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Credit Unions of Manitoba Scholar Athlete Award
The Credit Unions of Manitoba Scholar Athlete Award is awarded to four students annually who maintain a minimum of 85% average and participate in at least two interscholastic high school athletic activities. Credit Unions of Manitoba awards each a $1,000 scholarship.

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2004-05

For Immediate Release
June 23, 2005

Scholar/Athlete Awards Presented

(from left) includes: Willie Bell - Lord Selkirk Regional, Mallory Wray - Cartwright School, Mel Edmunds - Swan Valley Credit Union, Andrew Roorda - Dakota Collegiate and Ashley Morris - John Taylor Collegiate.

The Manitoba High Schools Athletic Association supported by Manitoba's Credit Unions, presented $1,000.00 scholarships to four outstanding Manitoba High School students on Thursday, June 23, 2005. In order to qualify for this award, students must participate in at least two interscholastic, athletic activities and maintain a minimum 85% average. Other criteria that are considered are the student's involvement in school and community activities, athletic achievements, as well as a two hundred word essay indicating the importance of school sport.

The awards were presented at a reception hosted at Government House by His Honour, Lieutenant Governor John Harvard. Mr. Mel Edmunds, of Swan Valley Credit Union, representing Manitoba's Credit Unions and MHSAA President, Ross Metcalfe also participated in the awards ceremony.

Ashley Morris of John Taylor Collegiate participates in cross-country running, volleyball, basketball, badminton, handball and track & field. She was captain of the varsity volleyball and basketball teams and was selected as an all-star at a number of tournaments in both sports. She has an 88 % average. Ashley was chosen as a graduating all-star in both volleyball and basketball this year, and was selected Most Valuable Player at the "AAAA" Basketball Provincials which John Taylor captured. She also serves on Student Council.

Ashley states, "Athletics are an essential part of a well rounded high school education. They prepare you for life in ways that the classroom cannot. Commitment, leadership and motivation are just some of the skills that athletes develop while participating in high school sport……the feeling you get after achieving a personal best or winning a championship is what pushes me to work harder. Athletes understand that success requires hard work and are willing put in the effort to experience that success."

Willie Bell of Lord Selkirk Regional Secondary School, participates in volleyball, cross-country running, indoor and outdoor track and water polo. He placed first in the senior boys category in all of the KPAC conference meets and took a silver medal at cross-country provincials and 4th in the 3000m event at Provincial Track. He set a number of indoor track records at the KPAC championship. Willie maintains a 98.1% average and is Student Council Co-President. He also participated in the Champions cross-mentoring program, and is chairman of the Lord Selkirk Youth and Philanthropy Committee.

Willie states, "Some people look at others with high marks and say that they must be smart. It may be more likely that students with high marks simply decided to do the work to obtain their goal. This is the main thing that sport has taught me, the correlation between effort and result. As well, my team experiences have included many friendships and have provided me with both social and leadership skills…..I feel that a large part of my education, to this point in my life, has come from sport."

Mallory Wray of Cartwright School participates in golf, volleyball, hockey, track & field, and was captain of the golf, volleyball and hockey teams. She maintains a 95% average and is Valedictorian for her graduating class. Mallory is President of Student Council, President of the Grad Committee and is involved with music and piano. She delivers "meals on wheels", is involved with Sunday School and other community activities.

Mallory states, "As a student/athlete, I have definitely had to become more organized to maintain a high academic standing and remain successful in athletics. I have become more determined, self-disciplined, confident and athletically skilled. I have realized the importance of sportsmanship while continuing to respect all coaches, officials and especially the opponents…..I have discovered that athletics aren't only fun and games, but are learning experiences that strengthen some areas that are not always focused on in the classroom.

Andrew Roorda of Dakota Collegiate participates in basketball, volleyball, handball, and track & field. He is a graduating volleyball all-star and winner of the Dennis Nord Award for the outstanding high school volleyball player in Manitoba. He also was a recipient of the Dr. Dale Iwanoczko Memorial Scholarship and made it to the basketball and volleyball provincials. Andrew maintains a 97% academic Average and also participates in the school tour band and University of Winnipeg downtown jazz band. He coaches grade 7 & 8 girls volleyball at Labarrier Crossing school.

Andrew states, "Being involved in interscholastic athletics has developed my goal setting skills, and more importantly, given me an inner sense of achievement and satisfaction. It is this sense of achievement that has instilled a greater confidence within me in all areas of life. Athletics have taught me to effectively deal with negative situations with class and dignity, molding me into the young man I am today…..High school sport is an essential aspect of the scholastic experience. It offers the students a chance to develop long-lasting friendships and involve them in a social activity."

Forty-three nominations from across the province were submitted. Each of the four recipients will receive a $1,000.00 scholarship from Manitoba's Credit Unions, as well as an attractive plaque. The scholarship is to be used towards full-time post-secondary education.

2003-04

Suzanne Holatko - Silver Heights
Adam Muzychuk - St. Paul's
Ryan Hudson - Dakota
Holly Kroeker - Boissevain

(from left to right: Mike Selci - CIBC, Suzanne Holatko - Silver Heights, Adam Muzychuk - St. Paul's, Ryan Hudson - Dakota, Holly Kroeker - Boissevain)

CIBC Scholar/Athletes Announced

The Manitoba High Schools Athletic Association, in cooperation with CIBC, is pleased to announce the winners of the 2004 CIBC Scholar Athlete Awards. These awards are presented to four (4) graduating high school athletes who maintain a minimum 85% average, and compete in at least two (2) inter-scholastic athletic sports. Other criteria used to select the recipients include community, school and citizenship activities.

Suzanne Holatko, of Silver Heights Collegiate, is captain of both her varsity volleyball and basketball teams. She received the Carl Ridd basketball scholarship and was MVP at the Silver Heights Basketball tournament. Her volleyball team was also recognized with the Manitoba Hydro Sportsmanship Award. Suzanne maintains an 89% average and scored a 100% mark on the provincial pre-calculus exam. She referees basketball and softball in the community and has judged at the Golden Gate Science Fair.

Suzanne states, "High school sports have given me many opportunities over the past four years. They have taught me leadership skills and responsibility….Playing sports over the years also kept me out of trouble. Instead of spending my time watching television, I spend my time working out or practicing for the big game…..One of the biggest influences in high school sports are your coaches. They are the ones who will teach you many skills, the ones who might get mad at you, but always want the best for you."

Adam Muzychuk, of St. Paul's High School, is a three-sport athlete participating in football, rugby and hockey. Both his football and hockey teams gained city champion status, and as well Adam was awarded the Friar Nicholson hockey scholarship for his outstanding abilities and citizenship in high school hockey. Adam maintains a 95.6% average and is class council sports rep, and participates in a variety of other activities, both school and community.

Adam states, "….High school athletics are an integral part of a well rounded education. Playing sports at the high school level teaches the participants many lessons that cannot be taught in the classroom. Such lessons include: teamwork, the idea that the individual is part of the whole and can reach greater heights by working effectively with others, as well as teaching balance in daily life….The memories of playing high school sports with my friends will always be with me and I know that some day, I will undoubtedly become
one of those embarrassing dads that never stops telling his children's friends about how great his school was at sports and how much fun he had playing."

Holly Kroeker, of Boissevain School, participates in volleyball, basketball, badminton and fastball. Her volleyball team made it to the provincial championship, where she was selected as an all-star, while her basketball team captured the provincial championship and she was named Most Valuable Player, and selected as the Players' Choice Award winner. She was also a member of the Graduating All-Star volleyball team and her basketball team received an NBA Sportsmanship Award. Holly maintains a 95% average and is involved with many school committees including the grad decorating committee, singing O'Canada at home games and student government. She plays guitar and sings in a church group.

Holly states, "High School athletics have been a huge benefit to me because they have allowed me to get to know people in my school that I would not have otherwise gotten to know. You grow up so close to your teammates because you are with them all the time. The friendships that I have built through sports are something that I will never give up. School sports has taught me how to organize my time and my school work. It is hard to balance friends, school and sports and it has taken self discipline to accomplish a working equation."

Ryan Hudson, of Dakota Collegiate participates in volleyball, hockey, basketball and handball. His Lancers captured the Provincial "AAAA" Volleyball Championship where he was selected as an All-Star. He was also selected to the Graduating All-Star volleyball team and was runner up for the MVA Player of the Year. He received the Dr. Dale Iwanoczko Memorial scholarship award, was co-captain of the Lancers Hockey team and received the Winnipeg Enterprises Scholarship for hockey. Ryan maintains a 96% average and is on the Student Council Sports Committee, volunteers at church, Manitoba Marathon and other activities.

Ryan states, "It has been said that what defines you as a person is what you do and how you do it. High school sports has molded my personality and allowed me to grow into the person that I have become. High school sports truly goes beyond just athletics as the countless life lessons that I have learned from my experienced coaches will undoubtedly stay with me for the rest of my life. I can truly say that high school sport has left me a better person. I have learned many values and life skills."

These four individuals will receive a $500.00 scholarship from CIBC as well as an attractive plaque. Presenting the awards is Mike Selci, General Manager, CIBC Imperial Service Centre.

2002-03

Madison Leitch of St. Paul's High School
Taryn Dickson of Morris School
Meagan Paradine of Major Pratt (Russell)
Kyle Nixon of Major Pratt

L-R MHSAA president Jean Beaumont, Gord Nixon, Frank McKinnon, Murray Black, Gary Shingleton (Manitoba Hydro).Gord Nixon of Major Pratt School in Russell was named High School Coach of the Year, and Murray Black of Neepawa was awarded the Frank McKinnon award for outstanding leadership and commitment. Awards were presented June 15 in Portage La Prairie at MHSAA Annual Meeting.
(Click on photo for a larger version) The CIBC Scholar/Athlete awards were presented on June 18. Pictured are, MHSAA president Jean Beaumont, Madison Leitch of St. Paul's High School, Taryn Dickson of Morris School, Meagan Paradine of Major Pratt (Russell), Kyle Nixon of Major Pratt, and Janice Keddie of CIBC.