Remembering Brock Rodeo champions from 2001

By Joan Janzen

Newspaper archives from August, 2001 revealed an article in The Crossroads which covered the first ever Brock High School Rodeo. Even though the event took place in the midst of harvest, it was described as a huge success.

There was a large crowd in attendance Thursday evening for jackpot roping, and rodeo announcer Doug Young volunteered his time for the event. The calibre of competition was excellent, and was said to be a good way to start the high school rodeo season. The rodeo at Brock was the first of approximately 17-20 high school rodeos that took place across the province during 2001.

Ashley Houston from Herschel performs in the pole bending event at the Brock High School Rodeo in 2001. Photo: (Crossroads Aug. 20, 2001)

Memberships came from Grade 9 to 12 students who participated. Participants from Kindersley and area included Janelle Helgason, Billy Helgason, Lane Boisjoli, Clayton Strutt and Garret Story.

Results from the point standings saw Clayton Strutt of Brock come second in bareback on Thursday and Friday and first on Saturday. Janelle Helgason of Brock was ninth in pole bending Friday and seventh on Saturday. Clayton Miller and Billy Helgason came sixth in team roping on Friday and Jordon Sonmor of Marengo and Garret Story of Netherhill came third on Saturday. Do you remember any of these rodeo champions?