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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
Alan Mason (11) plays “Dress to Impress” in which players are pinned against each other in a timed event; they must think of an outfit and execute their plan. Players are then put in a fashion show during which those competing against each other vote for the top three fashionistas. This game has gained a huge audience as of Oct. 2024, having 3.6 billion visits to the game and around 181,000 players playing at any given time.
The reawakening of Roblox
Gracie Lowes (11) plays as one of the self-obsessed flowers in Alice in Wonderland. The group of flowers bash Alice as she explores wonderland.
Down the rabbit hole — the production of ‘Alice in Wonderland JR.’
Long Do (11) works on his painting in the AP 2D Art and Design classroom. He creates a detailed underpainting for each of his works to get the value balance just right.
Artists win recognition in Delta and Midsouth fairs
Priddy Farms is located in Bartlett, Tennessee. They are most known for their pumpkin patch and Christmas tree farm.
Fright nights and pumpkin sights – a Halloween festivities guide
Matthew Wheeley’s (12) collection of VHS tapes and physical movie copies feature the special edition “Star Wars” films. Each tape captured a moment in cinematic history, highlighting the charm of physical media that many adhere to in an age of digital streaming.
The sequel syndrome — is more always better?
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
(Left) Allison Brumbaugh (9) received her medal at a regional competition for artistic roller skating in 2024. Out of all of the disciplines within competitive roller skating, Brumbaugh focuses on dancing and has been skating since sixth grade.
Skating on wheels with rhythm
Maridee Cornell is an alumnus, teacher and coach at White Station High School. If she were a student, Cornell would wear comfortable clothes to school daily, but she enjoys wearing medical scrubs as a teacher.
Teachers with spirit — teacher spotlight
(Right) Aylla Wexler (11) and her family pose in front of a giant Gundam figure during a 2023 trip to Japan. Wexler, who is half Japanese, and her family frequently travel to Japan to visit extended family.
The best of both worlds: Multicultural students
Mark Greaney, author of the bestselling “Gray Man” series, is a White Station High School alumnus. Many of the 25 books he has published are available in local bookstores and libraries like Novel.
From green to gray — Greaney’s ‘Gray Man’
Luian Stiegler (11) (middle) landed at Memphis International Airport on August 22, 2024. Stiegler is staying in Memphis with Benjamin Harris (left) and Chinese teacher Yuan Harris (right) until June 2025.
Stiegler’s journey from Stuttgart to Memphis
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
Tim McCormack wins most school spirited as his senior superlative. McCormack is the youngest of 10 siblings to go to WSHS.
The impact of alumni on high school sports
Color guard sits in formation before halftime. While the game is ongoing, they dance in unison to the band, and during halftime, they perform with flags in a field show.
Growing colorguard team fuels school spirit
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
When students are in school, they develop a personal connection with teachers and the classroom. However, with the implementation of Senate Bill 1810 in Tennessee, this balance has been disrupted.
Navigating the new Tennessee transgender law
The Monarchist administration sends students to ISS. Many White Station students are forced to go to ISS because of two or more absences.
Editorial – Better late than never … right?
Situationships offer a new twist to the intricate world of Generation Z dating. Situationships are formed when two individuals form a non-exclusive relationship.
What’s the situationship with situationships?
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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Graham Ross, Arts and Entertainment Team Leader

Graham Ross is a senior at White Station High School and a third-year Scroll staff member. He actively participates in Model UN and Boy Scouts, and he has played lacrosse since fourth grade. In his spare time, he loves making films, playing basketball, and eating Taco Bell. On a typical night, you can find him practicing lacrosse or viewing a movie from his list of films to watch. Graham is incredibly excited to return to staff this year.

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Dressed as Donald Trump, Cohen crashed the 2020 Conservative Political Action Conference. The prank was covered by several news outlets at the time, but they were unaware that it was a part of the filming for a Borat sequel.

Borat Subsequent Moviefilm review

Graham Ross, A&E Team Leader
December 17, 2020
Travis Scott celebrates the launch of the meal at a McDonald’s in Downey, CA on Sept. 8. McDonald’s reported widespread supply shortages due to high demand within the first week of the burger’s release.

McDonald’s and Dunkin’ consume social media with new collaborations

Graham Ross, A&E Team Leader
October 26, 2020
901 Tutoring volunteers hold a team meeting over Zoom. Generally, tutors hold sessions Monday through Thursday of each week.

901 Tutoring offers free test prep to Memphis youth

Graham Ross, A&E Team Leader
October 26, 2020
Have you ever wondered how diamonds became so popular? In the episode "Diamonds," Netflix gives viewers an inside look into the rise of these gems.

Netflix shows to stream while in quarantine

Graham Ross
April 26, 2020
Fusion performers group together after the program. There were a variety of performances, including dance and violin.

International Club hosts Fusion

Graham Ross
April 9, 2020
White Station delegates pose with the awards they took home after the closing ceremony. 19 White Station students earned awards.

Model United Nations team wins Best Delegation

Graham Ross
April 9, 2020
White Station students pause for a picture during a hike on Stone Door Trail. The campers went on the hike on the third day of the retreat.

Students spend time at Winterfest

Graham Ross
April 9, 2020
Muaz Khan (12) builds his upper body strength with push-ups. When he is not at the gym, he does pull-ups, push-ups, and ab exercises.

On a team of their own

Graham Ross
April 9, 2020
Austin Moore (12) throws a pitch in the team’s season opener. The Spartans fell to Lausanne Collegiate School with a score of 9-1.

Baseball team steps up to the plate for 2020 season

Graham Ross
April 8, 2020

Freshman coat drive a success

Graham Ross
January 6, 2020
Rapper Juice WRLD Dies at 21

Rapper Juice WRLD Dies at 21

Graham Ross
January 6, 2020
Knox Broach (12) warms up before baseball practice begins. Broach makes his return this season after missing the past 2 seasons due to injury.

Athletes to watch for the spring season

Graham Ross
December 18, 2019
Nganga (11) chips the ball during a match at Fox Meadows Golf Course. He tied for 4th place at the Memphis Publinks tournament.

Golf team in full swing

Graham Ross
November 5, 2019
Krishna Dasari (12) discusses the Hong Kong protests. He represented Germany in the SPECPOL comittee.

White Station Model UN takes on Vanderbilt

Graham Ross
October 23, 2019

Brandon Allen Instagram Poll Results

Graham Ross
October 23, 2019
Grounded actors Marc Anthony Marconi and Josh Pearce set down their magazines during a scene. The short film is set to air during the CrewUp Mentorship Film Screening.

Indie Memphis Youth Film Fest Preview

Graham Ross
September 6, 2019
Alaina Price (11) dribbles around a Whitehaven defender. The Lady Spartans won their homecoming game with a score of 61-54.

A Lady Spartans’ Basketball midseason review

Graham Ross
February 26, 2019
Ari Campbell (11) attempts to dribble past a defender at the Germantown Invitational Tournament. Midtown Soccer Club finished the game with a score of 3-3.

Campbell forms affordable soccer team for inner-city players

Graham Ross
December 18, 2018
With reins in hand, Kelly Anne Williams (11) jumps over hurdles at the Germantown Charity Show Grounds, where she placed first in the speed round.

Spartan equestrians saddle up for competition

Graham Ross
November 13, 2018
Students (from left) Autumn Jones (10), Amalie Vacanti (10) and Rylie Duke (10) review signs for the Class of 2021.

[Photo] Spartans show off creativity and spirit through homecoming decorations.

Ian McMillin
October 2, 2018
Staffers explain the format of a crisis committee to members of the War of the Roses. The brief training session ensured that all delegates were aware of how a crisis committee runs.

Model UN holds Annual Conference

Graham Ross
October 2, 2018
Attendees of the Charette add sticky notes with their suggestions to the drawing board.

[Photo] Phase two of renovations for courtyard to excite students and staff

Frankie Barczak, Writer
September 19, 2018
Spartans attend summer journalism camp at the University of Memphis

Spartans attend summer journalism camp at the University of Memphis

Graham Ross
September 18, 2018

Model UN Members organize conference at White Station

Graham Ross
September 17, 2018
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