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The Netflix documentary “Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing” uncovers some of the unknown, horrific experiences former child content creators had as a result of their manipulative manager. Experiences like these are only becoming more common and frequent as a result of the growing nature of “kidfluencing” and child exploitation in media.
Pulling back the curtains on “Bad Influence — The Dark Side of Kidfluencing”
Jam band Leftover Salmon performing at the Overton Park Shell. They performed as part of the 2023 Free Summer Concert Series.
Summer concerts at the Overton Park Shell
Evan Easley has played viola for six years and is also learning piano. He’s taken lessons from the same teacher, Aaron Tubergin, all six. 
Warmth in tones and tunes 
Disney released “Snow White” this March, a reimagining of their 1937 classic “Snow White and the Seven Dwarves,” which was the first feature-length animated film ever made. The film has received a negative reception from fans and critics alike.
The fading magic of Disney’s remakes
Playboi Carti’s “MUSIC” is his longest and most packed project yet, with 30 tracks and big-name features like Travis Scott and The Weeknd. After years of teasing and leaks, the album finally dropped, chaotic, loud and just like Carti.
“What!” am I listening to? — “MUSIC” review
Walking into the art exhibition, observers see a display of winning works. Guests were welcomed into this art gallery with a small glimpse of student’s artworks. 
From sketch to spotlight — the Scholastic Art Exhibition 
George Richardson in the year 1993.
Do you remember your first job — paycheck and all?
Victoria Jacobs (10) shows off her handmade jewelry which she crafts with intricate beads with vibrant colors. Her interest has led her to have gathered a wide range of beads made from a host of materials.
Spartans explore diverse interests
Seniors’s future plans: Where do you see yourself in 20 years
The hots and nots of senior year
Addis Shiberou (11) and James Jin (11) discuss topics for upcoming meetings. The Politics club meets every other Tuesday from 2:30 to 3:30 in Lauren Larson’s room, E206.
WSHS’s Civics and Politics Club
During Senior Assassin, players wear flotation devices to protect them from being eliminated. Students wore floaties while working, traveling and hanging out with friends.
Senior Assassin splashes through Memphis
James Jin (11) (left) talks to former captain Jason Fang on the tennis court. The boy's tennis team won second place in regionals this year.
Tennis captains swing into new season
Charlie Russell (10) poses with NBA star, Jared McCain. Russell met McCain and other NBA draftees at a hotel in New York City.
Students take on the 2025 NBA Playoffs
Ethan Manuel and Aldair Manuel discuss plans while going out onto the field. In this picture this game was against Arlington and ended in a close game 4-4 draw.
Soccer team’s 2025 season
Raleih Chew (10) prepares to enter the football field at the game against Christian Brothers High School. He plays linebacker, while also wrestling and playing rugby.
Chew’s trifecta of wrestling, rugby and football
Coach Quinton Johnson is seen walking along the sideline during halftime against the Portland Trail Blazers. This photo was taken on Feb. 12, 2020 at FedExForum and he’s been a drummer for the Grizzline since 2018.
Grizzline, basketball coach, DJ; Quinton Johnson
From athletes to educators
The announcement phone in the main office is what’s used to make school-wide announcements. These announcements often contain important information about testing, grades and more and were recently suspended to limit the number of interruptions for AP testers.
How class interruptions — pause — affect learning
Superstitions come in all shapes and sizes; several have existed for hundreds of years and are shared in many cultures. While many have been lost to time, some linger on.
Superstitions: Totally fake… until something weird happens
Many teens have bad habits they want to quit, such as eating fast food or doomscrolling. Recently, there has been a trend of students locking in with school work and life.
Cut the junk, you’re in a funk
Block Blast!'s simple interface allows for many to play anywhere. Although seeming simple at the start, the game gets harder as the score gets higher.
Stack, blast, repeat — the Block Blast! addiction
Kyle Tingley talks directly to students to address problems posed and explain more about topics presented in class. His teaching emphasizes body language and tone to keep the classroom engaged and moving.
Beyond the classroom — an inspection of teacher mental health
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) spread through all kinds of people and relationships. Some groups are discriminated against because they can be more susceptible to certain STIs or STDs.
STD and STI cases among Memphis teens grows into an issue
Aboubacar Amadou Ide is one of two Advanced Placement Statistic teachers in Memphis-Shelby County Schools. He has been a teacher for over 26 years.
History repeats itself: Prejudice in the workplace
Former-Superintendent Feagins observes White Station High School’s student-run garden. Feagins was terminated from her superintendent position following a 3-6 vote by board members.
Superintendent Feagins ousted after nine months in office
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
Addis Shiberou (11) and James Jin (11) discuss topics for upcoming meetings. The Politics club meets every other Tuesday from 2:30 to 3:30 in Lauren Larson’s room, E206.
WSHS’s Civics and Politics Club
Alina Liu (12) moved to Montreal, Canada, before moving to Memphis, Tenn. She lived in Canada for four years before moving to Memphis because of her father’s new job at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
It’s time to get moving — welcome to Memphis
White Station High School’s Muslim Student Association traveled to the Tennessee state capitol to participate in a Day on the Hill. Some members were able to sit in on a mock house session and debate a bill, getting a chance to share their own opinions.
From the halls to the hill
Abby Mitchell (11) works at Blues City Thrift, a locally owned thrift store. She started thrifting with her mother and continues to thrift today.
Used and unique — a look at thrifting
Small figurines of people, animals and food are on display, all made by Shelby Thompson (11). Thompson has made a variety of these figures for her friends, sometimes even modeling them in clay form.
Thompson, the gift giving guru
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
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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Addis Shiberou, Promotions Lead

Addis Shiberou is a junior returning for his second year on The Scroll. Other than writing, he enjoys playing piano, painting, going to museums and learning about history. He is also a member of debate, Mock Trial and the Brooks Art Council. This year, he is excited to continue writing for the sports section of The Scroll and watch the Dallas Cowboys win the Superbowl.

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James Jin (11) (left) talks to former captain Jason Fang on the tennis court. The boy's tennis team won second place in regionals this year.

Tennis captains swing into new season

Addis Shiberou, Promotions Lead
May 22, 2025
Raleih Chew (10) prepares to enter the football field at the game against Christian Brothers High School. He plays linebacker, while also wrestling and playing rugby.

Chew’s trifecta of wrestling, rugby and football

Addis Shiberou, Promotions Lead
May 16, 2025
Cooper Wade (9) practices batting during afterschool baseball practice. Cooper Wade hopes to play in college and professionally.

Like father like son: Players coached by their parents

Addis Shiberou, Promotions Lead
March 18, 2025
Evan (left) and Alex (right) Shi (10) play doubles ping pong on Thursday after school. The playing surface is folded onto a wooden table, often having to be balanced with textbooks below.

Zhang’s ping pong club

Addis Shiberou, Promotions Lead
March 18, 2025
Head Basketball coach Jesus Patino huddles with the team during timeout. During this game, players had to make extra effort to focus since Central High School’s crowd chanted loudly to cheer on their own team and to distract opposing players.

Basketball team defeats rival twice at homecoming games

Addis Shiberou, Promotions Lead
March 18, 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
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
Long Do (11) works on his painting in the AP 2D Art and Design classroom. He creates a detailed underpainting for each of his works to get the value balance just right.

Artists win recognition in Delta and Midsouth fairs

Addis Shiberou, Promotions Lead
October 29, 2024
Color guard sits in formation before halftime. While the game is ongoing, they dance in unison to the band, and during halftime, they perform with flags in a field show.

Growing colorguard team fuels school spirit

Addis Shiberou, Promotions Lead
October 3, 2024
Chancellor Gray (12), number 65, waits on the sidelines for the second half of the game to begin. Although he does not want to play football in college, he has risen to a position of responsibility in the team because of his leadership and skill.

Football coaching staff names captains for the first time in three years

Addis Shiberou, Promotions Lead
August 31, 2024
James Jin (10) looks at the rim after shooting a three pointer. In addition to playing basketball, he takes six AP classes and leads an engineering club.

The balancing act of academics and athletics

Addis Shiberou, Writer
May 16, 2024
The soccer team dribbles the ball to the opposing team’s side, putting them on defense. Many players play club soccer to compete and stay in shape during the off season.

School and club soccer

Addis Shiberou, Writer
May 15, 2024
Baltimore Ravens player Lamar Jackson passes the ball. Although it is his sixth year in the NFL (National Football League) without a Super Bowl ring, he won the MVP award this year.

Playoff picture of the 2023-24 NFL season

Addis Shiberou, Writer
March 22, 2024
Kameron Kearney (11) speaks with Coach Kevaughn Griffith at the Houston track meet. This is his third year running track and cross country.

Kearney twins race to success

Addis Shiberou, Writer
March 22, 2024
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
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
James Wang (11) lines up the puck, ready to strike a goal. He plays at club level and hopes to continue playing in college.

Wang slashes on the ice

Addis Shiberou, Writer
October 24, 2023
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