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fall for anything.” Knowing who I am and what I believed in was
so important coming into this role. I never wanted the bright
lights to change who I was. I stayed true to that and encouraged
girls around me to stand up for what they believe in and never let
anyone change their mind or belittle them. My hopes are that I
was a positive role model and assisted the PRCA in climbing the
ranks of the foremost professional sports.

RL: Now that you have fulfilled your dream of becoming
Miss Rodeo America, will we be seeing you in the arena
competing in Barrel Racing?
TM: Absolutely! I cannot wait to go back to being a
Professional Jackpot Barrel Racer and hopefully
entering in some rodeos in the Southeastern
Circuit. This may take a while as my horses have
had a two-year hiatus because I borrowed
a horse everywhere I went as Miss Rodeo
Mississippi and Miss Rodeo America. I will
also go back to timing for our amateur rodeo
association, while working to obtain my PRCA
timer card.

RL: What attributes does the role
of Miss Rodeo America require?
TM: For me, Miss Rodeo America is an
approachable and professional cowgirl
that conducts herself with dignity
and grace in all situations. She is
poised, graceful, and well spoken.
Miss Rodeo America is a role
model for all and should always
strive to be the hardest worker in
the room. ª

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