Posted on Friday, June 20, 2025
Summer may be quieter on the Hill, but behind the scenes, LaGrange College is preparing for the upcoming academic year—and now is a crucial moment when alumni and friends can help.
Friday, June 27, marks Pay it Forward Friday—a pivotal day that signals both the close of the 2025 academic year and the kickoff to fall preparations. Your gift before June 30, the official end of the fiscal year, can directly shape the experience of incoming students by funding essential resources like scholarships, financial aid and academic programs.
Inspired by the “pay it forward” movement at drive-throughs, this initiative invites supporters to invest in the future of LaGrange students.
“Instead of covering someone’s coffee, imagine covering part of a student’s tuition,” said Jennifer Beedy Booker ’90, Assistant to the LC Fund. “Even small gifts add up—and your engagement sends a powerful message that you believe in the mission of LaGrange College.”
Participation matters. Alumni giving rates are closely watched by ranking organizations like U.S. News & World Report and grant-making foundations. A higher percentage of alumni involvement can unlock funding for scholarships, campus improvements and programs that are beyond the college’s regular budget.
“When alumni give back, it’s not just about the dollars,” said Andy Geeter, LC Director of Development. “It’s about demonstrating that the LaGrange experience was valuable—and that others deserve the same opportunity.”
One recent graduate who knows the power of donor support firsthand is Zoe Veres ’25. During her senior year, Zoe led the Senior Giveback Challenge, rallying her classmates to raise over $3,000 for future students.
“Financial aid really is the only reason I was able to attend,” Veres said. “Unfortunately, I just didn't have the funds to make it happen on my own, but with the availability of scholarships, I was able to come here, thrive here and do all the things that I wanted here, because I love this place.”
Anyone who wants to make a contribution by Pay it Forward Friday can click here.
1-John Cook, Religion
2-Nikki Cote, Education
2-Vivian Barnes, Education
2-Carol Yin, Mathematics
6-Ashley Moore, Admissions
9-Stephanie Barnes, Library
10-Kim Barber Knoll, Theatre Arts
14-Chuck Ehret, Athletics (Football)
16-Rob Lovin, Campus Post Office
19-Amber Baldridge, Registrar’s Office
20-Hannah Coody, Business Office
22-Blake Craft, Athletics (Men’s Basketball)
24-Sharon Livingston, Education
26-Matt Hayes, Executive Leadership (Athletics)
28-Jackie Belcher, Financial Aid Office
Athletics
The USA South Athletic Conference recently announced its 2024-2025 Academic All-Conference team. LaGrange was represented with seven Football players, four Lacrosse players and two Women’s Golf players. The honorees include Henry Brodnax ’27, Caden Glover ’27, KJ Howard ’27, Brandon Matson ’26, Emma McCoy ’28, Baylor Montoya ’25, Wyatt Moore ’26, graduate student David Pope, Aiden Psalmonds ’26, Cannon Ramsey ’28, Hunter Ransom ’25, Chase Shelton ’26 and Wyatt Tant ’28. To be eligible for selection, a student-athlete must have earned a 3.30 GPA in each of the two semesters of a given year. Additionally, those with a 3.90 GPA or above earn the All-Academic honor “With Distinction.” Glover, Matson, Montoya, Moore and Ransom received this distinction.
Lacrosse
LC Athletics recently named Carter Brand as the Men’s Lacrosse Head Coach. Prior to arriving at LaGrange, he worked as the offensive assistant coach at Limestone University in Gaffney, South Carolina.
Softball
A total of 13 players earned NFCA/Easton Academic All-American honors. The recipients include Hannah Barnett ’27, Claire Chamberlain ’26, Maddie Chauvin ’27, Addie Grace Dennis ’28, Alexa Gonzalez ’25, Abby Hefner ’26, Kayla Helms ’28, Kenzie Hornsby ’25, Breonn Newbille ’27, Cannon Ramsey ’28, Haleigh Redden ’27, Zoe Veres ’25 and Jenna Yeary ’26.
Category: Philanthropy, College
Keywords: Education, Scholarships
