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

The crosswalk on South Perkins Rd., where students can cross to school in the early morning and afternoon. The crosswalk is another facet of ensuring safety on school grounds.

Safety and mental health assurances at White Station

Megan Shipp, Writer October 21, 2022

  In less than one week, numerous kidnappings, a serial shooting spree and several school shooting threats unfolded — leaving Memphis residents fearing for their lives as they waited in suspense...

 On the second floor of the main building, students can find this cozy corner in science teacher Rachel Kannady’s classroom. For over five years, these chairs have been a spot for students to sit while in class, during free periods or even after school.

A soft place to land: safe spaces at school

Ellie Pappas, Chief Copy Editor January 20, 2022

In 2016, when science teacher Rachel Kannady saw an oversized brown leather chair on the side of the road, she posted about it on Facebook and soon after, a friend brought it to her classroom. Kannady...

Sarah Cameron (10) does SEL during fifth period choir class. SEL is a program recently adopted by SCS schools to help students with social emotional leaning skills.

Social Emotional Learning: helpful or unnecessary?

Renata Bayazitova and Chitkala Alli November 10, 2021

Social Emotional Learning or “SEL” helps students learn life skills that are important to know in social situations. For example, SEL teaches students how to deal with their own feelings, how to work...

If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, do not be afraid to reach out. Shelby County and the state of Tennessee offer numerous services for those in need.

Addressing mental health during the pandemic

Molly Yuan May 3, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has led to an unprecedented worldwide lockdown, causing global panic and uncertainty. Billions cannot go to school, work and social outings under strict stay-at-home orders, and...

The Reset Room

Hayden Thornton, Student Life Writer April 8, 2020

Of the 49 million students enrolled in public schools, 3.5 million students were suspended in-school and 3.45 million students were suspended out-of-school in 2019 alone. White Station, despite only having...

Teenagers in this day and age suffer from mental health issues because of the daily stressors and ever-increasing expectations. But with a little more sleep, exercise, and positivity, living the life of a hard-working high schooler can get better.

Mental Health in 2020

Kennedy Ray January 6, 2020

Alas, we arrive at another year, another semester. It is important to realize that as students, we needed that winter break. But as we look forward and face the remaining half of the year, we should also...

Students protesting on March 24 at the March for our Lives.

The State of our Union: Guns and Mental Health in America Today

Keyarash Hatamzadeh and Shwetha Ganesh April 16, 2018

The students at Stoneman Douglas High School are using their voices again to announce nationwide marches on March 24. Designated as  the March for Our Lives, the rally’s mission is to demand that the...

a satirical cartoon depicting the schedule of a high school student

Stressin’ out!

Anna Hutcheson, Viewpoint April 18, 2017

Stress. A word teens know all too well. Whether it be due to school work, homework or extracurriculars, every high schooler experiences stress during their academic career. According to the University...

A flaw in chemistry-- not character

A flaw in chemistry– not character

Joi-Michelle Rhodes, Student Life January 30, 2016

“Depression Kills...” “You are not alone.” “Speak out!” It is hard not to notice the abundance of depression awareness flyers posted around the school recently. This is appropriately...

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