About APPS

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
    Ask me about:
    • Executive Council
    • Retreats
    • APPS Constitution
    • Elections
  • Brittany Byrum

    Vice President of Administration
    Ask me about:
    • Engage
    • APPS Office
    • End of Semester Socials
    • Council Secretaries
  • Ethan Pilgrim

    Vice President of Promotion
    Ask me about:
    • Engage Promo Submissions
    • Council Publicists
  • Addison (Addy) Weller

    Vice President of Communications
    Ask me about:
    • APPSfluencers
    • Websites
    • Social Media
  • Leah Rogers

    Vice President of External Affairs
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    • Collaborations
    • Assessment
    • APPS Alumni Network
    • SGA Representative
  • Maggie Ballard

    Vice President of Development
    Ask me about:
    • FLA
    • LEAD Team Workshops

Executive Chairpersons

  • Grace Lisi

    Vice President of Internal Affairs
    Ask me about:
    • Recruitment
    • New Member Application
    • PIT
    • Council Membership Coordinators
  • Tommy Morrison

    Club Shows Council Chairperson
    Ask me about:
    • Live in Blue Ridge
    • Cover Show
    • Local Music
  • Jacob Vaughan

    Appalachian Heritage Council Chairperson
    Ask me about:
    • Old-Time Fiddlers' Convention
    • Fiddles n' Fixins
  • Daniel Huggins

    Main Stage Council Chairperson
    Ask me about:
    • Major Touring Acts
    • APPS Schaefer Center concerts
  • Sydney McDonald

    Representation and Intentional Student Engagement (RISE) Council Chairperson
    Ask me about:
    • Coffeehouse Events
    • Appalachian Theatre Shows
  • Braidyn Pike

    Special Events Council Chairperson
    Ask me about:
    • Appalfest
    • Winter Chill
    • Movies on the Mall
  • Loralei Weber

    Spirit and Traditions Council Chairperson
    Ask me about:
    • Homecoming
    • Breakfast with Yosef
    • AppSkate

Advisors

  • Jake Tidwell headshot

    Jake Tidwell he/him/his

    Assistant Director for Student Programming
    Advisor to:
    • Executive Council
    • Main Stage Council
    • Spirit & Traditions Council
  • Katie Brooks headshot

    Katie Brooks she/her/hers

    Coordinator for Student Programming
    Advisor to:
    • Appalachian Heritage Council
    • Special Events Council
  • Maddie Vargas headshot

    Maddie Vargas she/her/hers

    Graduate Assistant for Student Programming
    Advisor to:
    • Club Shows Council
  • Shiloh Lovette headshot

    Shiloh Lovette she/her/hers

    Graduate Assistant for Student Programming
    Advisor to:
    • RISE Council