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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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Katie Lamm, Editor-in-Chief

Katie Lamm is a senior at White Station, and this is her third being a member of Scroll. She is a member of Scribbler, a bassist in jazz band, and a runner on the cross country team. She enjoys hanging out with friends, being outside, listening to music, watching animal videos, and spending time with her friends and family. Katie is thrilled with what her senior year will bring, and as the Editor-in-Chief, she’s excited to start another year on staff!

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Sulan Roachell (12) poses for the camera. Roachell is diagnosed with Attention-deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and was diagnosed in 2022. Involved with the thespian society and Chorale at White Station, she enjoys anything to do with music.

Teaching, learning and living with ADHD

Katie Lamm, Editor-in-Chief
April 5, 2022
Wearing his “It’s Thursday” shirt, Forrest Dixon (11) plays after jazz band third period. He has been in the class for two years and has just attended the 2022 All West Clinic as first chair in the Blue Band for their jazz band.

Trumpet player and Thursday enthusiast Dixon earns first chair in All West

Katie Lamm, Editor-in-Chief
February 25, 2022
In his iconic straw hat, Bailey Davis (10) plays his banjo in the courtyard alongside other students during lunch. Davis has been playing for one to two years off and on but has been playing more often during his time as a White Station student, taking lessons from practical law teacher William Fernandez. “It’s such a social music; it's part of our fabric, it really is, so when you see him out in the hallway playing banjo, people naturally gravitate to it, and that plus his personality — it's the perfect combination,” Fernandez said.

The Banjo Kid

Katie Lamm, Editor-in-Chief
February 18, 2022
Lea, the Kangaroo, poses as the subject describes Lea’s hobbies and characteristics. Lea is one of many of the subject’s fursonas, or original animal characters with predominantly human traits.

An interview with one White Station furry

Katie Lamm, Editor-in-Chief
January 27, 2022
Harry Styles listens to fans singing “Sign of the Times” during his “Love on Tour” concert in Nashville, Tennessee, on Oct. 1. This was his second night touring in Nashville, with thousands of people attending from Memphis and other surrounding cities.

Harry Styles takes on Nashville with his ‘Love on Tour’

Katie Lamm, Editor-in-Chief
November 5, 2021
Connor Coady (12) sings his rendition of “Head Like a Hole” by Nine Inch Nails. Coady was one of many students who performed at the 2000s themed open mic night, garnering attention from the audience.

[Photo] A night of nostalgia: 2000s return of Coffee House

November 5, 2021
Presley Spiller sits with her other service project members and participates in “circle,” an event where campers gather together to talk about their thoughts and feelings they have experienced on the service trip. Despite not knowing anyone, Spiller explained that she grew very close with the other members and they became “like family” to her.

A month in Cotuí

Katie Lamm, Editor-in-Chief
October 4, 2021

Senior Highlights

Katie Lamm, Editor-in-Chief
June 11, 2021
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

Katie Lamm, Editor-in-Chief
June 5, 2021
Joseph Powell, pictured far right, sings in a sextet in the Memphis Symphony Chorus for the Magic of Memphis Holiday Concert, with the conductor of the Symphony, Robert Moody, singing in the middle. They were singing “The Rose” as performed by Bette Midler.

The men behind our music

Katie Lamm, Social Media Lead
February 21, 2021
John Yacoubian captures one of his last moments as the owner of his restaurant Bosses. “... I enjoyed every second of it. It was a fantastic experience, and it was great getting to get to know everybody... It was great gaining that experience,” Yacoubian said.

John Yacoubian says goodbye to Bosses

Katie Lamm, Social Media Manager
December 9, 2020
Autumn Bobo smiles, waiting to record her poem “ A Hill is Not my Home” at Made in Memphis recording studio. “[Memphis] unites around celebrating the best things in Memphis through the eyes of our students and elevating the story of our city” Donny Granger said.

Autumn Bobo wins Memphis Soul Prize with“A Hill is Not My Home”

Katie Lamm, Social Media Manager
October 26, 2020
Molly Yuan adjusts Allen Xie’s cat stance during in-person practice at Shelby Farms Park. Reviewing stances, practicing kicks and learning different forms are usually on Wushu Transcend’s weekly agenda.

Transcending Wushu: Sisters take matters into their own hands

Katie Lamm, Social Media Manager
October 24, 2020
Mark Rawlinson (12) along with Andrew Chen (11), Gino Giorgianni (11), Jonathan Zhang (12), Takuma Walter (12), Sumanth Myneni (12), Zhaohan Zhu (12), Kevin Luo (12), Justin Kouch (12), Anming Gu (12) and Lyndon Shi (12) worked intensively building replicas of the White Station campus through Minecraft. Both teams of builders found that the proportions and detail were the most difficult aspect of their projects.

Class of 2020 Seniors build replicas of White Station in Minecraft

Katie Lamm, Social Media Manager
May 10, 2020
“Evermore,” the title being inspired by Edgar Alan Poe’s Poem “The Raven,” is a shot of a red windowpane shining in a dark room, taken by Campbell. Luna’s watercolor pieces are portraits of her young cousin, and her uncle’s mother eating at a dinner table.

Campbell and Luna win regional American Vision Awards

Katie Lamm, Writer
March 29, 2020
“Evermore,” the title being inspired by Edgar Alan Poe’s Poem “The Raven,” is a shot of a red windowpane shining in a dark room, taken by Campbell. Luna’s watercolor pieces are portraits of her young cousin, and her uncle’s mother eating at a dinner table.

Campell and Luna win regional American Vision Awards

Katie Lamm, Writer
March 27, 2020
A pickle and peanut butter sandwich, despite looking unappetizing, is eaten judged, and approved by me. It's appearance, moist pickles, creamy peanut butter and all, surprises many; but ,one should judge this meal by its flavor rather than its looks.

Vouching for pickle and peanut butter sandwiches: a review of weird food combinations

Katie Lamm, Writer
March 22, 2020
“The Blair Witch Project”, a well-known horror film, came out in 1999 and made $250 million from a modest budget of $60,000. This film follows three film students to collect documentary footage about the Blair Witch, but their journey takes a turn for the worst when they get lost in the woods.

Low-budget blockbusters: how and why they become famous

Katie Lamm, Writer
March 6, 2020
The photos of the Students of the Month are stapled to a green and grey poster, with holographic letters depicting "Super Spartans". Kingston Barber (9), a student of the month, has his photo on the wall along with ten other students. “I get along with the teachers pretty well, I listen...I do my homework, and I have good grades.” Kingston Barber (9) said.

What student of the month means for the White Station body

Katie Lamm, Writer
February 18, 2020
White Station Band members and West Tennessee Band members alike warm-up before their auditions. “I did feel nervous auditioning. It’s something you have to do to understand, but you know you’re trying to put your best foot forward,” Darryl Higgins (11) said.

All-West auditions end with success

Katie Lamm, Writer
January 27, 2020
The donated bears make their way to the child advocacy center and onto the teddy bear wall. When a child comes to the center, their welcoming gift is a teddy bear to keep them company on their journey. “It’s one of the first things that kids see when they first come in the CAC…it’s a big first impression for kids,” Su Hartline said.

Teddy bear drive provides comfort to children in need

Katie Lamm, Writer
January 6, 2020
James’s Book, Legend: A Father’s Prayer for His Son, is a devotional for fathers and son in order to help fathers provide spiritual support to them.

James publishes independent devotional

Katie Lamm, Writer
December 18, 2019
George Metcalf (12), a catalyst for White Station now having an arboretum, nails on a label to a tree on White Sation’s campus. With over 30 trees on campus, over 30 labels had to be written and made for each type of tree.

The Arboretum in White Station: A Gift From the Metcalfs

Katie Lamm, Writer
December 9, 2019
Hustle and Flow, a 2005 drama film, was directed by Craig Brewer. Considered to be one of his most popular films, it depicts the second chance an ex-criminal takes by starting his own rap career in Memphis.

Zoey Brewer and Her Movie-Making Uncle

Katie Lamm, Writer
November 18, 2019
White Station students do the motions to the famous song "YMCA' while the group preforming leads them.

Scribbler Kicks off Its First Coffee House of the Year

Katie Lamm, Writer
October 10, 2019
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