Before the final round of interviews, the 28 finalists for the 2027 Rose Court 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 2027 Rose Court on Monday, September 28, 2026.
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 2027 Rose Court will ride down Colorado Boulevard in the 138th Rose Parade® presented by Honda and attend the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the 113th Rose Bowl Game® presented by Prudential, both on Friday, January 1, 2027.
Pictured in the 2027 Rose Court Photo:
First row, from left to right:
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, from left to right:
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, from left to right:
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.
