Not only did UND football co-captain and Grand Forks Central graduate Ryan Kasowski kick off Literary Lunches yesterday by reading an aptly chosen book, A Football Alphabet: T is for Touchdown by Brad Herzog, he also talked about balancing the demands of being a student and an athlete. He told that audience of GFC students and teachers that he, like all the players on the football team, is a student before he's an athlete.
Kasowski fielded questions about the differences between high school and college sports and academics, as well as the demands of his schedule. He stressed that, with determination, he's able to keep up and that it's all worth the work when he gets out on the field to play football in front of fans. And he spoke of books that are important to him, recommending Tony Dungy's books, in particular Quiet Strength, The Principles, Practices, & Priorities of a Winning Life.
Today's Literary Lunch celebrity reader is Marilyn Hagerty, columnist for the Grand Forks Herald.
Glad to hear the first day of literary lunch at GFC was a success! Thanks to all of you who are making this effort possible, and thanks to Ryan for paving the way. It has been exciting to see Ryan progress as a student and an athlete. His example provides a great lesson to all.
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