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

While the traditional and optional programs have many differences, students from each can still come together to enjoy various activities during and after school. Kathy Lam (11) and Macaya Wright (11) maintain a close friendship despite coming from two different programs.

White Station students navigate divide between traditional and optional programs

Kingston Barber, Viewpoint Team Leader February 27, 2022

Two kids. Best friends. All through elementary and middle school, they shared everything — time, secrets, a few test answers. But as they entered high school, one thing stood between them: optional and...

JUUL e-cigarettes have high levels of nicotine with one pod containing as much nicotine as 20 cigarettes. EVALI is a serious, sometimes fatal, lung disease caused by vaping, and thousands of cases have been reported.

Administration combats the vaping crisis

Hannah Lam, Online Editor December 7, 2021

With teens sick, hospitalized and dead, the vaping epidemic has reached its peak, threatening to hook students on nicotine. At White Station, vaping is not something to overlook. Administration has set...

In 2014, Bill Hiss and Valerie Franks conducted a study on the performance of students who were admitted without submitting test scores versus the performance of students who were admitted by submitting test scores. Based on GPAs, they discovered that submitters often choose more rigorous majors and still outperformed non-submitters.

Cons of test optional policies for universities

Sophia Campbell, Writer October 22, 2020

As with many other things, admission processes for many universities have been uprooted due to the ongoing coronavirus. Now a plethora of colleges are offering test optional policies; however, taking advantage...

Even at schools in Memphis, campus security has been increased as more colleges are viewed as unsafe. Public universities, at this rate, will eventually catch up with private campus security, though it is debatable as to whether either type of school will arm themselves to the same degree as military campuses.

Campus safety comes under fire

Autumn Bobo March 27, 2020

  Student uproar. Parent outcry. Teacher protest. As schools face an increasing number of violent incidents, college campuses have come under scrutiny with people calling for security modifications. Even...

The average tuition for public colleges is $26,290 compared to $35,830 at private schools. At private schools 48.3% of students graduate within four years unlike 35% of students of public schools.

Private vs state colleges: which one is right for you?

Sophia Campbell, Writer March 26, 2020

Choosing where to begin one’s life as an independent adult is one of the biggest decisions seniors have to make. The process begins with deciding whether or not to pursue higher education. For those...

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