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

Cadets prepare for last year’s Boards during in-person school. The Spring 2020-2021 Cadet of the Quarter Boards are conducted virtually due to COVID-19.

JROTC Cadet of the Quarter Boards

Renata Bayazitova, Writer March 1, 2021

The JROTC Cadet of the Quarter Boards, set to happen in March, is a new way to recognize outstanding cadets in the Spartan Battalion. Created by Cadet Colonel Battalion Comdr. Johnnie Walton (12) and other...

Students like Tinaya Ware (12) are creating online forms to gather data for their AP Research projects. Ware’s ten question survey will give her the tools to write her research paper

AP students take on the rigor of research

Ellie Pappas, Writer February 23, 2021

White Station offers a variety of AP classes, but a hidden gem in the world of advanced placement is the AP Capstone program, which consists of two classes--AP Seminar and AP Research. The former focuses...

As seen in the graph, the number of new cases in Shelby County increased immensely around the holiday season. Still, the number of cases only continues to grow.

The time Tennessee was the hotspot for COVID

Sophia Campbell, Writer February 21, 2021

“Tennessee is ‘worst in the world’ for coronavirus transmission,” headlines read Dec. 17th to the 21st. Tennessee, a place known for BBQ, a variety of music and the Smoky Mountains, was never expected...

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, movie studios have had to adapt the way their films are released. Films are now being pushed to digital releases, with “Soul” being released on Disney+ and “Wonder Woman 1984” being released on HBO Max.

“Soul” and “Wonder Woman 1984” review

CJ Santo, Writer February 21, 2021

Two movies. Both released on Christmas day. One an introspective Pixar film about what it means to be alive, the other a long-awaited sequel to a DC superhero franchise. While “Soul” earned positive...

Allie Mascolo (12), Lillian Gomez (12), Gaby Brown (12) and Marleny Granados-Diaz (12) compete in the 2020 DECA competition. Because of COVID-19,  2021 participants will compete in the  competitions online.

DECA competitions go virtual for 2021

Kyla Randle February 21, 2021

DECA continues to get students engaged in club activities with their annual competitions. Since the coronavirus is still around, DECA is following health guidelines by making the writing and performance...

Sandy Nguyen (11) poses for her All-West festival audition tape. She is pictured with the clarinet and has played for six years.

Choir, orchestra and band students take the virtual stage

Katie Robinson, Writer February 21, 2021

Since 1939, All West has brought students from schools throughout the West Tennessee region together to study and create music. Sandy Nguyen (11), Mandy Cassius (11), and Gino Giorgianni (12) are auditioning...

Matthew Kim poses for a headshot with his flute. At the end of last year, Kim received a merit award after seven years of experience.

Matthew Kim wins a merit award from National Young Arts Foundation

Amelia Holt, Writer February 16, 2021
“They bring together students, they have a bunch of scholarships they offer and it's just a community you can be a part of,” Matthew Kim said.
Learning is not only restricted to in-school learning but also all across the internet. Alexandra Shirley (10) recommends listening to podcasts in your language through Podbean.

Online language learning: opportunity or obstacle?

Dottie Young, Writer January 4, 2021

With the world at students’ fingertips — or in this case keys — it may seem easy for them to learn a language with just the click of a button. Courses like Japanese, Chinese and Spanish are offered...

Old and new Christmas movies alike are lighting up televisions. Consider adding Home Alone, Elf and Happiest Season to your Watch-List

Three movies to watch this holiday season

CJ Santo, Writer January 4, 2021

The holiday season is here. The snowflakes are lighting up Poplar Avenue, tree lots are opening and families are settling in to watch their first Christmas movie of the year. Classics like Home Alone...

Teachers and Administration prepare for a populated school day by placing socially distanced markers in the hallways and pathways around the school. After being vacant for months, this grand entrance could be seeing visitors soon.

Shelby County School announces possible return to schools

Rebekah Butler, Writer December 17, 2020

Wake up, log in, take notes, repeat; students have adapted to their new learning environments for the 2020 school year. Despite the recent spike in COVID cases, Shelby County tweeted a proposal to return...

The quiz bowl team practices after school using Discord. Despite the cancellation of all in-person activities, the team continues to practice and compete online.

Quiz bowl team takes learning beyond school day

Charlie Huebner, Editor-in-Chief December 17, 2020

Academic trivia, for the general population, is a source of entertainment, in the form of shows like Jeopardy!. For the quiz bowl team, academic trivia is a source of competition and the name of their...

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