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
Cary Robbins

Cary Robbins, Editor

Photo: Callie Hollis

When Cary Robbins is not in school at St. George’s, she is an advocate for gun safety laws. She actively participates in protests for the cause, and the wristbands in the pictured photo represent her beliefs and causes she supports. She has been writing feature stories for The Lodge since her sophomore year in high school and plans to continue doing so during her senior year while helping newer staff members. When she isn’t in Memphis, she enjoys going to Austin, Texas, where she loves to go paddle boarding.

All content by Cary Robbins
This illustration depicts a crack or divide between two contrasting backgrounds. People who live in once redlined neighborhoods are continuing to feel a separation from society and being able to obtain equal opportunities.

Where Do You Draw the Line?

Cary Robbins, Editor of Feature Stories
April 21, 2020
This illustration depicts the huge pandemic that has spread around the world. Coronavirus has effected people in many different ways.

Is the United States Prepared for the Pandemic?

Cary Robbins, Editor of Feature Stories
April 5, 2020
Angel Moms stand at activist Mrs. Stacie Payne's "Silence the Violence Stop Gun Violence Rally" with a picture of their loved who unfortunately died due to gun violence. These people stood up in a room full of people to tell their loved ones' stories.

The Legends Who Go Unheard

Cary Robbins, Editor of Feature Stories
March 27, 2020
Junior Dariya Jones has a hand over her mouth, trying to cover up her words. In the article, Jones describes what she has the right to say.

What You Say

Cary Robbins, Editor of Feature Stories
March 20, 2020
This infographic shows where students will be serving on the day of Gryph Giving. Students will be going out to serve and give back to their community on Feb. 5, 2020.

Serving the Backbone to Our Society

Cary Robbins, Editor of Feature Stories
January 29, 2020
Bryan Stevenson's "Just Mercy" has now been adapted into a movie. His story, defending people on death row, has been a regular feature on the St. George's reading list.

May Justice Be Served in 2020

Cary Robbins, Editor of Feature Stories
January 14, 2020
Keiara Baker shares her personal hair type and care journey.

Let’s Talk Hair

Cary Robbins and Keiara Baker
January 10, 2020
The St. George’s Choir participates in the St. George’s Art Show held on Nov. 9. The chorus members performed a new song in which they used hand gestures for expression.

Groove with the St. George’s Chorus

Cary Robbins, Editor of Feature Stories
January 8, 2020
Eighth grader Jennifer Lopez poses looking through her locker. In the whirl of everyday school life, students can feel overlooked.

Stop and Listen

Cary Robbins, Editor of Feature Stories
January 7, 2020
Dr. Ernest RIP Patton speaks at the Al Neuharth Free Spirit Conference in the summer '19. He talked about being a freedom rider in the 1960s.

It is Our Turn

Cary Robbins, Editor of Feature Stories
November 29, 2019
Sophomore Madeline Sisk poses for a photograph while scrolling through Snapchat on her phone. Forty-five percent of teens say they use social media “almost constantly.”

Living Life Online

Cary Robbins and Aiden Curran
November 20, 2019
The Senior Dining Room is decorated with skeletons for Halloween. The Haunted Hallway would be decorated in the same fashion.

You’re Never Too Old to Celebrate Halloween

Cary Robbins, Editor of Feature Stories
October 29, 2019
National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated Sept. 15-Oct. 15. Students of St. George's are encouraging the celebration of hispanic culture.

Celebrating Our Culture

Cary Robbins, Editor of Feature Stories
October 9, 2019

Exam Stress: Do’s and Dont’s

Cary Robbins and Dean Campbell
May 19, 2019
Jacquavious Pryor

Jacquavious Pryor

Cary Robbins, Editor
May 10, 2019
14 St. George’s students will continue their athletic careers at a college level

Committed

Emma Bennett, Evan Dorian, Spencer Cotham, Owen Hewitt, Cary Robbins, and Mimi Young
May 10, 2019
Senior Aiden Tanzer, junior Thandie Boudreaux, senior Deaubranice Garrett, and Mr. Bill McClain are talking to Senior Austin Wall about his SIS project. For his SIS project, Wall helped with the construction of a youth building with his church for three months.

Juniors on the Rise

Cary Robbins, Editor
April 30, 2019
"I chose my word because society over-sexualizes black women at a very young age, more than they do any other race." - Kennadee Carlton

Colors You Can’t Ignore

Cary Robbins, Editor of Feature Stories
April 1, 2019
Junior Sarah Liebmann is working on her computer. She said that she can see the positive impact of the web filter.

Filtering Out the Distractions

Cary Robbins, Editor
March 29, 2019
The Glowing Gryphon Girls are being presented. They went to the microphone and were asked what empowerment meant to them.

It’s Okay to be Different

Cary Robbins, Editor
March 21, 2019
Juniors Anna Larizza, Silas Rhodes, Natalie Murrah and Sarah McDonald present their proposal to their classmates and heads of school. They hoped the restructuring of electives would make more available earlier in high school students’ careers.

Leaving Our Legacy

Cary Robbins, Editor of Feature Stories
March 1, 2019
Students of 7th period study hall help clean up bunk rooms for the SOS church. They spent the day cleaning up the church and listening to leaders explain why helping out the community is important.

The Gift of Giving Back to Our Community

Cary Robbins, Reporter
February 11, 2019
Mr. Smothers poses in the desert of Saudi Arabia, showing his joy even during Desert Storm. Waiting to be deployed into Iraq, Mr. Smothers had to make his own fun with his platoon.

Together We Serve

Cary Robbins, Editor
December 21, 2018
Tennessee has once again voted Republican for the primary election. In Tennessee, the new primary election elected Republicans into both the Senate and the House of Representatives.

Looking Back: The Blue Upwelling

Cary Robbins, Editor
December 11, 2018
The St. George's group shows their spirit during the St. Jude's Walk/Run to End Childhood Cancer. An unprecedented crowd showed up this year to support the cause.

Let’s Do It For The Jude

Cary Robbins, Editor
September 27, 2018
Senior Bryan Payne speaks out about the death of his brother at the March for Our Lives rally in downtown Memphis on March 24. Payne was one of many who spoke about how gun violence has affected the lives of those who live in the Memphis community.

Voices of the fight

Cary Robbins, Reporter
May 17, 2018
Junior Sierra Sellers, senior Jay Horner and sophomore David Ogle adjust the lights during the rehearsal of “The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940.” The play opened Thursday, April 13.

There’s murder in the air

Cary Robbins, Reporter
April 13, 2018
The Color Purple celebrates the power of women. It was preformed at the Orpheum during February.

Women finally wear the pants

Cary Robbins, Reporter
April 2, 2018
The cast of "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" performs the song "Happiness" the last day of the show. The cast has been practicing for this musical since December.

Good grief, Charlie Brown!

Cary Robbins, Reporter
February 13, 2018
Maggie Murphy holds up a flag for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital during the St. Jude 5K race of 2017. This year, St. George's had the most participants from the school come to the race and support Team Carson and Adam's Army.

The saints come marching in

Cary Robbins, Reporter
February 9, 2018
In this staged photo, Sophomore Maggie Emmendorfer, Junior Will Brown and Senior Emma Pounders learn to tap dance for the winter musical "You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown." This musical will have singing, dancing and many jokes as it brings Charlie Brown and his friends to life.

Charlie Brown is coming to St. George’s

Cary Robbins, Reporter
December 5, 2017
In this posed photo, the Drama Club is having a meeting about the trunk-or-treat they are planning to do for the Memphis Campus on Halloween. They were working hard to come up with fun activities for the party.

The Drama Club brings spook to the Memphis Campus

Cary Robbins, Reporter
October 30, 2017
"Anything Goes" for the middle school musical

“Anything Goes” for the middle school musical

Cary Robbins, Reporter
September 15, 2017
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