Name: Samantha Banser
Year: 4th
Major: Biology
Position: Morale Captain
Why DM?: Why DM? I just love it! It is all for a great cause and we have a ton of fun. We get to meet some of the children and the families of those children that we help by having Dance Marathon and helping out Iowa Children's Miracle Network. The actual event day brings a variety of people together for a common cause to celebrate the children and the accomplishments that we have all made! It brings a sense of real life struggles to our attention, creates new friendships, and gives everyone a great reason to have fun and dance!

Name: Matt Gruemmer
Year: 2nd 
Major: Communication Arts
Position: Morale Captain
Why DM?:  FTK! 

Name: Chantal Knepper
Year: 3rd 
Major: Pre-Med Major
Position: Morale Captain
Why DM?: We were given the gift of health, so I believe it is our responsibility to help those who are in need. FOR THE KIDS.

Name: Alyssa Larson
Year: 3rd 
Major: Music Education and Church Music
Position: Morale Captain
Why DM?:  When I was younger, my brother had cancer. He was in an out of the U of I Children's Hospital all the time. Dancers from Dance Marathon, and the money they raised, helped boost our spirits so much! I want to be able to make that difference in the lives of others as well.

Name: Joshalyn Stout   
Year: 3rd 
Major: Elementary Education
Position: Morale Captain
Why DM?: I chose DM because it gave me an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of kids. I want kids to grow up with all chances to do anything they want to in life, and this was a way that I saw I could make that impact with children who need it the most.

Name: Mark Polle
Year: 3rd 
Major: Biology
Position: Morale Captain
Why DM?: I love DM because you get to work with the families and help raise money for a great cause.

Name: Meghan Tendall
Year: 4th
Major: Communication Design
Position: Morale Captain
Why DM?:  I chose to become involved in Dance Marathon when I heard what it was about from my sister.  I thought it was for a great cause so I decided to participate my freshman year and after that experience, I knew I had to get involved more.  Getting involved in Dance Marathon is my way of giving back to the Children’s Miracle Network who did wonders when I was born premature at the University of Iowa Children’s Hospital.  This cause holds a special place in my heart and I can't help but give back.

Name: Chelsey Kramer
Year: 4th
Major: Biology
Position: Morale Captain
Why DM?: Such a rewarding experience! When you see the children running around having a blast, you know that you helped to make a difference in their lives by raising money for their families and giving them a day packed full of fun!  

Name: Chad Nelson
Year:
Major:
Position: Morale Captain
Why DM?:

Name: Carly Simon-Gersuk
Year: 2nd
Major: Biology
Position: Morale Captain
Why DM?: Why not?! Together at WCDM we make a difference strengthening our Wartburg community in a great, FUN way while giving to the kids and the community that supports the kids.

MORALE CAPTAINS:
Morale Captains are just what the name says: the confidence and enthusiasm of the group.  They are the energy of the event. Morale Captains have a large role in making sure that people have positive attitudes and are staying motivated to push through to the end of the night.  They dress up each hour according to a particular theme and lead the Morale Dance on stage while all dancers participate.