2022 SCHOLAR AMERICAN HONORS ANNOUNCED
August 17, 2022
Walla Walla, WA – The National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association is pleased to announce the 2022 Scholar American recipients. The honor is bestowed on NIRA members that have earned points at a 2021-2022 NIRA sanctioned rodeo, been in college for more than one term, earned a 3.5 cumulative grade point average, and have been nominated by their rodeo coach. They are as follows:
Afdahl, Blake, Mesalands Community College
Allen, Chisum, Cisco College
Allen, Lauren, Central Arizona College
Applegate, Maci, Texas A&M University, Commerce
Archibald, Jed, Weber State University
Arndt, Miranda, Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College
Ast, Laci, Garden City Community College
Bang, Kelly, Dickinson State University
Bard, Ellie, Gillette College
Bastian, Jaicee, Utah Valley University
Bedke, Zoie, Idaho State University
Begay, Kiara, University of Arizona
Bennett, Patrick, College of Southern Idaho
Bjork, Nicholas, Black Hills State University
Block, Kaelan, Mitchell Technical College
Bond, Makiya, College of Southern Idaho
Boote, Jory, Dickinson State University
Bowen, Codie, New Mexico State University
Brewer, Shantell, Montana State University
Brost, Braden, Casper College
Brouillette, Owen, Fort Scott Community College
Bruening, Lacy, Southwest Texas Junior College
Buckner, Kennedy, Blue Mt Community College
Bush, Joby, Oklahoma State University
Bustad, Jase, Montana State University
Cape, Hayden, West Texas A&M University
Carl, Cheyanne, University of Montana
Cavender, Kyle, Oklahoma Panhandle State University
Chasek , Justin, Eastern Wyoming College
Chrislaw , Nicole, Murray State University
Christian, Carly, Texas Tech University, Lubbock
Clark, Kadra, Chadron State University
Coffield, Chadron, University of Wyoming
Cook, Kennedy, New Mexico State University
Coombs, Baily, Eastern Wyoming College
Cornia, Kaylee, Idaho State University
Covey, Holli, University of Tennessee, Martin
Cowan, Cade, East Mississippi Community College
Cox, Brittney, Montana State University, Northern
Crandall, Wyatt, Ranger College
Cunningham, Lakin, Missouri Valley College
Currin, Jacee, Montana State University
Day, Wacey, Northeastern Junior College
Dean, Henry, Oklahoma State University
Dearmin, Chandler, Oklahoma Panhandle State University
Deckard, Lane, Murray State University
Deere, Blaize, Texas A&M University, Commerce
Deerman, Maddy, Tarleton State University
Detweiler, Katelyn, New Mexico State University
Dial, Wyatt, Blue Mt Community College
Dierks, Sage, Kansas State University
Dirden, Skylee, Montana State University, Northern
Doerr, Maddee, Cochise College
Doherty, Matthew, Oklahoma Panhandle State University
Doyal, Cierra, Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Dubois, Emmalee, Utah Valley University
Duke, Sierra, Utah Valley University
Eason, Ty, Texas A&M University, Commerce
Elkington, Clay, Central Arizona College
English, Cashlyn, Utah Valley University
Egusguiza , Cody, Ranger College
Everson, Jordyn, Eastern New Mexico University
Filinger, Max, Missouri Valley College
Floyd, Tyson, Mitchell Technical College
Flynn, Caiden, College of Southern Idaho
Fossum, Isabella, Montana State University
Fournier, Shea, McNeese State University
Freeman, Samuel, Three Rivers College
Gatewood, Charlcie, Oklahoma State University
Giger, Hannah, Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Giles, Hayes, Utah Valley University
Goemmer , Dally, New Mexico State University
Goodey, Emily, Utah State University
Goodrich, Josie, Washington State University
Griffin, Jack, Texas A&M University
Gross, Hadley, Colorado Northwestern Community College
Groves, Kailyn, Dickinson State University
Guin, Colton, Central Arizona College
Haalilio , Camela, Central Arizona College
Hale, Trevor, Cisco College
Hall, Tatum, Oklahoma Panhandle State University
Hallin, Kelsey, Oklahoma Panhandle State University
Ham, Meza, Black Hills State University
Hannum, Riley, Black Hills State University
Hanson, Brooklyn, Black Hills State University
Harris, Jesse, Hill College
Harrison, Bryce, University of Montana, Western
Hasenack , Ryley, Colorado State University
Hepper, Cate, Montana State University
Hickson, McKenna, Sul Ross State University
Hilzendeger, Cara, Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Hotalen, Sebastian, Dixie State University
Hughes, Hannah, Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Husted, Haley, Black Hills State University
Ikonen, Elizabeth, Ranger College
Jacobs, Tori, Iowa Central Community College
John, Faith, Cisco College
Johnson, Chancy, Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College
Johnson, Coy, Gillette College
Johnson, Fallon, Utah State University
Jones, Carlie, Kansas State University
Jones, Haven, Idaho State University
Kalawai'A , Trisyn , , Central Arizona College
Kay, Trevor, University of Montana, Western
Kaylor, Cutter, Hill College
Kelderman, Rachel, Black Hills State University
Kibbe, Hadley, Sul Ross State University
Kittle, Riley, Cisco College
Knierieme , Philip, California State University, Fresno
Knust, Emily, Gillette College
Kohr, Sage, Montana State University
Krolczyk, Shayne, Texas A&M University, Commerce
Kunau, Delaney, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Kunkee , Dalton, Mid-Plains Community College
Kunkee , Weston, Mitchell Technical College
Landis, Montana, Utah Valley University
Ledesma, Avery, New Mexico State University
Lehrmann, Bryana, Texas A&M University, Commerce
Lensegrav , Kelsey, University of Wyoming
Livengood, Clay, East Mississippi Community College
Lockhart, Alyssa, Texas A&M University, Commerce
Louwagie, Khristian, Iowa Central Community College
Marek, Mayce, Texas A&M University, Commerce
Marr, Shacie , Eastern New Mexico University
Mason, Taylor, Missouri Valley College
Matthews, Jaylie, East Mississippi Community College
Matthews, Taycie, East Mississippi Community College
Mattson, Bodie, Gillette College
Mayfield, Kall, Central Wyoming College
McBride, Matthew, Blue Mt Community College
McBride, Shannon, South Dakota State University
McGee, Cashae, Black Hills State University
McNeill, Kenna, Oklahoma State University
McGraw, Winsten, Cisco College
Meeks, Caleb, Montana State University
Meier, Tanner, Garden City Community College
Miller, Breyana, Feather River College
Mitchell, Ben, Cisco College
Moeykens, Tayla, Montana State University
Moody, Madison, Black Hills State University
Morris, Ainslee, Hill College
Morris, Brooke, Utah State University
Mundell, Samuel, Walla Walla Community College
Munoz, Landon, Northern Arizona University
Nelson, Coy, Iowa Central Community College
Nelson, Shaw, South Dakota State University
Nielsen, Kalyn, Mid-Plains Community College
Norell, Kathi, Sul Ross State University
O'Day, Sami, Kansas State University
Oldfield, Roan, Cisco College
Olsen, Bret, Utah Valley University
Orem, Matthew, Blue Mt Community College
Outhier, Madison, Texas A&M University
Parham, Mitchell, California State University, Fresno
Parker, Charlie, Western Oklahoma State College
Pauley, Emilee, Black Hills State University
Petersen, Denton, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Peterson, Beau, Oklahoma Panhandle State University
Pettijohn, Wade, Oklahoma Panhandle State University
Plummer, McKenzi , Black Hills State University
Polhamus, Walker, Colorado State University
Pollitt, Stran, New Mexico Junior College
Powers, Maren, California State University, Fresno
Price, Luke, Fort Scott Community College
Rasmussen, Paige, Montana State University
Rau, Jaycie, Black Hills State University
Reid, Cecilia, Montana State University, Northern
Renfrow, Hattie, Iowa Central Community College
Retzer, Prairie, South Dakota State University
Richards, Madalyn, Texas A&M University
Richardson, David, Western Texas College
Ricke, Kaitlyn, Oklahoma State University
Rieken, Riley, Panola College
Riley, Kirsten, Panola College
Robbins, Prairie Rose, Fort Scott Community College
Roemer, Betsy, Missouri Valley College
Rogers, Kaycee, University of Montana, Western
Rotenberger, Molly, Sheridan College
Russell, Amanda, New Mexico Junior College
Russell, Lexie, Oklahoma State University
Sabrosky, Macey, Dickinson State University
Salmond, Molly, Montana State University
Schauer, Madelyn, Eastern New Mexico University
Schmidt, TJ, Oklahoma Panhandle State University
Schneiter, Kelby, Western Texas College
Schoeppach , Payton, Cuesta College
Shells, Todd, Hill College
Shake, Sadie, Colorado Northwestern Community College
Shaw, Wes, College of Southern Idaho
Skene, Tanner, Sul Ross State University
Skocdopole , Chase, New Mexico Junior College
Smith, Weston, Feather River College
Smith, Wyatt, Feather River College
Soileau, Gavin, McNeese State University
Stahler, Kenneth, Mitchell Technical College
Steed, Raegan, College of Southern Idaho
Stevenson, Rachael, Montana State University
Stokes, Cooper, Weber State University
Sullivan, Tristan, Texas A&M University, Commerce
Tastad, Sydney, Oklahoma State University
Tettenhorst , Jayse, Trinity Valley Community College
Theobald, Sydney, Black Hills State University
Theriot, Mason, Pearl River Community College
Thomison, Shiloh, Western Texas College
Thorstenson, Tayla, Black Hills State University
Todacheenie, Jaken, Northland Pioneer College
Traylor, Kaylee, Hill College
Trexler, Cole, Miles Community College
Turek, Grant, Gillette College
Turner, Cashen, Texas Tech University, Lubbock
VanBiezen , Jett, Central Wyoming College
Vander Voort, Kristen, Sheridan College
Veldhuizen, Sydney, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Verhulst, Karli, Black Hills State University
Vocu, Bo, New Mexico State University
Vollmer, Haley, Kansas State University
Wadsworth, Derek, Utah State University
Watkins, McKenzie, New Mexico Junior College
Weeks, Matthew, Panola College
Weich, Amy, New Mexico State University
Weltz, Shelby, Central Wyoming College
Williams, Michelle, Montana State University
Wolaver, Sadie, Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Wolstein, Haven, Montana State University
Wolstein, Treg, Montana State University
Woolstenhulme, Paden, Northwest College
Wooters, Jaycee, Black Hills State University
Wycherley, Drake, Weber State University
The national headquarters of the NIRA are located in Walla Walla, Washington. More information on the association and results from recent events available on www.collegerodeo.com.
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August 9, 2022
Walla Walla, WA – College Rodeo will be in the television spotlight this August. The best action from the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association’s premiere event, the College National Finals Rodeo, will be featured on ESPN U. ESPN U will be airing two hours of collegiate rodeo competition from the 2022 College National Finals Rodeo, held in Casper, Wyoming, this June.
The college rodeo action begins airing on Thursday, August 18th at 9:00 p.m. EASTERN time. The second show will begin at 10:00 p.m. EASTERN time. Additional airings are planned for the shows, so set your DVR.
The exciting action of the finals includes interviews and features from the entire week and portions of the awards ceremony.
The NIRA is pleased to have the support of the following sponsors for the programming: Cinch Jeans & Shirts, Wyoming Division of Tourism, Platinum Performance, Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, RAM, AutoLite Automotive Spark Plugs, Visit Casper, the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Foundation, and Cactus Gear, Cactus Ropes, Cactus Saddles, Heel-O-Matic and Resistol Hats.
College National Finals Rodeo on ESPNU
Show #1 - Premieres
Thursday, August 18th, 9:00 p.m. EASTERN time
Show #2 - Premieres
Thursday, August 18th, 10:00 p.m. EASTERN time
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The national headquarters of the NIRA are in Walla Walla, Washington. For more information on the association and results from recent events visit www.collegerodeo.com.
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June 3, 2022
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Continue reading →COLLEGE RODEO ON NATIONAL TELEVISION
August 17, 2021
Walla Walla, WA – College Rodeo will be in the television spotlight this August. The best action from the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association’s premiere event, the College National Finals Rodeo, will be featured on ESPN U. ESPN U will be airing two hours of collegiate rodeo competition from the 2021 College National Finals Rodeo, held in Casper, Wyoming, this June.
The college rodeo action begins airing on Thursday, August 19th at 8:00 p.m. EASTERN time. The second show will begin at 9:00 p.m. EASTERN time.
A second airing of the action will be on, August 21st at 9:30 p.m EASTERN time and 10:30 p.m. EASTERN time. A third is scheduled for August 22nd at 9:00 p.m. EASTERN and 10:00 p.m. EASTERN.
The exciting action of the finals also includes interviews and features from the entire finals week and portions of the awards ceremony.
The NIRA is pleased to have the support of the following sponsors for the programming: Cinch Jeans & Shirts, Wyoming Division of Tourism, Platinum Performance, Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, RAM, Visit Casper, the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Foundation, and Cactus Gear, Cactus Ropes, Cactus Saddles, Heel-O-Matic and Resistol Hats.
College National Finals Rodeo on ESPNU
Show #1 - Premieres
Thursday, August 19th, 8:00 p.m. EASTERN time
Show #2 - Premieres
Thursday, August 19th, 9:00 p.m. EASTERN time
Additional airings:
August 21st: 9:30 p.m. EASTERN and 10:30 p.m. EASTERN
August 22nd: 9:00 p.m. EASTERN and 10:00 p.m. EASTERN
Continue reading →2021 SCHOLAR AMERICAN HONORS ANNOUNCED
July 15, 2021
Walla Walla, WA – The National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association is pleased to announce the 2021 Scholar American recipients. The honor is bestowed on NIRA members that have earned points at a 2020-2021 NIRA sanctioned rodeo, been in college for more than one term, earned a 3.5 cumulative grade point average, and have been nominated by their rodeo coach. They are as follows:
Continue reading →Blake Afdahl Mesalands Community College Thomas Allen Tarleton State University Bridger Anderson Northwestern Oklahoma State University Macy Anderson Southern Utah University Jessie Armstrong Vernon College Taylor Baldwin Sam Houston State University Eli Barger Western Oklahoma State College Brett Barthlomew University of Montana, Western Kassidee Bates Southern Utah University Brighton Bauman Hill College Zoie Bedke Idaho State University Shaya Biever Vernon College Payton Bladow Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo Elizabeth Bolich Montana State University Jade Boote Dickinson State University Sydney Bottom Oklahoma Panhandle State University Codie Bowen New Mexico State University Megan Boyd Idaho State University Madison Brenner Montana State University Shantell Brewer Montana State University Tori Brower Vernon College Amanda Brown Eastern New Mexico State University Lacy Bruening Southwest Texas Junior College Kysan Buckner Sam Houston State University Trinity Bushnell University of Montana, Western Hadley Butler Sul Ross State University Hayden Cape West Texas A&M University Cheyanne Carl University of Montana Colton Carlson South Dakota State University Alexandria Cawthon Tarleton State University Catherine Clayton Cochise College Hadley Clearman Tarleton State University McKenna Clingman Colorado Northwestern Community College Chadron Coffield University of Wyoming Baily Coombs Eastern Wyoming College Kaylee Cormier McNeese State University Holli Covey University of Tennessee, Martin Bryanne Cude Tarleton State University Jacee Currin Montana State University Kolby Currin Montana State University Hayley Danley Tarleton State University Cole Curry East Mississippi Community College Aimee Davis Cuesta College Paige Dawson Tarleton State University Trey Dempewolf Sheridan College Madeline Dickens Tarleton State University Kate Dickinson Oklahoma Panhandle State University Maddee Doerr Cochise College Jill Donnelly Cochise College Emmalee Dubois Utah Vally University Fallon Dyer Missouri Valley College Jordi Edens Hill College Clay Elkington Central Arizona College Cashlyn English Utah Vally University Matthew Fenton Sheridan College Max Filinger Missouri Valley College Macey Fillmore Utah State University Isabella Fossum Montana State University Rylee Gannon Three Rivers College Rylee George Fresno State University Alexis Ghormley Texas A&M University Dally Goemmer New Mexico State University Josie Goodrich Washington State University Jack Griffin Texas A&M University Hadley Gross Colorado Northwestern Community College Jenna Grover Sam Houston State University Colton Guin Central Arizona College Kelsey Hallin Oklahoma Panhandle State University Annabelle Hampton Central Arizona College Meza Ham Black Hills State University Riley Hannum Black Hills State University Taylor Hanson Black Hills State University Sydney Harris Texas A & M University Rebekah Hartley Central Wyoming College Kaitlyn Harwell New Mexico State University Shelby Henry Vernon College Abby Hepper Southwestern Oklahoma State University Molly Cate Hepper Montana State University McKenna Hickson Weatherford College Cara Hilzendeger Souteastern Oklahoma State University Cody Hogan University of Tennessee, Martin Sebastian Hotalen Dixie State University Tori Jacobs South Dakota State University Kayla Johnson Oklahoma Panhandle State University Savana Johnston Black Hills State University Shelby Joice Utah Vally University Haven Jones Idaho State University Kenzie Jones Kansas State University Russell Kay College of Southern Idaho Cody Keathley Southwestern Oklahoma State University Bristan Kennedy Texas Tech University, Lubbock Morgan Kessler Sul Ross State University Riley Kittle Cisco College Sophia Knox Western Oklahoma State College Ashley Koenig Montana State University Sage Kohr Montana State University Chanci Kraft Black Hills State University Keni Labrum Frank Phillips College Taylor Lagasse Southwestern Oklahoma State University Nichole Lake Sul Ross State University Montana Landis Utah Vally University Lariat Larner Oklahoma State University Tatum Lauing University of Montana, Western Natalie Leisinger University of Wyoming Kelsey Lensegrav University of Wyoming Danielle Lichte Oklahoma State University Madison Lindberg Sheridan College Alyssa Lockhart Texas A&M University, Commerce Aysha Long Oklahoma State University Mable McAbee Southwestern Oklahoma State University McKenzie McBee Missouri Valley College Shannon McBride North Dakota State University Emily McDeavitt Tarleton State University Cashae McGee Black Hills State University Kassidy McKee Tarleton State University McKenna McNeill Oklahoma State University Shayne Mallory University of Tennessee, Martin Mayce Marek Wharton County Junior College Vinell Mariano New Mexico State University Shacie Marr Eastern New Mexico University Caxton Martin Hill College Taylor Mason Missouri Valley College Alli Masters Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College Taycie Matthews East Mississippi Community College Bodie Mattson Gillette College Shaun Mentaberry College of Southern Idaho Morgan Merrill Oklahoma State University Mylee Mickelsen Idaho State University Ana Minnick Missouri Valley College Jacxson Mirabal Unversity of Wyoming Jack Mitchell Tarleton State University Kaylee Mitchell Eastern New Mexico University Tayla Moeykens Montana State University Zane Munoz Cochise College Kynsee Mussmann University of Montana, Western Talyn Neville University of Montana, Western Jacqueline Nichols Central Arizona College Sami O'Day Kansas State University Bret Olsen Utah Vally University Collin Palmer Black Hills State University Mitchell Parham Fresno State University Emily Pauley Black Hills State University Harley Perkins Sam Houston State University Beau Peterson Oklahoma Panhandle State University Jayme Peterson Gillette College Wade Pettijohn Oklahoma Panhandle State University Brooklin Quisenberry Cuesta College Cheyenne Radojits New Mexico State University Colt Ramsey College of Southern Idaho Paige Rasmussen Montana State University Shelby Rasmussen Montana State University Jaycie Rau Black Hills State University Tea Recanzone Boise State University Luke Rhodes Missouri Valley College Riley Rieken Panola College Wade Roberts Oklahoma Panhandle State University Rudy Rodriguez Western Oklahoma State College Betsy Roemer Missouri Valley College Kaycee Rogers University of Montana, Western Gracie Roth Connors State College Myra Rudolph Central Wyoming College Lexie Russell Oklahoma State University Justin Sailors University of Tennessee, Martin Celie Salmond Montana State University Molly Cate Salmond Montana State University Sherrick Sanborn Cochise College Josee Saults Eastern Wyoming College Madelyn Schauer Eastern New Mexico University Kailey Schmidt University of Tennessee, Martin TJ Schmidt Oklahoma Panhandle State University Payton Schoeppach Cuesta College Jared Schultis University of Wyoming Saige Sealy Cisco College Sadie Shake Colorado Northwestern Community College Brooke Smith University of Montana, Western Paige Smith Sam Houston State University Sierra Smith Southwestern Oklahoma State University Gavin Soileau McNeese State University Sadie Sturman Central Wyoming College Tristan Sullivan Southwest Texas Junior College Wyatt Tarver University of Wyoming Sydney Theobald Black Hills State University Dean Thompson Western Texas College Jacey Thompson University of Wyoming Jaden Trimble Northwestern Oklahoma State University Grant Turek Gillette College Jake Vance Tarleton State University Kathryn Varian Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo Karli Verhulst Black Hills State University Chris Villanueva Sam Houston State University Bo Vocu New Mexico State University Hannah Vogel Montana State University Haley Vollmer Kansas State University Derek Wadsworth College of Southern Idaho Emily Wadsworth Utah State University Sadie Waldron Missouri Valley College Emma Watts Southwestern Oklahoma State University Amy Weich New Mexico State University Shelby Weltz Central Wyoming College Jaicee Williams Black Hills State University Michelle Williams Montana State University Kaycee Windsor Tarleton State University Sadie Wolaver Southwestern Oklahoma State University Treg Wolstein Montana State University McKenna Wood West Hills Community College Drake Wycherley Weber State University
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