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The Student News Organization for Rutherford B. Hayes High School

The Talisman

The Student News Organization for Rutherford B. Hayes High School

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Awards

2023-2024 Best of SNO (School Newspapers Online) Awards:

Ava Vogel for her review of the new movie “Mean Girls.”

Josie Morrow for an opinion story about Matt Rife’s problematic comedy special on Netflix

Josie Morrow for her article about students disagreeing with the new mastery grading system

Grace Metz for her profile of a Hayes student living with a rare genetic condition

Grace Metz for her article about the how the community of Delaware is reacting to the August special election

Josie Morrow for an opinion story about how the Republican party is failing Gen Z voters

 

2023 Marty’s Awards from This Week News:

Winner of Opinion Writing Category – Brennan Mumper – “Sweatshops and sustainability: how fast fashion harms us all

Runner up of Opinion Writing Category – Grace Metz – “School lunches, sponsored by Dominos

Runner up of News Writing Category – Grace Metz – “DCS officials work to rectify summer mold growth

 

2023 Superior Awards – Ohio Scholastic Media Association:

Newswriting – Grace Metz – “U.S. House moves to codify LGBTQ and interracial marriage

General Feature – Grace Metz – “Let’s get the band back together: Student bands at Hayes

General Feature – Brennan Mumper – “Students’ brains might be a new casualty of the pandemic

Commentary – Brennan Mumper – “The ‘War on Christmas’ isn’t real. Get over it

Sports Coverage – Carter Sims – “Delaware battles Berlin to stay alive in playoffs

Infographic – Amber Carver – “The waste we overlook

 

2022-2023 Best of SNO (School Newspapers Online) Awards:

Brennan Mumper for their article about LGBTQ+ legislation going into effect throughout the country

Grace Metz for her article about the U.S. House working to codify LGBTQ+ and interracial marriage

Brennan Mumper for their opinion story about the “War on Christmas”

Brody Counts & Jules West for their article about students participating in an app development challenge for NASA

Grace Metz for her view about the chaos surrounding Twitter owner Elon Musk

Grace Metz for her article about student bands at Hayes

Kaitlyn Gorsuch for her article about a DCS student receiving treatment for leukemia

Brennan Mumper for their opinion story about the dangers of fast fashion

Grace Metz for her view about corporate control over school lunches

Josie Morrow for her view about how justice for Tyre Nichols also requires systemic change to policing

Olivia O’Rourke for her quick turnaround story about students being named finalists in the NASA App Development Challenge

Grace Metz for her interview with author Neal Shusterman about book banning

Josie Morrow for her feature story about the importance of women reporters in journalism today

 

2022 Marty’s Awards from This Week News:

Winner of Opinion Writing Category – Amanda Stevens – “It’s time to fix childcare

 

2022 Superior Awards – Ohio Scholastic Media Association:

General Feature – Olivia O’Rourke – “Thespians wrap up ‘Charlie Brown Christmas’ play

General Feature – Kristen Smith – “Hayes students participate in crystal usage for spiritual and physical healing

Commentary – Amanda Stevens – “It’s time to fix childcare

Column – Noah Sparkman – “Encanto” Review & “Spider-Man” Review

Review – Noah Sparkman – “‘Dune’ is breathtaking but incomplete sci-fi epic

Sports Feature – Mikalah Kostalas – “Aesthetic sports promote unhealthy body image…”

Sports Opinion – Carter Sims – “Crew season: More than a missed playoff

Editorial Cartoon – Isa QuilterScience of multitasking

Infographic – Amanda Stevens – “A Timeline of 2021

Infographic – Amanda Stevens – “Winter Olympics

Alternative Copy – Kristen Smith – “Downtown Delaware holiday gift guide

 

2021-2022 Best of SNO (School Newspapers Online) Awards:

Amanda Stevens for her article about the need to fix child care in America

Noah Sparkman for his opinion piece about the film industry needing to be willing to ditch theaters 

Mikalah Kostalas for an article about Down Syndrome Awareness Month

Noah Sparkman for his review of the movie adaptation of the sci-fi novel “Dune”

Noah Sparkman for a review of the new Marvel film “Eternals”

Elizabeth Atanosian for an article about how the community is rallying around one family after a devastating accident

Noah Sparkman for his review of the animated Disney film “Encanto”

Noah Sparkman for his review of “Spider-Man: No Way Home”

Noah Sparkman for an opinion story about how awards shows need to adapt to changing times

Noah Sparkman for his review of “The Batman”

Amanda Stevens for an article about the prevalence of Imposter Syndrome characteristics among teenagers

Kristen Smith for an article about the 2nd annual Cocoa With a Cop event at Hayes

Noah Sparkman for his review of the video game “Elden Ring”

Noah Sparkman for his review of “Everything Everywhere All at Once”

Noah Sparkman for his review of “The Northman”

 

2021 Marty’s Awards from This Week News:

Winner of Feature Writing Category – Brynn McGrailStudent board member impacts district decisions about Covid safety

Runner-Up for Feature Writing Category – Amanda StevensRecent increase in violence against Asian Americans is part of a long history of discrimination

Winner of News Writing Category – Brynn McGrailStudents impact school board decision to stay hybrid

Runner-Up for Opinion Writing Category – Jackson CollinsFeaturism: Appreciate the unique features of all cultures and races

 

2021 Superior Awards – Ohio Scholastic Media Association:

Newswriting (2 reporters) –  Elizabeth Atanosian & Danica Davelli – Hayes Cinematics class pushes through Covid-19 restrictions

Newswriting (2 reporters) – Olivia O’Rourke & Kasey Wells – Delaware implements new cleaning protocols

In-Depth Reporting (Team) – Andrew Bourget & Brynn McGrail – “Willow Brook residents share holiday memories

Personality Profile – Brynn McGrail – “Student board member impacts district decisions about Covid safety

Alternative Copy – Andrew Bourget – “State initiatives bring sweeping change

Alternative Copy – Amanda Stevens – “Comparing music streaming services

Column – Noah Sparkman – Reviews of Disney’s Live Action movies and “Soul

Review – Noah Sparkman – “‘Soul’ is brilliant effort from Pixar that brings studio back to its best

Art/Non-editorial – Teagan Knutson – “What type of mask are you?

Art/Non-editorial – Jackson Collins – “Watching TV: then vs. now

Infographic – Amanda Stevens – “Voting rights & voter turnout

2020-2021 Best of SNO (School Newspapers Online) Awards:

Brynn McGrail & Andrew Bourget for a feature article titled “Willow Brook residents share holiday memories”

Noah Sparkman for an opinion story called “Disney’s persistent live-action remakes are a reflection of the viewer, not the producers

Brynn McGrail for the news article “Ohio Wesleyan to cut 18 majors”

Noah Sparkman for his review of the Pixar movie “Soul.”

Amanda Stevens for her article criticizing the lack of diversity in Sia’s new movie “Music.”

Brynn McGrail for her profile of Mackenzie Collett’s experience as the DCS student board member for this year.

Amanda Stevens for her feature on Revenge Bedtime Procrastination

Noah Sparkman for his review of the Marvel TV show “WandaVision”

Jackson Collins for her review of the movie “Judas and the Black Messiah”

Jackson Collins for her opinion story about appreciating the physical features of different races and cultures

Amanda Stevens for her feature on the history of discrimination against Asian Americans

Noah Sparkman for a review of “Zack Snyder’s Justice League”

Kristen Smith for her article about Autism Awareness Month

Brynn McGrail for her in-depth feature “Recent events push conversations about sexual harassment

2020 Marty’s Awards from This Week News:

Winner of Opinion Writing Category – Andrew Bourget  “Teens should vote because politics affects students”

Runner-Up for Photography Category – Jeremiah Hosack for a swim & dive photo

 

2020 Superior Awards – Ohio Scholastic Media Association:

Superior, Opinion Writing – Andrew Bourget “Teens should vote because politics affects students”

Superior, Online News Story – Sarah ClemensCoffee with a Cop comes to Hayes

Superior, Online Interactive Graphic – Andrew Bourget “On the Issues: Healthcare”

 

2020 National Student Media Contests:

Superior, Newswriting – Sarah Estok

Excellent, Sports Writing – Adrianna Gebhart

Honorable Mention, Feature Writing – Brynn McGrail

Honorable Mention, Commentary Writing – Sarah Clemens

Honorable Mention, Editorial Cartoon – Karl Edwards

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