Lassies
The Texas Shorthorn Lassies serves as the women’s auxiliary of the Texas Shorthorn Association. Officially organized in 1956, Lassies encourage and extend the influence of Shorthorn Breed, to promote the interest of its membership, stimulate greater activity, and cultivate closer relationships. The Lassies also arrange exhibits at state shows, present awards, publicize the breed provide reception committees, and conduct activities that pertain to the State Queen contest and other promotional activities.
MEMBERSHIP FOR THE
TEXAS SHORTHORN LASSIES
is open to females of all ages interested in breeding, raising, or promoting Shorthorn cattle. Many of our members are Shorthorn breeders throughout Texas. Lassies enjoy the opportunity to work together to promote the breed and increase marketing opportunities for their herd.
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Dues: $20 per year
Please make checks payable to Texas Shorthorn Lassies, 4750 CR 2664, Royse City, TX 75189 or via PayPal to txshorthorns@gmail.com – please select friends/family not business and put your name/ranch name in the comment.
Lassie Officers
PRESIDENT
MEREDITH DEBORDE
PO Box 61
Bardwell, TX 75101
972-646-5041
lazydfarmtx@gmail.com
VP & qUEEN CHAIRMAN
BRITTANY CORLEY
15601 Kristen Ln
Willis, TX 77378
936-718-5434
brittany.gullette@yahoo.com
SECRETARY/TREASURER
TRACEY LAUGHERY
4750 CR 2664
Royse City, TX 75189
214-771-6245 tracey.laughery@aol.com
pUBLICITY
ELLEE SPEARMAN
2180 Airport Rd
Rockwall, TX 75087
469-805-2226 espearman05@gmail.com
Board of Directors
MARY BASS
922 CR B
Olton, TX 79064
806-285-2121
MAKENZIE LAUGHERY
4750 CR 2664
Royse City, TX 75189
469-273-0614 mlaughery5@gmail.com
ANNETTE NUTTER
600 CR 4981
Desdemona, TX 76445
254-243-0400 apriddy1968@gmail.com
SHELLY SPEARMAN
2180 Airport Rd
Rockwall, TX 75087
972-342-6584
JEANNENE XANTHUS
5562 CR 1037
Celeste, TX 75423
831-801-0258
2024 Lassie Scholarship Application
Annually the Texas Shorthorn Lassie Association awards a $500.00 scholarship. They look at breed involvement, academics, extracurricular activities and financial need.
The scholarship can be used at college, university or trade school. Applicants must be high school seniors or college freshman.
Winner will be announced during the annual field day in conjunction with the Texas Shorthorn Association as well as be notified via mail.
For how to apply click on the application below. Deadline for 2024 is May 15.
Follow the Texas Shorthorn Lassies on Facebook to keep up with the latest events and news.
The group is open to all current and former Lassies as well as anyone who supports the Lassies.
2025-2026 Texas Shorthorn Lassie Royalty
QUEEN
Kaylee Corley
Willis, TX
Princess
Beth Wells
Van Alstyne, TX
Princess
Catherine Smith
Flower Mound, TX
Former National Lassie Queens
- 1959 Carol McCormack McDonald
- 1971 Judy Northcutt Schlinker
- 1974 Debbie Wright*
- 1979 Lisa McAnear Shields
- 1983 Emilie Overman
- 1986 Annette Priddy
- 1992 Kari Cain
- 2000 Melody Shields
- 2013 Victoria Osburn
- 2016 Shelby Armstrong*
- 2021 Harley Shelton
* indicates alternate queen
