Rose Court finalists (L-R):
Front row: 319 Madeline Wong, Arcadia High School; 245 Allison DeMesa, La Salle College Preparatory; 344 Clare Vitt, South Pasadena High School; 180 Zoe Chen, South Pasadena High School; 264 Karina Toro, Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy; 202 Isabella Roberts, Pasadena High School; 223 Leilah Robertson, Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy; 392 Evita Bridge, Mayfield Senior School; 355 Lucy Wendling, San Marino High School; 296 Mia Goonetilleke, Polytechnic School.
Second row: 212 Tessa Choi, La Cañada High School; 213 Angelina Yip, Mark Keppel High School; 393 Mary Martin, Mayfield Senior School; 235 Maria Teresa McDonald, Thurgood Marshall Secondary School; 358 Piper Ku, La Cañada High School; 198 Caroline Kelly, La Cañada High School; 346 Moira Taylor, Pasadena High School; 357 Sarah Esbenshade, San Marino High School; 154 Viviana Leyva, Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy.
Third row: 167 Isabelle Whiting, South Pasadena High School; 152 Irene Maddox, Eagle Rock High School; 172 Marloe Vaughan Lower, San Marino High School; 308 Eula Johnson, La Salle College Preparatory; 272 Ksheeraja Chilkepalli, Arcadia High School; 362 Daniela Guzman, Arcadia High School; 349 Elizabeth Rweyemamu, Polytechnic School; 404 Marcel Hazelton, John Muir High School; 199 Madeline Smith, Maranatha High School. (Photo – TOR)
The 28 finalists for the 2027 Rose Court gathered for a group photograph on the front steps of Tournament House before beginning the final round of interviews.
By News Desk
The finalists represent applicants from 41 Pasadena-area schools. Seven students will be selected for the 2027 Rose Court on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026.
The Rose Court selection process considers academic achievement, involvement in school and community activities, public-speaking ability and youth leadership. Volunteer members of the Tournament of Roses’ Queen & Court Committee make the selections.
Those selected will receive a $7,500 educational scholarship and participate in personal-development programs focused on public speaking, presentation skills, etiquette and confidence. They will also have opportunities to volunteer, connect with community leaders and contribute to local causes.
The seven Rose Court members will represent the Tournament of Roses throughout the year, including through appearances in the 138th Rose Parade presented by Honda and at the College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the 113th Rose Bowl Game presented by Prudential on Friday, Jan. 1, 2027.
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