Miss NPRA (Northwest Professional Rodeo Association)
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Nicole Schrock is the 20 year old daughter of Jim and Kristi Schrock of Corvallis, OR. She graduated from Corvallis High School where she was the team captain for the Basketball, Equestrian, and Drill teams. She was heavily involved in 4-H, showing rabbits, horses and volunteering as a Jr/Teen leader and county ambassador. She remains involved in the local 4-H program and coaches the West Albany High School Equestrian Team. Nicole finishing her core classes at Linn Benton Community College, with plans to transfer to Oregon State University next fall to complete a degree in Genetics.
Nicole has loved rodeo her whole life and was first introduced to the arena as a member of the Benton County 4-H Horse Court. She went on to serve as the 2007 Benton County Fair and Rodeo Queen and the 2009 Sweet Home Rodeo Queen. In addition to winning the title of 2010 Miss NPRA, Nicole won the categories of Appearance, Speech, Personality, and Horsemanship. She is excited to represent the Northwest Professional Rodeo Association in 2010.
Miss Teen Rodeo Oregon
In the heart of the "Silicon Forest" in Washington County you will meet the 2010 Miss Teen Rodeo Oregon, Ariel Overstreet. On August 1, 2009 during the Santiam Canyon Stampede, Ariel fulfilled her dream of becoming Miss Teen Rodeo Oregon, by winning the categories of horsemanship, speech, personality, and photogenics.
As an 18 year old senior at Liberty High School in Hillsboro, Ariel is dual enrolled in PCC and PSU courses. After graduation, she plans to attend Oregon State University, majoring in Exercise & Sport Science. Ariel is co-captain of the Liberty OHSET team, a member of the Mavericks 4-H club, and was the Jr. Wagonmaster of the Washington County 4-H Wagon Train.
Ariel lives in Hillsboro with her parents, Tommy and Diane, and her sister Amber. Her partner in rodeo is an 18 year old AQHA Buckskin gelding, "Rainy Day Hickory." Ariel and Hickory enjoy competing in nearly every discipline including; drill team, gaming, team penning, dressage, and even hunter hack jumping. But they are best in a rodeo arena, carrying a flag, pushing cattle, and hauling it in a run out!
When she is not on her horse, Ariel works in an old fashioned soda fountain at the Hillsboro Pharmacy. She enjoys the outdoors, hunting, family time and volunteers at the Washington County Health Clinic.
During 2010, Ariel hopes to inspire children as she visits elementary schools to present her Senior Project, Animal Welfare and the Sport of Rodeo. As Miss Teen Rodeo Oregon, Ariel will be an ambassador of Rodeo, displaying excellence in horsemanship, high moral and ethical character, while reflecting careful and humane treatment of animals. She is an all-American Girl who will promote rodeo throughout the state of Oregon.
Junior Miss Rodeo Oregon
Savanah Ball is the proud daughter of Shilo Jeannis and Jason Ball. She lives in the small town of St. Helens, Oregon with her mother Shilo and stepfather Jude Jeannis. She has three half siblings and one stepsister. Savanah has been attending Arthur Academy since fall 2008 and keeps a 4.0 GPA.
Savanah's hobbies include swimming at the local pool, rollerblading, cheerleading, dancing, and ice skating with friends and family. In her spare time Savanah loves barrel racing and showing her horse, Salley.
Savanah's horse Salley is a 15.3 hand Appaloosa Quarter Horse. Salley is one of the best horses Savanah has ever had. Salley's previous owner passed away in a car accident last year. Salley's story has touch Savanah's heart and she hopes Salley's story will touch yours.
Savanah wanted to be Junior Miss Rodeo Oregon because being rodeo royalty has been her dream ever since she was a little girl. Savanah believes that she can set an example for today's youth that anything is possible when you set your heart and mind to it.
