2009 Championship Roadeo Results
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SMITH AWARDED CALIFORNIA TOP PRIZE !
Doug Smith of Snowline Unified School District took home the Championship School Bus Safety Roadeo trophy by receiving the top score in 10 specialized defensive driving events. Smith also received the highest score on the written exam and only one of four contestants who answered correctly on the bonus question. click here: Bonus Question and Answer to view the correct answer to the bonus question.
It was nice to have Tiffany Gray, CASTO State Professional/Associate Representive in attendance. Ms. Gray along with President Greg Straw and State Secretary Barbara Terry was in attendance to support and wish the contestant well during this Memorial Day Holiday! It was nice to see them in attendance!
The State Championship School Bus Safety Roadeo Competition was held on Sunday, May 24th at the Galt Market Place in the city of Galt. All contestants were trophy winners at either the southern or northern competition previously held in late April and early May. California has awarded the top prize to the State Champion for regular education and one for special needs transportation.
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David Lancaster 2nd Place Samuel Meeks 3rd Place
2nd Place trophy was awarded to David Lancaster of San Diego Unified and third place was awarded to Samuel Meeks of Huntington Beach Unified School District. Smith will represent California at the National/International School Bus Safety Competition in North Carolina mid-July 2009.
Les Bouton - Special Needs Top Winner
Les Bouton of First Student, Fresno was awarded the Championship Award for Special Needs. Bouton will compete at the national competition representing California in early 2010.
Marysville Unified School District
Marysville Jt. Unified School District won the Team Trophy with team members Danny Riedel, Michelle Derryberry and Shannon Wise. Marysville USD competed against the southern team from San Diego Unified School District.
The afternoon was reserved for the Annual BBQ Awards Ceremony allowing President Greg Straw to give his appreciation to the Roadeo contestants and judges. The roadeo committee under the direction on Janet Hutchison includes; Gary Dodson, Kevin Wedemeyer, Sergio Neves, Debbie Barker, John Cain, Tony Peregrina, Debbie Hicks and Kevin Sellstrom. Nikki Hughes is the Past Chair who also provided resources for the successful roadeo.
Student Transportation of America donated the BBQs for the Annual BBQ Giveway and assisted in serving the traditonal Tri-Tip luncheon served to all contestants, judges and attendees. The BBQ was delicious and was enjoyed by over 150 in attendance for the award ceremony.
John Green and his staff from the Office of School Transportation did a fine job assisting with the roadeo. All in all, the roadeo ran very smoothly, with the competition
concluding by early afternoon.
Click 2009 Roadeo Pictures for additional photos
2009 Contestants
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