Mikaela Lucki

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.

Hilda Young

At the age of fourteen, Hilda Cameron began training with fire chief Alf Taylor, who took an interest in Hilda’s apparent athletic ability.

Within a short time, her talent took flight and in 1927 she won the high jump and was second in the sprint at the special events for juniors at the Canadian Championships.

After being denied a trip to the 1928 Olympic games because of age restrictions Hilda began to concentrate on a career as a teacher. She became one in 1932 and taught until her retirement in 1973.

While still competing in 1934 at the Canadian Trials for Canada’s British Empire Games Team she won the gold for the 220 yard sprint and won gold as a member of the winning relay team.

Hilda also competed at the 1936 Berlin Olympics where she captured a bronze medal in the relay. After the games Hilda was presented with a trophy as Ontario’s outstanding female athlete.

She has also been honored by the Council for the City of York as a 1936 medal winner and as a dedicated teacher.