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

 Before “Donda’s” official release in Aug. 2021, Kanye debuts his album at a stadium concert, displaying meaningful visuals and the album’s tracks. With 27 songs in total, Kanye West’s “Donda” has a large range of genres, themes and features that complete the album.

A look into ‘Donda:’ Kanye West’s newest album

Dottie Young September 30, 2021

After almost two months of teasing fans and pushing back his release, Kanye West released his latest album ‘Donda,’ stirring up an intriguing array of reactions and criticism. West’s album is composed...

Senior Highlights

Katie Lamm, Editor-in-Chief June 11, 2021

What’s some advice you would give to underclassmen? “Have fun and live in the moment. Before you even realize, it'll be over!” Eli Cruthirds said. What’s one big thing you have learned...

Both Instagram thrift accounts that students Kim Le (left) and Ben Nganga (right) own are focusing on selling highly demanded college apparel. They each incorporated their own unique skills into building a small thrifting business through social media.

Le and Nganga open their own small business through Instagram

Renata Bayazitova, Writer June 8, 2021

Everyone loves to thrift, but does everyone always have the time for it? Driving to and from different thrift stores and taking hours out of your day rummaging through racks with a hundred clothes on them...

Olivia Rodrigo released “SOUR” on May 21, featuring a colorful album cover. This cover can be seen on merchandise from Olivia’s website and even on the face of a box of limited edition Sour Patch Kids.

Olivia Rodrigo’s “SOUR” is the breakup album for this generation

CJ Santo, Writer June 7, 2021

From Disney Channel star to chart-topping musician, Olivia Rodrigo has taken the world by storm with her debut album, “SOUR.” Millions of listeners have found solace in the bittersweet sound and relatable...

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...

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