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

Class of 2021 White Station students Caitlyn Catron (left) and Jeremy Boyland (right) are two of several successful student athletes currently at the University of Memphis. Their ability to adapt and grow within their respective sports was a major factor in their commitment to the Tigers.

Alumni transition from Spartans to Tigers

Alice Willard and Clara Thompson November 5, 2021

Fans roar. Cheerleaders rev up the crowd, pom-poms in hand. Eleven men donned in blue hustle down the field. Fans raise their arms in a U-shape above their heads. Touchdown. In football and cheerleading,...

Spooky season in Memphis

Hannah Lam, Online Editor October 30, 2021

The 60-degree weather and jack-o-lanterns covering front porches mean one thing: fall has arrived in Memphis, bringing a myriad of annual traditions. From family-friendly activities to heart-pounding thrillers,...

Arya Rajesh (first row, first box) and Spoorthi Marada (first row, second box)  join several other elementary students in a group project of creating a demonstration for the layers of the Earth with construction paper as part of their geology lesson. The course lasts for 12-16 weeks with lessons and experiments throughout the course to summarize topics.

Steps to Science impacts children through education

Kyla Randle, Business Manager October 22, 2021

For most students, creating an organization during high school can cause additional stress,  but students Arya Rajesh (11) and Spoorthi Marada (11) are an exception. The two created Steps to Science in...

The student section, who is decked out in their cowboy gear, lets out a roar of excitement to cheer for the football team at the White Station vs Collierville game on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021. With this close proximity and eruption of movement comes the question of whether or not masks should be worn at games.

Mask off, mask on: student opinions on masks at football games

Lena Zeng, Writer October 20, 2021

It’s Friday evening. That means it’s time to get ready for the weekly football game. Wallet? Check. Phone? Check. Face Mask? With the rise of cases in Tennessee, the debate of whether masks should...

The 2021-2022 dress code policy is updated with new restrictions. Students have expressed their strong opinions against it, but others find the regulations reasonable for a school environment.

Discriminatory dress code policy angers students

Renata Bayazitova, Social Media Manager October 4, 2021

White Station High School has long been known for its diversity of ethnicities, religions and sociopolitical backgrounds of students. It is often applauded for its talented group of administrative staff...

Monday, Sept. 17, Christopher Valle (12) was hit by a student speeding in the parking lot. The ambulance and police rushed to White Station as chaos ensued on campus.

Safety at school — or the lack thereof

Kingston Barber, Viewpoint Team Leader October 3, 2021

A thud reverberates from the senior parking lot. A crowd begins to form — then suddenly police sirens erupt through the chatter, and an ambulance rushes onto campus. The news spreads: a student has been...

The 2021-2022 dress code policy is updated with new restrictions. Students have expressed their strong opinions against it, but others find the regulations reasonable for a school environment.

Dress codes encourage comfort and consistency

Alice Willard, Head of Layout October 2, 2021

Dress codes in public schools have long been a contentious topic. Students, teachers, parents and administration tussle to come to a common ground on what is appropriate and who should get to decide on...

After a busy opening day at Baptist Corporate Headquarters, Tim Shirley (middle) celebrates the product of his hard work. The whereabouts of ¡Mexico in Memphis! can be found on Instagram and Facebook, @mexicoinmemphis.

¡Mexico in Memphis!: Shirley’s creative twist on Mexican food

Hannah Lam, Online Editor October 1, 2021

As Tim Shirley, the husband of Angelica Shirley, a Spanish teacher at White Station, looked across the sunset of Acapulco, Mexico years ago, he stood with his new bride, and an immense love for her culture...

Afghan citizens are pictured crowding the Kabul Airport in a scramble to flee their country. Their home is left in a state of terror following the Taliban’s seizure of power.

The Taliban’s perpetuation of Islamophobia

Jessica Sahota, Writer October 1, 2021

As the U.S. began to approach the 20th anniversary of 9/11, another formerly dormant extremist group known as the Taliban resurfaced to seize power in Afghanistan following the withdrawal of American troops....

As the 27th movie to enter the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU)  franchise, “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” features intricate fight scenes and cultural details. Simu Lui was honored with the role of the first Asian superhero in the MCU.

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

Katie Robinson, Writer October 1, 2021

Premiering in theaters on Sep. 3, 2021, “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” joined the legacy of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The film follows Shang-Chi, played by Simu Liu, as he suddenly...

Mrs. Harden helps a student with an assignment for her new class, Fundamentals of Teaching. This class is a recent addition to the WSHS curriculum, which allows students to explore teaching as a profession.

Students get a glimpse into the world of teaching with the new Fundamentals of Teaching class

Chase Pittman, Writer October 1, 2021

Most students have no idea what it’s like to be a teacher; they go to class and do their work but are only ever able to experience school as a student. Two new classes, which allow students to bridge...

Seth Burgess tells his students a personal anecdote while they work on assignments. Fridays are usually designated as fun workdays for his students when they can work and talk with classmates simultaneously.

Burgess’ kickoff teaching at White Station

Hannia Antunez, Writer October 1, 2021

Returning to school has not been easy for both students and teachers, but new teacher Seth Burgess has quickly won over his students with his unconventional ways of managing his Advanced Placement (AP)...

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