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

Teachers and Administration prepare for a populated school day by placing socially distanced markers in the hallways and pathways around the school. After being vacant for months, this grand entrance could be seeing visitors soon.

Shelby County School announces possible return to schools

Rebekah Butler, Writer December 17, 2020

Wake up, log in, take notes, repeat; students have adapted to their new learning environments for the 2020 school year. Despite the recent spike in COVID cases, Shelby County tweeted a proposal to return...

With more colleges adapting to circumstances caused by COVID-19, students can choose whether or not to send their scores.

Test optional policies: the pros

Maadhu Krishnan, Viewpoint Team Leader November 21, 2020

The college admissions process is one of many parts of life that has changed in the age of COVID-19. Many colleges have opted to give the class of 2021 flexibility on sending standardized test scores,...

Nyla Fields (11) is preparing to make a meal at her job, Sonic. Since COVID-19 cases have continued to grow higher, guidelines have been enforced including wearing a mask during work.

Students continue working jobs despite pandemic

Kyla Randle October 26, 2020

Though every student continues to adapt to an extraordinary school year, some face the additional challenge of working a job during a global pandemic. Despite the health risk, these students continue to...

When her father returned to the United States, Ammie Spellings’s (10) family was reunited. While away from the army, Randy Spellings lives and works in Memphis as a special education teacher at White Station Middle School.

Social distancing 7,205 miles away

Grant Baxter, Business Manager October 25, 2020

While many encountered strained friendships or discomfort from a lack of human contact during months of separation, the prolonged deployment of Ammie Spellings’s (10) father, Lieutenant Colonel Randy...

Adam Brooks (12) plays his trumpet, sheet music and laptop at hand. Restrictive virtual policies and snarky trumpet jokes alike haven’t stopped students from making music.

Virtual school giving you treble? Music classes cope online

Molly Yuan, Chief Copy Editor October 25, 2020

How many trumpet players does it take to change a lightbulb? Five. One to handle the bulb and four to tell him how much better they could have done it. See anything wrong with this joke? No, it’s not...

Though the CDC recommends a six-foot space for social distancing, this gap may not prove as effective as possible. A full force sneeze can travel up to 27 feet, yet another reason to wear a mask to keep your droplets in and others’ droplets out.

What to expect when you’re expecting to reopen

Autumn Bobo May 11, 2020

Amidst the chaos in Shelby County that began in March, a new wave of hope and speculation has surfaced alongside the county’s Back to Business Plan. May 4 began Phase One of the business reopenings for...

If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, do not be afraid to reach out. Shelby County and the state of Tennessee offer numerous services for those in need.

Addressing mental health during the pandemic

Molly Yuan May 3, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has led to an unprecedented worldwide lockdown, causing global panic and uncertainty. Billions cannot go to school, work and social outings under strict stay-at-home orders, and...

White Station closed Friday, March 13, 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Its closure left many seniors heartbroken with the cancellations of festivities like prom and possibly graduation.

Seniors reminisce about shortened final year

Charlie Huebner, Editor in Chief April 26, 2020

Although the coronavirus pandemic took a lot from this year’s seniors, it cannot take away their fond memories of White Station. With three and three-quarters years at 514 S Perkins Road, the Class of...

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...

In light of the ongoing Coronavirus outbreak, Memphis in May pushed many of their events back to the fall of 2020.  This announcement was communicated in many ways, including the poster above.

Memphis in May reschedules events to take place in the fall

Ian McMillin, Staff Writer April 9, 2020

Due to the global phenomenon that is Coronavirus, Memphis in May (which has occurred every May since 1977) was forced to postpone its events, which include a world championship BBQ contest and Beale Street...

Healthcare officials do their best to tackle COVID-19, even though statistics are still unclear because of the lack of tests. The U.S. was undersupplied and unprepared for a pandemic after recovering from the 2009 H1N1 outbreak.

How does COVID-19 catch the world by surprise?

Hayden Thornton, Student Life Writer April 7, 2020

Remember hearing “better safe than sorry” and always thinking it meant to double-check that a door is locked or double-check the expiration date of milk? Did you ever think it would apply to potentially...

The coronavirus can be characterized by mild symptoms including a runny nose, sore throat, cough and fever. Anyone with these symptoms should contact their healthcare provider for more information. Emergency warning signs of COVID-19 include shortness of breath, persistent pain around the chest, confusion or inability to arouse and bluish lips or face. Although this list is not all inclusive, people with these symptoms should seek medical attention immediately.

Coronavirus: get to know the enemy

Annie Leow, Managing Editor March 13, 2020

The outbreak of the coronavirus in the US was declared inevitable by the Center for Disease Control (CDC), and whether or not you usually trust the experts, they were right about this one. This silent...

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