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White Station Scroll

A publication by the students, about the students, and for the students of White Station High School

White Station Scroll

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Principal Carrye Holland believes a physical environment can create a positive learning space that encourages students to think about their future. Although it may take some time before the vision becomes a reality, Holland hopes to renovate areas such as the school's exterior.

New beginnings at White Station

Ellen Tan, News and Features Team Leader September 2, 2024

Counselor Change Located at the heart of the second floor of the East Annex, students in 10th-12th grade were assigned counselors based on their last names; however, this year, some students’ counselors...

Jan-Vincent Waller works in his new office as the graduation coach. Waller became the graduation coach this year.

New graduation coach makes highschool easier

Jill Allert, Writer December 12, 2023

From the classroom to an office, former White Station teacher Jan-Vincent Waller takes on a new role as the graduation coach. As of the 2023-2024 school year, White Station High School now has a graduation...

The Fusion Flow class at ZenStudio is a form of hot Pilates. It employs props such as the ball, weights and knee pads.

The rise of Pilates

Hannah Lam, Sports Team Leader March 2, 2023

For many, the thought of Pilates evokes images of tall, slim celebrities wearing expensive leggings in their pristine home gyms. With shocking one-month transformations and promises of a toned, leaner...

Students tend to the plants near the benches in the courtyard while other students leave to take a break after picking up trash or weeding various gardens. Either way, this leaves more garbage for the Spruce Up Sparta to pick up.

The courtyard, a place of Spartan pride

Grace Dillender, Writer October 24, 2022

  Some called it the “prison yard,” others called it the “dead space.” For years, the space between the main building and east annex served as an eyesore to students and faculty. However,...

JUUL e-cigarettes have high levels of nicotine with one pod containing as much nicotine as 20 cigarettes. EVALI is a serious, sometimes fatal, lung disease caused by vaping, and thousands of cases have been reported.

Administration combats the vaping crisis

Hannah Lam, Online Editor December 7, 2021

With teens sick, hospitalized and dead, the vaping epidemic has reached its peak, threatening to hook students on nicotine. At White Station, vaping is not something to overlook. Administration has set...

Mrs. Harden helps a student with an assignment for her new class, Fundamentals of Teaching. This class is a recent addition to the WSHS curriculum, which allows students to explore teaching as a profession.

Students get a glimpse into the world of teaching with the new Fundamentals of Teaching class

Chase Pittman, Writer October 1, 2021

Most students have no idea what it’s like to be a teacher; they go to class and do their work but are only ever able to experience school as a student. Two new classes, which allow students to bridge...

The digital rendering of phase two of courtyard renovations shows the planners’ intents to make this a communal space for students. The bricks bought by donors will be placed inside the circular pods in the center of the image.

Courtyard donations honor seniors

Grant Baxter, Business Manager December 17, 2020

Recognizing the Class of 2021’s disappointing senior year, planners for White Station’s courtyard renovations found a unique way to simultaneously celebrate graduating students and fundraise for the...

Bayley Jones (12), dressed in her green cap and gown, poses in front of White Station High School. The Spartan Class of 2020 received their caps and gowns on their designated locker clean out day.

SCS senior plan

Jackie Ann Crislip May 29, 2020

Graduation. Prom. The last day of high school. These are all things that COVID-19 has taken from the Class of 2020- at least in the traditional sense.  However, Shelby County Schools has created a plan...

With strict guidelines set in place for this extra credit opportunity, students who complete their assignments will see their report cards changed for the better. A list of all grade improvement assignments can be found here. Students who lack adequate access to technology may also request a paper copy of these assignments.

SCS offers 3rd quarter grade improvement opportunity for students

Grant Baxter May 3, 2020

Inspiration, dedication and persistence. For the thousands of students in Shelby County Schools who fell short of their desired grades, there now exists a fair opportunity to improve their third quarter...

White Station seniors pose and celebrate during a football game this fall. Due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, seniors across the country will have to face an unusual end to their final year of high school.

Undaunted: A letter to the Class of 2020 from Mrs. Holland

Carrye Holland, Principal April 26, 2020

Dedicated to the Class of 2020, My First Graduating Class as Principal of White Station High School, You guys didn’t ask for much.  You were surely expecting what tradition has allowed for so many...

The cafeteria was converted into a world of possibilities. Clubs from JROTC to Latin were featured for students, and they were also able to tour the school and discuss with fellow students or teachers about classes.

Optional open house has clubs, classes, and councils, oh my!

Hayden Thornton, Student Life Writer April 7, 2020

White Station High School has a lot to offer students of all different talents and abilities. The Optional open house gave White Station the ability to not only flaunt its programs to current students...

Rainbow flags line Beale Street during the Mid-South Pride Fest, representing protests for rights of the LGBT+ community. One of the flags waved was the Transgender flag; the light blue, pink, and white colors respectivly symbolize baby boys, baby girls, and transitioning or undefined genders.

Gender expression at White Station

Jackie Ann Crislip March 23, 2020

It’s hard to be different. But at White Station, many transgender students have found a place where they are free to be themselves.  “I came out the summer before my junior year, and since then...

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