White Station Scroll

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

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

White Station Scroll

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

White Station Scroll

Sarina Milman (12) and her teammate Lea Walker (10) perform at the 2021 Rainbow National Dance Competition. Milman and Walker energetically maneuver their bodies to show the audience the hip-hop routine they have been perfecting for months.

Milman climbs from cheer to national competitive dance stage

Sari Richmond, Sports Team Leader April 4, 2022

In March 2020, Sarina Milman (12) ended a long-term relationship with what once was the love of her life and began the pursuit of something new, something that inspires her to exert her mind and body for...

Erick Gonzalez (11) faces one of his opponents during the Lausanne vs. St. Benedict senior night game last season. Intensity surged through the crowd and on the field as many played their last game as a Lynx.

Last Spartan standing

Hannah Lam, Online Editor February 27, 2022

Beads of sweat drip down his brow, gasps of air drone out the crowd, and Erick Gonzalez (11) races down the field as he catches sight of the rubber ball whizzing through the air.  With only a ball,...

Bikes sit in rows in one of Zenstudio’s classes. Several White Station students have memberships at Zenstudio, which is located near the school on Poplar Avenue.

Students power up for cycling classes

Clara Thompson, Writer February 25, 2022

Black lights illuminate the room. Music blasts and an instructor shouts words of encouragement. Legs pump to the rhythm. Several White Station students are hooked on the trendy and energetic form of exercise...

Members of the step team stand at the ready while waiting for practice to start (left to right: Ja’Kayla Townsend, Christina Townsend, Riyasha Williams, Kaylen Stafford, Arianna Johnson).

Spartan step team: unity in dance

Clara Thompson, Writer January 27, 2022

Unity. For Kaydence Jones (9), the step team is another form of unity. Unity in movement, in magnetic energy and in mindset. Co-captain Maya Watt (12) has been dancing since she was four and stepping for...

Weight training has long been used as a way to gain muscle mass. Scientific research recommends that individuals continually increase the intensity of their workout, exercise all muscle groups and frequently exercise to fully reap the benefits of their training.

Call the exterminator: the rise of gym rat culture

Hannah Lam, Online Editor January 27, 2022

The phrase “gym rats” may bring a certain strange image to mind — furry, four-legged critters scuttling around a gym floor, climbing on equipment and gnawing at weights. However, the fitness community...

Hank Hisky (12) is perfecting his throws in preparation for the season. For him, this year will be the last chance to win a district title with White Station.

Spartans baseball seeks to propel a winning season

Nima Aflaki, Writer January 25, 2022

After a long, hard-fought season, getting back at it was the only thing left on the Spartan baseball players’ minds. After suffering devastating defeats in the 2021 District Tournament, the team...

Paxton Smythe (12) swims in the 100 meter breaststroke event at Southeasterns in Knoxville, Tenn. Alongside racing on behalf of the White Station Swim Team, Smythe competes individually in many meets across Tenn. and the nation to gain experience and recognition.

Spartan swimmers race for greatness

Sari Richmond, Sports Team Leader December 7, 2021

From Olympian Michael Phelps on a world stage to beginners in a community pool, swimming captures the attention of people on a large range of skill levels. The White Station High swim team is where committed...

Cheerleaders stunt during a football game. Oftentimes, students watch dances and chants on the sidelines, but are unaware of the difficult stunts that are a large part of the separate competitions cheerleaders partake in.

Cheerleaders: on the field and on the mat

Clara Thompson, Writer December 7, 2021

Pom-poms in hand, lined up in neat rows on the side of the field, cheering on the football team; this image immediately comes to mind when one hears the word cheerleader. However, football cheer is only...

Micah Winkle (10) climbs at the U.S. paraclimbing national championship qualifiers in Salt Lake City, Utah during June 2021. Winkle placed first in qualifiers and proceeded to the finals, where he also placed first, earning him a spot on the 2021 U.S. paraclimbing team and enabling him to compete at the world championships in Moscow, Russia, a few months later.

Winkle defies gravity and childhood cancer

Sari Richmond, Sports Team Leader November 5, 2021

After being diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma in the left femur at the age of nine and conquering major surgery at age 10, Micah Winkle (10) has already thwarted various odds. To add to an already remarkable...

Kenneth Hollowell (10) places his hands on Dat Hoang (12) to support him as Hoang guards the back of Kyle Nagel (12). Nagel grips the jersey of Caleb Frambo (11), forming a ruck to retain possession of the ball despite the successful tackle against Frambo by the towering opponent. The Spartan rugby team emerged victorious from this game in the Battle of Memphis tournament.

Boys rugby team wraps up sevens season while head coach goes professional

Michelle Le, Managing Editor November 5, 2021

Six players dig their heels into an open field as a teammate takes the kick-off in front of them. The pungent odor of grass and sweat captures their senses, and clear communication rings in their ears...

Charged with pent-up energy from last year’s nonexistent season, the girls soccer team warms up and prepares to play their first game in a season with only one team instead of the regular two. Seniors experience their last season in a unique way, and underclassmen prepare to play alongside their veteran varsity counterparts.

Girls soccer team plunges into an all varsity comeback season

Sari Richmond, Sports Team Leader October 1, 2021

Shouts of victory and the thuds of cleats on grass fill the air alongside the distant shriek of a whistle. While these occurrences are normal for any Lady Spartans soccer game, this season is anything...

Matthew Kim (12) observes the outcome of his shot during a golf match. After winning the Class AA Girl’s and Boy’s Championships, the golf team is prepared to take on regionals.

Golf team takes on a new season

Clara Thompson, Writer October 1, 2021

Square your feet, straighten your arms, swing. This year, the golf team has a multitude of new players. Player Matthew Kim (12) has golfed since he was four years old but became serious about the sport...

Load More Stories
Donate to White Station Scroll
$550
$500
Contributed
Our Goal