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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
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
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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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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It’s natural, it’s normal and it’s time to talk.

Rachel Parkison, Student Life Team Leader
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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