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Houses compete in Ice Games
Houses compete in Ice Games
The school’s mid-year winter House Games competition, the Ice Games, is scheduled for Dec. 18.
Anticipation leads up to Ice Games
Hayes Players Chamber Orchestra and Symphonic Winds & Brass join Symphonic Choir on stage for Hallelujah Chorus.
Choirs perform in annual holiday concert
Fowles conducts the Hayes Symphonic Band during their playing of "Minor Alterations: Christmas Through The Looking Glass."
Bands from across district participate in the All-City Band Concert
Students from this year's NASA App Development Challenge team work together to put the finishing touches on this year's submission.
NASA App Development Team prepares for project submission
The College Football National Championship will be held January 20 in Atlanta, Georgia.
College Football Playoff Preview
Pacer swimmers support their teammates during the diving portion of the meet.
Boys and girls swim takes on Marysville during Senior Day
Girls' basketball takes down the Wildcats of Davidson
Girls’ basketball takes down the Wildcats of Davidson
Elise Buckerfield walks with her family during the 2024 Lady Pacers Soccer senior day.
Lady Pacer Elise Buckerfield shares her experience as a student athlete
2024 Athlete Profile - Chaz Sakala
2024 Athlete Profile – Chaz Sakala
Moana 2 is a beautiful disaster, featuring new characters without much development.
Moana 2 is just another movie Disney is using to stay afloat
"The Accident" was released on Nov. 29 and is the indie duo's seventh album.
‘Good Morning’s’ style shines through in new album
Hazel Hayes' sophomore novel "Better by Far" touches on hard topics of toxic love, heartbreak and grief in unique ways.
‘Better by Far’ flawlessly articulates loss and recovery
Rapper Kendrick Lamar leans against the trunk of a 1987 Buick Grand National Experimental, also known as the GNX, which calls back to the title of the album.
‘GNX:’ More than just a hip-hop album
"Wicked" was a beautiful rendition of the beloved Broadway show.
‘Wicked’ was a relief to musical lovers
Combo 2 dancers line up together.
PADC performs holiday show for charity
Get to know the Talisman students' favorite holiday traditions.
Talisman staff’s holiday favorites
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium presents the 2024 Wildlights.
Columbus Zoo Wildlights
The tree in front of Amatos' Woodfired Pizza is lit as part of an annual tradition in downtown Delaware.
Community celebrates holiday traditions at First Friday
The Hayes Food Pantry is always accepting donations. Students who are interested in utilizing the Pantry should talk with their counselor.
Food drives work to address hunger issues
A different and cheaper, but no less caring, way to get gifts for others.
Opinion: Ways to spend less during the holidays
What if the Soviet Union won the Space Race?
Opinion: The beauty and danger of alternate history
According to a survey of over 440 students at Hayes, 9 in 10 students believe school starts too early.
Opinion: Sleep deprivation at Hayes isn’t the students’ fault
Political propaganda constantly spreads misinformation about puberty blockers and it has become very harmful.
Opinion: Stop the demonization of puberty blockers
RFK Jr.'s political, medical and environmental beliefs don't benefit the people of the U.S.
Opinion: RFK Jr. is a plague on U.S. politics
Talisman Tunes Ep 8 Ft Ben Feller
Talisman Tunes Ep 8 Ft Ben Feller
Winter sports seasons kick off at Hayes
Winter sports seasons kick off at Hayes
The topic for Craft Corner #3 is Day of the Dead.
Craft Corner #3 Featuring Alyssa Petsche
2024 Athlete Profile - Chaz Sakala
2024 Athlete Profile – Chaz Sakala
Talisman Talks #6 - Kyle Sanson
Talisman Talks #6 – Kyle Sanson
The Student News Organization for Rutherford B. Hayes High School

The Talisman
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The Talisman
Olivia O'Rourke

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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