Penn College News

Hundreds Attend Parent and Family Weekend

Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Tethered hot-air balloon provides a colorful nighttime tableau Students, families try their luck at blackjack during 'Casino Night' Striker Morris Sayon, of Upper Darby, was among the Wildcats scoring in Saturday's 3-0 soccer victory against Penn State Brandywine A variety of fun activities entertained attendees of Penn College's Parent and Family Weekend, which attracted more than 400 families. Participants interacted with more than 20 faculty, deans and administration during a dessert reception in The Gallery at Penn College, and more than 300 students and their families enjoyed trolley rides through historic Williamsport on Saturday. Families crowded the CC lobby area for Student Activities' Festival of Fun later that day, getting an opportunity to take pictures on the "Big Chair" and to create and keep a spin-art Frisbee and wax-hand souvenir. Parent and Family Weekend ended with a Sunday brunch at Le Jeune Chef Restaurant and fruit and vegetable displays by students. ( Photos by Kenneth L. Barto, student photographer)