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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Friday
October 13th
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 Awards, 2023 Outstanding Young Alumni Award and the 2023 Shackelford Alumni Achievement Awards. $20 per person, Limited availability, RSVP is requested. Contact alumni@lagrange.edu.
Class of 1973 50th Reunion Celebration hosted by President Susanna Baxter
6 p.m.-8 p.m. Details available this summer
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.
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 fan favorite The Reasons Why with songs of the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s (classic rock and Motown) beginning at 8 p.m.
*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 14th
Men’s Alumni Basketball Game
Mariotti Gym, Meet and Greet, 9:30 a.m.
Join Head Coach Kendal Wallace M’17 to recognize the for some fun on or off the court. Tip-off is at 10 a.m.
Respond by September 29, kwallace@lagrange.edu or (706) 880-8328.
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.
Football: Panthers vs Belhaven Blazers
1 p.m., Callaway Stadium (Gates open one hour prior to game time)
Halftime will feature the announcement of the 2023 Homecoming King and Queen and SGA Spirit Contest winners.
1965-1975 Classes Barbecue Dinner followed by music and fellowship
Dinner 6:30 p.m., Details available this summer
Sunday
October 15th
LaGrange College Alumni and Community Memorial Service
11 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
Please see a list of those being remembered here.
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 $9.50 per person. Pay at the door.