Where do I fit in in all of this?
The Apollo universe is made up of four amazing constellations: Andromeda, Corvus, Lynx, and Phoenix. Constellations provide an opportunity for members to create lasting friendships through more in-depth connection and specific constellation events. Each constellation is led by two seasoned veterans of Apollo known as commanders. Commanders act as a source of innovation and inclusion that members can build off of in order to continually push Apollo to be a better organization than it already is. Constellations are one hundred percent inclusive and give way to friendly competition within Apollo, as the Constellation Cup is the most coveted achievement within the organization. Each constellation, and therefore every single member, plays a huge role in making Apollo THON's best organization.
How can I get involved?
To start, attend a meeting. You will be sorted into a constellation, like Harry Potter except instead of a hat you are sorted by a computer. Through constellation-specific events, you will get to know a mix of new and old Apollo members. Throughout the year, we will also hold a wide variety of events from our Food Truck Fiesta to canvassing trips, all leading up to THON weekend! Leading up to THON weekend, we will focus on fundraising, but you can get a head start by visiting our fundraising page. Remember, this is all for the kids!
Apollo Commanders
Lynx
Grace Blaha
Hello! My name is Grace and I am from San Jose, California. I’m triple majoring in Labor and Human Resources, Archaeology, and Classics and Ancient Mediterranean Studies. I love to travel, read, run, and go for drives.
Fun Fact: I am astoundingly bad at tying knots
Matthew Kennedy
Hello, My name is Matt Kennedy and I am from Middletown, NJ! I am a senior majoring in Industrial Engineering and minoring in IST here at Penn State! I enjoy watching SpongeBob, writing songs, go on adventures, and overall am looking forward to being a commander this year in Apollo!
Fun Fact: I have been SpongeBob for every Halloween!
Hello, My name is Matt Kennedy and I am from Middletown, NJ! I am a senior majoring in Industrial Engineering and minoring in IST here at Penn State! I enjoy watching SpongeBob, writing songs, go on adventures, and overall am looking forward to being a commander this year in Apollo!
Fun Fact: I have been SpongeBob for every Halloween!
Andromeda
Michael Vazquez
Hi, my name is Michael and I’m from Puerto Rico. I’m a fourth year BMB major. I like to bake, travel, chill at the beach, watch tv, and try new restaurants and bakeries. Outside of Apollo, I’m the president of Remote Area Medical, I do research for a lab and I work at a pub. I’m super excited to be a commander this year and I’m looking forward to another great year here at Apollo!
Fun Fact: I can't whistle
Hi, my name is Michael and I’m from Puerto Rico. I’m a fourth year BMB major. I like to bake, travel, chill at the beach, watch tv, and try new restaurants and bakeries. Outside of Apollo, I’m the president of Remote Area Medical, I do research for a lab and I work at a pub. I’m super excited to be a commander this year and I’m looking forward to another great year here at Apollo!
Fun Fact: I can't whistle
Olivia Wilkins
Hey! I’m Olivia and I am from Pittsburgh. I am a junior bio major studying to go to Physicians Assistant school. I work in a doctor's office at home and volunteer at Mount Nittany Medical Center at school. I am also a part of the Red Cross Club and play IM volleyball. I really enjoy hanging out with my friends, working out, going to football games, and watching New Girl. I’m so excited to get to know my constellation members and be a commander!
Fun Fact: I can juggle
Hey! I’m Olivia and I am from Pittsburgh. I am a junior bio major studying to go to Physicians Assistant school. I work in a doctor's office at home and volunteer at Mount Nittany Medical Center at school. I am also a part of the Red Cross Club and play IM volleyball. I really enjoy hanging out with my friends, working out, going to football games, and watching New Girl. I’m so excited to get to know my constellation members and be a commander!
Fun Fact: I can juggle
Corvus
Brandon Tielsch
Hey everyone! My name’s Brandon and I’m a senior. I’m majoring in Kinesiology, and am from Belle Vernon PA. I work with the Penn State Football Team as a student trainer, but am a fan of many different sports. I’m also a huge Star Wars nerd.
Fun Fact: I once jumped over the catcher in a game of baseball
Hey everyone! My name’s Brandon and I’m a senior. I’m majoring in Kinesiology, and am from Belle Vernon PA. I work with the Penn State Football Team as a student trainer, but am a fan of many different sports. I’m also a huge Star Wars nerd.
Fun Fact: I once jumped over the catcher in a game of baseball
Thiago Rego
Hey, I’m Thiago, call me Thi. I’m a senior, majoring in Finance and International Business. I’m originally from Brazil, I’m involved in a lot of multicultural orgs at Penn and I’m always trying to invite people to join Apollo. I’m a big movie fan, I love watching them with my friends, filming short movies and writing scripts. I’m here if you need any help or advice :)
Fun Fact: I got hit by a lightning years ago and I got robbed in Niagara Falls in the summer
Hey, I’m Thiago, call me Thi. I’m a senior, majoring in Finance and International Business. I’m originally from Brazil, I’m involved in a lot of multicultural orgs at Penn and I’m always trying to invite people to join Apollo. I’m a big movie fan, I love watching them with my friends, filming short movies and writing scripts. I’m here if you need any help or advice :)
Fun Fact: I got hit by a lightning years ago and I got robbed in Niagara Falls in the summer
Lynx
Ryan Dockery
Hey, I’m Ryan and I’m a senior majoring in marketing. I’m from Bensalem, PA and I’m a huge Philly sports fan.
Fun Fact: I spent 2 years at the Abington branch campus
Hey, I’m Ryan and I’m a senior majoring in marketing. I’m from Bensalem, PA and I’m a huge Philly sports fan.
Fun Fact: I spent 2 years at the Abington branch campus
Andrew Lazar
Hey, I’m Andrew and I’m in my 3rd year studying architectural engineering. I’m from Nazareth, PA. Over the summer I interned at a construction management company and lived in Virginia where I worked on a construction site each day. In my free time I enjoy playing basketball and volleyball, hanging out with friends, and I'm a huge Philly sports fan.
Fun Fact: I hate burgers
Hey, I’m Andrew and I’m in my 3rd year studying architectural engineering. I’m from Nazareth, PA. Over the summer I interned at a construction management company and lived in Virginia where I worked on a construction site each day. In my free time I enjoy playing basketball and volleyball, hanging out with friends, and I'm a huge Philly sports fan.
Fun Fact: I hate burgers
