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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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Sophia Aiello is a senior and third-year staff member on The Scroll. From volunteering to playing lacrosse, she is involved in many extracurriculars at WSHS. Her favorite clubs include ModelUN, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and Key Club. In her free time, she enjoys hanging out with her friends, spending too much money online shopping, and listening to music.  She has written for the Arts & Entertainment team for the past two years and is excited to be the team leader for the 2021-2022 school year. 

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Recently remodeled internally, the Goodwill at 6899 Stage Road accepts donations in addition to having the main thrift shop and a bargain barn — commonly referred to as the “bins” — available. The thrift shop is open on Mondays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Save money, give back: thrifting in Memphis

Sophia Aiello, A&E Team Leader
March 30, 2022
The cast list of “Euphoria” features actors that hold familiarity and prominence to young adult viewers, including (left to right) Jacob Elordi, who plays Nate Jacobs; Alexa Demie, who plays Maddy Perez; Zendaya, who plays Rue Bennett; and Hunter Schafer, who plays Jules Vaughn. The actors’ abilities to portray their characters allows for the detailed plot to entertain many young adult viewers.

Drugs! Sex! Alcohol! What is ‘Euphoria’ really about?

Sophia Aiello, A&E Team Leader
February 24, 2022
Laura Lang’s EP “All Downhill from There” features five tracks released on Jan. 12, 2022. The cover features an array of items varying from a lighter to dollar bills to a skeleton keychain, all symbolizing a moment in Lang’s life with deep meaning.

“All Downhill from There:” Lang’s Debut EP

Sophia Aiello, A&E Team Leader
January 20, 2022
Memphians fill Wiseacre Brewery on Nov. 6 for the Grind City Coffee Xpo. This event showcases local coffee shops, allowing guests to sample flavors from all across Memphis and learn more about the caffeinated beverage.

Coffee lovers unite at Grind City Coffee Xpo

Sophia Aiello, A&E Team Leader
December 7, 2021
After topping Drake’s “Certified Lover Boy” on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart, “Sincerely, Kentrell” reached 137,000 listens the week it debuted. Youngboy does it again with his impressive release, but what does the future hold for this rapper stuck behind bars?

Youngboy breaks charts behind bars with ‘Sincerely, Kentrell’

Sophia Aiello, A&E Team Leader
November 5, 2021

Is Crumbl Cookies overrated?

Sophia Aiello, A&E Team Leader
October 1, 2021
From cheering at football games to traveling across the world, Gaby Brown (12) took advantage of all the opportunities presented to her. As part of the graduating class of 2021, Brown completes her education from White Station as she attends college in Mississippi next fall.

Brown makes the most of her high school experience

Sophia Aiello, A&E Team Leader
June 5, 2021
Brian Sims introduces Eddie Clark to his band students through Microsoft Teams. Clark is a professional bass trombone player with nearly 40 years of experience.

Band classes meet jazz musicians virtually

Sophia Aiello, Writer
April 21, 2021
Kyle Nagel (11) plays Horton in New Spark Performing Arts’ Seussical Jr. The well-known saying, “The show must go on!” was embodied through the casts’ efforts to make this musical a success despite issues thrown their way from COVID.

Spartans play big roles in New Spark’s Seussical Jr.

Sophia Aiello, Writer
December 9, 2020
Netflix provides users with plenty of new movies to watch while staying safely socially distanced at home. With this list of 4 extraordinary movies, there is one to entertain every person.

Must-Watch Movies of Quarantine

Sophia Aiello
October 24, 2020
“Bass Up” is Jason Tang’s (10) most recent drop on music platforms that combines the music genres of electronic, pop, and hip hop all into one 2:22 long song.

Student artist Tang produces songs for the world from home

Sophia Aiello
October 24, 2020
Mario Robinsion (10) sets up with his team, in preparation for a play. Due to quarantine rules, Spartan athletes are finding new ways to stay fit from home.

COVID-19 challenges student athletes to stay committed

Sophia Aiello
May 17, 2020
The famous tale of Buck in The Call of the Wild hit theaters in late February 2020, attracting audiences of all ages. Placed during the 1890s Klondike Gold Rush, this movie uses new technology to bring the story to life.

The Call of the Wild: from pages to the screen

Sophia Aiello
March 28, 2020
Post Malone, famous for his top hits including "Congratulations" and "Sunflower," is set to perform at the FedEx Forum on March 6, 2020. With a brand new album released in 2019, fans anticipated an exciting concert experience.

Post Malone returns to Memphis for Runaway Tour

Sophia Aiello
March 17, 2020

Lady Spartans lacrosse team welcomes new assistant coach

Sophia Aiello
March 6, 2020
Ben Erickson(12) takes out his equipment in class to work on his latest sculpture. His wire art creations have become recognized by Spartans for their incredible detail and precision.

Student made wire art grabs Spartan attention

Sophia Aiello
March 2, 2020
After the proper formalities, Spartans are found busting out moves on the dance floor. The night of February 15 marked the annual Military Ball held by the WSHS JROTC at Crosstown Concourse.

Spartans dance the night away at JROTC Military Ball

Sophia Aiello
February 19, 2020
Writing the day's agenda on the white board, Kyle Tingley prepares for his classes of the day. Joining WSHS at the beginning of the second semester, Tingley teaches Duel Enrollment World History to upperclassmen students.

WSHS welcomes new history teacher to faculty

Sophia Aiello
January 23, 2020
The annual Collierville Christmas Parade showcased floats, dancers, and our very own Spartan Band. Alongside other musicians and performers, the band spread nostalgic holiday tunes throughout the streets,

Spartans Spread Holiday Cheer in Christmas Parades

Sophia Aiello
December 20, 2019
Big hits from this past decade clockwise from top left corner : ALS Ice Bucket challenge, Silly Bandz, the dress, Gangnam Style, and Pokemon Go.

[Photo] Things you forgot happened in the 2010’s

Emlyn Polatty
December 18, 2019
White Station singers Charlie Huebner(11), Maddie Hitching(11), and Gino Giorgianni(11) pose after performing with the All-West honor choir.

Spartans Sing in All-West Tennessee Honor Choir

Sophia Aiello
December 3, 2019
The Girls Who Code club welcomes all White Station students interested in joining.

New coding club opens doors for girls

Sophia Aiello
November 4, 2019
White Station High School students board military helicopters to hear from pilots and learn about military aviation firsthand.

Spartans attend Naval Aviation Orientation field trip

Sophia Aiello
October 11, 2019
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