Issue 53 – June 2015 – QUEEN MARGARET CALLING

his year, our very own Maggie took out the AON Maadi Mascot Competition. A rowing competition first and foremost, the 2015

Aon Maadi Cup Regatta was also a chance for secondary schools to impress with their best and brightest mascots.

Competition was tough with a number of other mascots fighting for the title, including the popular Craighead Diocean’s

Crocodile. But judges and reporters noticed Maggie’s passion and enthusiasm throughout the week earning the Queen Margaret College

mascot the win.

Year 12 student Sofia Udovenko, who played the part of Maggie, says despite a little heat and tunnel vision, being Maggie was thoroughly

enjoyable.

“We put our supporters t-shirt over Maggie’s

costume so everybody knew who I was supporting

and it was an honour to be able to represent my

school in such an exciting way.”

She says Maggie was very proud of the squad this

year and all their efforts.

“We were very thankful to take Maggie to Maadi

for the first time and we hope to bring her next

season,” Sofia comments.

Our rowing squad also had some pleasing

results on the water. Nina Smolnicki was in the B

Final for Singles Girls U18 placing in the top 12.

Isabella Smolnicki and Olivia Treacy were in the C

Final for Pairs Girls U16, placing in the top 20. Nina

Smolnicki and Emma McLean were in the C Final for

Pairs Girls U18 also placing in the top 20.

While Queen Margaret College rowers worked hard on the water Mascot Maggie won the

hearts of the Maadi crowd.

Maggie’s Maadi Success