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

“I don’t mind getting sidetracked...all that stuff keeps everybody engaged,” Curt Rakestraw said. “Yeah, the bureaucracy is boring, but you never know when this maniac is going to start talking about what he saw on TV yesterday. That part is good, but it’s really hard to do that part by myself.

At home in the classroom

Autumn Bobo, Head of Layout January 10, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has yielded a number of changes to the average school day, including utilizing Microsoft TEAMS instead of an in-person setting. Teachers and students both have had to adapt to functioning...

Teachers and Administration prepare for a populated school day by placing socially distanced markers in the hallways and pathways around the school. After being vacant for months, this grand entrance could be seeing visitors soon.

Shelby County School announces possible return to schools

Rebekah Butler, Writer December 17, 2020

Wake up, log in, take notes, repeat; students have adapted to their new learning environments for the 2020 school year. Despite the recent spike in COVID cases, Shelby County tweeted a proposal to return...

Protestors, including Cameron Blaylock (12, left) took to SCS headquarters following the announcement to postpone fall sports. One common worry was the potential denial of a college education via sports.

Basketball players resort to club teams to keep playing

Ian McMillin, Sports Team Leader December 17, 2020

Basketball is a continually changing game. From the introduction of the three-point line to the rise of seven-footers with the handles of the point guard, the sport played today is almost unrecognizable...

Orchestra teacher Dr. Palmer brought in two guest speakers from the University of Memphis to help teach students about enrollment and furthering their music education after highschool. Harvey Felder, director of orchestral activities, and Heather Hampton, recruitment and enrollment officer, spoke to orchestra classes to provide students with valuable information for their futures.

Teachers adapt to virtual learning

Alice Willard December 9, 2020

Please turn your cameras on. Unmute your mics. Can everyone hear me? Everyday, teachers ask this series of questions since the SCS decision to switch to virtual learning. Previously-filled desks, chairs...

 School administration has implemented four new policies which will affect both students and teachers. The policies have been effective since students returned from fall break.

New homework policies affect students and teachers

Hannah Lam, Writer December 9, 2020

Ahnia Aflaki (10) sighs as she ends her seven hour school day and closes her computer knowing she would have to log back on shortly after to begin her excessive amount of homework. Only after protest from...

All lives matter. Time to focus on the black ones

Autumn Bobo, Head of Layout October 25, 2020

“I can’t breathe.” These words, gasped repeatedly, marked the death of George Floyd and the beginning of the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests. These words were the last not only of George Floyd,...

The Spartan Experience: BSMF Edition ft. Jonas Boughter

Ian McMillin, Podcast Director March 2, 2020

In this episode of TSE, Ian McMillin sits down with Jonas Boughter, an artist and novice music guru to discuss the lineup of Beale Street Music Fest, which recently came out. Listen below:

Bullet journaling: the newest organizational trend

Bullet journaling: the newest organizational trend

February 21, 2019

If you are one of the many people that forget about their New Year’s resolutions immediately after they are set, don’t fret, because bullet journalism may get you back on track. Bullet journaling...

Stringfellow is excited to see what new experiences teaching at White Station will bring.

Introducing Tara Stringfellow: teacher, poet and novelist

Annie Leow May 30, 2018

While you may know her simply as the new 10th grade English teacher, there’s more to Tara Stringfellow than meets the eye. Having lived in Memphis as a young girl, Stringfellow is happy to return home...

The generation of absurdist humor

Tara Fredenburg, Editor in chief February 27, 2017

Remember the phenomenon when elementary school kids from all over the United States sang a debauched, violent version of the Barney theme song as regular entertainment? Remember the mysterious “Super...

A boy shows off his masculinity.

Be a “real” man

Tanya Tandon, Online Editor, Viewpoint March 1, 2016

“Femininity is depicted as weakness, the sapping of strength, yet masculinity is so fragile that apparently even the slightest brush with the feminine destroys it.” -Gwen Sharp “William wanted...

Sydney Shelby on her motorcycle

All roads lead to Sparta

Stephanie Powers Bailey, Managing Edtor January 22, 2016

One of the most important skills high schoolers learn is how to drive. Although, it is exciting to gain this new independence, it can be confusing where to start “It’s a very tedious process,”...

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