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
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 Chairpeople

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

 

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

J.TidwellKatie BrooksMaddieShiloh
 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

she/her/hers
Coordinator for Student Programming
brookskd1@appstate.edu

Advisor to:

  • Appalachian Heritage Council
  • Special Events Council

Maddie Vargas
she/her/hers
Graduate Assistant for Student Programming
vargasmn@appstate.edu

Advisor to:

  • Club Shows Council

Shiloh Lovette
she/her/hers
Graduate Assistant for Student Programming
lovettess@appstate.edu

Advisor to:

  • RISE Council