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White Station Scroll

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

White Station Scroll

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William Coulter, a White Station High School chemistry teacher, floats down a river. In his free time, Coulter enjoys running, kayaking and thinking about what he’s going to do after retiring.

From work at the Station to long term vacation

Kate Metcalf, Editor in Chief November 19, 2024

You see them nearly every day — teaching, organizing, maybe even getting onto you every once in a while — but not much is known about what brought teachers and administrators to White Station High...

Educational piracy is a way for students to receive educational resources through pirated means. While it is useful to those who don’t have the resources to afford school supplies, it is also controversial, due to the legality of it.

Educational piracy — a justified crime?

Joaquin Gonzalez, Writer November 4, 2024

Due to concerns of exposure, the subjects will be attributed as Source A, B and C.  With the extensive list of materials required for students during the school year, many turn to piracy to get what...

Gracie Lowes (11) plays as one of the self-obsessed flowers in Alice in Wonderland. The group of flowers bash Alice as she explores wonderland.

Down the rabbit hole — the production of ‘Alice in Wonderland JR.’

Katelyn Morton, Writer November 4, 2024

Deep in the pits of a rabbit hole lies Alice with no memory of her surroundings. Circled by mystical talking creatures and a new world only her dreams can unlock, Alice must find her way back home from...

(Left) Allison Brumbaugh (9) received her medal at a regional competition for artistic roller skating in 2024. Out of all of the disciplines within competitive roller skating, Brumbaugh focuses on dancing and has been skating since sixth grade.

Skating on wheels with rhythm

Ellen Tan, News and Features Team Leader October 25, 2024

Stuck between roller skating and dancing? Why not choose both? Artistic roller skating is a sport that blends both elements into a competitive sport or a casual hobby. Skating since the sixth grade,...

Luian Stiegler (11) (middle) landed at Memphis International Airport on August 22, 2024. Stiegler is staying in Memphis with Benjamin Harris (left) and Chinese teacher Yuan Harris (right) until June 2025.

Stiegler’s journey from Stuttgart to Memphis

Ellen Tan, News and Features Team Leader October 14, 2024

Beep! Beep! Be — Imagine waking up at 5:00 a.m. when your friends back home are getting dismissed from school. This is the new reality for Luian Stiegler (11), as his days in Memphis have just begun. From...

Ivan Dam (11), second to the left, stands with his host mom, host sister, roommate and host dad. In the summer of 2024, Dam spent two months living with them through the summer language immersion program, NSLI-Y.

8,000 miles from home — Dam’s experience in Taiwan

Jane Mercer, Lead Copy Editor October 1, 2024

Waking up the next morning was going to be hard. It was 10 p.m. and he had to get up in only seven hours. Ivan Dam (11) had just flown from Kaohsiung, Taiwan to Memphis, Tennessee — just in time for...

Evan Easley, Co-News and Features team leader for The Scroll, works on his upcoming article. The Scroll has four sections: News and Features, Arts and Entertainment, Viewpoint and Sports — all are used to create a publication by the students, about the students and for the students of WSHS.

Newsies, we’ve got issues!

Kate Metcalf, Editor in Chief September 4, 2024

Three classes, three platforms and countless stories — at White Station High School (WSHS), "The Scroll," "The Shield" and the Communications Team each work to document and share the stories of WSHS...

Morgan Mooney (11) shows off a makeup look featuring a dark lipstick. However, Mooney typically prefers a simple, everyday makeup look.

Is there a right way to do makeup?

Jill Allert, Online Editor August 31, 2024

TikTok and other social media outlets have become popular places for people to give and get inspiration for their hair, clothes and makeup. With the recent rise of social media beauty trends, the term...

After heating metal in a furnace, Andrew Benton (12) prepares to hammer the piece to establish a blade. After honing his skills, Benton has been able to improve his strength and project vision while blacksmithing.

Fire and forge — the story of Benton

Kate Metcalf, News and Features Team Leader April 23, 2024

A fire burning at temperatures up to 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit, a hammer drumming against metal on the anvil and skilled hands toiling for hours come together to form the masterpiece of a blacksmith’s...

Abby Mitchell (10) and Carter Mitchell (9) talk in the car on the way to a camp. Both attend White Station High School and are 15 months apart in age.

Rocky to reasonable — sibling relationships

Erin Maury, Business Manager April 23, 2024

Sibling. A person you spend the first parts of your life with. They can be a built-in best friend or your sworn enemy. Despite occasional troubles, a relationship between siblings can be special. One...

(Left to right) Arielle Brent (12) and Angel Ochoa (12) pose together in green before going to prom. Although the duo did not follow the Mardi Gras theme, they took a more “traditional” approach to prom and took inspiration from Brent’s favorite movie “The Princess and the Frog”.

Deck the halls with glitz and glamor

Ellen Tan, Layout Team April 19, 2024

From the excitement of "prom-posals" to the glitz and glamor of Mardi Gras masks and the allure of prom night, many seniors gather together to take a photo and remember this night of their last year in...

Alison Hollis has taught at White Station for 3 years. Hollis teaches 10th Honors English and Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition.

Teacher spotlight: senior edition

Jill Allert, Writer April 18, 2024

Alison Hollis  10th Honors English, Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition   What’s your favorite thing about teaching seniors? “I like teaching seniors because they...

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