By Madison Waldie Posted April 18, 2012
Dukota O’Reilly, President of Rodeo Club
Q: How long have you lived in Nevada?
A: For 10 years.
Q: How long have you been involved in rodeo?
A: Since I was a freshman, 3 years.
Q: What is your favorite rodeo activity?
A: Bull riding, for sure.
Q: What is your best memory in high school rodeo?
A: My best memory is hanging out with the brothas at the rodeo.
Q: What is the title or achievement that you are most proud of?
A: Actually, just being healthy and fit enough to do what I do in the sport.
Q: How many belt buckles do you own?
A: 3.
Q: Who has been the most influential person to you throughout your high school rodeo career?
A: My most influential person would be my homeboy, Mark Casey. He has helped me a lot, especially over the last few years.
Q: Do plan to pursue rodeo further in college, if so, where?
A: Nah, I think that I’ll hang up the spurs while I’m ahead.
Q: What are some of your favorite past time activities when you aren’t participating in rodeo?
A: That would have to be driving around checking out the hotties with the boys.
Q: What are your favorite rodeo events to watch?
A: I prefer to watch bull riding, but that saddle bronc be some crazy stuff.
Q: What are your favorite events to participate in?
A: Definitely bull riding.
Q: I have heard people say that rodeo is not a sport, how do you feel about that?
A: If people say that rodeo isn’t a sport, then I don’t know what it is. Rodeo is the most challenging sport that I have been in yet. If you have the guts to rodeo, then you will understand why it is a sport.
Q: If there is one common stereotype or misconception about rodeo that you would like to clear up what would it be?
A: Respect the rodeo life of cowboys and cowgirls for it is a crazy, wild ride.
Shaynee Monchamp, Miss Nevada High School Rodeo
Q: How long have you lived in Nevada?
A: 10 rockin’ years.
Q: How long have you been involved in rodeo?
A: Since I was four years young.
Q: What is your favorite rodeo activity?
A: RODEO DANCES!
Q: What is your best memory in high school rodeo?
A: Meeting my Make-A-Wish child, whose wish I granted through rodeo.
Q: What is the title or achievement that you are most proud of?
A: Miss Nevada High School Rodeo! I was able to change lives and make changes all in the name of Lowry and Nevada!
Q: How many belt buckles do you own?
A: Luck number 7!
Q: Who has been the most influential person to you throughout your high school rodeo career?
A: T.J. McCauley. He’s the most hard-working individual in high school rodeo that I have ever met.
Q: Do plan to pursue rodeo further in college, if so, where?
A: Heck yes! At Texas A&M.
Q: What are some of your favorite pastime activities when you aren’t participating in rodeo?
A: RODEO DANCES, ‘nuff said.
Q: What are your favorite rodeo events to watch?
A: Rough stock and steer wrestling. . . It’s all about the intensity and the timing.
Q: What are your favorite events to participate in?
A: Barrel racing and breakaway roping! They both require tons of focus and hard work.
Q: I have heard people say that rodeo is not a sport, how do you feel about that?
A: Well, that makes baseball, wrestling, football, softball, and soccer not sports. We work just as hard as they all do, plus, rodeo is an important part of history. . . especially where we live.
Q: If there is one common stereotype or misconception about rodeo that you would like to clear up what would it be?
A: We might be from the sticks, but that doesn’t mean we dress like it, sound like it, act like it, or smell like it until we have to. I know it’s a shock but we are normal people!
Cole Hatcher
Q: How long have you lived in Nevada?
A: Off and on for my whole life.
Q: How long have you been involved in rodeo?
A: I’ve been going to rodeos since I was a baby, and competing since my freshman year.
Q: What is your favorite rodeo activity?
A: Bronc riding definitely and then all the dances with all of the cute girls. 😉
Q: What is your best memory of high school rodeo?
A: In Las Vegas, when I got on a wicked horse and I rode him well, also the first time I spurred a horse at practice.
Q: How many belt buckles do you own?
A: 7
Q: What is the title or achievement that you are most proud of?
A: Most improved bronc rider.
Q: What are some of your favorite pastime activities when you aren’t participating in rodeo?
A: I enjoy breaking and training horses, hanging out with my best friends, shooting, and being a G.
Q: Who has been the most influential person to you throughout your high school rodeo career?
A: Cody Demurs has taught me so much also my grandpa. My grandpa is always pushing me to practice hard, and Jerry Harper has helped me to keep getting back on and trying hard.
Q: Do plan to pursue rodeo further in college, if so, where?
A: Yes, I will be involved in rodeo at C.S.I. in Twin Falls, Idaho.
Q: What are your favorite rodeo events to watch?
A: Bulls and saddle bronc.
Q: What are your favorite events to participate in?
A: Wild West Ranch Bronc Riding.
Q: I have heard people say that rodeo is not a sport, how do you feel about that?
A: It’s a bunch of bull. Cowboys are tough people and most, including me, train hard for what we do. It’s a lot of cardio and strength training.
Q: If there is one common stereotype or misconception about rodeo that you would like to clear up what would is it?
A: Cowboys are not rednecks and not everyone that does rodeo is a cowboy. Cowboys work hard inside and outside of the arena, have good horsemanship, sportsmanship, and take care of their animals and what they have, and humble people. Keep it real.
