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

Sandy Nguyen (11) poses for her All-West festival audition tape. She is pictured with the clarinet and has played for six years.

Choir, orchestra and band students take the virtual stage

Katie Robinson, Writer February 21, 2021

Since 1939, All West has brought students from schools throughout the West Tennessee region together to study and create music. Sandy Nguyen (11), Mandy Cassius (11), and Gino Giorgianni (12) are auditioning...

Old and new Christmas movies alike are lighting up televisions. Consider adding Home Alone, Elf and Happiest Season to your Watch-List

Three movies to watch this holiday season

CJ Santo, Writer January 4, 2021

The holiday season is here. The snowflakes are lighting up Poplar Avenue, tree lots are opening and families are settling in to watch their first Christmas movie of the year. Classics like Home Alone...

Ariana Grande’s new album “Positions” takes on a different vocal and production style than her previous work. A neutral/pastel color palette is highlighted in the music videos for her two singles, “Positions” and “34+35”.

Ariana Grande’s “Positions” album proves to be “Just Like Magic”

Sari Richmond, Writer December 17, 2020

“Dangerous Woman”, “Thank U, Next”, “Sweetener” and now “Positions.” Friday, Oct. 30, Ariana Grande released another stunning album with a total of 14 tracks — two of them as singles...

Dressed as Donald Trump, Cohen crashed the 2020 Conservative Political Action Conference. The prank was covered by several news outlets at the time, but they were unaware that it was a part of the filming for a Borat sequel.

Borat Subsequent Moviefilm review

Graham Ross, A&E Team Leader December 17, 2020

In the midst of a pandemic and rocky political climate, Sacha Baron Cohen provided a sharp commentary on American culture in his latest work, Borat Subsequent Moviefilm, the sequel to the highly acclaimed...

Laura Lang (10) performs original songs “Too Much”, “A Good Time” and “Purple Lights” live at the 2019 Delta Fair. They accompany their vocals with ukulele.

Lang receives rare opportunities to share original music

Sari Richmond, Writer December 11, 2020

The heat of stage lights or the sight of producers and professional accompanists would make almost anyone shiver with fear. However, Laura Lang (10), who prefers they/them pronouns, feels nothing but excitement...

After a sudden leap in popularity, Among Us is topping the charts in multiplayer apps. Its simple and colorful crewmate characters serve as the recognizable face of the game.

Among Us: the most popular app of quarantine

CJ Santo, Writer December 10, 2020

As he goes to empty the trash, Cabell Mercer (10) is stabbed and killed. The murderer seemingly gets away with it, as he crawls into a vent, escaping the crime scene. Frustrated, Mercer leaves the game...

Kyle Nagel (11) plays Horton in New Spark Performing Arts’ Seussical Jr. The well-known saying, “The show must go on!” was embodied through the casts’ efforts to make this musical a success despite issues thrown their way from COVID.

Spartans play big roles in New Spark’s Seussical Jr.

Sophia Aiello, Writer December 9, 2020

With friends and family all gathered in their own cars, the audience is ready for the performance to begin. New Spark Performing Arts adapted to COVID regulations by hosting a drive-in showing of their...

Local coffee shop, Ugly Mug Coffee caters to all tastes during the holiday season. The shop offers four different seasonal flavors: Maple Praline Chestnut, S’mores, Toasted Marshmallow, and Pumpkin Spice iced, hot, or frappe.

Starbucks and Ugly Mug Seasonal Coffee review

Sophia Campbell, Writer December 9, 2020

Imagine walking down the street bundled up in a comfy sweater, holiday music playing in the background. As the sun sets, all the decorations light up in the darkening sky. Two things are missing from this...

John Yacoubian captures one of his last moments as the owner of his restaurant Bosses. “... I enjoyed every second of it. It was a fantastic experience, and it was great getting to get to know everybody... It was great gaining that experience,” Yacoubian said.

John Yacoubian says goodbye to Bosses

Katie Lamm, Social Media Manager December 9, 2020

The sweetness, the spiciness, the zestiness with each order. The familiar yellow walls, a basketball game playing in the background. Pictures of students hanging on the walls. Bosses is a place White Station...

Streaked with blood and dotted with hearts, Johnnie Walton dubs this whimsically gory look “Queen of Hearts Mix.” Walton uses a variety of supplies like liquid latex, stage blood, cream paints and brushes to create her SFX designs.

Walton and the world of monsters, music and makeup

Molly Yuan, Chief Copy Editor December 9, 2020

Blood is her brush. Flesh is her canvas. Metamorphosis is her masterpiece. Since Johnnie Walton (12) delved into the world of special effects (SFX) makeup, the art form no longer entails the accentuation...

Travis Scott celebrates the launch of the meal at a McDonald’s in Downey, CA on Sept. 8. McDonald’s reported widespread supply shortages due to high demand within the first week of the burger’s release.

McDonald’s and Dunkin’ consume social media with new collaborations

Graham Ross, A&E Team Leader October 26, 2020

In the sphere of American youth culture, few individuals have quite the notoriety as Travis Scott and Charli D’Amelio. By collaborating with these prominent stars to create signature meals, fast food...

Autumn Bobo smiles, waiting to record her poem “ A Hill is Not my Home” at Made in Memphis recording studio. “[Memphis] unites around celebrating the best things in Memphis through the eyes of our students and elevating the story of our city” Donny Granger said.

Autumn Bobo wins Memphis Soul Prize with“A Hill is Not My Home”

Katie Lamm, Social Media Manager October 26, 2020

Unite, celebrate and elevate. This is the mission of the Memphis Soul Prize, a poetry competition focusing on the unique perspectives of Memphis by its students.  Donny Granger, founder of Memphis Soul...

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