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The SS United States arrives in Mobile, Alabama to be prepared for service as a reef. The ship was launched in 1951, and has held the record for the fastest transatlantic ocean crossing since 1952.
Last voyage of the SS United States
The American Red Cross set up the blood drive in the Hayes auxiliary gym, and students participate in donating blood.
American Red Cross involves students in donating blood
Ohio weather has been drastically different this year, shown in many winter storms.
How the La Niña season affects Delaware’s function
The Dance Through the Decades is held again in 2025, with hopes of gaining significant attendance.
Dance Through the Decades returns for another year
Students in the Career Opportunities class learn about robotics in one of their modules.
An introduction to the Pathways program
Head Coach David Meikrantz and Mowry high five each other after the game.
Baseball grabs a win on the road in Chillicothe
Freshman Addie VanGundy and her sister, senior Joslyn VanGundy, celebrate a goal.
Girls’ lacrosse wins over Berlin 9-7
The Pacers celebrate Coleman's 3 run home run.
Softball hits 3 home runs leading to victory over Scioto
Spring sports begin at Hayes
Spring sports begin at Hayes
The Pacers celebrate a conference win over Dublin Scioto winning 12-10.
Girls’ lacrosse wins home opener over Dublin Scioto
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
Wesley Schultz and Jeremiah Fraites released their fifth studio album as the Lumineers.
‘Automatic:’ The Lumineers continue to break boundaries as a duo folk band
Patterson Hood's fourth studio album "Exploding Trees & Airplane Screams"
Patterson Hood’s ‘Exploding Trees & Airplane Screams’ captures life’s harsh truths with haunting storytelling
Tate McRae's latest album perfectly showcases her growth as an artist since her debut in 2017.
Tate McRae brings vulnerability and bold growth in her latest album ‘So Close to What’
On April 11, Hayes held their annual Prom for juniors and seniors hosted by StuCo.
A Night in Paris: Prom and student council
Missed Connections: Thank you teachers
Missed Connections for Hayes’ teachers
Spring cleaning can be a healthy habit to start at any point in life.
Spring cleaning ideas
A refresher of some of the rights that students have here at Hayes.
Know your student rights
A year has passed since Academic Options and the no-phone policy have been implemented.
Reflecting on a year with AO and the cell phone policy
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
Electric cars have been losing personality over the years. They have become more ugly and overly-futuristic as years pass.
Opinion: Electric cars lack design appeal
Hybristophilia is an attraction to those who commit crimes, ranging from petty theft to even murder.
Opinion: The fictionalization of serial killers can lead to dangerous infatuation
Talisman Tunes Ep 15 Ft Izzy Kelly
Talisman Tunes Ep 15 Ft Izzy Kelly
Talisman Talks #10 - Abby Stahl & Grace Singleton
Talisman Talks #10 – Abby Stahl & Grace Singleton
Spring sports begin at Hayes
Spring sports begin at Hayes
Talisman Tunes Ep 14 Ft Carson Stroupe
Talisman Tunes Ep 14 Ft Carson Stroupe
Talisman Tunes Ep 13 Ft Brooklynn Smith
Talisman Tunes Ep 13 Ft Brooklynn Smith
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Joe Mennona

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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

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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