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

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

Jane Mercer, Podcast Director April 23, 2024

Tanner Bozant: Tanner Bozant (12) plans to attend the University of Tenn. in Chattanooga (UTC) after graduating from White Station High School. He will major in biology, leading into veterinarian medicine....

Jonathan Mehrotra (12, left) and Michael Wang (12, right) pose for a picture together. Mehrotra and Wang have earned the titles of valedictorian and salutatorian for the class of 2024.

Mehrotra and Wang: two friends’ advice from the top

Sophia Marmion, News and Features Team Leader April 23, 2024

Senior year comes with many milestones — college decisions, prom, graduation — but for Jonathan Mehrotra (12) and Michael Wang (12), another milestone gets added to the list — being crowned valedictorian...

After heating metal in a furnace, Andrew Benton (12) prepares to hammer the piece to establish a blade. After honing his skills, Benton has been able to improve his strength and project vision while blacksmithing.

Fire and forge — the story of Benton

Kate Metcalf, News and Features Team Leader April 23, 2024

A fire burning at temperatures up to 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit, a hammer drumming against metal on the anvil and skilled hands toiling for hours come together to form the masterpiece of a blacksmith’s...

Food trucks were present during the Spring Fling, providing different menu options for students. Many students lined up behind “The Fiesta Wagon”, alongside other food trucks, to enjoy tacos and drinks.

Decrease in school event popularity

Aashrita Marpadaga, Online Editor April 23, 2024

There once was a kid who liked watching movies. In these movies, high school events such as prom and homecoming were portrayed to her as exhilarating and ethereal once-in-a-lifetime opportunities. But...

Students celebrate Homecoming Week by dancing in the picnic area during C lunch. On class distinction day, seniors dress and act as senior citizens.

Spartan spirit: a unique campus identity

Erin Maury, Business Manager April 18, 2024

White Station High School’s (WSHS) student body includes many people from different cultures and backgrounds. With so much diversity, students are not only able to learn about other cultures, but also...

Students wear pajama pants for multiple reasons. Some reasons include its comfort, style and simplicity.

Pajama pants culture becomes prominent

Aashrita Marpadaga, Online Editor April 4, 2024

If comfort is life then life will be comfortable. This is a basic conjecture many teenagers use to make one of the heaviest decisions a high schooler can make: choosing what to wear to school. Pajama...

The White Station mock trial team poses for a picture on competition day. The team competed at the Shelby County Courthouse in downtown Memphis.

Court is in session for the mock trial team

Robin Guthrie, Writer April 2, 2024

Tensions are high within the courtroom — a battle of persuasion and logic. The team has been preparing their case for several months and it all comes down to this limited time at the stand. What will...

Joselyn Aguilar (11) is caught in a photo by one of her new friends at White Station High as a freshman. This candid was taken in the halls of the freshman building in the weeks after coming back from the winter break of 2022.

New students navigating the streets of Sparta

Robin Guthrie, Writer April 2, 2024

“Spartan strong” — a phrase created to encourage unity between students at White Station High,  voiced by faculty to push students of all grades to treat their peers with respect and seek  companionship....

White Station High School’s baseball team competes in the spring. Many members of the team are part of the ‘sports period’ that allows for year-round practice during seventh period.

Spartan rivalries from brains to brawn

Kate Metcalf, News and Features Team Leader April 2, 2024

The final moments of competition tick by as the make-or-break moment decides the difference between moving on or falling short. Competitors push their boundaries, the atmosphere is charged with anticipation,...

White Station High School’s JROTC unarmed drill team competes at multiple events each year. Currently, four members of this team are involved in the marching band.

Marching through band and JROTC

Jane Mercer, Podcast Director April 2, 2024

You may have heard students shout the phrase “White House,” either while watching the marching band perform or at a JROTC parade. After being established in 1897, thousands of students have gone to...

 The student teacher, Morgan Dorsey, conducts the wind ensemble band. She conducted the pieces “Gypsy Dance” and “Phantom Train.”

Band’s 2024 spring concert overview

Kela Fifer, Writer April 2, 2024

Every year, the White Station High School Band puts on its annual spring concert for friends, family and fellow spartans. This year, the concert took place on Tuesday, Mar. 19th at 7:00 pm.  The performance...

Apple came out with another form of wireless earbuds called Beats. Beats quickly became popular for a few years due to social media influence, expert marketing and a wide variety of models and colors.

A listening battle: earphones vs. wireless earbuds vs. headphones

Aashrita Marpadaga, Online Editor March 22, 2024

Earphones, earbuds, AirPods and headphones have been a staple in many people’s lifestyles for the past few years. From their sleek style to their amazing sound quality, these products have been popular...

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