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

Annie Kannady, surrounded by her family, officially signs to Hendrix College. She will be joining the Warriors Womens Swimming and Diving Team in the fall.

Kannady signs to Hendrix swim team

Rachel Parkison, Student Life Team Leader December 14, 2019

After dedicating more than a decade of her life to swimming, Annie Kannady (12) officially signed with Hendrix College, a private liberal arts college in Conway, AR, on Dec. 10. By committing to Hendrix,...

WSHS varsity cheer team represents their school at regionals

WSHS varsity cheer team represents their school at regionals

Katie Stanek November 9, 2019

     Silence. Dead silence. Suddenly, music blares from behind and the routine begins. Five, six, seven, eight…       Dozens of competitive varsity cheer teams underwent this process on Saturday,...

 Rookie Ja Morant poses with new head coach Taylor Jenkins (right) and new GM Zack Kleiman (left). This offseason provided significant changes in both the Grizzlies front office and roster.

Unprecedented offseason ushers in a new era of Grizzlies basketball

Ian McMillin, Sports Staff Writer November 5, 2019

The Grizzlies, who have traditionally remained quiet in the offseason, made a flurry of moves that dramatically changed the landscape of both the team and the NBA. After the firing of former head coach...

Nganga (11) chips the ball during a match at Fox Meadows Golf Course. He tied for 4th place at the Memphis Publinks tournament.

Golf team in full swing

Graham Ross November 5, 2019

Although they walk onto the green to compete individually, Ben Nganga (11) and Madeleine Mejia (10) share a common bond: they represent the golf team. Nganga was introduced to the sport when he was 10....

On their senior night, Devyn Davis (12), Taryn Eddie (12), Dayla Rhodes (12), and the rest of the volleyball team prepared for the second set against Southwind. They won the game in three sets.

Lady Spartans beat Jaguars on senior night

Alice Willard October 10, 2019

As her mother’s eyes brim with tears, senior volleyball player Taryn Eddie (12) is escorted down the court by her parents. She hugs her coach and accepts a bouquet of flowers. Today, Oct. 2, is the date...

Lauren Roberts (10), McKenzie Cornell (11) and Isabella Garza (10) show their excitement about their first game of the Quad State Tournament in Paducah, Ky. The Lady Spartan volleyball team lost the game against Piggott 2-0.

Quad State Volleyball Tournament 2019

Katie Stanek October 9, 2019

It’s 1:30 on a Friday afternoon. There’s only one period left before the weekend, the game, the break. Students are already on the edge of their seats, but there is an extra reason for the Lady Spartan...

Daniel Gwin (42) celebrates with his teammates following a key stop against CBHS. Gwin would later be named the Commercial Appeals male athlete of the week following his performance.

Recap: White Station secures key win over CBHS

Ian McMillin, Sports Staff Writer October 8, 2019

Friday, September 13th was anything but a nightmare for White Station’s football team; if anything, it was a like a dream. Rallying from a 7-0 deficit at the end of the first half, the Spartans stormed...

Coach Yarbrough speaks to the team after their win against Christian Brothers. The 13-7 win marked the third win for Yarbrough in his first season as head coach.

Started from the bottom now he’s here: The rise of Reid Yarbrough

Charlie Huebner, Sports Team Leader October 8, 2019

2006 marked the beginning of Reid Yarbrough’s White Station career as he became a volunteer coach for the football team while attending graduate school. Flash forward 13 years later: he has come full...

Jonathan Reese (12) is up to bat at the University of Memphis’s FedExPark on a sunny March afternoon. This particular game ended at 10-2 in favor of the Spartans. The defeat of the Megis County Tigers was the first victory of the newly-begun baseball season.

Batter up, it’s baseball time!

Kennedy Ray, Editor in Chief September 12, 2019

Spring weather is in the air, and now, so are baseballs. The time has come for White Station’s baseball team to battle teams across the Mid-South until May. Last year, the varsity team had an overall...

Spartan rugby will “ruck” their way to the top

Spartan rugby will “ruck” their way to the top

Jillian Maxwell, Writer May 6, 2019

First game down, a season to go. While rugby is seen to be similar to football, the players have absolutely no protective gear, no team is playing specifically a defensive or offensive side and there are...

Alaina Price (11) dribbles around a Whitehaven defender. The Lady Spartans won their homecoming game with a score of 61-54.

A Lady Spartans’ Basketball midseason review

Graham Ross February 26, 2019

The final buzzer sounds, ending the Lady Spartan’s first game of the season. The scoreboard reads White Station 65, Melrose 48. The Lady Spartans steal their first win of the 2018-19 season. “As...

Spartans find success on the court against Central

Kathryn Todd February 19, 2019

Encouraging fans in the stands, battling cheer squads on the sidelines, dribbling players on the court. All of this can be found during basketball games—winter’s version of “Friday Night Lights.”...

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