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The Pendulum NEWS Thursday, March 13, 2003 *Page 9 Students get their From Page I stopped by to wish the THON dancers luck. Twisted Measure serenaded the marathon dancers at 11 p.m. Saturday night as dancers neared the 12-hour- haifway mark. Around the 10 p.m. mark, dancers were called to the stage to compete in a George Foreman grill cook-off. Dancers also par ticipated in a morale dance every hour with coordinated dance moves to get them pumped up. THON’s student coordinators were pleased with the events suc cess, and said they hope it will only grow in popularity in the future. “Wc want this to get bigger and bigger every year,” Harrell said. “This is important to do as a person,” added Christian Wiggins, student government president and THON participant. Wiggins said reading the profiles of the sick children he was help ing made the event worthwhile. “This really puts things in per spective,” he said, “I’m really happy; I’m making kids feel bet ter.” THON dancer Carly Johnston expressed a similar sentiment. “Helping these kids feels won derful and it makes my problems not look as bad,” she said. JlJj.j^ould absolutely do it again.” Contact Lindsay Porter at pendu- lum@elon.edu or 278-7247. THON on True life: Diary of a THONer Lauren Thiel Courtesy of University Relations More than 200 students danced in Alumni Gym Saturday and Sunday, remaining on their feet for a full 24 hours. Monies collect ed from the event totaled more than $38,000, setting a record for money raised in a first-year dance marathon. Dancers raise $38,000 for Children’s Hospital Guest Writer Freshman Lauren Thiel was a first-time THON dancer. Thiel kept a short journal of her expe riences. She was asked to keep track of her level of tiredness on a scale of 1-10, with 10 being very tired. She also listed the most exciting event of the hour, one thing she wished she had with her and the name of her favorite song of the hour 10:06 p.m. Saturday Mood: I’m tired, but I’m excit ed and pumped to keep going Tiredness level: 4 Most exciting event of the hour: The morale dance The best song of the hour: The morale mix One thing I wish I had right now: A foot massage! 11:12 p.m. Saturday Mood: I’m getting excited; we’re halfway done! Tiredness level: 4 Most exciting event of the hour: The morale dance The best song of the hour: 50 cent “In da club” One thing I wish I had right now: A seat 12:02 a.m. Sunday Mood: I’m not tired, but my feet and legs are killing me Tiredness level: 5 Most exciting event of the hour: A Cook-Out milkshake The best song of the hour: “The PB&J song” 2:13 a.m. Sunday Mood: I’m still not tired, but my feet and ankles hurt pretty badly Tiredness level: 5 The best song of the hour: NSYNC One thing I wish I had right now: My bed Courtesy of Brian Farrell THON’s executive officers spent long hours planning the marathon. Brian Farrell, pictured bottom right, served as overall committee chair man tor the event, which takes place at schools nationwide. 4:03 a.m. Sunday Mood: extremely exhausted and aching all over Tiredness level: 7 Most exciting event of the hour: mail call (dancers receive mail from friends and family) The best song of the hour: “Pour some sugar on me” One thing I wish I had right now: SLEEP! 6:17 a.m. Sunday Mood: exhausted and feeling like my legs are going to fall off. Tiredness level: 9 Most exciting event of the hour: eating Panera The best song of the hour; “Boom Boom Boom Boom” One thing I wish I had right now:SLEEP! 7:01 a.m. Sunday Mood: I feel like I’m going to fall over Tiredness level: 10 One thing I wish I had right now: Lots of sleep 10:05 a.m. Sunday Mood: my feet hurt. I’m almost done and I’m getting excited for the end Tiredness level: 10 Most exciting event of the hour: The morale dance The best song of the hour: The morale mix One thing I wish I had right now: Sleep Contact Lauren Thiel at pendu- lum@elon.edu or 278-7247.
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