Stanbrough wins Walt Garrison Top Hand Award

New Mexico State University all-around cowgirl Staci Stanbrough accepted the Walt Garrison Top Hand Award during College National Finals Rodeo in Casper. The Garrison Award is given annually to the individual who exemplifies the qualities of initiative, loyalty, tenacity, commitment, honesty, perseverance, integrity and leadership. The award is named for Walt Garrison, the former pro football player for the Dallas Cowboys. This is the 11th year the award has been given during the CNFR. Stanbrough and NMSU will each receive $2,500. Stanbrough also received a belt buckle commemorating her award. Maintaining a 4.0 gpa throughout her four years, Stanbrough has worked diligently for the perfection of straight A's, always a personal challenge for her. Her high school academic record was the same perfect 4.0. Stanbrough has accomplished her academic excellence while rodeoing fulltime on the NMSU women's rodeo team, qualifying for Nationals three of her four years in college. During the CNFR, Stanbrough was elected the Student President of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association...more