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Cadets put up the American flag.
AFJROTC Program Prepares for Drill Season
A pile of Delaware City Schools lanyards sit on a table. Lanyards are now required at all times for students and staff at Hayes High School.
Hayes ditches dress code, lanyards take forefront
As the new school year starts, many state legislatures and school boards are implementing anti-LGTBQ+ policies.
Anti-LGBTQ+ bills go into effect in schools across the country
Many Hayes students who enroll in CCP classes do so at Columbus State Delaware Campus.
Participation in College Credit Plus program increases at Hayes
A participant pets a horse.
Delaware’s 2022 All Horse Parade comes through town
Master Sergeant Worstell talks to the cadets during their ROTC class period.
ROTC provides opportunities for students at Hayes
Many Hayes students who enroll in CCP classes do so at Columbus State Delaware Campus.
Differences between AP classes and CCP classes
What did Hayes students do over summer break?
What did Hayes students do over summer break?
DCS logo
Hayes welcomes 15 new staff members to the building this year
girl at desk
Q&A with senior school board student representative Meg Wolf
Talisman Talks, Episode 7: Kendal Philibin & Myah Byers on the girls soccer season
Talisman Talks, Episode 7: Kendal Philibin & Myah Byers on the girls soccer season
Talisman Talks, Episode 6: Brent Carson on Delaware history
Talisman Talks, Episode 6: Brent Carson on Delaware history
‘Where the Crawdads Sing’ is worth the watch
Talisman Talks, Episode 5: Brady Kaasa & Ian Green
Talisman Talks, Episode 5: Brady Kaasa & Ian Green
Talisman Talks, Episode 4: Grant LaMar & Reagan Connar on Marching Band
Talisman Talks, Episode 4: Grant LaMar & Reagan Connar on Marching Band
Talisman Talks, Episode 7: Kendal Philibin & Myah Byers on the girls soccer season
Talisman Talks, Episode 7: Kendal Philibin & Myah Byers on the girls soccer season
Players enter the field.
Football takes win over Westerville North
NFL 2022 Season Preview
NFL 2022 Season Preview
Junior Samuel Junior Rosa works around a defender.
Varsity boys’ soccer team wins against Groveport on Sept 9
Freshman Claire Davis watches as her teammates block the ball.
Delaware Hayes girls’ volleyball beats Franklin Heights 3-0
Students at Hayes learn about all sorts of academic topics, but many practical skills are missing.
Opinion: Hayes should offer more practical elective classes for students
Gun violence protesters stand on the steps of the Colorado State Capitol on March 28 brandishing signs. The protests come after repeated acts of mass violence using firearms.
Opinion: Gun violence is an everyone issue
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
The Student News Organization for Rutherford B. Hayes High School

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The Student News Organization for Rutherford B. Hayes High School

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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 Tri-M. Outside of school she enjoys spending time with her friends.

All content by Olivia O'Rourke
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
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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