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Students leave the building during their open lunch period.
Opportunities for open lunch give students a break during the day
Seniors Chloe Jeffers and Liam Harding wear their masks during study hall. Masks are now required at all times inside school buildings.
DCS requires masks inside of buildings for all individuals
Matt Wion teaches his 1st period government and economics class. Wion has returned to the building this year after being an online academy teacher last year.
Students and teachers return from online school
Sugar Grove students gather outside for an ice cream social. Each house held individual ice cream socials throughout the first weeks of school to promote social interaction.
Hayes welcomes the return of House
Katie Hejmanowski being sworn in as the new student representative on the board of education.
Katie Hejmanowski joins school board as student representative
Hayes symphony orchestra practices during the school day. The orchestra and choir are planning a joint trip to NYC this spring.
Orchestra and choir programs plan trip to New York this spring
Syntero Counselor Shannon Miller works at Hayes this year to provide extra support to students.
Mental health impacts return to in-person school
Students work during Keith Buttss physical science class. Students are required to wear masks at all times inside the building, except while at lunch.
Students weigh in on expectations for the new school year
Josh Hill
Meet the new staff at Hayes
Senior Ava Johnson in color guard at the end of the set.
Hayes marching band practices for the upcoming season
Banned Books Week 2021
Banned Books Week 2021
Madison (Annabelle Wallis) is left in utter horror by a vision in Malignant. The film is now in theaters and available to stream on HBO Max.
“Malignant” is a hollow attempt to drum up scares from James Wan
Marvel’s first Asian solo superhero
Oscars 2021 – a look at nominees and winners
Graphic of skincare bottles and tubes. Icons sources from The Noun Project, by Vectplus (sun) and Adèle Foucart.
Skincare recommendations to look your best this summer
boys cheering
Delaware Hayes boys soccer defeats Johnstown on senior night
golfer squats down to read his putt.
Varsity Boys Golf comes out on top in the Marion Harding Invitational
Girls Varsity Volleyball Team
Girls volleyball team plays Olentangy Berlin
Boys running
Boys Cross Country team competes at Watkins Memorial High School
Euclid Entourage student section leaders Brady Gazarek and CJ Holmes.
Hayes returns to normal sports seasons
This map shows the percent of families in each state that can afford infant care. Of Ohio families, approximately 12% can afford infant care.
Opinion: it’s time to fix child care
As the movie industry struggles to bounce back from the Covid-19 pandemic, many people are now weighing their movie-watching options.
Opinion: Streaming services are built for comfort
A Black Lives Matter protest in Sheffield, England during the summer of 2020.
Opinion: The criminal Justice system has failed Black Americans
Britney Spears poses for photoshoot in 1999. Since topping charts as a 17-year-old pop sensation, Britney faced a spiral of incidents that kept the media focused on her presence.
How we failed Britney Spears
Gaza crisis: whats happening and how you can help
Gaza crisis: what’s happening and how you can help
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Hayes football takes down Westland

Kristen Smith, Visual Content Editor • September 3, 2021

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Josh Hill

Meet the new staff at Hayes

Kristen Smith, Visual Content Editor • August 22, 2021

Meet the new staff 1. Haleigh Blanchard Educational Assistant Looking forward to: Being in the building all the time College: Currently attending Capital University Favorite activities: Hanging...

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Meredith Keller signs for music performance

Seniors commit to sports, music and the military

Kristen Smith, Visual Content Editor • May 17, 2021

Athletic Signees 1. Alexis Amabile Basketball at Otterbein University      › Favorite sports memory: "Scoring 1,000 points"      › Looking forward to: "Being a star" 2. Aidan Gatenbee Lacrosse...

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Pacers huddle together.

Hayes baseball team plays Canal Winchester

Kristen Smith, Visual Content Editor • May 11, 2021

The Pacers baseball team lost to Canal Winchester 22-8 on May 10. The team's next game is May 12: senior night at home against Franklin Heights. See more sports stories

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Pacers huddle together during the game.

Hayes girls’ lacrosse team faces Olentangy Berlin

Kristen Smith, Visual Content Editor • May 10, 2021

The Pacers girls' lacrosse team lost their senior night game to Olentangy Berlin 8-14 on May 10. The team's next game is on May 13 at Pickerington Central. See more sports stories

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Pacers huddle together at the top of an inning.

Hayes softball team takes down Canal Winchester

Kristen Smith, Visual Content Editor • May 5, 2021

The Pacers softball team beat Canal Winchester 16-2 on May 5. The team's next game is May 6 at Franklin Heights.

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Hayes baseball team defeats Northridge

Hayes baseball team defeats Northridge

Kristen Smith, Visual Content Editor • April 10, 2021

The Pacers baseball team beat Northridge 2-1 on April 10. The two runs were scored by senior #5 Nick Wildman and junior #10 CJ Holmes. The team will be back in action at Big Walnut on April 14.

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Hayes basketball player dribbles ball.

Hayes boys’ basketball team defeats Canal Winchester

Kristen Smith, Visual Content Editor • February 21, 2021

The Pacers boys' basketball team beat Canal Winchester 57-54 on February 20. The Pacers were led by freshman #15 Jesse Burris, who scored 20 points. Senior #2 Ryan Smudz also led the Pacers to victory...

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Lady Pacer hugs her dad after scoring 1000th point.

Senior Alexis Amabile scores her 1,000th point for the Lady Pacers

Kristen Smith, Visual Content Editor • January 22, 2021

Senior #31 Alexis Amabile scored her 1,000th career point against Westerville North on January 22. Amabile is the 5th player in Hayes history to score 1,000 points. She has been a 4 year varsity starter...

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Hayes basketball player dribbles down the court.

Lady Pacers basketball team defeats Olentangy Berlin

Kristen Smith, Visual Content Editor • January 18, 2021

The Lady Pacers basketball team beat Olentangy Berlin 55-44 on January 16. The Pacers were led by senior captain #31 Alexis Amabile and junior captain #12 Chloe Jeffers, who each scored 19 points. The...

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screenshot of virtual college visit graphic

Local colleges give options for virtual visits

Kristen Smith, Visual Content Editor • November 12, 2020
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, many colleges are now offering ways for prospective students to visit the campus virtually.
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Tennis players with masks

Hayes sports during Covid-19

Kristen Smith, Visual Content Editor • October 9, 2020

School sports look different this season due to the impact of Covid-19. As fall sports are underway, Hayes is focusing on safety as their top priority. Keeping athletes, coaches, and fans safe while attending...

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