{"id":1435,"date":"2026-04-17T08:10:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T08:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stuorgs2.gcc.edu\/thecollegian\/2026\/04\/17\/2026-04-17-happy-birthday-grove-city\/"},"modified":"2026-10-06T23:08:49","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T23:08:49","slug":"2026-04-17-happy-birthday-grove-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stuorgs2.gcc.edu\/thecollegian\/2026\/04\/17\/2026-04-17-happy-birthday-grove-city\/","title":{"rendered":"Happy birthday Grove\u00a0City!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By Kendall Lambrecht<\/a> · Copy Editor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The college celebrated its 150th birthday April 10 in SHAL Courtyard. The festivities included a performance by the jazz band, cornhole, a replica of the iconic Grove sign, an appearance by Mr. Pew (at right) and, of course, a 12-foot-long cake. Above, President and First Lady Lingo blow out the candles with help from Assistant to the President Betty Tallerico, Dean of Calderwell School of Arts and Letters Dr. Paul Kemeny and members of SGA. \u2014 GCC<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

One week ago today, Grove City College celebrated its 150th anniversary with a special birthday party coordinated by the college\u2019s Crimson & White society and the Alumni Council.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Preparations for the college\u2019s 150th anniversary began all the way back in 2023. While the gala in Pittsburgh\u2019s Carnegie Museum occurred last month, Grove City honored the college\u2019s actual founding day on April 10.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Junior Amanda Tangelder, rising president of the Crimson & White society, explained the effort that went into the affair. \u201cThe birthday party was one of the events that we brainstormed within this group, but the main execution of the party didn\u2019t begin until spring semester,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The birthday party began promptly at 10:45 in the morning with party favors, ice cream, beverages and a table with a banner for all to sign. Students, professors, alumni and others got to sign the 150th banner with their name and graduation year, marking their existence at Grove City College forever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tangelder, alongside Alumni Coordinator Amanda Sposoto \u201900 and fellow junior Katie Hillebrand, met together to discuss details for the event. The three discussed what they wanted the day to look like, including which student groups on campus should be involved, the food, the prizes and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAs for my role specifically,\u201d Tangelder said, \u201conce we finished the brainstorming period, I was in charge of sourcing some of the event signage, yard games and worked with (Amanda) on discussing our marketing efforts.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Involving the students, Tangelder coordinated how many volunteers would be needed, as well as creating tasks for them and time slots. From 7:45 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tangelder acted as the key point of contact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

April 10 didn\u2019t mark just the college\u2019s birthday, as freshman Payton Allan and her mother, a Grove City alum, also celebrated their own birthdays. \u201cIt really makes the connection between my mom and I, and the school that has played such a huge part throughout my whole life, seem so much more special,\u201d Allan said, \u201clike one huge birthday party.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt is a crazy link between family legacy and tradition — I figured it would make a good story,\u201d Allan said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the main focus of the party was centered towards students, the Alumni Center was present and helped with engaging alumni who may be in the area to celebrate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The climax of the party took place at 11:55 a.m., when students and faculty gathered around to listen to the fight song play and sing \u201cHappy Birthday\u201d to Grove City. Quickly afterwards, President Lingo \u201900 cut the twelve-foot-long cake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI was so happy to see how excited students were to be there and how upbeat the atmosphere was with the band playing!\u201d Tangelder said. \u201cI also really enjoyed getting to work alongside our current and new Crimson & White members \u2013 we have such a wonderful group of students who are willing to joyfully serve!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grove City College\u2019s 150th anniversary birthday party was definitely one for the books. \u201cFrom planning to seeing the event come to life,\u201d Tangelder said, \u201cI feel incredibly grateful to have been a part of such a meaningful milestone for a college and community I love so deeply.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thank you, Tangelder, Sposato, Hillebrand and the Alumni Council for throwing such a meaningful event for the Grove City College community!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Students Lydia Mahan, John Hatzis and Tim Heiser enjoy the 150th birthday party. \u2014 GCC<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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