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

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Bobby Burnett (12) (second from left) is surrounded by some of his supportive football coaches: (left to right) Mason Rolland, Terrell Ruben and Edgar Williams. These coaches visited Burnett on one of his summer shifts after football practice.

Lunch breaks or summer break: students with jobs

Shania Moore, Layout Lead September 28, 2022

For most students, summer break is a time where they can relish staying out late at night, hanging out with friends and even going on vacation without having to stress about homework, upcoming tests, etc....

Curt Rakestraw (left), Mike Stephenson and Kyle Tingley (right) host an impromptu informational meeting afterschool on Friday, Feb. 25 about the developing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. With misinformation proliferating the media and student fears growing, Tingley uses this meeting to assuage concerns of the student body and direct them to more accurate sources, such as The Associated Press (AP), National Public Radio (NPR), or even websites such as Vox.

Tingley spearheads informative meeting on Russia and Ukraine conflict

Kingston Barber, Viewpoint Team Leader February 28, 2022

Fear. Confusion. Anger. People around the world felt a range of emotions as the news hit: Russia has invaded Ukraine. To get a jump on any of the concerns students may have had, DC American History II...

Michael Ayers, Vice Principle of White Station, has undoubtedly created a mark on White Station and its history. Whether he is cheering on the various sports teams or presenting guidance to those in need, Ayers’ passion for the school will never go unnoticed.

Vice principal Ayers seizes opportunities at White Station and for its students

Rebekah Butler, Writer February 25, 2022

Even if you do not know him by name, there is no doubt that you will recognize the ratter of his keys as he patrols through the hallway. The man, the myth, the legend: Michael Ayers, Vice Principal of...

Kaleb Gardner (12) plays music for the crowd of students dancing. He played at the 2020 White Station military ball, and his music ranged from slow dancing music to upbeat pop music.

Turn it up: there’s a DJ in the house

Hannia Antunez, Writer November 5, 2021

Lights flash as the beat drops, and the people on the dancefloor have the man behind a neon booth to thank for an exhilarating night. A job that consists of frequent partying, meeting celebrities and listening...

Lira poses with his degree binder at the University of Memphis. He finally finished the requisites needed to graduate from his master’s degree this year.

Earning a master’s degree while teaching Japanese — the academic journey of Lira

Hannia Antunez, Writer June 7, 2021

Not just any teacher can accomplish the task of acquiring a master’s degree while teaching four levels of Japanese to high school students. One teacher who could is Dylan Lira, who has been working to...

Students submitted photos to the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Instagram page (@aapiheritagemonth) to represent their respective backgrounds. The page allows AAPI students an opportunity to share their culture and traditions on a social platform.

AAPI Instagram page celebrates the heritage of students

Rebekah Butler, Writer June 6, 2021

During the mid-18th century, Asian Americans began to immigrate to America, and Pacific Islanders followed in the 19th century. Since then, the country was blessed with new cultures and traditions to be...

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

Gaby Brown (12) reflects on her high school career filled with a plethora of clubs, sports, leadership positions and rigorous classes as she graduates this spring. Going to Mississippi State University...

Yuthka Chowdary moved from Hyderabad, India, to Memphis, Tenn. in late August. She has joined White Station High School a month later and plans on staying indefinitely.

8414 miles later — Yuktha Chowdary’s journey from Hyderabad to Memphis

Renata Bayazitova, Writer March 1, 2021

Leaving a familiar life behind, traveling halfway across the world during a pandemic and attending a new school system were just a few of the challenges Yuktha Chowdary(11) faced when she moved from Hyderabad,...

Amarie Raymond (12)  poses for a dramatic self portrait. This photograph was featured on the website of fashion magazine Vogue Italia.

Amarie Raymond finds big success with photography business

Chase Pittman, Writer February 21, 2021

Most students interested in photography pursue it as a hobby, something to do with spare time and an iPhone camera. Amarie Raymond (12), on the other hand, has built a business out of taking professional...

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

Teachers, administration and students alike have grappled with the challenges virtual school presents. Few, however, have struggled with and overcome as many obstacles as the special education (special...

Shawn Meng (third from left) helps volunteers pour concrete for a ramp connecting the platform to the sidewalk. Months of hard work had led to successful completion of the ambitious project.

Meng upgrades prominent social area through scout project

Chase Pittman December 9, 2020

The sun beats down hard and sweat runs down masked faces. The sound of shovels on gravel fills the air as Shawn Meng (11), soon to be an Eagle Scout, leads student volunteers to build a platform that gives...

Marching down Madison Avenue, Jordan Occasionally and Allyson Smith lead chants calling for the defunding of police. Their August 1st protest drew both support and resistance from the Midtown community as they travelled from Overton Square to Cooper Young.

Students and alumni advocate for Black lives

Emlyn Polatty, Managing Editor October 26, 2020

“Dedicated to excellence”. The message that encourages Spartans to strive for the best in everything they do. In the cases of junior Talisa Elliott and alumni Allyson Smith and Jordan Occasionally,...

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