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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
The Student News Organization for Rutherford B. Hayes High School

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Olivia ORourke

Olivia O'Rourke, Staff Writer

Olivia O'Rourke (she/her) is a junior at Hayes. This will be her first year on staff. She plays flute in the marching band, and is a member of Tri-M. Outside of school she enjoys spending time with her friends.

All content by Olivia O'Rourke
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
boys running

Hayes Cross Country team competes in time trials

August 19, 2021
custodian sanitizes a cafeteria table

Delaware school district implements new cleaning protocols amid pandemic

January 20, 2021
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