Overview

• Tournament President Mark Leavens introduced Riya Gupta, Serena Hui Guo, Livia Amy de Paula, Sophia Bai Ren, Keiko Rakin, Naira Elaine Wadley and Olivia Hargrove at an outdoor ceremony in Pasadena.
• The court was selected from 28 finalists representing 41 area schools based on public speaking, leadership, academic achievement and community and school involvement.
• Members will serve as local ambassadors leading up to the Rose Parade and Rose Bowl Game while completing programs in public speaking, presentation and etiquette.
• In response to the Eaton fire, eligibility temporarily expanded to students within the Pasadena City College district map plus seven added zip codes, including Eagle Rock, Highland Park, San Gabriel and Alhambra.
• One of the seven will be named the 107th Rose Queen on Oct. 29, with court duties continuing through the Jan. 1, 2026 festivities.