Drivers showcased at School Bus Roadeo
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