Tournament Pares Rose Court Finalists to 28, Final Court of 7 To Be Named Next Week

The 28 finalists for the 2025 Rose Court, presented by Citizens Business Bank, have been announced. Applicants from 49 Pasadena area schools participated in the interview process. Seven finalists will be named to the Rose Court on Monday, September 30.

Before the final round of interviews, the 28 finalists for the 2025 Rose Court presented by Citizens Business Bank took a group photo on the front steps of Tournament House. Applicants from 49 Pasadena area schools participated in the interview process and seven of the finalists will be named to the 2025 Rose Court on Monday, September 30.

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 bloom 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 engages in personal development programs aimed at improving their public speaking and presentation skills, building self-confidence and refining 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 a wealth of 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 a number of criteria including academic achievement community and school involvement, public speaking ability and youth leadership.

The 2025 Rose Court will ride down Colorado Blvd. in the 136th Rose Parade® presented by Honda and attend the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the 111th Rose Bowl Game® presented by Prudential, both on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. 

The 28 Rose Court Finalists are:

First row, from left to right: 

178 Isabella Villavicencio, Mayfield Senior School
109 Ashlyn Pimental, Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy
124 Giavanna Folda, San Marino High School
65 Briar Bryant, Flintridge Preparatory School
143 Isabella Jackson, Alhambra High School
77 Simone Ball, Arcadia High School
261 Faith Perez, Pasadena City College
267 Anna Shore, Pasadena City College
102 Katherine Kammas, South Pasadena High School
214 Gabriela Sanchez, Gabrielino High School

Second row, from left to right:

313 Saniyah Brunston, John Muir High School
156 India Garcia-Robb, South Pasadena High School
311 Lara Georgian, Mayfield Senior School
179 Gabriella Gamboa, Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy
58 Parisa Bryant, Maranatha High School
273 Lindsay Charles, Westridge School
82 Amishi Mahadev, South Pasadena High School
79 Ariel Thio, Temple City High School
235 Olivia Lopez, Pasadena High School

Top row, from left to right:

60 Kate Kelly, La Cañada High School
249 Piper Scherbert, Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy
284 Sophia Page, Mayfield Senior School
299 Lisette Parker, Maranatha High School
208 Ella Bradley, Los Angeles County High School for the Arts
260 Malini Pradhan, Flintridge Preparatory School
189 Margaret Dillard, La Cañada High School
190 Mona Dillard, La Cañada High School
297 Violet Marino, Marshall Fundamental Secondary School