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Ellie Pappas is a senior and third-year Scroll member.  She is a member of White Station’s wind ensemble and is the woodwind captain.   Ellie is a member of her church’s Greek dance troupe.  When she’s not practicing her scales, Ellie can be found writing songs, watching Chinese and Korean dramas, or creating too many playlists on Spotify. After high school, she aspires to become a professional flutist and teach private lessons on the side.  Ellie is eager to begin her final year on staff!

 

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Friends and family of French and English teacher N’Koumitcha Tassa dance on Jan. 1 to ring in the New Year. The group danced a traditional dance of Togo.

Connecting with culture during New Year’s

January 30, 2023
One of the 40 11th and 12th grade violin players from West Tennessee who earned a spot at All-West, Charisse Conard (12) plans to pursue either a double-major or minor in music in college. Conard has played the violin for nine years.

Orchestra students shine at All-West

January 4, 2023
(Clockwise from top) Matthew Shi (12), Peter Shi (11), Perry Shu (12) and Eilene Liu (12) research how to play mahjong. The game, which originated in China in the 19th century, was one of the potential activities for the night.

AAPI: gathering to give thanks

December 19, 2022
Outside of school counselor Tamala Brown-Malone’s office hangs a flier for her new club — the Morale Boosters Club. The flier was designed by Brown-Malone and founding member Akaia Bobo (12), who drew the hot air balloons as an ode to the club’s motto: “we rise by lifting others.”

Spreading the light: the Morale Boosters Club

December 6, 2022
During her sophomore year, Liana Markos (11) goes out with friends to Poke World — the first cafe she has eaten at in America. Markos has found that she likes to befriend people that have traits she aspires to possess.

When in Memphis: transfer students at White Station

October 4, 2022
Having just finished her swimming warmup for her first triathlon, Alexandra Shirley (12) (center) stops for a photo with her mother (far right) and Renata Bayazitova (far left). Shirley and her team competed in a sprint relay triathlon on May 15 at the Memphis in May Triathlon Weekend at Shelby Farms Park.

Up for a challenge? Try triathlon club

September 10, 2022
(From top left going clockwise) Baklava, koulouria, endokaridia, ergolavi, kourambiethes and kataifi are some of the pastries available at the Memphis Greek Festival. Volunteers work to prepare and pack the pastries for the community to purchase.

Mediterranean meets Memphis

May 17, 2022
A rider and horse compete in the three feet or children’s medal class at the Harvest Time show at the Germantown Charity Horse Show arena. The photographer, Eli Thompson (12), is mostly self-taught only having watched a few YouTube videos to assist him in his years of photography.

Thompson’s portrait of a horse

March 25, 2022
This example of code, written by Diego Gil (11), is in C# language, which is one of many computer languages. The code was created for the controller of a side-scroller video game.

Computer painting: the art of coding

February 25, 2022
On the second floor of the main building, students can find this cozy corner in science teacher Rachel Kannady’s classroom. For over five years, these chairs have been a spot for students to sit while in class, during free periods or even after school.

A soft place to land: safe spaces at school

January 20, 2022
The kinara, which holds seven candles, is lit by celebrants of Kwanzaa. The candles are a physical representation of the seven principles of Kwanzaa or the Nguzo Saba.

Kwanzaa: a week of unity and culture

December 7, 2021
Connor Coady (12) sings his rendition of “Head Like a Hole” by Nine Inch Nails. Coady was one of many students who performed at the 2000s themed open mic night, garnering attention from the audience.

A night of nostalgia: 2000s return of Coffee House

November 5, 2021
Abby and Mandy Cassius (12) pose near Achziv beach after learning about the Rosh Hanikra grottoes. This was one of their many stops during their month-long vacation in Israel.

From Golan Heights to Eliat: the Cassius twins’ summer in Israel

October 1, 2021
Completing a last minute touch-up before a match, Andrew Chen (12) changes the battery on team 5045’s robot. The match was part of an off-season competition known as the First Robotics Challenge in Arkansas.

Chen and Birbo’s rise to the top

June 5, 2021

Eating disorders: more than skin deep

April 22, 2021
The sun shines over Fernandes self-described “wild orchard”, which is home to some of his natural terraces. Deer and turkeys can be found roaming the lush land.

Fernandes uses the past to build his future

February 23, 2021
Students like Tinaya Ware (12) are creating online forms to gather data for their AP Research projects. Ware’s ten question survey will give her the tools to write her research paper

AP students take on the rigor of research

February 23, 2021
Peter Mckissack (12) smiles in the stands of a 2019-2020 football game. Elected class president, Mckissack hopes to impact his class’ year in a positive way despite the online setting.

Newly-elected 2020 class officers ready to lead

December 11, 2020
Soaking in the sunlight, are Presley Spiller’s (10) handmade earrings. Her handcrafted accessories are available from her co-owned business, Cosmo Girls Jewelry.

Student-owned jewelry businesses sparkle during quarantine

December 11, 2020
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