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Have a great summer!
Have a great summer!
The Grand Pacer Marching Band plays their "Girl in Red" show for their home crowd.
Grand Pacer Marching Band welcomes new staff
Students from Prospect Hill pose for a picture after a game of 7 on 7 football.
Houk takes grand win in House Games
Student-athletes were called up to the stage to get recognized for their athletic success in High School.
Seniors receive honors at annual awards ceremony
Cadets from Delaware Hayes AFJROTC detachment OH-012 receive a briefing during a curriculum in action trip to Mansfield, Ohio. During the trip, cadets visited the 179th Air National Guard cyberspace wing, alongside the Ohio State Reformatory.
OH-012 Cadets spread their wings for Curriculum in Action trip
Junior Francie Salem gets introduced as a starter.
Girls’ lacrosse loses to Olentangy Orange in first round of playoffs
Junior Tank Tompkins watches the pitch.
Baseball wins 11-1 over Harding
The three seniors following their senior night positions.
Boys’ volleyball loses 1-3 on senior night to Whetstone High School
Students athletes group together for a picture following their college signings.
College signing day for high school seniors
Head Coach David Meikrantz and Mowry high five each other after the game.
Baseball grabs a win on the road in Chillicothe
Released on April 25, "Black Samson The Bastard Swordsman" is a collaboration album between the Wu-Tang Clan and producer Mathematics.
“Black Samson, the Bastard Swordsman” continues the Wu-Tang legacy
Here's some fast-paced books to add to summer reading lists!
Books to read over the summer
In the first episode of Melvin’s Misadventures, Melvin goes on an Easter adventure.
Melvin’s Misadventures: Episode 1
THE DRIVER ERA's newest album "Obsession takes listeners into the many feelings of a relationship.
Lust, longing and just enough with THE DRIVER ERA’s newest album, ‘Obsession’
View into the center of Franklin Park Conservatories Cherry trees
Cherry blossoms have Columbus blooming into spring
Spotlight on Talisman Seniors
Spotlight on Talisman Seniors
Hayes students send messages to graduating seniors.
Missed Connections: Seniors
As the year draws to a close, three seniors reflect on their orchestra experience over the years.
Senior Spotlight: Orchestra program
Dara Gillis uses the piano as a medium to help teach her students.
Gillis leaves a legacy in wake of her retirement
Junior Favour Akih walks back onto the field following half time.
Favour Akih shares insight on his college decision process
Simulations for government processes can be a valuable learning tool for education.
Opinion: The value of government sims in education
The book community has slowly been growing more toxic on multiple platforms.
Opinion: The reading community is getting toxic
Kanye West is going on another rampage on the internet
Kanye West’s controversial actions spark debate on fame, mental health and accountability
Vivek Ramaswamy announces his candidacy for governor during a rally in New Albany. Ramaswamy previously ran for U.S. president, and was a member of DOGE.
Opinion: The grand old platitudes of Vivek’s 2026 Ohio gubernatorial run
Legislators are more focused on enforcing policies such as the Parent's Bill of Rights than protecting the physical safety of students.
Opinion: Legislators are neglecting pressing issues for petty policies
Talisman Tunes Ep 18: Introducing our new hosts
Talisman Tunes Ep 18: Introducing our new hosts
Homework Help Opportunities at Hayes
Homework Help Opportunities at Hayes
Business Spotlight: The Goat Local & The Bare Bowl
Business Spotlight: The Goat Local & The Bare Bowl
Talisman Talks #12- Kaiden Haag & Connor Murphy
Talisman Talks #12- Kaiden Haag & Connor Murphy
Talisman Tunes Ep 16 Ft Owen Jester & Andrew Brook
Talisman Tunes Ep 16 Ft Owen Jester & Andrew Brook
The Student News Organization for Rutherford B. Hayes High School

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

The Talisman
Olivia O'Rourke

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.

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Q&A with the 2023-24 Talisman editors

Olivia O’Rourke, Managing Editor
May 11, 2023
senior wills

Senior Wills 2023

Olivia O’Rourke, Managing Editor
May 9, 2023
Newest restaurants in Downtown Delaware

Newest restaurants in Downtown Delaware

Olivia O’Rourke, Managing Editor
April 17, 2023
students acting

Thespians complete production of “The SpongeBob Musical”

Olivia O’Rourke, Managing Editor
March 22, 2023
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

Olivia O’Rourke, Managing Editor
February 28, 2023
AP Capstone is a new program launching at Hayes next year, and includes two courses: AP Seminar and AP Research.

Hayes prepares to add new AP English course

Olivia O’Rourke, Managing Editor
February 7, 2023
Talisman staff Spotify Wrapped

Talisman staff Spotify Wrapped

Olivia O’Rourke, Managing Editor
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

Olivia O’Rourke, Managing Editor
November 30, 2022
On paper Advanced Placement coursework for AP European History at Hayes

Opinion: AP Exams should stay on paper

Olivia O’Rourke, Managing Editor
November 7, 2022
Sugar Grove House Mentors meet and talk with their freshmen.

Students participate in House Leaders and Mentors programs

Olivia O’Rourke, Managing Editor
October 25, 2022
The PSAT will be offered to sophomores and juniors at Hayes on Oct. 12.

PSAT approaches for sophomores & juniors

Olivia O’Rourke, Managing Editor
October 10, 2022
Master Sergeant Worstell talks to the cadets during their ROTC class period.

ROTC provides opportunities for students at Hayes

Olivia O’Rourke, Managing Editor
September 21, 2022
girl at desk

Q&A with senior school board student representative Meg Wolf

Olivia O’Rourke, Managing Editor
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

Olivia O’Rourke, Managing Editor
May 25, 2022
Senior Wills Class of 2022

Senior Wills Class of 2022

Olivia O’Rourke, Managing Editor
May 16, 2022
prom invitation card

Student Council amends prom guest policy

Olivia O’Rourke, Managing Editor
April 14, 2022
people acting

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

Olivia O’Rourke, Managing Editor
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

Olivia O’Rourke, Managing Editor
March 8, 2022
boys wrestling

Hayes boys’ wrestling takes down Canal Winchester on senior night

Olivia O’Rourke, Managing Editor
February 14, 2022
Juniors Rowan Hering and Amelia Stranges work on their Eagle Scout project.

Students create Eagle Scout projects to better the environment

Olivia O’Rourke, Managing Editor
February 11, 2022
girls smile for a picture

Lady Pacers basketball defeats Buckeye Valley on senior night

Olivia O’Rourke, Managing Editor
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?

Olivia O’Rourke, Managing Editor
January 6, 2022
The cast gathers around the sad little tree.

Thespians wrap up ‘Charlie Brown Christmas’ play

Olivia O’Rourke, Managing Editor
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

Olivia O’Rourke, Managing Editor
November 23, 2021
girls playing volleyball

Girls volleyball defeats Hilliard Darby in playoffs

Olivia O’Rourke, Managing Editor
October 23, 2021
Artwork by Isa Quilter

Students fight for change in dress code

Olivia O’Rourke, Managing Editor
October 18, 2021
girl playing soccer

Lady Pacers Soccer wins big on senior night

Olivia O’Rourke, Managing Editor
October 14, 2021
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