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

Kyle Nagel (11) plays Horton in New Spark Performing Arts’ Seussical Jr. The well-known saying, “The show must go on!” was embodied through the casts’ efforts to make this musical a success despite issues thrown their way from COVID.

Spartans play big roles in New Spark’s Seussical Jr.

Sophia Aiello, Writer December 9, 2020

With friends and family all gathered in their own cars, the audience is ready for the performance to begin. New Spark Performing Arts adapted to COVID regulations by hosting a drive-in showing of their...

Curly hair is differentiated by the texture of the hair. People with looser curl patterns are denoted as having 2a-3b hair texture;others with more kinkier and thicker hair are considered 3c-4c.

Natural hair’s journey to acceptance in mainstream media

Caitlin Tate March 28, 2020

Black naturally curly hair has fought an uphill battle to become accepted in mainstream media. Originally, braids and other natural hairstyles were used to differentiate class structures and tribespeople...

 “Evermore,” the title being inspired by Edgar Alan Poe’s Poem “The Raven,” is a shot of a red windowpane shining in a dark room, taken by Campbell. Luna’s watercolor pieces are portraits of her young cousin, and her uncle’s mother eating at a dinner table.

Campell and Luna win regional American Vision Awards

Katie Lamm, Writer March 27, 2020

In a dark room, among blow-up mattresses, stands a bright red window pane. Light pours into the room through a window, perfectly highlighting the ruby red pane. Emmett Campell (11) captured this moment...

Students take part in Memphis Soul Prize competition

Maadhu Krishnan March 18, 2020

For the second year running, the Memphis Soul Prize, a poetry competition for high school students in the Memphis area, has come to White Station. Competitors have one week to draft their poetry before...

Joy Harjo is the current Poet Laureate for the United States and a member of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. She started her position in the fall of 2019.

What in the world is a Poet Laureate

Kathryn Todd, A&E Team Leader February 15, 2020

The United States, among other countries, has an appointed position for  someone to compose poems for special events. What exactly is this called? Poet Laureate.  There have been 23 Poet Laureates...

Walls features 12 tracks in total. These include earlier released singles Kill My Mind, Dont Let It Break Your Heart, We Made it and Walls.

Louis Tomlinson’s debut album: hit or miss

Annie Leow, Managing Editor February 12, 2020

Following his former One Direction bandmates Harry Styles and Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson released his debut album, “Walls,” on Jan. 31. As the last One Direction member to release a solo album, Tomlinson...

White Station Band members and West Tennessee Band members alike warm-up before their auditions. “I did feel nervous auditioning. It’s something you have to do to understand, but you know you’re trying to put your best foot forward,”  Darryl Higgins (11) said.

All-West auditions end with success

Katie Lamm, Writer January 27, 2020

All-West, a prestigious performance program instructing band and orchestra students in West Tennessee schools, has many of White Station band members frequently and intensely practicing. Many band members...

A White Station quartet played a selection of pieces at a Memphis Music Initiative (MMI) fundraiser on Jan. 15. The students joined a number of other ensembles and individuals in showcasing the program and the hard work White Station’s own MMI fellow Marisa Polesky puts forth each week.

“Take the MMIc” takeover

Autumn Bobo January 27, 2020

Along with a few others, White Station High has been one of the schools lucky enough to have a dedicated Memphis Music Initiative fellow, Marisa Polesky. The violinist works with both orchestras along...

Academy Award nominations: Where’s the representation?

Annie Leow, Managing Editor January 27, 2020

Upon first glance, one thing is obvious about 2020’s Academy Awards nominations: nominees were predominantly white men. Was it just a rough year for the rest of us, or is this straightforward discrimination? To...

White Station singers Charlie Huebner(11), Maddie Hitching(11), and Gino Giorgianni(11) pose after performing  with the All-West honor choir.

Spartans Sing in All-West Tennessee Honor Choir

Sophia Aiello December 3, 2019

All-West is an annual honor choir that West Tennessee high school students can audition for. With only approximately 300 musicians making it in, the audition process is rigorous. Six audition excerpts...

Cody Hunter performs alongside fellow mellophone players from the University of Memphis marching band. Cody attended his third Band Day this year and learned new skills from U of M students, despite being a senior.

White Station Students Join U of M Marching Band for Band Day

Grant Baxter, Writer November 19, 2019

The trumpets roar, the trombones blast and the saxophones sing. The University of Memphis marching band performs in front of tens of thousands every Saturday as the Memphis Tigers take on their opponents. However,...

 Myles Robinson (12) on alto saxophone, Daniel Harvey (12) on piano, Jaden Ross (12) on trumpet, and Joshua-James Claybon on tenor saxophone play Lee Morgan’s “Ceora” for first responders in downtown Memphis. This song was one of many chosen by the players themselves to perform.

Jazz Combo Players Perform for First Responders

Grant Baxter, Writer November 19, 2019

Several members of the White Station Jazz Band joined together Saturday, Nov. 2 at an event commemorating first responders for their dedication and hard work. This performance in front of first responders...

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