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Show i2 WMmmMmMmmm. TERL1NG JCHOLARJ 1998 bullwhip. Tabiona youth produces custom made leather goods "The hats are harder," he says, adding, try to make them specifically for one person. It takes me about 22 hours to makfe,' but I work on it once in awhile until I get it finished. Riley says working with leather might be considered an art form by some, but he says, "I just think ifs cool, because its (leather braiding) is my own creation. He is the Technology Education Sterling Scholar for Tabiona High School this year, and the son on John and Bonnie Roberts. He enjoys working with his hands and being outdoors. Not only has Roberts created leather products, but he manufacturers metal as well. He has created a horse feeder, a pig feeder and is currently rebuilding corrals on his father's farm. He has also built a natural fish aerator for the Bar S. Ranch. He is currently involved in his own cattle project that started in the fall of 1996 raising calves on a bottle - and has particand shown animals at the ipated in 4-county fair. On top of all of these'projects, Riley is student body vice president, of the Future Farmer's of America's Sentinel (Tabiona chapter) and a staff member of yearbook. He plays on the varsity basketball team, baseball team and has a lead role in the drama clubs productions of "Harvey." He is an Eagle Scout and has been actively involved in the Uintah Basin Health Fair each spring. Riley says he might like to turn his leather work hobby into a business some day. He is always trying to find a buyer for his next project, but Riley says he has plans of serving a mission for the LDS Church and would like to also look into engineering as a profession. "I . Becca Gordon, "Tabiona High School's Sterling Scholar advisor By Riley Roberts is a normal teenager. He likes to play basketball, ride horses, go hunting and hangout with his friends. But one thing separates Roberts from his peers - he has a hobby that requires patience, time and craftsmanship. Riley has been working with leather since he was eight years old. As a leather craftsman, he began leather braiding "just for fun." He would read books, look at other's work and experiment with leather braiding. All of his hard work has begun to literally pay off. Riley is now selling his creations. Bridles, reins and bullwhips are his specialty. He also makes hats and has made a bare back saddle. He uses cowhide and buckskin in his work and says he creates bridles, reins and bullwhips using round, flat and square braids. However, the round braid is self-taug- ht -- H his favorite. Riley says he began his small business by giving some of his first bridles and BRAIDING koME RobERis creatInq bRAidsd IeatTier qoods at his Rilry craIts aU iypis ol IeatIher tacIi foR hoRSES ANd bRAids bullwhips jusi Ior i Iif Iun of ii. AT HOME-Ril- fy In TaIjIona. bullwhips away as birthday presents. "I haven't sold a bullwhip yet, I give them away for fun. My friends like to act like The Man From Snowy River," he said. Creating handmade work isn't easy. He says it takes him about 10 hours to complete bridles and about 15 hours for a $cholarshi)Cateo6ries The Utah State University's Uintah Basin Branch Campus has an enrollment of over 1200 students. Academic Sterling Scholar (finalist & runner-up- ) Leadership Educational Opportunities 2 New associate degrees: Associate of Science and Associate of Arts were added to the 23 baccalureale and masters degrees available to students. 2. USU credit is fully transferable to other universities and 1 DcgreePrograms Intercollegiate Rodeo . 3. 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