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Cindy Degler, the head custodian at Hayes, receives a farewell poem from principal Ric Stranges. Staff honored this years retirees at Tuesdays luncheon.
Teachers & staff say goodbye to Hayes
House Games schedule for Friday, May 13
House Games schedule for Friday, May 13
With many colleges currently test-optional, ACT or SAT scores are no longer necessary components of applications. However, this creates a challenge for some students who may be unsure of whether they should submit their scores.
Majority of colleges to stay test-optional: what this means for college-bound students
Seniors commit to sports, performing arts and the military as graduation is coming up.
Seniors commit to sports, performing arts and the military
prom invitation card
Student Council amends prom guest policy
High school students can earn college credit through AP classes and exams.
AP classes and testing provides college credits to high school students
A drawing by Isa Quilter depicts students working together to build House at Hayes back up.
Change is coming to House next year
Hayes High School
Hayes returns to a new normal
sniors with stranges
Goodbye Seniors: Hayes has senior walk out
Kaitlyn and Liv
Talisman names new editors for the 2022-23 school year
Florence Welch, lead singer of Florence + the Machine, seen on the cover for the bands new album.
Florence + the Machine releases a spotty album
Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) searches through universes in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. The film is now playing in theaters.
“Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” is sometimes gleeful mixed bag
Student wears a spring fashion trend at Hayes.
Now trending: spring fashion at Hayes
Amleth (Alexander Skarsgård) trudges through battle in Robert Eggers The Northman. The film is now playing in theaters.
“The Northman” is masterful, brutal Viking epic
Evelyn Wang (Michelle Yeoh) faces down the multiverse in Everything Everywhere All at Once. The film is now playing in theaters.
“Everything Everywhere All at Once” is silly, beautiful modern classic
Sophomore Jack Lenocker gets set with the rest of the backline, in preparation for the opponents serve.
Boys volleyball team looks to continue improving the program
Junior Gabe Fogle plays in a tennis match against River Valley this spring. Fogle was the first member of the team to qualify for the District tournament since 2019.
Boy’s tennis wraps up their season
Columbus Crew Logo
The Columbus Crew season will be a rollercoaster ride
Girls lacrosse team
Hayes girls’ lacrosse team takes down Buckeye Valley
boys clapping
Track and Field comes out on top against Buckeye Valley and Delaware Christian
Is summer break or year round school more beneficial for students.
Opinion: Summer Break vs. Year Round School
girl waiting
Opinion: The wait for mental health services is excessive
Prom venue where the Prom King and Queen are traditionally announced.
Opinion: Prom should be inclusive for all, gender labels no more
Artwork made by Isa Quilter demonstrating long-distance relationships.
Opinion: Why long-distance relationships build stronger bonds
A person runs away from a burning house. This is akin to the choice that many seniors have made this year to opt out of the House system.
Opinion: The idea to switch House to the end of the day has been a disaster
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Kristen Smith

Kristen Smith, Visual Content Editor

Kristen Smith (she/her) is a senior. This is her second year on staff. She is also involved in National Honors Society and volleyball. In her free time she enjoys traveling and running the Talisman social media pages.

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Student wears a spring fashion trend at Hayes.

Now trending: spring fashion at Hayes

May 10, 2022
Seniors commit to sports, performing arts and the military as graduation is coming up.

Seniors commit to sports, performing arts and the military

April 29, 2022
Officer answers students questions during Cocoa with a Cop

“Cocoa with a Cop” program allows students to learn from local police

March 25, 2022
Hayes staff and students give an update on the progress they have made on the goal they set in January.

Staff and students share progress on New Years resolutions

March 24, 2022
Houk player helps team win championship.

Houses compete for March Madness championship

March 15, 2022
Sophomore Nate Richardson plays for the Columbus Ice Hockey Club.

Students participate in sports outside of school

March 3, 2022
Fairview players get ready to run.

Houses compete for matball championship

February 22, 2022
Couples at Hayes

Valentine’s Day Series: Get to know couples at Hayes

February 14, 2022
Junior Madelyn Francisco wears a crystal necklace at school.

Hayes students participate in crystal usage for spiritual and physical healing

January 26, 2022
Seniors pick diploma presenters.

Who did seniors at Hayes ask to present them their diploma?

January 25, 2022
Seniors at Hayes and around the country are applying for colleges and making decisions on where they will attend this fall.

[Photo] Seniors: what’s next for the Class of 2022?

January 6, 2022
Junior Patrick Mosser stays focused while battling in the finals for Steamtown.

Houses battle for Mario Kart championship

December 16, 2021
Hayes staff and students share their 2022 goals and hopes for the new year.

New year, new goals for staff and students at Hayes in 2022

December 13, 2021
Sophomore Lainie Rafey and her sisters on Christmas morning.

Staff and students share about their holiday traditions

December 10, 2021
Stone & Sparrow storefront decorated for the holidays.

Downtown Delaware holiday gift guide

December 1, 2021
Senior Katie Hejmanowski and their brother, freshman Nick Hejmanowski make pies at their great grandma’s house on pie day.

Students share about Thanksgiving traditions

November 19, 2021
A student browses their phone during class. The use of devices in class has become an epidemic of sorts in Hayes.

[Photo] Cell phone use contributes to a decline in grades

November 5, 2021
Clock at the beginning of the school day when the second bell rang at 7:25.

[Photo] School start times should match teens’ sleep cycles

November 4, 2021
Senior Ava Bruns will graduate this year as one of the top girl’s soccer players in school history.

Q&A with senior soccer player Ava Bruns

November 1, 2021
Senior #11 Austin Dowell

Hayes football takes on Marysville in the playoffs

October 29, 2021
Students and teachers tattoos from Hayes. The tattoos all have different meanings

The story behind the ink: why teachers and students at Hayes got their tattoos

October 25, 2021
Math teacher Josh Lamb got his first tattoo on his leg.

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Senior Eli Watts got a bible verse tattoo on his arm.

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Physical Education teacher Phill Carr has a art tattoo on his upper arm.

[Photo]

Senior Frank Mlckovsky got a tattoo that is meaningful to him on his upper arm.

[Photo]

Hayes math teacher Ryan Wallace has several tattoos

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Math teacher Josh Hill has a siblings tattoo on his forearm.

[Photo]

Senior Mahkella Curtis has a name tattoo on her chest.

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Intervention Specialist Amy smock got a Roman numeral tattoo on her forearm.

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History teacher David Morgan has two finger tattoos representing his marriage.

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English teacher Nicole Arnette has a matching tattoo with her sister.

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Girl wears flannel

Now trending: fall fashion at Hayes

October 13, 2021
The replaced sink sits in a girls bathroom. The sink was one of the items stolen in September due to the devious lick TikTok trend.

[Photo] Hayes navigates rise in dangerous TikTok trends

October 13, 2021
Junior Luke Todt paces himself during the race.

Cross Country team competes at Eisenhart Invitational

October 9, 2021
Hayley Dye

Q&A with senior golfer Hayley Dye

October 2, 2021
Hayes symphony orchestra practices during the school day. The orchestra and choir are planning a joint trip to NYC this spring.

[Photo] Orchestra and choir programs plan trip to New York this spring

September 22, 2021
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