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

Using Pinterest as a means of expression and imagination builds  a playground for artists and creative people alike. By creating boards to mix and match art pieces, it is easy to catch inspiration.

The Pinterest revival: a new wave of creative ideas and aesthetics

Dottie Young, Writer March 25, 2022

Oftentimes inspiration is needed for a project, cooking or just general decoration, but almost every artistic solution can be solved by a simple click from a web browser. Since Jan. 2010, Pinterest has...

Located in one of the most central parts of the school, the Facing History and Ourselves mural boasts its bright colors, flashing its many details to passing students. The mural was created by art students led by Charles Berlin 30 years ago.

History in the hallways: how a 30 year old mural continues to represent White Station

Dottie Young, Writer Caye February 24, 2022

Wandering up the stairs on the south side of the main building, students typically find themselves in front of a composition of color, history and cultural representation. After 30 years, the Facing History...

 Different worlds, different stories and different characters, 2021’s top five Korean dramas are jam-packed with fantasy, emotion, love and mystery. “Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha”, “The  King’s Affection” (top right) and “My Name” (top left) can be found on Netflix, meanwhile “Happiness” (bottom left) and “Jirisan” (bottom right) can be found on Dramacool or Viki.

Binge worthy Korean dramas: the best of 2021

Dottie Young, Writer January 21, 2022

So you’ve heard of “Squid Game,” right? Well, there’s a whole history of record breaking Korean shows that reach beyond Netflix’s top ten. Older yet popular shows like “Boys over Flowers”...

Only a three minute drive from the school, Huey’s, a city favorite, sits comfortably on Poplar Avenue. While dining in may prompt a few minutes wait,  once seated, customers enjoy their food to their hearts content.

Take a bite into the best burgers on Poplar Avenue

Dottie Young, Writer December 2, 2021

Lanes are blocked, parking lots are filling up and restaurant lines are growing longer —the immensely populated street connected to White Station is a growing hub for the food industry. The 30-mile-long...

Outside, El Chavos poses for a group photo. Their mission is to create music that is both exciting and interesting by forming their own unique pop-punk sound.  Xander Sinclair (10) (center), Cal Winslett (10) (second from right) and Nadia Somerville (11) (farthest right) all attend White Station with the exception of Harrison Barkley (farthest left); the four are taking the music world into their own hands.

Upcoming band, El Chavos, is “by party people, for party people”

Dottie Young, Writer November 10, 2021

The drum sticks slowly pull together — one, two, three —  signifying  the start to the student-led band’s passionate riffs, rhythms and rhymes. Almost two months since their start, El Chavos has...

 Before “Donda’s” official release in Aug. 2021, Kanye debuts his album at a stadium concert, displaying meaningful visuals and the album’s tracks. With 27 songs in total, Kanye West’s “Donda” has a large range of genres, themes and features that complete the album.

A look into ‘Donda:’ Kanye West’s newest album

Dottie Young September 30, 2021

After almost two months of teasing fans and pushing back his release, Kanye West released his latest album ‘Donda,’ stirring up an intriguing array of reactions and criticism. West’s album is composed...

Heads-in-a-box: senior college edition

Dottie Young, Writer June 7, 2021

What was your reaction to being accepted into an Ivy, and what was your application process like?  "I was super surprised," Graham Ross said. "I was in disbelief at first because Cornell was one...

“Supernatural With Ashley Flowers is one amongst some of the most popular podcasts on the Spotify app. Grabbing listeners with her expressive voice, host Ashley Flowers dives deep into the mysterious disappearances, crimes and events throughout human history.

Notable podcasts listeners don’t want to miss

Dottie Young, Writer April 26, 2021

Familiarity with the voices from buzzing radio stations are recognizable across many generations.  In today’s world, the rise of on-demand tv, music and books has exploded in popularity, encouraging...

Taqueria Express #5, situated on the corner of Summer Avenue and North Perkins, provides an array of authentic Mexican dishes to satisfy cravings. With high ratings and enjoyable food, Taqueria Express is one out many notable Memphis Food Trucks attracting new customers daily.

Taco Trucks of the Memphis Area

Dottie Young, Writer February 21, 2021

The sizzle and pop from the grill inside the truck entices on-the-go foodies. Memphis food trucks provide some of the tastiest and cheapest cuisine you can eat,  with local charm and quick pace making...

Learning is not only restricted to in-school learning but also all across the internet. Alexandra Shirley (10) recommends listening to podcasts in your language through Podbean.

Online language learning: opportunity or obstacle?

Dottie Young, Writer January 4, 2021

With the world at students’ fingertips — or in this case keys — it may seem easy for them to learn a language with just the click of a button. Courses like Japanese, Chinese and Spanish are offered...

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...

A new wave of streaming, specifically on Twitch, has prompted Arianna Townley (11) and ET Thompson (11) to try it on their own. Townley (11) and ET Thompson (11), pictured in front of their newly built house, have just streamed Minecraft on Twitch.

Students explore streaming on Twitch

Dottie Young, Writer December 10, 2020

Wyboth and Erythi have joined the game. Arianna Townley (11) boots up her streaming software and presses the start button. As viewers begin to quietly trickle into the chat, they signal that the stream...

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