Application Form High School Athletes of the Year Announced The Manitoba High Schools Athletic Association with support from Jostens and Super 8 presented the "Super 8-Super 8" male and female High School Athletes of the Year in each of the four school classifications. Each of the winners will receive a watch courtesy of Super 8 Motels in Manitoba. The Manitoba Jostens male and female High School Athletes of the Year will be selected from the Super 8 winners.

KEN GIGLIOTTI WINNIPEG FREE PRESS / June 26 2009 --
High School Athletes of The Year - left to right - Jordan Hurton ³A²  winner- (Treherne) - Jordan Kussin AAAA winner (Kelvin), Bobby Nuefeld AA winner (Roblin) and overall Male Athlete of the Year ,rear Kristine Johnson AAAA winner (Kelvin), Julie Paradine (Russell) AA winner and overall Female Athlete of the Year, Jenessa Karlowsky AAA winner (Sannford),Amanda Gundrum (Westmount)A winner

The 2008-2009 "Super 8 - Super 8" are:

The Male winners are:

Jordan Hurton of Treherne Collegiate is the "A" male athlete of the year. Hurton participated in Volleyball, Basketball, Badminton and Track and Field and was the Most Valuable Player, and Players Choice Award at the Provincial "A" Volleyball Championships, which his team captured, and was a member of the Volleyball graduating All Star team. He was also selected as an All Star at the Provincial "A" Basketball Championships, which his Tigers also won. Most recently he was chosen as a Credit Union Scholar/Athlete Award winner. In addition, Jordan is Student Council President, sits on the Grad Committee, choir and many other school committees.

Bobby Neufeld of Goose Lake High School, in Roblin, is the "AA" male athlete of the year. Bobby participates in Golf, Volleyball, Basketball, Baseball and Track. He was selected as the Most Valuable Player at both the Provincial "AA" Volleyball and Basketball Championships, en-route to gold medals at both. He was selected to numerous tournament All Star teams in both sports and is Student Council Co-President and referees elementary school basketball. Bobby was selected "AA" Basketball Player of the Year by the Coaches Association for the second consecutive year, and was the starting pitcher for his high school baseball team. He also maintains a 90% average while keeping busy with school and community activities. He is a certified Volleyball and Softball official.

Michael Pankratz of Westgate Mennonite Collegiate is the "AAA" male high school athlete of the year. Michael participates in Golf, Volleyball, Basketball and Badminton and was a MHSAA athlete of the week, an "AAA" Volleyball All Star and member of the Graduating All Star team. In basketball, he earned numerous MVP and All Star Awards and was Most Valuable Player at the"AAA" Championships, which his team won, and was a member of the All Manitoba team. Michael maintains an 89% average and is secretary on the Student Council, member of the concert choir, and concert band.

The "AAAA" High School Athlete of the year is Jordan Kussin of Kelvin High School. Jordon participates in Golf, Basketball, Football, Indoor, and Outdoor Track and Field. He was basketball captain and selected Most Valuable Player and All Star in a number of tournaments. He participated in the Football Senior Bowl and qualified in the 100-meter, 200 meter and 4 x 100 relay at Provincials. He was co-captain of the golf team at Kelvin as well. He is also a grade 9 mentor and has begun to teach basketball at the Rady center in his free time.

The Female winners are:

The girls "A" athlete of the year is Amanda Gundrum of Westmount School in Swan Lake. Amanda participates in Volleyball, Basketball, Badminton, Fastball, Track, Curling and Golf. She was selected All Star and Most Valuable Player at a number of Basketball and Volleyball tournaments throughout the year. She was Captain of her Basketball and Volleyball teams. Amanda maintains a 93% average; finds time to be involved in Student Council, 4-H and the school food drive. She captured three individual Gold Medals at the Rural Provincial Track and Field Championships, and another three at the "Milk" Provincial Championship.

Julie Paradine of Major Pratt School in Russell, is the "AA" Athlete of the Year. Julie participated in Volleyball, Basketball, Badminton and Fastball and was selected as the Most Valuable Player at the "AA" Girls High School Volleyball Championship, which her team captured as well as an All Star at the Provincial Basketball Championships. She was a member of the graduating All Star in both sports and was Zone 10 singles Badminton Champion. She pitched for Major Pratt in the Provincial Fastball Championships and was selected as an All Star. Julie also contributes to Student Council and is Co-Editor of the School Year Book while also being an active member in the schools drama production.

Jenessa Karlowsky of Sanford Collegiate is the "AAA" recipient. She participates in Cross Country Running, Volleyball, Basketball and Track and Field, and was selected to the graduating All Star Teams in both team sports and received a number of MVP and All Star honors throughout the year. She had many outstanding performances in the Zone 4 Track Meet including first in long jump and second in hurdles and 800 meters. Janessa also participates in other sports including Beach Volleyball, Dragon Boat Team, and Athletic Council while organizing a Volleyball Tournament that helped raise money for Cancer Research.

The "AAAA" Athlete of the Year is Kristine Johnson of Kelvin High School. Kristine was Assistant Captain of the Hockey Team and Co-Captain of the Volleyball Team. She was ranked as the number five Volleyball Player in the Province, and is a graduating All Star in Volleyball and a League All Star in Hockey. She is also on the Grad and Mentorship Committee at Kelvin. Kristine was recognized with a number of Hockey Scholarships this year including the Alexander Josephson Award and Winnipeg Jet's Alumni and Friends scholarship.

Each of the "Super 8-Super 8" will receive a watch courtesy of Super 8 Hotels.

The 2009 Jostens MHSAA Athletes of the Year are Julie Paradine of Major Pratt School in Russell and Bobby Neufeld of Goose Lake High School in Roblin, Manitoba.

They will each receive an attractive ring from Jostens.

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The 2007-2008 “Super 8 – Super 8” are as follows:

Robyn Small of Treherne Collegiate is the “A” Female Athlete of the Year.  She was captain of her Volleyball team, and was selected as a graduating All-Star in both Basketball and Volleyball.  She received the Dr. Dale Iwanoczko Memorial Basketball Scholarship, a Canada Basketball Scholarship, and a Credit Unions Scholar/Athlete Award.  Robyn also participates in Badminton, Fastpitch, Track & Field and Intramurals.  In Basketball, Robyn received Provincial All-Star recognition in her team’s Silver Medal Performance.  She is a lifeguard, Figure Skating Coach, Softball coach, Swim team coach and also referees Volleyball.

Kari Broadfoot of Warren Collegiate is the “AA” Female Athlete of the Year.  Kari was selected captain of the Wildcats Basketball and Volleyball Teams and participated in various intramural sports.  She received several tournament MVP and Player of the Game Awards in Volleyball.  Kari was Student Council President, Youth In Philanthropy co-founder and Student voice liason for Student Council.  She referees and coaches both volleyball and basketball, is involved with World Vision fundraiser.

Jessi Beth McCannell of Neelin High School in Brandon, is the “AAA” Female Athlete of the Year.  Jesse was a member of the Provincial High School “AAA” Volleyball and Basketball Gold Medal Winning teams, where she was selected as the MVP in both championships.  She was selected as a Graduating All-Star in both Volleyball and Basketball, is a Westman Basketball Coach, Clinician and Official as well as a Brandon School Division Official in Volleyball and Basketball.

Megan Cyr of Lord Selkirk Regional Secondary School is the “AAAA” Female Athlete of the Year.  Megan was Captain of the Royals Volleyball and Basketball Teams.  The Volleyball team was successful in capturing its fourth consecutive Provincial Championship and the Basketball Team advanced to the Final four.  She was the #9 ranked Basketball Player, and the #1 ranked Volleyball player in the province.  Megan was selected to the Graduating All-Star for both volleyball and basketball.  She also participated in Track & Field (Long Jump, High Jump, 4 x 100m relay), and baseball.  She was selected as the “AAAA” Provincial Volleyball MVP, and Mike Burchuk Award for the Top Female Volleyball Player.  In the recent MILK Provincial Track & Field Championship, she participated in long jump and high jump. 

John Swanepoel  of Glenboro School is the “A” Male Athlete of the Year.  John was selected MVP at the Provincial “A” High School Volleyball Championships, where he was also recognized with the Players Choice Award.  He was also selected MVP at the “A” Basketball Provincial Championship.  John was selected to both volleyball and basketball Graduating All-Star Teams, and was Captain of both teams as well.  He was also Zone 6 Boys Singles Badminton Champion and participated in Track & Field.

Darwin Moman of Ashern Central School is the “AA” Male Athlete of the Year.  Darwin participated in Volleyball, Baseball and Lacrosse. Captain of both the Volleyball and Baseball Teams, Darwin was also selected MVP at the Volleyball Provincial “AA” Championship and Ashern School’s Varsity Male Top Athlete.  He is involved in Community hockey, baseball, and golf, has helped with the rodeo, and organized the volleyball tournament.

Sterling Nostedt of Neelin High School in Brandon, is the “AAA” Male Athlete of the Year.  Sterling was captain of the Spartans Volleyball and Basketball, Provincial Championship winning teams.  He was also the Players’ Choice Award recipient in Basketball and the Provincial MVP for Basketball.  Sterling was selected to the Graduating All-Star team, and received the Garret Lee Sidor and Canada Basketball Scholarships.  He was a member of the Grad Committee, coaches Mini Spartans, officiates middle years Volleyball and Basketball and is a Brandon School division Track  Field Assistant.

Chris Voth  of St. Paul’s High School, is the “AAAA” Male Athlete of the Year.  Chris participates in Cross Country Running, Volleyball, Basketball, Badminton and Track.  He was the MVP of the “AAAA” High School Volleyball championship, which his Crusaders won and was the #1 ranked Player in the Coaches Poll.  Chris was selected to the Volleyball Graduating All-Star Team, All Manitoba Team and received the Dr. Dale Iwanoczko Memorial Volleyball Scholarship.   

The 2006-2007 "Super 8 - Super 8" are as follows:

Dayna Prost of Glenboro School is the "A" Female Athlete of the Year. She is the Captain and Top Scorer on her Basketball team and was selected as the MVP at the "A" Basketball Provincials, which the Panthers won. Dayna was also selected to the Graduating All-Star Team. In volleyball, she was Team Captain, Zone and Provincial All-Star, and the Player's Choice Award winner as well as being selected to the Graduating All-Star Team. Dayna is also a member of the Glenboro Panthers Fastball, Golf and Track & Field Team. When she is not playing sports, Dayna volunteered as the Student Council Secretary and served on the Grad Committee.

Kristi Hunter, of Goose Lake High School in Roblin, is the "AA" Female Athlete of the Year. Kristi was captain of the Goose Lake Raiders Volleyball team, leading her team in kills, blocks and digs. She received 3 Player of the Game Awards in a team bronze medal performance in the "AA" Volleyball Provincials. Kristi also received the Dr. Dale Iwanoczko Memorial Volleyball Scholarship, was ranked #4 in the Winnipeg Sun's Top Ten Player rankings, named to the Graduating All-Star Team, the All Manitoba Team, selected for the Mike Burchuk Award and named MHSAA Athlete of the Week. In Basketball, she was named to the Graduating All-Star Team and the All Manitoba Team, as well as finishing with a bronze medal at the "AA" Basketball Provincials. Kristi recently finished third in the senior girls high jump at the Provincial Track & Field Championships.

Maureen Falloon of St. Maurice School in Winnipeg is the "AAA" Female Athlete of the Year. Maureen participates in Volleyball, Soccer and Track & Field. She is captain of her volleyball and soccer teams. Maureen has served as Student Council Secretary, volunteered with the Grad Committee, is a member of the drama club and participated in the talent show fundraiser theatre. She also walked in the 2007 "Pro Life" march.

Rosemary Mills of Westwood Collegiate is the "AAAA" Female Athlete of the Year. Rosemary was a member of the Westwood Warriors volleyball, basketball and badminton teams. Her volleyball team won the West Winnipeg Athletic Conference and advanced to the Final Four at the "AAAA" Volleyball Championship. As captain of the basketball team, she led her team to the Provincial Quarter Finals, was selected as a Graduating All-Star and was ranked #4 in the Winnipeg Sun Top Ten Players. In badminton, she finished 2nd in her conference and qualified for the Badminton Provincials. Rosemary was Student Council President, Remembrance Day Chair and Gym Riot Organizer.

Joshua Gundrum of Westmount School Complex in Swan Lake is the "A" Male Athlete of the Year. Joshua participates in baseball, track & field, golf, volleyball, hockey curling and badminton. He was captain of his volleyball team, won the Provincial "AA" Hockey Championships, participated in both the curling and badminton provincials. Joshua received Westmount School Athlete of the Year recognition and recently participated in the baseball and Track Provincials, placing 3rd in triple jump. He is a member of Student Council, belongs to the Phys Ed Leadership group and is an Intramural coordinator, JV and Grade 7-8 Volleyball official, middle years track and field official and Level 2 Hockey Manitoba Referee.

Karl Messinbird of Goose Lake High School in Roblin is the "AA" Male Athlete of the Year. Karl participates in golf, volleyball, badminton, baseball, basketball, and track & field. He was volleyball team captain, "AA" Volleyball Provincial All-Star and silver Medallist. As captain of the basketball team, he was a gold medallist, provincial All-Star, named to the Graduating All-Star Team and the All-Manitoba Team. Karl also finished 2nd in the zone track & field meet, qualifying for the provincial championship. He is a member of the Student Council and Drama club. He also officiates hockey, baseball and volleyball.

Brodie Quinton of St. John's Ravenscourt School is the "AAA" Male Athlete of the Year. Brodie participates in hockey, soccer and track & field. He was captain and team MVP of his hockey team and finished second in league scoring. Brodie received the Alexander Josephson Memorial Hockey Scholarship valued at $2,000.00 towards his post secondary education. He was also captain of his soccer team and selected as an MHSAA Athlete of the Week. Brodie volunteers with the St. John's Ravenscourt Green Team, and organized the Terry Fox Run.

Clancy Doiron (pronounced Doe-rahn) of St. Paul's High School is the "AAAA" Male Athlete of the Year. He participates in track & field, football and basketball. Clancy was the Crusaders Football captain and MVP. He was team captain and MVP of his basketball team and selected to the graduating All-Star Team. Clancy was also the John Potter/D'Arcy Bain Sports Physiotherapy Award nominee. He is an intraumural football coach, basketball player, and St. Paul's Idol Participant and winner. Clancy volunteers at the YMCA and participates in the Spring Men's Basketball League.

2005 - 2006 Super 8 - Super 8

Jodi Schmidt of Elm Creek School is the "A" Female Athlete of the Year. She participates in golf, cross-country, volleyball, basketball, badminton and track & field. Jodi was co-captain of the volleyball and basketball teams and placed 4th at badminton provincials. She was selected as MHSAA rural Athlete of the Week, and received All-Star selections at both volleyball and basketball provincials. She maintains a 92.7% academic average, earning Honour Roll honours. Jodi also represented Central Region at the Manitoba Winter Games and won Bronze in Badminton Singles competition. She has participated in the Manitoba Half Marathon.

Becky Young of Souris School is the "AA" Female Athlete of the Year. Becky participates in volleyball, basketball, badminton, rugby and beach volleyball. She received all-star selections at three volleyball tournaments, MVP at another. As captain, her volleyball team, they captured the silver medal at provincials, where she was named an all star. Her high school volleyball career concluded in the Graduating All-Star game. Her basketball team earned a bronze medal at provincials. Becky is also a Canada Games Volleyball silver medallist.

Angella Griffith of St. John's Ravenscourt School is the "AAA" Female Athlete of the Year. Angella was captain of the varsity volleyball and basketball teams, and also participated on the soccer team. She was selected to the Manitoba Basketball Coaches Association Women's All Manitoba Team, was an All-Star at the basketball provincials and was selected as the Female Athlete of the Year at St. John's Ravenscourt. Angella also received the South Central Athletic Conference Scholar Athlete Award. She also competed as a member of the 2005 Canada Summer Games Provincial Basketball Team.

Tessa Klassen of Fort Richmond Collegiate participated in basketball, volleyball, track & field and handball. She was co-captain of the basketball and volleyball teams and was selected to the Provincial All-Star Team and All Manitoban Teams for volleyball and basketball. Tessa was ranked 2nd in the Sun Top Ten for Basketball and 7th for volleyball. She also was selected to the graduating all-star team for both sports as well as being a relay member in the 4 x 100m relay team that set a divisional record.

Joshua Drews of Lundar School is the "A" Male Athlete of the Year. He participates in volleyball, curling, badminton and baseball. Joshua is captain of the baseball team and was a All-Star pitcher in last year's provincial championships. He is co-captain of the volleyball team and was MVP of the school's badminton and volleyball teams.

Connor Screpnek of Niverville Collegiate is the "AA" winner is. Connor participates in soccer, volleyball and basketball. He is captain of the soccer and basketball teams, and was selected as a provincial All-Star for both soccer and volleyball. His volleyball team won the "AA" volleyball championships. In basketball, Connor has received a BEST scholarship.

Jordan Nostedt of Neelin High School in Brandon is the "AAA" winner is. Jordan was a starter on both the volleyball and basketball teams, that advanced to the provincial championships. He was selected as a Provincial All-Star for both volleyball and basketball, as well as to the Graduating All-Star teams. He was ranked number four in the Winnipeg Sun top 10 players poll. In basketball, Jordan received a BEST basketball scholarship, was selected for the Manitoba Basketball Coaches Association Scholar Athlete Award, including a selection to the All-Manitoban team.

Stefan Bouw of Mennonite Brethren Collegiate is the "AAAA" winner. Stefan excels in both volleyball and basketball. He was selected as the top male volleyball player in the Winnipeg Sun's annual Top Ten Player Selections. As captain, of the volleyball team, he led his team offensively and defensively to the Final Four, where he was named to the all star team. In basketball, Stefan led his Hawks to a silver medal and was again named to the All-Star Team. He averaged 15 points and 12 rebounds per game. Stefan also competed in the graduating all star game for both of these sports. He was a recipient of the Dr. Deal Iwanoczko Memorial Volleyball Scholarship, and was part of the Gold Medal winning Canada Games Volleyball team. Recently, Stefan was selected as the MBCI Athlete of the Year for the second consecutive year.

2004 - 2005 Super 8 - Super 8

Sacha Bouchard of Ecole Regionale St. Jean Baptiste is the "A" female athlete of the Year. She participates in volleyball and badminton and was selected as an all-star at volleyball provincials and received several all-star awards at various tournaments. She was an MHSAA Athlete of the Week and was selected as MVP at her school for volleyball. She was also captain of her volleyball team.

Amy Walters of Morris School is the "AA" Female Athlete of the Year. She participates in volleyball, soccer, basketball and curling and maintains a 95% average. She was selected all-star in several tournaments, was a finalist for the outstanding Manitoba High School Volleyball player and was a graduating Manitoba High School All-Star. She is Student Council Secretary and involved with many other activities at the high school.

The 2004-2005 other boys Super 8 winners are:

Miles Johnson of Lundar School is the "A" Male Athlete of the Year. He participates in baseball, volleyball, badminton and basketball, and was the MVP catcher of the 2004 Provincial Baseball Championship, and captain of the baseball and volleyball teams. He is currently in Jamestown North Dakota at a baseball camp, as he will be attending Jamestown University next year on a baseball scholarship.

The "AA" winner is Kristian Andres of Goose Lake High School in Roblin. Kristian participates in cross-country running, volleyball, basketball, badminton, track and table tennis. He was selected to the provincial "AA" Volleyball All-Star team and captured the 1500m and 3000m races at the Provincial Rural Track & Field Championships and took 3rd spot in the 1500 at the McDonald's Provincial Championships and top spot in the 3000.

The "AAA" winner is Kyle VanCaeyzeele of St. Norbert Collegiate. Kyle participates in volleyball, basketball, badminton, soccer, track and golf. He is captain of both the volleyball and basketball teams and was named MVP at numerous tournaments in both sports. He was selected as an All-Star at both the Provincial Basketball and Volleyball Championships and was selected as a graduating all-star and named to the Manitoba Basketball Coaches All Manitoba Team.

2003 - 2004 Super 8 - Super 8

"A" Boys Jesse Penner of Elm Creek High School

"A" Girls Ferran Cardinal of Glenboro School

"AA" Boys Justin Rosing of Warren Collegiate

"AA" Girls Rachael Oliver of Carberry Collegiate

"AAA" Boys Glen Pauch of Portage Collegiate

"AAA" Girls Jayme Menzies of Neelin High School in Brandon

"AAAA" Boys Ian Milne of Garden Valley Collegiate in Winkler

"AAAA" Girls Sabrina Barnes of Oak Park High School