Apply for the Rose Festival Court!
Thank you to all our Rose Festival Court applicants!
The application process for the 2010 Portland Rose Festival Court is now closed.
Eligible candidates who have submitted an application MUST attend ONE of the following orientation sessions:
- Saturday, January 16, 10:00 a.m. -- Madison High School Auditorium
2735 NE 82nd Avenue - Portland, Oregon
- Thursday, January 21, 6:30 p.m. -- Glencoe High School Library
2700 NW Glencoe Road - Hillsboro, Oregon
- Saturday, January 23, 4:00 p.m. -- World Trade Center
25 SW Salmon Street - Portland, Oregon
Orientations will last approximately one hour and will discuss the judging process of selecting the princess and the experience of the Rose Festival Court. Judging sessions will be held in February, and princesses will be announced in March.
2010 Princess Announcement Schedule
- Monday, March 1, 2:05 p.m. - David Douglas
- Tuesday, March 2, 3:30 p.m. - Wilson
- Wednesday, March 3, 2:10 p.m. - St. Mary's
- Thursday, March 4, 2:30 p.m. - Jefferson
- Friday, March 5, 2:30 p.m. - Roosevelt
- Monday, March 8, 9:50 a.m. - Franklin
- Tuesday, March 9, 1:00 p.m. - Central Catholic
- Wednesday, March 10, 3:00 p.m. - Marshall
- Thursday, March 11, 2:30 p.m. - Parkrose
- Friday, March 12, 9:45 a.m. - Benson
- Monday, March 15, 3:00 p.m. - METRO
(Held at the Hollywood Theater)
- Tuesday, March 16, 1:15 p.m. - Madison
- Wednesday, March 17, 3:15 p.m. - Cleveland
- Thursday, March 18, 2:00 p.m. - Lincoln
- Friday, March 19, 9:45 a.m. - Grant
2009 Queen Rachel Seeman
(of Grant High School)
Court Mission
The mission of the Rose Festival Court program is to provide scholarships for higher education, to promote community outreach and volunteerism, to offer networking and mentoring opportunities to outstanding young women in a program that perpetuates an appreciation for Rose Festival history and tradition.
The Rose Festival Court comprises up to 15 outstanding women who are selected from Portland-Metro area high schools. After being selected in March, Court Members attend after-school and evening orientation meetings during the month of April. Beginning May 1, Court Members travel full-time 6 days a week for 6 weeks, visiting community events, business leaders, hospitals, senior living centers, youth organizations and civic groups. Court Members also receive one-on-one mentorship from Pacific Power's senior management team, a $3,500 scholarship valid for any accredited college, university or trade program, a complete wardrobe including shoes and accessories, and a lifetime of enduring friendships with their Rose Festival Court sisters.
Calling All Ambassadors, Princesses and Queens
Yes -- we're still looking for past Court Members! If you were a member of the Senior or Junior Courts, we want to keep track of you as an IMPORTANT member of the Rose Festival Family! During our Centennial year, there was a special Reception to honor you: The Past Courts Reception was be held on Sunday, June 10, 2007, during the Centennial Exposition at the Oregon Convention Center. (Registration for the reception was free and included admission to the Centennial Exposition.) People brought along scrapbooks and photos to share -- and renewed old friendships! The history of the Rose Festival -- including the Rose Festival Courts -- is very important! We're anxious to continue to accept historical donations for future generations to share. Additionally, we have an on-going project to scan loaned scrapbooks and photos. We need YOU to realize the dream of turning our history into a digital format -- and we're always looking for VOLUNTEERS who can assist us with this meaningful work.
Please feel free to email us at courtalumni@rosefestival.org to update your contact information.
