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

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...

Superintendent Joris Ray speaks out against proposed legislation and threats of defunding from the state capitol, creating the #Don’tHurtMyChildren movement on social media. Ray and other administrators have worked tirelessly in the pandemic to provide resources and equitable learning to the greater Memphis area.

Proposed Tennessee house bill threatens urban district funding

Emlyn Polatty, Managing Editor February 21, 2021

On Jan. 19, 2021, Tennessee legislators made a bold move with the introduction of House Bill 7021, which seeks to resume fully in-person learning within 100 days, despite high numbers of COVID-19 cases...

Over the course of the two-day showcase, hundreds of football players gear up in masks and display their athleticism to make up for the loss of their season. The showcase facilitated methods to continue the recruitment process for juniors and seniors.

Shelby County Schools showcases skills of student-athletes

Michelle Le, Writer December 9, 2020

On the field of the AutoZone Liberty Bowl, rivals and teammates alike across Shelby County Schools (SCS) met, not for a final showdown, but for a showcase of their individual skills to replace the fall...

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...

The College Board released their updated schedule on April 3rd. All exams that were once multiple hours long appear to be much shorter in a more condensed schedule than before.

Students prepare for AP exams amidst pandemic

Grant Baxter, Writer April 9, 2020

As the novel coronavirus pandemic continues to ravage the United States, the typical daily operations of hundreds of millions have been brought to a startling halt. For students, however, there still exists...

The Reset Room

Hayden Thornton, Student Life Writer April 8, 2020

Of the 49 million students enrolled in public schools, 3.5 million students were suspended in-school and 3.45 million students were suspended out-of-school in 2019 alone. White Station, despite only having...

It’s natural, it’s normal and it’s time to talk.

Rachel Parkison, Student Life Team Leader March 27, 2020

As far as society has come, it’s amazing how many taboos still linger. One of the strangest and most persistent is reproductive health.  The stigma surrounding reproductive health, which, according...

 Pictured left to right: Scouts Quillen Huffman, Levi Fagans, Brian Rich, Tylan Williams and Drew Davis. Since a near fatal bus accident last year, Williams has undergone multiple cranial surgeries and months of rehabilitation on the road to recovery.

Jumping back into the fray

Rachel Parkison, Student Life Team Leader March 2, 2020

Ah, summer. A time to relax, soak up some sun and forget about school. Unless you’re Tylan Williams (10)— in which case you survive a life-threatening car wreck, spend 18 days in the hospital and undergo...

Mandated by the EPA, the legal lead content in water cannot exceed 15 parts lead per one billion parts water. However, the Shelby County Health Department found contaminated water sources to have two to seven times the legal limit.

Lead Found in SCS School Water

Grant Baxter December 18, 2019

Dangerously high traces of lead in water have been found in schools across Shelby County, leaving children from kindergarten to high school at risk of lead poisoning.  In mid October, Shelby County...

White Station’s perimeter borders South Perkins Road and is not secured. In light of recent events, much concern has emerged about the openness and vulnerability of the campus.

Concerns continue to rise over White Station campus safety

Sloan Huebner April 11, 2018

A stranger enters campus, escaping the eyes of administrators. A janitor opens the door for someone he or she does not know. A student walks into the school with a knife concealed in a backpack. In the...

Students walk by trash surrounding one of the many rat traps around the school.

Rodent sightings gain attention from SCS and Memphis local news

Keyarash Hatamzadeh and Shwetha Ganesh November 2, 2017

Rat sightings, terminator trucks, and misleading news stories. White Station has been in the public spotlight lately in relation to a supposed rodent problem. Action News 5, however, mainly sensationalized...

What to expect when you accept

What to expect when you accept

Camryn Corbin, Student Life, Layout November 13, 2015

College season: seniors are consumed with applications and juniors are in testing mode. Adults are pestering sophomores and freshmen are figuring their future education plans. College is exciting but...

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