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

Samantha Williams (12) proudly wears a hoodie that says “feminist.”

Conservative feminists silenced

Courtney Mitchell, Viewpoint Team Leader April 11, 2018

Feminists want equality. Feminists want equal pay and representation. They want an end to sexual harassment. Feminists want the right to an abortion and the right to live promiscuously. If you are a feminist...

 Students lose their artistic ability over time.

Does high school stifle creativity?

Courtney Mitchell, Viewpoint Team Leader February 28, 2018

Hayden Thornton (10) studiously completes her project for Pre-AP English. Whereas her project fits the rigid structure set by the rubric, her mind files a million miles an hour, contemplating all the creative...

 Headlines reporting sexual violence in the media

Awareness can lead to an end of rape culture

Courtney Mitchell, Viewpoint Team Leader January 24, 2018

“Roy Moore is Accused of Sexual Misconduct by a Fifth Woman.” “Harvey Weinstein Paid off Sexual Harassment Accusers for Decades.”   These are the headlines flooding the news today: stories...

Number of deaths from prescription opioid pain relievers

Opioids: the drug that is killing the nation

Courtney Mitchell, Viewpoint Team Leader November 2, 2017

Joe Smith lies in bed, reflecting on his victory from Friday night’s football game. He grimaces as he reaches for the bottle of pills on his bedside table—his saving grace for the excruciating knee...

Nathan Bedford Forrest statue in the Health and Sciences Park.

Memphis stands up to white supremacy

Courtney Mitchell, Viewpoint September 27, 2017

In early August 2017, a group of white supremacists met in Charlottesville, Va. to protest the removal of the statue of Confederate general Robert E. Lee. The protest in Charlottesville captured the nation’s...

Cover photo for  Netflix’s 13 Reasons Why

Netflix’s look into teen suicide

Courtney Mitchell, Viewpoint May 23, 2017

Hi. It’s me. Live and in print. No return engagements, no encore, and this time absolutely no requests. Get a snack. Settle in. Because I’m about to tell you the story of Hannah Baker’s life. 13...

President Trump at the Republican Convention
 — July 2016

The first 100

Courtney Mitchell, Copy Editor, Viewpoint April 18, 2017

“The honeymoon period,” or the first 100 days of a president’s term, serves as an indicator of the administration’s success because it is when the president’s power and influence are at their...

Femia Milo (12) and her escort Nicholas Neely (12) on homecoming court.

Homecoming king status? Pending

Courtney Mitchell, Copy editor, Viewpoint February 27, 2017

Homecoming at White Station has always been a girl-dominated event: finding the perfect dress, awaiting the jaw-dropping proposal, and of course, earning a spot on the coveted homecoming court. But now,...

 WSHS cheer team at the UCA competition in Southaven

Bring it on: white station cheer edition

Courtney Mitchell, Copy editor, Viewpoint January 4, 2017

“Are! You! Proud to be a Spartan?” the cheerleaders chant as they lead the school to cheer on the Spartan football players.  Then, the team scores a touchdown and the cheerleaders erupt into their...

White Station students gathered in front of the school to pray

See you at the pole

Courtney Mitchell, Copy editor, Viewpoint December 4, 2016

Walking to class on a Wednesday morning, you can see groups of students gathered around the flagpole. But they are not studying, gossiping or even really talking. They are praying. Last November, White...

Abria Harrison (11) studies for her permit test as Amy Eleogram (10) celebrates her newfound freedom

The driving epidemic

Courtney Mitchell October 31, 2016

Flashback to the year 1980. After fervently counting down the days to their birthdays, 16 year olds everywhere raced to the DMV with the mission of earning their soon-to-be most coveted possession: their...

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