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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

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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

Lauren Burson, Staff Writer October 2, 2025

Ridge House defeated its opponents after a close battle to win the annual lip sync competition at Hayes. On Tuesday Sep. 30, lip sync finals were held to determine which House would start the school...

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The 2025 National Honors Society induction class.

New students inducted into NHS

Zella Bunch, Editor-In-Chief October 1, 2025

The National Honors Society, or NHS, is a prestigious student organization based in service. On Monday Sept. 29, the Rutherford B. Hayes chapter of this group saw the induction of their new class of students...

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Choir director Tracy Cinereski leads her students in a new piece.

Changing keys: Cinereski steps up as Hayes’ new choir director

Simon Jones, Staff Writer September 29, 2025

At the end of the 2024-25 school year, Hayes High School’s choir director Dara Gillis retired after 23 years of teaching. Her expertise can be seen in years of superior ratings, exquisite concert performances,...

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Due to the increase in quality of artificial intelligence, schools have decided to implement AI in certain ways to help with learning.

District works to integrate AI effectively

Megan Matz, Staff Writer September 29, 2025

Over the past few years, artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly improved in quality and become a part of everyday life for many people. This year, it will be experiencing limited use at Hayes. Because...

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This year the school is making several new changes to House including new cords and the new Shafer Shuffle event.

House creates opportunities targeted for upperclassmen

Lilly Ethridge, Staff Writer September 25, 2025

This year, House is undergoing a variety of changes in regards to upperclassmen at Hayes. One of the changes that many have noticed is the addition of the new House Council. The committee, containing...

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This year's administrative team poses for a picture next to the statue of Rutherford B. Hayes.

Get to know the new administrative staff

Vivian Kumpf, Managing Editor September 23, 2025

The start of the school year has seen a new influx of staff, including an almost completely new administration. This year’s new administrative team includes Dr. Jake Shafer as principal, Adam Haynes...

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Hayes High School is welcome many new teachers to the teaching staff this year.

New and familiar faces join Hayes teaching staff for this school year

Zella Bunch, Editor-In-Chief September 22, 2025

For the 2025-2026 school year, seven new teachers have joined the Hayes teaching staff.  This group of individuals includes teachers who have been in the district but are switching buildings (such as...

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Students phones placed in the phone jail following Ohio's new law.

Ohio legislature strengthens phone ban

Nevin Mumper, Staff Writer September 15, 2025

In Ohio’s 136th General Assembly, one particular legislation’s revision stood out as being especially influential to the state’s students. Bill 158 was passed by the Senate in a 30-2 ruling, revising...

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New signage and decorations have been added to the LRC this year.

Hayes library makes changes for the new school year

Hailey Kehres, Staff Writer September 12, 2025

The Library Resource Center (LRC) has had multiple modifications recently, from new looks and organization strategies to new clubs forming The first thing students will notice when they walk into...

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Save the date for fall events

Save the date for fall events

Lauren Burson, Staff Writer September 5, 2025

Save the Date- Talisman by Lauren Burson

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Blue Angel #5 reaches Mach 1.

The Blue Angels bring their show tricks to Columbus

Anthony Koloff, Photographer August 28, 2025

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The Grand Pacer Marching Band plays their "Girl in Red" show for their home crowd.

Grand Pacer Marching Band welcomes new staff

Valery Ramirez, Staff Writer May 23, 2025

Alan Notestine and Brittany Green have left a permanent mark on the Grand Pacer Marching Band. As they move on to a new chapter of their lives, they allow room for new faces and with those, new traditions...

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