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With Friday's announcement that the fall talent show had been postponed, students at Hayes will have to wait a little longer to see their friends perform.
Talent show postponed until spring
Senior Maria Koloff sings the opening line in the Ridge House performance.
Ridge House wins lip sync battle, first House competition of 2024
Hurricane Helene made landfall on Thursday, September 26 in Florida's panhandle, but the storm's path moved north quickly, leaving behind a wide swath of destruction.
Hurricane Helene’s inland path causes widespread destruction
Safety tips in the weight room
Safety tips in the weight room
Hayes reacts after a month with the new cell phone policy
Hayes reacts after a month with the new cell phone policy
The seniors stand together and pose a for a picture.
Lady’s soccer celebrates their senior night
Junior Simon Hering sprints towards the finish line.
Cross country team competes at Berlin meet
The senior players pose for a picture.
Girls’ volleyball gets big win over Westland on senior night
Senior Ally Dudley moves up eld to pass during an LPS game against Westland.
Lady Pacers soccer wins big at home against Westland
The seniors pose alongside their coaches before senior night ceremonies.
Tennis team wins on their Senior Night
The Crane Wives' 2024 album, Beyond Beyond Beyond, is filled with emotional vocals and lyrics and potent instrumentals.
The Crane Wives’ new album goes ‘Beyond Beyond Beyond’ expectations
Jandy Nelson's third novel, "When the World Tips Over," presents a tale of family, love and the struggles of life.
‘When the World Tips Over’ is a love letter to love
Movies you missed over the summer
Movies you missed over the summer
"Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" brings another twist and the Deetz's story almost 40 years after the release date of the original.
Saying his name three times means looking for trouble: ‘Beetlejuice’ doesn’t need another movie
The first installment of the Coffin Chronicles introduces the story of Willis and his friend Hildegard.
Coffin Chronicles 1: Fall
There are many places to volunteer in Delaware like food banks, the Humane Society, Preservation Parks and Habitat for Humanity.
Places to volunteer in Delaware
Jimmy Carter waves from the steps of Air Force One. Carter is the longest living US President, now celebrating his 100th Birthday.
100 years with Jimmy Carter
On Friday Sept. 27 seniors gathered for a meeting with Principal Rex Reeder and a representative from Jostens.
Senior meeting recap
Student traditions around the school lead up to the Homecoming Dance on Oct. 5.
Homecoming traditions
Reasons you should get involved in school activities
Reasons you should get involved in school activities
A mockup of Dream Chaser hangs next to a used Falcon 9 booster at the Kennedy Space Center. Both crafts have been used or designed as part of NASA's Commercial Crew Program.
Opinion: Commercializing space is the key to the future
On July 1, 2024, former president Donald Trump was granted partial immunity from his criminal charges by the US Supreme Court.
Opinion: Trump V. U.S. marks an extreme failure in American democracy
Opinion: DSLR cameras are a better value than mirrorless
Opinion: DSLR cameras are a better value than mirrorless
Social media has negatively normalized mental illness online.
Opinion: The negative normalization of mental illness online
Computer science should be accessible for all and integrated with both the humanities and social sciences.
Opinion: Computer science education needs a major update
Talisman Tunes Ep 4 Ft Liam Bryant
Talisman Tunes Ep 4 Ft Liam Bryant
Recap of annual lip sync battle for House
Recap of annual lip sync battle for House
Homecoming preview
Homecoming preview
Talisman Tunes Ep 3 Ft. Marsella Smith
Talisman Tunes Ep 3 Ft. Marsella Smith
Craft Corner #1 - Rex Reeder
Craft Corner #1 – Rex Reeder
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Joe Mennona

Joe Mennona, Podcaster

Joe Mennona (he/him) is a senior at Hayes. This is his first year on staff. He is a member of the varsity soccer team and enjoys spending time with friends, listening to music, and playing basketball.

All content by Joe Mennona
Talisman Talks, Episode 22: Brady Kaasa & Grant LaMar

Talisman Talks, Episode 22: Brady Kaasa & Grant LaMar

Joe Mennona and Gavin Mays
May 25, 2023
Talisman Talks, Episode 22: Dalton Allen & Preston Simon on boys' baseball

Talisman Talks, Episode 22: Dalton Allen & Preston Simon on boys’ baseball

Joe Mennona and Gavin Mays
May 4, 2023
Talisman Talks, Episode 21: Presley Call & Kyra Wheeler on girls' lacrosse

Talisman Talks, Episode 21: Presley Call & Kyra Wheeler on girls’ lacrosse

Joe Mennona and Gavin Mays
April 25, 2023
Talisman Talks Shorts, Episode 8: Gabe Fogle & Carter Sims on Boys Tennis

Talisman Talks Shorts, Episode 8: Gabe Fogle & Carter Sims on Boys Tennis

Joe Mennona and Gavin Mays
April 18, 2023
Talisman Talks, Episode 20: Cooper Heald & Connor Dutton on boys lacrosse

Talisman Talks, Episode 20: Cooper Heald & Connor Dutton on boys lacrosse

Joe Mennona and Gavin Mays
March 21, 2023
Talisman Talks, Episode 19: March Madness Bracket

Talisman Talks, Episode 19: March Madness Bracket

Joe Mennona, Collin Crisp, Alec Ostapuck, and Carter Sims
March 20, 2023
Senior Ava Nugent, junior Addie Wernz, and sophomore Ivan Hedges, watch a film during class.

[Photo] Film students produce movies for Hayes Cinematics

Kaitlyn Gorsuch, Editor-in-Chief
March 15, 2023
Talisman Talks, Episode 18: Aito Tatman & Ethan Terry on the SpongeBob Musical

Talisman Talks, Episode 18: Aito Tatman & Ethan Terry on the SpongeBob Musical

Joe Mennona and Gavin Mays
March 6, 2023
Talisman Talks Shorts, Episode 7: Pickle Pipher on Glee Club

Talisman Talks Shorts, Episode 7: Pickle Pipher on Glee Club

Joe Mennona and Gavin Mays
February 28, 2023
Talisman Talks Shorts, Episode 6: Calvin Riggs & Claire Stein on Hayes Ski Club

Talisman Talks Shorts, Episode 6: Calvin Riggs & Claire Stein on Hayes Ski Club

Joe Mennona and Gavin Mays
February 22, 2023
Talisman Talks Shorts, Episode 5: Erik Wells & Isaac Wheeler on boys' wrestling

Talisman Talks Shorts, Episode 5: Erik Wells & Isaac Wheeler on boys’ wrestling

Joe Mennona and Gavin Mays
February 13, 2023
Talisman Talks Shorts, Episode 4: Kasey & Molly Wells on girls' wrestling

Talisman Talks Shorts, Episode 4: Kasey & Molly Wells on girls’ wrestling

Joe Mennona and Gavin Mays
January 27, 2023
Talisman Talks, Episode 17: Meg Wolf & Natalie Fiant

Talisman Talks, Episode 17: Meg Wolf & Natalie Fiant

Joe Mennona and Gavin Mays
January 24, 2023
Talisman Talks, Episode 16: Max Sanclemente & Vincent Hupp on the boys' swim team

Talisman Talks, Episode 16: Max Sanclemente & Vincent Hupp on the boys’ swim team

Joe Mennona and Gavin Mays
January 10, 2023
Talisman Talks Shorts, Episode 3: Collin Crisp

Talisman Talks Shorts, Episode 3: Collin Crisp

Joe Mennona and Gavin Mays
January 6, 2023
Talisman Talks Shorts, Episode 2: Adrionna Brown & Eleanor Bennett on girls' basketball

Talisman Talks Shorts, Episode 2: Adrionna Brown & Eleanor Bennett on girls’ basketball

Joe Mennona and Gavin Mays
December 20, 2022
Talisman Talks, Episode 15: Conner Ziegler & Brody Counts on AFJROTC

Talisman Talks, Episode 15: Conner Ziegler & Brody Counts on AFJROTC

Joe Mennona and Gavin Mays
December 13, 2022
Talisman Talks Shorts, Episode 1: Coach Vincenzo on the prosperous start of the basketball season

Talisman Talks Shorts, Episode 1: Coach Vincenzo on the prosperous start of the basketball season

Joe Mennona and Gavin Mays
December 12, 2022
Talisman Talks, Episode 14: Carter Sharp & Oscar Tello on producing music

Talisman Talks, Episode 14: Carter Sharp & Oscar Tello on producing music

Joe Mennona and Gavin Mays
November 30, 2022
Talisman Talks, Episode 13: Jesse Burris & Zach Kelly on the upcoming basketball season

Talisman Talks, Episode 13: Jesse Burris & Zach Kelly on the upcoming basketball season

Joe Mennona and Gavin Mays
November 22, 2022
Talisman Talks, Episode 12: Cassie Klumpp & Katie Connell on the Pacer Spirit Committee

Talisman Talks, Episode 12: Cassie Klumpp & Katie Connell on the Pacer Spirit Committee

Joe Mennona and Gavin Mays
November 15, 2022
Talisman Talks, Episode 11: Jaxon Smith & Josh Russell recap the recent football season

Talisman Talks, Episode 11: Jaxon Smith & Josh Russell recap the recent football season

Joe Mennona and Gavin Mays
November 3, 2022
Talisman Talks, Episode 10: Gianni Cordi & Brandon Schrader on their new movie, "Grape Soda"

Talisman Talks, Episode 10: Gianni Cordi & Brandon Schrader on their new movie, “Grape Soda”

Joe Mennona and Gavin Mays
October 31, 2022
Talisman Talks, Episode 9: Luke Todt and Rowan Hering discuss the cross country season

Talisman Talks, Episode 9: Luke Todt and Rowan Hering discuss the cross country season

Joe Mennona and Gavin Mays
October 13, 2022
Talisman Talks, Episode 8: Stella Marx & Jade Ball on the upcoming play, 'Almost, Maine'

Talisman Talks, Episode 8: Stella Marx & Jade Ball on the upcoming play, ‘Almost, Maine’

Joe Mennona and Gavin Mays
October 4, 2022
Talisman Talks, Episode 7: Kendal Philibin & Myah Byers on the girls' soccer season

Talisman Talks, Episode 7: Kendal Philibin & Myah Byers on the girls’ soccer season

Joe Mennona and Gavin Mays
September 28, 2022
Talisman Talks, Episode 6: Brent Carson on Delaware history

Talisman Talks, Episode 6: Brent Carson on Delaware history

Joe Mennona and Gavin Mays
September 27, 2022
Talisman Talks, Episode 5: Brady Kaasa & Ian Green

Talisman Talks, Episode 5: Brady Kaasa & Ian Green

Joe Mennona and Gavin Mays
September 14, 2022
Talisman Talks, Episode 4: Grant LaMar & Reagan Connar on marching band

Talisman Talks, Episode 4: Grant LaMar & Reagan Connar on marching band

Joe Mennona and Gavin Mays
September 12, 2022
Talisman Talks, Episode 3: Raul Mainsah & Scott Glesenkamp on the soccer season

Talisman Talks, Episode 3: Raul Mainsah & Scott Glesenkamp on the soccer season

Joe Mennona and Gavin Mays
August 31, 2022
Talisman Talks, Episode 2: Euclid Entourage on the upcoming school year

Talisman Talks, Episode 2: Euclid Entourage on the upcoming school year

Joe Mennona and Gavin Mays
August 25, 2022
Talisman Talks, Episode 1: Logan Frye & Kaden Gannon discuss the upcoming football season

Talisman Talks, Episode 1: Logan Frye & Kaden Gannon discuss the upcoming football season

Joe Mennona and Gavin Mays
August 18, 2022
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