2009 Pageant Results

On July 2, 2008 we crowned our 2009 Miss Rodeo Oregon during the evening performance of the St. Paul Rodeo.













Knowledge: Caylee Cooper
Personality: Caylee Cooper
Appearance: Jackie Gibson
Speech: Jackie Gibson
Horsemanship: Jackie Gibson
Congeniality: Celeste Hillock
1st Runner Up: Caylee Cooper
2009 Miss Rodeo Oregon: Jackie Gibson

The following awards were given at the press party following the rodeo:
President Sales Achievement Award: Jackie Gibson
Highest Score/Rodeo Test: Caylee Cooper
Photogenics: Jackie Gibson

Congratulations to Jackie and to all our contestants. It was a wonderful pageant and we enjoyed working with each and everyone of you and your families!

Tough Enough to Wear Pink Luncheon

This afternoon MROP, Inc. joined forces with the St. Paul Rodeo and rodeos across the northwest in the fight against breast cancer with our Tough Enough to Wear Pink Luncheon. Here MROP, Inc. honored survivors and our general membership who work so hard through out the pageant to make it a success. Member and sponsor, Peggy Buckley & Elk Hills Running Ranch was honored as a 2008 Valuable Member for continuous support to our program. Hosted by Yamhill Grill our contestants attended their final judged event by answering 3 impromptu questions. Thank you to Yamhill Grill for hosting the event and sponsoring the meals for our judges and contestants.

A LOOK AHEAD:

TONIGHT—CROWNING OF OUR 2009 MISS RODEO OREGON

A Busy Day...Fashion Show 09

Today was a busy day for contestants as they began checking out of their rooms early this morning and then headed off to the St. Paul Elementary School to begin rehearsing for this morning’s Fashion Show. “Boogie Till’ the Cows Come Home,” was this years theme for the Pageant Fashion Show emceed by PRCA Announcer, Jody Carper.

The contestants opened the fashion show with a dance number to Clay Walker’s, “Boogie Till’ the Cows Come Home and then modeled a western gown, gave their 2-minute state speech and answered three impromptu questions. The Fashion Show then concluded with our 7th Annual Scholarship Auction bringing in over $1500.

The Elementary gym was adorned with dancing barn animals and looked like an old barn ready for a party, complete with a disco ball! Over 25 visiting rodeo queens and princesses joined us during our modeling portion of our fashion show and represented their fair and/or rodeos.
The Fashion Show takes the help of many hands—thanks to the contestants’ families for pitching in at the end with clean up. It was great to see so many of them just join right in in helping the committee get cleaned up and put away. It just goes to show you what great contestants and families we have joining us this week.

Field Trip Pics

Here are a few pics from the Contestant Field Trip to the Evergreen Aviation Musuem and Imax Theatre.

Meet MRO Contestant--Caylee Cooper

Q & A with MRO Contestant, Caylee Cooper of Warren...

What has been your favorite event/thing about pageant this far?
My favorite thing about the pageant this year is getting to know the other girls and the judges. We have had plenty of time to chitchat everyone at the gold buckle gala and breakfast sponsored by the Bankers Cup in St. Paul.

Has anything fun/silly/interesting happened to you so far at pageant?
I think everything beyond the doors and gates is interesting with all of girls. We keep each other entertained and laughing the entire time. We get along great and are becoming great friends.

Caylee Cooper at Pageant Orientation, 6/29

What is an interesting fact about you that not many people know?
I have a second name that I think I go by more often then my regular name. For the forty hours a week that I am at work I go by Teacher Caylee. Being a preschool teacher and director of a childcare facility I am used to people putting the word “ Teacher “ in front of my name.

What would you like to say to those at home that are part of your support crew?
All I can say is thank you so much. I would not be here without everyone who has supported and believed in me. A special thank you to my parents who have made me the person who I am today and support me 100%.

Meet MRO Contestant--Erica Harrison

Q & A with MRO Contestant, Erica Harrison of Condon.

What has been your favorite event/thing about pageant this far?
Wow… pageant has been wonderful once I got some of my nerves out. My favorite thing about pageant this far has been meeting all the wonderful people, contestants, judges, directors, etc. My favorite event has been horsemanship. It was great riding the draw horse, and then being able to show my lifelong riding skills.

Has anything fun/silly/interesting happened to you so far at pageant?
The first dance practice was interesting. It was a time to have fun and show some personality. I will need some serious practice before Wednesday.

Erica Harrison at Pageant Orientation, 6/29

What is an interesting fact about you that not many people know?
An interesting fact that many people may not know is that my horses name is 8-Ball, like in the game of pool. The 8-Ball in the game is black with white on it, just like my horse. You need the 8-Ball to win the game of pool and I think that I need my horse 8-Ball to win.

What would you like to say to those at home that are part of your support crew?
I would like to tell my loved ones and support crew that I miss them very much, and I can’t express my gratitude for all their help. I hope you keep the thoughts and prayers going and I will be home soon!

Horsemanship Interviews

This morning the 2009 Contestants gathered in the lobby to begin their Horsemanship Interviews for the 09 Pageant. Each contestant went in one at a time to meet their panel of judges and be asked rodeo and horsemanship knowledge questions. Each girl came out with a smile on her face and ready for the next event!

This afternoon the girls will be treated to a “Pageant Field Trip,” hosted by Miss Rodeo Oregon Pageant, Inc., Evergreen Aviation, Golden Valley Brew Pub and Rick and Patty Crop. Their first stop—The Golden Valley Brew Pub for lunch with our fabulous panel of judges then it is off to the Evergreen Aviation Museum, home to the infamous “SPRUCE GOOSE.” They then will have the opportunity to catch one of the films showing at the museum’s Imax Theatre. We hope our contestants enjoy their afternoon of fun as we are happy to give back to them for all their hard work in preparing for this pageant. Check back for field trip pictures!

2009 Miss Rodeo Oregon Contestants with our 08 MRO,

Nichole Andrews prior to Horsemanship Interviews.

A LOOK AHEAD:

PBR, TONIGHT, The contestants and judges will be treated to an evening at the PBR Performance! THANK YOU ST.PAUL!!