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

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...

Protesters fight against attacks against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the Bay Area of California, which is where many of these racist attacks have been taking place over the course of the past year.

The fight against anti-Asian racism

Maadhu Krishnan, Viewpoint Team Leader April 20, 2021

Amid the various issues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, racist attacks against Asian-Americans have been on the rise. Since 2020 and early 2021, attacks against Asian-Americans, particularly women, have...

Sometimes spending over a year on the International Space Station (ISS), NASA’s finest astronauts orbit the earth in the state of the art modular space station. Through the ISS, scientists are able to research and experiment with the latest technologies.

Space travel’s lasting impact on the future

Alice Willard, Writer April 20, 2021

“Houston, we have a problem,” astronaut and pilot Jack Swiger famously uttered as he realized his spacecraft, Apollo 13, would not be able to complete its lunar landing. Even 50 years ago during that...

Spanish teacher Simone Gray incorporates dual monitors to allow for multitasking. PPE and headphones are a must when surrounded by students in the same room, but different virtual classes.

Teachers return to in-person learning

Alice Willard April 20, 2021

Students and teachers alike fill formerly empty classrooms with the familiar cacophony of keyboard clacking, dry erase marker squeaking and pencil scratching. Per Shelby County Schools’ regulations,...

An illustration showing NASA’s Perseverance Rover landing on Mars. The rover traveled for seven months through space before finally landing on Feb. 18.

The cons of space travel

Hannia Antunez, Writer April 15, 2021

Space travel has come a long way from when humans first set foot on the moon to the landing of NASA’s Perseverance rover on Mars in Feb. Although space exploration may be exciting, many people believe...

Two students sit outside of White Station High School. Shelby County Schools (SCS) announced the option to return to in-person school for students.

The wait is over; students return to in-person learning

Hannia Antunez, writer April 8, 2021

After nine months of virtual school, Shelby County Schools (SCS) announced that students could choose to attend school in-person and that the normal school hours of 7:15 to 2:15 would be in place again....

Superintendent Joris Ray speaks out against proposed legislation and threats of defunding from the state capitol, creating the #Don’tHurtMyChildren movement on social media. Ray and other administrators have worked tirelessly in the pandemic to provide resources and equitable learning to the greater Memphis area.

Proposed Tennessee house bill threatens urban district funding

Emlyn Polatty, Managing Editor February 21, 2021

On Jan. 19, 2021, Tennessee legislators made a bold move with the introduction of House Bill 7021, which seeks to resume fully in-person learning within 100 days, despite high numbers of COVID-19 cases...

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...

What formerly displayed Donald Trump’s Twitter profile now shows a notification of suspension. Twitter officials have made it clear that the platform does not plan on restoring the account.

The cons of Trump’s media ban

Jessica Sahota, Writer February 21, 2021

News of the storming of the Capitol building spread like wildfire. What followed was something not many expected at the time: the ban of Donald Trump’s various social media accounts. Trump’s Twitter...

Pictured above is the QR code for Selah Keegin’s Discord. In this space, students collaborate on learning and educating about spirituality.

Beyond media portrayal of spirituality

Jessica Sahota, Writer February 21, 2021

With the surge in popularity of modern-day spirituality, the origins of its practices may be murky for many people. Beneath the surface of trends like manifestation and crystals lie deep roots in Buddhist,...

Trump’s Twitter account status is displayed as suspended. After the events at Capitol Hill, Twitter decided to permanently suspend Trump’s account to prevent any further incitement of violence.

The pros of Twitter banning Donald Trump’s account

Hannia Antunez, Viewpoint February 21, 2021

The permanent suspension of former President Donald Trump from Twitter’s platforms was greatly needed. Trump’s Twitter account was where he spread most of his misinformation to the public. Many tweets...

The results for a poll taken show the majority of voters think making New Year’s resolutions is more motivational than harmful. 61% of voters thought they were motivational, and 39% thought they were harmful.

The benefits and downsides to New Year’s resolutions

Hannia Antunez, Viewpoint February 21, 2021

The motivations and pressures that New Year’s resolutions provide can have both benefits and downsides to them. For some people, the motivation and enthusiasm the tradition provides are enough to keep...

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