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

Healthcare officials do their best to tackle COVID-19, even though statistics are still unclear because of the lack of tests. The U.S. was undersupplied and unprepared for a pandemic after recovering from the 2009 H1N1 outbreak.

How does COVID-19 catch the world by surprise?

Hayden Thornton, Student Life Writer April 7, 2020

Remember hearing “better safe than sorry” and always thinking it meant to double-check that a door is locked or double-check the expiration date of milk? Did you ever think it would apply to potentially...

Soloist Zoe Wolfe fingers her way through the intricate and emotional notes of the Lalo violin concerto in concert. Months of preparation went into the performance, including Wolfe’s participation in the Memphis Youth Symphony’s concerto competition, which won her spot in the concert season.

Zoe Wolfe: Winter concert wonder

Autumn Bobo April 2, 2020

For concerto competition winner Zoe Wolfe, performance is nothing new. After 14 years of playing the violin, it becomes the norm. Still, playing as a soloist is something new entirely.  “I had never...

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 Hernando de Soto Bridge, better known as the M Bridge, reflects across the Mississippi River. This bridge, which contains the line between Memphis and Arkansas, is a trademark of the city.

The question of the generation: Memphis, Memphis or Memphis, Tennessee

Annie Leow, Managing Editor March 26, 2020

It’s practically a fact of life that whenever I’m running late, I’ll be caught by the Poplar train. Just like it’s inevitable that, even though I know exactly where they are, I will run over some...

Rainbow flags line Beale Street during the Mid-South Pride Fest, representing protests for rights of the LGBT+ community. One of the flags waved was the Transgender flag; the light blue, pink, and white colors respectivly symbolize baby boys, baby girls, and transitioning or undefined genders.

Gender expression at White Station

Jackie Ann Crislip March 23, 2020

It’s hard to be different. But at White Station, many transgender students have found a place where they are free to be themselves.  “I came out the summer before my junior year, and since then...

Students take part in Memphis Soul Prize competition

Maadhu Krishnan March 18, 2020

For the second year running, the Memphis Soul Prize, a poetry competition for high school students in the Memphis area, has come to White Station. Competitors have one week to draft their poetry before...

Jason’s Deli’s “Reuben THE Great” sandwich is a concoction of hot corned beef, Swiss, sauerkraut, and Thousand Island dressing, grilled on rye. The deli is just one of many in Memphis to boast high quality sandwiches and subs.

Memphis’s best sub sandwiches

Molly Yuan March 11, 2020

The clash of tangy sauces, the savor of meats, veggies, and cheeses—there are few things better than gobbling down a freshly made sub sandwich, tailored to your taste. From fast food to fancy deli, there’s...

The Spartan Experience: BSMF Edition ft. Jonas Boughter

Ian McMillin, Podcast Director March 2, 2020

In this episode of TSE, Ian McMillin sits down with Jonas Boughter, an artist and novice music guru to discuss the lineup of Beale Street Music Fest, which recently came out. Listen below:

A century of African American culture

Autumn Bobo February 28, 2020

A surge of music, style and opportunity over the past hundred years have allowed black culture to flourish and truly immerse itself into American culture as a whole. A number of defining events since the...

This image shows a blood sample that was positive for coronavirus. Over 400 have died from this disease in China and the number continues to rise.

Armed and dangerous: Coronavirus spreads rapidly

Alice Willard February 19, 2020

As the number of victims of the coronavirus grows exponentially, the World Health Organization has declared a public health emergency of international concern.  Originating in Wuhan, a province in central...

ALSAC operates nationwide but maintains its headquarters in Memphis, TN in three locations around the city. As the fundraising organization for St. Jude, ALSAC is able to organize many local fundraisers for Memphis, such as the St. Jude marathon in December, in addition to nationwide efforts.

Spartans give back to community with St. Jude

Grant Baxter February 4, 2020

Giving, helping and hoping. Three words come to mind when you hear of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®. White Station students were given an opportunity on Jan. 17 to help those in need, working...

The competitors are getting ready to start the first half of the knowledge bowl. The competition took place on February 29, 2020 at First Baptist Church on Broad Avenue.

Celebrating Black history at knowledge bowl

Kyla Randle January 26, 2020

On February 29, students from schools in the Memphis community participated in the 2020 Black History Knowledge Bowl at First Baptist Church on Broad Avenue. The knowledge bowl brought many challenging...

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