Lady Wildcats, Fans Raise Breast-Cancer Awareness at Volleyball 'Pink Out'

Published 10.02.2014

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Sara M. Jordan, of Unityville, a nine-year survivor of breast cancer – and captain of the Pink Powerhouses team in the Oct. 25 Making Strides of Lycoming County walk in Montoursville's Indian Park – enlists the crowd for the ongoing fight.Fans at the "Pink Out,"  some wearing Wildcat Blue, show their colors ... ... and their Penn College pride.Sophie Coldsmith (10) is enthusiastically greeted by teammates Courtney Gernert (2) and Samantha Pogash.Mascot and friend engage in a dance-off during a break in the volleyball action.The Penn College women's volleyball team – in coordinated headbands, hair ribbons and socks – joined fans for this week's traditional Bardo Gym "Pink Out" for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The squad's Wednesday match against Penn State Berks included pink popcorn, fun and games, and a $50 Sheetz gift card to the “pinkest” person in the stands. The match was sponsored by the Off-Campus Housing Organization and Wildcat Athletics.
Photos by Dalaney T. Vartenisian, student photographer