2007 Sedro Woolley Rodeo Court

2007 Queen Michele Small (left)

Summer is rodeo time, and where's there's a rodeo; there's a queen.  This year I am honored to hold the title as your 2007 Sedro-Woolley Rodeo Queen.  Since my very first rodeo as a little girl, when I saw the rodeo queen fly by on her horse around the arena, in all her flashy colors and glory - I decided that someday that was going to be me. 

And now, that childhood fantasy of mine has finally become a reality!  But, as a queen I have many more responsibilities that I ever imagined as a young girl.  A queen's role is not just wearing a crown and a sparkly shirt; it's about representing your rodeo, your town, and your community, with honor.  I'm excited that I was chosen to represent such a historical rodeo like this, and be a part of the legacy of the rodeo queen tradition that has continued for over 30 years!

I would like to thank Dimensional Communications in Mount Vernon for their generous sponsorship, my mom and dad for their continuous help and support, Kari Klinginberg for her help and training, and the Sedro Woolley Riding Club who makes the rodeo possible every year. 

I look forward to being able to promote our Sedro Woolley Rodeo throughout Washington State, and on the Pro West rodeo circuit.  My duties as queen also involve participating in many civic activities, so if you see a cowgirl all decked out in red, white & blue - it's probably me, so please come say hello!

BIO: Ms. Michele Small is the daughter of Michael and Patricia Small.  She will be a senior at Mt. Vernon High School and is 17 years old.  She has competed in the NW Junior Rodeo Association.  But, before she ever started competing, she took lessons from a local trainer, Jaime Hinton, who got her involved with the sport of rodeo.  She currently is taking reining and showmanship lessons from Kari Klingenberg, a trainer under Sue Sultze.  When she's not mucking out stalls, she also likes to go snowboarding up at Mt. Baker with friends, go camping, or be out on Big Lake for wakeboarding and tubing with her family.  At school, she is a cheerleader for the Mt. Vernon High School Cheer Squad, and is involved with the school's Work Experience program.  She works part time at Mark's Hallmark Store in Mt. Vernon.  And although it was a long time ago, she would also like to mentioned that she represented the Skagit Valley in year 2000 as a Tulip Ambassador.  After high school, she would like to go to a college or university that has a College Rodeo Team.  Her plan is to attend a community college for 2 years, and then transfer to a 4-year university to pursue a major in Business & Marketing.  

Sponsored by: Dimensional Communications

2007 Princess Stacey Schutte (right)

Ms. Stacey Schutte is the daughter of Kim and Roy Blumenhagen; and Gerry and Pam Schutte.  She is 17 years old and a junior at Burlington-Edison High School.  In school, she participates in cross country and basketball.  She is a member of the Sedro Woolley Riding Club, and has been involved in 4-H for nine years in the Alger Rough Riders 4-H Club participating in gaming and an occasional performance show.  Some of her hobbies include riding horses, playing basketball, and hanging out with her friends.  After high school she would like to go to Central Washington University to become an elementary school teacher.  While attending school she would also like to be a member of the rodeo team.    

Sponsored by: Roy & Kim Blumenhagen, Rudy Blumenhagen, Dimensional Communications, Skagit Speedway.

2008 Sedro Woolley Royalty Committee

Devan Thompson (Director/ Chairperson) 

Drew Stewart (Co-Chairperson)

Michele Small (2007 Queen)

Stacey Schutte (2007 Princess/2008 Queen)

Jillian Johnson (Committee Member)

Lena Thompson (Committee Member)

Terri Stewart (Committee Member)

Patty Small (Committee Member)

Kim Blumenhagen (Committee Member)

For any questions contact

Devan Thompson (360) 630-4315 or Drew Stewart (360) 391-9123

Upcoming Dates

Pageant: June 28th @ 11:00 am with 2008 Coronation to follow

2009 Coronation: October 18, 2008 @ 5:00 pm location to be determined

Sedro Woolley Rodeo Royalty of the Past