Warming up for Thon with ‘color wars’
Photo posted February 9, 2012 in
News, THON 2012 by Chloe Elmer
Thon Color Wars is an annual event in which dancers for the Interfraternity/Panhellenic Council Dance Marathon meet their moralers and get acquainted with the energy that Thon weekend brings.
This year, dancers and moralers were split into three groups (red, green and blue) based on their morale captain, and competed in a series of three challenges for points. More events occur during Thon weekend, and those who accrue the most points wins the Color Wars trophy at the conclusion of Thon.
Members of the red team at the THON color wars form a dance circle Wednesday night in Rec Hall. / Photo by Chloe Elmer
Elementary education seniors Lauren Apgar, in green, hugs Kelly Welsey on Wednesday in Rec Hall during the Thon color wars. / Photo by Chloe Elmer
Students set up a scooter relay race for the Thon color wars on Wednesday night in Rec Hall. / Photo by Chloe Elmer
Sue Paterno and son Jay speak to a student before the Thon color wars Wednesday night at Rec Hall. She is the wife of former football coach Joe Paterno. Jay was a member of the football coaching staff. / Photo by Chloe Elmer
Sue Paterno speaks with Angela Mancuso (junior-public relations), left, and Corinne Bradley (senior-psychology) before participating in the Thon color wars on Wednesday night at Rec Hall. Paterno was there with her son Jay, just weeks after her husband, former head football coach Joe Paterno died due to complications from lung cancer. / Photo by Chloe Elmer
A member of the red team cartwheels cross the floor at Rec Hall. / Photo by Chloe Elmer
A girl watches the blue team in a scooter relay race during the Thon color wars in Rec Hall on Wednesday night. / Photo by Chloe Elmer
A student participates in a scooter relay race on Wednesday night in Rec Hall during the Thon color wars. / Photo by Chloe Elmer