THON 2026 Day Two Recap
The clock has struck midnight, people, bringing us into the early hours of Sunday morning.
But earlier than we transfer on to the ultimate day of THON 2026, let’s check out all of the motion that went down throughout day two.
My Hero Zero Delivers Y2K Concert
THON 2026’s first theme hour was none apart from Y2K, and with it got here a efficiency from the band My Hero Zerowho performed over 20 hits from the early 2000’s to crank up the power early Saturday morning.
Hair Donation
More than 30 donors took the stage on Saturday morning to chop off inches of hair in entrance of the complete BJC crowd.
Dancers Show Off Abilities In Dancer Pageant
Eleven dancers from numerous organizations took half within the annual Dancer Pageant. Ryak Kovatch of Phi Epsilon Kappa took first place by singing and taking part in his guitar. He obtained a $500 donation to his group for his efforts. Cameron Powell and Lindsey Davidson, who additionally sang, got here in second, with Gina Bush and her kazoo ending in third.
Donny Burns & The Third Degree Rock Out On THON Stage
Known throughout the downtown State College bar scene, Donny Burns & The Third Degree they brought their electricity into the BJC, and the group loved each minute of it. The band performed songs like “Free Bird” by Lynyrd Skynyrd, “Iris” by the Goo Goo Dolls, and “Life Is A Highway” by Rascal Flats.
THON Kids Participate In 2026 Talent Show
More than 20 THON youngsters put their abilities on show Saturday night time throughout the 2026 Talent Show, together with singing, dancing, drawing, and instrument taking part in. Music therapists from Penn State Health Music additionally carried out alongside Four Diamonds households to honor everybody supporting THON this weekend.
Penn State Men’s Soccer Takes Home Pep Rally
Nine Penn State athletic groups went head-to-head in a dance competitors at THON 2026’s pep rally, with the men’s soccer team emerging victorious. Emceed by Juwan and Chanen Johnson, this yr’s pep rally introduced a number of iconic cameos, starting from quarterback Drew Allar to social media influencer Katie Feeney, and even Olympic gold medalist Tessa Janecke. Penn State soccer legend Trace McSorley and head coach Matt Campbell even joined Johnson on stage to share phrases of inspiration to dancers.
