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“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
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
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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Shania Moore is a senior at White Station High School, and she is ecstatic to be starting her third and final year on The Scroll staff. She can be very shy — but get to know her, and you’ll find that she’s the complete opposite! Shania has enjoyed playing the violin for over eight years in honor of her grandfather. On her own time, she loves to binge-watch shows, hang out with friends, and play rugby! She aspires to travel the world and live life to the fullest. English is her favorite subject and she loves to read and write. Shania is ready to add her stories to the publication and is so excited to continue the wonderful experience of being on staff! 

 

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The most dangerous ingredient to look out for, vitamin E acetate, is connected to acute vaping illness and lung injury. Smoking carts has been seen as a more efficient method of cannabis consumption because fewer cannabinoids and terpenes are burnt off in the decarboxylation process and less cannabis is needed to receive the effects of the drug.

Are you a victim of the ‘cartdemic’; The increased use of THC among teens

Shania Moore, Layout Lead
May 15, 2024
AAVE or African American Vernacular English describes a dialect of American English that is primarily spoken by African American and Black communities in the United States. However, those that use AAVE often face the stereotype of being uneducated or dumb.

AAVE vs blaccent; A debate on cultural appropriation

Shania Moore, Layout Lead
January 9, 2024

Football players gain regional recognition

Shania Moore, Layout Lead
December 14, 2023
A student's guide to enjoying Memphis

A student’s guide to enjoying Memphis

Shania Moore, Layout Lead
December 14, 2023
The East parking lot has been transformed into a parent drop-off zone. Parents are guided by Mr. Bowen and Sergeant Boyd through the two outer lanes of the lot, most stopping near the East gym to let their students out.

Opinions on new student parking regulations

Shania Moore, Layout Lead
December 14, 2023
The Kansas City Chiefs are going against the Philadelphia Eagles on Feb. 12, 2023 at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The prices for Super Bowl tickets ranged from $4,886 all the way to $23,748 for the club level premium section.

Super Bowl LVII: Chiefs vs. Eagles

Shania Moore, Layout Lead
March 23, 2023
Cory Day began speed skating six years ago after being invited by the Tennessee Speed team. He has grown and improved in his sport and plans to continue skating for as long as he is allowed.

Day represents on the rink

Shania Moore, Layout Lead
March 23, 2023
The Spartan varsity cheer team celebrates a first place win on Oct. 29 in the Mid-South Regional Cheer competition. The team will travel to Disney World in February of 2023.

Spartan cheer to make debut at Nationals

Shania Moore, Layout Lead
December 8, 2022
The White Station Girls Rugby Team concludes its first practice of the fall season with the 901 Rugby Club on Tuesday, Sept. 13th. Posing with a flyer, the team is eagerly recruiting to build their team for the season.

Spartan Women’s Rugby makes a comeback

Shania Moore, Layout Lead
October 28, 2022
The girls soccer team celebrate a win against - together. Zoe Taylor (9) is excited and ready to spend the rest of the season bonding and growing as a team.

Freshman soccer player showcases skill set with Lady Spartans

Shania Moore, Layout Lead
October 4, 2022
Bobby Burnett (12) (second from left) is surrounded by some of his supportive football coaches: (left to right) Mason Rolland, Terrell Ruben and Edgar Williams. These coaches visited Burnett on one of his summer shifts after football practice.

Lunch breaks or summer break: students with jobs

Shania Moore, Layout Lead
September 28, 2022
Annie Zhao (12) cheerfully poses with her date, Shawn Meng (12), after he promposed with a Ruth B. themed poster and personalized basket. The pair are excited to dress up in their “Hollywood Glam” attire to make Prom 2022 a memorable night.

A night to remember: Prom 2022

Shania Moore, Head of Layout
May 23, 2022
Breyona Golden (10), Tamia Andrews (12) and Mikayla Lott (12) pose with a beautiful bouquet made by Kemm Browne’s functional skills class. As students with disabilities take the lead and put together multicolored roses, leafy stems and vibrant flowers, they develop responsibility and decision-making skills as well as spread joy within the White Station community.

Browne teaches how to give back through practical projects in functional skills class

Shania Moore, Writer
May 17, 2022
The number of stray animals in the United States outnumber homeless people by 500%. There are so many furry friends having to walk the streets day and night due to the lack of people willing to care for them.

Paws up! The Humane Society of Memphis combats animal homelessness

Shania Moore, Writer
February 25, 2022
Along with teaching, Wong also has a talent in art, which is showcased on the walls of her classroom, creating a soft atmosphere. This project alone took her roughly an entire 20 hours to complete, but Wong often likes to take her original pieces to showcase and sell at craft fairs.

Wong saves pre-calculus and calculus students from the terrors of DeltaMath

Shania Moore, Writer
January 24, 2022
Leading the Chicago Bulls to six national championships with his gravity-defying dunks, Michael Jordan has become the most valuable player the NBA has ever seen. When Jordan signed with Nike, it changed everything; he created a legacy for sneakerhead culture.

The rise of sneakerhead culture

Shania Moore, Writer
November 30, 2021
Hannah Heaston (11) (left) and Dylan Heaston (11) pose for a picture as they show off some of their products. These Spartan socks are their newest release among the varieties of socks they sell.

One foot at a time: DEverett Socks business is born

Shania Moore, Writer
November 8, 2021
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