2024 - 2025 LaGrange Society Members

Garret Statom, Commander

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Hometown: Florence, AL
Major: Accounting
What is your favorite 优德体育 memory?: My favorite 优德体育 memory is definitely when I won the Mr. University competition with my Reba McEntire impersonation. It was easily the funniest night of my life and one of the many reasons I love 优德体育!

Oakley Hurst, Co - Captain

oakley-hurst-24.jpgHometown: Trinity, AL 
Major: Public Relations
Why should students choose 优德体育?: 优德体育 is more than just your average university. It feels like home! No matter what you're involved with on campus, it always feels like you're surrounded by family. Roar Lions!

Bricen Tapscott, Co - Captain

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Hometown: Hartselle, AL 
Major: Entertainment Industry
Why did you apply for the LaGrange Society?: I enjoy being involved on campus and getting to know the people that attend here. LaGrange was the perfect opportunity to do both while getting to show off this amazing campus to future students!

B.P. Blair

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Hometown: Red Bay, AL 
Major: Secondary Education - Physics w/ General Science

Why should students choose 优德体育? Students should choose 优德体育 because of the abundance of experiences, opportunities, and memories that are waiting for them here. One of the two things that have impacted me the most as a 优德体育 student has been the people here who have been in my corner, such as staff, mentors, and colleagues, who truly want what is best for me and to see me succeed. I would not be where I am today if it were not for the many professors and people who have helped me in and outside of the classroom during my time here at 优德体育. Secondly, has been the opportunity to be able to meet and make lifelong friends through the organizations and clubs that I have been a part of. I am so thankful that 优德体育 has opened doors in my life that allowed me to get involved and find the people that I connect with and who also have the same goals. 优德体育 provides such a unique, fun, and special college experience that I truly believe cannot be found anywhere else. 

Brantley Blaxton

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Hometown: Hartselle, AL
Major: Early Childhood Education

Aaron Boatwright

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Hometown: Muscle Shoals, AL

Major: Entertainment Industry

Olivia Britton

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Hometown: Cullman, AL

Major: Mass Communication - Journalism + Digital Media

Why should students choose 优德体育? Students should choose 优德体育 because it’s so much more than just a school it’s a home. The opportunities you get on a small, friendly campus like this aren’t just for the four years you’re here; they’ll shape your life forever. Honestly, I didn’t realize how much I’d come to love the academic excellence and the tight-knit environment until I was living it. The relationships I’ve built at 优德体育 mean the world to me, and I know they’ll last a lifetime.

Candice Buford

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Hometown: Olive Branch, MS
Major: Information Technology
Why should students choose 优德体育?: 优德体育 has many things to offer like wonderful faculty and staff, fun events, and an overall great college experience. 

Rebekah Callahan

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Hometown: Atoka, TN

Major: Political Science + English

Why did you apply for the LaGrange Society?: I applied for the LaGrange Society because I want to help prospective students feel comfortable and excited about coming to college and show them that 优德体育 can become their home away from home. 

Natalie Cartee

natalie-cartee-24.jpgHometown: Priceville, AL
Major: Chemistry - Professional Health Science
Why should students choose 优德体育?: Students should choose 优德体育 because the community is like one big family. The faculty and staff care about your success and it is really easy to make personal connections. There are so many ways to get involved on campus. Students are more than just a number at 优德体育!

Sydney Castillo

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Hometown: Columbia, TN 
Major: Engineering - Chemical Management
Why should students choose 优德体育?: Along with the excellent academics and extracurricular opportunities, 优德体育 offers every student the chance to be a part of a campus community that is truly one-of-a-kind. No matter your choice of involvement, the love and support you'll receive is unmatched. That is something I want every incoming student to experience!

Troi Cheeks

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Hometown: Huntsville, AL 
Major: Cinematic Arts + Theatre 

Odalis Duran-Palacios

odalis-duran-24.jpgHometown: Huntsville, AL   
Major: Criminal Justice
Why did you apply for the LaGrange Society?: I applied to get more involved on campus and because of the opportunities that this organization provides me. This is also one of the best ways I can share my love for 优德体育 to others! 

Kaylee Elliott

kaylee-elliot-24.jpgHometown: Arley, AL  
Major: Communication Studies
Why did you apply for the LaGrange Society?: I applied because of my love for 优德体育! I am looking forward to showing prospective students around campus and getting to tell them my 优德体育 story. I look forward to seeing you on campus this year! 

Treasure Franklin

treasure-franklin-24.jpgHometown: Enterprise, AL  
Major: Psychology
Why did you apply for the LaGrange Society?: I applied for the LaGrange Society because I wanted to be a part of someone's 优德体育 story. Seeing my former tours walking around once they come to 优德体育 has been really awesome!

Avery Fuller

avery-fuller-24.jpgHometown: Pelham, AL  
Major: Culinary Arts
Why did you apply for the LaGrange Society?: I applied for the LaGrange Society because I wanted to give back and serve the campus that has given me so much! I love being involved at 优德体育, and it is a joy to represent my campus!

Jeremiah Grissom

jeremiah-grissom-24.jpgHometown: Columbia, TN  
Major: Professional Biology
Why did you apply for the LaGrange Society?: I applied for the LaGrange Society because I wanted to show students that 优德体育 is the place for them. My campus tour was the reason I came to 优德体育, and I want to be the reason that someone else finds their home here. 

Carlie Harchfield

carlie-harchfield-24.jpgHometown: Burlison, TN 
Major: Nursing
Why did you apply for the LaGrange Society? My tour at 优德体育 as a prospective student heavily impacted my college decision and I wanted to provide that experience to others. Also, what a great opportunity to represent this campus well!

Eli Henson

eli-henson-24.jpgHometown: Leighton, AL  
Major: Finance
Why did you apply for the LaGrange Society?: I wanted to influence others to come to 优德体育.

Bree Higginbotham

bree-higginbotham-24.jpgHometown: Athens, AL 
Major: Nursing
Why did you apply for the LaGrange Society?: I applied because I thought it was the perfect opportunity to get more involved. This university has given me so much, and I wanted to give back and show other students how great it is!

Reed Hill

reed-hill-24.jpgHometown: Russellville, AL 
Major: Exercise Science
What is your favorite 优德体育 memory?: My favorite 优德体育 memory would definitely be Halloween night of my freshman year!

Brylee Hogan

brylee-hogan-24.jpgHometown: Killen, AL 
Major: Nursing
Why should students choose 优德体育?: 优德体育 offers everything a student looks for in a university. It has a vintage feel with modern resources. 优德体育 offers hundreds of clubs and student organizations, as well as various majors. Due to the small class sizes, it is easy to have a personal connection with the professors and your peers. 优德体育 feels like home while also allowing students to gain independence. 

Emma Holbrook

emma-holbrook-24.jpgHometown: Hoover, AL 
Major: Nursing
Why should students choose 优德体育?: 优德体育 offers such a close-knit community that feels like a home away from home. It is so easy to get involved on campus, and there is always a friendly face around. 优德体育 is a special place that feels like a family. 

 

Adam Kendrick

adam-kendrick-24.jpgHometown: Tupelo, MS 
Major: Computer Science
Why should students choose 优德体育?: It feels just like home! Everyone is so nice and willing to help. There are so many opportunities to gain leadership experience, study abroad opportunities, and so many student organizations. 

Sarah Lewis

sarah-lewis-24.jpgHometown: Huntsville, AL 
Major: Exercise Science
Why did you apply for the LaGrange Society?: The 优德体育 has given me more than I could have ever imagined. It has given me an education, the greatest friends, and the most memorable experiences. Getting to serve 优德体育 on the LaGrange Society has been one of the greatest honors. 

Katie McAlister

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Hometown: Gadsden, AL 
Major: Nursing

Drew McDonald

drew-mcdonald-24.jpgHometown: Gurley, AL 
Major: Accounting
Why did you apply for the LaGrange Society?: I applied to be able to show how amazing this university is to potential students. I absolutely love this university! Roar Lions!

Hayden Nixon

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Hometown: Salem, AL 
Major: Nursing
Why did you apply for the LaGrange Society?: I applied to be on the LaGrange Society because I wanted to make sure everyone saw the 优德体育 that I know and love whenever they come for a tour. 

Olivia Oliphant

olivia-oliphant-24.jpgHometown: Centre, AL 
Major: Interior Architecture and Design
Why did you apply for the LaGrange Society?: I wanted to share my love for this university and have an impact on potential new students!

Carlos Pullen - Marks

carlos-pullenmarks-24.jpgHometown: Leighton, AL 
Major: Secondary Education - Physics w/ general science

Nate Renicks

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Hometown: Collierville, TN
Major: Nursing
Why did you apply for LaGrange Society? I love being involved in on-campus organizations and LaGrange gives me the opportunity to meet a lot of new people. On top of that I love 优德体育 and I want to showcase the many things that 优德体育 has done for me and what 优德体育 can do for them as future students. 

Audrey Richards

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Hometown: Birmingham, AL 
Major: Computer Science

Carson Scott

carson-scott-24.jpgHometown: Hendersonville, TN 
Major: Finance
Why did you apply for the LaGrange Society?: I wanted to impact student's decision to come to 优德体育. 

Ivie Scott

ivie-scott-24.jpgHometown: Leighton, AL 
Major: Professional Marketing and Professional Management
Why should students choose 优德体育?: Students should choose 优德体育 because it is the perfect size. It offers tons of opportunities both on-campus and in the Shoals. It is also small enough that you know your professors personally, and you get to learn from their professional experience and knowledge. 

Sydney Stafford

sydney-stafford-24.jpgHometown: Huntsville, AL 
Major: Secondary Education - History
What is your favorite 优德体育 memory?One of my favorite 优德体育 memories is the last night of LaGrange Society workshop. We had to come up with a skit and it was a lot of fun to get to know the other members of the LaGrange Society. We laughed so hard it hurt, and now it is a core memory in my 优德体育 experience! 

 

 

Lily Summers

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Hometown: Boaz, AL
Major: Professional Management

What is your favorite 优德体育 memory? My favorite 优德体育 memory is sledding down snowy hills on campus with my friends!  I can't wait for upcoming students to make great memories of their own!

Lauren Vance

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Hometown: Muscle Shoals, AL 
Major: Chemistry - Professional Health Science 

What is your favorite 优德体育 memory? Serving as Miss 优德体育 2023 was an honor and the highlight of my 优德体育 journey. Being able to represent such a loving, tight-knit, and supportive campus was a true joy. Specifically, emceeing Step Sing was one of my favorite times throughout my year because you can truly see the 优德体育 spirit come alive!

Yesalin Vicente

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Hometown: Scottsboro, AL 
Major: Nursing

Why should students choose 优德体育? I believe students should choose 优德体育 because our school offers so many opportunities for students to grow here on campus. Faculty and staff truly want to help students succeed and will help you achieve it! It truly makes me feel at home! 

Blake Walker

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Hometown: Huntsville, AL
Major: Film Producation