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

AP U.S. History and AP European History teacher Michael Stephenson stands outside White Station High School in his usual business casual attire. Stephenson is known for his unique style and tendency to dress more formally.

Fashion in action: stylish school staff

Erin Maury, Business Manager November 29, 2023

Fashion makes up a large portion of society and culture, which is why having a sense of style is so valued in the world today. There are many professions that restrict a person’s self-expression and...

Leland Thomas (12) concentrates on the keys. Thomas has been playing piano for nine years.

The sound of jazz across generations

Sophia Turner, Editor-in-Chief November 15, 2023

The burst of the blazing saxophone floods the car as the stereo blasts, and the guitar sets the beat as Astrud Gilberto sings, “tall and tan and young and lovely, the girl from Ipanema goes walking.”...

(From left to right) Garrett McNeil (11), Ben Isham (9), Clark Thomas (11) and Kylie Grant (11) stop for a selfie in the hallway. Isham met these students between classes, a time where he meets many students and staff members.

Isham and the art of conversation

Ellie Pappas, Copyedit Lead May 15, 2023

“I read the news today oh boy/About a lucky man who made the grade/And though the news was rather sad/Well I just had to laugh.” These are the opening lines of “A Day in the Life” by the Beatles,...

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...

With strict guidelines set in place for this extra credit opportunity, students who complete their assignments will see their report cards changed for the better. A list of all grade improvement assignments can be found here. Students who lack adequate access to technology may also request a paper copy of these assignments.

SCS offers 3rd quarter grade improvement opportunity for students

Grant Baxter May 3, 2020

Inspiration, dedication and persistence. For the thousands of students in Shelby County Schools who fell short of their desired grades, there now exists a fair opportunity to improve their third quarter...

Stephenson educates his AP U.S. History class on the battles of the Civil War. His perfected method of teaching includes powerpoints and interactive questions to engage students in the subject.

History of the History Teacher

Grant Baxter December 18, 2019

Michael Stephenson never planned to become an Advanced Placement History teacher at White Station High School, but his love for history, teaching and our school has made him an integral part of the Spartan...

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