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

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...

Tennessee law bans transgender youth from team sports

Emlyn Polatty, Managing Editor June 2, 2021

Say goodbye to teammates. Take one last sip of water. Line up at the starting line and get ready to go. For five years, this was the race day routine of White Station High School senior Emmett Campbell,...

In a poll released on The Scroll’s Instagram, data was collected from White Station students about their opinions on cancel culture. With the majority against cancel culture, debate-sparking beliefs are few and far between.

Why Cancel Culture is Socially Beneficial

Alice Willard October 22, 2020

You can cancel credit cards, gym memberships and hotel rooms. Now, you can cancel people. When something is cancelled, it is discarded, rescinded, revoked. Finished. This same principle applies to so-called...

The Hernando de Soto Bridge, better known as the M Bridge, reflects across the Mississippi River. This bridge, which contains the line between Memphis and Arkansas, is a trademark of the city.

The question of the generation: Memphis, Memphis or Memphis, Tennessee

Annie Leow, Managing Editor March 26, 2020

It’s practically a fact of life that whenever I’m running late, I’ll be caught by the Poplar train. Just like it’s inevitable that, even though I know exactly where they are, I will run over some...

Co-Presidents Larsen (12) and Ding (12) lead the first Green Team meeting of the semester. After several months in club hospice, the Green Team is finally back on its feet.

New year, new Green Team

Rachel Parkison, Student Life Team Leader January 21, 2020

For years, the White Station Green Team has helped set Sparta on the path to a cleaner Earth. The start of the 2019-2020 school year, however, was a different story. Members struggled to secure a sponsor...

 Joanna Xiao (12) experiences laboratory life while she handles liquid nitrogen at the Tennessee Governor’s School of Emerging Technologies.

Aspiring scholars broaden knowledge at Governor’s School

Dinah Patt September 18, 2018

In a world where grades are used as a measure of self worth and academic achievement defines you as a person, school can seem like a daunting task. The idea of going to school in the summer is one that...

White Station YIG delegation poses for a picture on the steps of the Tennessee State Capitol Building.

Youth in Government paves the way for student-led political participation

Sarah Liu, Student Life April 16, 2018

“I’m just a bill. Yes, I’m only a bill. And I’m sitting here on Capitol Hill.” School House Rock’s “I’m Just a Bill” details the journey of a bill, but in Youth in Government’s case,...

 Brittni Moore shoots a free throw in a close game against Whitehaven.

Determined Lady Spartans continue to perform after class of 17’s departures

Abe Nahmias, Sports Writer March 5, 2018

Only two seniors remain on the White Station Lady Spartans basketball team. Last year, there were eight. Despite the numerous exoduses, the team continues to compete and achieve. Senior leadership...

Spartan football team cap off difficult season with impressive playoff run

Keyarash Hatamzadeh February 9, 2018

The scoreboard clock shimmers in the dark November sky. After a miraculous touchdown catch by Tight End Garrett Sapp (12), Arlington leads by just one point at a score of 28-27. With no time left on...

Number of deaths from prescription opioid pain relievers

Opioids: the drug that is killing the nation

Courtney Mitchell, Viewpoint Team Leader November 2, 2017

Joe Smith lies in bed, reflecting on his victory from Friday night’s football game. He grimaces as he reaches for the bottle of pills on his bedside table—his saving grace for the excruciating knee...

Memphians and visitors enjoy a night out amidst the lights and music of Beale Street.

Why Memphis deserves a better reputation

Sloan Huebner November 2, 2017

Crime. Poverty. Underdevelopment. For some, these words come to mind when they hear the name Memphis, Tennessee. But for others, it’s culture, it’s atmosphere, it’s the people. Like any city, Memphis...

A Memphis founded deli.

I heart Memphis

Elizabeth Boyer January 20, 2016

Everyday on the news, the same story appears in one form or another. Images of local pedestrian shootings and killings, local business robberies, and other heinous crimes committed in Memphis appear...

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