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

A recap of the music of 2018

A recap of the music of 2018

Kennedy Ray, Business Manager December 18, 2018

Language is the method of human communication. There are thousands of spoken languages around the world, yet there is one universal language which we all share: music Another year of ground-breaking...

The combined choirs prepare for rehearsal.

White Station Choirs gear up for concert in after school rehearsal

Charlie Huebner December 18, 2018

In preparation for their concert on Dec. 4, the White Station choirs rehearsed after school on Thursday, Nov. 29. All five choir classes managed to fit in the cramped auditorium lobby where they practiced...

The Spartan singers, some with four, five, or six year awards pose for a picture after the concert.

White Station singers perform in honor choir

Charlie Huebner December 18, 2018

Members of the White Station Choirs represented their school and showcased their artistic abilities in the Tennessee All-Southwest Honor Choir throughout Nov. 15-17. Every year, students from the Southwest...

Gender blind Macbeth to hit Spartan stage this winter

Emlyn Polatty December 18, 2018

The lights dim—witches chant, ghosts haunt their killers and men fall into madness. Enter Macbeth, renowned general and ruler, a character normally played by a man. White Station’s production of Shakespeare’s...

Sophomore Lily Zeng warms up her violin before her audition. Just like an athlete might, musicians must prepare their muscles prior to performances.

Orchestra students audition for selective West Tennessee ensemble

Emlyn Polatty December 6, 2018

After preparing and practicing their music for weeks, orchestra students from across West Tennessee gathered at Briarcrest Christian school on Nov. 17 to audition for the selective All West orchestra....

At a competition in West Virginia, Jie Wang(11) is critiqued by a judge after she finishes her composition.

Keys to success: a look into White Station’s pianists

Caitlin Tate November 13, 2018

Whether it be for a sport, instrument or language—mastery takes time, dedication and an incredible amount of passion. At White Station High, Jie Wang (11), Catherine He (12) and Stephanie He (12) have...

Part of the Orpheum Theatre’s marquee hangs against a partly cloudy October sky. The theatre, which was rebuilt in 1928, still remains host to a number of touring Broadway shows and other performing arts opportunities every year.

The Orpheum gears up for a star-studded Broadway season

Kennedy Ray, Business Manager November 13, 2018

Adapted from the star-studded shows lined up on Broadway, seven shows are set to entertain Memphis audiences until July of 2019 at the Orpheum Theatre. The French Revolution classic, Les Misérables, is...

White Station students debut their music via SoundCloud

White Station students debut their music via SoundCloud

Ricki Le November 13, 2018

SoundCloud reaches over 175 million global users monthly, making it one of the largest music platforms available. The music service’s unique ability to give every single person an opportunity to create...

Post Malone brings the energy as he performs at the Mempho Music Festival. The event, held on Oct. 6 and 7, has seen tremendous growth since its debut last year.

MEMPHO Music Festival: a second year success

Sarah Haggitt, Writer November 13, 2018

People with a passion for late nights, dancing in sweaty crowds and singing along with their favorite musicians enjoyed the weekend at MEMPHO Music Festival. Big River Productions held its second annual...

Kelley (11) excitedly displays the Grand Jury Prize for her film “The Death of Hip Hop.”

The face behind the film: Janay Kelley wins Indie Memphis Youth Film Festival

Kathryn Todd November 13, 2018

Steven Spielberg. Wes Anderson. George Lucas. These are all well-known directors. But did you know there is an award-winning filmographer at White Station? Her name is Janay Kelley. Sept. 8 marked the...

Symphony musician mentors orchestra students through citywide program

Emlyn Polatty November 13, 2018

As orchestra students shuffle in to class, a woman is already awaiting them, sitting in the back near the violins and violas. Memphis Symphony violinist Marisa Polesky observes the interactions among the...

A depiction of Travis Scott’s “Astroworld,” originally hand-drawn by Hayden Thornton (11).

Astroworld: bop or flop?

Kennedy Ray, Business Manager September 18, 2018

Have you ever been to Six Flags: Astroworld? No? Neither has anyone else. The beloved famous amusement park, after which Travis Scott’s recent album is named, shut down in 2005. In an interview with...

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