White Station Scroll

A publication by the students, about the students, and for the students of White Station High School
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
The White Station mock trial team poses for a picture on competition day. The team competed at the Shelby County Courthouse in downtown Memphis.
Court is in session for the mock trial team
Joselyn Aguilar (11) is caught in a photo by one of her new friends at White Station High as a freshman. This candid was taken in the halls of the freshman building in the weeks after coming back from the winter break of 2022.
New students navigating the streets of Sparta
Winners of the hackathon show off their prizes alongside organizer and Entrepreneurship Club president Aditi Arunprakash (10). The Hackathon was sponsored by Chick-Fil-A, who also provided gift cards for prizes.
Entrepreneur Club hosts Hackathon competition
White Station High School’s baseball team competes in the spring. Many members of the team are part of the ‘sports period’ that allows for year-round practice during seventh period.
Spartan rivalries from brains to brawn
(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?
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.
Students tutoring fellow students
One of Lena Zeng (12)’s coworkers Jack Webster prepares to check in customers at Wang’s Mandarin House. Hosts and hostesses such as Zeng and Webster often have other duties beyond hosting.
Hosting and servicing customers as students
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
The White Station mock trial team poses for a picture on competition day. The team competed at the Shelby County Courthouse in downtown Memphis.
Court is in session for the mock trial team
Joselyn Aguilar (11) is caught in a photo by one of her new friends at White Station High as a freshman. This candid was taken in the halls of the freshman building in the weeks after coming back from the winter break of 2022.
New students navigating the streets of Sparta
Winners of the hackathon show off their prizes alongside organizer and Entrepreneurship Club president Aditi Arunprakash (10). The Hackathon was sponsored by Chick-Fil-A, who also provided gift cards for prizes.
Entrepreneur Club hosts Hackathon competition
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
Kameron Kearney (11) speaks with Coach Kevaughn Griffith at the Houston track meet. This is his third year running track and cross country.
Kearney twins race to success
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
Yeat’s “2093” consists of three phases that transports listeners into his futuristic world. This album served as Yeat’s fourth studio album.
“2093” – A dystopian society
Showdown of school apps
Showdown of school apps
Golf Cart
Golf Cart
“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
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

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

White Station Scroll
Kirana Richmond

Kirana Richmond, Head of Promotions

Kirana Richmond is a senior who is so excited to start her third year of The Scroll! Outside of academic activities, Kirana loves to do many forms of art, play the piano and guitar, and hang out with her friends. In the future, she plans on continuing to write as a hobby while studying History and Art in college.

All content by Kirana Richmond
Showdown of school apps

Showdown of school apps

Kirana Richmond, Head of Promotions
March 22, 2024
Golf Cart

Golf Cart

Kirana Richmond, Head of Promotions
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

Kirana Richmond, Head of Promotions
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

Kirana Richmond, Head of Promotions
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

Kirana Richmond, Head of Promotions
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

Kirana Richmond, Writer
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?

Kirana Richmond, Writer
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

Kirana Richmond, Writer
September 28, 2022
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