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

Bobby Burnett (12) (second from left) is surrounded by some of his supportive football coaches: (left to right) Mason Rolland, Terrell Ruben and Edgar Williams. These coaches visited Burnett on one of his summer shifts after football practice.

Lunch breaks or summer break: students with jobs

Shania Moore, Layout Lead September 28, 2022

For most students, summer break is a time where they can relish staying out late at night, hanging out with friends and even going on vacation without having to stress about homework, upcoming tests, etc....

Breyona Golden (10), Tamia Andrews (12) and Mikayla Lott (12) pose with a beautiful bouquet made by Kemm Browne’s functional skills class. As students with disabilities take the lead and put together multicolored roses, leafy stems and vibrant flowers, they develop responsibility and decision-making skills as well as spread joy within the White Station community.

Browne teaches how to give back through practical projects in functional skills class

Shania Moore, Writer May 17, 2022

Many students with disabilities struggle to learn things that others would consider easy. At White Station High School, the deaf and hard-of-hearing students are equipped with a functional skills class,...

Students from the Biology Research Club extract DNA from a strawberry as part of an experiment in Dr. Madu’s lab. Thanks to the money from recent grants, students have been able to conduct more advanced research than they would ordinarily be able to in high school.

The cost of learning: the funding behind White Station’s biology program

Chase Pittman, Writer April 4, 2022

New beakers, new batteries, new benches. For those who love science, the pursuit of knowledge often comes at a high cost–literally. In many cases, district funding can only go so far and grant money...

Mrs. Harden helps a student with an assignment for her new class, Fundamentals of Teaching. This class is a recent addition to the WSHS curriculum, which allows students to explore teaching as a profession.

Students get a glimpse into the world of teaching with the new Fundamentals of Teaching class

Chase Pittman, Writer October 1, 2021

Most students have no idea what it’s like to be a teacher; they go to class and do their work but are only ever able to experience school as a student. Two new classes, which allow students to bridge...

Surrounded by the marching band, Yuan led White Station’s color guard team through a 2019 football halftime performance. The color guard team has grown in popularity because of Yuan’s leadership and contribution to the sport.

Yuan waves goodbye to Sparta

Alice Willard, Head of Layout June 2, 2021

From color guard captain to theater historian to Executive Board co-president, Lynx Yuan (12) has done it all. Juggling sports, clubs and academics is a stressful balancing act for any student, but factoring...

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,...

Iowa Caucus: Why are the results still unclear?

Sophia Campbell, Writer March 14, 2020

Every four years, American citizens from all over the nation study the results of the Iowa Caucus to predict which presidential candidate  will most likely win, and the results also give candidates an...

This graph details the two possible curves COVID-19 could have. The red curve is the result of no preventive measures being taken. The blue curve is with.

Preventive measures to take against COVID-19

Kathryn Todd, A&E Team Leader March 13, 2020

COVID-19, which is caused by the Coronavirus, is circulating the globe and our newsfeed. Although the threat is greatest for people over the age of 60, the repercussions of this pandemic affect the entire...

Citizens of Virginia march down the streets in traditional U.S. continental army as they reenact the Revolutionary War in honor of President’s Day. President’s Day is a federal holiday that falls on the third Monday of February.

The history of President’s Day

Caitlin Tate February 24, 2020

While many treat President’s Day as an extra day to relax from the hectic week surrounding school and work, the origin of the national holiday remains foreign to them. President’s Day is used to honor...

JROTC Brigade Board

Sophia Campbell, writer February 18, 2020

To determine officer positions for the following year, 18 JROTC students competed in Brigade Board Feb. 4 and 5. Ranging from 9th to 12th grade, each officer had to be ready to perform their best to be...

Kobe Bryant takes his shot against the Utah Jazz. On Sunday, Jan. 26, Bryant and his daughter Gianna died in a helicopter crash.

White Station remembers Kobe Bryant’s legacy

Caitlin Tate February 4, 2020

Five Championships, four daughters, third in the NBA all-time scoring list, two Olympic medals, one academy award. These accomplishments make up former Lakers basketball player Kobe Bryant’s life. For...

After hours, drive-by shooting at White Station High School affects students, parents, and faculty alike

Katie Stanek January 30, 2020

Adults, teens and children hear about shootings constantly. For the students of White Station, however, a recent shooting hit a little closer to home. Literally. Around 9:20 pm on Tuesday, Jan. 28, a...

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