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

(Left to right, top to bottom) Lena Zeng (12), Yidan Zeng and Lily Zeng celebrate Lena’s second birthday. Lily and Yidan are both older than Lena, three years and 13 years respectively.

To all of the siblings I’ve loved before

Ellen Tan, Layout Team February 12, 2024

Many older siblings have been by their younger siblings’ side since the moment the younger sibling opened their eyes. Whether it was to witness their first step, their first day of school or even their...

Nadia Robinson (12) wears a green dress to the basketball homecoming game. Robinson was escorted by Kamyiah Parson (12

White station athletes take on homecoming court

Sophia Turner, Editor-in-Chief February 9, 2024

This Jan., White Station held the annual basketball homecoming festivities as always. Among the court of nominees, athletes took their place on the basketball court, not to play the game, but to be recognized...

Dee Dee Blanchard, pictured on the right, suffered from Munchausen by proxy syndrome. She both caused and faked illnesses in her daughter, Gypsy Rose Blanchard, who is pictured on the left.

Twice imprisoned, now free

Jane Mercer, Podcast Director February 9, 2024

After being told she had sleep apnea, leukemia, muscular dystrophy and needed a wheelchair and feeding tube, she discovered her life had been built off lies.  Gypsy Rose Blanchard was born to Claudine...

 Daniel Collins (10) looks at the canopy of the Amazon Rainforest. While in the Amazon, Collins climbed a tower reaching 15 stories high to view the canopy.

Collins’s six month Ecuador trip

Jill Allert, Writer February 9, 2024

 After traveling to another country – to another continent – Daniel Collins (10) spent six months in South America alongside his family to explore the wildlife and culture of Ecuador. Collins, along...

Emily Zhang’s (11) illustration ‘Sewing’ captures the essence of a friend’s grandmother through charcoal materials. After drawing several thumbnail sketches, Zhang believes she exhibited keen detail, contrast, and nuanced portrayal of skin and texture.

Unveiling local talent – The Mid-South Scholastic Art Award winners

Mahin Hasani, Writer February 9, 2024

In a world where the paintbrush strokes of well-known artists like Bob Ross have painted our imaginations, the Mid-South Scholastic Art Awards showcase the talents that exist within the Memphis community....

Farida Moustafa (12) photographs a scene in  her home country, Egypt. Moustafa received a Silver Key and two Honorable Mentions for her three submissions to this year’s contest.

Leading ladies of White Station photography

Kela Fifer, Writer February 9, 2024

Every year, students in grades 7-12 submit various works of art to the Mid-South Scholastic Art Awards, a juried student art exhibition. They hope to receive three main accolades: a Gold Key, a Silver...

The album “Pink Friday 2” was gifted to the BARBZ, the official name of the fanbase, on Nicki Minaj’s 41st birthday. It was her first studio album in five years.

Black Barbie back at it again

Kela Fifer, Writer February 9, 2024

This one is for all the BARBZ out there. “Pink Friday 2” is a musical buffet that consists of all things feminine, expressive, fun and most importantly, pink. Nicki Minaj, the self-proclaimed Black...

Cristy Pursley and her pickleball friends pose for a picture after their rounds of play. The group meets once or twice a week to play the sport.

The growing popularity of pickleball

Celeste Cruz, Writer February 9, 2024

The quick ping of a hallowed ball against a court and paddles can be heard as two players on each side of a net hurry to hit the ball to the other side. One player is past their retirement age, one is...

 Katt Williams performs during his “Katt Williams: The Dark Matter Tour.” He has been an active comedian since around 1999.

Bitter or exposing the truth?: the Katt Williams Interview

Lei'lah Stocklin, Writer February 9, 2024

Over fifty-six million views, social media in shambles and comedians trying to save face. This is what followed the release of the almost three hour interview of Katt Williams on Shannon Sharpe’s YouTube...

 Christopher Robbins poses after receiving the district’s Instructional Teacher Superhero Distinction for the month of November. He has been working in high school education for 20 years.

Robbins’ superb teaching earns him recognition

Lei'lah Stocklin, Writer February 9, 2024

Every month  Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) honors teachers who stand out beyond the rest with their Instructional Teacher Superhero Distinction.  In November, Christopher Robbins was nominated...

Jaylen Thomas with Coach Williams reviewing plays on the sideline. White Station played against Manassas, winning 41-0 with Thomas as a key player.

Jaylen Thomas: an anomaly within high school football

Alex Le, Sports Team Leader February 9, 2024

6 feet, 3 inches. 310 pounds. Benching 420 pounds and squatting 600 pounds, Jaylen Thomas (12) is already pushing heavier weights than average NFL defensive ends. Thomas is an anomaly within the high school...

Algebra 1 teacher Kelci Massey presents her ginkgo leaf tattoo. She decided to get this tattoo because ginkgo leaves are her grandmother’s favorite.

Spartan teachers with tattoos

Robin Guthrie, Writer February 8, 2024

Since the popularization of tattoos in the seventies, more and more people across the world are becoming inked. Now, in 2024, it is not uncommon to see people of all professions with a visible tattoo....

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