Miss Clearwater Rodeo earns new title

Felycia Kerkman of Atkinson, Miss Clearwater Rodeo 2023, was crowned Nebraska High School Rodeo Association Queen, June 15, at the 2024 championships in Burwell. First runner-up was Claudia Rhodes from Big Springs.

Kerkman won six of nine competition categories, including appearance, speech, horsemanship, modeling, personality and congeniality.

Other categories in the contest include interview, test and impromptu question.

Kerkman will advance to the queen competition at the National High School Rodeo Finals in Rock Springs, Wyoming. Competition will begin July 10, with the crowning ceremony on July 20, 2024.