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The Hayes marching band does an act of their Looney Tunes show during halftime.
Marching band looks forward to another successful season
Ridge House points out number 1
Houses do the annual Lip-Sync competition
Ridge takes the win in lip sync for the first House competition of the year.
Ridge dances their way to the top of House scores
The 2025 National Honors Society induction class.
New students inducted into NHS
Choir director Tracy Cinereski leads her students in a new piece.
Changing keys: Cinereski steps up as Hayes’ new choir director
The Pacers celebrate after a big comeback to tie the set.
Girls volleyball loses on senior night against Westerville South
George fights to maintain his lead.
Cross country teams compete in annual Berlin Den Dash
Freshman Chloe Artemus pushes the ball towards the goal.
Girls’ soccer ties Dublin Scioto 2-2
Senior Colin Waselko prepares to make the save.
Boys’ soccer beats Kilbourne in 2-1 victory
Seniors Maximo Morales and Zack Sanson watch as their pairings finish putting.
Boys’ golf loses match against Desales
Why you should have a journal
Why you should have a journal
Recommendations for new music listening, provided by the Talisman.
The Pacer playlist – October edit
Heard in the halls
Heard in the halls
Comic: Random Acts of School
Comic: Random Acts of School
Book recommendations to get you out of a reading slump
Book recommendations to get you out of a reading slump
Science teacher McKenna Shireman joined the staff at Hayes this year.
New staff share why they came to Hayes
Student leaders of the music program
Student leaders of the music program
Junior Josie Rizo sells baked goods for a Baking Club fundraiser during House Games day last spring.
Dough you know: clubs you should know about
Changes to House for the 2025-2026 school year
Changes to House for the 2025-2026 school year
Senior Chloe Titus is involved in activities such as cross country and Young Life.
26 for ’26: Chloe Titus
Live action movie remakes are not the spectacles they’re meant to be.
Opinion: Remake culture disrespects the art of cinema
Roblox continues to ignore users' complaints to focus on making as much money as they can.
Opinion: Roblox administration puts profit over protection
The school’s walls have a large amount of bare space that would benefit from student art.
Opinion: The school should have more art on the walls
Spotify's policies on AI-generated music are increasing distrust with users.
Opinion: Spotify needs to revise its policies on AI music generation
Simulations for government processes can be a valuable learning tool for education.
Opinion: The value of government sims in education
Talisman Tunes EP 1 Ft Danny Cook
Talisman Tunes EP 1 Ft Danny Cook
Science teacher McKenna Shireman joined the staff at Hayes this year.
New staff share why they came to Hayes
Student leaders of the music program
Student leaders of the music program
Talisman Talks #4 ft. Mackenzie Garrison & Chloe Skeens
Talisman Talks #4 ft. Mackenzie Garrison & Chloe Skeens
Changes to House for the 2025-2026 school year
Changes to House for the 2025-2026 school year
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Science teacher McKenna Shireman joined the staff at Hayes this year.

New staff share why they came to Hayes

Danny Cook, Samantha Bonnie, and Sydney Brown • October 1, 2025

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Student leaders of the music program

Student leaders of the music program

Flavia Galicia Jimenez, Kaleb Kapp, and Caroline Phillips • September 30, 2025

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Junior Josie Rizo sells baked goods for a Baking Club fundraiser during House Games day last spring.

Dough you know: clubs you should know about

Lulu Ely, Staff Writer • September 25, 2025

Two clubs, In the Know and Baking Club, are known by few around Hayes and want to grow this year. Junior Ann Fam started Baking Club last school year. Her goal was to spread a love for baking around...

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Changes to House for the 2025-2026 school year

Changes to House for the 2025-2026 school year

Olivia Hayes, Lovania “Vinnie” Bonzie, and Lydia Goodman • September 18, 2025

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Senior Chloe Titus is involved in activities such as cross country and Young Life.

26 for ’26: Chloe Titus

Vivian Kumpf, Managing Editor • September 16, 2025

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...

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New art teacher Whitney Farrell helps a student with an assignment.

Whitney Farrell joins art department at Hayes

Lauren Burson, Staff Writer • September 12, 2025

Moving from elementary to high school art, Whitney Farrell is one of the many new faces at Hayes this school year. After the retirement of former art teacher Jim Bibler, Farrell has stepped up into his...

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These are just some of the best options for the colleges that offer some key majors.

Best colleges for top majors

Zella Bunch, Editor-In-Chief • September 5, 2025

Top Colleges for Top Careers by Zella Bunch

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The new age of milk

The new age of milk

Lulu Ely, Staff Writer • September 2, 2025

The new age of milk by Lulu Ely

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Spotlight on Talisman Seniors

Spotlight on Talisman Seniors

Abby Stahl, Online Content Manger • May 28, 2025

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Hayes students send messages to graduating seniors.

Missed Connections: Seniors

Ava Anthony, Staff Writer • May 23, 2025

Missed Connections for Hayes' Seniors by Ava Anthony Student

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As the year draws to a close, three seniors reflect on their orchestra experience over the years.

Senior Spotlight: Orchestra program

Ava Anthony, Staff Writer • May 23, 2025

For the graduating class of 2025, students are grappling with the realization that their time at Hayes has come to an end. With this realization comes a reflection on their years at Hayes and how much...

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Dara Gillis uses the piano as a medium to help teach her students.

Gillis leaves a legacy in wake of her retirement

Vivian Kumpf, Managing Editor • May 22, 2025

Dara Gillis always knew she wanted to make music. Known for her dedication, high expectations and the fact that nobody has actually ever seen her repeat an outfit, Gillis has certainly left her mark...

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