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

Shawn Meng (third from left) helps volunteers pour concrete for a ramp connecting the platform to the sidewalk. Months of hard work had led to successful completion of the ambitious project.

Meng upgrades prominent social area through scout project

Chase Pittman December 9, 2020

The sun beats down hard and sweat runs down masked faces. The sound of shovels on gravel fills the air as Shawn Meng (11), soon to be an Eagle Scout, leads student volunteers to build a platform that gives...

Several members of the JROTC Knowledge Bowl Team Article pose with their club sponsors, Sergeant Page and Sergeant Major Boulden, for a celebratory picture after their first competition of the year. They have had four competitions so far.

The JROTC knowledge bowl team tackles question of how to navigate through pandemic

Clara Thompson, Writer December 9, 2020

As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, the JROTC knowledge bowl team has had to make adjustments to the way they operate. Before, competitions took place in-person at other schools. Now, members of the...

Freshmen transition to high school online

Kingston Barber November 2, 2020

Freshmen. No matter what groups students are a part of, every student begins high school here. Slowly, they grow into experienced and responsible learners until they finally become more mature and ready...

Ethan Shepherd races in an event at Barber Motorsports Park, battling to keep his lead over the other racers far behind. These competitions can attract racers ranging in age from 15 to 75, with an average age of 45 typically.

Student racers take the wheel

Grant Baxter, Business Manager November 2, 2020

With fingers firmly wrapped around the wheel and a steady foot on the gas pedal, the driver bounces his eyes methodically to survey his quickly changing surroundings—the track, the speedometer and the...

Marching down Madison Avenue, Jordan Occasionally and Allyson Smith lead chants calling for the defunding of police. Their August 1st protest drew both support and resistance from the Midtown community as they travelled from Overton Square to Cooper Young.

Students and alumni advocate for Black lives

Emlyn Polatty, Managing Editor October 26, 2020

“Dedicated to excellence”. The message that encourages Spartans to strive for the best in everything they do. In the cases of junior Talisa Elliott and alumni Allyson Smith and Jordan Occasionally,...

Left to right: Cameron Mosley (11), Mandy Cassius (11), Abby Cassius (11), Alice Chao (11) and Ellen Barnes (12) work together to pot plants. The WSHSEA club volunteers at the Botanical Gardens as part of the club’s activities since being virtual this year.

Environmental Alliance Club serves community through city-wide volunteering

Kyla Randle October 26, 2020

In a world consumed by a pandemic, the White Station High School Environmental Alliance club (WSHSEA) still looks to make an impact. Most clubs this year have been searching for ways to continue to keep...

Nyla Fields (11) is preparing to make a meal at her job, Sonic. Since COVID-19 cases have continued to grow higher, guidelines have been enforced including wearing a mask during work.

Students continue working jobs despite pandemic

Kyla Randle October 26, 2020

Though every student continues to adapt to an extraordinary school year, some face the additional challenge of working a job during a global pandemic. Despite the health risk, these students continue to...

Sam Shiberou (10) holds his grip on a boulder as he figures out his next move. Shiberou climbs year round for the Memphis Rox Soul Senders as he is part of their bouldering, top rope and summit team.

Shiberou climbs to the top

Charlie Huebner, Editor-in-Chief October 26, 2020

Sam Shiberou (10) just keeps reaching out, whether it be for his next handhold or to become better than he was yesterday. For the past three years, Shiberou has competitively rock climbed for the Memphis...

Mia Perez (11) sits in front of her personalized backdrop as she prepares to log into class. “Since I miss being in school physically, I wanted to bring some of it into my workspace at home,” Perez said.

When school and home merge

Charlie Huebner, Editor-in-Chief October 26, 2020

A year ago, students worried about whether the morning traffic would make them tardy or if they would remember their locker combination. Now, with COVID-19 forcing Shelby County Schools to transition to...

901 Tutoring volunteers hold a team meeting over Zoom. Generally, tutors hold sessions Monday through Thursday of each week.

901 Tutoring offers free test prep to Memphis youth

Graham Ross, A&E Team Leader October 26, 2020

ACT. SAT. PSAT. If you’re a student, these letters are all too familiar. The multitude of standardized testing options can be daunting, but seniors Andy Chai (12), Haneef Usmani (12), Justin Choi (12)...

Carolina Calvo (8) poses new to two fellow Young Women Against Injustice members and a representitive of NAACP Memphis. YWAI’s first voter registration drive was held at Memphis Rox and succeeded in registering 80 people.

Young women fight for their political voice

Jackie Ann Crislip, Online Editor October 25, 2020

Since 1765, with calls for no taxation without representation, Americans have fought to have their voices heard, and yet, around half of the population today doesn’t vote. With the Presidential election...

Axel Miller (9) and Jordan Kirby (9) dig holes in preparation for wooden posts for an obstacle. Over the course of five days, volunteers came and helped construct the Jerry Hiemer JROTC Leadership Course at WSHS.

No obstacle too big for JROTC Team: Jerry Hiemer JROTC Leadership Course constructed during COVID pandemic

Katie Stanek, News and Feature Team Leader October 25, 2020

In the face of a global health crisis and an increasing number of COVID cases, many organizations around the world have had to cancel events. However, one student refused to let COVID-19 thwart his plans....

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