MISS RODEO BEEF EMPIRE DAYS
Tianna Sanderson

“Flaming enthusiasm, backed by horse sense and persistence, is the quality that most frequently makes for success.” -Dale Carnegie

Tianna is the 19-year-old daughter of Robert Sanderson and LuAnn Sanderson. She is currently attending Fort Hays State University studying Chemistry and Spanish. With her studies she intends to further her education in Dental School.

Tianna has had a wonderful opportunity to represent the Beef Empire Days Rodeo for two years now. This is a rare opportunity for a young lady. She has received the honor of two years due to the tornado that struck Greensburg. The Beef Empire Days Committee volunteered during the annual Greensburg Rodeo to help get Greensburg better than ever. The Beef Empire Days Rodeo pageant was therefore postponed until the following year due to several girls at Greensburg there were going to compete in the pageant. Tianna was asked to then carry on the title and hand it down the following year.

Over the two years, Tianna has traveled many miles and met many people. The friendships Tianna has made with the Beef Empire Days Rodeo are friendships she will never forget. She can’t think of any way to repay everyone who has helped her along the way, except by saying two simple words, “THANK YOU!”

Tianna has loved the rodeo world since the day she can remember. “Rodeo is truly a sport that can be called a family sport; the only sport that receives the great acknowledgement that it really is the number 1 year-round sport!” Tianna has had a wonderful time bettering the pageant and promoting the sport of rodeo. It has been a constant joy-ride for her, and has been a wonderful learning experience. Tianna can’t wait to see you all next year at the 2008 Beef Empire Days Rodeo!

“The leadership instinct you are born with is the backbone. You develop the funny bone and the wishbone that go with it.” - Elaine Agather