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

 Jim Kurts, wrestling coach, and Kayleigh Angona (10) go over tactics one last time before she steps onto the mat for her last round on December 22, 2023. On this day, she won against four wrestlers from Arlington, Bartlett, Collierville and Millington that day.

A star is born on the wrestling mat

Grace Amgalan, Sport's Team Leader March 22, 2024

Kayleigh Angona (10), who has been wrestling for just three months, won regionals for the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) Division I and is the first female wrestler from White...

“When you see someone wearing something that looks cool … you kind of start wearing it.” - Benjamin Kay (12)

Frills and fur: what’s in this winter

Kirana Richmond, Head of Promotions March 22, 2024

Goodbye Y2K colors, cowboy boots and no-makeup makeup looks. The winter trends of last year have come and gone. Muted tones have replaced bright shades, leather knee high boots have been opted for over...

Dragon and Lion dances are an important part of many Lunar New Year celebrations. In these performances, groups of performers work together to mimic the movements of their prospective animals to bring good luck and fortune in the new year.

Lunar New Year around the world

Kate Metcalf, News and Features Team Leader March 19, 2024

Celebrated by over 1.5 billion each year, the Lunar New Year is a holiday, rich in tradition and meaning, both of which can vary from culture to culture.  The holiday is based on the lunisolar calendar...

Aidan Farris (11) competed at the Houston Classics in April 2023, which was the first meet of the year. Farris said the pain of running was worth it in the end because the White Station team successfully placed third in the 4x800 meter relay.

The mental battle of running

Grace Amgalan, Sport's Team Leader March 19, 2024

The finish line is only half a mile away, but then it kicks in: every breath you take weighs heavier on you, your lungs feel like they’re giving up on you, and your legs start to ache even more. The...

Esporta Fitness has many machines and apparatuses laid out throughout its facility. Esporta is frequented by many White Station High School students throughout the year, and the gym even offers deals for high schoolers during the summer for cheap memberships.

Student gym progress accounts on Instagram

Erin Maury, Business Manager March 19, 2024

Instagram is rife with various accounts of users documenting their personal gym progress.  Gym-goers from all over have created these accounts to motivate themselves and others to maintain a consistent...

New custodial staff cleans up White Station

New custodial staff cleans up White Station

Evan Easley, Lead Copyeditor February 15, 2024

Following their return from winter break, students may have seen several new faces sweeping the halls. This sight is not of just a couple new custodial members; instead, the entire custodial staff has...

Vice Principal Michael Ayers (pictured above) directs traffic from 2:15 to 2:30 most days after school. He lets waves of cars through at a time, clearing up traffic as efficiently as possible.

Motorized moshpit — welcome to the Spartan parking lot

Kate Metcalf, News and Features Team Leader February 8, 2024

  Why go to a Monster Truck event when the White Station High School (WSHS) parking lot is so close to home? Although the parking lot itself isn’t as wild as a car show, the drama, crashes...

A students guide to enjoying Memphis

A student’s guide to enjoying Memphis

Shania Moore, Layout Lead December 14, 2023

Overton Square - Overton Square, located in the heart of Memphis, is a vibrant and historic entertainment district known for its mix of restaurants, bars, theaters and shops. This cultural hub hosts...

Spartans share their Christmas favorites

Spartans share their Christmas favorites

Chitkala Alli, Managing Editor December 14, 2023

When you think about Christmas, what comes to mind? Twinkling lights, a warm fireplace and steaming hot chocolate all make up the iconic culture of the holiday. But, some argue that Christmas songs and...

Catherine Cheng (11) reads the post-donation reminders following her blood donation. Once students completed their donation, Vitalant staff provided them with a trifold with info about how to sustain their health following their donation.

Students donate to save lives

Evan Easley, Lead Copyeditor December 14, 2023

Due to privacy concerns, one source will be attributed as Source A.   A prick in the arm, the feeling of blood being drained — and three lives saved. Approximately 6.8 million people in...

Cadets who participated in the mass inspection pose for a commemorative photo shortly following the event. The cadets each came back from various events, such as the staff briefing, the drill assessment, the portfolio evaluation or the service learning presentation.

JPA Mass Inspection challenges JROTC cadets

Evan Easley, Lead Copyeditor December 12, 2023

Drill movements, interviews, presentations and dozens of cadets in uniform. These are just some of the sights one may see on Oct. 19, the day of White Station’s AJROTC mass inspection. The Joint Program...

Members of the Bee Club hold honey frames that they have just extracted. Honey extraction is one aspect of beekeeping that members get to participate in on campus.

Hiving and thriving in the Bee Club

Erin Maury, Business Manager December 12, 2023

To be in the Bee Club or to not be in the Bee Club, that is the question. The Bee Club is a student-run organization at White Station High School (WSHS), dedicated to educating students about the art...

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