Penn College News

Sixth annual tradition proves 'Old habits dye hard'

Monday, October 1, 2018

Student Natascha G. Santaella, of Williamsport, and Gary T. Pandolfi, refrigeration, heating and plumbing mechanic, send color coursing through the Veterans' Fountain.Student leaders outside the Breuder Advanced Technology & Health Sciences Center, with the newly tinted fountain spraying behind them, are (from left) Santaella; Everett B. Appleby, of Wilkes-Barre; David A. Gadalla, of Mechanicsburg; Patrick C. Ferguson, of Williamsport; Jerry A. Hudak, of Archbald; and Alexandra D. Petrizzi, of Langhorne.Homecoming and Parent & Family Weekend (Oct. 5-8)Members of the Student Government Association and the Wildcat Events Board presided over the customary dyeing of The Veterans’ Fountain on Monday morning, joined by Student Activities and General Services to give the water its Wildcat Blue hue for Homecoming and Parent & Family Weekend. It's the perfect time to show Wildcat pride, reconnect with friends, spend time with family and tour campus. Highlights include athletic events with food trucks, breakfast with President Davie Jane Gilmour, an alumni and friends tent party, and family activities on Friday and Saturday nights.