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The Spartan Speaks

The Student News Site of Orono High School

The Spartan Speaks

Sam Sustacek gives advice to a freshman.

Helpful Advice from Seniors to Freshmen

Cari Spencer, Staff Reporter January 25, 2016

When it comes to starting high school, freshman year can often be daunting. As with most challenges, it helps to have advice to guide you through. So this article is for all of you freshman out there,...

Students offer advice for 2013 incoming freshmen

May 28, 2013

The eighth-graders are preparing to enter high school for the first time - as of September, they will officially be freshmen. They enter the high school with their own set of expectations. “I was...

Advice for boys: how to get the girl

March 15, 2013

Boys: this one’s for you. Are you having a hard time with the ladies? Have you ever wondered “what am I doing wrong?” Not to worry! After speaking with some of Orono’s most eligible, we’ve concocted...

The mystery of brain freezes revealed

May 24, 2012

If you’ve ever experienced a stabbing pain in your forehead when eating ice cream or enjoying a cold drink, you know what a brain freeze is. The real question is, what really is a “brain freeze”? “I’ve...

Important advice for succeeding in high school

October 28, 2011

As Orono High School brings in new freshmen, there are many things to be considered. In general, freshmen have no clue what high school is like before arriving. So far at Orono, they seem to feel welcomed. “My...

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