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

The increasing usage of “beauty” filters has contributed to a culture of body image issues that have evolved into issues such as body dysmorphia. With this disorder, a domineering obsession with one’s appearance forms despite having a skewed view of themself.

The ‘beauty filter’ epidemic

Jessica Sahota, Writer March 31, 2022

Due to the personal nature of this subject, sources opted to remain anonymous and will be referred to as Source A, B, C, and D. As facial recognition software continues to evolve, so do the basic appearance...

Recently remodeled internally, the Goodwill at 6899 Stage Road accepts donations in addition to having the main thrift shop and a bargain barn — commonly referred to as the “bins” — available. The thrift shop is open on Mondays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Save money, give back: thrifting in Memphis

Sophia Aiello, A&E Team Leader March 30, 2022

“I'm gonna pop some tags. Only got twenty dollars in my pocket. I, I, I'm hunting, looking for a come-up. This is f—ing awesome,” raps Wanz in Macklemore and Ryan Lewis’s hit single “Thrift Shop,”...

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Happening! In all times and in all places

Katie Robinson, Writer, equipment manager March 25, 2022

Every President’s Day and Labor Day weekend, teens from all across Tennessee come together for the influential weekend also known as Happening. These three days are packed with events to create transformative...

Using Pinterest as a means of expression and imagination builds  a playground for artists and creative people alike. By creating boards to mix and match art pieces, it is easy to catch inspiration.

The Pinterest revival: a new wave of creative ideas and aesthetics

Dottie Young, Writer March 25, 2022

Oftentimes inspiration is needed for a project, cooking or just general decoration, but almost every artistic solution can be solved by a simple click from a web browser. Since Jan. 2010, Pinterest has...

A rider and horse compete in the three feet or children’s medal class at the Harvest Time show at the Germantown Charity Horse Show arena. The photographer, Eli Thompson (12), is mostly self-taught only having watched a few YouTube videos to assist him in his years of photography.

Thompson’s portrait of a horse

Ellie Pappas, Chief Copy Editor March 25, 2022

Sunsets. Beaches. Cityscapes. These scenes are often subjects for budding photographers, but for Eli Thompson (12), his main subject is horses.  Thompson initially gained an interest in photography...

Matthew Kim (12) intricately sets up a table before diners arrive. Kim, like many other White Station students, works as a server assistant at fine dining steakhouse Folk’s Folly.

Behind the curtains at Folk’s Folly

Hannia Antunez, Business Manager March 25, 2022

As guests dine at Folk’s Folly, rather young-looking employees seat them, bus their tables and continuously refill their waters with cold, crisp water, maximizing their experience at the fine dining...

Erick Gonzalez (11) faces one of his opponents during the Lausanne vs. St. Benedict senior night game last season. Intensity surged through the crowd and on the field as many played their last game as a Lynx.

Last Spartan standing

Hannah Lam, Online Editor February 27, 2022

Beads of sweat drip down his brow, gasps of air drone out the crowd, and Erick Gonzalez (11) races down the field as he catches sight of the rubber ball whizzing through the air.  With only a ball,...

Heath and her family demolish the interiors of homes to almost completely transform and revamp them.

Heath transforms Midtown one house at a time

Chitkala Alli, Writer February 27, 2022

Since her seventh grade year and even now as a junior, Lexie Heath has been flipping homes. What looks like an inhabitable shack on the outside is actually full of potential to Heath and her family. In...

Rebekah Butler (11) holds up her phone to scan a QR code to a black history trivia contest. Thanks to the efforts of Mary E. Pittman (12), events such as this have been planned throughout February to celebrate Black History Month.

Mary E. Pittman brings a new perspective on black history to White Station High School

Chase Pittman, Writer February 27, 2022

If you scan one of the many QR codes lining the hallways of White Station High School, you may find yourself with the chance to learn something new. As one of several projects intended to teach often overlooked...

High school relationships are usually short and sweet. Although some can last, most of them plummet fast.

High school relationships — proceed with caution

Renata Bayazitova, Social Media Manager February 27, 2022

High school relationships can be a whirlwind of romance and drama. Most students dream about having them: walking through the hallway holding hands, surprising each other with notes inside their lockers...

High school relationships come into the forefront as the season of love sweeps through White Station. While commonly under scrutiny, these bonds can prove to be bountiful.

Valentines in Sparta: The beauty of blooming romance

Jessica Sahota, Writer February 25, 2022

Each year, Valentine’s Day paints the halls of schools everywhere in flashy pinks and vivid reds. Where these high spirits may inspire eyerolls for some, for couples, the occasion is preceded by much...

The Knowledge Bowl team appeared on set for a televised match. The team went up against Millington High School.

Knowledge Bowl team beats Collierville in finals

Sophia Turner, Writer February 25, 2022

They won their competitions in the semifinals. Were they good enough to push through and win the finals? The answer was revealed Feb. 15 when the Knowledge Bowl team competed for the title of the champion...

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