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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
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.

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sniors with stranges

Goodbye Seniors: Hayes has senior walk out

Kamryn Drake, Staff Writer
May 20, 2022
Kaitlyn and Liv

Talisman names new editors for the 2022-23 school year

Kamryn Drake, Staff Writer
May 18, 2022
Collage of memories

Seniors talk about their favorite high school memories

Kamryn Drake, Staff Writer
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

Kamryn Drake, Staff Writer
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

Kamryn Drake, Staff Writer
April 6, 2022
Collage of art

Art community at Hayes gets recognized for work

Kamryn Drake, Staff Writer
March 25, 2022
Senior poses in her prom dress.

Prom Fashion: What to expect this season

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

Delaware deals with Omicron Variant

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

Upperclassmen advice to underclassmen

Kamryn Drake, Staff Writer
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

Kamryn Drake, Staff Writer
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

Kamryn Drake, Staff Writer
November 11, 2021
Hayes Marching Band getting ready to enter the field.

Marching band receives superior rating at state competition

Kamryn Drake, Staff Writer
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

Kamryn Drake, Staff Writer
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

Kamryn Drake, Staff Writer
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

Kamryn Drake, Staff Writer
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

Kamryn Drake, Staff Writer
May 24, 2021
Delaware County vaccination rates for Covid-19

Delaware County vaccination rates for Covid-19

Kamryn Drake, Staff Writer
May 19, 2021
Celebrate AAPI History Month

Celebrate AAPI History Month

Kamryn Drake, Staff Writer
May 6, 2021
Collage of the Marvel movies in chronological order.

Opinion: Audiences want more than the same old superhero movies

Kamryn Drake, Staff Writer
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

Kamryn Drake, Staff Writer
April 13, 2021
Womens History Month - special events in history

Women’s History Month – special events in history

Kamryn Drake, Staff Writer
March 23, 2021
Quiz: What TikTok trend are you?

Quiz: What TikTok trend are you?

Kamryn Drake, Staff Writer
March 11, 2021
Junior Owen Morris standing next to the Delaware AFJROTC flag

Hayes drill team holds first in-person meet

Kamryn Drake, Staff Writer
March 10, 2021
Important moments in Black History

Important moments in Black History

Kamryn Drake, Staff Writer
March 2, 2021
Students face different reactions when deciding to come out

Students face different reactions when deciding to come out

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

Boys’ and girls’ bowling teams crush Big Walnut

Kamryn Drake, Staff Writer
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

Kamryn Drake, Staff Writer
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

Kamryn Drake, Staff Writer
December 7, 2020
A look at the history of the Salem Witch Trials

A look at the history of the Salem Witch Trials

Kamryn Drake, Staff Writer
November 6, 2020
hubie halloween movie poster

“Hubie Halloween” is worthwhile way to waste time

Kamryn Drake, Staff Writer
November 4, 2020
covid virus

Covid-19 numbers continue to rise, have local impact

Kamryn Drake, Staff Writer
October 25, 2020
chairs in lines in empty gymnasium

“Normal” school activities look different this year

Kamryn Drake, Staff Writer
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

Kamryn Drake, Staff Writer
October 5, 2020
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