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The Spartan Speaks

The Student News Site of Orono High School

The Spartan Speaks

OHS received a C- ranking on Niche, for school diversity

The battle for diversity in schools intensifies

Katie Udell, Copy Chief March 25, 2018

The 1954. Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka unanimously stated that racial segregation was unconstitutional in public schools. This landmark in history may have legally changed the school diversity...

Quarterback Nick Prentice throws the ball down the field during Homecoming.

The Orono Spartans Football Team Makes History

Frankie Vochko, Features Editor November 8, 2016

Last Friday night, the fans in Pesonen Stadium were rowdy as ever and also nervous as ever. The Orono Spartans Football Team faced off against the Big Lake Hornets for the section 6 final title. In...

Do not repeat the past; study history and learn from it

Pete Makarov, Editor in Chief- Online November 19, 2013

Philosopher and political theorist Edmund Burke once said, “Those who don’t know history are destined to repeat it.” That one quote made me think, Sure, history is important, but how important? Burke...

American History Book Photo/Pete Makarov

Two way street of history

May 28, 2013

Every OHS student takes U.S. History sometime throughout their high school experience, but are they hearing both sides of the story. U.S. History is a required class that is usually taken during sophomore...

Orono: Traditions and transitions through the years

March 15, 2013

The Orono High School building as we know it has been around since 1968. Talking to the teachers that have been here the longest, we can gain an insight into what makes Orono, Orono. In 1968 the...

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