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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

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Junior year is filled with challenges and overwhelming demands. This caused many people to stigmatize junior year as the "worst year" in high school.

Exploring the deepest and darkest trenches of junior year

Katie Salazar, Writer November 20, 2024

You hear it from your parents and see others affected by it, but do you believe in it? Every year underclassmen are warned of the horrors of junior year in high school. Picture this: you passed your sophomore...

William Coulter, a White Station High School chemistry teacher, floats down a river. In his free time, Coulter enjoys running, kayaking and thinking about what he’s going to do after retiring.

From work at the Station to long term vacation

Kate Metcalf, Editor in Chief November 19, 2024

You see them nearly every day — teaching, organizing, maybe even getting onto you every once in a while — but not much is known about what brought teachers and administrators to White Station High...

White Station High School students Samuel First (11), pictured on the far left, and Zahra Altareb (11), pictured second to left, are both members of the MICAH Youth Council. Both First and Altareb spoke at a press conference discussing the gun referendums that were found on the most recent election ballot.

A vote of confidence — MICAH Youth Council

Jane Mercer, Lead Copy Editor November 19, 2024

Press conferences, city council meetings and counting votes. None of these events are something a high school student would be involved in, right? At White Station High School (WSHS), many students like...

Brianna Harris is out making content with the White Station High School Communications Team. In her free time, Harris enjoys going to outdoor events and places like concerts, festivals and walking in parks with her dog.

Teacher or BFF — young teachers in the halls.

Erin Maury, Layout Lead November 19, 2024

Are they your friend or your boss? Your bud or just your teacher? Those are some of the questions many students face, whether they realize it or not. Building relationships with teachers is an important...

The Menendez brothers were charged with lying in wait in committing two counts of first-degree murder. They were up for the death penalty but it was rejected by the jury.

Echoes of an unsealed past

Mahin Hasani, Arts and Entertainment Team Leader November 19, 2024

A deafening silence hung over the lavish Beverly Hills mansion as if the house itself was holding its breath, masking the events that had just unfolded within it. The home that once housed a family of...

When students are in school, they develop a personal connection with teachers and the classroom. However, with the implementation of Senate Bill 1810 in Tennessee, this balance has been disrupted.

Navigating the new Tennessee transgender law

Katie Salazar, Business Manager November 2, 2024

As a part of the new school year, one can expect many things: new classes and new friends, but a new law? Over the summer, Governor Bill Lee signed into legislation a requirement for schools to notify...

Maridee Cornell is an alumnus, teacher and coach at White Station High School. If she were a student, Cornell would wear comfortable clothes to school daily, but she enjoys wearing medical scrubs as a teacher.

Teachers with spirit — teacher spotlight

Erin Maury, Layout Lead October 25, 2024

Maridee Cornell White Station High School (WSHS) alumnus, physics teacher and volleyball coach Maridee Cornell has been teaching at WSHS for 13 years, connecting with students of all kinds. “I...

Mark Greaney, author of the bestselling “Gray Man” series, is a White Station High School alumnus. Many of the 25 books he has published are available in local bookstores and libraries like Novel.

From green to gray — Greaney’s ‘Gray Man’

Jane Mercer, Lead Copy Editor October 14, 2024

Sheets of rain push past the leaves of the trees, pummeling the ground and turning the dirt to a muddy, slick mess. Running through the dense forest, he hears hundreds of bullets, each one looking to strike...

White Station High School (WSHS) is proud to announce this year's 10 National Merit Semi-finalists. This accomplishment has been a occurring tradition for WSHS.

Bright station or fight station — a reputation showdown

Aashrita Marpadaga, Viewpoint Team Leader October 2, 2024

On Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024, White Station High School (WSHS) recognized this year’s 10 National Merit Semi-finalists, sparking excitement and celebrations within the student body. The same week, videos...

Students in the Nation Security Language Initiative for Youth program underwent four to six hours of daily instruction along with homework to complete at home. They were given weekends off, allowing them to experience both local and tourist attractions.

Duolingo isn’t the only way — Saphe Khader’s experience in Morocco

Erin Maury, Layout Lead October 1, 2024

From the classroom to the streets of Rabat, Morocco, this summer, Saphe Khader (12) learned Arabic through instruction and immersion through a study abroad program. The program allowed Khader to connect...

Maddox Stone (12) walks through the halls with his Hello Kitty backpack stolen from his sister. Upon entering their senior year, many high schoolers have chosen to wear kid’s backpacks to partake in a longstanding senior tradition.

Senior nostalgia — where’d all the time go?

Kate Metcalf, Editor in Chief October 1, 2024

Three years have gone by, but one more lingers in the face of every senior awaiting their final stretch of high school. As each day creeps towards their eventual goodbye, many students reflect on their...

Ivan Dam (11), second to the left, stands with his host mom, host sister, roommate and host dad. In the summer of 2024, Dam spent two months living with them through the summer language immersion program, NSLI-Y.

8,000 miles from home — Dam’s experience in Taiwan

Jane Mercer, Lead Copy Editor October 1, 2024

Waking up the next morning was going to be hard. It was 10 p.m. and he had to get up in only seven hours. Ivan Dam (11) had just flown from Kaohsiung, Taiwan to Memphis, Tennessee — just in time for...

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