White Station Scroll

A publication by the students, about the students, and for the students of White Station High School
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
Abby Mitchell (10) and Carter Mitchell (9) talk in the car on the way to a camp. Both attend White Station High School and are 15 months apart in age.
Rocky to reasonable — sibling relationships
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
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
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?
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 White Station band, composed of every grade level, regularly performs at football games and other events. Many of the underclassmen band members have been mentored by the senior members on how to perform certain techniques.
Freshmen say goodbye to seniors
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
Abby Mitchell (10) and Carter Mitchell (9) talk in the car on the way to a camp. Both attend White Station High School and are 15 months apart in age.
Rocky to reasonable — sibling relationships
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
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
“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’
“Quiet on Set” aired its first four episodes on Mar. 17 and 18 and the fifth on Apr. 7. The docuseries focuses on the behind-the-scenes exploitative nature of Nickelodeon shows.
A conversation on child exploitation
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
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
Katie Stanek

Katie Stanek, Feature Team Leader

Katie Stanek is a senior at White Station High School. She loves to read, write, sing, play guitar, and sleep. As a Spartan athlete, Katie represents White Station on both the volleyball and swim team. When she has any free time, Katie hangs out with her friends and sees more than a healthy amount of movies. She especially loves Marvel films. She adores her three dogs - Bob, Curly, and Blue - and is always in the process of convincing her father to get two more. More than anything, Katie wants to make someone smile when they feel down. In college, she wants to pursue a degree in architecture.

All content by Katie Stanek
Mark Greaney’s signature on the front page of Relentless, his newest novel which was released on February 16. Special thanks to the staff at Novel for their assistance for this article.

Alumnus releases newest book in Gray Man series

Katie Stanek, News & Feature Team Leader
April 9, 2021
COVID-19 vaccines are being used to combat the virus and the destruction that the virus has caused. For some in the White Station community, their experience with the vaccine has been beneficial for themselves and those close to them.

COVID-19 vaccine tested, tried and true among White Station community

Katie Stanek, News & Feature Team Leader
February 21, 2021
Special education teacher Laurie Roberts teaches Jeb Polatty (9) how to maneuver Microsoft Teams. Connecting with the special ed students is one of the more difficult aspects of virtual learning, but Roberts and Melissa Anderson, another special ed teacher, make it work.

Special education especially difficult amidst pandemic

Katie Stanek, News and Feature Team Leader
January 5, 2021
Axel Miller (9) and Jordan Kirby (9) dig holes in preparation for wooden posts for an obstacle. Over the course of five days, volunteers came and helped construct the Jerry Hiemer JROTC Leadership Course at WSHS.

No obstacle too big for JROTC Team: Jerry Hiemer JROTC Leadership Course constructed during COVID pandemic

Katie Stanek, News and Feature Team Leader
October 25, 2020
Becca Crislip (10) glances at the camera during a Grand Entry Team performance on October 10. Crislip and Natalie Sharp (10) perform with the group at rodeos, horse shows, and other functions.

Not just horsing around: Becca Crislip and Natalie Sharp participate in Grand Entry Team

Katie Stanek, News and Feature Team Leader
October 23, 2020
DoubleTree by Hilton released its cookie recipe, allowing everyone to enjoy them while people are staying safe at home.

Where there’s a whisk, there’s a way: 3 recipes to help beat boredom in quarantine

Katie Stanek
May 3, 2020
Reid Kobler (11) comes up for air during a meet earlier this season. Kobler’s schedule allows him to get in the necessary practice, rest and recovery for him to find success at meets.

[Photo] A Day in the Life of a Swimmer

Ian McMillin, Staff Writer
April 9, 2020
Spanish teacher Emilee Chesnut smiles as she performs split squats on a sunny Saturday afternoon. Chesnut, along with other teachers, chooses to dedicate her few hours of free time to work out.

Working (out) after hours: teachers stay active outside of school

Katie Stanek
March 24, 2020
The FAFSA is a major checkpoint in a senior’s application to colleges. Students need to complete its many questions to receive federal money for college.

FAFSA for first-timers

Katie Stanek
March 5, 2020
Kolby Hilson (12) attempts to dunk the basketball during the varsity game versus the Harding Academy Lions on January 9, 2020. The boys team won 69-59. The girls team lost 60-50.

Basketball teams find success this regular season: Boys and girls varsity teams rank in the top ten for the Commercial Appeal

Katie Stanek
March 2, 2020
Michael Golden (11) sprints towards the wall during his 100 yard breaststroke event. He and a few other people, including Paxton Smythe (10) were some of the members of the team to swim a state time for an individual event.

[Photo] Spartan swim team makes a splash at state

Lydia Williams
February 10, 2020
Annie Kannady (12) swims the 50 breaststroke race during the 2020 county championship meet on Saturday, Jan. 25. The meet lasted the entire day, starting with the qualifying races in the morning and ending with finals in the evening.

WSHS swimmers take on the county meet as the road to state draws to a close

Katie Stanek
February 4, 2020

After hours, drive-by shooting at White Station High School affects students, parents, and faculty alike

Katie Stanek
January 30, 2020
The ingredients and measuring cups for chocolate crinkle cookies lie on my counter, waiting to be used to create decadent cookies. In my opinion, cookies are the ultimate sign of the holiday season.

Christmas cookies and happy hearts – this is how the holiday starts

Katie Stanek
January 6, 2020
Mya Schroder (11) spars with coach Sergey Petrosyan at a Raptors practice on Thursday, Nov. 21. Schroder has attended the Raptors club at MUS since late August to improve her fencing.

To the victor go the foils — Schroder fences competitively for MUS Raptors Club

Katie Stanek
January 6, 2020
Ashlee Rich (12) stands on the sidelines during the game against Whitehaven with water ready for incoming players. White Station was defeated by Whitehaven at 17-0.

Senior football managers enjoy final season

Katie Stanek
December 18, 2019
A wide array of food sits on the counter of the AP Chemistry stations during a Chemistry in the Kitchen on Nov. 21, 2019. The counters are topped with complex chemical compounds like any lab, although the products of the reactions are edible and delicious.

When your Chemistry teacher makes you cook…

Katie Stanek
December 3, 2019
WSHS varsity cheer team represents their school at regionals

WSHS varsity cheer team represents their school at regionals

Katie Stanek
November 9, 2019
Lauren Roberts (10), McKenzie Cornell (11) and Isabella Garza (10) show their excitement about their first game of the Quad State Tournament in Paducah, Ky. The Lady Spartan volleyball team lost the game against Piggott 2-0.

Quad State Volleyball Tournament 2019

Katie Stanek
October 9, 2019
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