| Miss Rodeo Alabama |
| Alternate Miss Rodeo Alabama 2005 |
| Amanda Buckelew |
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| Amanda Buckelew of Opp, was named Alternate Miss Rodeo Alabama 2005 at the 48th Annual Southeastern Livestock Exposition Rodeo in March at the Montgomery Garrett Coliseum. Amanda is a sophomore at Lurleen B. Wallace Community College and is the daughter of Jeff and Tammy Buckelew. |
| Amanda plans to graduate with an associates degree from Lurleen B. Wallace Community College in August of 2005 and then transfer to Troy University to earn a bachelors degree in Elementary Education. After graduating from Troy, Amanda plans to attend Auburn University to receive a masters in education. |
| Amanda has been riding horses her entire life and when she is not competing in Horse Shows, she enjoys trail riding with her family and friends. Her other hobbies include barrel racing, roping, basketball, performing in school dramas and work with the youth during Vacation Bible School at Babbie Baptist Church where she is a member. |
| Junior Miss Rodeo Alabama 2005 |
| Leah Cochran |
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| Leah Cochran of Hope Hull, won the title of Junior Miss Rodeo Alabama 2005 during the 48th Annual Southeastern Livestock Exposition Rodeo in March at the Montgomery Garrett Coliseum. Leah is a Junior at Loveless Academic Magnet Program High School. Her parents are Bob and Wanda Cochran. |
| Leah plans to attend Auburn University in the Fall of 2006 where she plans to major in Animal Science and Biology where she would like to become a doctor of Veterinary Medicine while continue to be involved with the Rodeo. Leah's hobbies include barrel racing, pole bending, training horses and more. She is also an active member of the Alabama High School Rodeo Association and the Alabama Quarter Horse Association. |
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For more information on the Miss Rodeo Alabama pageant, contact: |
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Alabama Cattlemen's Association |
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c/o Debbie Vandiver |
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201 S. Bainbridge Street |
| Montgomery, AL 36102 |
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334-265-1867 |
