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The Student News Site of Orono High School

The Spartan Speaks

The Student News Site of Orono High School

The Spartan Speaks

Is College Board really helping students?

Cari Spencer, Editor in Chief October 28, 2018

Cari Spencer Editor in Chief Like many other high school students, the name “College Board” gives me a feeling similar to a four-year-old presented with a plate of vegetables. To put it simply,...

AP testing begins next week

AP testing begins next week

Madi Arends, Editor in Chief - print May 2, 2014

Many students will begin AP testing on Monday, May 5.  Orono has 17 different subjects that will have an AP test for students to take. The schedule for all AP tests is below: May 5: Psychology -...

Balancing Life: the burden of AP classes

Balancing Life: the burden of AP classes

April 25, 2012

Last year, 253 students took Advanced Placement (AP) tests at Orono High School. However, the number of AP tests administered at Orono last year was 494; many students who are taking AP classes are taking...

Orono placed on AP Honor Roll

November 28, 2011

Orono Schools has always been known for excelling at academic pursuits and this year has earned its place on the AP Honor Roll. Orono Schools is now one of 11 public schools in Minnesota and one of 367...

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