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A school stands, near bursting, with a soft drink in hand labeled More Students. Some wonder if Hayes is at its bursting point.
Hayes administration responds to school’s overcrowding
Samantha Myers, Emily Ward and Brynna Pauley smile together for a selfie at last year’s homecoming dance.
Homecoming crash course
Claire Artemus and Presley Christopher are overjoyed after qualifying for BPA Nationals at the State competition.
Hayes and DACC students compete in BPA Nationals in Anaheim, California
Multiple phones sit on a table with the Tiktok app pulled up. Tiktok has been a hot debate topic in politics recently
States debate TikTok restrictions amid privacy concerns
Hayes Principal Ric Stranges stands holding two of his newly released books.
Principal Ric Stranges aims to tell the story of Hayes with new books
Russell scores a touchdown late in the 4th quarter to give the Pacers the lead.
Football wins in a thriller against Big Walnut 38-31
NFL set to kick off 104th season, starting with Lions vs. Chiefs on Thursday Night Football.
NFL 2023 Preview: League is back for 104th year
Carter Sims and Collin Crisp discuss the state of sports at Hayes.
The Back Page podcast, Episode 2
Jermaine Dukes helmet collides with a defender during the Mount Vernon game.
Football takes win over Mount Vernon 42-0
Senior Mattie Furr goes to kill the ball during the home game again Big Walnut.
Girls’ volleyball hosts Big Walnut
Seniors advice to incoming freshmen
Seniors’ advice to incoming freshmen
Foo Fighters release new album But Here We Are in memorium of late drummer Taylor Hawkins.
Musical therapy for mourning souls: how Foo Fighters’ new album captures the essence of grief
The Talisman talks to students about what misconceptions they had about high school.
Misconceptions about high school
Hoziers third studio album Unreal Unearth was released on August 18, 2023.
Hozier’s long-awaited album ‘Unreal Unearth’ shares a bewitching outlook on love
Talisman Talks, Episode 22: Brady Kaasa & Grant LaMar
Talisman Talks, Episode 22: Brady Kaasa & Grant LaMar
A florists display at the farmers market.
The Delaware farmers’ market: Bringing attention to small businesses
The Talisman talks to students about what misconceptions they had about high school.
Misconceptions about high school
City Hall sits with spring decorations from local stores.
Spring in Delaware
Poll reveals students’ opinions on prom 2023
Poll reveals students’ opinions on prom 2023
Ceramic statuette made by Junior Cooper Goble.
Student-created art at Hayes
President Joe Biden in the form of the Dark Brandon meme (left) next to a picture of former President Ronald Reagan (right). Bidens new economic plan aims to undo much of Reagans Reaganomics policies.
Reaganomics: Why we’re still picking up the pieces
WGA union members hold the picket line on a sunny day in Los Angeles, California.
Editorial: Our stance on the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes
The hypocrisy in much of conservative media is interconnected between different pundits all working toward the same goal of spreading disinformation.
Revealing the hypocrisy: Tucker Carlson, Steven Crowder, and the influence of toxic media figures
Many grocery stores in the U.S. lack adequate stock of fresh foods.
Food Deserts: Let’s Do Something About It
Opinion: Year-round school isnt beneficial for students
Opinion: Year-round school isn’t beneficial for students
The Back Page, (Extra) Episode 1
The Back Page, (Extra) Episode 1
Talisman Talks 23-24 #5 - Mollie Morant, Natalie Dye, & Berkley Smith
Talisman Talks 23-24 #5 – Mollie Morant, Natalie Dye, & Berkley Smith
The Back Page podcast, Episode 3
The Back Page podcast, Episode 3
Fall Sports Preview
Fall Sports Preview
Podcast hosts Brady Kaasa and Grant LaMar talk with cheerleaders Mia Bates & Mia Sosa.
Talisman Talks Season 2, Episode 4: Mia Bates & Mia Sosa
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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.

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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

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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