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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
Sonny Angel was launched on May 15, 2004. The first doll was released in March 2005.
Beloved baby boy
“Love & Hip Hop Atlanta” follows the lives of aspiring hip-hop artists and their producers and managers. The show is known for its dramatic and argumentative plot lines.
The rise of trashy reality tv shows
The Menendez brothers were charged with lying in wait in committing two counts of first-degree murder. They were up for the death penalty but it was rejected by the jury.
Echoes of an unsealed past
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
The resources that Aboubacar Amadou Ide sends to Niger start in Memphis, Tennessee, and take several months to journey to Niger, where they are distributed. Recently, due to political tensions between Niger and some neighboring countries, the time and cost for distribution has expanded.
The connections between statistics and improving lives
William Coulter, a White Station High School chemistry teacher, floats down a river. In his free time, Coulter enjoys running, kayaking and thinking about what he’s going to do after retiring.
From work at the Station to long term vacation
In this poem, Andrew Bell uses themes of class, wealth, and the degradation of material goods by time. Bell has usually written poetry ranging from 10 to 25 lines long, with this poem at 23 lines.
Teaching business, crafting poetry
White Station High School students Samuel First (11), pictured on the far left, and Zahra Altareb (11), pictured second to left, are both members of the MICAH Youth Council. Both First and Altareb spoke at a press conference discussing the gun referendums that were found on the most recent election ballot.
A vote of confidence — MICAH Youth Council
Brianna Harris is out making content with the White Station High School Communications Team. In her free time, Harris enjoys going to outdoor events and places like concerts, festivals and walking in parks with her dog.
Teacher or BFF — young teachers in the halls.
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
As the sun sets, athletes set their intentions on the game in between plays. Even though the victory isn't reflected on the score board, athletes cherish the time they spend competing.
The Ups and Downs of High School Sports
Second-place runner, Kameron Kearney (12), runs towards the end, exhausted during the cross-country race. Kearney thought of the finish line for motivation as he ran The Frank Horton Trail Race at Shelby Farms.
Students by day, city champions by night
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
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?
Many people watch mukbangs for the auditory pleasure it brings them, while also the visual effects of watching someone eat the food. Mukbangs main food course is structured around junk food and fast food.
Hey, should we watch this mukbang?
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
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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Molly Yuan, Chief Copy Editor

Molly Yuan is a senior and second-year staff member. She is also co-president of the student council, captain of the color guard dance team, and one of four fabulous oboists in the Memphis Youth Symphony. In her spare time, Molly can be found eating ramen noodles, admiring fictional characters, or blasting David Bowie songs. 

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The eccentric cover for “Boss” reflects the song’s bold and carefree message. Listeners can stream Boughter’s music on SoundCloud, Spotify and Apple Music and find updates about the rapper on Instagram (@jonasbvalli).

Boughter is the boss in new comeback single

Molly Yuan, Chief Copy Editor
April 15, 2021
Film club members watch a clip from the 1980 action comedy movie “The Stunt Man.” The group meets every Tuesday to watch movies, share personal insights and learn about film.

Film club fosters cineliteracy in passionate youth

Molly Yuan, Chief Copy Editor
April 15, 2021
Top five anime recommendations for first-time watchers

Top five anime recommendations for first-time watchers

Molly Yuan, Chief Copy Editor
February 25, 2021
Streaked with blood and dotted with hearts, Johnnie Walton dubs this whimsically gory look “Queen of Hearts Mix.” Walton uses a variety of supplies like liquid latex, stage blood, cream paints and brushes to create her SFX designs.

Walton and the world of monsters, music and makeup

Molly Yuan, Chief Copy Editor
December 9, 2020
Adam Brooks (12) plays his trumpet, sheet music and laptop at hand. Restrictive virtual policies and snarky trumpet jokes alike haven’t stopped students from making music.

Virtual school giving you treble? Music classes cope online

Molly Yuan, Chief Copy Editor
October 24, 2020
Poke World specializes in bubble tea, rolled ice cream and Poke Bowls, a concoction of seafood, veggies and sauces. The shop is one of many in Memphis that serve top-notch bubble tea.

Memphis’s best bubble tea shops

Molly Yuan, Chief Copy Editor
October 24, 2020
Sarah Shen (12) was named one of 621 semifinalists in the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. Over 4,500 candidates applied for the prestigious program this year.

Shen named semifinalist in the U.S. Presidential Scholars program

Molly Yuan
May 26, 2020
If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, do not be afraid to reach out. Shelby County and the state of Tennessee offer numerous services for those in need.

Addressing mental health during the pandemic

Molly Yuan
May 3, 2020
Joe Exotic sporting his signature platinum mullet while getting cozy with a tiger. Netflix's hit documentary series Tiger King brings all the excitement you could ask for—and more.

The murder, mayhem and madness you don’t want to miss

Molly Yuan
April 9, 2020
The Draco Bros take the spotlight with a fervent rap performance. The Memphis-based rapper duo has been active since 2015.

The new rock n’ roll of Memphis

Molly Yuan
March 27, 2020
Poised and ready, the White Station winter guard solemnly anticipates the first beat of the music. This was the team's first ever competition, which took place at Houston High School in Germantown, TN.

White Station winter guard takes on Houston Colorfest

Molly Yuan
March 26, 2020
The White Station winter guard learns a new rifle toss in preparation for the upcoming competitive season. The team has been active since 2018.

Flags and flourishes: A look into White Station’s first year winter guard team

Molly Yuan
March 26, 2020
Jason’s Deli’s “Reuben THE Great” sandwich is a concoction of hot corned beef, Swiss, sauerkraut, and Thousand Island dressing, grilled on rye. The deli is just one of many in Memphis to boast high quality sandwiches and subs.

Memphis’s best sub sandwiches

Molly Yuan
March 11, 2020
Selena Gomez released her third solo album “Rare” on Jan. 10, 2020. The lead single “Lose You to Love Me” topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart and became Gomez’s first number-one single in the US.

Gomez owns her comeback with confessional album “Rare”

Molly Yuan
March 11, 2020
Jacob Campos, director of bands at Franklin High School, conducts the Gray Band for their final performance. Campos was one of two guest conductors who were invited to participate in the U of M Honor Band this year.

The U of M honor band experience

Molly Yuan
March 6, 2020
After the proper formalities, Spartans are found busting out moves on the dance floor. The night of February 15 marked the annual Military Ball held by the WSHS JROTC at Crosstown Concourse.

[Photo] Spartans dance the night away at JROTC Military Ball

Sophia Aiello
February 19, 2020
Kobe Cunningham (12) exits a main building elevator in his wheelchair. There are elevators, lifts and ramps located all around White Station that make the school handicap-accessible.

Is White Station a handicap-accessible building?

Molly Yuan
December 18, 2019
Zoe Wolfe won the Memphis Youth Symphony concerto competition with her performance of the Lalo violin concerto. Wolfe has been a member of the program for nine years, and this was her first time participating in the annual competition.

Wolfe takes the win in youth symphony concerto competition

Molly Yuan
November 14, 2019
White Station jazz students showcase their talents on the corner of Patterson and Central at the University of Memphis. This was their first out-of-school performance of the semester.

The Rhythm of Success: How the WSHS Jazz Band Prepares for the Real World

Molly Yuan
October 21, 2019
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