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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
On a cold December morning, Key Club members volunteered at cheer stations for the annual St. Jude Marathon. Over 100 members volunteered at this event, where they cheered and handed out snacks to marathon runners.
The key to success, the key to Key Club
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?
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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The school day cameras used by Brys Portrait Studio in the 1950s boasted simple technology: limited mobility, a large outer shell and a long line of film within the interior. On the side of the cameras, washers attached to string would be held in front of the lens by the photographer to artificially focus the camera.

Get to know the business behind school pictures: Jimmy Alford Studio

Grant Baxter, Business Manager • February 21, 2021

You flip through the pages, poring through the neatly arranged rows and columns of class pictures before shifting focus to the club, sport and activity snapshots lining the pages. The yearbook captures...

The digital rendering of phase two of courtyard renovations shows the planners’ intents to make this a communal space for students. The bricks bought by donors will be placed inside the circular pods in the center of the image.

Courtyard donations honor seniors

Grant Baxter, Business Manager • December 17, 2020

Recognizing the Class of 2021’s disappointing senior year, planners for White Station’s courtyard renovations found a unique way to simultaneously celebrate graduating students and fundraise for the...

Candidates begin gathering essay requirements and other materials during the summer in preparation of the late-Sept. Deadline. Until an applicant is either rejected as a finalist or notified of their admission status to a university, the path from September to college is filled with impending deadlines.

Disadvantaged but dedicated: low-income students admitted as QuestBridge finalists

Grant Baxter, Business Manager • December 10, 2020

While underprivileged yet academically gifted students like Anahis Luna (12) and Kiersten Freeman (12) ponder the challenges of affording higher education, the national QuestBridge Scholarship Program...

Ethan Shepherd races in an event at Barber Motorsports Park, battling to keep his lead over the other racers far behind. These competitions can attract racers ranging in age from 15 to 75, with an average age of 45 typically.

Student racers take the wheel

Grant Baxter, Business Manager • November 2, 2020

With fingers firmly wrapped around the wheel and a steady foot on the gas pedal, the driver bounces his eyes methodically to survey his quickly changing surroundings—the track, the speedometer and the...

When her father returned to the United States, Ammie Spellings’s (10) family was reunited. While away from the army, Randy Spellings lives and works in Memphis as a special education teacher at White Station Middle School.

Social distancing 7,205 miles away

Grant Baxter, Business Manager • October 24, 2020

While many encountered strained friendships or discomfort from a lack of human contact during months of separation, the prolonged deployment of Ammie Spellings’s (10) father, Lieutenant Colonel Randy...

With strict guidelines set in place for this extra credit opportunity, students who complete their assignments will see their report cards changed for the better. A list of all grade improvement assignments can be found here. Students who lack adequate access to technology may also request a paper copy of these assignments.

SCS offers 3rd quarter grade improvement opportunity for students

Grant Baxter • May 3, 2020

Inspiration, dedication and persistence. For the thousands of students in Shelby County Schools who fell short of their desired grades, there now exists a fair opportunity to improve their third quarter...

The College Board released their updated schedule on April 3rd. All exams that were once multiple hours long appear to be much shorter in a more condensed schedule than before.

Students prepare for AP exams amidst pandemic

Grant Baxter, Writer • April 9, 2020

As the novel coronavirus pandemic continues to ravage the United States, the typical daily operations of hundreds of millions have been brought to a startling halt. For students, however, there still exists...

Friends by Quintin Zielenski was posted on his personal art instagram page _kyuzi in late February. Zielenski’s designs are often created for pleasure rather than for purpose, and are shared on social media for others to view.

Quintin Zielinski pursues his artistic passion

Grant Baxter • March 24, 2020

From pencil and paper to digital design, Quintin Zielinski’s (12) lifelong passion for art has inspired him to develop his technique and design professional pieces for White Station’s art and literary...

Jake Du (11) and Amanda Zhou (10) hope to further expand their organization through the inclusion of more instructors and a greater access to students. While their English vocabulary, grammar and speech classes are currently targeted towards Chinese students, Du and Zhou also want to open this opportunity to lower-income students in Orange Mound who may have English deficiencies.

Internationally Local: Du and Zhou start English education organization

Grant Baxter • March 1, 2020

It’s 4:00 in the morning, and Jake Du (11) is wide awake. No, he’s not cramming for a test but assisting a student from China to prepare for an English speech competition the next day.  In June...

The Mock Trial team poses for one final picture before leaving for state competitions. Their dedication has landed the team another city championship, and the potential for more.

White station mock trial advances to state competitions

Grant Baxter • March 1, 2020

Victory is sweet and well-deserved, especially for the White Station Mock Trial team as they triumphed in the Memphis city championship last Tuesday. With a win over St. Mary’s Episcopal School, White...

ALSAC operates nationwide but maintains its headquarters in Memphis, TN in three locations around the city. As the fundraising organization for St. Jude, ALSAC is able to organize many local fundraisers for Memphis, such as the St. Jude marathon in December, in addition to nationwide efforts.

Spartans give back to community with St. Jude

Grant Baxter • February 4, 2020

Giving, helping and hoping. Three words come to mind when you hear of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®. White Station students were given an opportunity on Jan. 17 to help those in need, working...

Many grew up watching the iconic roles of Phoebe, Chandler, Rachel, Ross, Monia and Joey. Now, however, fans looking to rewatch their favorite sitcom Friends must look further than Netflix.

Friends removed from netflix

Grant Baxter • January 5, 2020

With the new year right around the corner, Friends is set to be removed from Netflix, forcing viewers to stream the iconic sitcom elsewhere.  Originally announced in July 2019, WarnerMedia will revoke...

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