Manitoba's Credit Unions Scholar Athlete

Tara Frisch of Nellie McClung Collegiate (Manitou) – participates in Golf, Volleyball, Curling, Basketball, Fastball, Track and Field and Cross Country.  Tara was a captain of her volleyball, skip of her Provincial Championship Curling Team and she achieved the second lowest ladies score at the Zone 6 Golf Tournament.  She maintains a 98% academic average while also participating as the student council student representative, grad banquet committee and fundraising, and Envirothan team wildlife expert.  She is a volunteer reader at her local church, volunteers at the Manitou Honey, Garlic and Maple Syrup Festival and car show. She is the pitcher and first baseman of the Southern Bandit Fastpitch “A” Team and is a member of the Ladies League and club volunteer at the Manitou Curling Club.

Tara states: “I have learned lessons that will stay with me for the rest of my life.  Future applications of teamwork skills are cooperation with colleagues and knowing one’s responsibilities within a workplace.  I have learned that sportsmanship is the key to building friendships with my competitors.  This skill will help me to remain humble in my success and composed in my failures throughout my life.”