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

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...

Football players gain regional recognition

Shania Moore, Layout Lead December 14, 2023

The White Station football team might not have attained the record they desired in their overall season, but their achievements did not go unnoticed. Many players on the team have been recognized by the...

Coach McDonald observes his students complete their work for his Physical Science class. Physical Science is a class offered by the school and is taught to freshmen.

Mark McDonald: Referee, teacher, coach and athletic director

Alex Le, Sports Team Leader December 14, 2023

When Coach Mark McDonald was in high school, he found that playing sports was not for him. Rather, he took to the managerial side of sports and has now grown to be the man behind the scenes; he makes...

Tyler Yang (12) clears the ball in a game against Germantown High School. For many, the local high school team is the most accessible way one can play soccer and train to get better.

The land of touchdowns and home runs gets introduced to European football

Alex Le, Sports Team Leader December 14, 2023

  From the land of hail marys and free throws, a new dawn emerges on football, or, per American culture, soccer, pitches nationwide. The sport that was once niche and navigated the periphery...

Gabrielle Shirley (12) participates in the annual Frank Horton “Night” Classic. This race featured cross country runners from all over the Mid-South region to run in honor of the late Coach Frank Horton, a beloved Memphis coach.

Cross country runners dedicate summers to their sport

Chitkala Alli, Managing Editor December 14, 2023

‘Twas a warm summer morning, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. Well, except for Eleanor Boswell (9). Boswell is a cross country runner, a sport that calls for...

From left to right, Abby Griffith (10), Azaria Jones (10), and Kailyn Card (10) play defense at their second match in the sixth Annual Battle in Gatlinburg . The match resulted in a victory for the Spartans.

Lady Spartans lacrosse return from Gatlinburg with third place victory

Addis Shiberou, Writer December 12, 2023

The season hasn’t started yet, but the Lady Spartans Lacrosse team is already at work. They face a long road of preseason scrimmages against some of the best teams in the city, but before that, they...

The boys’ basketball team plays hard during their pre-season game against Melrose. White Station came out victorious, winning 46-45.

The commencement of basketball season

Chitkala Alli, Managing Editor December 12, 2023

The sun is just beginning to come up and as most students are scrambling to head out the door for school, Corey Ross (12) has already gotten in his first workout for the day. In preparation for the new...

Jarryn Lowe (12) runs the 800 meter race for a boys’ track and field meet held by Houston High School in April 2023. Just a week after this meet, he got an offer from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville’s athletic program.

Lowe’s comeback rewards him to become a D1 athlete

Grace Amgalan, Sport's Team Leader December 12, 2023

For the current defending state champion and school record holder for 800 meter run, Jarryn Lowe’s (12) journey of running has not been an easy journey but to many it has been inspirational and encouraging.  Inspired...

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