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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

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The resources that Aboubacar Amadou Ide sends to Niger start in Memphis, Tennessee, and take several months to journey to Niger, where they are distributed. Recently, due to political tensions between Niger and some neighboring countries, the time and cost for distribution has expanded.

The connections between statistics and improving lives

Phoebe Fuerst, Writer November 19, 2024

Throughout the years, American youth have gained access to increasingly greater resources. At 16 teens are allowed to obtain a driver's license. At 18 they can vote and at 21, young adults can legally...

William Coulter, a White Station High School chemistry teacher, floats down a river. In his free time, Coulter enjoys running, kayaking and thinking about what he’s going to do after retiring.

From work at the Station to long term vacation

Kate Metcalf, Editor in Chief November 19, 2024

You see them nearly every day — teaching, organizing, maybe even getting onto you every once in a while — but not much is known about what brought teachers and administrators to White Station High...

In this poem, Andrew Bell uses themes of class, wealth, and the degradation of material goods by time. Bell has usually written poetry ranging from 10 to 25 lines long, with this poem at 23 lines.

Teaching business, crafting poetry

Evan Easley, News and Features Team Leader November 19, 2024

‘What is the function of the enjambment in this line?’ ‘How does the author’s shift from pastoral to urban imagery contribute to the meaning of the work?’ ‘What effect does the iambic pentameter...

White Station High School students Samuel First (11), pictured on the far left, and Zahra Altareb (11), pictured second to left, are both members of the MICAH Youth Council. Both First and Altareb spoke at a press conference discussing the gun referendums that were found on the most recent election ballot.

A vote of confidence — MICAH Youth Council

Jane Mercer, Lead Copy Editor November 19, 2024

Press conferences, city council meetings and counting votes. None of these events are something a high school student would be involved in, right? At White Station High School (WSHS), many students like...

Brianna Harris is out making content with the White Station High School Communications Team. In her free time, Harris enjoys going to outdoor events and places like concerts, festivals and walking in parks with her dog.

Teacher or BFF — young teachers in the halls.

Erin Maury, Layout Lead November 19, 2024

Are they your friend or your boss? Your bud or just your teacher? Those are some of the questions many students face, whether they realize it or not. Building relationships with teachers is an important...

Afifah Alma (11) speaks with Ashmita Karmaker (9) in the cafeteria, before the first bell. Many of the Bangladeshi students at White Station have been close friends for years and often sit with each other at school and visit outside of school.

Bangladeshi students reckon with protests back home

Zahra Altareb, Writer November 2, 2024

Lockdown. No entering or exiting homes, no going out to eat and no knowledge of what’s to come. And no, this isn’t about COVID.  This uncertainty was prevalent in Bangladesh for many during the...

(Left) Allison Brumbaugh (9) received her medal at a regional competition for artistic roller skating in 2024. Out of all of the disciplines within competitive roller skating, Brumbaugh focuses on dancing and has been skating since sixth grade.

Skating on wheels with rhythm

Ellen Tan, News and Features Team Leader October 25, 2024

Stuck between roller skating and dancing? Why not choose both? Artistic roller skating is a sport that blends both elements into a competitive sport or a casual hobby. Skating since the sixth grade,...

Maridee Cornell is an alumnus, teacher and coach at White Station High School. If she were a student, Cornell would wear comfortable clothes to school daily, but she enjoys wearing medical scrubs as a teacher.

Teachers with spirit — teacher spotlight

Erin Maury, Layout Lead October 25, 2024

Maridee Cornell White Station High School (WSHS) alumnus, physics teacher and volleyball coach Maridee Cornell has been teaching at WSHS for 13 years, connecting with students of all kinds. “I...

(Right) Aylla Wexler (11) and her family pose in front of a giant Gundam figure during a 2023 trip to Japan. Wexler, who is half Japanese, and her family frequently travel to Japan to visit extended family.

The best of both worlds: Multicultural students

Jill Allert, Online Editor October 18, 2024

White Station High School students come from a variety of cultures and backgrounds. Some students identify with multiple cultures, which can lead to a different experience compared to those who identify...

Mark Greaney, author of the bestselling “Gray Man” series, is a White Station High School alumnus. Many of the 25 books he has published are available in local bookstores and libraries like Novel.

From green to gray — Greaney’s ‘Gray Man’

Jane Mercer, Lead Copy Editor October 14, 2024

Sheets of rain push past the leaves of the trees, pummeling the ground and turning the dirt to a muddy, slick mess. Running through the dense forest, he hears hundreds of bullets, each one looking to strike...

Luian Stiegler (11) (middle) landed at Memphis International Airport on August 22, 2024. Stiegler is staying in Memphis with Benjamin Harris (left) and Chinese teacher Yuan Harris (right) until June 2025.

Stiegler’s journey from Stuttgart to Memphis

Ellen Tan, News and Features Team Leader October 14, 2024

Beep! Beep! Be — Imagine waking up at 5:00 a.m. when your friends back home are getting dismissed from school. This is the new reality for Luian Stiegler (11), as his days in Memphis have just begun. From...

A poster with the titular message of Storyunfinished rests in the school cafeteria. Aisha Ceesay (12) and Adaria Crutcher (12) came up with the motto to encourage students to keep pushing forward and live their full story.

The story of Storyunfinished

Evan Easley, News and Features Team Leader October 14, 2024

‘It’s okay to not be okay.’ ‘You matter.’ ‘Don’t let your story go unfinished.’ Around the school, many Spartans may have seen these messages, which hope to uplift stressed students as...

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