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

After a long day of competing, students anxiously await their scores. Those who qualified were called on stage and awarded a medal. The top three in each category got an additional ribbon with their title printed across the front.

Districts or bust

Alice Willard January 23, 2020

In a room of chatter and excitement, one person is fixated on only you. They are watching you and listening to every word you say. This person is your judge, who decides whether or not you qualify for...

The first group of competitors read their role-play and plan their presentation. Those competing alone are given ten minutes until they have to present in front of a judge.

Marketing I students participate in mock role plays

Kathryn Todd, A&E Team Leader January 21, 2020

Competitions can be intimidating, especially when it is an entirely new type of event. Many Marketing I students will be competing at DECA Districts for the first time on January 17. To help ease their...

History of homecoming

Justin Kouch, Viewpoint Team Leader January 20, 2020

White Station has had a football and basketball homecoming as long as anyone can remember, but what is the actual purpose of this tradition? Homecoming week now is a week-long celebration that leads...

 As 2019 comes to an end, memes have changed a lot in the past decade. It started with “Bad Luck Bryan” and “Nyan Cat” and has evolved over the years to “Baby Yoda” and “Vibe Checks.”

The deeper meaning of memes

Hayden Thornton January 6, 2020

A white guy blinking, Spongebob, Pikachu and Peppa Pig. Four seemingly unrelated things that bring up the same image in everyone’s mind: memes. In 2019, it’s hard not to know what a meme is. Memes...

Many clubs held different can food drives to help the community for the holidays.

Spartans host can drives to help the community

Kyla Randle January 6, 2020

During this time around the holidays, many people have to deal with the struggles of keeping warm, safe, and full. White Station High School students decided to help those by holding can drive throughout...

The picture shows some examples of previous shoes designed from the Cornell Shoe Design Competition.

Students enter a shoe design competition

Kyla Randle January 6, 2020

Students at White Station High School have been offered an opportunity to compete in a shoe design competition. The competition is hosted by Cornell University to let students get a chance at Fashion Design...

The new Shelby County Schools grading policy divided grades into five categories, each with a minimum assignment number. Participation, for example, is worth 5% of students’ overall grade, and teachers must have a minimum of four homework assignments per quarter.

District implements new grading scale policy

Caitlin Tate and Emlyn Polatty January 6, 2020

Two weeks into the 2019-2020 school year, Shelby County Schools implemented a one size fits all mandatory grading scale. While some see the new consistency as beneficial, the lack of individuality within...

How to prepare for a driver’s permit test

Maadhu Krishnan January 6, 2020

Getting a driver’s permit is a priority to many high school students; however, the path to safe driving comes with a lot of responsibility.  The Tennessee Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) provides...

The Spartan Cheer Team poses for a picture after hyping up the crowd at a football game. The team had a successful season, placing second at the MidSouth Regional Cheer Competition.

2019 cheer season recap

Jackie Ann Crislip January 6, 2020

Their time spent in the spotlight has ended. Pom-poms glittering in the light as they finish their routine, breathless and waiting for the final notes of the music to fade away. The Spartan 2019 cheer...

Tanya Prahalathan (10), Shivani Menon, Minnu Reddivari (10), Elina Salian (10), Sharika Sivakumar, and Arya Rajesh (9) pose at an event for the Tamil Association. These Bharatanatyam dancers meet for practice once a week and perform together several times a year.

Storytelling through dance: The art of Bharatanatyam

Jackie Ann Crislip January 6, 2020

  In the Darshini Natyalaya School of Dance, music, gestures and intricate steps combine to tell stories. Arya Rajesh (9), Tanya Prahalathan (10), Minnu Reddivari (10) and Elina Salian (10) have...

Rapper Juice WRLD Dies at 21

Rapper Juice WRLD Dies at 21

Graham Ross January 6, 2020

Jarad Higgins, also known as Juice WRLD, died on December 8 shortly after suffering a seizure. His plane landed in Chicago, where federal officials were waiting after receiving a tip that the rapper’s...

The donated bears make their way to the child advocacy center and onto the teddy bear wall. When a child comes to the center, their welcoming gift is a teddy bear to keep them company on their journey. “It’s one of the first things that kids see when they  first come in the CAC…it’s a big first impression for kids,” Su Hartline said.

Teddy bear drive provides comfort to children in need

Katie Lamm, Writer January 6, 2020

Teddy bears have always been known to be a significant source of comfort, especially in times of need. Providing this comfort to children who visit the Child Advocacy Center (CAC) through teddy bear drives...

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