YREKA - At the final District-1 California High School Rodeo Association rodeo of the year, last Saturday, 31 seniors were honored with scholarships—including the naming of the Ryan Clarke Memorial Sportsmanship awards.

The Ryan Clarke Memorial Sportsmanship award has been given since 1987 in memory of a small boy who loved cowboys and planned to be one when he grew up, but was killed in a tragic ranch accident. The 2008 honorees were Katy Fitzgerald of Litchfield, and Chad Bushnell from Red Bluff. The winners were chosen by their fellow rodeo competitors. (more…)

YREKA - The eighth and final CHSRA District-1 rodeo took place last Saturday and Sunday, May 2- May 3. All first place winners received a hand-crafted hat rack with cattle brands from Bill Williams, a District-1 supporter, and Nellie Williams’ grandfather.

All Around Cowboy: Daniel Ferreira, Fort Jones. 78 pts
Reserve AA Cowboy: Dean Autry, Fort Jones, 68 pts
All Around Cowgirl: Kendra Hemphill, Tulelake, 100 pts
Reserve All Around: Rylee Lamson, Corning, 96 pts

Bareback Riding
1. Cody Higgins, Red Bluff, 133
2. Blaine Davies, Gerber, 67/1
3. Zack Brown, Red Bluff, 66/1

Bull Riding
1. Laramie Collins, Weed, 68/1

Saddle Bronc
Horses won

Steer Wrestling
1. Daniel Ferreira, Fort Jones, 13.29
2. Dean Autry, Fort Jones, 20.40
3. Larry Ferreira, Fort Jones, 35.66
4. Laramie Collins, Weed, 37.37 (more…)

Rodeo-7 was held April 5 - April 6, 2008, at Cottonwood, CA

All Around Cowboy - Jordan Spears, Redding, 72 points
Reserve AA - Daniel Ferreira, Fort Jones, 71
2nd runner-up - Larry Ferreira, Fort Jones, 58
3rd runner-up - Dean Autry, Fort Jones, 48.5
4th runner-up - Laramie Collins, Weed, 44

All Around Cowgirl - Callie Anthony, Red Bluff, 83
Reserve AA - Bliss Bidwell, Hat Creek, 69.5
2nd runner-up - Katy Fitzgerald, Litchfield, 54
3rd runner-up - Emily Andreini, Red Bluff, 53.5
4th runner-up - Rylee Lamson, Corning, 53 (more…)

By Sarah Loogman

Lacy Hanna, senior at Etna High School, can always be found busy whether it’s working on her family ranch, creating decorations for her school’s homecoming dance, or announcing upcoming FFA events on the radio. But to see her in one of her biggest passions, you can find Lacy in the rodeo arena.

“I love it, I love everything about it,” said Lacy. “Rodeo has taught me everything—how to make friends, how to take care of myself, and how to take on so much responsibility.”

Riding on a horse for the very first time when she was 28-days-old, Lacy has practically grown up in a saddle. Living her whole life in Scott Valley and being the third generation in the area, Lacy’s whole heart and life lies with the rural country lifestyle. But, being in a relaxing community doesn’t mean she doesn’t get involved.

“I love being involved in everything,” said Lacy. “I like to organize and plan and be a leader.”

A leader she has most definitely proven to be. Lacy has been in her high school student council for two years, and is currently the dance commissioner and senior class representative. She also is very involved with the FFA program as a reporter. As a part of her responsibilities, Lacy writes press releases on FFA events, keeps up on their newsletters and calendars, as well as reporting over the air on events including those of the Spanish Club and rodeo. For the past few years, Lacy has also raised both steer and heifers for the Siskiyou Golden Fair. On her family ranch, Lacy helps out by changing the pipes, feeding and working the cattle. (more…)

California High School Rodeo Association team for State Finals, Plymouth, CA

All Around Cowboy - Sterling Humphry, McArthur
Reserve All Around - C J Cash, Grenada
Rookie All Around - C J Cash, Grenada

All Around Cowgirl - Linda Johnson, Fort Jones
Reserve All Around - Macey Cox, Arbuckle
Rookie All Around - Courtney Wood, Chico (more…)

Wrangler Jr. Division Rodeo 7
March 16, 2008, Cottonwood, CA

All Around Cowboy - C J Cash, Grenada 50
Reserve AA - Will Johnson, Etna 27

All Around Cowgirl - Linda Johnson, Fort Jones, 40
Reserve AA - Kayla Nichol, Cottonwood, 30 (more…)

Daniel Ferreria from Fort Jones was the All-Around Cowboy at District 1 California High School Rodeo number-six, last weekend in Red Bluff with 57 points. Reserve AA was Larry Ferreira with 55 points (Fort Jones). Second runner-up Redding’s Jordan Spears at 42 points. Laramie Collins from Weed and Chad Bushell of Red Bluff tied for third at 33 points. (more…)