My trip to Nebraska was a quick and easy drive compared to a few of the other state queens that joined me in North Platte, Nebraska for the Miss Rodeo Nebraska Pageant and the NEBRASKAland days rodeo. I was overjoyed to find my host home of Dr. Craig and Karen Kelley marked with the infamous “Home of Miss Rodeo South Dakota” sign. I had a wonderful stay at their beautiful home which is bordered by a gorgeous lake. Our first official event as visiting royalty was the horsemanship portion of the Miss Rodeo Nebraska pageant where each state queen was interviewed and introduced. After that it was time to get to know everyone at the beach barbeque hosted by Buck & Cathy Ewing. It was a very scrumptious meal that was followed by a rodeo themed sand castle building contest! I had so much fun visiting with the state queens, the pageant contestants and members of the Miss Rodeo Nebraska Association.
The next day started with the Kid’s parade, where local children put on their best costumes and paraded around the town! It was so exciting to see all of the unique costumes and I have to add I was happily surprised to see many little rodeo queens!!! All of the state queens and I signed autographs and participated in the parade. Then we were off to the Miss Rodeo Nebraska Association Queen’s Luncheon where the Lil’ Cowgirls served us another wonderful meal. We also had the opportunity to help with their live auction at this event as well. The rest of the day we spent signing autographs and visiting the community. That night we were treated to a special musical titled the Frontier Review, which detailed the history of Nebraska.
The following day we were treated to a Starbucks sample tasting to start off a day of numerous autograph signings. Throughout our time in Nebraska we signed autographs at Starbucks, Wal-Mart, Shopko, the Nebraskaland Bank, First National Bank, Adams Bank & Trust and Town and Country Western Wear. It was so wonderful to meet all of the amazing children that came out to meet all seventeen visiting queens. A special thank you to Lindy Hyatt and Paula Stobbs, our chaperones in Nebraska, and Linda, our bus driver, for accompanying the state queens and me on our travels around North Platte. Later that day we participated in the highlight of the Miss Rodeo Nebraska pageant, the Style Show. Each state queen modeled a dress and our rodeo chap outfits. Overall, it was an evening packed with glamour and a load of laughs.
The next morning started early with the Queen’s Breakfast, where the new Miss Teen Rodeo Nebraska was crowned. Congratulations to Matisyn Humphrey on her new and exciting title! Later that afternoon, we had a delightful lunch following by some old-fashioned bowling. After bowling we were off to the rodeo, where we signed autographs and were introduced during the grand entry. A special thank you to the Mueller family for allowing me to use their horse for my queen’s run. The rodeo that night was spectacular and it was capped off with the coronation of Miss Rodeo Nebraska 2010, Michelle Boeshart.
My trip to Nebraska was a wonderful MRSD memory thanks to the amazing organization and support of the Miss Rodeo Nebraska Association and its members. The community of North Platte welcomed me with open arms and I was very proud to represent my state of South Dakota in our neighboring state to the south!
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