Walters Chamber Of Commerce Rodeo Parade Results

On Thursday, July 16, 2020 Walters Chamber of Commerce held the annual Rodeo Parade on Broadway. There were not as many entries (due to COVID-19), not counting Walters PD, Sheriff Dept., Walters Fire Department and Survival Flight Ambulance Service. There was plenty of candy thrown for kids and adults.

Float winner: Trinity Reed and Zoie Soper with YeeHaw the decorated ATV and Nonfloat winner: Walters High Cheerleaders.

During the parade W alters Chamber of Commerce had cold water in their office, Vice-President of Walters Chamber of Commerce Jack Jacob was walking around downtown passing out cold water. A thank you to all who participated in the parade and showed up to watch.

Best Dressed Native girl was: Emiliana DeLaRosa. Best dressed Native Boy winner was: Elijah DeLaRosa.

A big thank you goes to Mason Wayman and Joleen Anderson (with the help of Todd Pyle) for going around downtown Walters and picking up the trash and candy that was left.

Kynlee Edgmon remained Rodeo Queen. Due the COVID-19 the Round-Up Club thought it best to not have young ones out selling tickets this year. Kynlee Edgmon is the daughter of Jeff and Krystal Edgmon, and the granddaughter of Gary Edgmon, Wayne and Allison Turner, Dave and Cindy Benefield, and Rita and Rick Kilbride.

The Riding Club winners are: 1st place - Lawton Rangers; 2nd place - Grand National Horsemen’s Association with trophy awarded from the Walters Chamber of Commerce and money from Round-Up Club awarded to 1st place as well as getting to set pivots at the Rodeo for Grand Entry.

Best Dressed Cowboy Kyler Taylor (2 years old); Best Dress Cowgirl: 1st place Olivia Freeman (2 years old); 2nd place Merrick Mettler (2 years old); 3rd place Valentina Zamarripa.

An Empty Saddle Presentation was held for Richard Crow. Richard was born between Walters and Geronimo on April 19, 1942. He passed March 1, 2020 at the age of 77 years old. He was married to Mary Crow. They lived east of Geronimo and have 3 children. Richard grew up learning the body shop business from his Grandpa. He had Crows Body Shop for many years. It was passed down to one of his sons and grandson. This cowboy loved to trade horses, going to horse sales, he had many friends that he loved getting to see everyone at the horse sale and going to rodeos. He looked forward to going to Leo and Kens coffee shop with his friends and shoot the bull. Richard was a member ofWalters Round-Up Club, along with The Lawton Rangers.

The most outstanding volunteer for Walters RoundUp Club is Stan Rice. Stan has been a member of the Walters round-Up Club for 25 years. You may not see him much during the rodeo because for the past several years he has been in the club house making that sweet delicious cotton candy and working the concessions. Stan is always willing to help the club out here killing fire ants, knocking down wasps nest and cleaning up for the rodeo. President Tony Teakell says, “Stan always goes above and beyond and gives everything he does 110%”. Stan is a veteran who served our country in the United States Air Force. Thank you Stan for your Service. The Walters Round-Up Club gave Stan a gift card to Crutchers Western Wear and thank you for all you do.

Walters Round-Up Club officers are: President Tony Teakell, Vice-President Casey Glenn, Secretary/Treasurer & Queen Contest Coordinator Fredia Rice, Reporter Merlene Tugman; Board of Directors: Kenny Glenn, Mike Teakell, Mike Tugman, Cody Teakell; Parade Marshal Candice Weir and Deb Thorn.

Despite the extremely hot temperatures there was a record turn out for all three nights of the Annual Rodeo.

There was no Comanche Homecoming this year due to COVID-19.