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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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Ian McMillin is a junior at White Station and is excited to begin his second year on Scroll staff. He is especially excited about the new addition to the Scroll: the Spartan Experience Podcast. Ian enjoys sports and film, and directed a short film that will appear in the Indie Memphis Youth Film Festival. He plays golf and basketball, and competes in Model UN and Mock Trial throughout the school year. If Ian could meet any celebrity it would either be Quentin Tarantino or Waka Flocka Flame. Ego sum pisces!

 

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Protestors, including Cameron Blaylock (12, left) took to SCS headquarters following the announcement to postpone fall sports. One common worry was the potential denial of a college education via sports.

Basketball players resort to club teams to keep playing

Ian McMillin, Sports Team Leader
December 17, 2020
Jacob Roberts (12) drives to the rim in a club showcase. This year, club basketball carries more weight than it normally would, as many players don’t know if they will be able to play for the school.

SCS decision was tough, but the handling of it was far worse

Ian McMillin, Sports Team Leader
December 9, 2020
[Above] One of the calligraphy pieces Mia Perez (10) has produced during quarantine. The abundance of free-time and being stuck inside the house has allowed students to expand their interests during quarantine.

Students use quarantine to explore new hobbies

Ian McMillin, Staff Writer
May 6, 2020
Reid Kobler (11) comes up for air during a meet earlier this season. Kobler’s schedule allows him to get in the necessary practice, rest and recovery for him to find success at meets.

A Day in the Life of a Swimmer

Ian McMillin, Staff Writer
April 9, 2020
In light of the ongoing Coronavirus outbreak, Memphis in May pushed many of their events back to the fall of 2020. This announcement was communicated in many ways, including the poster above.

Memphis in May reschedules events to take place in the fall

Ian McMillin, Staff Writer
April 9, 2020
Ray Curry (12) poses on his visit to Arkansas earlier this year. Curry is one of a few White Station athletes that has gone through the college recruitment process this year.

An inside look at the college recruiting process

Ian McMillin, Staff Writer
March 27, 2020

The Spartan Experience: BSMF Edition ft. Jonas Boughter

Ian McMillin, Podcast Director
March 2, 2020

The Spartan Experience: Discussing Courtyard Renovations ft. Corrie Metcalf

Ian McMillin, Podcast Director
March 2, 2020
An example of a playlist and accompanying graphic made by Spotify.

My experience with Spotify’s new pet playlist feature

Ian McMillin
February 5, 2020

The Spartan Experience: New Decade Edition

Ian McMillin, Podcast Director
December 18, 2019
Sports in the 2010s produced many memorable moments, ranging from exciting plays to heroic actions. Some of our picks for the best of the decade include Keanon Lowe (top), the US Women’s national team (bottom left) and “the Block” (bottom right).

Best of the 2010s, Sports Edition

Ian McMillin, Staff Writer
December 18, 2019
Drake reacts to boos while performing at Camp Flog Gnaw.

What Drake being booed offstage at Camp Flog Gnaw says about our generation’s sense of entitlement

Ian McMillin
December 2, 2019
A serviceman waves the American flag during a parade.

A brief history of Veteran’s Day

Ian McMillin, Staff Writer
November 15, 2019
Everything you need to know about the Enneagram test

Everything you need to know about the Enneagram test

Ian McMillin
November 14, 2019
Rookie Ja Morant poses with new head coach Taylor Jenkins (right) and new GM Zack Kleiman (left). This offseason provided significant changes in both the Grizzlies front office and roster.

Unprecedented offseason ushers in a new era of Grizzlies basketball

Ian McMillin, Sports Staff Writer
November 5, 2019

The Spartan Experience Episode Four: Memphis Sports

Ian McMillin
November 4, 2019

The Spartan Experience Episode One: The Back to School Edition

Ian McMillin
October 29, 2019

The Spartan Experience Episode Two: Junior Class President Peter McKissack

Ian McMillin
October 29, 2019

The Spartan Experience Episode Three: Homecoming 2019

Ian McMillin
October 25, 2019
Daniel Gwin (42) celebrates with his teammates following a key stop against CBHS. Gwin would later be named the Commercial Appeal's male athlete of the week following his performance.

Recap: White Station secures key win over CBHS

Ian McMillin, Sports Staff Writer
October 8, 2019
Davon Barnes looks to pass in a game against rival Whitehaven. As the starting small forward for the Varsity basketball team, Barnes has many responsibilities both on and off the court.

A day in the life of a Spartan basketball player

Ian McMillin
February 5, 2019
Sumanth Myeni (11) rolls in a regular season match against Manassas. The Spartans have only lost two matches this season, and are looking to make state.

Bowling team offers route to camaraderie and competition

Ian McMillin
December 18, 2018
White Station takes the field against Hernando. The Spartans would score 31 points en route to their first victory of the year.

White Station football team looks to continue midseason success

Ian McMillin
November 13, 2018
Students (from left) Autumn Jones (10), Amalie Vacanti (10) and Rylie Duke (10) review signs for the Class of 2021.

Spartans show off creativity and spirit through homecoming decorations.

Ian McMillin
October 2, 2018
Rookies Jaren Jackson Jr. and Javon Carter speak to the press after being drafted by the Memphis Grizzlies. They were two of the signings that helped contribute to an eventful summer in Memphis sports.

Memphis: A summer sports recap

Ian McMillin
September 18, 2018

Engineering day meeting hopes to attract new participants

Ian McMillin
September 17, 2018
Eli Neal (12) escapes an Arlington defender on his way to the end zone. Neal troubled the Tiger defense all night, ending the game with three touchdowns.

White Station triumphs over Arlington in a high scoring affair

Ian McMillin
September 16, 2018
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