Community notes: Can you bring the rock enough to win a Fender guitar? Oct 4, 2008
Lawrence, the Callaway Professor of Art and Design at LaGrange College, has been director of the Lamar Dodd Art Center since 1982. His work has been published in numerous journals, including Brown's Guide to Georgia and Reader's Digest, and his photographs were used to illustrate a book on literary America, "Imagined Places." The University of Mississippi Press published a book of Lawrence's photographs of William Faulkner's home in Oxford, Miss. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Westminster third in SLIAC preseason football poll Aug 25, 2008
LaGrange College, another affiliate member, was chosen to finish fourth behind Westminster. Greenville (Ill. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Lady Panthers prep for season opener at St. James Aug 9, 2008
We had a girl from LaGrange College come down and work with our girls, said Mead. She worked very well with them, and we are pumped about the season. (Wetumpka Herald, AL)
Come hear Uncle John's orchestra Jul 24, 2008
Composer Lee Johnson, at LaGrange College in LaGrange, Ga. is a classical music composer-conductor and he has constructed an entire symphony from selected Grateful Dead songs. (MSNBC -- Music)
True Grit 101... Amanda Daniel Jul 13, 2008
Oh, and by the way, Amanda managed to graduate Suma Cum Laude from LaGrange College with a perfect 4. 0 GPA in biochemistry. (Thomaston Times, GA)
IWC president joins Mt. Pleasant campus Jun 20, 2008
Formerly Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean at LaGrange College in LaGrange, Ga. Simmons arrived in Mt Pleasant on Wednesday, June 4, and was at work on campus the next day. (Mt. Pleasant News, IA)
Boys & Girls Clubs of America Honors Microsoft Chief Executive Officer Steve Ballmer Jun 5, 2008
" The Gala was chaired by Chief Executive Officer of CA John A. Swainson. As BGCA's national security partner, CA has provided $4.6 million since 2005 in software solutions to improve the national organization's technical infrastructure, ensuring operational efficiency, and most importantly, online security for Clubs across the country. One of the evening's highlights was remarks from BGCA's National Youth of the Year Demetrice Tuttle. As the organization's national teen spokesperson, Tuttle... (PR Newswire)
Class Acts 2008: Honoring the Valedictorians May 25, 2008
" Brittany Ellisor, Madison County High School Brittany Ellisor knows how to make contact with challenges. If it's schoolwork, she hits the books and makes A's. If it's a fast pitch softball, she swings the bat and hits the ball for base hits or more. In soccer, she aims her kicks to hit the net. At LaGrange College, Ellisor will attempt to do it all. "I'm going to be very busy," the 17-year-old said. Thinking about her schedule makes Ellisor a little nervous, especially knowing she'll be the... (Athens Banner-Herald)
See who's marching when! May 3, 2008
LaGrange College: 8:30 a.m. May 17, College Quadrangle. Speaker: Sally Bethea, executive director of the Upper Chattahoochee Riverkeeper. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
IWC picks new president Apr 22, 2008
" Dr. Simmons has held leadership positions in higher education for more than 20 years. He currently serves as the vice president for academic affairs and dean at LaGrange College, a United Methodist Affiliated College in LaGrange, where he is highly involved in faculty governance, curricular and programmatic activities and international programs. Past positions include liberal arts dean at Cuyahoga Community College in Cleveland, Ohio, and assistant dean at Birmingham-Southern College in... (Mt. Pleasant News, IA)
Todd Holcomb Apr 22, 2008
It was a necessity, given that Callaway Stadium is the home of LaGrange, Troup, Callaway, and LaGrange College. (Do not believe that LaGrange College does much damage to the turf). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Test your green IQ! Apr 19, 2008
What did LaGrange College students bury to dramatize the impact of pollution. Toxic waste. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Va. Tech families, survivors turn grief into action Apr 11, 2008
Bishop shaped his son's eclectic collection of digital collages into an exhibit on display at LaGrange College in Georgia, where Bishop is the writer-in-residence. Among them is Feuerfrau (in English, "Fiery Woman"), an incandescent tribute to Jamie's wife, Steffi. (USA Today)
The Thomaston Times lands Managing Editor Mar 15, 2008
Coleman, a 1980 graduate of LaGrange College, is excited to be a part of The Times, but recognizes the many challenges that lie on the road to success. I am very grateful for this opportunity and quite humbled to be such an integral part of this historic newspaper and Heartland Publications, said the affable Coleman, referring to the 130-year history of The Thomaston Times. (Thomaston Times, GA)
Participating colleges Nov 5, 2007
Schools taking part in NSSE - USATODAY.com. Take the first step towards finding a better job. (USA Today)
Georgia author to visit library Nov 3, 2007
Hammett tells the story of how she had a single light bulb to see by as she sifted and searched through a dank dark corner of the LaGrange College library searching for a book of poetry by Benson called "Every Year and April." After joining LaGrange's "Tabard Book Club" in 1976, Hammett was called upon by fellow members to review the book by the town's daughter, suggesting that Hammett, a newcomer to LaGrange, could give the book an outsider's perspective ... Strange, considering that Benson was... (Eufaula Tribune, AL)
Borrowman Thomas Lloyd 'Tom' Oct 26, 2007
Tom was a graduate of Pleasant Hill High School, Hannibal LaGrange College and The San Francisco College of Mortuary Science and he had also attended Ottawa University in Ottawa, Kan. He had been employed by Aurora Casket Company and D.W. Newcomers Funeral Home, both in the Kansas City, Mo. (Pittsfield Pike Press, IL)
LaGrange College sets ambitious fund-raising goal Sep 13, 2007
When LaGrange College goes public with its record $65 million capital campaign today, it also will announce that it already has quietly raised $59 million toward that goal ... LaGrange College President Stuart Gulley, who drives a Prius because of Anderson, said the plan is for the library to open by November 2008. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Magazine looks favorably at local colleges Aug 17, 2007
LaGrange College was No. 3 in the Southern baccalaureate colleges. Mercer University ranked seventh in the South in the "Best Universities Master's category.". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
POUCHIER NAMED BASKETBALL COACH AT REINHARDT Aug 9, 2007
" Prior to getting into the coaching profession, Pouchier played for four seasons at LaGrange College, where he accumulated more than 1,000 points and 500 rebounds during his career while receiving several individual honors. As a prep, he played at Brookwood High School. A Lawrenceville, Ga., native, Pouchier obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in business management from LaGrange in 2003 and later earned a Master of Business Administration at Southern Poly in 2005.. (Nabc.com)
Local high school stars get their chance at the next level Jul 24, 2007
Your Connection to the. But the total number is pretty consistent - in our last five or six years, we've usually had 10 student-athletes a year sign. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Rookie hopes to lay down the Law at point Jul 11, 2007
Notes: Among the rookie free agents in the Hawks' camp are guard Mario West of Georgia Tech, center James Beasley of Morehouse, guard Robby Lawrence of LaGrange College, forward Brent Petway of Michigan and guard Teddy Gipson of Arkansas. Guard Devin Green, who played in 27 games with the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2005-06 season and played in the NBA Development League last year, is on the summer league roster. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Area student/athletes demonstrate all-star basketball skills Jul 10, 2007
St. James graduate JJ Jackson, who is headed to Hannibal LaGrange College in Hannibal, MO, and Logan Ray, of Dixon, both played on the white team. Dale Martin, men s basketball coach at the University of Missouri-Rolla, was in the house Saturday night to watch one of his own recruits, Aaron Hays, a graduate of Kirksville High School, perform. (Rolla Daily News, MO)
Composer creates symphony from Grateful Dead songs Jun 27, 2007
Composer Lee Johnson poses Wednesday in the music department at LaGrange College in LaGrange, Ga. Johnson, a classical music composer-conductor, has constructed an entire symphony from selected Grateful Dead songs and recorded it with the Russian National Orchestra. (Montana Standard, MT)
A peach of a win: Georgia wins All-Star football showdown Jun 16, 2007
"We thought we had a pretty good defense. We had some size and we we re pretty quick and we stepped up when we needed to. Tennessee appeared to have taken the lead on the fifth play of the game, but a 27-yard touchdown catch by Tennessee Temple s Seth Skogen was wiped away by a penalty before an incompletion pass by Ooltewah s Jeremy Woods ended the drive. The Georgia defense came up big on Tennessee s second possession as Rockmart s T.J. Roberts forced a fumble that was recovered by Dade County... (Catoosa County News, GA)
Georgia All-Stars hold on for a close victory Jun 16, 2007
Offensively for Georgia, Carter, a LaGrange College signee, was 5-of-6 for 58 yards. Cass' Ricky Casko went 4-of-9 for 59 yards. (Cedartown Standard, GA)
Trojans win Battle of the Sexes Jun 12, 2007
The game was scoreless until the sixth inning when future LaGrange College player Derek Duran belted a solo home run off Taylor. I had to do something to make up for those first two at-bats, said Duran, who was struck out by Holloway twice in two previous at-bats. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
A Peach of a win Jun 12, 2007
"We thought we had a pretty good defense. We had some size and we we re pretty quick and we stepped up when we needed to. Tennessee appeared to have taken the lead on the fifth play of the game, but a 27-yard touchdown catch by Tennessee Temple s Seth Skogen was wiped away by a penalty before an incomplete pass by Ooltewah s Jeremy Woods ended the drive. The Georgia defense came up big on Tennessee s second possession as Rockmart s T.J. Roberts forced a fumble that was recovered by Dade County s... (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Shoals attractions getting boost from state appropriations Jun 8, 2007
Historic LaGrange College site, , $25,000. Historic Camp Westmoreland, , $25,000. (Shoals TimesDaily)
HCC releases calendar of June events May 30, 2007
June 9, Belles on Broadway: Callaway Concert Hall, LaGrange College, LaGrange, Ga. Bel Canto Lagrange celebrates a century of Broadway, classics for treble voices, featuring the works of Rodgers and Hammerstein; George Gershwin; Irving Berlin, Lerner and Lowe; Leonard Bernstein; Stephen Sondheim and Andrew Lloyd Weber. (Eufaula Tribune, AL)
Johnston Helen May 25, 2007
She received a full scholarship to Hannibal LaGrange College by eighth grade. She graduated from Hannibal LaGrange and began a 36 year teaching career in one room school house, teaching first through eighth grade. (Pittsfield Pike Press, IL)
Two more Trojans ink with LaGrange May 10, 2007
Two more Gordon Lee athletes followed a recent trend by signing with LaGrange College last Wednesday. Senior Derek Duran will continue his baseball career with the Division III Panthers while multi-sport athlete Patrick Mattos will play both football and baseball at the next level. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
DP volleyball wins 3rd straight district title May 10, 2007
DPHS announced last week that varsity football player Steven Alonzo will continue his football career at LaGrange College in Georgia. Alonzo joins Ricky Booker, Franklin Carter, Jared Vaughn, Marty Carr and E.J. Gilley as members of the Class of 2007 who will be playing at the next level. (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)
Feeling festive May 6, 2007
CHRIS ROHLING/TimesDaily Agnes West smiles while playing for the crowd Saturday afternoon in the music tent at Recall LaGrange at LaGrange College in Colbert County ... A group of soldiers clad in dark blue topped the-hill near the former LaGrange College site Saturday afternoon. (Shoals TimesDaily)
2007 COLLEGE GRADUATIONS May 4, 2007
LaGrange College: May 19, 8:30 a.m., Residential Quadrangle. Speaker: George W. "Buddy" Darden, past president of the Board of Trustees at LaGrange College and attorney for McKenna Long and Aldridge. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Strawberries and concerts help kick off local festival season May 3, 2007
Recall LaGrange will be Friday and Saturday at the LaGrange College site, featuring re-enactments, demonstrations and musical entertainment ... At the Recall LaGrange event, the 27th Alabama Infantry Regiment will provide visitors to the LaGrange College site in a chance to relive life as it was during the era ... LaGrange College was the state's first chartered college. (Shoals TimesDaily)
Thornburg, Christian lead Football Dream Team Apr 29, 2007
" The Rest of the 2006-2007 Dream Team QB Carlen Bowman, Ridgeland - The sophomore led the Panthers to the state playoffs with over 600 yards passing and three TDs. QB Patrick Mattos, Gordon Lee - The senior rushed for 735 yards, threw for 520 and accounted for 13 TD's. Also a standout kicker. RB Alex Hutchinson, Ridgeland - The senior scored nine times for the Panthers while gaining over 500 yards on the ground. RB Derek Pierce, Ridgeland - The senior workhorse rushed for 803 yards on 140... (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Two Georgians among victims of Va. Tech shooting rampage Apr 19, 2007
Two memorial services for Bishop were scheduled for Tuesday evening, one at First United Methodist Church of Pine Mountain and another at LaGrange College, where his father is a teacher. Bishop was described by colleagues as a gentle, outgoing person who rode his bike to campus. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Pine Mountain remembers one of its own Apr 18, 2007
LaGrange This is the heart of Methodist country, where well-scrubbed undergrads at LaGrange College sing "Blessed Assurance" without a glance at a hymnal, or easily recite the 23rd Psalm. After Monday's shooting at Virginia Tech that killed more than 30, including Jamie Bishop, the son of a popular LaGrange College faculty member, the campus community came together in the spirit of praise and grief and for assurance ... Jamie Bishop, the son of a popular LaGrange College faculty member, was a... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Jamie Bishop, killed at Va. Tech, was native of tight-knit Pine Mountain Apr 18, 2007
Michael Bishop is a noted science fiction writer and writer-in-residence at nearby LaGrange College, Mitchell said. Jeri Bishop is a school counselor. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Commissioners agree developers should be charged Apr 18, 2007
approved pothole repairs to Lagrange College Road. approved an amendment to the county's subdivision regulation regarding the use of high density polyethylene pipe and concrete pipe for crossings underneath roads. (Shoals TimesDaily)
Fisher Edith Apr 7, 2007
Eileen graduated from new Canton High School and Hannibal LaGrange College with an education degree. She taught school at Brewster Elementary School in New Canton, which was the school she attended as a child, and later taught kindergarten at New Canton Elementary School. (Pittsfield Pike Press, IL)
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The skit won first place at the Regional History Day at Hannibal LaGrange College on Feb. 28. The group will travel to the University of Missouri in Columbia on April 14, to compete in the state competition. (Macon Chronicle-Herald, MO)
Trojans' terrific twosome named All-State Mar 24, 2007
Floyd is hoping to play ball in college and is being recruited by several schools, including Bryan College, Covenant College and LaGrange College. Penland, a 5-8 guard, was a slam-dunk choice to the five-team squad. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Armstrong is LaGrange's newest Panther Mar 7, 2007
Family, friends and coaches were on hand Tuesday as Gordon Lee senior Kyle Armstrong signed to play football at LaGrange College ... Armstrong, a 6-for-2, 210-pound linebacker, signed Tuesday morning to continue his football career at Division III LaGrange College. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Dolbeare Lloyd Mar 1, 2007
Mr. Dolbeare graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1939 and was a graduate of Hannibal LaGrange College. Lloyd loved farming and farmed in Derry Township his whole life. (Pittsfield Pike Press, IL)
Grant to help identify, evaluate area's assets Mar 1, 2007
The LaGrange College site and Johnson Woods would qualify as cultural assets, as would showcasing the ' rich musical history. The Belle Monte Mansion and FAME Recording Studios are examples of structural assets, Willingham said, but so would converting overlooked and underused facilities into industrial parks. (Shoals TimesDaily)
Philanthropy: Good for business and the community Feb 28, 2007
25 million endowment for LaGrange College in LaGrange, Ga. Helping to fund a $2. (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)
Growing Number of Colleges Provide Tuition Aid to AmeriCorps Alums Feb 8, 2007
List of Colleges and Universities that Match the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Alaska Pacific University, Anchorage, AK University of Arkansas -- Clinton School of Public Service, Little Rock, AR CA Institute for Integral Studies, San Francisco, CA Mills College, Oakland, CA Notre Dame de Namur University, Belmont, CA University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA University of Delaware, Newark, DE George Washington University -- School of Public Policy, Washington, DC Southeastern University,... (PR Newswire)
UWF men's hoops loses fifth game in a row Jan 28, 2007
LaGrange College 84 Pensacola Christian College 70. LaGrange was able to go on a 10-2 run to close out the first half with a 10-point lead against PCC and never look back. (Pensacola News Journal)
