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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
Henry Tang (11) visits a courtyard in China that contains many things to view. He sits beside a statue with a sign that mentions Fujian, meaning “happy establishment.”
A throwback in time through thrifts and threads
In Tyler the Creator’s new album “Chromakopia”, he wears a mask representing himself to display a message of hiding ones true self. He later takes the mask off and lets the truth “run free.”
Unmasking the truth — the secrets behind Chromakopia
“Abbott Elementary” is an ABC comedy series. The series centers around a group of instructors who teach at a Philadelphia public school.
Welcome to another year at Abbott
Drum majors Mia Matthews (11) and Xander Martin (12) pose with their first-place trophy. The Spartan Legion won first place in Division AA in the Whitehaven High School Battle of the Bands.
Battle of the Bands
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
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
Aniya Rouser (12) holds up a U.S. Air Force shirt. She enlisted late in her junior year, which allowed her to get priority during job selection.
Students to servicewomen — enlisting in the military
Aditi Arunprakash (11) gives a presentation during the 901 Hacks Championship. Arunprakash founded the Entrepreneurship Club, which hosted the competition, during the 2023-2024 school year.
Passion and purpose — the White Station entrepreneurship club
Adaria Crutcher (12) is the Managing Editor for the Scroll and the co-founder of StoryUnfinished, a mental health awareness group. Crutcher’s efforts helped her win the Keeper of the Dream award, given to those that are continuing Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy.
White Station students showcase the best of black excellence
Different from the Common App and Coalition App applications, QuestBridge’s National College Match application opens in late July and closes in early October. Finalists are notified in mid-October and prepare their supplementals for their ranked schools. They will be notified if they “matched” with their school in early December.
Now what will it be, Early Decision or Restrictive Early Action?
Newly installed benches lie around tulip poplar tree saplings near the front of the school. The entire process had taken almost a year and had finally been completed.
Eagle Scouts soar to promote community service
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
Winter Sports Superlatives
Demarcus Covington’s (12) tattoo is pictured above. The acronym etched into his skin stands for ‘pray until something happens.’
Blood, sweat and ink
Sammy Kheril (12) catches an important throw in order to move forward. Kheril received the ball with intent to help create a winning run.
Rugby team secures fourth place at states
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
The 2024 election is a series of emotional rollercoasters for both candidates with many highs and many lows, with one moment taking place in the presidential debate. This year, many new changes have been incorporated into the debate to encourage a friendly and productive discussion.
It’s not political, it’s personal — an insight on the 2024 election
The vacant parking lot, in which fluorescent lights brighten empty spaces made for the Oak Court Mall. The parking lot has been seldom used in recent times.
Retail ruins: The unfortunate death of malls
Reading classic books in school or as a hobby has become an integral aspect of many people's culture. As time progressed, perceptions of classics have also altered.
Move over old classics, there’s a new classic in town
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
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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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

Grace Amgalan, Sports Team Leader • February 6, 2025

The Los Angeles Lakers might have had Kobe Bean Bryant, but White Station High School (WSHS) remains undefeated with the 6 foot 1 inch shooting guard Kobe Bryant (12). WSHS’s Kobe Bryant dropped 26 points...

Winter Sports Superlatives

Grace Amgalan and Alex Le • December 17, 2024

BOYS' BASKETBALL by Grace Amgalan "Most spirited will go to Landon Worthy (12)," Head Coach Quinton Johnson said. "He’s literally always hollering about somebody. He’s really a good supporter." "Best...

(From left to right) Sarah Scroggins (11), Lucy Roaten (11) and Karolina Deleon (11) pose for a picture before they start their 5k race on December 7th, 2024 in downtown Memphis. The 5k race took less than an hour for them.

Scroggins and friends run to fundraise for St. Jude

Grace Amgalan, Sports Team Leader • December 9, 2024

According to the University of California San Francisco, an estimated 16,000 people get diagnosed with lupus every year, in which 90% of those diagnosed are female. In the case of Sarah Scroggins (11),...

(From left to right) Celeste Cruz (12), Paxson Abney (12), Crystal Trejo (12), Kate Metcalf (12), Adele Thompson (12) and Leighton Melton (12) are all seniors who have been playing for the Lady Spartans for at least two years. During their years of playing high school soccer, they have faced many changes.

Beginning of a new leadership

Grace Amgalan, Sports Team Leader • October 25, 2024

New players, new jersey, new year — but most of all, the Lady Spartans soccer team has a new coach. Coach Shelly Rose was the head girl’s soccer coach for the past six years until she made the personal...

(From left to right) Allen Guo (12), Kayden Li (12) and Joseph Lei (12) gather together to play pickleball at Cameron Brown park on a Saturday. The three have played together since March, and it has been one of their favorite hobbies.

The trio strikes on the pickle ball court

Grace Amgalan, Sports Team Leader • September 30, 2024

Everyday, a group of three spartans, Joseph Lei (12), Allen Guo (12) and Kayden Li (12), are seen with their paddles, water bottles and ample enthusiasm to play pickle ball at Cameron Brown Park.  Lei...

Harrison Williams competes in the men’s decathlon at the 2023 World Athletic Championships on August 26, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary.

Native Memphian Williams competes in the Paris Olympics 2024

Grace Amgalan, Sports Team Leader • September 1, 2024

The decathlon is one of the most challenging track and field competitions. It requires athletes to do 10 various events, such as springs, hurdles, shot put, long jump and pole vault. Harrison Williams...

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

Grace Amgalan, Sport's Team Leader • April 18, 2024

Spartans Bella Gatti (12), Karinah Hernandez (12) and Breanna Whirley (12) are remarkable athletes who have dedicated themselves to the game of softball for the past six years. Through countless hours...

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

Grace Amgalan, Sport's Team Leader • March 22, 2024

Kayleigh Angona (10), who has been wrestling for just three months, won regionals for the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) Division I and is the first female wrestler from White...

Aidan Farris (11) competed at the Houston Classics in April 2023, which was the first meet of the year. Farris said the pain of running was worth it in the end because the White Station team successfully placed third in the 4x800 meter relay.

The mental battle of running

Grace Amgalan, Sport's Team Leader • March 19, 2024

The finish line is only half a mile away, but then it kicks in: every breath you take weighs heavier on you, your lungs feel like they’re giving up on you, and your legs start to ache even more. The...

This year, the White Station Cheer Team has a total of 19 cheerleaders with two captains, Nadia Robinson (12) and Ava Guazzo (12). Captains are chosen by the coach based on their tranquility, leadership skills and good organization skills.

Cheer team stunts to Nationals

Grace Amgalan, Sports Team Leader • March 5, 2024

After hours of repeated routines, countless fails, sweat and tears during practice, the White Station Cheer Team is given an opportunity to compete for the Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) High...

Jarryn Lowe (12) runs the 800 meter race for a boys’ track and field meet held by Houston High School in April 2023. Just a week after this meet, he got an offer from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville’s athletic program.

Lowe’s comeback rewards him to become a D1 athlete

Grace Amgalan, Sport's Team Leader • December 12, 2023

For the current defending state champion and school record holder for 800 meter run, Jarryn Lowe’s (12) journey of running has not been an easy journey but to many it has been inspirational and encouraging.  Inspired...

The shifting world of speed-cubing

Grace Amgalan, Sport's Team Leader • November 14, 2023

The Rubik’s Cubing world has been enlarging with intelligent and lightning-quick minded youths for the past decade. In 2008, it was estimated that global sales of Rubik’s Cubes had surpassed 15...

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