Photos: “Johnnies Day” Takes Over Penn Station Before Providence Game

St. John’s University held its first ever “Johnnies Day” inside the Penn Station rotunda Feb. 11 with giveaways, special appearances and prominent signage. Here’s a look into the event.

Brady Snyder and Sara Kiernan • February 11, 2023

St. John’s University held its first ever “Johnnies Day” inside the Penn Station rotunda Feb. 11 with giveaways, special appearances and prominent signage. The event started at 10 a.m. Saturday and continues until the St. John’s Men’s Basketball game tips off against Providence in Madison Square Garden at 12 p.m.

Torch Photo / Sara Kiernan
Johnny Thunderbird showing off a “Johnnies Day” t-shirt.

Torch Photo / Sara Kiernan
St. John’s Men’s and Women’s Basketball players printed on the steps of Penn Station.

Torch Photo / Sara Kiernan
A “St. John’s Elevates” advertisement inside the Penn Station rotunda.

Torch Photo / Sara Kiernan
Johnny Thunderbird holding a “Johnnies Day” sign in Penn Station.

Torch Photo / Sara Kiernan
A giveaway table featuring mini cakes supplied by Cakes By Nerwan, a custom baker based in New York City.

Torch Photo / Sara Kiernan
“Johnnies Day” t-shirts in the student section of Madison Square Garden.

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Brady Snyder, Editor-in-Chief

Brady is a senior journalism student currently serving as Editor-in-Chief. He joined The Torch in 2021, and previously served as Sports Editor. Outside of The Torch, Brady covers consumer technology and new innovations for ScreenRant, where he has nearly 100 published articles. When he isn’t writing, Brady is usually running or catching a sporting event. Brady can be reached at [email protected]

Sara Kiernan, Sports & Photo Editor

Sara is a senior journalism student serving as the Sports Editor & Photo Editor. She is minoring in government and politics and is a sister of Phi Sigma Sigma’s epsilon omicron chapter. She has been able to take photos at some amazing places including the Barclays Center and Madison Square Garden. If she is not taking photos on the court or writing, she has an iced coffee in hand with friends, walking around the city or watching any sports game that is on! LETS GO YANKEES! Sara can be reached at [email protected] and [email protected]