Recent Losses
John Melvin Foster, 69, of Sterling City passed away Thursday, October 2, 2008, after a brief illness. Melvin was born on August 19, 1939, in San Angelo to Forrest and Willie Mae "Bill" Foster.
As a lifetime resident and member of a centennial ranching family of Sterling City, Melvin also served as a Sterling County Deputy for several years and as a Sterling County Commissioner for multiple terms. Melvin was active in 4-H and FFA with his son and daughter and other youngsters in Sterling County.
ANRS & Rodeo Exes Hall of Fame Recipient Harley May died October 28 at his Santa Ana, California home after a lengthy battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). He was 82.
Anyone wishing to offer the May family their condolences or share stories of Harley’s life is invited to visit his Caring Bridge journal page at www.caringbridge.org/visit/harleymay .
A complete story of Harley’s rodeo career can be found on the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association website at the following link: http://www.prorodeo.com/Story.aspx?xu=1414
Letters from Members
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Pictures from Past Reunions
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If anyone has any photos from past Reunions that the would like to share - please email them.
Scholarships
Since 2001, your Association has provided over $75,000 in scholarships including $21,000 in a permanent scholarship fund to provide future full four-year scholarships. Half of the scholarships are awarded as academic scholarships and half as rodeo scholarships. Recipients for these scholarships are selected by the Dean of ANRS and, in the case of the Rodeo Scholarships, recommended by the Rodeo Coach.
2008 - 2009 Scholarship Recipients
Academic Scholarship Recipients (click on the name to view their Thank You Letter)
Marcus Carranco - Alpine, Texas
Kody Kubala - El Campo, Texas
Rodeo Scholarship Recipients (click on the name to view their Thank You Letter)
Carla Collins - Okotoks, Canada
Russell Garlick - Balmorhea, Texas
Tommy Heck - El Paso, Texas
Lindsey Light - Santo, Texas
Lynsey Miller - Okotoks, Canada
View the Thank You Letter from SRSU
News & Pictures
Newsletters are mailed to all current members. We issue two Newsletters annually (one in the Fall and one in the Spring). If you have paid your dues and have not received a newsletter—please make sure that we have a current mailing address for you.
Postcards were mailed a month before the 2008 Reunion to all of the addresses that we had (whether you are a member or not) - if you didn't receive a postcard, and would like to be included on our mailing list—please contact us.
E-Mail updates are published throughout the year and are sent to anyone who provides us with an e-mail address to keep you informed of all things going on at Sul Ross.
We would hope that all interested persons would maintain their membership, and if they can’t attend the Reunion, would continue to support the Association by mailing their dues in.
The ANRS & Rodeo Exes Association is an independent non-profit, charitable organization recognized
by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service as an eligible 501(c)(3) entity. The mission of the Association
is to promote Sul Ross State University and to raise funds to be disbursed to deserving Agricultural
students and rodeo participants by the University. Neither the Board, nor the membership, of the
Association has any part in the selection of scholarship recipients. Membership to the Association
is open to all individuals interested in the mission and activities of the Association.
Membership is $50 (from July to July each year). New or renewal memberships can be sent to:
ANRS & Rodeo Exes Treasurer
PO Box 539
Fort Stockton, Texas 79735
Additional information regarding the Association can be obtained from the same address.
Est. 1976
