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

Some AP Literature students participating in the book clubs are reading “The Color Purple” and “Little Women”, while others have chosen different accredited works.The novels will prepare students for the open ended question on the AP exam.

Booming book clubs: AP Literature students create reading groups

Kyla Randle, Writer February 18, 2021

For some students, reading a book on their own can be uninteresting and challenging to finish compared to when reading with peers. Students in the AP Literature course have proven that reading can be exciting...

Matthew Kim poses for a headshot with his flute. At the end of last year, Kim received a merit award after seven years of experience.

Matthew Kim wins a merit award from National Young Arts Foundation

Amelia Holt, Writer February 16, 2021
“They bring together students, they have a bunch of scholarships they offer and it's just a community you can be a part of,” Matthew Kim said.
Learning is not only restricted to in-school learning but also all across the internet. Alexandra Shirley (10) recommends listening to podcasts in your language through Podbean.

Online language learning: opportunity or obstacle?

Dottie Young, Writer January 4, 2021

With the world at students’ fingertips — or in this case keys — it may seem easy for them to learn a language with just the click of a button. Courses like Japanese, Chinese and Spanish are offered...

The quiz bowl team practices after school using Discord. Despite the cancellation of all in-person activities, the team continues to practice and compete online.

Quiz bowl team takes learning beyond school day

Charlie Huebner, Editor-in-Chief December 17, 2020

Academic trivia, for the general population, is a source of entertainment, in the form of shows like Jeopardy!. For the quiz bowl team, academic trivia is a source of competition and the name of their...

 Peter Mckissack (12) smiles in the stands of a 2019-2020 football game. Elected class president, Mckissack hopes to impact his class’ year in a positive way despite the online setting.

Newly-elected 2020 class officers ready to lead

Ellie Pappas, Writer December 11, 2020

Posters hanging in the hallways, buttons reading “vote for president,” and motivating public speeches were not a part of the 2020 class officer elections. Instead, students submitted their votes for...

 Soaking in the sunlight, are Presley Spiller’s (10) handmade earrings. Her handcrafted accessories are available from her co-owned business, Cosmo Girls Jewelry.

Student-owned jewelry businesses sparkle during quarantine

Ellie Pappas, Writer December 11, 2020

As you’re about to walk out the door, you think your outfit is missing something. A necklace? A bracelet? Earrings? Laila Shannon (12) and Presley Spiller (10) have the perfect accessories for any outfit...

 Spartans participate in the homecoming dress-up day by wearing costumes of their favorite Disney characters. Students who participated in dress-up days were featured on the E-board Instagram for the chance to win a gift card.

Lights, camera, action: spartan homecoming video

Jackie Ann Crislip, Online Editor December 11, 2020

Crowded football game. Electrified pep rally. Crowned royalty. This year, the traditions of homecoming that allow the White Station community to come together were threatened by the COVID-19 pandemic....

 Here is a picture of the “Gucci Fur Slide” from Natela Bonaparte’s website: furryfairytale.bigcartel.com. Bonaparte posted her other fur slide colors on her Instagram @furryfairytale1.

Once Upon a Furry Fairytale: Bonaparte starts fur slide business

Renata Bayazitova, Writer December 10, 2020

The average high schooler mainly focuses on school, social activities and sometimes a sport. Natela Bonaparte (10), on the other hand, decided to take on the challenge of running a shoe and accessory business,...

A piece of watercolor art by Anahis Luna (12) for her series showcasing the personalities of family members. It is art like this that earned her several gold keys in the Scholastic Art Competition.

Scholastic Art Competition offers valuable opportunities to students

Chase Pittman, Writer December 10, 2020

Paint, graphite and countless hours of tireless work. Every year thousands of high school artists from across the U.S. devote vast amounts of time and energy on masterful creative projects to enter the...

Left to right: Molly Yuan (12), Abby Cassius (11), Anyu Gu (10), Zoe Wolfe (12) and Lily Zeng (12) performed a quintet together in the Memphis Youth Symphony. Students can safely perform with others through the program.

Memphis Youth Symphony provides students with hope amidst COVID-19

Kyla Randle, Writer December 9, 2020

For some students, playing an instrument functions as a way to express themselves differently through music. The Memphis Youth Symphony (MYSP) is an organization that many participate in to share their...

Members of L.O.V.E. discuss how their day and week has been. During the beginning of the meeting, students share one good thing that made their week better.

Mentorship clubs going strong despite virtual obstacles

Kyla Randle, Writer December 9, 2020

Many students lack the opportunity to learn how to improve themselves through clubs. The Ladies of Virtue and Excellence (L.O.V.E.) club and Next Gen Men club allow students to learn different skills with...

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