Former Miss San Benito Rodeo Corissa King was named the 2018-19 Gilroy Rodeo Queen over the weekend and will represent the event leading up to next year’s rodeo.
King was the 2017 Miss San Benito Rodeo and also recently competed in the 2018 Miss Salinas Rodeo competition won by San Benito High School alum Valerie Costanza.
King, who lives in Hollister, went to San Benito High School and studied at Fresno State University. Her Facebook page lists her as owner/manager of K5 Crosses by Corissa.
According to information from the Miss San Benito Rodeo contest on King:
Fifth generation Californian, Miss San Benito Rodeo – Corissa King is the daughter of Dean and Cindy King of Hollister. She currently attends California State University Fresno with plans of becoming an Agriculture Education teacher to help guide our future agriculture industry leaders.
In high school she was very involved in Hollister FFA with showing livestock, starting a welding business and holding several officer positions. She has submitted her record book in hopes of achieving her American Degree which is the highest degree awarded to an FFA member.
Beginning at a young age, Corissa participated in events at junior rodeos and other local rodeos. She is currently an intern at the Beef Unit at Fresno State and a member of their Block and Bridle Club. She enjoys being involved as Secretary of the Fresno State Young Cattlemen’s Association, as well as the California Cattlemen’s Association.
Outside of school and rodeo Corissa loves spending time with her family, friends and her puppies. Her other hobbies include playing field hockey with her little sister, welding and meeting new people.
