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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

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The Student News Organization for Rutherford B. Hayes High School

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Kristen Smith

Kristen Smith, Visual Content Editor

Kristen Smith (she/her) is a senior. This is her second year on staff. She is also involved in National Honors Society and volleyball. In her free time she enjoys traveling and running the Talisman social media pages.

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Student wears a spring fashion trend at Hayes.

Now trending: spring fashion at Hayes

Kristen Smith and Chris DeRosa
May 10, 2022
Seniors commit to sports, performing arts and the military as graduation is coming up.

Seniors commit to sports, performing arts and the military

Kristen Smith, Visual Content Editor
April 29, 2022
Officer answers students questions during "Cocoa with a Cop"

“Cocoa with a Cop” program allows students to learn from local police

Kristen Smith, Visual Content Editor
March 25, 2022
Hayes staff and students give an update on the progress they have made on the goal they set in January.

Staff and students share progress on New Years resolutions

Kristen Smith, Visual Content Editor
March 24, 2022
Houk player helps team win championship.

Houses compete for March Madness championship

Kristen Smith, Visual Content Editor
March 15, 2022
Sophomore Nate Richardson plays for the Columbus Ice Hockey Club.

Students participate in sports outside of school

Kristen Smith, Visual Content Editor
March 3, 2022
Fairview players get ready to run.

Houses compete for matball championship

Kristen Smith, Visual Content Editor
February 22, 2022
Couples at Hayes

Valentine’s Day Series: Get to know couples at Hayes

Noah Sparkman and Kristen Smith
February 14, 2022
Junior Madelyn Francisco wears a crystal necklace at school.

Hayes students participate in crystal usage for spiritual and physical healing

Kristen Smith, Visual Content Editor
January 26, 2022
Seniors pick diploma presenters.

Who did seniors at Hayes ask to present them their diploma?

Kristen Smith, Visual Content Editor
January 25, 2022
Seniors at Hayes and around the country are applying for colleges and making decisions on where they will attend this fall.

[Photo] Seniors: what’s next for the Class of 2022?

Olivia O’Rourke, Managing Editor
January 6, 2022
Junior Patrick Mosser stays focused while battling in the finals for Steamtown.

Houses battle for Mario Kart championship

Kristen Smith, Visual Content Editor
December 16, 2021
Hayes staff and students share their 2022 goals and hopes for the new year.

New year, new goals for staff and students at Hayes in 2022

Kristen Smith, Visual Content Editor
December 13, 2021
Sophomore Lainie Rafey and her sisters on Christmas morning.

Staff and students share about their holiday traditions

Kristen Smith, Visual Content Editor
December 10, 2021
Stone & Sparrow storefront decorated for the holidays.

Downtown Delaware holiday gift guide

Kristen Smith, Visual Content Editor
December 1, 2021
Senior Katie Hejmanowski and their brother, freshman Nick Hejmanowski make pies at their great grandma’s house on pie day.

Students share about Thanksgiving traditions

Kristen Smith, Visual Content Editor
November 19, 2021
Sophomore Lillianne Murrell works in John Scott's video editing class.

[Photo] Cell phone use contributes to a decline in grades

Andy Eyerman, Staff Writer
November 5, 2021
Clock at the beginning of the school day when the second bell rang at 7:25.

[Photo] School start times should match teens’ sleep cycles

Isa Quilter, Staff Artist
November 4, 2021
Senior Ava Bruns will graduate this year as one of the top girl’s soccer players in school history.

Q&A with senior soccer player Ava Bruns

Kristen Smith, Visual Content Editor
November 1, 2021
Senior #11 Austin Dowell

Hayes football takes on Marysville in the playoffs

Kristen Smith, Visual Content Editor
October 29, 2021
Students and teachers tattoos from Hayes. The tattoos all have different meanings

The story behind the ink: why teachers and students at Hayes got their tattoos

Kristen Smith, Visual Content Editor
October 25, 2021
Girl wears flannel

Now trending: fall fashion at Hayes

Kristen Smith, Visual Content Editor
October 13, 2021
The replaced sink sits in a girls bathroom. The sink was one of the items stolen in September due to the "devious lick" TikTok trend.

[Photo] Hayes navigates rise in dangerous TikTok trends

Noah Sparkman, Editor-in-Chief
October 13, 2021
Junior Luke Todt paces himself during the race.

Cross Country team competes at Eisenhart Invitational

Kristen Smith, Visual Content Editor
October 9, 2021
Hayley Dye

Q&A with senior golfer Hayley Dye

Kristen Smith, Visual Content Editor
October 2, 2021
Hayes symphony orchestra practices during the school day. The orchestra and choir are planning a joint trip to NYC this spring.

[Photo] Orchestra and choir programs plan trip to New York this spring

Danica Davelli, Staff Writer
September 22, 2021
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