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-