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

As team 5045 moves into their first competition, members prepare their bot for the fight. They come back round after round with something new to fix.

Spartan robotics making a comeback

Katie Robinson, Viewpoint Team Leader May 19, 2022

Since the team’s start, Team 5045 puts hours into curating the perfect bot to demolish other teams in competition. However, this year, the team has been built practically from scratch. Only two of the...

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,...

Sulan Roachell (12) poses for the camera. Roachell is diagnosed with Attention-deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and was diagnosed in 2022. Involved with the thespian society and Chorale at White Station, she enjoys anything to do with music.

Teaching, learning and living with ADHD

Katie Lamm, Editor-in-Chief April 5, 2022

Something always felt off. Sulan Roachell (12) had felt like her brain was going 100 miles per hour almost all her life. Focusing on school work was hard, finding motivation was hard and dealing with...

From glass to plastic, round to box, translucent to opaque, perfume and cologne come in many different shapes and sizes. With so much to choose from, its difficult to pick one, but this article outlines five easy steps to nosedive into the world of scent.

How to get into perfume and cologne in five steps

Aanya Kabra, Writer March 31, 2022

It is universally agreed upon that you should not wear the same outfit everyday. Some would take it a step even further and consider: why wear the same scent everyday? Challenging times from lack of...

This outfit is featured in the model Blumarine’s Spring 2022 collection, which includes Mariah Carey’s Y2K butterfly top. The designer, Nicola Brogano, seeks inspiration from Y2K icons like Paris Hilton and Britney Spears

The resurgence of Y2K fashion in 2022

Aanya Kabra, Writer March 31, 2022

Low rise jeans, metallic colors, platform boots and funky jewelry. These early 2000s trends that were considered gaudy only a few years back have returned in full swing, embraced by Gen-Z. Many trends...

Many recognize these familiar faces from “My Neighbor Totoro,” “Ponyo,” “Howl’s Moving Castle” and other popular works by Studio Ghibli. Miyazaki’s hand-drawn animations encapsulate what most people imagine when they think of Studio Ghibli: cute characters, nostalgic feels and a playful energy.

Studio Ghibli director Miyazaki plans on returning with a new film

Aanya Kabra, Writer March 22, 2022
“The way that the emotions are kind of a rollercoaster,” said Moffatt. “It's not all sunshine and rainbows. You have sadness in a couple of them. And when you have the ups and downs, it gives the movie depth, which is one of the Ghibli strengths.”
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...

Elias Clements (11), Jared Rawlings (12), Viviana Figueroa (11) and Kathy Lam (11) watch as Justice Clark (11) hangs from a tree at the Cancer Survivor Park. This group gathered to break away from the stresses of hybrid schooling during the spring of 2021.

Where to unwind in Memphis this spring

Elias Clements, Writer February 25, 2022

As the season of new beginnings is around the corner, it is helpful to know spots around Memphis to relax and enjoy the warmer weather. The following descriptions are a couple of recommended spots in Memphis...

Wearing his “It’s Thursday” shirt, Forrest Dixon (11) plays after jazz band third period. He has been in the class for two years and has just attended the 2022 All West Clinic as first chair in the Blue Band for their jazz band.

Trumpet player and Thursday enthusiast Dixon earns first chair in All West

Katie Lamm, Editor-in-Chief February 25, 2022

On Thursday, Feb. 10, underneath his black jazz dress shirt, Forrest Dixon (11) wore a shirt with “It’s Thursday” printed on it during the All West Clinic. He has not missed a Thursday since he started...

The number of stray animals in the United States outnumber homeless people by 500%. There are so many furry friends having to walk the streets day and night due to the lack of people willing to care for them.

Paws up! The Humane Society of Memphis combats animal homelessness

Shania Moore, Writer February 25, 2022

Do you ever stop to think about what animals walking down the streets are going through or how you can help them? Are the pressures of schoolwork and busy schedules always an excuse to turn the other cheek?...

On the first day of the 2021-2022 school year, Superintendent Joris Ray made the rounds and welcomed students from multiple schools in the district. His “Reimagining 901” plan has driven the board and the district in a new direction after returning from a fully virtual school year.

Memphis-Shelby County Schools rebrand

Alice Willard, Head of Layout February 25, 2022

From Memphis City Schools to Shelby County Schools to the upcoming Memphis-Shelby County Schools, the largest public school district in Tennessee has taken on many names. Since his unanimous appointment...

Dedicated student actors Sarah Cameron(10) and Kylie Scott(9) are tensing up the scene in preparation for the new theater production to fulfill its suspense.

The Blue Ghost creeping into White Station theater…

Katie Robinson, Writer, Equipment Manager February 24, 2022

As the lights dim, Batman and Robin flash across the screen to fight off villains in this week’s serial show. Cliffhanger serials like this graced the silver screen before many films in the 1940s, and...

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