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

An overhead perspective displays most of Tom Lee Park. The refurbished park opened on Sept. 2, 2023 along the banks of the Mississippi, serving as a new area for community engagement.

Tom Lee Park: renovations and history

Evan Easley, Lead Copyeditor December 8, 2023

A capsized ship. A wooden boat owned by a man who couldn’t even swim. Thirty-two saved lives. These events compose the history of Tom Lee Park in downtown Memphis. After $62 million dollars and over...

White Station joins national walkout against gun violence

Ellen Tan, Writer October 23, 2023

With an increase in the number of school shootings this year, gun ownership is becoming a contentious issue among many Americans. Guns are listed as the leading cause of death for children aged one...

Ja Morant and Dillon Brooks talk to players on the bench before playing against the Houston Rockets. The Grizzlies won the second time in a row against the Rockets in a blowout 151-114.

Grit N’ Grind: Grizzlies season recap

Alex Le, Writer May 23, 2023

Ja Morant to Dillon Brooks to an open three for Desmond Bane. Swish. The crowd roars while Morant hypes them up. The boys from Beale close out another game with a victory.  The Grizzlies have...

While some believe affirmative action is necessary for diversity, others believe it threatens students ability to get accepted into a school. Protesters demanded the right for education in belief that affirmative action may hinder this right.

Affirmative action’s role in admissions debated

Sophia Turner, Online Editor March 1, 2023

Four more applications. Two more supplemental essays. One more teacher recommendation. High school seniors in their first semester are overcome with near constant stress and anxiety as they begin writing...

Curt Rakestraw (left), Mike Stephenson and Kyle Tingley (right) host an impromptu informational meeting afterschool on Friday, Feb. 25 about the developing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. With misinformation proliferating the media and student fears growing, Tingley uses this meeting to assuage concerns of the student body and direct them to more accurate sources, such as The Associated Press (AP), National Public Radio (NPR), or even websites such as Vox.

Tingley spearheads informative meeting on Russia and Ukraine conflict

Kingston Barber, Viewpoint Team Leader February 28, 2022

Fear. Confusion. Anger. People around the world felt a range of emotions as the news hit: Russia has invaded Ukraine. To get a jump on any of the concerns students may have had, DC American History II...

The bracket entitled Ballot Box Babes is found outside of Rakestraws classroom and is to find the hottest politician.

Rakestraw polls students to discover who is the hottest politician

Caitlin Tate March 21, 2020

While walking down the hall towards the senior gym, many students have marveled at the bracket of politicians outside of the library. The bracket was made by the U.S. Government and Politics teacher Curt...

Democratic Congressman Steve Cohen attends a Question and Answer with White Station AP Government seniors. He talked about a wide range of topics, such as, impeachment, Medicare, free college, and Donald Trumps presidency.

Congressman Steve Cohen holds a Question and Answer session with AP Government classes

Caitlin Tate October 16, 2019

On Tuesday, Oct. 8, seniors who take AP Government met in the auditorium to ask questions and listen to ninth district Democratic Congressman Steve Cohen. This meeting was established by  AP Government...

Penny Hardaway signs on as the head coach of the Memphis Tigers men’s basketball team.

Go Hardaway or go home: the future of Tiger basketball

Kennedy Ray May 30, 2018

It is the second game of the Final Four. In a well-fought battle, the Memphis Tigers beat the UCLA Bruins 78-68. With high hopes of bringing home the title, the Tigers then move on to 2008’s NCAA championship...

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