Katie Starke
AGE: 19 | HEIGHT: 5'11" | HOMETOWN: UXBRIDGE
Katie was born Canada Day and has lived in Uxbridge, Ontario her whole life. She is currently in her 2nd year at York University where she is on a full academic and athletic scholarship. Once Katie graduates with her undergraduate degree in business she plans to continue her education further and complete her Masters in Business Administration (MBA). Successful businesswomen like Susan Arnold have inspired Katie to value education and set high goals for her future.
On top of education Katie also values her family. She is the oldest of 4 siblings and believes that being the eldest has truly taught her the meaning of being a role model. Each day Katie strives to lead by example by being a strong, independent and hard working woman. She feels very proud and fortunate to live in a country where women are valued and given equal opportunities to pursue their dreams. Katie believes today’s women can be anything they want to be.
Katie’s favourite activities include playing hockey, which she has played since she was eight years old. Her hard work and practice over the years has earned her an athletic scholarship at York University to play on the Women’s Ice Hockey team. She also enjoys: yoga, hiking, running, biking and swimming. Being active and physically fit is an important aspect of each and every day. In the near future, Katie plans to run a marathon.
Other interests include charity work. In particular, Katie enjoys supporting causes that directly affect women such as women’s cancers and women’s shelters.
In 2008, Katie was crowned Miss Teen Canada – World and now hopes to be able to represent Canada as Miss Universe Canada 2010; it would be a great honour and a dream come true.
Questionnaire
Are you currently a student?
If yes, where?
Area of study: York University – Honours Bachelor of Business Administration
Are you currently employed? No
Have you completed secondary school? Yes – Uxbridge Secondary School
Have you completed university/college? Currently in 2nd year University at York
Have you completed any technical/professional school?
If yes, where? No – however once I graduate from York I plan to pursue an MBA
Please list any schools and universities you have or are attending, as well as the area of study, graduation date and any degree or certification you received.
Uxbridge Secondary School – graduated June 2008
York University – Honours Bachelor of Business Administration – graduation 2012
In what sports, if any, have you participated and how long have you participated in each sport?
11 years of competitive hockey including two years of junior & York University women’s hockey.
10 years of competitive track and cross-country running at local and provincial levels.
6 years of competitive basketball and soccer.
3 years of baseball.
Awards include: one-time high school track & field MVP, 3-time cross country MVP and various gold, silver and bronze medals at local and provincial levels, graduating top female student-athlete, various hockey MVP’s and a silver medal at the Provincial Women’s Hockey League Championship 2007.
What charity/charities have you supported with your time and/or resources over past two years?
- The Weekend to End Breast Cancer
- The Redwood Women’s Shelter
- Free the Children
- Various Haiti relief funds
- Sick Kids Brain Tumour Fund
What would be your "dream job" in life?
A job that made me feel happy and fulfilled yet allowed me to provide for my family and spend time with them. I would love to do something within the business side of the fashion or sports industry, as these are my true passions.
Name one person, other than your parents, who has had the most influence on your life? Why?
Dino Caggiula – Hockey Coach
Dino showed me the magic that takes place when the right amount of hard work, dedication and teamwork are combined.
What is the proudest personal accomplishment (other than being in this or any other beauty pageant competition)?
Receiving a full athletic and academic scholarship to play on the women’s hockey team and study business at York University. This award truly represents a lifelong dedication to academics and athletics.
What is your career ambition and what are you doing or plan to do to accomplish that goal?
I aspire to enter the business world and become a successful businesswoman. Currently I am completing my undergrad degree with the intention of completing an MBA after that.
Describe where you were raised and what your childhood was like.
I grew up in a hamlet outside of Uxbridge called Goodwood. I am the oldest of 4 siblings and as a child I loved playing outdoors and being active. Each year my Dad would make a backyard hockey rink, which was a great place to practice our skills and play with friends. To this day, my best friends are the girls I met in Kindergarten at Goodwood Public School.
Now that I live at York University during the school year I come home to visit the country as often as I can.
List any interesting or unusual jobs you may have had.
A few summers ago I worked at a golf course as part of the maintenance crew and I was the only girl.
List any volunteering you have done.
Santa Clause Parade 2009
Uxbridge Santa Clause Parade 2005 & 2007
Assisting local baseball and hockey team as an assistant coach
Various events through the Miss Teen Canada-World & Miss Universe Canada organizations
Various events through high school committees
Where is the most interesting place you have been?
The Grand Canyon
What makes you unique and different from the other contestants?
I am a truly well rounded female who values many things including: academics, athletics, family and friends. I am a very strong-minded individual who believes that today’s women can be anything they want to be.
What is your philosophy of/in life?
I believe that I have the power to make things happen and that a positive attitude, determination and will power can take you a long way.
What do you hope to be doing in 10 years?
In 10 years from now I hope to still be living an active and healthy lifestyle. As well, I hope to have a successful job, be happily married, possibly with children.
Is there anything you would like to tell us about yourself? Something unique that has happened to you?
-I was Miss Teen Canada – World 2008
-I have travelled to every province except P.E.I., Nova Scotia and New Brunswick
-Born on Canada Day
source: (Thank you and credits to
http://www.beautiesofcanada.com/
and all sources for the information and pictures)
