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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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Ian McMillin, Director of Podcast

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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