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The Manitoba High Schools Athletic Association and ManitobaÕs Credit Unions, presented $1,000.00 scholarships to four outstanding Manitoba High School student athletes on Thursday, June 19, 2007 at a Government House reception hosted by Lieutenant Governor, John Harvard. In order to be considered for this award, students must participate in at least two interscholastic athletic activities, and maintain a minimum 85 per cent academic average. Other criteria that are considered are the studentÕs involvement in school and community activities, athletic achievements, as well as a 200-word essay outlining the importance of school sport to the student. The 2007-2008 Credit Union Scholar Athlete/Award winners are: Kirsten Clark of Hapnot Collegiate in Flin Flon Karen Oswald of Oak Park High School Dane Pischke of Fort Richmond Collegiate Robyn Small of Treherne Collegiate Kirsten Clark of Hapnot Collegiate in Flin Flon participates in Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, Badminton and Track while maintaining a 97.3 per cent academic average. She was selected as a Basketball Graduating All-Star and captain of the Volleyball, Basketball and Soccer teams. Kirsten volunteers at Rotary functions, the Inner Wheel boot sale and Joe Brain ChildrenÕs petting zoo. She is a soccer referee and leads reading sessions for elementary classes. Kirsten is Athletic Council President, a member of the Senior band and has helped to organize athletic Fundraisers. Kirsten states, ÒAthletics are the other half of a healthy and valuable educationÉ..High school athletics is so much more than an extracurricular activity. It is a chance to develop communication skills and teamwork. ÒIt is laying the foundation for dedication, punctuality and commitment. It is preparing the student body for the rest of their lives. Athletics teach students the important life skills necessary to function outside of high school. ÒThey provide a purpose and set goals for athletes in ways that other activities cannot.Ó
