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Some argue that while AI can replicate musical style, it lacks the emotional depth of human-made art. AI is being used to compose, mix and even perform music, pushing the boundaries of traditional sound production.
Binary beats — AI within the music industry
With wings spread wide, the new Captain America takes flight, blending heroism and innovation. Sam Wilson’s journey as the Star-Spangled Avenger is about more than just strength, but about rewriting legacy.
Brave new “cap” or brave new flop — Captain America’s new chapter
Eddie Brock and Venom share tense moments as their chaotic partnership sways between control and destruction. The bond between them pulses with energy, a reflection of their ongoing struggle for dominance and understanding.
“Venom: The Last Dance” — a final symbiotic serenade
Beyoncé wins Best Country Album, Best Country Duo/Group Performance and Album of the Year for her album, “Cowboy Carter.” She has held the record for the most Grammy nominations since 2023.
Black artists make history at the Grammys
Stranded and determined, Mo Najjar dives into the street food hustle with his falafel taco cart. Every taco was sold with resilience and determination to find his way back home.
Mo’ than just hustle — “Mo” Season 2 review
Music has the power to express a wide range of emotions, deepening connections to the people, places and moments in people’s lives. Music has served as a universal language, bringing meaning and memories to each note and lyric.
Melodic memories — a journey through sentimental songs
(Left to right) Elizabeth Digmon (10), Molly Mize (11) and Aditi Arunprakash (11) are some of the students on the debate team who went to nationals. Debate involves group effort and work to prepare.
Debate team earns a spot in nationals
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
The four pillars of the White House: White Station art teachers
2023 and 2024 Scroll alumni
2023 and 2024 Scroll alumni
Teacher Spotlight: Garcia and Shirley
Emily Greenberg’s book, ‘Alternative Facts,’ is a collection of satirical short stories focusing on prominent figures in the current American political climate. ‘Alternative Facts,’ published in 2025, is Greenberg’s first book, and its stories have won multiple awards.
Straight truths or ‘Alternative Facts’
From athletes to educators
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
Caleb Lawrence (10) assumes the ready position before a match against a Cordova High School wrestler. Caleb won this match and has wrestled him many times before the City Championships.
Wrestlers take home the City Championship title
Noah Johnson practices for games ahead. This practice was set early in the baseball season, helping hone their skills for upcoming games.
A look into the baseball team
Aldair Manuel (12) dribbles head-on against Bartlett High School. Manuel was a captain of the team during his junior year.
What it takes to lead a team
(From right to left) Kaitlyn Card (11) and Hannah Yaghini (11) pose for a picture after winning 2nd place in the Battle of the Burg. This tournament was held in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.
Beyond the game — the role of friendships in sports
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
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
Donald J. Trump entered into office for his 2nd nonconsecutive term. He has been highly controversial during his 2nd term so far.
What is going on up there — 50 days of Trump’s administration
Culture appropriation and appreciation is a topic debated amongst many people. Many have been debating how to properly respect other's culture.
Borrowed or beloved — cultural appropriation vs appreciation
On January 19th, every American TikTok user recieved a notification about TikTok's final death note. However, it had only lasted a few moments as TikTok miraculously worked.
Good luck “scrolling” without TikTok— at least you have us
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
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
“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
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 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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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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