2008 PHELAN RODEO QUEENS Jessica Schmidt 2008 Rodeo Queen Having graduated from Jurupa Valley High School in 2006, Jessica is attending Riverside Community College. She plans to graduate this Spring with her Associates of Science Degree in Paralegal Studies  then attend a University to finish her B. S. and Masters Degrees, then enter law school.  After law school she plans to open her own practice specializing in child advocacy. In Jessica’s leisure time she enjoys scrap-booking, photography, videography, and spending time with her family and friends. She also enjoys doing community service work with the local parks and recreation programs, Christmas with Santa, and West Riverside County Businessmen’s Association where she currently serve as Vice President.  Other activities include being a church camp counselor for elementary school age children and attending to the children in the church nursery. Jessica would like to take this opportunity to thank all her sponsors for believing in her and in her dreams. Jamie Wendt 2008 Junior Queen Jamie Wendt is a 15 year old junior attending Serrano High School in Phelan.  She resides in Oak Hills with her mom Libby and sister Jessica.  Jamie is very active in the music department at Serrano as a member of two show choirs and in the theatre department.  Jamie keeps busy practicing and training with her two AQHA geldings.  “ The everyday chores and duties of ranch life that evolved into the only working-lifestyle professional sport that can claim the title is like looking into a window from the past.  I feel an obligation to help keep this window open and let all who looks through gain a bit more knowledge about that western way of life that has all but disappeared.  Our agriculture industry that is still such a vital part of our lives today and the real cowboys who have helped shape this land we all love.  I am dedicated to this sport called Rodeo and to the morals and values she hopes to instill in us.  I am honored to be your 2008 Phelan Rodeo Jr. Queen. Taylor Poudrier 2008 Young Miss Queen Taylor Marie Poudrier is 11 years old and has been riding for 6 years.  She participates in many different activities with her horse including gymkhanas, parades and trail rides. Outside of horses, Taylor enjoys being a 7th grader at Heritage School in Phelan where she has been on the Honor Roll for the past three years.  She also likes to spend time with her friends, going to the movies and snow skiing.