Texas Rose Festival 2022 Souvenir Magazine

SOUVENIR MAGAZINE

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Congratulations

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to this year’s Queen Molly Louise Berry!

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2022 SOUVENIR MAGAZINE

The 2022 Texas Rose Festival Souvenir Magazine pays tribute to the participants, volunteers and events of “Empires of Enchantment.”

Stephen N. McHaney

Justin Wilcox

Alyssa Purselley-Hankins

Tim Thorsen

Santana Wood

Ana Conejo, Maleri McHam, Jessica T. Payne, Priya Leal

Haley Holcomb & Ted Townsend

Paula White

James French Photography, Les Hassell, Michael Cavazos, Ana Conejo

THE COVER | Texas Rose Festival Queen Molly Louise Berry in her Queen’s Coronation gown. Photo by James French Photography; cover design by Ted Townsend and Haley Holcomb

SPECIAL THANKS | James French Photography, Texas Rose Festival Association, Liz Ballard, Belinda Short, Patricia Johnson, Elizabeth Boone and Lynda Evans

SALES | Candace Kozak, Haylea Hudson, Kerri Esposito, Morgan Perry, Paula White, Shawna Yockey, Tracy Stopani

Celebrating 89 Years

The Texas Rose Festival

Duchess of the Rose Growers

Hills Brewer

Photos By James French Photography

Olivia Tillman Dawson

Robert Ramsey Jennings III

Hattie York Hammond

Elam Franklin Swann V

Clayton Alivia Walsh Landrey Hudson Walsh

James Owen Ables

James Joseph Perkins

William Townsend Busch

Abigail Slade Clyde Caroline Renée Faulconer

Ellen Winston Ferguson

Sheldon Elaine Furqueron

Emma Elizabeth Buie Goforth

Katherine Jill Parker

Madeline De Yi Perkins

Karoline Grace Priestner

Hailey Ruth Minton

Carley Elizabeth Reed

Caroline Grace Welty Mary Margaret Roberts

Anna Elizabeth Stone Mary Tate Stone

Sarabeth Jane Wallace

James Thomas McCain IV

ROSE ROYALTY

The Texas Rose Festival celebrates Tyler's rose-growing heritage and the beauty of the rose, the most splendid flower of all. This year's rose queen is Molly Louise Berry, the daughter of Ms. Elizabeth Lawrence Berry and Mr. Scott Reed, and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Craig Berry. Serving as Rose Festival Princess is Olivia Bristol Young, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Young Jr. The Duchess of the Rose Growers is Hadley Hills Brewer, the

daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Brandon Jay Brewer. The Queen's Court also includes ladiesin-waiting from Tyler families, out-of-town duchesses, escorts and the children who serve as the queen's attendants. The festival's traditions are all about celebrating Tyler, the Rose Capital of America! The rose industry has been a part of the Tyler economy for more than 100 years.

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Tyler's Molly Louise Berry cherishes role

MALERI McHAM mmcham@tylerpaper.com

Being part of the Texas Rose Festival is a dream come true for 21-year-old Queen Molly Louise Berry.

Since a young age, Berry has admired the Rose Court and everything the Rose Festival means to the city of Tyler.

She said some of her earliest memories include cleaning up at the Queen’s Tea and helping girls who were part of the court get ready for their events. One of her fondest memories is being an attendant to 2007 Rose Queen Grace Ramey.

Berry’s family history with the Rose Festival began with her great grandparents. Around 50 members of her family have been involved with the event. In 2010, her mother was chairperson

of the Queen’s Tea and was on the tea committee last year.

Berry and her family have continued to be active volunteers of the Rose Festival throughout the years.

With so many years of being involved behind the scenes, Berry said she was honored to be the Queen this year and represent her hometown.

While she always wanted to be part of the court, Berry said she never anticipated being named the Queen. When she found out she would be Queen, Berry said she was shocked and “bawled her eyes out.”

“It’s just the biggest honor I could ever ask for. Being chosen to be a representative of our city is an honor no words can describe,” she said. “The

Molly Louise Berry

Texas Rose Festival Queen Molly Louise Berry

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fact that they chose me is just unbelievable.”

Getting to represent the community of Tyler is something Berry takes deep pride in.

“The city means everything to me,” she said. “It's my home, it's where I've grown up and where my whole family has grown up. It's my favorite place in the world.”

The sense of community in Tyler is something Berry said she has always admired and one of the many things that makes Tyler special. While it is a small city, no matter where you go you will meet someone from Tyler or people will know about it, she said.

Berry is always proud to tell someone where she is from.

Any time people ask about the city, Berry shares that it’s the Rose Capital of the World and that it’s “unlike any city in the whole world.” She always tells them, “You have to come – it's so much fun.”

As the Rose Queen, Berry has enjoyed a number of experiences such as summer rehearsals, cutting the ribbon for the opening of the Azalea and Spring Flower Trail, attending the Children’s Miracle Network Banquet and volunteering with the court at the East Texas Food Bank.

One of her favorite parts of all has been meeting the out of town women who are part of the Rose Festival.

“I love getting to know everyone and then finding mutual connections with so many people,” Berry said.

Berry was most looking forward to the coronation, parade, and Queen’s Tea. The exciting thing about the coronation is the fact Berry is a theater major, so she “really loves to be on stage,” she said.

The coronation is the formal presentation on stage of the Queen and her court. Once the court has its moment, the Queen is presented and reveals her dress to the public for the very first time.

The magnificent, elaborate gowns worn by the court always mesmerize the crowd gathered at the coronation, and rightfully so. Beads, diamonds, sequins and jewels adorn the dresses in an intricate design that is one of a kind.

Decorative embellishments on the gown and its beautiful train traditionally reflect the festival’s theme with specially unique designs for each Queen.

Berry of course had a say in what her dress would look like, but she didn’t have too many special requests – she knew it would be spectacular no matter what. Her one request was that the dress

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Getting to represent the community of Tyler is something Berry takes deep pride in. “The city means everything to me . . . It's my home, it's where I've grown up and where my whole family has grown up. It's my favorite place in the world.”

Queen Molly Louise Berry

ROSE QUEEN

Molly Louise Berry

Queen Molly Louise Berry's Texas Rose Festival legacy is historic. She is one of over 50 Bracken family members to have actively participated, held office, sponsored floats, volunteered, and been members of the Court; all of which have crossed the stage.

Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Bracken (Great, Great Grandparents) – Rose Parade float sponsor beginning in the 1930s. From their children have been chosen five Texas Rose Festival Queens and over 50 direct descendants that have been members of the Court and crossed the stage.

Jeff McLean Bracken (Great Uncle) - 1937 Escort

Jeanne Shirey Bracken (Great Aunt) - 1937 Duchess

Sam T. Bracken (Great Uncle) - 1947 Escort; Father of The Texas Rose Festival 1979 Duchess of Houston, Nancy Ann Bracken; Grandparent of The Texas Rose Festival 1996 Train Bearer Attendant to The Queen and 2007 Queen’s Escort, Samuel Bracken Walden, and 2002 Train Bearer Attendant to The Queen and 2010 Texas Rose Festival Queen, MaryLawson Bracken Walden

Pete and Ida Bracken Lewis (Great Grandparents) – Parents of 1958 Texas Rose Festival Queen, Patricia Lee Lewis; and (Grandparents) of 1977 Texas Rose Festival Queen, Amy Jane Lawrence, and (Great Grandparents) of 2022 Texas Rose Festival Queen, Molly Louise Berry. They encouraged and participated in 30 children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren as members of the court; and rose parade float sponsors.

Francis Lee Lawrence (Grandparent) - 1953 Escort to Virginia Ann Lewis Lawrence; 1979 President of Texas Rose Festival; Parent of 1977 Texas Rose Festival Queen, Amy Jane Lawrence; Grandparent of the 2022 Texas Rose Festival Queen, Molly Louise Berry; member of Strutters, Rose Parade organizers

Virginia Ann Lewis Lawrence (Grandparent) - 1953 Lady in Waiting; Parent of 1977 Texas Rose Festival Queen, Amy Jane Lawrence; Grandparent of the 2022 Texas Rose Festival Queen, Molly Louise Berry; 1985 Texas Rose Queen’s Tea Chairman

Shirley Bracken Evans (Cousin) - 1953 Lady in Waiting

Patricia Lewis Chambers (Grand Aunt) - 1958 Texas Rose Festival Queen

Glenda Bracken Williams (Cousin) - 1958 Princess

Robert Allen Bracken, Sr. (Cousin) - 1958 Queen’s Scepter Bearer; 1972 Escort

Mary Jon Lewis Bryan (Grand Aunt) - 1959 Lady in Waiting

Sally Price Fischer (Cousin) - 1961 Lady in Waiting; Parent of 1989 Texas Rose Festival Queen, Samantha Price Fischer

John Paul Price (Cousin) - 1960 and 1961 Escort

Martha Lewis Marshall (Grand Aunt) - 1962 Lady in Waiting

Frances Ann Lawrence (Aunt) - 1974 Lady in Waiting; 1977 Texas Rose Festival Queen’s Dresser

Amy Jane Lawrence Walton (Aunt) -1977 Texas Rose Festival Queen; 2010 Texas Rose Festival Tea Chairman; and 2022 Texas Rose Festival Tea Chairman

John Bracken Bryan (Cousin) - 1977 Train Bearer Attendant to Queen

Pete Lewis Chambers (Cousin) - 1977 Train Bearer Attendant to Queen

Nancy Ann Bracken (Cousin) - 1979 Duchess of Houston; Parent of Samuel “Bracken” Walden, 1996 Train Bearer Attendant to the TRF Queen and 2007 Escort to the TRF Queen; Parent of Mary-Lawson

Bracken Walden, the 2002 Train Bearer Attendant to the TRF Queen, 2007 Dresser and Driver for Molly Louise Berry, 2010 Texas Rose Festival Queen, and 2022 Dresser to the 2022 TRF Queen Molly Louise Berry.

Linda Bracken Evans West (Cousin) - 1982 Duchess

Kay Kastner Chambers Otte (Cousin) - 1983 Duchess

Susan Lewis Chambers Peddicord (Cousin) - 1984 Duchess

Mary Elizabeth Lawrence Cannan Berry (Parent) - 1984 Lady in Waiting; 1974 Train Bearer Attendant to Queen; 2010 Queen’s Tea Chairman; Grandparent of 2022 TRF Scepter Bearer to the Queen, William “Townsend” Busch; and Parent of the 2022 Texas Rose Festival Queen, Molly Louise Berry

Melinda Lewis Marshall Hammack (Cousin) - 1985 Duchess

Alicia Bryan (Cousin) - 1985 Duchess

Margaret Lewis Marshall Barnes Koontz (Cousin) - 1986 Duchess

Mary Jon Lewis Marshall Hayne (Cousin) - 1988 Duchess

Robert Lewis Marshall Jr. (Cousin) - 1988 and 1990 Escort

Samantha Price Fischer (Cousin) - 1989 Texas Rose Festival Queen Sarah Adeline Price (Cousin) - 1989 Queen’s Attendant

Molly Lewis Chambers Boyd (Cousin) - 1989 Duchess John Paul Price, Jr. (Cousin) - 1989 Escort

James Joseph Fischer II (Cousin) - 1993 Escort Alicanne McLean Bracken Benedum (Cousin) - 1995 Duchess Samuel Bracken Walden (Cousin) - 1996 Train Bearer Attendant to The Queen; and 2007 Escort to The Texas Rose Festival Queen

Robert Allen Bracken Jr. (Cousin) - 1998 and 1999 Escort Henley Shirey Bracken (Cousin) - 2001 Duchess Jeff Atticus Bracken (Cousin) - 2003 Escort

Molly Louise Berry - 2007 Train Bearer Attendant to The TRF Queen Claire Elizabeth Cannan Busch (Sister) -2005 Dresser and Driver for the Attendant to the Queen; and 2008 Lady in Waiting Lee Lawrence Cannan (Brother) - 2009 Escort Mary-Lawson Bracken Walden (Cousin) –2002 Train Bearer Attendant to the TRF Queen; 2007 Dresser and Driver to Queen’s Attendant, Molly Louise Berry; 2010 Texas Rose Festival Queen; 2022 Dresser to the TRF Queen,Molly Louise Berry James Joseph Fischer III (Cousin) - 2010 Attendant to The TRF Queen Mary-Lawson Bracken Walden Hallie Bracken West Swope (Cousin) - 2010 Duchess

Annalee Lewis Walton (Cousin) – 2015 Duchess

John Burton Barnes IV (Cousin) – 2016 Escort

Gracie Lee Chambers (Cousin) – 2016 Duchess Hannah Bracken Skaran (Cousin) – 2016 Duchess Matthew Bracken Evans (Cousin) – 2017 Escort

Marshall Slaughter Hammack (Cousin) – 2018 Escort Bridget Lee Chambers (Cousin) –2019 Duchess Shelby Bracken Hammack (Cousin) – 2020/2021 Duchess Gage Stevens Hayne (Cousin) – 2020/2021 Escort

Cathleen Chambers Marshall (Cousin) – 2020/2021 Duchess

John Marshall Hayne (Cousin) – 2022 Out of Town Escort to the TRF Queen, Molly Louise Berry

William “Townsend” Busch (Nephew) – 2022 Scepter Bearer to the 2022 TRF Queen, Molly Louise Berry

Molly Louise Berry – 2022 Texas Rose Festival Queen

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embody everything the “Empires of Enchantment” theme represents.

“I love the theme so much,” Berry said. It’s so fabulous, and royal and elegant.”

When she’s not busy with Rose Festival activities, Berry is a student at Texas Christian University where she is pursuing a major in theater with a minor in political science. She is also an active member of her sorority Kappa Kappa Gamma where she is the spirit chair.

Berry is also an active volunteer in any way she can to support the cause and research of Cystic Fibrosis. This cause is close to her heart because one of her close friends was diagnosed at a young age, she said. She also offers her time in other ways such as drives and causes that support Tyler.

Berry is always proud to tell someone where she is from.

Any time people ask about the city, Berry shares that it’s the Rose Capital of the World and that it’s “unlike any city in the whole world.” She always tells them, “You have to come – it's so much fun.”

THE BERRY FAMILY, Sheldon and Claire Busch, Scott Reed, Elizabeth Lawrence Berry, Queen Molly Berry, Craig and Jolie Berry, Laura and Lee Cannan, and Henri.

Congratulations to our Queen With Love from your family,

texas rose festival princess establishes family's footprint in court

ANA CONEJO aconejo@tylerpaper.com

Finding out the gender of your baby is a very monumental moment for expecting parents, but for Olivia Bristol Young's father, Robert E. Young, it was a different form of happiness when he found out he was having a baby girl.

“One of the favorite stories my mom loves to tell is the week after that Rose Festival, my parents had a sonogram appointment to find out if I was a girl or a boy. The first words out of my dad’s mouth after learning I was a girl were, ‘Oh my gosh, we better start saving for Rose Festival,’” Young said.

Serving as the 2022 Texas Rose Festival Princess, Young was honored to have the

opportunity and excited to make her dreams come true.

“When receiving the news, I felt incredibly lucky. I was not expecting at all. I always dreamt of it growing up,” she said.

Throughout her life, Young has always considered Rose Festival season as the happiest time of the year, she said.

“It honestly felt like Christmas, because you knew when October was coming around then you knew it was time again for the traditions,” she said.

Young said the festival is so much more than meets the eye.

“As a kid I was confused, because that is what

Olivia Bristol Young

"As I grew up, I learned that while the pretty dresses and pageantry undoubtedly play a role, Rose Festival is so much more – it's about community, it's about history, it's about friendships and family traditions, but maybe most importantly it's about showcasing Tyler and the rose industry to the state of Texas, the country and even the world.”

Texas Rose Festival Princess Olivia Bristol Young

I saw – pretty costumes that made all the girls look like a princess. As I grew up, I learned that while the pretty dresses and pageantry undoubtedly play a role, Rose Festival is so much more – it's about community, it's about history, it's about friendships and family traditions, but maybe most importantly it's about showcasing Tyler and the rose industry to the state of Texas, the country and even the world,” she said.

She was excited for her dress though, which makes her feel like Cinderella.

Community involvement is an important part of the Young family. Their efforts helped establish a new float in this year’s festival to highlight the Hispanic community of Tyler.

Young is the daughter of Virginia

(Ginger) from Fort Worth and Robert (Bob) who is from West Monroe, Louisiana.

With both parents not being from East Texas, Young considers herself as a good example of your parents not needing to be from East Texas in order to serve on the court. The Young family has put in a lot of volunteering and investment in the festival for decades, through time and support of the various events.

Young said as soon as her mother moved to Tyler in 2000, which happened to be Rose Festival weekend, she initially started volunteering backstage at the coronation while she was pregnant with

Olivia Bristol Young

Princess Olivia Bristol Young is the daughter of Mr. Robert (Bob) E. Young and Mrs. Virginia (Ginger) Young, of Tyler. She attends Auburn University where she is majoring in Pre-Veterinary and is a member of the Phi Mu sorority.

She is also a recipient of the Academic Charter Scholarship along with The Dr. Pat H. Barnes Centennial of Women Award. She is involved in various Phi Mu philanthropies including Children's Miracle Network and St. Judes. She’s also on the Dean's List.

Olivia is the first member of her family to serve as a member of the court. Her family has been involved with volunteering for years.

Prior to being Princess this year, Olivia has served the Texas Rose Festival as an Attendant Dresser in 2019; Attendant to the Queen in 2011; and Queen's Tea helper in 2010 and 2017.

Olivia’s mother, Ginger, has been actively involved in the festival for many years as well in several different areas including: Administrative Assistant to the President (Hal Bertram) (2015); Ladies Luncheon Chair (2015); Coronation Chair (2014 -- Cirque de la Rose); Coronation CoChair (Indochine -- 2012); Rose Show Co-Chair (2013); Attendants' Chair (2011); Wardrobe Chair (2009, 2008), Wardrobe Properties (Chair – 2007, committee 2006); Accessories (Chair, 2005, 2004, Committee 2000-2003); Queen’s Tea Committee (2021, 2010, 2009); Winn Morton Tribute Presentation Co-Chair (2019); Rose Festival Scholarship committee (2014-present); Duchess and Escort Sponsor to more than 20 families (20102022).

Olivia’s father Bob has served the festival as a member of Order of the Rose and Duchess and Escort Sponsor to more than 20 families from 2010 to 2022.

Other immediate family members of Olivia include her aunt Libby Tilley Hogg and husband Brooks.

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Her mother has served in more than a dozen positions and/ or committees in the festival since she first became involved. Her father has also been involved in serving the festival. Young herself has been involved in roles like attendant and tea helper over the years.

Throughout their participation and volunteering, Young said being behind the scenes is how she fell in love with the festival, especially with the unity it brought to the city.

“Every year I just saw the way it brought Tyler together and so many people. I feel like it's honestly very rare for a community to have something that is meaningful for everyone,” she said.

Young feels lucky to be this year's princess and the opportunity for her family to be involved in the court.

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“We all feel incredibly lucky that our family was thought of,” she said. “It's a new tradition for us to finally be able to establish a footprint in the rose festival. It's very dear to us.”

The festival is a staple for East Texas and “puts us on the map,” she said.

“I’m really proud to be able to say that I’m helping, I’m really proud of where I come from and I’m happy to say I’m from East Texas and now that I'm participating in one of our East Texas biggest traditions, it just means a lot to be able to represent my community,” Young said.

Most importantly, she wants to encourage families from all backgrounds to learn about the festival and “start some new traditions for their family and children.”

Young is a Tyler native and attends Auburn University in Alabama where she is majoring in pre-veterinary medicine. She hopes to open her own vet clinic in the future and has always had a passion for animals. She is a member of the Phi Mu sorority.

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THE YOUNG FAMILY, Mr. & Mrs. Bob Young (Ginger) and Princess of the Texas Rose Festival Olivia Bristol Young.

Duchess of the Rose Growers takes pride in carrying on tradition

JESSICA T. PAYNE jpayne@tylerpaper.com

Duchess of the Rose Growers Hadley Hills Brewer, daughter of Brandon Jay Brewer and Kathryn Hills Brewer, is honored to carry on a family legacy in the 89th Texas Rose Festival.

“I am so honored to have been selected as the Duchess for this year's festival. My family has been involved with the festival for over three decades, so being able to carry on my family's legacy is something I am thrilled to do,” she said.

The history of the Rose Festival participation in the Brewer family goes back to 1966 including her grandfather Allen Hills, who helped design the Rose Garden and was involved with the festival for over 50 years.

Brewer noted the past efforts of growers and processors have made a profound impact on Tyler, as well as drawn national attention to the Texas Rose Festival.

“Being able to carry on my family’s legacy and represent the rose industry is something I will forever cherish,” Brewer said.

For Brewer, the traditions are something she really enjoyed being part of.

“Not only am I continuing the traditions of the festival, but also my family’s tradition of being in the festival,” she said. “The iconic traditions of the festival make it incomparable to any other festival. That being said, I am most excited for the coronation, as every participant

Hadley Hills Brewer

Texas Rose Festival Duchess of the Rose Growers Hadley Hills Brewer

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gets a moment to shine on stage and display their amazing costume.”

Brewer said being selected as Duchess was a dream come true.

“... I am excited to represent the rose industry and draw more attention to Tyler’s amazing roses,” Brewer said. “Drawing more attention to our amazing roses and rose growing industry is something that excites me.”

The rose industry has been a major industry in the Tyler area for decades. Located adjacent to the famous Tyler Rose Garden is the Tyler Rose Museum, which showcases and documents the history of the annual Texas Rose Festival.

Brewer shared one of the things she was most excited this year about was seeing all the beautiful dresses.

“I am ecstatic to see all the costumes come together on stage. For my costume in particular, it has

been amazing to see it come together,” Brewer said. “At my first few dress fittings, there was not much to the dress besides the foundations. Now, as my dress is being completed, it is incredible to see how all the small aspects of the dress make it amazing.”

Brewer was announced as Duchess of the Rose Growers in January along with the 2022 Rose Festival theme

“Empires of Enchantment.”

Brewer, a junior at University of Oklahoma, is in nursing school where she is concentrating on pediatric nursing.

“I plan on pursuing a job in the nursing field. I have thought about working as a pediatric nurse, as helping kids is something I love doing,” Brewer said. “I love kids and always have, so being able to help them in any possible

Texas Rose Festival Duchess of the Rose Growers

Hadley Hills Brewer

Hadley Hills Brewer

Hadley Hills Brewer, daughter of Mr. Brandon Brewer and Mrs. Kathryn Brewer, of Tyler, attends the University of Oklahoma where she is majoring in Nursing. She is a member of the Chi Omega sorority and participates in intramural softball.

She has previously served the festival as Trainbearer to Queen Haley Anderson in 2012 and Server at Queen’s Tea several years.

Her mother has served as Trainbearer for Queen Kay Fair, as Lady in Waiting in 1995, dresser for coronation 3 years and on the Rose Garden decorator committee. Her father has served as an Order of the Rose member.

Other family members who have participated in the festival include Janet Hills, grandmother, Lady in Waiting; Lauren Hills, Aunt, trainbearer; Emmy Brewer, sister, trainbearer; Kay Fair, cousin, queen; Ginger Fair, cousin, queen; Mimi Fair, cousin, queen; John Hills, grandfather, escort; and Cody Brewer, brother, current escort 2022.

Her other immediate family members are brother Cody Brewer and sister Emmy Brewer.

“I am so honored to have been selected as the Duchess for this year's festival. My family has been involved with the festival for over three decades, so being able to carry on my family's legacy is something

I am thrilled to do."

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Prior to going to college, Brewer graduated from Grace Community School in 2020 where she played varsity soccer and softball all four years of high school. She was also involved with her youth group and church and was in the National Honor Society and Spanish National Honor Society.

The summer after graduation Brewer was able to fulfill her love of working with children at a summer camp job at Camp Mystic.

“Camp Mystic is an all-girls Christian summer camp in Hunt, Texas on the Guadalupe River. The summer after high school I worked as a camp counselor for 9 year olds,” she said. “During the

30-day term, I led a variety of activities including water activities, soccer, cheer, and several others. I also mentored my campers throughout the month of June, led devotionals and grew with my campers throughout the term.”

Now in her third year of college Brewer, 20 and a member of Chi Omega, works closely with her sorority’s philanthropy efforts with the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

“We have a little girl we are sponsoring; being able to raise money for her and serve this amazing organization is something I love being a part of,” Brewer said. “She recently was able to go to Disney World and meet some of her most admired characters.”

THE BREWER FAMILY, Cody, Kathryn, Duchess of the Rose Growers Hadley, Brady, and Emmy Brewer.

Loving each other through the years!

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Celebrating Friendships, Family & the Rose Festival!

Kathryn & Brady Brewer

Libby Berry & Scott Reed Ginger & Bob Young

Andrew James Culver Escort to the Duchess

Hadley Hills Brewer Duchess of theRose Growers

William Copeland Landes Escort to the Queen

Molly Louise Berry Queen of theTexas Rose Festival

Russell Clayton Wynne Escort to the Princess

Olivia Bristol Young Princess of the Texas Rose Festival

Photo by James French Photography

our Queen, Molly Louise Berry We are so proud of you.

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LADIES-IN-WAITING

Young women from Tyler families are serving as Ladies-in-Waiting in the Rose Queen’s Court during the Texas Rose Festival.

The women, many from families with a long history of involvement in the festival, will be formally presented during the

coronation ceremony at the Cowan Center. They will also be featured in their coronation gowns riding on floats during the Rose Parade and at the Queen’s Tea, where they will interact with visitors in the Tyler Rose Garden.

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Abigail Slade Clyde

Abigail Slade Clyde, daughter of Mr. Andrew Clyde and Mrs.Leigh Clyde, of Tyler, attends Auburn University, where she is majoring in Marketing. She is an active member of her sorority, Delta Delta Delta, and loves working at a popular local restaurant. In addition to this, she is also involved in the Women in Business organization on campus.

Slade was an attendant to Queen Sarah Elizabeth Clyde in 2008. She was a dresser for attendants to the queen in 2018 and 2019. She also worked the parade for eight years. Her mother has served the Texas Rose Festival as a Lady-in-Waiting in 1988, and as an attendant chair, parade chair, and hair and makeup chair.

Other family members who have participated in the festival include: Lauren Ferrell Clyde Fisher/sister/Lady-in-Waiting and attendant to the queen; Anna Elizabeth Clyde Malone/aunt/ Queen; Melissa Agnew Barrett/aunt/Lady-in-Waiting; Sydney Leigh Barrett/cousin/Lady-in-Waiting and attendant to the queen; John Kittrell Clyde/uncle/escort and attendant to the queen; Claire Ann Malone/cousin/attendant to the queen; Emma Shea Malone/cousin/attendant to the queen; Sarah Elizabeth Clyde/cousin/Queen and attendant to the queen; Rachel Vanderpool Clyde/cousin/Queen and attendant to the queen; Calvin Nelson Clyde V/cousin/escort and attendant to the queen; James Michael Clyde/cousin/escort and attendant to the queen; Eloise Clyde Chandler/great aunt/Queen; Mimi Chandler Miles/cousin/Duchess; Caroline Wells Chandler/cousin/Duchess; Patsy Chandler Martin/cousin/Duchess; Carole Clyde Wilson/ great aunt/Princess; Patsy Kittrell Clyde/great grandmother/ duchess; Calvin Nelson Clyde, Jr./great grandfather/Escort.

Caroline Renee Faulconer

Caroline Renee Faulconer, is the daughter of Mr. Galen Faulconer and The Late Dr. Renée Faulconer, of Tyler. She is a student at Baylor University, where she is seeking a Double Major in Management and Management Information Systems. She is a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. She is also actively involved with Intramurals, is part of the Alpha Lambda Delta Honors Society and service projects for her sorority.

Her mother has served the festival as TRF Kick-Off Party Co-Chairman, Wardrobe Properties Co-Chairman and Accessories Co-Chairman. Her father has served as an escort. Her sister, Frances Faulconer, served as attendant to the Queen. Other family members who have participated in the festival include: Grayson Faulconer, brother, escort; Clayton Faulconer, brother, escort; Grant Faulconer, uncle, escort; Sara Faulconer Sands, aunt, Lady-in-Waiting; Catherine Clark, aunt, Lady-in-Waiting; Lauren Sands, cousin, duchess and Clark Faulconer, cousin, escort.

Ellen Winston Ferguson

Ellen Winston Ferguson, daughter of Dr. John Ferguson and Mrs. Ashley Ferguson, of Tyler, attends Baylor University where she is majoring in Psychology. She is a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma, where she serves as Head Recruitment Chair. She also serves as K-Life Small Group Leader and is a member of Highlands Church in Waco.

She has previously served the festival as Attendant to Queen Morgan Rippy 2011. Her mother was Attendant Chair in 2010 and her father served as an Escort in 1986 and was President of the Order of the Rose in 2007. Other family members who have participated in the festival include: John Winston Ferguson, jr., father - Escort, 1986; Emma Ferguson, sister - Attendant, Lady-inWaiting, 2016; Annie Ferguson, sister - Attendant, Duchess of the Texas Rose Festival, 2018; Margaret Marsh Mebus, grandmotherAttendant to Queen, 1951 & Lady-in-Waiting 1961; John Winston Ferguson, grandfather - Escort, 1961; Susan Ferguson McConn, aunt - Duchess, 1989; Margaret Marsh McConn, cousin - Duchess, 2018; Mary Bass McConn, cousin - Duchess, 2021; Elizabeth Mebus Greenwood, aunt - Duchess, 1986; Henry M. Bell Sr., cousin - President, 1940; Elizabeth Marsh Ellis, cousin - Lady-in-Waiting, 1961; Elizabeth Smith Ortega, cousin -Texas Rose Festival Queen, 1997; Evans Smith, cousin - Escort; Kingsley Smith, cousin - Escort to the Queen; Audrey Marsh Wharton, cousin - Lady-in-Waiting; William Marsh, cousin - Escort; Lucy Marsh Breedlove, cousin - Lady-in-Waiting; Henry Bell III, cousin - Escort & President; John Allen Bell, cousin - Escort & President; Magee Smith, cousin - Lady-in-Waiting; Henry Smith, cousin - Escort; Taylor Smith, cousin - Lady-in-Waiting; and Marshall Smith, cousin - Escort.

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Sheldon Elaine Furqueron

Sheldon Elaine Furqueron, is the daughter of Dr. Buddy Furqueron and Mrs. Amy Furqueron, of Tyler. She is a student at Baylor University majoring in Economics and a member of the Pi Beta Phi sorority. She is also involved as Publicity for Women in Business at Baylor, a Teacher's Assistant and Pi Beta Phi Intramurals.

Other family members who have participated in the festival include Carly Sloan Furqueron, 2019 Lady in Waiting.

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Emma Elizabeth Buie Goforth

Emma Elizabeth Buie Goforth, daughter of Ms. Robin Buie and Mr. Malcolm Goforth of Tyler, attends Texas Christian University where she is majoring in Child Development with a Spanish minor. She is a member of the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority, STUMO President, and Theta and Travis Leadership.

Her mother has served the festival as a backstage volunteer, and other family members who have participated in the festival are her two sisters Mallory Goforth and Madison Goforth.

Hailey Ruth Minton

Hailey Ruth Minton, daughter of Mr. Brian Minton and Mrs. Karen Minton, of Tyler, is a student at Louisiana Tech University where she is majoring in Fashion Merchandising and Retail Studies. She is a member of the Phi Mu Sorority in which she serves as Public Relations Chairwoman.

She is also a volunteer for the Louisiana Tech Football Recruiting Team, participates as a tennis member in the local United States Tennis Association and plays intramural sports.

Her mother has served the festival as a volunteer backstage for the Coronation and as a volunteer at the Queen's Tea.

Other immediate family members include her sister Brooke Addison Minton.

Katherine Jill Parker

Katherine Jill Parker, daughter of Mrs. Angie Parker and Mr. J. Chad Parker, of Tyler, attends the University of Texas at Tyler where she is majoring in Graphic Design and a member of Kappa Alpha Theta.

Her mother has volunteered for the Rose Festival in years past, and her father has served as an escort.

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Karoline Grace Priestner

Karoline Grace Priestner, daughter of Mr. Mark Priestner and Mrs. Lauren Priestner, of Tyler, attends Texas A&M University where she is majoring in Communications with minors in business and health, and a member of Delta Zeta Sorority.

She is also a President's Honor Roll student.

In her sorority, she has been involved on numerous committees and currently serves as the officer position of Head of Decorations. She also is active in Delta Zeta in raising money for Starkey Hearing Foundation and serving the community through The Big Event. She also participates in intramural activities and is active in Breakaway Ministries.

She has volunteered at the Rose Festival Museum and participated in the Texas Rose Parade in past years. Her mother and father have also volunteered at the Texas Rose Parade.

Carley Elizabeth Reed

Carley Elizabeth Reed is the daughter of Mr. Jeffrey Randall Reed and Mrs. Angie Reed, of Tyler. She attends the University of Oklahoma, where she is majoring in Marketing and a member of the Chi Omega Sorority. She is also a member of the Chi Omega Honor Society.

She has previously served the festival at the Queens Tea and Escorts Party setup. Her mother has served the festival on the Order of Appearance and Food Committee. Her brother, Cole Reed, served as an Escort in 2019.

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Mary Margaret Roberts

Mary Margaret Roberts is the daughter of Dr. Mark Roberts and Mrs. Meredith Roberts, of Tyler. She attends the University of Mississippi where she is majoring in Nutrition and Dietetics and a member of the Pi Beta Phi Sorority. She is also a Sports Nutrition Student Volunteer and UMCPH Recruitment Counselor, in the Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society, and on the Chancellor's List.

She has previously served the Texas Rose Festival as Queen's Tea Junior Hostess and 2019 TRF Attendant Dresser.

Her mother has served on the Wardrobe Committee, Rose Show Committee, Queen's Tea Committee, Lady in Waiting Luncheon Committee and Chairman, Duchess Liaison, Ladies Luncheon Committee and Men's Luncheon Committee.

Her father has served as a Strutters Volunteer.

Other family members who have participated in the festival include: Haleigh Lynne Roberts, sister, Lady-in-Waiting; Madeline Leigh Roberts, sister, Lady-in-Waiting; Patrick Lawrence Malone III, cousin, escort; Caroline Lillie Malone, cousin, duchess; Stephen Christopher Short, uncle, escort; Belinda Foster Short, aunt, Publicity Coordinator.

Anna Elizabeth Stone

Anna Elizabeth Stone, is the daughter of Dr. Brian Stone and Mrs. Barbra Stone, of Tyler. She has two brothers, Jackson Henry Stone and William Britton Stone. She is a student at Texas A&M University, where she is majoring in Pre-Dental & Business Management through Mays Business School.

Anna is a member of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority where she participates in raising awareness for breast cancer through the Pink Alliance. She is also involved in Zeta's Rituals Committee. Anna currently serves on the Texas A&M Collegiate Council, the Pre-Dental Society, and Breakaway Ministries.

In previous involvement with the festival, Anna participated in the Queen’s tea. She has also been part of the Texas Rose Festival parade for the better part of 12 years. Anna participated in the parade through several different organizations, from dance, to cheer, to student council.

Her mother, Barbra Stone, served on the accessories committee for several years, and served as a dresser to the duchesses and Ladies-in-Waiting for multiple years. Anna's father, Dr. Brian Stone, is a member of The Order of the Rose. Other family members who have participated in the festival include: her brother, Jackson Henry Stone. Jackson served as an escort to Alexis Smith, Duchess of the Rose Growers, 2019; Anna's cousin, Charles Glenn Stone III, served as a lady in waiting Escort, 2019; Anna's cousin, Mary Tate Stone, is currently serving as a Lady-In-Waiting.

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Mary Tate Stone

Mary Tate Stone, is the daughter of Dr. Charles Stone, Jr. and Mrs. Maureen Stone, of Tyler. She is attending the University of Mississippi where she is majoring in Accountancy and a member of the Chi Omega Sorority. She is also involved through the Women in Business Organization, Chancellor's Honor Roll and Make-a-Wish Foundation.

She has previously served the Texas Rose Festival as Queen's Tea junior hostess.

Her mother has served the Rose Festival as Attendants Co-Chairman, Accessories Co-Chairman, on the Wardrobe Committee, Queen's Luncheon Committee and Men's Luncheon Committee.

Her father has served as a member of Order of the Rose.

Other family members who have participated in the festival include Charles Stone III, as an Escort.

Her other immediate family members include grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Glenn Stone, grandmother Mrs. Jamie Tate Moore, and two brothers Charles Glenn Stone III and Hampton Burnett Stone.

Sarabeth Jane Wallace

Sarabeth Jane Wallace is the daughter of Mr. Michael Wallace and Mrs. Martha Jane Wallace, of Tyler. She attends Oklahoma City University where she has a double major in Music Theatre and Vocal Performance, and is a member of the Alpha Chi Omega sorority. She is also in the Honors program, serves as a student ambassador for the Wanda Bass School of Music, is a Panhellenic Delegate and VP of Risk Management for Alpha Chi Omega.

She previously served the Texas Rose Festival as a Junior hostess in 2006, and has participated in the Rose Parade for many years with various organizations and teams.

Her mother has served as a volunteer with summer rehearsal and her father has served in the Strutters Organization for three years.

Other family members who have been in the Texas Rose Festival include Aunt: Catherine Lewis Irwin Duchess of Canton 1988 and Sister: Mary Catherine Wallace Lady in Waiting 2018.

Other immediate family members include her twin brother, William Henry Wallace.

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Caroline Grace Welty

Caroline Grace Welty is the daughter of Rev. Terrence Welty IV and Mrs. Cherie Welty, of Tyler who now live in Shreveport. She is a student at Colorado Christian College where she is majoring in Psychology and a member of the Alpha Phi Sorority.

Mr. and Mrs. Welty have served the festival as a mother of a duchess and escort. Her mother Mrs. Cherie Welty (maiden name Elizabeth Ann Fish) was Duchess of Palestine in 1961.

Other family members who have participated in the festival include Ann Welty, grandmother, Duchess of Palestine; Libby Welty, aunt, Duchess of Palestine; Anna Katherine Spencer, sister, Duchess of Tennessee; Evan Spencer, brother-in-law, escort and Manning Welty, escort.

Other members of her immediate family include Charles Welty, brother; The Rev. Ted Welty, grandfather; Dr. Robert Suares, grandfather; Carol Suares, grandmother.

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DUCHESSES

Young women from across the state are taking part in the Texas Rose Festival as duchesses.

Traditionally they have strong ties to families from Tyler who have supported and participated in the festival for years.

These young women are formally presented during the Queen’s Coronation ceremony and also will ride on floats during the Rose Parade and greet thousands of guests who attend the Queen’s Tea in the Tyler Rose Garden.

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Jacqueline Connell Adams, daughter of Mr. Gilbert Adams and Mrs. Tonya Toups and stepdaughter of Mr. Mitchell Toups and Mrs. Gilbert Adams, of Beaumont, attends Baylor University where she is majoring in Communications and a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma. Jacqueline enjoys babysitting for families in the Waco area, as well as working out and volunteering her time in support of her sorority’s philanthropy, mental health and wellbeing. Other immediate family members include Alexandra Kaye Adams, Gilbert Adams IV and Peyton Toups.

Ruby Elizabeth Tilly Arnold is the daughter of Mrs. Elizabeth Moore Galtney and Mr. Rob Arnold, and the stepdaughter of Mr. William Fields Galtney Jr., of Houston. She is a student at Southern Methodist University where she is majoring in Psychology. She also studies humanities at SMU’s Dedman College. She is member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority where she is involved with recruitment, and she is currently studying abroad at Regents University in London.

Other members of her family who have participated in the festival include Ella Rose Moore Arnold, who was a duchess in 2019.

Berkeley Elizabeth Baird, is the daughter of Mr. Matthew Kohler Baird and Mrs. Laura Trammell Baird, of Houston. She attends the University of Southern California, where she is majoring in Business Administration with a Minor in Mathematical Finance. She is a member of the Pi Beta Phi sorority where she serves as the Vice President of Risk. She is also actively involved in the Trojan Investing Society and Order of Omega Society.

Her mother was a Duchess of River

Oaks “Renaissance” in Imperial Fantasy in 1989. Family members who have also participated in the festival include: Charlotte Fondren Baird Duchess of River Oaks 2019; Sarah Baird Sides Hillyer (great Aunt) Lady in Waiting 1961; Betty Baird McMahan (Great Aunt) Lady in Waiting 1958; John Mathis Baird (grand father)-Escort 1957/1958; Joe McMahan (Great Uncle) Escort 1958 and Catherine Underwood Murray (Cousin) 1985.

Blakeney Lauren Boldrick, is the daughter of Mr. James Miles Boldrick and Mrs. Laurie Boldrick, of Midland. She attends the University of Oklahoma, where she is majoring in Energy Management and a member of the Chi Omega sorority. She is also actively involved in the Energy Management Student Association, Make-aWish Foundation and Turning Point USA.

Her brother, Hayden Boldrick, has previously participated in the festival as an escort.

Carson Taylor Brown is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Marshall Howard Brown, of Fort Worth. She has a brother, Blake A.

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Brown. She is a student at the University of Texas at Austin, where she is majoring in Youth and Community Services with a minor in Business Administration. She is actively involved as a member of the Pi Beta Phi sorority. Carson enjoys volunteering at Zavala Elementary in Austin where she reads to students. She is also a tutor in the Language Studies Center at the University of Texas.

Other family members who have participated in the festival include Mrs. Allison Brown Madison, her aunt, who served as Lady-in-Waiting in 1986.

Lella Sue McClane Brown, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stanton Boyce Brown of Waco, is a junior studying art history at Texas Christian University. She is a member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority and Sigma Phi Lambda, a Christian sorority. Susie is a 2020 graduate of Vanguard College Preparatory School in Waco.

Susie relishes the culture of Fort Worth and loves the fine arts, including drawing, painting and photography. She also plays the guitar and piano.

She is the grandaughter of Mrs.

Shepherd Spencer Neville Brown, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sanford McClane. Her grandmother Margaret Cannon Boyce Brown was an out of town duchess from Amarillo in 1946.

Aunts Margaret Curtis Boyce Brown Lewis and Mariah Stanton Boyce Brown Sattler participated as duchesses in the Tyler Rose Festival. Cousins Caroline Lewis Abbott, Cannon Lewis McClintock, Elise Annabel Matustik Brown and Camilla Rose Brown Custis all enjoyed being out of town duchesses.

Elisabeth Ann Burke, daughter of Mr. Todd Burke and Mrs. Angela Burke, of Dallas, attends University of Texas at Austin where she is majoring in Textiles. She is a member of the Pi Beta Phi sorority and works at ByGeorge, is a merchandise designer for Pi Phi and volunteers with sorority members at Zavala Elementary School.

Immediate family members include her brother Porter Burke and sister Shelby Burke.

Anna Francis Clark is the daughter of Mrs. Dawn Moutray Clark and Mr. Barrett

Clark, of Dallas. She attends High Point University where she is majoring in Interior Design.

Other family members who have previously participated in the festival include her sisters, Virginia Claire Clark & Mary Catherine Clark, who were Duchesses in 2019.

Natalie Claire Collins is the daughter of Mr. Darron Collins and Mrs. Mary Collins, of Fort Worth. She attends the University of Arkansas, where she is majoring in Psychology for Pre Law and is a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. She also serves on the Panhellenic Judicial Board, is Arts Director for Kappa Kappa Gamma and is Research Assistant at the Lab for Cognition of Depression and Anxiety (on campus).

Anna Catherine Doherty, is the daughter of Mr. Ben Doherty, IV and Mrs. Allison Doherty, of Dallas. Anna has two brothers, John Montgomery Doherty and Charles Lee Doherty. She is the

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granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jay Barlow and Mr. and Mrs. John Jamison Windlow.

She is a student at Texas Christian University, where she is majoring in Psychology. She is in the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority, where she serves on the New Member Committee. She is also active in the Circle of Sisterhood and is a Dean’s Scholarship Recipient. Other family members who have participated in the festival include Colleen Doherty Smith, Aunt, Duchess (Dallas).

Margaret McEwan Gillespie Girard, is the daughter of Mrs. Sophie Girard and Mr. Louis Girard, of Houston. She attends Southern Methodist University where she is majoring in Business Finance and a member of the Pi Beta Phi sorority. She was Pi Beta Phi Sorority 2021 Pledge Class President and Chair of Arrow Board, and is also a Delta Sigma Pi Business Fraternity

Member and VP of Risk Management, SMU PanHellenic Council Pi Beta Phi Representative.

Family members who have participated in the Texas Rose Festival include: Cousins on Father’s side: Miss Black Gold, Lula Belle McMurrey Maddox (Father Louis’ 1st cousin once removed), Her 3 daughters: (Father Louis’ 2nd cousins); Lula Belle Maddox Mays (Cooky); Carolyn Nell Maddox Shelton; Patricia Anne Maddox Matthew and their daughters: (Father Louis’ 2nd cousins once removed), Christy Kathryn Mays, Clettenberg Stephanie Belle Mays, Bozarth Carolyn Anne Shelton, Elizabeth Lynn Shelton Martin and Patricia Kathleen Matthew Fisher; and Laura Sue McMurrey Sheffield (Father Louis’ 2nd cousin).

Her other immediate family members are sisters Susanna Girard and Caroline Girard.

Hayden Elizabeth Hanslik, daughter of Mr. Christopher Hanslik and Ms. Catherine Battle, of Houston, attends the University of Oklahoma where she is majoring in Psychology and a member of Pi Beta Phi.

She is active in her sorority, serving as an officer, and is involved with the Oklahoma Dance Marathon for Children’s Miracle Network hospitals.

Also in her immediate family is her sister, Hollyn Grace Hanslik.

Caroline Culp Harper is the daughter of Mr. Jene Harper and Mrs. Carrie Harper, of Houston. She attends the University of Texas, where she is majoring in Nursing and a member of sorority Kappa Kappa Gamma. She is also actively involved in Texas RUF (Reformed University Fellowship).

Her mother, Carrie Culp Harper was Duchess of San Jacinto 1988. Her sister, Georgia Grant Harper was Duchess of Memorial 2021. She also has a brother, Jay Harper.

Haley Garrison Hester, daughter of Mr. Mark Stevenson and Mrs. Jennifer Stevenson, of Houston, attends the University of Texas at Austin where she is majoring in Corporate Communications &

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HAYDEN ELIZABETH HANSLIK

SARAH ELIZABETH HILL

HALEY GARRISON HESTER

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Business. She is a member of Pi Beta Phi, where she holds the title of New Member Educator. She is also involved on campus as a member of the Recreational Sports Club.

Other immediate family members include her brother, Harrison Thomas Hester (University of Texas at Austin).

Sarah Elizabeth Hill, daughter of Mr. Gregory C. Hill and Mrs. Ann Hill, of Houston. She attends Wake Forest University where she is majoring in Business & Enterprise Management and a member of the Delta Delta Delta sorority.

She is also involved in the Wake Forest Dance Company, as a Student Advisor, and a New Member Mentor for Delta Delta Delta.

Her other immediate family members include sisters Lindsey Hill and Katherine Hill.

Emma Lucille Hughes, daughter of Mr. William “Bo” Hughes and Mrs.

Kim Hughes, of Fort Worth, is a student at University of Arkansas where she is majoring in Communications Sciences and Disorders. She is a member of the Alpha Chi Omega sorority, is involved in domestic violence awareness philanthropy, College Republicans (Arkansas Chapter), and Fellowship College Fayetteville Community Group.

Her father has served the festival as 1988 Rose Festival Escort. Other family members who have participated in the festival include: Kernel Hughes: GreatGrandfather, Charter member of “Order of the Rose”” and member of business and city leaders who initiated the founding of the Tyler Rose Festival; William Moores “”Bill”” Hughes: Grandfather, 1953 Festival Escort, Order of the Rose, Queen Dad; Ombra Hughes: Grandmother, TRF volunteer, and Queen Mom; John and Bob Hughes: Great-Uncles, Festival Escorts late 1950s/ early 1960s; Marla (Hughes) Reeder, Aunt, 1986 Rose Queen; and William Barrow “Bo” Hughes, Father, 1988 Festival Escort.

Other members of her immediate family are William Reagan Hughes: Brother; Harris Marshall Hughes: Brother; and Royceanne

Fulgham: Grandmother.

Margot Kennedy Marron is the daughter of Mr. Timothy Marron Jr. and Mrs. Shelley Marron, of Dallas. She attends the University of Texas at Austin where she is majoring in Education & Youth and Community Studies and a member of the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. Along with Greek life, she is also involved with the College of Education School Council and Student Association for Mentoring.

Marie Camille McHaney is the daughter of Mr. Scott McHaney and Mrs. Wendy McHaney, of Victoria. She is a student at Baylor University where she is majoring in Communications Specialties with a minor in Advertising. She is a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority, along with being involved in AllUniversity Sing, Harris Creek Baptist Church Life Group and Kappa recruitment and new member committees.

Other family members who have

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participated in the festival include 2016 Rose Queen Mallory Curtis (cousin); Suzanne Curtis; and Brad Curtis (cousin).

Her other immediate family members are her sisters Stella McHaney and Catherine McHaney.

Lily Marguerite Melcher, is the daughter of Mrs. Cami Goff and Mr. John Goff, of Fort Worth. She is a student at the University of Texas at Austin where she is majoring in Business, Masters of Accounting. She is a member of the Pi Beta Phi sorority, Phi Gamma Nu (Business Fraternity - PGN), Phi Delta Phi (Pre Law Honor Society) and the Texas Business Law Association.

Her other immediate family members are Shelby Krause Goff (sister in law); Lucie Melcher (sister); Averi and Christopher Goff (brother and sister in law); Shelby and Travis Goff (brother and sister in law); and Sarah and Nick Klaus (sister and brother in

law).

Mary Ann-Frances Mills “Ann”, is the daughter of Mr. Andrew Mills and Mrs. Lee Ann Mills, of Henderson. She is a student at the University of Texas at Austin where she is majoring in Urban Studies/ Interior Design. She is a member of the Chi Omega sorority, where she serves as Philanthropy Chair, and also Urban Studies Society, Green Greeks and Texas Reformed University Fellowship (RUF).

Her brother Harrison Andrew Mills previously served in the festival as an escort. Her other brothers include Harrison Andrew Mills and John Michael Mills.

Also in her immediate family are her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Doug Mills and late grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Wilhite.

Anna Laura Moritz is the daughter of Mr. John David Moritz and Mrs. Leslie Moritz, of Fort Worth. She is a student at the University of Texas at Austin where she is studying Communication and Leadership. Along with being an active member of the Kappa Alpha Theta

sorority, she is involved on campus as the Panhellenic Assistant on the Recruitment Team, a member of the Texas Silver Spurs Sweethearts, and in Rise & Shine America.

Her sister Margaret "Meg" Cherry Moritz was a duchess in the 2016 Texas Rose Festival.

Mary Elizabeth Murrin, is the daughter of Mr. Philip Murrin and Mrs. Sarah Murrin, of Fort Worth. She attends Texas Christian University where she is majoring in English and a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority. Mary Elizabeth is an avid reader. She enjoys cooking, history, art and traveling.

She has previously served the Texas Rose Festival as Duchess of Cowtown, Attendant.

Other family members who have participated in the festival include Laura Wheless Hilgers and Sarah Sengelmann Canion.

Other members of her immediate family include her brother, Philip Murrin, Jr. and

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Lily Marguerite Melcher

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sister Carolina Cuilty Murrin.

Ellen Donovan OBrien, daughter of Mr. Rick OBrien and Mrs. Caroline OBrien, of Dallas, attends Sewanee where she is majoringin Psychology. She is a mebmer of the Theta Kappi Pi sorority. She also serves on the Community Service board, and loves mountain biking and volunteering at the elementary school.

She has previously served the festival as a duchess, and so has her mother. Other family members who have participated in the festival include Catherine OBrien- sister, Duchess; Gretchen OBrien- sister, Duchess; Margaret OBrien- sister, Duchess; and Catherine Clark Walsh- aunt, Duchess.

Elizabeth Claire Richey, daughter of Mr. Albert Richey and Mrs. Jacquelyn Richey, of Houston, attends Washington & Lee University where she is majoring in Business Administration with a minor

in Middle Eastern Studies and a focus in Arabic. Claire serves as social chair for her sorority Alpha Delta Pi and is on the executive committee. She is also a member of the W&L varsity field hockey team.

She has a brother, Sam Richey.

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“Bethany”, daughter of Mr. Whit Roberts and Mrs. Kristen Roberts, of Dallas, attends University of Texas at Austin where she is majoring in English Honors with a Chinese minor. She is a member of the Delta Delta Delta sorority, Liberal Arts Honors, Delta Delta Delta and Silver Spurs Sweetheart and Reporter for Texas Orator Journal.

Other immediate family members include Whit Roberts, brother, recent graduate of UT Austin; India Taylor Roberts, sister, rising Senior at Highland Park High School; Harry and Nancy Beth Roberts, Grandparents in Dallas; and H.T. and Kathy Busby, Grandparents in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Lissy Trammell Sturges, is the daughter of Mr. R. Scott Sturges and Mrs. Carrie Scarborough, and stepdaughter of

Mr. Jeffrey Scarborough, of Houston, and a student at the University of Mississippi where she is majoring in Integrated Marketing and Communications. She is a member of the Kappa Delta sorority and involved in Women in Business, Pinelake College, Provost Scholars, and volunteering for the food bank.

Other family members who have participated in the festival include Charlotte Baird, Duchess of River Oaks 2019.

Her other immediate family members are her brother, Harry Sturges V.

Zoë Grace Taggart, is the daughter of Mr. Steve Taggart and Mrs. Stacey Taggart, of Dallas. She is a student at the University of Oklahoma, where she is majoring in Supply Chain Management and a member of the Chi Omega sorority. She is involved in Best Buddies, Chi Omega and Crossover.

She has a sister, Lily Taggart.

Annie Katherine Walker is the daughter of Mr. Reid Walker and Mrs. Stacey Walker, of Dallas. She has one brother, Gus Walker. She is a student at the University of Texas where she is majoring in

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Education. She is a member of the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. She is also involved in the Texas RUF (Reformed University Fellowship) and Family Legacy.

Eleanor Camille Welch, daughter of Mr. Rallin Welch and Mrs. Gabrielle Welch, of Houston, attends Wake Forest University where she is majoring in Business and Enterprise Management and a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. She is actively involved with The FIT Magazine and Kappa Kappa Gamma academic excellence committee.

Her father was an escort in 1992. Another family member who has been involved in the festival is Martha Ashton Welch, who was the Duchess of Magnolia City in 2021.

Gigi Welch is her younger sister; her grandparents are Cynthia C. Welch and Dr. J. Michael Welch, deceased.

Christina Michelle Wester, daughter of Mr. Carl Wester and Mrs. Anne Wester of Heath, attends the University of Texas where she is majoring in Radio

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Television Film. Christina is a member of the University of Texas Student Television where she is currently the head writer for their longest running narrative, “Down to Film.” She also has acted in many of the episodes as well as directed an episode. In addition, she was chosen for the Incubator Program, an application based program where young film makers are walked through the steps of pre-production, production and post-production of the pilot for a TV show.

Her mother Mrs. Wester participated as a Lady in Waiting in the 1982 Texas Rose Festival. Mr. and Mrs. Wester have helped host the Kick-off Party for the past several years.

Christina is the granddaughter of Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Livezey (Mike and LaNelle). LaNelle served in many areas of the Texas Rose Festival to include Coronation Chairman and Royalty Chairman. Mike was a member of the Order of the Rose.

Christina’s sister, Charlotte Anne Wester, participated as a Duchess in the 2015 Texas Rose Festival.

Campbell Elizabeth Willis, is the daughter of Mr. Chris Willis and Mrs. Jill Willis, of Dallas. She attends the University of Texas at Austin where she is majoring in Plan II Honors and Business. She is a member of the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority where she serves as Recruitment Director. She is also actively involved in the Reformed University Fellowship Leadership Team, is a Texas Management Consulting Association member and Texas BBA Women’s Council member.

Family members who have participated in the festival include her sister Mary Grayson Willis who was a Duchess in 2019. She also has another sister, Caroline. Sterling Willis.

Best Wishes to Queen Molly and Her Cour

All inspired by this year's theme, Jacob A. Climer's sketches depict each gown worn by the court.

Berkeley Elizabeth Baird Stained Glass

Blakeney Lauren Boldrick Sahara Desert

Carson Taylor Brown Faberge Egg

Ruby Elizabeth tilly Arnold Fur

Jacqueline Connell Adams Mozaic

Lella Sue McClane Brown Herend

Elisabeth Ann Burke Spices

Anna Francis Clark Imari

Natalie Claire Collins Fireworks

Anna Catherine Doherty Victoria Falls

Margaret McEwan Gillespie Girard Cherry Blossom

Caroline Culp Harper Exploration

Haley Garrison Hester Perfume

Hayden Elizabeth Hanslik Sugar Cane

Mary Ann-Frances Mills Condor

Marie Camille McHaney Swan

Margot Kennedy Marron Murano Glass

Emma Lucille Hughes Monarch Butterfly

Sarah Elizabeth Hill Protea Flower

Anna Laura Moritz Chocolate

Mary Elizabeth Murrin Pink Champaign

Ellen Donovan OBrien Haute Coutoure

Lily Marguerite Melcher Wedgwood

Annie Katherine Walker Woodblock Print Zoe Grace Taggart Rainforest

Christina Michelle Wester Persian Rug

Campbell Elizabeth Willis Silk

Eleanor Camille Welch Great Barrier Reef

Elizabeth Claire Richey Rose Medallion

Elizabeth Kathlyn Roberts Aurora Borealis

Lissy Trammell Sturges Dragon Fruit

ATTENDANTS

Ten children from Tyler families will carry on the tradition of serving as attendants to the Rose Queen. The queen’s attendants are featured during the Rose Queen’s

Coronation, the Queen’s Tea and the Texas Rose Parade. The following are attendants to Rose Queen Molly Louise Berry.

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her Escort 1974, Grandfather Parker Snider Cannan, Great Grandmother Virginia Ann Lawrence as a Lady in Waiting 1974, and Great Grandfather Francis Lee Lawrence Escort, 1979 President of Texas Rose Festival, member of Strutters and Rose Parade organizer.

James Owen Ables, son of Mr. Christopher Ables and Mrs. Jennifer Ables, of Tyler, is a student at All Saints. He enjoys baseball, hunting and fishing.

His mother has previously served in the festival as Attendant, Lady in Waiting and Volunteer.

William Townsend Busch, is the son of Mr. William Busch and Mrs. Claire Busch, of Dallas, and a student at The Weekday School.

His mother has previously served the Texas Rose Festival as an Attendant Driver/ Dresser in 2005 and a Lady in Waiting in 2008.

2022 Texas Rose Festival Queen Molly Louise Berry is Townsend’s aunt.

Other family members who have participated in the festival include his Grandmother Mary Elizabeth Lawrence Berry, who served as a Lady In Waiting 1974 train bearer and 2010 Queen’s Tea chairman, Lady in Waiting for 1984 Texas Rose Festival and

Family members who have also participated in the festival include Jeff McLean Bracken, great-great-uncle, 1937 escort; Jeanne Shirley Bracken, greatgreat-aunt, 1937 duchess; Sam T. Bracken, great-great-uncle, 1947 escort; Francis Lee Lawrence, Great-Grandfather, 1974 Escort, 1979 President of Texas Rose Festival, member of Strutters and Rose Parade organizers; 1953 lady-in-waiting and 1985 Queen’s Tea chairman; Shirley Bracken Evans, great-cousin, 1953 lady-in-waiting; Patricia Lewis Chambers, great--great aunt, 1958 Texas Rose Festival Queen; Glenda Bracken Williams, great--great cousin, 1958 Texas Rose Festival Princess; Robert Allen Bracken Sr., great--great cousin, 1958 queen’s scepter bearer and 1972 escort; Mary Jon Lewis Bryan, great-great aunt, 1959 lady-in-waiting; Sally Price Fischer, great-great cousin, 1961 lady-in-waiting; and John Paul Price, greatgreat cousin, 1969 and 1961 escort.

Also, Martha Lewis Marshall, great-great aunt, 1962 lady-in-waiting; Frances Ann Lawrence, great aunt, 1974 lady-in-waiting and 1977 queen’s dresser; Amy Jane Lawrence Walton, great aunt, 1977 Texas Rose Queen and 2010 Rose Festival Tea chairman; John Bracken Bryan, great-cousin,

1977 train bearer; Pete Lewis Chambers, great-second cousin, 1977 train bearer; Nancy Ann Bracken, great-cousin, 1979 Duchess of Houston; Linda Bracken Evans West, great-cousin, 1982 duchess; Kay Kastner Chambers Otte, great-cousin, 1983 duchess; Susan Lewis Chambers Peddicord, great-cousin, 1984 duchess of Dallas, Melinda Marshall Hammack, great-cousin, ; Alicia Bryan, great-cousin, 1985 duchess; Margaret Lewis Marshall Barnes Koontz, great-cousin, 1986 duchess; Mary Jon Lewis Marshall Hayne, great-cousin, 1988 duchess; Robert Lewis Marshall II, great-cousin, 1988 and 1990 escort; Samantha Price Fischer, great-cousin, 1989 Texas Rose Festival Queen; Sarah Adeline Price, great-cousin, 1989 queen’s attendant; Molly Lewis Chambers Boyd, great-cousin, 1989 duchess; John Paul Price Jr., great-cousin, 1989 escort; James Joseph Fischer II, great-cousin, 1993 escort; Aliceanne McLean Bracken, great-cousin, 1995 duchess; Samuel Bracken Walden, cousin, 1996 train bearer and 2007 queen’s escort; Robert Allen Bracken Jr., greatcousin, 1998 and 1999 escort; Henley Shirley Bracken, great-cousin, 2001 duchess; Jeff Atticus Bracken, great-cousin, 2003 escort; Molly Louise Berry, aunt, 2007 train bearer; Claire Elizabeth Cannan Busch, Mother, Dresser to an Attendant in 2005, 2008 Ladyin-Waiting; Lee Lawrence Cannan, uncle, 2009 escort; Mary-Lawson Bracken Walden, cousin, 2010 Texas Rose Queen, 2002 train bearer and 2007 dresser; James Joseph Fischer III, cousin, 2010 queen’s attendant;

Hallie Bracken West Swope, cousin, 2010 duchess; Annalee Lewis Walton, cousin, 2015 duchess; John Burton Barnes IV, cousin, 2016 escort; Gracie Lee Chambers, cousin, 2016 duchess; Hannah Bracken Skaran, cousin, 2016 duchess; Matthew Bracken Evans, cousin, 2017 escort; Marshall Slaughter Hammack, cousin, 2018 escort; Bridget Lee Chambers, cousin, 2019 duchess; Gage Stevens Hayne, cousin, 2021 Escort; and Cathleen Chambers Marshall, cousin, 2021 Duchess, Shelby Elizabeth Hammack, cousin, 2021 Duchess.

Other family members include his Grandmother Mary Elizabeth Lawrence Berry and Grandfather Parker Snider Cannan, and Great Grandmother Virginia Ann Lawrence and Great Grandfather Francis Lee Lawrence.

Olivia Tillman Dawson, is the daughter of Mr. Trent Dawson and Mrs. Julie Dawson, of Fort Worth. She is a student at Overton Park Elementary. She previously attended Tanglewood Elementary, Playhouse Academy and Fort Worth Museum of Science and History.

She is a member of the Creature Care class at First United Methodist Church and is involved in missionary work. She is an avid swimmer and has enjoyed attending Farm Camp in East Texas and Camp Thurman in Arlington. This year, she is attending Camp Mystic in Hunt.

Her mother Julie Kidwell Dawson was a trainbearer and has served many roles including chairwoman of the Ladies’

Luncheon committee, chairman of the KickOff Party and as Executive Director of the Tyler Rose Museum and Texas Rose Festival.

Her father Trent Dawson served as an Escort and was a member of the Order of the Rose. Other family members who have participated in the festival include: Drew Dawson, sister, attendant, Molly Graham, cousin, attendant, Shannon Dawson, aunt, lady-in-waiting; Kay and Sam Dawson, grandparents, supporters of the festival and museum; Ryan Kidwell, uncle escort and parade announcer; Randy Kidwell, grandfather, parade liaison and Transportation Committee Chairman; Cindy Kidwell, grandmother, served many roles including chairman of the Queen’s Tea and Vice-President of Marketing.

Hattie York Hammond, daughter of Mr. Alex Hammond and Mrs. Catherine Hammond, of Tyler, attends Jack Elementary.

Her mother has previously served the festival as a Lady In Waiting and volunteer and her father has served on the Order of the Rose. Other members of her immediate family include her brother Charlie Hammond.

Robert Ramsey Jennings III, is the son of Mr. Robert Jennings, Jr. and Mrs. Hallie Jennings, of Tyler, and attends All Saints Episcopal School.

His mother has previously served the Texas Rose Festival as Attendant to the Queen (1994) and Lady-In-Waiting (2005). His father has been a member of Order of

the Rose.

Other family members who have participated in the festival include: Paula Huchel Yarbrough, grandmother, LadyIn-Waiting; Herbert Amos Yarbrough III, grandfather, member of Order of the Rose; Debra Huchel Billups, great aunt, Lady-InWaiting; Barbara Huchel Clifton, great aunt, Lady-In-Waiting; James Reiley Clifton Jr. , cousin, Escort; and Pippin Clifton Hinton, cousin, Duchess.

His other immediate family members include Elwood Cooke Jennings, brother; Wilton Becker Jennings, brother; Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Amos Yarbrough III, grandparents; Ms. Laura Rumsey Jennings, grandmother; Mr. Robert Ramsey Jennings, Senior, grandfather; and Dorothy Yarbrough Thrower, great-grandmother.

James Thomas McCain IV, son of Mr. James McCain and Mrs. Ashley McCain, of Tyler, attends Andy Woods.

His mother has served the rose festival in the following areas: Lady In Waiting, Queen's Ball Chair, Royalty, Men’s Luncheon, Ladies' Luncheon. His father has been an Escort and President of Order of the Rose.

Other family members who have participated in the festival include Mary Anne Nenney McCain- Queen; Callie McCain Clark, Lady in Waiting; Louise McCainAttendant to Queen.

Other members of his immediate family

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include his sister Louise Corwin McCain.

James Joseph Perkins, son of Mr. Stephen Perkins and Mrs. Hallye Perkins, of Tyler, attends All Saints Episcopal School. He plays baseball, soccer, and tennis for fun.

His mother has served the festival as Lady in waiting in 2004, Door Committee Chair in 2018, Accessories Chair in 2019 and Wardrobe Properties chair in 2020/2021. His father is a member of Order of the Rose.

Other family members who have participated int he festival include Perry Baker Hall - Grandfather, Escort, 1976; and Emily Hall Billingsley - Aunt, Lady in waiting, 2006.

Other immediate family members include his sisters Perry Meriwether Perkins and Amelia Elizabeth Perkins.

Elam Franklin Swann V, is the son of Mr. Elam IV Swann and Mrs. Brooke Swann of Tyler. He attends All Saints Episcopal School and is in fourth grade.

E.F. plays soccer for the Tyler Soccer Association and basketball for First Baptist and All Saints Episcopal School. His favorite pastimes include reading, fishing, cooking and playing sports. His father, Franklin Swann, was Queen Audrey Bell’s escort in

2004. He is also a member of the Order of the Rose. Elam Franklin Swann III, grandfather, is a member of the Order of the Rose.

His immediate family members include Camilla Swann, sister; Elam and Betty Swann, grandparents and Ted and Rose Schulte, grandparents.

Clayton Alivia Walsh, daughter of Mr. Kevin Walsh and Mrs. Jennifer Walsh of Tyler, is in third grade at Grace Community School.

For the last 15 years, her mother has served in various Coronation positions, Wardrobe Co Chair, Hospitality Chair, Graphics, Doorkeeper Chair, Accessories, Dresser, and Pre-Coronation Tea Party host for many years. Her father has also served the festival as a party host. Her Grandmother Virginia Shull served in various volunteer positions over 25 years; sister-in-law Holli Shull served in various Coronation volunteer positions.

Other immediate family members include her twin sister Landrey Hudson Walsh, grandparents Gene & Virginia Shull and Aunt/Uncle: Collin & Holli Shull.

Landrey Hudson Walsh, is the daughter of Mr. Kevin Walsh and Mrs. Jennifer Walsh, of Tyler. Landry is in the third grade at Grace Community School.

Her mother has previously served the Texas Rose Festival as a Lady in Waiting 1997 and various Coronation positions including

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Wardrobe (Co-Chair) Hospitality (Chair), Doorkeeper (Chair), accessories, dresser, graphics, and pre-coronation tea. Kevin and Jennifer have been involved as party hosts for many years.

Other family members who have participated in the Rose Festival include: Grandmother: Virginia Shull, various Rose Festival volunteer positions over 25 years; Aunt: Holli Shull various coronation volunteer positions.

Her other immediate family members include her twin sister Clayton Alivia Walsh, her grandparents Gene & Virginia Shull, and aunt and uncle Collin & Holli Shull.

Royal Page Robert Ramsey Jennings III Royal Page James Owen Ables

Train Bearer to the Queen Clayton Alivia Walsh

Train Bearer to the Queen Landrey Hudson Walsh Scepter Bearer to the Queen William Townsend Busch

Royal Attendant Hattie York Hammond

Royal Attendant Olivia Tillman Dawson

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ESCORTS

Dozens of young men also participate in the Texas Rose Festival Queen’s Court as escorts. The men will accompany the

women during their appearances in the Queen’s Coronation ceremony and other festival events.

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William Copeland Landes, is the son of Mr. John Andrew (Drew) Landes and Mrs. Jamie Arnold Landes, of Tyler. He attends Baylor University where is is majoring in Finance & Entrepreneurship. He is a member of the Kappa Omega Tau fraternity where he is involved in All University Sing and Intramurals. He is also on the Dean's List.

He has previously served the Texas Rose Festival as Scepter Bearer in 2010.

His mother Jamie Arnold Landes has served the festival as Rose Queen 1982, Wardrobe Chairman 1992, Ladies' Luncheon Chairman 1994, Rose Show Co-Chairman 1997, Royalty, Co-Chairman 1998, Publicity Co-Chairman 2000, Rose Ball Chairman 2001, Rose Show Chairman 2003, Queen's Dresser 2005, Men's Luncheon Chairman 2009 and Past President's Reception Chairman 2015.

His father John Andrew (Drew) Landes has previously served as President, Order Of The Rose 2010.

Other members of his family who have participated in the festival include: James Walter (Jim) Arnold (Grandfather) as President, Order Of The Rose 1986, President, Texas Rose Festival 2010; Bessie Hazzard (Bess) Arnold (Grandmother) as Queen's Dresser 1991, Backstage Committees, Queen's Tea Committees, Rose Parade Commentator; Sherry Arnold Simpson (Aunt) as LadyIn-Waiting 1972, Rose Ball Chairman 1992, Rose Show Co-Chairman 1997, Assistant Coronation Chairman 1998, Escort Chairman 1999, Publicity Co-Chairman 2000, Queen's Dresser 2005 and Ladies'

Luncheon Co-Chairman 2007; Herbert Keith Arnold (Uncle) as Escort 1974; Mollie Arnold Winston (Aunt) as Rose Queen 1985; David Timothy Simpson (Uncle) as President, Order Of The Rose 1990; Benjamin Arnold Simpson (Cousin) as Scepter Bearer 1985, Escort 1999; Nellie Simpson Dunn (Cousin) as Royal Attendant 1992, Lady-In-Waiting 2003; Walter Bradford Simpson (Cousin) as Escort 2006; John Andrew Landes, Jr. (Brother) as Escort 2008, Escort 2009; and James Arnold Landes (Brother) as Scepter Bearer 2000.

ESCORT TO THE ROSE PRINCESS

Russell Clayton Wynne is the son of Mr. James Wynne and Mrs. Sharon Wynne, of Tyler. He is a student at the University of Texas at Austin where he is majoring in Corporate Communications.

He is a member of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity and also involved in the Texas Future Investors Club and as a Save the Food Austin volunteer.

His mother previously served the Texas Rose Festival as: Trainbearer 1978, Princess 1990, Royalty Co-Chair 2003, Coronation Co-Chair 2006, Escort Co-Chair 2017 and Cocktail Party Chair 2018-2022. His father previously served the festival as Escort 1985, Escort Wrangler 1996-2002, Executive Committee 2003-2008, and President 2008.

Other members of his family who have participated in the festival include his sister Madeline Wynne as the 2015 Rose Queen and 2005 Trainbearer; his brother James "Chet" Wynne IV, as an Escort in 2017; Maymerle Shirley Brown, maternal grandmother, 1955 Rose Queen; Bitsy Watson Wynne, paternal grandmother, 1951

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Tyler Court; Robert Y. Brown, Jr., maternal grandfather, 1984 President; James C. Wynne, Jr., paternal grandfather, Order of the Rose President and 1970 Rose Festival President; Staley Wynne Gray, aunt, 1980 Rose Queen; Chesley Wynne Walters, Marietta Wynne Scott and Virginia Wynne Campbell, aunts, Ladies-in-Waiting; Robert Y. Brown, III, Charles Douglas Brown and Michael Hill Brown, uncles, Escorts.

Numerous other relatives have participated in the Rose Festival since the early 1940s as volunteers and court members.

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Andrew James Culver, of Tyler, is the son of Mr. Matthew Culver and Mrs. Laura Culver, and also has an older brother, Caleb Culver and younger sister, Anna Culver.

Andrew attends the University of Arkansas, where he is majoring in Communications. He is actively involved in his fraternity, Kappa Alpha and at his church. He loves hiking in the Ozarks on the weekends. Andrew has also been on the Dean's list his freshman and sophomore years.

His mother Laura was a Lady- in-Waiting in the 1990 festival and has helped serve on various Rose Festival committees through the years. Matthew was an escort to a Lady-in-Waiting in the 1991 festival. He is a member of the Order of the Rose and has helped with the parade.

Other family members who have participated in the festival include: James Culver, grandfather, escort; James Culver Jr., uncle,

escort; Cynthia Culver, aunt, Lady-in-Waiting; Caleb Culver, brother, escort; Catherine Culver Musselwhite, cousin, Duchess; Emily Evans Fisher, cousin, Queen; Lauren Evans, cousin, Lady-in-Waiting; Melanie Nichols Braughton, cousin, Lady-in-Waiting; Lynda Nichols Evans, cousin, Lady-in-Waiting; Elizabeth Nichols Boone, cousin, Lady-inWaiting; Blakely Braughton Rubach, cousin, Lady-in-Waiting; Kristin Braughton Greening, cousin, Lady-in-Waiting.

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Escort to the Rose Queen

John Marshall Hayne, son of Mr. Walter Hayne and Mrs. Mary Jon Hayne, of San Antonio, attends Texas Christian University where is majoring in Ranch Management and a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon.

John enjoys hunting, fishing and hanging with his buddies. John's mother was an out-of-town Duchess in the Texas Rose Festival.

John Marshall Hayne is one of over 50 Bracken family members to have actively participated, held office, sponsored floats, volunteered, and have been members of the Court. This year John will have the honor of serving as an out-of-town Escort for his cousin, Queen Molly Louise Berry. Other immediate family members include: Martha Lewis Marshall , Grandmother; Melinda, Marshall Hammack, Aunt; Margaret Marshall Barnes, Aunt; Robert Louis Marshall II, Uncle: and Gage Stevens Hayne, Brother.

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Christian Edward Bain, is the son of Mr. Bruce David Bain and Mrs. Martha Willey Bain, of Tyler. He is a student at Mississippi State University, where he is majoring in Veterinary Sciences.

Christian is a member of the Mississippi State University Catholic Campus Ministry where he serves God and the community through volunteer activities, weekly community dinners, intramural sports and teaching people who want to learn more about the catholic faith.

Christian also participates in WEZAAM, a campus club at MSU dedicated to educating its members within the veterinary profession about working with wildlife, exotic animals, zoo animals, avian and aquatic animals.

Christian continues to feed his love for tennis as a member of the Tennis Club at Mississippi State where he and his fellow players connect and compete for fun and the love of the game. He also is a member of the Mississippi State Gamer’s Guild.

His mother has served the festival as Door Monitor, Dresser, Dresser’s Assistant, Accessories Assistant, Hair and Makeup and Queen’s Tea Assistant. His father has served the festival as Duchess Escort 1988, Parade Strutter and Parade Float Driver.

Other family members who have participated in the festival include: Barbara Bain, Grandmother - Escort Chairman; Bruce David Bain, Father - Duchess Escort 1988; Thomas Morgan Bain - Duchess Escort 2016; Noah Alden Bain, Brother - Duchess Escort 2019; Michael Edward Jarrett, Jr. - Duchess Escort 2016.

His other immediate family members include: Denise Bain Graber & Bruce Graber, of Tyler - Aunt & Uncle; Sherry Bain Agee & Tim Agee of Georgetown - Aunt & Uncle; Cathy Weighner & Dr. Phillip Weighner

of Grand Rapids, Michigan - Aunt & Uncle; Mary Quiroz of Grand Rapids, Michigan - Aunt; Mary Bain of Houston - Great Aunt; Thomas Morgan Bain of Hutto - Brother; Noah Alden Bain of Tuscaloosa, Alabama - Brother; Mick Jarrett of Houston - Cousin; and Rachel Jarrett of College Station - Cousin.

Matthew Dalton Bale is the son of Dr. David Bale and Mrs. Ellie Bale, of Houston. He is a student at the University of Texas where he is studying in the College of Liberal Arts: Human Dimensions of Organizations (HDO). He is an active member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity and also volunteers for community service. He enjoys intramural sports, golf, and fishing.

His mother Ellie Harter Bale previously served the Texas Rose Festival as Duchess of the Bayou City in 1989.

Other family members who have participated in the festival include his Grandmother Mary Frances Hillyer Harter, as a Lady in Waiting; and his Aunt Allison Harter Thompson, as Duchess of the Bayou City 1984.

Other members of his immediate family include his sister, Abigail Elizabeth Bale (Abby).

Henry Delmar Barnett, son of Mr. Frank Barnett and Mrs. Jacqueline Barnett, of Tyler, attends Baylor University where he is majoring in Finance. He is a member of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity, where he serves as tailgate chair, and is on the Club Golf team.

Other members of his immediate family include his brothers Harrison Keasler Barnett and Hugh Walker Barnett, and his

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James Tanner Bass, son of Mr. James Bass and Ms. Amy Bass and stepson of Mrs. Romayne Bass, of Tyler, attends Colorado Mountain College, where he is majoring in Business Administration. He serves as a Resident Assistant and enjoys snowboarding, hiking and biking. His father James Michael Bass has served the festival as an Escort (1984). Other family members who have participated in the festival include Ann Christine Cantwell - Lady-in-Waiting (1957); James Elton Bass - Escort (1954); and Anne Elizabeth Bass - Lady-in-Waiting (1986).

Other members of his immediate family are his sister, Sydney Ellen Bass.

Henry Hamilton Bell, son of Dr. Lisa Livingston and Mr. Matthew Bell and stepson of Mr. Douglas Livingston, of San Antonio, is a student at Texas State University where he is majoring in Construction Science and Management.

He enjoys time at the ranch, hunting, and traveling.

Also in his immediate family is his brother, Charles William Bell.

Quinn Oneal Boozer, son of Dr. Kent Boozer and Mrs. Stephanie Boozer, of Whitehouse. He attends Baylor University where he is majoring in Pre-Med/Accounting and a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity. He is also involved in the Business Fellows honors program, Christian Pre-health fellowship and as a Huntsman Cancer Institute volunteer.

His mother Stephanie has served on several Coronation committees including wardrobe and escort committees. His father Kent is a member of the Order of the Rose.

Family previously involved in the Texas Rose Festival is McCray Knox Boozer who was an escort in the 2018 Rose Festival.

Other immediate family members include his sister, Blaire Elizabeth Boozer.

George Daniel Breckwoldt, son of Mrs. Gayden Breckwoldt and Mr. Christopher Breckwoldt, of Austin, attends the University of Texas.

George’s mother, Gayden Beaird Breckwoldt participated in the 1986 Texas Rose Festival. His sister, Abby was a duchess in 2018 and his sister, Emma was a duchess in 2021 and his grandfather, Dan Beaird, is a past Texas Rose Festival participant.

Cody Ray Brewer, son of Mr. Brandon Brewer and Mrs. Kathryn Brewer of Tyler, attends Oklahoma State University where he is majoring in Entrepreneurship/ Business. Along with being a member of the Theta Chi fraternity, he is involved in intramural sports.

His mother has served the Rose Festival in the following areas: Trainbearer for Queen Kay Fair, Lady in Waiting in 1995, Dresser for Coronation for 3 years, Rose Garden decorating committee, Thursday luncheon sponsor. His father has served as an Order of the Rose member and Thursday Luncheon sponsor.

Other members of the family who have participated in the festival include Janet Hills, grandmother, Lady in Waiting; Emmy Brewer, sister, Trainbearer 2014; Hadley Brewer, sister, current Dutchess of the Rose Growers 2022 & trainbearer in 2012; Lauren Hills, Aunt, trainbearer; Kay Fair, cousin, queen; Ginger Fair, cousin, queen; Mimi Fair, cousin, queen; John Hills, grandfather, escort. His immediate

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family members include his sisters Hadley Brewer and Emmy Brewer.

William Whitaker Burnette is the son of Mr. Todd Burnette and Mrs. Carie Burnette, of Fort Worth. He attends the University of Texas where he is majoring in Business Honors in Finance and a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity.

He is also involved on the Texas Investment Banking Association, Scholars of Finance and University Securities Investment Team.

William has two sisters, Mary Frances Burnette and Isabella Burnette.

Reed Devlin Butler is the son of Mr. Boyd Butler and Mrs. Christine Butler, of Houston. He is a student at the University of Texas at Austin where he is studying Petroleum Engineering at the Cockrell School of Engineering. He is a member of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity where he serves as House Manager, and is also a member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers and the Texas Alternative Investments Group.

Other family members who have participated in the festival include his brother Johnny Butler, duchess escort, and cousins Grayson Wade and Sally Wade, duchesses.

Other immediate family members include his younger brother Blake Butler.

Jack Edward Clarke, son of Mr. Brian Clarke and Mrs. Resa Clarke, of Houston, attends Texas Christian University where he is majoring in Business/Real Estate Finance. He is a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon where he served as Rush Chairman 2022.

His mother has previously served the festival in Makeup 20022005 and Wardrobe 2006-2008.

Other family members involved with the festival include his sister, Abigail Clarke Brown, Lady in Waiting 2010, sister Hanna Elizabeth Clarke, dresser 2011 and Lady in Waiting 2014.

Avery William Clinkscale is the son of Mr. Bill Clinkscale and Mrs. Jan Clinkscale, of Fort Worth. He is a student at Texas Christian University where he is majoring in Business. He is a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. He is also actively involved in the Neely School of Business. Other family members who have participated in the festival include Anna Morris and Smith Reynolds.

Joshua Nash Corcoran, son of Mr. Ronald Corcoran and Mrs. Anna Corcoran, of Dallas, attends University of Texas at Austin where he is majoring in Corporate Communications with a Minor in Business. He is an active member of Sigma Phi Epsilon where he serves on the recruitment team, and has been selected for Silver Spurs.

Other members of his immediate family include his brothers: Ryan James Corcoran, Seth Asher Corcoran, Sean Michael Corcoran; and grandmother: Constance Corcoran.

Jack Butler Dial, son of Mrs. Michelle Dial and Mr. David Dial, of Tyler, attends Texas Tech University where he is majoring in Business/ Energy Commerce and a member of Kappa Alpha Order. He is also on the Dean’s List, involved with the Rawls College of Business, and with KA recruiting.

He has previously served the festival as a volunteer Strutter.

His mother has served the festival in the following areas: wardrobe, graphics, Wranglers, attendants, escorts, graphics, and

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parade volunteer. His father has served as a member of the Strutters organization, Strutter President, and on the TRF Executive Board.

Other family members who have participated in the festival include Haden Upchurch/great uncle/1933 escort; Michael Flowers/ grandfather/1960 escort; Melodye Butler Locklear, cousin, 1976 Rose Growers Duchess; Michelle Flowers Dial/mother/1986 Lady in Waiting; Jason Butler Flowers/1989 escort; Erica Needham Hallmark/ cousin/1996 Lady in waiting; Lindsey Dickerson Amos/cousin/2000 Duchess; Merritt Elizabeth Dial/sister/2013 Attendant; Mary-Michael Dial/sister/2015 Attendant; Anna Grace Hallmark/cousin/2021 Queen; and James Cameron Hallmark/cousin/2021/Attendant.

William Henry Dietz III, is the son of Mr. William Dietz, Jr. and Mrs. Elizabeth Dietz, of Waco. He is a student at Southern Methodist University where he is studying in Film and Media Arts. He is a member of BYX Beta Upsilon Chi. He is also a crew member for “Smile” and “I Want a Body of My Own”, both SMU Summer Feature Films, along with serving as a member of the SMU Student Filmmakers Association.

Michael Cole Dobbins is the son of Mr. Michael Dobbins and Mrs. Jennifer Dobbins, of Flint, He is a student at the University of Alabama where he is majoring in Sports Management. He is a member of the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity where he is Intramural Sports Chairman. He is also involved as the Recruiting Analyst for the Alabama Football Team and is a member of Turning Point USA.

Other members of his immediate family include his sister, Clara Grace Dobbins.

Cameron John Eastman, is the son of Mr. Bryan Rossman and Mrs. Susan Rossman, of Tyler. He attends Texas Tech University, where he is majoring in Mechanical Engineering and a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity. He is also actively involved in the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.

His mother volunteered with the Rose Show and as a dresser, and his father served as a member in the Order of the Rose. Other family members who have participated in the festival include Lauren Rossman Collins, Lady in Waiting (sister) and Bryan Patrick Rossman, Jr. Escort (brother).

William Alex Elfarr II is the son of Dr. William Elfarr and Mrs. Barbara Elfarr, of Athens. He is a student at the University of Texas at Austin where he is majoring in Management Information Systems & History. He is a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity and also involved on the Longhorn Investment Team, Texas Blockchain at the University of Texas at Austin and Zavala afterschool volunteer program for underserved elementary children. He also has a sister, Tate Elise Elfarr.

Dylan Todd Embry, son of Mr. Jeffrey Embry and Mrs. Renna Embry, of Tyler, is a student at Southern Methodist University where he is majoring in Computer Science. He is a member of the Phi Gamma Delta (FIJI) fraternity and participates in Intramural basketball.

His mother has served the festival in the following areas: Chaperone Duty for 5-plus years, Wardrobe Chairman, Queen’s Tea

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and Summer Escort Party. His father served as parade driver for 2-plus years. Other family members who have been involved with the festival include Ella Rose Embry, Train Bearer, 2017 (sister) and Mason Robert Embry, Escort 2019 (brother).

John McCall Flinn II, son of Mr. John McCall Flinn and Mrs. Paige Phillips Flinn, of San Antonio, attends Texas Tech University where he is majoring in Business and a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon. He is involved in Intramural sports, on the social committee for Sigma Alpha Epsilon and works at Harley-Davidson.

He has a 16-year-old brother, Benjamin Kelly Flinn.

Kevin Michael Foley, Jr. is the son of Mr. Kevin Michael Foley, Sr. and Mrs. Carol Legg Foley, of Tyler. He attends the United States Naval Academy where he is studying Quantitative Economics.

Midshipman Foley is active as Vice President for both the Eagle Scout Club representing the largest school organization on campus, and Young Life. He is an active member of the Naval Academy Physical Fitness program where he supervises other team leaders. He is also a Navy Football Recruiting Assistant serving as ambassadors to new recruits.

His mother, Carol Legg Foley, has served on several Texas Rose Festival committees including: Coronation, Queen’s Tea, Rose Show, Wardrobe, and the Rose Ball Presentation.

Other family members who have participated in the Texas Rose Festival include: Michael’s aunt, Catherine Legg Harrison, who has served as Ball Presentation Choreographer and on several Texas

Rose Festival committees. His uncle, Dr. Craig Edward Harrison Sr., is a member of the Texas Rose Festival Order of the Rose. Michael’s cousins who have served as Texas Rose Festival Lady-In-Waiting Escorts are Dr. Craig Edward Harrison II, Christian Lloyd Harrison & Chandler Boone Harrison.

Walker McKay Harman, is the son of Mr. Brent Harman and Mrs. Courtney Johnson, and stepson of Mrs. Elle Harman and Mr. Shane Johnson, of Dallas. He attends Baylor University where he is an Accounting and Finance major and Math and Economics minor. He is involved with the Baylor Club Tennis team, Student Mobilization and Camp Ozark camp counselor. McKay’s father, Brent Edwards Harman, has previously served as a Texas Rose Festival escort. His grandmother, Elaine McKay Harman, was a Texas Rose Festival Queen. His aunt, Elizabeth Harman Erickson, was a Duchess. Other immediate family members include McKay’s sister, Ainsley Gantt Harman.

Christian Bowie Husted, is the son of Mr. Clifford Husted and Mrs. Amy Husted, of Houston. He is a student at Texas Christian University, where he is majoring in Finance and a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. He is also involved in the Neeley School of Business, is founder of the Energy Transition Club, serves on the Transactional Investment Professionals Board. Other immediate family members include his brother William Hartmann Husted and sister Delaney Grace Husted.

Lawrence Allan Long, Jr. is the son of Mr. Lawrence Allan Long and Mrs. Tina Long, of Longview. He attends the University of Texas at Austin where he is majoring in Finance and is a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. He is also involved in intramural tennis and

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softball. His sister, Sarah Elizabeth Long, served the Texas Rose Festival as a Duchess in 2016.

Other immediate family members include his other sister, Dr. Emily Long.

Andrew David Mathews, son of Mrs. Alison Mathews and L.L. Mathews (deceased), of Jasper, attends Tyler Junior College where he is majoring in Real Estate/Business. At TJC, he is actively involved in Turning Point USA, the Wesley Foundation, and as a Student Activities Office Employee.

Brogan Matthew McCreery, is the son of Mr. Joseph McCreery and Mrs. Keira McCreery, of Tyler. He attends Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, where he is majoring in Music Business and Marketing. He is also in a band. Family members who have participated in the festival include his brother, Sullivan Patrick McCreery who was Escort to the Princess 2019.

Charles Thomas Michaels, is the son of Dr. James Peter Michaels and Mrs. Kelly Michaels, of Tyler.

He attends Baylor University, where he is majoring in Aviation Sciences and a member of the Phi Gamma Delta (Fiji) fraternity. He is also actively involved in Baylor Aviation, Baylor Club Tennis and Fiji Intramurals.

His mother has previously served the festival as Ladies Dresser, Backstage Chaperone, Order of Appearance, Hospitality, Rose Show, Queen’s Tea Committee and numerous other volunteer jobs over 25 years. Other family members who have participated in the festival include Chandler Lee Michaels.

Other immediate family members include grandparents Mr. and Mrs. George Edmond Chandler, Mr. Nicholas Michaels, and Mr. and Mrs. Neil West, Miller West and Sydney Chandler.

Hunter Parks Moore, son of Mr. English “Parks” Moore and Mrs. Andrea Moore, of Mobile, Alabama, attends Baylor University where he is majoring in Mechanical Engineering and a member of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. He is also involved in Intramural Sports, Ducks Unlimited, Student Mobilization Ministries (STUMO).

Zachary Brady Murray is the son of Mr. Brady Wayne Murray and Mrs. Sandra Shipp Murray, of Allen. He attends Texas A&M University in College Station where he is an Accounting Major in the Mays Business School, Professional Program in Accounting.

Zach has been involved in the Aggie Bonfire Walton Crew, Intramural Ultimate Frisbee, and Hockey.

Other family members who have participated in the festival include Brady Wayne Murray, who participated as an escort in the 1987 court. His Aunt Laurie Ann Shipp Frank has served on numerous Texas Rose Festival committees including Rose Show, Queen’s Tea, Queens Ball Presentation, Men’s Luncheon, Ladies’ Luncheon Co-Chairman, Assistant Transportation Chairman and Dresser to the Queen 2011 and 2016. His Uncle, Stanley Wayne Frank serves as the Texas Rose Festival House Manager for the Coronation, he is a member of the Order of the Rose, and a past member of the Strutters organization. His late grandparents, Wayne and Kathleen Brady Murray with Brady’s Flower Shop gave continuous years of in-kind

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support to the Texas Rose Festival.

Other immediate family members include his brother Trevor Jackson Murray.

Jackson Ryan Nowlin, son of Mr. Jerry Nowlin and Mrs. Hollie Nowlin, of Tyler, attends the University of Texas at Austin where he is majoring in Business and a member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity. He is also involved in student government, as a food bank volunteer and the Spikeball Club.

His mother has previously served the festival as Photography Coordinator for Escorts.

Other immediate family members include his sister, Annabelle Kelly Nowlin.

Cole Thomas Overbeek, son of Dr. Troy Overbeek and Mrs. Brooke Overbeek of Bullard, attends the University of Oklahoma where he is majoring in Philosophy/ Sociology. He is a member of the Phi Gamma Delta (Fiji) fraternity, Philosophy Club and Integrity Council.

Family members who have previously participated in the festival include Tyler Overbeek, who served as Escort to the Queen. Tyler Overbeek and Reed Overbeek are his brothers.

Jacob Conner Peña, son of Mr. Cune Peña and Mrs. Terri Michelle Peña, of Tyler, is a student at the University of Arkansas, where he is majoring in Business Finance with a concentration in Investments and Banking. He is a member of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity. He

is involved in philanthropy, Greek life, and enjoys attending sports events.

Other immediate family members include his brother Chance Peña and sister Reagan Peña.

Ross Martin Rendon is the son of Mr. Raul Rendon and Mrs. Nancy Rendon, of Tyler. He is a student at the University of Arkansas where he is studying Mechanical Engineering. He is a member of the Kappa Alpha Order fraternity, where he serves as the tailgate chair.

Other family members who have participated in the festival include: Robert Rendon, brother, escort 2011; Ryan Rendon, brother, escort 2015.

Other members of his immediate family include his sister Samantha Gade.

Duncan Clay Reynolds, son of Mr. Walter Reynolds and Mrs. Claire Reynolds, of Fort Worth, attends the University of Georgia where he is majoring in History and Entrepreneurship. He is a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity and involved with Ducks Unlimited.

His mother has served the festival as Queen of the 1990 Rose Festival. Other family members who have participated in the festival include: Sister, Jacqueline Claire Reynolds, duchess of Fort Worth, 2018; Twinkle Duncan, grandmother, Chairman of the Order of the Rose Queen’s Ball, Chairman of the Rose Festival Coronation, Co-Chairman of the Rose Festival Rose Show, Script Co-Chairman of the Coronation, Administrative assistant to the Rose Festival President, Assistant Chairman of the Coronation, Assistant Chairman of the Queen’s Tea; Dr. Ed Duncan, grandfather, Order of the Rose;

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SMITH PERRY REYNOLDS IVDUNCAN CLAY REYNOLDS

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Clay Duncan, uncle, escort; Ann Lacy Crain, duchess; Maude Norton Bivens, duchess; Marjorie Harrison Bivens, duchess; Lacy Crain, duchess; Lynne Bivens Simpson, duchess; June Bivens Baumoel, duchess; Craig Bivens, escort; Louise Bivens; duchess; Rogers Crain, escort; Katherine Crain Spears, duchess;Jane Lynch Crain, scepter bearer and duchess.

Smith Perry Reynolds IV, is the son of Mr. Smith Reynolds III and Mrs. Katherine Reynolds, of Tyler. He is a student at Tyler Junior College where he is majoring in Finance. He is a member of the Sigma Pi fraternity (Ole Miss).

He has previously served the Texas Rose Festival as 2007 Attendant to Texas Rose Festival Queen Grace Ramey.

His mother has previously participated in the festival as 1999 Queen’s Dresser, 2003 Rental and Properties Committee, 2003 Queen’s Ball Committee, 2005 Program Chairman, 2007 Attendant Parents, 2012 Script Co-Chair, 2013 Coronation Co-Chair, 2014 Administration Assistant to President, 2015 Queens Tea Chairman, Duchess Sponsors 2002, 2003, 2009 2012, 2014 and numerous Escort Sponsors.

His father has served the Texas Rose Festival as 1993 Texas Rose Festival Treasurer, 1994 Rose Show Chairman, 1995 Men’s Luncheon Chairman, 1996 Coronation Chairman, 1997 Past President Reception Chairman, 1998 Texas Rose Festival President, and Member of Order of the Rose 1985-current.

Other family members who have participated in the festival include 1949 Texas Rose Festival Queen Rose Marie Reynolds,

Grandmother; 1971 Lady-in-Waiting Jean Reynolds Burroughs, Aunt; 1999 Texas Rose Festival Queen Lindsay Burroughs Woldert, Cousin; 2019 Attendant to Queen Thomas Moroney Woldert III, Second Cousin; 2009 Duchess of Monticello Anna Morris and 2022 Escort Avery Clinkscale.

Carlos Francisco Rosado, is the son of Ms. Elizabeth Spielhagen and Mr. Carlos Rosado, of San Antonio. He is a student at Texas A&M University, where he is majoring in Applied Mathematics and a member of the Beta Theta Pi Fraternity. He is also actively involved in The Big Give. His mother was a Texas Rose Festival Duchess in 1989.

Charles Wyatt-Brown Sauer is the son of Mr. Henry Sauer and Mrs. Mary Kessler Sauer, of San Antonio. He attends Texas Christian University, where he is majoring in finance and minoring in accounting. He is a member of the Kappa Sigma fraternity, where he serves as Social Chair. He is also actively involved in the Neeley Mentorship Program and TCU Real Estate Club. Other immediate family members include Henry Adolph Sauer, Laura Lingard Sauer and Lucille Shepherd Sauer.

Jack Douglas Schoenbrun, son of Mr. Ron Schoenbrun and Mrs. Gaye Schoenbrun, of Tyler, is a student at The University of Texas at Austin, where he is majoring in Business in the McCombs School of Business. He is a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon, where he serves as an academic advisor. He is also a member of the Texas Equity Group and Texas Investment Banking Association and has volunteered through the Zavala After-School Program.

His mother has served the festival as Rose Show Co-Chair, Men’s Luncheon committee along with various backstage

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coronation positions. His father was a 1986 escort, served in Escort Entertainment, as a member of Order of the Rose and on the TRF Executive Board as Executive VP of Coronation.

Other family members who have participated in the festival include: Sister, Elizabeth Anne Schoenbrun, Princess of TRF 2019; attendant to Queen Sarah Elizabeth Clyde 2008; Grandmother, Anne Schoenbrun, various volunteer positions; Grandfather, Late Ronny Schoenbrun, Order of the Rose, House Manager, Aunt, Amy Schoenbrun Nichols, Lady in Waiting 1990; and Uncle, Tom Schoenbrun, escort 1988.

Stone Rogers Shannon is the son of Mrs. Julie Shannon and Mr. David Shannon, Jr., of Houston. He is a student at Auburn University where he is majoring in Industrial and Systems Engineering. Stone is also employed by The Boeing Company as an Structural Integrity Engineer.

He is involved with his fraternity Pi Kappa Alpha, in the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers Auburn University Chapter, and Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. Other family members who have participated in the festival include Stone’s sister, Serena Elizabeth Shannon, who was a Duchess in the 2021 Texas Rose Festival.

John Graham Short III, son of Dr. Hope Short and Mr. John Short Jr., of Tyler, is a student at Tyler Junior College.

His father, John ‘Jack’ Short, was an escort in 1981 and serves as a Strutter.

Other family members who have participated in the festival include his brother, Andrew Short, who was an escort in 2019; Uncle, Kevin Short MD who was an escort in 1983; Uncle, Steve Short who was an escort in 1987; and Aunt, Belinda Short, who serves as

Publicity Chair currently.

Henry Welder Tyng, son of Mr. Thomas Tyng and Mrs. Christine Tyng, of San Antonio, attends Texas Christian University where he is majoring in Business and a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon. He is involved on campus in sports and fraternity life, and he also enjoys hunting.

Other family members who have participated in the festival include Rob and Jennifer Marshall; uncle and aunt and Cathleen Marshall, cousin, 2021 duchess of San Antonio; court of secret garden.

Other immediate family members include Patricia Lewis Chambers; great aunt; Kay Chambers; cousin; Susie Chambers; cousin; Pete Chambers; cousin; Molly Chambers; cousin; Gracie Chambers; cousin; and Bridget Chambers; cousin.

William Henry Wallace is the son of Mr. Michael Wallace and Mrs. Martha Jane Wallace, of Tyler. He is a student at Baylor University where he is majoring in Accounting. He is a member of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity where he serves on the intramural team. He is also a student at The Hankamer School of Business and on the Dean’s List.

His mother has previously served the festival as a volunteer for summer rehearsal activities , hostess for Thursday luncheon at Hollytree and hostess for Thursday night party at Willowbrook. His father has served as a member of The Strutters, host for Thursday luncheon at Hollytree, and host for Thursday night party at Willowbrook.

Other family members who have been involved in the festival include: Aunt, Catherine Lewis Irwin, Duchess of Canton 1988; and Sister, Mary Catherine Wallace, Lady in Waiting 2018.

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Andrew Vincent Washburne, is the son of Mrs. Heather Washburne and Mr. Ray Washburne, of Dallas, and also has a younger sister, Mary Margaret Washburne. He is a student at Southern Methodist University majoring in Sports Management with a minor in History and Political Science. He is a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. He has previously served as an escort in the festival. His mother Heather Hill Washburne was a Duchess in 1991. Other family members who have participated in the festival include: Hill Washburne, Escort 2019, brother; Elisa Hill Summers, Duchess 1994; Margaret Hunt Hill, Queen 1935.

Tristan Dane Westmoreland, is the son of Dr. Robert Forrest Westmoreland and Mrs. Dena Westmoreland, of Tyler. He attends Texas Christian University where he is pursuing a Bachelor Fine Arts emphasis in Musical Theater. Tristan is also on the Dean’s List. He is active in music performance, acting, and film productions.

Tristan has an older brother, Caden Westmoreland.

Samuel Staley Wideman is the son of Mr. William Craig Wideman and Mrs. Wynne Staley Wideman, of Dallas. He is a student at University of Texas at Austin where he is majoring in Economics. He is a member of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity where he serves as Brotherhood Chair. He is also involved in Intramural football, basketball and ultimate frisbee.

He has previously served the Texas Rose Festival as an Escort. His mother, Wynne Staley Wideman, was a train bearer for Rose

Queen Staley Wynne Gray and served as Duchess of Wichita Falls. His brother, William Craig Wideman, Jr. was an escort in 2019.

Other family members who have participated in the festival include Bill Clawater, great Uncle, President of the Texas Rose Festival; Lynn Clawater Staley, grandmother was Rose Queen; Hollee Hedge Clawater, great Aunt was Rose Queen; Staley Wynne Gray, cousin was Rose Queen; and Madeline Wynne, Cousin was Rose Queen.

His cousins who have been duchesses are Jean Rose Clawater Cross, Grace Clawater Dorms, LuAnne Staley Hobbs, Staley Wynne Hobbs, Stephanie Staley Rice, Delia Staley Crossley and Nancy Staley Rettig. His cousins who have been Ladies in Waiting include: Katie Clawater Walton, Morgan Clawater Berg, Allie Clawater Boyles, Marietta Wynne Scott, Chesley Wynne Walters, Virginia Wynne Chambers.

His grandparents are Mr. & Mrs. Jack Carr Staley, Jr of Wichita Falls Dr. & Mrs. Ronald Wideman of Dallas. His late great-grandparents were Dr. & Mrs. Earl W. Clawater, of Tyler, and Mr. & Mrs. Jack Carr Staley of Wichita Falls.

Caden Walker Zips, is the son of Mr. Craig Zips and Mrs. Jeradee Zips, of Tyler. He attends the University of Texas at Austin, where he is majoring in Studio Art. He is actively involved in the Texas Visual Arts Collective and is a Graphic Designer for Spark Magazine. He has previously served the festival as Scepter Bearer to Queen Emily Austin 2009. His mother has served as a Dresser and his father was an Escort in 1989. Another family member who has participated in the festival is Patricia Zips, as Coronation Narrator in 2019.

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DIVERSITY

The Texas Rose Festival is a grand showcase of Tyler's history and heritage. Countless traditions bring families together while also uniting the city's residents. For its 89th annual year, the Texas Rose Festival introduced a new

float specifically dedicated to the local Hispanic community to highlight their culture and contributions to Tyler. Since its inception and for years to come, the festival continues to celebrate the city and its people.

BY

Celebrate our city

New float showcases Hispanic culture, traditions

ANA CONEJO aconejo@tylerpaper.com

In its 89th year, the Texas Rose Festival established a new float to celebrate the Hispanic community of East Texas. The budding tradition serves as a reminder of what the festival’s purpose has always been — to celebrate all of Tyler, its history, and its people.

More than 50 East Texas Hispanic girls made their debut in traditional quinceañera dresses for the annual parade. Attendees got a taste of Hispanic culture as they enjoyed sounds from a mariachi band, entertainment by Aztec and folklorico dancers, and more.

Although the doors have always been open for anyone to take part in the Texas Rose Festival parade, the local Hispanic community was formally invited to participate in 2022. A customized tribute float was made possible through a sponsorship by the Flowers Davis law firm, collaboration with local businesses, and joint efforts by an established committee and festival leaders.

The idea

Flowers Davis law firm was initially sponsoring the float for 2022 TRF Princess Olivia Bristol Young. That was until her mother and longtime Rose Festival volunteer Ginger Young had an even better idea.

Young, who is an immigration lawyer at the firm and conducts

Hispanic community outreach, felt like this sponsorship could serve as an opportunity to highlight Hispanic culture. Because of her efforts, the firm shifted gears to help the Hispanic community take part in the parade with its very own dedicated tribute float.

For Young, the most rewarding part of this effort was seeing the city’s diversity displayed on such a grand stage.

“The Hispanic community and the Latino community are such an integral part of what Tyler offers, so it’s fun to be able to play a small role in showing that,” she said.

The festival has always been open to the entire community, but because of the law firm’s sponsorship, other local partners, and Liz Ballard, Texas Rose Festival Association executive director, this year in particular a concerted effort was made to bring Tyler’s diversity into the limelight.

Ballard, who is also executive director of the Tyler Rose Museum, said the festival is an event for all of Tyler, so she was excited for the Hispanic community to partake in the 2022 parade.

“Our whole goal, as it continues today, is to celebrate our city, the mascot of our city — the rose — and we want our parade to be an event for all of the community. We’ve always had an open door invitation for our parade, it’s free to participate and there is an application process, but it’s not too tedious,” she said. “We’re just so delighted that the Hispanic community is going to be a part. I’m so proud to have the Hispanic and Latino community come out and show their civic pride and their heritage and what it means, so the

rest of the community can take part and enjoy.”

Ballard added that showcasing the city’s diverse population is key.

“I think it’s so important that we’re able to honor each group in our community, and all the cultural traditions that we all hold. It’s very important to educate people of what makes us who we are, culturally, and personally. It’s just a gift that we can all share with the city,” she said.

Uniting Tyler

Paulina Pedroza called Oct. 15, 2022, the day of the parade, a “date that will make history.”

Pedroza, part of a planning committee for the tribute float, expressed how proud she was to be part of the process and her gratitude for the Flowers Davis sponsorship that allowed this idea to come alive. For her, this was a chance to highlight the Hispanic community’s special place in Tyler and publicly celebrate their culture with the rest of the community.

“We are Tyler, we are the reason roses blossom and the gardens are the best from all the areas, and every day we work with pride and responsibility. Tyler is very important to us and we’re grateful for the opportunity. It’s very fundamental to keep supporting each other like a whole community. It’s a festival with an 88-year-old history, and for this 89th year, the Hispanic community, with this call to participate in the festival, will make it grow more,” she said.

Float concept

The concept of the float revolved around the quinceañera tradition, which is the transition of a 15-year-old girl into womanhood through a celebration with cultural customs.

“As I learn more about the quinceañera and what it stands for within a family and with the community, it’s very similar to what we’re doing for our girls as part of the Rose Festival,” said Young said. “I just thought it would be fun to be able to celebrate quinceañeras, Hispanic Heritage Month, and the Rose Festival because they’re all part of this community.”

This new tradition was brought to life with the help of an established committee, including Young, Pedroza, Lilia Aparicio

and Cesar Angeles. A number of local businesses also contributed to make this possible, including lending services, products or other collaborations.

In the beginning, the goal was to find six girls, who had recently or about to have a quinceañera. to fill the float. Young reached out to Pedroza in August and consequently, weekly meetings were held to blend ideas and move the idea forward into reality ahead of the October festival. Very soon, interest grew and more than 50 girls ended up taking part in the festival, along with some chambelanes accompanying them.

Along with the girls on the float, more girls walked alongside the float in their elaborate dresses.

Pedroza was so proud to see the girls participating and said it was a way to “show off our princesses and queens of our homes, which are our daughters. Hispanic households save up a lifetime for a 15 celebration where our daughters become a woman.”

Participants also had the opportunity to attend the coronation event through the sponsorship of Young, who wants the girls to learn more about the historic yearly event that brings revenue to the city and is filled with traditions.

Young also hopes this will bring a spotlight to the true goal of the Texas Rose Festival, which is “more than the dresses” and more about uniting the community in celebration of Tyler’s heritage.

Fifteen-year-old Fabiola Carballo, who moved to Tyler at age 5, was one of the girls featured on the float. Carbello said this opportunity meant a lot to her and she was proud to represent Venezuela, where she was born.

“I just hope I’m a reminder to all people that had to leave their countries and be able to represent up there and everything they love in their country,” she said. “I always heard about the parade and how beautiful it is, and it’s a staple element of this town. I think it’s great that they’re recognizing a community that does so much and is a huge part of this city.”

She added that it’s a “beautiful thing” to see the city come together.

The planning committee and Texas Rose Festival Association have already started talking about the 2023 parade and plans to keep this tradition going for years to come.

ANA CONEJO/STAFF PHOTO TEXAS ROSE FESTIVAL HISPANIC FLOAT COMMITTEE members, float participants in traditional quinceañera dresses and their parents pose for a photo outside the Tyler Rose Garden.

COMMITTEES

The Texas Rose Festival couldn't take place without the efforts of hundreds of volunteers who work tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure events go off without

a hitch. From officers of the Rose Festival Association to those who make sure the thousands of roses in the Rose Show are in place, volunteers perform a labor of love.

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TEXAS ROSE FESTIVAL PRESIDENT Tom J. Brown and Assistant to the President, Frances Jackson.

LES HASSELL/STAFF PHOTO CORONATION COMMITTEE Suzanne Curtis, Royalty Co-Chair, Allison Saar, Coronation Co-Chair, Ron Schoenbrun, Executive Vice President of the Coronation and Amy Walters, Coronation Co-Chair. Not pictured Laura Waits, Royalty CoChair.

LES HASSELL/STAFF PHOTO VICE PRESIDENT OF MEN'S LUNCHEON Michael Young and Luncheon Chair Nicole Robbins.

LES HASSELL/STAFF PHOTO ROSE FESTIVAL EXECUTIVE ASSISTANTS Elizabeth Boone and Lynda Evans.

COMMITTEES

MICHAEL CAVAZOS/STAFF PHOTO ROSE MUSEUM Executive Director and Museum Curator Liz Ballard and Gift Shop Manager Patricia Johnson.

LES HASSELL/STAFF PHOTO ORDER OF THE ROSE, BALL CHAIRMAN AND BALL COMMITTEE - Raymond W. Cozby III, Order of the Rose President, Lynda Evans, Queen's Ball Chairman and Clark C. Hampe, Jr., Order of the Rose Vice President.

LES HASSELL/STAFF PHOTO WARDROBE CO-CHAIRMEN Jayme Fitzpatrick and Kelli Armstrong.

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THE STRUTTERS Front row, William Robbins, Bryan Hodges, Brad Bays, Michael Wallace; Back row, Mark Uzzell, Patrick Cooper, Clark Hampe, Jr., President, Ryan Bailes, William Steinmiller.

MICHAEL CAVAZOS/STAFF PHOTO

QUEEN'S TEA COMMITTEE MEMBERS Elizabeth Chilton, Caroline Wylie, Catherine Bankston, Betsy Jenkins, and Wendy Bratteli.

LES HASSELL/STAFF PHOTO ACCESSORIES COORDINATORS Cathy Davis, Ginger Saunders, Christi Khalaf, Janie Patel and Loire Pate. Not Pictured, Megan Adcock, Faye Comte, Ashley Edwards, Holly Freeman, Katy Kummerfield, Allison Moore, Andrea Rowan, Tera Walker and Maggie Wright.

LES HASSELL/STAFF PHOTO COSTUME COORDINATORS Lea Holland, Chalease Denson, Holly Burke, Costume Coordinator Chair, Leigh Ann Bugg and Denise Bardsley. Not Pictured, April Box, Holli Shull, Natalie Simmons and Brooks Aubrey.

LES HASSELL/STAFF PHOTO ORDER OF APPEARANCE Hillary Wagner and Sara Uzzell, Order of Appearance Chair. Not pictured, Naomi Machin, Amalia Balser, Elizabeth Cauthen, Alyssa Navetta and Donna Whitehead.

LES HASSELL/STAFF PHOTO CHOREOGRAPHER/CORONATION DIRECTOR AND ASST. CHOREOGRAPHER Lynn Ramey. Not pictured, Joy Ramey, Choreography Assistant

LES HASSELL/STAFF PHOTO ATTENDANT CHAIRS Catherine Goodgion and Tricia Sepmoree.

LES HASSELL/STAFF PHOTO VICE PRESIDENT AND TREASURER David S. Dial, and Blake Tucker, Past President's Chair.

LES HASSELL/STAFF PHOTO HOUSE MANAGER/PUBLICITY Stan Frank, House Manager and Belinda Short, Publicity Chairman. Not pictured, Lindsey Ferris, Program Coordinator, Melissa Braswell, Transportation Chair.

LES HASSELL/STAFF PHOTO MOTHER’S CHAIRMAN AND ESCORT CHAIR Jamie Frederick, Escort Mother's Co-Chair, Michelle Dial, Escort Mother's Co-Chair, Ashley Ferguson, Mother's Co-Chair and Leigh Clyde, Mother's Co-Chair.

LES HASSELL/STAFF PHOTO GRAPHICS COMMITTEE Chair Chelsea Cooper and Victoria Williamson.

LES HASSELL/STAFF PHOTO PARADE LIAISON AND WRANGLER CHAIR Anna Malone, Parade Liaison and Brooks Melton, Wrangler Chair.

LES HASSELL/STAFF PHOTO ROSE SHOW Cassie Hampe, Rose Show Chair and Bill Evans, Vice President of Rose Activities.

LES HASSELL/STAFF PHOTO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Bill Evans, Michael Young, Tom Brown, Liz Ballard, David Dial and Ron Schoenbrun.

COMMITTEES

LES HASSELL/STAFF PHOTO WARDROBE PROPERTIES COMMITTEE MEMBERS Camille Tollette, Leslie Watson and Sheri Melrose.

LES HASSELL/STAFF PHOTO HOSPITALITY Jamie Cooper, Marta Fitzpatrick and Kearby Dickeson.

LES HASSELL/STAFF PHOTO ROSE SHOW Jennifer Pierce, Melissa Peveto, Bill Evans, Vice President of Rose Activities, Cassie Hampe, Rose Show Chair and Jennifer Davis.

LES HASSELL/STAFF PHOTO AUDIO MASTER / NARRATOR / PROGRAM DESIGN/ SCRIPT WRITER Holly Marsh, Coronation Production Liai son, Randy Key, Narrator and Katie Powell, Script Chair. Not Pictured, Shane Payne, Audio Master, Tara Holley, Narrator, Jana Autry, Program Design and Ginger Haberle.

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FEATURES

The Texas Rose Festival is a huge production that requires work from officials, committees, volunteers, and the court itself. From the elaborate gowns to

the choreography, time is spent on every single detail, and that work begins long before the festival arrives in October.

behind

the scenes

Months ahead of festival, court puts in hours of practice time

PRIYA LEAL pleal@tylerpaper.com

The Texas Rose Festival Court puts in a lot of hours preparing for the big festival. Over the summer, the girls were busy in a local dance studio practicing their choreography.

Months ahead of the festival, Dance-N-Drill Studio Owner Lynn Ramey worked with the court to direct and teach the girls what they would be doing on stage during the Rose Festival.

“It’s all about posture and movement and posing, blocking, looking and moving beautifully,” Ramey said.

Ramey has been the choreographer for the Rose Festival for 24 years. Ramey teaches the entire court, including the children.

“There is a lot of hard work that the audience would never probably understand unless you watch. It’s very specific, it’s very detailed,” Ramey said. “Each participant has something unique to her choreography and her bows, and we put in hours of practice.”

Each girl has her own poses that Ramey works to create based off of the dresses, music they’re going to perform with and script. Ramey then works one-on-one with the girls to teach them their poses.

Ramey said despite all the hard work and hours they put in, it’s a

lot less than it used to be because of college students’ busy schedules.

“A lot of them have summer school, internships, travel abroad, so we only get them for a limited time in the summer, but we have to really work hard (during this time),” Ramey said.

Ramey said they practice for a total of four days before the festival in October.

The court was excited to be practicing earlier this year in July. Hadley Hills Brewer, Duchess of the Rose Growers, said it’s fun to practice alongside the other members of the court and “watch it all come together.”

Ramey said she loves being a part of the festival more every year. She said she enjoys promoting and being part of the Tyler community, meeting new people and doing what she feels like God has blessed her with.

Ramey is not from Tyler but said the festival is special because of the history and her family’s involvement. Ramey said her husband’s grandfather helped found the Rose Festival and her former dance teacher was the former director and choreographer for the festival.

“Getting to step into his shoes and do what he did when I admired him so much is really extra special as well,” Ramey said.

LES HASSELL/STAFF PHOTOS MEMBERS OF THE QUEEN’S COURT rehearse for the Rose Queen coronation at Dance-N-Drill in Tyler. The queen and her court have several practices ahead of the festival in October.

ROSE QUEEN Molly Louise Berry leads members of her court during a rehearsal in July. The girls put in hours of practice on the festival choreography.

Winn Morton

Iconic costume designer dies after extraordinary career

SANTANA WOOD swood@tylerpaper.com

Legendary Texas Rose Festival costume designer Winn Morton passed away at age 93 on April 22, 2022.

In his nearly four decades serving in the role, Morton became renowned for his elaborate, intricate designs inspired by his incredible imagination and creative talents. Every year, the costumes just got better and better.

“Each season he outdid the previous year with his artistry for the Queen, Duchess, and Ladies-in Waiting, along with countless debutantes who will never forget working with Winn,” his obituary reads.

“Winn Morton will always be a bright sparkle in all of our hearts at the Texas Rose Festival,” the Texas Rose Festival Association said on Facebook after his death.

Morton retired as the costume designer in 2019, a role he had held since 1982, after designing his very last costumes and sets for the festival.

Known as the “King of Rhinestones and Feathers,” Morton refused to be anything even close to ordinary. His obituary said he would decline requests to design regular clothes.

“That would bore me to tears!” he once said.

Born in Lancaster on Dec. 12, 1928, Winn was gifted with a talent for art at a young age and honed the skill for years to come. He attended Highland Park schools, Southern Methodist University, Ringling School of Art and Parsons School of Design. He joined the United Scenic Artists Union in 1949.

In his early career, he designed for ‘The Arthur Godfrey Show’ at CBS, the Roxy Theater, and the 1964-65 New York World’s Fair for Olympic ice skater Dick Button, according to his biography in his

obituary.

For 17 years, he designed hundreds of costumes for the Jones Beach Marine Theater.

Morton had the opportunity to work with all the top costume workrooms in New York and also designed for Broadway and offBroadway productions. He “lived for show business,” the biography states.

In 1975, Morton became art director for Six Flags Show Productions. Later, Morton designed costumes for the Hanneford Circus and Circus Vargas, including for performers, ringmasters, and elephants – fulfilling his love of the circus. His biography states that he accomplished one of his lifelong dreams when he designed “The Living Unicorn” for the Ringling Brothers Circus in the 115th Edition of the Greatest Show on Earth.

In the ‘80s and ‘90s, Morton designed attire for charity balls and “lavish parties for prominent Dallas socialites,” his obituary reads. And because he could truly do it all, Morton also designed many wedding gowns. His talent was known wide and far and his clients always knew he would return with an outstanding design.

“His clientele was discerning, and they knew Winn’s imagination would exceed their expectations,” his obituary reads.

Working as a designer for more than seven decades, his death left a “void in the world of culture, style, and beauty,” his obituary reads.

Morton was predeceased by his partner of 53 years, Harry Lewis, who died in 2006, and his parents and a brother. He is survived by nieces, great-nieces and nephews, and many devoted friends and work associates including his “loyal assistant and true friend,” Manuel ‘Chuy’ Montelongo-Valdez.

When it came to Morton’s designs, he never did anything halfway, and his extraordinary career and notable achievements suggest he took the same approach to his long life, living it to the fullest.

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COSTUME DESIGNER Winn Morton, Genie Stallings and John Ahrens observe a gown's movement on Oct. 14, 2016. Morton, who passed away in 2022, was passionate about elaborate designs and every detail of the costumes.

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LEFT, WINN MORTON is overcome with emotion as the festival honors him after retiring from designing its costumes for nearly 40 years.

WINN MORTON makes an adjustment to Texas Rose Festival Duchess of Longview Caroline Ruff’s outfit “Dawn” during rehearsal for the 2017 Rose Queen’s Coronation.