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

Protesters fight against attacks against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the Bay Area of California, which is where many of these racist attacks have been taking place over the course of the past year.

The fight against anti-Asian racism

Maadhu Krishnan, Viewpoint Team Leader April 20, 2021

Amid the various issues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, racist attacks against Asian-Americans have been on the rise. Since 2020 and early 2021, attacks against Asian-Americans, particularly women, have...

Sometimes spending over a year on the International Space Station (ISS), NASA’s finest astronauts orbit the earth in the state of the art modular space station. Through the ISS, scientists are able to research and experiment with the latest technologies.

Space travel’s lasting impact on the future

Alice Willard, Writer April 20, 2021

“Houston, we have a problem,” astronaut and pilot Jack Swiger famously uttered as he realized his spacecraft, Apollo 13, would not be able to complete its lunar landing. Even 50 years ago during that...

Spanish teacher Simone Gray incorporates dual monitors to allow for multitasking. PPE and headphones are a must when surrounded by students in the same room, but different virtual classes.

Teachers return to in-person learning

Alice Willard April 20, 2021

Students and teachers alike fill formerly empty classrooms with the familiar cacophony of keyboard clacking, dry erase marker squeaking and pencil scratching. Per Shelby County Schools’ regulations,...

Bella Canale (11) poses with the softball team for a quick post-practice selfie. Wearing masks is one of multiple COVID-19 precautions the team has to take at practices and games.

Softball team plans to dominate opponents and COVID-19

Sari Richmond, Writer April 9, 2021

Warm spring air and the sound of bats dropping to the ground are telltale signs of a fresh softball season. However, there is a special level of excitement for this season, as it is the first opportunity...

Jared Rawlings (10) makes his entrance into a championship match — the biggest event of his professional wrestling career so far. Posing on the top rope is one of many ways to make a powerful first impression.

Rawlings takes impressive strides in professional wrestling career

Sari Richmond, Writer February 21, 2021

Blinding lights. Triumphant cries. The smell of sweat. The exhilarating atmosphere of a wrestling match can be intimidating for anyone unfamiliar with the sport. However, Jared Rawlings (10) has never...

As seen in the graph, the number of new cases in Shelby County increased immensely around the holiday season. Still, the number of cases only continues to grow.

The time Tennessee was the hotspot for COVID

Sophia Campbell, Writer February 21, 2021

“Tennessee is ‘worst in the world’ for coronavirus transmission,” headlines read Dec. 17th to the 21st. Tennessee, a place known for BBQ, a variety of music and the Smoky Mountains, was never expected...

The results for a poll taken show the majority of voters think making New Year’s resolutions is more motivational than harmful. 61% of voters thought they were motivational, and 39% thought they were harmful.

The benefits and downsides to New Year’s resolutions

Hannia Antunez, Viewpoint February 21, 2021

The motivations and pressures that New Year’s resolutions provide can have both benefits and downsides to them. For some people, the motivation and enthusiasm the tradition provides are enough to keep...

Joseph Powell, pictured far right, sings in a sextet in the Memphis Symphony Chorus for the Magic of Memphis Holiday Concert, with the conductor of the Symphony, Robert Moody, singing in the middle. They were singing “The Rose” as performed by Bette Midler.

The men behind our music

Katie Lamm, Social Media Lead February 21, 2021

When you are a musician, it’s impossible to not perform whenever, wherever and however possible. Brian Sims, Dr. Andrew Palmer, Joseph Powell and Daniel Massey have always been, and will never stop being...

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...

Matthew Kim poses for a headshot with his flute. At the end of last year, Kim received a merit award after seven years of experience.

Matthew Kim wins a merit award from National Young Arts Foundation

Amelia Holt, Writer February 16, 2021
“They bring together students, they have a bunch of scholarships they offer and it's just a community you can be a part of,” Matthew Kim said.
Max Centobene, pictured above, and Felix Gilbert greet each other on a mentorship video call. Each week, mentorship pairs get together virtually to answer check in prompts and get to know each other.

Gender and sexuality alliance revamps with mentorship program

Emlyn Polatty, Managing Editor December 17, 2020

In high school, it is common to feel left out or ‘othered’, but for students in the LGBTQ+ community this ‘otherness’ is too often a reality amongst straight and cis-gendered peers. Enter the Gender...

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