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

New custodial staff cleans up White Station

New custodial staff cleans up White Station

Evan Easley, Lead Copyeditor February 15, 2024

Following their return from winter break, students may have seen several new faces sweeping the halls. This sight is not of just a couple new custodial members; instead, the entire custodial staff has...

Vice Principal Michael Ayers (pictured above) directs traffic from 2:15 to 2:30 most days after school. He lets waves of cars through at a time, clearing up traffic as efficiently as possible.

Motorized moshpit — welcome to the Spartan parking lot

Kate Metcalf, News and Features Team Leader February 8, 2024

  Why go to a Monster Truck event when the White Station High School (WSHS) parking lot is so close to home? Although the parking lot itself isn’t as wild as a car show, the drama, crashes...

A students guide to enjoying Memphis

A student’s guide to enjoying Memphis

Shania Moore, Layout Lead December 14, 2023

Overton Square - Overton Square, located in the heart of Memphis, is a vibrant and historic entertainment district known for its mix of restaurants, bars, theaters and shops. This cultural hub hosts...

Spartans share their Christmas favorites

Spartans share their Christmas favorites

Chitkala Alli, Managing Editor December 14, 2023

When you think about Christmas, what comes to mind? Twinkling lights, a warm fireplace and steaming hot chocolate all make up the iconic culture of the holiday. But, some argue that Christmas songs and...

Catherine Cheng (11) reads the post-donation reminders following her blood donation. Once students completed their donation, Vitalant staff provided them with a trifold with info about how to sustain their health following their donation.

Students donate to save lives

Evan Easley, Lead Copyeditor December 14, 2023

Due to privacy concerns, one source will be attributed as Source A.   A prick in the arm, the feeling of blood being drained — and three lives saved. Approximately 6.8 million people in...

Cadets who participated in the mass inspection pose for a commemorative photo shortly following the event. The cadets each came back from various events, such as the staff briefing, the drill assessment, the portfolio evaluation or the service learning presentation.

JPA Mass Inspection challenges JROTC cadets

Evan Easley, Lead Copyeditor December 12, 2023

Drill movements, interviews, presentations and dozens of cadets in uniform. These are just some of the sights one may see on Oct. 19, the day of White Station’s AJROTC mass inspection. The Joint Program...

Members of the Bee Club hold honey frames that they have just extracted. Honey extraction is one aspect of beekeeping that members get to participate in on campus.

Hiving and thriving in the Bee Club

Erin Maury, Business Manager December 12, 2023

To be in the Bee Club or to not be in the Bee Club, that is the question. The Bee Club is a student-run organization at White Station High School (WSHS), dedicated to educating students about the art...

St. Jude, located right near the Mississippi River in downtown Memphis, houses over 450 doctors and has 205 beds available for patients. It was founded Feb. 4, 1962 by Danny Thomas.

High schoolers research proteins and physiology at St. Jude

Evan Easley, Lead Copyeditor December 8, 2023

When families around the world need cancer treatment for their children, one hospital comes to mind: St. Jude. The hospital has global fame for its mission to effectively treat pediatric cancers, and is...

From left to right, Sari Richmond (12), Elaina Chen (12), and Kate Engstrom (12) attend  Christian Brother High School’s prom. The prom was held at the Fedex Event Center in Shelby Farms on April 28.

Spartans preparing for Prom 2023

Evan Easley, Lead Copyeditor December 8, 2023

Gorgeous dresses, lively music and countless photos. Before the class of ‘23 dons their graduation caps, they go out to party and have fun one last time in their high school career. The 2023 White Station...

An overhead perspective displays most of Tom Lee Park. The refurbished park opened on Sept. 2, 2023 along the banks of the Mississippi, serving as a new area for community engagement.

Tom Lee Park: renovations and history

Evan Easley, Lead Copyeditor December 8, 2023

A capsized ship. A wooden boat owned by a man who couldn’t even swim. Thirty-two saved lives. These events compose the history of Tom Lee Park in downtown Memphis. After $62 million dollars and over...

An anti-Willow poster plasters one of the walls near the main office. The White Station Environmental Alliance has protested the project and encouraged students to sign a petition to stop its construction.

The Willow Project piercing Alaska

Evan Easley, Lead Copyeditor December 8, 2023

Alaska. A frigid, ecologically bounteous but fragile environment. Environmental preservation laws typically protect Arctic environments, and Alaska is usually no exception. The Willow Project— the largest...

The CommonApp application is used by many colleges as the primary application mode. Many seniors have already made at least one application through the CommonApp for Early Decision or Early Action programs.

Early action, early decision, regular decision, oh my!

Evan Easley, Lead Copyeditor December 8, 2023

MIT, WashU, Brown, UTK, UM, UNC, USC, TCU; these abbreviations haunt the Class of ‘24 as the college admissions season begins. It is now “crunch time” for high school seniors, as  parents or teachers...

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