2007 BCHSRA Awards
The BCHSRA finals were a success  in the 2006/07 season because of hard work from many people.  
The BCHSRA Board of
Directors thank the following:   
·        the scholarship, grad, queen and decorating committees,
·        the Mount Paul Centre staff;
·        Winners Catering;
·        Douglas Lake Equipment,
·        the rodeo staff and volunteers;
·        and  parents for helping wherever and whenever needed.

2006/07 STUDENT EXECUTIVE
The student executive were recognized for the good work they did:  Chelsea Inkster,President, Chelsea
Moore, Vice President and Kristin Janzen, Secretary.

EVENT REPRESENTATIVES
Being an event rep this is an important job.  Event Reps arrive at every rodeo to compete and are also
responsible for an event.  Tokens of appreciation for their hard work were presented:
·        Barrel racing                        Reah Argent
·        Pole Bending                        Kristen Janzen
·        Goat Tying                         Chelsea Moore
·        Breakaway Roping                Chelsea Moore
·        Bareback                        Gavin Derose
·        Bull Riding                        Cyle Stewart
·        Tie down Roping                Justin Maier
·        Steer Wrestling                Ty Mason
·        Team roping                        Virgil Poffenroth
·        Queen                                Brittan Booth

BCHSRA SEASON LEADERS 2006/07
EVENT                        CHAMPION                                RUNNER UP
Queen                        Maddi Kemph                                Cally Closs
Barrel Racing                Dana Muskett                                Reah Argent
Pole Bending                Brittan Booth                                Kristen Janzen
Goat Tying                Chelsea Moore                        Kayla Jasper
Breakaway Roping        Chelsea Moore                        Dallas Gardner
Girls’Cutting                Chelsea Moore                        Samantha Gagnon
Boys’ Cutting                Virgil Poffenroth                
Team Roping Header        Virgil Poffenroth                        Shane Meeres
Team Roping Heeler        Chelsea Moore & Nick Texieria        Cyle Stewart
Tie Down Roping                Ty Mason                                Virgil Poffenroth
Steer Wrestling                Reid Lozier                                Virgil Poffenroth
Barback Riding                Gavin DeRose                                Ty Mason
Saddle Bronc Riding        Ryland DeRose
Bull Riding                      Cody Moore                                Ty Pozzobon
All Around Cowgirl        Chelsea Moore                        Reah Argent
All Around Cowboy        Ty Mason                                Virgil Poffenroth




BCHSRA HONOUR ROLL - 2007
Raymond Kerr, former NHSRA Director, believed that high school rodeo students who attained Honour
Roll Status deserved recognition.  He started this tradition in the early 1980s wanting members and
sponsors to know that the BCHSRA didn’t only build top rodeo athletes, but also valued academic
success.  

Those following students had honour roll status from their high school in all terms:
Katie Craig
Morgan Cooper
Reid Lozier
Devyn McMillan
Deidra Kliner
Ty Pozzobon
Kristin Janzen
Vigil Poffenroth
Cody Braaten
Cally Allison
Keely Cahill
Robin Collins
Cyle Stewart
Shay LeBourdais
Buzz Mason
Jessica Giersiepen
Samantha Gagnon
Cody Moore
Jameel Jinah
Clayton Honeybourn
Alysha Jinnah
Kayla Spiers
Shelby Currier

BCHSRA Scholarship/Awards


1.        Cowboy Up Award                                                                              2 @ $200.00
These awards were created in 2000 and are sponsored by Len and Cecilia DeRose and DeDe DeRose
.  
Recipients:
Bobbi Collins, Clinton and Ryland DeRose, Kamloops
     
2.       
 WW Livestock Dealer                                                                $250.00
This award is from a National Sponsor.  
Recipient:
Reid Lozier, 150 Mile House

3.        
Teskey’s Top Hand Horsemanship                                                $250.00    
This award is from a National Sponsor.  
Recipient:  
Chelsea Moore, Pouce Coupe

4.         
Kamloops & District High School Rodeo Club                                       
$250.00                          
Recipient:  
Ryland DeRose, Kamloops

5.   
     West of the Rockies Rodeo Grants                                     2 @ $250.00
Recipients:
Marie Leginus, Kelowna and Kelleigh Myers, Ashcroft

6.        
Canadian Pro Rodeo Grants                                                               2 @$400.00
The Canadian Pro Rodeo sponsors two grants since our program began.  
Recipients:  
Jessica Giersepen, Courtenay and Virgil Poffenroth, Riske Creek

7.        
Reel Cowboys Inc., Dave Leader Scholarship                                       $500.00
Dave is an alumni from high school rodeo who graduated in 1983.  Dave sponsored scholarships to give
up coming BCHSRA graduates a chance to pursue post secondary education and their dreams.
Recipient:
Bobbi Collins, Clinton

8.        
Dr. David Ciriani                                                                                        $500.00
This is a third - time scholarship donated by Dr. Ciariani who practices dentisty in Kamloops who
encourages western heritage to youth
Recipient:  
Reah Argent, Groundbirch

9.        
Kamloops Outdoor Pro Rodeo Grants (boy and girl)                     2 @ $500.00
This scholarship started when the Kamloops Outdoor Rodeo Committee came into being in 2001.
Recipients:  
Reid Lozier, 150 Mile House and Kristen Janzen, Chilliwack

10.          
Copper Creek Ranch                                                              $1000.00
A first time scholarship.
Recipient:
Courtney Mailhot

11.          BCHSRA Bursary                                                                                   $1000.00
The money for this scholarship is made at the silent auction held during the Merritt High School Regional
Rodeo.  
Recipient:  
Reah Argent

Memorial Scholarships
12.        
Kamloops Indoor Pro Rodeo – In Memory of Raymond Kerr        2 @$250.00
Recipients:  
Courtney Mailhot, Big Lake and Virgil Poffenroth, Riske Creek

13.        
Tex Ostrander Memorial Scholarship                                                      $250.00
This scholarship is in memory of a BCHSRA bull riding champion, Tex.  Tex’s family sponsors this
scholarship and an event scholarship annually.  
Recipient:   
Reid Lozier, 150 Mile House

14.        
Peter Bolster Memorial Scholarship                                         $300.00 & jacket
Peter was an outstanding rodeo athlete.  He competed in team roping, saddle bronc and calf roping.  
Peter represented BC at the Canadians and Nationals for 4 years.  Peter passed away suddenly in May
2002.  His family cherishes  the many awards and pictures of Peter in his high school rodeo years.
Recipient:  
Ryland DeRose

15.           Frankie Kerr Memorial                                                                 2 buckles
Frankie was a long time volunteer for high school rodeos even before BC had national status.  These
coveted buckles have been awarded to a boy and girl who have contributed to the association since
1975.
Recipients:  
Chelsea Moore, Pouce Coupe and Reid Lozier, 150 Mile House

16.         
 Raymond Kerr Memorial Scholarship                                                   $750.00
Scholarship recipients must demonstrate a positive attitude and willingness to help.  Raymond believed
that rewarding effort and enthusiasm was the best way to keep students positive.  
Recipient:
 Kristen Janzen, Chilliwack

17.          
Greta Ann Garthwaite Memorial Scholarship                                    $1000.00
The recipient of the Greta Ann Memorial Scholarship had to demonstrate qualities that Greta lived and
expected of her children and grandchildren.  They needed to be a dedicated and caring horseperson;
sportsmanlike; and want for a future in the agriculture industry.  
Recipient:  
Jessica Hatch, Kelowna

18.          
Lynn Mobbs Memorial Scholarship                                                     $1000.00
Criteria:  Lynn is a former BCHSRA member who devoted her life to helping young people learn the
sport of rodeo.  Lynn passed away last year after a lengthy battle with Breast Cancer that she fought
valiantly.  The winner of this award must show the same passion, tenacity, and enthusiasm that were
Lynn’s qualities.  
Recipient:  
Chelsea Moore