Introduction
Miss Rodeo America 2007 is Ashley Andrews, formerly Miss Rodeo North Dakota 2006. She was crowned Saturday afternoon, Dec. 2, 2006 at The Orleans Hotel showroom by Amanda Jenkins, Miss Rodeo America 2006. Ashley was also awarded the Pageant's Personality category award.
After a challenging year that included defeating cancer, Andrews topped off 2006 with another win of a lifetime, becoming the First Lady of Professional Rodeo. She was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma in January 2006, immediately following an appearance as Miss Rodeo North Dakota at the National Western Stock Show & Rodeo in Denver. After receiving six months of chemotherapy treatment, Andrews was released before competing at the Miss Rodeo America Pageant in Las Vegas.
A 21-year-old senior at the University of Mary in Bismarck, ND, Andrews studies communications, public relations and political science. Upon graduation she would like to enter the field of public relations in the area of agriculture or cancer research.
A statuesque beauty at 5’8”, Miss Andrews has blonde hair, brown eyes and a genuine, heartwarming smile. She is the youngest of six children to Bob and Rita Andrews . They are residents of Bowman, ND
With her new national title, Andrews is carrying on a successful rodeo queen career that began when she served her state as North Dakota High School Rodeo Queen in 2001. Upon the conclusion of the Wrangler NFR, Miss Rodeo America 2007 will kick off her yearlong reign of service representing and promoting the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) worldwide by appearing first at the Denver Western Wear Market and World Championship reception at the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame in Colorado Springs, CO., both events are held in January.
