Orono High School is a

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in Orono,

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, United States. Founded in 1915, it is the only high school in Regional School Unit 26.

History

The first class graduated from Orono in 1885, and a new school building was opened in the first years of the 20th century.

Athletics

Orono's athletic teams are nicknamed Red Riots. The football team competes in the North Little Ten Conference. *denotes championship was a co-championship
**denotes championship was part of a co-op team with Old Town High School

Performing arts

OHS has a competitive

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. It won the Maine state championship in 2019.

Notable alumni

* Steve Abbott, politician * Anne Hall, US ambassador to Lithuania * Ann O'Leary, political advisor

References

{{authority control Public high schools in Maine Schools in Penobscot County, Maine Orono, Maine