09/07/2021
2,476 miles traveled, 12 rodeos and parades attended, so many smiles, a few tears and a never ending supply of memories. My year serving as the Baker County Fair & Rodeo Queen flew by faster than I could have ever imagined. It has been a true honor to serve such a wonderful community throughout my final year in a rodeo royalty position.
Just a little bit about the girl behind the smile and the crown. My name is Majestic Grove, I’m 17 years old and headed straight into my senior year of high school. When not in the arena you can often times find me wearing that legendary blue corduroy jacket, serving the Baker FFA Chapter. This year I get to serve not only my school as chapter president, but the entire Eastern Oregon District as Vice-President! My future plans include running for State FFA Office this spring (fingers crossed) and eventually finding my way to Oregon State University where I hope to work at becoming an Ag Educator and FFA Advisor! My biggest goal in live is to make a positive impact on our younger generations, I truly believe, from a firsthand experience, that one person can completely change the course of your life for the better and I want to be that person for others!
We’ve all heard that saying, “it takes a village”. Well, my metaphorical village this year was better than I could have ever imagined! I genuinely cannot put into words how thankful to each and every individual who touched my heart throughout this year. Thank you to my advisor, Melody Huff, for your time l and dedication to both myself and my princess. I appreciate you more than you know! Thank you Margie, my princess for all of the laughs and for keeping me on my toes, there is never a dull moment when your around! Thank you to my buckle sponsor, Melody Huff, I wish you could have heard all of the compliments about that flashy red color! Thank you to my chap sponsor, Mary Jo Grove with The Grove Team, my chaps quickly became a staple in my attire and I have you to thank for it. Lastly, thank you, readers, for making the trip out to see our great rodeo in small town Halfway, Oregon, without each of you our rodeo would not have been possible. The turn out this year was incredible!
My year is coming to a close, it’s a bittersweet end to a new beginning. I am so glad that serving Baker County Fair & Rodeo was a checkpoint in this crazy, beautiful journey that I’m on, called life. I have met some incredible individuals when wearing my crown, and created friendships that I’m convinced will last a lifetime! As I remove my crown for the final time and hang up my chaps permanently, my heart is overflowing with joy, because I know that even though these items will begin to collect dust, they will forever hold the memories of my year. I truly cannot express in words how thankful I am to each and every person who made my time as a rodeo queen worth cherishing!
Signing off for the final time,
Majestic Grove
The 100th Baker County Fair & Rodeo Queen
