HOMECOMING 2023
October 13-15
Whether it has been five years or fifty since you were on campus, we hope you will break out your red and black to join us for a memorable weekend of reminiscing and celebrating all that we love about LaGrange College. Share old memories and make new ones—during Homecoming 2023, October 13-15.
If you graduated in a year that ends in 3's or 8's, it's your reunion year! Interested in serving on your reunion committee? Let us know by email at alumni@lagrange.edu
Check this webpage often for updates on the latest news on this year's planned events. We are currently scheduling activities for this fun weekend so the information here is subject to change. We hope to see you soon.
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Thursday
October 12th
TAKE IT FROM THE TOP
7 p.m. Price Theatre, 300 Panther Way
Broadway Showstoppers Opening Numbers Only! Conceived, directed and choregraphed by Tim Fitz-Gerald. No reservation needed. General Admission payable at the door. (Tickets $10, LC faculty, staff and students are complimentary)
Friday
October 13
38th Panther Memorial Golf Classic:
Remembering Tom Duckett and the Legacy of Former Athletes
Highland Country Club, sponsored by the Panthers Athletic department
Registration begins at 10 a.m. with a shotgun start at 11:00 a.m. The practice range will be available at this time. Awards ceremony and dinner will follow completion of play. Pre-registration and sponsorship opportunites are available. Entry fee of $125 per player or $500 per team includes green fees and range balls. A portion of the fee is tax deductible. For more information contact Dr. Clay Bolton cbolton@lagrange.edu 803-917-5138, Shannon Lipham wlipham@lagrange.edu 706-880-8343 or Antoine Prather aprather1@lagrange.edu 706-594-3076
2023 Alumni Awards Luncheon hosted by Board of Trustees
Noon, Dickson Assembly Room, Turner Hall
The event will feature the presentation of the 2023 Honorary Alumni Award to Lee Richter, 2023 Outstanding Young Alumni Award to Dr. Hunter Connell Jonus '14 and the 2023 Shackelford Alumni Achievement Awards to Pippy Rogers '79, M'81 and David "Swagg R'Celious" Harris '09. $20 per person, Limited availability, RSVP is requested. Contact alumni@lagrange.edu.
Men's Soccer: Panthers vs Belhaven
5 p.m., Panther Field, 509 Panther Way, Free Admission
Xavier "Zeke" Mann '86 & Friends gathering
5 p.m., Panther Field/Callaway Auditorium side
Soccer tailgating fish fry. Contact Xavier Mann '86 for more information. (678) 851-6584 zaymann@aol.com
TAKE IT FROM THE TOP
5 p.m. Price Theatre, 300 Panther Way
Broadway Showstoppers Opening Numbers Only! Conceived, directed and choregraphed by Tim Fitz-Gerald. No reservation needed. General Admission payable at door. (Tickets $10, LC faculty, staff and students are complimentary)
Coming Home: Alumni artists from the early 1970's
5 - 6 p.m. Lamar Dodd Art Center, 310 Panther Way
The exibition highlights artists Mary Hamby Hall '73, Rick Poole '73, Charles Robinson '72, Becky K. Spencer '73, Mary May Witte '71 and Brenda Hinton. For more information contact Lanora Yates lyates@lagrange.edu 706-880-8211
Class of 1973 50th Reunion Celebration hosted by President Susanna Baxter
6 p.m.-8 p.m. Lamar Dodd Art Center, 310 Panther Way
Join classmates for a dinner reception and group photo. Then, the celebration will continue at the Overlook Plaza at Wild Leap Brew Co. located in downtown LaGrange.
1973 Reunion Committee: Laura Phipps Adams, Jere Brownlow, Martha MacMillian Chewning, Mary Hamby Hall, David Johnson, Becky K. Spencer, Cathy Trapp Thompson
1958 65th Reunion Cookout
6 p.m. - 9 p.m., 110 Wisteria Way Terrace, LaGrange (home of Majorie Bowling '58)
For more information contact Marjorie Steis Bowling 706.616.4317 or Carole McGarity 770.789.8574
ABC (Association of Black Collegians) Meet and Greet
7 p.m. - 9 p.m., Beason Recital Hall, West Side, 301 Panther Way
For more information contact Leon "JoJo" Johnson '74 843.331.0562 leondjohnson@gmail.com, George Baker '74 or William King '76
Flashback Friday Party @ Overlook Plaza
308 Main Street, two blocks South of Lafayette Square, located beside Wild Leap Brew Co.
Overlook Plaza is an outdoor event space featuring a spacious brick-covered plaza and covered outdoor stage.
6:30-11 p.m., Live Music* Food Trucks* Corn Hole
Create your own impromptu reunion during this Homecoming favorite. Complete with music, fire pits and refreshments, all you need to bring is your friends. The family-friendly event is free and will feature food trucks, games and live music by River City Horns, an R&B Soul and Contemporary band from Columbus.
*No outside food or beverages permitted.
Music begins at 8 p.m. Must present valid I.D at the gate for a 21+ wristband.
Saturday
October 14
Men’s Alumni Basketball Meet and Greet
10-11 a.m. Mariotti Gym
Men's basketball alumni are invited to a meet-and-greet event with head Coach Kendal Wallace M’17 and the team. You'll have the chance to reconnect with former teammates and hear from Coach Wallace about his dreams for the program and meet the current players.
For more information, contact kwallace@lagrange.edu or (706) 880-8328.
50th Reunion 1973 Legacy Bench Dedication
10 a.m. Caswell Plaza
Red and Black Reunion Row Registration Tent
10 a.m. until the end of halftime of the football game
White Registration Tent, Callaway Auditorium parking area
Register, and pick up your nametags. (Show your nametag for a free alumni gift; supplies are limited.) Classes whose years end in 3's and 8's, along with other college friends, will gather, mingle and reminisce under a large white tent.
Kick off against Belhaven is at 1 p.m. General admission is $10
1958 65th Reunion Picnic Luncheon
11:30 a.m., Beason Recital Hall, West Side, 301 Panther Way
$20 per person. For more information contact Majorie Steis Bowling 706.616.4317 or Carole McGarity Jacobs 770.789.8574
Coming Home: Alumni artists from the early 1970's
10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Lamar Dodd Art Center, 310 Panther Way
The exhibition highlights artist Mary Hamby Hall '73, Rick Poole '73, Charles Robinson '72, Becky K. Spencer '73, Mary May Witte '71 and Brenda Hinton. For information contact Lanora Yates lyates@lagrange.edu 706-880-8211
Football: Panthers vs Belhaven Blazers
1 p.m., Callaway Stadium (Gates open one hour prior to game time) General Admission $10
Halftime will feature the announcement of the 2023 Homecoming King and Queen and SGA Spirit Contest winners.
1993 - 30th Reunion post-game gathering
5:30 p.m., Beacon Brewery , 700 Lincoln Street, Historic Hillside LaGrange
Dutch treat cocktails and food. Organizer: Mary Leslie Hardy '93 rsvp on the Facebook page: LaGrange College Class of 1993
TAKE IT FROM THE TOP
5 p.m. Price Theatre, 300 Panther Way
Broadway Showstoppers Opening Numbers Only! Conceived, directed and choregraphed by Tim Fitz-Gerald. No reservation needed. General Admission payable at the door. (Tickets $10, LC faculty, staff and students are complimentary)
1965-1975 Classes Barbecue Dinner followed by music and fellowship around the adjoining outside fire pit.
Dinner 6:30 p.m., Courtyard Marriott's Callaway Room, 25 W. Lafayette Square, Downtown LaGrange
Country's Barbecue. The email invitation in August will include information for how to purchase tickets. Submit your email to alumni@lagrange.edu
ABC (Association of Black Collegians) Group Gathering
7 p.m., Splendid Events, 116 Bull Street, Downtown LaGrange
$16 per person, Home-Style Buffett. Please RSVP to Leon 'JoJo' Johnson '74 for headcount and more information leondjohnson9@gmail.com 843.331.0562. Also, George Baker '74 and William King '76 are co-cordinators.
"GREASE BALL" Classes of 1974-80 & friends Celebration
7 - 10 p.m. Beason Recital Hall, West Side, 301 Panther Way
THEME IS "GREASE BALL"! Music is from the 50's & 60's - Another place to gather, catch up and find friends with fun music and updated pictures. Finger foods and pizza, water and soft drinks provided. BYOB
Sunday
October 15th
LaGrange College Alumni and Community Memorial Service
10:30 a.m., the Chapel
This annual service celebrates the lives of alumni and members of the LaGrange College community who have passed away since Homecoming 2022. A list of those honored will be featured here soon. For more information, contact alumni@lagrange.edu or 706.880.8244
Sports Hall of Fame Induction
Brunch 11 a.m. Margaret A. Pitts Dining Hall;
Ceremony 12 p.m. , Dickson Assembly Room, Turner Hall
Inductees:
- Jeffery Cotton '83, Men's Basketball
- Jennifer DeMooney Claybrook '99, Softball
- Scott Stillwell '01, Men's Soccer
- Stephanie Clark Swift '08, Women's Soccer
- Kathryn Covington Scherer '13, Women's Basketball and Volleyball
- Logan Lanier '17, Golf
- Connor Blair '18, Football
Contact Terlynn Olds tolds@lagrange.edu for more information.
Sunday Brunch Buffet
11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Margaret A. Pitts Dining Hall
Hot food line, pizza station, salad bar, dessert and drink station for $9.56 per person. Pay at the door.
TAKE IT FROM THE TOP
2 p.m. Price Theatre, 300 Panther Way
Broadway Showstoppers Opening Numbers Only! Conceived, directed and choregraped by Tim Fitz-Gerald. No reservation needed. General Admission payable at the door. (Tickets $10, LC faculty, staff and students complimentary)