Posted on Friday, October 11, 2019
The weather is finally feeling like fall – just in time for Homecoming 2019.
A full slate of events is set for Oct. 18-20, with activities kicking off Friday morning with an open house at Suber Archives in Lewis Library that will feature old student scrapbooks, Quadrangles dating back to 1914, an 1880 commencement dress and a portion of the Smith Tapestry.
Verona Hill ’69, the college’s first African-American graduate, will be in Corn Auditorium at Lewis Library at 11 a.m. Friday to talk about her experiences at the college. Later that afternoon, Grammy Award- winning music producer David Harris ’08 (Swagg R’Celious) will be on the library plaza to perform with LC students and offer them feedback on their work. Musicians must register ahead of time, but the event is open to the public.
Other Friday activities will include the 36th annual Tom Duckett Golf Tournament at Highland Country Club and the Presidential 50th reunion for the Class of 1969. Winners of alumni honors include Katie E. Hearn ’12, recipient of the Outstanding Young Alumni Award; and the 2019 Shackelford Alumni Achievement Award winners, the Rev. Dr. Dan Brown ’76, Stuart Countess M’92, Dr. Miriam C. Harris ’00 and Dr. David Dycus, ’05.
Alumni and friends will have the chance to raise a glass to the Panthers during the Homecoming Flashback Friday Party at Overlook Plaza at Wild Leap Brew Co.
“The brew masters at Wild Leap have created a special beer just for us,” said Martha Pirkle, Director of Alumni and Community Relations. “Panther Pale Ale will be available that weekend only, while it lasts, and we will be offering commemorative mugs to hold your beverage of choice.”
For $10, guests will be able to purchase a mug and a ticket to be used Friday night inside Wild Leap for their drink.
“What’s exciting about this offer is that $5 from each purchase will go toward the LaGrange College Fund,” Pirkle said. “You get a great mug to take home while also helping our students. It’s a win-win.”
Live music will fill the plaza throughout the evening. Musicians will include Stoney Dennis ’07, 5-6 p.m.; Mr. Terrific (featuring alums Perrin Alford ’86, Peter Alford ’85, Rodney Nunis and Bryant Pippin, 6:30-8 p.m.; and Southside of the Tracks, 8:30-11 p.m.
Bright and early Saturday morning, the annual 5K Fun Run and 1-Mile Walk will begin at 8 a.m. at the entrance to Cleaveland Field on Panther Way. Registration will begin at 7 a.m. The event is sponsored by the Sports Management Club. For more information, contact Dr. Preston James, pjames@lagrange.edu or sign up here.
The 2019 alumni recognition breakfast will be at 8:30 a.m. and will feature Honorary Alumni Award winners Becky Carter, Tim Taunton and Jerry Wilkinson; and Sports Hall of Fame inductees Kimberly Woodard ’08, M’09 and Amanda Daniel Wallace ’08; as well as the Class of 1969 for its 50th reunion.
Basketball alumni will take the court at Mariotti Gym at 10 a.m. for their annual contest. The action then moves to Callaway Auditorium parking lot for the Red and Black Reunion, Greek alumni tailgates, Days Gone By on the Hill with the Suber Archives, Thank Our Donors tent and the spirited tailgate competition.
Alumni are invited to renew their marriage vows at 10:30 a.m. at the Chapel. The Ida Callaway Hudson Lab Sciences Building and Lamar Dodd Art Center will host open houses from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Panthers will take on Greensboro College at 2 p.m. at Callaway Stadium. Halftime will feature the announcement of the 2019 Homecoming King and Queen and Student Government Association Spirit Contest winners.
To close out the day, LaGrange College Theatre presents the slapstick comedy, “Noises Off” at 7 p.m. at Price Theater. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and non-LC students. The box office is open noon to 4 p.m. weekdays. For ticket information, call 706-880-8080 or email priceboxoffice@lagrange.edu
The weekend will wind down Sunday with the LC Community Memorial Service at 11 a.m. in the Chapel, followed by the Sunday brunch buffet at Pitts Dining Hall, with an all-you-can-eat meal for $8.25. Pay at the door.
A matinee performance of “Noises Off” will be at 2:30 p.m. at Price Theater.
For a complete schedule, visit lagrange.edu/homecoming
State Sen. Randy Robertson and members of the Senate Study Committee on revising voting rights for nonviolent felony offenders will be on campus at 10 a.m. in Dickson Assembly Room. The committee was created by the passage of Senate Resolution 153 that would allow some convicted felons the right to vote. Currently, Georgia forbids all felons from voting. The study committee is reviewing the current law and how it impacts reintegrating persons back into society. Dr. John Tures, Professor of Political Science, and his research methods student team will address the group at 11:15 a.m.
Homecoming begins Monday with student events planned for every day. They include:
Monday – Pajama Day; Banner Contest; Midnight Madness at 11 p.m., Mariotti Gym
Tuesday – Decades Day (1960s-90s); Voting for Homecoming Court; ice cream social on the plaza; Lip Sync Battle, 8 p.m., Dickson Assembly Room
Wednesday – Wear Pink Day; Voting for Homecoming Court continues; SGA mini-games, 7:30 p.m., Residential Quad
Thursday – Wacky Tacky Day; Homecoming Court announcement, canned food drive and can-struction, 11 am. - 1 p.m., the plaza
Friday – Black and Red Day
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Friday
Golf
Junior Ben Womack was the USA South Golfer of the Week after winning the individual title at the Royal Lakes/Oglethorpe Fall Invitational. Womack had rounds of 69 and 67 for a 136 total. The Panthers play in the Golfweek Division III Fall Invitational beginning Sunday and going through Tuesday.
Football
Freshman linebacker Randy Fillingame was the USA South Defensive Rookie of the Week for his play in a 52-35 loss to Northern Carolina Wesleyan last Saturday. Fillingame had 12 tackles and two interceptions in the game. The Panthers (2-2, 0-1 USA South) play at Averett in a USA South game Saturday.
Volleyball
Senior Leigha Reynolds had a career-high 20 kills and added 13 digs in a 3-1 loss at Huntingdon on Wednesday. Kirsten Boyd had a double-double of 48 assists and 12 digs. The Panthers (4-15, 2-3 USA South) host a USA South quad match in Mariotti Gym on Saturday.
Men's soccer
The Panthers (4-7-1, 3-4-1 USA South) lost 4-1 at Huntingdon on Wednesday. Enrique Hernandez scored LC’s goal. Freshman Blake Webb was named the USA South Offensive Rookie of the Week for the week ending Oct. 6. The Panthers host Mary Baldwin on Saturday and Berea on Sunday in USA South games.
Women’s soccer
The Panthers (6-8, 0-4 USA South) lost 2-1 at Wesleyan on Wednesday. Sophomore Dynasty Burchett scored LC’s goal. The Panthers host Berea on Saturday in a USA South game.
Cross country
The Panther teams set 11 personal records at the Foothills Invitational last Saturday. Sophomores Holly Moreland and Bryan Storie were the top finishers for LC. The teams compete at the USA South championships Nov. 2
Swimming
Sophomore Connor Cochran had a pair of fourth-place finishes as LC opened its 2019-20 season at the Emmanuel College Invitational last Saturday. The teams have a dual meet at William Peace on Oct. 19.
Saturday
Football at Averett, 1 p.m.
Volleyball vs. Berea, 10 a.m., Maryville 4 p.m., Mariotti Gym
Women’s Soccer vs. Berea, noon, Panther Field
Men’s Soccer vs. Mary Baldwin, 2 p.m., Panther Field
Sunday
Golf at Golfweek Division III Fall Invitational
Men’s Soccer vs. Berea, 1 p.m., Panther Field
Monday
Golf at Golfweek Division III Fall Invitational
Tuesday
Golf at Golfweek Division III Fall Invitational
Volleyball at Pensacola Christian
In anticipation of her upcoming performance as Dottie in “Noises Off” on stage at Price Theater, senior Musical Theatre major Abigail Young tracks the roles that have helped her grow toward her professional goals.
LaGrange College to host panel on clean energy – LaGrange Daily News, Oct. 1, 2019
https://www.lagrangenews.com/2019/09/30/lagrange-college-to-host-panel-on-clean-energy/
Panthers fall in USA South opener – LaGrange Daily News, Oct. 8, 2019
https://www.lagrangenews.com/2019/10/08/panthers-fall-in-usa-south-opener/
Panthers going on the road – LaGrange Daily News, Sept. 28-29, 2019
Panthers open USA South schedule – LaGrange Daily News, Sept. 28-29, 2019
Panther golfer nets tourney title – LaGrange Daily News, Oct. 9, 2019
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