Organizations planning to participate in the 2013 Pioneer Reunion float parade can register entries now by calling Sherri Halsell at (940) 538-5042. This year’s theme is “Let’s Sing Along with Children’s Songs.” Deadline to enter a float is noon Sept. 13. … [Read more...]
‘Lets Sing Along with Children’s Songs’ theme of Pioneer Reunion parade
April 22, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Parade committee announces 2013 float theme
February 13, 2013 By
The Parade Committee is honoring the 82nd Pioneer Reunion by choosing “Let’s Sing Along with Children’s Songs” as this year’s parade theme. To register a float entry, call Sherri Halsell at (940) 538-5042. Suggested possible floats are listed below, … [Read more...]
Rodeo queens represent Clay County in Veterans’ Day Parade
November 8, 2012 By
Kat Hand of Deer Creek and Josey Cleveland of Joy represented Clay County in the Wichita Falls Veterans’ Day parade, held Saturday, Nov. 3. Kat is the 2012 Clay County Pioneer Reunion Rodeo Junior Queen, and Josey is the 2012 Rodeo Queen. They will be the faces of … [Read more...]
Petrolia dominates FFA Calf Scramble, kid scramble winners announced
September 25, 2012 By
Petrolia was the overall winner of the FFA Calf Scramble during the 81st Clay County Pioneer Reunion Rodeo, Sept. 13, 14 and 15. Each year, FFA chapters from each county school compete in the event. This is the first year that only four schools entered, following the … [Read more...]
Video post: Pioneer Reunion is a time for fellowship
September 21, 2012 By
The Clay County Pioneer Reunion is more than just parades and rodeos. Pioneer Reunion is a time of fellowship for Clay Countians past and present. Graham Wilson of Henrietta, who served as the 81st president of the Clay County Pioneer Association, and Leda Roe, honorary … [Read more...]
Video post: Saturday’s Pioneer Reunion float parade
September 20, 2012 By
The 81st Clay County Pioneer Reunion and Rodeo float parade, held Friday and Saturday, Sept. 14 and 15, in downtown Henrietta. Editor's Note: this is the first of two Pioneer Reunion videos. The second will be posted Friday. … [Read more...]
Vicars to serve as chairman of Nine Man Board
September 18, 2012 By
Doug Vicars of Bellevue was elected Chairman of the Nine Man Board for the upcoming year during a business meeting held Monday night. Vicars, in his second term on the board, replaces Leonard Phillips as chairman, and will serve through the 82nd Pioneer Reunion and … [Read more...]
CCPA elects officers, presents Pioneer Awards
September 18, 2012 By
The Clay County Pioneer Association conducted the business of the 81st Pioneer Reunion by electing officers and handing out Pioneer Awards Saturday afternoon on the courthouse square. Registering on Friday and Saturday were 757 Pioneers. Last year, there were 796 … [Read more...]
Winners of annual playday, dummy roping announced
September 18, 2012 By
While most gathered on the courthouse square Saturday to enjoy music, the arts and crafts show, shopping and visiting, a number of youth and adults made their way to Tex Rickard Arena to compete for awards. Twenty-seven contestants entered Saturday’s youth playday … [Read more...]
Businesses, organizations, schools compete in float parade
September 17, 2012 By
Businesses, organizations, high school classes and area youth competed for top honors in the 81st Clay County Pioneer Reunion float parade Friday. Winners were announced during Saturday’s parade. “Classics from the Bookshelf” was this year’s theme. Floats are … [Read more...]