Sycamores clinicians will provide mental-wellness guidance to Pasadena’s seven members of the 2027 Rose Court as they prepare for the Rose Parade, the local behavioral health nonprofit announced Oct. 21.
Sycamores said its partnership with the Pasadena Tournament of Roses is continuing for a sixth consecutive year, adding support for stress management, healthy coping strategies and emotional well-being to the Court’s personal-development program.
Court members make community appearances before the Jan. 1 parade while managing schoolwork and personal responsibilities. Their preparation includes public speaking, etiquette and media relations. Sycamores said its clinicians will provide guidance throughout the season to help them manage demands associated with their public roles.
Sycamores Chief Operating Officer Dr. Jana Lord said in the Oct. 21 press release: “We want these young women to have practical tools to manage stress, care for their mental well-being and fully enjoy this special experience.”
Tournament of Roses President Terry Madigan said the organizations share an interest in the Court members’ well-being and personal development. He added: “We deeply value our longstanding partnership with Sycamores and the care and encouragement they bring to this special experience.”
The Tournament announced the 2027 Rose Court on Sept. 28. Its members are Lucy Wendling of San Marino High School; Tessa Choi of La Cañada High School; Irene Maddox of Eagle Rock High School; Elizabeth Rweyemamu of Polytechnic School; Daniela Guzman of Arcadia High School; Maria Teresa McDonald of Thurgood Marshall Secondary School; and Evita Bridge of Mayfield Senior School.
Each member receives a $7,500 academic scholarship from the Tournament. Its selection criteria included academic achievement, school and community involvement, public speaking and youth leadership. The 108th Rose Queen is scheduled to be announced and crowned Oct. 27 at Tournament House in Pasadena.
The Court will ride along Colorado Boulevard in the 138th Rose Parade on Friday, Jan. 1, and attend the College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl Game that day. The parade theme is “Welcome.”
The partnership connects organizations with roots in Pasadena history. Sycamores traces its origins to the city’s first orphanage, founded in 1902 by Fannie Rowland. The nonprofit now provides behavioral health and child welfare services across Southern California.
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