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

A students guide to enjoying Memphis

A student’s guide to enjoying Memphis

Shania Moore, Layout Lead December 14, 2023

Overton Square - Overton Square, located in the heart of Memphis, is a vibrant and historic entertainment district known for its mix of restaurants, bars, theaters and shops. This cultural hub hosts...

Spartans share their Christmas favorites

Spartans share their Christmas favorites

Chitkala Alli, Managing Editor December 14, 2023

When you think about Christmas, what comes to mind? Twinkling lights, a warm fireplace and steaming hot chocolate all make up the iconic culture of the holiday. But, some argue that Christmas songs and...

Catherine Cheng (11) reads the post-donation reminders following her blood donation. Once students completed their donation, Vitalant staff provided them with a trifold with info about how to sustain their health following their donation.

Students donate to save lives

Evan Easley, Lead Copyeditor December 14, 2023

Due to privacy concerns, one source will be attributed as Source A.   A prick in the arm, the feeling of blood being drained — and three lives saved. Approximately 6.8 million people in...

Rachel Davis-Collins teaches World History, African American History and AP African American Studies. She has taught at White Station for 18 years.
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Spartan Teacher Spotlights

Sophia Marmion, News and Features December 14, 2023

Ms. Davis-Collins What is your favorite White Station memory? “With kids, it’s when I was pregnant with my daughter and a student brought me a book for my child on Where the Wild Things [Are]...

Jagger Sudbury (12) recreates a photo from the alternative rap artist Sematary. Sematary, who is part of the group Haunted Mound, is known for their unique punk influenced fashion and stylized sound.

The lingering influence of music on fashion

Kirana Richmond December 14, 2023

From all black and studded belts to Mary Janes and pink bows, social media and music have taken over fashion. Trends are coming and going faster every day, making fashionmore and more distinctive. But...

A robot picks up a box in a screenshot from the video Allie Maury (12) will show to members of her survey. After, survey participants will be asked to describe the video using silent gestures.

Gestures, representation and dramatization: AP Research projects

Jill Allert, Writer December 14, 2023

How do people gesture? How are Latinx people represented in video games? Does dramatization in television affect high schoolers’s perception of the ethics of true crime shows? All these questions...

Jada Pinkett Smith recently released a new book titled “Worthy.” Smith visited Novel Memphis for a promotion event.

Pinkett Smith’s local book signing

Sophia Turner, Editor-in-Chief December 12, 2023

Many times, when celebrities schedule tours or events, they skip right over Memphis on the map and head to Nashville. However, this October, Jada Pinkett Smith landed in Memphis for an event at Novel Bookstore...

Calla Coonin (12) visited the Tel Azeka caves of the Canaanite period. A forest resided overlooking the caves.

Coonin’s six-week summer journey in Israel

Sophia Turner, Editor-in-Chief December 12, 2023

Six thousand, six hundred twenty six miles away in Israel, Calla Coonin (12) spent six weeks learning about the history of the Jewish people and traveling to historical sites while bonding with her...

Jan-Vincent Waller works in his new office as the graduation coach. Waller became the graduation coach this year.

New graduation coach makes highschool easier

Jill Allert, Writer December 12, 2023

From the classroom to an office, former White Station teacher Jan-Vincent Waller takes on a new role as the graduation coach. As of the 2023-2024 school year, White Station High School now has a graduation...

Members of the Bee Club hold honey frames that they have just extracted. Honey extraction is one aspect of beekeeping that members get to participate in on campus.

Hiving and thriving in the Bee Club

Erin Maury, Business Manager December 12, 2023

To be in the Bee Club or to not be in the Bee Club, that is the question. The Bee Club is a student-run organization at White Station High School (WSHS), dedicated to educating students about the art...

Bravo Company Commander and First Sergeant Jordan Kirby (12) and NaCoria Love (10) pose for a picture right before an intense dodgeball tournament. Their company won the first Company Wars.

JROTC Company Wars: the battle of the best

Robin Guthrie, Writer December 12, 2023

You’ve seen their neat uniforms around the halls, heard their cadences and shouts from time to time and caught a glimpse of their obstacle course by the freshman building. The JROTC program is no secret,...

AP English Language and Composition teacher Lauren Larson walks her students through rubric expectations for an assignment. This year, Larson is teaching AP Language for the first time at White Station after teaching Theater last year.
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The latest in learning Lang and Lit

Sophia Marmion, News & Features Team Leader December 12, 2023

A new era for Advanced Placement (AP) English classes at White Station is underway. AP Language and Composition and AP Literature and Composition are undergoing new changes as Lauren Larson and Alison...

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