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Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest was held in Tom Lee Park after being canceled in 2020. Baron Hendricks attended the festival right before the sunset on the river.

Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest returns to Memphis in 2021

Katie Robinson, Writer
June 6, 2021
The senior gym is lined with desks for returning students, yet only three seats were taken in this study hall. Out of 2,205 enrolled students, only 180 returned for in-person learning, sparking feelings of isolation for those that came back.

In-person, in a pandemic: an atypical return to traditional schooling

Emlyn Polatty, Managing Editor
April 22, 2021
Baseball players reach home

Baseball players reach home

Kingston Barber
April 9, 2021
Bella Canale (11) poses with the softball team for a quick post-practice selfie. Wearing masks is one of multiple COVID-19 precautions the team has to take at practices and games.

Softball team plans to dominate opponents and COVID-19

Sari Richmond, Writer
April 9, 2021
Two students sit outside of White Station High School. Shelby County Schools (SCS) announced the option to return to in-person school for students.

The wait is over; students return to in-person learning

Hannia Antunez, writer
April 8, 2021
Masked up, the volleyball team stays strong through uncertain times. While their season may look different from normal, they maintain optimism.

The stands are quiet, but still they play on

March 1, 2021
Superintendent Joris Ray speaks out against proposed legislation and threats of defunding from the state capitol, creating the #Don’tHurtMyChildren movement on social media. Ray and other administrators have worked tirelessly in the pandemic to provide resources and equitable learning to the greater Memphis area.

Proposed Tennessee house bill threatens urban district funding

Emlyn Polatty, Managing Editor
February 21, 2021
COVID-19 vaccines are being used to combat the virus and the destruction that the virus has caused. For some in the White Station community, their experience with the vaccine has been beneficial for themselves and those close to them.

COVID-19 vaccine tested, tried and true among White Station community

Katie Stanek , News & Feature Team Leader
February 21, 2021
As seen in the graph, the number of new cases in Shelby County increased immensely around the holiday season. Still, the number of cases only continues to grow.

The time Tennessee was the hotspot for COVID

Sophia Campbell, Writer
February 21, 2021
Maggie Dearmore (12) and debate partner Hope McClew (11) prepare for a virtual debate tournament. This was their first tournament of the season.

Debate team finds success despite COVID-19

Chase Pittman, Writer
February 21, 2021
Similar to other vaccines, the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine operates by allowing the immune system to generate antibodies against the production of the virus. There is minimal risk of DNA damage or other long term effects, though short term side effects are common after receiving the vaccine.

The science behind the COVID-19 vaccines

Maadhu Krishnan, Viewpoint Team Leader
February 21, 2021
Protestors, including Cameron Blaylock (12, left) took to SCS headquarters following the announcement to postpone fall sports. One common worry was the potential denial of a college education via sports.

Basketball players resort to club teams to keep playing

Ian McMillin, Sports Team Leader
December 17, 2020
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