MISS RODEO OTHELLO 2025

MaKayla Gustin
&
Halo

      Miss MaKayla Gustin, a proud native of Ephrata, Washington, is honored to serve as Miss Rodeo Othello. The 19-year-old daughter of Greg and Lacery Gustin, MaKayla is the eldest of three siblings. Her role as a big sister has instilled in her a strong sense of responsibility, compassion, and dedication—qualities she brings to every aspect of her life.
      MaKayla was raised in the heart of rural Washington, where her deep-rooted passion for agriculture and the western way of life began. Her journey with horses started at just five years old and has grown into a lifelong devotion. She has participated in 4-H, FFA, the Grant County Youth Empowerment Program (GCYEP), and proudly rides with the Stardust Cowgirls Equestrian Drill Team.
      ​Her experience with livestock is as diverse as it is impressive—from showing a 15-pound rabbit to competing with her market swine named CookieDough, and earning awards with her beloved horses, Aztac and Halo. Through over a decade of active involvement in youth agricultural programs, MaKayla has cultivated strong leadership skills, serving as Reporter, Sentinel, and Secretary in her FFA chapter. She has earned her Greenhand, Chapter, and State Degrees and is on track to receive her FFA American Degree in 2025.
MaKayla’s heart for service shines in her community involvement. She has volunteered at Veterans Day assemblies, petting zoos, agricultural education events like Ag Extravaganza, and local trunk-or-treats. She’s also been an active competitor in the Washington High School Equestrian Team and the Columbia Basin Barrel Racing Club. Her love for drill team riding taught her the importance of trust and communication between horse and rider, culminating in her role as Team Captain her senior year of high school.
      Now a student at Central Washington University, MaKayla recently completed her first year of college, pursuing a degree in Secondary Education with the goal of becoming a high school history teacher. She also dreams of training horses and continuing her involvement in rodeo for years to come.
      As Miss Rodeo Othello, MaKayla proudly represents the sport of rodeo, the agricultural community, and the values of hard work, integrity, and perseverance. She continues to ride in parades, teach young equestrians, and carry sponsor flags at PRCA rodeos including the Coulee City Last Stand Rodeo, Moses Lake Roundup, and Othello PRCA Rodeo.
      With a heart rooted in tradition and a future aimed at leadership, MaKayla Gustin is honored to serve and inspire as Miss Rodeo Othello 2025.

Queens Board
Rosie Dockins
Shelly Todd
​Kristy Rattray
Jessica Jahns
Ashley Jahns
Katie Garfield
Vicki Hollenbeck
Kaela McIndoe
​Stephanie Tolley
Trisha Tolley

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INTERESTED IN RUNNING FOR MISS RODEO OTHELLO 2025?
Young ladies from the ages of 16 – 20 interested in running for Miss Rodeo Othello 2026 need to contact Shelly Todd (509) 750-5674 for a queens packet. Orientation will be on August 18th , 2025.
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Queen Advisor/General Queen Info
Shelly Todd: (509) 750-5674

Queens Hall

2025 Q. MaKayla Gustin
2024 Q. Milie Cobb
2023 Q. Annabel Cobb
​2022 Q. Lexi Hagins
​2020/2021 Q. Brianna KinKade
​2019 Q. Isabella Pruneda
2018 Q. Sarah Wilson
2017 Q. Mykiah Hollenbeck
2016-Q. Savanah Gabel
2015-Q. Jena Bayley
2014-Q. Kendra Dockins
2013-Q. Stephanie Tolley
2012-Q. Samantha Howes
2011-Q. Lacy Goroski
2010-Q. Jade Thompson
2009-Q.Ashley Jahns
2008-Q. Catrina Langley
2007-Q. Kylie Kooistra
2006- Q. Katie Garfield
2005- Q. Tara Rattray
2004 - Q. Amanda Voelz
2003 – Q. Sarah Perkins
2002 – Q. Alicia Berg
2001 – Q. Stephanie Robb
2000 – Q. Cyndi Weber
1999 – Q. Lacey Palmer
1998 – Q. Janna Benzel
1997 – Q. Kim Carlson
1996 – Q. Casey Kooistra

1995 – Q. Renee Melgren
1994 – Q. Tanya Carlson Lee
1993 – Q. Jennifer Conrad
1992 – Q. Cheryl Van Beek, P. Nancy Dillman & Donna Spencer 
1991 – Q. Cheryl Van Beek
1990 – Q. Colleen Trussell
P. Gwen Sievers & Cheryl Van Beek
1989 – Q. Sheila Stacy
1988 – Q. Traci Taylor
1987 – Q. Krista Bunch 
1986 – Q. Fela “ChaChi” Bustamante
1985 – Q. Angie Desmarais Lawson
1984 – Q. Rosie Lee Dockins
1983 – Q. Charlene Watson
P. Theresa Holliday
1982 – Q. Tammie Helke
 P. Tracy 
1981 – Q. Brenda Sullivan Mann
P. Jennifer Jarman McCloy
1980 – Q. Kelly Hitchcock
P. Tami Hall
 P. Marcie Booher
1979 – Q. Karla Solbrack
P. Tami Hall
1978 – Q. Nancy Woodward Freeman
P. Karla Solbrack  P. Terri Mathis

1977 – Q. Debra Ross Sullivan
1976 – Q. Julia Lewis Graff
P. Nancy Lewis Hollenbeck
1975 – Q. Karla Miller
P. Lynette Plamer  P. Tovi Maxwell Naff
1974-73 - Q. Debbie Rock Brenning
​1972-71 – Q. Kathy Schneider
P. Becky Kirkpatrick & P. Celeste Holm
1970 – Q. Susie Cyr Latimer
p. Cindy Way & P. Jana Ross
1969 – Co-Queens - Tami McKay (now Tamara Sackett), and Janet Gunther.
1968 – Q. Jeannie Angelsey
1967 – Q. Joleen Smasne McKay
1966 – Q. Sue “Dilley” Laursen
1965 – Q. Linda Rickman
1964 – Q. Lonnie Nimey
1963 – Q. Bonnie Dent Bunch
1962 – Q. Barbara Mercer
P. Kay Webb & P. Virgelene Johnson
1961 – Q. Connie Bernhart W
1960 – Q. Sharon Peterson 
1959 – no rodeo
1958 – Q. Barbara Wright
1957 – Q. Carolyn Vance
1956 – Q. Sharon Jacoby Thomas
1955 – Q. Carolyn McLaughlin
1954 – Q. Fern Jorgenson
1953 – Q. Jackie Beebe
*1952 – Q. Janice Kanenwisher
Othello's First Rodeo Queen

Q. = Queen P. = Princess