Annual Fundraiser Honors Student-Athletes

The Concordia athletic department held its fourth annual Put Me In Coach banquet in April with a record number of attendees including former athletes and administrators, current coaches, athletic staff, professors and administrators and parents of student-athletes.

The event recognized the “Top Four” student-athletes at Concordia and serves as an athletics fundraiser. The 2008 honorees were chosen from 53 nominees and recognized for their on and off-field contributions to the University and community.

The 2008 Top Four were: Michael Brooks ’08 (football), Kirk Ingram ’09 (baseball), Katie LaViolette ’08 (women’s basketball) and Shae Wallin ’08 (track and field/cross country).

Raffle drawings and a silent and live auction were held. Airline tickets, a Nintendo Wii and professional photography sessions were among some of the raffle items. The auction items included a week-long stay at a Lake Geneva, Wis. condo, an autographed and professionally framed Joe Mauer jersey and an autographed Adrian Peterson football.

Food and beverages were provided by athletic sponsors Famous Dave’s, Jimmy Johns, Davanni’s, Green Mill, That’s Amore and Bennett’s Chop and Rail House.

The athletic department would like to thank all attendees and invite others who are interested to next year’s event. Watch for 2009 Put Me In Coach information in upcoming issues of “Concordia St. Paul.”

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