Fort Dodge Senior High will honor its 2017 Hall of Fame athletic class this week.

Former Dodger athletes scheduled for induction on Thursday night include Mitch Eslick (basketball and tennis), Zach Mason (football and wrestling) and Tim Mosley (football and track). Coaches Ed Birnbaum (wrestling) and Gary Winkler (swimming) are also entering the school’s Hall of Fame.

The public is encouraged to attend.

”We are very honored and fortunate to recognize these individuals for their contributions to our school and community,” FDSH athletic and activities director Matt Elsbecker said. ”They represented the ‘Dodger Way’ on the field, the court and the mat when they were here, and have served as positive role models to countless Dodgers who emulated them and followed in their footsteps.

”To this day, their accomplishments motivate and inspire our student-athletes. They helped carry the torch of tradition, while creating legacies we remember and respect to this day.”

The induction banquet will be in the Cardiff Center at Fort Frenzy. Social hour begins at 5 p.m., with dinner to follow at 6 p.m. The program starts at 7 p.m., and will include speeches from each of the 2017 Hall of Fame honorees.

Tickets are $15 each before Thursday night, or $20 at the door. They may be purchased through the Fort Dodge Senior High office.

For more information, please call (515) 955-1770, or e-mail melsbecker@fdschools.org