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

Masaji Terasawa, “The Candyman,” performs magic tricks and tells stories to crowds at the Memphis Japan Festival. The festival took place on Nov. 7 where crowds enjoyed exploring the food park, performance areas and vendors.

Memphis Japan Festival: a celebration with art, music and food

CJ Santo, Writer December 7, 2021

The boom of the taiko drums resonates through the Botanic Garden as Harrison Moffatt (12) explores inviting merchandise booths and aromatic food trucks. After stopping to watch a street performer sculpt...

Alicia McGee holds up a personalized sign she gives her clients when they purchase their homes. McGee is a certified realtor in addition to an environmental science teacher.

Students and teachers get involved in the future of real estate

Hannia Antunez, news and features December 7, 2021

Whether it’s helping people sell their homes or helping them buy their dream house, real estate agents are an essential part of American life. Most of these agents are in the 30’s and 40’s age range,...

Only a three minute drive from the school, Huey’s, a city favorite, sits comfortably on Poplar Avenue. While dining in may prompt a few minutes wait,  once seated, customers enjoy their food to their hearts content.

Take a bite into the best burgers on Poplar Avenue

Dottie Young, Writer December 2, 2021

Lanes are blocked, parking lots are filling up and restaurant lines are growing longer —the immensely populated street connected to White Station is a growing hub for the food industry. The 30-mile-long...

Leading the Chicago Bulls to six national championships with his gravity-defying dunks, Michael Jordan has become the most valuable player the NBA has ever seen. When Jordan signed with Nike, it changed everything; he created a legacy for sneakerhead culture.

The rise of sneakerhead culture

Shania Moore, Writer November 30, 2021

Are they stylish? Are they expensive? Are they even worth it? These are three of many questions that arise when someone is seen wearing $500+ sneakers. Sneakerhead culture can be described as the love...

Hannah Heaston (11) (left) and Dylan Heaston (11) pose for a picture as they show off some of their products. These Spartan socks are their newest release among the varieties of socks they sell.

One foot at a time: DEverett Socks business is born

Shania Moore, Writer November 8, 2021

One morning in 2017, as Dylan Heaston (11) gets ready for school, he goes to his father to ask to wear a pair of his vibrant socks, but they were too big for him. Putting them on, Dylan Heaston got an...

Annie Twaddle (10) presses her mom’s Dana Shoops artwork onto different mediums to them at different local fairs. Shoops’ passion for art is endless: ranging from angels to game day products.

Shoops and Twaddle bring color to Memphis one print at a time

Katie Robinson, Writer November 5, 2021

Printing, pressing and packing, once Dana Shoops creates the design, Annie Twaddle (10) puts it out on Instagram for the Memphis community to view and even purchase. This mother-daughter duo is bringing...

Kaleb Gardner (12) plays music for the crowd of students dancing. He played at the 2020 White Station military ball, and his music ranged from slow dancing music to upbeat pop music.

Turn it up: there’s a DJ in the house

Hannia Antunez, Writer November 5, 2021

Lights flash as the beat drops, and the people on the dancefloor have the man behind a neon booth to thank for an exhilarating night. A job that consists of frequent partying, meeting celebrities and listening...

Lead actress Kristen Stewart and actor Robert Pattinson star in 2008’s “Twilight.” The movie was released in over 3,000 theatres nationwide and gained over $69 billion in sales.

The return of ‘Twilight’ surges cultural change?

Rebekah Butler, Writer November 5, 2021

The lights dim in the theatre and previews for future movies begin to roll. Fans wait anxiously in their seats for their favorite characters to appear on the silver screen. Soon, the infamous movie saga...

Connor Coady (12) sings his rendition of “Head Like a Hole” by Nine Inch Nails. Coady was one of many students who performed at the 2000s themed open mic night, garnering attention from the audience.

A night of nostalgia: 2000s return of Coffee House

Ellie Pappas, Chief Copy Editor November 5, 2021

It’s 5 p.m. on a Friday night. Around 30 students are on the cafeteria floor, spread apart on blankets, singing along to live entertainment and drinking coffee. This scene is a monthly occurrence called...

Education outside of the classroom

Kyla Randle, Business Manager November 5, 2021

Teachers are speaking and students are listening while watching the clock tick down. For most students, seventh period is the last stop of the school day. Meanwhile, Ben Sharabi (12) and other students...

Tracy Duckworth explains an upcoming project to her seventh period students. For the end-of-course project, students are asked to create a list of 50 allusions to mythology found in the everyday world.

Mythology: new class, ancient subject

Sophia Turner, Writer November 5, 2021

“Tsskkkk tskkk.” A noise emerges from the front of the room. A hissing Medusa decoration awaits students as they step into Tracy Duckworth’s classroom for yet another day in her mythology class. Mythology...

Kenneth Hollowell (10) places his hands on Dat Hoang (12) to support him as Hoang guards the back of Kyle Nagel (12). Nagel grips the jersey of Caleb Frambo (11), forming a ruck to retain possession of the ball despite the successful tackle against Frambo by the towering opponent. The Spartan rugby team emerged victorious from this game in the Battle of Memphis tournament.

Boys rugby team wraps up sevens season while head coach goes professional

Michelle Le, Managing Editor November 5, 2021

Six players dig their heels into an open field as a teammate takes the kick-off in front of them. The pungent odor of grass and sweat captures their senses, and clear communication rings in their ears...

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