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Anandi Durgam (11) chose a simple necklace with a butterfly pendant to go with her outfit. On the contrary, for important events, she finds herself wearing more statement pieces and more extravagant necklaces.
Metal beauties: gold versus silver jewelry
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
Food trucks were present during the Spring Fling, providing different menu options for students. Many students lined up behind “The Fiesta Wagon”, alongside other food trucks, to enjoy tacos and drinks.
Decrease in school event popularity
(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
“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…
Jackson performs as the featured twirler for a parade. She has participated in many such parades in her twirling career.
Jackson twirls into White Station
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
James Jin (10) looks at the rim after shooting a three pointer. In addition to playing basketball, he takes six AP classes and leads an engineering club.
The balancing act of academics and athletics
Braxton Gray (12) takes down his opponent in a preseason wrestling meet at Arlington High School. Wrestlers are required to make the weight class they are wrestling at; if not, they are disqualified.
The health benefits and repercussions of fasting
Kendrick Thompson (12) plays strong against Cordova. They played the Wolves last season.
Boys’ Soccer Begins Its Kickoff
The soccer team dribbles the ball to the opposing team’s side, putting them on defense. Many players play club soccer to compete and stay in shape during the off season.
School and club soccer
Ci’Anna Gales (12) throws the shot put during a meet at Houston High School. She currently holds White Station’s record for the discus.
Track AND Field: Taylor and Gales Break Records
Torrin Thornton (12) at bat against SBA. Thornton combines his physicality from football and the technical skills from baseball to improve his game.
Thornton and Thomas lead baseball team with confidence
Many students enjoy the wholesome, tear-jerking storyline behind the inspiring world of Wonder. They empathized with the negative misconceptions and realistic bullying surrounding Auggie’s situation.
Through the pages of time — a nostalgic book review
Davis Moody (12) shows off one of his pre-prepped meals he brings to school. Meal prepping is a popular method of packing lunch for busy students seeking to eat healthy.
What’s in your Lunchbox?
(Left to right) Kirana Richmond, Sophia Turner, Chitkala Alli, and Shania Moore are J3s this year. They have been on staff since their sophomore year.
Farewell to the J3s
“Descendants: The Musical” is directed by Tamia Anderson (12) and Sarah Cameron (12). This musical is the first White Station High School production where seniors are in charge of a play with over 30 students.
The core behind ‘Descendants:The Musical’— the directors
Drake and 21 Savage’s Memphis tour date was canceled twice due to venue issues. The FedEx Forum reportedly did not have enough space to execute Drake’s concert vision.
Drake’s Memphis show cancellation is ‘all a blur’
“Young Sheldon” is the prequel to “ The Big Bang Theory.” After the success of “The Big Bang Theory,” the creators decided to make a spin-off focused on the upbringing of Sheldon Cooper.
The science behind ‘Young Sheldon’
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
“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
Jonathan Mehrotra (12, left) and Michael Wang (12, right) pose for a picture together. Mehrotra and Wang have earned the titles of valedictorian and salutatorian for the class of 2024.
Mehrotra and Wang: two friends’ advice from the top
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
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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 students 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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