Cat is a junior at Penn State University studying Broadcast Journalism with a minor in Political Science.  She is a first-year member of Penn State's A Cappella group, "Shades of Blue," which she considers to be a beautiful escape from every day chaos.  Cat was also recently chosen as a member of Penn State's news program, "Centre County Report," for the Fall of 2012.  In her spare time, she enjoys blogging about life experience and always has a cup of coffee in hand.  Cat's ultimate career goal is to be a television news anchor at the national level.

Leia is a Freshman Rehabilitation and Human Services Major.  In her spare time, she enjoys singing in Essence of Joy, Concert Choir, and the shower.  SHADES IS HER WHOLE LIFE SHE WOULD DIE WITHOUT IT.

Lorraine is in her last year at Penn State, and she's not too happy about it.  But, it's okay because she spent all four years with her Zeta Tau Alpha sorority sisters, and of course, Shades friends.  She is graduating with a B.S. in Marketing from the Smeal College of Business and an International Business minor.  Starting in June she will be a financial analyst for Citigroup in New York, and she's pretty terrified at the idea of that.  So, for the next two months, Lorraine will be #YOLOing quite a bit.  This includes crossing off her extensive bucket list, raging, and living at her beach house at the Jersey Shore.  The things she will miss most about her Happy Valley experience are the fun GenEd classes she took, daylongs, Zetas, Shadsey Shades, chanting WE ARE at tour groups, Heister loves, football tailgates, and my precious B.O.B.s.


"My name is Lorraine Schule, and I support the arts."

Jessie is a Sophomore studying marketing and PR. Along with Shades of Blue she is a member of Pennharmonics and Thespians. When not in rehearsal you can find her .... in another rehearsal. She enjoys causing some ruckus with B.O.B.s, laughing, eating Chipotle, and krumping with Hannah. A dolla make me hollaaa. 

Mark Lehnowsky; B.S. Economics '08; J.D. '11; B.M. Music Composition '12; is the founder and long-time director of Shades of Blue. Although he has moved into his professional career, he remains in close contact with the group that he loves. Mark's music has been performed all across the country, including commercials aired on ESPN. Recently, Penn State's Glee Club performed a newly commissioned work, Everyone Burst Out Singing, in Heinz Hall in Pittsburgh, and PMEA Region II Choir performed Bringers at Ridgway High School in Ridgway, PA. For three years he was the Assistant Director of Essence of Joy, under the direction of Dr. Anthony Leach. Essence of Joy recently performed Wade in the Water at the ACDA national convention in Chicago and premiered Deep River at their 2012 Spring Concert. Mark studied choral conducting under two-time Grammy Award winner Dr. Christopher Kiver, who performs Mark's music frequently. Mark is the winner of several International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella "Best Arrangement" Awards. In addition to writing vocal music, Mark has written two short (20 minute) film scores: Iowa is Closed Today, and Death after Life, and he has enjoyed those experiences immensely. He has written works for musical theatre, Penn State's Marching Blue Band, chamber orchestra, solo instrumentalist, and more. For information on his music and more, please see marklehnowskymusic.com.