This week, couples who met through Lion Ambassadors, in the quad outside the commons, at a dance at the HUB — formerly called a “jammy.” Introducing…

Kathy and Jay

He is: Jay Friedman, Class of 1965

She is: Kathy Friedman, Class of 1967

They first met: When Jay saw her at a “jammy” in the HUB, although she was dancing with another guy. The next night, there was another dance in North Halls, which he asked her to. (She said yes.)

What happened next: In Jay’s own words, “the rest is history.” They dated for a year and a half, he graduated, they kept dating until she graduated, and then they decided to tie the knot.

Now they’re: Married

And have been together: 49 years

Their soundbite: “We have four grandchildren who we are in training to be Nittany Lions.”

Tia and Jim

He is: Jim Pettit, Class of 2009

She is: Tia Pettit, Class of 2009

They first met: Freshman year in the quad outside the commons. They exchanged numbers and saw each other occasionally after that. He was very persistent about asking her out — not only did he find her on Facebook, but he drew her a picture in a last ditch attempt to win her over. Finally, they went on a date.

What happened next: They dated for 3 years, staying together through internships and semesters abroad.

Now they’re: Married

And have been together: 7 years

Their soundbite: “That drawing husband gave me all those years ago? We used it as our ‘Save the Date’ and featured it at our PSU dream wedding!”

Don and Chrissie

He is: Don Larson, Class of 1984

She is: Chrissie Larson, Class of 1984

They first met: Through Lion Ambassadors. He was on the interview committee and she was an interviewee.

What happened next: After she became a member, they started working together more closely. Over Thanksgiving, they each dumped their significant others and were an item from then on.

Now they’re: Married

And have been together: 27 years

Their soundbite: “We are PSU blue and white through and through.”