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A publication by the students, about the students, and for the students of White Station High School

White Station Scroll

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Arden Weeks (10) takes a hit at the Whitehaven Golf Course. This year is her first year on the team.

Golf: The rich kid’s sport?

Celeste Cruz, Co-Leader of Social Media October 1, 2024

Lush green grass, green uniforms, green golf carts, green flags and the greenest of all: money. For many people, golf rings the same golden bells as wealth.  In most shows and movies, golf is played...

Kobe Byrant (12) takes a shot for Jones Elite (a youth basketball team). He has played at WSHS for two years.

Can we really make it to the league?

Celeste Cruz, Co-Leader of Social Media October 1, 2024

Of the familiar sounds of basketball — chests heaving, shoes squeaking, net swishing and  buzzer ringing — money talks the loudest.  Outside of school sports, there are plenty of options for young...

The theater's production of “Grease” runs from April 28-30. Students spent two months preparing for this performance.

Behind the curtains of ‘Grease’ the musical

Adaria Crutcher, Writer May 22, 2023

In the far depths of the auditorium, tucked behind the backdrops and walls, lies a crew of students who go unnoticed. Throughout the play, the audience embarks on a musical journey, with props and scenery...

Sulan Rochelle (10) and Owen Keeton (12) rehearse a conversation in the musical. The emotion sparks out from Keeton during this interaction between such contrasting character types of Sarah Brown and Sky Masterson, respectively.

Guys and Dolls, betting on a great comeback

Elias Clements, Writer May 23, 2022
“We’ve worked really hard on it,” Austin Kennedy (12) said. “We are working hard on it. And we will be working hard on it.”
Shakira Townsend (11) shows off one of her many crochet projects, a handmade bear bucket hat. Townsend was persuaded by her friends to make a business out of her crochet hobby, which she promotes on Instagram.

The Hat Shak: Townsend’s crochet business

Hannia Antunez, Writer January 20, 2022

As Shakira Townsend (11) repeats the same crocheting pattern over and over again, four to five hours and several hand cramps go by until she completes one of her colorful and imaginative hats. From autumn-inspired...

Kaleb Gardner (12) plays music for the crowd of students dancing. He played at the 2020 White Station military ball, and his music ranged from slow dancing music to upbeat pop music.

Turn it up: there’s a DJ in the house

Hannia Antunez, Writer November 5, 2021

Lights flash as the beat drops, and the people on the dancefloor have the man behind a neon booth to thank for an exhilarating night. A job that consists of frequent partying, meeting celebrities and listening...

Elio Martin (11) steadily attaches some of his earrings onto a display. He presents them on Saturdays at the Cooper-Young Farmers Market.

Martin’s path into the small jewelry industry

Rebekah Butler, Writer October 1, 2021

Vividly colored beads dance across Elio Martin’s (11) desk as he creates intricate pieces to be displayed at the Cooper-Young Farmers Market every Saturday. The jewelry business that began with a feeling...

Mark Greaney’s signature on the front page of Relentless, his newest novel which was released on February 16. Special thanks to the staff at Novel for their assistance for this article.

Alumnus releases newest book in Gray Man series

Katie Stanek, News & Feature Team Leader April 9, 2021

It’s nighttime in Berlin, and a young woman walks down the street. She knows she’s being followed. She knows she’s in danger. Still, she keeps walking, entering a memorial park filled with shadows...

COVID-19 vaccines are being used to combat the virus and the destruction that the virus has caused. For some in the White Station community, their experience with the vaccine has been beneficial for themselves and those close to them.

COVID-19 vaccine tested, tried and true among White Station community

Katie Stanek, News & Feature Team Leader February 21, 2021

The COVID-19 vaccine is a savior for some, a mystery to others, but an interesting topic for all. While multiple versions of the vaccine have been approved by the FDA, many  are still cautious of the...

Special education teacher Laurie Roberts teaches Jeb Polatty (9) how to maneuver Microsoft Teams. Connecting with the special ed students is one of the more difficult aspects of virtual learning, but Roberts and Melissa Anderson, another special ed teacher, make it work.

Special education especially difficult amidst pandemic

Katie Stanek, News and Feature Team Leader January 5, 2021

Teachers, administration and students alike have grappled with the challenges virtual school presents. Few, however, have struggled with and overcome as many obstacles as the special education (special...

Axel Miller (9) and Jordan Kirby (9) dig holes in preparation for wooden posts for an obstacle. Over the course of five days, volunteers came and helped construct the Jerry Hiemer JROTC Leadership Course at WSHS.

No obstacle too big for JROTC Team: Jerry Hiemer JROTC Leadership Course constructed during COVID pandemic

Katie Stanek, News and Feature Team Leader October 24, 2020

In the face of a global health crisis and an increasing number of COVID cases, many organizations around the world have had to cancel events. However, one student refused to let COVID-19 thwart his plans....

Becca Crislip (10) glances at the camera during a Grand Entry Team performance on October 10. Crislip and Natalie Sharp (10) perform with the group at rodeos, horse shows, and other functions.

Not just horsing around: Becca Crislip and Natalie Sharp participate in Grand Entry Team

Katie Stanek, News and Feature Team Leader October 23, 2020

Some dream of performing in front of crowd-packed stands with glaring lights streaming down on them. For Becca Crislip (10) and Natalie Sharp (10), performing in front of large crowds is a reality with...

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