Fraternities, sororities, and special interest organizations rushed into the Bryce Jordan Center in order to claim prime spots in the lower bowl.
THON 2016 Executive Director Katie Mailey and Four Diamonds co-founder Charles Millard welcomed the press just hours before the dancers will stand for 46 hours in the BJC.
Penn State Alumni Association chapters will hold THON viewing parties across the country this weekend for the final four hours and total reveal.
Amy Schumer will make her Centre County debut at the Bryce Jordan Center on April 8.
The weekend will start off a little cold but will warm up Saturday, followed by a cooler and rainier Sunday.
According to Penn State Sports Marketing professor, John Powell, students used to sing "we don't know the goddamn words," instead of the lyrics that are engraved into most of the brains of Happy Valley residents.