SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
The 2011 Miss Rodeo Mississippi Pageant and the 2011 Miss Dixie National Pageant will be held
January 7-8, 2011, Mississippi State Fairgrounds, Jackson, Mississippi.
New Divisions:
Miss Rodeo Mississippi (18-24)
Miss Dixie National (16-20)
Junior Miss Dixie National (10-15)
Miss Dixie National Sweetheart (5-9)
Perserving and Promoting the sport of Professional Rodeo in the State of Mississippi
MRM SPONSORS
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Oakwood Family Farms, Meridian, MS
The Davis Family, Meridian, MS
Kel-West Trailer Sales, McComb, MS
Keyes Recycling, Vicksburg, MS
Mississippi Cattlemen's Assn., Jackson, MS
Mississippi Farm Bureau, Jackson, MS
Watson Quality Ford, Jackson, MS
Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo
Cari Landers, Cori Clay, Allison Coulton, Deborah Tucker, Cathy Brown, and LeAnne Peters
Miss Rodeo America ~ Kelli Jackson
The 2010 leading lady of professional rodeo is Kelli Jackson of Eupora, Miss. She is the first Miss Rodeo Mississippi to achieve the title of Miss Rodeo America and was crowned at the 55th Annual Miss Rodeo America Pageant held in Las Vegas.
During 2010, she will travel more than 100,000 miles representing Miss Rodeo America, Inc. and the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association.
I am an enthusiastic rodeo fan and spirited competitor; the sport of rodeo encompasses not only my dreams, but also my passion. As Miss Rodeo America, I will offer a welcoming glimpse of the Western lifestyle and the sport of rodeo to our nation, Kelli said.
Aside from her rodeo interests, Kelli has a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Political Science from Wheaton College. Her goal is to obtain a Masters degree in Public Policy with an agricultural development focus from Duke University, a law degree from Georgetown and eventually work for the United States Department of Agriculture.
Winning the title of Miss Rodeo America and the categories of appearance, speech and personality at the pageant, Kelli will receive more than $10,000 in scholarships upon completion of her reign to achieve her educational goals.
Contestants are judged in the major categories of horsemanship, personality, and appearance, competing in the areas of public speaking, personal interviews, modeling, photogenic and rodeo/equine knowledge.
Miss Rodeo America Inc. An organization developed in 1955 striving to provide a quality Miss Rodeo America competition, enrich the lives of contestants and each year select a qualified young lady as Miss Rodeo America to serve as a goodwill ambassador promoting the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and Western traditions.
To book Miss Rodeo America at your event or for more information visit www.missrodeoamerica.com.
Information and Photo Courtesy of Miss Rodeo America, Inc.
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Miss Rodeo Mississippi
Katie Jo Vanderslice
For Mississippi cowgirl Katie Jo Vanderslice, a five year olds dream became reality when she was crowned Miss Rodeo Mississippi 2010. An all American girl standing 5'8" with auburn hair and green eyes, Katie Jo is the 36th Mississippi woman to wear the coveted crown of Miss Rodeo Mississippi.
Katie Jo is the daughter of George and Karen Vanderslice of Pachuta, Mississippi, and has one younger brother, Tom. As the official spokesperson for professional rodeo in Mississippi, Katie Jo will spend her year traveling across the state as well as the country promoting rodeo to everyone that she meets. Her year long reign will culminate with a week-long competition in Las Vegas, Nevada, this December, as she vies for the title of Miss Rodeo America 2011.
Katie Jo is currently a senior at Mississippi State University, majoring in Poultry Science. After completion of her degree, Katie Jo would like to give back to her community by becoming a 4-H Youth Agent, with the platform of encouraging young people to become involved in agriculture.
When asked about her thoughts after winning the title of Miss Rodeo Mississippi, Katie Jo responded, winning the title of Miss Rodeo Mississippi has been a lifelong dream, and I look forward to passing through the many doors that I know this experience is going to open for me. My love for this sport did not derive from participation or observation, but from the simple act of kindness that was shown to me by a rodeo queen when I was five years of age. Not only did she take the time to sign an autograph, but she made me feel like I was a part of something magnificent. As Miss Rodeo Mississippi 2010, I feel I am truly involved in something magnificent, and it will be my honor to give back to my community and everyone that has helped me along my lifes journey. I aspire to continue to be a positive role model for our youth, a staunch rodeo promoter, and a true American cowgirl full of the western spirit.
Miss Rodeo Mississippi Teen
Hillary Hobby
Hillary Hobby, from Noxapater, Mississippi, is Miss Rodeo Mississippi Teen 2010. She is the 18 year old daughter of Tim Hobby and Sharon Hobby, and granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bo Hobby and Mr. and Mrs. Mack McCown. She has a four year old younger sister, Harley, whom she adores.
Hillary is a four year veteran varsity cheerleader, a member of Tiger Stripes, FCA, BETA, the Winston County Breast Cancer Awareness representative, and the President of her FFA chapter. Hillary has competed in tractor maintenance and operation for the past three years and placed highly, allowing her to continue on to district competition each year.
Hillary enjoys riding horses, riding four-wheelers, hunting, fishing, and spending time with her family. Family is the second most important fact of life, says Hillary, directly below God. Hillary is an active member of Liberty Baptist Church of Noxapater, Mississippi, where she is also a choir member. She has been a vacation Bible school teacher for the past three years. In her spare time, Hillary enjoys working her two Labrador retrievers Hercules and Dixie.
Hillary plans to attend East Central Community College in the fall of 2010, and then continue her education at Mississippi State University, to pursue a degree in Agriculture. Hillary lives by the words, if you spend all your time looking back, you have no time to look forward. With that...Ride Tall!
Junior Miss Rodeo Mississippi
Kate Sprabery
Sarah Katherine "Kate" Sprabery is the first Mississippian to wear the crown of Junior Miss Rodeo Mississippi.
Kate began riding horses at the age of 8. Through the years she has ridden in rodeos, barrel races, and participated in other equine activities.
In addition to riding horses, Kate enjoys cheerleading. She is currently a Junior High Cheerleader at Southeast Lauderdale, in Meridian. Upon graduating from high school, she plans to attend the University of Mississippi.
Kate is the daughter of Dr. Pat and Donna Sprabery, and sister to Liz Sprabery. They make their home in Meridian, Mississippi, and attend First Christian Church.
Kate's support system includes her Mamaw, Papaw, Aunt Kathy, Uncle Keith, sister Cynthia, Aubrey, Brandon, several great aunts, and many other family and friends.
Kate is looking forward to attending all the PRCA Rodeos that are scheduled in Mississippi this year, and hopes to see you all there.
Miss Rodeo Mississippi Princess
Hannah Claire Chisolm
Ten year old Hannah Claire has basically been on a horse her whole life. At one month old, Hannah Claire attended her first barrel race. Currently, she competes in horseshows with Red Hills Horse Show Association. Last year, she placed her pony, Sox, in three of four events: pole bending, arena race and quadrangles. This year she will be showing two Quarter horses, Freckles and Easy, and two ponies, Buckshot and Sox. She hopes to start rodeoing this year where she wants to compete in barrel racing, pole bending and goat tying.
Besides her love of equine events, she is also a competitive cheerleader on the white squad at East Mississippi Cheer in Meridian, MS. Hannah Claire also competes in a natural beauty pageant system, Todays Girl, where she dances and tumbles for her talent. She is in the fourth grade at West Lauderdale Elementary.
She lives in Collinsville, MS with her parents, Toby and Fileesha, and two older brothers, Nathan and Seth. Besides her four equine members, her family also includes a miniature donkey, two more Quarter horses, a Golden Retriever, two Pugs, 10 rabbits, 9 chickens and four barn cats.
Hannah Claire hopes to become a veterinarian when she grows up so that she can use her love of animals for a career.
Amber Schafer ~ Miss Dixie National 2010
Vanessa Ratliff ~ Junior Miss Dixie National 2010
Dr. Lester Spell, DVM, Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture and Kelli Jackson, Miss Rodeo America
Kelli, with Allison Coulton,
Miss Rodeo Mississippi President
MRM Gold Buckle Sponsor
Arrowhead Cowboy Supply ~ Claremore, OK
The MRM and Dixie Queens displaying their Arrowhead Custom Made Chaps at the Blair E. Baston Children's Hospital in Jackson, MS, during the Dixie National Rodeo.
Please visit http://www.arrowheadnow.com/06-acc.html if you are in need of some great looking chaps.
MRM Silver Spur Sponsor
The queens before the Dixie National Parade, proudly wearing their Kel-West Trailer Sales sponsored jackets. With tempertures in the teens throughout Dixie week, the girls were able to stay warm while looking stylish.
Please visit Kellie McNemar at www.kelwest.com, for all your horse trailer needs.
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TENTATIVE 2011 DATES
Miss Rodeo Mississippi and the
Miss Dixie National and Junior Miss Dixie National Pageants
January 7-8, 2011
DEADLINE TO ENTER ~ November 26, 2010
Miss Dixie National
Open to ages - 16-20
Junior Miss Dixie National
Open to ages - 10-15
Miss Dixie National Sweethearts
Open to ages - 5-9
Dixie National Pageant
Application
PRINTABLE APP
2011 Dixie National Rules
and Regulations
Open to ages - 18-24
Winner will represent Mississippi at the 2012 Miss Rodeo America Pageant, in Las Vegas, Nevada, December, 2011
2011 Miss Rodeo Mississippi
(18-24) Division
Pageant Application
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2011 Miss Rodeo Mississippi Board of Directors
LeAnne Peters, Cathy Brown, Cari Landers, Cindy Keyes, Kelli Jackson,
DeShannon Davis, Deborah Tucker, and Allison Coulton.
Miss Rodeo Mississippi Association, Inc ~ P.O. Box 243 ~ Marion, Mississippi 39342 ~ www.missrodeomississippi.net ~ mrmassociation_comcast.net
