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

The Nutcracker led his soldiers to battle against the Rat King and his entourage. He prepares for his most important moment in act one.

Return of the Nutcracker engages Spartans

Grace Dillender, Writer December 22, 2022

The conductor motions to an oboe, who begins to play an A. The rest of the orchestra joins with a flourish before coming to an abrupt stop. With a lift of the baton, the curtains open and the music...

Peter Shi (11) looks for an open man to pass the ball to during the first game of the season at Christian Brothers. The final score was 56 vs. 47 and the Spartans were defeated by the Purple Wave.

Basketball season opening with a bang

Grace Amgalan, Writer December 22, 2022

Every afternoon, at 1:25 p.m., the squeal of sneakers and whistles engulf the gym as the basketball team files onto the court for practice. This year, the team is pursuing a place in state tournaments...

Nima Aflaki (12) holds his trophy for winning the Tennessee State Amateur Championship. Aflaki was undefeated throughout the tournament.

Rook takes queen, but king stands tall

Alex Le, Writer December 20, 2022

White Pawn to E3. Black Knight to D6. White Bishop to B4. Checkmate. After five arduous hours, Nima Aflaki (12), Tenn. amateur state champion, stands up, victorious. Chess is a strategic game of...

The Spartan varsity cheer team celebrates a first place win on Oct. 29 in the Mid-South Regional Cheer competition. The team will travel to Disney World in February of 2023.

Spartan cheer to make debut at Nationals

Shania Moore, Layout Lead December 8, 2022

Keep smiling. Don’t fall. Stay tight. These are a few thoughts that run through cheerleaders’ heads while waiting backstage for their music to begin. On Oct. 29, 2022, the Spartan cheer team...

First Photo: The 2021-2022 Swim Team poses with mugs for the annual Christmas party. The team celebrated the incoming holiday season with a mug swap, organized by Rachel Kannady.

Swim team approaches new season

Grace Dillender, Writer December 8, 2022

On Oct. 27, 2022, a small band of swimmers faced the St. George’s pool for the first time since State in February 2021. Last year, the team consisted of around seven swimmers, and Rachel Kannady,...

Gabrielle Shirley (11), Sukaina Alhaidari (9), Russell Wolfe (12), Justice Clarke (12) and Jarryn Lowe (11) flaunt a “W” after racing in the TSSAA Region 8 AAA competition on Oct. 27, 2022. These five Spartans qualified for the state championship.

Cross-country freshman qualifies for state

Megan Shipp, Writer November 28, 2022

Sukaina Alhaidari (9) never expected to start running cross-country, but she was remarkably surprised when she qualified for state during her first year. While it was frightening and it created a lot...

Alyssa Winston (12) gets ready to run in her meet with Houston High School on April 9, 2022. She placed third for the 300-meter hurdles.

Double the season, double the strength

Grace Amgalan, Writer November 28, 2022

Learn. Practice. Work. Repeat. For many student-athletes, this is what life looks like during their sports season. However, some consume themselves with sports for the entire year due to their motivation...

Coach Pattino leads basketball practice. Players practice through the 7th period to after school in the senior gym.

How students should prepare for tryouts

Alex Le, Writer November 28, 2022

Sweat dripping, hearts thumping and balls flying, players work hard to stand out. The question asked by many students: what can be done to increase the chances of getting on the team? The answer...

The White Station Girls Rugby Team concludes its first practice of the fall season with the 901 Rugby Club on Tuesday, Sept. 13th. Posing with a flyer, the team is eagerly recruiting to build their team for the season.

Spartan Women’s Rugby makes a comeback

Shania Moore, Layout Lead October 28, 2022

 Rugby: the sport described as a rough mixture between soccer and American football. The White Station Girls Rugby Team is having a comeback after about six years of being disbanded. Rugby...

The Memphis Adult Water Polo Team poses for a photo after an outdoor competition in Nashville. Andrew Bell (not pictured above) was not yet part of the team.

Memphis Adult Water Polo Team creates small community

Grace Dillender, Writer October 27, 2022

The shouting of teammates, acrid smell of chlorine and feeling of adrenaline coursing through the veins make it difficult to decide. Who should he pass to? Andrew Bell, marketing teacher, must decide where...

During a meeting after school, the badminton club starts a doubles match. Other members wait their turn and encourage the players.

Badminton club scores in the courtyard

Alex Le, Writer October 27, 2022

It’s after school on a Wednesday. The courtyard is buzzing with excitement. Members have rushed out of class to get there. Sachin Prahalathan (9) and Saanvi Kumar (10), the founder, set up the badminton...

Shakira Townsend (12) serves the ball at the district championship against SBA on September 22nd. They won 3 serves out of 5 that day.

Lady Spartans are Class AAA champions

Grace Amgalan, Writer October 26, 2022

One of White Station’s biggest rivals, the Germantown Devils, were defeated by Lady Spartans on both the volleyball court and soccer field the first time they faced the Spartans this season. With...

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