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

Advice and assurance for course selection

Charlie Huebner, Sports Team Leader March 3, 2020

Every year, more than 2000 students check seven boxes that determine what their schedule will consist of in the upcoming school year. With hundreds of options and combinations available, it can be difficult...

 Pictured left to right: Scouts Quillen Huffman, Levi Fagans, Brian Rich, Tylan Williams and Drew Davis. Since a near fatal bus accident last year, Williams has undergone multiple cranial surgeries and months of rehabilitation on the road to recovery.

Jumping back into the fray

Rachel Parkison, Student Life Team Leader March 2, 2020

Ah, summer. A time to relax, soak up some sun and forget about school. Unless you’re Tylan Williams (10)— in which case you survive a life-threatening car wreck, spend 18 days in the hospital and undergo...

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) occurs around the same time each year, bringing with it feelings of anxiety and depression. Approximately 4 out of 5 people who have seasonal depression are women and there are more than 3 million cases in the United States per year.

SAD: How the shift in seasons can affect your mood

Lydia Williams, Online Editor March 2, 2020

Dreary weather, howling wind and darkened days. Winter is here. With a decrease in daylight hours associated with fall and winter, many people are prone to catching seasonal affective disorder (SAD). SAD...

Travis Lewis (12) displays one of his wooden lanterns. Lewis builds these types of wooden lanterns for people.

Working wonders with woodwork

Kyla Randle March 2, 2020

For many students, balancing schoolwork and extracurriculars can be a lot of work. Senior Travis Lewis, however, is an exception. Since last fall, Lewis and his sister Sarah Lewis, a graduate of WSHS,...

Coach Andy Reid receives the Lombardi trophy. Reid led the Chiefs to their first Super Bowl title since Super Bowl IV.

LIV: an NFL Playoff and Super Bowl recap

Charlie Huebner March 2, 2020

For 100 seasons now, the NFL has entertained millions of fans in season and into the playoffs. This postseason did not disappoint as fans witnessed a jump pass by a running back, a dynasty dethroned and...

Elaina Fleming (11) is deep in thought as she scribbles down ideas for her next story. Fleming has been passionate about writing since sixth grade.

Mightier than the sword

Jackie Ann Crislip February 28, 2020

The scrape of a pencil against paper. The click of fingers on a keyboard. According to student writers, these are the sounds of freedom.  Bele Triu (12), Monica Williams (12) and Elaina Fleming (11)...

Since the pivotal Iowa caucuses, Bernie Sanders has shown a steady increase in voter support. This trend is expected to carry over into the upcoming South Carolina primaries.

Bernie Sanders picks up speed in Nevada caucus

Rachel Parkison, Student Life Team Leader February 26, 2020

Following a decisive win in the Nevada caucuses last weekend, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders has begun to build significant momentum in his campaign.  According to a report by Politico, Sanders came in...

Citizens of Virginia march down the streets in traditional U.S. continental army as they reenact the Revolutionary War in honor of President’s Day. President’s Day is a federal holiday that falls on the third Monday of February.

The history of President’s Day

Caitlin Tate February 24, 2020

While many treat President’s Day as an extra day to relax from the hectic week surrounding school and work, the origin of the national holiday remains foreign to them. President’s Day is used to honor...

As the Houston Cayennes crash, Anya Tollefsen (12) prepares to shoot in the championship game. The Cayennes, a club team from Texas, were the only team to defeat the Spartans.

Lady Spartan lacrosse team takes on Little Rock

Michelle Le, Writer February 19, 2020

Full of injuries, out-of-state opponents and goals, the Lady Spartans varsity lacrosse team played six games--including the championship--in the Mudfest tournament hosted at Hendrix College on Feb. 15...

This image shows a blood sample that was positive for coronavirus. Over 400 have died from this disease in China and the number continues to rise.

Armed and dangerous: Coronavirus spreads rapidly

Alice Willard February 19, 2020

As the number of victims of the coronavirus grows exponentially, the World Health Organization has declared a public health emergency of international concern.  Originating in Wuhan, a province in central...

The photos of the Students of the Month are stapled to a green and grey poster, with holographic letters depicting Super Spartans. Kingston Barber (9), a student of the month, has his photo on the wall along with ten other students. “I get along with the teachers pretty well, I listen...I do my homework, and I have good grades.” Kingston Barber (9) said.

What student of the month means for the White Station body

Katie Lamm, Writer February 18, 2020

Eleven Spartans from different grades were promoted at the beginning of February as Students of the Month. Being a Student of the Month seems to be prestigious, but the common White Station student may...

Artist Lil Wayne’s album, “Funeral,” debuted on Jan. 31. “Funeral” marked his fifth No. 1 album on the Billboard Top 200 chart.

Lil Wayne’s “Funeral” album review

Charlie Huebner, Sports Team Leader February 18, 2020

As a Lil Wayne fan, I am a frequent passenger on the Dwayne Carter emotional rollercoaster, but the release of “Funeral” set me on a different ride. Not only was a full album drop a surprise, but I...

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