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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
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Andrew Bourget, Website Editor

Andrew Bourget is a senior at Hayes. He is also in marching band, National Honors Society, and Youth and Government.

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Graphic of skincare bottles and tubes. Icons sources from The Noun Project, by Vectplus (sun) and Adèle Foucart.

Skincare recommendations to look your best this summer

Andrew Bourget, Website Editor
May 17, 2021
Two athletes clear hurdles

Hayes track team wins against Delaware Christian

Andrew Bourget, Jackson Collins, and Teagan Knutson
May 10, 2021

Hayes v Delaware Christian 5/3 meet gallery

Andrew Bourget, Website Editor
May 10, 2021
Photo of plastic bin with state tests in it prepared

[Photo] State testing process adapts to Covid-19 restrictions

Noah Sparkman, Editor-in-Chief
April 20, 2021
DCS parent/community member survey results

DCS parent/community member survey results

Andrew Bourget, Website Editor
March 2, 2021
Title screen of the student panel discussion.

Student discussion on idea of switching to full in-person schooling

Andrew Bourget, Website Editor
March 2, 2021
Picture of the top of the inrographic

Hayes student poll on switching to full in-person learning results

Andrew Bourget, Website Editor
February 27, 2021
Collage of the tiktok creators recommended in the story

Five Black Tiktok creators to follow to learn about Black History

Andrew Bourget, Website Editor
February 24, 2021
Art of Andrew Bourget at school, Sophia Hance sick in bed. Art by Jackson Collins.

Students should be allowed the choice to return to hybrid learning

Andrew Bourget, Website Editor
February 6, 2021
Members of Hayes Cinematics work on individual projects in the video production computer lab. Covid-19 restrictions have prevented students from collaborating in groups like they have in previous years.

[Photo] Hayes Cinematics class pushes through Covid-19 restrictions

Elizabeth Atanosian and Danica Davelli
January 15, 2021
Collage of all of the interviewees for the story

Willow Brook residents share holiday memories

Brynn McGrail and Andrew Bourget
December 24, 2020
Photo of Casey Goodson, he is laying down but looking back to the camera.

Man fatally shot by police raises questions; sparks outrage

Andrew Bourget, Website Editor
December 14, 2020
Photo of rocky stream and trees at Shale Hollow. In the stream is a broken part of a spherical shale formation.

The best places to see fall scenery

Andrew Bourget, Website Editor
December 3, 2020
State initiatives bring sweeping change

State initiatives bring sweeping change

Andrew Bourget, Website Editor
November 23, 2020
Title of infographic that says ways to vote

Ways to Vote

Andrew Bourget, Website Editor
October 28, 2020
Trump nominates Barrett

Tensions high as Senate debates nomination of next Supreme Court Justice

Andrew Bourget, Website Editor
October 23, 2020
Bernie Sanders

What Bernie Sanders means for the Democratic party

Andrew Bourget, Website Editor
September 17, 2020
Quiz: what book should you read next?

Quiz: what book should you read next?

Andrew Bourget, Website Editor
April 24, 2020
The College Board and ACT, Inc.'s total revenues, expenses, net gains and CEO salary from 2017.

The real costs of expensive college readiness services

Andrew Bourget, Website Editor
December 13, 2019
On the Issues: Healthcare

On the Issues: Healthcare

Andrew Bourget, Website Editor
October 11, 2019

Talisman Talks Episode 1 – Dr. Stranges and the Community of Hayes

Andrew Bourget and Jeni Vaughan
September 5, 2019
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