By Kelly Taylor THON™ is a Penn State tradition that many students work yearlong to make happen. THON has been around since 1973 and in total has raised over $180 million for the fight against childhood cancer. In
Day: February 21, 2021
Dancer Spotlight: Ashlyn Wilson
Every year THON draws in thousands of students to participate in the largest student-run philanthropy event, but with that, many have to say goodbye to THON. Ashlyn Wilson, a fifth
Dancer Spotlight: Katelyn Lewis
Everyone joins THON for different reasons, but Katelyn Lewis, a junior from Chester County, PA, has been hearing about it for years. Lewis comes from a family of Penn Staters
Dancer Spotlight: Courtland Corrente
Courtland Corrente (senior, Electrical Engineering) from Johnstown, PA is one of three dancers representing Lion Ambassadors in THON 2021. He is dancing from his house in State College along with
Dancer Spotlight: Bella Devito
Bella Devito is a senior from New Hope, PA, dancing as an Independent Dancer Couple for THON™ 2021. She is double majoring in Math and Secondary Math Education. When she
Dancer Spotlight: Lorna Evans
Lorna Evans is a senior from Hainesport, NJ majoring in Veterinary & Biomedical Sciences with a minor in Gender and Sexuality Studies. Lorna is dancing on behalf of the Pre-Vet
Dancer Spotlight: Lexi Hoopes
Lexi Hoopes is one of four THON dancers for the Penn State Cheerleading Team this year. She is from Springfield, Pennsylvania and is a senior here at Penn State. Lexi’s
Dancer Spotlight: Madison McCahan
Madison McCahan is one of four THON dancers for the Penn State Cheerleading Team this year. She is from Breezewood, Pennsylvania and is a senior here at Penn State. Madison
Dancer Spotlight: Erin Bonner
Dancing for Club Women’s Ice Hockey, we had the special chance to talk to Erin Bonner about her THON journey. Erin first involved herself in THON because of her parents.
Dancer Spotlight: Kayla McCauley
Dancing from her apartment in King of Prussia, Kayla McCauley is excited to take on THON 2021. Kayla is proud to be dancing for the College of Earth and Mineral
Dancer Spotlight: Shane Walker
Shane decided to keep tradition and dance his senior for THON 2021. His older sister danced in 2017, and now it is Shane’s turn. To prepare, he talked to those
Dancer Spotlight: Garrett Cwalina
Garret Cwalina is a senior and member of the Professional Golf Management program at Penn State. Garret is dancing in Florida where his golf internship has him located for the