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Hayes High Schools most recent renovations, intended to decrease the presence of mold throughout the building, included the retooling of water pipes with new insulative material.
DCS officials work to rectify summer mold growth
Ella Margraf rings the cancer-free bell after her last round of chemotherapy at Nationwide Childrens Hospital.
DCS community supports the Margraf family through cancer diagnosis
The president and CEO of Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio, Kersha Deibel, addresses the crowd while a sign language interpreter signs next to her.
Ohioans rally outside of Statehouse to commemorate 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade
French horns play along to their sheet music.
DCS bands perform at All-City concert
Gen Z votes blue in the recent midterm elections.
Gen Z votes blue in midterm elections
Senior Carson Bay hurls the bowling ball down the alley.
Varsity bowlers win against Dublin Scioto
Wrestling team hosts the annual Rieman Invitational
Wrestling team hosts the annual Rieman Invitational
Burris shoots a jumper at the elbow.
Boys’ basketball rolls over Worthington Kilbourne
Coach Mark Thomas talks with his team during a timeout.
Lady Pacers’ basketball beats Westerville North
Talisman Talks Shorts, Episode 4: Kasey & Molly Wells on girls wrestling
Talisman Talks Shorts, Episode 4: Kasey & Molly Wells on girls wrestling
Talisman Talks Shorts, Episode 4: Kasey & Molly Wells on girls wrestling
Talisman Talks Shorts, Episode 4: Kasey & Molly Wells on girls wrestling
Dari Point
The search for Delaware’s greatest ice cream shop
Talisman Talks, Episode 17: Meg Wolf & Natalie Fiant
Talisman Talks, Episode 17: Meg Wolf & Natalie Fiant
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
Talisman Talks Shorts, Episode 3: Collin Crisp
Talisman Talks Shorts, Episode 3: Collin Crisp
The sun sets on the horizon in Zacatecas, where senior Emily Chairez spent winter break with her extended family.
Senior Emily Chairez spends holidays in Mexico with extended family
Houk teammates fist-bump in celebration after they beat fairview.
Students participate in Battle of the Books
Eco-friendly businesses and ways to reduce waste
Eco-friendly businesses and ways to reduce waste
How seasonal depression affects students during winter semesters
How seasonal depression affects students during winter semesters
Students put away goods to help out People in Need.
Students find ways to volunteer in the community
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
Social media influencer and former kickboxer Andrew Tate has made headlines for his arrest in Romania on charges of human trafficking and rape.
Opinion: Andrew Tate’s recent accusations could have been avoided if we actually took his previous victims seriously
Opinion: Assisted living is too expensive
Opinion: Assisted living is too expensive
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Olivia ORourke

Olivia O'Rourke, Managing Editor

Olivia O'Rourke (she/her) is a senior at Hayes. This is her second year on staff. She plays flute in marching and symphonic band and is a member of National Honor Society and Tri-M. Outside of school she enjoys spending time with her friends.

All content by Olivia O'Rourke
Talisman staff Spotify Wrapped

Talisman staff Spotify Wrapped

December 15, 2022
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

November 30, 2022
On paper Advanced Placement coursework for AP European History at Hayes

Opinion: AP Exams should stay on paper

November 7, 2022
Sugar Grove House Mentors meet and talk with their freshmen.

Students participate in House Leaders and Mentors programs

October 25, 2022
The PSAT will be offered to sophomores and juniors at Hayes on Oct. 12.

PSAT approaches for sophomores & juniors

October 10, 2022
Master Sergeant Worstell talks to the cadets during their ROTC class period.

ROTC provides opportunities for students at Hayes

September 21, 2022
girl at desk

Q&A with senior school board student representative Meg Wolf

September 8, 2022
A drawing by Isa Quilter depicts students working together to build House at Hayes back up.

Change is coming to House next year

May 25, 2022
Senior Wills Class of 2022

Senior Wills Class of 2022

May 16, 2022
prom invitation card

Student Council amends prom guest policy

April 14, 2022
people acting

Hayes Thespians complete final rehearsal for production of “Bye Bye Birdie”

March 17, 2022
Student throws away his mask after the district drops the mask mandate for schools. The mandate was removed for students and staff on February 28.

School district lifts mask mandate

March 8, 2022
boys wrestling

Hayes boys’ wrestling takes down Canal Winchester on senior night

February 14, 2022
Juniors Rowan Hering and Amelia Stranges work on their Eagle Scout project.

Students create Eagle Scout projects to better the environment

February 11, 2022
girls smile for a picture

Lady Pacers basketball defeats Buckeye Valley on senior night

February 10, 2022
Seniors at Hayes and around the country are applying for colleges and making decisions on where they will attend this fall.

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

January 6, 2022
The cast gathers around the sad little tree.

Thespians wrap up ‘Charlie Brown Christmas’ play

December 13, 2021
Even though most of the Houses have their own official social media accounts, many students have been creating unofficial Barstool accounts as well.

Students take House to social media

November 23, 2021
girls playing volleyball

Girls volleyball defeats Hilliard Darby in playoffs

October 23, 2021
Artwork by Isa Quilter

Students fight for change in dress code

October 18, 2021
girl playing soccer

Lady Pacers Soccer wins big on senior night

October 14, 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.

Students and teachers return from online school

September 14, 2021
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