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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

The Talisman

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, Staff Writer 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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As seniors in Hayes Choir finish their journey, they reflect on their experience in the program.

Senior Spotlight: Choir program

Vivian Kumpf, Staff Writer May 8, 2025

The 2024-2025 school year is coming to an end, and for most seniors, May means graduation. For 12th graders in choir, however, it means leaving something behind that they love. I asked five seniors to...

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Houk House hoists the trophy for winning the Ice Games.

School spirit: why fewer students are getting involved in spirit activities

Finnegan Kimmel, Staff Writer & Photographer May 7, 2025

Students and faculty alike show school spirit at Hayes in a multitude of different ways, including the House program and spirit weeks. The most popular ways people show their school spirit are through...

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Taking foreign language classes is not required, but can help you with college and traveling.

Foreign language classes: not required for graduation, but still beneficial

Ava Anthony, Staff Writer May 7, 2025

The access to learning languages is different now than it has been in the past. This school year, language classes were taken off the list of requirements for graduation at Hayes. However, for students...

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