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The Student News Site of Orono High School

The Spartan Speaks

Orono Homecoming in the Time of COVID, FOCO

Orono Homecoming in the Time of COVID, FOCO

Juliana Ward, Social Media Editor November 12, 2020

In any normal year, this past week would have been Homecoming week. But this year is far from normal so the school had to change things around. Instead of HOCO, it was FOCO (fake Homecoming). What would...

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Coronavirus Disrupts 2020-2021 School Year In The Orono District

Cate Challgren, Features Editor October 5, 2020

It is well known that the Coronavirus has disrupted a variety of people's everyday lives, one of the more prominent aspects being education. High School English teacher Sarah Cole and 8th grader Cameron...

Growing up French

Mackenzie Flynn, Opinions Editor January 6, 2017

Everyone has their own unique memories from their childhood that they hold dear to their hearts. One of my earliest memories is sitting in my room with my sister attempting to teach me how to say “mom”...

A scranton with a failing grade.

Students in the Face of not Graduating

Megan Albers, Staff Reporter November 29, 2016

The reasons for student drop outs varies widely, but with some more preventable than others, it is frustrating that almost 7,000 high school students drop out per day according to Do Something. Students...

Brittany Kado-Spears uploaded her own picture with the Vote YES sticker

The New Orono 2016 Referendum

Maddie Marquis, Features Editor November 8, 2016

For eligible voters, it is essential to be informed about the presidential candidates, and to understand what can be voted for at a local level.  This year the ballot on Nov. 8 will contain two questions...

Orono Grad honored with Merrill Presidential Scholar Award

Madi Arends, Editor in Chief Print May 19, 2014

Thora Bjornsdottir, OHS grad, will be honored by Cornell University as a Merrill Presidential Scholar.  Bjornsdottir will receive this recgonition because oh her scholastic achievement, leadership ability...

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 -...

Custodians: the backbone of OHS

Zach Wagner Lund, Graphic Designer April 28, 2014

At Orono High School, “nobody really receives the full appreciation they deserve,” principal Dave Benson said, “but we have days like secretary day and teacher appreciation day, but we don’t have...

Students find stress in part-time jobs

Nicole Quast, Sports Editor November 26, 2013

High school is a time for students to start preparing for college academically, mentally, and financially. Having a part-time job in high school can have both positive and negative effects on students....

Eating breakfast has benefits that last throughout the day

March 13, 2013

What kind of a difference could a healthy homemade breakfast make in your day? A healthy breakfast could make all the difference. For kids attending school who don’t think they have enough time or culinary...

Students could use phones with a camera app to take picture of tests and answer keys. Photo/ Madeline Hill

Academic dishonesty is on the rise while grades are falling down

January 24, 2013

The drastic rise in cheating throughout high schools is detrimental to the students who cheat and puts honest students in a position where their grades could potentially decrease.Over 91 percent of high...

Teachers put in extra work outside of school

Teachers put in extra work outside of school

January 24, 2013

Teachers work 1,097 hours at school on average, according to The Wall Street Journal. This number is accumulated over the 36 weeks school is in session. The number above only accounts for the time...

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