Meet the Royalty
2025 Queen - Hannah Johnson
Hi everyone! My name is Hannah Johnson, I am 17 years old and I am proud to be your 2025 Heart of the North Rodeo Queen! I live in Minong with my parents, Todd and Jill Johnson, and attend Spooner High School. If you're looking for me at school, you’ll probably find me in the Agricultural classroom! I am very involved in FFA and I am currently serving as the Spooner FFA president. Ever since I was very little everyone knew that if you brought up horses around me you better be ready to talk! After being in love with horses for my entire life, I finally got my start with riding at 10 years old and haven’t stopped since! I enjoy games and trail rides, but ranch riding and cow work has my heart! I recently discovered my passion for them in the past year and hope to continue learning about how to improve for myself and my horses in the future. After high school, I plan to attend UWRF and study meat science with a minor in equine science to hopefully one day have a career as a livestock nutritionist. I never miss an opportunity to watch or help someone train horses and can’t wait to learn even more! Growing up in a hunting family, I have never missed a hunting season. In the fall you can expect to find me in a hunting truck off to run bears with my family’s hounds, or spending days in a deer blind in the search of a buck. From bobcats to turkeys I’ve been truly blessed with some amazing hunting opportunities! I also love trap shooting, especially with my dad, and I am always up for some good competition shooting! Ever since I was little, I’ve always loved seeing the rodeo royalty riding into the arena and aspired to be like them one day. I hope to be like those strong women and show young girls that with hard work and dedication, they can achieve everything they want to. I truly believe that I am only where I am today because of the support of my parents, strong mentors and friends, and Jesus. I have been incredibly blessed with amazing things in my life and can’t wait to see where my path leads! I am so excited to be the Spooner Rodeo Queen for the upcoming year to serve as an ambassador for the fans, and continue to promote the values of the Heart of the North Rodeo!
2025 Princess - Savanna Siwicki
Hello, my name is Savanna Siwicki and I am the 2025 Heart of the North Rodeo Princess! I am 18 years old, I was born in Florida and lived most of my life in Illinois before moving up here to Spooner WI. I am proud to say I have lived here for 6 years! I am currently a Senior at Spooner High School, I will be attending my first year of college at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. I work at Lakeview Bar and Grill in Shell Lake as well as Wake Setters. I am the granddaughter of Laura and Don Siwicki. I started taking lessons at the age of 5 years old. When I moved here, I was in search of a horse that could fulfill my hopes and dreams of owning and showing a horse. I ended up buying a mare, her name is Carmie and I bought her from Jacque Avery. I never did end up showing her because I wasn't ready, instead I opted for doing 4-H to get me ready for showing. It was a great experience, it prepared and taught me a lot about horsemanship, riding, and teamwork. Carmie is my first love and will always be a part of my life. My second mare is Stella, you may have seen her as she was borrowed by Gloria Stumph, Coca-Cola Girl 2024. I’ve had her for three years. We have amazing synergy together, we belong to the Northwest Wisconsin Equine Club for which I was Princess of 2023. We attended many parades, shows, and clinics together, it made great strides in our relationship and accomplishments together. There is still much to be learned together and can’t wait for those opportunities to arise and to be achieved! I am proud and honored to be the ambassador for the Spooner Rodeo!
Miss Teen Rodeo Wisconsin - Ava Johnson
This past year, Ava Johnson graduated from Fox Valley Technical College with her Ag Business Management Diploma as well as her Commercial Drivers License. Currently, she is working as a service technician at TLC sign as well as helping out on her family farm. Ava plans to attend farrier school, as well as work on a beef cattle operation with her horse Paint and her dog Keinye (Key-ni). She rode on the Pink Ribbon Rebels Drill Team, held the title of Mid-Western Rodeo Queen, and is eagerly learning how to break-away rope. As Ava travels the state, she is most excited about networking and building connections with contestants, fans, and supporters. Through this experience Ava hopes to be a valuable ambassador for the wonderful Rodeo Industry as well as the Western Way of Life.
Miss Rodeo Wisconsin - Ashley Johnson
Ashley Johnson lives on her family’s farm in Weyauwega, Wisconsin, where they raise beef cattle, sheep, mules, horses, pigs, and other small farm animals. She is one of six children in a family with two loving parents who instilled in them a strong work ethic from a young age.
Her passion for horses began early in life, as her father had her riding a mule before
she could walk. At the age of 13, she received her first horse and enjoyed participating in events like the Waupaca County Fair, the State Mule Show, and on the high school equestrian team.
Throughout high school, the Agriculture room became her second home, where her dedication to the FFA flourished. She served as President of the chapter for two years and earned 1st place in Wisconsin for her Equine Proficiency. Her FFA Advisor inspired her to pursue a career as an agriculture teacher.
Though her family was not involved in rodeos, Ashley eagerly attended the
Mid-western Rodeo in Manawa each year. Volunteering there, she had a fruitful conversation with a man named Joe from the Manawa Lions Club. She shared that it would be her dream to be part of the Pink Ribbon Rebels Drill Team. Later in the performance, Joe introduced her to a teammate from the team, which changed her life forever. She was part of the Pink Ribbon Rebels Drill Team for two years. Ashley also explored barrel racing and roping, always striving to improve.
In 2022, she was crowned the Midwestern Rodeo Queen, as she wanted to give back to the rodeo that had changed her life. This led to an invitation from the Rodeo City Riders Drill Team coach to join their adult team. She rode with them for two years,
and during that time, she was crowned Miss Teen Rodeo Wisconsin 2023.
Ashley is currently furthering her education at UW River Falls while caring for her two Australian Shepherds and her horse, Squash. She stays busy at college, being highly active with the Ranch Team and the Ag Ed Society. She works at an elementary school in the morning before class and works nights at Kwik Trip on the weekends.
Ashley loves her life in River Falls. However, without rodeo in her life, there is a part of her heart that feels incomplete. She believes that God has guided her to this path because, as a rodeo queen, she feels most authentic. Her personality aligns perfectly with this role, as she is joyful, outgoing, caring, animal-loving, responsible, and always smiling. She feels incredibly blessed for the support of many wonderful people who have helped her pursue her dreams. As she continues to strive for her aspirations, Ashley hopes to make everyone proud, as she reigns as Miss Rodeo Wisconsin 2025!
For more information on the Spooner Rodeo Royalty program, please email spoonerrodeoroyalty@gmail.com