Kari Ward was named Lady-In-Waiting last night after a selection process which included submitting a written application, an accomplishment book, a horsemanship skills demonstration and an interview.

Kari, who is the daughter of Jim and Theresa Ward, grew up in Cheyenne. She is a graduate of Cheyenne East High School, and currently attends the University of Wyoming where she studies Elementary Education. Her activities include FFA, DECA, Speech and Debate Teams, Special Olympics Coaching and the Tri Delta Sorority. Kari served as a Cheyenne Frontier Days Dandy for five years.

Kari says of her desire to be Lady-In-Waiting, "The last full week of July in Cheyenne is filled with professional cowboys, world travelers, hometown people and hundreds of volunteers who gather in celebration for the world's largest and greatest outdoor rodeo. As a Cheyenne Frontier Days Dandy, I was a goodwill ambassador for this great celebration. Now, I want to take the next step and increase my involvement with CFD by serving as Lady-In-Waitng."

Kari Ward will work with Miss Frontier, Katie Landers in 2007 to represent Cheyenne Frontier Days in both the United States and Canada.

-###-

DATE: September 14, 2006 CONTACT: Lynne Boomgaarden, Indian Chairman

(307) 778-7200 fax: (307) 778-7213

www.cfdrodeo.com