Lowrys HS Rodeo

Lowrys showed up well in Gillette WY. Congratulations Garrett!

Congratulations to the SC NHSRA Foundation Scholarship winners, Garrett Jolly and Emily Brown. Emily was also the recipient of the Roger Hart Mmeorial Scholarship. Thank you to the Hart Ranch and the Foundation.

UPDATE: Garrett finished 14th in the world in tie down roping!

Our own Lowry’s cowboy made it to the short go tonight competing for NHSRF world championship in tie down roping.

Thank you to our 2023 Sapphire Buckle sponsors!
Carolinas Animal Health
City True Value
King’s Funeral Home
Money for Junk Cars
Shannon Dental
West End Tire

Please thank our Emerald Buckle sponsors for their support of the Lowrys High School Rodeo!
AgSouth Farm Credit
Arkeme
Car Quest Auto Parts
Cotton Hils Farm
Cox Vet Lab
First Citizens Bank
K&K Electric Services
Ring Container Technologies
Rocky Creek Sporting Clays
Truvista
Wilson’s Farm Supply
Stephenson Farms
321 Graphics

Obviously, businesses survive by growing their customer base. Local charities are not just wonderful outlets for support, but when you engage with and give to these charities, it can build your company's reputation, your brand and your sales. People simply like to support businesses that support their community. (Forbes.com) Please help us thank our Ruby Buckle who support their community.
• Brown Packing
• Chester County Natural Gas Authority
• Dean Excavating & Grading
• Gaston, Marion, & Stubbs
• KCI Technologies
• Spratt Savings Bank
• United Infrastructure Group

Winston Churchill said, “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” Our Diamond Buckle sponsors understand this statement. They are investing in the lives of young people who are learning valuable life lessons through high school rodeo. Please help us thank our Diamond Buckle Sponsors:
• AME Fabrication & Design
• James River Equipment (Rock Hill)
• Randy Hope, Insurance Specialist

Someone said, "Life needs more sunshine and sweet tea." Well, our forever friend, Lori, caught this great shot at the rodeo on Saturday night. We certainly had plenty of sunshine and sweet tea. However, who could have guessed you would see a horse drinking sweet tea before competing in the rodeo? Maybe you were able to attend cowboy church on Saturday morning--able to witness the baptism of one of our own contestants just outside the arena. From the silly to serious--so many pictures are in my mind of the rodeo. How about you? What did you see or hear that captures your rodeo experience this weekend?

How can we possibly thank everyone who helped make the Lowrys High School Rodeo such a special weekend? Thanks to Mack and Nancy Stewart for allowing us to use their arena grounds, Ron and Teri Stephenson for the use of their field for overflow parking, Nancy Stewart and Joyce Baker (and children, grandchildren) for providing delicious concessions, and to the SCHSRA for allowing us to host this rodeo. Many volunteers made your experience more enjoyable by helping with parking, ticket sales, garbage collection, and arena preparation/dragging. Many SCHSRA volunteers provided leadership, both inside and outside of the arena, in conducting the rodeo itself. Finally, our sponsors provide the financial support that allows us to have this rodeo in Lowrys. We'll thank them more specifically later. Dr. Jane Goodall was the first person to observe chimpanzees making and using tools. Some say this is one of the greatest discoveries of the twentieth century. She said, "What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make." We are thankful for the many people who choose to make a difference in the lives of our young people, their families, and the many spectators and volunteers associated with high school rodeo. Thank you again, and please forgive us if we failed to list someone. We do appreciate all of you!

Congratulations to Rayleigh Wallace and Westen Morehead for winning the Stephenson Memorial All-Around Cowgirl and All-Around Cowboy awards. These athletes earned the most points for the entire weekend--not an easy task! Congratulations again to these great athletes.

Congratulations to Kristen Lee and Trexler Phillips for winning the Stephenson Memorial All-Around Cowgirl and All-Around Cowboy awards this weekend. If you are new to rodeo, these folks accumulated the most points for the entire weekend. Our contestants are proud of these buckles, as they should be. Way to go Kristen and Trexler!

Weather looks great for Friday and Saturday nights! Bring a jacket or sweater just in case you get chilly. Not looking for rain, but WE WILL RUN RAIN OR SHINE! Come early and get a good seat and some delicious food.

Thank you to James River Equipment, Diamond Buckle sponsor again this year. You will thank them too when you find the John Deere equipment that is right for you. Whether you are looking for home & garden, utility vehicle, farm & agriculture, or construction equipment; there are great folks to help you at James River Equipment. Josh Turney and Andy Miller will be at the rodeo, along with some John Deere equipment. You don't have to wait for the rodeo to find the right John Deere. Just call 803-325-1555 or check out the James River Equipment website at www.jamesriverequipment.com. You can also stop by their location in Rock Hill (380 N. Anderson Road). Our John Deere tractors may not be as shiny as a new one, but we know we can count on them. You will see one preparing and dragging the arena during the Lowrys High School Rodeo on March 25-26 at 8PM. Tickets (cash only) are $10, kids 6 and under are free. Tickets are only sold at the gate.