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

Rishabh Sen (12) stands with his parents Saunak Sen and Suheeta Roy. Both Saunak Sen and Roy work at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, the former as a professor of Biostatistics and the latter as an assistant professor of Genetics and Genomics.

Beyond the lecture hall — students with professor parents

Kate Metcalf, News and Features Team Leader February 9, 2024

The college question looms in the minds of students as their time in high school comes to an end. Yet, many students are left with unanswered questions about what will be expected of them during the next...

Algebra 1 teacher Kelci Massey presents her ginkgo leaf tattoo. She decided to get this tattoo because ginkgo leaves are her grandmother’s favorite.

Spartan teachers with tattoos

Robin Guthrie, Writer February 8, 2024

Since the popularization of tattoos in the seventies, more and more people across the world are becoming inked. Now, in 2024, it is not uncommon to see people of all professions with a visible tattoo....

Emma Wang (9) holds up her medals after the Louisville, KY Springhurst New Year’s Tennis Competition. She placed third after four hours on the court during the quarterfinals.

Conquering the court: The start of Wang’s high school tennis career

Robin Guthrie, Writer February 8, 2024

Whoosh. A neon green blur traverses through the atmosphere, a beacon of victory to come. A racket swings, bouncing the ball back over the net. This continues for hours at a time, the two opponents locked...

Vice Principal Michael Ayers (pictured above) directs traffic from 2:15 to 2:30 most days after school. He lets waves of cars through at a time, clearing up traffic as efficiently as possible.

Motorized moshpit — welcome to the Spartan parking lot

Kate Metcalf, News and Features Team Leader February 8, 2024

  Why go to a Monster Truck event when the White Station High School (WSHS) parking lot is so close to home? Although the parking lot itself isn’t as wild as a car show, the drama, crashes...

The math team eats dinner on their last night in Boston. The math team visited China Town in Boston while traveling for the Harvard MIT Math Tournament (HMMT)

Cui guides math team to success

Jill Allert, Writer February 8, 2024

Throughout the year, the White Station High School Math Team participates in various competitions. Whether they are hunkered down in the library or traveling cross-country to compete, their sponsor, Yanli...

AAVE or African American Vernacular English describes a dialect of American English that is primarily spoken by African American and Black communities in the United States. However, those that use AAVE often face the stereotype of being uneducated or dumb.

AAVE vs blaccent; A debate on cultural appropriation

Shania Moore, Layout Lead January 9, 2024

High school hallways echo not only with the shuffling of textbooks, but also with diverse language—each sentence exhibits an aspect of identity and culture. African American Vernacular English (AAVE)...

The television show adaptation of “Percy Jackson & the Olympians” was based on the original book series written by Rick Riordan, specifically following the plot of “The Lightning Thief”. Although a second season is not yet confirmed, the current season will have eight episodes.

Spoilers ahead: overview of Percy Jackson and the Olympians

Ellen Tan, Layout Team January 4, 2024

Alright, another day at school; you’ll need a backpack, check. A sandwich without cheese, check. A pen that can turn into a sword … now that wasn’t on the list. “Percy Jackson and the Olympians”...

Football players gain regional recognition

Shania Moore, Layout Lead December 14, 2023

The White Station football team might not have attained the record they desired in their overall season, but their achievements did not go unnoticed. Many players on the team have been recognized by the...

A study from Northwestern University sampled American adults from 2006 to 2018 and 2011 to 2018 and found that the Flynn effect was reversed. The steepest trends where the IQ, or intelligence quotient, decreased occurred for people aged 18-22 and with lower levels of education.

Coming back from the pandemic: the effects of online learning

Ellen Tan, Layout Team December 14, 2023

In academic settings, the intelligence quotient (IQ) has been used to determine things like whether or not a student would need more or less help with completing schoolwork or what classes a student should...

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...

Spartans share their Christmas favorites

Spartans share their Christmas favorites

Chitkala Alli, Managing Editor December 14, 2023

When you think about Christmas, what comes to mind? Twinkling lights, a warm fireplace and steaming hot chocolate all make up the iconic culture of the holiday. But, some argue that Christmas songs and...

The East parking lot has been transformed into a parent drop-off zone. Parents are guided by Mr. Bowen and Sergeant Boyd through the two outer lanes of the lot, most stopping near the East gym to let their students out.

Opinions on new student parking regulations

Shania Moore, Layout Lead December 14, 2023

During the 2022-2023 school year, students had the freedom to choose exactly where they wanted to park — based on factors such as proximity to first period and where their friends were parking. Now that...

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