This year, the Talisman is doing special features on 26 unique seniors throughout the school year to celebrate these past four years they’ve spent here. These students represent the different facets of the class of 2026 at Delaware Hayes.
Meet Hunter:
Q: What activities are you involved in at Hayes?
A: I’ve been involved with marching band and jazz band for three years, Concert Band for two, and this’ll be my second year in Symphonic Band.
Q: Do you have any commitments outside of school?
A: One of my long standing commitments outside of school is bowling, which I’ve been doing for 12 years. It’s a fun hobby that lets me relax.
Q: How did you balance your schoolwork with your other commitments?
A: Most of the balance between my schoolwork and other activities stands on self-confidence to get the work done and a sense of solace so I don’t stress about or stray from my goal.
Q: What is your favorite memory from Hayes?
A: My favorite memory from Hayes is at the end of marching band during my freshman year, when we were given a one, [or superior rating,] at state marching band finals. I believe that was the happiest moment I’ve seen in the band through my years here because we put in so much effort to make the show as expressive and fun as possible, which worked out in the end. I still appreciate that I got to experience this moment with my friends.
Q: What has been your favorite class at Hayes and why?
A: My favorite class at Hayes was Music Theory. While it proved to be a significant challenge for me and I wasn’t great at understanding the material, it built on my understanding of the meaning of effort, and how much I have to put in to succeed, for myself and others.
Q: What is one piece of advice you have for future high schoolers?
A: One piece of advice I have is to race ahead of your time by introducing yourself to as many experiences as you can, even with your friends. Four years is a lot of time to make changes, and it can also feel short once it’s over, so enjoy all the chances you have to improve and have fun.
Q: What is one thing you’ll miss when you’re gone?
A: One thing I’ll miss when I leave Hayes is the friends I’ve made over these past few years. Splitting up into different paths and splitting from friends definitely won’t be easy to accept, but I’m glad that I had the opportunity to meet them and talk to them everyday.
Q: What are your plans for after high school and why?
A: My plans after high school are to head to a college and go into psychology. I like putting my ideas into questions and theorizing about different topics, ideas, and studies which is why I feel like psychology fits my ideals for after I leave Hayes. Eventually, I’ll see if I can land a career in Therapeutic Psychology since it combines both my passions for questions and helping others.
Good luck Hunter! We are looking forward to seeing what you will achieve in these next steps.
