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

Heads-in-a-box: senior college edition

Dottie Young, Writer June 7, 2021

What was your reaction to being accepted into an Ivy, and what was your application process like?  "I was super surprised," Graham Ross said. "I was in disbelief at first because Cornell was one...

A mix of former precalculus and current AP Calculus AB students surprised Yager with a retirement party. Yager’s teaching career will come to an end since he plans to retire this school year.

Remembrance and retirement: Yager plans to leave teaching

Kyla Randle, Business Manager June 6, 2021

Reminiscing about everything from their last four years in high school while focusing on the next chapter of their lives describes a senior’s mindset at this time of year. For precalculus and AP Calculus...

From cheering at football games to traveling across the world, Gaby Brown (12) took advantage of all the opportunities presented to her. As part of the graduating class of 2021, Brown completes her education from White Station as she attends college in Mississippi next fall.

Brown makes the most of her high school experience

Sophia Aiello, A&E Team Leader June 5, 2021

Gaby Brown (12) reflects on her high school career filled with a plethora of clubs, sports, leadership positions and rigorous classes as she graduates this spring. Going to Mississippi State University...

At the prom held by Abby Kellett (11), high school students from all over Memphis got together for their prom. Kellett mentioned that while safely following CDC guidelines, some students were able to reconnect for the first time in over a year.

Prom-ish

Sophia Campbell, News and Feature Team Leader June 5, 2021

With the rush of dress and suit shopping and finishing touches with hair and nail appointments, the prom season buzz is in the air yet again, except this year things are looking different. Barely being...

Daniel Gwin (11) shows off his 2020 Scholar Athlete award from the Memphis chapter of the National Football Foundation. Gwin — along with his family and coaches — met for a small ceremony in the courtyard to receive his award and scholarship information from a National Football Foundation representative.

Gwin is named the 2020 Scholar Athlete by the National Football Foundation

Katie Lamm, Editor-in-Chief June 5, 2021

Dedication, determination and discipline are needed to make a successful scholar athlete, and Daniel Gwin (12) exudes all three of these traits, earning him the 2020 Scholar Athlete award by the Memphis...

The softball team, led by coach Bob Alberson, poses with their district championship plaque. Despite a unique season with a rushed start, the team managed to conquer tough opponents and overcome the barriers set by COVID-19.

Softball team wins district championships

Sari Richmond, Sports Team Leader June 5, 2021

In March 2021, the White Station softball team was thrust into their first game with barely a week of practice for a season riddled with small audiences, social distancing and masked playing. Now, they...

Tennessee law bans transgender youth from team sports

Emlyn Polatty, Managing Editor June 2, 2021

Say goodbye to teammates. Take one last sip of water. Line up at the starting line and get ready to go. For five years, this was the race day routine of White Station High School senior Emmett Campbell,...

The pie chart reflects the results of a poll on the Scroll’s Instagram page. Students were asked whether or not they agreed with the district’s decisions regarding AP testing.

Coronavirus AP exams: 2021 edition

Jessica Sahota, Writer April 26, 2021

Due to the coronavirus, the College Board has been forced to reimagine how Advanced Placement (AP) Exams are conducted for a second consecutive year. High schools across the globe have been faced with...

Annie Wilford (11) (left) serves as the deputy commanding officer of the Spartan Battalion. Through JROTC and other clubs, Wilford has discovered an interest in politics and law which she hopes to work in after serving.

Spartans choose military path after high school

Hannah Lam, Writer April 26, 2021

Drums flourish and trumpets blare as the future soldiers of this country march line by line on the fields of the United States Military Academy. For many high schoolers joining the military and serving...

 French III students pose for a photo in their virtual classroom. Since school went online, teachers like Melissa Seagraves have had to find creative ways to engage students.

Teachers find creative ways to engage online students

Chase Pittman, Writer April 26, 2021

COVID-19 and the transfer to online school tested the adaptability of both students and teachers. A partial return to school has tested it further, with teachers now responsible for both online and in-person...

People tend to assume being above or below a certain number on the scale or their Body Mass Index (BMI) defines their health, but this is largely inaccurate. According to dietitian Cindy Smith, BMI was created as a measure for insurance companies, and not a single dietitian was behind its creation. A low or high BMI does not guarantee that someone is malnourished or overweight because genetic makeup and muscle mass are not accounted for in BMI.

The ins and outs of fatphobia

Michelle Le, Writer April 22, 2021

Sometimes it is the stretch marks. Sometimes it is the hip dips. Sometimes it is just looking in the mirror and realizing that you are not built like an Instagram influencer. This constant comparison to...

Eating disorders: more than skin deep

Ellie Pappas, Writer April 22, 2021

  Two sources who have experienced eating disorders wish to remain anonymous and shall be referred to as Source A and Source B.  ‘Beauty is more than skin deep,’ ‘beauty comes in all shapes...

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