Denton Youth Fair:
Vardell Crowned Rodeo Queen
FFA Students Show Animals
by Krissy Boxell

From March 26 – 31, the Denton Country Livestock Association Youth Fair took place on the North Texas Fairgrounds. Several events were held for the youth of Denton County to compete. Many familiar faces took home top prizes, representing Ponder in various competitions.

Freshman Sealy Vardell was named 2007 DCLA Rodeo Queen on Saturday. Prior to the awards ceremony, Vardell had taken first place in both the beauty contest and ticket sale contest amongst the other nominees. At the end of the day, Vardell was crowned Rodeo Queen, out of nine other girls, to represent Ponder FFA.

In breeding goats, Sophomore Cole Spann took first place in his class. Later, he was named Reserve Grand Champion and brought in money and a buckle. Senior Michelle Frost took first in Class 3 kids. Freshman Chelsea Rogers was awarded third place in Class 5 aged goats.

Also representing Ponder, Junior Corey Denning was named Champion OPB in Market Swine. Sophomore Cheyenne Tawater received second place in her class, showing a Hamp pig.

In the rabbit show, Sophomore Travis Watson was awarded Senior Showmanship and Senior Judging overall.

Other Ponder FFA students participating in the show were freshmen Parker Brooks, Kim Harper, Lacohn Cox and Marshall McKenna; sophomores Cheyenne Tawater, Delanie Darnell and Terrill Yeager; juniors Seth Reed and Ryan Lyles and senior Kayleigh Lewis.

 

Girls’ Golf Place 2nd in District & Advance to Regional By Katelyn Woods

The Lady Lions Golf Team made history on April 2. While individuals have advanced in the past, for the first time ever, an entire Ponder girls’ golf team qualified for the regional golf meet.

At the District 13-2A meet, hosted by Oak Hollow Golf Course in McKinney, the Ponder girls placed 2nd, giving them a berth to the regional meet.

Junior Charlotte Gooch led the Lady Lions on the green shooting a score of 99, which earned her 2nd place and a silver medal. Senior Heather Bartek was close behind her with a 5th place finish and a score of 107. Also contributing to the triumph were senior Kristina Garza, with a score of 122, freshman Kayla Darnell, with a 127, and freshman Vanessa DeLira, with a 135. Also competing were Provedence Betterton and Dominique Lord.

The regional meet will be held on April 23-26 at Legends Country Club in Stephenville.

2007 PHS Girls' Golf Team
Vanessa DeLira, Charlotte Gooch, Kayla Darnell, Kristina Garza, Heather Bartek, Dominque Lord and Provedence Betterton shown with District Runner-Up Plaque.

Junior Charlotte Gooch
District 13AA Silver Medalist

District Meet Photo Gallery