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Linsay Rosser-Sumpter Inducted into Wheatland High School Athletic Hall of Fame for Rodeo Excellence
Description: Linsay Rosser-Sumpter has been inducted into the Wheatland High School Athletic Hall of Fame, honoring her rodeo achievements and lasting impact on the sport. Courtesy Photo
Linsay Rosser-Sumpter Inducted into Wheatland High School Athletic Hall of Fame
By Sarah Petramala
Linsay Rosser-Sumpter, a proud alum of Wheatland High School, as of Oct. 3, has been officially inducted into the Wheatland Athletic Hall of Fame. This honor recognizes her outstanding athletic achievements and lasting contributions to the sport of rodeo.
Before moving to Colorado, Sumpter was a collegiate competitor at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, where she was a multiple-year College National Finals Rodeo qualifier. She owned and operated her own rodeo school, in both California and Colorado, where she trained young rodeo athletes in various rodeo events. In 2009, she joined Otero (Junior) College as the head rodeo coach, mentoring young athletes and building a highly respected program. In March of 2022, she was named Commissioner of the Women’s Rodeo World Championship.
Some of her responsibilities with the WRWC included working with the athletes, increasing their opportunities, and ensuring their experience with the WRWC was collaborative and positive. She helped build and expand female rodeo talent and aided in the growth of women’s rodeo. While the WRWC has completed its mission, she continues on with the Professional Bull Riders organization (PBR) doing similar work. Additionally, she recently transitioned into a new role as faculty in the Agricultural Business Management (ABM) department, where she continues to inspire the next generation of students.
“Otero College is proud and grateful to have Linsay as part of our team,” said Otero President, Dr. Kimberly Zant. “Her dedication to students, her leadership in collegiate rodeo, and her unwavering passion for the sport have left a lasting impact on the campus and our whole community. She brings the same energy and commitment to her students as she did to the arena, and her contributions continue to elevate the program and the college as a whole.”
“This recognition isn’t just about my journey in the arena,” Rosser-Sumpter said. “It’s about the teachers, family, and community who believed rodeo was a sport. Rodeo has shaped me into the person I am today, but the lessons all started in Wheatland.” With this induction, Rosser-Sumpter becomes part of a lasting tradition that celebrates athletic excellence and community impact. Otero College is grateful to have her dedication and abilities as part of our community.
