Posted on Friday, December 05, 2025
For senior Hannah Edwards, opening her mind to think outside the box has shaped her into the artist and flag football player she has become at LC.
“I have learned the value of community, discipline and stepping into new opportunities even when they push me out of my comfort zone,” she said.
Originally from Albany, Georgia, Edwards knew she wanted to find a college where she could grow her design skills.
“When I discovered LaGrange was close to home and had an array of programs within art and design, it was an easy decision to make,” she said.
Edwards, who has curated multiple exhibitions at the Lamar Dodd Art Center and created graphics for the LC Flag Football team, said she loves the creative process.
“To be able to bring my own ideas and others’ to life is a satisfying feeling,” she said. “There is no right or wrong, limits or expectations.”
Edwards said she values the one-on-one interactions with her professors.
“I constantly seek their feedback on my work and their advice on how to plan my next steps,” she said. “I really value learning from people who have already found success, because there’s always something to gain from those who came before you.”
Outside the studio, Edwards executes plays as a member of the flag football team, which was added as a new sport for the college in January 2025.
“I crave the intensity, the mind-game of reading an opponent before they move and the relentless grind of shaping yourself into the best athlete you can be for a game you’ll never get back,” she said. “Stepping onto that field feels like stepping into battle—the rush, the emotion, not knowing if your plan is going to work before the play. It reminds me exactly why I compete.”
After graduation, Edwards seeks to pursue a graphic design career in sports media.
Why should prospective students come to LC?
“Because it offers a supportive community, strong academic programs and opportunities to get involved on campus,” she said. “You’ll be surrounded by people who want to see you succeed both in and out of the classroom.”
Acting II Final Performances
Saturday, Dec. 6
4 p.m., Price Theater Lab
BSU and SGA Study Night
Monday, Dec. 8
8 p.m., Jones Zone
Football
The Panthers’ historic season came to an end in an 18-14 loss at Berry College in the second-round playoff game on Saturday, Nov. 29 in Mount Berry, Georgia. Countless program records were broken this season, including the most wins in a season with 10 and the longest winning streak with nine games.
Men's Basketball
LC won 100-81 over visiting Sewanee: The University of the South (Sewanee, Tennessee), in non-conference action on Wednesday, Dec. 3, in Mariotti Gym. The Panthers were led by sophomore Tyler Harrington and junior Devin Dowell with 21 points apiece. The team is back on the court on Saturday, Dec. 5, when they travel to Troy University (Troy, Alabama) for an exhibition game.
Women's Basketball
The Panthers’ four-game win streak was snapped in a 75-48 loss at Emory University in non-conference action on Wednesday, Dec. 3, in Atlanta. Seniors Amanda Mclendon and Laila Battle combined for 30 points. The team returns to the court on Saturday, Dec. 6, when they travel to Piedmont University (Demorest, Georgia) for a 2 p.m. tipoff.
(Please note that schedules may change due to circumstances beyond our control. Please check www.lagrangepanthers.com to confirm.)
Saturday, Dec. 6 – Men’s Basketball (Exhibition) at Troy, 3:33 p.m., Troy, Alabama
Saturday, Dec. 6 – Women’s Basketball at Piedmont, 2 p.m., Demorest, Georgia
Category: Students, Academics, Arts and Culture
Keywords: Design, Sports
