MEET THE NATIONAL ANTHEM SINGERS

Shelby Carpenter - Thursday Night

Only 15 years old, Shelby Carpenter has already garnered a number of awards including five all-around cowgirl titles in the OKYRA (Oklahoma-Kansas Youth Rodeo Association). OJRA (Oklahoma Junior Rodeo Association) and Buffalo, Oklahoma Lions Club Annual Youth Rodeo. Not content to excel in one area, she also competes in FFA judging contests and plays basketball. Most of all, Shelby, who started in rodeos at the age of 3, enjoys the Sport of Rodeo, competing in barrel racing, pole bending, goat tying and break-away calf roping. More importantly for the task of singing the National Anthem, she also has awards in vocal competition in Newkirk where she has been competing since the 7th grade. As a freshman she qualified for State with excellent ratings. She says she is very excited to be singing the National Anthem at the 101 Wild West Rodeo. Shelby is the daughter of Sonny and Robin Carpenter.

Amanda Overton - Friday Night

Amanda Overton started singing at a young age, standing on a step stool proudly singing the national anthem for her family. She also sang in her church worship group in middle school. Recently she has sung at many rodeos, small town events and sports events including the Newkirk rodeo, for the past 3 years. She says "I have always loved singing the national anthem. I am very proud of our country and the freedom it gives us. Singing the National anthem is a way I can support our country and the people fighting for it." Amanda is the 18 year old daughter of Cliff and Lori Overton

Lerin Thomas - Saturday Night

Lerin Thomas is the thirteen year old daughter of Jim Thomas and Sharla Thomas. She attends Newkirk Middle School, where she is involved in cheerleading, sports, and choir. She also enjoys singing in her church youth choir, dancing, 4-H, hanging out with friends and family, camping at the lake, shopping, hunting and fishing.