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A good-luck banner for the United States men's and women's Olympic gymnastic teams was available for signing today (Aug. 5) at The Bryce Jordan Center on the Penn State University Park campus. The banner departed for the USA Gymnastic Headquarters this afternoon and from there it will be flown to Athens for display during the gymnastic warm-ups.Kay and George Weigand of State College were among those who stopped by to sign the banner.After the Olympics, the United States men's and women's Olympic gymnastic teams will be visiting The Bryce Jordan Center at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, as part of the 2004 T.J. Maxx Tour of Gymnastics Champions. For ticket information, go to www.bjc.psu.edu
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Students Kyle Bjaime and Laura Anderson, both 18, enjoyed the idea of sending a message to the Olympians.
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Destination Greece!
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Bernie Punt, manager of marketing, and Jill Baldi, manager of ticket operations, both from The Bryce Jordan Center, take a moment to look at some of the names on the banner.
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Two sisters sign the banner while Channel 6 News broadcasts live.
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This little girl made the trip all the way from Lewistown to sign the banner.
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Penn State employees Don Zeleznick and Sue Campbell took time on their breaks to sign.
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Debra Ellis, a staff member at the 1996 Olympics, and her son wished the gymnasts luck.
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Penn State employee Susan Lechanski signs between the "L" and "U" in the word "Luck."
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These girls took time out before soccer practice to show their support.
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It's a family affair as the Linzell family -- Dan and Cindy along with their daughters -- wish the Olympians all the best.
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Bernie Punt carefully rolls the banner as a tube stands ready for the precious contents.
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Bernie Punt points out the destination to United Parcel Service driver Penni Hoffman.
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The banner is now on its way to offer encouragement as the gymnasts represent America and flip and spin their way into history.
