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Have a great summer!
The Grand Pacer Marching Band plays their "Girl in Red" show for their home crowd.
Grand Pacer Marching Band welcomes new staff
Students from Prospect Hill pose for a picture after a game of 7 on 7 football.
Houk takes grand win in House Games
Student-athletes were called up to the stage to get recognized for their athletic success in High School.
Seniors receive honors at annual awards ceremony
Cadets from Delaware Hayes AFJROTC detachment OH-012 receive a briefing during a curriculum in action trip to Mansfield, Ohio. During the trip, cadets visited the 179th Air National Guard cyberspace wing, alongside the Ohio State Reformatory.
OH-012 Cadets spread their wings for Curriculum in Action trip
Junior Francie Salem gets introduced as a starter.
Girls’ lacrosse loses to Olentangy Orange in first round of playoffs
Junior Tank Tompkins watches the pitch.
Baseball wins 11-1 over Harding
The three seniors following their senior night positions.
Boys’ volleyball loses 1-3 on senior night to Whetstone High School
Students athletes group together for a picture following their college signings.
College signing day for high school seniors
Head Coach David Meikrantz and Mowry high five each other after the game.
Baseball grabs a win on the road in Chillicothe
Released on April 25, "Black Samson The Bastard Swordsman" is a collaboration album between the Wu-Tang Clan and producer Mathematics.
“Black Samson, the Bastard Swordsman” continues the Wu-Tang legacy
Here's some fast-paced books to add to summer reading lists!
Books to read over the summer
In the first episode of Melvin’s Misadventures, Melvin goes on an Easter adventure.
Melvin’s Misadventures: Episode 1
THE DRIVER ERA's newest album "Obsession takes listeners into the many feelings of a relationship.
Lust, longing and just enough with THE DRIVER ERA’s newest album, ‘Obsession’
View into the center of Franklin Park Conservatories Cherry trees
Cherry blossoms have Columbus blooming into spring
Spotlight on Talisman Seniors
Spotlight on Talisman Seniors
Hayes students send messages to graduating seniors.
Missed Connections: Seniors
As the year draws to a close, three seniors reflect on their orchestra experience over the years.
Senior Spotlight: Orchestra program
Dara Gillis uses the piano as a medium to help teach her students.
Gillis leaves a legacy in wake of her retirement
Junior Favour Akih walks back onto the field following half time.
Favour Akih shares insight on his college decision process
Simulations for government processes can be a valuable learning tool for education.
Opinion: The value of government sims in education
The book community has slowly been growing more toxic on multiple platforms.
Opinion: The reading community is getting toxic
Kanye West is going on another rampage on the internet
Kanye West’s controversial actions spark debate on fame, mental health and accountability
Vivek Ramaswamy announces his candidacy for governor during a rally in New Albany. Ramaswamy previously ran for U.S. president, and was a member of DOGE.
Opinion: The grand old platitudes of Vivek’s 2026 Ohio gubernatorial run
Legislators are more focused on enforcing policies such as the Parent's Bill of Rights than protecting the physical safety of students.
Opinion: Legislators are neglecting pressing issues for petty policies
Talisman Tunes Ep 18: Introducing our new hosts
Talisman Tunes Ep 18: Introducing our new hosts
Homework Help Opportunities at Hayes
Homework Help Opportunities at Hayes
Business Spotlight: The Goat Local & The Bare Bowl
Business Spotlight: The Goat Local & The Bare Bowl
Talisman Talks #12- Kaiden Haag & Connor Murphy
Talisman Talks #12- Kaiden Haag & Connor Murphy
Talisman Tunes Ep 16 Ft Owen Jester & Andrew Brook
Talisman Tunes Ep 16 Ft Owen Jester & Andrew Brook
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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Carson Stroupe

Carson Stroupe, Director of Visuals

Carson Stroupe (he/him) is a senior at Hayes. This is his second year on staff, and he is a member of the varsity golf team. He enjoys spending time with his family and listening to music in his free time. He is also a fan of Cincinnati sports and works in downtown Delaware.

All content by Carson Stroupe
Dara Gillis uses the piano as a medium to help teach her students.

[Photo] Gillis leaves a legacy in wake of her retirement

Vivian Kumpf, Managing Editor
May 22, 2025
Students from Prospect Hill pose for a picture after a game of 7 on 7 football.

[Photo] Houk takes grand win in House Games

Zella Bunch, Editor-In-Chief
May 23, 2025
Junior Francie Salem gets introduced as a starter.

Girls’ lacrosse loses to Olentangy Orange in first round of playoffs

Carson Stroupe, Director of Visuals
May 22, 2025
Junior Tank Tompkins watches the pitch.

Baseball wins 11-1 over Harding

Carson Stroupe, Director of Visuals
May 14, 2025
The three seniors following their senior night positions.

Boys’ volleyball loses 1-3 on senior night to Whetstone High School

Carson Stroupe, Director of Visuals
May 6, 2025
The infamous Strand Marquee displays the documentaries of the week being "Under the Bridge" and "Over the Bridge".

Strand Theater hosts cardboard city demonstration

Carson Stroupe, Director of Visuals
May 5, 2025
Freshman Addie VanGundy and her sister, senior Joslyn VanGundy, celebrate a goal.

Girls’ lacrosse wins over Berlin 9-7

Carson Stroupe, Director of Visuals
April 17, 2025
The Pacers celebrate after Sophomore Owen Willis scored the first goal of the season.

Boys’ lacrosse falls to Pickerington North

Carson Stroupe, Director of Visuals
March 13, 2025
Junior Wyatt Kumpf and Senior Orion Kapp practice their lines for the musical "Something Rotten."

[Photo] Thespians have ‘Something Rotten’ up their sleeve

Valery Ramirez, Staff Writer
February 21, 2025
Junior Liam Monahan develops one of his photos in the darkroom.

[Photo] Preserving the past: How Liam Monahan is recording Ohio’s history through photography

Nevin Mumper, Staff Writer
February 10, 2025
Librarian Sarah Ressler reads off practice questions for the first round.

[Photo] Readers get involved with the House Battle of the Books competition

Ava Vogel, Editor-In-Chief
February 3, 2025
Junior Deacon Dutton goes in for the submission.

Boys’ wrestling gets win on senior night against conference opponent

Zach Taylor and Carson Stroupe
January 29, 2025
The Pacers huddle up before their first round.

Bowling loses to Marysville in a close match

Carson Stroupe, Director of Visuals
January 23, 2025
Hayes swim team seniors line up for a group photo following their senior day traditions.

[Photo] Swim seniors hope to wrap up with a clean sweep

Valery Ramirez, Staff Writer
January 14, 2025
The College Football National Championship will be held January 20 in Atlanta, Georgia.

College Football Playoff Preview

Carson Stroupe and Zach Taylor
December 19, 2024
Pacer swimmers support their teammates during the diving portion of the meet.

Boys and girls swim takes on Marysville during Senior Day

Carson Stroupe, Director of Visuals
December 19, 2024
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