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Dan West Garden Center is located at 4763 Poplar Ave. with a second location at 12061 Highway 64 in Eads, Tennessee. Many customers come to Dan West for its selection of garden goods and its highly-regarded customer service.
Dan West Garden Center — cultivating community since 1952
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
“Hurry Up Tomorrow,” The Weeknd’s most recent album, released on Jan. 31. It is rumored to be his last album under the ‘The Weeknd’ persona.
A look into ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ — The Weeknd’s potential final album
Lauren Larson, White Station High School’s Advanced Placement English Language and Composition teacher, is a lifelong actor. In January and February of 2025, Larson participated in a play called “Inherit the Wind” with Theatre Memphis.
The drama of it all — Larson, AP Lang and theater
Dan West Garden Center is located at 4763 Poplar Ave. with a second location at 12061 Highway 64 in Eads, Tennessee. Many customers come to Dan West for its selection of garden goods and its highly-regarded customer service.
Dan West Garden Center — cultivating community since 1952
(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
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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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

A look inside The Scroll

Chitkala Alli, Managing Editor
May 15, 2024

Teacher spotlights!

Chitkala Alli, Managing Editor
May 15, 2024
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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