Justin McKee, a native of Edna who now resides on a ranch near Lenahpah, Okla., will serve as the speaker for this year’s Labette County High School baccalaureate services on May 11.

The service which serves to honor and encourage the class of 2008, will also feature student participation from members of the graduating class.

McKee has over the years became a household name, coming into your home each week as the voice of the Professional Bull Riders. For the last six years he has been the host and play-by-play announcer of the Professional Bull Riders tour which airs weekly on VERSUS (formerly known as OLN) and several times a year on NBC. His knowledge of the bull riders and the bulls they ride has given him a reputation in the business few announcers can match.

Besides being the “Voice of the PBR” McKee announces many rodeos including some of the biggest rodeos on the circuit, like Cheyenne, Pendleton and Ellensburg. During these rodeos Justin has been known to disappear from the announcer’s booth for a portion of the performance only to pop up in the arena as a contestant in the Steer Roping. When not announcing PBR events, Justin also has his PRCA announcers card and often is found at top PRCA events as well.

In his spare time you will find him team roping, a sport he has excelled at as well.

The ranch raised cowboy not only talks about bulls a lot, he raises his own. With the help of his wife, Jeannie, and young daughter, Kassidy, McKee Ranch raises purebred bucking stock selling bucking bull futurity prospects.

“I thank God everyday for blessing me with the opportunity to make a living at something I enjoy so much.” Justin’s enthusiasm for rodeo and life is contagious and genuine. He admits, “I am one of the biggest fans in rodeo, when I’m behind the mic, I’m having a great time and one of my main goals is that everyone there is having fun too.”

The public is invited to attend the event which is sponsored by the Citizen’s Baccalaureate Committee for USD 506.