The Cherokee Scout

The 2022 Cherokee Marching Band celebrates winning first place at their State Competition.

Cherokee Marching Band is Forging Ahead for the 2023 Season

Stacey Gruber, Staff Writer June 1, 2023

On Monday, May 22 at 7 p.m., students and parents gathered in the Cherokee band room for the show reveal and kickoff, an event that marks the official beginning of marching band season. Potential new members...

Michelle Yeoh and Ke Huy Quan pictured together after winning their respective Oscar awards.

Michelle Yeoh and Ke Huy Quan Make History at the Oscars

Alexandra Carcel, Staff Writer May 31, 2023

Michelle Yeoh and Key Huy Quan made history at the 2023 Oscars, bringing home the Best Actress and Best Supporting Actor awards respectively.  Yeoh became the first woman of Asian descent to win Best...

An overheard view of host Jimmy Kimmel addressing the Oscars audience.

A Night at the (Not) Red Carpet: A 2023 Oscars Overview

Alexandra Carcel, Staff Writer May 31, 2023

On March 12, the 95th Academy Awards ceremony was held at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles, California. Hosted by comedian Jimmy Kimmel, this year’s Oscars honored a wide variety of achievements in film...

SpaceXs Starship exploding in midair shortly after launch.

Flight of the Most Powerful Rocket Ever Ends in Explosion

Alexandra Carcel, Staff Writer May 30, 2023

On April 20, SpaceX launched its Starship rocket, the largest and most powerful ever flown, from a site in Texas. The unmanned rocket flew successfully for only a few minutes before exploding in midair....

Beyoncé, Harry Styles, Lizzo, Bad Bunny, Adele, and Kendrick Lamar accepting their awards.

Grammy Awards 2023: A Recap of Music’s Biggest Night

Stacey Gruber, Staff Writer May 30, 2023

The 65th annual Grammy Awards took place on Saturday, February 5, as millions of viewers eagerly watched to see if their favorite musicians would take home an award. The eventful night included many big...

A banner promoting mental health awareness month.

Mental Health and the Stigma Surrounding it

Evan Scarpulla, Staff Writer May 22, 2023

It’s May again, which means it is Mental Health Awareness Month. Since 1949, each May has been dedicated to raising awareness for mental health and recognition of certain mental disabilities. This month...

Social Media Changed Our World. Was It For the Better?

Social Media Changed Our World. Was It For the Better?

Alexandra Carcel, Staff Writer April 6, 2023

In 2003, MySpace, the first widely used social media platform, was launched. Within the next decade, several prominent social media platforms were founded, including Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and Snapchat....

Students pass through the courtyard, unaware of the secrets living under their footsteps.

Mysteries of the Secret Society Living Under the Courtyard are Finally Revealed

Lily Barber, School News Editor April 1, 2023

After months of thorough investigation, a team of student investigators has uncovered history buried underneath the Cherokee High School courtyard. What they found there was shocking; they found the headquarters...

The rioters walking home after burning down numerous buildings.

The Tulsa Race Massacre: The Who, What, Where, When, and Why

Lily Barber, School News Editor March 29, 2023

Despite being one of the deadliest and most horrific massacres in American history, the Tulsa Race Massacre is not covered in the Cherokee High School curriculum.  The town of Tulsa, Oklahoma was known...

The logo of, Open AI, Chat GPTs creator.

Chat GPT, Revolutionary or Destructive?

Evan Scarpulla, Staff Writer March 29, 2023

Imagine in less than 1 minute, AI could write you a 5 paragraph essay on any given topic filled with quotes, analysis, and outstanding word choice that could easily earn any student an A all for free....

Inside the location where this years cotillion was held!

Was the Sophomore Cotillion an Upgrade or Downgrade from Last Year?

Lila Zink, Staff Writer March 22, 2023

January, a normally bland month, was filled with excitement this year. The Cherokee Sophomore Cotillion was scheduled to be held on Feb. 16, and many students began planning for it at the start of the...

A heart shape created by sheet music to celebrate Valentines Day!

Singing Valentines 2023: Another Year of Spreading Love and Appreciation

Jason Buczko, Editor March 22, 2023

On Tuesday, Feb. 14, the Cherokee Choir program held its annual Valentine’s day fundraiser. A tradition that has lasted well over 20 years, this year’s Singing Valentine event caused much excitement,...

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