January 14, 2016
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National Honor Society. National Honor Society Members, please meet in the
auditorium immediately after school for our January meeting.
Senior Fees. Senior Fees will be collected February 11th and March 8th during all
lunches. Senior dues are $100 this year. This fee includes your cap and gown, senior
luncheon, and all graduation costs. Please make sure you have the correct change. Also,
checks must be payable to White Station High School. Traditions will only be here on
February 11th and March 8th. And it is important that the senior dues of $100 be paid on
one of the two allotted days.
Culinary Club. Attention Culinary Club! There will be a brief meeting after school on
Thursday, January 14th, today. Please try to attend. The meeting will be in Mr. Henry's
room, M225. We will discuss club dues, and hopefully we will begin cooking next week.
Lost items. If you have left a pair of glasses or a pencil bag in Ms. Agee's room
yesterday, come get them.
BRIDGES. Youth Ignite is happening this Saturday 4-6 pm at the BRIDGES building
downtown. 8 youth from across Memphis will be competing for funding and support to
make their idea for improving Memphis youth a reality. This is a free event with food
and entertainment, but you must register online at bridgesusa.org/youthignit
January 13, 2016
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Bridges. Students: if you are looking for a program that unites and inspires diverse
young people to become confident and courageous leaders committed to community
transformation; then Bridge Builders is just what you are looking for. Pick up an
application in the counselor's suite. Or apply online at bridgesusa.org/apply This is
sponsored by Mrs. Brown-Malone and Mrs. Smith, the counselors.
ACT Free Prep Sessions. ACT free PREP sessions will be at Southwind High School
January 30, 2016 from 9:00-1:00 pm. Registration is required at
http://tinyurl.com/jkdpdya Please bring a pencil and a calculator.
English Teachers. English Teachers! If you have not already been to your boxes, be
sure to pick up the green sheets of paper do your classes can vote on this year's teacher
superlatives! They need to be turned in to Mr. Pentecost's box by this Friday.
Messick/Project Graduation. Those students who missed their meeting at Messick for
Project Graduation; the next mandatory meeting is Thursday, January 13 at 6:00 pm in
Building C, the cafeteria.
Library Closed. The Library will be closed after school Wed, Thurs, Fri for an online
test.
Senior Homeroom Teachers. Please turn in Senior Superlative voting forms to the
office after homeroom this afternoon. Thanks!
Attention Spartans. The price of the yearbook will be going up to $85 on January 22nd.
So make sure to buy your book before the 22nd for the best deal! You can order the book
online at balfour.com
January 11,2016
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TN Coalition of Students for a Better Education. Please turn in your permission slip to
Ms. Sugarman in room M112 today if you plan to be a part of the group going to
Nashville.
Youth in Government. Anyone who is interested in participating in Youth in
Government is asked to attend a brief meeting on Wednesday, January 13th in Mrs.
Kannady's room, M207 directly after school. We will go over what's required, fees, and
other important info! We look forward to seeing you there!
January 8, 2016
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WSHS Math Team. For those who signed up for the AMC, there will be a mandatory
meeting on January 13th from 2:30 to 3:30 in Ms. Cui's room, M212. If you have not
paid your dues yet, please bring them to the meeting, or you will not be able to
participate.
Theatre. Callbacks for the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee will be posted
outside the choir room and theatre rooms by the end of 2nd period. Those called back
should be prepared to dance at 4:00 pm this afternoon.
Awards. Congrats to Mr. Boone who will receive the Belz-Lipman Education of the Year
Award in the Day of Remembrance March 8, 2016 at the State Capital.
Graduation Supplies. Attention Seniors: Last opportunity to order graduation supplies is
Wednesday, January 13th. The Balfour representative will be here during all lunches in
the Cafeteria. Order packets are in the Main Office. Bring your order and deposit on
Wednesday, Jan. 13th.
Drivers Permit Forms. The following students need to come by the Attendance Office to
pick up your Official Drivers Permit Form before it expires: De'Aira Thompson, Alex
Chung, Roman Ramirez-Garcia, and Cameron Washington.
January 7, 2016
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Global Awareness Club. Happy New Year! It's officially 2016, which means there's only 11
months until the Presidential Election. Let's talk about that! The GAC is back in the new
year, and we'll be having our first meeting of 2016 on Tuesday Jan. 12, in Mr. P's too, F115
after school. Please join us.
January 6, 2016
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Senior Swag Day. Senior Sway Day will be Friday, January 15th. Seniors, please
remember the purpose of Senior Swag Day is to dress to impress. The theme for this
Senior Swag Day is "Taking on Corporate America". You should dress like you are
about to impress that Fortune 500 Company and land that six figure job you always
wanted. All attire must be appropriate for school. There should be NO jeans, short skirts
or dresses, no short shorts, no crop tops, no bagging pants, and no extremely tight attire.
Seniors lets shoe our fellow Spartans...that the class of 2016 is ready to DRESS TO
IMPRESS!! Any senior who is dressed inappropriate will be showcasing their swag in
ISS. So make sure you follow all the rules.
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Lost item. If you've found a white pencil pouch, please take it to Ms Hayes in Room
A101 or turn it in to the main office. Thank you, Ms. Hayes.
Model UN. On Thursday from 2:20 to 2:45 there will be a meeting in Room M024 for
all students who signed up for the Rhodes MUN Conference in Feb. Registration for this
conference ends Jan. 15th.
Nashville Delegation. Ms. Sugarmon needs to see the WSHS delegation Thursday,
January 7th at 2:15 for a brief informational meeting about the Nashville Trip of January
27th.
Debate Team. The White Station Debate Team is looking for new members. If you are
interested in joining the White Station debate team, there will be an informational
meeting in Mr. Rakestraw's room (M111) Thursday at 2:25. Current debate team
members are also expected to attend. The meeting will last about 30 minutes and we will
discuss practice schedules and upcoming tournament.
Lifetime Wellness. ALL Lifetime Wellness Students should report to the SAME teacher
they had LAST semester until instructed otherwise.
Military Ball. ATTENTION EVERYONE! JROTC's Military Ball is coming up on
January 23rd and we are selling tickets now! Come by the ROTC building during your
lunch period and buy them! $25 for one and $40 for two! It will be at the Holiday Inn on
Central Ave at 6 om. There are only 150 spots so buy them now!
Selective Service Sign Up. If you are a male that has recently turned 18 years of age and
have not signed up for selective service, please do so immediately. Your onstage campus
representative is Sergeant First Class Myers. Please see him in the JROTC building.
January 5, 2016
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Theatre. Auditions for the Spring Musical, the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling
Bee will be Jan. 6th and 7th. Please prepare 16 bars of a character-driven song and bring
your sheet music to the choir room.
Soccer. There will be a meeting in the Auditorium after school on Thursday (1/7) for
anyone who is interested in trying out for Boys Soccer. This meeting is mandatory.
Colleges Coming to Campus. We are excited to announce the colleges coming to
campus: Rice University, University of Tennessee Knoxville, Mississippi State
University, and Austin Peay State University. Juniors are highly encouraged to attend
these visits. Please sign up in the guidance complex and obtain a permission slip from
your English teacher.
Co-ed Volleyball. Good morning! There'll be a co-ed volleyball meeting in Dr. Madu's
room this Thursday to discuss T-Shirt orders and upcoming plans for this semester. If
you have money for the T-Shirt ready, please make sure to bring it. See ya there!
White Station Open House. Help us show current 8th graders why they should consider
coming to Sparta next year. We will have a club fair in the cafeteria that night to shoe
prospective students all the various extracurricular activities available to them. If you are
interested in representing your club, contact Principal Holland ASAP.
December 15, 2015
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Award. Congratulations to senior Burke Williams for being selected as a finalist for the
Fellowship of Christian Athletes: Bull Bramlett Award, The winner will be selected on
December 30th.
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Summer Internships and Yearlong Enrichment. Memphis Office of Youth Services
Youth Summer Experience and Memphis Ambassadors Program online application
period has begun. You will have until January 15, 2015 to apply at
www.cityofmemphisyouth.org. This is a great opportunity for summer internships and
yearlong enrichment.
Make-A-Wish. Good Morning, Make-A-Wish Club Members! Please pick up your tshirt after school in the cafeteria Tuesday or Wednesday.
December 11, 2015
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Math League Contest. The Math League Contest will be on Tuesday, December 15. It
will start at 2:30 pm after school in Ms. Cui's Room, M212. Please plan accordingly and
be prepared.
School Uniform Drive. Attention all sophomores! You all should get into the spirit of
giving by donating new or used uniform clothing to assist families this season! You can
turn in clothing into selected classrooms until Friday, Dec. 18th!
BALFOUR. Attention seniors: The Balfour Representative will be in the cafeteria
touring all lunches on Tuesday, December 15th to take orders for graduation supplies.
Information packets are available in the main office. Bring your order and $60 deposit on
Tuesday, December 15th: all lunches. Last opportunity.
Baseball Conditioning. White Station Baseball pre season conditioning will start on
January 6th. Condition will start at 2:30 pm and go until 3:45 Monday through Friday. If
you're planning on making the baseball team, conditioning is required. If you're a
coachable athlete, I hope to see you on the baseball field. If you have any questions,
please contact Coach Walter in the Sr. Gym.
December 10, 2015
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2016 Varsity Football Tryouts!! If you want to play football next year and you did not
play this past season, you must be at tryouts on January 11th and January 12th (You need
to be there both days to tryout). Tryouts will be 2:30-4:15 pm on January 11 and 12.
Report yo the East Gym. Be on time! You will need athletic gear, cleats, and/or tennis
shoes. All participants must have an updated physical/parental consent form filled out.
You will not be allowed to tryout if these forms are not completed. You may get these
forms from Coach Rocconi in the East Gym. If you are not at the tryout, you will NOT
be allowed to play football next season.
National Merit: Yearbook. Attention National Merit Commended Students Jacob
Boughter, Allie Burton, Josh Chung, Gina Goosby, Amy Grace Humber, Ivy Liu, John
McKissack, Amber Norton, Godwin Ouyang, Hazen Page, Joi-Michelle Rhodes, Anna
Schall, Todd Simmons, & Nithya Vemula: Tomorrow, Tuesday, December 8th, please
check in with your 1st period teacher then come down to the lobby for a picture. This
should only take a few minutes. Thank you, the Shield.
Theatre. Teachers, there is an email sent to you this morning with the list of students
who should report to the auditorium at this time for the play.
Community Service Opportunity. Next spring, University of Memphis Center for
Literacy Research and Practice will implement an after school book club as part of a
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tutoring program that is already underway at Belle Forest Community School. They are
looking to recruit two high school students to help Thursday afternoons at the school by
leading and assisting with small group book discussions of 4-5 children. Two White
Station High School Students who might be interested in this community service
commitment, see Mrs. Heaston as soon as possible. It would begin on Thursdays in
February and run through the beginning of May. Training will be provided in January.
Mr. Sims Classes. Mr. Sims's classes will meet in their regular classroom, not the east
gym today.
Model UN. Model UN will have one final debate Practice this semester this Friday.
Check your emails for details and sign up at wshsmun.com. If you have not done Model
UN before but are interested in the Feb. Conference at Rhodes, see Mr. Fernansez in
M024 for more details.
Memorial for Mr. Riser. Students: There is a memorial set up outside of Mr. Riser's
former classroom E100. Please stop by to remember him and write your favorite
memories.
Facing History Student Leadership Group. The Facing History Student Leadership
Group will have a brief, but super important meeting immediately after school in Ms.
Satar's room on Thursday, December 10th. We look forward to seeing you then.
Attention Class of 2017! The Junior Class will be serving this Saturday from 9 am - 11
am at 708 Royal Ave. Memphis, TN 38107. We will be assembling Christmas baskets
with non perishable food items for the Neighborhood Christian Center to distribute to
less fortunate families this holiday season. Let's show up in a BIG WAY! Thank you,
Junior Class Officers.
December 3, 2015
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WSHS ACT Prep Sessions. Students: If you are interested in attending WSHS ACT
Prep Sessions this Friday and Saturday please sign up with your guidance counselor no
later than 11:00 (first lunch) Friday, December 4th. Details regarding the sessions are
indicated on the sign- up sheets. Thank you.
Makeup Picture Day. Spartans! Today is makeup picture day for those who missed the
opportunity Monday. Schedules are posted in front of the Main Office and in the
Cafeteria, but come at your convenience. Cameras are set up in the Senior Gym lobby.
Thanks!
ASVAB Results Pickup. Students who took the ASVAB, you may pick up your results
in Mrs. Brown's office E2015. Thanks, Mrs. Brown-Malone, the counselor.
December 2, 2015
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Community Service Opportunity. Next spring, University of Memphis Center for
Literacy Research and Practice will implement an after school book club as part of a
tutoring program that is already underway at Belle Forest Community School. They are
looking to recruit two high school students to help Thursday afternoons at the school by
leading and assisting with small group discussions with 4-5 children. Two White Station
High students who might be interested in this service commitment: see Mrs. Heaston as
soon as possible. It would begin on Thursdays in February and run through the
beginning of May. Training will be provided in January.
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National Honor Society. We would like to congratulate the officers for the Roshonda
C. Price chapter of the National Honor Society for 2015/2016. President: Kiara Norman.
Vice President: Deonna Starks. Secretary: Zachary Day. Sergeant-At-Arms: Douglas
Green. Executive Council Member: Jo Elle Thompson.
Giving Matters. FCCLA will be collecting items to give to the homeless community
this holiday season. We will be collecting hats, gloves, scarfs, blankets, socks,
toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, and conditioner. Boxes will be brought around
to each classroom or items can be dropped off in room M237. The collection will be
from Dec 1- Dec 16. Thanks, FCCLA.
Alliance Club. Join us Thursday, Dec. 3rd for Alliance Club at 2:30 in room M140 if
you want to explore social justice and empowerment through discussion. There will be
snacks!
Community Service Club. Hey everyone! There will be a Community Service Club
meeting on Thursday the 10th in the auditorium. This will be for officer elections and
volunteering at Starry Nights. Make sure to be there!
Math Club and Mu Alpha Theta. There will be a math team meeting this afternoon at
2:30 pm after school in Mrs. Cui's room. The Mu Alpha Theta contest will be on
Thursday (tomorrow) in Mrs. Cui's room after school.
Theatre. Spartans, the WSHS theatre department's production of You Can't Take It With
You will be in the WSHS auditorium December 8-10. It's only $10 and supports our
marvelous Spartan theatre department
December 1, 2015
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FCCLA. FCCLA has a very important meeting December 3 at 2:30-3:00 in Room M237. Please
be on time. We must talk about competition and the Grizzlies game.
November 30, 2015
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Picture Day. Attention all 9th, 10th, & 11th graders. Picture day is today, November
30th, in the Senior Gym lobby. Picture times are assigned by homerooms. Check the
signs in the main lobby outside the counselors' offices in the East Annex, the Cafeteria,
or in the Freshman Lobby to find your time. DO not come at your convenience. Come at
the assigned time. Thanks, The Shield.
Senior Quotes. Seniors! Yearbook will begin collecting senior quotes Monday,
December 7th and will collect them the entire week of the 7th through Senior English
teachers, which means now is the time to start brainstorming your quote! Get creative
and be school appropriate, Senior Spartans. Love, the Shield.
Ms. Holland for President. The AP Government classes are finishing their petition
drive today to get Ms. Holland on the ballot for PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED
STATES OF AMERICA for the March primary.. In 1st and 2nd period, students will be
coming around to get signatures from any registered voters. Please excuse this very
short disruption as they try to complete their goal of 2,500 signatures. Students will also
be around all three lunches looking for registered voters.
November 24, 2015
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French Club. The French Club is collecting donations to support the French Red Cross
after the acts of terrorism last Friday. If you would like to donate, please come by E108
anytime or see a French Club officer today, November 24th.
Model UN. If you are interested in Model UN, we will be traveling to the University of
Georgia the 1st week of Feb. and there are still open positions. It will include visits to
Emory and Georgia Tech. You can see Mr. Fernandez in M024 or email us at
wshsmun@gmail.com
November 20, 2015
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Youth Ignite Memphis. For the youth, from the youth, for the Memphis community.
On January 16, 2016, we'll have our 2nd annual Youth Ignite Memphis Competition.
This is a great opportunity for you to express your ideas on how to improve the lives of
young people throughout Memphis. The top three ideas will receive funding to jump
start the project. Don't miss out on this opportunity! The deadline to apply is Tuesday,
December 1st, 2015. For more information, go to www.bridgesusa.org or go to the
counselor's website or see Mrs. Brown-Malone the counselor.
Scribbler. Scribbler is taking submissions for Part 1 of the magazine! Accepting art,
Photography, Poetry, Prose, and even Youtube videos of performances. Send these or
any questions to whitestationscribbler@gmail.com throughout the rest of the semester.
HOSA. We will be having a HOSA meeting on Monday, November 23 after school in
Dr. Madu's classroom, M134 to discuss competition, plans for the year, and club dues.
Don't miss a chance to learn about health related activities!
November 19, 2015
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DECA. Spartans! The Queen of Clubs competition is coming up on Wednesday,
December 2nd at 7 pm in the Auditorium. Tickets will be on sale for $5 next Monday and
Tuesday during all lunches. All profits go to LeBonheur. So please come out and support!
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Culinary Club. ATTENTION ALL CHEFS! There will be a Culinary Club meeting
today, November 19th in Mr. Henry's room M225. The meeting will be from 2:30 3:00!
NHS. Any current NHS member who did not attend last week's informational meetings
must come this Friday to E104. Do not miss this last opportunity.
November 18, 2015
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Spartan Fan Bus. There will be a Spartan fan bus going to the football game Friday
Night. The cost for the bus is $35. Tickets and food are additional. You must have a
waiver signed by your parents and a note to release you from school on Friday. There
will be someone available tomorrow to pick up money and forms. There will be limited
spaces, so don't wait.
Balfour. Attention SENIORS! The BALFOUR Representative will RETURN Friday,
November 20th during all Lunches in the Cafeteria. A $60.00 Deposit is required to
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place an order. Cash, Check, Money Order, and Credit Card are accepted. Make your
Check or money order payable to BALFOUR.
Alliance Meeting. Join us at our next Alliance meeting if you want to explore the topics
of feminism and social justice. We will be discussing fundraising. Be there Thursday,
November 19th at 2:30 in M140. There will be donuts!
Tennessee Promise Scholarship. Seniors who have applied for the Tennessee Promise
Scholarship have a meeting 6th Period in the Auditorium. Students will check into their
6th Period class and then go to the auditorium.
November 17, 2015
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HBCU College Fair Tour. Students attending the 5th annual Memphis HBCU
CLASSIC College Tour on November 21 from 9 am -12 pm in WSHS's gym need to
register prior to attending at www.hbcucollegefairreg.com. See Mrs. Heaston if you plan
to attend.
ACT Tutoring. Students: If you are interested in attending Spartan ACT Tutoring
Saturday Sessions before the December Test, Please sign up with your guidance
counselor starting today.
November 16, 2015
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Blood Drive. The semester blood drive is scheduled for Tuesday, November 24th. From
Nov. 16-23rd, Eboard will be at all lunches for blood drive sign ups. To sign up, you
must be 16 years old and weigh at least 110 pounds. It's your chance to save a life.
Student Council Points: Bring Snacks. Attention Student Council Members: The
Blood Drive is in need of snacks for the event on Nov. 24th. Please bring packaged
snacks to Ms. Browne's room M222A and gain your Student Council points.
Powder Puff. This week we are hosting Powder Puff Games. Monday, grades 9 vs. 12
and grades 10 vs. 11 will play. Tuesday will be grades 9 vs. 11 and 10 vs. 12.
Wednesday 9 vs. 10 and 11 vs. 12 will play. Finally, Thursday, the best two teams will
compete. Come show your class and school spirit at the games.
E-Board. E-Board is looking for new members to join the team. If you are interested,
applications can be found outside Ms. Browne's room M222A. The deadline is Tues.
Nov. 24th. Make sure to also turn in the teacher recommendation. Thank you.
Senior T-Shirts and Panoramic Pictures. If you purchased a senior t-shirt or a
panoramic picture but have not received it, you must pick it up from Ms. Wilson's office
by tomorrow, November 17th.
St. Jude Club. There will be a St. Jude club meeting Thursday, November 19th after
school in M109. This meeting will not take long, so please try to be there! Important
December events will be discussed
November 13, 2015
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Math Club. The Math League Math Competition #2 will be next Tuesday after school at 2:30
pm in Mrs. Cui's Room M212. Please plan accordingly to be on time to participate.
November 12, 2015
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TED-Ed Club. TED-Ed Club invites YOU to the Central Library this Saturday for a
live stream of the TEDYouth event in New York City . There will be food and activities
too! Check out the poster on the library door for details.
Colleges Coming to Campus. We are excited to announce the colleges coming to
campus: University of Illinois, Chicago, University of Missouri, Tennessee State
University, ROTC Scholarship Information Session, and University of Alabama.
Green & Gray Basketball Game. The Annual Green and Gray Basketball Game is
Friday, November 13th from 1:00 - 2:15 pm. Tickets will be sold at lunch for $5.
Senior Powder Puff. Senior Powder Puff Practice is Monday and Tuesday from 2:30 4:00.
Financial Aid Workshop. White Station High School will be hosting a financial aid
workshop in the library on November 17, 2015 at 6:00 pm. Felicia Orr, of the Tennessee
Student Assistance Corporation, will be our guest speaker. She will be presenting
information about Financial Aid with emphasis placed on completing the FAFSA, Free
Application for Federal Student Aid. The FAFSA is the mandatory paper work for
receiving the Hope Scholarship.
November 10, 2015
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Balfour Graduation Announcements and Supplies Order Date. Attention Seniors!
The BALFOUR Representative will be available Tuesday, November 17th during ALL
lunches (10:55 - 12:30) in the Cafeteria to collect Graduation Supplies Orders and
Deposits. A $60.00 Deposit is required to place an order. Information Packets are
available in the main office. Cash, Check, Money Order, and Credit Card are accepted.
Make your check or Money Order Payable to Balfour.
History Bowl. Anyone interested in participating in the History Bee or Bowl should
come to Mr. Stephenson's room, M119, for a brief informational meeting at 2:30 after
school on Thursday, November 12 (This Thursday).
HBCU College Fair Tour. Students: the 5th annual Memphis HBCU CLASSIC
College Tour is coming to White Station HS's Senior Gym on November 21 from 9 am 12 pm with a high school battle of the bands scholarship benefit to follow 2 -4 pm with
$10 admission. See the flyers posted around school to see the confirmed schools
November 9, 2015
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EOC & TNReady. Students, EOC and TNReady Tutoring is now being provided for
Algebra I, II, Biology, Geometry, and English I, II, and III. Algebra I Tutoring: Ms.
Herron: 2:30 - 3:45 pm (Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays) and Ms. Pruiett: 2:30 - 3:30
pm (Tuesdays and Thursdays). Algebra II Tutoring: Mr. Amadou-Ide: 2:30 - 3:30 pm
(Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays) and Mrs. Kirby: 2:30 -3:30 pm (Mondays, Tuesdays,
Thursdays, Fridays). Biology Tutoring: Ms. Isiip: 2:30 - 3:20 pm (Tuesdays, Thursdays,
Fridays) and Dr. Madu: 2:30 - 3:30 pm (Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays). English I
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Tutoring: Ms. DUckworth: 2:30 - 4:00 pm (Tuesdays and Thursdays). English II and III
Tutoring: Ms. Odom: 2:30 - 3:30 pm (Thursdays). Geometry Tutoring: Ms. Garrett:
2:30 - 3:30 pm (Mondays and Thursdays)
Putney Performing Arts Summer Program. Students, Putney Performing Arts School
will be on campus, Friday, November 13, 2015 at 2:30 in the library to discuss their
summer camp, Putney will sponsor (all expenses) a student from White Station this
summer. Students must attend the meeting to be eligible. For more information, go to
Mrs. Brown-Malone's office.
Colleges Coming to Campus. We are excited to announce the colleges coming to
campus this week: University of Memphis, Sam Fox School of Design, Washington
University, and Howard University.
TED-Ed Club. TED-Ed Club will meet on Tuesday for an hour in the library to watch
TED talks and brainstorm presentation topics. Please bring your signed forms and great
ideas!
NHS Members Meeting. Attention NHS Members: Your co-advisers will be holding a
mandatory meeting on either 11/12/15 or 11/13/15 in the auditorium at 2:30 pm. (Attend
one of them)
November 6, 2015
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Senior Panoramic Picture. Seniors: If you purchased a senior panoramic picture and
did not receive it, you will need to purchase it during lunch on Tuesday, November 10th
in the cafeteria.
Science Bowl Tryouts. Registration for Science Bowl Tryouts is now open in Mrs.
Cornell's room, M130. Tryouts for the A & B Teams will be held November 13th after
school in Mrs. Cornell's room. Hope to see you there!
Teen Rally for Veterans. On Tuesday, November 10th from 3-5 p.m., you are invited
to participate in the Cordova Library Branch Teen Rally for Veterans. The day before,
at 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., a group of us will make signs, make arm bands, and gather the
flags to be used at the rally. If you participate in the preparation, you will garner 3
Service Hours. Some Veterans will be present, so let's show up on big numbers!! For
more information, contact the Cordova Library Branch 8457 Trinity Road. Call to 4152764, ext. 3
Football Game. The 1st Round Football Playoff game kickoff is at 7:00 p.m. at Kirby.
Tickets will be sold at all lunches for $8.
Jefferson Scholar - University of Virginia. Seniors wanting to attend the University of
Virginia and who would like to be nominated as a Jefferson Scholar, submit your
resume and a letter of interest to Mrs. Heaston at heastonha@scsk12.org. Deadline to
submit is November 18th, no exceptions!!!
Mock ACT Test. Juniors and Seniors: The College Initiative will be hosting a Free
Mock ACT session for high school students on Saturday, November 21st at 10 a.m. at
the University of Memphis - Psychology. Please register by 5 p.m. on Friday at
tinyurl.com/tcimockact.
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Memphis in May. Memphis-area junior ans senior high school students will have the
opportunity of the lifetime as Memphis in May International Festival hosts its annual
Student Exchange Program. In 2016, selected students will travel to the honored country
of Canada as ambassadors for Memphis in May. Successful applicants will be chosen
based on their academic performance, community service, and communication skills.
An essay and letters of recommendation are also required for trip consideration. The
Memphis in May Student Exchange Program is open to any student enrolled in 11th or
12th grade during the August 2015 - June 2016 school year. For more information on
the Student Exchange Program, visit www.memphisinmay.org. This deadline is
December 4, 2015.
UTK Engineering Summer Program. UTK's Engineering School is offering 4
summer programs for rising 9th - 12th graders who are interested in Engineering. For
more information, visit the counselors' website or go to
http://www.engr.utk.edu/diversity/pre-college.
November 4, 2015
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Model United Nations. The WSHS Model UN Team will compete in 2 different
conferences next February: one at the University of Georgia and one here at Rhodes. If
you are interested, there is a meeting in Mr. Fernandez's room from 2:20 to 2:40. Please
come and everyone is welcome.
History Day Club. Knock Knock. Who's there? History Day. History Day who?
History Day is for you. Come join us Thursday, November 5 in M230 to discuss History
Day Club and its virtues. There will be computers to work on. See you at 2:30
Thursday. Peace out.
TNReady Assessments. Teachers: You have received an email listing students who
will take Part 1 of the TNReady assessment this morning. Please dismiss those students
by 7:45 this morning and have them report to room M218B. Thank you.
Pan African Club. The Pan African Club meeting is Thursday, November 5. We will
discuss the Black History Program. Bring $5 for club dues. Hope to see you there in
Room F222
PLAN Test. Attention all 10th Grade Students: The PLAN Test will be given on
Thursday, November 5th. Please remember to bring #2 pencils and your calculator on
this day. Also, teachers - you have a schedule for the PLAN Test in your email. Please
review with all students the schedule for Thursday. The East Annex will be closed for
Testing on Thursday.
Seniors: NAACP. The Memphis NAACP will conduct the local ACT-SO competition
for high school students in 26 categories. Applications and competition guidelines are
available online at www.NAACPMemphis.org. The deadline for applications is January
15, 2016, but students must begin preparations now.
Make-A-Wish Club. Attention Make-A-Wish Club members an non-members! We
will be having a meeting November 10, next TUESDAY! This will be the last
opportunity to pay your $20 club fee and join! This meeting will be held in the
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auditorium right after school. We will also be discussing t-shirts! All members are
expected to be in attendance.
Alliance Meeting. Join us November 5th at 2:30 in Mrs. Davis's Room M140 for the
Alliance meeting if you want to explore the concepts of social justice and feminism.
Math Team. Sign-up for the AMC math contest is now open. Bring $5 to Mrs. Cui per
test, you want to sign up for AMC A and/or AMC B.
November 2, 2015
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Ms. Fisher's Classes: Classroom. Ms. Fisher's classes, meet in the classroom Monday
and Tuesday.
Ms. Poe's Classes: Library. Ms. Poe's English II classes will report to the library
Monday and Tuesday for MAP Testing.
Emory Scholars Program. Seniors interested in applying to Emory University: the
Emory University Scholars Program application deadline is November 15, regardless of
if the student is applying Early Decision or Regular Decision to either Emory College,
Oxford College, or both. The Scholars Program does not require a counselor
nomination.
Queen of Clubs. Attention Clubs and Club Sponsors! If you are interested in
participating in this year's Queen of Clubs, then your sign up sheet is due next Monday,
Nov. 2nd, to Mrs. Skoog's box or room M123. Thanks!
Senior Panoramic Picture and T-Shirt Purchases. You will be able to purchase a
Senior Panoramic picture on Tuesday, November 3rd at 6:45 am - 7:15 am in the
cafeteria. If you missed out on buying a picture, this is your last chance. Also if you
purchased a Senior T-Shirt, Ms. Barnes will deliver them in the cafeteria during your
lunch period on Thursday, November 5th. You can pick up during your lunch period
only.
State Qualified Spartan Swimmers. Congrats to our NEWLY State Qualified Spartan
Swimmers, Audrey McKinnon, Lukas Jackstas and Roland Chang! They qualified at
last night's meet at St. George's at 11 a.m.! Go Spartan Swimming and Congratulations
to our state qualifiers!
St. Jude Club. There will be a St. Jude Club Meeting Tuesday, November 3rd in M109.
Please try to make it as a lot of new information will be given out. Try to make it as
soon as possible after school. The meeting will not last long. If you would like to order a
T-Shirt, bring $18 to the meeting!
Scribbler Coffee House. Come one come all to the Scribbler Coffee House Pumpkin
Ball. Bring $5 to the auditorium door and you'll get so much more. November 6th is the
date to remember, 6-9 p.m. you'll be welcomed to our chamber.
Math Tutoring. The Math Team is now offering tutoring in Algebra 1, 2, Geometry,
Pre calculus and Calculus. Come to Mrs. Cui's Room (M212) on Tuesdays and Ms.
Cornell's Room (M130) on Wednesday's to participate.
Soccer Meeting. There will be a soccer meeting in the auditorium at 2:15 on Monday,
11/2 for those interested in trying out.
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Science Olympiad. There will be a science Olympiad Meeting Wednesday, November
4th in Ms. Davis's room. Please be there.
White Station Bicycling Society. Attention Spartans: Do you like to ride a bicycle? Do
you like outdoors? If you answered yes to these questions, then you need to join the
White Station Bicycle Society. We ride, we explore, we enjoy a great bike ride. We go
on trails and on roads, so everyone can be a part. If you are interested in joining the
Bicycle Society, we will have an informational meeting after school on Tuesday,
November 3rd in Room M131. Come join us for some fun in the outdoors.
October 29, 2015
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TED-Ed Club. TED-Ed Club will meet this Thursday in the library. Join us to watch
and discuss TED Talks and consider what makes an idea worth spreading! The meeting
will be about an hour.
Student-Faculty Basketball Game. FACULTY!! If you want to play in the studentfaculty basketball game, the sign up sheet is in the main office. This is only for teachers
and faculty, not students.
TTA Scholarship Awarded. Each year, the Tennessee Theatre Association grants
scholarships to two outstanding seniors based on acting auditions in front of a panel of
college representatives. This year, our very own Hallie Storms was awarded one of
these prestigious awards. Congratulations, Hallie!
Financial Aid Workshop. White Station High School will be hosting a Financial Aid
Workshop in the library on November 17, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. Felicia Orr from the
Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation will be our guest speaker . She will be
presenting information about Financial Aid with emphasis placed on completing the
FAFSA, Free Application for Federal Student Aid. The FAFSA is the mandatory paper
work for receiving the Hope Scholarship.
Latin Club Meeting. Attention Latin Club Members! This Friday, the Latin Club will
have a meeting from 2:30 to 3:00 to discuss Festivus in Ms. Ryder's room, M236.
Trip to Europe 2016. Interested in traveling to Germany, France, and Spain? We will
host our last meeting on 11/10/15 in the library at 6:00 pm. Questions? Go to E104 to
get answers.
Student Council. Hey Spartans! There will be a student council meeting November
3rd! And also, powderpuff forms must be turned in tomorrow to Ms. Browne's room
afterschool
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Senior Panoramic Picture and Senior T-Shirts. The Senior Panoramic Picture will be
taken this Thursday, October 29th. You must be in a school uniform to be included in
this picture. Also...Senior T-Shirts will go on presale this Thursday in the cafeteria
during all lunches. They will ONLY be sold in the cafeteria. The cost of the T-Shirt is
$15. Please have your payment with you when placing your order. Order forms can be
picked up in the Student Support office.
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Colleges Coming to Campus. We are excited to announce the colleges coming to
campus this week: University of Tulsa, Arkansas State University, Swarthmore College,
and Western Kentucky University.
PSAT Testing Locations. The 10th and 11th Graders will be taking the PSAT this
Wednesday, October 28th. 10th graders will test in the Cafeteria and 11th graders will
test in the East Annex. Testing will begin promptly at 7:00. There is a testing schedule
posted around school and in your teachers' classrooms. Students, please become familiar
with the schedule so you will know where to go. Also bring a sharpened #2 pencil to the
test. Thank you.
Spanish Club. Hey White Station, there will be a Spanish club meeting Thursday the
29th after school in E103. You don't have to speak Spanish to join the club! Hope to see
you there!
Queen of Clubs. This year's DECA chapter is putting on the Queen of Clubs to fund
raise for Le Bonheur and Muscular Dystrophy. Each club has the opportunity to pay a
$5 fee and choose one member to compete in the pageant. The pageant consists of 4
rounds: 1) Speech/Public Speaking - Speak about their role in the club, what it does, any
upcoming events, and why people should be in your club. (This must be submitted by
Nov. 24). 2) Costume - Club must collaborate to create a costume that is representative
of your club for the contestant to model. i. e. Film and Photography club could use
photos or photo reels to make a dress/suit. 3) Talent - Talent of the club's choosing,
contestant can pretty much do anything. Need a description of the talent turned in with a
speech on November 24th. 4) Questions - Contestants will be asked questions similar to
those in regular pageants. Some may be about the club, some may be about White
Station, and some might be goofy - be prepared for anything. Ultimately, our goal is to
raise awareness and funds for Muscular Dystrophy. We will give 100% of the profits to
the Le Bonheur Muscular Dystrophy Association Clinic. If you would like to fund raise
for our cause prior to the event, an award will be given to the club who raises the most.
Otherwise, this is a great way to promote your club, any upcoming events , or spread the
message your club is aiming to spread. It will be fun and silly, and prizes will be
awarded in the end. ***When speech and talent are turned in on November 24th, let us
know what music your contestant will walk to. Turn in forms to Mrs. Skoog's room
(M123) or box.
October 23
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Bridge Lessons. It's not too late to join free bridge lessons at Hutchinson School on
Mondays from 4:30-7:00 pm. Bridge is a fun game that has been proven to improve
students' scores on standardized tests in every subject area. Several scholarships are
available for young people, including one that can be awarded every year until the age
of 26. Like chess, the game requires analytical thinking but has the advantage that you
have a partner to help you and join in your success.
Colleges Coming to Campus. We are excited to announce the colleges coming to
campus this week: Amherst College, ROTC Scholarship International Session, and
Washington and Lee University.
Boo for your "Boo". Halloween is around the corner...Why don't you celebrate your
boo, and buy them a BOO?! The World Language Department will be selling treats
during lunch that will be delivered to the "boo" of your choice, next Thursday during
7th Period.
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Library Closed for MAP Testing. The library will be closed for testing
October 21
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Community Service. Young ladies: Want to change the community? Want to gain
leadership skills? Want volunteer hours? Then join the Hutchinson Girl's Leadership
Summit November 6 & 7. For more information, go to the counselors' website or ask
Mrs. Brown-Malone, the counselor. This is a great way to gain community service
hours and meet other students from across the city.
Governor's School. Students, if you are interested in Governor's School, go to tn.gov
for guidelines and applications. Your completed Governor's School application must be
turned in to your counselor by November 19th.
Shop Vac. Teachers: If you have the shop vac, please send it to Ms. Agee in room
M205.
Marksmanship Match Results. Congratulations to the White Station JROTC
Marksmanship Team. The team defeated Kirby on September 29 with a score of White
Station 854 to 0. The high firer for the Match was Michelle Bond with a score of 227.
On Oct. 6th, the team defeated Overton with a score of 838 to 498. The high firer for
this match was Michelle Bond with a score of 246. Yesterday, the team defeated
Wooddale with a score of White Station 869 to 796. High firer for this match was
Michelle Bond with a score of 246. Erin Criswell fired 214, Taylor Ratliff fired a 214,
and Joshua McKinney fired 213. The next match will be next Tuesday at Oakhaven.
The team is currently undefeated with a 5-0 record.
Love Girls Magazine. Listen up Spartans, please check out the latest edition of Love
Girls Magazine where fellow Senior Spartan Shelbymarie Amos is featured. She also
recently hosted the Love Girls Awards program where she not only performed, but also
received an award for performing arts. Love Girls Magazine "Spotlights" young ladies
in the Memphis, TN area who are making a difference and doing positive things for
themselves and others. You can checkout a copy of the Magazine in the library and
floating around the school. Also, don't forget to check Shelbymarie out on 88.5 FM
every Saturday from 2-5 pm. WAY to go Shelbymarie Amos!
ASVAB. The ASVAB is November 17th. Students, if you are interested in taking the
ASVAB: Armed Service Aptitude, you must sign up in Mrs. Brown-Malone's office.
TN Promise Scholarship. The Tennessee Promise Scholarship is a great scholarship
that will pay for a student to go to community college or technical college for two years.
You must apply before November 2 at www.tnpromise.gov. There are two weeks
remaining for any Class of 2016 student to apply.
Bullying Awareness. As social networking and online social interaction become more
and more prevalent, cyber bullying becomes one of the most popular types of bullying
that occurs between teens. About 80% of all high school students have encountered
bullying online. About 35% of teens say they have actually been threatened with online
violence. About half of all teens admit they have said something hurtful or mean to
another teen online. Most admit they have done it more than once. The only way we can
put a stop to this is if WE choose not to participate in it. Take a stand against bullying.