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The Student News Site of Orono High School

The Spartan Speaks

Seniors finish off high school with a decision day celebration

Mikayla Burns, Editor in Chief June 4, 2021

With the school year coming to an end, seniors have been faced with the challenge of what they want to do after graduation. Many students choose to attend a two or four year university/college, others...

Class of 2021: Where are they off to next?

Lauryn Pietrzak, Editor in Chief-Visuals June 4, 2021

The class of 2021 graduates in just a few days, and their Orono High School Career is coming to an end. There are so many options for seniors to pursue after graduation, so we have asked students going...

Orono High School Seniors Future Plans

Orono High School Seniors’ Future Plans

Mikayla Burns and Lauryn Pietrzak May 28, 2021

Click on the interactive buttons on the map and state pages to see what the seniors of Orono High School plan to do after graduation.

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The Spring of Testing (ACT, AP exams, MCA)

Juliana Ward, Staff Reporter March 6, 2020

Juliana Ward Staff Reporter With the snow starting to melt and temperatures rising, the school year is moving onto spring testing including the MCA’s, ACT’s and AP exams. Students in all grades...

College Freshman Forum

Nina Johnson, Features Editor May 24, 2019

Nina Johnson Features Editor On Friday, May 24, Orono upperclassmen were called to the auditorium during spartan hour to hear a panel of 2018 graduates speak about their freshman year of college....

Senior Fischer Eiss and Pierce Pennaz celebrating their future plans.

Decision Day 2019: Student’s Post-High School Plans

May 7, 2019

Kenzie Taylor Opinions Editor Wednesday May 1st marked Decision Day nationwide, where seniors gathered to announce and celebrate their post-high school plans by making pendants featuring their choice...

College is not the only option

Mark Sarles, Sports Editor May 6, 2019

By Mark Sarles Sports Editor One of the big decisions for seniors at Orono High School is post high school plans. Most Orono students go on to a post-secondary education or college. Many people assume...

Managing Stress

Rae Malik, Copy Editor December 10, 2018

Managing Stress Rae Malik Copy Editor Stress can be described as anything that causes changes in behavior by the environment. The human body responds to such changes caused by the environment...

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,...

2017 Tournament Bracket

Sparty’s March Madness hits OHS

March 14, 2017

It's that time of year again ... March Madness and the NCAA Tournament. The Minnesota Golden Gophers are back in the tourney, and to celebrate, The Spartan Speaks is bringing back our Sparty's March Madness...

Going out of state for college can be challenging for students.

Going out of State for College can be Challenging

Megan Albers, Staff Reporter January 13, 2017

From a young age, students have in their mind that going out of state for college is something that they should do.  Whether it is due to pressure from their parents, or the misconception that Minnesota...

Seniors Tori Andrew, Sam Fischer, Megan Anderson, and Will Brenton pose for a picture before signing their letters

National Letter of Intent on Nov. 9, 2016

Maddy Schliinz, Sports Editor November 10, 2016

Nov. 9, 2016 was National Letter of Intent signing day where students commit to participating for the National Collegiate Athletic Association in the United States. OHS has always had a competitive high...

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