C3/Rodeo Serving Southwest Louisiana and Texas

C3/RODEO Saturday, January 27, 2018 aMErICAN PrESS C3 Special to the american Press in advertisements for Western her spare time, Keri enjoys Special to the american Press in both Business Administration and clothiers, publications, Miss Economics. After graduation, she plans Keri Sheffield is a 24-year-old reading, hunting, fishing, rid- On January 13th, 2018, Taylor McNair Rodeo America sponsors and to obtain her J.D. at the Univerisity of sweet-tea drinking, sunshine- ing horses, boating with her became the 42nd young lady to have the other service providers to the Mississippi, and further obtain an LL.M. loving, cowgirl from Summer- family, befriending strangers, distinct honor and privilege of wear- Western industry. at the University field, Florida. She has going on mission trips, paying ing the crown of Arkansas in a Bachelor of Science it forward, and sports. of Miss Rodeo Agriculture and in Nursing from Berry “There is an abundance Mississippi. She Food Law. College, and works as of privilege and responsi- will represent Being both a an ICU nurse. As Miss bility bound to the crown Mississippi at rodeo competitor Rodeo America, Keri will of Miss Rodeo America. It all Professional and enthusiast, receive more than $20,000 would afford any one of us Rodeo Cowboy Taylor was an in scholarships. When the unique and honorable Association active competi- the year is over, she plans opportunity to promote (PRCA) events tor throughout to continue her educa- the sport of rodeo and statewide and high school in the tion to become a nurse the Western way of life. It abroad, for a National High anesthetist and carry out is also a deeply personal period of one School Rodeo her vision to serve as a choice. I have prayed for an year, and will Association medical missionary. avenue by which I can be a compete for the (NHSRA), the During her reign as living demonstration that a title of Miss National Barrel Miss Rodeo America and life is best lived when it is Rodeo America, Horse Associa- as the official repre- given selflessly to others. I 2019, in Las tion (NBHA), and sentative of the Profes- have prayed for a path that Vegas, Nevada, the Mississippi sional Rodeo Cowboys can make my dreams of December, 2018. Quarter Horse Association, Keri will continuing my education a A 2014 Youth Associaton travel more than 120,000 reality, which will ulti- honors gradu- (MQHYA). When miles and appear at mately lead me to help ad- ate of Central Taylor is not more than 120 rodeo minister medical services Hinds Academy, promoting the performances. Along the as a missionary in third in Raymond, sport of rodeo rodeo trail she’ll make world countries. I have Mississippi, either in or out appearances at schools, prayed for a way to lead Taylor par- Special to the american Press Special to the american Press of the arena, she children’s hospitals, others towards a sense of ticipated in a Miss Rodeo Mississippi 2018, Taylor McNair. Miss Rodeo America 2018, Keri Scheffield. enjoys running, civic groups and other belonging and community. wide range of working on the special events to educate I have prayed for a posi- activities including 4-H, Cheerlead- Keri’s determination is farm, and traveling. She is excited about the public about the sport of tion of leadership from which I ing, and Student Government. She resolute, her passions unmis- the opportunity to serve as Mississippi’s rodeo. Keri will also serve as can teach humility and simple recently graduated Mississippi State takable: riding, rodeo, kissing First Lady of Professional Rodeo, and a spokesperson at a variety of kindness. Miss Rodeo America University where she earned a Bachelor on her nieces and nephews, plans to represent her state in the utmost promotional events and model is, quite frankly, an answer to of Science in AgriBusiness with a con- regard wherever the title may take her. and living a life of service. In my prayers.” centration in Policy & Law, and minors Greene is from Jonesville, in Louisiana or anywhere LA. She is the daughter of else, but she has noticed some Wayne and Jackie LeJune changes. and Jody and Tracy Greene. “I competed on a horse my During her reign, McKenna daddy swapped for a registered has traveled to several states dairy cow and $150,” she said. including, Colorado, Florida, “Now I see trucks, horses and Wyoming, California, and rigs at these rodeos that cost Oklahoma, representing the more than some houses.” Professional Cowboys Rodeo Association as well as the State of Louisiana. She has had the privilege to not only visit, but participate in many of the nation’s largest and Special to the american Press oldest rodeos, including the McKenna Greene, Daddy of Em’ All: Cheyenne shown here, was Miss Frontier Days in Cheyenne, Rodeo Louisiana in Wyoming. She traveled to 2017. She was also the the largest rodeo east of the Photogenics Winner at Mississippi: The Silver Spurs MRA 2018 Pageant and Rodeo in Kissimmee, Florida. Greene also visited school Chap Award Winner at By Rita LeBleu appearances at rodeos and districts, nursing homes, and the 2018 MRA Pageant [email protected] other events,” Gill said. “She hospitals to share insight of in Las Vegas. helps out in whatever way When the Southwest Dis- the western way of life and the needed.” trict Livestock Show and Ro- heritage that has been in her Gill said the state had a deo kicks off this weekend, at- family for many generations. great representative with tendees will meet champions: Gill said Miss Rodeo Louisi- McKenna Greene, Miss Rodeo livestock show winners, timed ana needs to be well-versed in Louisiana 2017. event winners and roughstock the rodeo arena (literally and “She’s a beautiful young winners. Absent from the win- figuratively), a horsewoman, lady,” Gill said. She won the ning lineup will be Miss Rodeo and a good speaker. The age photogenic award at the Louisiana. That’s because requirement is 19 to 26. She national competition in Las there isn’t one—yet—accord- must have at least six months Vegas. ing to Judy Gill, National Di- of residency in Louisiana. In national competition, rector representing the State She must be single and never Greene won the chaps com- of Louisiana. have had any children, been petition. The design should “We’re still looking high married or had a marriage showcase the state from which and low,” Gill said. “We usu- annulled. the contestant is from. She ally have this girl selected by “We have people who have chose a bayou scene. Making fall of the previous year. Nine people who work with her to the win even more special, applicants showed interest and polish her up and help her the chaps were painted by when we didn’t hear further with the skills needed for com- her grandmother. Greene from them, we started contact- petition,” Gill said. completed an online course ing them. We discovered they Gill was elected the first that allowed her to receive really didn’t know enough woman board member of the a certificate from the Texas about the duties.” Miss Rodeo America National Cattlewoman’s Association. Gill said the women were Organization in 1991. She lives This allowed her to put her experienced horsewomen. in Leesville and calls herself a name in the hat for a chance to However, it is possible they “proud Wampus cat.” Her ro- be drawn as the winner of the didn’t realize the title required deo start was with the T. Bar- $500 Beef Advocacy. Her name certain commitments. rett Porter family of Leesville. was drawn. “Miss Rodeo Louisiana is She won the state champion- SERVING SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA AND TEXAS “She was the first girl from a spokesperson who travels ship for break-away roping in Louisiana to complete the throughout the state to make 1968. She said she never sees course,” Gill said. the rodeo culture fading away 01020577.

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