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

Ambassador Gordon Sondland testified in Trumps impeachment hearing. His testimony made significant progress for Democrats because of his affirmation of Trumps dealings with Ukraine.

What’s happened in the impeachment inquiry so far and what happens next

Annie Leow, Managing Editor December 3, 2019

Regardless of where you stand on the issue, President Donald Trump’s impeachment inquiry has been a bit of a rollercoaster. Here’s a breakdown of the cold, hard facts. On Sept. 24, Speaker of the...

Summer work is different for each type of class; for example, English classes tend to assign books to read and analyze.

Summer work: working hard or hardly working?

Annie Leow, Managing Editor November 5, 2019

The last bell on the last day of school signifies something students spend approximately 180 school days anticipating: summer break. Let freedom ring, indeed. However, much of this newfound liberty can...

Ofrendas are offerings made to the dead by friends and family. A collection of items are placed on a ritualistic display to welcome the dead to join in celebration.

What to know about the Day of the Dead

Annie Leow, Managing Editor November 4, 2019

Spooky season is in, and it brings more than just Halloween. Not to be mistaken for the holiday of costumes and candy, El Día de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, is a Mexican holiday meant to commemorate...

At the college fair, students were able to put a face to their admissions counselors and gain a better sense of the types of schools they want to apply to. Although juniors will apply their senior year, they still benefit from the experience.

College fair displays variety of options for upperclassmen

Annie Leow, Managing Editor September 24, 2019

When you hear the phrase “college applications,” your reaction is typically one of two: stress or excitement. One way White Station has tried to ensure students feel the latter is the college fair. A...

For last years FRC, Team 5045 built a robot to the theme of Deep Space. It was designed to place a cargo ball into the sides of a rocket. Their robot was, in fact, able to accomplish this.

Robotics club looks forward to new year of competition

Annie Leow, Managing Editor September 6, 2019

“The spread of gracious professionalism to the next generation of STEM students.”  This is how Jake Du (11), the head of Business, describes White Station’s Robotics Club. Ready to launch into...

The Common Application is one of the more used platforms for applications, and many teachers will be able to submit their recommendations through this.

Who to ask for recommendation letters and how

Annie Leow, Managing Editor August 26, 2019

The process of applying to a college is daunting in and of itself. To make matters more difficult, students are required to risk a chance at getting into their dream college by putting their fate into...

White Station’s JROTC cadets at 7th Bridge, an annual JROTC competition held in Fort Knox, Kentucky.

A day in the life of a JROTC cadet

Annie Leow May 6, 2019

For most students, the most strenuous activity of their school day is walking up the stairs. But for those involved in the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps, or JROTC, things are a little different....

Edy Henley (11) reads the two letters she has received from her foreign pen pal.

French students write letters to global pen pals

Annie Leow February 26, 2019

Short of traveling to another country, there aren’t many ways to establish a personal connection  with someone from a different culture. However, Stephanie Altman’s French 3, French 4 and AP French...

Fiyameta Gashaw (10) immigrated to Memphis from Ethiopia about two years ago.

What it’s like to be an immigrant in high school

Annie Leow November 19, 2018

High school is often about stepping out of comfort zones, but some students experience this on a whole new level by moving to a new school, state, or, in many cases, country. According to the Center...

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...

Emily Fargotstein Poe

Emily Fargotstein Poe

Annie Leow May 30, 2018

Emily Fargotstein Poe passed away on January 24, 2018 in Memphis, Tennessee. Mrs. Poe was born on May 10, 1948 to her parents, Esta and Max Fargotstein. She graduated from East High School in Memphis....

New semester welcomes new teachers

Annie Leow March 9, 2018

Teachers are an integral part of any school, and this semester welcomes a few new ones into the Spartan family. Although starting at this time in the school year may change some details within the classroom,...

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