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Have a great summer!
Have a great summer!
The Grand Pacer Marching Band plays their "Girl in Red" show for their home crowd.
Grand Pacer Marching Band welcomes new staff
Students from Prospect Hill pose for a picture after a game of 7 on 7 football.
Houk takes grand win in House Games
Student-athletes were called up to the stage to get recognized for their athletic success in High School.
Seniors receive honors at annual awards ceremony
Cadets from Delaware Hayes AFJROTC detachment OH-012 receive a briefing during a curriculum in action trip to Mansfield, Ohio. During the trip, cadets visited the 179th Air National Guard cyberspace wing, alongside the Ohio State Reformatory.
OH-012 Cadets spread their wings for Curriculum in Action trip
Junior Francie Salem gets introduced as a starter.
Girls’ lacrosse loses to Olentangy Orange in first round of playoffs
Junior Tank Tompkins watches the pitch.
Baseball wins 11-1 over Harding
The three seniors following their senior night positions.
Boys’ volleyball loses 1-3 on senior night to Whetstone High School
Students athletes group together for a picture following their college signings.
College signing day for high school seniors
Head Coach David Meikrantz and Mowry high five each other after the game.
Baseball grabs a win on the road in Chillicothe
Released on April 25, "Black Samson The Bastard Swordsman" is a collaboration album between the Wu-Tang Clan and producer Mathematics.
“Black Samson, the Bastard Swordsman” continues the Wu-Tang legacy
Here's some fast-paced books to add to summer reading lists!
Books to read over the summer
In the first episode of Melvin’s Misadventures, Melvin goes on an Easter adventure.
Melvin’s Misadventures: Episode 1
THE DRIVER ERA's newest album "Obsession takes listeners into the many feelings of a relationship.
Lust, longing and just enough with THE DRIVER ERA’s newest album, ‘Obsession’
View into the center of Franklin Park Conservatories Cherry trees
Cherry blossoms have Columbus blooming into spring
Spotlight on Talisman Seniors
Spotlight on Talisman Seniors
Hayes students send messages to graduating seniors.
Missed Connections: Seniors
As the year draws to a close, three seniors reflect on their orchestra experience over the years.
Senior Spotlight: Orchestra program
Dara Gillis uses the piano as a medium to help teach her students.
Gillis leaves a legacy in wake of her retirement
Junior Favour Akih walks back onto the field following half time.
Favour Akih shares insight on his college decision process
Simulations for government processes can be a valuable learning tool for education.
Opinion: The value of government sims in education
The book community has slowly been growing more toxic on multiple platforms.
Opinion: The reading community is getting toxic
Kanye West is going on another rampage on the internet
Kanye West’s controversial actions spark debate on fame, mental health and accountability
Vivek Ramaswamy announces his candidacy for governor during a rally in New Albany. Ramaswamy previously ran for U.S. president, and was a member of DOGE.
Opinion: The grand old platitudes of Vivek’s 2026 Ohio gubernatorial run
Legislators are more focused on enforcing policies such as the Parent's Bill of Rights than protecting the physical safety of students.
Opinion: Legislators are neglecting pressing issues for petty policies
Talisman Tunes Ep 18: Introducing our new hosts
Talisman Tunes Ep 18: Introducing our new hosts
Homework Help Opportunities at Hayes
Homework Help Opportunities at Hayes
Business Spotlight: The Goat Local & The Bare Bowl
Business Spotlight: The Goat Local & The Bare Bowl
Talisman Talks #12- Kaiden Haag & Connor Murphy
Talisman Talks #12- Kaiden Haag & Connor Murphy
Talisman Tunes Ep 16 Ft Owen Jester & Andrew Brook
Talisman Tunes Ep 16 Ft Owen Jester & Andrew Brook
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Talisman Tunes Ep 18: Introducing our new hosts

Talisman Tunes Ep 18: Introducing our new hosts

Samuel Truster, Josie Siegrist, and Olivia Hayes • May 20, 2025

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Talisman Talks #12- Kaiden Haag & Connor Murphy

Talisman Talks #12- Kaiden Haag & Connor Murphy

Will Mclead and Liam Bryant • May 9, 2025

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Talisman Tunes Ep 16 Ft Owen Jester & Andrew Brook

Talisman Tunes Ep 16 Ft Owen Jester & Andrew Brook

Samuel Truster and Josie Siegrist • May 5, 2025

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Talisman Tunes Ep 15 Ft Izzy Kelly

Talisman Tunes Ep 15 Ft Izzy Kelly

Samuel Truster and Josie Siegrist • April 23, 2025

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Talisman Talks #11 - Abby Stahl & Grace Singleton

Talisman Talks #11 – Abby Stahl & Grace Singleton

Will Mclead and Liam Bryant • April 10, 2025

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Talisman Tunes Ep 14 Ft Carson Stroupe

Talisman Tunes Ep 14 Ft Carson Stroupe

Samuel Truster and Josie Siegrist • April 9, 2025

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Talisman Tunes Ep 13 Ft Brooklynn Smith

Talisman Tunes Ep 13 Ft Brooklynn Smith

Samuel Truster and Josie Siegrist • March 20, 2025

Editor's Note 3/25/25: The headline and video title were changed to correct a spelling in Brooklynn Smith's name.   Watch on YouTube.

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Talisman Talks #10 - Stevie Glesenkamp & Vincent Hupp

Talisman Talks #10 – Stevie Glesenkamp & Vincent Hupp

Will Mclead and Liam Bryant • March 5, 2025

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Talisman Tunes Ep 11 Ft Abby Stahl

Talisman Tunes Ep 11 Ft Abby Stahl

Samuel Truster and Josie Siegrist • February 24, 2025

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Talisman Talks #9 - Berkley Smith & Camryn Bates

Talisman Talks #9 – Berkley Smith & Camryn Bates

Liam Bryant and Will Mclead • February 12, 2025

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Talisman Tunes Ep 10 Ft Olivia Hayes

Talisman Tunes Ep 10 Ft Olivia Hayes

Samuel Truster and Josie Siegrist • February 3, 2025

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Talisman Tunes Ep 9 Ft Dylan Craft

Talisman Tunes Ep 9 Ft Dylan Craft

Samuel Truster and Josie Siegrist • January 24, 2025

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