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On Fourth of July, Madison College celebrated the birth of a true American legend, Gary "Big Dog" Breneman.
This year is even more special with the kickoff of a yearlong celebration of Big Dog's 50th year with Madison College Athletics, starting with Big Dog's Annual Alumni Golf & Bags Classic on Aug. 12.
Gary began his journey at Madison College in 1975 after graduating from Pardeeville High School. He started as a student manager for the school's basketball and baseball teams and later worked in the school's cafeteria before moving to the bookstore.
Throughout the years, he earned the nickname "Big Dog" and was honored with various awards for his loyalty, support, dedication, and service.
In 1991, Big Dog was inducted into the Madison College Athletics Hall of Fame and was presented the Doug Redsten Memorial Service Award at the 2010 athletics banquet for his loyalty, support, dedication and service.
Celebrating Big Dog
The celebration will include Big Dog's Annual Alumni Golf & Bags Classic at Pioneer Pointe Golf Club in Verona, Wisconsin. Participants can use the discount code BIGDOG50 to save $50 on a foursome until July 14. Other events will celebrate Big Dog's milestone achievement in coordination with women's volleyball, men's and women's basketball, and baseball.Madison College Athletics encourages WolfPack nation to submit congratulatory messages for Big Dog's celebratory videos on YouTube and social media.
In addition, Madison College Athletics is launching a $50 for 50 Years Scholarship Drive in 2024-25 to raise funds for student-athlete scholarships. Donors who contribute $50 will receive a complimentary Big Dog T-shirt and entered into a drawing for a free foursome at next year's Big Dog's Annual Alumni Golf & Bags Classic.
Madison College Athletics looks forward to celebrating Gary "Big Dog" Breneman throughout the 2024-25 school year and hopes everyone impacted by him will join in the events and the moments.
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