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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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Junior Favour Akih walks back onto the field following half time.

Favour Akih shares insight on his college decision process

Mia Saksa, Editor Mentor May 22, 2025

A promising junior is attracting the attention of football recruiters around the country. Favour Akih has been playing football at Hayes for two years. Last fall, he secured a starting position on the...

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Seniors Nick Hejmanowski, Dylan Craft and Hayden Stevens share their thoughts and experiences in band.

Senior Spotlight: Band program

Ava Vogel, Editor-In-Chief May 20, 2025

The concert season has wrapped up for the seniors in band with one last graduation they will attend, this time not performing. Sharing their time within the program, I interviewed a few of the graduating...

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Seniors leave behind their legacy to underclassmen.

Senior Wills 2025

Valery Ramirez, Staff Writer May 16, 2025

Senior Wills by Valery Ramirez

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The Ohio State University puts the Our Choking Times newspaper on display as a Civil Rights movement through the lens of journalism.

Journalism exhibit held at The Ohio State University

Izzy Kelly, Director of Visuals May 16, 2025

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