“I grew up watching the Tournament of Roses Parade every New Years Day and always dreamed of being a part of it,” said Michelle Kaye Washington, a first-year student at Pasadena City College. After enduring an intensive month-long interview process, Washington was selected as one of the seven members of the 2011 Tournament of Roses Royal Court.
“Being a Tournament of Roses Princess means taking part in history,” Washington said. “It means being a role model for my peers and being able to inspire others to pursue their own dreams and ambitions.”
Washington, a lifelong Pasadena resident, is currently studying art and economics at PCC where she is active with the Encompass Organization, Project Light, Ryman Arts, HROCK Choir, and HROCK missions. She hopes to transfer to USC or the University of Denver to major in fine arts and economics.
She participated in the Tournament of Roses Royal Court proceedings last year as a senior at Maranatha High School, but didn’t make it to the final seven. This year was a completely different story. “Trying out this year was different from last year because I had the opportunity to grow as a human being. I wasn't as scared because I had a feel for the process.”
Washington was chosen from a pool of more than 1,100 Pasadena-area young women. Her selection was based on a range of qualities, including public speaking ability, poise, academic achievement, community involvement, and personality.
“Being a Tournament of Roses Princess means taking part in history,” Washington said. “It means being a role model for my peers and being able to inspire others to pursue their own dreams and ambitions.”
Washington, a lifelong Pasadena resident, is currently studying art and economics at PCC where she is active with the Encompass Organization, Project Light, Ryman Arts, HROCK Choir, and HROCK missions. She hopes to transfer to USC or the University of Denver to major in fine arts and economics.
She participated in the Tournament of Roses Royal Court proceedings last year as a senior at Maranatha High School, but didn’t make it to the final seven. This year was a completely different story. “Trying out this year was different from last year because I had the opportunity to grow as a human being. I wasn't as scared because I had a feel for the process.”
Washington was chosen from a pool of more than 1,100 Pasadena-area young women. Her selection was based on a range of qualities, including public speaking ability, poise, academic achievement, community involvement, and personality.
“These young ladies were selected from a pool of the most talented and poised in the Pasadena area. They are truly remarkable and will be wonderful ambassadors for our Rose Parade and Rose Bowl Game,” said Alex Aghajanian, chairman of the Queen and Court Committee.
For more information, please contact the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association at (626) 449-4100.
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