January 2011
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OPPerations Overall Micaela Gutman
Where are you from?
I live in Hollywood, FL but I was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina!
Major?
Public Relations
Why did you choose Penn State?
As soon as I stepped foot on Penn State’s campus, I absolutely fell in love. Not only is the school absolutely beautiful, but I loved seeing how much pride everyone showed for the university and how many opportunities there were for students to get...
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Family Friday
The Brandon Loose Family
Brandon was the average 4-year-old boy, loved playing sports-didn’t matter which sport, until February of 2004. He started with leg pain so bad it would wake him up at night. We took him to several doctors in our area, they all said the same thing he needs a psychiatrist. After hearing this so many times and knowing our son, we decided to take him to Hershey Medical...
Inside the Special Event Committee
Special Events
Number of Captains: 23
Number of Committee Members: 130
Special Events Mission Statement:
The mission of the Special Events Committee is to inspire, inform, and unite the THON community by developing and continuing a variety of events to spread the spirit of THON year-round.
Committee’s Role in THON:
The Special Events Captain Committee seeks to maintain excitement in the THON...
Special Events Overall Mary Dowd
Name
Mary Dowd
Hometown
Easton, Pa
Major
Print Journalism
Why did you want to come to Penn State?
I’ve only ever wanted to go to Penn State! Blue and White is what my hometown bleeds. There was never any other option for me. Once I learned about THON, I was more than sold. No other university could offer as much as Penn State could.
What’s your favorite memory during your time at PSU?
My...
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Family Friday
Mom & Dad Remember Felicia’s Hospitalization (7/31/98-10/1/98)
The following was written by Deanna & Kevin Rupp, Felicia’s parents, as a way to share the experience with everyone.
Felicia was a very brave young lady, battling cancer not once but twice in her short life time. In April of 1993, when she was just seven years old, she collapsed at school and was subsequently...
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Inside the Entertainment Committee
Entertainment
Number of Captains: 22
Number of Committee Members: 17
Entertainment Mission Statement:
The mission of the Entertainment Committee is to provide and ensure the highest level of excitement, quality, and safety in all music, productions, and live events during THON Weekend and at every THON event and production throughout the year.
Committee’s role in THON:
Entertainment Captains...
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This Week in THON
A great article written by Onward State writer and Supply Logistics Captain Caity Rogowski about upcoming THON events! Make sure to come support THON and The Four Diamonds Fund!
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Entertainment Overall Mike Fitzpatrick
Name
Mike Fitzpatrick
Hometown/State
Ambridge, PA
Major
Agriculture-Business Management
Why did you chose Penn State?
From the moment I stepped out of the car, I knew that I wanted to go to Penn State. I had that instant feeling that this was somewhere I belonged. I absolutely loved that this school was built on tradition and school pride. I loved that every student I talked to enjoyed there...
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Gabe Angus and THON Express
This is the story of Gabe Angus and his family, the people behind THON Express. I hope you find it as inspirational as we do.
All too often in our day to day lives we like to think of ourselves in control. We plan our every moment and convince ourselves that we are not prone to harm. This is folly of course. We all eventually succumb to some kind of mishap or misfortune. For most of us these...
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Inside the Supply Logistics Committee
Supply Logistics
Number of Captains: 20 Number of Committee Members: 0
Supply Logistics Mission Statement:
It is the mission of the Supply Logistics Committee to serve The Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon by acquiring all in-kind donations for THON Weekend and all THON events. It is our goal to help THON continue its monetary and emotional contribution to The Four Diamonds Fund by...
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Supply Logistics Overall Dan Seery
Where are you from?
Tabernacle, NJ
What’s your major?
Civil Engineering with a minor in Engineering Leadership & Development
Why did you chose Penn State?
After going to a small high school in a small town, I wanted to go somewhere big! I love meeting new people so I wanted to go to a school where I could meet a new person every day! And Penn State had that and the school pride that is...
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Family Friday
This Friday, we have the story of the McCauley family, as presented by them at a Mini-THON workshop.
We’re Mike and Patty McCauley and these are our sons Ian and Lachlan. We would like to thank you on behalf of the Four Diamonds Fund and all the Four Diamonds Families for your generosity and the opportunity to speak to you today. Our story is like many you already know, unfortunately. Our...
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Inside the Communications Committee
Communications
Number of Captains: 24 Number of Committee Members: 180
Committee’s role in THON: The Communications Captains spread THON’s message to all Penn State students, organizations, faculty, staff, and alumni by supplying them with the tools and information they need to provide financial and emotional support to the children, families, researchers, and staff of The Four Diamonds...
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Communications Overall Elaine Tanella
Where are you from?
Garden City, NY
Major?
Bioengineering and a minor in Italian
Why did you chose Penn State?
The moment I stepped foot onto Penn State’s snowy campus in late February, I knew that this was the school for me, even despite the tons of snow and the freezing temperature. The deep-rooted tradition and school spirit that I saw during that visit really pursued me to choose...