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

Dogecoin: the million dollar meme

Dogecoin: the million dollar meme

Jessica Sahota, Writer June 5, 2021

It’s 2016. Scrolling through social media, an image of a cute, yellow dog with impact font scrawled across the top surfaces. It elicits a momentary chuckle. Who would have thought that this simple image...

At the prom held by Abby Kellett (11), high school students from all over Memphis got together for their prom. Kellett mentioned that while safely following CDC guidelines, some students were able to reconnect for the first time in over a year.

Prom-ish

Sophia Campbell, News and Feature Team Leader June 5, 2021

With the rush of dress and suit shopping and finishing touches with hair and nail appointments, the prom season buzz is in the air yet again, except this year things are looking different. Barely being...

Completing a last minute touch-up before a match, Andrew Chen (12) changes the battery on team 5045’s robot. The match was part of an off-season competition known as the First Robotics Challenge in Arkansas.

Chen and Birbo’s rise to the top

Ellie Pappas, Chief Copy Editor June 5, 2021

Andrew Chen (12) and Bereket Birbo (12) have a few things in common. They have each taken over 15 Advanced Placement courses, have been part of various extracurricular activities and are both attending...

Ladybug and Cat Noir are the saviors of Paris, France, disguising their identities from the world and even each other. With the help of new allies and growing powers, every episode takes the heroes one step closer to defeating their nemesis Hawk Moth through the obstacles he throws in their path.

‘Miraculous Ladybug’: teenagers’ latest binge watch

Michelle Le, Managing Editor June 5, 2021

Debuting in France in 2015, “Miraculous Ladybug: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir” is an animated show that focuses on Marinette Dupain-Cheng (Ladybug) and Adrien Agreste (Cat Noir), who live double lives...

Student protestors William Smith (12)  and Ellen Barnes (12) engaged at a protest on March 14, in attendance with figures such as Al Gore. Their sign detailed the slogan, “We saw what the snow did to the water. Now imagine an entire pipeline.”

No oil in our soil: the student battle against the Byhalia Pipeline

Autumn Bobo, Head of Layout June 2, 2021

From Feb. 18-25, Memphis was under a boil water advisory. Almost all water used had to be boiled or bottled, for activities from cooking to brushing teeth. The Byhalia Pipeline, a transport line for oil...

 French III students pose for a photo in their virtual classroom. Since school went online, teachers like Melissa Seagraves have had to find creative ways to engage students.

Teachers find creative ways to engage online students

Chase Pittman, Writer April 26, 2021

COVID-19 and the transfer to online school tested the adaptability of both students and teachers. A partial return to school has tested it further, with teachers now responsible for both online and in-person...

“Judas and the Black Messiah” was released this February in theaters and on HBO Max and depicts the true story of the Black Panther Party. Lakeith Stanfield stars in this film alongside Daniel Kaluuya and several other supporting actors and actresses.

Judas and the Black Messiah

Katie Robinson, Writer April 26, 2021

Shaka King’s “Judas and the Black Messiah” follows the true story of Bill O’Neal as he infiltrates the Black Panther Party for the FBI. O'Neal made a deal with FBI agent Roy Mitchell to infiltrate...

Emmett Campbell’s (12) TikTok page shows his many videos. He has amassed over 19,600 followers creating popular content.

Students find fame through viral TikToks

Chase Pittman, Writer April 22, 2021

For most teens, TikTok is a way to share jokes, discover new ideas and keep up with celebrities. Some students, however, have found success making content that appeals to broad audiences.  Rylie Duke...

The boys soccer team poses for a team picture after their first and only game of last season. The players are excited for the chance to have a season.

Boys soccer team prepares for the upcoming season

Clara Thompson, Writer April 22, 2021

After only playing one game last season, the boys soccer team is eager to get back on the field. Games will start in April and end mid to late May.   The team’s coaching staff consists of Coach...

Sometimes spending over a year on the International Space Station (ISS), NASA’s finest astronauts orbit the earth in the state of the art modular space station. Through the ISS, scientists are able to research and experiment with the latest technologies.

Space travel’s lasting impact on the future

Alice Willard, Writer April 20, 2021

“Houston, we have a problem,” astronaut and pilot Jack Swiger famously uttered as he realized his spacecraft, Apollo 13, would not be able to complete its lunar landing. Even 50 years ago during that...

Spanish teacher Simone Gray incorporates dual monitors to allow for multitasking. PPE and headphones are a must when surrounded by students in the same room, but different virtual classes.

Teachers return to in-person learning

Alice Willard April 20, 2021

Students and teachers alike fill formerly empty classrooms with the familiar cacophony of keyboard clacking, dry erase marker squeaking and pencil scratching. Per Shelby County Schools’ regulations,...

Jared Rawlings (10) makes his entrance into a championship match — the biggest event of his professional wrestling career so far. Posing on the top rope is one of many ways to make a powerful first impression.

Rawlings takes impressive strides in professional wrestling career

Sari Richmond, Writer February 21, 2021

Blinding lights. Triumphant cries. The smell of sweat. The exhilarating atmosphere of a wrestling match can be intimidating for anyone unfamiliar with the sport. However, Jared Rawlings (10) has never...

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