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

Emily Zhang’s (11) illustration ‘Sewing’ captures the essence of a friend’s grandmother through charcoal materials. After drawing several thumbnail sketches, Zhang believes she exhibited keen detail, contrast, and nuanced portrayal of skin and texture.

Unveiling local talent – The Mid-South Scholastic Art Award winners

Mahin Hasani, Writer February 9, 2024

In a world where the paintbrush strokes of well-known artists like Bob Ross have painted our imaginations, the Mid-South Scholastic Art Awards showcase the talents that exist within the Memphis community....

Using Pinterest as a means of expression and imagination builds  a playground for artists and creative people alike. By creating boards to mix and match art pieces, it is easy to catch inspiration.

The Pinterest revival: a new wave of creative ideas and aesthetics

Dottie Young, Writer March 25, 2022

Oftentimes inspiration is needed for a project, cooking or just general decoration, but almost every artistic solution can be solved by a simple click from a web browser. Since Jan. 2010, Pinterest has...

Located in one of the most central parts of the school, the Facing History and Ourselves mural boasts its bright colors, flashing its many details to passing students. The mural was created by art students led by Charles Berlin 30 years ago.

History in the hallways: how a 30 year old mural continues to represent White Station

Dottie Young, Writer Caye February 24, 2022

Wandering up the stairs on the south side of the main building, students typically find themselves in front of a composition of color, history and cultural representation. After 30 years, the Facing History...

All around downtown Memphis you can find how many artists express their creativity and love for this city on every other wall.

Paint splatter on Memphis

Elias Clements, Writer February 1, 2022
“I would just challenge people to look at murals and artwork and try to allow the emotion and feeling of what the artist was trying to capture come across and be felt and heard, and then formulate their own meaning from there,” Marshall said.
A poster advertises TAI’s free art classes. Chang and Jain created this colorful flyer to help spread awareness about their non-profit organization.

Students bring art to Memphis community

Amelia Holt, Writer April 15, 2021
“I think it’s important for us to address those communities and bring art to them because art has helped us both a lot so we want to bring that joy to them as well,” Chang said.
Laura Lang (10) performs original songs “Too Much”, “A Good Time” and “Purple Lights” live at the 2019 Delta Fair. They accompany their vocals with ukulele.

Lang receives rare opportunities to share original music

Sari Richmond, Writer December 11, 2020

The heat of stage lights or the sight of producers and professional accompanists would make almost anyone shiver with fear. However, Laura Lang (10), who prefers they/them pronouns, feels nothing but excitement...

Ben Erickson(12) takes out his equipment in class to work on his latest sculpture. His wire art creations have become recognized by Spartans for their incredible detail and precision.

Student made wire art grabs Spartan attention

Sophia Aiello March 2, 2020

When walking past so many faces in the halls, one would never expect such creative potential from a fellow student. Ben Erickson (12), however, has garnered attention from classmates and teachers for his...

Meredith Garrett, a friend of Lauren Mcferrin, poses in front of a bird mural off of Cooper Street. “Whenever there was a pretty mural that me and my friends wanted to go to, that was a sense of community: let’s bond over this pretty thing that we can take a picture of,” Mcferrin said.

Increasing number of murals boosts Memphian pride

Kathryn Todd, A&E Team Leader December 18, 2019

You know you’re in Memphis when you see the shining lights on the “M” shaped bridge, the pointed top of the Bass Pro Shop pyramid and the countless murals around the downtown area.  Finding herself...

Anahis Luna (11) is with her watercolor piece, which won first place in the Midsouth Art Fair competition. The piece depicts Luna’s younger cousin.

Students gain recognition at the annual Midsouth Art Fair

Maadhu Krishnan October 23, 2019

Five White Station art students received awards at the yearly Midsouth Art Fair, which took place in the last week of Sept. “From the Midsouth Fair, there are judges that come and review the pieces...

Shridhar Athinarayanan’s (12) piece of Allyson Smith combines art with science. The portrait shows what a well-rounded and unique student Athinarayanan really is.

Breaking the norm: Athinarayanan takes on art

Justin Kouch August 26, 2019

When thinking of a valedictorian, a strictly academic student typically pops into mind. This is not the case for the White Station Class of 2019 valedictorian, Shridhar Athinarayanan (12). As a child,...

Art student finds new success in Scholastic competition

Emlyn Polatty February 26, 2019

For senior Avonte Lyles, what started off as a spark for drawing in middle school has developed into a flame of artistic passion. The Cooper-Young Festival Young Artists Contest winner and Scholastic Gold...

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...

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