The Viking Champions Campaign, a fundraising initiative for North Park University Athletics, is a team sport that relies on everyone doing their part. This year was an outstanding victory—202 donors contributed gifts ranging from $1 to $10,000, raising $35,242.

Family of Vikings

Melissa White NPU ’02 and Shawn White BS ’02 met at North Park University (NPU) and bonded over their experiences as student-athletes on the Viking soccer teams. Now, their daughter Linnea White is on the women’s soccer team herself.

Shawn recalls the importance and impact of alumni who mentored him during his time at NPU, which showed him to “give back and help students how [he] can.” That’s just one reason why Shawn and Melissa invest generously today to support Viking athletics.

Team Captains

Melissa and Shawn served as team captains for this year’s Viking Champions Campaign for women’s and men’s soccer, respectively. They were joined by fellow alumni Casey Smagala BA ’12 for football, Michael Harper BA ’80 for men’s basketball, Cindy Helwig NPC ’74 for women’s basketball, and Sue Kelly NPC ’90 for women’s volleyball.

Viking Champions Campaign captains rally behind their team, leading the charge to boost support. To join the ranks next year, email the Office of Advancement at advancement@northpark.edu.

Viking Club: Gold Level

North Park University Athletics are fueled by donor support. Join fellow Viking alumni and supporters in the Viking Club: Gold Level to receive insider access. Sign up for a monthly gift of $25 or invest $250 or more annually to become a member.

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