President Kopko
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Name: Nicole Kopko
Year: Senior Fun Fact: I make well over 25 iced caramel macchiatos on any given day during the summer Bio: I am a senior studying Special Education with a minor in Rehabilitation and Human Services! I'm from “outside of Philly” or Delaware County to be more specific. Outside of Apollo, I am part of the Education Student Council. I love spending the summer at the beach and spending time with my dog, Calli! I'm in my third year on the executive board, I formerly served as one of Apollo’s Family Relations chairs, a Fundraising Outreach chair, and was a dancer in THON 2022. Apollo has shown me what it means to “Never Give Up” and has given me a family here at Penn State. I hope to take Apollo to the moon in 2024! Email Nicole |
Member Relations
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Name: Amanda Herman
Year: Senior Fun Fact: I go to the same gym as Bruce Springsteen back home. Bio: I am a senior double majoring in Rehabilitation & Human Services and Psychology. I am from Central Jersey (yes, it exists) and love spending my summers at the beach. In my free time I like listening to music, buying overpriced coffee, and having really long conversations about astrology. Outside of Apollo, I'm involved in Harmony and LifeLink. I served on the executive board as a Family Relations Chair last year and am looking forward to another great year working with Apollo!!! Email Amanda |
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Name: Melody Stout
Year: Junior Fun Fact: I am scuba certified Bio: I am double majoring in business management and journalism, my dream is to open a restaurant. I am from El Paso, TX and yes I wish I was a cowboy, I love playing volleyball and outdoor activities, like snacking and watching tv, and spending time with my family and dogs. Outside of Apollo, I am involved in Alpha Delta Pi sorority and a Penn State Athletics intern. Last year I served Apollo as a Fundraising Outreach chair and am looking forward to another year NGUing with Apollo. Email Melody |
Donor/Alumni Relations
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Name: Sam MacMillan
Year: Junior Fun Fact: I started college as a Marine Science major at Coastal Carolina University Bio: I am a third-year student majoring in Literature with a minor in Linguistics. I’m from Hershey, PA (consequently, I love chocolate). I love to read, go to the beach, lift, and spend time with my dog, Lucy. I’m super excited to NGU this year and get to know everyone in Apollo better! Email Sam |
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Name: Mac Povlish
Year: Junior Fun Fact: I have hiked a glacier in Iceland Bio: I am a third-year student studying Electrical Engineering. I live an hour South of Pittsburgh and enjoy spending time with my friends and family as well as working out in my free time. I have three Great Danes named Addie, Zach, and Zoe who take up plenty of my time while I’m home. I am very excited to keep fighting for a cure with the entire Apollo community this year! Email Mac |
Fundraising Outreach
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Name: Madison McEvoy
Year: Junior Fun Fact: I've hiked the Grand Canyon twice! Bio: I'm majoring in Geosciences and minoring in Earth and Sustainability at Penn State. I am from Downingtown, PA. I've been a member of Apollo since freshman year, and was a Commander for Lynx my sophomore year! My involvement in THON has been one of the highlights of my college career, including being a Dancer in THON 2023! I love iced coffee, hiking (aka the great outdoors), listening to music, and hanging out with my friends AND my dog Finn! I cannot wait to be working alongside Apollo as a Fundraising Outreach chair and hope to bring lots of new ideas to the table to make Apollo the best yet! Email Madison |
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Name: Thomas Witte
Year: Junior Fun Fact: I have been in a commercial Bio: I'm studying Meteorology and Atmospheric Science. I'm from Hurricane, West Virginia (yes I'm aware of the irony). I have been a member of Apollo since Sophomore year! Outside of Apollo, I'm a part of the Penn State Campus Weather Service and the Storm Chase Club! I love studying the weather, listening to music, and taking my scheduled mid-afternoon naps. I'm super pumped for what this coming year has in store and am ready to share my new ideas with everyone! Email Thomas |
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Name: Hope Neal
Year: Senior Fun Fact: My cousin is the Jonas Brothers manager! Bio: I am studying Secondary Social Studies Education with minors in History, Political Science, and Education Policy Studies. Being from State College, I have a lot of ties to Penn State and the surrounding community: PSU Football is not a voluntary event. I grew up dancing at a local dance studio – where I am now a teacher, choreographer, and administrative assistant. I will often be found across the country assisting world-renowned choreographers throughout the year. When I'm not dancing, studying, or focusing on Apollo, I can be found with family (including my cat, Pancakes), hiking outside, or looking at the stars on a clear night. I cannot wait to further my connections to everybody involved in Apollo and THON as a Fundraising Outreach chair this year! Email Hope |
Family Relations
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Name: Caitlyn McHenry
Year: Senior Fun Fact: I basically eat soup every single day Bio: I’m from Plymouth, Pennsylvania majoring in Advertising. Things that make me happy are my dog Buddy, reading, hanging out with friends, ramen, and Mookey (my stuffed animal monkey) . This is my third year with the Apollo fam and I’m super excited to have a great year with our families and members! Email Caitlyn |
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Name: Layth Khan
Year: Junior Fun Fact: I've never been sunburned Bio: I’m from Buffalo, New York, studying Psychology and Chemistry. I like camping, playing guitar, watching Bills games, and hanging out with my dog Grammar! I had an awesome time as a general member in Apollo last year and my first THON was an amazing experience. I’m so excited to be continuing my involvement this year and can’t wait to work more directly with our great families! Email Layth |
Public Relations
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Name: Caroline Clontz
Year: Senior Fun Fact: I am a fourth-year student studying Secondary English Education, with minors in English and Social Justice in Education. I’m involved with THON, College of Education Student Council, and Oriana Singers. I’m finally in the classroom observing students as they learn about language and literature, and next semester, I’ll be student teaching! I love iced coffee, Dance Moms, napping, and my dog Charlotte. I just had an amazing experience dancing in THON 2023, and I’m excited for another great year alongside the best people devoted to the best cause. Email Caroline |
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Name: Nicole Joniak
Year: Senior Fun Fact: This past summer I went storm chasing in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Iowa Bio: I am majoring in Meteorology with a minor in Climatology. I’m from Bucks County, PA. I enjoy hiking, listening to Harry Styles, and spending time with my dog, Riley! Outside of Apollo, I am involved in Campus Weather service and PSUBAMS. I am also the President of Chi Epsilon Pi (Meteorological Honors Society) and former VP of the Storm Chase Team. Last year I was a fundraising outreach chair and I’m very excited to be a part of the board again this year and to show my NGU spirit! Email Nicole |
