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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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Rachel Parkison, Student Life Team Leader

Rachel Parkison is a senior at White Station, second-year staff member, and the Student Life team leader. She is an active member of the Make-A-Wish Club and Green Team, as well as the WSHS marching band, where she has been playing trumpet since freshman year. After graduation, she plans to major in journalism with a minor in political science at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. In her free time she enjoys learning how to juggle and ranting about politics. She is extremely excited to be back on staff this year and is looking forward to her second year on The Scroll!

 

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March 27, 2020
Pictured left to right: Scouts Quillen Huffman, Levi Fagans, Brian Rich, Tylan Williams and Drew Davis. Since a near fatal bus accident last year, Williams has undergone multiple cranial surgeries and months of rehabilitation on the road to recovery.

Jumping back into the fray

Rachel Parkison, Student Life Team Leader
March 2, 2020
Since the pivotal Iowa caucuses, Bernie Sanders has shown a steady increase in voter support. This trend is expected to carry over into the upcoming South Carolina primaries.

Bernie Sanders picks up speed in Nevada caucus

Rachel Parkison, Student Life Team Leader
February 26, 2020
February 14th is a loved holiday all around the world. But its history is a lot richer than the chocolates that are being consumed in its commemoration.

From Rome to romance

Rachel Parkison, Student Life Team Leader
February 13, 2020
Co-Presidents Larsen (12) and Ding (12) lead the first Green Team meeting of the semester. After several months in club hospice, the Green Team is finally back on its feet.

New year, new Green Team

Rachel Parkison, Student Life Team Leader
January 21, 2020
One of several Spartan teachers who pursues work outside White Station, Rachel Kannaday maintains an embroidery business called Sew Southern Style. This business, for which Kannaday embroiders everything from children’s clothing to towels to tote bags, is a source of supplementary income outside of teaching.

The side hustle

Rachel Parkison, Student Life Team Leader
December 18, 2019
Thank u, next: Why it’s time to impeach President Trump

Thank u, next: Why it’s time to impeach President Trump

Rachel Parkison, Student Life Team Leader
December 17, 2019
Annie Kannady, surrounded by her family, officially signs to Hendrix College. She will be joining the Warriors' Women's Swimming and Diving Team in the fall.

Kannady signs to Hendrix swim team

Rachel Parkison, Student Life Team Leader
December 14, 2019
The guest speaker, identified only as Vivian, speaks to Bateman’s students about her life as a refugee. Vivian came to the United States several years ago after fleeing the Democratic Republic of the Congo in her early childhood alongside her family.

Congolese refugee speaks to AP Human Geography students

Rachel Parkison, Student Life Team Leader
November 22, 2019
Vance Gieselmann (11) wears yellow in support of the DECA anti-bullying initiative.

DECA raises awareness for National Bullying Prevention Month

Rachel Parkison, Student Life Team Leader
November 9, 2019
Over the course of their six-week stay, Min and Shi underwent a completely immersive language program. The trip, which the two had been planning for more than a year, encompassed both instructional time in a school setting and activities for cultural exposure in the city of Hokkaido.

Min and Shi attend Language School in Japan

Rachel Parkison, Student Life Team Leader
November 5, 2019
It has been several years since the White Station Marching Band has participated in a competition. This year, the band dipped a toe into the world of competitive marching through the Briarcrest Christian School Marching Band Invitational.

Marching band attends Briarcrest marching invitational

Rachel Parkison, Student Life Team Leader
October 7, 2019
The guidance pop-up meetings, which are new to WSHS this year, will be led by all six counselors at various sessions.

Counselors kick off new pop-up sessions

Rachel Parkison, Student Life Team Leader
September 22, 2019

When you wish upon a star

Rachel Parkison, Student Life Team Leader
September 6, 2019
WSHS welcomes new SPED teacher

WSHS welcomes new SPED teacher

Rachel Parkison
August 23, 2019
Emille Taylor (12) served as Co-president of E-Board and Executive Officer of the National Honor Society in the latter half of her time at WSHS.

Emille Taylor, Queen of Green and Gray

Rachel Parkison, Student Life Team Leader
May 8, 2019
Hunter and URJ Heller High participants stand outside the Israel Museum in Jerusalem.

Cody Hunter spends semester in Israel

Rachel Parkison
May 6, 2019
Chloe Carter (12) scales the walls at Memphis Rox.

Spartans reach new heights with rock climbing

Rachel Parkison
February 5, 2019
Hayden Gowen (10) completes a front flip in the courtyard at White Station. Gowen began doing parkour in the seventh grade and plans to continue in the future.

Spartan pushes limits with parkour

Rachel Parkison
October 15, 2018
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