QUEEN MILLIE MILLER
Millie Miller is a 15-year-old Freshman at Union High School. She was born and raised in the Grande Ronde Valley and she lives in Union, Oregon with her family; parents Odin and Shandy Miller, and her sister Paisley. Millie is very excited for the opportunity to represent Eastern Oregon Livestock Show as a 2024 Queen Candidate.
Miss Miller enjoys being involved in many activities. She is a member of the Union High School’s Cross Country and Track teams as well as Union FFA where she served as Greenhand President for the 2022-23 year. One of her biggest passions is barrel racing and this fall she joined the Idaho High School Rodeo District 2 team and competed in the first four high school rodeos for the 23-24 year. Millie also competes locally in playdays and junior rodeos.
Millie Miller’s involvement with the Eastern Oregon Livestock Show began in 2014 when she was a flower girl for the queen’s coronation. In the 4th grade she began showing hogs in 4H and more recently in FFA. Millie was able to show the Union FFA Chapter Steer in 2022. She enjoys singing the National Anthem at the Ed Miller Xtreme Bulls Event and has done so for 4 years. Millie has been on the EOLS flag team for two years and has ridden in numerous parades. This year she will be riding her trusty paint mare, Dixie. Millie can’t wait for us to see her fly down the track!
There is a deep history for Millie in relation to the Eastern Oregon Livestock Show. Her Great-Great Grandfather, S.E. Miller, was President of EOLS from 1925-1928. Her Great Grandfather, Odin Miller, served as President from 1964-1971 and Grandfather Ed Miller served in several capacities for over 35 years including Vice President, Rodeo Chairman and Arena Director. Currently the Xtreme Bulls event each year at EOLS bears his name in memoriam. Cassie Miller, Millie’s aunt, is currently the EOLS President and her father Odin Miller is entering his 5th year on the Board of Directors. The history of Millie’s family as Royalty members includes her grandmother Cathy Schroeder in 1970, her mother Shandy Miller in 1996, and her sister Paisley Miller who is the reigning 2023 Queen.
Millie would like to extend her thanks to her family, friends and the community for their support as she begins this journey on the Eastern Oregon Livestock Show Royalty Court. She is also thankful for the EOLS Board of Directors and the Court Committee for their guidance and support. Miss Miller believes that representing EOLS is an honor and a privilege, and is excited for this opportunity to be a part of the “Oldest Show in the Northwest”.
Miss Miller enjoys being involved in many activities. She is a member of the Union High School’s Cross Country and Track teams as well as Union FFA where she served as Greenhand President for the 2022-23 year. One of her biggest passions is barrel racing and this fall she joined the Idaho High School Rodeo District 2 team and competed in the first four high school rodeos for the 23-24 year. Millie also competes locally in playdays and junior rodeos.
Millie Miller’s involvement with the Eastern Oregon Livestock Show began in 2014 when she was a flower girl for the queen’s coronation. In the 4th grade she began showing hogs in 4H and more recently in FFA. Millie was able to show the Union FFA Chapter Steer in 2022. She enjoys singing the National Anthem at the Ed Miller Xtreme Bulls Event and has done so for 4 years. Millie has been on the EOLS flag team for two years and has ridden in numerous parades. This year she will be riding her trusty paint mare, Dixie. Millie can’t wait for us to see her fly down the track!
There is a deep history for Millie in relation to the Eastern Oregon Livestock Show. Her Great-Great Grandfather, S.E. Miller, was President of EOLS from 1925-1928. Her Great Grandfather, Odin Miller, served as President from 1964-1971 and Grandfather Ed Miller served in several capacities for over 35 years including Vice President, Rodeo Chairman and Arena Director. Currently the Xtreme Bulls event each year at EOLS bears his name in memoriam. Cassie Miller, Millie’s aunt, is currently the EOLS President and her father Odin Miller is entering his 5th year on the Board of Directors. The history of Millie’s family as Royalty members includes her grandmother Cathy Schroeder in 1970, her mother Shandy Miller in 1996, and her sister Paisley Miller who is the reigning 2023 Queen.
Millie would like to extend her thanks to her family, friends and the community for their support as she begins this journey on the Eastern Oregon Livestock Show Royalty Court. She is also thankful for the EOLS Board of Directors and the Court Committee for their guidance and support. Miss Miller believes that representing EOLS is an honor and a privilege, and is excited for this opportunity to be a part of the “Oldest Show in the Northwest”.
PRINCESS Basey dawson
Basey Dawson lives in Wallowa County on the family Ranch with her parents Leanna Farrell and Mark Dawson. Her older half-sister Bretta and older half-brother Trevor, and his wife Tana who have made her an aunt to Wade, have returned to the ranch.
Basey is a 16-year-old junior at Joseph Charter High School. She is a member of FFA and 4-H. She has been a very active triathlete in sports, participating in volleyball, basketball, and track, qualifying for the state Track and Field meet since freshman year.
Her mother’s family has a very long history in agriculture going back 10 + generations, trailing cattle 80 miles to and from their summer range in the Sierra Nevada mountains or in Nevada. From logging to mining or farming, they have always been involved with livestock. Running sheep in the Sierra Nevada mountains, Nevada, Snake River, or the Steens, which Basey takes great American pride in.
Her father’s history comes closer to home, contracting bucking horses and bulls for EOLS Jr. Rodeo, Joseph, Union, Haines and Baker from 1992-1996. From there he was an all-around cowboy, working at many big ranches in Southern Oregon. He continues to contract haul livestock from Wallowa County to Union County every Thursday.
Basey has been on the Wallowa County 4-H court where she was able to talk to kids about 4-H, and all the things you can do for the future of the industry. She was involved in community service while sharing stories about her projects. Basey has been a camp counselor at Tri-County 4-H camp, where she was able to ensure the kids had a safe and fun experience, while sharing with them the importance of agriculture in the community.
She loves the springtime; the new lambs and calves that come, as well as branding time. She has attended neighbors' brandings, where she enjoyed roping calves bringing them to be branded (the agricultural way of identifying each owner), castrating bull calves, and giving vaccines to prevent, treat, and control disease. This is where she really learned about riding for the brand.
Basey’s plan for the future is to graduate from Joseph Charter High School then attain a Business Degree in Agriculture at Blue Mountain Community College in Pendleton, Oregon. Her family attended college there and she feels pulled to continue the legacy.
Basey runs her personal cattle with her family. The income will help pay for college. She was given her grandpa’s Rafter 4 brand when she was 2 and has been using it on her cattle. She says she has learned so many life lessons through owning and running her own cattle.
Saddle Bronc is Basey’s favorite rodeo event. She has always loved watching the horses at every rodeo, seeing how athletic and powerful they come out made the rodeo experience so special.
One of Basey’s favorite FFA competitions is Ag Sales. “I know ticket sales will be competitive, so get ready to see my smiling face at your door soon.” Basey feels that EOLS Royalty would be an amazing experience. She says, “Since knee high, I was looking up to court ladies, with the big horses and beautiful clothes. I can't wait to be a role model for the little girls who will be looking up to me. To be able to ride for the EOLS rodeo court, will be a dream come true.”
