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Houston Livestock Show
and Rodeo
P.O. Box 20070
Houston, Texas 77225-0070
832.667.1000
www.rodeohouston.com
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| More than $1 Million Awarded to Texas FFA Members |
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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ awarded 70 Texas FFA members with four-year, $15,000 scholarships totaling $1,050,000 during the Texas FFA State Convention in Lubbock on July 17.
A scholarship evaluation committee, chosen by Texas FFA officials, and consisting of agricultural science teachers representing the 10 FFA areas in Texas, evaluates applicants on the criteria of academic ability, FFA involvement and achievement, financial need, and leadership.
In 2008, the Show’s scholarships increased to $15,000, a significant increase from the $12,000 scholarships previously awarded. |
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Former Scholarship Recipient Crowned Miss Rodeo Texas |
Avery Gonzales, a 2005 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo FFA scholarship recipient, was crowned Miss Rodeo Texas June 21 in San Antonio.
Gonzales attends Texas A&M University where she is majoring in nutrition and food service. At A&M, she was the Equestrian Team Manager in and was on the Champion Wool Judging Team. Gonzales is involved in special kid's rodeos, the Leap of Faith Therapeutic Riding Center and has spent time at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo’s Lil Rustlers Rodeo.
Watch for Gonzales in the Miss Rodeo America pageant, which will take place in Las Vegas, Nev. in December. |
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Texas FFA Scholarship Recipient Rides High |
Ashley Hartzog attends Texas Tech University with assistance from a Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo FFA scholarship.
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In April, Hartzog was named the 2008-09 Masked Rider — the official mascot of the university.
“I couldn’t be any more excited!” Hartzog said. “I have wanted to do this since I first saw the Masked Rider at a Texas Tech football game with my parents when I was 5 years old. It is by far the biggest thing to happen to me!”
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As the official Masked Rider, Hartzog and Midnight Matador will ride at all Texas Tech football games, on campus events and several appearances. Hartzog is in charge of all aspects of the mascot — from feeding, grooming and hauling Midnight Matador to upkeep of the Masked Rider uniform.
Hartzog will graduate in May of 2009 with a degree in animal science and Spanish.
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| PRCA Standings |
All 2008 RodeoHouston Super Series event champions are in the top five ranked contestants in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and Women’s Professional Rodeo Association standings. Standings as of Aug. 5, 2008.
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Competitor |
Hometown |
Money Earned |
Ahead or
Behind by $ |
Tie-Down Roping |
1 |
Josh Peek |
Pueblo, Colo. |
$105,200 |
$29,919 |
Bareback Riding |
1 |
Steven Dent |
Mullen, Neb. |
$91,927 |
$6,135 |
Team Roping |
3 |
Chad Masters (header) |
Clarksville, Tenn. |
$59,474 |
- $9,928 |
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3 |
Jade Corkill (heeler) |
Fallon, Nev. |
$62,749 |
- $7,068 |
Steer Wrestling |
1 |
Wade Sumpter |
Fowler, Colo. |
$112,307 |
$40,795 |
Saddle Bronc Riding |
1 |
Billy Etbauer |
Edmond, Okla. |
$114,935 |
$6,437 |
Barrel Racing |
1 |
Lindsay Sears |
Ropesville, Texas |
$108,860 |
$21,745 |
Bull Riding |
3 |
B.J. Schumacher |
Hillsboro, Wisc. |
97,009 |
- $32,401 |
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