Posted on Friday, September 23, 2022
As years pass, some Homecoming events have evolved, but others have remained the same to preserve the legacy of longtime traditions.
During Homecoming week Oct. 2-9, attendees can expect to see familiar events like the Flashback Friday party and Red and Black Reunion Row. For students, there will be events like the Medallion Hunt and TikTok showcase (a new addition this year).
The kickoff event will be a Panther pep rally and student bonfire on Sunday, Oct. 2, at 7 p.m.
“Homecoming is a time of celebration for alumni, faculty and staff, students and the LaGrange community,” said Martha Pirkle, Director of Alumni and Community Relations. “We encourage everyone to come out and enjoy the festivities.”
Starting on Thursday, Oct. 6, LaGrange College Theatre will present “Five Women Wearing the Same Dress” at 6 p.m. at Price Theater. Other performances are scheduled for Friday and Saturday at 6 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m.
On Friday, Oct. 7, the 37th Panther Memorial Golf Classic: Remembering Tom Duckett and the Legacy of Former Athletes will begin with registration at 10 a.m. and a shotgun start at 11 a.m. The tournament was renamed in memory of LC athletes who have passed away.
Next, the Alumni Awards luncheon will be held at noon at Turner Hall. The event will feature the presentation of the 2022 Honorary Alumni Awards to Dr. Joe Cafaro and Bobby Carmichael, the 2022 Outstanding Young Alumni Award to Conrad Clevenger ’14 and the 2022 Shackelford Alumni Achievement Awards to Frank “Max” Wood ’81 and Sarah Decker ’02. RSVP is required. The cost is $15 per person.
On Friday evening, the festivities will move downtown for the Flashback Friday party at Overlook Plaza, next to Wild Leap Brewing Company. Two signature cocktails have been created by Wild Leap for the occasion: Peachsicle Panther and Pouncer Punch.
The Reasons Why band, featuring several alumni, will return to provide music, while food trucks and cornhole will be onsite.
“The Flashback Friday event is a great setting for alumni to have impromptu reunions with friends,” Pirkle said.
The Rev. Ashley Fitzpatrick Jenkins ’08, President of the Alumni Association, said she enjoys coming back to the Hill to catch up with former classmates.
“Homecoming brings the entire LaGrange College family together for fun as we remember the past and look toward the future,” Rev. Jenkins said. “Coming back to the Hill allows us to remember the best four years of our lives.”
She said Homecoming is special for her and her family.
“One of my favorite memories of Homecoming was when we brought our 3-month-old son to LaGrange College for the first time,” Jenkins said. “He was able to meet so many friends that we treasure.”
Peggy Cobb Schug ’70 said she is flooded with memories of her college friends whenever she drives back to the Hill for Homecoming.
“Homecoming is a fun-filled time to reunite, celebrate memories from our college days and create new memories,” Schug said.
On Saturday, Oct. 8, Men’s Basketball alumni will take the court at Mariotti Gym at 10 a.m. for their annual contest.
Other Saturday events include open houses of the Nursing and Education departments at West Side and the Lamar Dodd Art Center from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the Red and Black Reunion Row with a registration tent that will be in the Callaway Auditorium parking lot from 10 a.m. until the end of halftime. The Panther football team will take on Maryville at 1 p.m. at Callaway Stadium. Halftime will feature the announcement of the 2022 Homecoming King and Queen and Student Government Association Spirit Contest winners.
The week will conclude with the annual Memorial Service on Sunday, Oct. 9, at 11 a.m., at the Chapel. It will honor the lives of alumni and members of the LC community who have passed away since Homecoming 2021. For a list of those being remembered, visit here.
For a complete schedule, visit the Homecoming website.
Dr. Davin Mitchell, second from left, of TDI Pain Management on Lafayette Parkway, presents a check to LaGrange College President Susanna Baxter to fund three new endowed scholarships for LaGrange College students in partnership with Jason K. Sello, second from right, and Richard Hollins, right. The Richard Hollins and Davin Mitchell, M.D., Business Marketing and Entrepreneurship Endowed Scholarship Grant will help at least one student per year in the Business – Marketing and Entrepreneurship major. The Jason K. Sello, Ph.D., and Davin Mitchell, M.D., Chemistry or Biochemistry Endowed Scholarship Grant will be awarded to one or more Chemistry or Biochemistry majors. The Davin Mitchell, M.D., Biology Endowed Scholarship Grant will be annually awarded to at least one student in the Biology program.
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Cross Country – The Panthers competed in the Julius Johnson Invitational last week. Led by freshman Kennedy Young with a 5K time of 23:55, the LC women's team placed ninth overall. In the men's race, sophomore Isaiah Oden ran his 8K time in 32:11, leading LaGrange to secure a seventh-place spot overall. The team competes Saturday, Sept. 24, in Carrollton.
Football – The Panthers (1-1) fought back and held on for win number one of the season Saturday in their home opener over Ferrum College, 44-38. Senior Quarter Shedrick Lindsey threw for 220 yards, completing 18 passes, with 3 touchdowns and no interceptions. He was named USA South Conference Offensive Player of the Week, while freshman linebacker Renardo Faust earned Rookie Defensive Player of the Week honors. He had two tackles, recovered a fumble, and returned an interception for a touchdown. The team faces Methodist at home Saturday, Sept. 24.
Golf – LC opened its fall schedule with a 10th place finish at the Rhodes Invitational. The Panthers posted a three-round total of 905 over the Tunica National course. LC was led by three freshmen. Eli Rogers tied for 25th with a 223 total. He tied for the team's low round of the tournament with an even par 72 in the second round. Garrett Armbrust was one shot back of Rogers at 224, tying for 31st. He fired a 72 in the first round of the tournament. Martin Prlender finished at 232, with a low score of 75 in the second round.
Men’s Soccer – The Panthers dropped a close contest vs. Birmingham-Southern 4-3 last week on the road. Enrique Hernandez scored his team-leading eighth goal in the match. On Tuesday at Panther Field, LC turned back Mississippi University for Women 3-0. The win upped the Panthers' season record to 5-2. The team plays away at Maryville on Saturday, Sept. 24, at 3 p.m.
Women’s Soccer – Last week the team earned a 1-0 victory over Salem College. This week, the Panthers defeated Mississippi University for Women 5-0 at Panther Field on Tuesday, and trounced Trinity Baptist 7-1 at home on Thursday. Reigning Conference Player of the Week Kaia King scored four goals during the week. Now 4-1-1, the squad faces Covenant away on Saturday, Sept. 24, at 5 p.m.
Volleyball – Visiting Coastal Georgia swept LaGrange 3-0 last week in Richter Gym. The team (0-8) took a tough loss Thursday night at home against Belhaven 3-1. The Panthers hit the road to face Wesleyan on Saturday, Sept. 24, at noon.
(Please note that schedules may change due to circumstances beyond our control. Please check www.lagrangepanthers.com to confirm.)
Saturday, Sept. 24 – Cross Country at Gary Wilson Invitational, 8:30 a.m., Carrollton, Georgia
Saturday, Sept. 24 – Volleyball vs. Wesleyan College (CCS Tri-Match), noon, Berea, Kentucky
Saturday, Sept. 24 – Football vs. Methodist University, 1 p.m., Callaway Stadium
Saturday, Sept. 24 – Men’s Soccer at Maryville College, 3 p.m., Maryville, Tennessee
Saturday, Sept. 24 – Volleyball at Berea College (CCS Tri-Match), 4 p.m., Berea, Kentucky
Saturday, Sept. 24 – Women’s Soccer at Covenant College, 5 p.m., Lookout Mountain, Georgia
Sunday, Sept. 25 – Men’s Tennis vs. Brevard College, 1 p.m., Greer Tennis Courts
Sunday, Sept. 25 – Men’s Soccer vs. Berry College, 3 p.m., Panther Field
Tuesday, Sept. 27– Women’s Soccer at Birmingham-Southern College, 6 p.m., Birmingham, Alabama
Wednesday, Sept. 28 – Women’s Soccer vs. Oakwood University, 5 p.m., Panther Field
Wednesday, Sept. 28 – Volleyball vs. Middle Georgia State University, 6 p.m., Richter Gymnasium
Wednesday, Sept. 28 – Men’s Soccer vs. Huntingdon College, 7:30 p.m., Panther Field
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