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

A unique senior season cut short

Kennedy Ray, Editor in Chief April 8, 2020

Thursday, March 12, 2020 was a strange day. Strange, in that no senior in the Shelby County school district knew that it was their last day of high school. Once that realization settled as COVID-19 progressed...

Austin Moore (12) throws a pitch in the team’s season opener. The Spartans fell to Lausanne Collegiate School with a score of 9-1.

Baseball team steps up to the plate for 2020 season

Graham Ross April 8, 2020

As winter comes to a close, the White Station baseball season starts up again. After winning the district championship last year, the team has set its sights on a larger prize: winning the city championship. “Last...

Ray Curry (12) poses on his visit to Arkansas earlier this year.  Curry is one of a few White Station athletes that has gone through the college recruitment process this year.

An inside look at the college recruiting process

Ian McMillin, Staff Writer March 27, 2020

From the outside looking in, the college recruiting process for high school athletes often raises more questions than answers. How do recruits get noticed by coaches? What’s it like when someone gets...

Poised and ready, the White Station winter guard solemnly anticipates the first beat of the music. This was the teams first ever competition, which took place at Houston High School in Germantown, TN.

White Station winter guard takes on Houston Colorfest

Molly Yuan March 26, 2020

A battalion of flags fly into the air, silks spinning in perfect unison. With a synchronized clink, the team of girls catch the poles and swiftly glide across the floor to pick up new pieces of equipment,...

The White Station winter guard learns a new rifle toss in preparation for the upcoming competitive season. The team has been active since 2018.

Flags and flourishes: A look into White Station’s first year winter guard team

Molly Yuan March 26, 2020

The debut of the Spartan color guard last fall is a spectacle that took many by surprise, as this auxiliary performance had been unheard of at White Station for years. What many people don’t know is...

Starting pitcher Elena Murtaugh (12) practices pitches for upcoming games. When playing against specific opponents, head coach Alberson names the types of pitches that Murtaugh should complete, such as fastballs, curveballs and sliders. One of her goals this season is to pitch a no-hitter game, meaning that no batters will make it to base safely.

Up to bat: softball season starts

Michelle Le, Writer March 26, 2020

With the onset of spring, softball season begins as the Lady Spartans prepare to deliver more dingers, fast pitches and stolen bases. The first game of the season is quickly approaching, and the team has...

Coach KG looks toward the stands at the Shelby County Jamboree at Houston High School. KG officially coached his first track meet as head coach on Friday, March 6, 2020.

From student to coach: KG impacts the next generation

Charlie Huebner, Sports Team Leader March 24, 2020

In his history with White Station, Kevaughn Griffith, or “KG,” has held several positions. But his most recent promotion to head track coach has been 14 years in the making. After graduating from...

Spanish teacher Emilee Chesnut smiles as she performs split squats on a sunny Saturday afternoon. Chesnut, along with other teachers, chooses to dedicate her few hours of free time to work out.

Working (out) after hours: teachers stay active outside of school

Katie Stanek March 24, 2020

After an exhausting school day, some teachers go home, close the door and collapse on the couch. Others choose to push past the fatigue and better their minds and bodies through exercise. Elizabeth...

The Memphis Grizzlies most popular fan account was discovered to be ran by Molly Morrison. She started the account at only 12 years old.

Behind the scene of successful Grizzlies fan account

Kyla Randle March 9, 2020

When most people look at sport fan accountants, they believe that they are run by men and normally wouldn't expect a female to be behind the accountant. This turned out to be completely wrong when Molly...

Lady Spartans lacrosse team welcomes new assistant coach

Sophia Aiello March 6, 2020

At the sideline of the field stands the Lady Spartans lacrosse team’s new assistant coach. Trae Williams watches as his team goes from defense to offense, assisting the players with instructions...

Coach Andy Reid receives the Lombardi trophy. Reid led the Chiefs to their first Super Bowl title since Super Bowl IV.

LIV: an NFL Playoff and Super Bowl recap

Charlie Huebner March 2, 2020

For 100 seasons now, the NFL has entertained millions of fans in season and into the playoffs. This postseason did not disappoint as fans witnessed a jump pass by a running back, a dynasty dethroned and...

Kolby Hilson (12) attempts to dunk the basketball during the varsity game versus the Harding Academy Lions on January 9, 2020. The boys team won 69-59. The girls team lost 60-50.

Basketball teams find success this regular season: Boys and girls varsity teams rank in the top ten for the Commercial Appeal

Katie Stanek March 2, 2020

From tournament championships to twenty-plus-point wins, both the varsity boys and girls basketball teams have had a season to remember. Both teams have at least ten wins, which is no small feat considering...

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