Upcoming ORPC Meetings
The Oklahoma Rodeo Pageants Council is a volunteer-led, nonprofit organization. All active volunteers are asked to commit to a nominal annual membership of $50 per person or $100 per pageant or rodeo committee. The membership is a calendar-year commitment, meaning it begins anew on January 1. Join now so that you can begin receiving information on activities and opportunities to get connected with this active and dynamic pageant community. Check your membership emails for a full schedule and details. Here is a tentative list of the year's meeting and events.
Golfers Tee'd Up for Pageant Support!
Thanks for all who participated and volunteered for the MRO Scholarship Scramble, May 2, 2025, at scenic Boiling Springs Golf Club at Woodward, Oklahoma. Proceeds benefit the Miss Rodeo Oklahoma program, with 75 of proceeds going directly to contestant scholarships. The past decade of fundraising has helped the scholarships grow substantially with the pageant to be held in June 2025 offering the highest scholarships in this pageant's history! Thanks for making a difference.
MRO Pageant Announces Comprehensive New Awards Growth Benefiting All Contestants
There's big news! If you've ever considered entering the Miss Rodeo Oklahoma Pageant, make this your year. Every contestant will receive a larger prize package including official pageant photos and videos provided by Sherry Smith Photography. In addition, more scholarships will be awarded than in MRO's history in the teen and miss divisions! See the full details.
“The MRO Pageant has been conducted for six decades through the efforts of countless volunteers and supporters who believe that the state pageant program provides positive experiences to Oklahoma’s young women,” said Lasater. “To be able to provide such dramatic increases in scholarships and awards is something that our dedicated membership has dreamed of and worked toward. We invite and encourage more contestants to take part.”
“The MRO Pageant has been conducted for six decades through the efforts of countless volunteers and supporters who believe that the state pageant program provides positive experiences to Oklahoma’s young women,” said Lasater. “To be able to provide such dramatic increases in scholarships and awards is something that our dedicated membership has dreamed of and worked toward. We invite and encourage more contestants to take part.”
Contestants Prepare for Prestigious Miss Rodeo Oklahoma Pageant
The entries are in and these 12 young women are set to make memories and demonstrate their hard work at the prestigious Miss Rodeo Oklahoma Pageant in Woodward, Oklahoma, June 10-14. Some events are free to the public and others are ticketed. Come cheer them on! Tickets and merchandise are available through the online MRO Store.
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New Pageant Merchandise Available to Order Now
Check out the merchandise for the 2026 Miss Rodeo Oklahoma Pageant. There are even cost-saving bundles! Each contestant will receive the official pageant t-shirt. Be sure to order your merchandise by May 24. No reprints will be available. It's all available through the MRO Store.
Donate to Support Titleholders
The young women selected to represent rodeo as Miss Rodeo Oklahoma, MRO Teen and MRO Princess rely on sponsors and individuals to help provide financial support for their travel appearances. Make a contribution in support of their important work promoting rodeo and the western way of life. Contributions may be made to the ORPC and mailed to ORPC, PO Box 6113, Enid, OK 73702. Be sure to put the name of the titleholder you are supporting in the check memorandum line or include a note.
Pageant Announces Multiyear Return to Woodward
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The Miss Rodeo Oklahoma Scholarship Pageant will be held thru 2026 in Woodward, Okla., in conjunction with the Woodward Elks Rodeo in Woodward, Okla. The contract agreement was announced by the Oklahoma Rodeo Pageants Council, the volunteer-led nonprofit organization that conducts the pageant for Oklahoma girls and young women, ages 4 to 25. The next pageant will be held June 10-14, 2025, and will select the young woman who will represent Oklahoma at the Miss Rodeo America Pageant held in Las Vegas.
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Congratulations, Chesney!
Congratulations to Chesney Grimes, Miss Rodeo Oklahoma 2024, for representing Oklahoma at the 2025 Miss Rodeo America Pageant. Now she's off to complete her education in pharmacy!
Memorials and Honorariums
Your gifts in honor and in memory of someone special can benefit Oklahoma youth through the Oklahoma Rodeo Pageants Council, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Mail to: ORPC, PO Box 6113, Enid, OK, 73702. Include a note or the name for the memorial or honorarium in the memo line on the check. Donations can be made online by clicking on the DONATE button below on this page. Thank you for making an impact for the Miss Rodeo Oklahoma Scholarship Pageant.
Remembering Tom House
The Oklahoma Rodeo Pageants Council mourns the passing of Tom House on December 27, 2024. Tom was a longtime supporter of the organization and served as the official photographer and videographer for many years, as well as serving on the Board of Directors. For many years, he created the pageant souvenir program. In 2020, he was the ORPC Volunteer of the Year.
Additionally, Tom was an active supporter of Miss Rodeo Inc. for more than 30 years. He was responsible for the first publication of the MRA Pageant souvenir program and continued that task until 1990, when it became staff managed. As the owner of Video II Productions, he provided video services to the Miss Rodeo America, Miss Rodeo Oklahoma and Miss Rodeo Texas pageants. He was inducted into the Miss Rodeo America Hall of Fame in 2015.
Additionally, Tom was an active supporter of Miss Rodeo Inc. for more than 30 years. He was responsible for the first publication of the MRA Pageant souvenir program and continued that task until 1990, when it became staff managed. As the owner of Video II Productions, he provided video services to the Miss Rodeo America, Miss Rodeo Oklahoma and Miss Rodeo Texas pageants. He was inducted into the Miss Rodeo America Hall of Fame in 2015.
Joyce Crouch Memorial Fund Established for Pageant Scholarships
Longtime ORPC member, sponsor, friend, and our most recent Hall of Fame inductee Joyce Crouch passed away July 22, 2024. Her daughter Stacie currently serves as the OPRC vice president. Joyce and her family devoted a lot of time to rodeo queens and the Miss Rodeo Oklahoma Pageant. The ORPC is humbled to announce that Joyce’s family is honoring her legacy by establishing the Joyce Crouch Memorial Fund to provide contestant scholarships at future Miss Rodeo Oklahoma Pageants. Joyce's celebration of life was held August 4, 2024, in Ponca City.
To contribute, donate online (add Joyce’s name in the Message section) or by mailing a check to ORPC, PO Box 6113, Enid, OK 73702 with Joyce’s name written on the memo line.
To contribute, donate online (add Joyce’s name in the Message section) or by mailing a check to ORPC, PO Box 6113, Enid, OK 73702 with Joyce’s name written on the memo line.
In memory of Dale Shumway, 1944-2020
Dale Shumway of Oklahoma City, passed away August 31, 2020. Dale’s bride of 50 years is OPRC Past President Kathy Shumway. Together, Dale and Kathy have given many years of service and support to the ORPC. In 2019, they were honored with the inaugural Jack J. Wells Memorial Volunteer of the Year Award for exemplifying hearts of giving and unwavering commitment to the Miss Rodeo Oklahoma Scholarship program.
Memorial contributions are encouraged for Dale N. Shumway Memorial Scholarship Fund for the
benefit of the Oklahoma Rodeo Pageants Council Inc., PO Box 6113, Enid, OK 73702
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/oklahoma-city-ok/dale-shumway-9343365
Memorial contributions are encouraged for Dale N. Shumway Memorial Scholarship Fund for the
benefit of the Oklahoma Rodeo Pageants Council Inc., PO Box 6113, Enid, OK 73702
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/oklahoma-city-ok/dale-shumway-9343365
In Loving Memory of Jack J. Wells, 1942-2019
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Western artist Jack J. Wells and his wife, Alice, have been longtime supporters of the Miss Rodeo Oklahoma program, providing Jack's prints for the annual raffle and creating an original framed portrait for each Miss Rodeo Oklahoma. Jack even walked away with the crown once as "Mister Rodeo Oklahoma." Most importantly, they encouraged contestants, supported the organization and its volunteers and became our friends. Donations in Jack's memory may be designated to the ORPC and will be applied toward a Jack J. Wells scholarship.
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The ORPC is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Your donations are welcome in support of our mission.