Ondaatje Challenge 2026: 2 km Paddle Challenge
On Tuesday, May 20, the third event in the 2026 Ondaatje Challenge saw 17 students take to Lake Katchewanooka for the annual paddle challenge, battling cool temperatures and wavy conditions on the water.
Despite wavy conditions, students pushed through the demanding course with determination and resilience, testing both endurance and technique on the water. With three of the four Ondaatje Challenge events now complete, competitors continue to work toward earning the prestigious Ondaatje Medal.
Congratulations to all who participated:
Paddle Challenge Results
21:49 Jay Fruchet ’26
23:06 Rupert Creasy ’26
23:11 Frank Zhang ’27
23:14 Jenna Quinn ’26
23:26 Skye Harris-Stoertz ’26
24:03 Teddy Macdonnell ’27
24:11 Maddie McRae ’27
25:12 Marcos Dayan Sutton ’27
26:02 Alexis Dreossi ’27
26:19 Charlotte Brown ’29
26:28 Madeleine Arbo ’26
26:41 Somers Stevenson ’26
28:25 Charlotte Capombassis ’26
30:41 Myers Mbonda ’26
30:51 Henry Maquinay ’28
32:04 Griffin Rutherford ’26
32:44 Jorja Layland ’27
21:49 Jay Fruchet ’26
23:06 Rupert Creasy ’26
23:11 Frank Zhang ’27
23:14 Jenna Quinn ’26
23:26 Skye Harris-Stoertz ’26
24:03 Teddy Macdonnell ’27
24:11 Maddie McRae ’27
25:12 Marcos Dayan Sutton ’27
26:02 Alexis Dreossi ’27
26:19 Charlotte Brown ’29
26:28 Madeleine Arbo ’26
26:41 Somers Stevenson ’26
28:25 Charlotte Capombassis ’26
30:41 Myers Mbonda ’26
30:51 Henry Maquinay ’28
32:04 Griffin Rutherford ’26
32:44 Jorja Layland ’27
The final event in the Ondaatje Challenge series, 640m swim on June 3, will bring competitors together one last time as they look to complete the full challenge and earn their place among this year’s medal recipients.
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We respectfully acknowledge that Lakefield College School is located on the Treaty 20 Michi Saagiig territory and in the traditional territory of the Michi Saagiig and Chippewa Nations, collectively known as the Williams Treaties First Nations, which include: Curve Lake, Hiawatha, Alderville, Scugog Island, Rama, Beausoleil, and Georgina Island First Nations. Lakefield College School respectfully acknowledges that the Williams Treaties First Nations are the stewards and caretakers of these lands and waters in perpetuity and that they continue to maintain this responsibility to ensure their health and integrity for generations to come.
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