Slider scores big during surprise visit

Slider, the mascot of the Cleveland Indians, was a big hit with students and staff when he made a surprise visit to campus on Friday morning to promote Lions Day at Progressive Field on Saturday, May 14.

This first-ever community event for NDCL and NDES students, families, friends, staff, and alumni will feature a t-shirt giveaway, a pre-game on-field parade, and chances to hold the finish line for the popular "hot dog race" and to steal second base during the seventh inning.

Online bidding is open now for for VIP batting practice viewing as well as the once-in-a-lifetime chance to be the Indians' bat kid.

For more information, including how to order tickets, click the flyer below. Deadline for placing ticket orders is April 29.

	DID HE BLESS THE SEASON? Even Bishop Emeritus Anthony Pilla '51 got into the act when Slider stopped in during Friday's Legacy Day Luncheon in McGarry Gym. Enjoying the fun with the bishop and Slider are senior Katie Znidarsic; her grandmother, Mrs. Madeline Grdina Znidarsic '53; NDS board member Mr. Joe Nista '64; and Katie's grandfather, Dr. Adolph Znidarsic '45.
MASCOT LOVE: Tuffy gives Slider a warm NDCL welcome during his visit to campus on Friday morning.	FAN FAVORITE: Sophomores Grace Perry and Cayleigh Megyesi greet Slider upon his arrival in the west lobby.