08/31/10

Welcome to the Northwest Junior Rodeo Association. I am Shelby Marsh-Quinlan your 2010 NJRA Queen. I’m very honored and proud to represent one of the most famous sports, Rodeo.

I am sixteen years old and attend Klahowya Secondary School, as a Junior. I live in Seabeck, Washington, with my parents Terri Marsh-Quinlan and Mike Quinlan. This is my third year in the NJRA, and I compete in Barrel Racing, Pole Bending, Goat Tying, Ribbon Dogging and Breakaway Roping. 

Aside from rodeo I am on the Varsity Cheerleading squad and Varsity Fastpitch team. An active member in 4-H I have been riding horses since I was eight years old. After I graduate my goal is to becoming a E.M.T. and firefighter while attending College.

I would like to thank all the contestants, families, sponsors and friends; they are truly what make the sport of rodeo what it is today.  In the 2010 rodeo season, I am looking forward to meeting many new members, families and friends. I hope everyone has an amazing rodeo season!

My name is Paige Nybo and I am your 2010 Northwest Junior Rodeo Association Princess. I am a fourth generation cowgirl and have been involved with the NJRA my entire life.

I am also the 2010 Senior Girl Representative; along with being on the NJRA board, my mother Kelley Nybo is the Treasurer and my father Gary Nybo is the District 4 representative. We reside in South Prairie, Washington on our hometown farm.

I am seventeen years old and a junior at White River High School. Currently I am pursuing my AA degree in business at Green River Community College as a full time running start student.

I believe rodeo is the best sport on earth and I will continue to follow my dreams of being the best cowgirl I can be. This will be my 12th year competing in the NJRA. I will be participating in Barrel Racing, Pole Bending, Goat Tying, Breakaway Roping, and Ribbon Dogging. You will see me at all times by the arena, helping in the arena or preparing for another event. Everyone is like family to me and I consider it a blessing to be with my NJRA family every weekend.  

Outside of the NJRA I am a member of the Washington State High School Rodeo Association (WSHRA), Pacific Barrel Horse Association (PBHA) and the Cascade West Productions (CWP). I travel all over the state of Washington and Oregon with my parents to participate in both mine and my father’s rodeos. 

If you have any questions or would like to participate in any fund raisers please contact me at njranewmembers2010@hotmail.com.

I look forward to representing all of the members of the NJRA in making 2010 another great year!  I can’t wait to see all of the returning members and new members at the Roy Jr. Rodeo.