It's time once again to select the 1985 101 Ranch Rodeo queen.

Entries are now open for contestants to enter. The contest is held in conjunction with the 101 Ranch Rodeo which opens this year on Thursday, Aug. 8 and continues through Saturday, Aug. 10.

Sponsored by the Ponca City Business and Professional Women's Club, the queen contest is open to all young horsewomen 15 years old and not over 21, still un-married. Teresa Ann Carlo of Noble is the reigning Rodeo Queen.

Horsemanship counts for up to 50 points in the contest, poise and personality for up to 25 points and appearance for up to 25 points. Trophies and special gifts will be given to the top four place winners and to Miss Congeniality who will be selected by the contestants themselves.

Entries should be sent to Mrs. Lois Scott at 400 North Twelfth, Ponca City, OK 74601.

Marcia Hickman, chairman of the Ponca City BPW civic participation committee, is working with Mrs. Scott to provide housing for the queens during their stay in Ponca City. For more information, prospective contestants may reach Mrs. Scott at 765-2730.

Rodeo Queen Contestants Still Applying

Contenders for the title of 1985 101 Ranch Rodeo Queen are still making application to compete, according to Lois Scott, chairman of the event which is held in conjunction with the annual 101 Ranch Rodeo.

The rodeo this year is scheduled for Aug. 8 through Aug. 10 at the 101 Ranch Rodeo grounds, north of the city. Young horsewomen 15 through 25 years of age and unmarried, may still join in the competition, Mrs. Scott said. Call her at 765-8993 or send information to her at 400 North Twelfth, Ponca City, OK 74601.

Members of the Ponca City Business and Professional Women's Club are again serving as hostesses for the queen contestants, providing housing, and dining accommodations are being supplied by Blue Moon, The Kettle and Golden Corral.
Judging the competition this year are Lona Shockley of Oklahoma City, Rose Yount of Pawhuska and Dale Christenson of Welch.

The queen contestants will be judged on horsemanship, poise, personality and appearance. Trophies and special gifts will be given to the top four place winners and to Miss Congeniality, who will be selected by the contestants themselves.

Teresa Carle of Noble, the reigning Rodeo Queen, will be here for the rodeo and the Saturday night coronation ceremonies to be held during the last night of the 101 Ranch Rodeo.

Okeene Entry Named Queen Of 1985 Rodeo
Janel Boeckman of Okeene was crowned queen Saturday during the final night of the 25th Annual 101 Ranch Rodeo.

She succeeds Teresa Carle of Noble.