Quadrangle

Digitized by the Internet Archive

in 2014

https://archive.org/details/quadrangle2009lagr

Table of C<

First Week 2

Fair on the Quad 3

Homecoming 2009 4

International Week 6

Family Weekend 7

Internship 8

Musical export 9

Capitol Hill interns 10

2008-2009 Theatre productions 12

Christmas on the Hill 14

Celebrate the Servant 15

Jan Term 2009 16

Buchanan Patio dedication 18

Presidential transition 19

Gulley Gateway dedication 20

Frank & Laura Lewis Library dedication .... 22

War in Georgia 24

Energy leader 26

Campus improvements 27

Nurses' Pinning 28

Baccalaureate 29

Commencement 30

Cross Country 32

Cheerleading, Football 33

Football 34

Swimming 36

Volleyball 37

Men's Soccer 38

Women's Soccer 39

Cheerleading, Basketball 40

Men's Basketball 41

Women's Basketball 42

Baseball 43

Softball 44

Golf 45

Men's Tennis 46

Women's Tennis 47

Alpha Omicron Pi 48

Anti-Apathetics 49

Delta Mu Delta 50

Delta Tau Delta 51

International Group 52

Phi Mu 53

Other campus groups 54

Evening College 55

LaGrange College at Albany 56

Faculty and staff portraits 58

Other faculty and staff not pictured 70

11

First Week

Learning, serving during First Week

First-year LaGrange students continue a tradition each fall by including community
service projects in their first week on campus. Freshmen and faculty advisers fan out over
the area to paint, clean, pressure wash, tutor elementary school students and entertain
nursing home residents. The Office of Student Activities and Service exists to provide
students with opportunities outside of the classroom to facilitate the development of
the total person. At LaGrange College, an emphasis is placed on the intellectual, social,
physical and spiritual growth of each student.

First-year student DeAshia Lovelace spruces up a Olivia McGehee, right, entertains a resident at Twin

room at Twin Cedars Youth Services with a fresh coat Fountains Nursing Home with a game of telephone,
of paint.

LaGrange student Alex Fox, left, tutors a young friend Angel Hamlin, right, performs a hearing test for a
in reading during First Week. student at Canon Street Elementary School.

-2

Fair on the Quad

The annual fair was held on the residential quad this year bringing local business and organizations to the
College. Students enjoyed the great weather and discovered all the options the college and town have to offer.

Samantha Gambino, left, and Mary From left, Profesors Tracey Riggs and Kim Barber-Knoll join with

Duttweiler make last minute adjustments theatre students Ali Grieb and Julia Jones to entertain growing

to their table's displays before other crowds at Fair on the Quad,
students arrive.

-3-

Homecoming 2008

-4-

Football victory leads
Homecoming highlights

After the Panther football team
had racked up 600 yards and set
1 5 individual and team records in
defeating the Westminster Blue Jays
37-20 for its first Homecoming
victory, members of the squad lined
up in front of the home stands
and serenaded the crowd with the
Panther fight song.

The big victory and the postgame
harmonizing were only a couple of
the many highlights that occurred
during Homecoming weekend on the
Hill, held Oct. 16-18.

Though the day before the game
was drenched by a cold persistent
rain, by Saturday morning the skies
had cleared in time for the Student
Government Association's Home-
coming Parade to snake its way
through the southern portion of
campus with this year s Parade Float
Winners, the sisters of Phi Mu.

At halftime of the gridiron
contest, the International Rotaract
Group was announced this year's
Banner Winner and senior Margale-
na Lepore of Newnan beamed as she
was crowned Homecoming Queen.

In addition to tailgating, other
highlights of the day included the
Greek Alumni Society Cocktail
Party and the Theatre Depart-
ment's production of "Little Shop
of Horrors."

That evening on the Residential
Quad, students, alumni, faculty
and staff gathered to hear country
singer Brantley Gilbert in concert
to cap off an event-filled day.

International Week

1 v

\ -

Above, Tomoko Aoyagi, far right, of Atlanta,
leads a group in the ancient rite of the
Japanese Tea Ceremony, one of the events
during LaGrange College's 15 th annual Inter-
national Week. Also pictured, from left, Dr.
David Ahearn, Mikio Suzuki and Sara Davila
Grijalba. The week's activities celebrate the
wealth of traditions embodied in LaGrange
students and faculty who hail from abroad.

Family Weekend

r./r W

Family Weekend is filled with a number
of noteworthy events and time-honored
traditions. Above left, Dr. Kevin Shirley,
right, and the Selu Project Team present
research findings. Above, Lauren Strick-
land performs during Step Singing on
the Lewis Library Plaza. Left, the broth-
ers of Pi Kappa Phi fraternity dazzle the
audience. Below, Emily Hoxsie, center,
and her Kappa Delta sisters lineup for
their big moment.

-7-

Internships

Summer intern reaches children in need

While most LaGrange students
spent the summer unwinding after a
long year of study, senior Nicole Hen-
derson was working hard to make a dif-
ference in the lives of underprivileged
children in a small Spanish-speaking
community in Winchester, Va.

Nicole, a religion major from
Peachtree City, was one of only 1 5 col-
lege students nationwide chosen by the
United Methodist Church's General
Board of Global Ministries to partici-
pate in a summer intern program.

Working out of Amor y Paz United
Methodist Church in Winchester,
Nicole started a summer program for
area youth.

"For four days a week, we took the
children in from 8:30 a.m. until 5:30
p.m. and gave them a safe place to be
during the day when their parents were
at work," she said. "We'd go on field
trips, do Bible studies and arts and
crafts."

Though many of the children came
from impoverished backgrounds, their
spirits and attitudes were rich, accord-
ing to Nicole.

"A lot of them came from broken
homes and didn't have a lot materially,

Nicole shares a moment with a few of the children
she worked with in Virginia.

but they were so happy and so thankful
for everything that we did for them,"
she said.

What will Nicole remember most
about the experience?

"I'll remember meeting people that
I would have never met before and
having their story become part of mine
and my story a part of theirs."

-8-

Musical export

Student achieves pop music success

The rhythm is catchy and the melodic
hooks memorable, but some of the lyrics are
tough to understand. Shandi Kennedy ' 1
and David Harris '08 get that response of-
ten when playing some of their pop songs.

That would be because they are in
Korean.

The duo has had three songs recorded
by South Korean pop princess Lee Hyori,
known as E.HyoRi (ee-hyour-ee). They are
included on her third album, which has
sold more than 120,000 copies.

So how did two LaGrange students
make the transition to "K pop," as it's
called?

The connection started through a
relationship David had built with the dean
of Seoul Music Institute, who included
one of the duo's songs on a compilation
CD. When E.HyoRi heard it, she quickly
asked the pair to

produce
something
for her new
record.

They
submitted
five tracks,
and she chose
three for
inclusion on
the project.
She even kept
many ele-
ments of their original work, right down to
their background vocals done in English.

It all started when Shandi happened
by the studio while David was working on
a composition class project.

"I was like, 'Can you sing?'" he says.
She could, and the partnership took
off from there.

"At first I would sing on songs that
David was producing," Shandi says. "And
then we decided we'd start writing songs
together. From there, it was just really
addicting."

Despite their international achieve-
ment, neither is sure they want to
continue in the Korean market.
For now, Shandi performs solo
and also has written some
songs for a Canadian band.

"It's about networks and
contacts," she says, referring
to her aspirations for a suc-
cessful domestic career.
"I spend most of my
weekends in Atlanta net-
working and shaking hands,
just hoping they might call me
when they need something."

-9-

Capitol Hill interns

Students live and learn in Washington, D.C.

Sixteen students: black and white,
conservative and liberal, small-town and
big-city all sharing one house for one
semester in Washington, D.C.

Sounds like a TV episode of "The Real
World" or "Big Brother."

In truth, it's the routine start each
semester of the Capitol Hill Internship
Program, an opportunity offered by a con-
sortium of nine United Methodist colleges,
including LaGrange College. In fall, spring
and during Jan Term, LaGrange students
arrive at a townhouse within walking dis-
tance of the Capitol and begin their CHIP
experience.

And when they leave, most describe it
as life-changing.

LaGrange senior Avery Robertson
spent this past January as an intern for
Georgia Representative Hank Johnson. On
one of his first days on the job, he attended
the swearing-in ceremony of the Congres-
sional Black Caucus, and his guide took
him through the Capitol Rotunda and
Monument Room on the way.

"It was one of those feelings, like, Wow,
I'm really here. This is a place where great men
and women have walked, " he said.

The pace in Avery's office was particu-
larly brisk in the days leading up to the in-
auguration of President Obama. With ma-
jor legislative issues already brewing in the
background, constituents also were pressing
hard for tickets to the historic event.

As a reward for his efforts, Avery was
handed a ticket to the ceremony by Rep.
Johnson.

"It was very cold," he said. "At one
point, I thought I might lose my toes. But
braving the cold was worth it."

His designated area was just below

LaGrange senior Avery Robertson spent Jan Term in
the halls of the Capitol as part of the CHIP initiative.
His internship with a member of the House allowed
him a range of experiences, including attending
official hearings.

the Capitol Reflection Pool a spot many
could only dream of.

"It was very overwhelming," he said.
"To be able to tell my children one day
that I was there when the first African-
American president was sworn in is a
blessing and an overwhelming feeling."

Junior Joel Coady experienced the
months leading up to the election and its
immediate aftermath as part of the CHIP
program during fall semester. But his
internship didn't have anything specifically
to do with Capitol Hill, as is true for many
of the interns.

Joel worked with the United Nations
Foundation an employer he pursued for
months before getting the final go-ahead

- 10-

Capitol Hill interns

Working for the U.N. was a dream realized for junior
Joel Coady, above left. His internship with the United
Nations Foundation allowed him to champion the
Nothing But Nets campaign, an anti-malaria effort.
Above, Joel works with U.N. Partnership Alliances
Deputy Director David O'Neill.

just two weeks before his departure for
Washington.

He spent his time at the foundation
working primarily with Nothing But Nets,
a campaign combating malaria deaths by
providing insecticide-treated bed nets to
regions of Africa devastated by the disease.

"It was a lot different than any other
job I've had," he said. "Just getting up in
the morning and knowing that every 30
seconds a child dies from malaria and
I can do something about it. It was very
rewarding."

And while he was helping change oth-
ers' lives, Joel found that his was changing
as well.

"I learned a lot at the U.N. about how
to work with others, how to be punctual,
be professional," he said. "In the college
world, it's so quick and to-the-point, you
almost don't always speak in complete
sentences."

During her time in Washington,
Rachel Deloach '08 met many memorable
people though they weren't in the head-
lines for positive reasons. Rachel spent the
spring before her graduation as an intern
with the District of Columbia Attorney
General's office.

There, she assisted two lawyers who
were defending the district, and she got a
firsthand look at the legal process.

"I was surprised to see how many
documents that the attorneys had to read,"
she said. "And I didn't expect that their
workload would be so much. Their average
caseload was 40 to 50 cases some that
they had been working on for years."

One day in particular stands out in
her memory. She attended mediation with
one of her attorneys, who had to rein in
the opposing counsel.

"She told him that her intern me
knew more about the case than he did.
It sort of put me on the spot. She was
amazing."

At that moment, Rachel knew what
she wanted to do with her life.

For Rachel Deloach '08, a CHIP internship provided
career direction. Her semester-long experience with
the District of Columbia attorney general's office
confirmed her desire to be a lawyer. She's now ap-
plying to graduate school.

- 11-

2008 - 2009 Theatre productions

Price shows bring drama, comedy (and camp) to campus

The Department of Theatre Arts
kicked of its season in October with the
unconventional musical "Little Shop
of Horrors," a 1960s send-up of an old
science fiction film. When a florist shop
clerk discovers an out-of-this-world plant,
anything seems possible, including win-
ning the girl of his dreams.

Turns out, the plant has other ideas.

The production featured junior Al-
len Cheney as florist clerk Seymour and
senior Ali Grieb as Audrey in the roles of
the star-crossed leading pair. Kim Barber
Knoll served as director.

"Eleemosynary" was the Black Box
offering in November. The play enter-
tained audiences with its probing look at
the relationships between three genera-
tions of women.

Then, in March, "The Miser" took
over the Price Theater main stage. The

show brought together the contemporary
themes of generational conflict, false pre-
tenses and extreme financial paranoia. But
while the topics were timely, the comedy
actually has been performed for more than
three and a half centuries.

First staged in 1668, "The Miser" was
written by French playwright Moliere. Its
plot revolves around the penny-pinching
Harpagon, a miser who cares more for
his hidden fortune than for his children's
happiness.

Carrying the lead role in the produc-
tion was College theatre alumnus and
Hollis Hand Elementary Principal Jack
Morman. Surrounding him was a cast of
nine students: Joel Coady, Ali Grieb, Julia
Jones, Tim Quirk, Anna Carroll Sims,
Cordaryl Strickland, Joseph Thomas,
Kenny Wiley and Benjamin Williamson.

Steven Earl-Edwards directed the show.

- 12-

Little Shop of Horrors, Eleemosynary & The Miser

Christmas on the Hill

Hot chocolate. Caroling by candlelight. Oversized
greeting cards. Nothing says the holidays are here
quite like Christmas on the Hill. Students gathered
to spread a little yuletide cheer (and maybe to
celebrate the approaching end of the semester) in
early December on the patio, and enjoyed a Christ-
mas tree lighting, along with the other decorations
carefully placed by National. In the photo above,
from left, April Butler, Alie Jones, Trevor Jones, Maryl
Burke and Paul Parker join in the caroling fest. In
the photos at right, students work on perfecting
and personalizing their large Christmas cards.
Below, a group checks out the options a Christmas
craft table.

- 14-

Celebrate the Servant

College celebrates the servant

The eighth edition of Celebrate the
Servant, a series of events aimed at foster-
ing a willingness to lead by serving others,
took place on the Hill in early December.

A part of the school's holiday obser-
vances since 200 1 , Celebrate the Servant
annually introduces a weeklong schedule of
College and community activities designed
to place an emphasis on servant-leadership.

Highlights of this year's event-filled
week included the presentation of the

Servant-Leader Awards and the Panther
Toy Store, which offers underprivileged
families the opportunity to purchase
Christmas presents for their children at
greatly reduced prices.

As in past years, the events culmi-
nated with "A Festival of Nine Lessons
and Carols," a highly anticipated annual
concert performed by the LaGrange Col-
lege Singers.

From left, Morgan Earle, Ali, Alan
Cheney and Andrew Cantrell perform
during this year's "A Festival of Nine
Lessons and Carols." The concert by
the LaGrange College Singers annually
culminates the College's Celebrate the
rvant observances.

4

V

Far left, President Stuart Gulley
pauses with LaGrange College
Student Servant-Leader Award
winners Meredith Tarter, left,
and Nicole Henderson. At left,
President Gulley congratulates
Faculty/Staff Servant-Leader
Award winner Lisa Farrow-Morgan.
The awards, which began the
weeklong Celebrate the Servant
observance, were presented in the
College Chapel on Dec. 1.

4

Jan Term 2009

Photos reveal the diversity of Jan Term

From masterpieces in the famed
museums of Paris to the exotic wildlife of
the Galapagos Islands and Costa Rica, the
topics and destinations of Jan Term 2009
provided plenty of photo opportunities
for LaGrange students. Even those staying
stateside enjoyed some visual treats like
the marshes of the Apalachicola River
basin or the unique scene of a robot rodeo
(featuring student-made robots).

Since 2001, LaGrange College has
laid claim to being the only institution

in the state that offers January Interim
Term, an intensive four-week learning ex-
perience designed to encourage students
to explore specialized topics inside and
outside their majors.

Here, a sampling of photographs
portrays the visual diversity of the month.
Photographers include Anna Adams '09,
Apalachicola River basin; Sara Foshee '09,
Galapagos Islands; Amy Hartman, Paris
TO; and Avery Robertson '09, Washing-
ton, D.C.

Three Jan Term classes focused on Paris during this
year's interim. Their studies examined the city's art and
architecture, artistic inspiration and the city's history. The
core of the experience was an eight-day trip to the City of
Light, an excursion that included a side trip to Normandy
and its D-Day memorials. At left, part of the group pauses
outside the Louvre Museum. Below, students from Dr.
Steven Edwards "The Swashbuckler in History and in Film"
class pose with some of the weapons they examined and
demonstrated during their Jan Term experience. Edwards,
center in the photo, and his students used film analysis
to examine the role of swashbuckling and its reflection of
societal trends during different periods of history.

Jan Term 2009

At right, students from "Introduction
to Robotics" take part in their final ro-
bot rodeo at the course's completion.
Taught by Dr. Brooks Shelhorse, the
experience allowed participants to
build their own robot and then to pro-
gram it. Below, students reach their
final destination in the "Managing the
Apalachicola River Basin: Past, Pres-
ent, and Future," course. The project
allowed students to explore the
political, social and economic factors
that impact the biodiversity of the
river basin. As part of the experience,
the group took a weeklong trip to the
area, hiking and kayaking to gain a
firsthand look at their subject.

Led by Dr. William Paschal, another Jan Term travel experience took
students across the globe to Ecuador and the equator. As part of
"The Path of Darwin: The Galapagos Islands," students enjoyed an
11-day trip to the region, famous for its natural wonders and its role
in the writings of Charles Darwin. The travelers participated in day
hikes, snorkeling and visits to the Charles Darwin Research station
while on the isle of Santa Cruz. A licensed naturalist also guided the
group through stops at other island destinations. In the photo, they
pause with a newfound friend.

- 17-

Buchanan Patio dedication

Patio surprise honors 'Dean B'

At an April 16 ceremony, students gathered with faculty and friends to honor Dr.
Linda Buchanan by naming the space outside the College bookstore the Buchanan patio.

Plans to surprise "Dean B," Vice President and Dean for Student Life and Reten-
tion," were in the works for weeks. The instigator was "Nesie" Brown Clifton Williams
'56, who along with her recently deceased husband, Ralph, contributed a generous gift
to the College and asked that their donation serve as a tribute the dean.

'We wanted to name it for someone who loves LaGrange College, loves the students
and who is unselfish and very devoted to the institution," Williams said.

Known for her razor sharp intuition, Dean B was
completed surprised by the gesture.

"I think for the first time in a long time, I am
speechless," she said. "You have touched me in a way that
I could never have imagined."

At left, Dr. Buchanan
listens to President
Gulley's salute to her
as "Nesie" Williams
looks on in the back-
ground. At right, she
responds to the audi-
ence's ovation. Below,
a large crowd begins
to gather before the
ceremony begins.

Presidential transition

With Gulley's departure, new president named

mLr-

m

ii

IS

'? fjrjr m

Prior to an April reception hosted in their honor, President-elect Dan McAlexander and his wife, Celeste Myall,
center, talk with former present Dr. Walter Murphy, left, and President Stuart Gulley.

Belmont University Provost Dan
McAlexander was named in April as the
25 th president of LaGrange College after a
unanimous vote of approval by the institu-
tion's board of trustees.

McAlexander assumed the post on
July 1 . He replaces Dr. Stuart Gulley, who
stepped down in June to become the presi-
dent of Woodward Academy in Atlanta.

"In Dr. McAlexander, the Presidential
Search Committee found a highly quali-
fied, experienced and visionary leader who
is passionate about making a difference
in the lives of young people," said Board
Chairman Bill Hodges, who also served as
chair of the search committee.

McAlexander, who has served at Bel-
mont for eight years, said he is grateful to
have been chosen for the position.

"I am both honored and humbled by
my selection as LaGrange's next president,"
he said. "Under the outstanding leadership

of Dr. Gulley, its exceptional faculty and
staff have established LaGrange as one of
the Souths premier liberal arts colleges.
Now, I look forward to working with the
entire LaGrange family as we envision
and enact the next chapter of the great
LaGrange College story."

During President Gulley's 13-year
tenure, LaGrange College experienced a
period of strong growth, marked by an ex-
treme makeover of the campus, enrollment
milestones, the addition of football and
January interim term, successful capital
campaigns and a dramatic increase in the
institution's visibility and prestige.

"A huge piece of our hearts will always
be in LaGrange," Dr. Gulley said. "And
while we now transition to a new relation-
ship, we will look on with pride at all the
accomplishments of LaGrange College
well into the future."

- 19-

Gulley Gateway dedication

New pedestrian bridge salutes departing presidential couple

The dedication of the new campus pedes-
trian bridge in early May marked not only the
inauguration of a new campus passageway, but
also the passage of an era.

The span was christened the Gulley Gate-
way in honor of outgoing presidential couple
Stuart and Kathleen Gulley, who departed at
the end of June to take up the leadership of
Woodward Academy in Atlanta.

A large crowd gathered on May 2 for the
official dedication of the structure, which
crosses Vernon Street, otherwise known as busy
U.S. Route 29, and links new parking lots on
the street's south side with the Lewis Library.
Ninety feet long and 21 feet above the road's
surface, the bridge features two 41 -ton concrete
beams engraved with the College's name.

Designed by Benefield Richters of Knox-

A large crowd gathered for the dedication of the new campus pedestrian bridge, dubbed the Gulley Gateway,
in May. Above, President Gulley addresses the crowd, thanking them for "the love and support that you have
demonstrated for us and this institution over the last 13 years."

-20-

Gulley Gateway dedication

ville, Tenn., it provides a physical con-
nection between the historic portion
of campus known as the Hill, which
includes the College's oldest structures,
and the southern portion of campus,
which features landmarks such as the
Lamar Dodd Art Center, Price Theater
and Callaway Auditorium.

Fundraising for the $1.5 million
structure was part of the Defining
Moment campaign, and gifts were
solicited to honor the Gulleys, who
will complete 1 3 years at the College
before their departure.

"There has been so much that
has been said and done in our behalf
that we feel is underserved, but we
are grateful," President Gulley said.
"And we're especially grateful for your
presence here today for the love and
support that you have demonstrated
for us and this institution over the last
13 years."

He told the crowd that the real
heart of an educational institution is
not its president.

"It is those who live and work on
a daily basis at the institution: the fac-
ulty, the staff, the students, the gradu-
ates, the volunteers, the board mem-
bers; it is you out here," he declared.
"And so I implore you to continue this
wonderful 1 78-year tradition and heri-
tage that we have at LaGrange College
of challenging the mind and inspiring
the soul. You have certainly done that
for the Gulley family.

"A huge piece of our hearts will
always be in LaGrange. And while we
now transition to a new relationship
... we will look on with pride at all
the accomplishments of LaGrange
College well into the future."

During the event, senior Sara Foshee presented the couple
a journal with handwritten notes from students and a chair
featuring the college seal. Including the whole family, she
also gave personalized Panther athletic jerseys to the Gul-
leys' two children, Andrew and Matthew, below.

-21-

Frank & Laura Lewis Library

April dedication marks official opening of new facility

"A day, long anticipated, has finally
arrived."

President Stuart Gulley's words rang
through the morning air like church bells,
joyful and full of hope.

"We are here to celebrate this wonder-
ful edifice, two extraordinary librarians and
their enormous contributions to LaGrange
College," he said.

A large crowd of students, faculty,
staff, trustees, volunteer leaders and friends
gathered on the plaza in front of the new
Frank and Laura Lewis Library for the
April 17 dedication ceremony that just
happened to coincide with National Li-
brary Week.

Reaching that moment began in 2004
when the College launched what was to

President Gulley addresses the crowd of over 300.

become a $65 million comprehensive
fundraising campaign called Defining Mo-
ment: The LaGrange College Campaign
for Distinction. Its goal: to redefine the in-
stitution's future by building a new library,
increasing annual gifts and establishing a
library endowment.

During the dedication ceremony,
Campaign Chair Scott Hawkins '74
expressed his gratitude for the "campaign's
donors, whose ongoing leadership makes
it possible for LaGrange College to fulfill
its mission of challenging the minds and
inspiring the souls of students."

Several organizations have made
significant contributions to the library
project, including a $6 million gift from
Callaway Foundation, Inc.

"We are grateful to the Callaway
Foundation for their generous lead gift and
for agreeing to name the library for Frank
and Laura Lewis," Hawkins said.

In 1972, Frank Lewis joined the Col-
lege as assistant librarian; two years later
he became director of the Banks Library,
a position he held for 22 years. His wife,
Laura, worked as a librarian, first at
LaGrange's Union Street Library and then
at LaGrange Memorial Library. Later in
her career, she also worked in the College's
Admission Office.

The Lewises freely shared their time
and talents as devoted church members,
community leaders and teachers. They
were married for 45 years until Laura's
death in 2003. Frank passed away in 2006
after a long illness.

Dr. Gulley remembered Frank Lewis
"as a pioneer for this institution and this
community as the College's first African-
American faculty member and trustee."

-22-

Frank & Laura Lewis Library

Many Lewis family members attended the
dedication, including Jason '99, the couple's
only child, who was introduced during the
ceremony.

"Today, we celebrate the contributions of
everyone here who wants to see LaGrange Col-
lege succeed," Dr. Gulley said.

"The Lewis Library represents the most
significant addition to our campus for likely
the next half century. It bridges, literally and
figuratively, academic and student life on the
Hill, and it symbolizes our commitment to liv-
ing and learning sustainably," he said.

Designed from the beginning according to
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmen-
tal Design) standards, the library is scheduled
to receive LEED certification later this year.

As compared to a standard, non-LEED
designed facility of similar size, the building
already has shown a 24 percent reduction in
energy use and a 40 percent drop in water
demand.

Above, Defining Moment Campaign Chair Scott
Hawkins thanks the parties involved in making
the Lewis Library a reality. Below, the LaGrange
College Women's Chorale sings "I Couldn't Hear
Nobody Pray" by Andre Thomas.

-23-

War in Georgia

Student witnesses war

Though he has mastered four lan-
guages, it is difficult for junior George
Gegechkori to sift through his lexicon and
find the proper sequence of words to ver-
bally sketch the distress and destruction he
witnessed as the Russian military eviscer-
ated great swaths of his native Georgia in
the late summer of 2008.

"The things I saw are very hard to de-
scribe ..." George said, his voice trailing off.

He was at home in the Georgian
capital ofT'bilisi on the morning of Aug.
8 when Russian forces began pouring into
the tiny Eastern European country, which
borders the Black Sea and is about the size
of South Carolina.

"I knew way ahead from an intelligent
guess that there would be conflict," he said.

George remained in the capital the
first day of the hostilities as bombs rained
down on strategic points across the city,
while many of his government-official
friends headed south to a military base in
the heavily shelled city of Gori.

The next day George felt he had to do
something.

"I really couldn't just sit and watch the
news over TV and watch how the country
was getting ripped into parts," he said.
So, on Aug. 9 he hitched a ride with his
friends to Gori.

V 1

vmi..v. v,vr> *m~- - *-=y> " l

Over the next couple of days, George
visited the conflict region and saw images
that will be recorded in his memory for as
long as he lives.

"I saw a field hospital, and that was
pretty rough," he said. "There were a lot of
people wounded, a lot of people dead
small kids as well as elderly citizens.

"The Russian troops didn't distinguish
military from civilians; they were just
advancing. They were taking out villages
in the conflict region by aviation and by
heavy artillery."

On his last trip from Gori back to
T'bilisi, George witnessed a scene that
rattled him.

"I turned back, and it was a kind of
elevated site, and I was able to see the Rus-
sian military advancing. I saw their armored
vehicles, tanks, military personnel and
military vehicles. It was very disturbing."

On the night of Aug. 1 1 , as the Rus-

* ! mm m

-24-

War in Georgia

sian vanguard pierced deeper into Georgia,
T'bilisi was a whirlwind of rumor and
confusion.

"People were saying, 'They're coming
to the capital to take over the govern-
ment,' and a lot of the population ran
away," George remembered. "Although I
had ability to leave, morally I couldn't do
it. In Georgia we have a saying that it's
better to die with honor than to live in
shame and disgrace."

Fortunately, the next day the Russian
juggernaut halted its advance and a cease-
fire was declared. But the damage was
done. The Russian military machine had
chewed up great hunks of Georgia.

"The aftermath of war is always worse
than the war itself," George said. And he
witnessed the proof of that statement.

Bedraggled and barefoot, refugees
limped into the capital by the thousand.
George volunteered to help the public
defender's office collect data on those
displaced.

"I had to sit down and listen to their
stories," he said, "and it was very emotional
because you're looking at people who lost
everything everything they were striv-
ing for throughout the years. And quite a
number of them were not aware of where
their family members were."

Though he had originally planned to
return to LaGrange early in August, George
decided to remain in Georgia to help. He
made it back to the Hill in early September.

He said that even though his country
had been plundered, he harbored no ill
will or hatred for the Russian people.

"I lived in Moscow for a year and a
half and have quite a few friends from
Russia," he said. "I love the people, I love
their cities, I love their country. But I
despise their government.

"The way their government is cur-
rently set up is not a civilized government
because a civilized government doesn't
bomb and kill children."

-25-

Energy leader

LaGrange first Ga. college to earn Energy Star

During a ceremony held Oct. 22 on
the Residential Quad, College and Line
Mechanical officials announced that the
school had become the first institution of
higher education in Georgia to earn the
Environmental Protection Agency's Energy
Star rating.

Three residence halls Candler,
Hawkes and Hawkins have qualified for
the rating, which is widely considered the
national symbol for energy efficiency.

President Stuart Gulley told those as-
sembled at the ceremony that the College
is dedicated to implementing environmen-
tally friendly practices.

"Our commitment is not because of
any recognition we might receive, but
because we feel it is a moral imperative,"
he said. "But I am certainly proud to be
the first college in Georgia to receive the
Energy Star rating."

So far, only 16 dormitories in the
country, including LaGrange's three
dorms, have received the Energy Star.
To earn it, a professional engineer must
perform an audit on a building, measuring
the energy-efficient products and practices
on a 1 to 100 scale. Facilities achieving a
score of 75 or higher are eligible for the
award.

"We have verified that
LaGrange College is doing
everything possible with-
in its power to cre-
ate an optimum
living environ-
ment for its
students," said
Kevin Brown,
Line

Mechanical director of technical solutions.
"These dormitories have proven that they
are more energy efficient than most others
in their peer group."

Two years ago, the College partnered
with Line Mechanical to upgrade the heat-
ing, air and control units for more than a
dozen campus facilities, a move designed
to reduce the institution's environmental
impact and provide nearly $4 million in
energy and related savings over a 1 5-year
period.

LaGrange College Executive Vice
President for Administration Phyllis Whit-
ney, who has worked closely with Line,
said that having the first residence halls in
the state with the Energy Star rating is a
satisfying achievement.

"We are pleased to be sin-
gled out for our commit-
ment to the environment
and to the best housing
for our students," she
* said. "Having Geor-
gia's first Energy Star
residence halls on our
campus reflects our drive
to live out those commit-
ments with our actions."

-26-

Campus improvements

Banks renovation underway

While the dust was still settling from
the construction of the Lewis Library, a
new, less conspicuous project was set in
motion on the northeast corner of cam-
pus in February as workers began tearing
out the insides of the now empty Banks
Library, setting the stage for a complete
remodel of one of the most prominent
buildings on campus.

The internal demolition of Banks
signaled that the next construction phase
of the College's $65 million Defining Mo-
ment campaign was under way. Plans call
for a newly renovated Banks to become a
convenient one-stop service center for cur-
rent and prospective students.

An updated Banks will bring together
the offices of Admission, the Registrar,
Business Affairs and Financial Aid. Addi-
tionally, the President, the Vice President
for Academic Affairs, the Executive Vice
President for Administration and the Vice
President for Enrollment Management will
relocate there.

"This will serve as the College's new
front door," said Phyllis Whitney, Execu-
tive Vice President for Administration. "It
will be very user friendly for our current
students and will make key offices easier to
find for prospective students."

The remodeling will include a new
roof and windows as well as new electrical,
plumbing and HVAC systems.

"It was built in 1963, and none of the
systems have ever been replaced," Whit-
ney said. "Interestingly enough, the day
after we moved to the new library, the
HVAC just quit, so it's been gasping for a
long time."

On the outside of the building, a ma-
jor addition will include the construction
of a staircase linking the east side of Banks
to the sidewalk below. A staircase once
existed on the site, but was replaced by
landscaping and a retaining wall years ago.

The renovation, which will cost $1.5
million, is being performed by Meja Con-
struction of Jackson, Ga.

"Although Meja is not a local com-
pany, Mark James, the superintendent, is
local and we're looking to hire local subs,
so we're trying to add to the area economy
that way," Whitney said.

She said that funds for the construction
are not part of the College's annual budget,
but instead come from revenue raised for
the school's Defining Moment campaign.

-27-

Above, President Stuart Gulley and
Dr. Maranah Sauter, Division Chair of
Professional Programs at LC, look on as
Mary Lynn Faress, retired Vice President
at West Ga Health System, gives special
recognition to Charles Hudson for his
long-standing contribution and support
to nursing in LaGrange and Troup
County. At right, graduate nurses Natalia
Martinez- Ware and Reuben Ruiz share
a hug of congratulation. Below, Nursing
Department Chair Dr. Celia Hay is flanked
by 31 Nursing graduates at the conclusion
of the 2009 candlelight ceremony that
signifies a dedication to a life of caring and
human service.

Baccalaureate

(clockwise from left) Gaela Duncan,
left, and Morgan Melton pose for
a photo prior to the Baccalaureate
ceremony held at First United
Methodist Church on May 15. Nicole
Henderson leads the pre-service
processional bearing the college
insignia, followed by Fleming Garner
with the class banner. Jehudy
Marchena, left, and Louis Marillo
celebrate the 271-member Class
of 2009.

Commencement 2009

Above, Fleming Garner carries the
class banner into the residential
quad, beginning the College's 178 th
Commencement ceremony. At right,
graduates Patrice Hawks, left, and Ali
Grieb greet friends, relatives and well-
wishers. In the bottom right photo, Calvin
King, who earned his Master's degree
at LaGrange's Albany campus, returns
to his chair after receiving his diploma.
Below, Waights G. Henry, Jr. Leadership
Award recipient Sara Foshee recalled her
years on the Hill as ones surrounded by
a caring community.

30

Longtime Theatre Arts instructor Dr. Steven Earl Edwards, top left,
announced his early retirement at the 2009 ceremonies in order
to take advantage of new freelance and professional opportunities.
Above, Iowa Wesleyan College President Jay Simmons, former Chief
Academic Officer at LaGrange, left, was on hand to present departing
President Stuart Gulley with an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters
Degree. Dr. Gulley's father, Vanderbilt University Professor Emeritus
Dr. Frank Gulley, far right, read a citation commemorating is son's
13 years of service to the College. Below, graduating seniors Sarah
McFadden, left, and Connie Wilkerson celebrate the spirit of the
occasion. At left, Diploma in hand, Kendra Banks is all smiles after the
ceremony. Behind her are Ruben Ruiz, left, and Thomas Thompson.

Cross Country

Roster

Women

Megan Anderson
Laura Driggers

Captain
Amara Hickson
Kelly Lane
Rachel Watson
Chelsea Herring
Ali Bradford
Casey Dugas

Men

William Jordan
Captain

Bill Simons
Joshua Ledbetter

During the 2008-09
season, LaG range
athletes competed
in 11 meets. They
started the season
at the Rock Ranch
Invitational and
finished with the
GSAC Champion-
ships at Maryville
College. Top center,
Bill Simons, Men's
Captain. Top right,
Chelsea Herring, and
right, William Jordan.

-32-

Cheerleading, Football

-33-

Champions! The Panthers finished the 2008
season with a 27-17 victory at home over
Huntingdon College. The win earned the
Panthers the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic
Conference championship in their first year as
a member, and they received an at-large bid to
the NCAA Division III Football Championship.
In their third season of play, the Panthers took
their first-ever win in a game against Birming-
ham-Southern University on September 6 with
a score of 34-31.

-34-

Football

Record 9W/2L

Stephen Tuck
Tim Fulton
Devin Billings
Nick Griffin
Ruben Hatchett
Alex Fox
Brett Mason
Cedric Talley
Nathan Masters
Drew Carter
Nick Langley
Jeremy Picken
Jeremy Herring
Colt Shope
Robert Walsh
Chad Daniel
Josh Striplin
Cordaryl Strickland
Erik Hardison
Mario Wallace
Joe Frye Mm
Gerald Reed
Kyle Storey

mk

Devin Allison
Wade Oglesby

George Lankford
Alex Henderson
Josh Frenchko
John McClain
Kendrick Nelson

Justin Pair
Felipe Vega
Frank Murray
Tim Hill
Jeremy Davis
Cameron Hayes
Josh Clinton
Nate Williams
Gerry Smith
Michael Forlaw
Ben Pruitt
Nick Nelso
Richard Okpani
Craig Ryan
Alex Long
Jake White
Josh Britt
Kyle Sanders
Justin Strickland
Chris Prewett
Wes Mearoi^
WC. Yates

enny Picke
Aaron Hill
Joe Whit
Jared Davis
Jackson Hardeman
Andrew Peters
Jared Dorsey
Woody Duke

Chris Bender
Chris Rushton
rson Miniard
Matt Hyde
Jon Milner
William Youmans
Ryan Bass
TaDarrius Clinton
Andrew Pupo
Reis Morrison
Justin Joyner
Ben Crumbley
>aniel Rengering
^enny Nilson
John Barnett
Chase Henderson
Riley Hill
Rylan Ciccarello
Tripp Duke
Irey Clevei
TJ. Johnsoj
Glenn Daile^l
Kyle Armstrong
>rew McAdams
ifeSapj*^ TM
Andrew Christie
Justin Montgomery
George Okpani
Tim Lassiter
Gree Roberts

-35-

Swimming

Roster

Women

Anna Bowden
Casey Dugas
Tatum (Shea) Healy
Amanda Olsen
Tiffany Pitzer
Jennifer Putnam

Men

Jonathan Cassidy
Josh Ledbetter

Above from left, Shae Healan, Casey Dugas, Josh
Ledbetter, Amanda Olsen and Jen Putnam pause
for a photo during the Swim and Cross Country
Teams service project assisting the LaGrange
Women's Club at Christmas. At left from left,
Amanda Olsen, Jen Putnam and Shae Healan
and, at right, Casey Dugas hang garland from the
railing on the front steps of Bellvue in LaGrange.
Below from left, Amanda Olsen, Josh Ledbetter,
Shae Healan and Casey Dugas take a quick photo
at their last meet of the season at Darton College
in Albany, Ga.

r

-36-

Volleyball

Record

11W/21L

Roster

Grace Burgess
Kayla Black
Hannah Brooks
Sarah Newland
Jennifer Putnam
Blair Young
Lisa Burgee
Shanice Cunningham
Jessica Boler
Connie Russell
Jennifer Fields

Thoughout the 2008-09 season, the Panthers defeated some fierce
competitors, including Rhodes College and Hendrix College. Shanice
Cunningham was voted the team's most improved player, Sarah Newland
received the TEAM award and Grace Burgess was recognized with the
Coaches award. Newland and Burgess were recognized on the Great South
Athletic Conference team and Burgess was named the conference's Libero
of the Year. Freshman Hannah Brooks was named to the conference's
all-freshmen team.

I

37-

Men's Soccer

Record

Finished 1 8th in

Roster

Benjamin Rollins
Simon Foley
Daniel Yim
Quarante Powell
Ryan Moser
Wes Morton
Besmir Zenelaku
Robert Bullington
Mohamed Sesay
Cameron Williams
Brock Morris
Zac Geeter
Mark Torre
Aristote Kamba
Luis Murillo
Nic Harris

Top right, Robert Bullington, the
team's Most Valuable Defensive
Player for 2008-09, prepares
to pass. At right, Ryan Moser
attempts a tackle in a game
against Maryville College. This
year, the Panthers hosted the
Great South Athletic Conference
Men's Soccer Championship
Tournament.

-38-

Women's Soccer

Record

6W/11L/2T

Roster

Jennifer Eby
Raukisha Ray
Stephanie Fowler
Kylie Deese
Whitley James
Marlaina Johnson
Akina Omae
Jillian Matthews
Ashbi Alford
Satomi Omae
Allison Snider
Shelley Cathcart
Brittany Ellisor
Julie Smith
Katie Daniel

The Panthers picked up their first
win of the 2008 season with a 4-3
victory over Wesleyan College in the
Great South Athletic Conference
opener. They outlasted several
other tough opponents, including
Tennessee Temple University and
Huntingdon College. Ashbi Alford,
above, was selected to the Great
South Athletic Conference All-
Freshman Team, and Raukisha Ray,
left, attempts to gain the advantage
in a game against Maryville College.

-39-

Cheerleading, Basketball

Roster

Shayla Monroe
Captain

Torrellas Beasley
Jennifer Hollis
Raukisha Ray
Jamaica Thomas

In addition to representing LaGrange College at athletic event, the Panther
Cheerleaders teach young girls to tumble, dance, chant, cheer and perform
stunts at a cheerleading camp every summer. Above, Shayla Monroe, Torel-
las Beasley and Jennifer Hollis pause for a photo during basketball season.

-40-

Men's Basketball

Record

7W/19L

Roster

Bradley Floyd
Nic Whitfield
Dillon McLaughlin
Caleb Smallwood
Blake Craft
Clay Wages
Brandon Maddox
J.D. Hoglund
Britt Gaylor
Joe Cromwell
Ryan Brown
Stephen Spivey
Sidney Divine
Deji Adako

Above left, Brandon Maddox passes to Clay Wages.
The 2008-09 season ended with the Panthers
naming six players to Great South Athletic Confer-
ence all-conference teams, including Joe Cromwell,
left, and Nic Whitfield, below. Dillon McLaughlin
was named to the GSAC all-freshman team. Deji
Adako, Ryan Brown and Britt Gaylor received
all-academic honors. For the second straight year,
Cromwell earned all-conference honors.

-41-

Women's Basketball

Record

14W/10L

Roster

Ashley Hoglund
Heather Tidwell
Elizabeth Williams
Ashley DeFreitas
Lindsey Sellers
Cameren Farr
Lee Ann Brooks
Stefanie Schuck
Melissa Mora
Valeree Williams
Jessica Boler

A

Panthers Valeree Williams and Elizabeth Williams earned Great South
Athletic Conference all-conference honors. Williams and Stefanie Schuck
were named to the all-freshman team and Williams was selected as the
GSAC Freshman of the Year. Four Panthers were named to the GSAC All-
Academic team, including Jessica Boler, Lee Ann Brooks, Ashley Hoglund,
above right, and Heather Tidwell. Below, Cameren Farr led the team in all
rebounding categories.

-42-

Baseball

Above, David Mi Her fields a double play. At
left, Eric Medlock pitched 90 innings dur-
ing the season, striking out 60 batters.

The Panthers closed out the 2008-09
regular season 22-16 and opened play in
the GSAC Tournament in Montgomery, Ala.

Record

23W/18L

Roster

AJason Aylesworth
Wes Baxter
Kent Bugg
Corbin Clinage
Derek Duran
Curt Ellison
Dale Feldman
Eric Heath
Ben Hudson
Matt Hvizdzak
Korey Ison
Jonathan Love
Jordan Martinec
J.J. Martone
Eric Medlock
David Miller
Craig Mobley
Luis Perez
Michael Sanders
Tyson Sandlin
Robbie Shelton
Amauri Smith
Taylor Smith
Jeff Tucker
Trevor Tullock
Trey Walker
Ben Williams
Drew Williamson

Softball

Record

3W/13L/1T

Roster

Valerce Williams
Cameron Johnson
Danielle LaDuron
Emmie Trull
Leah Flowers
Becca Abernathy
Katie Hein
Marcie Wallace
Kayla Yeargin
Kristen Woodard
Kristi Underwood
Katie Ison
Elle Arnold
Breanna Keeter
Holly Hazelwood
Brittany Ellisor
Suzy Kutney
Olivia McGehee
Jennifer Knight

When you play for the Glory of the
Lord, he can do amazing things
through you (Philemon 4:13); such
as take a team with a 1-13 record
all the way to their 3 rd straight
GSAC Championship and NCAA
National Tournament Berth.

-Jennifer Claybrook
Head Softball Coach

Golf

Record

Finished 18th in
NCAA Division
III Championship
tournament

Roster

Alexander Elorriaga
Ryan Willis
Anthony Yacovazzi
Robert 'Bo' Tiller
Adam Garrett
Tony Kim
Zach Phillips
John Lee Richter

Exhibiting an abun-
dance of heart and
determination, the Pan-
thers endured 25 mph
winds, torrential rains
and bone-chilling temps
to win the Reeder Cup
at Lookout Mountain,
Ga. On this page, team
members compete at
the NCAA Division III
National Championship
at Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Men's Tennis

The Men's Tennis team finished
its 2009 season at the Great
South Athletic Conference Tourna-
ment semifinals. Above, Blake
Craft serves, at left, Jerry Jones
returns a forehand. Right, Bret
Buehler sets up a forehand and,
below, Ryan Martin prepares to
crush a backhand.

Women's Tennis

Record

30W/20L

Roster

Sara Foshee
Captain

Becky Johnson
Rachel Watson
Kelly Lane
Jessica Shaver
Kelsey Tinker
Casey Dugas
Jessica Fredrickson

In 2009, the Women's Tennis
team defeated several tough
competitors, including Pied-
mont College and Emmanuel
College. At left, Rachel Watson
prepares a serve and, bottom
left, Becky Johnson delivers a
backhand. Bottom right, Sara
Foshee sets up her backhand
while, below, Kelly Lane whacks
one across the net.

-47-

Alpha Omicron Pi

Above, the Lambda Chi chapter enjoys their new member formal.

In the photo below, sisters gather around their prize winning Homecoming
float after receiving second place. They are, back row, from left, Cassie
Edwards, Ellen Jenkins, Mary-Kate Henry, Lindsey Dias, Laura Cummings,
Elizabeth Cummings, Becca Shapiro; middle row, from left, Lacey
McDonaugh, Meagan Pitzer, Britany Helton, Autumn Dunning; front row,
from left, Morgan Earle, Ashley Torre and President Kim Beaver.

Above, Morgan Earle (left) and
Becca Shapiro take a quick
photo during a COR party.
Below, sisters enjoy a break
from Friday night bowling.

I

Anti-Apathetics

Above, from left, Amanda Olsen, Morgan Shields and Holly Brown take
a break from the game of LIFE to pose for a quick photo. Sandy Heath,
top right, far right, helps to sign people in. At right and below, guests and
members take part in placing the Anti-Apathetics' version of the game of
LIFE and ask "Where will life lead you?"

49

Delta Mu Delta

Above, members pause after the 2009 Delta Mu Delta induction ceremony for a picture. They are, front row from
left, Brian Borders, Elizabeth Cummings, Marcie Harvin, Shaundra Patterson, Kathy Givins, Lindsey Elkins,
Cindy Angulo, Ashley Hoglund, Eric Heath; back row from left, Andrew Gaines, Kyle Storey, Justin Baker, Bo Tiller,
Scott Kimbrell and Chris Drake.

Above, members of Delta Mu Delta Fraternity pause for a group
photo during a visit to Troup County Senior Citizens Center
where they offer a computer class to seniors. They are, from
left, Professor Cindi Bearden, Marcie Harvin, Andrew Gaines,
Shaundra Patterson and Meghan Ceja. At left, members help
out at the Pregnancy Center Baby Boutique. They are, from left,
Marcie Harvin, Cindy Angulo, Eric Heath, Shaundra Patterson,
Justin Baker, Jacqeline Belcher and Andrew Gaines. At top left,
Shaundra Patterson, left, and Marcie Harvin perpare to deliver
suitcases to CASA for the Suitcases for Kids service project.

-50-

Delta Tau Delta

The Brothers of Delta Tau Delta gather for a group photo. They are, front row, from left: Patrick Kenna, Matthew
Lewis, Joe Wiegand, Nick Whitfeild, Hank Price, Glenn Ganter, Alex Madden, Jake Gurley, John Barnett; middle
row, from left: Tim Quirk, Carl Straumsheim, James McGehee, Brad Edmonds, Brian Farr, Adam Garrett, Blake
Palmer, Drew Ashlock, Jack Cox, Tommy Arnold, Tom Waddington, Josh Cash, Jacob Coffia; back row, from left:
Joel Coady (on sign) Johnathan Cassady, Joshua Ledbetter, Luke Riley, Diego Mattey and Joe Cromwell. Those
brothers not pictured are Mark Belcher, Alejandro Barrantes, Andrew Cantrell, T.D. Clinton, Alex Elorriaga, Chris-
tian Johnson, Eric Keels, Zach Phillips, Federico Uribe and Zach Watts.

Zeta Beta Chapter, top left, takes its fourth Hugh Sheilds flag at
Delta Tau Delta Southern Divison. The flag represents being one of
the top ten chapters in the nation. Brothers shown here are, from
left, Tim Quirk, Joe Wiegand, alum Stuart Miller, alum Ryan Pelfry,
Tommy Arnold, Josh Cash, Carl Straumsheim and Matthew Lewis.
Above, bothers of Delta Tau Delta construct the Homocoming
float for the parade. At left, from left, Andrew Cantrell, Carl
Straumsheim, Tim quirk and Drew Ashlock attend Karnea 2008
Pittsburg, a once every two years Delta tau Delta conference.

-51-

International Group

Above, from left, Simon Foley, Andy Porter '05, Diego
Mattey, Luis Murillo, Jehudy Ulloa, Alejandro Carreon '05,
enjoy some time away from the college for a Thanksgiving
dinner. The girls practice their pyramid skils in the
top right photo. They are, bottom row from left, Neene
Gichaara, Cindy Angulo, Lorena Armendariz; middle
row from left, Sara Davila Grijalba, Anna Hwang; and
top row, Rose Mary Obando Lopez. At right, Mohamed
Sesay, left, and Aristote Kamba participate in the annual
International Week soccer game. Below, the International
Group pauses for a group photo in front of Turner Hall.

-52-

Phi Mu

Above, the sisters of Phi Mu take a quick break from serving root beer floats and french fries to pause for
a photo. The team raised over $900 for the 2009 Relay for Life. Pictured are, front row from left, Catherine
Rodriguez, Ali Bradford; second row from left, Laura Hennesy, Kaitlyn Knight; third row from left, Kayte
Henderson, Emily Foster; and back row from left, Whitley James, Melody Hurston, Jennifer Ballard, Leah
Flowers, Rachel Watson, Kelly Lane, Kristen Poole, Shelley Cathcart and Alissa Teske.

Attending the Panthers Homecoming football
game in the photo above are, from left,
cheerleader Leah Flowers, Rachel Watson,
cheerleader Chrissy McClain and Kayte
Henderson. At right, sisters gather near their
freshly painted letters before greeting students
at Fair on the Quad.

-53-

Other organizations not pictured

Athletic

Manhunt
Student Athlete Advisory Committee

Greek

Alpha Delta Gamma
Kappa Delta
Panhellenic
Pi Kappa Phi
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

Honorary

Alpha Psi Omega
Phi Alpha Theta
Psi Chi

Interest/Independent

Art Student League
Chess Club
Hilltop, The
Hilltopper
International/Rotaract Group
LaGrange College Outdoors
LaGrange College Social Council

Religious Life

Baptist Collegiate Ministry
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Ignite

LaGrange College House of Prayer
Men's Only Bible Study
Pray Until Something Happens

Service

Circle K
Imperial Phoenix Organization
LaGrange AIDS Awareness Program
LaGrange College Buddies
Panther Toy Store
The Bus Project

-54-

Evening College

Class of 2009 students pause for a photo before attending graduation rehearsal. They are, from left, Deondra
Rivers, Rebecca Buchanan, Daphne Rivers, Emily Thomas, Yashica Burks, Rosetta Fortune and Dorothy Gray.

Clockwise from above, Kathy Givins celebrates her
graduation at the 178 th Commencement ceremony. Kathy
graduated summa cum laude with a Business Administration
degree. Following Kathy is Evening College student Brian
Borders who also graduated with a degree in Business
Administration. At left, Christopher Drake participated in
Commencement as a junior marshal. Top left, Deondra Rivers
and Rebecca Buchanan pause for a photo at Sunny Gables
Alumni house.

-55

LaGrange College at Albany

Above, Ed Cawley looks up from his text book as
a quick photo is taken. At right, Gloria Peterson
smiles before giving a presentation to her cohort
class at LaGrange College at Albany. Below, from
left, Assistant Director of LaGrange College at
Albany Elizabeth Brown, Dr. Sherman and Dudley
Thomas discuss the class lecture.

i

-56-

LaGrange College at Albany

Above, Sharon Andrews and Brinson Brock work on a class project.
Pamelia Maine, at left, reads the sports section of the Albany Herald
Newspaper. Mattie Grant, bottom left, continues to work on her
computer project. Below, from left, Dudley Thomas and Jeffrey Clack
study class materials to prepare for the day's lecture.

-57-

Faculty & Staff

Ahearn, David Anderson, Becky Anderson, Toni Appleby, Elizabeth

Religion CAB Secretary Music Modern Languages

Ault, Ethyl Austin, Terry Baize, Landon Baldridge, Amber

Education Chemistry Men's Basketball Admissions

Barrientos, Obed Baxter, Charlene Beard, David Bearden, Cindi

Modern Languages/ Library Communications & Business

Spanish Marketing

-58-

Faculty & Staff

Birkeli, Jon Bishop, Michael Blackwood, James Blair, Sandra

Business English Instructional & Nursing

Information Technology

Blandingburg, Marcus Bleimeyer, Jennifer Brevik, Frank Briggs, Dawn

Football Academic Affairs English Art & Design

Brubaker, Andy Buchanan, Linda Burks, Dialleo Burns, Matt

Alumni & Family Relations Vice President & Dean for Football Admissions

Student Life & Retention

-59-

Faculty & Staff

Cafaro, Joe
History

Callaway, Pat
Music

Carter, Becky
Business Affairs

Cason, David
Education

Cauthen, Nickie
Biology

Clark, Karen
Communications &
Marketing

Claybrook, Jennifer
Woman's Administrator/
Softball

Cody, Susan
Sociology & Anthropology

Conforti, Alex
Football

*2 ~,

11

w

Cook, Austin
Post Office

Cook, John
Religion

Crowe, D. Alan
Education

Crutchfield, Lisa
History

Cummins, Emily
Women's Basketball

Dabbs, Mary Lou
Library

Davis, Lee
Communications &
Marketing

-60-

Faculty & Staff

Davis, Stacey
Library

Dennis, Sandra
Human Resources

Dennis, Zachary
Football

Dicks, Rob
Assistant Athletic Trainer

Dulin-Mallory, Nina
English

Edwards, Marion
Church Relations

Edwards, Steven Earl
Theatre Arts

Ernstberger, Jon
Mathematics

Evans, Charles
Psychology

Evans, Vickie
English, Religion

Faulkner, Laura
Advancement

Faver, Rory
Football

ay

Garrard, Tanner
Campus Services

Goodner, Jason
LaGrange College
at Albany

Grace, Zachary
Football

-61-

Faculty & Staff

Grice, Ryan
Baseball

Gulley, Stuart
President

Haas, Heather
Psychology

Hall, Melvin
Chemistry

Hamilton, Ron
Communications &
Marketing

Hammock, Paul
Music

Hanson, Jason
Stephens Printing/
Print Center

Hancock, Susan
Alumni & Family Relations

Harden, Tracy
Admission

Hartman, Dean
Communications &
Marketing

Hawkins, Ashley
Music

Hay, Celia
Nursing

i

Haynes, Warren
Men's Basketball

Herring, Jimmy
Registrar

Hillyer, Joyce
Education

Hoats, Kenneth
Counseling

-62-

Faculty & Staff

Hornsby, Jacque
Library

Howard, Kevin
Baseball

Hoxsie, Patti
Business Affairs

Hughes, Janet M.
Advancement

Hughes, John
Sports Information

Hunt, Melissa
Bookstore

Hurd, John
Biology

Hwang, Seok
Mathematics

4

Isenhour, Mark
Women's Basketball

Jackson, Stacy
Communications &
Marketing

Jensen, Kipton
Religion & Philosophy

Joiner, Dorothy
Art & Design

Jolly, Don
Mathematics

Kastner, Erika
Athletics

4L

Johnson, Lee
Music

Keese, Laura Lynn
Admissions

-63-

Faculty & Staff

Kermiet, Tara
Student Life

Knopp, Lori
Nursing

Kovack, Bill
Business

Kraemer, Charles
Psychology

Kunczewski, Tony
Football

Laforet, Susan
Divisions of the Sciences

Laney, Anita
Bookstore

Lawrence, John
Art & Design

Lightcap, Tracy
Political Science

Lingenfelter, Alvin
Religion

Livingston, Don
Education

Livingston, Sharon
Academic Dean's Office

Lomax, Dale
Athletics/Weight Room

Ma I lory, Sarah Beth
Biology

Mayfield, Cynthia
Communications &
Marketing

McCartney, Kirby
Student Life/Resident
Director - Hawkes Hall

-64-

Faculty & Staff

McClanahan, Greg
Academic Dean

i

McCoy, William
Chemistry/Physics/Biology

McCurry, Lyndsey
Admission

McGill, Linda
Receptionist/
Switchboard Operator

McKay, Patsy
Registrar's Office

LA

L-

GKAN< ;i.

McMullen, Linda
Evening College

McNearney, Carolyn
Academic Dean's Office

Mixon, Tiffany
Instructional &
Information Technology

Moses, Julie Newton, Sharon O'Connor, Frank Odom, Anna

Volleyball Career Development/ Sociology & Anthropology Nursing

Counseling

-65-

Faculty & Staff

Ogle, Debbie
Music

Parker, Hank
Chemistry/Physics

Parker, Monica
Financial Aid

Paschal, William
Biology

Paul, Dana
Admission

Peek, Chuck
Cross Country

Peek, Matt
Sports Information

Pheil, Vicki
Education

Pinkerman, Loren

Library

Pirkle, Martha
Development

Pirrman, Kathy
Admission

Pirrman, Marty
Business Affairs

P raJ

Plumlee, Amanda
Latin American Studies

Pomeroy-Black, Melinda
Biology

Porter, Katie
Career Development

Price, Christiane
Latin American Studies

-66-

Faculty & Staff

Rainey, Kenya
Evening College

Reeves, Michelle
Financial Aid

Render, Demetris
Women's Basketball

I

Reneke, Margaret
Art & Design

Rhodes, Carla
President's Office

Richter, Lee
Golf

Riddle, Fay
Computer Science

m

Riley, Brenda
Business

Robinson, Arthur
Library

Rogers, Tammy
Stewardship & Leadership
Development

Riggs, Tracy
Theatre Arts

Rosencrants, Lydia
Business

Roth, Rebecca
Development

Rowe, David
Vice President for
Advancement

Saines, Cynthia
Assistant Registrar

Sauter, Maranah
Nursing

-67-

1

Faculty

Slay, Jack Spencer, Beth Spradlin, Nancy Stephen, Eva

Dean of Students Development Business Affairs Education

Storie, Barbara Suzuki, Mikio Thomas, Brenda Thomas, Michael

HPR Latin American Studies English Admission

Thompson, Charles Tidwell, Heather Tremblay, Pamela Truitt, Ginger

LaGrange College Volleyball Counseling Nursing

at Albany

-68-

Faculty & Staff

Tures, John
Political Science

Weathers, Darlene
Bookstore

Whitney, Phyllis
Executive Vice President
for Administration

Wiggins, David
Library

5^

Wiggins, Jennifer
Library

Williams, John
English

Williamson, Phil
Athletics

Williamson, Sandra
Business Affairs

Wilson, Anthony Wilson, Joan Yates, Margie Yin, Carol

English Development Education Mathematics

Yin, William Zarate, Elizabeth

Mathematics Latin American Studies

-69-

Other Faculty & Staff Not Pictured

Brooks, LeeAnn
Student Life

Colvan, Randy
Biology

Davis-Nozemack, Karie
Business

Ehlers, Billy
Aquatics

Evans, Rachel
Library

Fetner, Brandon
Instructional &
Information Technology

Gaines, Andrew
Honor Council

Geeter, Jeff

Men's Soccer/Women's Soccer

Goldwire Celorio, Diana
Career Development

Heath, Lisa
Resident Directors

Herndon, Wylene
Student Life

Hurston, John

Resident Director - Hawkins Hall

Knox, Jennifer
Education

Lockman, Kristen
Women's Soccer

Luc, John
Dining Services

Mann, George
Music

Morman, Jack
Director of Aquatics

Payne, Alison
English

Raphoon, Michele
Theatre Arts

Rider, Joe
Dining Services

Russell, Matt
Resident Directors

Sellman, Ann
Music

Shelhorse, Brooks
Computer Science

Shonts, David
Football

Smith, Sylvia
Financial Aid

Snyder, Phil
Music

Stafford, Ronald
Instructional &
Information Technology

Taunton, Tim
Art & Design

Tomsheck, Nate
Theatre Arts

Trammell, Emma
Admission

Turner, Glenda

Resident Director - Candler Hall

Turner, Mitchell
Music

Vitale, Bob

Campus Services/National

Walsh, William
English

Wester, Sarah
Women's Soccer

Williams, Chastity
Information Technology

Wilson, Mary
Resident Director -
Henry Dorm & Turner Hall

Woodard, Kim
Softball

-70-

2008-2009 Notes

-72-