PASADENA, Calif. – Before the final round of interviews, the 28 finalists for the 2026 Rose Court presented by Citizens Business Bank took a group photo on the front steps of Tournament House. Applicants from 41 Pasadena area schools participated in the interview process and seven of the finalists will be named to the 2026 Rose Court on Monday, September 29, 2025.
We are excited to continue the treasured legacy of the Rose Court, whose members benefit by connecting with their communities, giving back in meaningful ways and blooming with self-confidence from valuable experiences they will carry with them for a lifetime. The Tournament of Roses® has a long-standing tradition of celebrating educational excellence and continues the legacy by providing each Rose Court member with a $7,500 academic scholarship!
The Rose Court also participates in personal development programs designed to enhance their public speaking and presentation skills, foster self-confidence and refine their etiquette. Members of the Rose Court are given numerous opportunities to get involved in the community, make meaningful contributions and network with local leaders. Being part of the Rose Court offers numerous benefits, including joining an organization committed to hands-on volunteer work, finding ways to give back to the community, honing public speaking skills and fostering personal growth and self-assurance.
Volunteer Members of the Tournament of Roses’ Queen & Court Committee made their selections based on several criteria including academic achievement, community and school involvement, public speaking ability and youth leadership.
The 2026 Rose Court will ride down Colorado Blvd. in the 137th Rose Parade® presented by Honda and attend the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the 112th Rose Bowl Game® presented by Prudential, both on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
The 28 Rose Court Finalists are:
First row, from left to right:
575 Julina Elizabeth Mireles, Gabrielino High School
522 Paloma Skye Murga, Mayfield Senior School
515 Madeline Chae, Los Angeles County High School for the Arts
383 Juliana Emma Rubio, South Pasadena High School
483 Arianna Shamo, Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy
350 Jaclyn Junghee Sim, Flintridge Preparatory School
564 Riya Gupta, California Institute of Technology (Caltech)
455 Olivia Lynn Ferrari, La Salle College Preparatory
586 Violet Tran, La Salle College Preparatory
Second row, from left to right:
590 Anya Ashish Patel, Polytechnic School
537 Lola Ye, Temple City High School
536 Cozette June Rinde, La Cañada High School
612 Clare Gonzalez, San Marino High School
386 Serena Hui Guo, Arcadia High School
527 Evelyn Grace Fetterman, Pasadena High School
490 Livia Amy de Paula, Temple City High School
563 Danica Morgan Lee, San Marino High School
Third row, from left to right:
424 Payton Anderson, Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy
579 Sophia Bai Ren, Arcadia High School
580 Qianyi Wang, Arcadia High School
346 Keiko Rakin, Alhambra High School
606 Naira Elaine Wadley, John Muir High School
500 Camila Loria, Eagle Rock High School
506 Audrey Montaño, La Salle College Preparatory
Top row, from left to right:
568 Catelyn Abagale Hodson, South Pasadena High School
517 Mia Bugarin, La Cañada High School
585 Audrey Ann Hoffman, San Marino High School
553 Olivia Hargrove, Pasadena City College
