(Over the course of the week, the Natchitoches Parish Journal is republishing some of its most memorable stories from the past year … some of our readers most read).
DENVER – Tatum Roberts, a graduating senior from Magnolia Bend Academy has earned a position on the National High School rodeo team. As the Reserve Champion steer wrestler from the state of Texas, he will be traveling with fellow teammates to Rock Springs, Wyoming July 13–19 to compete at the 77th annual National High School Finals Rodeo. He is one of four steer wrestlers representing Texas.
Featuring more than 1,800 contestants from 44 states, five Canadian Provinces, Australia, Mexico, New Zealand, and Guatemala, the NHSFR is the world’s largest rodeo. In addition to competing for more than $150,000 in prizes and over $200,000 in added money, Tatum and other NHSFR contestants will also be competing for more than $375,000 in college scholarships and the chance to be named an NHSFR World Champion. To earn this title, contestants must finish in the top 20 – based on their combined times/scores in the first two rounds – to advance to Saturday evening’s final round. World champions will then be determined based on their three-round combined times/scores.
Again, this year, the Saturday championship performance will be televised nationally as a part of the Cinch Highschool Rodeo Tour telecast series. LIVE broadcasts of each NHSFR performance will air online at http://www.thecowboychannel.com. Performance times begin at 7pm on July 13 and the competition continues daily at 9am and 7pm through July 19. Make sure to catch the action.
Along with great rodeo competition and the chance to meet new friends from around the world, NHSFR contestants have the opportunity to enjoy volleyball, contestant dances, family-oriented activities, church services sponsored by Golden Spur Ministries, and shopping at the NHSFR tradeshow.
