White House High School
Coverage of White House High School in the Nexus archive.
- Former Middle TN high school band director enters plea in rape trial. Here’s what we know
A high school band director in Tennessee entered a not-guilty plea in a rape trial involving allegations of an inappropriate relationship with a student. The case, which includes charges of statutory rape and allegations of contact with three students, led to his arrest, job removal, and a $2 million bond. The next court hearing is scheduled for October.
- Bond increased to $2 million for former White House band director
The bond for former White House High School band director Dalton Hawkins has been increased to $2 million as he faces a statutory rape charge.
- ‘Hugging quota’ and promises of marriage and ‘building a cabin’: What we’ve learned about the TN band teacher accused of inappropriate relationships with multiple students
Dalton Hawkins, a former band director at White House High School, faces statutory rape charges after being accused of inappropriate relationships with multiple students, including a 'hugging quota' and promises of marriage. A judge increased his bond to $2 million following a preliminary hearing where a detective confirmed Hawkins admitted to sexual contact with a student.
- ‘Extremely dangerous.’ Middle TN band director accused of rape imposed ‘hugging quota’ on students, deputies say
Dalton Hawkins, a former band director at White House High School, is accused of inappropriate contact with three students, including a 'hugging quota' and sexual contact in his office. Deputies revealed he exchanged hundreds of unmonitored messages with a student and admitted to sexual contact during questioning. A judge deemed him 'extremely dangerous' and set a $2 million bond.
- Sumner County high school band director back in custody after bond raised to $2M
Dalton Hawkins, a high school band director in Sumner County, is back in custody after a judge raised his bond to $2 million. He faces charges of statutory rape by an authority figure, was previously released on a $600,000 bond, and his case was bound over to a grand jury during a preliminary hearing.
- Bond increased to $2M for band director charged with rape in accused relationship with student in Sumner County
A former band director at White House High School, Dalton Hawkins, had his bond increased to $2 million after a preliminary hearing. He faces charges of statutory rape related to an alleged inappropriate relationship with a student, and his case has been sent to a grand jury. Hawkins has been terminated from his position at the school.
- Case for band director charged with rape in accused relationship with student sent to Sumner County grand jury
A former band director at White House High School has been charged with statutory rape in an alleged relationship with a student. The case has been sent to a grand jury, and he has been terminated from his position.
- Band director charged with rape in accused relationship with student to appear in court in Sumner County
A former band director at White House High School, Dalton Hawkins, faces statutory rape charges related to an alleged inappropriate relationship with a student. He was arrested in May, charged, and will be terminated by the school district. The Sumner County Sheriff’s Office and school district emphasize holding offenders accountable and ensuring student safety.