Dancer Relations captains took the Bryce Jordan Center stage at about 6:10 p.m. on Friday to perform the first line dance of THON 2024.
An annual tradition, the choreographed dance is accompanied by a mashup of popular songs with customized lyrics about Penn State, national and international news and events from the previous year.
Watch the full line dance video, recorded by Onward State’s Hailey Stutzman:
And here are the lyrics:
Intro
Bring it on, blue and white // Stand united in the fight
Starting each adventure strong // For The Kids, raise the song
Courage found in stories told // See the treasure that unfolds
Twenty-four, our diamonds glow // Hand in hand, here we go!
Verse One
New field honors Char’s attack // Basketball brings madness back
Big Ten redefining // Last commercial, silver lining
Ashe reaches 15 years // Penn State science pioneers
Waffle Shop, burning hot // Sinkhole ate my parking spot
Students gifted basic needs // Said farewell to downtown Sheetz
Illuminate your inner pride // ASL making strides
Authenticate, what’s your number? // Iron Man runs the summer
Beaver squirrel, man he’s flyin’ // Say it with me, love ya lions!
Chorus
Come on State, let’s soar // Cubs and lions, shake the floor
Look around, feel this moment // Find your dream. Chase it. Own it.
Legacies last forever // Dancing to new heights together
Everyday our mission calls // Taking THON beyond these walls
Verse Two
DC pandas, going home // Back in nature, free to roam
Better pay, writers strike // Cuban launches Pharma-site
Newest crown since ’53 // Light from distant galaxy
X is here, blue bird’s gone // Hottest month we’ve come upon
Skyline covered by a haze // East Coast feels effects for days
OceanGate submarine // Brazil’s forest going green
High Sea’s Treaty, making waves // In New Delhi, numbers raise
Lebron upholds his ring // Watch out, watch out, clear the lane
*Chorus*
Verse Three
Yoncé, Taylor global tours // Shoots his shot, Kelce scores
Michelle Yeoh, a star indeed // Grimace Shake at Mickey D’s
OG Fortnite, hop on // Barbenheimer marathon
Matthew Perry, there for you // Now and then, Beatles queued
Stanley Cup, strong as steel // Zack and Cody get their meal
Roman Empire, what’s your pick? // It’s the season of the stick
20 years, Wicked’s rise // Cheeseburger in Paradise
Disney, Warner, Century // He’s just Ken, Hi Barbie!
Dance Break
*Chorus*
Verse Four
Quests are conquered, future’s chased // Golden ribbons interlaced
DonorDrive, alumni, too // Hit the court, 2-v-2
On our socials, make it storm // Language access, we transform
Hope for futures they provide // Let the diamonds be our guide
Courage, rise and unite // Wisdom gives us endless light
Honesty, fostered here // Strength together far and near
Befriend the dragon // We take flight
With Sir Millard // Our fearless knight
Every story we will treasure // Here begins our next adventure
