Ava Vogel (she/her) is a senior at Hayes. This is her second year on staff. She is a varsity player and a captain of the tennis team. She is a part of Hayes Players and Symphonic Choir. She is also involved in Tri-M, NHS and the Thespian troupe along...

Natalie Heckert (she/her) is a senior at Hayes, this is her second year on staff. She dances competitively at Performing Arts Dance Centre. In her free time, she likes to hang out with friends, listen to music, read, and sleep.

Izzy Kelly (she/her) is a senior at Hayes. This is her senior year on staff. She enjoys exploring new music and being with friends and watching new movies. She is on the Hayes track team and works at Bob Evans.

Olivia Hayes (she/her) is a junior at Hayes. This is her first year on staff. She is a member of the Symphonic Choir here at Hayes. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, hiking, playing piano, and spending time with family and friends.

Abby Stahl (she/her) is a senior at Hayes. This is her second year on staff. She is on the softball team here at Hayes. In her free time, she enjoys going to clinics and camps for softball, listening to music and spending time with friends and family, a...

Mia Saksa (she/her) is a senior and this is her second year on staff as a writer. Along with being apart of Talisman she is also a varsity cheerleader and swimmer for the school. She is also a National honors society member, and student representative...

Ava Anthony (she/her) is a sophomore at Hayes.  This is her first year on staff.  She is involved in many musical aspects at school including: Hayes Singers (Soprano 1), Hayes Thespians, and Hayes Players (Violin 1).  In her free time, she loves reading...

Avery Ballone (she/her) is a senior at Hayes. This is her first year on staff. She enjoys listening to music and watching movies. She is on the Hayes Track and Field team and works at Pet Supplies Plus. She also enjoys hanging out with friends in her...

Zella Bunch (she/they) is a sophomore at Hayes. This is her first year on staff. She is a part of the bowling team, OCC Battle of the Books team, and is a violist in Hayes Players. Outside of school, they enjoy creative writing, drawing, spending time...

Brody Counts (he/him) is a senior at Hayes. This is his second year on staff. Brody can most commonly be found buying obscure research papers or with his head buried in a new book. Outside of school, he enjoys spending time with his dogs and dining downtown.

Vivian Kumpf (she/her) is a sophomore at Hayes. She is President of Trashy Totes and a member of Student Council, Chorale, and Hayes Thespians. In her free time she enjoys spending time with friends, listening to music, traveling, and reading. This is her fir...

Nevin Mumper (he/him) is a first year staff writer in his junior year. He is a part of the Hayes track and field team and enjoys reading, weight lifting, and studying history.

Valery Ramirez (she/her) is a sophomore at Hayes. This is her first year on staff. She is in Marching Band, Symphonic band and Winter Guard. In her free time she enjoys listening to music and baking.

Josie Siegrist (she/her) is a senior at Hayes High School. This is her second year as a Writer on staff. Josie also runs The Hayes Talisman TikTok page. She plays guitar and listens to music in her free time. She loves music, reading, writing, and being...

Finnegan Kimmel (he/him) is a senior at Hayes. This is his first year on staff as a writer and photographer. He is a returning member of the Ohio Youth and Government program. He is interested in political science and law careers for the future. He spends...

Marsella Smith (she/her) is a senior at Hayes. This is her 2nd year on staff as well as her 3rd year in the school volunteer group, Key Club. Outside of school she enjoys listening to music and spending time with friends.

Carson Stroupe (he/him) is a junior at Hayes. This is his first year on staff and is a member of the golf and lacrosse team. He enjoys playing video games, spending time with his family, and listening to music in his free time. He also is a fan of Cincinnati...

Zach Taylor (he/him) is a senior at Hayes. This is his second year on staff. Zach manages the Hayes Baseball and Football team’s Instagram accounts and does their graphics. In his free time, he enjoys watching motorsports with his friends and is a huge ...

Kate Shipp (she/her) is a photographer and works with the social media team & website. She is a junior and this is her first year on staff. In her free time she enjoys playing softball and traveling.     V...

Olivia Campbell (she/her) is a senior at Hayes. This is her first year on staff. She is on the lacrosse team here at Hayes. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, listening to music, and watching movies.   V...

Lillian Olszewski (she/her) is a junior at Hayes High School. This is her first year as an artist on staff. This is her second year in the school volunteer group and is the vice president of Key Club. She is also in the concert orchestra as a viola. Outside...

Xyon Gavula (he/him) is a junior at Hayes. This is his first year on staff. He is involved in Hayes Players, Chorale, and Marching band as a color guard member. In his free time, he enjoys playing video games with friends and creating art while listening...

Melina Zapata (she/her) is a sophomore at Hayes. This is her first year on staff. She is involved in the student council. She loves night time and listens to music at any opportunity. In her free time, she reads, plays with her pet cats, watches television...

Alex Brown (he/him) is a junior at Hayes. This is his first year on staff. He is on the Hayes basketball team and enjoys hooping, listening to music, and hanging out with friends in his free time.

Liam Bryant (he/him) is a junior at Hayes High School. This is his first year on staff as a podcaster and broadcaster. He is also part of the varsity soccer team. He enjoys eating McChicken sandwiches from McDonalds.

Kai Bush (they/them) is a junior. This is their first year on the Talisman staff.  During their free time, you'll probably catch them doing some form of art media, listening to music, or watching their favorite movies and shows.

Elijah Derstine (he/him) is a junior at Hayes. This is his first year on staff. He does pole vault and sprints in track. In his free time, he loves working on cars, listening to music, and hanging out with friends.

Julia Foley (she/her) is a senior at Hayes, this is her first year on staff. She plays bass in the Hayes Players orchestra, baritone sax in the Hayes symphonic band, and is a drum major in the Hayes marching band. She also participates in mock trial,...

Kaleb Kapp (he/him) is a junior at Hayes. This is his first year, and is a part of the broadcast team. He takes part in playing club rugby for Marysville. He plays a Bari-Sax in the Hayes symphonic and marching band. He enjoys spending his time working...

Will Mclead (he/him) is a senior at Hayes. This is his first year on staff as a podcaster and broadcaster. He throws shot put and discus on the track and field team.

Jordan Persinger (she/her) is a junior. This is her first year on the Talisman. In her free time she enjoys listening to music and hanging out with friends.

Samuel Truster (he/him) is a senior at Hayes. This is his first year on Talisman, and is a part of broadcast. He is a part of the bowling team at Hayes. He enjoys going to work, going to the gym, and listening to music.

Noa Wills (he/him) is a senior at Hayes. This is his first year on staff. He is a proud member of Houk House. He also enjoys playing video games, such as Mario and Sonic. He was a part of Aspirations at Ohio Health this summer. He loves to dance and help...