Written by Taylor McCaffrey, Emily Galiano, and Sarah Neely With THON™ Weekend quickly approaching, it’s time to start preparations. If this is your first THON, you might be feeling overwhelmed.
The OPPerations Committee
Written by Allison Brady, Kayla Lebby, and Allison McCarty Every committee within THON™ has a special role that helps ensure THON Weekend runs as smoothly as possible. One committee that
Volunteer Spotlight: Ally Palmer and Estella Mcnae
Written by Dana Russell, Cecily Battaglia, Ella Cressler THON™ Weekend is quickly approaching. Captains, committee members, dancers, and all THON Volunteers are gearing up for one of Penn State’s most
Captain Spotlight: Angela Savino
Written by Bella Lennon, Angela Ramirez, and Barbara Price For this spotlight blog, we have Angela Savino, who is a Special Events Supply Logistics Liaison for THON™ 2024. Although she
Captain Spotlight: Adam Tanabe
Written by Ani Ganesan, Olivia Salupo, and Lily Persio THON™ Weekend, the 46-hour, no sitting, no sleeping dance marathon, is now less than 3 weeks away! All pre-THON Weekend events
THON™ Committees Appreciation
Written by: Lucy Pearce, Samantha Matushek, & Kaitlyn Nguyen There are 16 different THON™ Committees at Penn State, ranging from OPPerations to Dancer Relations to Merchandise and everything in between.
Spotlight THON™ Committee: Rules & Regulations
Written by: Megan Pauley, Lizzy Watson, & Allie McKnight The THON™ Rules and Regulations Committee, better known as R&R, keeps all THON participants safe and secure throughout THON Weekend, as
Family Story Spotlight
Written by Paige Moore, Cecily Battaglia, and Matt Thierer Penn State THON™ is an experience that brings together families and volunteers to create and share joyful memories within the THON
The Penn Pal Program
Written by Dana Russell and Barbara Price The Penn Pal Program plays a vital role in connecting the THON™ community to individual Four Diamonds families. Committees get to know Four
THON™ 2024 Theme Reactions
Written by Nick King, Lily Persio, and Morgan Coccodrilli Each year one of the most anticipated events leading up to THON™ Weekend is the Theme Reveal. The theme itself is
100 Days ‘Til THON™ Committee Fundraising
Written by Sarah Neely, Emily Galiano, and Taylor McCaffrey As part of our 100 Days ‘Til THON™ celebration, a total reveal, similar to the famous reveal at the end of
Hospitality Director Spotlight
Written by Allison McCarty, Abby Burton, and Morgan Coccodrilli During THON™ Weekend and various other THON events throughout the year, there is no question about the difficulty of providing food