Entertainment

 
 

Dale - National Anthem Singer

Raised in Kuwait by Indian parents in a musical household, Dale Verchick knew that singing would always be the gift that would keep giving. She started performing on stage since she was 3 years old. The Persian Gulf War forced Dale and her family to move to India where she initiated singing professionally at age 16 with some of Mumbai’s finest cover bands and artists. She won several awards for vocal excellence at state-level competitions in India, sang backup vocals for a few Bollywood tunes, and was known to whip up a quick jingle for local radio ads. Dale returned to Kuwait after graduating college where she was one of few female jazz singers and performed at various jazz lounges, including a few evenings of entertainment to U.S. troops at Camp Doha. She moved to the United States in 2003 to be with her love, Greg--now husband of 18 years. Dale continued her singing with a Latin Jazz group “The Mango Project” in the Washington D.C. area and was delighted to join some of the best jazz musicians in the central Pennsylvania area, performing at local cafes and festivals. Even with her many international connections, to Dale, home is here in Pottsville, PA. Now better known as “Andrew’s and Lucy’s mom”, she has continued her stage presence with local band- The Legends- and performs at many local Schuylkill County venues. But her favorite place in the world to sing is at St. Patrick’s Church choir loft where she is an active parishioner. 

Good Shepherd Rehabilitation- Pre- Race Stretch

Samantha Partington, PT, DPT

Samantha is a graduate of Misericordia University where she earned her Doctorate of Physical therapy. She has been working as a physical therapist in outpatient orthopedic setting for 6 years and has been with Good Shepherd Rehabilitation for 3.5 years. She is the manager of the Fogelsville and Kutztown Outpatient Clinics where she specializes in blood flow restriction therapy, orthopedic injuries, and sports injuries. In her free time, you will find her coaching fitness classes at her gym, hanging out with her goldendoodle, or spending time with her friends and family.

 

Dave Humenansky, PTA

Dave is a physical therapist assistant with 14 years of experience. As a Schuylkill county native, he strives to continue to give back to the community that helped raise him. At Good Shepherd’s Pottsville Outpatient clinic, we strive to continue to provide support to the community and bring new innovations to the area that currently don’t exist. In his free time he can be found spending time with his wife, chasing after their three boys, and two dogs

 

Kevin Sibbett- Official Race MC

Kevin Sibbett has been a mobile DJ for 40 years. He is a former part time FM radio DJ and has worked for the Yuengling Brewery for 36 years as their Brewing and Technical manager. He has been a volunteer Firefighter for 36 years and is currently Asst. Fire Chief City of Pottsville.  In his spare time, he also serves as a PA State Fire Academy Adjunct Instructor.

 




Hooligan - Post-Race Entertainment

Hooligan will be providing our post-race entertainment! 

Hooligan is a cover band from Pottsville, PA.  Formed in 2009, Hooligan has rockin’ Schuylkill County ever since. Hooligan covers a wide variety of music ranging from Pink Floyd, Aerosmith, AC/DC to Blink 182, Seether, Bush and Weezer. To ensure freshness, Hooligan continues to grow their set list.

Check out their website here.