White Station Scroll

A publication by the students, about the students, and for the students of White Station High School

A publication by the students, about the students, and for the students of White Station High School

White Station Scroll

A publication by the students, about the students, and for the students of White Station High School

White Station Scroll

Olivia Rodrigo released “SOUR” on May 21, featuring a colorful album cover. This cover can be seen on merchandise from Olivia’s website and even on the face of a box of limited edition Sour Patch Kids.

Olivia Rodrigo’s “SOUR” is the breakup album for this generation

CJ Santo, Writer June 7, 2021

From Disney Channel star to chart-topping musician, Olivia Rodrigo has taken the world by storm with her debut album, “SOUR.” Millions of listeners have found solace in the bittersweet sound and relatable...

Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest was held in Tom Lee Park after being canceled in 2020. Baron Hendricks attended the festival right before the sunset on the river.

Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest returns to Memphis in 2021

Katie Robinson, Writer June 6, 2021

The smell of freshly smoked barbecue has wafted through Tom Lee Park every May in Downtown Memphis ever since the well-known Memphis in May International Festival was founded in 1977. Invited BBQ teams...

Ladybug and Cat Noir are the saviors of Paris, France, disguising their identities from the world and even each other. With the help of new allies and growing powers, every episode takes the heroes one step closer to defeating their nemesis Hawk Moth through the obstacles he throws in their path.

‘Miraculous Ladybug’: teenagers’ latest binge watch

Michelle Le, Managing Editor June 5, 2021

Debuting in France in 2015, “Miraculous Ladybug: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir” is an animated show that focuses on Marinette Dupain-Cheng (Ladybug) and Adrien Agreste (Cat Noir), who live double lives...

Spirit of the Season, Treble Corps’s latest video, features a collection of cheery, winter holiday themed songs. Their channel, “WSHS Spartan Battalion”, is easily accessible and can be found on Youtube.

Monthly Acapella: Treble Corps’s new series

Dottie Young, Writer April 26, 2021

The camera flashes red, and JROTC's acapella group Treble Corps begins to sing, echoing a warm melody throughout the venue. Most students at White Station are familiar with the JROTC program but may have...

“Supernatural With Ashley Flowers is one amongst some of the most popular podcasts on the Spotify app. Grabbing listeners with her expressive voice, host Ashley Flowers dives deep into the mysterious disappearances, crimes and events throughout human history.

Notable podcasts listeners don’t want to miss

Dottie Young, Writer April 26, 2021

Familiarity with the voices from buzzing radio stations are recognizable across many generations.  In today’s world, the rise of on-demand tv, music and books has exploded in popularity, encouraging...

“Judas and the Black Messiah” was released this February in theaters and on HBO Max and depicts the true story of the Black Panther Party. Lakeith Stanfield stars in this film alongside Daniel Kaluuya and several other supporting actors and actresses.

Judas and the Black Messiah

Katie Robinson, Writer April 26, 2021

Shaka King’s “Judas and the Black Messiah” follows the true story of Bill O’Neal as he infiltrates the Black Panther Party for the FBI. O'Neal made a deal with FBI agent Roy Mitchell to infiltrate...

Brian Sims introduces Eddie Clark to his band students through Microsoft Teams. Clark is a professional bass trombone player with nearly 40 years of experience.

Band classes meet jazz musicians virtually

Sophia Aiello, Writer April 21, 2021

Logging into class, band students see an unfamiliar face on screen with the name Eddie Clark. After an introduction, Clark begins telling the players about his musical career. A question-and-answer session...

New episodes of the radio show are posted weekly on Lawrence’s Youtube channel Drive Home Reviews. Each video contains a slideshow with information pertaining to the original performance of the script.

Thespian radio show, “Theatre on the Air,” now in its second season

CJ Santo, Writer April 20, 2021

Season two of “Theatre on the Air” continues to provide thespians with the excitement of performance through 1930s and ‘40s radio scripts. The online radio show opens up new possibilities for both...

Katie Lamm (11) attends an in-person meeting for the Memphis Jazz Workshop, held at Visible Music College. Hybrid students attend a virtual meeting and in-person meeting once a week.
Pop Quote: “We teach kids jazz improvisation,” Lee said. “They dont just learn jazz. They also learn a lot of life skills that come along with studying this music like discipline, motivation and time management.”

Memphis Jazz Workshop prepares students for futures in music

CJ Santo, Writer April 20, 2021

The Memphis Jazz Workshop is a program that introduces students to college level concepts about jazz. Due to COVID-19, the workshop has learned to improvise its ways of teaching, offering two options for...

The eccentric cover for “Boss” reflects the song’s bold and carefree message. Listeners can stream Boughter’s music on SoundCloud, Spotify and Apple Music and find updates about the rapper on Instagram (@jonasbvalli).

Boughter is the boss in new comeback single

Molly Yuan, Chief Copy Editor April 15, 2021

Following a year-long hiatus, up-and-coming rapper Jonas Boughter (12) returns with his new single “Boss,” a composition that emboldens, inspires and intimidates its listeners all at once.  “I...

Film club members watch a clip from the 1980 action comedy movie “The Stunt Man.” The group meets every Tuesday to watch movies, share personal insights and learn about film.

Film club fosters cineliteracy in passionate youth

Molly Yuan, Chief Copy Editor April 15, 2021

cineliteracy /ˌsɪnɪˈlɪt(ə)rəsi / noun. 1. critical understanding and appreciation of cinema. 2. ability to analyze the art and grammar of film.  For students who wish to sink their teeth into...

Mark Greaney’s signature on the front page of Relentless, his newest novel which was released on February 16. Special thanks to the staff at Novel for their assistance for this article.

Alumnus releases newest book in Gray Man series

Katie Stanek, News & Feature Team Leader April 9, 2021

It’s nighttime in Berlin, and a young woman walks down the street. She knows she’s being followed. She knows she’s in danger. Still, she keeps walking, entering a memorial park filled with shadows...

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