Youngstown State students who want to show their Penguin pride at sporting events are invited to join The Penguin Pack, a fan group for YSU students.
The Penguin Pack is new in 2015, and its goal is to bring the Youngstown State student body together to support student-athletes, the university and the community at YSU sporting events. The club is under the umbrella of the Penguin Club, the Athletics Department's fundraising group.
"We're here to provide a place for students to have a great time with their fellow students while supporting our athletes," Penguin Pack executive board member Bryce Miner said. "Sports can be a big part of the college experience, and we hope that we'll be able to provide a fun atmosphere that our student body will be excited to be a part of. We want to create a lasting tradition at YSU that we can pass on to future students who will also be proud to be Penguins."
The Penguin Pack hosts a tailgate party for all YSU students at each football game, and the organization is hoping for a large turnout this Saturday as the seventh-ranked Penguins host fourth-ranked Illinois State. The party, located in the back of the Rulli Bros. Tailgate (M7) Lot, will have food, music, games and more to get students ready to cheer at Stambaugh Stadium. The official student section on the East side of the stadium has been named The Ice Box.
While the focus in the early stages of the group is to create a student presence at football games, The Penguin Pack will support other YSU sports as well. Students wishing to formally join the organization can sign up for $15 to receive exclusive opportunities and benefits throughout the year, and the first 100 members in 2015 will receive a special Under Armour t-shirt.
Three YSU students – Carly Burgdorf, Sean Meditz and Miner – form an executive board, and there is a small group of student leaders on a planning committee. More information and a link to register is available at YSUsports.com/penguinpack. Students can also get news on the latest events by following The Penguin Pack on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Social media links:
Facebook
Twitter - @YSUFanClub
Instagram - @YSUStudentFanClub/
