Volume XXIII Number 14 October 17, 2003 HEADLINES Red Ribbon Week to be Kicked Off in Big Cypress with a Parade Brighton Celebrates Indian Day Council Meeting Coverage Women's Wellness Conference: The Power of Prayer Big Cypress Reservation to House Largest Illuminated Motocross Track in the World All Around Cowboy and Cowgirl Award Won by Naha Jumper and Billie Tiger Get the ENTIRE Seminole Tribune today! All Around Cowboy and Cowgirl Award Won by Naha Jumper and Billie Tiger By Emma Brown Before the EIRA sends their finalists to California for the Indian National Finals Rodeo, a year-end banquet was held in their honor. Contestants, along with their families and guests, gathered at Sonny’s B-B-Q on Saturday Oct. 4 to celebrate the 2002-2003 rodeo season. The banquet room was completely filled as the year-end awards were given to champions and reserve champions of the Kids Rodeo events and the Open rodeo events. Alex Johns, President of the EIRA, presented the champion and reserve champion awards, and presented appreciation plaques to those people that assisted the directors with making the association successful. The last award given was for the All Around Cowboy and Cowgirl for the season. The All Around cowboy title went to Naha Jumper and the All Around Cowgirl title went to Billie Tiger. Each of the EIRA directors were recognized and given a beautiful jacket for all of the long hours spent in making sure that the association is a great reflection of the Seminole Tribe and to the sport of rodeo. Good Luck to all of the contestants competing at the INFR in California. The EIRA greatly appreciates the support of the following people: Mitchell Cypress, Moses Osceola, David Cypress, Max Osceola, Roger Smith, John Wayne Huff, Alex Johns, Johnny Jones, Paul Bowers, David DeHass, and 5 Star Rodeo. Year End Champions: Bareback Champion: Alex Johns Bareback Reserve: Adam Turtle Saddle Bronc Champion: Robert Youngblood Saddle Bronc Reserve: Sydney Gore Steer Wrestling Champion: Jeff Johns Steer Wrestling Reserve: Robbie Chalfant Calf Roping Champion: Josh Jumper Calf Roping Reserve: Naha Jumper Breakaway Champion: Lizzie Dixie Breakaway Reserve: Shelby Osceola Team Roping Champions: Josh/Naha Jumper Team Roping Reserve: Amos/Billie Tiger Barrel Racing Champion: Tess Ducheneaux Barrel Racing Reserve: Boogie Jumper Bull Riding Champion: Justin Gopher Bull Riding Reserve: Happy Jumper Kids Year End Champions: Mutton Busting Champion: Blevins Jumper Mutton Busting Reserve: Kelton Smedley Pony Riding Champion: Seth Randolph Pony Riding Reserve: Hilliard Gopher Calf Riding Champion: Josh Johns Calf Riding Reserve: Brantley Osceola Steer Riding Champion: Dayne Johns Steer Riding Reserve: Ethan Gopher Jr. Bull Riding Champion: Jerome Davis Jr. Bull Riding Reserve: Chad Fish Barrels 4-8 champion: Nauthkee Henry Barrels 4-8 Reserve: Andre Jumper Barrels 9-12 Champion: Shyla Jones Barrels 9-12 Reserve: Ethan Gopher Barrels 13-18 Champion: Jade Braswell Barrels 13-18 Reserve: Leanna Billie Home · History · Culture · Tourism & Enterprises · Government · Services · Employment Copyright © MMIV Seminole Tribe of Florida 6300 Stirling Road Hollywood, Florida 33024 Phone: (800) 683-7800 URL: All questions/comments: tribune@semtribe.com Webmaster: webadmin@semtribe.com Web site maintained by Seminole Tribe of Florida