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

JustDippin’ sells a variety of confectionary treats that range from cake pops to candy apples. Chocolate dipped strawberries are just one of the popular sold items by JustDippin’.

Tasty treats: the creation of JustDippin’

Kyla Randle, Writer April 15, 2021

Balancing school, clubs, sports and jobs is hard enough for a high school student’s schedule. TaJheia Vasser (12) handles this daunting task, having started her own candy and treat business in addition...

Yuthka Chowdary moved from Hyderabad, India, to Memphis, Tenn. in late August. She has joined White Station High School a month later and plans on staying indefinitely.

8414 miles later — Yuktha Chowdary’s journey from Hyderabad to Memphis

Renata Bayazitova, Writer March 1, 2021

Leaving a familiar life behind, traveling halfway across the world during a pandemic and attending a new school system were just a few of the challenges Yuktha Chowdary(11) faced when she moved from Hyderabad,...

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...

Astrology is a system that describes the effect that the placement of stars and planets at the time of a person’s birth correlates to their personality. Many White Station students are fascinated with the idea of astrology.

Symbols in the sky: astrology provides guidance to followers

Jackie Ann Crislip, Online Editor March 1, 2021

How could the position of planets and stars hundreds of millions of miles away dictate the unique personalities and actions of seven billion people? Astrology has a major following, which includes many...

The sun shines over Fernandes self-described “wild orchard”, which is home to some of his natural terraces. Deer and turkeys can be found roaming the lush land.

Fernandes uses the past to build his future

Ellie Pappas, Writer February 23, 2021

Retirement is something many look forward to, perhaps moving somewhere warmer with a beachside view. For AP World History teacher Jason Fernandes, retirement entails building his own house and creating...

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...

Briana Massey poses for a photo for SimplyStreetStyles. She designed the sweatshirt, among other pieces, herself and it is embellished with the brand logo.

Briana Massey spreads body positivity with her street fashion business

Amelia Holt February 21, 2021
“I want you to say I am my favorite model,” Briana said.
Shampoos and Conditioners, such as Aunt Jackie’s, cater to black hair. These products and many others are used to create the styles that many black people are bullied for.

Don’t touch my hair

Rebekah Butler, Staff Writer February 21, 2021

Coils and curls bounce upon the heads of black people across the nation. But why are these same people being ridiculed for their crowns?  Many black children notice odd gestures towards their hair...

 D’Vyne Bean (10) poses for the camera for her Instagram page, @divinely_goddess. She promotes financial independence and recently released music.

D’vyne Bean’s journey into the music industry

Rebekah Butler, Staff Writer February 21, 2021

Music is a hobby for many, an existence for some and a home for few. For D’vyne Bean (10), it’s a lifestyle.  Bean has always been a creative spirit, and the music was a part of her blood. Soon...

The school day cameras used by Brys Portrait Studio in the 1950s boasted simple technology: limited mobility, a large outer shell and a long line of film within the interior. On the side of the cameras, washers attached to string would be held in front of the lens by the photographer to artificially focus the camera.

Get to know the business behind school pictures: Jimmy Alford Studio

Grant Baxter, Business Manager February 21, 2021

You flip through the pages, poring through the neatly arranged rows and columns of class pictures before shifting focus to the club, sport and activity snapshots lining the pages. The yearbook captures...

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...

Amarie Raymond (12)  poses for a dramatic self portrait. This photograph was featured on the website of fashion magazine Vogue Italia.

Amarie Raymond finds big success with photography business

Chase Pittman, Writer February 21, 2021

Most students interested in photography pursue it as a hobby, something to do with spare time and an iPhone camera. Amarie Raymond (12), on the other hand, has built a business out of taking professional...

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