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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
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’
Pads and tampons are available for all students in the main office. This initiative was started by the district some years ago and is continued through the district and community donations.
Unpacking period product access at White Station
Ellison Moore (11), a first-year writer on The Scroll, recommends the manga series “Land of the Lustrous,” illustrated and written by Haruko Ichikawa.
Hidden behind a cover — book recommendations
Cui sings at the Memphis Chinese Community Center for the 2025 Lunar New Year celebration. She has performed several times, ranging in locations from the Rose Theater to the FedExForum to the Advanced Placement (AP) grading convention.
Calculus and art — Cui’s operatic dance performances
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
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
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
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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Celeste Cruz

Celeste Cruz, Writer

Celeste Cruz is a White Station High School junior and is a first-year on the Scroll staff. She has played soccer for seven years and has worked at Chick-fil-A Wolfcreek for almost a year. She is the class officer of the Class of 2025 and a member of the student council. In her freetime, she enjoys cooking with her mother and going shopping with her sister.

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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

Celeste Cruz, Social Media Co-Manager
March 18, 2025
Luka Doncic dribbles the ball while playing for the Dallas Mavericks. He was later unexpectedly traded to the Los Angeles Lakers.

Luka trade shocks and educates fans

Celeste Cruz, Social Media Co-Manager
March 17, 2025
Kennedi Waller (10) charges down the field during a White Station High School lacrosse match. Waller has been on the team since her freshman year.

Lacrosse joins the school sports lineup

Celeste Cruz, Social Media Co-Manager
March 17, 2025
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

Celeste Cruz, Social Media Co-Manager
December 16, 2024
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

Celeste Cruz, Social Media Co-Manager
November 21, 2024
Sofia Cruz (10) dribbles the ball during the Lady Spartans’ soccer game against Kingsbury High School. She has only been able to play for White Station High School for one season due to her previous injuries.

Tearing an ACL — an athlete’s biggest fear

Celeste Cruz, Co-Leader of Social Media
November 5, 2024
Arden Weeks (10) takes a hit at the Whitehaven Golf Course. This year is her first year on the team.

Golf: The rich kid’s sport?

Celeste Cruz, Co-Leader of Social Media
October 1, 2024
Kobe Byrant (12) takes a shot for Jones Elite (a youth basketball team). He has played at WSHS for two years.

Can we really make it to the league

Celeste Cruz, Co-Leader of Social Media
October 1, 2024
Kendrick Thompson (12) plays strong against Cordova. They played the Wolves last season.

Boys’ Soccer Begins Its Kickoff

Celeste Cruz, Writer
May 15, 2024
Ci’Anna Gales (12) throws the shot put during a meet at Houston High School. She currently holds White Station’s record for the discus.

Track and Field: Taylor and Gales Break Records

Celeste Cruz, Writer
April 30, 2024
Angel Jackson (11) poses after a gymnastics meet. She is a level eight gymnast and has been playing gymnastics since she was eleven years old.

Jackson’s gymnastics journey

Celeste Cruz, Writer
March 22, 2024
Stevlen Morris (12), number 11, goes for a layup against the Arlington Tigers. Morris was able to dribble, shoot, and pass with his same aggressive and attentive play style from before tearing his achilles.

Stevo’s Post-Injury Recovery

Celeste Cruz, Writer
March 19, 2024
Cristy Pursley and her pickleball friends pose for a picture after their rounds of play. The group meets once or twice a week to play the sport.

The growing popularity of pickleball

Celeste Cruz, Writer
February 9, 2024
The screenshot is taken directly from Michael Ayers’s Instagram account. It depicted him acting as a “watch” for students getting to class on time.

Mr. Ayers on social media

Celeste Cruz, Writer
February 9, 2024
The Spartan rugby team huddles up for half-time. The team was playing against Christian Brothers High.

Spartan rugby: A team built of bonds and hardwork

Celeste Cruz, Writer
December 11, 2023
Alaya Rhodes (12) serves the ball to the other team: She has been playing volleyball since she was six years old.

Rhodes helps lead volleyball team to city championship

Celeste Cruz, Writer
November 22, 2023
Destiny Davenport (9) and Charlie Russell (9) are ready to work together to support the ninth grade. They were elected as Freshman Class Officers.

Freshmen Officers

Celeste Cruz, Writer
October 22, 2023
Jadarekko Austin (10) and Kayla Burton (10) have similar goals and ideas when it comes to helping their grade. The pair was elected by the sophomore class to be their class officers.

Sophomore class officers

Celeste Cruz, Writer
October 22, 2023
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