THON 2014 In 60 Tweets
If you followed us on Twitter this weekend, we probably clogged your timeline between @OnwardState and @THONwardState. While we do apologize for taking over your Twitter feed, we had a ton of fun documenting THON 2014, culminating in a record $13,343,517.33 raised For the Kids.
Just like last year, we compiled some of our favorite tweets from THON Weekend. We hope that you enjoy remembering the historic weekend!
THON is today!!!
— Onward State (@OnwardState) February 21, 2014
There’s already a long line for #THON14. Doors open in 5 hours! (Photo: @JohnTCpsu) pic.twitter.com/FZHuJHIGlL
— Onward State (@OnwardState) February 21, 2014
Committee members are putting the finishing touches on the BJC for THON weekend. We dance in less than 5 hours! pic.twitter.com/g05BBRhF2c
— Onward State (@OnwardState) February 21, 2014
DOORS ARE OPEN!!! #THON14
— THONward State (@THONwardState) February 21, 2014
Here they come!! #THON14 pic.twitter.com/ika59J4gqM
— THONward State (@THONwardState) February 21, 2014
DANCERS ARE ON THEIR FEET! #THON14
— Onward State (@OnwardState) February 21, 2014
Your 2014 THON Line Dance lyrics are here! http://t.co/xGJsyQp2W5
— Onward State (@OnwardState) February 21, 2014
Morale captains do the #THON14 Line Dance for the first time. pic.twitter.com/XLLxKl7B13
— Onward State (@OnwardState) February 21, 2014
This is Penn State. #THON14 #FTK pic.twitter.com/5F03gHRgws
— Onward State (@OnwardState) February 21, 2014
Little lion man Layn Burger tried to squirt our cameraman @rysChen. #THON14 is rocking! pic.twitter.com/bxrOi0mMel
— Onward State (@OnwardState) February 22, 2014
You could say #THON14 is dominating the state! Check out the recent trends map. pic.twitter.com/ioPB6bajWR
— Onward State (@OnwardState) February 22, 2014
America! #THON14 pic.twitter.com/DiZtWXPD9o
— Onward State (@OnwardState) February 22, 2014
[Time lapse] Watch as the BJC turns into the colorful spectacle that is THON. http://t.co/dYcmyVMdJ3
— Onward State (@OnwardState) February 22, 2014
Hey @NittanyLion, are you doing all 46 this weekend? #THON14 pic.twitter.com/mxv37ZsK6N
— Onward State (@OnwardState) February 22, 2014
We put a GoPro on a dancer as he made his way into the BJC through the human tunnel. http://t.co/wNyJSUQBpV
— Onward State (@OnwardState) February 22, 2014
“Afro Kid” Tanner Beck is enjoying #THON14 from the floor! pic.twitter.com/a6wmcqNGoL
— Onward State (@OnwardState) February 22, 2014
We have a marriage proposal here at the BJC! pic.twitter.com/lsO2Iwo14i
— THONward State (@THONwardState) February 22, 2014
As most of us are listening to the line dance, one THON dancer is now hearing wedding bells. Congrats Sarah and Jace! http://t.co/Uvsb9f92n5
— Onward State (@OnwardState) February 22, 2014
Our very own @Morale_Max_THON made it on stage- did you spot him? Stay tuned for new episodes. pic.twitter.com/94rFV6Xy6q
— THONward State (@THONwardState) February 22, 2014
Mike the Mailman is in the house!!!
— THONward State (@THONwardState) February 22, 2014
“Please Mister Postman, look and see…If there’s a letter in your bag for me.” pic.twitter.com/o8t7P1PfKN
— Onward State (@OnwardState) February 22, 2014
It’s the question everyone wonders but nobody asks: What do dancers do when nature calls? http://t.co/lHMb6UWfzY
— Onward State (@OnwardState) February 22, 2014
The @NittanyLion lends his ears to an adorable THON child. pic.twitter.com/pGiGwPVYod
— Onward State (@OnwardState) February 22, 2014
How are the lyrics to the THON line dance determined? We talked to the person who makes it all happen. http://t.co/DvoQghm9dW
— Onward State (@OnwardState) February 22, 2014
Jay Paterno: “You know there used to be a statue over at the stadium…” The entire crowd applauds.
— Onward State (@OnwardState) February 22, 2014
“Bust your ass the rest of the way…WE ARE…PENN STATE!!!” – Jay Paterno #THON14
— Onward State (@OnwardState) February 22, 2014
One dancer is keeping tabs on how often a certain song is played throughout #THON14. pic.twitter.com/48n3Zq349P
— THONward State (@THONwardState) February 22, 2014
Your 2014 @PSUHOMECOMING theme is…Honor the Purpose Carry the Pride.
— Onward State (@OnwardState) February 22, 2014
A THON child and his mail. (Photo: @rysChen) pic.twitter.com/vI5rf0vXsC
— Onward State (@OnwardState) February 23, 2014
THON’s youngest participant seems to be this 13 week old cutie. pic.twitter.com/FsMQcbBy8C
— Onward State (@OnwardState) February 23, 2014
“Hey look it’s Christian Hackenberg out there…look at all the girls around him!” – @psuPJ #THON14 #PepRally
— Onward State (@OnwardState) February 23, 2014
“Hashtag DEPORT BIEBER” – @Coach_Chambers Yep, that just happened. #THON14
— Onward State (@OnwardState) February 23, 2014
“I just wanted to tell you I’ve been cancer free for 18-months.” – Bryce Carter (That was the loudest THON has been all weekend.) #THON14
— Onward State (@OnwardState) February 23, 2014
“WE ARE…PENN STATE! And be DAMN PROUD OF IT!” – @Coach_Chambers #THON14
— Onward State (@OnwardState) February 23, 2014
Your 2014 THON Pep Rally champs. Congrats @PennStateSWIM! (Photo: @GoPSUTony) pic.twitter.com/mmMdCxKNCk
— Onward State (@OnwardState) February 23, 2014
.@myherozerolive is well into their energetic set at late night THON. pic.twitter.com/KYORqvT9xn
— THONward State (@THONwardState) February 23, 2014
Overheard is back! This week, we listen in on conversations from a women’s bathroom on the BJC concourse. #THON14 http://t.co/ljcZlc6ZFN
— Onward State (@OnwardState) February 23, 2014
Great set, @publicdomainSC! The BJC is full of energy at #THON14. pic.twitter.com/FsRz9ZU6WG
— Onward State (@OnwardState) February 23, 2014
For those of you at the edge of your seats awaiting the winner of the #THON14 Color Wars — we’re happy to announce that Red is the champ!
— THONward State (@THONwardState) February 23, 2014
You look beautiful Penn State! Keep dancing. We’re almost there! #THON14 pic.twitter.com/fsUA7RRnR4
— Onward State (@OnwardState) February 23, 2014
It’s 12:17 and the BJC is officially at capacity and no one else will be allowed in for the rest of the weekend.
— Onward State (@OnwardState) February 23, 2014
James Franklin is in the house!!!
— Onward State (@OnwardState) February 23, 2014
“I can’t tell you how proud we are to be a part of this community.” – James Franklin addresses his first THON
— Onward State (@OnwardState) February 23, 2014
That’s all from Franklin. Thanks for stopping by @coachjfranklin! #THON14 pic.twitter.com/3LfSpEYCst
— Onward State (@OnwardState) February 23, 2014
It’s family hour at the BJC. Grab some tissues and watch live here: http://t.co/XuortijLXX
— Onward State (@OnwardState) February 23, 2014
“As of June, I am 8 months, no evidence of disease.” – Penn State student Ashley Randolph to loud applause
— Onward State (@OnwardState) February 23, 2014
“I love you now, and I will love you forever. WE ARE!” – Cindy Howe concludes her Family Hour address to #THON14
— Onward State (@OnwardState) February 23, 2014
The comfort of the Nittany Lion’s hug is well known to so many THON children. pic.twitter.com/Qcxl7WUG1L
— Onward State (@OnwardState) February 23, 2014
“You carry the memory of our child. Eli’s story will go on…Knowing that you carry our children in your hearts give us courage to stand here”
— Onward State (@OnwardState) February 23, 2014
There is not a dry eye in the BJC. We dance for you all and we celebrate you, always.
— Onward State (@OnwardState) February 23, 2014
Side-by-side, Penn Stater to Penn Stater, everyone in the BJC is standing and swaying to “Angels Among Us.” #THON14
— Onward State (@OnwardState) February 23, 2014
And here they are! @GoGoGadjetBand is on the stage. One of THON’s greatest traditions.
— Onward State (@OnwardState) February 23, 2014
This is what it looks like when a group of people organize themselves for the greater good. WE ARE PENN STATE! pic.twitter.com/JmTLHNriAE
— Onward State (@OnwardState) February 23, 2014
The #THON14 line dance plays for the 46th and final time!
— Onward State (@OnwardState) February 23, 2014
5…4…3…2..1.. SIT DOWN DANCERS!!!!!
— Onward State (@OnwardState) February 23, 2014
$13,343,517.33 For The Kids! WE DID IT!!!
— Onward State (@OnwardState) February 23, 2014
SHATTERING last year’s record of $12,374,034.46!!!! WE ARE PENN STATE!
— Onward State (@OnwardState) February 23, 2014
$13,343,517.33 for the kids! #THON14 pic.twitter.com/RWebFf4rqR
— Onward State (@OnwardState) February 23, 2014
“$13,343,517.33 For The Kids” is trending worldwide! WORLDWIDE! pic.twitter.com/gZBNhhvhVh
— Onward State (@OnwardState) February 23, 2014
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for sharing your weekend with @THONwardState. #FTK Always! pic.twitter.com/f683ID5vgr
— Onward State (@OnwardState) February 23, 2014
For a more complete look at everything that happened during THON 2014, check out our live blog.
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