Meet Jordan Tierney!
Jordan Tierney was crowned Miss Rodeo South Dakota 2019 in Belle Fouche South Dakota in September. Throughout 2019 she will have the opportunity to travel across South Dakota and the United States representing South Dakota, professional rodeo and the western lifestyle. Born and raised in western South Dakota to Paul and Robin Tierney the influence of these started at a young age and quickly grew into deep appreciation of all three! She has participated in rodeo since she was able and is honored to represent such an amazing sport. Rodeo is an opportunity for people to get a glimpse into the western lifestyle who normally wouldn’t. She hopes to build those connections that can help first time spectators become lifelong rodeo fans!
She graduated from Chadron State College in May of 2017, earning her Degree in Business Administration with a Minor in Marketing. While in college she had to honor to rodeo for the Chadron State Eagles. She is excited to use her background to help grow appreciation for rodeo and the western lifestyle! Jordan has been blessed with so many opportunities from rodeo and doesn’t take it for granted. When not traveling, Jordan enjoys baking, riding on her parents’ ranch and competing at barrel racings. Jordan welcomes hearing from any one of you of your South Dakota heritage so she may pass them long in educating others!
Meet Adrianne Schaunaman!
Let me introduce myself…
My name is Adrianne Schaunaman, and I am your Miss Rodeo South Dakota. Wow, that feels incredible to say. It has been a long journey to get to this spot, an amazing 10 year rodeo queen journey to be exact! I am looking forward to a wonderful year as a servant for the professional sport of rodeo and the great state of South Dakota!
I have been living the western way of life out of Aberdeen, South Dakota where I was born and raised. Growing up I was heavily involved in 4-H, and showing as well as judging livestock and horses across the country. When I got into college I chose to continue my education into what I loved most, that is agriculture and the equine industry. So I received Associate degrees of Equine Science, Horse Production and Management, and Art in 2020. And in May of 2021 I received my Bachelor of Science in Equine Science and Equine Business Management. All the while while attending school I was involved in college rodeo, collegiate horse showing, and livestock judging. My platform for the 2022 year is entitled “Mentoring Matters.” As I reflect on the passions I have taken up in my life, it was the mentors and educators that got me started. It was those special individuals that lit a fire in my heart to pursue what I love to the fullest extent. It is vital that we all serve as mentors to each other on the sport of rodeo, agriculture, and the way of life we love so very much.
I am excited to share this with you in 2022 because, mentoring matters! And with that, starting day one…
God bless and let’s rodeo,
Adrianne Schaunaman
