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Edwards Named Conference Pitcher of the Year, 5 other Lions Earn Honors!

Conference Carolinas has released the 2023 Softball All-Conference and All-Tournament selections and Emmanuel had six ladies honored.

A junior pitcher from Lakeland, Florida, Maddie Edwards was tabbed as the Pitcher of the Year in Conference Carolinas. Edwards finished 17-3 on the 2023 regular season in the circle. She pitched 18 complete games on the regular season in 142.0 innings pitched. She has fanned 137 on the season so far. In conference games, Edwards led the league in opposing batting average and was second in earned run average (1.92).

Alyssa Adams (3rd base) and Jaryn Gibson (DP) were both named to the first team. Adams, a junior from Orange Park, Florida, finished with a .472 batting average in league play this year, the 10th best mark in the conference. She had 25 RBIs and 34 hits along with 9 home runs, the most in the conference. Gibson, a sophomore from Lawrenceville, GA, hit .408 to go with 29 hits and 23 RBIs in conference play. Kinsley Goolsby, a junior catcher from Concord, GA, was named second team All-Conference. She had 16 RBIs with 20 hits while batting .323 in conference play. Sophomore Lexi Jordan, a second baseman and Comer, GA native, made the All-Defensive team with a fielding percentage of .987 in conference play. She had 39 putouts and 36 assists to just one error on the season while also taking part in two double plays.

With an impressive hitting percentage of .600 (6 hits in 10 at-bats) over three games in the 2023 Conference Carolinas Softball Tournament, sophomore Ellee Varner was named to the All-Tournament team. The Bold Springs, GA native also recorded 10 putouts in left field over the course of the tournament.

The full Conference Carolinas postseason honors release can be found here.

For more on Emmanuel College athletics, visit goeclions.com.

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Asberg Wins Triathlon!

Emmanuel College men's and women's triathlon team competed at the 2023 John Tanner Park Spring Sprint Triathlon (April 22). The Lions competed in the sprint distance triathlon (750-meter swim, 13.8 mile bike, 3.1 mile run). Sophomore Carolina Asberg finished 1st overall in the women's race, winning the first triathlon of her tri career! The Lions brought a total of 5 women and 4 men to compete in this their last race of the tri season. On the Women's Side (finish time/results): Carolina Asberg     1 hr. 16 min. 4 sec.     (1st female overall winner) top EC finisher, dropping 6 min. 38 sec. from last year Sofiia Briantseva   1 hr. 23 min. 10 sec.   (1st in 20-24 age group) dropping 6 min. 33 sec. from last years' time     Laura Manolaras   1 hr. 30 min. 46 sec.   (4th in 20-24 age group)       Edua Kocsis            1 hr. 45 min. 51 sec.   (5th in 20-24 age group)         Reilly Allman          1 hr. 47 min. 46 sec.   (6th in 20-24 age group)       On the Men's Side (finish time/results): Ethan Harris        1 hr. 10 min. 34 sec.     (2nd 20-24 age group) top EC finisher Jose Santos          1 hr. 11 min. 8 sec.       (3rd 20-24 age group) dropping 2 min. 32 sec. from last year's race Jeandre Joubert   1 hr. 20 min. 48 sec.     (6th 20-24 age group) Keaton McCabe   1 hr. 24 min. 20 sec.     (8th 20-24 aga group)   Head Coach, Allen Gilchrest remarked; "We are so proud of our triathletes, they had a very successful season! Our women finishing 6th overall at tri nationals in November; 2nd overall at open water nationals in December; and Carro winning her first tri this weekend! On the men's side, our men finishing 3rd at tri nationals last week; and Keaton finishing his first tri this weekend, after having to abandon his race last weekend at tri nationals because of mechanical issues on the bike. Tri is about perseverance. Our student-athletes prove that at EC every year. These races are practice for life. Our athletes are winning in the sports arena and that winning attitude will serve them well in their future lives after graduation from EC. We give God the Glory! GO LIONS! For more info on EC athletics, go to: www.goeclions.com

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Campus Pastor Honored at EPA Convention

Earlier this month, Emmanuel Campus Pastor, Chris Maxwell attended the Evangelical Press Association Convention in Lancaster, Pa.

The Evangelical Press Association is a professional organization of Christian print and digital publications.

At the convention, the 2023 Higher Goals Awards and the Awards of Excellence were presented.

Two of Maxwell’s blogs/articles received honors at the convention for national recognition.

Blog: Single post

Fourth Place: Chris Maxwell, A Letter to My Parents

What readers are saying about “A Letter to My Parents”:

That was the most honest and special moment. I feel like I was living it with you. I appreciate your transparency. I needed the reminder that life is short and time with our favorite people should be valued.

— Reagan McCary

Emmanuel College Student

Freelance Article

Second Place: Chris Maxwell, Do Pastors Care Too Much?

It is exciting to know that we have someone of Pastor Chris’ caliber working with the students on a daily basis. He is passionate about this work and it is a blessing to know that he is representing the College in such a positive way. He is a game-changer!

–Mandrake Miller

Vice President Emmanuel College

What readers are saying about “Do Pastors Care Too Much?”

Chris’s pastoral heart is evident in his writing, demonstrating genuine care as he communicates truth and hope. It is a joy to partner with him in ministry to serve pastors and church leaders. With nearly two-thirds of U.S. Protestant pastors pointing to stress as a mental challenge they face in ministry, Chris uses his voice in this article to remind pastors they weren’t created to carry the weight of every struggle the people in their congregation’s face. This is a timely message for pastors, exhorting them to care deeply for others while also guarding space to rest in the Lord and allowing others to minister to them as well.

–Marissa Postell Sullivan – Managing Editor, Lifeway Research

Lifeway Christian Resources

Click here to view the full list of award winners.

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Graduates Honored, Dr. Fordham Remembered at 7th Annual Ag Gala

The Emmanuel Agriculture Department graduating class of 2023 was celebrated and local farm families were honored on Tuesday evening in the Shaw Athletic Center as more than 250 members of the local community attended Emmanuel’s 7th Annual Founding Farmer’s Gala.

The event served as a thank you to the members of the Northeast Georgia community who have been instrumental in the early success of the Agriculture program.

Event sponsors included Springer Mountain Farms, Pinnacle Bank, and Bar-H BBQ.

Emmanuel President, Dr. Ron White presented Springer Mountain Farms with the Excellence in Agriculture award. Representing Springer Mountain at the event was Broiler Manager, Ken Martin.

Agriculture Program Chair, Owen Thomason, Wayne Randall, John Shealy and Melissa Webb  then recognized the 2023 graduates of the program. Graduates include –

Hope Smith of Toccoa

John Dean Daniels of Camilla, Ga

Jaylyne Ward, Stoneville, NC

Kimberly McCall, Lavonia, Ga

Kollin Smith, Bowersville, Ga

Kody Varner, Bold Springs, Ga

Max Owen, Newnan, Ga

Mary Keener, Elijay, GA

Zoe Walraven, Hartwell, Ga

Zoe Walraven was selected by the Agriculture instructors and  presented with the Outstanding Agriculture Student award. This award recognizes a student who has shown leadership, personal growth and dedication to the Agriculture Department. Zoe has been the Colligate FFA President for three years, recruited for Emmanuel College at the National and State FFA Convention and participated in community service events.  

Madison Nimmons received the inaugural Dr. Leslie Hart Fordham Scholarship. The endowed scholarship was started in the Fall of 2022 after the passing of Dr. Fordham. She made a huge impact on the students and college during her teaching career. Randy Fordham presented the scholarship and spoke about how Madison Nimmons wrote about her “passion for agriculture”. He talked about how, Dr. Fordham had that same passion and the two had that in common.  

At the event, a silent and live auction took place to raise money for the scholarship fund and provide more opportunities for students to study agriculture at Emmanuel. Many local businesses and craftsmen donated items to the event. The program appreciates the support of the local businesses. Wayne Randall supervised the auction and helped to find items for the sale.

“The huge outpouring of support for the program and graduating seniors was a testament to the strength of pride our community has for the students and college. It has been truly an honor to work with these men and women and I know that they are going to continue to make an impact on the agriculture industry and our world. Our past graduates have already laid the path of success for these students. Over 90% of our past graduates are engaged in the agriculture industry today.”

VP for Advancement, Brian James spoke about the continued growth of the program and how it wouldn’t be possible without the community’s support.

2022 Diversified Agriculture Degree recipient and alumnus, Wyatt Hargrove spoke at the program by sharing what Emmanuel and the Agriculture program meant to him.

“I truly thought COVID-19 would end the Emmanuel experience for me,” he said. “Agriculture and online learning don’t go hand in hand, but this program came out of the darkness with flying colors. If you don’t believe me, look around the room – we’re prime examples of it. 9 graduates, we’re constantly growing.”

Wyatt, who now works as a salesperson for AgriMed Pharmaceuticals is confident that Emmanuel’s Agriculture program helped prepare him for a successful career.

“From Livestock Evaluation to Ag Processing and Marketing, each course provided useful information,” he said. “Not a day goes by that I don’t use something I learned here.”

He closed by giving a piece of advice to the graduating seniors.

“One of the things that makes your job the best is if you love it,” he said. “I encourage you to find a career you love. Expand your knowledge and put it to good use because it will help you over time.”

For more information on the Agriculture program or on how you can partner with us by making a contribution to this worthy program, visit www.ec.edu/ag or contact Owen Thomason at othomason@ec.edu.

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Academic Showcase A Great Success!

Last week, Emmanuel hosted the annual Academic Showcase! 55 students participated in presenting research they have done throughout the semester. Congratulations to all this year’s winners and participants!

WINNER OF THE WILLIAM ‘DANNY’ BIRD MEMORIAL AWARD - OVERALL RESEARCH

Adam Gallop

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION PROJECT-BASED SIMULATIO

1st place team- Marco Lang, Zuzanna Malinoskwa, Munyardzi Masanhu, James “Ambus” Powell

2nd place team – Valentina Aloisio, Ronnie Ankerich, Hassan Badran, Matthew Benson

3rd place team – Dillon Culpepper, Graham Eubanks, Danielle Fairey, Marissa Harman

COMMUNICATION STUDIES – SENIOR CAPSTONE PROJECTS

1st – Macy Passmore

2nd – Lauren Castillion du Perron

3rd – Zyanya Rogel Valencia

SENIOR ORAL CAPSTONE PRESENTATIONS-

1st – Gabrielle McGlamery

2nd – Kaleigh Fowler

3rd – Cadyn Huddleston

RESEARCH – SCIENCE

1st – Mariah Martin

2nd – Jonathan Ireland (tie)

2nd – Tristan Davis (tie)

RESEARCH – AG

1st – Mary Keener

2nd – Kody Varner

3rd – Maxwell Owen

Congratulations to all participants! We look forward to seeing you showcase your research next Spring!

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ACADEMIC SHOWCASE -- APRIL 26!!

Join us on Wednesday, April 26 for the annual Academic Showcase! This year’s event will be fully in-person. What a great opportunity to support your classmates who are presenting their research and earn CAP credit in the process. If you attend the showcase for TWO hours, you will earn TWO CAP credits (you must be signed-in). 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

ATHLETIC CENTER FILM ROOM- 

9:00-11:30a.m. -- Senior Oral Capstone Presentations (Film Room) 1:00-2:30p.m. -- Senior Business Project Presentations (Film Room)

VOLLEYBALL COURT - 1:00-3:00p.m. -- Ag/Science Research Poster Presentations

LIBRARY (2ND FLOOR)

9:00a.m. - 12:00p.m., 1:00-2:30p.m. - Senior Communication Project Presentations

ATHLETIC CENTER  3:30p.m. - Awards Ceremony (Basketball Court)

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A WEEK’s WORTH OF FUN 🎉

Mark your calendars! The Office of Student Activities and Leadership has prepared a WEEK'S worth of events as we round off the semester and prepare for finals!

MONDAY - Pause for PUPS from 1:30-3:00p.m. on the QUAD

TUESDAY - Study Break at BeePops from 5-8p.m. 

WEDNESDAY - EMMANUEL JAMBOREE (at the Quad) - Food at 5p.m. and Worship at 7:30p.m.!

THURSDAY - Mr. & Miss Emmanuel at 7p.m. in Taylor! 

FRIDAY - Late Night Breakfast from 10p.m. - 12a.m. at the Dining Hall!

SATURDAY - Spring Formal at 8:30p.m. in Taylor

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Nick Dischinger finishes in Top 8 at USBC Intercollegiate Singles Championships! 

History was made this week as EC junior, Nick Dischinger competed in the USBC Intercollegiate Singles National Championship! Nick is the 1st member of Emmanuel’s Men’s bowling Team to advance to the singles nationals. He finished tied for 5th place. 

Congratulations, Nick! We are so proud of you!

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Homecoming 2023 a Great Success!

During the weekend of March 23-26, Emmanuel College alumni from across the United States made their way to Franklin Springs to celebrate Homecoming Weekend!

The festivities began with the sixth annual, Sherman B. Smith Memorial Golf Tournament. Sherm (’61) was a faithful supporter of Emmanuel College and served as the president of the National Alumni Association for many years. Sherm’s wife, Bett, and daughters, Sebring and Shaunda, were in attendance to greet the golfers and open the tournament.

On March 24, the Quad was transformed to a tropical paradise, as alumni, current Emmanuel students, faculty, and staff enjoyed a BBQ meal, fellowship, and fun at the Tropical Breeze Cookout.

The evening concluded with an opportunity to watch the Lions Men’s Volleyball win a thrilling five set match against Lees McRae.

On Saturday, graduates from the 1972 and 1973 classes were honored and inducted into the Golden Grads. They enjoyed sharing stories of former teachers and of fond memories of their time at Emmanuel.

At the Alumni and Friends Luncheon and Award Ceremony, Vice President for Advancement, Brian James shared exciting projects and updates happening around campus and how alumni can get involved.

At the luncheon, several members of the community, including a retired Emmanuel professor were honored.

Dr. Frank Mann was recognized as the 2023 Distinguished Alumnus of the Year for his years of service to Emmanuel as a professor of Natural Sciences, and the continued impact he has on the college including establishing a significant endowed scholarship that helps current and future students.

Randall and Ann King were honored with the President’s Award for their dedication to the local community and to the sport of Clay Target Shooting, as owners of the Bowman Gun Club. Last semester, the Kings generously gave the facility to the college to serve as home to the Emmanuel Lions Clay Target Shooting team, national champions in 2023.

Leon and Stephanie Rousey were also recognized with the President’s Award for their dedication to education through establishing the Hendrix-Rousey Endowment Scholarship fund. The purpose of the scholarship is to provide opportunities for Emmanuel students to get a better education through academic and ministry programs.

On Saturday afternoon, two former Lions were inducted into the Emmanuel Athletics Hall of Fame!

Jackie Farmer Fields –

Jackie played her freshman year at Georgia Tech University before transferring to Emmanuel as a sophomore in 1989. She had an immediate impact for the Lady Lions averaging over 21 points a game, 14 rebounds a game, and 4 blocked shots a game. She helped the Lady Lions to one of their best seasons ever, recording a 29-2 season record and undefeated Conference mark. This included being 1989 State and Regional Champions and going on to the National Junior College Tournament to finish 5th in the Nation.

Jackie was voted to the 1st Team All-Conference and was named Most Valuable Player of the Conference Tournament. She was selected to the All-National Tournament Team and All-American team.

Jackie went on to play for Clemson University, where she made an immediate impact. At Clemson, she made the All-Conference team both years and helped her team make it to the Elite 8 in the NCAA National Tournament her senior year. She led the ACC in blocked shots both years she was there. She still holds the Clemson record for most rebounds in a NCAA game at 19. After graduating from Clemson with a degree in Marketing in 1991, she went on to play professionally in Turkey, Spain, and Japan.

Raymond Wilcox –

Raymond Wilcox attended Emmanuel College from 1974-1976, playing basketball under Coach Jim Ganey.  

During his time at Emmanuel, Raymond was named to the All-Region team in 1975 and 1976, accumulating 551 points and 595 rebounds in his two years with the program.  The Lions held a record of 42-16!

In 1975, he led the Lions to a State Championship win over ABAC, and was named MVP of the tournament, even though he only scored one field goal in the championship game.

Many coaches say that Wilcox was the “hub” around which the entire team was built, but his greatest accomplishment came off at the court.

Raymond found and accepted Christ as his Savior and Lord at Emmanuel. He turned down scholarships offered to him by universities across the country to enter ministry to teenagers and children at Falcon Children’s Home where he served as Athletic and Recreation Director.

He remained at Falcon for 13 years where he coached the Basketball, Baseball and Softball teams. While there, he completed his bachelor’s degree at Methodist College in North Carolina.

Raymond went on to work for the Fayetteville County Department of Justice, in Fayetteville, Ga. for 25 years before taking on his current role as a librarian’s assistant.

On Saturday evening, guests enjoyed a special night of worship featuring Resound, a small group of Emmanuel Singers. President White was also honored with the 2023 Medallion Award and was recognized for his 31 years of service to the college.

Thank you to all who joined us in celebrating Emmanuel and the work God continues to do on our campus!

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HUD IN CONCERT - CAP EVENT!

Join Hud in Concert on April 17 in Taylor at 8p.m. as he performs some of his original songs! What a great opportunity to hear live music and earn a CAP credit at the same time!

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Mr. & Miss Emmanuel Competition

Join us on April 27 at 7p.m. in Taylor to cheer on this year’s Mr. & Miss Emmanuel contestants! You will have the opportunity to vote on who you would like to represent you for the 2023-24 school year. 

Winners will be announced on April 29 at Spring Formal! You don’t want to miss it!

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Opportunity to Give Back! 

Come out today from 3-8p.m. in Taylor Chapel and give back through donating blood! As we celebrate “National Pet Day”,  you can donate your rewards to the local animal shelter!

Sign cup by using the QR Code and join us today!

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CAP EVENT ON TUESDAY!

Join us on Tuesday at 7:00p.m. in Taylor for a CAP Event hosted by Eco Club titled, “Waste Not One Drop: The World’s Water in Crisis”

Learn how we can do our part to help!

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Spring Plant Sale! 

It’s that time again! Time to start planting your garden and getting ready for SPRING! Head on over to the Agriculture program’s Spring Plant sale starting tomorrow at 9a.m. and stock up on some beautiful plants, hanging baskets, vegetables, and more!

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Clay Target Team Brings Home National Championship

The EC Clay Target Team are Division 2 Sporting Clays National Champions out of all 74 collegiate teams from 29 different states that participated. With a total score of 455 out of 500 we had 5 athletes contribute great scores: 

Graham Eubanks - 94 Aaron Copelan - 93 Coty James - 93 Austin Cosper - 88 John Dean Daniels - 87 Additionally, we are Division 2 Super Sporting Clays National Runner-Ups competing against 19 other teams. Maintaining a total score of 2856 out of 3000 targets. We were only 14 targets short of taking the overall D2 title. Awards took home from this week… Women’s Super Sporting B Class 2nd place - Joan Green 3rd place - Aniston Hamil Men’s Super Sporting Open Class 3rd place - Coty James Women’s American Skeet A Class 2nd place - Jami Giarrizzio Men’s American Skeet A Class 2nd place - John Dean Daniels Women’s American Doubles Skeet A Class 2nd place - Jami Giarrizzio 3rd place - Aniston Hamil Men’s American Doubles Skeet A Class 1st place - John Dean Daniels Women’s Sporting Clays B Class 2nd place - Joan Green Women’s Sporting Clays C Class 1st place - Ashlyn Liner Men’s Combined Sporting Events 1st place - Coty James Men’s Sporting Clays Open Class 2nd place - Graham Eubanks 3rd place - Coty James Men’s Sporting Clays A Class 2nd place - John Dean Daniels Men’s Sporting Clays C Class 3rd place - Parker Varnado Women’s American Trap Open Class 1st place with 100 straight - Joan Green Women’s All-American Team Joan Green Aaliyah Thomas All-American 1st Team Coty James John Dean Daniels Graham Eubanks All-American 2nd Team Aaron Copelan Eric Brown Avery Biles

3rd place team in American Doubles Skeet – contributing to the team score and shooting 480 out of 500: Coty James - 98 John Dean Daniels - 97 Eric Brown - 97 Ambus Powell - 95 Aaron Copelan - 93 National Runner-Up in Super Sporting – contributing to the team score and shooting 481 out of 500 John Dean Daniels - 99 Coty James - 99 Maxwell Owen - 96 Aaron Copelan - 94 Avery Biles - 93 Congrats Lions!!!

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Swimming Earns 10 All American Honors!

The College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) announced the 2022-23 All-American Honorees for all divisions. The awards were determined by the individuals and relays that finished in the top eight and top sixteen of their respective national championship meets earlier this month. Students who finished in the top eight earned first-team honors while students who finished between ninth and sixteenth earned second-team honors.

During the month of March, five divisions hosted their national championship meets with a total of 1,664 student-athletes earned All-American honors, including 844 women and 820 men. Of those student-athletes, 339 women and 319 men earned First Team All-America while 505 women and 501 men earned Second Team All-America.

Division II

The CSCAA selected 124 Women & 123 Men for First Team All-America while an additional 93 Women & 80 Men earned Second Team All-America.

Division II Men - Emmanuel

Akopian, Anton - 200 Medley Relay (2nd Team)

Da Silva, Luigi - 100 Breaststroke (1st Team) 200 Breaststroke (2nd Team), 200 Medley Relay (2nd Team)

Mielniczuk, Bartosz - 100 Freestyle (2nd Team), 200 Medley Relay (2nd Team), 50 Freestyle (2nd Team)

Semenov, Mykhailo - 200 Medley Relay (2nd Team)

Division II Women - Emmanuel

Suprun, Diana - 100 Breaststroke (2nd Team)

Ungo, Susana - 400 IM (2nd Team)

GO LIONS!