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

Destiny Davenport (9) and Charlie Russell (9) are ready to work together to support the ninth grade. They were elected as Freshman Class Officers.

Freshmen Officers

Celeste Cruz, Writer October 22, 2023

Destiny Davenport (9) and Charlie Russell (9) begin their high school career as leaders of their grade. The two went to White Station Middle together and were already a productive team before they ran...

This accurately-sized model of the Bat-Mobile is displayed at the expo. The model caught the attention of many bypassers and brought the comic depictions to life.

Creativity inspires cosplay at Memphis Comic Expo

Robin Guthrie, Writer October 22, 2023

Colors, characters and crowds. An exciting and chaotic group full of anime lovers and comic fans gathered for the same purpose: to have fun and express their interests. The Memphis Comic Expo (MCX) opened...

Bobbie Willis teaches the Play Where You Stay 2004 girls’ soccer team a new footwork drill during practice. Willis spends every Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday coaching the PWYS team and even more time devoted to her students.

This is not my teacher

Kate Metcalf, Writer May 21, 2023

You enter your classroom, but your teacher is not in the room — instead, an unfamiliar face fills their seat. Who is this person, and how did they come to substitute at White Station?    Two...

Students finish making care packages with hygiene products, clothing and food to prepare for the care package event at Calvary Episcopal. These packages were distributed on Feb. 19 by 30 White Station High School students.

Helping the homeless through Head to Heels project

Kate Metcalf, Writer May 21, 2023

A toothbrush, a blanket and a pair of shoes. These basics that most take for granted are what the homeless population of Memphis frequently go without.  However, with the help of Calvary Episcopal...

Finn Gilbert (12) performs as a robot in “Cliffhanger: Return of the Blue Ghost.” This movie replaced the 2021 play and can be viewed on YouTube in a six-part series.

From ‘The Boy Who Cried Wolf’ to ‘Grease’ — Gilbert’s journey through theater

Kate Metcalf, Writer May 21, 2023

Standing on stage, the air thick with anticipation — and a little anxiety — Finn Gilbert (12) performs on stage for the first time, igniting a passion he believes will stay with him forever.  At...

Jason Noble conducts a rehearsal for the Honors Instrumental Performance on Feb. 3, a day before the concert. Because each instrumentalist learned their piece individually, these intense practices were crucial to perfecting the music before the performance.

Cheng’s music career crescendos at Carnegie Hall

Sari Richmond, Managing Editor May 19, 2023

What do Tchaikovsky, The Beatles and Catherine Cheng (10) have in common? These three — and many more — musical entities hold the world-recognized honor of taking the stage at Carnegie Hall. Since...

 Posing with the Young Life logo, students stand outside the Young Life house. The group got together for their first meeting of the 2022 to 2023 school year.

Young Life: A club dedicated to building their faith

Madeline Breunig, Writer May 19, 2023

From a summer camp dedicated to fun and faith to Sunday night devotionals, students meet to bond with each other and grow in  their faith through a club called Young Life. However, this club serves...

Spoorthi Marada (12) dons a blue dance costume for a kuchipudi recital on Feb. 26, 2023. While Marada has performed in recitals like this multiple times already, the rangapravesam will still serve as a monumental event.

Tradition and dedication collide for arangetram and rangapravesam

Sari Richmond, Managing Editor May 15, 2023

The thump of bare heels on the floor and the clink of delicate bangles accessorize the sound of rich, rhythmic music. After years of preparation, arangetram and rangapravesam serve as precious opportunities...

Ramyla Dahmer (12) helps host a blood drive at White Station High School. Dahmer sought to gather as many donors and informed them of how their contribution can help sickle cell patients.

Unveiling the inner workings of president Dahmer

Hannia Antunez, News & Feature Team Leader May 15, 2023

During the school day, she is known as Madam President to the senior class; however, outside of school, she is so much more, the teen ambassador for the Tennessee Sickle Cell Foundation, a...

(From left to right) Garrett McNeil (11), Ben Isham (9), Clark Thomas (11) and Kylie Grant (11) stop for a selfie in the hallway. Isham met these students between classes, a time where he meets many students and staff members.

Isham and the art of conversation

Ellie Pappas, Copyedit Lead May 15, 2023

“I read the news today oh boy/About a lucky man who made the grade/And though the news was rather sad/Well I just had to laugh.” These are the opening lines of “A Day in the Life” by the Beatles,...

While bell bottoms and disco are often the first things that come to mind when one pictures the 1970s, White Station is defined by much more. During this period, Noble Hicks served as principal, fostering White Station’s recently added JROTC and then added tradition of Queen of Clubs.

A history of excellence

Kingston Barber, Editor in Chief May 15, 2023

From desegregation, to a secret newspaper, to a rat infestation, White Station High School has been put through its paces. However, these pitfalls have only led to greater success: in turn, White Station...

Braxton Gray (11) is dressed in a range of beiges and yellows. Gray’s brother, Delvron Gray, took this photo as part of his photography hustle.

The young fashionista: A look into Gray’s creativity

Hannia Antunez, News & Feature Team Leader May 15, 2023

During the school day, joggers, hoodies and even pajamas are some of the most commonly worn pieces of clothing by high school students. Plagued by drowsiness and schoolwork, for many, looking...

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