* Miss Rodeo Montana 2008 *

Style Show * Photogenic * Speech * Horsemanship * Personality * Appearance * Projection & Presentation

Audrey Sholty is the 19 year old daughter of Jeff and Lynne Sholty of Missoula.  She is a 2007 graduate of Missoula Big Sky High School and is currently a freshman at Montana Tech of the University of Montana.  She enjoys showing horses, team roping, skiing, running and weightlifting.  Future plans include graduating with a degree in metallurgical and materials engineering and to some day work in the medical field to develop state of the art joint replacements.

Why I want to be Miss Rodeo Montana
Miss Rodeo Montana has the opportunity to serve as an ambassador for the great sport of rodeo, it's people, and our western heritage.  As the professional sport of rodeo is gaining in popularity, it is important for Miss Rodeo Montana to familiarize new fans with rodeo.  Miss Rodeo Montana should be a role model demonstrating good horsemanship and rodeo knowledge, as well as poise, composure, and strength of character.

* 1st Runner Up *

Shantell Frame is the 21 year old daughter of Boyd and Shelley Frame of St Ignatius.  She is a 2004 graduate of Charlo High School and is currently a senior English major at the University of Montana in Dillon.  She enjoys reading, writing, horseback riding, fly-fishing, quilting and needlepoint.  Her future plans include obtaining a law degree and becoming a lawyer with her own firm.

Why I want to be Miss Rodeo Montana
The title of Miss Rodeo Montana is one of great honor; which includes dedication, hard work and excellent people skills.  Miss Rodeo Montana is a role model for young and old alike.  As Miss Rodeo Montana 2008 I know that I would fulfill the title with poise, as well as adding personality in promoting the great Montana family tradition of Rodeo.