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

 Jim Kurts, wrestling coach, and Kayleigh Angona (10) go over tactics one last time before she steps onto the mat for her last round on December 22, 2023. On this day, she won against four wrestlers from Arlington, Bartlett, Collierville and Millington that day.

A star is born on the wrestling mat

Grace Amgalan, Sport's Team Leader March 22, 2024

Kayleigh Angona (10), who has been wrestling for just three months, won regionals for the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) Division I and is the first female wrestler from White...

 Angel Jackson (11) poses after a gymnastics meet. She is a level eight gymnast and has been playing gymnastics since she was eleven years old.

Jackson’s gymnastics journey

Celeste Cruz, Writer March 22, 2024

Chalk fills the air as people flip off beams, bars, vaults and on the floor. Each person spends hours and hours of intense training in order to become the best gymnast they can be. One of these people...

Baltimore Ravens player Lamar Jackson passes the ball. Although it is his sixth year in the NFL (National Football League) without a Super Bowl ring, he won the MVP award this year.

Playoff picture of the 2023-24 NFL season

Addis Shiberou, Writer March 22, 2024

Fourteen teams, two division champions and one Super Bowl winner. The National Football League (NFL)  season has ended, culminating in the most skilled teams and players at the highest level of professional...

Kameron Kearney (11) speaks with Coach Kevaughn Griffith at the Houston track meet. This is his third year running track and cross country.

Kearney twins race to success

Addis Shiberou, Writer March 22, 2024

With winter sport seasons coming to a close, spring sport teams emerge working harder than ever. The indoor track and field season has been in full blast since December, and with the outdoor season approaching...

Former Alabama Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban joined the team as head coach in 2007. Since then, he has led his team to 274 wins and seven national championships.

The retirement of legendary Nick Saban

Chitkala Alli, Managing Editor March 22, 2024

In the realm of college football, there are very few names that command the same level of respect, admiration, and awe as Nick Saban. After an illustrious career spanning multiple decades, Saban, the legendary...

Aidan Farris (11) competed at the Houston Classics in April 2023, which was the first meet of the year. Farris said the pain of running was worth it in the end because the White Station team successfully placed third in the 4x800 meter relay.

The mental battle of running

Grace Amgalan, Sport's Team Leader March 19, 2024

The finish line is only half a mile away, but then it kicks in: every breath you take weighs heavier on you, your lungs feel like they’re giving up on you, and your legs start to ache even more. The...

 Stevlen Morris (12), number 11, goes for a layup against the Arlington Tigers. Morris was able to dribble, shoot, and pass with his same aggressive and attentive play style  from before tearing his achilles.

Stevo’s Post-Injury Recovery

Celeste Cruz, Writer March 19, 2024

Anticipation and adrenaline runs through each team’s players as they run through the warmups they have done so many times before. The Spartan layup line is going through its usual motions: pass, dribble,...

This year, the White Station Cheer Team has a total of 19 cheerleaders with two captains, Nadia Robinson (12) and Ava Guazzo (12). Captains are chosen by the coach based on their tranquility, leadership skills and good organization skills.

Cheer team stunts to Nationals

Grace Amgalan, Sports Team Leader March 5, 2024

After hours of repeated routines, countless fails, sweat and tears during practice, the White Station Cheer Team is given an opportunity to compete for the Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) High...

Cristy Pursley and her pickleball friends pose for a picture after their rounds of play. The group meets once or twice a week to play the sport.

The growing popularity of pickleball

Celeste Cruz, Writer February 9, 2024

The quick ping of a hallowed ball against a court and paddles can be heard as two players on each side of a net hurry to hit the ball to the other side. One player is past their retirement age, one is...

Jaylen Thomas with Coach Williams reviewing plays on the sideline. White Station played against Manassas, winning 41-0 with Thomas as a key player.

Jaylen Thomas: an anomaly within high school football

Alex Le, Sports Team Leader February 9, 2024

6 feet, 3 inches. 310 pounds. Benching 420 pounds and squatting 600 pounds, Jaylen Thomas (12) is already pushing heavier weights than average NFL defensive ends. Thomas is an anomaly within the high school...

Kayleigh Angona (10) ends the match by pinning her opponent to the ground. Angona placed first overall in this tournament.

Lady Spartans receive title of First Girls Wrestling Champions

Aashrita Marpadaga, Online Editor January 8, 2024

After months of intense conditioning, weight-training and drilling, the Lady Spartans finally went up for another match. The Lady Spartans Wrestling Team placed first after competing against Bartlett High...

Alina Liu (11) tries to keep her balance on her cruiser skateboard after school. She saved up around $300 to buy it in 2021 and has been practicing ever since.

Skateboarding in the White Station community

Addis Shiberou, Writer December 16, 2023

You may have caught a glimpse of their beanies, loose graphic tees, baggy jeans and beat-up checkered vans as they whiz past you while you walk to class. One may have seen the brown bruises and pink scratches...

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