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The Spartan Speaks

The Student News Site of Orono High School

The Spartan Speaks

Allie Gardner leading groups of students during the Empathy portion of the day-long retreat.

Freshman Kindness Retreat – a Recap

Kenzie Taylor, Editor in Chief December 19, 2019

Freshman Kindness Retreat - a Recap Kenzie Taylor Editor in Chief On Thursday, Dec. 5, Jeff Kluever and Allie Gardner from Drake University visited Orono High School with the mission to further develop...

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...

A graph displaying decision making based on Maslows Hierarchy of Needs

Teenagers face the age of change, making decisions

May 1, 2013

The teenage years are the most active part of a person’s life. Once a child turns 13, there are a multitude of decisions they have to make while also making the transition to independence and adulthood. Teenagers...

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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