Stephen Black

Entertainment Director

Stephen Black

• Year: Senior
• Hometown: Bloomsbury, NJ
• Major: Finance
• Minor: Economics
• Why did you want to be a Director?: Over the past three years, I’ve witnessed the positive impact that THON™ has had on families battling this terrible disease, providing both emotional and financial support. THON’s™ mission brings together an incredible community of students, alumni, supporters, and families. There is nothing else like it. From my first volunteer role as First Year Committee Member to now becoming the Entertainment Director for THON™ 2025, my passion for THON’s™ mission has grown immensely each year. As a Director for THON™ 2025, I look to further contribute to the impact of THON’s™ efforts by developing and empowering our volunteers to make a difference in the lives of children and families, fostering connections between all of our volunteers, and driving forward our mission-based culture.
• What reponsibilities do you have as the [position] Director for THON 2025?: As the Entertainment Director for THON™ 2025, my primary responsibility is to ensure the highest quality of audio and visual production at all of our pre-THON™ events and during THON™ Weekend. In my role, I serve as the liaison to external production partners including the BJC. I also have the unique privilege to work alongside PNC and Four Diamonds to select the National Act this year. Additionally, I oversee a committee of 28 incredible captains whose responsibilities include organizing each event’s timeline, producing the live stream, and recruiting talent to perform at THON™ events.
• What is your favorite THON memory?: My favorite THON memory was the total reveal for THON™ 2024. As my first time as a captain, I was able to be on the floor for this special moment. The Entertainment Captain committee was able to all stand at the side of the stage and experience the culmination of months of hard work all together. Being alongside my co-captains and seeing the entire BJC celebrate together is a memory I will have forever.
• Favorite Quote: “The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
• What are you involved in outside of THON?: I am a teaching assistant for BA 342 & MGMT 301.
• What are your plans for after you graduate from Penn State?: I plan to graduate this upcoming May with a Bachelor of Science in Finance with a minor in Economics. I am looking to pursue a career in the financial field.