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

 Cameron Leith(12) takes a comprehensive, 60 question survey conducted by U of M graduate principal graduate researchers Xu Jiang and Allyson Topps. The survey is being used to find how psychological strengths predict better social-emotional well being in adolescents.

U of M conducts study on the emotional well being of White Station students

Caitlin Tate February 13, 2020

On Jan. 17, White Station participated in a University of Memphis study, which was partially developed by White Station’s own alum Allyson Topps. The main goal of the study according to Psychology ...

A White Station quartet played a selection of pieces at a Memphis Music Initiative (MMI) fundraiser on Jan. 15. The students joined a number of other ensembles and individuals in showcasing the program and the hard work White Station’s own MMI fellow Marisa Polesky puts forth each week.

“Take the MMIc” takeover

Autumn Bobo January 27, 2020

Along with a few others, White Station High has been one of the schools lucky enough to have a dedicated Memphis Music Initiative fellow, Marisa Polesky. The violinist works with both orchestras along...

Writing the days agenda on the white board, Kyle Tingley prepares for his classes of the day. Joining WSHS at the beginning of the second semester, Tingley teaches Duel Enrollment World History to upperclassmen students.

WSHS welcomes new history teacher to faculty

Sophia Aiello January 23, 2020

It’s the first day at a new school. The bell rings, and first period starts. Except, everyone else already knows each other. This is what WSHS’s new teacher Kyle Tingley experienced on his first day...

The first group of competitors read their role-play and plan their presentation. Those competing alone are given ten minutes until they have to present in front of a judge.

Marketing I students participate in mock role plays

Kathryn Todd, A&E Team Leader January 21, 2020

Competitions can be intimidating, especially when it is an entirely new type of event. Many Marketing I students will be competing at DECA Districts for the first time on January 17. To help ease their...

These pictures depict White Station throughout the years. 1957 (top left), 1971 (top right), and 2001 (top center) all show the vast changes over the past decades.

A walk down memory lane doesn’t look quite so familiar

Hayden Thornton January 6, 2020

As graduation day rolls around, you walk the stage, get your diploma and transition into the next part of your life. High school soon becomes a distant memory—gone but never forgotten.  In many of...

 As 2019 comes to an end, memes have changed a lot in the past decade. It started with “Bad Luck Bryan” and “Nyan Cat” and has evolved over the years to “Baby Yoda” and “Vibe Checks.”

The deeper meaning of memes

Hayden Thornton January 6, 2020

A white guy blinking, Spongebob, Pikachu and Peppa Pig. Four seemingly unrelated things that bring up the same image in everyone’s mind: memes. In 2019, it’s hard not to know what a meme is. Memes...

White Station alum Alan Lightman honors LaRose Coffey with the “LaRose Todd Prize in Creative Writing.” Coffey was Lightman’s English teacher from 1964-1965, and he later embarked on a successful writing career.

White Station alum Alan Lightman gives back to the White Station

Caitlin Tate January 6, 2020

White Station 1966 alum Alan Lightman creates the “LaRose Todd Prize in Creative Writing,” dedicated to his junior English teacher LaRose Todd, now LaRose Coffey. The prize awards $500 annually to...

The annual Collierville Christmas Parade showcased floats, dancers, and our very own Spartan Band.  Alongside other musicians and performers, the band spread nostalgic holiday tunes throughout the streets,

Spartans Spread Holiday Cheer in Christmas Parades

Sophia Aiello December 20, 2019

This time of year holds many traditions for most people- one being a holiday parade. For many, this involves sitting on the side of a street with loved ones watching extravagant floats pass by with Christmas...

Many students struggle with managing finances on their own. Learning to manage a budget is a vital skill when preparing to go off to college.

Broke on a budget: Managing finances as a student

Lydia Williams December 18, 2019

From going to school, applying to college, doing homework and keeping up with a busy social life, being a high schooler is difficult. Now, imagine maintaining a job at the same time. Working as a high...

In Times Square, students posed in front of the city’s hotspot. This was one of the many places they visited, including the Empire State building, ChinaTown, and other landmarks.

DECA takes NYC by storm

Alice Willard December 18, 2019

Bright lights, the big city and a rich history. A group of students in the DECA program at WSHS observed this on their trip to New York City. DECA, Distributive Education Clubs of America, is a student-led...

One of several Spartan teachers who pursues work outside White Station, Rachel Kannaday maintains an embroidery business called Sew Southern Style. This business, for which Kannaday embroiders everything from children’s clothing to towels to tote bags, is a source of supplementary income outside of teaching.

The side hustle

Rachel Parkison, Student Life Team Leader December 18, 2019

Between planning lessons, grading papers and lecturing, the average teacher is no stranger to a busy school day. What often goes unseen, however, are the behind-the-scenes of a teacher’s life. For...

Annie Kannady, surrounded by her family, officially signs to Hendrix College. She will be joining the Warriors Womens Swimming and Diving Team in the fall.

Kannady signs to Hendrix swim team

Rachel Parkison, Student Life Team Leader December 14, 2019

After dedicating more than a decade of her life to swimming, Annie Kannady (12) officially signed with Hendrix College, a private liberal arts college in Conway, AR, on Dec. 10. By committing to Hendrix,...

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