Social media has been instrumental in spreading the message of THON, and not just during the one weekend a year that celebrates the culmination of 365 days of preparation. How often does it seem that a celebrity is bringing to light the great cause that is Penn State's Dance Marathon, highlighting our accomplishment as the nation's largest student-run philanthropy? Hell, at this point, her continued advocacy of THON is probably Khloe Kardashian's lone redeeming asset.
There are big heads at THON, and no, not the kind that are filled with arrogance and hot air. Onward State's own John Tecce takes a moment from THONing to explain how Betty White and baby Carlos from the Hangover made it to the event.
For THON veterans and newcomers alike, the event is quite a spectacle. Yet amongst all of the sights, there are a handful that stand out. Here are five things to keep an eye out for during this year’s THON.
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While Onward State was dodging bouncy balls down on the floor and scoping out the scene, we came across dancer Ian Hochberger from York, Pennsylvania and asked him a few questions. Ian is the THON child for Alpha Omicron Pi and Sigma Chi and he is dancing this year!
Read on past the break for a full interview.
The line dance is one of the most memorable parts of THON, something that from year to year dancers and spectators alike carry with them in their memories of THON. The finished product usually takes runs about five minutes long, and takes the better part of an hour to teach to the dancers, but the creation process takes months.
Line Dance Coordinator Jaci Mayer explains what goes into making one of THON's most beloved traditions.