OHS yearbook, paper garner many awards

The Orono High School yearbook and newspaper staffs took home a number of honors from the Minnesota High School Press Association’s fall convention. It was held October 10 at the University of Minnesota.

The Spartan Annual (yearbook) was recognized for:

• Student life photo, first place
• Best in show, second place
• Theme concept, second place
• Yearbook spread, second and fifth places

The yearbook also received the All-State Gold Award from the Journalism Educators of Minnesota (JEM).

The Spartan Speaks (newspaper) was recognized for:

• Broadcast feature story, first and second places
• Sports photos, fourth and fifth places
• Sports story, fifth place
• Best in show, seventh place

The newspaper also received the All-State Silver Award from JEM.

Advisors are OHS English teachers Sarah Cole (yearbook) and Kyle Ann Herring (newspaper).