ANRS & Rodeo Exes Association News and Pictures

The 36th Annual Reunion is set for July 28-30, 2012!

Learn more about the history of the ANRS & Rodeo Exes Association!

News and Information

Everyone should take a minute or two, every day, to

pat a dog,

talk to God,

and laugh with a friend.

2011 Sponsor Buckle

2011 Sponsor Buckle

For Donations of $500 and more

Please visit the NEW AND IMPROVED E-STORE!

We have a large variety of new merchandise!!

Also - we have revised the E-Store and you shouldn't experience the long delays in the page loading.

Membership Notes

As of August 19, 2011 - we have 167 members! Are you one of us???

As of August 19, 2011 - we have 1,369 FaceBook Friends - Come on guys, go ahead and join the Association!!

Our members are the strength and backbone of the Association. You would be surprised how far your dues goes - if you haven't paid your membership dues yet, please consider supporting the Association today.

Check out the new Membership Page for more details!

ANRS & Rodeo Exes Publications

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 with the Association, our Members and at Sul Ross.

Current E-News (if you're not getting them, e-mail us!)

E-News, Vol. V, Issue 2 E-News, Vol. V, Issue 1

If anyone has any news to share - email us!

Pictures from Past Reunions

Click Here (pictures are viewed through Picasa)

If anyone has any photos from past Reunions that the would like to share - please email them to ANRS@SRSU.org

A Note from the Past Treasurer

Phil drug me there, Marty and Robie got me to commit, Barney made it happen, Jim kept me there, and Donald kept me going for 10 years … I’m not sure who I am most mad at, or most proud of!!

This really is a TERRIFIC organization – we do more good than anyone even has a clue of! The thanks go to all of you – the dues paying members. We have some very generous members and sponsors that see the good that we are doing and we Thank Them profusely. However, there are some folks that we sometimes take for granted – the board members. Some of these folks give up their personal time, put aside their personal issues to represent the Association, incur personal expenses – all with no comments, gripes, or expectations of acknowledgement. That being said, I am EXTREMELY HONORED of the buckle that was presented to me during the Reunion! I am proud to say that the buckle did not cost the Association anything. Alan Jeffrey with Broken Arrow Silver graciously donated the buckle (along with the Auction Buckles) when he heard that I was going off the board – Thank You again Alan. This buckle was shipped separately to a different address and I was totally unaware that this was going to be done.

I realize that all board members (well most), and some members that have never served “officially” on the board, have sacrificed something – time, effort, money – that is never calculated or acknowledged and I would like to take this opportunity to say THANK YOU! Over the last ten years, I’ve worked with some dedicated individuals including three Presidents and all kinds of board members. I’d like to say a special Thanks to a few: Barney, Marty, Jim, Liz, Ryon, Brent, Rush, Les, Wiley, Drew, Henry, Red and Wes. I also offer my appreciation and words of encouragement to the current (and future) boards!! Thanks again to everyone for allowing me to serve as your Treasurer!

Sincerely,

Bill McAnally

2011 Decade of Service Buckle

2011 Hall of Fame Inductees

The Board is proud to announce that the following individuals were inducted into the Hall of Fame:

Marty Acton

Ira Roy Akers

Lank Creacy

John & Betty Finegan

Jack M. Fletcher

Keesey and Mary Ellen Kimball

Dr. Sam Little

Lucas Doyle "Luke" Markham

Lucas "Luke" Doyle Markham was born on August 12, 1977, in Pecos, Texas, to Eddy Markham and Carol King-Markham. He went to be with our Lord and Savior on July 17, 2011. Luke attended school in Pecos, Texas, and graduated from Pecos High School in 1995. He continued his education and attended Sul Ross University in Alpine, Texas, where he graduated in 1999 with a Bachelor's degree in Biology. After graduation, he moved to Midland, Texas, where he began employment with ARCADIS Geraghty & Miller. He later worked for Conestoga-Rovers and Associates, where he advanced to Senior Project Manager. At the time of his passing, Luke worked for Danny McNeese, of McNeese Field Services, Inc. Luke was a devoted father, son, brother, and friend. He loved his daughters, Cheyenne and Hailey, dearly and really enjoyed spending time with them. Luke will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. Luke was always fun loving and enjoyed making others laugh. He was an athlete and sports enthusiast, having played football and participated in bull riding events during his high school years. He teamed up with friends and participated in the Wild Mare Race and Wild Cow-Milking events in the West of the Pecos Rodeo. He and his teammates won the Wild Cow-Milking event in 2001. He loved the Dallas Cowboys, fantasy football, and Nascar racing. Luke began playing the guitar in high school and had a special talent for writing music. After moving to Midland, Luke further developed his love for music and expressed himself through song writing. Luke shared musical interests with three of his friends and together they formed the "Clay Henry Band" in 2001, with Luke serving as rhythm guitarist and lead vocalist. The band entertained at several places and events in the local area. Luke is survived by his daughters, Cheyenne Markham and Hailey Grandi, of Midland, Texas; his mother, Carol King-Markham, of Pecos, Texas; his father, Eddy Markham, and wife, Linda, of Eden, Texas; his sister, Mechelle Testa, and husband, Danny, of The Colony, Texas; two half-sisters, Keely Burtscher and Mariann Imber and husband, Michael, of San Antonio, Texas; and his beloved girlfriend, Ashley Hughes, of Lamesa, Texas. Services to honor Luke and celebrate his life will be held in Midland at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Chapel on Saturday, July 23, 2011, at 10:00 a.m. Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland.

News from Dr. Kinucan Concerning Revised Curricula and Degree Plans

Attached is an informational letter addressed to ANRS alumni and friends. I hope this provides some clarification for folks following the challenges we face and changes occurring at Sul Ross and in our ag program. Please circulate.

Thanks,

Rob

Terry "T-Bird" Arnold

Terry Arnold, 55, of Gardendale passed away Friday, June 3, 2001 at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Monday, June 6, 2011 at First Baptist Church in Andrews.

Family friends, Brad Carter, Judson Bennett and Dan Fisher will officiate. Burial will be in Andrews West Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.

Terry was born July 20, 1955 in Seminole, Texas. He spent most of his life in Andrews and graduated from Andrews High School in 1973. He went on to graduate from Sul Ross University in 1980.

Terry was a regional Sales manager for Stellar Oil Field Rentals. His great love was roping. He also enjoyed playing golf, hunting and playing the guitar. Terry was a member of API, an oil field team roping association, as well as the United States Team Roping Championship. He loved spots of all kinds; his favorite sport was whatever was in season at the time, and horse racing.

Terry was preceded in death by his father J.W. (Bud) Arnold in 2004.

He is survived by his son, Colt Arnold of Monahans; his mother, Tommie Arnold of Andrews; his grandmother, Ruby McReynolds of Andrews, brothers Larry Walls of Farmington, NM; Dusty Burney of Snyder; sisters Jessie Moore of Greenville, Texas; Dayla Kay Barron of Brownwood, Texas and Kelly Fielding of Lamesa, Texas; and three grandchildren.

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From Sally Oglesby-Harris

SR ANRS & Rodeo Exes:

Cannot quite describe the empty hole I feel in my spirit after receiving the news that TBird had lost his fight with that damn demon, cancer. My mind began to flash back on all the wonderful and crazy times in the late ‘70s in the PINE. You cry and then begin to laugh all in the same breath! What kind of person makes that deep of an impression on someone that 30 years go by & when you see them it is as if time has stood still?! TBird! I’m not alone in my memories and some folks have closer ones than I, but they all add up to a great life that was cut way too short.

It was only a couple of months ago that Brad Carter called to tell us that TBird was sick & had to have surgery. The next thing we knew it’s a little scary because they found some cancer cells running loose. With a smile on his face, as always, Bird said, “Oh, I’ll go get ‘em to take a look and we’ll see what I gotta do to fix this.” Over the next few weeks he did get a second opinion and the news wasn’t what any of us wanted or expected to hear. He kept a positive attitude and continued to do what others wanted him to and kept the peace. God gave him amazing grace and the strength to take this on with a gentle man’s spirit. Lots of buds visited and prayers were plenty. The last time I saw him on May 21st he still had that twinkle in those blue eyes. We laughed at the fact that there were no “cute” little nurses in the ICU, but guessed they hadn’t heard “he” was there! He was a brave friend and one that I, along with many, will miss so very much. I have no doubt that he and Luther are singing and stirring up a little something with the Big GUY. I’ll see him again someday.

Sterling & I would like to make a memorial donation to the ANRS & Rodeo Exes Association in Terry “TBird” Arnold’s name. He loved the Reunion so much and he was a faithful participant in all the activities. He loved Sul Ross and was proud of having gone to school in such a wonderful place. The PINE was his second home and probably his first love. Now SHE can love him back.

Thanks for keeping the “spirit” alive for ALL of us!

Most Respectfully,

Sally “Bailey” Oglesby Harris

SR ‘79

Angelina Page Carter

Rush and Vanessa Carter (along with big sister Madelyn) are proud to announce the birth of their second daughter, Angelina Page, born 4/12/11 at 11:05 am in Odessa, 8 lbs 5.4 oz. Everyone is healthy and at home. See some pictures HERE.

Scholarships

Since 2001, your Association has provided over $105,000 in scholarships and has accrued approximately $30,000 in a permanent memorial 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.

2011-2012 Scholarship Recipients

Academic Scholarship Recipients (if Hyperlinked - click on the name to view their Thank You Letter)

Rachel Barrett

Animal Science

Midland, Texas

Katie Berry

Agricultural Education

Fort Stockton, Texas

Molly Collins

Animal Science

Alpine, Texas

Jessica Wood