Manitoba's Credit Unions Scholar Athlete

Lana Mackic of Miles Macdonell Collegiate – participates in basketball, cross country, track, and badminton all while holding an academic average of 98%.  She was captain of her basketball team, recognized as the fourth best basketball player in the province, was athlete of the week, and received the Carl Ridd Award.  She is a member of the school’s student council and has helped coach Spring League Training and Coached at the Edge and Anishinabe basketball camps.

Lana states: “One of the most important lessons that sports teaches is time management.    Time management is a skill I will take with me to University.  Sport also helps teenagers become motivated and determined individuals.  I have learned that to reach a goal you need to persevere and work hard.”