2010
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Features
1 00th Anniversary Round-up echoes "Let 'er Buck"
P atrick D ouglas
One hundred years
ago, the East Oregonian
printed "Great Northwest
Roundup Ushered in— Let
'er Buck" to kick off the very
first Pendleton Roundup,
which has grown to be the
third largest Roundup in
the world. At first glance,
Pendleton would appear,
to a newcomer, to be a
small, rural community,
just like any other that you
m ight find in the M idwest
or Northwest. But driving
through Pendleton, it's hard
to miss the Giant Stadium
labeled "Home of the
Pendleton Roundup."
For a century now,
cowboys and girls have
gathered at this small town
for one of the largest rodeos
in the world. The entire
stadium holds 20,000 people
each day over four days.
Trying to find a place to
park on these few select days
can be fairly chaotic. A town
that normally holds only
15,000 people, hosts 75,000
for this event.
Looking around, it's hard
not to see the hundreds of
cowboys crowding into the
booths and events. Across
from the roundup grounds,
people crowd in to the
Roundup Hall of Fame,
with displays and pictures
illustrating the last 100 years
of tradition.
In the morning, Native
Americans from all across
the country, fully clad in
tribal outfits, dance in great
circles outside the stadium.
Carrying an American flag
and various flags of the
Native American tribes, the
sense of native culture is
overwhelming.
The last day of the
roundup kicked off with
an astounding display as
four F-15's flew over the
crowd. Shortly after, men
flag, the Oregon flag and the
Canadian flag.
The rodeo princesses
came out next, on horseback,
Photo by Kelsey Douglas
Rodeo participants cool down after their events. Contestants faced
daunting tasks such as bull riding and steer wrestling for a wide range
of prizes such as cash and awards from jewelers and businesses like
the Pendleton Woolen Mills.
and women on horseback
rode out with flags in their
hands: the United States
and rode around the track,
showing off their beautiful
horses and glamorous outfits.
The rodeo events began
with bareback horse riding,
which is the riding of wild,
bucking, horses. Events
such as steer wrestling, calf
roping, bull riding and barrel
racing were some of the
major events. A slightly more
fun and comical event, wild
cow milking was featured
last.
After the roundup, things
began to slow. A carnival was
set up in the middle of town,
with rides such as the "Fire
Ball," which placed the rider
upside down at least 50 feet
above the ground.
This event marked a full
revolution for Pendleton's
most famous attraction.
Between the Happy Canyon
play, the rodeo, and the
parade, this year's roundup
has become one of the
largest events featured in the
Northwest.
ASB takes new approach this year, aims for unity and involvement
J ack L ammers
Whether they are planning
assemblies, orchestrating
events outside of school or
establishing a community
connection, this year's ASB is
striving towards redefining
and expanding the purpose
of student government.
students to the ASB."
What helps this group
function?
"Me, I am the glue that binds
us together."
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other
activities j*r \
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Gracie Myers,
Thomas Ward, Secretary
Treasurer
P re s id e n t
W hat is your motto for ASB?
"We don't
things
because
always
want to do
just
we’ve
done
What
helps
this
g ro u p
function?
"Everyone is here for the same
reason and we all share the
same focus."
What is your most
embarrassing ASB moment?
"When I fell while
skimboarding on the ASB
retreat."
Katie Hughes,
Vice President
What is your goal for ASB?
"To get the whole school to be
as excited as we are."
What helps this group
function?
bring
"W e a
views
different
aren't
and we
to
afraid A
disagree."
In what other activities do you
participate?
"I am on a competitive dance
team and, more importantly, I
am a dog-walker."
Alex Nelson, Student
Relations Officer
What is the purpose of your
position?
"I am the liaison from the
the ROAR but also connections
with the city regarding events."
What is your goal for ASB this
year?"Seeing everyone at all of
the events."
What is your most
embarrassing ASB moment?
"Teaching cheers at the
class assembly without any
preparation."
participate?
M
I am an avid League of
Legends player. My preferred
champion is Kassadius."
What is your most
embarrassing ASB moment?
"When I was the Lake Oswego
High School sailor in the
assembly last year."
What is the purpose of your
position?
"I organize many things
including finances for the ASB."
What is your goal for ASB?
"To make sure that every
student feels like they are
a part of the school and
wants to be
here."
What helps this
group function?
Drake Edwards,
Historian
What is the purpose of your
position?
"I document the year's events
through mainly videography."
What is your goal for ASB this
year?
"To change
how
the
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common."
What is your most
embarrassing ASB moment?
" When I slipped on a banana/
Jefferson Chandler,
Activities Director
students
about
school."
W h a t is
most
"We understand
each other and
have lots of
things
in
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vour
What is your goal for ASB?
"Rock the house every day."
What have you found most
rewarding about your
position?
"T h e r e w a r d is
others’
happiness."
What helps
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embarrassing ASB moment?
"When my ASB sand and spirit
metaphor was made fun of
by Ms. (Barb)Murray. It's all
good."
Carly Benee,
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Public
.Relations
What is the
purpose of
Jyour position?
l"The main
Ifocus of my
^ m n o s itio n is
function? m
"Everyone
has
new
W h a t is
m
sir
% W m ideas.
your
most embarrassing ASB
moment?
"When I walked into the girls'
bathroom."
Andrew Daniels,
Director of Major School
Events
What is your goal for ASB?
"Lots of love."
What helps this group
function?
"Mr. (Butch) Self."
What is most rewarding about
your position?
'The power."
W hat is your m ost
W
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,
1
embarrassing ASB moment?
"Swimming in the ocean and
turning purple."
George Clark,
Junior Officer
What is your goal for ASB?
get everyone
excited about
school
events."
What helps
this group
function?
"Everyone gets along well
and is understanding of one
another."
What is most rewarding about
your position?
"It is really nice to understand
more about how the school
works."
Brittany Westover, Junior
Officer
What is your goal for ASB?
"To unify the school and raise
school spirit."
What have you gained from
this experience on ASB?
"The friendships we have
made and our impact through
having a say in what we are
doing."
What
makes this
group's
representation unique?
”We come from so many
different groups that we see all
sides of issues."
Corrine Carver,
Junior Officer
What is your goal for ASB?
"To break down social barriers
and get people to go crazy for
what our school is all about."
What helps this group
function?
"Having the same common
goals."
Wh a t is A
^ your most
embarrassing ASB moment?
"Having to blow a feather up
in front of everyone at the
assembly."
Kristina Sebastian,
Junior Officer
W hat is your goal for A SB?
"M y goal is to have
everyone care about school
and getting pum ped u p ."
W hat helps this group
function?
Everyone in
this group
is open and
accepting of
the ideas of
one another.