Blue Mountain Community College Rodeo Boosters wrangle in $20K for scholarships
Published 5:45 am Wednesday, May 15, 2024
- Blue Mountain Community College’s Taylor Jones turns in a 3.5-second run in breakaway roping at the Northwest Intercollegiate Rodeo Finals on April 27, 2024, at the Eastern Oregon Trade and Event Center, Hermiston. The BMCC Rodeo Boosters announced May 3 it raised $20,000 to provide scholarships for the school’s rodeo athletes.
PENDLETON — Blue Mountain Community College Rodeo Boosters are riding high in the saddle after wrangling in a record-breaking $20,000 through its recent fundraising campaign.
According to a press release, support from the community surpassed the group’s 2024 fundraising goals. The money will be used to provide scholarships, empowering the student-athletes to excel beyond the rodeo arena.
“This year’s fundraising triumph reflects our community’s unwavering commitment,” Rebecca Manning, BMCC Rodeo Boosters president, said. “We are elated to offer substantial support to our talented rodeo athletes, enabling them to pursue their aspirations while proudly representing Blue Mountain Community College on a national platform.”
For more information about the BMCC rodeo team, search www.facebook.com/BMCCRodeo. For questions, about the boosters, email bmccrodeoboosters@gmail.com.
