"In My Experience: Readin', Ridin', and Ropin'" at Shawnee Library

Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

  • Paula Wiley, 5, of McLoud, gets a high-five from Jasey Graves after learning how to throw a lasso. Also shown is Tatum Roberts, who is helping Isabel Nunes, 6, of Shawnee. Shawnee Public Library Branch Manager Mary Sims said this is the 15th year for six IFYR youth directors to visit the library. Sims also interviewed them about their rodeo experiences, and a 'chuckwagon snack' was provided by Lindsey Cowan, Jennifer Gates and Chloe Gates of the Junior Service League.
    Paula Wiley, 5, of McLoud, gets a high-five from Jasey Graves after learning how to throw a lasso. Also shown is Tatum Roberts, who is helping Isabel Nunes, 6, of Shawnee. Shawnee Public Library Branch Manager Mary Sims said this is the 15th year for six IFYR youth directors to visit the library. Sims also interviewed them about their rodeo experiences, and a 'chuckwagon snack' was provided by Lindsey Cowan, Jennifer Gates and Chloe Gates of the Junior Service League.
  • IFYR Contestant and Youth Director Sadie Noles, fourth from left, answers a question posed by Shawnee Public Library Branch Manager Mary Sims.
    IFYR Contestant and Youth Director Sadie Noles, fourth from left, answers a question posed by Shawnee Public Library Branch Manager Mary Sims.
  • Tatum Roberts hands Marie Blankemeyer, 4, of Shawnee, a poster after he and five other IFYR contestants/youth directors signed it. Also shown, from left, are Ryla Bryant, Sadie Noles, Jasey Graves, A.W. Southern and Kruz Cartwright (hidden).
    Tatum Roberts hands Marie Blankemeyer, 4, of Shawnee, a poster after he and five other IFYR contestants/youth directors signed it. Also shown, from left, are Ryla Bryant, Sadie Noles, Jasey Graves, A.W. Southern and Kruz Cartwright (hidden).
  • "In My Experience: Readin', Ridin', and Ropin'" at Shawnee Library
    "In My Experience: Readin', Ridin', and Ropin'" at Shawnee Library
  • "In My Experience: Readin', Ridin', and Ropin'" at Shawnee Library
    "In My Experience: Readin', Ridin', and Ropin'" at Shawnee Library
  • "In My Experience: Readin', Ridin', and Ropin'" at Shawnee Library
    "In My Experience: Readin', Ridin', and Ropin'" at Shawnee Library
  • "In My Experience: Readin', Ridin', and Ropin'" at Shawnee Library
    "In My Experience: Readin', Ridin', and Ropin'" at Shawnee Library

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