Appalachian Popular Programming Society

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The Appalachian Popular Programming Society (APPS) serves as the primary student programming board at App State and is responsible for planning diverse, quality events for the entire community. APPS aspires to establish transformational experiences and a deep sense of belonging to all Appalachian students through educational and entertaining programs and events.

History

Appalachian Popular Programming Society (APPS) serves as the primary student programming board at App State and is responsible for planning diverse, quality events for the entire community. APPS was founded in 1985 to help enhance student nightlife and support retention. APPS plays a vital role in fostering and developing an inclusive Appalachian State University community.

Executive Cabinet

  • Lily Williams

    President
    williamsla9@appstate.edu
    Ask me about:
    • Executive Council
    • Retreats
    • APPS Constitution
    • Elections

  • Brittany Byrum

    Vice President of Administration
    byrumba@appstate.edu
    Ask me about:
    • Engage
    • APPS Office
    • End of Semester Socials
    • Council Secretaries

  • Ethan Pilgrim

    Vice President of Promotion
    pilgrimel@appstate.edu
    Ask me about:
    • Engage Promo Submissions
    • Council Publicists

  • Addison (Addy) Weller

    Vice President of Communications
    welleras@appstate.edu
    Ask me about:
    • APPSfluencers
    • Websites
    • Social Media

  • Grace Lisi

    Vice President of Internal Affairs
    lisigr@appstate.edu
    Ask me about:
    • Recruitment
    • New Member Application
    • PIT
    • Council Membership Coordinators

  • Leah Rogers

    Vice President of External Affairs
    rogerslc1@appstate.edu
    Ask me about:
    • Collaborations
    • Assessment
    • APPS Alumni Network
    • SGA Representative

  • Maggie Ballard

    Vice President of Development
    ballardmg1@appstate.edu
    Ask me about:
    • FLA
    • LEAD Team Workshops

Executive Chairpersons

  • Tommy Morrison

    Club Shows Council Chairperson
    morrisontp@appstate.edu
    Ask me about:
    • Live in Blue Ridge
      Cover Show
      Local Music

  • Jacob Vaughan

    Appalachian Heritage Council Chairperson
    vaughanjm1@appstate.edu
    Ask me about:
    • Old-Time Fiddlers' Convention
      Fiddles n' Fixins

  • Daniel Huggins

    Main Stage Council Chairperson
    hugginsdj@appstate.edu
    Ask me about:
    • Major Touring Acts
      APPS Schaefer Center concerts
  • Headshot of Sydney McDonald

    Sydney McDonald

    Representation and Intentional Student Engagement (RISE) Council Chairperson
    mcdonaldsg1@appstate.edu
    Ask me about:
    • Coffeehouse Events
      Appalachian Theatre Shows

  • Braidyn Pike

    Special Events Council Chairperson
    pikebj@appstate.edu
    Ask me about:
    • Appalfest
      Winter Chill
      Movies on the Mall

  • Loralei Weber

    Spirit and Traditions Council Chairperson
    weberl1@appstate.edu
    Ask me about:
    • Homecoming
      Breakfast with Yosef
      AppSkate

Advisors

  • Jake Tidwell headshot

    Jake Tidwell he/him/his

    Assistant Director for Student Programming
    tidwelljm1@appstate.edu
    Advisor to:
    • Executive Council
    • Main Stage Council
    • Spirit & Traditions Council
  • Katie Brooks headshot

    Katie Brooks she/her/hers

    Coordinator for Student Programming
    brookskd1@appstate.edu
    Advisor to:
    • Appalachian Heritage Council
    • Special Events Council
  • Maddie Vargas headshot

    Maddie Vargas she/her/hers

    Graduate Assistant for Student Programming
    vargasmn@appstate.edu
    Advisor to:
    • Club Shows Council