Meet The Team
Congratulations to the 2011-2012 Penn State Lionettes Dance Team
2011-2012 Lionettes
The Penn State Lionettes Dance Team is a group of 27 talented dancers, dedicated to upholding the spirit and pride of Penn State. The Lionettes Dance Team performs at a variety of athletic events, pep rallies, and communi
ty events including, Penn State Dance Marathon (THON), as well as competes at the National Dance Alliance (NDA) championships every April.
The Lionettes would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to its friends and family, alumnae, and many local businesses for their continuous support.
Meet the 2011-2012 Lionettes
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Megan Arroyo • Sophomore
Hometown: South Brunswick, N.J.
Studio: Allstar Dance Academy
Major: RPTM, Commercial Management
Activities: THON, Social Chair |
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Rachel Bove • Freshman
Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pa.
Studio: Studio 19 Dance Complex
Major: Engineering
Activities: THON |
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Allison Chambers • Freshman
Hometown: Crofton, Md.
Studio: C&C Dance Company
Major: Undecided
Activities: THON |
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Andrea Cocolin • Freshman
Hometown: State College, Pa.
Studio: Centre Dance
Major: Crime, Law and Justice
Activities: THON |
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Melissa Diehl • Junior
Hometown: Hellertown, Pa.
Studio: Saucon Valley Dance Conservatory
Major: Marketing (dance minor)
Activities: Lionettes Captain, Music Coordinator, THON |
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Jenna Dolce • Senior
Hometown: West Chester, Pa.
Studio: Harrison's Dance Studio
Major: Marketing;Minors in International Business and ISM
Activities: Captain, THON, Women in Business
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Monica Douglas • Junior
Hometown: Annapolis, Md.
Studio: Spotlight studio of dance
Major: Crime Law and Justice
Activities: THON, Social Chair |
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Amy Duray • Senior
Hometown: Bethel Park, Pa.
Studio: Janet Hays and Company Dance Studio
Major: Accounting (Legal Business Studies minor)
Activities:Lionettes Secretary, Smeal Innovation and Quality Team, THON, Athletic Director's Leadership Institute |
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Meagan Ebmeyer • Senior
Hometown: Long Island, N.Y.
Studio: David Sanders Dance Dynamics
Major: Public Relations; Minors in Sociology
Activities:Special Events THON Captain, Lionettes Website coordinator, Lionettes THON Chair |
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Danielle Galipo • Freshman
Hometown: Millstone, N.J.
Studio: ICON Dance Complex
Major: Mechanical Engineering Activities: THON, Women in Engineering Program
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Perri Hammershlag • Junior
Hometown: Suffern, N.Y.
Studio: In the Spotlight
Major: Elementary Education (Psychology and Education Public Policy Minors)
Activities: Schreyer Honors College, SAAB/THON Entertainment Captain, Athletic Directors Leadership Institute, LifeLink PSU Mentor |
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Ashley Hand • Sophomore
Hometown: Altoona, Pa.
Studio: Miss Pauline's School of Dance
Major: Kinesiology
Activities: THON |
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Amanda Lavino • Freshman
Hometown: Dix Hills, N.Y
Studio: New York Flava Dance Studio
Major: Secondary English Education
Activities:THON |
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Sara Leary • Sophomore
Hometown: Nesconset, N.Y.
Studio: Chorus Line Dance Studio
Major: Graphic Design
Activities: Lionettes Clothing Coordinator, THON |
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Nicole Logan • Freshman
Hometown: Glen Burnie, Md.
Studio: Dancer's Dreams Dance Studio
Major: Early Childhood Education
Activities: Lionettes Dance Team, THON |
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Jessica Maynor • Sophomore
Hometown: State College, Pa.
Studio: Centre Dance
Major: Crime, Law, and Justice & Minor: Human Development and Family Studies and Disability Studies
Activities: THON, National Society of Leadership and Success, Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society and the Paterno Fellows Program |
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Tanika Peart • Senior
Hometown: Freehold, N.J.
Studio: The Dance Den
Major: CCommunication Sciences and Disorders
Activities: NSSLHA Vice President, THON |
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Elise Potter • Sophomore
Hometown: Owings, Md.
Studio: Calvert School of Dance
Major: Public Relations
Activities: THON, NSCS Scholar, Social Chair |
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Rebecca Roderick • Sophomore
Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pa.
Studio: Studio 19 Dance Complex
Major: Childhood and Early Adolescent Education (HDFS minor)
Activities:Lionettes Alumni Coordinator, THON |
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Natalie Sarver • Senior
Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pa.
Studio: North Pittsburgh Dance Academy
Major: Communication Sciences and Disorders
Activities: Lionettes Captain, Health and Human Development Honors Society, THON |
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Alexa Schear • Sophomore
Hometown: Wayne, N.J.
Studio: Performing Arts Academy
Major: Commerical Management
Activities:THON, Lionettes Homecoming Coordinator |
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Nikki Silinger • Freshman
Hometown: Randolph, N.J.
Studio: Denville Dance Arts Center
Major: Nursing
Activities: THON |
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Nicole Symeonides • Junior
Hometown: Wyckoff, N.J.
Studio: Robin Horneff's Performing Arts Center
Major: Public Relations
Activities: Nationals/Technique Coordinator, Athletic Director's Leadership Institute, THON THON |
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Jessica Tote • Senior
Hometown: Strattanville, PA
Studio: Dancer's Studio
Major: Biology
Activities: Lionettes Family Relations Coordinator, THON |
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Kayla Weaver • Junior
Hometown:Franklin Lakes, N.J.
Studio: Coupe Dance Studio
Major: Business
Activities: THON |
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Nicole Williams • Sophomore
Hometown:Nesonset, N.Y.
Studio: June Claire Studio of Dance
Major: Elementary Education
Activities:SAAB representative for dance team, THON |
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Shannon Yuen • Junior
Hometown:Marlboro, N.J.
Studio: Centerstage Dance and Theater School
Major: Finance Minor: Statistics and International Business
Activities:THON, Treasurer, SAAB Representative |
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