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

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....

When her father returned to the United States, Ammie Spellings’s (10) family was reunited. While away from the army, Randy Spellings lives and works in Memphis as a special education teacher at White Station Middle School.

Social distancing 7,205 miles away

Grant Baxter, Business Manager October 25, 2020

While many encountered strained friendships or discomfort from a lack of human contact during months of separation, the prolonged deployment of Ammie Spellings’s (10) father, Lieutenant Colonel Randy...

  Jara Jawneh (12)  poses wearing one of Kala Boutique’s Africa kerr necklaces. Kala Boutique was founded by Jawneh and offers Africa kerr necklaces and other jewelry products for sale.

Shine bright like a diamond: Jawneh encourages cultural pride through jewelry business

Jackie Ann Crislip, Online Editor October 23, 2020

Most teenagers spent their elongated summer vacation binge-watching Netflix and procrastinating on homework. Jara Jawneh (12), on the other hand, became the CEO of her very own business.  “When I...

Becca Crislip (10) glances at the camera during a Grand Entry Team performance on October 10. Crislip and Natalie Sharp (10) perform with the group at rodeos, horse shows, and other functions.

Not just horsing around: Becca Crislip and Natalie Sharp participate in Grand Entry Team

Katie Stanek, News and Feature Team Leader October 23, 2020

Some dream of performing in front of crowd-packed stands with glaring lights streaming down on them. For Becca Crislip (10) and Natalie Sharp (10), performing in front of large crowds is a reality with...

Bayley Jones (12), dressed in her green cap and gown, poses in front of White Station High School. The Spartan Class of 2020 received their caps and gowns on their designated locker clean out day.

SCS senior plan

Jackie Ann Crislip May 29, 2020

Graduation. Prom. The last day of high school. These are all things that COVID-19 has taken from the Class of 2020- at least in the traditional sense.  However, Shelby County Schools has created a plan...

Sarah Shen (12) was named one of 621 semifinalists in the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. Over 4,500 candidates applied for the prestigious program this year.

Shen named semifinalist in the U.S. Presidential Scholars program

Molly Yuan May 26, 2020

Any high school student can reap the everyday benefits of committed work, but only a handful are commended on a national level. For these exceptional few, the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program exists...

Though the CDC recommends a six-foot space for social distancing, this gap may not prove as effective as possible. A full force sneeze can travel up to 27 feet, yet another reason to wear a mask to keep your droplets in and others’ droplets out.

What to expect when you’re expecting to reopen

Autumn Bobo May 11, 2020

Amidst the chaos in Shelby County that began in March, a new wave of hope and speculation has surfaced alongside the county’s Back to Business Plan. May 4 began Phase One of the business reopenings for...

Mark Rawlinson (12) along with Andrew Chen (11), Gino Giorgianni (11), Jonathan Zhang (12), Takuma Walter (12), Sumanth Myneni (12), Zhaohan Zhu (12), Kevin Luo (12),
Justin Kouch (12), Anming Gu (12) and Lyndon Shi (12) worked intensively building replicas of the White Station campus through Minecraft. Both teams of builders found that the proportions and detail were the most difficult aspect of their projects.

Class of 2020 Seniors build replicas of White Station in Minecraft

Katie Lamm, Social Media Manager May 10, 2020

The senior class of 2020 had their time at White Station cut short: events, teachers, friends, classes: gone.  Despite seniors not physically being able to spend their final days on campus,  Mark...

Beale Street, which was once full of life and activity, has been silenced since the virus entered the city in March. Places like this have been at the disposal of Memphians for a long time, but now that the option is taken away, we crave them even more than before.

Seven things we appreciate more in quarantine

Alice Willard, Writer May 10, 2020

While the stay at home order has most of us sick of being cooped up in the house all day, missing the livelihood and excitement of life outside our houses has caused us to appreciate the typical aspects...

[Above] One of the calligraphy pieces Mia Perez (10) has produced during quarantine. The abundance of free-time and being stuck inside the house has allowed students to expand their interests during quarantine.

Students use quarantine to explore new hobbies

Ian McMillin, Staff Writer May 6, 2020

With the announcement that SCS will close all schools through the remainder of the school year, students have an abundance of something that escapes their grasp during the busy school year: time. Figures...

With strict guidelines set in place for this extra credit opportunity, students who complete their assignments will see their report cards changed for the better. A list of all grade improvement assignments can be found here. Students who lack adequate access to technology may also request a paper copy of these assignments.

SCS offers 3rd quarter grade improvement opportunity for students

Grant Baxter May 3, 2020

Inspiration, dedication and persistence. For the thousands of students in Shelby County Schools who fell short of their desired grades, there now exists a fair opportunity to improve their third quarter...

Celebrating birthdays at a distance

Sophia Campbell, Writer May 3, 2020

Social media has been roaring with devastated seniors missing senior trips, prom and even graduation, but quarantine has also taken away another special day: birthdays. The most festive day of the year...

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