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

 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...

Rainbow flags line Beale Street during the Mid-South Pride Fest, representing protests for rights of the LGBT+ community. One of the flags waved was the Transgender flag; the light blue, pink, and white colors respectivly symbolize baby boys, baby girls, and transitioning or undefined genders.

Gender expression at White Station

Jackie Ann Crislip March 23, 2020

It’s hard to be different. But at White Station, many transgender students have found a place where they are free to be themselves.  “I came out the summer before my junior year, and since then...

The bracket entitled Ballot Box Babes is found outside of Rakestraws classroom and is to find the hottest politician.

Rakestraw polls students to discover who is the hottest politician

Caitlin Tate March 21, 2020

While walking down the hall towards the senior gym, many students have marveled at the bracket of politicians outside of the library. The bracket was made by the U.S. Government and Politics teacher Curt...

Keeping culture alive: Growing up with a family business

Maadhu Krishnan March 18, 2020

Most students tend to keep their work lives and home lives separate, but for Amanda Liu (12) and Siddarth Sharma (11), this is not the case. Both students have taken vital parts in operating a cultural...

White Station offers new astronomy courses to all students

Maadhu Krishnan March 18, 2020

The 2020-2021 school year will bring about more educational opportunities and classes, including yoga and astronomy.  The addition of an astronomy course to the school has piqued the interest of...

Students take part in Memphis Soul Prize competition

Maadhu Krishnan March 18, 2020

For the second year running, the Memphis Soul Prize, a poetry competition for high school students in the Memphis area, has come to White Station. Competitors have one week to draft their poetry before...

A new course is coming to White Station High School next year. Student will be able to take yoga and gain a sense of peace among their busy schedules.

Yoga comes to White Station

Jackie Ann Crislip March 12, 2020

Downward dog. Mediation. Stretching. These are the things that typically come to mind when students think about yoga. But the reality of yoga is much more complex and demanding than students realize.  White...

Scouts of America: More than just a camping trip

Maadhu Krishnan March 12, 2020

Leadership, community service and knot-tying are all part of the Scouts experience. When it comes to Scouts of America, there’s a lot more than what meets the eye. In many scout troops, many activities...

Students in the Abriendo Puertas program took a trip to the University of Memphis on February 27th, 2020. The goal of this program is to help give latino students an opportunity to explore places to go after high school.

Latino students take a trip to tour colleges

Lydia Williams, Online Editor March 11, 2020

Making the decision about where to go after high school is very stressful. It often helps to be able to visit colleges and get a first hand experience beforehand. The Abriendo Puertas (Opening Doors) College...

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