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Jim Williams wraps his opponent

Boys wrestling takes down 2012-2013 season

January 24, 2013

Wrestling is a sport often overlooked by many students at OHS. Many know little of what the sport involves or how the team is doing this season. In wrestling, there are different weight classes that...

Orono Dance Team photo

Dance team kicks to conquer competition season

January 24, 2013

One team, one dream” is this year’s 2012-2013 Orono dance Team motto. The team has high expectations and high hopes for the season. The Orono dance team is lead by senior captains Anna Anderson...

Table tennis ping pongs its way to OHS

December 14, 2012

Orono has introduced a new club sport, table tennis. This is the first year of the sport at Orono. Schools like Wayzata, Bloomington Jefferson, Breck, and Benilde St. Margaret have already had table tennis...

Varsity doesn’t mean older anymore

December 4, 2012

A surge of underclassmen have achieved varsity level status. This accomplishment comes with an increased sense of responsibility. With young talent beginning at such early ages, high school sports teams...

300.00 Bylaws Document Photo/Pete Makarov

Private schools recruit student athletes

November 20, 2012

Throughout Minnesota, private schools are attracting athletes from all over. “The high school says, wherever you start ninth grade is where your eligibility begins,” said Bucky Mieras, OHS Athletic...

The Spartan Speaks staff recruits reporters at the Activity Fair. Photo/ Tessa Ostvig

Students feel squeezed by new club schedule

November 20, 2012

The school has implemented a new club meeting schedule in which all clubs are allotted one week a month to hold a meeting during Spartan Hour, and it is limiting student involvement. With this schedule,...

Extracurriculars benefit students mentally and physically

Extracurriculars benefit students mentally and physically

November 20, 2012

Disregarding the added time and stress, extracurricular activities are a significant factor in student development throughout high school. Students who involve themselves are more likely to be responsible,...

Junior and senior girls participate in the annual powderpuff game

October 23, 2012

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The varsity squad looks on as the offense goes for 3rd and 5

Photo/ Woody Hust

Football team comes back with confidence

October 16, 2012

With the 2012 football season underway, the formerly disappointed team has high hopes for the outcome of this year. “We are stronger than last year because we trained harder, so expect us to go far,”...

Spring Sports 2012

May 23, 2012

Orono High School participates in several spring sports including baseball, track, golf, rugby, lacrosse, and softball. While baseball may be considered the American pastime, at Orono High School baseball...

Consussions continue to plague students at high school

January 26, 2012

The number of concussions has been on the rise, which many attribute to athletes, coaches, and parents becoming more aware of the symptoms. Over the past eight years the number of brain injuries in children...

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