While the ride may nearly be over for 2008 Rodeo Queen, Sierra Underwood, it’s been a good one.
“It’s opened doors and given me opportunities I would never had expected,” Sierra said softly. While she may not be a boisterous speaker, her enthusiasm comes through when you mention horses.
“I love horses,” Sierra said, smiling. “I’m still looking forward to becoming a barrel racer.”
Sierra, now 14, lives in Claremore with her dad, Byron Underwood, but often visits mom and step-dad, Stacey and Pat O’Kelley of Cushing.
She’s an active member of FFA and is showing pigs. “Yes, I’m all about pigs, now,” she said with a chuckle. A great first step in fulfilling another of her dreams – Sierra plans on attending Oklahoma State University and becoming a veterinarian.
And who knows? We just may see her again someday, sporting a crown and wearing a sash.
The 2009 Cushing Community PRCA Rodeo Queen will be crowned at the rodeo, Saturday, July 11th.
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