Connie Moore Fast-Forward Future Posted Feb. 2, 2007
Connie Moore always knew she was fast, but it took a small setback, profuse passion and a big push from a Nittany Lion track and field coach to make her one of the best student-athletes in Penn State history. MORE>>>
Wally Triplett Destined by a Family of Firsts Posted Feb. 19, 2007
Wallace "Wally" Triplett established a stunning football legacy as he became the first African-American to start and the first to earn a varsity letter on a Nittany Lion team in 1946. Triplett learned of his strengths and society's weaknesses from the town that his family established. MORE>>>
Jesse Arnelle A 'Wow' Moment Posted Feb. 15, 2008
In the spring semester of Jesse Arnelle's junior year of high school, he received an athletic scholarship offer to play football at Brown University in Providence, R.I. He was being recruited by then head coach Charles A. (Rip) Engle and his assistant coach Joe Paterno. Arnelle was thrilled by the opportunity to play collegiate football and obtain an Ivy League education. . MORE>>>
Kahadeejah Herbert Winning a Life's Battle Posted Feb. 28, 2008
Athletic competition is normally based on wins and losses. That is all that seems to matter at the end of the day to those who watch it and for those who compete. Former Penn State standout Kahadeejah Herbert defied that notion by using basketball for something more than winning games. She used it to win in life. MORE>>>
John Amaechi A Man of Many Talents Posted Feb. 11, 2009
Former Penn State basketball standout John Amaechi is a man of many talents. He is a psychologist, a motivational speaker, a political activist, a broadcaster, an author and a movie producer as well as a former professional basketball player. MORE>>>
Nadia Edwards A Lifelong Endeavor Posted Feb. 24, 2009
The concept of sport has become ingrained in today's society. For a large portion of America's youth, the dream of playing sports at the collegiate or professional level is often what fuels their growth and development through the years. For former Penn State women's volleyball player Nadia Edwards, that passion for sport continues to play a part in her professional development. MORE>>>
Curt Warner Standing 'Penn State' Proud Posted Feb. 12, 2010
Like any other business owner trying to sell big-ticket items in today's economy, Curt Warner admits business has been a little slow. But it sure beats the days when he was growing up around the coalmines in Pineville, W.Va. MORE>>>
Helen Darling My Darling Tots Posted Feb. 25, 2010
Helen Darling has always been ready to lend an assist, both on and off the basketball court. The only trouble is this former Penn State standout needs more than 24 hours in a day. MORE>>>
