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

St. Jude, located right near the Mississippi River in downtown Memphis, houses over 450 doctors and has 205 beds available for patients. It was founded Feb. 4, 1962 by Danny Thomas.

High schoolers research proteins and physiology at St. Jude

Evan Easley, Lead Copyeditor December 8, 2023

When families around the world need cancer treatment for their children, one hospital comes to mind: St. Jude. The hospital has global fame for its mission to effectively treat pediatric cancers, and is...

From left to right, Sari Richmond (12), Elaina Chen (12), and Kate Engstrom (12) attend  Christian Brother High School’s prom. The prom was held at the Fedex Event Center in Shelby Farms on April 28.

Spartans preparing for Prom 2023

Evan Easley, Lead Copyeditor December 8, 2023

Gorgeous dresses, lively music and countless photos. Before the class of ‘23 dons their graduation caps, they go out to party and have fun one last time in their high school career. The 2023 White Station...

An overhead perspective displays most of Tom Lee Park. The refurbished park opened on Sept. 2, 2023 along the banks of the Mississippi, serving as a new area for community engagement.

Tom Lee Park: renovations and history

Evan Easley, Lead Copyeditor December 8, 2023

A capsized ship. A wooden boat owned by a man who couldn’t even swim. Thirty-two saved lives. These events compose the history of Tom Lee Park in downtown Memphis. After $62 million dollars and over...

An anti-Willow poster plasters one of the walls near the main office. The White Station Environmental Alliance has protested the project and encouraged students to sign a petition to stop its construction.

The Willow Project piercing Alaska

Evan Easley, Lead Copyeditor December 8, 2023

Alaska. A frigid, ecologically bounteous but fragile environment. Environmental preservation laws typically protect Arctic environments, and Alaska is usually no exception. The Willow Project— the largest...

The CommonApp application is used by many colleges as the primary application mode. Many seniors have already made at least one application through the CommonApp for Early Decision or Early Action programs.

Early action, early decision, regular decision, oh my!

Evan Easley, Lead Copyeditor December 8, 2023

MIT, WashU, Brown, UTK, UM, UNC, USC, TCU; these abbreviations haunt the Class of ‘24 as the college admissions season begins. It is now “crunch time” for high school seniors, as  parents or teachers...

 Kyra Richard (11) with makeup in the style of Shironuri. Richard has been doing this makeup style for the past two years.

Makeup artists at White Station

Lei'lah Stocklin, Writer December 2, 2023

Rathsathida Rasasack (12) has always done makeup, but recently started The Rassy Glamistry on Instagram where one can book her for a look this past September.  “I always did makeup for other people...

AP U.S. History and AP European History teacher Michael Stephenson stands outside White Station High School in his usual business casual attire. Stephenson is known for his unique style and tendency to dress more formally.

Fashion in action: stylish school staff

Erin Maury, Business Manager November 29, 2023

Fashion makes up a large portion of society and culture, which is why having a sense of style is so valued in the world today. There are many professions that restrict a person’s self-expression and...

The shifting world of speed-cubing

Grace Amgalan, Sport's Team Leader November 14, 2023

The Rubik’s Cubing world has been enlarging with intelligent and lightning-quick minded youths for the past decade. In 2008, it was estimated that global sales of Rubik’s Cubes had surpassed 15...

Divergent year for Olympics 2028

Grace Amgalan, Sport's Team Leader November 14, 2023

Since 1896 in Athens, Greece, The Olympics have evolved to a culmination of thousands of athletes from 206 countries competing for the Olympics. As of October 2023, five new sports have been added...

Powell was recognized at the Tennessee State Qualifier at Shelby Farms BMX this summer. She shared that her passion for this sport comes from competing and winning in races.

Powell’s ballad of racing as a BMX rider

Grace Amgalan, Sports Team Leader October 31, 2023

As the last seconds of the final lap around the bike track come, Jayden Powell (12) pedals towards a victory for the Southeast Gold Cup Champions. Powell comes home from Dothan, Ala. with two gold cups,...

The White Station High School marching band’s drum majors, color guard captains, drumline captain and co-captain and president present the three trophies they won at the Arlington Open Invitational. The band won first place in all three categories within their division.

A harmonious triumph at the Arlington Open Invitational

Jane Mercer, Podcast Director October 30, 2023

Marching across the field to take their places, the musicians' hearts race. All is silent until the first note of “Soul Vaccination” by Tower of Power envelops the stadium. On Sept. 23, the marching...

The Downfall map is used for one of the current campaigns of the Dungeons and Dragons Club. The dungeon master’s role is to create a world and story for their campaign, which can entail mapping out specific elements of their story.

A dungeon master’s guide to exploring worlds

Kate Metcalf, News and Features Team Leader October 25, 2023

The night is peaceful. Not a sound is heard save for the gentle and rhythmic buzz of cicadas and the crackling of a fire within the ancient forest. A group has stopped to rest for the night, sleeping soundly...

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