Finalists named for 2026 Rose Court ahead of coronation

Twenty-eight students from across the Pasadena area have been named finalists for the 2026 Rose Court, with seven to be selected next week to serve as the face of the 137th Rose Parade and Rose Bowl Game.

The finalists, chosen from applicants at 41 local schools, gathered at Tournament House for a group photo ahead of their final interviews.

The 2026 Rose Court will represent the Tournament of Roses at public events and media appearances throughout the season. The seven court members will be announced on Monday, Sept. 29.

According to the Pasadena Tournament of Roses, court members will receive a $7,500 academic scholarship and participate in personal development programs focused on public speaking, leadership and community engagement.

“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 organization said in a statement.

The Rose Court tradition, which dates back more than a century, includes community service appearances and culminates with a ride down Colorado Boulevard in the annual New Year’s Day parade, followed by the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl Game.

Finalists were selected by the Tournament’s Queen & Court Committee, based on academic achievement, school and community involvement, youth leadership and public speaking ability.

The 28 Rose Court finalists are:

• Payton Anderson, Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy
• Sophia Bai Ren, Arcadia High School
• Mia Bugarin, La Cañada High School
• Madeline Chae, Los Angeles County High School for the Arts
• Livia Amy de Paula, Temple City High School
• Olivia Lynn Ferrari, La Salle College Preparatory
• Evelyn Grace Fetterman, Pasadena High School
• Clare Gonzalez, San Marino High School
• Riya Gupta, California Institute of Technology
• Serena Hui Guo, Arcadia High School
• Olivia Hargrove, Pasadena City College
• Audrey Ann Hoffman, San Marino High School
• Catelyn Abagale Hodson, South Pasadena High School
• Julina Elizabeth Mireles, Gabrielino High School
• Audrey Montaño, La Salle College Preparatory
• Danica Morgan Lee, San Marino High School
• Camila Loria, Eagle Rock High School
• Paloma Skye Murga, Mayfield Senior School
• Anya Ashish Patel, Polytechnic School
• Keiko Rakin, Alhambra High School
• Cozette June Rinde, La Cañada High School
• Juliana Emma Rubio, South Pasadena High School
• Arianna Shamo, Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy
• Jaclyn Junghee Sim, Flintridge Preparatory School
• Violet Tran, La Salle College Preparatory
• Naira Elaine Wadley, John Muir High School
• Qianyi Wang, Arcadia High School
• Lola Ye, Temple City High School

For additional information, visit tournamentofroses.com.