By: Annie Fisher and Natasha Dalziel

In this article, The Banner gave Winsor seniors Natasha Dalziel and Annie Fisher 100 words to defend their side of the Class of ’24’s iconic senior theme: Rock, or Roll? Dalziel argues the superiority of Rock and Fisher fights back with her argument for Roll.

Pro Rock: Let’s talk Rock. The first word in the iconic phrase “Rock and Roll.” To me, the origin story is pretty clear. Rock music was created, rock culture was created, rockstars were created, and then they wanted a catchy phrase so they threw on “and roll” (disclaimer: this is not historically accurate). As with most things in life, this competition comes down to vibes. Frankly, Roll does not have a vibe. Rock, however, is dramatic; it’s bold; it’s fun. If Rock and Roll was a movie, Rock would be the main character and Roll would just be the girl next door. 

Pro Roll: I am here to vocalize my support for Roll and to convince you that it is absolutely indispensable in defining the iconic music genre known as Rock and Roll. While Roll may seem to be the underdog of the duo, I am convinced that Rock would not be where it is today without the quiet support of its overshadowed companion. Roll is the black sheep in a family of angsty vocabulary like “heavy metal”, “punk”, and “grunge.” Nonetheless, it firmly holds its own, making a place for itself and softening the overwhelming sounds of a stand-alone Rock. Rock has had its moment—now is Roll’s time to shine. 

Thank you, Dalziel and Fisher. Now, we turn this heated debate over to you, our readers. Consider these arguments, make your own choice, and scan the QR code below to tell us your vote on Rock vs. Roll.

For voting: https://take.supersurvey.com/poll4958019x9b294be8-152 (will work on finding a QR code website that doesn’t have a time limit on how long the QR code will be active)