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

The two major political parties are either Democrat or Republican. The political breakdown is important to knowing where you stand and what you will vote for in the next election.

Let’s get political!

Hayden Thornton, Student Life Writer April 8, 2020

Nowadays, it is important to know how different parties stand on certain issues. Here's a political breakdown of the two major parties in order to know where they stand on issues relevant to us in 2020. ...

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...

Healthcare officials do their best to tackle COVID-19, even though statistics are still unclear because of the lack of tests. The U.S. was undersupplied and unprepared for a pandemic after recovering from the 2009 H1N1 outbreak.

How does COVID-19 catch the world by surprise?

Hayden Thornton, Student Life Writer April 7, 2020

Remember hearing “better safe than sorry” and always thinking it meant to double-check that a door is locked or double-check the expiration date of milk? Did you ever think it would apply to potentially...

After a long day of competing, students anxiously await their scores. Those who qualified were called on stage and awarded a medal. The top three in each category got an additional ribbon with their title printed across the front.

Districts or bust

Alice Willard January 23, 2020

In a room of chatter and excitement, one person is fixated on only you. They are watching you and listening to every word you say. This person is your judge, who decides whether or not you qualify for...

Hallmark is known for its holiday movies that have become a seasonal trademark. This year, over 40 new films were released to the channel.
Pop Quote: “The best part about watching a Hallmark movie is it really gets me into the holiday spirit. It makes me feel like Christmas,” Forrester said.

Hallmark movies mark holiday traditions

Alice Willard December 18, 2019

For some, November marks the beginning of the holiday season. A toasty cup of hot chocolate, a crackling fire and flickering candles set the mood as you turn on a movie on the Hallmark channel. “I...

This is the poster released to the general public before the show airs on 9/23. The poster depicts Elijah and Sydney Strait, played by Jimmy Smits & Caitlin McGee, a father-daughter duo that takes on controversial court cases.

Shot in Memphis: “Bluff City Law” hits the big screen

Hayden Thornton November 5, 2019

“Quiet on the set!” is heard as actors take their places in front of historic Memphis landmarks like the National Civil Rights Museum, the Peabody, the Zoo or even the riverfront. “Bluff City Law”...

Edy Henley (11) reads the two letters she has received from her foreign pen pal.

French students write letters to global pen pals

Annie Leow February 26, 2019

Short of traveling to another country, there aren’t many ways to establish a personal connection  with someone from a different culture. However, Stephanie Altman’s French 3, French 4 and AP French...

Chloe Carter (12) scales the walls at Memphis Rox.

Spartans reach new heights with rock climbing

Rachel Parkison February 5, 2019

Up until last year, there was not a single rock climbing gym in Memphis. However, with the recent opening of Memphis Rox, the largest nonprofit climbing facility in the country, and High Point Climbing...

McKenzie Cornell (10) relaxes and jokes with her mother after a long school day.

What it’s like to have a parent at school

Annie Leow December 18, 2018

For most students, a typical school day begins with throwing a quick goodbye to their parents before heading out the door. But for three Spartans, McKenzie Cornell (11), Ray Curry (11) and Jonas Kannady...

 Staffers explain the format of a crisis committee to members of the War of the Roses. The brief training session ensured that all delegates were aware of how a crisis committee runs.

Model UN holds Annual Conference

Graham Ross October 2, 2018

The White Station Model UN club held their fourth annual WSHSMUN conference on Saturday, Sept. 22. Ahmed Motiwala (12) and Arjun Raj (12), the co secretary generals of the club, ran the conference. The...

Model UN students meet for training session

Maadhu Krishnan September 14, 2018

On Sept. 11th, the White Station High Model United Nations Team met in Mrs Duckworth’s room for an informational meeting regarding paper proposals for future competitions. Model UN is a club dedicated...

Should students be disciplined for controversial social media posts?

Caroline Hoff April 11, 2018

The average teenager spends around nine hours each day in front of a screen consuming media and posting content for the whole world to see. Often times, students just expect their friends and followers...

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