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

AAVE or African American Vernacular English describes a dialect of American English that is primarily spoken by African American and Black communities in the United States. However, those that use AAVE often face the stereotype of being uneducated or dumb.

AAVE vs blaccent; A debate on cultural appropriation

Shania Moore, Layout Lead January 9, 2024

High school hallways echo not only with the shuffling of textbooks, but also with diverse language—each sentence exhibits an aspect of identity and culture. African American Vernacular English (AAVE)...

Football players gain regional recognition

Shania Moore, Layout Lead December 14, 2023

The White Station football team might not have attained the record they desired in their overall season, but their achievements did not go unnoticed. Many players on the team have been recognized by the...

A students guide to enjoying Memphis

A student’s guide to enjoying Memphis

Shania Moore, Layout Lead December 14, 2023

Overton Square - Overton Square, located in the heart of Memphis, is a vibrant and historic entertainment district known for its mix of restaurants, bars, theaters and shops. This cultural hub hosts...

The East parking lot has been transformed into a parent drop-off zone. Parents are guided by Mr. Bowen and Sergeant Boyd through the two outer lanes of the lot, most stopping near the East gym to let their students out.

Opinions on new student parking regulations

Shania Moore, Layout Lead December 14, 2023

During the 2022-2023 school year, students had the freedom to choose exactly where they wanted to park — based on factors such as proximity to first period and where their friends were parking. Now that...

The Kansas City Chiefs are going against the Philadelphia Eagles on Feb. 12, 2023 at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The prices for Super Bowl tickets ranged from $4,886 all the way to $23,748 for the club level premium section.

Super Bowl LVII: Chiefs vs. Eagles

Shania Moore, Layout Lead March 23, 2023

The high school football game atmosphere is like nothing else. Imagine all of those sounds - the whooping, cheering, and yelling — condensed in a tiny living room. That is what you can expect on Super...

Cory Day began speed skating six years ago after being invited by the Tennessee Speed team. He has grown and improved in his sport and plans to continue skating for as long as he is allowed.

Day represents on the rink

Shania Moore, Layout Lead March 23, 2023

On carbon fiber frames and two sets of wheels, Cory Day (10) is pure speed as he races through a 100-meter track in 8.9 seconds. There are nearly eight million American high school students that double...

The White Station Girls Rugby Team concludes its first practice of the fall season with the 901 Rugby Club on Tuesday, Sept. 13th. Posing with a flyer, the team is eagerly recruiting to build their team for the season.

Spartan Women’s Rugby makes a comeback

Shania Moore, Layout Lead October 28, 2022

 Rugby: the sport described as a rough mixture between soccer and American football. The White Station Girls Rugby Team is having a comeback after about six years of being disbanded. Rugby...

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....

Annie Zhao (12) cheerfully poses with her date, Shawn Meng (12), after he promposed with a Ruth B. themed poster and personalized basket. The pair are excited to dress up in their “Hollywood Glam” attire to make Prom 2022 a memorable night.

A night to remember: Prom 2022

Shania Moore, Head of Layout May 23, 2022

Prom night: the night every senior looks forward to. With it being the first full year back at  in-person school, the rush of dress and suit shopping is on everyone’s mind. With flowers in one hand...

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,...

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?...

Along with teaching, Wong also has a talent in art, which is showcased on the walls of her classroom, creating a soft atmosphere. This project alone took her roughly an entire 20 hours to complete, but Wong often likes to take her original pieces to showcase and sell at craft fairs.

Wong saves pre-calculus and calculus students from the terrors of DeltaMath

Shania Moore, Writer January 24, 2022

She can crochet. She can do origami. She can even save you from DeltaMath. Kristina Wong originally was a tutor until she heard that honors pre-calculus and calculus students at White Station had gone...

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