The Student News Organization for Rutherford B. Hayes High School

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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

Gretchen Esterly poses holding tampons for her club the Hayes Period Project.

Student life outside of the classroom: in-depth look at a few clubs offered at Hayes

Amanda Booth, Staff Writer & Photographer December 19, 2023

Whether a student wants to benefit academically, make new friends, or build relationships with teachers, there are many different ways students can get involved throughout Hayes. While there are a variety...

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The Dempsey cheerleading team does a cheer for the crowd.

Narrative: Being part of the Pacer Spirit Committee

Mia Saksa, News/Features Section Editor December 14, 2023

Being in the community is something that’s important to my family, so the idea of joining the Pacer Spirit Committee was just a natural decision for us. Claire, my sister, was the one who told us about...

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Last years Winter Guard team prepares for the 2022 state competition.

Winter Guard returns for another season

Natalie Heckert, Staff Writer December 5, 2023

The season is changing: The weather is getting colder, leaves are falling from the trees and the Hayes guard team is transitioning from marching band to winter guard. While the two have the same premise...

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Seasonal Affective Disorder can affect many people over the winter season.

Seasonal Depression: What it is and how to deal with it

Natalie Heckert, Staff Writer November 16, 2023

seasonal depression infographic by Natalie Heckert

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Audra Lyon, Natalie Dye, Colin MIlligan, and Jesse Burris stand together after signing.

Hayes student athletes sign to continue their athletic and academic careers

Mia Saksa, News/Features Section Editor November 13, 2023

Four of Hayes High School’s athletes signed their formal commitments to continue their academic and athletic careers on national signing day, November 9. Students witnessed seniors Jesse Burris, Natalie...

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Members of the Anderson family stand around a booth at Delawares First Friday event, intending to raise awareness for the rare liver disease PFIC.

Hayes student itches for a cure

Grace Metz, Editor-In-Chief October 23, 2023

Hayes senior Athena Anderson was diagnosed with Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis (PFIC) in January of 2023. Since then, she has worked with those in the Delaware community to raise awareness...

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Downtown Delaware remains a hub for small businesses. Some have been around for decades, others mere months.

New kids on the block: The small businesses of downtown Delaware

Brody Counts, Staff Writer October 16, 2023

Delaware’s downtown scene has been an ever changing and ever growing part of the city, with some icons having stuck around since the 1930’s and others just opening their doors mere months ago. Although...

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How to prep for the PSAT

How to prep for the PSAT

Amanda Booth, Staff Writer & Photographer October 9, 2023

How to prepare for the by Amanda Booth

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Dom Tiberi talks to Hayes High School students. Tiberi lost his daughter in a car wreck and started Marias Message to prevent distracted driving.

Hayes High School students receive Maria’s Message

Mia Saksa, News/Features Section Editor October 6, 2023

Dom Tiberi, a local newscaster from the central Ohio region, told Hayes juniors and seniors about his family's tragic story. In an assembly on Wednesday, October 4, Tiberi shared the tale of his daughter...

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Hayes High School music directors, Dara Gillis (left), Allison Selley (middle) and Bill Fowles (right).

This year in the Music Program

Ava Vogel, Staff Writer October 6, 2023

Hayes High School had yet another change to its orchestra director over the summer. Picking up the baton and taking the position of the new orchestra director, Allison Selley said that she came looking...

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Eric Gitson sits at the first Delaware City Schools Board Meeting, excited for the upcoming school year.

This year’s student School Board Representative Eric Gitson urges students to share their perspectives

Josie Morrow, Views/Entertainment Section Editor September 29, 2023

A new school year is here and with it comes a new Hayes student school board representative—Eric Gitson. Gitson is a lifelong Delawarian and is involved in numerous programs at Hayes, most notably serving...

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