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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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Charlie Huebner, Editor In Chief

Charlie Huebner is a senior and third-year Scroll member. He is passionate about both music and sports as he is a member of both the cross country and track team, school chorale, and church choir. Charlie has been involved with singing and playing the piano since he was four, and he has been running since 6th grade. His hobbies include hanging out with friends, supporting White Station athletics, and playing just about any sport. Charlie is very excited about his senior year and especially being back on Scroll staff as Editor-in-Chief!

 

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Charlie Huebner was the Editor-in-Chief for the 2020-2021 school year. Currently, Huebner is a junior at Wake Forest University.

[Photo] Four years of Scroll editors

Sophia Turner, Editor-in-Chief
October 24, 2023
Jasper Liles (11) prepares to record himself at home. Liles voice acts and currently is the voice for the University of Memphis’s “Wellness Wednesday” program.

Liles finds his voice through voice acting

Charlie Huebner, Editor-in-Chief
April 20, 2021
Rob Gronkowski and Tom Brady celebrate their Super Bowl LV victory together. Brady was named Super Bowl MVP for the fifth time in his seven championships.

LV: an NFL Playoff and Super Bowl recap

Charlie Huebner, Editor-in-Chief
February 21, 2021
The quiz bowl team practices after school using Discord. Despite the cancellation of all in-person activities, the team continues to practice and compete online.

Quiz bowl team takes learning beyond school day

Charlie Huebner, Editor-in-Chief
December 17, 2020
Sam Shiberou (10) holds his grip on a boulder as he figures out his next move. Shiberou climbs year round for the Memphis Rox Soul Senders as he is part of their bouldering, top rope and summit team.

Shiberou climbs to the top

Charlie Huebner, Editor-in-Chief
October 26, 2020
Mia Perez (11) sits in front of her personalized backdrop as she prepares to log into class. “Since I miss being in school physically, I wanted to bring some of it into my workspace at home,” Perez said.

When school and home merge

Charlie Huebner, Editor-in-Chief
October 26, 2020
White Station closed Friday, March 13, 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Its closure left many seniors heartbroken with the cancellations of festivities like prom and possibly graduation.

Seniors reminisce about shortened final year

Charlie Huebner, Editor in Chief
April 26, 2020
Coach KG looks toward the stands at the Shelby County Jamboree at Houston High School. KG officially coached his first track meet as head coach on Friday, March 6, 2020.

From student to coach: KG impacts the next generation

Charlie Huebner, Sports Team Leader
March 24, 2020

Advice and assurance for course selection

Charlie Huebner, Sports Team Leader
March 3, 2020
Coach Andy Reid receives the Lombardi trophy. Reid led the Chiefs to their first Super Bowl title since Super Bowl IV.

LIV: an NFL Playoff and Super Bowl recap

Charlie Huebner
March 2, 2020
Artist Lil Wayne’s album, “Funeral,” debuted on Jan. 31. “Funeral” marked his fifth No. 1 album on the Billboard Top 200 chart.

Lil Wayne’s “Funeral” album review

Charlie Huebner, Sports Team Leader
February 18, 2020
"1917" premiered Dec. 4, 2019. Since its release, the box office has grossed $143.5 million.

“1917” Movie Review

Charlie Huebner, Sports Team Leader
January 24, 2020

Chorale offers community another Cantata

Charlie Huebner, Sports Team Leader
December 20, 2019
James Wiseman attempts a shot over two Oregon players on Nov. 12. Wiseman and the Memphis Tigers fell to Oregon, 82-74, in what would be Wiseman’s last game before complying with his declared ineligibility.

Memphis v. NCAA

Charlie Huebner, Sports Team Leader
December 18, 2019
Frozen II debuted Nov. 22, 2019. It has grossed just south of $580 million since its release.

Frozen II Review

Charlie Huebner, Sports Team Leader
December 3, 2019
Kanye West's album, "Jesus is King," debuted on Oct. 25, 2019. It reached the top of the Billboard 200 Albums Chart after his release.

“Jesus is King” Album Review

Charlie Huebner
November 14, 2019

New Teacher Lori Roberts brings skills to White Station

Charlie Huebner, Sports Team Leader
November 5, 2019

Choir performs at parent meeting

Charlie Huebner, Sports Team Leader
November 5, 2019
Gino Giorgianni studies his music prior to his audition at Cordova High School. Giorgianni qualified for the All-Southwest Honor Choir along with others.

Choir members advance to honor choir

Charlie Huebner, Sports Team Leader
October 21, 2019
Coach Yarbrough speaks to the team after their win against Christian Brothers. The 13-7 win marked the third win for Yarbrough in his first season as head coach.

Started from the bottom now he’s here: The rise of Reid Yarbrough

Charlie Huebner, Sports Team Leader
October 8, 2019
Mary Hatley (11) and Emma Shadow (12) push through the heat at the AF Bridges Invitational. Shadow finished first on the team, and Hatley finished fourth

Cross country competes in Nashville Invitational

Charlie Huebner, Sports Team Leader
September 26, 2019
Members of the White Station choirs show off their honor choir awards.

White Station singers perform in honor choir

Charlie Huebner
February 18, 2019
The New England Patriots won their sixth Super Bowl 13-3, over the Los Angeles Rams.

LIII: an NFL Playoff and Super Bowl recap

Charlie Huebner
February 13, 2019
After successfully ambushing his opponent, senior Lamarco Tanzy aims and fires in a match.

Tanzy finds unconventional passion: competitive paintball

Charlie Huebner
December 18, 2018
The combined choirs prepare for rehearsal.

White Station Choirs gear up for concert in after school rehearsal

Charlie Huebner
December 18, 2018
The Spartan singers, some with four, five, or six year awards pose for a picture after the concert.

White Station singers perform in honor choir

Charlie Huebner
December 18, 2018
Spartan Cross Country takes first and second in city championship

Spartan Cross Country takes first and second in city championship

Charlie Huebner
November 13, 2018
Senior Kourtnie Kelley dribbles the ball down the field in White Station’s game against Bartlett. The Lady Spartans were ultimately defeated 0-1 after a tough game.

New coach leads Lady Spartan soccer to another solid season

Charlie Huebner
November 13, 2018
White Station's Varsity girls attempt to distance themselves from opponents at the start of their race.

Spartan Cross Country competes in Frank Horton Invitational

Charlie Huebner
October 3, 2018
Today, WSHS E-Board led a student town hall meeting to discuss the homecoming dress-up days for next week. The days include throwback day, twin day, meme/vine day, stereotype day, and green and grey day.

[Photo] Students determine football homecoming week themes

Kennedy Ray, Business Manager
September 23, 2018
Dodging a tackle, Eli Neal (12) makes a break for the endzone against Christian Brothers.

Close game at Christian Brothers results in Spartan defeat

Charlie Huebner
August 31, 2018
The Cross Country Girls Team begin their race at the Watson-Ford Invitational where they placed second overall.

[Photo] Cross country: an individual team sport

Eva McDonald
November 2, 2017
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