rodeo royalty

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 Welcome Rodeo Fans,

My name is McKenna Thomas, and I proudly represent the 67th Hells Canyon Jr. Rodeo and 103rd Baker County Fair and Rodeo as your Senior Queen. 

I am a 13-year-old 7th grader at Pine Eagle Charter School. Halfway, Oregon is where I call home living here with my parents Derral and Katy Thomas as well as my younger sister Kallee. 

I live on a cattle ranch which has taught me work ethic, management, fence fixing, how to work cattle, and much more. I am very active in FFA, Volleyball, and Basketball. In FFA I show market lambs and breeding ewes. Volleyball and Basketball have taught me the value of hard work, teamwork, and being part of a team that grows your character in many ways. 

Last year as the Jr. Queen of the Halfway Rodeo Court I learned how to be a better public speaker and to be confident in my own body. Being active in all these sports and leadership roles I have younger kids looking up to me and I want to be a role model that they can feel confident in.

I have gotten lucky enough to have found my dream horse, China, she is a 16-year-old chestnut AQHA quarter horse. When I tried out for this title a judge asked me, “If your horse was a Disney character what would it be?” I said Winne the Pooh because she is all about the food just like Winne is all about the honey. China and I like to go on trail rides, move cows, participate in rodeos, and brand calves.

I would like to thank all the people in my life who support me through thick and thin and who have helped me become the person I am today. 

I am looking forward to seeing all of you at the 2024 Hells Canyon Jr. Rodeo and the Baker County Fair and Rodeo!

Hi, I’m Kodi Miller, a member of the Halfway Rodeo Court. 

I am the oldest daughter of Tyler Miller and Rebecca Thorn-Miller, and have two siblings, Kase and Paisley Miller. I turned 15 on the second of March, and I will be starting my sophomore year of high school this fall and I'm very excited.

I am currently in 4-H, FFA leadership, class leadership, softball, volleyball, basketball, rodeo, OHSET, and JR AQHA. I cannot wait to spend this year with Emma Gallimore, Mckenna Thomas, and Ellerie Waller. 

I have been doing rodeo since before I could remember and am excited to be a part of the 2024 Halfway Rodeo Court. I have learned so much from last year and am ready to gain even more knowledge as the year progresses and help others learn to become a rodeo queen.

I will be spending this year with my rodeo partners Ali and Annie. They are both Quarter Horses, but Ali is a bay whereas Annie is gray. Some of my fellow royalty are in the sports that I do, so other than spending time with them while queening, I can also spend even more time with my friends during sports and other activities. I am ready to spend the year of 2024 with my friends and develop strong friendships with them.

  Hi, my name is Ellerie Waller and I’m the Senior Princess for the Hells Canyon Jr. Rodeo and the Baker County Fair and Rodeo Court. 

I am 14 years old and in 8th grade at Pine Eagle Charter School. I participate in FFA, volleyball, and my favorite sport basketball. I’m also the Vice President for our Greenhand FFA Chapter and am part of the Middle School Leadership.

My parents are Courtney and David Waller, and I have 4 younger siblings, 3 brothers, and a sister. My family has helped me a lot to participate in all the things that I do and has supported me in becoming the Senior Princess. My friends and family have always been there to encourage me and help me through things that I thought were impossible. I now encourage my brothers and sister to never give up and try their hardest.

This year I have an amazing quarter horse named Cake Pop. Cake Pop was a fantastic court horse last year and I hope that she will be able to spend this summer with me again. I believe that I can be a good representative for both rodeos this year and I’m aiming to become a more confident rider and participate in barrel racing. While also showing sheep for the first time

at the fair.

I can’t wait to spend this year with 3 great friends, Kodi Miller, McKenna Thomas, and Emma Gallimore. They are always there to help me and I’m always there to help them. I am so happy to be on the Halfway Rodeo Court with these three amazing friends that I have. I already love my court adviser Katy Thomas. She is a really good leader and is always understanding. She understands my personality and helps answer my questions.

I will try my hardest to be the best representative for the Hells Canyon Jr. Rodeo and Baker County Fair and Rodeo. I hope to make many memories with my amazing friends, family, court advisor, and my horse. 

I hope to have another amazing year.

Thank You!