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SZA and Kendrick Lamar announced the co-headlining “Grand National Tour” shortly before the release of “Lana”, the deluxe reissue of SZA’s 2022 album “SOS”. The “Grand National Tour” will visit cities such as St. Louis, Atlanta, and Houston.
Looking at ‘Lana’ — SZA’s newest album
Henry Tang (11) visits a courtyard in China that contains many things to view. He sits beside a statue with a sign that mentions Fujian, meaning “happy establishment.”
A throwback in time through thrifts and threads
In Tyler the Creator’s new album “Chromakopia”, he wears a mask representing himself to display a message of hiding ones true self. He later takes the mask off and lets the truth “run free.”
Unmasking the truth — the secrets behind Chromakopia
“Abbott Elementary” is an ABC comedy series. The series centers around a group of instructors who teach at a Philadelphia public school.
Welcome to another year at Abbott
Drum majors Mia Matthews (11) and Xander Martin (12) pose with their first-place trophy. The Spartan Legion won first place in Division AA in the Whitehaven High School Battle of the Bands.
Battle of the Bands
White Station High School Key Club members give out candy to a family at the Memphis Zoo’s Zoo Boo. The family is dressed as the Gru family from the “Despicable Me” film franchise.
‘Tis the season – the holidays of fall and winter
Aniya Rouser (12) holds up a U.S. Air Force shirt. She enlisted late in her junior year, which allowed her to get priority during job selection.
Students to servicewomen — enlisting in the military
Aditi Arunprakash (11) gives a presentation during the 901 Hacks Championship. Arunprakash founded the Entrepreneurship Club, which hosted the competition, during the 2023-2024 school year.
Passion and purpose — the White Station entrepreneurship club
Adaria Crutcher (12) is the Managing Editor for the Scroll and the co-founder of StoryUnfinished, a mental health awareness group. Crutcher’s efforts helped her win the Keeper of the Dream award, given to those that are continuing Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy.
White Station students showcase the best of black excellence
Different from the Common App and Coalition App applications, QuestBridge’s National College Match application opens in late July and closes in early October. Finalists are notified in mid-October and prepare their supplementals for their ranked schools. They will be notified if they “matched” with their school in early December.
Now what will it be, Early Decision or Restrictive Early Action?
Newly installed benches lie around tulip poplar tree saplings near the front of the school. The entire process had taken almost a year and had finally been completed.
Eagle Scouts soar to promote community service
Cannon Barron (12) is a teacher assistant (TA) for George Richardson’s 4th period Advanced Placement (AP) Chemistry class. Part of Barron and his fellow TAs’ job is to prepare labs for the students who take AP Chemistry.
From classmate to class aide — teacher assistants
Kobe Bryant shoots a free throw at a game against Central High School. The Spartans won 76-75 that day.
Kobe Bryant — dominating the high school court
College football from the high school perspective
Mason McNiell’s (11) fantasy team roster is pictured. Many of his star players, such as Stephen Curry and Victor Wembanyama, are on DTD (day-to-day), meaning that they may or may not play in their next game.
Students’ experience in the world of fantasy basketball
Winter Sports Superlatives
Demarcus Covington’s (12) tattoo is pictured above. The acronym etched into his skin stands for ‘pray until something happens.’
Blood, sweat and ink
Sammy Kheril (12) catches an important throw in order to move forward. Kheril received the ball with intent to help create a winning run.
Rugby team secures fourth place at states
Paxson Abney (12) is a first-time voter and election poll worker for the 2024 presidential elections. Abney became a poll worker because she wanted to help with the election process.
12 hours after my shift: Student election poll workers
Due to recent immigration raids, a protest arose on Ming Ave and Wible Road, and protesters were seen on Highway 99 overpass bridge. Many residents came out to show the communities and immigrants their support to discourage Border Patrols.
A Dream to non-American immigrants
Many students stormed to the comment section after viewing this post created by Memphis Shelby County Schools. Many complained about the harsh weather conditions and stated their concerns about driving on slippery roads.
A little bit of cold never hurt anyone
The 2024 election is a series of emotional rollercoasters for both candidates with many highs and many lows, with one moment taking place in the presidential debate. This year, many new changes have been incorporated into the debate to encourage a friendly and productive discussion.
It’s not political, it’s personal — an insight on the 2024 election
The vacant parking lot, in which fluorescent lights brighten empty spaces made for the Oak Court Mall. The parking lot has been seldom used in recent times.
Retail ruins: The unfortunate death of malls
Reading classic books in school or as a hobby has become an integral aspect of many people's culture. As time progressed, perceptions of classics have also altered.
Move over old classics, there’s a new classic in town
New year, new staff, new Station: Meet your 2022-2023 additions to the Spartan staff!
Extra credit is an opportunity for struggling students to achieve their desired grade on an assignment. In today’s hectic world, there are many reasons why students might not get the best grades, making extra credit an effective way to lessen a student’s stress about school.
Extra credit: a much needed sigh of relief
JUUL e-cigarettes have high levels of nicotine with one pod containing as much nicotine as 20 cigarettes. EVALI is a serious, sometimes fatal, lung disease caused by vaping, and thousands of cases have been reported.
Administration combats the vaping crisis
Depicted are just a few kinds of the vapes that skyrocketed teenage nicotine addiction. Vapes and e-cigarettes come in many different shapes and sizes, but most commonly, they look similar to flash drives, which allows them to go unnoticed by those unaware of what vapes are.
More than just a trend: the severity of the vaping epidemic
Daniel Gwin (11) shows off his 2020 Scholar Athlete award from the Memphis chapter of the National Football Foundation. Gwin — along with his family and coaches — met for a small ceremony in the courtyard to receive his award and scholarship information from a National Football Foundation representative.
Gwin is named the 2020 Scholar Athlete by the National Football Foundation
Tennessee law bans transgender youth from team sports
Cozbia Smith is the new White Station High School band director. Band practices are held by Smith four days a week from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
The Spartan Legion’s overture — the rebirth of the White Station band
“My favorite memory has definitely been probably like the pep rallies or being in ROTC, definitely because you can see everyone together.” - Eleanor Gunn (12)
We asked seniors their favorite White Station memory…
A look inside The Scroll
A look inside The Scroll
Jordan Kirby (12) holds a baby lamb at Memphis Zoo. He has been volunteering at the Memphis Zoo for almost two years.
From the farmyard to the vet clinic
Emeli Moreno (12) dawns the University of Memphis’ merch, fully committing to attending its campus in the fall. Moreno plans to pursue a major in art education.
Charting their courses: Local grads head to college
Yirui Tang (12) received her acceptance letter from Washington University (WashU) in St. Louis on Mar. 20 of 2024. She plans to attend WashU in the 2024-25 school year.
Spartan college choices
The Green Room Episode 2: Filler VS Passion
The Green Room Episode 2: Filler VS Passion
The Green Room Episode 1: Memphis - The Human Experience
The Green Room Episode 1: Memphis – The Human Experience
The Greenroom Episode 1: The tensions of parent-child relationships
The Spartan Experience: Discussing Courtyard Renovations ft. Corrie Metcalf
The Spartan Experience: New Decade Edition
The Spartan Experience Episode Four: Memphis Sports
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Aniya Rouser (12) holds up a U.S. Air Force shirt. She enlisted late in her junior year, which allowed her to get priority during job selection.
Students to servicewomen — enlisting in the military
Evan Easley, News and Features Team Leader • February 14, 2025

Disclaimer: Some of the comments about the military and service do not reflect the U.S. Army as a whole but only the experiences and opinions...

Aditi Arunprakash (11) gives a presentation during the 901 Hacks Championship. Arunprakash founded the Entrepreneurship Club, which hosted the competition, during the 2023-2024 school year.
Passion and purpose — the White Station entrepreneurship club
Jill Allert, Online Editor • February 10, 2025

What do hacking, competitions and over $200 in Chick-fil-A gift cards have in common? The White Station High School (WSHS) Entrepreneurship Club,...

Adaria Crutcher (12) is the Managing Editor for the Scroll and the co-founder of StoryUnfinished, a mental health awareness group. Crutcher’s efforts helped her win the Keeper of the Dream award, given to those that are continuing Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy.
White Station students showcase the best of black excellence
Ari Thompson, Writer • February 6, 2025

White Station High School was founded in 1851 as Albert Pike School, named after Albert Pike, a Confederate Army general (Bailey, 2015). White...

Different from the Common App and Coalition App applications, QuestBridge’s National College Match application opens in late July and closes in early October. Finalists are notified in mid-October and prepare their supplementals for their ranked schools. They will be notified if they “matched” with their school in early December.
Now what will it be, Early Decision or Restrictive Early Action?
Ellen Tan, News and Features Team Leader • February 6, 2025

Like any other day, you log into your email but spot a subject title labeled, “College Admission: Status Update.” Thump, thump, thump. You...

Sports
Kobe Bryant shoots a free throw at a game against Central High School. The Spartans won 76-75 that day.
Kobe Bryant — dominating the high school court
Grace Amgalan, Sports Team Leader • February 6, 2025

The Los Angeles Lakers might have had Kobe Bean Bryant, but White Station High School (WSHS) remains undefeated with the 6 foot 1 inch shooting...

College football from the high school perspective
Alex Le, Sports Team Leader • January 9, 2025
Mason McNiell’s (11) fantasy team roster is pictured. Many of his star players, such as Stephen Curry and Victor Wembanyama, are on DTD (day-to-day), meaning that they may or may not play in their next game.
Students’ experience in the world of fantasy basketball
Addis Shiberou, Promotions Lead • January 9, 2025
Winter Sports Superlatives
Grace Amgalan and Alex Le • December 17, 2024
Demarcus Covington’s (12) tattoo is pictured above. The acronym etched into his skin stands for ‘pray until something happens.’
Blood, sweat and ink
Addis Shiberou, Promotions Lead • December 17, 2024
Sammy Kheril (12) catches an important throw in order to move forward. Kheril received the ball with intent to help create a winning run.
Rugby team secures fourth place at states
Martin Catron, Writer • December 17, 2024
The Spartan basketball cheerleaders keep the basketball teams motivated with their cheers. The team has even created its own cheers specific to White Station High School.
The heart of the crowd
Celeste Cruz, Social Media Co-Manager • December 16, 2024
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The Green Room Episode 2: Filler VS Passion
The Green Room Episode 2: Filler VS Passion
Jane Mercer, Podcast Manager • March 6, 2024
The Green Room Episode 1: Memphis - The Human Experience
The Green Room Episode 1: Memphis – The Human Experience
Jane Mercer, Podcast Manager • December 2, 2023
The Greenroom Episode 1: The tensions of parent-child relationships
Elias Clements, Sophia Turner, and Nima Aflaki • November 7, 2022
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SZA and Kendrick Lamar announced the co-headlining “Grand National Tour” shortly before the release of “Lana”, the deluxe reissue of SZA’s 2022 album “SOS”. The “Grand National Tour” will visit cities such as St. Louis, Atlanta, and Houston.
Arts & Entertainment
Looking at ‘Lana’ — SZA’s newest album
Joaquin Gonzalez, Writer • January 9, 2025

On Dec. 9, 2022, SZA released her second album, leading many to label her as one of the biggest and best...

Henry Tang (11) visits a courtyard in China that contains many things to view. He sits beside a statue with a sign that mentions Fujian, meaning “happy establishment.”
Arts & Entertainment
A throwback in time through thrifts and threads
Katelyn Morton, Writer • December 18, 2024

Vintage fashion has been all over social media. Everywhere you go, people are dressed in all different...

In Tyler the Creator’s new album “Chromakopia”, he wears a mask representing himself to display a message of hiding ones true self. He later takes the mask off and lets the truth “run free.”
Arts & Entertainment
Unmasking the truth — the secrets behind Chromakopia
Katelyn Morton, Writer • December 18, 2024

As the mask comes off, the dark comes to light and long-kept secrets are let loose. Tyler the Creator,...

“Abbott Elementary” is an ABC comedy series. The series centers around a group of instructors who teach at a Philadelphia public school.
Arts & Entertainment
Welcome to another year at Abbott
Kela Fifer, Co-Leader of Social Media • December 16, 2024

For students at the fictional Abbott Elementary, the new school year has begun! The ABC comedy series...

Viewpoint
Paxson Abney (12) is a first-time voter and election poll worker for the 2024 presidential elections. Abney became a poll worker because she wanted to help with the election process.
12 hours after my shift: Student election poll workers
Adaria Crutcher, Managing Editor • February 9, 2025
Due to recent immigration raids, a protest arose on Ming Ave and Wible Road, and protesters were seen on Highway 99 overpass bridge. Many residents came out to show the communities and immigrants their support to discourage Border Patrols.
A Dream to non-American immigrants
Sherlyn Gutierrez-Herrera, Writer • February 4, 2025
Many students stormed to the comment section after viewing this post created by Memphis Shelby County Schools. Many complained about the harsh weather conditions and stated their concerns about driving on slippery roads.
A little bit of cold never hurt anyone
Aashrita Marpadaga, Viewpoint Team Leader • January 11, 2025
The 2024 election is a series of emotional rollercoasters for both candidates with many highs and many lows, with one moment taking place in the presidential debate. This year, many new changes have been incorporated into the debate to encourage a friendly and productive discussion.
It’s not political, it’s personal — an insight on the 2024 election
Aashrita Marpadaga, Viewpoint Team Leader • January 9, 2025
The vacant parking lot, in which fluorescent lights brighten empty spaces made for the Oak Court Mall. The parking lot has been seldom used in recent times.
Retail ruins: The unfortunate death of malls
Ellison Moore, Writer • December 17, 2024
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