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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
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
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
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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Alice Willard, Head of Layout

Alice Willard is a senior who is starting her third year of writing for The Scroll. In her free time, she enjoys playing volleyball on her school’s team in the fall and playing club volleyball during the winter and spring. Alice loves to read and enjoys volunteering in the community whenever she can. She also enjoys watching television and spending time with her friends. Alice is ready to start her last year as a writer for The Scroll!

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From one senior to another…

Alice Willard, Head of Layout
April 5, 2022
On the first day of the 2021-2022 school year, Superintendent Joris Ray made the rounds and welcomed students from multiple schools in the district. His “Reimagining 901” plan has driven the board and the district in a new direction after returning from a fully virtual school year.

Memphis-Shelby County Schools rebrand

Alice Willard, Head of Layout
February 25, 2022
Members of the Amnesty Club place their painted handprints on a banner in solidarity of the gun violence crisis. The group received recognition from Amnesty International USA for their efforts in breaking the cycle of gun violence.

America’s most dangerous city

Alice Willard, Head of Layout
January 27, 2022
Grace Goodson (left front) and her co-worker at Baskin Robbins manage the cash register and display the day’s bounty. Freezers full of ice cream await their scooping and readiness to serve customers.

Fast food families

Alice Willard, Head of Layout
December 7, 2021
Class of 2021 White Station students Caitlyn Catron (left) and Jeremy Boyland (right) are two of several successful student athletes currently at the University of Memphis. Their ability to adapt and grow within their respective sports was a major factor in their commitment to the Tigers.

Alumni transition from Spartans to Tigers

Alice Willard and Clara Thompson
November 5, 2021
The 2021-2022 dress code policy is updated with new restrictions. Students have expressed their strong opinions against it, but others find the regulations reasonable for a school environment.

Dress codes encourage comfort and consistency

Alice Willard, Head of Layout
October 2, 2021
Surrounded by the marching band, Yuan led White Station’s color guard team through a 2019 football halftime performance. The color guard team has grown in popularity because of Yuan’s leadership and contribution to the sport.

Yuan waves goodbye to Sparta

Alice Willard, Head of Layout
June 2, 2021
Sometimes spending over a year on the International Space Station (ISS), NASA’s finest astronauts orbit the earth in the state of the art modular space station. Through the ISS, scientists are able to research and experiment with the latest technologies.

Space travel’s lasting impact on the future

Alice Willard, Writer
April 20, 2021
Spanish teacher Simone Gray incorporates dual monitors to allow for multitasking. PPE and headphones are a must when surrounded by students in the same room, but different virtual classes.

Teachers return to in-person learning

Alice Willard
April 20, 2021
Though he is no longer in office, Donald Trump’s impeachment trial took place on Feb. 9, 2021.There, he faced charges surrounding the raid at the Capitol, while setting a few historical precedents.

President sets precedent: Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial

Alice Willard, Writer
February 19, 2021
Orchestra teacher Dr. Palmer brought in two guest speakers from the University of Memphis to help teach students about enrollment and furthering their music education after highschool. Harvey Felder, director of orchestral activities, and Heather Hampton, recruitment and enrollment officer, spoke to orchestra classes to provide students with valuable information for their futures.

Teachers adapt to virtual learning

Alice Willard
December 9, 2020
In a poll released on The Scroll’s Instagram, data was collected from White Station students about their opinions on cancel culture. With the majority against cancel culture, debate-sparking beliefs are few and far between.

Why Cancel Culture is Socially Beneficial

Alice Willard
October 22, 2020
From poll data via the Scroll’s Instagram, the majority of students have agreed that racial tensions are the primary concern this election. As the election approaches, student voters continue to consider a variety of topics, including COVID-19; this is the first year that coronavirus will play a role in a presidential race.

Student voters use their voices this election year

Alice Willard
October 22, 2020
Beale Street, which was once full of life and activity, has been silenced since the virus entered the city in March. Places like this have been at the disposal of Memphians for a long time, but now that the option is taken away, we crave them even more than before.

Seven things we appreciate more in quarantine

Alice Willard, Writer
May 10, 2020
In preparation for standardized testing, it is recommended to study for at least an hour a week. Two hours is preferred when closer to the test date in order to retain the most amount of information.

Is it better to take standardized tests multiple times or use a tutor?

Alice Willard
March 28, 2020
After the book release in early 2015, online web forums were inundated with positive reviews. Naturally, Netflix capitalized on this market and released the movie five short years later.

“All the Bright Places” highlights mental illness through poor cinematography

Alice Willard
March 4, 2020
This image shows a blood sample that was positive for coronavirus. Over 400 have died from this disease in China and the number continues to rise.

Armed and dangerous: Coronavirus spreads rapidly

Alice Willard
February 19, 2020
At zoos, people are given the opportunity to interact with animals. Close-knit encounters with animals promote education by providing children opportunities to learn about wildlife conservation.

The argument in favor of zoos and animal captivity

Alice Willard
January 24, 2020
After a long day of competing, students anxiously await their scores. Those who qualified were called on stage and awarded a medal. The top three in each category got an additional ribbon with their title printed across the front.

Districts or bust

Alice Willard
January 23, 2020
With her coach on her right and her mother on her left, Moore signs the official papers, securing her future as a Mountaineer. She will trade in her number 25 jersey for a new one in Berea’s blue and white colors

Keyonna Moore signs to play volleyball at Berea College

Alice Willard
December 20, 2019
In Times Square, students posed in front of the city’s hotspot. This was one of the many places they visited, including the Empire State building, ChinaTown, and other landmarks.

DECA takes NYC by storm

Alice Willard
December 18, 2019
Hallmark is known for its holiday movies that have become a seasonal trademark. This year, over 40 new films were released to the channel. Pop Quote: “The best part about watching a Hallmark movie is it really gets me into the holiday spirit. It makes me feel like Christmas,” Forrester said.

Hallmark movies mark holiday traditions

Alice Willard
December 18, 2019
Zoe Wolfe (11), Lily Zeng (11), Abby Cassius (10), and Autumn Bobo (11) take to the stage at the fall orchestra concert and played an arrangement by Shostakovich. Wolfe and Zeng play violin, Cassius plays viola, and Bobo plays cello.

Musicians perform in chamber groups

Alice Willard
November 14, 2019
On their senior night, Devyn Davis (12), Taryn Eddie (12), Dayla Rhodes (12), and the rest of the volleyball team prepared for the second set against Southwind. They won the game in three sets.

Lady Spartans beat Jaguars on senior night

Alice Willard
October 10, 2019
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