Making LC memories last

Efforts to exchange all the aging wooden benches around campus are seeing great progress, as evidenced by several recent dedications of new, powder-coated steel replacements. From commemorating alumni marriages to lifelong friendships, the benches feature descriptive plaques and can be reserved by contacting the Development Office at development@lagrange.edu. Visit www.lagrange. edu/bench to learn more.

KIKI CARMICHAEL BROWNLOW: In April, Jere Brownlow ’73 unveiled the plaque on a bench dedicated to his wife, KiKi Carmichael Brownlow ’74, who is battling dementia. The inscription reads “My Friend, My Love, My Wife.” Afterward, family and friends gathered for a group photo. They are (seated) Bruce Brownlow ’69, Claudia Brownlow, Jere Brownlow ’73, Sharon Brownlow, (standing) Johnny Williamson, Mary Wells Conway ’72, Nancy Nesmith Williamson ’71, Susan Anderson ’73, Karen Pattillo ’77, Raymond Hodnette ’75, Marie Brownlow, Bo Brownlow, Lucia Carr ’71, Larry Fletcher and Mary Hamby Hall ’73.

CLASS OF 1973: Martha McMillian Chewning ’73 (left) and Becky Spencer ’73 enjoyed a visit to their class bench and lunch in the dining hall during a recent trip to campus.

TOM AND MARY WELLS CONWAY: Tom ’69 and Mary Wells ’72 Conway (seated in the photo) unveiled their new bench in April. It celebrates their 50th wedding anniversary and its plaque reads in part: “The Hill, where it all began… .” The couple’s friends join them in the photo. They are (from left) Johnny and Nancy Nesmith Williamson ’72, Jerry ’67 and Carolyn Mitchel Wynens ’69, Debbie Terrell and Bill Hardy ’68.

BILL AND SHARON HEARNBURG: Bill '64 and Sharon Waller '65 Hearnburg dedicated their bench in front of the Quillian Building in March. The spot is where Bill asked Sharon to marry him 60 years ago. The plaque states, "This is where we fell in love."