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2012 Homecoming Theme Announced at THON

The 2012 Homecoming theme was announced Saturday afternoon at THON. Following a short video presentation with members of the Homecoming Committee on stage, the theme was revealed as “The Glory Echoes On.” After the announcement, Executive Directer Bridgette Carrier and the committee members–which included UPUA president, the unfortunately tieless T.J. Bard–andperformed the THON line dance on stage.

Homecoming week is begins October 1st and will end October 6th when Penn State plays Northwestern during the annual homecoming game. The football game is just one of many events during homecoming week, which includes the largest homecoming parade in the world and the crowning of the homecoming king and queen at an annual pep rally.

The 2012 Homecoming Executive Committee, and more information, can be found here.

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Kevin Horne was the editor of Onward State from 2012-2014 and currently holds the position of Managing Editor Emeritus, which is a fake title he made up. He graduated from Penn State with degrees journalism and political science in 2014 and is currently seeking his J.D. at the Penn State Dickinson School of Law. A third generation Penn Stater from Williamsport, Pa., Kevin is also the president of the graduate student government. Email: [email protected]

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