
February 26, 2019
Friends and Family watch as student athletes sign their letters of intent

Orono High school students sign their National Letters of Intent

Zach Adams, Social Media Manager
February 22, 2019
Friends and Family watch as student athletes sign their letters of intent

Orono High school student athletes sign their Letters of Intent

Zach Adams, Social Media Manager
February 12, 2019
Sophomore Mitch Adams uses the Apple products Macbook Pro, Airpods and Iphone 8 while relaxing.

Interactive Visual – Technology

Zach Adams and Sam Antoneko
January 22, 2019
One of many students look at this image over Social Media

The record breaking egg

Zach Adams, Social Media Manager
January 16, 2019

Changes to the pizza line increase customer satisfaction

Zach Adams, Social Media Manager
November 19, 2018
Waking Up With Ease

Waking Up With Ease

Zach Adams, Social Media Manager
October 28, 2018
Person first campaign

Person first campaign

Zach Adams, Staff reporter
May 16, 2018

[Video] Senior Decision day 2018

Zach Adams and Sam Antonenko
May 11, 2018

National Honor Society highway clean up service project

Zach Adams, Staff reporter
May 10, 2018
Minnesota professional sports success

Minnesota professional sports success

Zach Adams, Staff reporter
May 7, 2018
One of the club supervisors, Mary Singleton, stands to the left of middle school FLIT students sharing their excitement

F.L.I.T OMS students make a change in the community

Zach Adams, Staff Reporter
April 6, 2018
junior Carolyn Fritz reads junior Isabel Bergerson's speech at the head of the protest group

[Photo] OHS students walk out a month after Florida shooting

Cari Spencer, Editor in Chief
March 23, 2018
Orono High school Walkout

Orono High school Walkout

Zach Adams
March 21, 2018
Mitch Adams playing an intense game of fortnite on the Xbox 1

Fortnite takes over the gaming world

Zach Adams, Sports Editor
March 13, 2018
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