Dairy Farmers of Manitoba Athlete of the Week

Aaron Ogrodnick

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Dairy Farmers of Manitoba Athlete of the Week
Sport
Badminton
Award Date
May 5, 2015
School
Margaret Barbour Collegiate Institute
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The Tire Recycle Rural High School Athlete of the Week is Aaron Ogrodnick of the Margaret Barbour Spartans badminton team, in The Pas.

This 5’9” singles player won the Zone 11 championships qualifying him for the Provincial Badminton Championships for the fourth year in a row.  At the Provincial Badminton Championships he finished in the top 8 of the 32 player field.  Coach Bev Dyrcakz states, “Aaron is one of those kids every coach loves to coach. He is an all-around athlete who dedicates his time to achieving his goals and strives to be the best. He is quite often picked as team captain because of his great attitude and leadership skills both in sports and in school in general.”

This Grade 12 student maintains an 87% average, while also participating in golf, volleyball, basketball, and track.