Rodeo Pageant Coordinators
Olivia Gunter [email protected] Cell: 801-830-0816

Janessa Gardner - Queen
Sydney Nielsen - 1st Attendant
Sydney is the daughter of Todd and Nicole Nielsen from Mapleton, Utah. Sydney is 17 years old and attends Maple Mountain High School. She is a graduating senior this year who has spent her high school career involved in many activities, some of which include; being an FFA member focusing on animal science related classes as well as floriculture and greenhouse, doing 4-H with her horse projects in the western disciplines and being a state qualifier for the last 4 years as well as showing pigs and goats at numerous livestock shows across the state. Sydney's love for the western lifestyle shows in her dedication, determination and her "lets go have fun and get er’ done" attitude. Sydney loves the atmosphere and unity that the rodeo world encompasses and knows how much it has taught her both in and outside of the arena. Sydney has a passion for jewelry making, riding her horses, working with her stockshow animals, being on the boat, trying new things, hanging out with friends and family and sharing her contagious smile with those around her. Her favorite quote is from Dolly Parton and it says “if you see someone without a smile, give them one of yours”.
Terra Hicken - 2nd Attendant
Terra is the daughter of Dave and Tanya Hicken from Heber, Utah. In her free time she enjoys riding horses and paddle boarding. She graduated from Wasatch High School in 2022 then went on to Utah Valley University and graduated with her associates in Business Management in 2023. She completed a course at Mountainland Technical College in 2024 to become a limited x-ray technician. She has recently started a job working at Advanced Orthopedics. She is excited to be a part of the 104th Strawberry Days Rodeo and is looking forward to working with the community to make this year a year to remember!