PresiDANTE
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Name: Dante Marcucci
Year: Senior Fun Fact: My presidential platform was mostly name pun-centric. Bio: Dante Marcucci is an Actuarial Math and German double major from the Pittsburgh area (Burgettstown forever). Dante is the organization’s resident grilled cheese-ologist, but don’t let his world-class cookin acumen fool you: he is one of the single most humble people that you will ever meet. Outside of Apollo, Dante loves running games of Dungeons and Dragons, rock climbing (one day he will get past v3), and ESL tutoring through the Mid-State Literacy council. In the words of our perfect leader el PresiDante, Never Give Up! Email Dante |
Member Relations
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Name: Samantha Berte
Year: Senior Fun Fact: I live right next to an amusement park! Bio: Samantha Berté is a Psych Major with an HDFS minor! She’s been involved in Apollo since her Freshman year and she is beyond excited to work as a Member Relations co-chair with Wilson! Sam’s from Rye, NY, right outside New York City. If you listen closely enough, you’ll hear “New York Pizza and bagels are unmatched” coming out of her mouth at all times. In her free time, she loves listening to music, cooking, and searching for the best slice of pizza in State College! She will sell her soul for Chipotle and Cheesecake on any given day. Apollo has given her memories she will cherish forever and she is so excited to make countless more in the coming year! Email Samantha |
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Name: Wilson Miller
Year: Senior Fun Fact: 10/10 the best cook you will ever meet, and also can touch his tongue to his nose. Bio: Wilson is a senior from Bellefonte, PA, majoring in Cyber Security Analytics and Operations in the College of IST. Wilson has been involved in Apollo since his freshman year, becoming a commander of Lynx his sophomore year, and being on the Executive Board last year as the Special Events Chair! Wilson has also been corrupted by Dante, and enjoys playing DnD with the boys n’ girls of Apollo! Wilson values Apollo because there is a place for everyone in the organization, and cannot wait for the semester to start to see all the returning members and meet the new ones! FTK and NGU!!! Email Wilson |
Donor/Alumni Relations
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Name: Jimmy Pewdo
Year: Sophomore Fun Fact: I am extremely passionate about anything Philadelphia related. Bio: Jimmy is currently in DUS, with the hopes of transferring to the Smeal College of Business to obtain a degree in Accounting. He lives in Delco, PA and is a huge fan of Philadelphia sports, especially the Eagles and Sixers. If you ever talked trash on Carson Wentz, he will never respect or be friends with you. Jimmy joined Apollo from the very beginning of his freshman year, and has been actively involved ever since. Outside of Apollo, Jimmy was a Security Leader for the Rules & Regulations committee his freshman year as well. In his freetime, Jimmy loves to listen to music, watching sports and playing video games with his friends. Email Jimmy |
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Name: Brooke Caron
Year: Senior Fun Fact: Brooke once won a skateboard for picking that the Giants would beat the Patriots in the super bowl. She also led a tour of Picasso’s work in the Guggenheim when she was 6 because she's a mastermind, as well as meeting Bill Clinton in Greece. Her birthday also goes in sequential order. Therefore Brooke is fun and facty. Bio: Brooke is a senior from Simsbury, Ct which fun fact Andy Brenard from The Office is from the same town. She is a Security and Risk Analysis major with minors in Information Science and Technology and Political Science so debate her. This is her fourth year in Apollo and second year holding a position. Outside of Apollo Brooke was the Family Relations Chair for her OPP Committee. Email Brooke |
Alternative Fundraising
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Name: Corrine Dutkiewicz
Year: Junior Fun Fact: I can say the alphabet backwards, and I can do the worm and a cartwheel. I end all of my sentences with Live Laugh Love Bio: Corrine is a junior studying mechanical engineering with a minor in leadership development. Corrine joined Apollo as a freshman, so this will be her third year in the org and her first time holding an exec position! She’s from Pittsburgh PA, the city of champyinz. In her free time Corrine enjoys hanging out with friends and family, attempting to cook, and listening to music. At home she is a star employee at Costco Wholesale (Top scanning cashier x2) and at school she is a LionTutor in training for Math 251. Email Corrine |
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Name: Ryan Hiles
Year: Junior Fun Fact: No one can mow a yard faster than him Bio: Ryan is a junior studying turfgrass science (Yes, it’s a real major he just looks at grass). This is his third year in Apollo and his first time holding a position in Apollo. He is from a very small town an hour east of Pittsburgh called Ligonier. Outside of school, He has worked on two golf courses as a turfgrass intern with goals to work at Augusta National after his junior year. Besides that, he enjoys fishing, skiing, all of the Pittsburgh sports teams, listening to new types of music, and Flexing his incredible Call of Duty KD. Email Ryan |
Special Events
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Name: Nathan Gardner
Year: Junior Fun Fact: He has about 12 hats but only wears 3 of them. Bio: Nathan is a Junior studying Mechanical Engineering. He has been a part of Apollo since his freshman year in Lynx twice (the best constellation) and held the position of DAR Chair last year. He is excited to plan the special events this year with his Co-Chair Stephen and make them awesome! Nathan is from Maryland (yes he likes the Ravens) and enjoys playing guitar. Email Nathan |
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Name: Stephen Gonella
Year: Senior Fun Fact: I have broken my two front teeth in pretty stupid ways, drinking a snapple and curling a dumbell Bio: I am studying Accounting with a minor in Information Systems Management. I started at Penn State Berks and then transferred up to University Park my Junior Year, and joined Apollo in the beginning of the 2nd Semester. Outside of Apollo, I serve on the Executive Board for the Accounting Analysis & Advisory Smeal Organization. Besides that, I workout, procrastinate, paintball and snowboard. Also, I'm from Nazareth, PA right next to Allentown/Bethlehem. Email Stephen |
Family Relations
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Name: Kelly Cook
Year: Senior Fun Fact: In high school Kelly had a high jump personal record of 5’10”, meaning she could jump over herself (she can no longer jump that high). Bio: Kelly is from Lancaster, PA (No, she is not Amish). She is studying in Food Science and has a particular interest in fermentation. She has been in Apollo since her sophomore year, last year she served as a commander for Phoenix. Outside of Apollo, Kelly loves to watch videos of otters, she loves cuddling with her brother’s cat Dingus, she enjoys cooking (makes sense since it’s her last name), and she works at a winery & vineyard. Email Kelly |
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Name: Julia Barry
Year: Senior Fun Fact: She can burp her ABCs, but won't because it's not ~lady like~ Bio: Julia is from Hunterdon County New Jersey and is a senior studying Bio-Behavioral Health. She is double minoring in Psychology and HDFS, and is on a pediatric occupational therapy track. Julia joined as a sophomore, so this will be her third year in Apollo! Last year she had an awesome experience being Draco’s co-commander, and she’s so excited to be FR co-chair with Kelly! Outside of Apollo she is in Best Buddies, OT club, and a mentor for LifeLinks. You can also find her on the fourth floor of Paterno working the Life Sciences desk! Julia considers herself a health-nut and loves hearing about any new plant-based recipes to try. She’s also really into crafting and trying new hobbies when she has the time, and she’s currently into cross-stitching and learning to play piano. This is sadly her last year, but she can’t wait to see what’s in store for Apollo 2021!! Email Julia |
Public Relations
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Name: Gabriella Swinehart
Year: Junior Fun Fact: I will eat anything if it involves buffalo sauce. Bio: Gabriella is a junior studying telecommunications with a minor in sociology. If you call her Gabby she probably won’t know you’re talking to her, but she’ll respond with a smile if you call her Lella, though! Just like most people at Penn State, Lella is from the “Philly area,” more specifically Bucks County. She loves to travel, play soccer, and listen to music in her free time. This is Lella’s second year in Apollo and she is looking forward to showing off how incredible this organization is as one of the PR chairs! Email Gabriella |
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Name: Noelle Selden
Year: Junior Fun Fact: I can open a door using my shoulder blades. Bio: Noelle Selden is a junior studying Labor and Human Resources. Noelle has been involved in Apollo since her freshman year, and has since served as the Lynx commander. Noelle is now the Public Relations chair, and she is looking forward to this year! She is from a small town outside of Pittsburgh. Outside of Apollo Noelle enjoys painting, listening to music, serving ice cream, hiking, and traveling. Apollo has given Noelle a family at Penn State, and taught her importance of Never Giving Up. Email Noelle |
