Alumni News & Information Thank you to all our alumni that came out to help us celebrate… well, you! Every former Kennywood team member knows the best part of working those long, sometimes tiresome summer days was doing so with your fel- low team members—your friends. The Alumni Picnic is all about recon- necting and catching up. This year, we had a great turnout and hope each and every one of you had an unforgettable time! The great Mr. Joe Barron served as the event’s official MC, calling out ticket numbers for the raffle and entertaining all with his infectious personality. There were plenty of Kennywood items up for grab, including the coveted lifetime pass—a lucky Daniel Bost took home the big prize. In addition, we closed the celebration with a cake and cupcakes Noah him- self, would love, and a group photo for the books! Even though inclement weather cut the evening short, we hope everyone was able to have a day full of memory making moments! Thank you for your continued support. We can’t wait to see you all in 2018 for what is sure to be a bigger and better Alumni Picnic! MORE FUN INSIDE: Noah’s Ark Grand Re-Opening • Fun & Games • Upcoming Events & MORE! Volume 18, Issue #2
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Alumni News & Information
Thank you to all our alumni that came out to help us celebrate… well, you!
Every former Kennywood team member knows the best part of working
those long, sometimes tiresome summer days was doing so with your fel-
low team members—your friends. The Alumni Picnic is all about recon-
necting and catching up. This year, we had a great turnout and hope each
and every one of you had an unforgettable time!
The great Mr. Joe Barron served as the event’s official MC, calling out ticket
numbers for the raffle and entertaining all with his infectious personality.
There were plenty of Kennywood items up for grab, including the coveted
lifetime pass—a lucky Daniel Bost took home the big prize.
In addition, we closed the celebration with a cake and cupcakes Noah him-
self, would love, and a group photo for the books! Even though inclement
weather cut the evening short, we hope everyone was able to have a day
full of memory making moments! Thank you for your continued support.
We can’t wait to see you all in 2018 for what is sure to be a bigger and better Alumni Picnic!
MORE FUN INSIDE: Noah’s Ark Grand Re-Opening • Fun & Games • Upcoming Events & MORE!
Volume 18, Issue #2
We had a Whale of a Time… On May 25 we hosted a grand re-opening celebration for Noah’s Ark. This past offseason, the entire attrac-tion saw a major renovation that included restoring the famous whale’s mouth entrance, and of course the squishy tongue! The event was part of Pittsburgh’s Bicentennial Celebration to commemorate the city’s 200 years of history. We thought it was fitting to showcase everything that makes Pittsburgh such a special place to live, work, and play in true Noah fashion—Two-by-two! Noah even showed up, or Pittsburgh Dad dressed as Noah, for a hilarious skit atop the rocking ark. If you missed out on all the fun, you can relive it by visiting our YouTube page (www.YouTube.com/KennywoodOfficial) or by scanning the QR code below!
Stay Updated!
Remembering Vic Kleman
Kennywood said goodbye to a true fanatic and friend earlier this month. Vic Kleman, known worldwide for his love of the Jack Rabbit, passed away on July 1 at the age of 83. It was just 14 months ago Vic piled up 95 consecutive rides on the Rabbit in celebration of its 95th anniversary. The mar-athon topped his 90 straight rides in 2010 and 80 consecu-tive rides in 2012 for his 80th birthday, and marked his
5,000th ride on the landmark wooden coaster.
Vic joined the Kennywood team for several seasons as a greeter at the Kennyville Cemetery during Phantom Fright Nights, and could always be counted on for a smile and pleasant demeanor. He will be buried in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies in Washington County, a cemetery for veterans.
Fun & Games!
Now & Then
Uh-oh! Looks like Kenny Kangaroo got a little
too dizzy on the Musik Express and scrambled
up a few of the things that make Kennywood
unique. Can you decipher these popular treats,
rides, and attractions?
Lucky is just one of Ken-nywood’s refreshment stands with some serious character. Designed by local architect Raymond Marlier, it features an art deco style façade. Built in 1931 as a root beer stand, today it serves up sweet fun-nel cakes and savory corn dogs. Interestingly, how the stand received its namesake has been lost to history. Here’s a fun fact—Last year alone it sold more than 72,700 corn dogs!
Not in the club? No Problem! Do you have a friend or family member that used to work at Kennywood but isn’t a member of the
Alumni Club? Tell them to sign up today! We’re always looking for former team members to share their
experience and Kennywood memories. All they have to do is email us their information (name, depart-
ment worked in, and mailing address) to [email protected]. We look forward to hearing
from all our valued alumni, because without you
Kennywood wouldn’t be the same!
Thank you!
Fall Fantasy (August 6 - 23) - This annual August highlight features the finest school and university marching bands of Pittsburgh and beyond, along with themed floats made by the Kennywood team!
First Responders Day (Sunday, August 28)
- Come see Pittsburgh’s finest perform ac-
tivities and safety demonstrations through-
out the park.
Grand Parents/ Oldies Day (September 11) - This Grandparents Day, do something they’ll love! How about an unforgettable day at Kennywood complete with performances by Dancing Queen and Johnny Angel and the Halos? Best of all, Senior FunDay Tick-ets (55+ with ID) are just $10!
NEW! Brews in the Park (September 24) -
Guests can enjoy their favorite craft beers,
food offerings from Kennywood’s signa-
ture stands and local food trucks, live mu-
sic performances, and more!
For a complete list of all our Community and Eth-nic Heritage Days, visit: www.kennywood.com/community
