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Show A'priV 2QQ4':. Carbon" County Rodeo . 5 What is High School Rodeo? While rodeo is not recognized as a parable with college and professional regular high school varsity sport, no rodeo competitors and the stock these other athletic activity in history was young athletes compete on are the ever developed which so embodies the same size and caliber of those used at traditions and history of an entire way any professional rodeo, makes high of life. The events in rodeo grew out school rodeo unique among other of the actual duties of the youth sports. American cowboy, or were dreamed Many of the young athletes inup to further test the courage, stamina volved in the National High School and ability of these Westerners. Rodeo Association (NHSRA) are the In fact and fiction, no other single second or third generation to be a part group of people have captured the of this unique organization and are imagination and respect of the worlds themselves world-clas- s athletes who population more than the American compete not only in high school rocowboy. This and many other factors deos, but in professional and adult set high school rodeo apart from other amateur rodeos as well. The cowboy high school sports. The fact that these or cowgirl and the animals used in roathletes are competing on a scale com- - deo compete against themselves and the clock, as much as they compete against other contestants. Another fact which sets high school rodeo apart from other varsity sports is that it is a truly independent student athletic association, receiving no financial assistance from tax dollars and, therefore, does not usually come under the supervision of school adday-to-d- ay Shawna Johnson girls compete on the state level for local recognition, and if they are in the top four in their event they qualify for the Worlds Largest Rodeo the National High School Finals Rodeo which is held the last full week in July. The NHSFR brings together over 1500 individual contestants from 39 states, four Canadian provinces and Australia to compete for national titles, awards and scholarships. At the NHSFR and other qualifying high school rodeos, two events team roping and cattle cutting - allow participation by both boys and girls. In addition there are an even number of other events for both sexes that uniquely combine the students and animals speed, dexterity and physical -- ministrations. High school rodeo doesnt suffer from this independence, though. Members are supervised and guided by adult experts, and have as much opportunity to acquire scholarships and grants for higher education as their schoolmates who are involved in recognized high school varsity sports. In fact, many NHSRA members are also stars in other high school sports as well. Just as in any other sport, there are championships to be won at all levels. These high school cowboys and cow- - Jeremiah Blair is a good agent! rrnmflM) all your Price Insurance Agency Roy Nikas, CIC Agent 54 W. Main, Price, 637-335- S.URREME itiCjEEUER! DVdhgirsss Publisher Ken Larson Editor Patsy Stoddard Advertising Director Shirley Stubbs 190 East Main Castle Dale, Utah 381-243- 494 East Main, Price 1 TRANSMISSION EXPRESS Drive Line Specialist 911 E. 100 No., Price 4 925 East 100 North, Price 8am- 5:30 pm Hours Mon-F637-849- 637-449- 3 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Sat 8:30 am 1:30 pm Mon-F- ri ri -- of the most rewarding sports experiences available anywhere - and, you dont have to be born in the saddle to get involved. 1 Trusted Choice d abilities. In summary , the NHSRA provides a unique opportunity for North American youth to participate in one Emery County An independent Milbank agent is dedicated to servicing the customer. You get personalized attention to insurance needs. -- ability. The boys compete in saddle bronc riding, bareback bronc riding, bull riding, calf roping, team roping, and cattle cutting. Girls compete in barrel racing, pole bending, goat tying, breakaway calf roping, team roping and cattle cutting. The girls are also eligible to compete in a rodeo queen contest which, while it combines most of the color of any pageant, puts heavy emphasis on horsemanship Free Local Towing - Damage Free Towing 637-144- 7 WOTaIA ILIUHBB 955 East 100 North 637-851- 2 Synthetic Oil Preventive Maintenance Wiper Blades |