Manitoba's Credit Unions Scholar Athlete
Chris Eegehr

Chris Regehr is a 17-year-old student from Mennonite Collegiate Institute in Gretna. Chris participates in soccer, volleyball, hockey and badminton. He was a finalist for the Ed Belfour Outstanding High School Hockey Player Award, and the Zone IV Hockey League Most Valuable Player and leading scorer. He was also a finalist for the Dennis Nord Outstanding Volleyball Player Award, and was captain of his provincial "AA" finalist volleyball team. Chris also placed the top 6 in the provincial high school badminton championships. He maintains a 96% average and is also student council secretary. He also participates in the international music festival with the vocal jazz ensemble, chamber choir and concert choir. He was awarded a Canada Millennium Scholarship Award. Chris states, "High school sports enables an athlete to create lasting friendships, through tough practices, championships victories, and devastating losses I know I have forged friendships with my teammates that will continue well after graduation".