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

While at school, the chances of spreading viruses or bacteria are much higher. While students would avoid falling behind in schoolwork, they would also be threatening the health of their peers.

Students attending school while sick

Annie Leow, Managing Editor February 13, 2020

Cough. Sneeze. Sniffle. These are sounds that have come to put anyone on edge at school. They are the sounds of colds, flus and unexcused absences that mean exams. At least, until Principal Carrye Holland...

After hours, drive-by shooting at White Station High School affects students, parents, and faculty alike

Katie Stanek January 30, 2020

Adults, teens and children hear about shootings constantly. For the students of White Station, however, a recent shooting hit a little closer to home. Literally. Around 9:20 pm on Tuesday, Jan. 28, a...

Vance Gieselmann (11) and Antonyio Walker (11) interact with a representative at a half-day career fair. The career fair allowed Spartans to explore their interests.

New half-days provide enrichment opportunities

Jackie Ann Crislip December 18, 2019

  The bell rings and students rush to the exits一school’s out three hours early. Early dismissal is a result of the eight half-days included in the new SCS calendar.  “[The] idea was that...

Courtyard phase two brings new developments to campus

Maadhu Krishnan December 9, 2019

With a new year comes new developments to the campus of White Station High School, as phase two of renovations are underway.  Phase one of renovations took place in the summer of 2018, when a walkway...

Title IX was originally written as way to ensure females received the same accommodations as males in an educational environment. However, years after it was passed, its implications have evolved and have been shown to extend to any gender.

How Title IX relates to who is crowned Homecoming Royalty

Annie Leow, Managing Editor October 23, 2019

Outside of government classes, most people pay little attention to federal law until it visibly affects their lives.  White Station’s Homecoming Royalty crowning of Brandon Allen (12) put Title IX...

Principal Holland plans to focus on getting students more involved and more excited to be a part of the school community. “I want students to be engaged, where it’s worthwhile for them to come to school, not just to graduate but because they’re learning something,” Holland said.

The new sheriff in town: Principal Holland takes over White Station

Justin Kouch, Viewpoint Team Leader October 8, 2019

As the class of 2019 moves on from White Station, so does former principal David Mansfield. With the position open, Carrye Holland has filled the role as the new principal of White Station High School. With...

Students discuss the stigma of mental health among the student population during the Principal Advisory Board meeting in the library.

Principal Advisory Board meet to discuss potential improvements at White Station

Maadhu Krishnan October 4, 2019

On Sept. 9, prospective members of White Station High School’s new Principal Advisory Board met in the library to discuss possible issues to address within the student body. The meeting was led by Carrye...

 Counselors use the brand new outdoor classroom to interact with parents at Open House, answering any questions that were on parents’ minds. This was an opportunity to allow parents to get to know their child’s counselor for the next few years.

Sparta opens their doors for parents

Justin Kouch, Viewpoint Team Leader September 20, 2019

A new year means another set of teachers and classes for parents to get to know, and Open House was the perfect opportunity for Spartan parents to do so. On August 29, 2019, White Station opened its doors...

Students wrote their recommendations and their thoughts on school safety on the banner during the walkout.

Students walk out in support of school safety reform

Chloe Griffith May 30, 2018

Throughout history, students have come together to advocate for change. The problem was that no one wanted to listen. Now students are angry and demanding for their voices to be heard. On February 14,...

Exemption forms are something many students look forward to receiving at the end of the semester.

Exams or exemptions?

Annie Leow April 16, 2018

The early mornings, the dreary tests and the drag of the second semester. For many students, motivation to make it through the school year comes in the form of exemptions from final exams. The policy...

Students walk by trash surrounding one of the many rat traps around the school.

Rodent sightings gain attention from SCS and Memphis local news

Keyarash Hatamzadeh and Shwetha Ganesh November 2, 2017

Rat sightings, terminator trucks, and misleading news stories. White Station has been in the public spotlight lately in relation to a supposed rodent problem. Action News 5, however, mainly sensationalized...

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