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Henry Tang (11) visits a courtyard in China that contains many things to view. He sits beside a statue with a sign that mentions Fujian, meaning “happy establishment.”
A throwback in time through thrifts and threads
In Tyler the Creator’s new album “Chromakopia”, he wears a mask representing himself to display a message of hiding ones true self. He later takes the mask off and lets the truth “run free.”
Unmasking the truth — the secrets behind Chromakopia
“Abbott Elementary” is an ABC comedy series. The series centers around a group of instructors who teach at a Philadelphia public school.
Welcome to another year at Abbott
Drum majors Mia Matthews (11) and Xander Martin (12) pose with their first-place trophy. The Spartan Legion won first place in Division AA in the Whitehaven High School Battle of the Bands.
Battle of the Bands
White Station High School Key Club members give out candy to a family at the Memphis Zoo’s Zoo Boo. The family is dressed as the Gru family from the “Despicable Me” film franchise.
‘Tis the season – the holidays of fall and winter
Memphis Pride Fest occurs every June, celebrating the LGBTQ+ community. Since 1970, Pride Month has been celebrated throughout the United States to remember the 1969 Stonewall uprising.
‘Heartstopper’ — the waltz of LGBTQ+ acceptance
Elina Roy (9) waits on a structure she designed for Science Olympiad to 3D print in the chemistry lab. Roy was on the Science Olympiad team for White Station Middle School and plans to continue it in the high school division.
White Station STEM Clubs: what, how and why
Alexa Nalos (12) and her boyfriend Tanner Phillips pose for a picture on the sidelines of a White Station High School football game. Nalos and Phillips met during quarantine when they would play outside with their siblings, eventually hanging out together more often.
Love is all around, and so are high school couples
Zack Lageman (12) works on an unnamed painting that is part of her concentration for AP Studio Art. Lageman based the design on a convenience store she frequented with her mom.
Lageman expresses herself through art
Members of the White Station High School prayer group begin praying in the senior parking lot before the first bell. They have gathered every Wednesday for the past few months to pray for individual requests and the well-being of the school.
Prayer at the portables
Emily Zhang (12)
National Merit Semi-finalists
National Merit Semi-finalists
Winter Sports Superlatives
Demarcus Covington’s (12) tattoo is pictured above. The acronym etched into his skin stands for ‘pray until something happens.’
Blood, sweat and ink
Sammy Kheril (12) catches an important throw in order to move forward. Kheril received the ball with intent to help create a winning run.
Rugby team secures fourth place at states
The Spartan basketball cheerleaders keep the basketball teams motivated with their cheers. The team has even created its own cheers specific to White Station High School.
The heart of the crowd
(From left to right) Sarah Scroggins (11), Lucy Roaten (11) and Karolina Deleon (11) pose for a picture before they start their 5k race on December 7th, 2024 in downtown Memphis. The 5k race took less than an hour for them.
Scroggins and friends run to fundraise for St. Jude
Celeste Cruz (12) dribbles the ball during her junior year game against Kingsbury High School. The Lady Spartans won this game 9-0.
N.A.R.P. Life
The vacant parking lot, in which fluorescent lights brighten empty spaces made for the Oak Court Mall. The parking lot has been seldom used in recent times.
Retail ruins: the unfortunate death of malls
Reading classic books in school or as a hobby has become an integral aspect of many people's culture. As time progressed, perceptions of classics have also altered.
Move over old classics, there’s a new classic in town
Feminism has been a part of society for quite some time. Over time, many women have fought for their dreams, which have been limited due to societal norms of the time.
Wonders of being a woman?
Deforestation is the mass cutting of trees by humans. Mostly used to describe the negative actions created by humans, anthropogenic actions have led to deforestation, air pollution and warming oceans.
People wake up, the Earth is dying
Junior year is filled with challenges and overwhelming demands. This caused many people to stigmatize junior year as the "worst year" in high school.
Exploring the deepest and darkest trenches of junior year
Elon Musk's Cybertruck is a new electric car. Cybertrucks have an electric engine, 11,000 towing capacity and can travel up to 325 miles on a single charge.
What’s Elon Musk up to this time?
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
Daniel Gwin (11) shows off his 2020 Scholar Athlete award from the Memphis chapter of the National Football Foundation. Gwin — along with his family and coaches — met for a small ceremony in the courtyard to receive his award and scholarship information from a National Football Foundation representative.
Gwin is named the 2020 Scholar Athlete by the National Football Foundation
Tennessee law bans transgender youth from team sports
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
Yirui Tang (12) received her acceptance letter from Washington University (WashU) in St. Louis on Mar. 20 of 2024. She plans to attend WashU in the 2024-25 school year.
Spartan college choices
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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Winter Sports Superlatives

Grace Amgalan and Alex Le
December 17, 2024
Kenneth Harms (12) attempts a dyno problem. Dyno problems require the climber to jump to progress through the problem.

Students climb to greater heights

Alex Le, Sport's Team Leader
October 29, 2024
Tim McCormack wins most school spirited as his senior superlative. McCormack is the youngest of 10 siblings to go to WSHS.

The impact of alumni on high school sports

Alex Le, Sports Team Leader
October 13, 2024
Brayden Washington (10) observes the football game while injured. Washington continued to be active with the team when injured.

Brayden Washington: It’s time to go to war

Alex Le, Sports Team Leader
September 30, 2024
Braxton Gray (12) takes down his opponent in a preseason wrestling meet at Arlington High School. Wrestlers are required to make the weight class they are wrestling at; if not, they are disqualified.

The health benefits and repercussions of fasting

Alex Le, Sports Team Leader
May 15, 2024
Torrin Thornton (12) at bat against SBA. Thornton combines his physicality from football and the technical skills from baseball to improve his game.

Thornton and Thomas lead baseball team with confidence

Alex Le, Sports Team Leader
April 23, 2024
Keegan Mainers (11) talks with his coaches while being treated for a bloody nose during injury time. Injury time is reserved for blood and injuries and is used for specialists to come

This Week In Sparta – Wrestling

Alex Le, Sports Team Leader
February 13, 2024
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
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
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

Girls varsity senior soccer cards: Path to Glory

Alex Le, Sports Team Leader
December 7, 2023
Hamilton Holloman (12) runs with his team after scoring a touchdown, playing as a wide receiver against Manassas High School. Wide receivers specialize in catching passes from the quarterback, with their main job being to run pass routes and get open for passes.

All we got is all we need

Alex Le, Sports Team Leader
December 7, 2023

Spartan Wrestling returns as disruptors

Alex Le, Sport's Team Leader
November 14, 2023
Ja Morant and Dillon Brooks talk to players on the bench before playing against the Houston Rockets. The Grizzlies won the second time in a row against the Rockets in a blowout 151-114.

Grit N’ Grind: Grizzlies season recap

Alex Le, Writer
May 23, 2023

Hasani’s journey to obtain a black belt

Alex Le, Writer
May 23, 2023
Spartans play against Central High School in a close game. The game was back and forth with White Station coming out with the victory in the end.

Basketball team conquers the opposition

Alex Le, Writer
March 9, 2023
Holly Cole (11) performs a hang-clean with the barbell. The softball team trains in the East Gym to increase their strength and athleticism.

Weightlifting women break personal records and barriers

Alex Le, Writer
January 31, 2023
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
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
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
The student section turns up in support of the football team. Everyone is dressed in the school colors of green and gray.

Football team’s homecoming game comes close

Alex Le, Writer
October 23, 2022
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