Scholarship
Winner
Summary
Mikaela Lucki of Bishop Allen Academy excels as both an individual and a leader, both on and off the track. A highly accomplished track athlete, the Toronto-born Mikaela began running in Grade 9 and soon became a captain for both the cross-country and track teams at her school. Alongside running cross-country, she competes in the 400m, 800m, and 1500m track events, of which 800m is her best. In Grade 10, Mikaela finished second at OFSAA in the 800m and was a finalist in the 800m at the Canadian Jr. Nationals this past summer. As a member of her 4x400m team, Mikaela also won OFSAA this past year. Her leadership abilities also shone through as a member of her high school’s Leader in Training program (LIT), a mentorship program for Grade 9 students. Mikaela, as part of this group, also served as a counselor for Grade 9 orientation camp. In addition to her dedication to running, she was also a member of her school’s swim team. Mikaela is currently attending the University of Illinois, where she is majoring in business. She is considering law school after graduating and, in the future, hopes to be a politician and work in government.
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The Etobicoke Sports Hall of Fame awards seven scholarships, each valued at $1,000, to deserving individuals. These scholarships are not only a recognition of academic and athletic excellence but also of community involvement and financial need.
To ensure all students in the community are provided the opportunity to apply for the scholarships, all Etobicoke high school Physical Education and Counseling departments are contacted in advance.
The ESHOF believes we can make a difference in young people’s lives through our scholarship program and help the next generation of Etobicoke community builders succeed and go on to promote positive change for all and continue to empower our community.