Fox News recently spoke with Sam and Ed Kristensen, parents of Erik, and Andrew Battaile, Chairman of the Erik Kristensen Eye Street Klassic, about Erik and the genesis of the scholarship. continued…
Andrew Battaile talks about how Erik always wanted to start a scholarship at Gonzaga, and the Klassic is a fulfillment of that goal.
Erik’s friend and fellow Gonzaga alumnus Jude Boyle talks about what the Klassic means to him.
Erik’s friend and classmate Andrew Battaile talks about the inaugural Klassic and looks forward to this year’s event.
Erik’s friend and classmate Christian Swezey talks about hanging out with Erik after college.
Erik’s friend and former teacher marvels at the many people involved in the Klassic’s organizing, and he shares his thoughts on last year’s event.
Ed Kristensen, Erik’s father, discusses the format for the 2009 Klassic.
Josh Brady, Erik’s classmate and friend at Gonzaga, remembers Erik and the inaugural Klassic, and he talks about what the Klassic means to him.
Erik’s friend and fellow Gonzaga alumnus Tom Lynch remembers Erik and discusses what the Klassic means to him.
Matt Stanton recalls the inaugural Klassic in 2008.