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

In response to Chris Rock’s joke about Jada Pinkett-Smith at the 2022 Oscars, Will Smith walked on stage and slapped Rock. This move shocked many of the viewers.

The histories of well-known celebrity feuds

Maya Zelinski, Social Media Lead February 8, 2024

High school is full of drama. You and your boyfriend get in an argument, you break up, he suddenly finds a new girlfriend, and before you know it, it is all anyone is talking about. Now, imagine experiencing...

“The Percy Jackson and the Olympians” book series by Rick Riordan was made into its second adaptation in 2023. Its first adaptation was released in 2013 and starred Logan Lerman as Percy Jackson.

Transforming from the book to the screen

Maya Zelinski, Social Media Lead February 8, 2024

Whether fiction or nonfiction, books are a large part of society. Books can teach people to understand the world around them or help them escape and enter a realm different from their reality. However,...

Emma Wang (9) holds up her medals after the Louisville, KY Springhurst New Year’s Tennis Competition. She placed third after four hours on the court during the quarterfinals.

Conquering the court: The start of Wang’s high school tennis career

Robin Guthrie, Writer February 8, 2024

Whoosh. A neon green blur traverses through the atmosphere, a beacon of victory to come. A racket swings, bouncing the ball back over the net. This continues for hours at a time, the two opponents locked...

In 2022, Young Thug’s record label, YSL, was indicted with 56 charges. Young Thug, center, pleads not guilty, claiming he is innocent of all charges and that his record label is simply a label.

Law and lyrics — Young Thug’s YSL RICO trial

Mahin Hasani, Writer February 8, 2024

In an ongoing legal battle echoing through the music industry, Grammy-winning rapper Young Thug and his label, Young Stoner Life (YSL), find themselves entangled in a RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt...

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...

The math team eats dinner on their last night in Boston. The math team visited China Town in Boston while traveling for the Harvard MIT Math Tournament (HMMT)

Cui guides math team to success

Jill Allert, Writer February 8, 2024

Throughout the year, the White Station High School Math Team participates in various competitions. Whether they are hunkered down in the library or traveling cross-country to compete, their sponsor, Yanli...

The notorious Drunk Elephant was deemed as one of 2023’s most trendy beauty/skincare lines. Their products are loved due to their cute packaging and ingredient selection

Sephora is under attack … by 10 year olds?

Aashrita Marpadaga, Online Editor February 8, 2024

“It’s so preppy in here!” marked the start of the Internet’s humor war against, some might say, the professional invaders, expert intimidators and successful conquerors of Sephora. The weapons...

AAVE or African American Vernacular English describes a dialect of American English that is primarily spoken by African American and Black communities in the United States. However, those that use AAVE often face the stereotype of being uneducated or dumb.

AAVE vs blaccent; A debate on cultural appropriation

Shania Moore, Layout Lead January 9, 2024

High school hallways echo not only with the shuffling of textbooks, but also with diverse language—each sentence exhibits an aspect of identity and culture. African American Vernacular English (AAVE)...

Kayleigh Angona (10) ends the match by pinning her opponent to the ground. Angona placed first overall in this tournament.

Lady Spartans receive title of First Girls Wrestling Champions

Aashrita Marpadaga, Online Editor January 8, 2024

After months of intense conditioning, weight-training and drilling, the Lady Spartans finally went up for another match. The Lady Spartans Wrestling Team placed first after competing against Bartlett High...

The television show adaptation of “Percy Jackson & the Olympians” was based on the original book series written by Rick Riordan, specifically following the plot of “The Lightning Thief”. Although a second season is not yet confirmed, the current season will have eight episodes.

Spoilers ahead: overview of Percy Jackson and the Olympians

Ellen Tan, Layout Team January 4, 2024

Alright, another day at school; you’ll need a backpack, check. A sandwich without cheese, check. A pen that can turn into a sword … now that wasn’t on the list. “Percy Jackson and the Olympians”...

Alina Liu (11) tries to keep her balance on her cruiser skateboard after school. She saved up around $300 to buy it in 2021 and has been practicing ever since.

Skateboarding in the White Station community

Addis Shiberou, Writer December 16, 2023

You may have caught a glimpse of their beanies, loose graphic tees, baggy jeans and beat-up checkered vans as they whiz past you while you walk to class. One may have seen the brown bruises and pink scratches...

Football players gain regional recognition

Shania Moore, Layout Lead December 14, 2023

The White Station football team might not have attained the record they desired in their overall season, but their achievements did not go unnoticed. Many players on the team have been recognized by the...

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