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

Paxton Smythe (12) swims in the 100 meter breaststroke event at Southeasterns in Knoxville, Tenn. Alongside racing on behalf of the White Station Swim Team, Smythe competes individually in many meets across Tenn. and the nation to gain experience and recognition.

Spartan swimmers race for greatness

Sari Richmond, Sports Team Leader December 7, 2021

From Olympian Michael Phelps on a world stage to beginners in a community pool, swimming captures the attention of people on a large range of skill levels. The White Station High swim team is where committed...

 Reid Kobler (11) comes up for air during a meet earlier this season. Kobler’s schedule allows him to get in the necessary practice, rest and recovery for him to find success at meets.

A Day in the Life of a Swimmer

Ian McMillin, Staff Writer April 9, 2020

To many, the thought of swimming might conjure up a relaxing summer day at the pool or maybe a family trip to the beach. But to Reid Kobler (11) and the rest of the swim team, swimming is synonymous with...

White Station High School is striving to form a water polo team. This competitive sport requires the player to swim while also performing volleyball and soccer style moves.

Water Polo coming to WSHS

Jackie Ann Crislip February 12, 2020

Seven swimmers. Two floating nets. One yellow-green ball. These are the components that make up water polo which is widely considered to be one of the toughest modern sports. “ [ Water polo] is described...

Annie Kannady (12) swims the 50 breaststroke race during the 2020 county championship meet on Saturday, Jan. 25. The meet lasted the entire day, starting with the qualifying races in the morning and ending with finals in the evening.

WSHS swimmers take on the county meet as the road to state draws to a close

Katie Stanek February 4, 2020

As the state swim competition approaches, the WSHS swim team prepares both in and out of the water. Rachel Kannady, after seven years of coaching swim at WSHS, has the checklist down pat. The first item...

Swimmer Roland Chang (10) showing off his talent at a swim meet.

Stroke of success

Keyarash Hatamzadeh, Writer, Sports April 12, 2016

Breath. Stroke. Breath. Stroke. This is the rhythm in every swimmer’s mind as they race to the end of their lane. The 2015-16 swimming season has been one of the more successful swimming seasons in the...

Athlete Spotlight: Shelby Self

Athlete Spotlight: Shelby Self

Elissa Todd, Sports Copy Editor February 24, 2014

Swimming is usually one of the last sports that come to mind when you think of things to do in the winter. To competitive swimmers, however, swimming is more than just summer recreation. It is a year-round...

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