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A family watches the parade go by.
Delaware begins holiday season with annual parade
Meg Wolf, Adam Fronduti, Paul Gabel and Jacob Payne work on the NASA app challenge.
Students reach for the stars with NASA project
Members of the marching band celebrate after hearing that they received a Superior rating at State Finals.
Marching Band receives Superior Rating at State Finals
Gas is an app where students can answer polls on their peers.
“Gas” app helps students connect in unique ways
The winter Pacerfest pep rally welcomed in the upcoming season for athletics and arts.
Pacer Spirit Committee puts on the Winter Pacer Fest
Senior Anthony Wilson drives down the lane.
Boys’ basketball wins in double OT thriller
The Hayes basketball team circles up prior to the rivalry game against BV on November 23.
Has the Hayes vs Buckeye Valley rivalry gone too far?
Senior Aubrey Griner and sophomore Nelease Danzy wrestle during practice on Monday, November 21.
Girls’ wrestling team plans for upcoming season
American attacker Christian Pulisic looks up the field during a previous USMNT game.
2022 World Cup: What to expect from the US Men’s National Team
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
Heard in the Halls: December
Talisman Talks, Episode 14: Carter Sharp & Oscar Tello on producing music
Talisman Talks, Episode 14: Carter Sharp & Oscar Tello on producing music
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
Tier list: favorite Thanksgiving foods
Tier list: favorite Thanksgiving foods
The bar where the baristas make the coffee and other drinks in Coffeeology.
The quest for Delaware’s best coffee shop
Members of the Multiple Perspectives Literature class participate in a discussion surrounding their weekly topic.
Hayes offers new Multiple Perspectives class
English teacher Tom Hering teaches an English 10 class. Hering is one of the teachers piloting the new mastery grading system.
Hayes works to institute new grading system
Common App is a way students can apply to over 900 colleges.
Seniors share their college application process
No matter how you choose to celebrate Thanksgiving, the Talisman staff wishes you a peaceful and restful holiday.
Thanksgiving Traditions: A staple in the holiday season
In June 2022, protests at the Supreme Court intensified after the overturn of Roe v. Wade.
Students voice their opinions about Roe v. Wade after 2022 midterm election
Veterans are pictured in the 2021 Veterans Day Parade in downtown Delaware.
Opinion: Veterans Day is an important way to honor those who have served
On paper Advanced Placement coursework for AP European History at Hayes
Opinion: AP Exams should stay on paper
An outdoor cat crouches, her eyes fixed on something around the corner.
Opinion: Letting your cats outside is bad for them — and for the environment
A student loan protest in Vienna from 2009 shows that the debate about funding education is not exclusively American.
Opinion: Student Debt Relief Plan shows the hypocrisy in the American political system
A discussion about the common myths regarding climate change, and why individuals should care.
A discussion of common myths about climate change
The Student News Organization for Rutherford B. Hayes High School

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The Student News Organization for Rutherford B. Hayes High School

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Kamryn Drake

Kamryn Drake, Staff Writer

Kamryn Drake (she/her) is a junior at Hayes.  This is her second year on Talisman.  She has also been involved in color guard and AFJROTC. She often spends her free time painting and spending time with friends.

All content by Kamryn Drake
sniors with stranges

Goodbye Seniors: Hayes has senior walk out

May 20, 2022
Kaitlyn and Liv

Talisman names new editors for the 2022-23 school year

May 18, 2022
Collage of memories

Seniors talk about their favorite high school memories

May 14, 2022
The student population of Hayes continues to grow, but few new teachers are being added to the staff.

The constant battle of adding new teachers to Hayes

April 13, 2022
Senior Deanna Blasko and junior Courtney Luse teaching Craig Keith, Assistant Superintendent, and Heidi Kegley, Superintendent, how to make ceramic poppies.

Students teaching teachers: The Poppy Project

April 6, 2022
Collage of art

Art community at Hayes gets recognized for work

March 25, 2022
Senior poses in her prom dress.

Prom Fashion: What to expect this season

February 23, 2022
Student reaches down and grabs a mask to go into school.

Delaware deals with Omicron Variant

February 9, 2022
Upperclassman dressed in cap and gown looking down and talking to underclassman.

Upperclassmen advice to underclassmen

February 8, 2022
The Army Parking Spot is one of the closest parking spots in the student lot and is rewarded to a student who exhibits kindness.

Army parking spot rewards student kindness

December 14, 2021
Senior Master Sergeant Manley teaches his first period AFJROTC class to students from throughout Delaware County.

Senior Master Sergeant Manley makes plans for life after retirement

November 11, 2021
Hayes Marching Band getting ready to enter the field.

Marching band receives superior rating at state competition

November 11, 2021
SiriusXM has made a new radio station called TikTok radio to capitalize on the popularity of the app.

Opinion: SiriusXM’s launch of TikTok radio station is a smart move

October 19, 2021
Matt Wion teaches his 1st period government and economics class. Wion has returned to the building this year after being an online academy teacher last year.

[Photo] Students and teachers return from online school

September 14, 2021
Students work during Keith Buttss physical science class. Students are required to wear masks at all times inside the building, except while at lunch.

Students weigh in on expectations for the new school year

August 27, 2021
Varsity cheerleaders hold the sign as the varsity football players run out.

Varsity Boys Football fights a tight battle against Buckeye Valley

August 25, 2021
A Black Lives Matter protest in Sheffield, England during the summer of 2020.

Opinion: The criminal Justice system has failed Black Americans

May 24, 2021
Delaware County vaccination rates for Covid-19

Delaware County vaccination rates for Covid-19

May 19, 2021
Celebrate AAPI History Month

Celebrate AAPI History Month

May 6, 2021
Collage of the Marvel movies in chronological order.

Opinion: Audiences want more than the same old superhero movies

April 26, 2021
The new classification of being super straight makes light of the struggles LGBTQ+ individuals face when coming out.

Opinion: Why the term “super straight” is disrespectful

April 13, 2021
Womens History Month - special events in history

Women’s History Month – special events in history

March 23, 2021
Quiz: What TikTok trend are you?

Quiz: What TikTok trend are you?

March 11, 2021
Junior Owen Morris standing next to the Delaware AFJROTC flag

Hayes drill team holds first in-person meet

March 10, 2021
Important moments in Black History

Important moments in Black History

March 2, 2021
Students face different reactions when deciding to come out

Students face different reactions when deciding to come out

February 8, 2021
Pacers boys and girls team after their outstanding victory against Big Walnut.

Boys’ and girls’ bowling teams crush Big Walnut

January 26, 2021
custodian sanitizes a cafeteria table

[Photo] Delaware school district implements new cleaning protocols amid pandemic

January 20, 2021
Covid-19 cases continue to spike in Ohio

Covid-19 cases continue to spike in Ohio

December 7, 2020
ROTC and Hayes Cinematics work together to produce Veterans Day Video

ROTC and Hayes Cinematics work together to produce Veteran’s Day Video

December 7, 2020
A look at the history of the Salem Witch Trials

A look at the history of the Salem Witch Trials

November 6, 2020
hubie halloween movie poster

“Hubie Halloween” is worthwhile way to waste time

November 4, 2020
covid virus

Covid-19 numbers continue to rise, have local impact

October 25, 2020
chairs in lines in empty gymnasium

“Normal” school activities look different this year

October 7, 2020
Covid crashed Halloween: like everything else, expect things to be different this year

Covid crashed Halloween: like everything else, expect things to be different this year

October 5, 2020
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