Worcester County student Angelle Ayres was recently named a finalist for the Quanta Service Junior Varsity Rodeo Team. This prestigious team includes 20 of the top high school students from across the country. Ayres is a Stephen Decatur High School student who aspires to become a veterinarian, with a focus on large animals.
“The Worcester County community is proud of Ayres's accomplishments and excited to see her future unfold,” said Brianna Dix, advertising and destination marketing specialist for Worcester County Economic Development (WCED). “Her dedication and hard work exemplify the spirit of perseverance and passion that the Quanta Service Junior Varsity Rodeo Team embodies. We wish Ayres continued success in her academic and rodeo endeavors and look forward to cheering her on as she rides towards her dreams.”
As a member of the 2024-2025 rodeo team, Ayres will receive educational resources, financial support, and professional development tools to aid her future success. This is a special achievement.
During the school year, Ayres participates in the agriculture program at Worcester Technical High School. Over the summer, she has been involved in the Coastal Careers Internship Program, hosted by WCED and funded by the Rural Maryland Council and the Worcester County Commissioners.
Her internship takes place at Rusted Star Ranch in Berlin, where she works closely with ranch owner and County FFA advisor Jessie Flores.
“Every shift I am learning something new, and it has been a fun experience,” Ayres said.
Her duties include feeding horses, filling water buckets, letting the horses out to graze, setting up horse shows and camps, and instructing basic horsemanship skills. Ayres enjoys working with individual horses on their training needs.