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

Freshman coat drive a success

Graham Ross January 6, 2020

The Freshman Class wrapped up their service project on the last day before winter break. The Freshman Class President, Amyah Wright (9), and Vice President, Alexandra Shirley (9), decided to run a clothing...

White Station alum Alan Lightman honors LaRose Coffey with the “LaRose Todd Prize in Creative Writing.” Coffey was Lightman’s English teacher from 1964-1965, and he later embarked on a successful writing career.

White Station alum Alan Lightman gives back to the White Station

Caitlin Tate January 6, 2020

White Station 1966 alum Alan Lightman creates the “LaRose Todd Prize in Creative Writing,” dedicated to his junior English teacher LaRose Todd, now LaRose Coffey. The prize awards $500 annually to...

 Thespian society members stand on the picnic tables outside the cafeteria and scream. This is a ritual that they do before every performance to let their nerves out.

Silly superstitions or reliable rituals? Students depend on pregame habits for luck

Caitlin Tate January 6, 2020

Kal Smith (11) dribbles the ball down the court as adrenaline rushes through his veins. He fakes left, then right, and just as he’s about to make a basket, he sings the chorus of his favorite nursery...

How to prepare for a driver’s permit test

Maadhu Krishnan January 6, 2020

Getting a driver’s permit is a priority to many high school students; however, the path to safe driving comes with a lot of responsibility.  The Tennessee Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) provides...

Tanya Prahalathan (10), Shivani Menon, Minnu Reddivari (10), Elina Salian (10), Sharika Sivakumar, and Arya Rajesh (9) pose at an event for the Tamil Association. These Bharatanatyam dancers meet for practice once a week and perform together several times a year.

Storytelling through dance: The art of Bharatanatyam

Jackie Ann Crislip January 6, 2020

  In the Darshini Natyalaya School of Dance, music, gestures and intricate steps combine to tell stories. Arya Rajesh (9), Tanya Prahalathan (10), Minnu Reddivari (10) and Elina Salian (10) have...

The donated bears make their way to the child advocacy center and onto the teddy bear wall. When a child comes to the center, their welcoming gift is a teddy bear to keep them company on their journey. “It’s one of the first things that kids see when they  first come in the CAC…it’s a big first impression for kids,” Su Hartline said.

Teddy bear drive provides comfort to children in need

Katie Lamm, Writer January 6, 2020

Teddy bears have always been known to be a significant source of comfort, especially in times of need. Providing this comfort to children who visit the Child Advocacy Center (CAC) through teddy bear drives...

 Katie Lamm (10), a first-year staff member, was featured in Best of Sno for her article, “Zoey Brewer and Her Movie-Making Uncle.”

High School Journalism’s Best of the Best: Best of SNO

Kennedy Ray, Editor in Chief January 6, 2020

  The world of journalism is large and busy, especially for high school journalism. News is happening everywhere, and it’s happening all the time. Luckily, teenagers all across the country have...

Teenagers in this day and age suffer from mental health issues because of the daily stressors and ever-increasing expectations. But with a little more sleep, exercise, and positivity, living the life of a hard-working high schooler can get better.

Mental Health in 2020

Kennedy Ray January 6, 2020

Alas, we arrive at another year, another semester. It is important to realize that as students, we needed that winter break. But as we look forward and face the remaining half of the year, we should also...

The annual Collierville Christmas Parade showcased floats, dancers, and our very own Spartan Band.  Alongside other musicians and performers, the band spread nostalgic holiday tunes throughout the streets,

Spartans Spread Holiday Cheer in Christmas Parades

Sophia Aiello December 20, 2019

This time of year holds many traditions for most people- one being a holiday parade. For many, this involves sitting on the side of a street with loved ones watching extravagant floats pass by with Christmas...

Many students struggle with managing finances on their own. Learning to manage a budget is a vital skill when preparing to go off to college.

Broke on a budget: Managing finances as a student

Lydia Williams December 18, 2019

From going to school, applying to college, doing homework and keeping up with a busy social life, being a high schooler is difficult. Now, imagine maintaining a job at the same time. Working as a high...

In Times Square, students posed in front of the city’s hotspot. This was one of the many places they visited, including the Empire State building, ChinaTown, and other landmarks.

DECA takes NYC by storm

Alice Willard December 18, 2019

Bright lights, the big city and a rich history. A group of students in the DECA program at WSHS observed this on their trip to New York City. DECA, Distributive Education Clubs of America, is a student-led...

Why students take language classes beyond requirements

Why students take language classes beyond requirements

Kyla Randle December 18, 2019

According to Shelby County Schools, every student is required to have two consecutive credits in one foreign language in order to graduate. Although many students stop taking a language after they earn...

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