The student voice of St. George's Independent School.

The Lodge

The student voice of St. George's Independent School.

The Lodge

The student voice of St. George's Independent School.

The Lodge

Junior quarterback Ben Glass avoids a defender. The Gryphons earned the state title last week.

Gryphon football wins state

Miriam Brown, Editor-in-Chief December 9, 2015

The Gryphon football team beat Northpoint Christian School 50-20 in the state championship game Thursday, Dec. 3. The victory against Northpoint earned the Gryphons their third football state title, and...

Juniors Jack Goodman and Austin Skinner work in class on the Collierville WWII project. The project began in November and will continue to be worked on until opening night on April 21.

We Want You!

Annie Vento and Kendall LoCascio December 8, 2015

This article has previously appeared in the Collierville Herald on Thursday, Nov. 17. This winter, students in eleventh grade at St. George’s Independent School in Collierville, Tenn., are launching...

A record player plays new music from Coldplay. Coldplay, G-Eazy and Kid Cudi all released new albums within the month of December.

Tunesday

Rachel Ducker, Entertainment Editor/Copy Editor December 8, 2015

Disclaimer: Not all songs and artists reviewed are appropriate for all ages. Listeners’ discretion is advised. G-Eazy G-Eazy released his third studio album on Dec. 4, but it failed to live up...

A flaming mockingjay stands as the emblem for third and fourth Hunger Games movies. The movie series just ended after four successful movies.

“The Hunger Games” trilogy goes out with a bang (literally)

Carolyn Lane, News Editor/Layout Editor December 7, 2015

Disclaimer: “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2” may not be appropriate for all ages. Viewer discretion is advised. There are no spoilers revealed within the review. The last time we saw Katniss...

Jodie Albert and Peyton Smith performs a duet in front of the audience. The audience broke the no clapping, only snapping rule after the performance.

No clapping, only snapping

Eric DiNicolantonio and Jacob Peeples December 3, 2015

On Friday, Nov. 20, the Slam Poetry Club held their first Coffee House Night. Members from the Slam Poetry Club read poetry, some even reciting original pieces, while student musicians added to the coffee...

Seniors Spencer Scofield, Jake Lindow and Carson Reaves smile as their fellow classmates cheer them on to their way to state. The boys left on the morning of Dec. 2.

Taking the wagon wheel all the way to state

Annie Vento and Anna Harbert December 2, 2015

On the morning of Wednesday, Dec. 2, the varsity football team departed for their state championship game in Cookeville, Tenn. The game will take place at 3pm against Northpoint Christian School. To...

John Carter Hawkins 17, Jack Goodman 17 and Dawson Smith 17 wait for their results in the contest. The No Shave November contest took place in the dining hall on November 30, 2015.

Students fight on the throne of beards

Elise Fong, Opinion Editor December 2, 2015

Yesterday, Nov. 30, marked the end of No Shave November, in which many male students and faculty members did not shave for the entire month. This event was launched by Prefect of Chapel, William McBride,...

The thirty-nine St. Georges participants take a group picture on the last day of the conference. This was the largest group sponsor Mrs. Emily Philpott has ever seen participate in a conference.

Motion!

Carolyn Lane, News Editor November 30, 2015

From November 20 to the 22, thirty-nine St. George’s students attended the Model United Nations conference held in Murfreesboro, Tenn. Sponsor Mrs. Emily Philpott believes this year’s group is the...

Phones display new music from One Direction, Justin Bieber and Adele. All three artists released new albums this November.

Tunesday

Rachel Ducker, Entertainment Editor/Copy Editor November 24, 2015

Recently, many big names in music have released their long-awaited albums. They have incorporated new sounds, transformed their songwriting and matured as artists. The records that they have produced have...

Different Takeover Tuesday pictures from the St. George’s are displayed on students’ phones. Takeover Tuesdays were initiated at the beginning of this school year.

An “Insta”nt look at St. George’s

Emma Pounders, Entertainment Editor November 16, 2015

Students and teachers may have seen senior and head prefect Sope Adeleye on her phone in the hallways and in classrooms on Tuesday, Sept. 8, but she did not receive a single referral. She was not texting...

Women ride bikes along the Greenline in Memphis, Tenn. The Greenbelt, a similar trail, could someday come through the St. George’s Collierville Campus.

Buckling up for the Greenbelt

Jacob Peeples and Eric DiNicolantonio November 16, 2015

The St. George’s Collierville campus may be expecting a new addition, courtesy of the town of Collierville. Discussions have been taking place about part of the Greenbelt being placed on campus property. The...

Football team manager Will 
Courtney does everything 
from holding towels to setting up the coaches’ handsets. In five years, Courtney worked his way up from ball boy to manager.

Behind the scenes. Out of the spotlight. Team managers form the backbone of any athletic endeavors. They are… MANAGING SUCCESS

Bayard Anderson, Sports Editor November 16, 2015

Sometimes, the most vital members of varsity teams never touch the field or the court. In fact, they don’t even dress out, yet they earn a varsity letter. This may appear strange until the role these...

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