White Station Scroll

A publication by the students, about the students, and for the students of White Station High School
Students celebrate Homecoming Week by dancing in the picnic area during C lunch. On class distinction day, seniors dress and act as senior citizens.
Spartan spirit: a unique campus identity
The White Station mock trial team poses for a picture on competition day. The team competed at the Shelby County Courthouse in downtown Memphis.
Court is in session for the mock trial team
Joselyn Aguilar (11) is caught in a photo by one of her new friends at White Station High as a freshman. This candid was taken in the halls of the freshman building in the weeks after coming back from the winter break of 2022.
New students navigating the streets of Sparta
Winners of the hackathon show off their prizes alongside organizer and Entrepreneurship Club president Aditi Arunprakash (10). The Hackathon was sponsored by Chick-Fil-A, who also provided gift cards for prizes.
Entrepreneur Club hosts Hackathon competition
White Station High School’s baseball team competes in the spring. Many members of the team are part of the ‘sports period’ that allows for year-round practice during seventh period.
Spartan rivalries from brains to brawn
(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
Procrastinating homework is delaying or postponing completing the assignment. Despite the amount of homework that ends up accumulating due to procrastination, students may end up procrastinating because of stress or lack of energy due to excessive commitments outside of school.
Homework: is it necessarily a necessity?
Both Amy Yu (10) and Amy Zhang (11) are new to tutoring, only starting in the last two years. However, in both cases they had students improve their grades.
Students tutoring fellow students
One of Lena Zeng (12)’s coworkers Jack Webster prepares to check in customers at Wang’s Mandarin House. Hosts and hostesses such as Zeng and Webster often have other duties beyond hosting.
Hosting and servicing customers as students
Students celebrate Homecoming Week by dancing in the picnic area during C lunch. On class distinction day, seniors dress and act as senior citizens.
Spartan spirit: a unique campus identity
The White Station mock trial team poses for a picture on competition day. The team competed at the Shelby County Courthouse in downtown Memphis.
Court is in session for the mock trial team
Joselyn Aguilar (11) is caught in a photo by one of her new friends at White Station High as a freshman. This candid was taken in the halls of the freshman building in the weeks after coming back from the winter break of 2022.
New students navigating the streets of Sparta
Winners of the hackathon show off their prizes alongside organizer and Entrepreneurship Club president Aditi Arunprakash (10). The Hackathon was sponsored by Chick-Fil-A, who also provided gift cards for prizes.
Entrepreneur Club hosts Hackathon competition
From left to right, Breanna Whirley (12), Karina Hernandez (12) and Bella Gatti (12) pose for a picture after their game against Whitehaven on April 4 2024. The Spartans won 19-4 that day.
Three Spartans remain standing on the field
Jim Kurts, wrestling coach, and Kayleigh Angona (10) go over tactics one last time before she steps onto the mat for her last round on December 22, 2023. On this day, she won against four wrestlers from Arlington, Bartlett, Collierville and Millington that day.
A star is born on the wrestling mat
Angel Jackson (11) poses after a gymnastics meet. She is a level eight gymnast and has been playing gymnastics since she was eleven years old.
Jackson’s gymnastics journey
Baltimore Ravens player Lamar Jackson passes the ball. Although it is his sixth year in the NFL (National Football League) without a Super Bowl ring, he won the MVP award this year.
Playoff picture of the 2023-24 NFL season
Kameron Kearney (11) speaks with Coach Kevaughn Griffith at the Houston track meet. This is his third year running track and cross country.
Kearney twins race to success
The student teacher, Morgan Dorsey, conducts the wind ensemble band. She conducted the pieces “Gypsy Dance” and “Phantom Train.”
Band’s 2024 spring concert overview
Yeat’s “2093” consists of three phases that transports listeners into his futuristic world. This album served as Yeat’s fourth studio album.
“2093” – A dystopian society
Showdown of school apps
Showdown of school apps
Golf Cart
Golf Cart
“When you see someone wearing something that looks cool … you kind of start wearing it.” - Benjamin Kay (12)
Frills and fur: what’s in this winter
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
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
A publication by the students, about the students, and for the students of White Station High School

White Station Scroll
A publication by the students, about the students, and for the students of White Station High School

White Station Scroll
Hannah Lam

Hannah Lam, Sports Team Leader

Hannah is a senior and a third-year staff member. She enjoys watching Minions, playing with her dog, Mambo, and hanging out with friends and family. Hannah is a part of the White Station tennis team and plays oboe in the Germantown Youth Symphony. She loves the Grizzlies, Spartan football games, and can’t wait for senior activities. She is so excited to be the Sports team leader for her last year on staff!

All content by Hannah Lam
Khylen Murray (12) celebrates the last football game on Oct. 27, 2022. Murray and Alyssa Winston (12) were the only seniors on the 2022-23 football cheer team.

Murray challenges cheerleading gender norms

Hannah Lam, Sports Team Leader
May 1, 2023
The Fusion Flow class at ZenStudio is a form of hot Pilates. It employs props such as the ball, weights and knee pads.

The rise of Pilates

Hannah Lam, Sports Team Leader
March 2, 2023
Joshua White (11) photographs the basketball team as they warm up for their game against East High School on Jan. 10. White shares his work on his Instagram, @Joshua.shutterspeed.

Intensity on the sidelines

Hannah Lam, Sports Team Leader
January 31, 2023
Rebekah Butler (12) performs at the 2020 Winter Showcase for Theatre on Ice. Butler skated alongside a team of girls in winter-themed performances such as The Polar Express.

Butler encourages diversity on the ice

Hannah Lam, Sports Team Leader
December 22, 2022
Lekenda Chavers (10) promotes her product through social media and her website, www.lrlemonade.com. She currently sells six flavors which include original, mango, berry, watermelon, passionfruit and a mystery-flavored lemonade.

Lekenda’s Rockin Lemonade squeezes its way to success

Hannah Lam, Sports Team Leader
December 8, 2022
The Second Baptist Church holds its annual pumpkin patch until the end of October, and it has become a community staple. Visitors are able to stroll around the patch, try their pumpkin-spice granola and even play a game of cornhole.

A guide to Halloween in Memphis

Hannah Lam, Sports Team Leader
November 4, 2022
Lyle Dodson Jr. (12), Tamia Elliot (12), Natela Bonaparte (12), Christina Askew (12), Nevaeh Edwards (12), A’ziya Wills (12), Kierston Conner (12) and Brooklynn Smith (12) pose in front of one of the photo walls set up in the east gym. After a long three years of being denied a homecoming dance, hundreds of seniors and underclassmen flocked to attend the long-awaited event.

Written in the stars: the return of homecoming

Hannah Lam, Sports Team Leader
October 6, 2022
A majority of bathrooms are missing mirrors due to vandalism, and many students have voiced their concerns. The bathroom can give a depressing outlook, but it can also provide a safe space for students.

Bathrooms: White Station’s best-kept secret

Hannah Lam, Sports Team Leader
May 23, 2022
Sofia Gosain (11) serves the ball as she warms up for practice. As the team prepares for matches, players gather twice a week at Wolbrecht Tennis Center.

Tennis team incorporates both individualism and teamwork back on the court

Hannah Lam, Online Editor
April 5, 2022
Erick Gonzalez (11) faces one of his opponents during the Lausanne vs. St. Benedict senior night game last season. Intensity surged through the crowd and on the field as many played their last game as a Lynx.

Last Spartan standing

Hannah Lam, Online Editor
February 27, 2022
Weight training has long been used as a way to gain muscle mass. Scientific research recommends that individuals continually increase the intensity of their workout, exercise all muscle groups and frequently exercise to fully reap the benefits of their training.

Call the exterminator: the rise of gym rat culture

Hannah Lam, Online Editor
January 27, 2022
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

Hannah Lam, Online Editor
December 7, 2021

Spooky season in Memphis

Hannah Lam, Online Editor
October 30, 2021
After a busy opening day at Baptist Corporate Headquarters, Tim Shirley (middle) celebrates the product of his hard work. The whereabouts of ¡Mexico in Memphis! can be found on Instagram and Facebook, @mexicoinmemphis.

¡Mexico in Memphis!: Shirley’s creative twist on Mexican food

Hannah Lam, Online Editor
October 1, 2021
Jokes such as a fake freshmen pool party at the nonexistent East Annex pool have become a trademark of “Spartamemes.” This flyer fooled many underclassmen, and many students joined in on the prank.

The man, the myth, the meme: the reveal of ‘Spartamemes’

Hannah Lam, Online Editor
June 7, 2021
Annie Wilford (11) (left) serves as the deputy commanding officer of the Spartan Battalion. Through JROTC and other clubs, Wilford has discovered an interest in politics and law which she hopes to work in after serving.

Spartans choose military path after high school

Hannah Lam, Writer
April 26, 2021
While photographing health professionals, Hugh Ferguson (10) shadowed an orthodontist and experienced a procedure first-hand. When shadowing doctors, students follow their day-to-day work and get a realistic picture of the tasks performed for that job.

HOSA opens doors to the medical field

Hannah Lam, Writer
April 26, 2021
Aanya Kabra (9) (left) and Eunice Chen (9) (right) design cards to send to the Signature Healthcare of Memphis. Class projects encourage student involvement within school activities and in the community.

Clothes, cards, and chew toys: students donate through class service projects

Hannah Lam, Writer
February 21, 2021
School administration has implemented four new policies which will affect both students and teachers. The policies have been effective since students returned from fall break.

New homework policies affect students and teachers

Hannah Lam, Writer
December 9, 2020
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