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

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...

The bracket entitled Ballot Box Babes is found outside of Rakestraws classroom and is to find the hottest politician.

Rakestraw polls students to discover who is the hottest politician

Caitlin Tate March 21, 2020

While walking down the hall towards the senior gym, many students have marveled at the bracket of politicians outside of the library. The bracket was made by the U.S. Government and Politics teacher Curt...

Models from the Tom Ford and Pacco Rabanne runway wear elements taken from different eras, including 80s disco collars and 70s oversized suits. While incorporating old elements, the looks evolve by making the looks gender neutral and adding neon colors.

A look into possible 2020 fashion trends

Caitlin Tate March 2, 2020

Silver Chains. Neon colors. Cowboy accessories. These characteristics may seem unrelated but were all forefronts of pop-culture fashion in 2019. As society moves into 2020, so will fashion trends. Many...

Citizens of Virginia march down the streets in traditional U.S. continental army as they reenact the Revolutionary War in honor of President’s Day. President’s Day is a federal holiday that falls on the third Monday of February.

The history of President’s Day

Caitlin Tate February 24, 2020

While many treat President’s Day as an extra day to relax from the hectic week surrounding school and work, the origin of the national holiday remains foreign to them. President’s Day is used to honor...

 Cameron Leith(12) takes a comprehensive, 60 question survey conducted by U of M graduate principal graduate researchers Xu Jiang and Allyson Topps. The survey is being used to find how psychological strengths predict better social-emotional well being in adolescents.

U of M conducts study on the emotional well being of White Station students

Caitlin Tate February 13, 2020

On Jan. 17, White Station participated in a University of Memphis study, which was partially developed by White Station’s own alum Allyson Topps. The main goal of the study according to Psychology ...

Kobe Bryant takes his shot against the Utah Jazz. On Sunday, Jan. 26, Bryant and his daughter Gianna died in a helicopter crash.

White Station remembers Kobe Bryant’s legacy

Caitlin Tate February 4, 2020

Five Championships, four daughters, third in the NBA all-time scoring list, two Olympic medals, one academy award. These accomplishments make up former Lakers basketball player Kobe Bryant’s life. For...

White Station alum Alan Lightman honors LaRose Coffey with the “LaRose Todd Prize in Creative Writing.” Coffey was Lightman’s English teacher from 1964-1965, and he later embarked on a successful writing career.

White Station alum Alan Lightman gives back to the White Station

Caitlin Tate January 6, 2020

White Station 1966 alum Alan Lightman creates the “LaRose Todd Prize in Creative Writing,” dedicated to his junior English teacher LaRose Todd, now LaRose Coffey. The prize awards $500 annually to...

Harry Styles changes his boy band, pop inspired music in One Direction to a more rock and roll and funk sound. His album “Fine Line”  released on Dec. 13.

Harry Styles’s resurgence into mainstream media

Caitlin Tate January 6, 2020

It's 2012. The catchy melody of One Direction's "What Makes You Beautiful" plays as you ride in the backseat. For some, the creators’ names have faded, but one lingers: Harry Styles. Styles reached...

 Thespian society members stand on the picnic tables outside the cafeteria and scream. This is a ritual that they do before every performance to let their nerves out.

Silly superstitions or reliable rituals? Students depend on pregame habits for luck

Caitlin Tate January 6, 2020

Kal Smith (11) dribbles the ball down the court as adrenaline rushes through his veins. He fakes left, then right, and just as he’s about to make a basket, he sings the chorus of his favorite nursery...

The new Shelby County Schools grading policy divided grades into five categories, each with a minimum assignment number. Participation, for example, is worth 5% of students’ overall grade, and teachers must have a minimum of four homework assignments per quarter.

District implements new grading scale policy

Caitlin Tate and Emlyn Polatty January 6, 2020

Two weeks into the 2019-2020 school year, Shelby County Schools implemented a one size fits all mandatory grading scale. While some see the new consistency as beneficial, the lack of individuality within...

The donated bears make their way to the child advocacy center and onto the teddy bear wall. When a child comes to the center, their welcoming gift is a teddy bear to keep them company on their journey. “It’s one of the first things that kids see when they  first come in the CAC…it’s a big first impression for kids,” Su Hartline said.

Teddy bear drive provides comfort to children in need

Katie Lamm, Writer January 6, 2020

Teddy bears have always been known to be a significant source of comfort, especially in times of need. Providing this comfort to children who visit the Child Advocacy Center (CAC) through teddy bear drives...

The conservative side of the Gabrielle Giffords Act explains why the police department should not release the name of the police officer involved in a shooting.

Fernandez judges a gun debate in We the People class

Caitlin Tate December 17, 2019

For 8 out of 14 years of teaching, Tony Fernandez has randomly divided his class into a liberal and conservative side to debate controversial issues concerning gun reform. Fernandez assigns his classes...

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