Drivers showcased at School Bus Roadeo

Published 2018-06-15

June 9 saw some of the province’s most skilled bus drivers showcasing their work at the School Bus Roadeo in Medicine Hat. A total of 60 drivers from across Alberta competed in events such as parallel parking, turning, steering and written exams.

June 9 saw some of the province’s most skilled bus drivers showcasing their work at the School Bus Roadeo in Medicine Hat.

A total of 60 drivers from across Alberta competed in events such as parallel parking, turning, steering and written exams.

The winners included:

• Nathaniel O’Coin of Calgary – Southland – First place in the Big Bus Division
• Chris O’Brien of Calgary – Southland – First place and top rookie in the Small Bus Division
• Lesley Harris of Edmonton – Southland – Contributed 470 points to the first place team

Scores:

Big Bus Division Scores:

• Nathaniel O’Coin, Southland – Calgary: 589
• Marny Herndon, First Student – Airdrie: 585
• Shelley Semier, Parkland School Division: 535
• Tammy Freerksen, First Student – Rimbey: 530
• Brandon Montgomery, Parkland School Division: 520
• Christina Burynuik, Southland-Edmonton: 519
• John Servos, Southland – Okotoks: 505
• Christie Bucholtz, First Student-Edmonton: 501
• Liz Harding, Prairie Bus Lines: 500
• Crystal Blunderfield, Southland-Calgary: 493

*Rookie for Big Bus: John Servos *

Small bus Division Scores:

• Chris O’Brien, Southland – Calgary: 561
• Courtney Oakes, Prairie Bus Lines: 538
• Pascale Hughes, Parkland School Division: 538
• Leon Mah, Southland – Calgary: 534

Rookie for Small Bus: Chris O’Brien

*Most Professional: Tammy Freerksen *

Highest Scoring Team: 2055 Total Points

• Brandon Montgomery, Parkland School Division: 520
• Shelley Semier, Parkland School Division: 535
• Tammy Freerksen, First Student-Rimbey: 530
• Lesley Harris, Southland-Edmonton: 470