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Priddy Farms is located in Bartlett, Tennessee. They are most known for their pumpkin patch and Christmas tree farm.
Fright nights and pumpkin sights – a Halloween festivities guide
Matthew Wheeley’s (12) collection of VHS tapes and physical movie copies feature the special edition “Star Wars” films. Each tape captured a moment in cinematic history, highlighting the charm of physical media that many adhere to in an age of digital streaming.
The sequel syndrome — is more always better?
Wyatt Flores performs a sound check at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee. This summer, Flores went across the country on his “Here There and Gone” tour.
Merch booths and maturing – summer on tour
Sabrina Carpenter’s single “Espresso,” released on Apr. 12, 2024, has now passed 1 billion streams on Spotify, being her first song to achieve this accomplishment. The track debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Global Exclusive U.S. chart.
Same heat, new beats – 2024 summer music hits
Three couples wait to find out who will be the fourth and final couple to advance to the finals. Love Island USA’s season six premiered on June 11.
A summer of love, fighting and big emotions — the entertainment of summer ‘24
Many students enjoy the wholesome, tear-jerking storyline behind the inspiring world of Wonder. They empathized with the negative misconceptions and realistic bullying surrounding Auggie’s situation.
Through the pages of time — a nostalgic book review
(Right) Aylla Wexler (11) and her family pose in front of a giant Gundam figure during a 2023 trip to Japan. Wexler, who is half Japanese, and her family frequently travel to Japan to visit extended family.
The best of both worlds: Multicultural students
Mark Greaney, author of the bestselling “Gray Man” series, is a White Station High School alumnus. Many of the 25 books he has published are available in local bookstores and libraries like Novel.
From green to gray — Greaney’s “Gray Man”
Luian Stiegler (11) (middle) landed at Memphis International Airport on August 22, 2024. Stiegler is staying in Memphis with Benjamin Harris (left) and Chinese teacher Yuan Harris (right) until June 2025.
Stiegler’s journey from Stuttgart to Memphis
A poster with the titular message of Storyunfinished rests in the school cafeteria. Aisha Ceesay (12) and Adaria Crutcher (12) came up with the motto to encourage students to keep pushing forward and live their full story.
The story of Storyunfinished
Students in the Nation Security Language Initiative for Youth program underwent four to six hours of daily instruction along with homework to complete at home. They were given weekends off, allowing them to experience both local and tourist attractions.
Duolingo isn’t the only way — Saphe Khader’s experience in Morocco
Ivan Dam (11), second to the left, stands with his host mom, host sister, roommate and host dad. In the summer of 2024, he spent two months living with them through the summer language immersion program he was part of.
8,000 miles from home — Dam’s experience in Taiwan
Tim McCormack wins most school spirited as his senior superlative. McCormack is the youngest of 10 siblings to go to WSHS.
The impact of alumni on high school sports
Color guard sits in formation before halftime. While the game is ongoing, they dance in unison to the band, and during halftime, they perform with flags in a field show.
Growing colorguard team fuels school spirit
Arden Weeks (10) takes a hit at the Whitehaven Golf Course. This year is her first year on the team.
Golf: The rich kid’s sport?
Kobe Byrant (12) takes a shot for Jones Elite (a youth basketball team). He has played at WSHS for two years.
Can we really make it to the league?
(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
Brayden Washington (10) observes the football game while injured. Washington continued to be active with the team when injured.
Brayden Washington: It’s time to go to war
Situationships offer a new twist to the intricate world of Generation Z dating. Situationships are formed when two individuals form a non-exclusive relationship.
What’s the situationship with situationships?
White Station High School (WSHS) is proud to announce this year's 10 National Merit Semi-finalists. This accomplishment has been a occurring tradition for WSHS.
Bright station or fight station — a reputation showdown
Senior nostalgia — where’d all the time go?
Principal Carrye Holland believes a physical environment can create a positive learning space that encourages students to think about their future. Although it may take some time before the vision becomes a reality, Holland hopes to renovate areas such as the school's exterior.
New beginnings at White Station
Brain rot is an umbrella term to describe Generation Z slang. Brain rot terminology has gained popularity among adolescents due to rising social media trends.
Are you cooked or cooking — a brain rot guide
Morgan Mooney (11) shows off a makeup look featuring a dark lipstick. However, Mooney typically prefers a simple, everyday makeup look.
Is there a right way to do makeup?
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
Tennessee law bans transgender youth from team sports
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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Priddy Farms is located in Bartlett, Tennessee. They are most known for their pumpkin patch and Christmas tree farm.

Fright nights and pumpkin sights – a Halloween festivities guide

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The temperature drops, leaving a teeth-chattering chill in the air. The leaves float from their home off the branch of a tree, softly swaying in the air until they find their way to the ground where they...

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