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

901 Tutoring volunteers hold a team meeting over Zoom. Generally, tutors hold sessions Monday through Thursday of each week.

901 Tutoring offers free test prep to Memphis youth

Graham Ross, A&E Team Leader October 26, 2020

ACT. SAT. PSAT. If you’re a student, these letters are all too familiar. The multitude of standardized testing options can be daunting, but seniors Andy Chai (12), Haneef Usmani (12), Justin Choi (12)...

In 2014, Bill Hiss and Valerie Franks conducted a study on the performance of students who were admitted without submitting test scores versus the performance of students who were admitted by submitting test scores. Based on GPAs, they discovered that submitters often choose more rigorous majors and still outperformed non-submitters.

Cons of test optional policies for universities

Sophia Campbell, Writer October 22, 2020

As with many other things, admission processes for many universities have been uprooted due to the ongoing coronavirus. Now a plethora of colleges are offering test optional policies; however, taking advantage...

Mario Robinsion (10) sets up with his team, in preparation for a play. Due to quarantine rules, Spartan athletes are finding new ways to stay fit from home.

COVID-19 challenges student athletes to stay committed

Sophia Aiello May 17, 2020

Sporting events all across the world have been affected by the COVID-19 outbreak, from the remainder of the NBA season to the 2020 Summer Olympics. Not only are big-time athletes modifying their schedules,...

Though the CDC recommends a six-foot space for social distancing, this gap may not prove as effective as possible. A full force sneeze can travel up to 27 feet, yet another reason to wear a mask to keep your droplets in and others’ droplets out.

What to expect when you’re expecting to reopen

Autumn Bobo May 11, 2020

Amidst the chaos in Shelby County that began in March, a new wave of hope and speculation has surfaced alongside the county’s Back to Business Plan. May 4 began Phase One of the business reopenings for...

Celebrating birthdays at a distance

Sophia Campbell, Writer May 3, 2020

Social media has been roaring with devastated seniors missing senior trips, prom and even graduation, but quarantine has also taken away another special day: birthdays. The most festive day of the year...

With school closures, the College Board has made various adaptations to AP exams to allow students to obtain credit. This has involved moving most tests online.

Online AP Exams 2020: Everything you need to know

Maadhu Krishnan April 28, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has forced schools nationwide to close early. To allow AP students to obtain the college credit they have been working for, the College Board has implemented new online testing...

Fusion performers group together after the program. There were a variety of performances, including dance and violin.

International Club hosts Fusion

Graham Ross April 9, 2020

After weeks of preparation, the International Club hosted Fusion, a multicultural showcase, on Friday, March 6. The program featured a variety of student-performed acts, ranging from Bollywood fusion dances...

White Station delegates pose with the awards they took home after the closing ceremony. 19 White Station students earned awards.

Model United Nations team wins Best Delegation

Graham Ross April 9, 2020

In their first conference of the spring semester, the White Station Model United Nations team competed in MSMUN, the Model UN conference hosted by Rhodes College. The conference gave many students the...

White Station students pause for a picture during a hike on Stone Door Trail. The campers went on the hike on the third day of the retreat.

Students spend time at Winterfest

Graham Ross April 9, 2020

Over winter break, many White Station students found a way to stay connected through Winterfest, a church retreat at DuBose Conference Center in Monteagle, Tenn. Students such as Ethan Shepherd (11) met...

Muaz Khan (12) builds his upper body strength with push-ups. When he is not at the gym, he does pull-ups, push-ups, and ab exercises.

On a team of their own

Graham Ross April 9, 2020

With the stress of extracurriculars and the school day, many students turn to exercise as a way to stay fit and blow off steam. Three of these workout warriors are Emmett Campbell (11), Muaz Khan (12)...

The Reset Room

Hayden Thornton, Student Life Writer April 8, 2020

Of the 49 million students enrolled in public schools, 3.5 million students were suspended in-school and 3.45 million students were suspended out-of-school in 2019 alone. White Station, despite only having...

Austin Moore (12) throws a pitch in the team’s season opener. The Spartans fell to Lausanne Collegiate School with a score of 9-1.

Baseball team steps up to the plate for 2020 season

Graham Ross April 8, 2020

As winter comes to a close, the White Station baseball season starts up again. After winning the district championship last year, the team has set its sights on a larger prize: winning the city championship. “Last...

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