Community Roots- Mrs Oil City 2026

In 8 days, I check into my hotel.

In 9 days, I’ll sit in front of judges who know me only from the paper in front of them. I have just 4 short minutes to show them my personality, my heart, and my commitment to Wyoming.

In 10 days, I’ll walk across a stage in a swimsuit and a beautiful gown in front of friends, family, judges, and strangers.

But this journey is about so much more than a title.

I am Calley.

A wife, a mom, a sister, a daughter, a friend, and a small business owner.

I am a 5th-generation Wyomingite whose roots run deep—not only in my community, but across this great state. I was raised with the values that make Wyoming special: hard work, integrity, faith, and a commitment to helping our neighbors.

As Mrs. Oil City, I’ve had the opportunity to share my platform, Community Roots, and advocate for the small businesses and youth organizations that help communities thrive. These next 10 days are exciting, nerve-wracking, and humbling all at once, but I am incredibly grateful for the support, encouragement, and friendships I’ve gained along the way.

No matter what happens on that stage, I am proud of the woman I’ve become and the community I have the honor of representing.

Wyoming, let’s do this.
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Wyoming America Pageants

Today I went back to my hometown, where my heart for Community Roots first began.

I was born and raised in Douglas, Wyoming—a small town that taught me the true meaning of community. It was a place where people supported local businesses, and local businesses supported youth organizations. Everyone understood that when one succeeds, we all succeed.

I grew up watching this community come together time and time again. Friday night football games with the stadium packed, parents and grandparents cheering on the Bearcats long after their own children had graduated. Street dances during Jackalope Days, local businesses sponsoring teams and events, and neighbors always stepping up when someone needed a helping hand.

Those experiences shaped who I am today. They taught me that strong communities aren’t built by buildings or businesses alone—they’re built by people who care about one another and invest in the place they call home.

As Mrs. Oil City, my platform, Community Roots, is built on those same values. Supporting small businesses and supporting youth organizations go hand in hand. When we shop local, volunteer, sponsor teams, and show up for one another, we create communities where families, businesses, and future generations can thrive.

Thank you, Douglas, for planting those roots that continue to guide me today. ❤️💙

I have been honored to know and work alongside Gena through the Downtown Casper Business Association for several years now—maybe five? Time flies when you’re working to make a difference in your community!

It’s especially exciting that while I am running for Mrs. Wyoming America as Mrs. Oil City, Gena is running for Miss Wyoming for America Strong. Watching another woman dedicate her time, energy, and heart to serving others is truly inspiring.

When I think about my platform, Community Roots, Gena immediately comes to mind. We both believe that strong communities are built by people who are willing to show up, volunteer, and invest in the places they call home. Between serving on multiple boards, supporting local events, and giving back whenever we can, our shared love for Casper is evident in everything we do.

Wyoming is fortunate to have women like Gena who lead with passion, service, and a genuine desire to make their communities better. I’m proud to know her, proud to support her, and excited to cheer her on in her journey to Miss Wyoming for America Strong! ❤️👑

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One thing sports has taught me as both a player and now a parent is the difference between healthy competition and being overly competitive.

I am competitive. Very competitive. If you’ve ever sat near me in the stands, you know I’m loud. You’ll hear me cheering, encouraging, and supporting my kids and players. But there is a difference between being loud and being intimidating. There is a difference between wanting to win and making winning the only thing that matters.

Healthy competition teaches children teamwork, perseverance, discipline, and how to handle both success and disappointment. It pushes them to work harder, improve their skills, and become better teammates.

Over-competitiveness can do the opposite. When coaches, parents, or spectators place too much pressure on young athletes, sports can stop being fun. A single comment, a harsh reaction, or unrealistic expectations can have a lasting impact on a child. Adults have the power to build confidence or unintentionally tear it down.

At the end of the day, our goal should be bigger than the scoreboard. We want kids to fall in love with the game, come back next season, and bring a friend with them. We want them to develop skills and memories that will carry into adulthood long after the final whistle blows.

Let’s cheer loudly, compete hard, and remember that the children on the field are watching how we handle both victory and defeat.

As Mrs. Oil City, my platform focuses on two things that are incredibly important to me: supporting small businesses and supporting youth organizations.

As a small business owner myself, I understand that every customer who walks through the door matters. Every purchase, share on social media, recommendation to a friend, and word of encouragement helps keep a dream alive. Small businesses aren’t just places to shop—they are families, neighbors, sponsors, and community supporters.

Many of the same local businesses that we shop at are also the ones sponsoring youth sports teams, donating to fundraisers, supporting school programs, and helping make community events possible. When we support local businesses, we are often supporting the youth of our community as well.

Our young people benefit from opportunities to learn, grow, compete, and build friendships through sports, clubs, arts, and other organizations. Those opportunities often exist because local businesses choose to give back.

Community is a cycle. When we support local businesses, they are able to continue investing in our youth. When we invest in our youth, we are investing in the future of our community.

I am proud to advocate for both because I have seen firsthand the impact they have. Together, small businesses and youth organizations help create the strong, connected community that we all want to call home.



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Lately, life has been measured in innings, dirt-covered uniforms, late-night practices, and weekends at the ballfield. Our family’s last few months have been filled with baseball, and honestly, I wouldn’t have it any other way.

As parents, we often hear conversations comparing local teams and travel teams, as if one is somehow more important than the other. The truth is, both play an incredible role in developing our kids.

Local teams are where communities come together. They teach teamwork, sportsmanship, commitment, and allow children to play alongside classmates and friends they see every day. Local programs are the foundation of youth sports and help create lifelong memories right here at home.

Travel teams offer different opportunities. They challenge athletes to compete at a higher level, meet players from other communities, experience new places, and continue growing both on and off the field.

Neither path is better than the other. Every child, every family, and every season looks a little different. What matters most is that our kids are learning, growing, building confidence, and finding joy in the game.

As Mrs. Oil City, one thing I love about our community is how much we rally around our youth. Whether it’s cheering from the bleachers at a local game, volunteering to coach, sponsoring a team, or traveling miles to watch our kids play, we are investing in the next generation.

So here’s to the early mornings, the long drives, the snack shack volunteers, the coaches, the teammates, and the families filling the stands. Baseball is about so much more than wins and losses. It’s about community, growth, and the memories our children will carry with them long after the final out.

What a busy but beautiful day yesterday turned out to be! Between work, picking up my little from school, making a Mrs. Oil City appearance for the Orr’s Hope Foundation, TBall, and heading back over to David Street Station, it felt like we were constantly on the go!

I didn’t catch pictures of everything — or with everyone I wanted to — but sometimes that just means you were truly living in the moment. So thankful for the conversations, the smiles, the community, and all the people who make these busy days so special. ❤️

Xoxo-Calley

Pageant Day is coming soon, June 27th!

If you are interested in coming and supporting me
(I would love to see everyone there) ❤️

Here is that link to grab your tickets!!

https://events.com/r/en_US/tickets/wyoming-america-pageants-casper-june-1037872?fbclid=IwdGRjcARrBChleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEem8Cgl7tpVIYUPEZ8Is5EtSj4ga2tGRK4cy3cl7w-OLk1X0YPIv_o_wpgmqg_aem_OVKhkbpvrP4v_3N4Oua-Yg

Pssst…. Prices go up at the door!

Xoxo-Calley

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Not everyone is going to fit into every group, every activity, or every room they walk into… and that’s okay.

One of the most important things we can do for our kids is help them find the places where they feel safe being themselves. The team, club, activity, or group where they are accepted for exactly who they are. The place where they can grow in confidence, build friendships, and feel like they belong.

And honestly… that doesn’t stop when we become adults. Even as grown-ups, we still search for our people. We still have moments where we feel out of place, unheard, or like we just don’t quite fit in. But eventually, we find the people and places that make us feel comfortable, valued, and understood.

Not fitting in everywhere isn’t a failure. It’s simply part of finding where you truly belong. Teaching our kids that they don’t have to fit in everywhere — because there is a group somewhere that is 100% for them — gives them confidence and reassurance they’ll carry into adulthood.

So if you or your child are still searching for “your people,” keep going. The right group, the right community, and the right connections are out there. And when you find them, it makes all the difference.

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Xoxo-Calley