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

Though he is no longer in office, Donald Trump’s impeachment trial took place on Feb. 9, 2021.There, he faced charges surrounding the raid at the Capitol, while setting a few historical precedents.

President sets precedent: Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial

Alice Willard, Writer February 19, 2021

Former president Donald Trump has made history, facing charges of inciting an insurrection after his supporters raided and broke into the U.S. Capitol Building on Jan. 6. Earlier that day, Trump gave a...

“I don’t mind getting sidetracked...all that stuff keeps everybody engaged,” Curt Rakestraw said. “Yeah, the bureaucracy is boring, but you never know when this maniac is going to start talking about what he saw on TV yesterday. That part is good, but it’s really hard to do that part by myself.

At home in the classroom

Autumn Bobo, Head of Layout January 10, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has yielded a number of changes to the average school day, including utilizing Microsoft TEAMS instead of an in-person setting. Teachers and students both have had to adapt to functioning...

A poll posted on the Scroll’s Instagram story reveals that the majority of students believe in the overall benevolence of trigger warnings. Out of 66 votes, 57 voted for the warnings being more positive, and seven voted the opposite.

The pros of content trigger warnings in social media

Hannia Antunez, Writer December 11, 2020

Over the past year, there has been an increase of content trigger warnings displayed in social media. These warnings are used to cover posts that include sensitive topics that could cause negative emotions...

 Here is a picture of the “Gucci Fur Slide” from Natela Bonaparte’s website: furryfairytale.bigcartel.com. Bonaparte posted her other fur slide colors on her Instagram @furryfairytale1.

Once Upon a Furry Fairytale: Bonaparte starts fur slide business

Renata Bayazitova, Writer December 10, 2020

The average high schooler mainly focuses on school, social activities and sometimes a sport. Natela Bonaparte (10), on the other hand, decided to take on the challenge of running a shoe and accessory business,...

Orchestra teacher Dr. Palmer brought in two guest speakers from the University of Memphis to help teach students about enrollment and furthering their music education after highschool. Harvey Felder, director of orchestral activities, and Heather Hampton, recruitment and enrollment officer, spoke to orchestra classes to provide students with valuable information for their futures.

Teachers adapt to virtual learning

Alice Willard December 9, 2020

Please turn your cameras on. Unmute your mics. Can everyone hear me? Everyday, teachers ask this series of questions since the SCS decision to switch to virtual learning. Previously-filled desks, chairs...

Marching down Madison Avenue, Jordan Occasionally and Allyson Smith lead chants calling for the defunding of police. Their August 1st protest drew both support and resistance from the Midtown community as they travelled from Overton Square to Cooper Young.

Students and alumni advocate for Black lives

Emlyn Polatty, Managing Editor October 26, 2020

“Dedicated to excellence”. The message that encourages Spartans to strive for the best in everything they do. In the cases of junior Talisa Elliott and alumni Allyson Smith and Jordan Occasionally,...

All lives matter. Time to focus on the black ones

Autumn Bobo, Head of Layout October 25, 2020

“I can’t breathe.” These words, gasped repeatedly, marked the death of George Floyd and the beginning of the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests. These words were the last not only of George Floyd,...

In a poll released on The Scroll’s Instagram, data was collected from White Station students about their opinions on cancel culture. With the majority against cancel culture, debate-sparking beliefs are few and far between.

Why Cancel Culture is Socially Beneficial

Alice Willard October 22, 2020

You can cancel credit cards, gym memberships and hotel rooms. Now, you can cancel people. When something is cancelled, it is discarded, rescinded, revoked. Finished. This same principle applies to so-called...

From poll data via the Scroll’s Instagram, the majority of students have agreed that racial tensions are the primary concern this election. As the election approaches, student voters continue to consider a variety of topics, including COVID-19; this is the first year that coronavirus will play a role in a presidential race.

Student voters use their voices this election year

Alice Willard October 22, 2020

Young voters are the future of the United States, but how will their opinions influence this election year? 350,000 people under the age of 25 voted in the 2016 election, but that number is expected to...

Though the CDC recommends a six-foot space for social distancing, this gap may not prove as effective as possible. A full force sneeze can travel up to 27 feet, yet another reason to wear a mask to keep your droplets in and others’ droplets out.

What to expect when you’re expecting to reopen

Autumn Bobo May 11, 2020

Amidst the chaos in Shelby County that began in March, a new wave of hope and speculation has surfaced alongside the county’s Back to Business Plan. May 4 began Phase One of the business reopenings for...

Beale Street, which was once full of life and activity, has been silenced since the virus entered the city in March. Places like this have been at the disposal of Memphians for a long time, but now that the option is taken away, we crave them even more than before.

Seven things we appreciate more in quarantine

Alice Willard, Writer May 10, 2020

While the stay at home order has most of us sick of being cooped up in the house all day, missing the livelihood and excitement of life outside our houses has caused us to appreciate the typical aspects...

The Reset Room

Hayden Thornton, Student Life Writer April 8, 2020

Of the 49 million students enrolled in public schools, 3.5 million students were suspended in-school and 3.45 million students were suspended out-of-school in 2019 alone. White Station, despite only having...

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