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2022 TEXAS JUNIOR HIGH STATE FINALS

GEAR UP FOR THE FINALS

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EXECUTIVE BOARD STATE PRESIDENT KEN BRAY

PO Box 1634 • Granbury, TX 76048 817.219.0436 • kbray@equibrand.com

1ST VICE PRESIDENT JOHN SCHUENEMAN

PO Box 1177 • Madisonville, TX 77864 979.268.4994 • john.schueneman@gmail.com

2ND VICE PRESIDENT BRENT CHARLESWORTH

PO Box 362 • Marathon, TX 79842 432.386.6214 • brent@crcompany.net

In This Issue

NATIONAL DIRECTOR MIKE GHORMLEY

PO Box 1177 • Madisonville, TX 77864 281.785.0077 mghormley@gmail.com

Official Publication of the Texas High School Rodeo Association

GUIDE TO THE 2022 TJHRA STATE FINALS

HOLLY DeLAUNE Marketing Director

210.632.3208 • delaune.holly@gmail.com

LAUREN TUTTLE STUMBERG Graphics/Layout Director lauren@distinct-graphics.com 830.249.8020

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SECRETARY/TREASURER SUSAN BALDWIN

722 Southview Circle • Center, TX 75935 936.590.4447 texashighschoolrodeo@gmail.com

EXTREME TEAM NEWS

BRIAN ROBERTS

Computer Programmer brian.roberts53@att.net 281.213.9143

GEAR UP FOR THE FINALS

ARIAT PERFORMANCE REPORTERS

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KATIE HARTER

Region I

Region II

JUNIOR HIGH NATIONAL DIRECTOR JOHN SCHUENEMAN 979.268.4994 john.schueneman@gmail.com

MARKETING HOLLY DELAUNE

LUKE CARPENTER Region III

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHTS

GEORGIA SHIELDS Region IV

LULU EAKES Region V

73 Breeze Way, Boerne, TX 78006 210.632.3208 delaune.holly@gmail.com

QUEEN COORDINATOR RACHEL ROBBINS

361.894.5749 rachel.robbins3690@gmail.com

LIEZA KLEIN Region VI

TABER GARCIA Region VII

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JAYCI LEE BYLER Region VIII

LYNLEY WRIGHT Region IX

DELEGATES AT LARGE

TYLIE MCDONALD

MICHAEL AKINS

RILEY ARRINGTON

Region X

RANCH FAMILIES:

2449 West Line Road • Whitesboro, TX 76273 9410.368.9390 • makins1@yahoo.com

LARRY DOWELL

370 CR 220 • Marlin, TX 76661 254.715.8814 • fivedowell@gmail.com

JEFF PARSLEY

655 CR 4703 • Troup, TX 75789 903.574.3910 • jparselygeraniums@earthlink.net

JOE RICHARDS

5101 Hwy 214 • Hereford, TX 79045 806.676.5970 • joe@diamondcattlefeeders.com

BRANDON SMITH

6800 E FM 476 • Pleasanton, TX 78064 830.570.7157 • bmsmith1996@sbcglobal.net

STUDENT OFFICERS

thsraofficers@hotmail.com STUDENT PRESIDENT Quay Lloyd STUDENT VICE PRESIDENT Garrett Talamantes STUDENT SECRETARY Riley Otwell QUEEN Vie Vie Blanchard

THSRA OFFICIAL SPONSORS

THE MAYO FAMILY PAGE 29 THE GRIFFIN FAMILY PAGE 31 THE GOUDEAU FAMILY PAGE 41 THE MAZURKIEWICZ FAMILY PAGE 44

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THSRA is a non-profit organization (501-C).

Production of this publication was funded by membership dues and is provided complimentary to members of THSRA. Non-members may purchase annual subscriptions for $25.00

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ith hundreds of our families getting ready to pack up their horse trailers and head to Gonzales this month, we thought that you would like to know more about visiting this beautiful and historical part of Texas. With a whole week to explore the area here is a great look at the history that can be found in Gonzales and a few businesses that would love for you to visit. Don’t be afraid to venture out of Gonzales and visit the charming towns of Shiner and Yoakum because they all have great things to experience too!

Gonzales

Yoakum Shiner

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Gonzales, Texas

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Information Courtesey of the City of Gonzales

onzales is one of the earliest Anglo-American settlements in Texas, the first west of the Colorado River. It was established by Empresario Green DeWitt as the capital of his colony in August 1825. DeWitt named the community for Rafael Gonzáles, governor of Coahuila y Tejas. The 49 original blocks and seven public squares laid out in the shape of a Greek cross withstood the test of time and form the first Texas History Museum District.

Gonzales is most famous because it was the site of the first skirmish of the Texas Revolution. In 1831, the Mexican government gave the settlers a small cannon for protection against Indian attacks. At the outbreak of settler hostilities, a contingent of Mexican soldiers was sent from San Antonio to retrieve the cannon. On 2 October 1835, Texians under the command of John H. Moore confronted them. The Texans had fashioned a flag with the words “Come and take it”. The Texans successfully resisted the federal troops in what became known as the Battle of Gonzales.

Gonzales later contributed thirty-two men from the Gonzales Ranging Company to the ill-fated defense of the Alamo. It was to Gonzales that Susanna Dickinson, widow of one of the Alamo defenders, and Joe, the slave of William B. Travis, fled with news of the Alamo massacre. General Sam Houston was here organizing the Texas army and anticipated the town would be the next target of General Antonio López de Santa Anna and the Mexican army. He had the town burned and ordered a retreat, thus precipitating the Runaway Scrape.

If you go visit the Gonzales Memorial Museum which serves a memorial to these 32 men you will see actual artifacts from this period in time.

The real Come and Take It cannon is located in the museum to see up close and you can even touch it! Beautiful building full of Texas history and well worth a visit.

Some of the historical sites you may want to visit are the Old Jail Museum which is a hidden

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treat. Located across from the fire station, the old Jailhouse staff will take you on a free personal tour of the first and second floors and allow you inside the jail cells. The walls have graffiti from former prisonsers. There is a gallows like the original that was in there on the second floor. Worth a visit and free!

There is a driving tour with signs located around the town.

The tour goes in a loop and you can enter at any point so you will not miss any of the historical focus points of the town. The tour is free and you can download an app from Itunes with narration. It is called TOUR GONZALES. There are many historical homes and buildings that have been beautifully maintained and will take you back in time.

This year the JB Wells facility has added a convention expo center where approximately 60 booths will be located.

These booths will include boutique style shopping and agriculture and equine products. There is something for everyone so don’t miss out. The expo center is air conditioned so it will be a popular hangout in between performances.

TJHRA Contestants, I hope you are all doing well and had great region rodeos this year.

Congratulations to the 2022 TJHRA State Qualifiers. Your hard work has paid off and you made it to state! I know y’all are all as excited as I am to compete at state this year. I can’t wait to see everyone from Regions 1-10 and watch y’all rodeo again. It’s going to be an exciting week of rodeo and fun in Gonzales. Keep working hard in the practice arena and be ready to give it all you’ve got. See you soon!

Good Luck, Avery Armstrong TJHRA President

2022 TEXAS JUNIOR HIGH DIVISION STATE FINALS RODEO ORDER OF EVENTS FIRST ROUND TO BEGIN SUNDAY AT 5:00PM THEN MONDAY – TUESDAY 8:30 AM AND 2:30 PM SECOND ROUND BEGIN WEDNESDAY – THURSDAY 8:30 AM AND 2:30PM CONCLUDING FRIDAY 8:30 AM SHORT GO ON SATURDAY AT 11:00 AM BAREBACK –1ST ROUND SUN 5PM - 2ND ROUND MON 2:30PM (ALL FIRST EVENT) SADDLE BRONC - 1ST ROUND SUN 5PM (LAST EVENT), MON 8:30AM (FIRST EVENT) - 2ND ROUND MON 2:30PM (LAST EVENT), TUE 8:30AM (FIRST EVENT) BULL RIDING –1ST ROUND TUE 2:30PM, WED 8:30AM WED 2:30PM – 2ND ROUND THURS 8:30AM, THURS 2:30PM, FRI 8:30AM (ALL FIRST EVENT)

RIBBON ROPING BARREL RACING CHUTE DOGGING TIEDOWN GIRL’S BREAKAWAY BOY’S BREAKAWAY GIRL’S GOAT TYING BOY’S GOAT TYING POLE BENDING TEAM ROPING ***TENTATIVE ORDER OF EVENTS*** (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

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2022 TEXAS JUNIOR HIGH STATE FINALS RODEO SCHEDULE OF EVENTS THURSDAY, MAY 19

6:00PM - TJHRA/THSRA – Check in of JR High and High School Queen Contestants 6:00-9:00PM - TJHRA/THSRA Open Arena for Queen Contestants

FRIDAY, MAY 20

8:00AM-7:00PM - Gates will be open from 8am till 7 PM for trailer and horses. They will close -At 7 PM gates will be closed until Saturday morning at 7:00 AM 9:00AM - TJHRA/THSRA – Horsemanship Contest - Indoor Arena 4:00PM - TJHRA Princess Contestant Test 5:00PM - TJHRA/THSRA Queen Social/Meet-N-Greet 7:00PM - GATES CLOSE UNTIL 7AM SATURDAY

SATURDAY, MAY 21

7:00 AM - Contestants can start arriving 24 hour check in 9:00 AM - TJHRA/THSRA – Queen Interviews 9:00 AM - 4:00PM - Light Rifle Contestants NRA Light Rifle Contest in Memory of Mike Myers Check in at Rodeo Office - Light Rifle Competition begins. *Arrive 30 minutes before shooting times.

1:00 PM - TJHRA/THSRA Queen Luncheon (into/impromptu/speech/modeling) 3:00 PM - LIGHT RIFLE SHORT GO WILL BEGIN AT 3PM 7:00 PM - Barrel and Pole Bending Exhibitions – Indoor arena - $10 a run Contestants Only - stakes will be on different pattern

SUNDAY, MAY 22

HOOEY & KUBOTA TRACTORS SPONSORS OF THE DAY 9:00 AM - If needed conclusion of Light Rifle Contest City of Gonzales Firing Range 9:00 AM – 12:00PM - CONTESTANT CHECK IN - EXPO 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM - Vendors Open at Expo 12:00 PM - ALL CONTESTANTS MUST BE CHECKED IN 12:30 PM - ROUGH STOCK EQUIPMENT CHECK – in the arena

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1:30 PM - Regional State Qualifier Pictures – BEFORE meeting CONTESTANT’S MEETING – Arena – ALL CONTESTANTS MUST ATTEND. Contestants must be in dress code Introduction of Sponsors, Rodeo Officials, and Rodeo Personnel Crowning of 2022 Princess-Presentation of Bailee Ackerman Byler Spirit Award Trey Johnson Motivational Message 4:00 PM - Parent/Member Ribbon Roping Entries due in the office 5:00 PM - First Performance and Beginning of 1st Go Round 1ST round BB Sunday PM Following perf - Jackpot at Outdoor Arena (All information on all jackpots will be posted at jackpot arena for the entire week) Goat Tying, Tie Down, Breakaway, and Team Roping - Pole & Barrel Exhibition - Indoor arena $10 a run Contestants Only - stakes will be on different pattern

MONDAY, MAY 23

BOOT BARN, McCOY’S FARM & RANCH AND PRIEFERT SPONSORS OF THE DAY 7:15 AM – 7:45 AM - Bible Study in the Arena Stands 8:15 AM - Grand Entry – All Regions (be lined up at 8:00am) 8:30 AM - Second Performance of 1st Go Round 2ND round BB Monday AM 10:00 AM-6:30 PM - Vendors Open at Expo 2:15 PM - Grand Entry – All Regions (be lined up at 2:00pm) w/ Cinch All Star Team being introduced 2:30 PM - Third Performance of 1st Go Round 1st round SB Monday PM - Vendors Open at Expo 9:00 PM-12:00AM Dance in front of Expo – Sponsored by City of Gonzales

- Jackpot at Outdoor Arena

- Pole & Barrel Exhibition

- Indoor arena $10 a

run Contestants Only

- stakes will be on different pattern

the Arena Stands 8:15 AM - Grand Entry – All Regions

(please be lined up at 8:00am)

Announce 2022-23 Student Officers 8:30 AM - Sixth Performance

beginning of 2nd Go Round TUESDAY, MAY 24

Cont. Bulls 1st round CLASSIC & RATTLER ROPES WhataRodeo Day SPONSORS OF THE DAY 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM - Vendors Open 7:15 AM – 7:45 AM - Bible Study in

at Expo

the Arena Stands 2:15 PM - Grand Entry – All Regions 8:15 AM - Grand Entry – All Regions

(be lined up at 2:00pm)

(be lined up at 8:00am) 2:30 PM - Seventh Performance of 8:30 AM - Fourth Performance of

2nd Go Round

1st Go Round

End of 1st Round of Bulls

2nd round SB Tuesday AM 7:30 PM - PARENT/MEMBER RIBBON Vote for Student officer @

ROPING (arena) entrance of rodeo

Sponsored – JENNINGS 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM - Vendors Open PHOTOGRAPHY &

at Expo J&J RODEO 2:15 PM - Grand Entry – All Regions - Jackpot at Outdoor Arena

(be lined up at 2:00pm)

Pole & Barrel Exhibition - Indoor 2:30 PM - Fifth Performance end of

arena $10 a run Contestants

1st Go Round

Only - stakes will be on

Beginning Bulls 1st round different pattern

Vote for Student officer @ THURSDAY, MAY 26 entrance of rodeo RESISTOL & HEEL O MATIC After Rodeo - First Go Awards in SPONSORS OF THE DAY – PINK DAY the arena.

7:15 AM – 7:45 AM - Bible Study in - Jackpot at Outdoor Arena the Arena Stands - Pole & Barrel Exhibition - Indoor 8:15 AM Grand Entry – All Regions

arena $10 a run Contestants (please be lined up at 8:00am) After Awards - Classic Ropes Q&A 8:30 AM - Eighth Performance of Clinic with Justin Maas behind

2nd Go Round the Roping Chutes.

Beginning of 2nd round of WEDNESDAY, MAY 25 Bull Riding PURINA & WHATABURGER 10:00 AM-6:30 PM - Vendors Open SPONSORS OF THE DAY

at Expo 7:15 AM – 7:45 AM - Bible Study in 2:15 PM - Grand Entry – All Regions

(please be lined up at 2:00pm) 2:30 PM - Ninth Performance of 2nd Go Round

- Jackpot at Outdoor Arena

- Pole & Barrel Exhibition -

Indoor arena $10 a run

Contestants Only - stakes

will be on different pattern

TJHRA State Finals Expo Hours

PLEASE NOTE: Due to unseen conflicts, this schedule is subject to change. Please check the OFFICIAL DAILY SCHEDULE posted outside the rodeo office. It is the responsibility of each contestant to be in the arena and ready when their respective event is underway.

SUNDAY, MAY 22ND: 9:00AM TO 4:00PM MONDAY - THURSDAY, MAY 23RD - MAY 26TH: 10:00AM TO 6:30 PM FRIDAY, MAY 27TH: 10:00AM TO 4:00PM

FRIDAY, MAY 27

CH GRAPHICS & TEXAS FARM BUREAU INSURANCE SPONSORS OF THE DAY 7:15 AM – 7:45 AM - Bible Study in

the Arena Stands 8:15 AM - Grand Entry – All Regions

(be lined up at 8:00am) 8:30 AM - Tenth Performance end of

2nd Go Round After Rodeo - Second Go Awards in the arena 2:00 PM - Behind the Chutes with

Mike Lee – Bull Riding Clinic 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Vendors Open

at Expo

- TJHRA Board of Directors

Meeting – Elks Lodge

9:00 PM - 12:00AM - DJ

- Sponsored by TJHRA - Jackpot at Outdoor Arena

SATURDAY, MAY 28

BILL FICK FORD & BLOOMER TRAILERS SPONSORS OF THE DAY 10:00 AM - Short Go Awards 11:00 AM - Short Go Performance 4:00 PM - Champions Dinner – 2022 National Team @ Expo State

Champion Awards Mandatory Meeting & Sign Up for Nationals

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IMPORTANT!!!! IMPORTANT!!!!

MUST READ (If you don’t read anything READ THE CHECK IN DEADLINE) TO ALL CONTESTANTS: I want to welcome each and every one of you and congratulate you on qualifying for the State Finals. I hope your week with us is fun and memorable. Last year was a little different for everyone but we are going to make up for that this year!

STALLS AND HOOK UPS: All regions will be placed together depending upon numbers. If you want to park next to someone in your region you must arrive together. Some of the areas have to be parked in the order they come in, this is why we CANNOT save spaces! If you are coming in and out you may run the generator during the day NO GENERATORS MAY BE RAN OVERNIGHT! You should have already ordered your stalls. If you show up with extra horses there will be NO STALLS! All horses must be stalled overnight. NO EXCEPTONS! You must have PRE ORDERED RV HOOK and STALLS!!! Do not show up with extras there will not be room!

GOLF CARTS: We will have golf carts for rent this year. YOU MUST MAKE A RESERVATION so they will have you one! The City of Gonzales signed a contract making the golf cart company the exclusive transportation for the finals. No other golf cart, gator, mules, etc. may be brought onto the grounds. You must be 18 years of age to rent a cart and have a credit card. No drivers are allowed under the age of 16. If anyone under the age of 16 is caught driving, you will be asked to leave the grounds immediately and your back number will be pulled. IT MAY BE TOO LATE – BUT CHECK WITH THE COMPANY – THEY HANDLE ALL RESERVATIONS! GOLF CART RESERVATIONS: (TIP – they do not bring extras) www.richmondequipment.com or call (281) 341-7755

and take a right; before the Guadalupe River and go underneath the bridge.

If you are driving on Hwy 97 you will pass the main entrance to arena and come to a stop sign. Take a left onto Hwy 183 and go past the arena; take a right; before the Guadalupe River and go underneath the bridge.

BLEACHERS Each Region will have space in bleachers to decorate; but you cannot use electricity. Do not block the handicap seating areas. WE ARE GOING TO ASK THAT YOU REMOVE YOUR BLEACHER CHAIRS NIGHTLY SO THE STANDS MAY BE CLEANED! WOOD SHAVINGS: There will be wood shavings for sale on site for $10.00 per bag.

If your stalls are not on dirt the City will provide the first two bags in your stall. You may bring your own shavings as well.

There is a full coin operated laundry mat on the grounds this year as well. They will be located at the check in the portable building.

The office will serve as the UPS/FedEX drop off. The physical address is 2301 CR 197, Gonzales, TX 78629 CONTESTANT/RIBBON ROPING: These forms may be found on the TJHRA website www.tjhra.net on the forms.

GRAND ENTRIES: We will have the same grand entry if you are in the performance you participate in the grand entry. You will ride in with your region, stop in a horseshoe, tip your hat and ride out in an orderly fashion.

LIGHT RIFLE CONTEST: The shooting contest will be Saturday May 21 at the City shooting range, we will have directions in the office. The draw will be posted MOST IMPORTANT: as we get closer to the contest. We will post on the www.tjhra.net This year you may come in on Friday, May 20, 2022 until 7:00pm website. at that time the gate will be locked and then the gates will re-open at 7:00 am beginning Saturday morning May 21, 2022 (they will CHECKLIST FOR STATE CONTESTANTS remain open 24 hours after re-opening).

REPORT CARD - this can be your last six weeks (5th six weeks If you are driving south on Hwy 183 you will take a right; as soon report card), final report card or a letterhead letter from your school. as you pass the Guadalupe River.

DO NOT FORGET THIS! If you are driving north on Hwy 183 you will be pass the arena

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CURRENT COGGINS PAPERS - YOU MUST BRING A COPY OF COGGINS – THEY WILL BE TAKING THE COPY AT THE FRONT GATE, the only reason for health papers if you are crossing the state line. DUE TO SOME ACTIVITY OF COGGINS – YOU WILL HAVE TO TURN IN A COPY OF YOUR COGGINS AT THE FRONT GATE! Remember the gates open Saturday, May 21, 2022 at 7 am and will be open 24 hours.

You may come in on Friday as long as you are there before 7:00 pm – if you can not be there by then wait until Saturday – the gates will be locked on Friday at 7:00 pm.

SUNDAY – MAY 22, 2022 EVERYONE!!! MUST COME TO THE EXPO BETWEEN 9 AM AND NOON I cannot stress this enough!!!!!!!!!!!!! If you have car trouble or something of the sort you must call Anne Dollery at 979-412-2551 before 1pm. You will be asked to bring a copy of a receipt! DO NOT BE LATE!!!

NOON SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2022 IS THE DEADLINE TO BE CHECKED INTO THE OFFICE (this does not mean the trailer and stall check in – must come in and receive your back number) CHUTE DOGGING STEERS: will be thrown Friday night, May 20, 2022 beginning at 8:00pm (contestants may watch but NOT PARTICIPATE) – this is subject to change and we will post on facebook and email CALVES: Tie Down Ropers if you are entered in the event you may actually tie the calves down as they are tied to a post on Saturday morning, May 21, 2022 beginning at 8:00 am – they will be ran through that morning as well, by adults.

TEAM ROPING STEERS: will be ran through on Saturday morning, May 21, 2022 (contestants may watch but NOT PARTICIPATE) GOATS: will be tied on Saturday morning 9:30 am, May 21, 2022 contestants will not be allowed to tie the goats this year. We will have qualified people conditioning the goats and that will be the only ties on them before competition.

Dogs are welcome at your trailers (leashed), but PLEASE DO NOT BRING TO THE ARENA – THERE IS NOT ENOUGH ROOM! See you soon, if you need anything please call 979-412-2551 or email me at texasjuniorhighrodeo@gmail.com Anne Dollery Texas State Secretary

MAKE A COPY OF YOUR COGGINS PAPERS AND BE READY TO TURN IN A COPY OF THEM AT THE FRONT GATE!

2021-2022 JUNIOR HIGH STATE DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE BOARD NATIONAL DIRECTOR JOHN SCHUENEMAN

979-268-4994

john.schueneman@gmail.com

PRESIDENT SCOTT SHOOK

281-437-8214

scottcshook@yahoo.com

1st VICE PRESIDENT ERIC HUSTON

817-368-0159

duaneoverton6113@gmail.com

2nd VICE PRESIDENT CHARLES HENRY EXEC BOARD AT LARGE DELEGATE 2 YEAR TERM: DELEGATE 2 YEAR TERM: DELEGATE 2 YEAR TERM: DELEGATE 1 YEAR TERM: DELEGATE 1 YEAR TERM:

CHAD CURRINGTON (SERVING 2ND YEAR) LANDON EHLINGER (SERVING 2ND YEAR) DAVID FREEMAN (SERVING 2ND YEAR) JUSTIN CLINTON WESTLEY WHITE

MARKETING HOLLY DELAUNE MACI MEYER

SECRETARY ANNE DOLLERY 979-412-2551 texasjuniorhighrodeo@gmail.com PRINCESS CORD DONNA ODOM, RACHEL ROBBINS, SARAH ROWLANDS

STATE DIRECTORS Region I MONROE TIMBERLAKE CASEY ARMSTRONG KYLE ANDERSON

806-344-6846

Region II COY IRWIN CADE SCHNEEMANN KELLY WOOD 432-940-1136

Region III JOHN ROBERTSON 817-475-6377 SHANE CRISWELL 325-347-2656 WESLEY WHITE

monroetimberlake@gmail.com

woodrodeogirls@yahoo.com jrober5729@att.net kodyhorses@yahoo.com

Region IV JASEY DAVID TOBY ROGERS JR YOUNG Region V RICHARD BALDWIN 936-332-5466 STACEY MARTIN 225-505-7645 CODY ODELL

Region VI ANN WENTZEL DENNY PATTERSON 832-330-3054 CLAY OHRT 361-571-1040

pattersondenny@gmail.com ohrt6@hotmail.com

Region VII DUSTIN FRANKUM ROSS IVEY DAN SIMPTON

dansimpton@yahoo.com

936-870-5779

r.baldwin147@icloud.com nextlevelgoattying@gmail.com

Region VIII ERIC DURBIN JUSTIN SPEER CASS RINGLESTEIN 210-885-0902 cass.oasis@yahoo.com

Region IX JARED ANDERSON BOBBY JACOBS BO WILLIAMS 979-220-5898 dwilliams@midsouthenergy.com

Region X TREY JOHNSON TRACY SWAN ZAC THOMPSON

STUDENT OFFICERS

PRESIDENT AVERY ARMSTRONG

VICE PRESIDENT KYE TOMLINSON

SECRETARY PAIGE WILLIAMS PRINCESS DALLEE MAE ROBISON

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ALL AROUND & ROOKIES

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ALL AROUND BOY

ALL AROUND GIRL

ROOKIE BOY

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Ryan Timberlake

Avery Armstrong

Hagen Spiva

Etta Corse

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Myles Nixon

Rylie Edens

McCoy Magin

Braylin Miller

Bill Cody Odell

Emma Ivie

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Wyatt Eakin

Brant Cookston Case Cerny

Emma Irwin

Josie Whittington Audrey Thibodeaux

Hegan Burton Cooper Stevens Brax Pinner

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Makaylee Merritt Josie Whittington Tasey Fisher

Naia Folmer

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Lane Leopold

Kaitlyn Torres

Slade Seay

Braylee Albarado

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Ta’Colton Calhoun

Drew Ellen Stewart

McCade Reaves

Blair Gaines

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Craig Sciba

Denton Parish

Kiley Dean

Sydni Rae Jones

Enoch Hall

Haze Bruce

Khole Collins

Sydni Rae Jones

2022 TJHRA STATE FI NALS GRAND ENTRY Region 6 will be in charge of the grand entry this year. We carry flags before each performance (morning and night). Each region will be assigned a day to be in charge of sending at least 10 members to carry flags. The student officers for 2021-22 will help carry flags Monday through Wednesday night, the new officers will begin carrying flags Thursday through Saturday.

Sunday Performances will begin at 5:00pm please be ready to run flags at 4:45pm Morning Performances will begin at 8:30 am please be ready to run flags at 8:15 am Afternoon Performances grand entries will begin at 2:30 please be ready to run flags at 2:15 pm Short Go will begin at 11:00 am please be ready to run flags at 10:45 am

REGION ASSIGNMENT – MORNING AND NIGHT PERFORMANCE: (please send 10 contestants per region) SUNDAY – Region 4 & Region 8 MONDAY – Region 6 & Region 9 TUESDAY – Region 1 & Region 10 WEDNESDAY – Region 2 & Region 7 THURSDAY – Region 5 & Region 3 FRIDAY – Region 4 & Region 8 SHORT GO – Please send at least 1 from each region.

Morning Motivation with Trey Johnson

May 23-27 24-29 May 7:15 - 7:45 am

TJHRA

TEXAS JUNIOR HIGH RODEO ASSOCIATION

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2022 Miss Texas High School Rodeo Association Queen and Miss Texas Junior High Rodeo Princess Contest Thursday, May 19, 2022 • 6-9pm Queen/Princess Contestants- Open Arena

~ JB Wells Arena (1653 CR 197 Gonzales, TX) Friday, May 20, 2022 • 8:45am Queen/Princess Test Roll Call

~ JB Wells Arena (1653 CR 197 Gonzales, Tx) • 9:00am Princess Test ~ JB Wells Arena • 11:30am Judges Meeting ~ Office at JB Wells Arena • 11:45am Queen/Princess Horsemanship Roll Call

~ JB Wells Arena (1653 CR 197 Gonzales, TX) • 12:00pm Horsemanship ~ JB Wells Arena • 5:45pm Queen/Princess Contestants, Roll Call

~ Texian Heritage Conference and Center

(608 Saint Paul, Gonzales, TX) • 6:00pm Judges, Contestants, Family, Friends Dinner and Social

~ Texian Heritage Conference and Center Saturday, May 21, 2022 • 8:45am Princess Contestants, Roll Call for Interviews

~ Texian Heritage Conference and Center • 9:00am Princess Interviews • 9:45am- Queen Contestants, Roll Call for Interviews

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~ Texian Heritage Conference and Center • 10:00am- Queen Contestant Interviews • 5:45pm Doors open for Miss THSRA/TJHRA Pageant & Dinner

~ Texian Heritage Conference and Center • 6:00pm Miss THSRA/TJHRA Pageant and Dinner Sunday, May 22, 2022 • 1:15pm Princess Roll Call at the Alley Way ~ JB Wells Arena • 1:30pm- 2021 Miss TJHRA Farewell ride~ JB Wells Arena • 1:30pm- 2022 Miss TJHRA Coronation~ JB Wells Arena • Following the mandatory meeting- 2022 Miss TJHRA Award Ceremony-Texian Heritage Conference and Center Sunday, June 5, 2022 • 11:45pm Queen Contestants Roll Call ~ Taylor Telecom Arena

- Round Building Abilene, TX • 12:00-pm Queen Contestants Test • 2:00pm Queen Contestants Roll Call at the Alley Way

~ Taylor Telecom Arena • 2:30pm- 2021 Miss THSRA Farewell Ride~ Taylor Telecom Arena • 2:30pm- 2022 Miss THSRA Coronation~ Taylor Telecom Area • Following the Coronation- 2022 Miss THSRA Award Ceremony

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10TH Annual TJHRA Parent/Member Ribbon Roping Sponsored by Jennings Photography & JJ Rodeo Company

When: Wednesday, May 25, 2022 30 minutes after 2:30pm perf (teams will pay entry fees in the Rodeo Arena office by 2pm on Wednesday, May 25, 2022) Where: Rodeo Arena Who: State Qualifiers and a parent or guardian. Entries should be turned in to the Rodeo Office (in Gonzales) and 50 teams will be randomly drawn to compete How: A qualified state finals contestant and a parent or guardian can enter the parent/member ribbon roping. The team must be a coed team with the contestant roping and parent/guardian running. Entries will be taken in the Rodeo Office until 7:00 pm Sunday night (May 22nd ). 50 random teams will be drawn and posted in the rodeo office at 9:am Monday morning (May 23rd ). The 50 teams who have been drawn will pay their entry fees in the Rodeo Office by 2pm Wednesday, May 25th, after 2pm we will begin roll ups to participate. Fees must be paid to compete.

Cost per team is $50.00. Entry fees will be paid at the jackpot arena. Jackpot will be donated to the scholarship fund for the Junior High.

Ropers will receive custom headstalls for Grand and Reserve Champion ropers.

Runners will receive custom belt buckles for Grand and Reserve Champion runners. Dress Code will not be in effect!

2022 Parent/Member Ribbon Roping Official Entry Form If you want to enter this event – NOTICE!!!!

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!!!

This form must be filled out and turned int the Rodeo Office on grounds in Gonzales, Texas BEFORE 7pm on Sunday, May 22!! NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED! DO NOT MAIL THIS FORM IN TO THE STATE OFFICE – IT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED THERE!!!!

Roper must be a State Finals Qualifier. Runner must be a parent (or guardian). Random draw will be done in the Rodeo Office after the entry deadline has passed (7pm Sunday, May 22). Event is limited to 50 teams.

The 50 teams that have been drawn will be posted in the Rodeo Office by 9am on Monday, May 23rd . Teams that have been drawn will need to pay fees in the Rodeo Office by 2pm Wednesday, May 25th, roll ups will begin after 2pm. The roping will start at 30 minutes after the 2:30pm perf on Wednesday in the Rodeo Arena.

Roper:_____________________________________________ Runner:____________________________________________ If you do not check in and pay your entry fees you won’t rope! We will not attempt to contact you so PLEASE BE ON TIME SO WE DON’T HAVE TO LEAVE YOU OUT OF THE FUN! Dress Code will not be in effect.

rodeo personnel: RODEO OFFICIALS EVENT STATE DIRECTORS Arena Director Barrel Racing Bobby Flores Region 10

Rodeo Secretaries Boy’s Breakaway Roping Nena Boettcher Region 5 Anne Dollery Jessalyn Pierce Boy’s Goat Tying

Region 1 Announcer Chris Rankin Bull Riding Time Keepers Region 1 Richard Baldwin Susan Baldwin Chute Dogging Region 9 Judges Teddy Alleman Girl’s Breakaway Roping Ben Crabb

Region 5 Gip Allen Girl’s Goat Tying Bullfighters Region 8 Hunter Allen Cagney Anderson Pole Bending Ryan Kirk Region 3 Stock Contractor/Jackpots J& J Rodeo Co. – Cooper, TX Ribbon Roping Region 2 Photographer Jennings Photography Team Roping Region 4 Video Jennings Photography Tiedown Roping Region 7 Ground & Tractor Mike Berberich

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J & J Rodeo Company’s Jackpot & Practice Arena Texas Jr. High Finals Gonzales, TX NIGHTLY JACKPOTS Sunday 10:00 pm

Goat Tying Break-Away Roping Tie-Down Roping Team Roping

Monday - Thursday 7:30 pm Goat Tying Break-Away Roping Tie-Down Roping Team Roping

Entry Fees - $40.00 / 1 head Team Roping - $50.00/team (unlimited entries) 60% PAYBACK Books open one hour prior to start of jackpot (1st to enter last to rope) Books close at the start of each event Jackpots will be in the outdoor arena, IF it is raining they will be moved to the indoor pen.

MORNING PRACTICES 7:00-8:30 am MONDAY-FRIDAY 7:00 Break-Away Roping (must have a breakaway honda) 7:30 Tie-Down Roping 8:00-8:30 Team Roping $10.00 per run For more information contact Heather Murray 903-461-4335 CASH ONLY PLEASE

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STUDENT OFFICERS PRESIDENT - WYATT MASK VICE PRESIDENT- JAYDA JAMESON SECRETARY/HISTORIAN - RIDLEY TIMBERLAKE STATE DIRECTORS / REGION OFFICERS

DAVID CHRISTIAN 10200 S Blessen Rd • Amarillo, TX 79119 806.674.1397 • david.christian@11ranch.com

JERAD STOKER PO Box 1693 • Canyon, Texas 79015 806-676-6969 • jared_stoker@cargill.com SECRETARY - MARCY SESSIONS 1611 El Paso • Wellington, Texas 79095 806.205.0350 • thsra1@yahoo.com

Region I

RANDY MARTIN PO Box 334 • Vega, Texas 79092 806-670-2113 • randyleemartin@hotmail.com RANDY MARTIN PO Box 334 • Vega, Texas 79092 806-670-2113 • randyleemartin@hotmail.com

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PERFORMANCE REPORT

Out with a Bang!

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By KATIE HARTER

– Performance Reporter

s the weather warms up here in the panhandle, Region One jr high rodeos come to an end. High school rodeos are not far behind them either. Region One finals will be April 9th and 10th, and then the Region One event winners will be rewarded for their hard work.

The Jr. High Region One finals were March 26th and 27th. The jr. high kids went out with a bang.

I got the chance to talk to a few of them and ask them some questions. On Saturday Kashlee Schumacher explained to me that she knew that she and Avery Armstrong were going neck to neck for the year end champion breakaway roper title. On Sunday Kashlee knew what she needed to do and went out and won the second round. Kashlee was confident in her

RYAN TIMBERLAKE photo by Jennings

AVERY ARMSTRONG photo by Jennings

roping and felt good about her runs. Although Kashlee won the breakaway on Sunday, Avery won second and she came out on top by 2 points. Therefore, Kashlee ended up being reserve and Avery won the breakaway, but Kashlee had great sportsmanship and knew she did all she could do. It was so nice to see how the rodeo family comes together and congratulates one another while also being super competitive.

Being an all around cowboy or cowgirl is a great accomplishment that requires hard work and perseverance. The Region One Jr High All Around cowgirl for 2022 is Avery Armstrong. The Region One Jr High All Around cowboy is Ryan Timberlake. These

kids have been consistent in multiple events all year long. Ryan competed in 5 of the boys events. He won the tie down roping title, was reserve champion in team roping and in chute dogging, and also qualified for state in the boys goat tying. Avery competed in all 6 of the girls events. She was the champion breakaway roper, champion barrel racer and her and her ribbon roping partner, Hazen Lamb, were the champion ribbon ropers. She was also reserve in the girls goat tying and qualified for state in pole bending and team roping with her partner Hazen Lamb. These kids put forth the effort all year long in order to accomplish being the All Around Champions.

I also got the opportunity to speak to a few eighth graders regarding their final year to compete in jr high and their last state trip to Gonzales. For most it is a bittersweet feeling as they move onto compete in high school rodeos. I got to hear many throwback stories from their previous years in Gonzales. They talked about the tough competition and the friends that were made. The contestants that qualified for state are excited and can’t wait to compete and make new memories. And for those that did not qualify this year are going to come back next year better prepared and new goals set.

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Region II

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PERFORMANCE REPORT

Region II Tougher than ever

By LUKE CARPENTER – Performance Reporter

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s region rodeos come to a close, the best among us stand tall. Through twelve runs over the course of the year many events came down to the final run. The tough competition at Region II is no joke, making an event win no small task. However, the All Around champions accomplished something

very special. Region II junior, Emilee Charlesworth was the 2021-22 Region II All Around Champion. Charlesworth won two of her events and placed in the top three in two others.

The Region II Jr. High finals is just around the corner. Many of those event titles are also held by very slim margins. The girls all around is not one of these. Region II 8th grader, Emma Irwin is leading the all around going into the finals by an impressive 46 point margin. She has set herself apart from the rest. Irwin is not one to shy away from hard work and it has shown. She has been very successful throughout the course of the year in all of her events, and she is one

EMILEE CHARLESWORTH photo by Jennings

EMMA IRWIN photo by Jennings

more rodeo away from being crowned champion.

An all around title is not something that is won, it is earned. The long days, late nights, and many miles traveled in order to master one event are extremely difficult. The select few individuals who are able to consistently win in multiple events are something special.

Being something special doesn't just happen. Drive and passion define a champion. Having passion for what you do sets you apart from the rest.

Passion fuels your drive to accomplish anything. Being passionate about what you do makes you better every day.

As the Jr high and high school state finals approach, we would like to wish everyone the best of luck. #RegionIITougherThanEver

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Claim this offer when your turn in your Bloomer tickets to your Region Secretary and she will give you a free ticket to put your families name on!

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Region III

817.706.8236• redhotregion3@gmail.com STATE DIRECTORS / REGION OFFICERS

DALE SNOW 467 Gilbert Rd • Nocona, Texas 76255

7217 Denver City Dr. • Fort Worth, Texas 76179

SECRETARY - KELLEY WILLIAMS

13196 Burns Branch Rd • Krum, Texas 776249 940.255.0738 • dshelton@rdoequipment.com

DARYL SHELTON

PRESIDENT - ERIC HUSTON PO Box 945 • Decatur, TX 76234 817.368.0159 • ehuston1972@gmail.com

PERFORMANCE REPORT

THREE GRADUATES FROM REGION III

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By GEORGIA SHIELDS

– Performance Reporter

egion Ill graduates give advice and perspectives from three different college rodeo regions. Cole Walker class 2021 from Springtown High School now attends Hillsboro College in Hillsboro, Texas in the Southern region. He selected this school because it is close to home, indoor practice facilitates, and it's small enough that teachers know your name. The Hill College coach is experienced and helpful. One thing he would do differently is go to the southwest region because it is always one and a short. Some advice for school is if you go on a full ride take advantage of it and do the responsible thing which is staying on work and not just partying. When picking a school to rodeo at, pick somewhere with short rounds and good stock.

Next I got Maddy Neal's point of view of her college region.

Maddy is class of 2021 from White Horse Christan Academy now attends South Plains College in Levelland, Texas the southwest region. She had different offers but only looked at South Plains College, because she likes the location and the coach. When picking the school she took into consideration the practice schedule and the transfer of hours from a Jr College to a University. The reason behind that is because she plans on going to Texas Tech after the two years at SPC. Maddy loves everything about South Plains. Such as the competitors around her, the coaching staff, and the professors are very helpful. When picking a school her recommendation is pick something out of your comfort zone, and pick somewhere that you know people around you will push you to be the best you can.

Last but not least I got to talk to one person I look up to, Catherine Clayton. Catherine graduated high school in 2018 she was home schooled. Catherine now attends Cochise College in the Grand Canyon Region. She toured Cisco College and Cochise, and chose Cochise for the women's rodeo program, particularly goat tying. Cochise also has a small size campus and she took that into consideration when choosing.

Academically she has two associates degrees and has made the Dean's list several times. Her rodeo accomplishments while rodeoing at school are that she has gone to the CNFR three times and placed third in the breakaway in 2021. Her region has one headers throughout the year where other regions typically have one and a short. When choosing her school first, she looked at classes and overall education then the quality of practice I would receive and if the program would give her the best opportunity to succeed. Some of her advice is make sure you know what will be expected of you and get along with your coach. She likes how they can practice intensely, since they are a small school they get the school gym to themselves in the mornings. They also get the best opportunities to practice and better themselves in the arena and class.

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STUDENT OFFICERS PRESIDENT - BRYLEE BRADEN VICE PRESIDENT - MARY BETH BEAM SECRETARY - DIXIE TABB

DR. TANDY FREEMAN

BARRY BRADEN PO Box 549 • Horatio, AR 71842 870.584.2308 • tbbraden@earthlink.net

STATE DIRECTORS / REGION OFFICERS

GUY YARBROUGH 438 Oates Rd • Palmer, Texas 75152 214.906.1595 • guyamy97@yahoo.com SECRETARY - KATHY JOHNSON 4941 FM 269 • Pickton, Texas 75471 903.245.2725 • thsra4@yahoo.com

Region IV

DAVID SCHRECK 209 Sarah Way • Murphy, TX 75094 214.403.5606 • dschreck@intelemedia.com MICHAEL AKINS 2449 West Line Road • Whitesboro, TX 76273 makins1@yahoo.com • 904.368.9390

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PERFORMANCE REPORT

Eyes on the Prize

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By LULU EAKES – Performance Reporter

s our 2021-2022 Region 4 rodeo season came to an end we would like to congratulate our junior high state qualifiers and all-around winners for such a great season. We closed the season with our finals hosted by our amazing parents and board members.

We had fierce competition at our finals and many of our All-Around Awards were not decided until the final rodeo! Our Jr. High All Around boy, Brant Cookston, is quite a hand!

Brant made it to state, sitting fourth with his partner Colton Board in the team roping, fourth with his partner Chloe Willis in the ribbon roping, third in chute dogging, first in the bull riding, fifth in goats, fourth in the breakaway, and first in bareback.

Brant has won the all-around title three years in a row hoping to go for his fourth year in the upcoming rodeo season. His favorite part about regions is the people and how they are so helpful. Finishing out his eighth grade year, Brant will be moving to high school next year. Best of luck with your last year in Gonzales, and represent Region IV well.

Our Jr. High All Around girl Josie Whittington rolled into regions with her eyes on the prize. Josie made it to state not only winning rookie of the year but finishing fourth in poles, fourth in goats, sixth in breakaway, tied for seventh in the ribbon roping, and was the year end champion barrel racer. Winning the barrels nine out of our twelve rodeos, she finished out the year with a thirty six point lead. Josie said that Rusty, her barrel horse who was trained by her family, is the reason she won the all- around saddle and couldn't have done it without him. Rusty currently holds two arena records along with a regional saddle. Her favorite part about regions is the community and the people around her. Region IV wishes you the best of luck at state.

Again congratulations to our Region 4 All-Around Champions and all of those that are moving on to state! We know you will represent us well in Gonzales.

BRANT COOKSTON photo by Jennings

Farm & Ranch Family The folks at McCoy’s Building Supply understand that it takes a lot of hard work and the whole family pitching in to get things done on a farm or ranch. That’s why we’d like to take some time out to salute Texas High School Rodeo Association families who are farmers and ranchers. In our monthly Farm & Ranch Family Spotlight, we’ll feature one family, sharing their story of how they work together as a family to make their farm or ranch successful.The spotlight will run for 10 months; each month will feature a different Region. Each Regional McCoy’s Farm and Ranch Family will receive a $100 McCoy’s Gift Card. The McCoy’s Farm and Ranch Family of the Year will receive a $500 McCoy’s Gift Card and will be announced at the 2022 THSRA State Finals.

The Mayo Family of Region III C

by Ashtyn Carr

ongratulations to the Mayo family of region three for being named this month’s McCoy’s Farm and Ranch family! Beau and Laura reside in Stephenville, TX where they’ve raised three sons, Clint (25), Clayton (22), and Cody (18).

Beau and Laura met at a college rodeo in Lubbock, TX in the late ‘80s. At the time Beau was attending Tarleton State University. While there, Beau said he did “a lot of rodeoing and a little bit of schoolwork”. Beau was on the rodeo team while pursuing a degree in industrial technology. Likewise, Laura was also a Tarelton graduate! After getting a degree, Laura was an elementary school teacher. Once the couple started having kids, Laura stopped teaching to raise the boys.

The rodeo lifestyle runs deep in the Mayo family.

Beau’s late father, Bob, is in the Texas Rodeo Hall of Fame. He was a distinguished bareback rider and qualified for the NFR six times. Beau’s uncles, Don and Paul, were also cowboys. Both uncles were NFR qualifiers. Likewise, Paul is in the ProRodeo Hall of Fame. Beau himself went to the collegiate national

finals twice as a bareback rider. He also won rookie of the year for bareback riding in 1992.

Beau went on to rodeo professionally for ten years. Many folks say the Mayo men revolutionized the sport ofbareback riding.

“I guess we could say we’re a rodeo family,” Beau said. “Clint started as a junior in high school. He started riding bareback, won the Texas high school bareback deal and went to the high school finals twice. Clayton went to the high school finals in the bareback riding. Cody, my youngest, has qualified this year in both the bronc riding and the cutting horse competition for the highschool rodeo finals.”

Even though the Mayo boys started their rodeo careers in high school, Beau credits the sport of rodeo and the ranching lifestyle for equipping Clint, Clayton, and Colby with life lessons and teachable moments.

The older Mayo boys have found their feet and left their high school rodeo days behind them. As a matter of fact, Clint is now the owner and operator of Mayo Welding Services and works on projects in the Stephenville area! Cody, on the other hand, is approaching his high school graduation. Although he does not know if he will pursue his newly established bronc riding career, Cody has plenty of options as he enjoys welding and riding cutting horses as well.

Although it is not how they make a living, the family has owned and operated a ranch for over a decade. Beau has about 50 mama cows that they work. The Mayo’s also raise bucking horses. They even provide the bucking horses for THSRA’s region three rodeo! Ranching and rodeoing might take up a sizeable chunk of the Mayo’s time, the real family business involves flipping houses.

About 30 years ago, Beau began buying up properties in Stephenville. He buys a home and flips it. Then, they either sell it for a profit or keep it as a rental. Nowadays, the family has a good handful of apartment buildings and rental properties that they own and manage. Beau credits this venture as the way they make their living. The family is thankful to have a company that grants them the opportunity to travel for rodeos and allows for flexibility in their schedule. The renovation gig also allows the Mayo’s to make visits to their local McCoy’s!

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PRESIDENT - ABI DEPRIEST VICE PRESIDENT - RILEY JAY OTWELL SECRETARY - PEYTON MATHIS

STUDENT OFFICERS

JUSTIN KLEIN PO Box 2107 • Center, TX 75935 936.590.0229 • sendtojustin@yahoo.com

STATE DIRECTORS / REGION OFFICERS

BILL WHITE 277 Billy White Rd • Singer, LA 70660 337.304.0748 • whiteacres55@yahoo.com

Region V

SECRETARY - SUSAN BALDWIN 722 Southview Circle • Center, Texas 75935 936.590.4330 • regionvsecretary@gmail.com

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PERFORMANCE REPORT

BOUND TO DO GREAT THINGS!

By LIEZA KLEIN – Performance Reporter

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s the school year comes to an end, most seniors are super busy with scholarship applications, touring college campuses, and spending quality time with friends. As for myself, also being a senior, the school year has flown by. The thought of leaving my Kindergarten buddies in May and only randomly seeing them on brief occasions, doesn’t sit well with me. While many athletes are also saying goodbye to lifelong sports, I am ever so thankful that my sport, the one that I love so much, can last a lifetime. My future plans are to finish my basics at Panola Junior College and then transfer to a university. I will also earn my Texas Realtors License.

I recently toured the campus of Panola Jr. College. I had the privilege to meet with their two rodeo coaches, Jeff Collins and Stacey Martin. As I walked the halls of the administration department, meeting and greeting their sweet staff, I was introduced to Panola’s Athletic Director and Vice President of Student Success, Mr.

Don Clinton. To Mr. Clinton, I was an athlete who wanted to sign with his athletic program. Wait! “What?” College rodeo athletes are considered members of the NIRA, National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association.

The NIRA was formed in August 1949, representing 6 states, Texas being one of them. WW II was coming to an end, college rodeo popularity was on the rise so the need for a sanctioning body was needed. At a meeting on November 6th, 1948, in Alpine, Texas, twelve schools came together to discuss the creation of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association.

Decided at that meeting was the need for a constitution, which was then established at a second meeting held in February 1949. At the first NIRA National Convention on April 14-15, 1949, in Denver, Colorado, final approval of the constitution was granted, fees were accepted, and rules and regulations were finalized. Three regions were formed; Southern, Northwest, and Rocky Mountain. Pro-tem president Charles Rankin was elected NIRA president. There were thirteen member schools at this time, representing Colorado, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arizona, Wyoming, and Texas. August 1949 marked the official, legal birth of NIRA when they filed for non-profit status. The first College National Finals Rodeo was held the same year in San Francisco, California. The first NIRA All Around Champion crowned that year was Harley May of Sul Ross State University. -NIRA https://collegerodeo.com/cnfr/cnfr-2014-results/history/ As I sat and visited with the two coaches, I took note on how many other teachers and staff came by and said, “Hey Coach!” Not only did this sport have a place here, they were also respected and well known.

Panola College is no stranger to holding top spots in the Southern Region Division and their trips to Nationals have a consistent track to them. The 2021 College National Finals were aired on ESPN. Our sport got a television spotlight on a national stage. I am now proud to say I am a Panola Pony.

I am looking forward to this new adventure and all the possibilities it holds. To all of my fellow competitors, I wish you all the luck during this transition period. With the grit this sport has taught us and God leading the way, we are bound to do great things!!

Farm & Ranch Family The folks at McCoy’s Building Supply understand that it takes a lot of hard work and the whole family pitching in to get things done on a farm or ranch. That’s why we’d like to take some time out to salute Texas High School Rodeo Association families who are farmers and ranchers. In our monthly Farm & Ranch Family Spotlight, we’ll feature one family, sharing their story of how they work together as a family to make their farm or ranch successful.The spotlight will run for 10 months; each month will feature a different Region. Each Regional McCoy’s Farm and Ranch Family will receive a $100 McCoy’s Gift Card. The McCoy’s Farm and Ranch Family of the Year will receive a $500 McCoy’s Gift Card and will be announced at the 2022 THSRA State Finals.

The Griffin Family of Region V C

by Ashtyn Carr

ongratulations to the Griffin family for being named a McCoy’s Farm and Ranch Family! Jason and Holly Griffin reside in Roaquin, TX with their sons, Jackson, 15, and Jacob, 11.

The rodeo roots run deep with the Griffin’s.

In fact, Jason started rodeoing by the age of five! Further down the line, Jason and Holly both competed in high school and college rodeo. Jason even made it to nationals for steer wrestling in 1994. It is safe to say that this family tradition is not going anywhere.

“We grew up rodeoing,” Jason said. “We want to carry that tradition on to the kids. We like the people and the atmosphere. The kids enjoy doing it. We’re usually somewhere just about every weekend, at a roping or a rodeo.”

Jason received a forestry degree from Panola College, while Holly earned an early childhood education degree from Stephen F. Austin State University. The two met in college through mutual friends and eventually married in 2001.

After teaching for 13 years, Holly made a career change. She now manages the family farm and their employees. The Griffin’s have many irons in the fire. They operate logging and mulching business, which both offer a variety of services. Likewise, the Griffin’s have always raised cattle. They have also been raising chickens for 23 years.

The chicken farm was built in 1999 as part of Pilgrim’s

Pride. In this case, Pilgrim’s Pride provides the birds and the feed. The Griffin’s are then responsible for housing, electricity, water, and every day care. After raising the chickens to about 10 pounds, they then are picked up and processed. Jason says they are pretty much on call 24/7, which has been difficult to manage amid the widespread labor crisis.

“If something happened with a power or something, somebody has got to be real close to make sure the generator [is on],” Jason said. “So much of it has changed now. My wife can call in even when we’re at a rodeo or wherever and manage it all. So, that helps a lot.”

Although the Griffin boys are young, Jackson and Jacob have already expressed interest in helping with the businesses when the time comes. Jackson wants to help with logging and mulching. On the contrary, Jacob would like to continue working with the cattle. Apart from lending a helping hand on the family operation, the boys also enjoy rodeoing. Jackson is an active member of THSRA, while Jacob is a member of TJHRA. Both Jackson and Jacob team rope and calf rope.

They are even team roping parents from time to time at ropings! However, they are in different age groups so they do not compete at youth rodeos together. Being different ages does not keep the boys from pushing each other forward. They practice together at home, working to perfect their skills. The competition is one of Jackson and Jacob’s favorite parts about being involved in rodeo.

“It’s really about growing in the sport,” Jason said.

“It’s pride for them and the parents as well. You know, watching them grow and better. You don’t always win.

But learn from your mistakes, just keep going down the road.”

Holly and Jason extend a thank you to McCoy’s for their support and investment into children such as their own. The family shops at their local McCoy’s in Nacogdoches. As a matter of fact, much of the lumber used to build the Griffin’s house and Jason’s office was purchased from McCoy’s! They also frequent the store to buy things like gates, panels, and, as Jason put it, a little bit of everything.

Overall, the Griffin family is happy to be part of the THSRA. “It’s good and famil oriented,” Jason said. “You can spend time traveling together and just being together. I’m thankful that my parents took me and it’s a real enjoyment to take our kids and watch them grow.”

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Region VI State Qualifier Makes Showing at RFDTV the American

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By TABER GARCIA

– Performance Reporter

evin Young, our very own Region VI contestant, participated in the legendary RFDTV the American held in Arlington in March 2022. Devin was in the battle for what could have been the biggest payday for some rodeo contestants.

Devin Young is a fifteen-year-old freshman who is from Rosanky, Texas.

She is the daughter of Amanda and Tab Young and the sister of Nick Young.

Around the age of four, Devin discovered her passion for riding horses.

Devin has been rodeoing for about eleven years.

Young is a two-time Texas Junior High State Champion Barrel Racer and a Texas Junior High Reserve State Champion Barrel Racer in 2019, 2020, and 2021. This year, Devin qualified for the American Semi-Finals after being the first to win all five rounds of the Jr. NFR in barrel racing. Devin found winning all five rounds to be extremely exciting. “I knew Tequila could place, but I would never have expected him to win all five with these great horses there,” said Young.

After qualifying for the American Semi-Finals, Devin was not done yet.

She managed to qualify for the final ten

at Arlington and won the long round against professional barrel racers. Since Devin was a qualifier and not invited, she was one run closer to possibly winning the two million dollars. A few hours later, Devin ran for a second time and ended third in the short round. Devin explained how the feelings truly did not set in until a week later, when she had finally realized the magnitude of what she had done. “It was crazy to beat the pros, but I knew Tequila would do well because of his amount of try,” Devin explained.

Devin’s goal for next year is to qualify again for the American and make it to Arlington. One of her long-time goals is to set a new arena record and continue her rodeoing career in college. Young’s barrel horse Tequila is her favorite. Another one of her favorites is her old speed event horse from when she was younger. Devin prepares her horse by icing his legs before and after his runs and keeping him in his best shape.

Young attends Smithville High School. Even while committed to rodeos almost every weekend, she finds time to be very competitive in running. Devin is involved in cross country along with track. Her support system includes her family, friends, sponsors, and school.

Devin tends to get in her head quite a bit before she runs, but she reminds herself that she is prepared and has been doing this for a long time. Young’s advice to someone who wants to accomplish some of her achievements is that anything is possible with a lot of hard work. Young’s favorite rodeo memory was when she won the Texas Junior High State Finals Barrel Racing title for the first time when she was a sixth grader.

This year Devin will be competing at her first Texas High School State Finals as a Freshman in barrel racing. The finals are held June 2 through June 11 in Abilene, Texas.

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Region VII’s

Junior High Top Hands

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By JAYCI LEE BYLER

– Performance Reporter

s we look into the future of rodeo, we can say we are seeing more and more outstanding athletes are being made. Recently, I was able to have an insight into our Junior High School All-Around champion’s lives. Kaitlyn Torres and Lane Leopold are Region VII’s 202122 All-Around Champions. To say the least, I was ecstatic to be able to ask them some questions to really get to know them and what it had meant to them to win such an amazing title.

KAITLYN TORRES:

KAITLYN TORRES: Do you have any siblings and do they rodeo? Do you attend a school or are you homeschooled? Kaitlyn Torres is an only child and is currently homeschooled.

What activities outside of rodeo do you like doing with your family on the weekend or during the week? She enjoys going and supporting their home town softball, volleyball, and football games with her family.

Did your parents grow up doing high school rodeo? Her dad used to team rope in the high school as well as the youth rodeos, but her mom grew up in the city and was never around horses much.

What events do you compete in at our Region VII rodeos? At the region rodeos, she competes in six events which include pole bending, barrel racing, breakaway roping, ribbon running, goat tying, and team roping.

How long have you been in Junior high school rodeo? She has competed in Junior High rodeos since the start of her sixth grade year.

What regional, state, or national titles have you won? Kaitlyn came in as a dominate competitor during her sixth grade year by winning the Rookie title following with winning the All-Around title for all three years. She holds five event championships for Region VII and a state championship in the breakaway.

My money is on this cowgirl to bring home another state championship title.

What did it mean to you to win the All-Around title for Region VII? “It was a great feeling to come out with the All-Around especially this year because we struggled with no speed horses. I rode a heel horse in speed events the first half then got a young speed horse for the last four rodeos. So it was pretty special and a tough/ frustrating one as well.”

LANE LEOPOLD

LANE LEOPOLD: Do you attend a school or are you homeschooled?

Do you have any siblings and do they rodeo? Lane Leopold is also homeschooled and has two siblings, Wyatt and Lucy Jo who also compete in rodeo.

Did your parents grow up doing high school rodeo? His dad competed in high school rodeos and has influenced Lane to compete at the rodeos.

What activities outside of rodeo do you like doing with your family on the weekend or during the week? Are you involved in any clubs, sports,

or other associations? Lane’s outside activities are hog hunting, hanging out with his friends, and roping cows. He involves himself in 4-H where he shows commercial heifers and also enjoys competing in rodeo.

What events do you compete in at our Region VII rodeos? He competes in five events from the roughstock end in the bull riding to the timed-event end in the roping.

How long have you been in Junior high school rodeo? Lane has been a part of the Junior High rodeo for all three years. What regional, state, or national titles have you won? Lane has won the All-Around title in 2021 and 2022. He has also won the tie down in 2021, rookie of the year in 2020, and the chute dogging in 2021 and 2020. Region VII looks forwards to watching this cowboy compete on both ends of the arena at Junior High State Finals.

What did it mean to you to win the All-Around title for Region VII? “It meant a lot to me to win the All-Around. I have worked hard all year to improve my roping to win and all that hard work payed off to win. I really wanna thank my parents for all the late nights staying up to practice with me. I can’t continue to explain how thankful I am to have this award.”

Wishing all of our Region VII Junior high competitors a sizzlinghot finals!

“And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” Colossians 3:17

KAITLYN TORRES

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Keep Up the

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By LYNLEY WRIGHT – Performance Reporter

ow that region rodeos are done for the 2021-2022 season, the top ten contestants in each event look forward to summer, when State Finals will bring people together from across the state to see who qualifies for Nationals. Junior high state will be held at the end of May, and high school finals will be the first week in June. Given that junior high will be first, let’s shed a little light on the younger generation of Texas rodeo members.

There are many members of THSRA, current and past, who remember the days of Junior High rodeos. When State Finals were held in Gonzales, Texas, and we had to rely on our parents and older friends or siblings to drive us from place to place. This year, from May 22-28, kids ages 6th to 8th grade from across the state will convene at the J.B. Wells Park in Gonzales to spend a week seeing who gets top 4 in each event, and from there go on to Nationals.

For Region 8, much like other regions, the last rodeo was highly anticipated to see who ended up where for the year. Contestants who are sitting 8th or 9th in an event can

suddenly jump to 2nd or 3rd, and close out the year with a Top 5 buckle, while those who were winning for three rodeos straight can get bumped out entirely.

There are certain contestants, however, who spend countless hours a week putting time into every event they can enter. These all around cowboys and cowgirls, both in junior high and high school, work hard at each and every rodeo to try their best to place in all of their events, knowing that every point counts at the end of the year.

Staying true to keeping the focus on junior high, I’d like to draw some focus to Region 8’s junior high All-Around cowboy and cowgirl. This year, Craig Sciba and Kiley Dean claim those titles. At our final rodeo of the year, Craig won the boys CRAIG SCIBA goat tying, chute dogging, and tie down, photo by Jennings and Kiley won the girls breakaway and girls goat tying. Having such a successful final rodeo aided in making sure those allaround titles were theirs, and assured them both a very busy week in Gonzales.

Congratulations and good luck to those of you who are gearing up for state. Do your best, have fun, and enjoy spending time with family and friends. No matter what happens at the finals, win, loose, or draw, having the ability and freedom to rodeo is something we should never KILEY DEAN overlook. It is a sport than takes strength, photo by Jennings both mentally and physically, and the will power to get up and keep going when things don’t go right. Though there are some who barely missed the mark this year, or have never gotten to experience state, don’t give up. Your time will come. It could be sometime soon, or not for what feels like forever, but it is coming. Keep up the hard work, and it will pay off. And for everyone, both state qualifiers and not, remember, “…Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” — Joshua 1:9

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By TYLIE

T

MCDONALD – Performance Reporter

he end of the school year is right around the corner. Do you know what that means?

The TJHRA and THSRA state finals is also right around the corner. Since Junior High finals is approaching us quickly, I would like to highlight the

exceptional individuals who will be heading to Gonzales in May to represent the junior high division of Region IX. I had the pleasure of talking with Region IX's junior high Co-champion Barrel Racer and Girls All-Around champion, Drew Ellen Stewart.

Stewart is the definition of a gritty competitor. She is an all around athlete in and out of the arena. When asked how she was going to prepare for

DREW ELLEN STEWART photo by Jennings

CLAIRE SECHELSKI photo by Jennings

the state finals, she replied, "I just want to have my horses in the best shape possible and make sure my mental game is on point." Going into the state finals, Stewart is most excited about, "getting a chance to try to make it back to nationals and compete against the best." Drew Ellen was a national qualifier in the barrel racing back in 2020, but was sadly unable to compete at the national level due to Covid-19.

Since this is her last year to compete at the junior high level, she describes it as "bittersweet." However, she is so thankful to have been able to accomplish her goals at the region level the past three years and hopes to go out with a bang at her last TJHRA state finals. Stewart plans to return to Region IX next year to high school rodeo and "be able to make it to state against a new group of girls and,

hopefully, win the Rookie All-Around." Joining Drew Ellen at the state finals is former national and state champion Reese Jacobs - goat tying, former state champion Claire Sechelski - pole bending and former national qualifier Lane Thibodeaux - pole bending.

The competition that was witnessed amongst the junior high contestants was nothing short of brilliant. I hope you are as excited as I am to see how the Region IX kiddos, as well as the members of the other nine regions across the state, will do at the TJHRA state finals! Best of luck and God bless!

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Farm & Ranch Family The folks at McCoy’s Building Supply understand that it takes a lot of hard work and the whole family pitching in to get things done on a farm or ranch. That’s why we’d like to take some time out to salute Texas High School Rodeo Association families who are farmers and ranchers. In our monthly Farm & Ranch Family Spotlight, we’ll feature one family, sharing their story of how they work together as a family to make their farm or ranch successful.The spotlight will run for 10 months; each month will feature a different Region. Each Regional McCoy’s Farm and Ranch Family will receive a $100 McCoy’s Gift Card. The McCoy’s Farm and Ranch Family of the Year will receive a $500 McCoy’s Gift Card and will be announced at the 2022 THSRA State Finals.

The Goudeau Family of Region VII C

by Ashtyn Carr

ongratulations to the Goudeau family for being named a McCoy’s Farm and Ranch Family!

Reagan Goudeau is region seven competitor and resides in Hungerford, TX. Reagan was brought up by her father, Michael Goudeau, and her mother, Shay Stepan.

Reagan also has an older sister, Logan Goudeau Blake, 21.

Michael and Shay both attended Sam Houston State University. Michael graduated in 1995 and moved back home to help with the family business. During Shay’s time at SHSU, she competed on the university’s rodeo team. As you could probably guess, Michael and Shay have diverse agriculture backgrounds.

Michael’s family business includes a hay operation that plays a part in the Houston market, providing about 150,000 to 200,000 square bales a year. Similarly, they farm about 2,000 acres of cotton and corn. They also apply fertilizer and chemicals to producers in surrounding counties. These endeavors make for a busy spring and summer!

Finally, the family has a commercial and a purebred cow herd. The purebred herd allows them to sell Brahman genetics all over the world! Michael is able to visit different countries, such as Mexico and Costa Rica, doing business by promoting their cattle and genetics. Michael also frequents their local McCoy’s in El Campo, TX for supplies like fencing and wood.

On the other hand, Shay’s family has ranching roots as her father is a producer. So, she grew up helping him on the ranch! When it comes to rodeo, Shay is an experienced barrel racer and breakaway roper. These days, she works with riders

and competitors to hone their skills through clinics, lessons, and more. Michael credits Shay as the driving force behind Reagan’s passion for the sport of rodeo, to which Reagan agrees.

“Whenever I’m having problems, I always go to her and she can always fix it and help me,” Reagan said. “She has really taught me everything I know about rodeo. She taught me how to be successful and to have really good horsemanship. I’ve learned how to ride one and teach them, how to do it the right way.”

Reagan has been in the saddle since she was about three years old. Now a 17 year-old senior in high school, she has found a considerable amount of success in the rodeo arena.

Reagan began competing in barrels, poles, and breakaway roping during her sixth grade year. Now, Reagan sticks to barrels. Reagan has also been involved and found success in volleyball! Her team even made it to the state championship last year and regionals this year.

As Reagan’s high school career comes to an end, she plans on attending Wharton County Junior College. For her first two years, Reagan will compete on WCJC’s rodeo team.

She then anticipates transferring to either Sam Houston State University or Texas A & M University. Reagan wishes to continue being in the agriculture industry and might even come back to help the family businesses! Although, Michael teased that she is not too much help currently. Reagan disagrees, saying that she promotes the hay side of business and keeps to the horses.

Though rodeo runs in the family, Reagan’s older sister did not continue the tradition herself. Logan tried her hand in the sport when she was in elementary school. After winning a saddle shortly after her career started, Michael said between laughs that Logan retired early. She had had her fill! Logan went on to play club volleyball and remained active in other pursuits. Most recently, Logan graduated from Texas A & M and began her career in the ag industry.

All in all, the family is very vocal about their passion for rodeo. Michael said that the crew likes what rodeo stands for, while Reagan said they enjoy the competition. But the family especially enjoys the opportunity for bonding time!

“You get so busy working and making a living that you lose track of time,” Michael said. “So when you actually get to go rodeo together, it’s a lot of windshield time together…Reagan and I will haul together. We’ll spend three hours, six hours, 10 hours in the truck together. It’s good memories and good talk that we wouldn’t get if we didn’t rodeo.”

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PERFORMANCE REPORT Four N ew All Aroun d Cham pions

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By RILEY ARRINGTON

– Performance Reporter

s the dust settles in Hamilton, TX. There are four new allaround champions. Don’t let 5th graders fool you, but learn from those seniors.

When the dust settled the newly crowned Jr high All Around Champion and Rookie All Around was 5th grader, Sydni Rae Jones of Rochelle! Her and last years All Around Champion, Paisley Foegelle, fought neck and neck all year long. Her proudest moment was accomplishing her goals.

She told her mom she wanted to win

all around and barrel racing championship, but her mom was skeptical about the all-around as she does not rope. She accomplished both of those goals her first year as a member of the THJRA. She struggled some through the year DENTON PARRISH changing goat horses at one point. The coolest part of this story is her pole horse, Surprise, is out of the mare her mom won Reserve Champion THSRA Barrel Racer in 1996. We wish Sydni the best of luck in Gonzales in the barrels, poles, and goat tying.

The Jr High Boys All Around Champion is Denton Parrish, an 8th grader at Ignite Christian Academy. He switched to heeling this year in the Team Roping.

He said, “My header Haze Bruce was a super fun partner always making me laugh.” Denton’s ribbon runner Chole Powell is super aggressive. He said she was an amazing ribbon runner. They qualified for state, but he said, ‘They should have finished a little stronger, but he didn’t rope as well as he wanted the last few rodeos in the ribbon roping”. Hustler his calf roping, ribbon roping and goat tying horse was his main horse this year. He took several different horses throughout the year in heeling.

The high school All Around had its own knife fight. Mason Vaculin and Quay Lloyd left it all in the arena.

Mason Vaculin came out on top but not without our, Texas High School Rodeo President Quay Lloyd, fighting him for it.

Mason had a few struggles this year, one being having to mount out on different calf horses at the first of the year. When SYDNI RAE JONES all was done, Mason won the calf roping championship! His proudest moment

was, Mason and his team roping partner, Gabe Williams winning the team roping championship title! This helping Gabe Williams secure the Rookie All Around. We wish him luck at state and as he continues his education rodeoing for Hill College. He said “He will miss Region X and all his friends”. He would like to thank his family, friends, and the Williams family for all their help and support.

The girl all-around champion is none other than Rainey Skelton.

One of her proudest moments is setting the arena record on Jewel; fun fact her first buckle was on Jewel’s mom at the age of 5 at the Heart of the Hills Barrel Racing Association. She said “It took three different barrel horses this year and all three of them won multiple rodeos, Stella, Jewels also Senator”; on her way to the barrel racing championship. Her favorite thing about this year was having one of her closest friends since we were babies’ heel for her this year, Carson Sonnier. She has RAINEY SKELTON signed on at Cisco Jr.

College to continue her education.

As we close, I found out that Rainey jump rode Sydni Rae’s barrel horse, Felix; to win 1,100 and a belt buckle! When I say we are family and Region 10 rides to win. That is the truth! Good Luck to everyone at state in Gonzales and Abilene. Remember these days as the will be a memory tomorrow.

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Farm & Ranch Family The folks at McCoy’s Building Supply understand that it takes a lot of hard work and the whole family pitching in to get things done on a farm or ranch. That’s why we’d like to take some time out to salute Texas High School Rodeo Association families who are farmers and ranchers. In our monthly Farm & Ranch Family Spotlight, we’ll feature one family, sharing their story of how they work together as a family to make their farm or ranch successful.The spotlight will run for 10 months; each month will feature a different Region. Each Regional McCoy’s Farm and Ranch Family will receive a $100 McCoy’s Gift Card. The McCoy’s Farm and Ranch Family of the Year will receive a $500 McCoy’s Gift Card and will be announced at the 2022 THSRA State Finals.

The Mazurkiewicz Family of Region IX

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by Ashtyn Carr

ongratulations to the Mazurkiewicz family of region nine for being named a McCoy’s Farm and Ranch Family! Clint and Melissa reside in Waller, TX with their son, Colby.

Clint and Melissa both grew up in Waller, as did their parents.

The couple’s history goes far back, as they were high school sweethearts. After graduating high school, Melissa attended Clarendon College to compete on the collegiate livestock judging team. She then transferred to Texas A & M University to pursue a bachelor’s degree in agriculture development. She also has her master’s in education and a principal's certification. Nowadays, Melissa is a fifth grade reading and writing teacher!

On the other hand, Clint started working straight out of high school. He began ranching and tending to other people’s herds. The Mazurkiewicz’s now do business under M3 Cattle Company, working their own cattle and helping out others. Each morning Clint and Colby, a 16 year-old high school junior, wake up and get right to the cattle. The father-son duo typically start by working their own herd then lend a helping hand to others. From sifting to administering

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vaccinations to routine processing, no day in the life of the Mazurkiewiczes is the same!

“Colby and Clinton generally get up and tend to our animals,” Melissa said. “Then they saddle the horses and go do work for other people, tend to their stuff. I head out and go to school…All spring break, when we were out [of school], I went and rode my horse and went with them. I help work and keep records…It definitely takes the whole family.” Colby is able to be so involved with the family business as he is a home school student. He made the transition after spending his entire sophomore year online due to the COVID-19 pandemic. When he was attending public school, Colby was active in his local FFA chapter.

He competed in Career Development Events (CDEs) as a a horse judging contestant. Now, he enjoys working with his dad during the day and completing his schoolwork in the evenings. So much so that after he completes his senior year, Colby hopes to pursue a career in ranch management. After all, he has been part of the ranching lifestyle since he was a child.

“Ever since I was little and big enough to get on a horse, every summer I’d go with my dad and work cows,” Colby said. “That’s what he has always done and my uncles have always done that. We’ve worked together my whole life and that’s really that makes me want to do it. Getting to work around my family and friends.”

Apart from working cattle together, Colby and Clint occasionally compete as team roping partners.

Colby also competes in team roping at the high school rodeo level. Colby said that practices at least three or four times a week, which has taught him essential life skills. But rodeo does not have to be all work and no play.

“Rodeo, to me, is all about going and having a good time, not being too serious and not getting caught up in competing,” Colby said. “You want to win but you can’t let that get to you. You got to go out there and have a good time.”

Melissa agrees that being involved in rodeo has equipped Colby with a respectful and hardworking nature. Likewise, rodeo is another way for the Mazurkiewicz to bond and something they enjoy being a part of.

“The kids are taught to be respectful of any adults,” Melissa said. “For the most part, you trust everybody. It’s a family thing. You’re all there for the same reason, to instill in your kids that you’re doing something you have to work hard to do. But we’re all there to support.”

Although rodeo might be a hobby or a job for some, it is really a way of life for all that are involved.

Melissa believe that rodeo and ranching both serve as learning opportunities for producers and consumers alike. Similarly, they stand as a testament to want agriculture truly is.

“Ranching and the sport of rodeo is a lifestyle,” Melissa said. “As agriculture is not as commonly known in today’s world, it is our goal and mission to preserve this life and pass it on to generations to come. So that they may continue to feed the world.”

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