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

From left to right, Abby Griffith (10), Azaria Jones (10), and Kailyn Card (10) play defense at their second match in the sixth Annual Battle in Gatlinburg . The match resulted in a victory for the Spartans.

Lady Spartans lacrosse return from Gatlinburg with third place victory

Addis Shiberou, Writer December 12, 2023

The season hasn’t started yet, but the Lady Spartans Lacrosse team is already at work. They face a long road of preseason scrimmages against some of the best teams in the city, but before that, they...

Jan-Vincent Waller works in his new office as the graduation coach. Waller became the graduation coach this year.

New graduation coach makes highschool easier

Jill Allert, Writer December 12, 2023

From the classroom to an office, former White Station teacher Jan-Vincent Waller takes on a new role as the graduation coach. As of the 2023-2024 school year, White Station High School now has a graduation...

Students experiencing senioritis can be seen putting their heads down and sleeping during class. Senioritis makes some students feel unwilling to participate in class.

Senioritis: A widespread epidemic

Chitkala Alli, Managing Editor December 12, 2023

Put yourself in the shoes of a senior in high school. You can see the finish line, you’re almost there—but first you have a two page essay due by midnight and a math test tomorrow. After nearly thirteen...

The boys’ basketball team plays hard during their pre-season game against Melrose. White Station came out victorious, winning 46-45.

The commencement of basketball season

Chitkala Alli, Managing Editor December 12, 2023

The sun is just beginning to come up and as most students are scrambling to head out the door for school, Corey Ross (12) has already gotten in his first workout for the day. In preparation for the new...

Four years of Scroll editors

Four years of Scroll editors

Chitkala Alli, Managing Editor December 12, 2023

    Caroline Hoff Five years ago, Caroline Hoff walked into journalism, no longer just a writer, but the Managing Editor of the Scroll. As Managing Editor, she was responsible for leading...

Ira Sharma, the Co-President of the Strive Together Club, draws henna during White Station’s Diwali celebration. Diwali is a festival of lights that celebrates the triumph of light over darkness and is celebrated by over one billion people.

Diverse voices, collective strength: the Strive Together Club

Kate Metcalf, News and Features Team Leader December 12, 2023

The rhythmic tapping of feet blends with the gentle drumming of music as bright clothing sways across the view of onlookers. From the performance, the audience witnesses a celebration of White Station...

People protest for trans rights in London in September 2020. Many such protests have occurred as the trans community grows more prevalent in society.

Transgender rights: a battle for acceptance

Evan Easley, Lead Copyeditor December 8, 2023

Through the last decade, many new icons have flown alongside the American flag. The colors and groups they represent vary, but they are all united under that iconic rainbow flag. The public emergence of...

AP U.S. History and AP European History teacher Michael Stephenson stands outside White Station High School in his usual business casual attire. Stephenson is known for his unique style and tendency to dress more formally.

Fashion in action: stylish school staff

Erin Maury, Business Manager November 29, 2023

Fashion makes up a large portion of society and culture, which is why having a sense of style is so valued in the world today. There are many professions that restrict a person’s self-expression and...

The Svalbard Global Seed Vault is a secure facility that houses over one million seeds in order to preserve agricultural crops in the event of a global crisis. The site was chosen for its permafrost, which would help preserve the seeds if the cooling systems within the vault were to fail.

From the halls of White Station to the permafrost of Norway

Kate Metcalf, News and Features Team Leader November 22, 2023

Within the heart of the icy Svalbard mountains and under the glow of the northern lights, there lies a vault: a secure facility that safeguards over one million varieties of seeds from over 100 countries....

Alaya Rhodes (12) serves the ball to the other team: She has been playing volleyball since she was six years old.

Alaya Rhodes helps lead volleyball team to city championship

Celeste Cruz, Writer November 22, 2023

Cheers, hugs and smiles are shared among the champions. The Lady Spartans bask in their win, one captain Alaya Rhodes (12) is named MVP.  On Sept.28, Lady Spartans volleyball beat Germantown High School...

Kalice Woods (10) takes a selfie with Ella Marszalek (10) on Mean Girls day during homecoming spirit week. Woods’ sweater and unitard were both purchased from Shein.

Debate between quality and cost

Erin Maury, Business Manager November 1, 2023

“My top is from Shein, my pants are from Shein, my shoes are from Shein, and my jewelry is from Shein.” Shein is a popular site among teenagers where they can find clothing and accessories in any style...

Students and club sponsors pose after planting a new white oak in front of the ROTC training course. With the help of Spruce Up Sparta, White Station has been certified as a Tree Campus USA after dozens of trees were planted across the campus.

Spruce Up Sparta: not just a club, but a community

Kate Metcalf, News and Features Team Leader October 24, 2023

Planting trees, plucking weeds and hauling mulch; even after hours of school, still weary from class, the Spruce Up Sparta club gets to work. They meet weekly — rain or sun, freezing cold...

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