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

Weight training has long been used as a way to gain muscle mass. Scientific research recommends that individuals continually increase the intensity of their workout, exercise all muscle groups and frequently exercise to fully reap the benefits of their training.

Call the exterminator: the rise of gym rat culture

Hannah Lam, Online Editor January 27, 2022

The phrase “gym rats” may bring a certain strange image to mind — furry, four-legged critters scuttling around a gym floor, climbing on equipment and gnawing at weights. However, the fitness community...

Lea, the Kangaroo, poses as the subject describes Lea’s hobbies and characteristics. Lea is one of many of the subject’s fursonas, or original animal characters with predominantly human traits.

An interview with one White Station furry

Katie Lamm, Editor-in-Chief January 27, 2022

Due to concerns of exposure, the subject will be attributed as Source F.  A furry attends White Station. The subject actively participates in the furry community, which is a subculture interested in...

Dahlia Townley-Bakewell uses Google Translate to help an Arabic-speaking student with his work. Since the beginning of the year, this student, who asked not to be photographed, has required the help of student-translators to understand complex math which can be difficult to translate.

Lost in translation: how a student is google-translating his way to academic success

Chase Pittman, Writer January 26, 2022

The student who is being tutored by Dahlia Townley-Bakewell opted to remain anonymous.   School is difficult enough for English-speaking students, but for those who are less proficient in English...

Hank Hisky (12) is perfecting his throws in preparation for the season. For him, this year will be the last chance to win a district title with White Station.

Spartans baseball seeks to propel a winning season

Nima Aflaki, Writer January 25, 2022

After a long, hard-fought season, getting back at it was the only thing left on the Spartan baseball players’ minds. After suffering devastating defeats in the 2021 District Tournament, the team...

 Saucy Chicken opens their new location on Poplar Avenue, right across the street from White Station. They offer a place for students to come after school and hang out with friends while enjoying the restaurant’s twist on Southern comfort food.

Saucy Chicken: A new hotspot for White Station students

Chitkala Alli, Writer January 25, 2022

For some business owners, moving to a new location can be a scary and risky decision. But Cy Washer, co-owner of Saucy Chicken, found his new location on Poplar Avenue full of some great opportunities...

Extra credit is an opportunity for struggling students to achieve their desired grade on an assignment. In today’s hectic world, there are many reasons why students might not get the best grades, making extra credit an effective way to lessen a student’s stress about school.

Extra credit: a much needed sigh of relief

Renata Bayazitova and Kingston Barber January 25, 2022

Extra credit has always been a good opportunity for students to learn something new or practice a skill more in exchange for additional points. It has a lot of helpful additions to a student’s learning...

Extra credit is when students are offered the opportunity to complete optional work in exchange for additional points in order to boost their grades. The cherished assignments are quick to receive love from students, but teachers should consider the effects of extra credit before giving it out.

Extra credit: the academic crutch for students

Lena Zeng, Writer January 24, 2022

It is the first day of school. On the class syllabus is a phrase underlined and bolded. Moans and groans can be heard in the classroom. This phrase can send shivers up and down one’s spine: “No, you...

Nate Taylor (12) displays his set up for production in his room. He uses the larger screen above to piece together his backing tracks, or beats, and the laptop on his desk is for monitoring Discord chats and communicating with friends.

‘Savior Nate’ makes a name after six years of beat-making

Michelle Le, Managing Editor January 24, 2022

Red fades into blue on LED strip lights along the ceiling, drums echo and the ground shakes; this means Nate Taylor (12) is at work in his room, mixing melodies to create beats, also known as backing tracks....

Destiny Rodriguez (12)  often designs feed-in braids for her clients. She freestyles hearts and other designs into her clients’ hair for an extra twist.

Rodriguez’s rise in the world of braiding

Katie Robinson, Writer, Equipment Manager January 20, 2022

As Destiny Rodriguez (12) finishes the last feed-in braid on her fourth client of the day, she notices her next client walking through her uncle’s salon door. A typical day in the salon includes three...

Laura Lang’s EP “All Downhill from There” features five tracks released on Jan. 12, 2022. The cover features an array of items varying from a lighter to dollar bills to a skeleton keychain, all symbolizing a moment in Lang’s life with deep meaning.

“All Downhill from There:” Lang’s Debut EP

Sophia Aiello, A&E Team Leader January 20, 2022

Little kids dream of being a lot of things when they grow up. Some want to be an astronaut. Some want to be a dancer. Some want to be an artist. Laura Lang (11) wanted to be a musician. As a junior in...

 On the second floor of the main building, students can find this cozy corner in science teacher Rachel Kannady’s classroom. For over five years, these chairs have been a spot for students to sit while in class, during free periods or even after school.

A soft place to land: safe spaces at school

Ellie Pappas, Chief Copy Editor January 20, 2022

In 2016, when science teacher Rachel Kannady saw an oversized brown leather chair on the side of the road, she posted about it on Facebook and soon after, a friend brought it to her classroom. Kannady...

(Left to Right) Russell Wolfe (11), Jimmy He(11), Abby Cassius (12) and Anyu Gu (11) perform at the Arts Weekholiday party at Collage Dance Collective. The quartet has performed at a variety of venues around Memphis including the Levitt Shell and Crosstown Concourse.

A look into the lives of student musicians

Rebekah Butler, Writer January 20, 2022

Inspiration for the arts sparks at a young age. Cultivation for the craft spans for years. A student musician’s life is not easy, nor will it ever be, but the vibrant melodies cultivated are what motivate...

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