Athletics & Activities

Advisor: Ms. Jayne Hudgins
jayne.hudgins@orono.k12.mn.us

Description: Members meet monthly to discuss a common book we have read.

Fee: None

Contact:

• Jessica Frie
• jessica.frie@orono.k12.mn.us
• 952-449-8338 ext. 7214

Description: Cheerleaders promote school spirit by cheering from the sideline at multiple games during the school year. The goal is to cheer at a minimum of two home games for basketball, football, hockey and soccer.

Fee: $300

Contact:

• Community Education
• CEinfo@orono.k12.mn.us
• 952-449-8350

Description: Fall Dance Team prepares young women for the upcoming winter season. Participants perform at home high school football and soccer games and conduct a youth clinic for elementary-age students.

Fee: $140

Contact:

• Community Education
• CEinfo@orono.k12.mn.us
• 952-449-8350

Description: Students prepare for and compete in debate tournaments during the fall season (October, November and December).

Fee: $55

Contacts:

• Michelle Naylor
• michelle.naylor@orono.k12.mn.us
• 952-449-8338 ext. 7204

and

• Mike Bernstein
• debatecoach@orono.k12.mn.us

Description: DECA provides opportunities for students interested in marketing and entrepreneurship to develop leadership skills, self-confidence and professionalism; participate in leadership conferences, competitive events, community service projects and social activities.

Fee: $55. In addition, individual DECA conferences all have respective fees.

Contact:

• Keith Jurek
• keith.jurek@orono.k12.mn.us
• 952-449-8424

Description: Destination Imagination is the largest academic team competition in the world. Students work collaboratively on challenges in interest areas, including technical, scientific, structural, fine arts, improvisational and service learning.

Fee: $90

Contact:

• Katy Sherman
• kathryn.sherman@orono.k12.mn.us

Web page link

Description: Each school year, the Orono High School Theater Department stages three productions: a musical in the fall, a competitive one-act play in the winter, and a play in the spring.

Fee: $60 (musical) and $55 (nonmusical plays)

Contact:

• Kelsie Balon
• kelsie.balon@orono.k12.mn.us
• 952-449-8338 ext. 7209

Web page link

For more information, please contact the advisor:
Sandhya Singh sandhya.singh@orono.k12.mn.us
Telephone 952-449-8338 ext. 7307

Description: Members explore and celebrate German language and culture.

Fee: $25

Contact:

• Joseph Suchomel
• joseph.suchomel@orono.k12.mn.us
• 952-449-8338 ext. 7011

Description:  Math Team competes with other schools, taking tests on a variety of mathematical concepts.

Fee:  $30

Contact:

• Patrick Bacon
• patbaconmusic@aol.com

Description: Montage is a literary and arts magazine created by students.

Fee: $55

Contact:

• Jarrett Lundquist
• jlundquist@orono.k12.mn.us
• 952-449-8338 ext. 7211

Description: During the regular season (August through October), the team will compete in five races throughout Minnesota. Beginning and experienced mountain bikers welcome. The fee covers National Interscholastic Cycling Association fees, Minnesota High School Cycling League fees, insurance and team fees. Participants must provide a bike, helmet and transportation.

Fee: $250

Contact:

• Community Education
• CEinfo@orono.k12.mn.us
• 952-449-8350

Web page link

Description: Students learn about classical music history and style characteristics. There are around 50 musical selections that students will be able to aurally identify and know historical context information about the composer and work. Students compete in a regional competition in January, with the top teams moving onto the state competition.

Fee: $55

Contact:

• Tim Arnold
• timothy.arnold@orono.k12.mn.us
• 952-449-8420

Description: NHS recognizes students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, service, leadership and character. Eligible students are invited to provide additional materials to be considered for membership.

Fee: None

Contacts:

• Jarrett Lundquist
• jarrett.lundquist@orono.k12.mn.us
• 952-449-8338 ext. 7211

and

• Kaila Frank
• kaila.frank@orono.k12.mn.us
• 952-449-8338 ext. 7300

Web page link

For more information, please contact the advisors:
Molly Haglin molly.haglin@orono.k12.mn.us
or Kathryn Haagenson kathryn.haagenson@orono.k12.mn.us

For more information, please contact the advisors:
Jamie Menne
jamie.menne@orono.k12.mn.us
or
Jessie Curtis
jessica.curtis@orono.k12.mn.us

Description: Quiz bowl is a competitive, academic, interscholastic activity in which players attend periodic practices and then represent OHS at tournaments. Quiz bowl questions range over the entire spectrum of a high school curriculum and also include a certain amount of current events, sports and popular culture.Matches feature a blend of individual competition and team collaboration.

Fee: $55

Contact:

• Mike Bernstein
• debatecoach@orono.k12.mn.us
• Joseph Suchomel
• joseph.suchomel@orono.k12.mn.us

Description: The Science Team competes in the Minnesota Science Olympiad. Team competition is patterned after track tournaments with challenging and motivational events ranging from earth science to physics.

Fee: $50

Contact:

• Andy Kahler
• andrew.kahler@orono.k12.mn.us
• 952-449-8338 ext. 7304

For more information, please contact the advisors:
Ms. Kayte Haagenson kathryn.haagenson@orono.k12.mn.us
Ms. Jamie Menne jamie.menne@orono.k12.mn.us

Description: Students build boats powered by solar energy and compete in an annual competition. Members learn about mechanics and electricity, as well as collaboration and sportsmanship.

Fee: None

Contact:

• Mark Vonder Haar
• mark.vonderhaar@orono.k12.mn.us
• 952-449-8444

Description: Open to students in grades 7-12, students on the speech team compete against other Minnesota schools through the Minnesota State High School League. Students can compete in national tournaments at an additional cost.

Fee: $105

Contact:

• Barb Shofner
• barbshofner@gmail.com

Web page link

Description: The Orono High School Student Senate is the leadership body elected by students. The Student Senate has been recognized for many years as a Student Council of the Year by the Minnesota Association of Student Councils.

Fee: $50

Contacts:

• Jarrett Lundquist
• jarrett.lundquist@orono.k12.mn.us
• 952-449-8338 ext. 7211

and

• Grace Nohner
• grace.nohner@orono.k12.mn.us
• 952-449-8338 ext. 7210

Description
The Student Voice Club is focused on increasing a sense of belonging and inclusion at Orono High School by elevating diverse voices and addressing challenges within the school community through the Human Centered Design process.

Co-advisors:
Jamie Menne, OHS School Counselor
jamie.menne@orono.k12.mn.us

Erin Head
erin.head@orono.k12.mn.us

Jen Ivers
jennifer.ivers@orono.k12.mn.us

Erin Murray
erin.murray@orono.k12.mn.us

Genna Torney
genna.torney@orono.k12.mn.us

Description: The Table Tennis Team is open to boys and girls in grades 9-12. Matches are scheduled with other high school clubs. The state tournament is held in mid-February.

Fee: $125

Contact:

• Community Education
• CEinfo@orono.k12.mn.us
• 952-449-8350

Web page link

Description: The Spartan Speaks Newspaper Club gives students the opportunity to develop reporting, photography, designing, editing, layout, broadcasting and managing skills in a realistic newspaper environment. The Spartan Speaks app, website and print issues provide students, staff and community members with school, local and world news, athletic and entertainment happenings, as well as opinions on related topics.

Fee: $55

Contact:

• Kyle Ann Herring
• kherring@orono.k12.mn.us
• 952-449-8338 ext.7216
  

Description: Participants shoot two rounds each week. The state competition is held in June. Trap shooting is now a sport in which participants can early a varsity letter. A gun safety certificate is required for participation.

Fee: $250

Contact:

• Community Education
• CEinfo@orono.k12.mn.us
• 952-449-8350

Web page link

Description: Tri-M (formerly known as Modern Music Masters) is a music honor society open to students in grades 10-12. The organization is designed for students that are both academically capable and musically gifted, and aims to develop confidence, critical thinking, compassion and other leadership skills through performance and community service.

Fee: No

Contact:

• Nichole Brenna
• nichole.brenna@orono.k12.mn.us
• 952-449-8421

Description: The purpose of the Unified Club is to foster inclusion and acceptance throughout Orono High School by participation in Unified sports and other activities. The club is associated with Special Olympics Minnesota.

Fee: No

Contact:

• Michelle Swenson
• michelle.swenson@orono.k12.mn.us
• 952-449-8338 ext. 7106

Description: Women in STEM encourages young women to get excited about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics). Its goal is to increase female enrollment in technology classes. Members do a variety of activities such as learning to use CAD software, competing to build the sturdiest structures and even making slime.

Fee: None

Contact:

• Mark Vonder Haar
• mark.vonderhaar@orono.k12.mn.us
• 952-449-8444

Description: Youth in Action is a service club sponsored by Orono Community Education. Students plan, organize and participate in service learning projects in their community and school.

Fee: None

Contact:

• Genna Torney

• genna.torney@orono.k12.mn.us

• 952-449-8338 ext. 6350

Web page link

Description: Minnesota YMCA Youth in Government is a youth-led, experiential learning opportunity that involves 2,500 middle-school and high school students each year.

Fee: $500

Contact:

• Genna Torney

• genna.torney@orono.k12.mn.us

• 952-449-8350

Web page link