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 Oct 30, 2026 Earthwatch Expedition Takes Graduate Student to Kenya's Maasai Mara By Faith Crawford ’26 Thanks to the generous donation of alumna Joan Thuebel ’52, students at Wilson have the opportunity… Read more Oct 30, 2026 Student Art from Wilson College on Display at Coyle Free Library The Visual Arts Invitational, an exhibit featuring artwork by Wilson College students, will open Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2026, at the Coyle… Read more Oct 26, 2026 Wilson College Seminar to Focus on Early-Career Advice Wilson College's health sciences and business programs will host a Strategic Seminar Series event, "From College to Career: Navigating… Read more More articles ➜ Share this on: Facebook LinkedIn X Email
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