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

Davon Barnes looks to pass in a game against rival Whitehaven. As the starting small forward for the Varsity basketball team, Barnes has many responsibilities both on and off the court.

A day in the life of a Spartan basketball player

Ian McMillin February 5, 2019

It’s 5:30 a.m. It’s dark. It’s quiet. Then, a familiar buzz interrupts the serenity of Davon Barnes’s room. It’s his mom, calling to wake him up. He slides out of bed, looks himself in the mirror,...

Ari Campbell (11) attempts to dribble past a defender at the Germantown Invitational Tournament. Midtown Soccer Club finished the game with a score of 3-3.

Campbell forms affordable soccer team for inner-city players

Graham Ross December 18, 2018

The current norm for a competitive youth soccer team consists of high participation fees and long journeys to out-of-town tournaments. Ari Campbell (11), a longtime competitive soccer player, recognized...

Spartan traditions: the history behind the banana

Spartan traditions: the history behind the banana

Isabella Shaw, Sports Team Leader December 18, 2018

The banana suit has become synonymous with the Spartan student section at football games. Every year, the costume, along with the Spartan flag, is passed down from a graduating senior to a rising senior...

Sumanth Myeni (11) rolls in a regular season match against Manassas. The Spartans have only lost two matches this season, and are looking to make state.

Bowling team offers route to camaraderie and competition

Ian McMillin December 18, 2018

Bowling is considered to be a recreational activity by many, but to the Spartan Bowling team, it is much more than that. To them, bowling serves as an outlet for competition, camaraderie and accomplishment. Since...

Spartan Cross Country takes first and second in city championship

Spartan Cross Country takes first and second in city championship

Charlie Huebner November 13, 2018

With a championship on the line, the White Station Cross Country team competed in the SCIAA Large School Championship. Led by Coach Ernie Shadow, both the girls and boys varsity teams were successful and...

Fantasy football continues to be a popular virtual competition, bringing friends closer together and allowing for greater interaction with NFL football itself.

Fantasy football frenzy returns

Isabella Shaw, Sports Team Leader November 13, 2018

Continually popular among high school students, fantasy football has returned with the advent of another NFL season. Having been around since the 1960s, this cherished competition is certainly not a new...

With reins in hand, Kelly Anne Williams (11)  jumps over hurdles at the Germantown Charity Show Grounds, where she placed first in the speed round.

Spartan equestrians saddle up for competition

Graham Ross November 13, 2018

With over 25 years of experience between them, Rebecca Wills (12), Kelly Anne Williams (11) and Jackie Ann Crislip (10) all ride horses competitively. Although they do not participate in a traditional...

Lady Spartans Varsity team meet for a huddle to boost morale in the middle of the fourth set.

Lady Spartans’ Volleyball Victory over SBA

Hayden Thornton September 26, 2018

Even with the disadvantage of being on someone else’s court, the Lady Spartans secured a win. In the freshman game, the first set was won by the Spartans with Alice Willard (9) serving the winning...

To celebrate scoring a point during a tight match, Gigi Ford (12) cheers on her volleyball team who took the fourth set, winning the overall game.

Student athletes attend sports camps for offseason training

Kathryn Todd September 18, 2018

A successful play. A powerful spike. Sweet, sweet victory. These are the moments that student-athletes Gigi Ford (12) and Travis Lewis (11) spent a large part of their summer training for at colleges across...

Eli Neal (12) escapes an Arlington defender on his way to the end zone. Neal troubled the Tiger defense all night, ending the game with three touchdowns.

White Station triumphs over Arlington in a high scoring affair

Ian McMillin September 16, 2018

White Station and Arlington have an exciting history. Last season, the Spartans and the Tigers split the season series 1-1, with both games being won by last-second plays. This recent matchup kept the...

In the fourth quarter, Rod Farmer (12) hauls in a pass from quarterback Drew Lyons (12) on his way to the end zone. Farmer was tackled in the red zone and set Eli Neal (12) up for his second touchdown of the night.

White Station clinches first win of the season over Hernando

Sloan Huebner September 8, 2018

The opportunity for the Spartan football team to secure their first win came in last night’s game against Hernando. And they capitalized on it. As soon as the first drive of the game began, it promised...

Dodging a tackle, Eli Neal (12) makes a break for the endzone against Christian Brothers.

Close game at Christian Brothers results in Spartan defeat

Charlie Huebner September 1, 2018

The rivalry between Christian Brothers and White Station has always provided memorable and exciting games, and tonight’s did not disappoint. Coming into the game, linebacker Daniel Gwin (10) knew what...

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