Aspiring Hockey Star Mikayla Golka Crowned Little Miss ARC Broward

by David Volz July 4, 2024

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In a display of talent and determination, 11-year-old Mikayla Golka, an aspiring hockey player from Parkland, was crowned Little Miss ARC Broward.

According to Julie Price, Arc Broward CEO, the Miss Arc Pageant is a unique platform that empowers young girls and teens with disabilities to pursue their dreams, celebrates their extraordinary abilities, and sends a powerful message that individuals with disabilities deserve opportunities to shine.

Despite her victory on the pageant stage, Mikayla’s heart is set on making history in the rink as the first female to win the Stanley Cup.

During the talent portion on stage, Golka showed her hockey skills and hit a slap shot. She then presented the Florida Panthers’ history and the Rat Trick story in front of seven judges.

According to her mother, Erin August, she was excited about winning and happy when they called her name.

“She has a real interest in hockey and wants to learn the game. She would love to have the opportunity to try out and make a hockey team. She loves competition in the spirit of the game,” she said.

Since the pageant in May, Golka has earned more recognition and had some fun. She graduated from the fifth grade at Riverglades Elementary School and looks forward to attending Westglades Middle in the fall.

On June 7, she was featured on Good Morning America and was interviewed about her life and accomplishments.

Aspiring Hockey Star Mikayla Golka crowned Little Miss ARC Broward

Mikayla Golka hits a slap shot during the talent portion of the contest. {courtesy}

Golka and her mom also received tickets to attend the first game of the Stanley Cup in Sunrise courtesy of the Panthers and the NHL.

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David Volz

David Volz has worked as a writer in South Florida for 35 years. He has written for the Sun-Sentinel, Hollywood Gazette, School Transportation News, South Dade News Leaders, Observer among others. He has an MA in Communications from Florida Atlantic University and a BA in Communications from Valparaiso University. Volz teaches Communications at Miami Dade College and Palm Beach State College. He lives in Coral Springs and enjoys running and participating in 5Ks and half-marathons.