MSU Moorhead - Dragon Fire Walk for Athletics

PAST WALKS

Saturday, April 22, 2006
10:30 a.m.
Alex Nemzek Stadium

Dragon Fire Walk for Athletics We live in a competitive world. Dragon athletes deserve a level playing field. That’s why we’ll walk on Saturday, April 22.

Our Dragon women and men compete in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. They do it with a fourth of the allowable scholarships for their conference. We can help them by walking.

The Dragon Fire Walk for Athletics will demonstrate support to the surrounding community, as walkers and their sponsors raise scholarship opportunities. It’s as easy as putting one foot in front of the other, but it will take a lot of feet.

Help Dragon athletes step up the ladder to success. Help yourself, too. Walking is good for you!

Why is this fundraiser so important?

MSU Moorhead Athletic Scholarships = 33
(Estimate 2005-2006 season)

Allowable N.S.I.C. Scholarships = 123
(Full scholarships as defined by the NCAA)

Our men and women compete with only a quarter of the allowable scholarship support!

Roland E. Barden, MSU Moorhead President
“Our student athletes deserve all the support we can give them. Their success in the classroom and in competitive sports builds a foundation for success in life.”

Greg Peterson, Dragon Fire President
“If we are to compete on a championship level in our conference and at the national level, it is imperative that coaches, faculty, staff, students, alumni and the F-M community join together to make the Dragon Fire Walk a huge success.”

Karla Nelson, Women’s Basketball Coach
“The Dragon Fire Walk is a great way to show support for our athletes. The scholarship dollars raised will make a difference. My thanks to everyone involved!”

Jessica Trautwein, Women's Basketball/Track

Jessica Trautwein, Fargo, ND
Math Education Major • 4.0 GPA
Women’s Basketball/Track
“My basketball and track scholarships help me maintain a 4.0 GPA and help me focus on my athletic goals. The support means a lot.”

Dennis Oswald, Detroit Lakes, MN
Business Administration Major • 3.33 GPA
Football
“A football scholarship is a great motivator. I’m very thankful for the donors who made it possible.”

Thousands of small steps by the friends of Dragon Athletics will add up to one giant step for the program!

The Dragon Fire Walk is not a test of endurance—it’s an enjoyable way to demonstrate support for student athletes and raise money for scholarships.

Imagine a half-hour walk in the springtime air.

Imagine all the good you can do for the community’s only remaining Division II athletic program.

2006 NEWSLETTERS

For More Information Contact:

Greg Peterson
Phone: 218-477-2907
Cell: 701.200-5091
Fax: 218. 477.2370
walkathn@mnstate.edu
1104 7th Ave. S. UPO #10
Moorhead, MN 56563