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Hayes BPA participants pose with their awards after the regional competition.
Student from Hayes participate in BPA competition
Adam Haynes sits at his first city council meeting after being chosen to fill the membership position in February.
History teacher Adam Haynes selected to fill vacant City Council position
The new AP African American Studies course, offered by the College Board, is facing criticism from many states.
College Board releases AP African American Studies curriculum amid controversy
Neal Shusterman speaks to a group of students at Hayes High School. The author visited despite debates over school library books just a few days prior.
Author Neal Shusterman visits Delaware City Schools despite book banning controversy
A team of 5 Hayes students submitted an app for the NASA App Development Challenge in December. The team was named one of three global finalists on Feb 28.
Students reach new heights as NASA App Development Challenge finalists
NBA infographic
Opinion: The NBA media landscape needs change
The Pacers huddle before player introductions.
Boys’ basketball suffers tough loss in OHSAA district final
Expectations for using the weight room
Expectations for using the weight room
Junior Jesse Burris shoots a fadeaway at the free throw line.
Boys’ basketball upsets Pickerington North in OHSAA playoffs
Sophomore Hailie Dowell shoots from the free-throw line during a Lady Pacers basketball practice.
Lady Pacers basketball wraps up the 2022-23 season
Popular tourist locations in Ohio
Popular tourist locations in Ohio
The best homework spots in Delaware
The best homework spots in Delaware
This February, watch these classic Rom Coms
This February, watch these classic Rom Coms
Heard in the Halls: February
Heard in the Halls: February
Dari Point
The search for Delaware’s greatest ice cream shop
Thespians present The SpongeBob Musical
Thespians present The SpongeBob Musical
Members of Hayes Cinematics watch each others videos during class.
Film students produce movies for Hayes Cinematics
Students often feel especially stressed during junior year due to trying to balance post-high school preparation, challenging coursework, jobs and more.
Stressors of junior year
APES students work on their Fun Run project during 8th period class.
Hayes APES aims to make Delaware cleaner
Junior Caiden Bennett plays his viola.
Students participate in the all city orchestra concert
Junior Chris Eden works on an assignment in Jim Biblers drawing class. Hayes has four full-time art teachers and offers over 20 different art courses.
Opinion: Art classes are vital in schools
Opinion: The growing concern of college violence
Opinion: The growing concern of college violence
Drawing of Tyre Nichols created after his death to pay tribute to his memory.
Opinion: Justice for Tyre Nichols also requires systemic changes to our policing system
A few doilies made by Kathi Gemperline, who said she would encourage others to learn to make handmade items.
Sweatshops and sustainability: how fast fashion harms us all
School lunches have had a decline in nutritional value over the past few decades.
Opinion: School lunches, sponsored by Domino’s
Talisman Talks, Episode #19: March Madness Bracket
Talisman Talks, Episode #18: Aito Tatman & Ethan Terry on the SpongeBob Musical
Talisman Talks, Episode #18: Aito Tatman & Ethan Terry on the SpongeBob Musical
Talisman Talks Shorts, Episode 7: Pickle Pipher on Glee Club
Talisman Talks Shorts, Episode 7: Pickle Pipher on Glee Club
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
Talisman Talks Shorts, Episode 5: Erik Wells & Isaac Wheeler on boys wrestling
Talisman Talks Shorts, Episode 5: Erik Wells & Isaac Wheeler on boys’ wrestling
The Student News Organization for Rutherford B. Hayes High School

The Talisman
The Student News Organization for Rutherford B. Hayes High School

The Talisman
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

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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