Penn College News

Night on the ... tarmac!

Monday, May 12, 2025

Photos by Alexandra Butler, photographer/photo editor, and Anna E. Reed, student photographer

The second annual Aviators Ball repeated the success of last year’s inaugural event, organized by the Student Veteran Organization and held at Penn College’s Lumley Aviation Center at the Williamsport Regional Airport in Montoursville.

Among events toasting out the academic year, the semi-formal affair featured games, music, photo ops, food and Wildcat connections. 

As with last year, Sigma Pi fraternity pitched in with a music D.J. and added to the all-around revelry. A night on the town (or tarmac) never looked so good!

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The second annual Aviators Ball is a rousing success at Penn College's Lumley Aviation Center.

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An aviation curve frames the evening affair.

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Sustenance for Wildcats

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Photo booth fun ...

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... and fabulous backdrops for photo ops! Here, Aly Lewis takes advantage of the impressive setting.

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Student Veteran Organization officers (at center) and veterans services staff (on each end) enjoy the evening. From left: Chet Beaver, Alex Hernandez, Michael Cruz, Cadence Copson and Katie Burke.

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Looking east toward the airport

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Shimmering in "golden hour" light

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Taking the front seat for photos

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Penn College sunglasses are just one prop at the party.

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Small details ...

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... and large accents enhance the evening.

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An excellent angle for Tristan Zink and Sadie Cosnuch

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Student DJ Francesco Tomas shares his musical talents.

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Becky Morrison and Darren Sell revel in a night on the tarmac.

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The hangar starts to hop.

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Making memories with college friends

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Fun with photos

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Backlit by sunshine

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A springtime scene, as the stunning mountain range gets greener by the day

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Aircraft steps assist a group photo

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The sun sets on another successful event ... and academic year.