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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
Prospect Hill students celebrate during the dodgeball competition on House Games Day, May 12.
House Games wraps up 2022-2023 House competition
Seniors Morgan Connar and Carson Bay compete in the fourth round of the 2023 Math Madness competition. Bay won the competition for Hayes this year.
Houses compete in Math Madness
Pacers found success across a variety of sports.
Pacer Athletics Wrapped: Historic year at Hayes comes to a close
Head coach Ryan Montgomery yells at a player to get set.
Football team kicks off spring practices off
Crew supporters unveil a tifo featuring new manager Wilfried Nancy.
Opinion: The Columbus Crew are in a new era
Boys Lacrosse eases past Hilliard Bradley
Boys’ Lacrosse eases past Hilliard Bradley
Hayes athletes prepare to sign to their colleges for sports.
Seniors commit to colleges for athletics
Talisman Talks, Episode 22: Brady Kaasa & Grant LaMar
Talisman Talks, Episode 22: Brady Kaasa & Grant LaMar
Yes, theres a political party for that - Exploring some of the strangest political parties ever created
Weird political parties
Must-see summer concerts for 2023
Must-see summer concerts for 2023
Heard in the Halls: May
Heard in the Halls: May
Animation is an art medium that requires hard work and skill.
Not just for kids: animation deserves respect
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
Lily Ball cheers for her friend as their name is announced.
Hayes 2023 Graduation
Pacer Rundown, Episode 3: Student-voted Impactful Teacher, Jake Shafer
Pacer Rundown, Episode 3: Student-voted Impactful Teacher, Jake Shafer
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
Opinion: Climate education is the next step towards progress
Opinion: Climate education is the next step towards progress
Child laborers during the early 1900s movements for workers rights hold picket signs in protest. Recently, there is a concerning movement advocating for the loosening of child labor laws in the U.S.
Opinion: Yes, child labor is a bad thing
Talisman Talks, Episode 22: Brady Kaasa & Grant LaMar
Talisman Talks, Episode 22: Brady Kaasa & Grant LaMar
Pacer Rundown, Episode 3: Student-voted Impactful Teacher, Jake Shafer
Pacer Rundown, Episode 3: Student-voted Impactful Teacher, Jake Shafer
Pacer Rundown, Episode 2: Student-voted Performing Artist of the Year, Ethan Terry
Pacer Rundown, Episode 2: Student-voted Performing Artist of the Year, Ethan Terry
Talisman Talks, Episode 22: Dalton Allen & Preston Simon on boys baseball
Talisman Talks, Episode 22: Dalton Allen & Preston Simon on boys’ baseball
Pacer Rundown, Episode 1: Student-voted Athlete of the Year, Kaden Gannon
Pacer Rundown, Episode 1: Student-voted Athlete of the Year, Kaden Gannon
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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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