At Thon 2000 the Penn State Student-Athlete Advisory Board raised more than $20,000. That figure is the second-highest amount among non-greek student organizations at dance marathon.

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From Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2000

Thon preparations begin for next year The 2000 Interfraternity Council/Panhellenic Dance Marathon has run its course, but some organizers will barely get a chance to rest before they turn their minds to next year's event.

They push themselves to their mental and physical limits day after day during grueling practices.

A pep rally involving most of Penn State's athletic teams boosted the spirits of the dancers of the Interfraternity Council/Panhellenic Dance Marathon early Sunday morning.

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From Monday, Feb. 21, 2000

Dancers set new record with more than $3 million This weekend's Interfraternity Council/Panhellenic Dance Marathon meant more dancers, more performers and, most importantly, more money.

When a child is diagnosed with cancer in the pediatric hospital of the Hershey Medical Center, insurance might pick up the bill — but for everything else, there is Four Diamonds.

Operations committee provides smooth Rec Hall maintenance More than 300 students on the operations committee (OPP) teams gathered Thursday night to begin setting the stage for the Interfraternity Council/Panhellenic Dance Marathon2000.

Love never fails

Dancer pair braves days in Rec Hall

Local artist creates logo for marathon

Officials question length of marathon

Five-year-old Madison Soultz gives inspiration

Line dance gets easier, celebrates pop culture

Employers flexible for volunteers

Student security members keep Thon safe for dancers, visitors

Months of collecting money pays off for student groups

Dancers struggle with hygiene

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From Friday, Feb. 18, 2000

Countdown begins for Thon 2000 The clock counting down to the Interfraternity Council/Panhellenic Dance Marathon 2000 has been ticking all year and the final bell is about to toll.

Despite cancer relapse, family's life goes on

Baseball, the Backstreet Boys, the Philadelphia Phillies, these are the interests of a 10-year-old boy — a 10-year-old boy who is carrying a weight on his shoulders that most people cannot even imagine.

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Getting ready for Thon

Feb. 4: Thon 2000 dinner prepares dancers for event

A "Love Never Fails" ice sculpture, hundreds of white and silver balloons, and "kick-off" Hershey bars are just a few of the many things that greeted attendees of the Interfraternity Council/Panhellenic Dance Marathon kick-off dinner.

Feb. 2: Thon organizers forced to limit number of dancers after huge turnout

Last year, the Interfraternity Council/Panhellenic Dance Marathon moved to Rec Hall for more space; however, the number of interested participants continues to grow and this growth has led to new action.

Jan. 21: Annual mall auction to benefit Dance Marathon

Various items will be up for sale at the Penn State Interfraternity Council/Panhellenic Dance Marathon Annual Mall Auction.

Nov. 19: Greeks hit streets to start first day of Dance Marathon canning

The Penn State Interfraternity Council/Panhellenic Dance Marathon 2000 is exactly three months away and the first and only canning weekend for this semester begins today.

Oct. 28: Campuses continue Thon involvement

As one of University Park's largest events, the Interfraternity Council/Panhellenic Dance Marathon has been drawing student groups from all over the campus since 1973. But for the first time last year, all 19 Commonwealth Campuses participated in Thon as well.

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Page compiled by Kelly Bradish