Posted on Friday, November 14, 2025
Senior performer Aria Mabry would say that just like her Glinda character in “The Wizard of Oz,” she found she had the power to make a difference when she started attending LaGrange College, where over time she encountered people who helped her let go of her insecurities and love herself. To close out her last fall semester on the Hill, Mabry will present a theatrical showcase on Tuesday, Nov. 18, alongside guest actors, singers and dancers.
“This Senior Thesis production brings all of Aria's training into focus,” says Kim Barber Knoll, Fine & Performing Arts Chair and Theatre Arts Professor. “It showcases her versatility and range in all areas of performance.”
The collaborative event features operatic arias with surprise guests, a tap number with LC’s Musical Theatre dance teacher, Jaime Moore, scenes with student and faculty actors, a modern ballet piece, the LC Singers, members of the faculty choir and selections from musical theatre, pop and gospel genres with a live band.
“While my production has sentimental moments, I wanted it to be more about overcoming challenges and moving into the next phase of life,” Mabry says.
Her diverse portfolio of shows done on the Price Theater stage includes “Five Women Wearing the Same Dress,” “The Marvelous Wonderettes,” “Take It From The Top,” “Dancing at Lughnasa,” “I Love You Because,” “The Applicant,” “And The World Goes ’Round, and “Steel Magnolias.”
In addition to Theatre, Mabry, a proud Lettie Pate Whitehead scholar, also devotes her time to serving the campus and community. She currently holds roles as President of the Student Government Association, ex-officio member of the Board of Trustees, Student Ambassador, Servant Scholar, Phi Mu member, LC Miracle member, LC Singer, a Choral Scholar and youth leader at The First United Methodist Church of LaGrange and a volunteer at Teachable Moments Early Learning Center in LaGrange. Mabry also helped launch the Panther Talk podcast.
When seeking guidance, she says Professor Knoll and President Susanna L. Baxter have been her key mentors.
“I know that I can go to either one of them with anything and they will listen and say what I need to hear,” Mabry says. “They’ve shown me how to balance my professional life with my personal life and made sure I was taking care of myself.”
She says she credits her growth as a person and actor to LaGrange College.
“Because of this place, I will leave as a confident graduate, she says. “I feel more prepared than ever to move onto the next chapter.”
Tickets are available through Eventbrite which is a reservation-only site. The cost is $10 for adults and free for LC faculty, staff and students. Be certain to select the appropriate ticket when given the option. Cash and checks are accepted at the door. The production is not recommended for children.
will be donated to the LC Fund, benefiting student scholarships.
Northern Ireland Cooking Demonstration
Monday, Nov. 17
9 a.m., Bailey Room
Italy Study Away 2025 Presentation
Tuesday, Nov. 18
11 a.m., Corn Auditorium
Musical Theatre Showcase
Tuesday, Nov. 18
7 p.m., Price Theater
International Culture Presentation
Thursday, Nov. 20
11 a.m., Corn Auditorium
Careers in Pharmacy
Thursday, Nov. 20
11:15 a.m., Room 303, Callaway Science Building
Global Trivia
Thursday, Nov. 20
3 p.m., Bailey Room
Football
Playing in the biggest game the Panthers have seen in more than a decade and a half, the team prevailed in a dominating 38-6 win over Belhaven. With the victory, the Panthers clinch the league's automatic qualifier in the upcoming NCAA Tournament The Panthers will look to complete a perfect conference season when they play at Southern Virginia on Saturday, Nov. 15 (tomorrow), at 1 p.m. On Sunday, the team will be tuning in for the NCAA Division III Championship selection show to determine their first-round opponent in the tournament.
Junior Tacaris Bozeman was named the USA South Offensive Player of the Week. For the season, he has rushed for 460 yards and six touchdowns, leading the Panther running back corps with 5.8 yards per carry. Bozeman’s six touchdowns on the ground leads the USA South.
Senior Legend Doggett was named the USA South Defensive Player of the Week and the D3football.com National Defensive Player of the Week. His efforts against Belhaven on Saturday saw him intercept two passes by the Blazers, helping to spark the Panthers to a 38-6 victory.
Women's Volleyball
LC fell 3-0 to Oglethorpe in their final regular season game on Saturday, Nov. 8. On Tuesday, the team swept Huntingdon 3-0 in the Collegiate Conference of the South quarterfinal match. The Panthers will take the court on Friday, Nov. 14 (today), in Kentucky, where they will face top-seeded Asbury in the semifinals for the chance to play for the conference championship. The match will begin at 5 p.m.
Sophomore Julia Damico was named the Collegiate of the South Volleyball Setter of the Year. She also earned a spot on the All-Conference First Team, joining freshman Alex Krabs.
Freshman Kaitlyn Smith was named to the All-Conference Second Team.
Senior Zentrina Choice was named to the All-Sportsmanship Team.
Men's Basketball
The Panthers opened their 2025-2026 season at 2-0 with a 91-76 win over Truett-McConnell on Saturday, Nov. 8, followed by a 92-87 win at Brevard on Wednesday, Nov. 12. The team will travel to the Huntingdon Classic on Saturday, Nov. 15 (tomorrow), in Montgomery, Alabama, where they will play Millsaps in a 3:30 p.m. game.
Women's Basketball
LC began its season at home on Wednesday, Nov. 12, falling 56-51 to Oglethorpe. The team will be back on the court on Saturday, Nov. 15 (tomorrow), when they travel to Piedmont University to play Berry in the CCS/SAA Classic. The game will start at 4 p.m.
(Please note that schedules may change due to circumstances beyond our control. Please check www.lagrangepanthers.com to confirm.)
Friday, Nov. 14 – Volleyball (CCS Semifinals) at Asbury, 5 p.m., Wilmore, Kentucky
Saturday, Nov. 15 – Volleyball (CCS Finals) vs. TBD (@Asbury), 1 p.m., Wilmore, Kentucky
Saturday, Nov. 15 – Football at Southern Virginia, 1 p.m., Buena Vista, Virginia
Saturday, Nov. 15 – Men’s Basketball vs. Millsaps (@Huntingdon), 3 p.m., Montgomery, Alabama
Saturday, Nov. 15 – Women’s Basketball vs. Berry (@Piedmont), 4 p.m., Demorest, Georgia
Sunday, Nov. 16 – Women’s Basketball vs. Sewanee (@Piedmont), 1 p.m., Demorest, Georgia
LaGrange College Coach Wes Dodson, BeeTV Sports, Nov. 10
LaGrange College Quarterback Henry Brodnax, BeeTV Sports, Nov. 10
LaGrange College Running Back Tacaris Bozeman, BeeTV Sports, Nov. 10
LaGrange College football wins first conference championship in 17 years, clinches playoff berth, LaGrange Daily News, Nov. 8
Category: Arts and Culture, Events, Students
Keywords: Performing Arts, Education
