Wilson College Lights Up the Sky with First-Ever Drone Show Posted on: October 22, 2025 News On Saturday, October 18, 2025, Wilson College made history with its first-ever drone light show, celebrating the We Rise: United for Wilson’s Future campaign and Wilson Weekend. Hundreds gathered on campus to witness a breathtaking 15-minute display of synchronized drones illuminating the night sky with vibrant imagery honoring America, Franklin County, and Wilson College. Image Titled “We Rise: Honoring History. Inspiring Tomorrow.” the show featured a symbolic flight of the phoenix, custom visuals, and a powerful soundtrack and narration accessible via smartphone. The event brought together community members of all ages for an unforgettable evening of light, sound, and storytelling.This milestone celebration was made possible thanks to the generous support of Wilson College, the Gilmore-Hoerner Endowment, Cherry Knoll Farm, Explore Franklin County PA, and F&M Trust.Missed the show or want to relive the magic? The full video of the drone show is posted below. Previous: Wilson College Rises with Approximately $21.75 Million in Donations Next: A Celebration of Animals at Wilson College Related posts Aug 18, 2026 Biology and Veterinary Nursing Student Participates in Shark Research Expedition By Faith Crawford ’26 Thanks to the generous donation of alumna Joan Thuebel ’52, students at Wilson have the… Read more Aug 13, 2026 Wilson College Receives Nearly $7 Million in Support During Fiscal Year 2026 Wilson College supporters contributed nearly $7 million during fiscal year 2026, demonstrating a strong commitment to the College's… Read more Jul 28, 2026 Five Women Artists Featured in New Wilson College Art Exhibition Wilson College is pleased to announce the opening of “Life, Death, and Objects That Move Us: Three-Dimensional Art,” a new exhibition… Read more More articles ➜ Share this on: Facebook LinkedIn X Email
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