Rose Princess Sarah Sumiko Shaklan, a student at La Canada High School, speaks with emcee Stephanie Edwards, during the announcement and coronation of the 2016 Rose Queen on Oct. 22 in Pasadena. “I guess we won’t be spending New Year’s Day at home this year,” joked Shaklan’s father, Stuart. Flintridge Prep senior Erika Karen Winter was chosen to be the 98th queen to preside over the Tournament of Roses. The other princesses are Bryce Marie Bakewell, Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy; Donaly Elizabeth Marquez, Blair High School; Natalie Breanne Hernandez-Barber, Alverno High School; Rachelle Chacal Renee Liu, San Marino High Schoo; and Regina Marche Pullens, Maranatha High School. (MIKEY HIRANO CULROSS/Rafu Shimpo)
Evening of Royalty
