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Ethan Parker Make-A-Wish

PREVIEW: Make-A-Wish Game/Hot Dog Frank Day Set for Saturday

2/18/2020 2:23:00 PM

Make-A-Wish Game / Hot Dog Frank Day
 
Lebanon Valley vs. Arcadia
Saturday, Feb. 22 | 4 p.m. | Sorrentino Gymnasium
 
Lebanon Valley combines one of its oldest (and tastiest) athletic traditions with one of its newest events, all while the men's basketball team battles Arcadia in MAC Commonwealth action.
 
Live Video
The game will be streamed live online and for free on LVCtv.
 
Live Stats
Fans can follow along with all the action by tracking live stats at GoDutchmen.com/live.
 
Going to the Game
Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for seniors, and $2 for non-LVC students. LVC students receive free admission.
 
Jersey Auction
(AUCTION PAGE) In honor of the event, Lebanon Valley in auctioning off specially-designed jerseys that each player will wear for one game only against the Knights. Each jersey is being auctioned through bidding at LVC's athletic website, GoDutchmen.com. Bidding is done 100% online, and closes at approximately 5 p.m. on Saturday. All proceeds from the auction will be donated to the Make-A-Wish Foundation - Susquehanna Valley, Philadelphia, and Delaware.
 
Making Wishes Come True
In addition to the jersey auction, members of LVC's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) will be in attendance to accept patron donations. Make-A-Wish stars will be available on game day via a minimum of $1 donation, and will be on display throughout the upper bowl of Sorrentino Gymnasium. All proceeds from game day donations of those in attendance will go to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
 
Guest of Honor
LVC will honor Wish Child Ethan Parker and his family during the contest's pregame ceremonies. The 15-year-old from Hummelstown will be presented with a special Lebanon Valley College Make-A-Wish jersey by the team and the cheerleaders. Ethan's favorite color is blue, his favorite game to play is Rummy, and his favorite foods are pizza and blueberry smoothies. Additionally, Ethan loves Red Lobster, his favorite singer is Ed Sheeran, and he loves playing with Legos, dogs, and likes to watch movies. Above it all, however, Ethan loves anything to do with Star Wars. Ethan's one wish is to travel to Disney World, where a new Star Wars themed park has just opened. Will his wish come true? You'll just have to be there to find out…

Ethan Parker with Sherri     Ethan Parker with mom and grandma
 
Hot Dog Frank
Each year at halftime of a men's basketball game, LVC presents the Hot Dog Frank Athletic Service award to a worthy individual or individuals. The award was established by the LVC administration in 1985 to honor the late "Hot Dog" Frank Aftosmes (1902-1994) for his many contributions to the Lebanon Valley College athletic program. Aftosmes was an Annville businessman and devoted supporter of LVC athletics whose statue now stands in the College's Peace Garden. Lebanon Valley's most well-known and devoted fan, he famously passed away on the morning of the men's basketball team's thrilling national championship victory over NYU in the spring of 1994. To show its appreciation for his lifelong dedication to LVC and its students, the College fitted the right hand of Aftosmes' statue in the Peace Garden with a national championship ring. Since the Hot Dog Frank Award's establishment in 1985, 37 individuals have been honored for their dedication and loyalty to the LVC athletics family.

hot dog frank statue in the lvc peace garden
 
Tastiest Tradition in Sports
In honor of Hot Dog Frank and his famous recipe that was enjoyed by LVC students, faculty, and administration for decades, the tradition of free hot dogs for all fans in attendance on Hot Dog Frank Day was created. Needless to say, it quickly became of the College's most beloved annual get-togethers. Free hot dogs will once again be served at the indoor arena at the Arnold Sports Center adjacent to Sorrentino Gymnasium between the contests of Saturday's women's and men's basketball doubleheader. The women tip off at 2 p.m. before the men wrap things up at 4 p.m.

frank aftosmes outside his store
 
2020 Award Winner
(STORY) Long-time LVC employee Jen Evans will be presented with the 2020 Hot Dog Frank Athletic Service Award on Saturday.
 
Jen is the Director of Student Engagement here at LVC and oversees many operations under student engagement, including student government, student programming board, Dutchmen Day, over 90 clubs and organizations of Mund College Center, commuter programing, and she also assists with the planning of Valleyfest and orientation. Her door is always open for student questions and concerns, and she's a caring and hard-working individual who always put students' needs ahead of her own.
 
Jen began working at LVC in September of 1991. She earned her bachelor's degree from Kansas State University and master's degree from Shippensburg University. She and her husband, Mark, have three children: Tucker, Tanner, and Taylor. Tucker and Tanner played collegiate football, while Taylor is currently a junior on the Susquehanna University Women's Basketball team. Jen's husband, Mark, played football at the University of Miami.
 
Last Time vs. Arcadia
(STORY) Back on Dec. 17, 2019, LVC dropped an 88-69 decision in Glenside to Arcadia in the teams' first meeting of the season. Justin Baker finished with a team-high 15 points and added four rebounds and a pair of steals. Zach Tucker added 14 points and hauled in six boards, while Collin Jones scored a then-career high 14 points.
 
Jones Earn Conference Honor
After two impressive games last week, LVC's Collin Jones was named the MAC Commonwealth Offensive Player of the Week on Monday. Jones guided the Dutchmen to a 1-1 week, averaging 26.5 points, 13 rebounds, and a 70% line from the field (21-for-30). In a 79-70 setback at Hood, the freshman poured in a career-high 29 points on 11-of-16 shooting to go along with 12 rebounds. Then, in a 74-60 victory over Stevenson that kept LVC in the playoff hunt, Jones led the Dutchmen with 24 points, including 18 in the first half, and he added 14 boards for another double-double.
 
Arcadia Quick Glance
The Knights (9-5 MAC Commonwealth) go into Saturday's game having already clinched a spot in next week's MAC Commonwealth Championship Tournament. Da'Kquan Davis stands as the team's leading scorer and the conference's leading scorer, averaging 26.4 points per game. He also ranks third in the league with 6.8 rebounds per contest.
 
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