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

Teenagers in this day and age suffer from mental health issues because of the daily stressors and ever-increasing expectations. But with a little more sleep, exercise, and positivity, living the life of a hard-working high schooler can get better.

Mental Health in 2020

Kennedy Ray January 6, 2020

Alas, we arrive at another year, another semester. It is important to realize that as students, we needed that winter break. But as we look forward and face the remaining half of the year, we should also...

Students perform during a Scribbler coffee house. Coffee houses are held several times a month, and the Scribbler staff meets weekly to discuss preparation for upcoming events.

Behind the Scenes: White Station Publications

Maadhu Krishnan December 19, 2019

The Shield and Scribbler staffs play a significant role in representing the student body of White Station. Both staffs are largely student-led and active year-round.  The Shield yearbook staff is responsible...

Current Memphis Youth Symphony conductor Kalena Bovell directs the orchestra with a fiery passion and ear for detail. The California native, chosen after a lengthy audition process, also holds the title of Assistant Conductor of the Memphis Symphony Orchestra.

Memphis Youth Symphony sweeps the city

Autumn Bobo December 18, 2019

The screeching of strings tuning and gurgle of blocked oboe air are familiar forms of the racket that permeates the room at the beginning of Memphis Youth Symphony rehearsals. Once the members buckle down...

The Spartan Experience: New Decade Edition

Ian McMillin, Podcast Director December 18, 2019

In the Spartan Experience's final episode of both 2019 and the 2010s, host Ian McMillin sits down with three fellow Scroll members to give predictions for the upcoming decade. Listen here:

Antonio Villareal (11) browses Disney Plus for viewing options. The platform boasts over 8,500 programs with plans for expansion in the future; as of now, Disney+ encompasses original Disney channel shows and movies, Marvel, National Geographic, ESPN, Pixar and Star Wars.

Addition of Disney+ gives back students’ childhood

Autumn Bobo December 18, 2019

Faces bathed in the light of a screen are no longer limited to a traditional television showing Disney Channel. With the company’s recent release of Disney Plus on mobile devices, those who grew up watching...

Liam Payne first announced the release of his debut alum in October, giving him a few months to promote it. The album dropped on Dec. 6.

Liam Payne’s debut album: hit or miss

Annie Leow, Managing Editor December 18, 2019

Having recently expressed his excitement to explore a solo career, former boy band member Liam Payne set high expectations for his debut album “LP1.” Unfortunately, conversation buzzing around its...

Tom Hanks played the role of the kindhearted but introverted Mister Rogers. Despite Hanks having quite the opposite personality, he was able to convey Rogerss persona through the screen.

Mister Rogers is still telling us we are special and we believe him

Annie Leow, Managing Editor December 18, 2019

In an increasingly polarized and cynical world, director Marielle Heller’s “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” offers a refreshingly wholesome story. If you’re like me, this movie was like a...

The conservative side of the Gabrielle Giffords Act explains why the police department should not release the name of the police officer involved in a shooting.

Fernandez judges a gun debate in We the People class

Caitlin Tate December 17, 2019

For 8 out of 14 years of teaching, Tony Fernandez has randomly divided his class into a liberal and conservative side to debate controversial issues concerning gun reform. Fernandez assigns his classes...

Student council members including teacher Curt Rakestraw create paper snowflakes. This is part of the effort to create winter themed hallways.

Student council members decorate White Station hallways

Caitlin Tate December 9, 2019

As students enter the main building entrance, their wandering eye will meet the twinkling lights of holiday fairy string lights, cut-outs of snowmen and snowflakes. These decorations are due to the efforts...

My Chemical Romance returns for a reunion concert. Pictured from left to right are Mikey Way(guitarist), Frank Iero(guitarist), Gerard Way(vocalist) and Ray Toro(bassist).

The emo scene rejoices as My Chemical Romance reunites

Caitlin Tate December 9, 2019

Welcome back to the black parade, Killjoys, a name denoted to My Chemical Romance’s fandom. Since their unexpected breakup in 2013, fans have anticipated and waited for their return. Many ask the question...

Courtyard phase two brings new developments to campus

Maadhu Krishnan December 9, 2019

With a new year comes new developments to the campus of White Station High School, as phase two of renovations are underway.  Phase one of renovations took place in the summer of 2018, when a walkway...

George Metcalf (12), a catalyst for White Station now having an arboretum, nails on a label to a tree on White Sation’s campus. With over 30 trees on campus, over 30 labels had to be written and made for each type of tree.

The Arboretum in White Station: A Gift From the Metcalfs

Katie Lamm, Writer December 9, 2019

Taking over 50 hours and plenty of yard work, White Station has more than 30 types of trees, and now officially has an arboretum, thanks to Corrie and George Metcalf (12). Having an arboretum, a collection...

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