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The Spartan Speaks

Mr. Allex: the mind behind the man

Madi Arends, Editor in Chief Print April 28, 2014

Ten years ago, math teacher Jesse Allex took a job at Orono High School. Many know him as the “vampire” in room 311, but few underclassmen know him as the teacher with the legendary goatee from years...

Arends Update: Jan. 28

Arends Update: Jan. 28

Madi Arends, Editor-in-Chief Print February 3, 2014

This week the Orono boys basketball team had three conference games: Tuesday Jan. 28 at Mound-Westonka, Thursday Jan. 30 against Holy Family and Saturday Feb. 1 against Delano.   The week began...

Arends Update: Jan. 21

Arends Update: Jan. 21

Madi Arends, Editor-in-Chief Print February 3, 2014

On Tuesday Jan. 21 the Orono boys basketball team had a tough conference game against the Waconia Wildcats.  In Wright County Conference standings the Wildcats are ranked second while your Spartans are...

Orono Boys Basketball Report

Madi Arends, Editor-in-Chief Print January 10, 2014

On Friday Jan. 10 the Orono Boys Varsity Basketball team trucked out to Annadale to face a conference opponent.  This was the Spartans first game back from the holiday break as their game on Jan. 7 against...

Thanksgiving Tourney is a success for the Spartans

Thanksgiving Tourney is a success for the Spartans

Madi Arends, Editor-in-Chief Print December 2, 2013

Over the Thanksgiving break the Orono Boys Basketball Team played in Monticello for a two game tournament.  The first of the two games was on Friday Nov. 28 where the Spartans took on Chisago Lakes Area. Spartans...

The presidential life of John F. Kennedy and his downfall

Madi Arends, Editor-in-Chief Print November 25, 2013

The presidential life of John F. Kennedy began with his inaugural address where he said some of his most famous words, “Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.” In...

Spartans move to 2-0 after beating Marshall

Madi Arends, Editor-in-Chief Print November 23, 2013

Coming off the win against Monticello, the Spartans came up against Marshall once again on their home court.  Again both halves were led by the Spartans, the first half ended 26-24 and the Spartans would...

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