White Station Scroll

A publication by the students, about the students, and for the students of White Station High School
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
Jonathan Mehrotra (12, left) and Michael Wang (12, right) pose for a picture together. Mehrotra and Wang have earned the titles of valedictorian and salutatorian for the class of 2024.
Mehrotra and Wang: two friends’ advice from the top
Abby Mitchell (10) and Carter Mitchell (9) talk in the car on the way to a camp. Both attend White Station High School and are 15 months apart in age.
Rocky to reasonable — sibling relationships
Students celebrate Homecoming Week by dancing in the picnic area during C lunch. On class distinction day, seniors dress and act as senior citizens.
Spartan spirit: a unique campus identity
Food trucks were present during the Spring Fling, providing different menu options for students. Many students lined up behind “The Fiesta Wagon”, alongside other food trucks, to enjoy tacos and drinks.
Decrease in school event popularity
(Left to right) Arielle Brent (12) and Angel Ochoa (12) pose together in green before going to prom. Although the duo did not follow the Mardi Gras theme, they took a more “traditional” approach to prom and took inspiration from Brent’s favorite movie “The Princess and the Frog”.
Deck the halls with glitz and glamor
The impact of TikTok and the virality of music
The impact of TikTok and the virality of music
Students wear pajama pants for multiple reasons. Some reasons include its comfort, style and simplicity.
Pajama pants culture becomes prominent
Procrastinating homework is delaying or postponing completing the assignment. Despite the amount of homework that ends up accumulating due to procrastination, students may end up procrastinating because of stress or lack of energy due to excessive commitments outside of school.
Homework: is it necessarily a necessity?
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 White Station band, composed of every grade level, regularly performs at football games and other events. Many of the underclassmen band members have been mentored by the senior members on how to perform certain techniques.
Freshmen say goodbye to seniors
Jonathan Mehrotra (12, left) and Michael Wang (12, right) pose for a picture together. Mehrotra and Wang have earned the titles of valedictorian and salutatorian for the class of 2024.
Mehrotra and Wang: two friends’ advice from the top
Abby Mitchell (10) and Carter Mitchell (9) talk in the car on the way to a camp. Both attend White Station High School and are 15 months apart in age.
Rocky to reasonable — sibling relationships
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
From left to right, Breanna Whirley (12), Karina Hernandez (12) and Bella Gatti (12) pose for a picture after their game against Whitehaven on April 4 2024. The Spartans won 19-4 that day.
Three Spartans remain standing on the field
Jim Kurts, wrestling coach, and Kayleigh Angona (10) go over tactics one last time before she steps onto the mat for her last round on December 22, 2023. On this day, she won against four wrestlers from Arlington, Bartlett, Collierville and Millington that day.
A star is born on the wrestling mat
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
Baltimore Ravens player Lamar Jackson passes the ball. Although it is his sixth year in the NFL (National Football League) without a Super Bowl ring, he won the MVP award this year.
Playoff picture of the 2023-24 NFL season
“Descendants: The Musical” is directed by Tamia Anderson (12) and Sarah Cameron (12). This musical is the first White Station High School production where seniors are in charge of a play with over 30 students.
The core behind ‘Descendants:The Musical’— the directors
Drake and 21 Savage’s Memphis tour date was canceled twice due to venue issues. The FedEx Forum reportedly did not have enough space to execute Drake’s concert vision.
Drake’s Memphis show cancellation is ‘all a blur’
“Young Sheldon” is the prequel to “ The Big Bang Theory.” After the success of “The Big Bang Theory,” the creators decided to make a spin-off focused on the upbringing of Sheldon Cooper.
The science behind ‘Young Sheldon’
“Quiet on Set” aired its first four episodes on Mar. 17 and 18 and the fifth on Apr. 7. The docuseries focuses on the behind-the-scenes exploitative nature of Nickelodeon shows.
A conversation on child exploitation
The student teacher, Morgan Dorsey, conducts the wind ensemble band. She conducted the pieces “Gypsy Dance” and “Phantom Train.”
Band’s 2024 spring concert overview
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
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
A publication by the students, about the students, and for the students of White Station High School

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A publication by the students, about the students, and for the students of White Station High School

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Drake and 21 Savage’s Memphis tour date was canceled twice due to venue issues. The FedEx Forum reportedly did not have enough space to execute Drake’s concert vision.

[Photo] Drake’s Memphis show cancellation is ‘all a blur’

Adaria Crutcher, Arts and Entertainment Team Leader
April 23, 2024
“Young Sheldon” is the prequel to “ The Big Bang Theory.” After the success of “The Big Bang Theory,” the creators decided to make a spin-off focused on the upbringing of Sheldon Cooper.

[Photo] The science behind ‘Young Sheldon’

Adaria Crutcher, Arts and Entertainment Team Leader
April 23, 2024
Students wear pajama pants for multiple reasons. Some reasons include its comfort, style and simplicity.

[Photo] Pajama pants culture becomes prominent

Aashrita Marpadaga, Online Editor
April 4, 2024
Both Amy Yu (10) and Amy Zhang (11) are new to tutoring, only starting in the last two years. However, in both cases they had students improve their grades.

[Photo] Students tutoring fellow students

Megan Shipp, Viewpoint
March 22, 2024
Apple came out with another form of wireless earbuds called Beats. Beats quickly became popular for a few years due to social media influence, expert marketing and a wide variety of models and colors.

[Photo] A listening battle: earphones vs. wireless earbuds vs. headphones

Aashrita Marpadaga, Online Editor
March 22, 2024
Yeat’s “2093” consists of three phases that transports listeners into his futuristic world. This album served as Yeat’s fourth studio album.

[Photo] “2093” – A dystopian society

Mahin Hasani, Writer
March 22, 2024
Baltimore Ravens player Lamar Jackson passes the ball. Although it is his sixth year in the NFL (National Football League) without a Super Bowl ring, he won the MVP award this year.

[Photo] Playoff picture of the 2023-24 NFL season

Addis Shiberou, Writer
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.

[Photo] Taking a break from scrolling

Chitkala Alli, Managing Editor
March 22, 2024
Love is Blind first aired in 2020 and is still running with six seasons currently out. Couples propose to each other, sight unseen, and are given four weeks to decide to say yes or no at the altar.

[Photo] The reality behind reality television

Maya Zelinski, Social Media Lead
March 22, 2024
On Feb. 4, Killer Mike won a total of four awards at the annual Grammy Awards for Best Rap Album, Best Rap Song, Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group.

[Photo] Old beats, new streets – old school vs. new school rap

Mahin Hasani, Writer
March 19, 2024
One of Dinstuhl’s most popular Valentine’s Day treats are their chocolate covered strawberries. They are a classic chilled dessert complete with Dinstuhl’s rich milk chocolate.

[Photo] Dinstuhl’s: A delicious destination for desserts

Maya Zelinski, Social Media Lead
March 19, 2024
Gypsy Rose Blanchard was sentenced to ten years in prison for second-degree murder. She was released after eight years on parole.

[Photo] Twice imprisoned, now free

Jane Mercer, Podcast Director
February 9, 2024
The notorious Drunk Elephant was deemed as one of 2023’s most trendy beauty/skincare lines. Their products are loved due to their cute packaging and ingredient selection

[Photo] Sephora is under attack … by 10 year olds?

Aashrita Marpadaga, Online Editor
February 8, 2024
“The Percy Jackson and the Olympians” book series by Rick Riordan was made into its second adaptation in 2023. Its first adaptation was released in 2013 and starred Logan Lerman as Percy Jackson.

[Photo] Transforming from the book to the screen

Maya Zelinski, Social Media Lead
February 8, 2024
In response to Chris Rock’s joke about Jada Pinkett-Smith at the 2022 Oscars, Will Smith walked on stage and slapped Rock. This move shocked many of the viewers.

[Photo] The histories of well-known celebrity feuds

Maya Zelinski, Social Media Lead
February 8, 2024
In 2022, Young Thug’s record label, YSL, was indicted with 56 charges. Young Thug, center, pleads not guilty, claiming he is innocent of all charges and that his record label is simply a label.

[Photo] Law and lyrics — Young Thug’s YSL RICO trial

Mahin Hasani, Writer
February 8, 2024
Vibrant rhythms echo through Overton Square in Memphis, Tennessee, where historic charm meets modern allure. Amidst the lively atmosphere, students find their rhythm, blending entertainment productions like concerts and comedy shows with interconnected restaurants and shops

[Photo] A student’s guide to enjoying Memphis

Shania Moore, Layout Lead
December 14, 2023
Vitalant is the largest independent nonprofit blood donation organization in the U.S. The White Station E-Board organizes a blood drive with Vitalant twice a year at White Station.

[Photo] Students donate to save lives

Evan Easley, Lead Copyeditor
December 14, 2023
The video game Saints Row is an open-world action game where players complete missions as gang leaders. Saints Row is one of the three games Caleb Turris (12) is analyzing for his AP research project.

[Photo] Gestures, representation and dramatization: AP Research projects

Jill Allert, Writer
December 14, 2023
Jada Pinkett Smith recently released a new book titled “Worthy.” Smith visited Novel Memphis for a promotion event.

[Photo] Pinkett Smith’s local book signing

Sophia Turner, Editor-in-Chief
December 12, 2023
Minimalism, shown on the left, incorporates white shades and simple furniture to display an advanced and expensive look. While maximalism, shown on the right, made use of flashy artistry to create a striking statement.

[Photo] Minimalism and maximalism influences pop culture immensely

Aashrita Marpadaga, Online Editor
December 8, 2023
People gather outside to celebrate Gena. The services start in the evening and are held overnight.

[Photo] Winter wonders beyond American Christmas

Lei'lah Stocklin, Writer
December 8, 2023
A bronze statue of Tom Lee holds out his hand towards passers by. The statue was created by David Alan Clark in 2006 to commemorate his actions during the M. E. Norman shipwreck.

[Photo] Tom Lee Park: renovations and history

Evan Easley, Lead Copyeditor
December 8, 2023
A digital camera is on display. With the increase in the trend, devices similar to this have become widespread once again.

[Photo] Retaking the photo: The revival of digital cameras

Robin Guthrie, Writer
December 8, 2023
The photo above is the Beyhive fandom logo. Beyoncé’s Beyhive has been around for over 20 years, consisting of fans from all backgrounds and ages.

[Photo] Celebrity fandoms create outlets for fans

Maya Zelinski, Social Media Lead
December 7, 2023
Doja Cat’s new look for the “Demons” music video in which she becomes possessed is displayed. The video was preceded by many sneak peeks of the albums more devilish theme.

[Photo] Doja Cat controversies

Megan Shipp, Viewpoint Team Leader
November 22, 2023
Lacrosse, squash, baseball-softball, cricket, and flag football are added to the 2028 Summer Olympics, which will take place in Los Angeles, California.

[Photo] Divergent year for Olympics 2028

Grace Amgalan, Sport's Team Leader
November 14, 2023
The Svalbard Global Seed Vault is a secure facility that houses over one million seeds in order to preserve agricultural crops in the event of a global crisis. The site was chosen for its permafrost, which would help preserve the seeds if the cooling systems within the vault were to fail.

[Photo] From the halls of White Station to the permafrost of Norway

Kate Metcalf, News and Features Team Leader
November 22, 2023
Ken Carson’s “A Great Chaos,” is his third studio album. It was released Oct. 13 and consists of 18 songs.

[Photo] Unleashing ‘A Great Chaos’

Mahin Hasani, Writer
November 13, 2023
“Barbie” dives deeper into the challenges women face in society as they get older. The movie starred Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling as Stereotypical Barbie and Ken.

[Photo] Movies of the summer

Adaria Crutcher, Arts & Entertainment Team Leader
November 6, 2023
The Memphis Pyramid, based on the Great Pyramids of Giza, is one of Memphis’ most notable landmarks. Because of Bass Pro founder Johnny Morris’ vision and fishing skills, the building was renovated and opened to the public as a Bass Pro shop in 2015.

[Photo] Memphis’ connection to Egypt

Sophia Marmion, News & Features Team Leader
December 12, 2023
Olivia Rodrigo announces her world tour for “GUTS”, featuring The Breeders, Chapell Roan, PinkPantheress and Remi Wolf as openers. The last time Rodrigo toured was for ‘Sour’ in 2022.

[Photo] Spilling her guts– Rodrigo’s growth in her new album

Maya Zelinski, Social Media Lead
October 24, 2023
Bella Ramsey plays the role of Ellie Williams, a teenager immune to the Cordyceps fungus infection. Pedro Pascal plays the role of Joel Miller, a man who planned to take Ellie to a revolutionary group in exchange for supplies.

[Photo] ‘The Last of Us’ turns video game to reality

Maya Zelinski, Writer
May 19, 2023
J-Hope considers J.Cole as his muse. J-Hope’s mixtape album “Hope World” was inspired by J.Cole’s album “Cole World.”

[Photo] J-Hope and J.Cole’s ‘On the Street’: the end of a chapter

Adaria Crutcher, Writer
May 19, 2023
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[Photo] The caffeine craze

Chitkala Alli, Business Manager
March 9, 2023
The spring musical for 2023 has been revealed as “Grease.” Auditions were virtually submitted by Feb. 10, and practices started soon after.

[Photo] Lawrence’s lasting impact on Spartan theater

Maya Zelinski, Writer
March 2, 2023
While some believe affirmative action is necessary for diversity, others believe it threatens students ability to get accepted into a school. Protesters demanded the right for education in belief that affirmative action may hinder this right.

[Photo] Affirmative action’s role in admissions debated

Sophia Turner, Online Editor
March 1, 2023
Heartstopper was released on Apr. 22, 2022, and the second season is in the making. The show tells the story of Charlie and Nick who become very close and begin dating, despite backlash from fellow classmates.

[Photo] International teen drama dynamically gain attention

Maya Zelinski, Writer
December 19, 2022
With a Wakanda Forever salute, Chadwick Boseman poses at the Emmys. After the release of Black Panther in 2018, Wakanda Forever became a symbol for Black pride.

[Photo] ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ reignites original fan favorite

Adaria Crutcher, Writer
December 19, 2022
“The School for Good and Evil” was released on Netflix on Oct. 19 and quickly climbed to the Top 10 list. The movie holds a well-known cast, including Sofia Wylie, Kit Young and Kerry Washington, to portray the book characters.

[Photo] ‘School for Good and Evil’ movie excites book fans

Maya Zelinski, Writer
December 5, 2022
Drake and 21 Savage are releasing their first collaborative album, “Her Loss,” on Nov. 4, 2022. This was the first album they fully collaborated on together.

[Photo] Drake and 21 Savage’s ‘Her Loss’ album takes the internet by storm

Adaria Crutcher, Writer
November 28, 2022
Velma, from “Scooby Doo,” was recently confirmed as a lesbian. The “Scooby Doo” company reached popularity in its early years and continues to stream and broadcast their cartoons decades later.

[Photo] Are corporations exploiting the LGBTQIA+ community?

Sophia Turner, Online Editor
November 22, 2022
GloRilla poses at the 2022 BET Awards hours before winning Best Breakthrough Artist. At the 2022 BET Awards GloRilla was invited as a performer and nominee.

[Photo] GloRilla puts a spin on the hip-hop scene

Adaria Crutcher, Writer
October 27, 2022
After being open for decades, Asian Palace closes. The restaurant’s closing affected many families who found the space familiar and comforting.

[Photo] Asian Palace closes and devastates many across Memphis

Maya Zelinski, Writer
October 27, 2022
Spotify is a music streaming service used by approximatetly 422 million users worldwide (June 2022). With a variety of plans, users pay from $0-$15.99 a month.

[Photo] Spotify or Apple Music?

Sophia Turner, Online Editor
October 25, 2022
After being released on Sept. 16, “Do Revenge” has already become a trending movie for teens. On its opening weekend, it debuted with 26 million hours viewed and was the most watched movie on Netflix in the following week.

[Photo] ‘Do Revenge’ captures attention of teens across the nation

Maya Zelinski, Writer
October 23, 2022
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[Photo] Summer entertainment in review

Renata Bayazitova and Chase Pittman, Social Media Team Leader, Arts and Entertainment Team Leader
September 27, 2022
“Judas and the Black Messiah” was released this February in theaters and on HBO Max and depicts the true story of the Black Panther Party. Lakeith Stanfield stars in this film alongside Daniel Kaluuya and several other supporting actors and actresses.

[Photo] Judas and the Black Messiah

Katie Robinson, Writer
April 26, 2021
People tend to assume being above or below a certain number on the scale or their Body Mass Index (BMI) defines their health, but this is largely inaccurate. According to dietitian Cindy Smith, BMI was created as a measure for insurance companies, and not a single dietitian was behind its creation. A low or high BMI does not guarantee that someone is malnourished or overweight because genetic makeup and muscle mass are not accounted for in BMI.

[Photo] The ins and outs of fatphobia

Michelle Le, Writer
April 22, 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.

[Photo] LV: an NFL Playoff and Super Bowl recap

Charlie Huebner, Editor-in-Chief
February 21, 2021
With more colleges adapting to circumstances caused by COVID-19, students can choose whether or not to send their scores.

[Photo] Test optional policies: the pros

Maadhu Krishnan, Viewpoint Team Leader
November 21, 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.

[Photo] Seniors reminisce about shortened final year

Charlie Huebner, Editor in Chief
April 26, 2020
The College Board released their updated schedule on April 3rd. All exams that were once multiple hours long appear to be much shorter in a more condensed schedule than before.

[Photo] Students prepare for AP exams amidst pandemic

Grant Baxter, Writer
April 9, 2020
A new course is coming to White Station High School next year. Student will be able to take yoga and gain a sense of peace among their busy schedules.

[Photo] Yoga comes to White Station

Jackie Ann Crislip
March 12, 2020
White Station High School is striving to form a water polo team. This competitive sport requires the player to swim while also performing volleyball and soccer style moves.

[Photo] Water Polo coming to WSHS

Jackie Ann Crislip
February 12, 2020
Coach Andy Reid receives the Lombardi trophy. Reid led the Chiefs to their first Super Bowl title since Super Bowl IV.

[Photo] LIV: an NFL Playoff and Super Bowl recap

Charlie Huebner
March 2, 2020
NASAs rover will make a 172.21 million mile journey from Earth to Mars in 2020. Elaina Fleming (11) was one of the students competing for the honor of naming the rover.

[Photo] Shooting for the Stars

Jackie Ann Crislip
January 24, 2020
February 14th is a loved holiday all around the world. But its history is a lot richer than the chocolates that are being consumed in its commemoration.

[Photo] From Rome to romance

Rachel Parkison, Student Life Team Leader
February 13, 2020
Artist Lil Wayne’s album, “Funeral,” debuted on Jan. 31. “Funeral” marked his fifth No. 1 album on the Billboard Top 200 chart.

[Photo] Lil Wayne’s “Funeral” album review

Charlie Huebner, Sports Team Leader
February 18, 2020
Many grew up watching the iconic roles of Phoebe, Chandler, Rachel, Ross, Monia and Joey. Now, however, fans looking to rewatch their favorite sitcom Friends must look further than Netflix.

[Photo] Friends removed from netflix

Grant Baxter
January 5, 2020
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[Photo] Thank u, next: Why it’s time to impeach President Trump

Rachel Parkison, Student Life Team Leader
December 17, 2019
Kobe Bryant takes his shot against the Utah Jazz. On Sunday, Jan. 26, Bryant and his daughter Gianna died in a helicopter crash.

[Photo] White Station remembers Kobe Bryant’s legacy

Caitlin Tate
February 4, 2020
An example of a playlist and accompanying graphic made by Spotify.

[Photo] My experience with Spotify’s new pet playlist feature

Ian McMillin
February 5, 2020
The 2020 Rock & Roll Hall of fame nominees. The official recipients will be Depeche Mode, The Doobie Brothers, Whitney Houston, Nich Inch Nails, The Notorious B.I.G., and T. Rex. Fans can watch the ceremony on HBO May 2nd.

[Photo] A look at this year’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees

Kennedy Ray, Editor in Chief
January 27, 2020
1917 premiered Dec. 4, 2019. Since its release, the box office has grossed $143.5 million.

[Photo] “1917” Movie Review

Charlie Huebner, Sports Team Leader
January 24, 2020
Teenagers in this day and age suffer from mental health issues because of the daily stressors and ever-increasing expectations. But with a little more sleep, exercise, and positivity, living the life of a hard-working high schooler can get better.

[Photo] Mental Health in 2020

Kennedy Ray
January 6, 2020
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