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Katherine Grace Olson is the 21-year-old daughter of Mike and Sheri Olson. She has an older sister, Brianna, and an older brother, Braxton.
Katherine is a 2023 graduate of Burns High School. She dedicated her youth to agricultural pursuits through 4-H, FFA, and competitive livestock exhibitions at the local, state, and national levels. She served as an FFA officer for three years, concluding her service as President of the Burns FFA Chapter. These organizations provided her the opportunity to earn numerous prestigious awards, including Wyoming State Fair Overall Grand Champion Market Lamb and Market Goat. She also received her American FFA Degree, the highest honor achievable in the National FFA Organization, earned by fewer than 1 percent of FFA members nationwide.
She is currently a senior at the University of Wyoming, where she is pursuing a degree in pre-veterinary medicine with an emphasis on production.
Katherine is a first-generation Cheyenne Frontier Days volunteer. Her passion for horses, the rodeo lifestyle, and Western values made the Dandies an ideal fit. Katherine’s dedication as a Cheyenne Frontier Days Dandy team member, drill leader, and most recently as Assistant Director demonstrates her commitment to excellence both in the arena and in the community.
“I am ready to promote the esteemed reputation of Cheyenne Frontier Days, champion the traditions of our Western heritage, and hold true to the volunteer spirit that has enabled Cheyenne Frontier Days to prosper for 129 years and counting. I am proud to be part of the legendary Daddy of ’em All that hosts, educates, inspires, and entertains a global audience.”
MeadowAnn Marie King, 20, is the daughter of John and Ginger King. She is the middle of three children, with an older brother, Wyatt, and a younger sister, Bella.
A 2024 graduate of Cheyenne Central High School, MeadowAnn was active in sports, FFA, 4-H, and FCA, while also serving in several leadership roles. Wrestling became her greatest passion, leading her to make history as Wyoming’s first female 145-pound unofficial state champion in 2022 and official state champion in 2023, as well as the first female state champion from Cheyenne. She is also a three-time Ron Thon Champion, an All-American, and has competed nationally with Team Wyoming.
Following graduation, MeadowAnn continued her wrestling career at Iowa Western before returning home to further her education at Laramie County Community College. She is pursuing degrees in elementary education and kinesiology, combining her love of athletics with her passion for working with youth. In addition to her studies, she volunteers at Element Church, participates in Bible study, and serves as a volunteer wrestling coach.
MeadowAnn’s involvement with Cheyenne Frontier Days began as a scooter kid on the Tickets Committee. She later realized her dream of serving as a CFD Dandy, an experience made even more meaningful by sharing the role with her sister, Bella. Over the years, she has also contributed as an outrider for the parades. Her family’s connection to Frontier Days is longstanding—her father volunteered on the Indians Committee, and her mother competed in the Matched Horse Races before also becoming an outrider.
“I am deeply honored to have been selected as the 2026 Lady-in-Waiting,” MeadowAnn said. “This role is about carrying forward the traditions of Lady-in-Waiting and Miss Frontier, representing the brand with integrity, serving alongside our dedicated volunteers, and upholding the traditions that have shaped both my family and me. Cheyenne Frontier Days is more than a rodeo—it is a family and a legacy—and I am truly grateful for the opportunity to represent the Daddy of ’em All.”
