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White Station Scroll

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

White Station Scroll

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Aldair Manuel (12) dribbles head-on against Bartlett High School. Manuel was a captain of the team during his junior year.

What it takes to lead a team

Celeste Cruz, Social Media Co-Manager March 18, 2025

As the chaos of a match takes its hold on every player, there exists a strong constant keeping the team grounded. A simple ‘Heads up, stay strong,’ from their rooted captain keeps each team stable.  Captains...

Ellison Moore (11), a first-year writer on The Scroll, recommends the manga series “Land of the Lustrous,” illustrated and written by Haruko Ichikawa.

Hidden behind a cover — book recommendations

Ellen Tan March 17, 2025

Carmen Carr When did you start reading as a hobby? “[As a child,] I loved Harlequin Romance novels … these little bitty thin love stories. And then, my grandmother started me on adult fiction...

Luka Doncic dribbles the ball while playing for the Dallas Mavericks. He was later unexpectedly traded to the Los Angeles Lakers.

Luka trade shocks and educates fans

Celeste Cruz, Social Media Co-Manager March 17, 2025

Overnight, an entire city and fans grieve in the shock of losing their star. Face of the Dallas Mavericks, Luka Doncic was traded for seasoned Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles Lakers on February 1, 2025...

Kennedi Waller (10) charges down the field during a White Station High School lacrosse match. Waller has been on the team since her freshman year.

Lacrosse joins the school sports lineup

Celeste Cruz, Social Media Co-Manager March 17, 2025

Nerves skyrocket as the referee blows the first whistle, signaling the two teams to step onto the field. Before they go, they chant “Spartans on three! One! Two! Three!” Though they claimed Sparta,...

The Spartan basketball cheerleaders keep the basketball teams motivated with their cheers. The team has even created its own cheers specific to White Station High School.

The heart of the crowd

Celeste Cruz, Social Media Co-Manager December 16, 2024

After every layup, dunk, steal or free throw, there is an exhilarating chanting that keeps the basketball players and crowd motivated. Descendants of their long history, basketball cheerleaders are the...

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

Celeste Cruz, Social Media Co-Manager November 21, 2024

There is constantly a whistle blowing, a ball being bounced, passed, shot, a never-ending “Good game,” “Nice play,” “Practice same time tomorrow” and an unrelenting inner voice telling me what...

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

Celeste Cruz, Co-Leader of Social Media November 5, 2024

One bad landing, one misplaced foot, one quick turn and one surprising pop can be the difference between an exciting, successful season and a long, difficult journey of recovery.  The anterior cruciate...

 Kendrick Thompson (12) plays strong against Cordova. They played the Wolves last season.

Boys’ Soccer Begins Its Kickoff

Celeste Cruz, Writer May 15, 2024

As warm spring steadily approaches, the White Station Boys’ Soccer Team begin their season of soccer, full of hopeful kickoffs.  After the pandemic, Mason Rowland became head and only coach for the...

 Stevlen Morris (12), number 11, goes for a layup against the Arlington Tigers. Morris was able to dribble, shoot, and pass with his same aggressive and attentive play style  from before tearing his achilles.

Stevo’s Post-Injury Recovery

Celeste Cruz, Writer March 19, 2024

Anticipation and adrenaline runs through each team’s players as they run through the warmups they have done so many times before. The Spartan layup line is going through its usual motions: pass, dribble,...

The Spartan rugby team huddles up for half-time. The team was playing against Christian Brothers High.

Spartan rugby: A team built of bonds and hardwork

Celeste Cruz, Writer December 11, 2023

Unpadded bodies smashing into each other, players sliding across mud, cleats slinging up grass and an oddly shaped ball flying in the air. Some compare it to football, others soccer, but the Spartan Rugby...

Alaya Rhodes (12) serves the ball to the other team: She has been playing volleyball since she was six years old.

Rhodes helps lead volleyball team to city championship

Celeste Cruz, Writer November 22, 2023

Cheers, hugs and smiles are shared among the champions. The Lady Spartans bask in their win, one captain Alaya Rhodes (12) is named MVP.  On Sept.28, Lady Spartans volleyball beat Germantown High School...

Destiny Davenport (9) and Charlie Russell (9) are ready to work together to support the ninth grade. They were elected as Freshman Class Officers.

Freshmen Officers

Celeste Cruz, Writer October 22, 2023

Destiny Davenport (9) and Charlie Russell (9) begin their high school career as leaders of their grade. The two went to White Station Middle together and were already a productive team before they ran...

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