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Ellie Pappas

Ellie Pappas, Chief Copy Editor

Ellie Pappas is a junior and second-year Scroll member. She is a member of White Station’s wind ensemble and is the flute and piccolo section leader. She is also a member of the Memphis Youth Symphony’s wind ensemble. 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. Ellie is eager to continue writing for The Scroll.

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(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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