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A fair array of cookies awaits customers. Jaydes Piverger (12) made a small batch to advertise her work giving a good start to her business.
New cookie business around town
Alan Mason (11) plays “Dress to Impress” in which players are pinned against each other in a timed event; they must think of an outfit and execute their plan. Players are then put in a fashion show during which those competing against each other vote for the top three fashionistas. This game has gained a huge audience as of Oct. 2024, having 3.6 billion visits to the game and around 181,000 players playing at any given time.
The reawakening of Roblox
Gracie Lowes (11) plays as one of the self-obsessed flowers in Alice in Wonderland. The group of flowers bash Alice as she explores wonderland.
Down the rabbit hole — the production of ‘Alice in Wonderland JR.’
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
Priddy Farms is located in Bartlett, Tennessee. They are most known for their pumpkin patch and Christmas tree farm.
Fright nights and pumpkin sights – a Halloween festivities guide
Matthew Wheeley’s (12) collection of VHS tapes and physical movie copies feature the special edition “Star Wars” films. Each tape captured a moment in cinematic history, highlighting the charm of physical media that many adhere to in an age of digital streaming.
The sequel syndrome — is more always better?
Afifah Alma (11) speaks with Ashmita Karmaker (9) in the cafeteria, before the first bell. Many of the Bangladeshi students at White Station have been close friends for years and often sit with each other at school and visit outside of school.
Bangladeshi students reckon with protests back home
(Left) Allison Brumbaugh (9) received her medal at a regional competition for artistic roller skating in 2024. Out of all of the disciplines within competitive roller skating, Brumbaugh focuses on dancing and has been skating since sixth grade.
Skating on wheels with rhythm
Maridee Cornell is an alumnus, teacher and coach at White Station High School. If she were a student, Cornell would wear comfortable clothes to school daily, but she enjoys wearing medical scrubs as a teacher.
Teachers with spirit — teacher spotlight
(Right) Aylla Wexler (11) and her family pose in front of a giant Gundam figure during a 2023 trip to Japan. Wexler, who is half Japanese, and her family frequently travel to Japan to visit extended family.
The best of both worlds: Multicultural students
Mark Greaney, author of the bestselling “Gray Man” series, is a White Station High School alumnus. Many of the 25 books he has published are available in local bookstores and libraries like Novel.
From green to gray — Greaney’s ‘Gray Man’
Luian Stiegler (11) (middle) landed at Memphis International Airport on August 22, 2024. Stiegler is staying in Memphis with Benjamin Harris (left) and Chinese teacher Yuan Harris (right) until June 2025.
Stiegler’s journey from Stuttgart to Memphis
The varsity volleyball team captures a moment with their mentors from the skills camp at the University of Albama. They spent three days with an Albama player and mentor. getting new perspectives on playing volleyball.
Communication and trust: the foundations of the successful volleyball team
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
Kenneth Harms (12) attempts a dyno problem. Dyno problems require the climber to jump to progress through the problem.
Students climb to greater heights
(From left to right) Celeste Cruz (12), Paxson Abney (12), Crystal Trejo (12), Kate Metcalf (12), Adele Thompson (12) and Leighton Melton (12) are all seniors who have been playing for the Lady Spartans for at least two years. During their years of playing high school soccer, they have faced many changes.
Beginning of a new leadership
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
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
Educational piracy is a way for students to receive educational resources through pirated means. While it is useful to those who don’t have the resources to afford school supplies, it is also controversial, due to the legality of it.
Educational piracy — a justified crime?
Taylor Swift is a global pop star with millions of fans and over 91.7 million listeners on Spotify. A majority of her fanbase, the Swifties, have been known to be young teenage girls and women due to the relatability of her songs for them. 
Parasocial relationships between artists and fans
Samantha McGuire (9), Lia Turner (10), and Amirah Alshujaa (10) are embracing their curls. They each have a unique style of curly hair.
Let loose and embrace those curls
When students are in school, they develop a personal connection with teachers and the classroom. However, with the implementation of Senate Bill 1810 in Tennessee, this balance has been disrupted.
Navigating the new Tennessee transgender law
The Monarchist administration sends students to ISS. Many White Station students are forced to go to ISS because of two or more absences.
Editorial – Better late than never … right?
Situationships offer a new twist to the intricate world of Generation Z dating. Situationships are formed when two individuals form a non-exclusive relationship.
What’s the situationship with situationships?
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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Chitkala Alli, Managing Editor

Chitkala Alli is a senior at White Station High School and this will be her third year on staff! Outside of The Scroll, she is a member of Model UN, E-Board, and Science Olympiad. When she’s not at school, she can be seen listening to music or hanging out with friends. Chitkala is excited to work with new staff members and fulfill her love for writing!

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A look inside The Scroll

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Teacher spotlights!

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Former Alabama Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban joined the team as head coach in 2007. Since then, he has led his team to 274 wins and seven national championships.

The retirement of legendary Nick Saban

Chitkala Alli, Managing Editor
March 22, 2024
Some social media apps encourage users to limit their screen time or take regular breaks from content intake. Many people wanting to reduce the time they spend on their phone make the effort to set these screen time limits for social media, gaming, and other non-productive apps.

Taking a break from scrolling

Chitkala Alli, Managing Editor
March 22, 2024
Spartans share their Christmas favorites

Spartans share their Christmas favorites

Chitkala Alli, Managing Editor
December 14, 2023
Spartan seniors pose for a quick picture showing off their backpacks. They sport Hello Kitty, Disney princesses, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Spider-Man on their bags.

Senior backpacks leading a trip down memory lane

Chitkala Alli, Managing Editor
December 14, 2023
Gabrielle Shirley (12) participates in the annual Frank Horton “Night” Classic. This race featured cross country runners from all over the Mid-South region to run in honor of the late Coach Frank Horton, a beloved Memphis coach.

Cross country runners dedicate summers to their sport

Chitkala Alli, Managing Editor
December 14, 2023
Students experiencing senioritis can be seen putting their heads down and sleeping during class. Senioritis makes some students feel unwilling to participate in class.

Senioritis: A widespread epidemic

Chitkala Alli, Managing Editor
December 12, 2023
The boys’ basketball team plays hard during their pre-season game against Melrose. White Station came out victorious, winning 46-45.

The commencement of basketball season

Chitkala Alli, Managing Editor
December 12, 2023
Four years of Scroll editors

Four years of Scroll editors

Chitkala Alli, Managing Editor
December 12, 2023
Fourth in the class of 2024 Jason Fang, studies for one of his AP classes. As class rank is determined by GPA, high-ranking students take many AP classes for the GPA boost.

Class rank: An exclusive, outdated system

Chitkala Alli, Business Manager
March 9, 2023
The caffeine craze

The caffeine craze

Chitkala Alli, Business Manager
March 9, 2023
As landfills overflow with supposedly recyclable items, the world inches closer to irreversible climate change. Although companies advertise their products as “eco-friendly,” this is typically only partially true

Painting green lies

Chitkala Alli, Business Manager
December 22, 2022
Narjis Alabes (11) adjusts her hijab to ensure her hair is fully covered. Many hijabis do the same to uphold their religious practices of modesty.

Hijabi awareness spreads across the world

Chitkala Alli, Business Manager
November 25, 2022
Jennifer Chiu achieves the title of salutatorian for the Class of 2022. She accomplished this by avoiding a crammed schedule and instead focusing on the classes she has interest in to raise her scores.

Advice from the top two

Chitkala Alli
October 3, 2022
Bright yellow parking passes hang from the rearview mirrors of almost every student’s car on campus. This measure was instituted in an effort to monitor that only approved students are driving to school every day. That is, those with a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.

Parking passes: increasing security on campus

Chitkala Alli, Business Manager
October 3, 2022
Often, students receive homework help and studying advice from their older siblings. This can be seen as an advantage that students without older siblings miss out on.

First is the worst, second is the best… or is it?

Chitkala Alli, Business Manager
September 22, 2022
Wordle’s popularity can be attributed to people of all ages with its timeless puzzle concept.

The rapidly changing realm of microtrends

Chitkala Alli, Writer
May 19, 2022
Heath and her family demolish the interiors of homes to almost completely transform and revamp them.

Heath transforms Midtown one house at a time

Chitkala Alli, Writer
February 27, 2022
Saucy Chicken opens their new location on Poplar Avenue, right across the street from White Station. They offer a place for students to come after school and hang out with friends while enjoying the restaurant’s twist on Southern comfort food.

Saucy Chicken: A new hotspot for White Station students

Chitkala Alli, Writer
January 25, 2022
Key Club members stand outside a Mid-South Food Bank warehouse with cart-fulls of cans they’ve collected over the week-long collection period. Together, White Station’s JROTC and Key Club collected over 1,000 cans.

JROTC and Key Club join forces with an annual Thanksgiving food drive

Chitkala Alli, Writer
December 1, 2021
Sarah Cameron (10) does SEL during fifth period choir class. SEL is a program recently adopted by SCS schools to help students with social emotional leaning skills.

Social Emotional Learning: helpful or unnecessary?

Renata Bayazitova and Chitkala Alli
November 10, 2021
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