Contestants have been announced for the Miss Rodeo Nebraska Pageant, June 12-15 in North Platte. Those vying for the title of Miss Rodeo Nebraska are:
Carly Woerman
Carly Woermans passion for animals, especially dogs, has led her to pursue a bachelors degree in veterinary science through the University of NebraskaLincoln. Her goal is to one day open a small animal clinic in rural Nebraska.
When not studying, the North Bend woman enjoys working on her fathers farm, air boating, tanking on the Calamus River, playing sand volleyball, designing tack and rodeo queen clothing, swing dancing, barrel racing and spending time with her horse, Diesel.
Woerman has had three previous rodeo queen titles, including her current title: Miss Burwell Rodeo 2015. Woerman is the daughter of Loy Woerman and Diane Gehring. (Photo courtesy of KC Creations Photography.)
Leanna Gubbels
Leanna Gubbels graduated from Creighton University with a bachelors degree in emergency medical science. She will apply to veterinary school this fall in the hopes of eventually becoming a rural community livestock veterinarian after serving as an Army veterinarian.
Gubbels is a paramedic for the Vermillion Fire Department and Faith Regional Health Hospital. In her spare time, she judges 4-H competitions and works as an FFA assistant advisor.
Her parents are Matt and Patsy Gubbels of Laurel.
Laramie Schlichtemeier
Laramie Schlichtemeier is a senior at Chadron State College, majoring in agri-business. After graduation, she plans to pursue a career in agricultural banking so she can help expand and further develop the ag industry for future generations.
Schlichtemeier loves anything that has to do with horses, hunting, fishing and Nebraska attractions and also enjoys volunteering for community service projects.
She is the daughter of Jeff and Shari Schlichtemeier of Ogallala