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Music has the power to express a wide range of emotions, deepening connections to the people, places and moments in people’s lives. Music has served as a universal language, bringing meaning and memories to each note and lyric.
Melodic memories — a journey through sentimental songs
Sisters, dorks and a misunderstood teenage boy struggle to comprehend what is love and what is fake. Paired with the soundtracks and humor, this film has coined itself as a generational go-to rom-com.
Slow burn or delusion — a guide to rom-coms
Andrew Stroud (12) is the guitarist for local artist Abigail Fernandez. This summer, he worked on the EP (extended play) “Birdwatching” by Abigail Fernandez, which is available on Spotify.
Let’s get technical — a look at audio engineering
"Squid Game" players surviving the night found that it was not easy, with bloodthirsty competition and a desire to win. Many formed groups to ensure a night of sleep and safety so they would not face any unwanted visitors.
The ultimate ‘game’ of life — ‘Beast Games’ vs. ‘Squid Games’ 
The Edge Motor Museum in Memphis, Tennessee houses dozens of historically and culturally significant cars. The museum focuses on preserving the history of their cars to educate visitors about the history of American speed.
Beyond Beale Street — a guide to Memphis’ obscure museums
SZA and Kendrick Lamar announced the co-headlining “Grand National Tour” shortly before the release of “Lana”, the deluxe reissue of SZA’s 2022 album “SOS”. The “Grand National Tour” will visit cities such as St. Louis, Atlanta, and Houston.
Looking at ‘Lana’ — SZA’s newest album
Amanda Forasteros spent much of college abroad and took Spanish immersion classes. The University of Alicante was one of the places she stayed; it is known for its beautiful campus.
Language — a journey of determination, patience and love
Students sitting in Thomas Harris’s computer science class during seventh period. Thomas Harris retired before winter break and his students have had a long-term substitute since.
When teachers are nowhere to be found
Theo Scarlett (11) poses with his Armed Drill Team. He joined the team in his freshman year, and Scarlett became the commander this year.
Battalion commanders — armed and unarmed
(Front) Faith Gbeneneh (12) takes Advanced Placement (AP) French. (Left to right) Ella Bennett (11), Simone Kester (12) and Taneshia Clear (12) also take AP French; the four of them are taught by N’koumitcha Tassa, making the class size four students.
A battle of relevance — AP liberal arts courses
Ja-Vincent Waller is White Station’s graduation coach, but before taking on this role in 2023, he was a social studies teacher. He graduated from Rhodes College with a degree in political science and later attended the University of Memphis for graduate school, studying political science and education.
Black excellence: Teacher edition
The Palisades fire in California burned over 23,000 acres of land. The fires left tens of thousands of people without homes and burned thousands of schools, businesses and more.
The impact of wildfires — the Pacific Palisades fires
Kikyo Lovin (11) plays in a game against Central High School. Lovin plays the point guard now, but in Japan, she played center.
Lovin bridging cultures through basketball
Aaron Marin sits on top of a bridge within her hike. Aaron walked along a Mount Cammerer trail leading to a fire tower built by the Civilian Conservation Corps.
Exploring the growing popularity of hiking trips
Jerry “The King” Lawler uses one of his signature moves, the “Lawler BBQ,” where he throws fire in his opponent's face. Memphis-style wrestling was characterized by intense, street-style fighting.
A fight for glory — the rise and fall of Memphis wrestling
Kobe Bryant shoots a free throw at a game against Central High School. The Spartans won 76-75 that day.
Kobe Bryant — dominating the high school court
College football from the high school perspective
Mason McNiell’s (11) fantasy team roster is pictured. Many of his star players, such as Stephen Curry and Victor Wembanyama, are on DTD (day-to-day), meaning that they may or may not play in their next game.
Students’ experience in the world of fantasy basketball
Siri is a virtual assistant designed by Apple to help users perform tasks. Apple has settled a class-action lawsuit for $95 million over claims that Siri recorded users’ conversations without their consent.
Siri — a handy dandy tool and spy
The transition to a new school can be challenging. As a student you’re forced to grapple with losing old connections in the hopes of obtaining new ones.
New kid on the block – a guide to being ‘the new kid’ again
The Scroll is the student-led newspaper of White Station High School. In order to print around six issues each year a team of writers called the editorial board reviews the entirety of the paper and its cycles from article ideas to the printed copy.
Why you haven’t been in the newspaper
Paxson Abney (12) is a first-time voter and election poll worker for the 2024 presidential elections. Abney became a poll worker because she wanted to help with the election process.
12 hours after my shift: Student election poll workers
Due to recent immigration raids, a protest arose on Ming Ave and Wible Road, and protesters were seen on Highway 99 overpass bridge. Many residents came out to show the communities and immigrants their support to discourage Border Patrols.
A dream to non-American immigrants
Many students stormed to the comment section after viewing this post created by Memphis Shelby County Schools. Many complained about the harsh weather conditions and stated their concerns about driving on slippery roads.
A little bit of cold never hurt anyone
Former-Superintendent Feagins observes White Station High School’s student-run garden. Feagins was terminated from her superintendent position following a 3-6 vote by board members.
Superintendent Feagins ousted after nine months in office
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
Small figurines of people, animals and food are on display, all made by Shelby Thompson (11). Thompson has made a variety of these figures for her friends, sometimes even modeling them in clay form.
Thompson, the gift giving guru
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
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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Students and club sponsors pose after planting a new white oak in front of the ROTC training course. With the help of Spruce Up Sparta, White Station has been certified as a Tree Campus USA after dozens of trees were planted across the campus.

Spruce Up Sparta: Not just a club, but a community

Kate Metcalf, News and Features Team Leader • October 24, 2023

Planting trees, plucking weeds and hauling mulch; even after hours of school, still weary from class, the Spruce Up Sparta club gets to work. They meet weekly — rain or sun, freezing cold...

Students tend to the plants near the benches in the courtyard while other students leave to take a break after picking up trash or weeding various gardens. Either way, this leaves more garbage for the Spruce Up Sparta to pick up.

The courtyard, a place of Spartan pride

Grace Dillender, Writer • October 24, 2022

  Some called it the “prison yard,” others called it the “dead space.” For years, the space between the main building and east annex served as an eyesore to students and faculty. However,...

Cracked and filled with weeds, the White Station grounds in 2018 looked nothing like the school’s current courtyard. The grounds were soon torn-up and replaced with trees, shrubs and engraved bricks.

The courtyard: A little dirt never hurt

Kate Metcalf, Writer • October 21, 2022

  June 2018, ground breaks as bulldozers tear up White Station’s inner grounds. This moment marked the beginning of a four-year process to create a community courtyard for the students of...

The Spartan Experience: Discussing Courtyard Renovations ft. Corrie Metcalf

Ian McMillin, Podcast Director • March 2, 2020

In this episode of TSE, Ian McMillin talks with PIE member Corrie Metcalf to discuss the upcoming phases of the courtyard renovations, and how people can help with the ongoing fundraiser....

Counselors use the brand new outdoor classroom to interact with parents at Open House, answering any questions that were on parents’ minds. This was an opportunity to allow parents to get to know their child’s counselor for the next few years.

Sparta opens their doors for parents

Justin Kouch, Viewpoint Team Leader • September 20, 2019

A new year means another set of teachers and classes for parents to get to know, and Open House was the perfect opportunity for Spartan parents to do so. On August 29, 2019, White Station opened its doors...

George Metcalf (10) and his mother, Corrie Metcalf, collect honey from colonies in their own backyard.

Student beekeeper hosts his own bee colonies

Lydia Williams • April 16, 2018

A buzz fills the air. George Metcalf (10) and his mother, Corrie Metcalf, are in their backyard doing something unique. They are harvesting honey from their own bee colonies.   For the past six or...

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