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Tom Ree worked with the Rodeo program at DCC for 33 years.  He started the Agriculture program at the College in 1970 and, soon after, got involved in Rodeo.  He was involved in various capacities with the Rodeo program as a coach, recruiter, and livestock provider until his retirement in 2003.  The team became very competitive in 1973, largely because of Coach Ree’s strong recruiting efforts.  His men’s teams finished 2^nd at Nationals in 1977, 3^rd in 1984, and 4^th in 1976 and 1979.  The pinnacle moment of his coaching career was winning the Men’s National Championship in 1981.  His women’s team’s highest finish at Nationals was 5^th in 1980, and they also placed 6^th in 1987, 7^th in 1990, and 8^th in 1985.  Coach Ree had numerous individuals finish in the top 10 at the College National Finals Rodeo in nearly every event.  After retiring from teaching and coaching, Ree also served as the DCC Board Chairman for three years.