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

White Station students pause for a picture during a hike on Stone Door Trail. The campers went on the hike on the third day of the retreat.

Students spend time at Winterfest

Graham Ross April 9, 2020

Over winter break, many White Station students found a way to stay connected through Winterfest, a church retreat at DuBose Conference Center in Monteagle, Tenn. Students such as Ethan Shepherd (11) met...

The cover art for Robert Roaten (12) and  Rami Johnson’s (12) podcast, “On the Prowl.” The podcast focuses on local and national sports with an emphasis on basketball and football.

Two boys on the prowl

Kennedy Ray, Editor in Chief April 8, 2020

COVID-19 has forced pretty much everyone in the United States into a long, drudging self-quarantine. But two Spartan seniors are using this time to develop a creative outlet for one of their greatest passions:...

Zoe Spikner (12) models for her jewelry business, Elitz Collection. She began the business in her junior year with the help of her entrepreneur father and family.

The glitz and glam of Elitz

Kennedy Ray, Editor in Chief April 8, 2020

Shiny things attract the eye. Glamorous things attract the wallet. Zoe Spikner (12) gets the best of both of those worlds with her jewelry business, Elitz Collection.  Elitz was born from many inspirations,...

The two major political parties are either Democrat or Republican. The political breakdown is important to knowing where you stand and what you will vote for in the next election.

Let’s get political!

Hayden Thornton, Student Life Writer April 8, 2020

Nowadays, it is important to know how different parties stand on certain issues. Here's a political breakdown of the two major parties in order to know where they stand on issues relevant to us in 2020. ...

The Reset Room

Hayden Thornton, Student Life Writer April 8, 2020

Of the 49 million students enrolled in public schools, 3.5 million students were suspended in-school and 3.45 million students were suspended out-of-school in 2019 alone. White Station, despite only having...

Healthcare officials do their best to tackle COVID-19, even though statistics are still unclear because of the lack of tests. The U.S. was undersupplied and unprepared for a pandemic after recovering from the 2009 H1N1 outbreak.

How does COVID-19 catch the world by surprise?

Hayden Thornton, Student Life Writer April 7, 2020

Remember hearing “better safe than sorry” and always thinking it meant to double-check that a door is locked or double-check the expiration date of milk? Did you ever think it would apply to potentially...

The cafeteria was converted into a world of possibilities. Clubs from JROTC to Latin were featured for students, and they were also able to tour the school and discuss with fellow students or teachers about classes.

Optional open house has clubs, classes, and councils, oh my!

Hayden Thornton, Student Life Writer April 7, 2020

White Station High School has a lot to offer students of all different talents and abilities. The Optional open house gave White Station the ability to not only flaunt its programs to current students...

Soloist Zoe Wolfe fingers her way through the intricate and emotional notes of the Lalo violin concerto in concert. Months of preparation went into the performance, including Wolfe’s participation in the Memphis Youth Symphony’s concerto competition, which won her spot in the concert season.

Zoe Wolfe: Winter concert wonder

Autumn Bobo April 2, 2020

For concerto competition winner Zoe Wolfe, performance is nothing new. After 14 years of playing the violin, it becomes the norm. Still, playing as a soloist is something new entirely.  “I had never...

 The rise of online gaming has grown as internet access has become more accessible. Proficiency in games such as Overwatch can lead to numerous academic opportunities, including scholarships.

The rise of esports: more than the push of a button

Maadhu Krishnan March 26, 2020

At surface level, playing an esport is just a way to pass the time. For Keita Tanaka (11) and Brandon Min (12), playing video games is a lot more than just the push of a button. Tanaka has been playing...

Mindfulness and meditation

Kyla Randle March 25, 2020

In high school, dealing with the constant worries of grades, classes and homework can be stressful. However, Angelica Shirley, a Spanish teacher at WSHS, helps students work through these problems with...

Friends by Quintin Zielenski was posted on his personal art instagram page _kyuzi in late February. Zielenski’s designs are often created for pleasure rather than for purpose, and are shared on social media for others to view.

Quintin Zielinski pursues his artistic passion

Grant Baxter March 24, 2020

From pencil and paper to digital design, Quintin Zielinski’s (12) lifelong passion for art has inspired him to develop his technique and design professional pieces for White Station’s art and literary...

Do re he and Key of she are both a cappella choir groups at White Station. They meet everyday during seventh period to practice blending their voices into beautiful harmonies.

A cappella style: White Station’s Do re he and Key of she choirs

Lydia Williams March 24, 2020

There are many talented singers in White Station High School’s choir program. However, musical talent and a passion for singing are two necessities to be a member of Key of She and Do Re He. “The...

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