Three Rivers College Advocates Push for Rodeo Program Reinstatement Amid Community Support
Supporters of the Three Rivers College (TRC) rodeo program are actively working to reverse the college's decision to eliminate the program due to low enrollment. The program's advocates, led by former TRC agriculture instructor Joyce Rehkop, are engaging with school administrators to find a solution that would allow the program to continue. They have proposed forming a booster club to ensure the program's financial sustainability, which would involve recruiting, paying National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association memberships, and fundraising for scholarships. The college's president, Wesley Payne, acknowledged that a proposal has been presented and is under serious discussion, with further meetings planned to refine the proposal. The ongoing Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo, which draws large crowds, underscores the community's strong support for the sport.