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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
Artflow meetings are held once a week on Wednesdays from 2:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. or 4:00 p.m. Students and prospective club members can follow ArtFlow @ArtFlow-b1p on YouTube and @wshs.artflow on Instagram.
Neurodivergence meets art: flowing into ArtFlow
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
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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Davis Moody (12) shows off one of his pre-prepped meals he brings to school. Meal prepping is a popular method of packing lunch for busy students seeking to eat healthy.

What’s in your Lunchbox?

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Showdown of school apps

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March 22, 2024
“When you see someone wearing something that looks cool … you kind of start wearing it.” - Benjamin Kay (12)

Frills and fur: what’s in this winter

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March 22, 2024
American pop star princess Lana Del Ray released a cover of Take Me Home, Country Roads on December 1, 2023. The cover retains traits of her iconic sound, putting her own spin on the original.

Lana Del Rey takes it home

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December 18, 2023
Priscilla, directed by Sofia Coppola, was released on November Third, 2023. The film follows the life of Priscilla Presley and her tumultuous relationship with Elvis Presley.

Priscilla Presley’s time to shine

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December 15, 2023
Benjamin Kay (12) is lifted into the air during a house show. Kay, who has close friendship with the band, is almost always seen dancing and encouraging the rest of the crowd to do so.

The ongoing phenomenon of ‘El Chavos’

Kirana Richmond, Head of Promotions
December 14, 2023
Disguised as monsters and ghouls, St. Mary’s students pose for their annual Halloween bazaar. The bazaar is a long standing tradition at St. Mary’s.

Behind the masks of haunted fall events

Kirana Richmond
December 14, 2023
Jagger Sudbury (12) recreates a photo from the alternative rap artist Sematary. Sematary, who is part of the group Haunted Mound, is known for their unique punk influenced fashion and stylized sound.

The lingering influence of music on fashion

Kirana Richmond
December 14, 2023
Eren, the main character of popular anime, “Attack on Titan” is surrounded by supporting characters from the show. “Attack on Titan” aired its final season in 2023, ending the show after ten years.

Titans on television

Kirana Richmond
December 14, 2023
Tales of White Station have spread far and wide among students from other schools. The use of social media has increased the spread of stories and events among adolescents.

Infestation or intelligence — how do outsiders REALLY view White Station?

Kirana Richmond
October 23, 2023
Two explorers gaze out over a dilapidated, unfinished building. Structures that are left behind to fall apart are enticing to many people who enjoy hobbies such as photography or graffiti.

The unique and sometimes illegal beauty of abandoned spaces

Kirana Richmond, Writer
May 1, 2023

Superhero students save scores with Peer Power

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March 23, 2023
Above: The White Station Japanese club takes their group photo at the Botanic Gardens’ yearly Memphis Japan Festival. Featuring food stands, shopping vendors and performances, the festival showcases various parts of Japanese culture.

J-club gets a taste of Japan at Memphis Japan Festival

Kirana Richmond, Writer
March 23, 2023
A pink Ford Thunderbird proudly stands on display at a local car show. Car shows have become a way for car enthusiasts to connect with each other and flaunt their cherished treasures.

Beyond a vehicle: cars as a craft

Kirana Richmond, Writer
March 23, 2023
Historical Haunts tour participants pose in front of Earnestine and Hazel’s, a local bar notoriously known for being haunted. The Orpheum Theater is another iconic Memphis spot known to host spirits of the dead.

Spirits and stories: the mysterious urban legends of Memphis

Kirana Richmond, Writer
March 23, 2023
Spence Herrington (11) proudly shows off his ‘birds aren’t real’ sticker. The satire conspiracy claims that the government replaced all avian species with drones used to spy on American citizens.

Reptiles, aliens and pizza: The crazy culture of conspiracies

Kirana Richmond, Writer
March 23, 2023
Tales of White Station have spread far and wide among students from other schools. The use of social media has increased the spread of stories and events among adolescents.

Infestation or intelligence — how do outsiders REALLY view White Station?

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December 20, 2022
Members of the team review the research they observed during the project. The team often met at libraries to study and go over their data.

Freshmen reach national science competition

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September 28, 2022
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