Two Sheldon College students were among those who have been chosen to carry the Queen’s Baton through Queensland in the lead up to the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.
Accomplished athlete Jamie Hiscock and top tennis player Lara Walker played their part in the relay as it was carried to its final destination.
Year 12 student Jamie Hiscock and Year 9 student Lara Walker were thrilled to be selected and were proud to be given the opportunity to be a part of Commonwealth Games history.
Jamie was selected as a baton bearer in the Hervey Bay leg on March 25.
“I feel extremely honoured to be chosen to participate in such a special and memorable occasion,” she said.
“I will cherish the memory for many years to come. This honestly is an experience of a lifetime.”
Lara, a rising tennis star, was a bearer aat Newtown, Ipswich.
“I feel so grateful to have been given this opportunity,” she said.
“Longines selected me to represent Australia in Paris in 2016 and now they have also supported me with this honour of carrying the Queen’s Baton. It was an amazing experience.”
In another achievement, Sheldon graduate, Liam Hunter will compete as a member of the Australian Commonwealth Games Swim Team.
Family, friends, fellow students and staff of Sheldon College will be in force during the games to cheer on Liam and other Australian athletes.