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2023 SOUVENIR MAGAZINE The 2023 Texas Rose Festival Souvenir Magazine pays tribute to the participants, volunteers and events of “The Story of Film.”

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he Texas Rose Festival celebrates Tyler’s rose-growing heritage and the beauty of the rose, the most splendid flower of all. This year’s Queen is Miss Laura Elaine Bryan, the daughter of of Mr. William Arnold Bryan and Mrs. Sarah Hightower Bryan. Serving as Princess is Miss Conley Jeanette Patricia Cavender, the daughter of Mr. Clay Courtney Cavender and Mrs. Jacqueline Skeens Cavender.

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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ROSE QUEEN

Laura Elaine Bryan

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Laura Elaine Bryan was just a little girl when she hung out backstage as her mother volunteered for the Texas Rose Festival Queen’s Coronation. She has distinct memories of the dramatic production and recalls being in awe at all the glitz and glamor.

“I remember looking at all the costumes and headpieces and everything during rehearsal and being amazed,” Bryan said. The coronation is described as an impressive theatrical experience with lavish gowns, incredible staging and an intriguing story that inspires visitors of all ages.

Now all grown up as a young woman, Bryan’s role was a bit different this year – she was the star of the show.

In a classic red and gold ballgown, Bryan made her debut on the coronation stage as the 90th Texas Rose Festival Queen.

Prior to the coronation, Bryan said she still hadn’t quite taken it all in – the fact that all eyes would be on her during the ceremony.

“I don’t know if it will ever sink in that I’m actually the person at the end of the show that everyone’s so excited about,” Bryan said, eager with anticipation. “It’s really special.”

Although now on a much larger scale, this isn’t Bryan’s first role on the Queen’s Court. In 2010, she was an Attendant to Queen Mary-Lawson Bracken Walden.

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“I was in second grade, and I can remember being backstage, sitting in a makeup chair getting my little makeup done. It was so fun, and it is still fun today,” Bryan said. “Being on stage, I felt like such a superstar and a little Princess up there.”

As she got older, the coronation was still Bryan’s favorite event.

“I grew up going to it every year, it was just kind of a tradition,” Bryan said. “On Fridays, all my friends would leave school early and go to the matinee and see the Rose Festival Coronation.”

A month ahead of the festival as she was anxiously awaiting the date of the big festival to finally arrive, Bryan said that moment of being officially crowned was what she was most looking forward to.

“Not only is it a beautiful, impressive show, but it’s also the culmination of months and months of hard work from a lot of different people,” Bryan said. “Just knowing the number of people it takes to create such an amazing show and seeing that work come to life plus having the community there to come together to witness, it is going to be amazing.”

Bryan was ecstatic to unveil her dress – and her court’s costumes – to the public.

“The costumes are so beautiful,” she said. “One of my favorite parts of this whole experience was being able to have a say and be involved in the process of designing my dress. (Texas Rose Festival

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“Not only is it a beautiful, impressive show, but it’s also the culmination of months and months of hard work from a lot of different people. Just knowing the number of people it takes to create such an amazing show and seeing that work come to life plus having the community there to come together to witness, it is going to be amazing.”

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Dress Designer) Jacob Climer is amazing at what he does.”

The pair had their first meeting around Christmas break of 2022, Bryan said, and that’s when the real fun began.

“We hit the ground running, and I’m glad because I was so eager to get started. Immediately on the spot, Jacob started putting into sketch what I was telling him my vision for my dress was. It didn’t take many tries; he knew what I wanted and knew how to take what I was saying and put it into a design. For him to be able to make sense of my wishes and put them into a sketch and make it a reality was super cool to watch.”

Bryan wanted to stay true to the festival’s theme, “The Story of Film,” which she said she loves.

“Jacob was really able to incorporate the theme and make it very symbolic of film and give it that classic, traditional look while still being in line with who I am,” Bryan said.

Part of that was comfortability, she said.

“I’m a big comfort person,” Bryan said. “So we knew that going in, that I didn’t want my dress or train to be super heavy. I wanted the weight to be manageable, and it is.”

Bryan also wore short block heels underneath the elaborate gown.

“If it were up to me, I’d be in sneakers,” Bryan said with a laugh.

“But they told me I needed a heel for ‘the look’ and the walk, so we found a pair of short heels that work for me.”

But of course, those shoes won’t be seen – all eyes will be on Bryan’s elegant gown.

“I wanted it to be classic and pretty – prime Hollywood kind of vibes,” Bryan said. “We went for an art-deco look, which was partially Jacob’s idea. He added in some straighter edges, more gold and specific details that really pulled off that look.

“I was going for that old Hollywood kind of feel, like what it would be like to go to the movies back in the day when there was a red curtain on the stage and stuff. The curtain details on my dress are one of my favorite parts. It’s very ‘Great Gatsby’-esque, which is one of my favorite movies and books.”

Bryan described the whole process of working with Climer as her saying, “Oh, this would look cool,” and him taking it to “a whole new level.”

“With the fabrics and seeing it all come together, it was crazy to watch,” she said.

While she loves the bodice and its contrasting colors of gold and red, Bryan says her train is a shining star – literally.

Her initials are surrounded by small mirrors, which really stand out and “shine,” she said.

“The dress is just so fun to wear, I love it,” Bryan said.

Bryan’s dress fittings were in Dallas, just 15 minutes away from her college campus at Southern Methodist University. She had multiple fittings during the spring semester. Although Climer sent her videos of the train, which is made in New York, a private rehearsal this summer was her first time to see it in person.

“That was really fun. Pictures and videos don’t do it justice, so seeing it in person was really cool,” Bryan said. “I think my mom cried.

It was so beautiful.”

And Dad, William Arnold Bryan, may have shed a tear, too.

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Laura Elaine Bryan Laura Elaine Bryan, of Tyler, is the 90th Texas Rose Festival Queen. She is the daughter of Mr. William Arnold Bryan and Mrs. Sarah Hightower Bryan.

Queen Laura’s other immediate family members include her brother, Forrest Bryan, of Omaha, Nebraska, along with her brother Walker Bryan, of Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Queen Laura attends Southern Methodist University, where she is majoring in accounting. She is a member of the Chi Omega sorority. At her college, Bryan is active as Chi Omega’s philanthropy chairman. She is also involved in the SMU Student Foundation and SMU Delta Sigma Pi Business Fraternity.

Bryan’s previous involvement in the Texas Rose Festival includes serving as Attendant to the Queen in 2010 and Junior Hostess of the Queen's Tea in 2017.

Bryan’s family also has a long history of being involved in the Texas Rose Festival. Her mother Mrs. Sarah Hightower Bryan was Junior Hostess at the Queen's Tea in 1969, Runner to Queen Amanda Warner in 1973, backstage production volunteer in 1978 and 2019, Lady-In-Waiting in 1979, Assistant Decorations Chairman of the Rose Show in 2000, Coronation Order of Appearance Committee in 2002 and 2003, Coronation Wardrobe Properties Committee in 2001, 2004, 2005, 2006, Coronation Wardrobe CoChairman in 2007, Coronation Royalty Co-Chairman in 2008, Coronation Co-Chairman in 2009 and 2014, Administrative Assistant to the President in 2010, Past President's Reception Co-Chairman in 2011, Order of the Rose Queen's Ball Committee in 2012, Rose Show Co-Chairman in 2013, Queen's Tea Committee in 2019 and Drake Bracer Committee in 2021 and 2022. Her father Mr. William Arnold Bryan has served as a member of the Order of the Rose.

Other family members who have participated in the festival include her uncle, Max Hightower, who was an Escort in 1973; maternal grandmother Zelda Hightower, who served on the Order of the Rose Queen's Ball Committee and Queen's Tea Committee; and aunt Julie Hightower Collier, who served as a Junior Hostess for the Queen's Tea in 1966 and Lady-In-Waiting in 1976.

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“My dad didn’t want to see the dress until it was done at my private rehearsal, so no pictures or anything; he wanted to be surprised. So when I first put it on and was first on stage with it for my summer rehearsal, that was the first time that my dad had seen it. He may have shed a tear … he thought it was gorgeous; he loved it.”

While the girls had a lot of say in the dress’ design, there was one very specific request from Dad. “My dad really wanted to put an SMU Mustang somewhere on my dress. My mom and I were kinda like, ‘Eh, I don’t know if that would fit the vibe,’ but Jacob was able to work it in as a special hidden gem. So, it’s a bit of a secret; we actually put a hidden red Mustang underneath my train near the top.

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So no one will really know it’s there unless you flip it over and look, but all of the people who are ‘in the know’ know there’s a little red Mustang to pay tribute to SMU. My dad went to SMU too so he’s a big Mustang fan, and it’s really fun to be here too and have him kind of relive his college days a bit through me.”

In the months leading up to the festival, Bryan said her mother, Sarah Hightower Bryan, was an integral part of the planning and preparation.

“My mom keeps me in check. After volunteering for over 20 years, she really knows what she’s doing. If I didn’t have her, I might be more nervous, but knowing she is guiding me with her expertise really helps me keep the nerves away,” Bryan said. “She has every detail – every hour – planned and laid out for how that weekend’s gonna go. I have to give all the credit to her, my

‘momager’ – I don’t know what I’d do without her.”

Announced to the public at the annual Winter Gala in January, Bryan has taken great pride in her role as Queen.

From volunteering to working with local businesses to cutting the ribbon at the annual Azalea & Spring Flower Trail, Bryan has loved every minute of it.

“It’s been really special to be an ambassador for Tyler and sharing our mission of promoting the pride of our community, our hospitality, and the history of the rose industry,” Bryan said.

For anyone not familiar with the Rose Festival, Bryan said “you just have to see it in person.”

“I’ve brought my out-of-town friends to coronations in the past and they walked away amazed and said they could never imagine what it would be like without seeing it,” Bryan said. “There are really no words. It’s such a beautiful event that brings so much tourism to our city and is part of our Tyler tradition. The way it brings the community together is really special.”

When it’s all over, the feeling of anticipation is what Bryan says she will miss the most.

“When I was little as an Attendant, I bawled my eyes out on that Sunday when it was over. I just could not believe it,” she said. “So it’s going to be weird knowing that my era is over. It’s something I’ve looked forward to for so long, so it’s just going to be weird not having that feeling anymore and knowing it’s over.”

Once a little girl picking up leftover roses after the Rose Show, bright-eyed backstage at the coronation and looking up to former Queens, Bryan’s journey with the Texas Rose Festival has come full circle. While she’s not quite ready for her era to end, she knows it’s not really over because her family legacy with the Texas Rose Festival will continue for years to come.

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Queen Lauraa, Princess Conley, an nd the entire court of the 2023 Texas Rose e Festival!

CONGRATULATIONS TO THESE ALL SAINTS ALUMNI AND STUDENTS: Rose Queen Miss Laura Elaine Bryan Rose Princess Miss Conley Jeanette Patricia Cavender Ladies-in-Waiting Miss Maci Bryan Drewry, Miss Sarah Karen Jordan, Miss Olivia Louise Patterson Escorts Mr. Mohammad Shahan Nabeel Ahmed, Mr. Nicholas O’Bryan Davis, Mr. Patrick Campbell Hallmark, Mr. Thomas Ellis Goughnour, Mr. Harrison Cole Williams Attendants Miss Raleigh Louise Brookshire, Master Charles Loggins McCain, Miss Caitlin Clark Hampe, Miss Lillian Frances Stoltz, Miss Mary Margaret Stoltz, Miss Nell Frances Jackson, Master Jack Reynolds Woldert

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ROSE PRINCESS

Conley Jeanette Patricia Cavender

90th annual Texas Rose Festival Princess aims to serve community with grace, humility JESSICA T. PAYNE

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Texas Rose Festival Princess Conley Jeanette Patricia Cavender has looked forward to the historic festival every year since she was a little girl. Now, as Princess, she hopes to serve her community with grace and humility.

Cavender, the daughter of Mr. Clay Courtney Cavender and Mrs. Jacqueline Skeens Cavender, is a Tyler native and junior at Texas Christian University.

Since 1933, the Texas Rose Festival has hosted a three-day event to celebrate the role Tyler has in the rose-growing industry. It has drawn tourists by the thousands each year.

Centered around the festivities are the Queen

and her court, who wear lavish gowns and costumes inspired by the theme of each year's festival. This year’s theme is “The Story of Film.”

Cavender said from serving at the Queen’s Tea to being a spectator, she feels her role in the Texas Rose Festival has come full circle.

“Growing up the festival was an event we all looked forward to every year, from serving at the Queen’s Tea to just being a spectator to friends as they participated,” she said. “Now being the Princess, I get to serve my community and give back to a festival that has given me so many wonderful memories.”

Cavender said looking back, time flew by from the moment she was named Princess to the time

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“Growing up the festival was an event we all looked forward to every year, from serving at the Queen’s Tea to just being a spectator to friends as they participated,” she said. “Now being the Princess, I get to serve my community and give back to a festival that has given me some many wonderful memories.”

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of the festival.

“It seemed so far away when I was asked late last year, but honestly it has been such a whirlwind of activities, the time has flown by,” she said.

Getting to know those participating in the festival and getting closer with members of the court has been one of Cavender’s favorite parts about the Princess journey.

“Getting to know and become better friends with all of the out of town Duchesses and Escorts has been amazing,” she said. “During the summer practices we really got to spend time one-on- one with people we may not have ever gotten to know otherwise.”

The Texas Rose Festival is known for its elaborate and breathtaking dresses

and Cavender’s has a special meaning.

Cavender, a fashion merchandising major, said she had a lot of input in the design.

“It’s a nod to my family and the business they built. That being said it is all me – pink, boots, horseshoes, roses, all the things I love,” she said. “Since I am a fashion merchandising major it was a lot of fun getting to help come up with the design and seeing it come to life.

From picking fabrics, helping design train details, the process was such a great experience.”

“I was able to give a lot of input; it really allowed me to make the dress represent me,” Cavender added.

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Conley Jeanette Patricia Cavender Conley Jeanette Patricia Cavender is the 90th Texas Rose Festival Princess.

She is the daughter of Mr. Clay Courtney Cavender and Mrs. Jacqueline Skeens Cavender of Tyler.

Princess Conley attends Texas Christian University where she is majoring in fashion merchandising. She is a member of the Tri Delta sorority. On campus, Cavender is involved as a TCU Thrive Hive Student Ambassador Leader and Tri Delta Assistant Recruitment Chair.

Princess Cavender has previously served the Texas Rose Festival as Trainbearer to the Queen and Attendant Dresser for three years.

Her mother, Jacqueline Skeens Cavender has served as a volunteer and chairman of festival committees including the 2021 Queens Tea Chairman. Her father, Clay Courtney Cavender has served in the Order of the Rose and 1987 Escort to the Duchess of the Rose Growers.

Princess Cavender’s other family members have also been involved in the festival. Her brother Colton Cavender was 2021 Escort to the Princess; sister Cline Cavender was 2014 Attendant to the Queen; cousin Morgan Cavender was a Lady-in-Waiting; cousin McClain Cavender was a Lady-in-Waiting in 2015; and cousin Drew Cavender was an Escort in 2017.

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As for her favorite part about the dress, Cavender said she loves it all.

“The color, the uniqueness – there isn’t just one part; I love all of it,” she said.

Cavender, both nervous and excited about the festival, said she was excited to see the community come together during the festival day events.

“I’m nervous and excited both at the same time,” she said just weeks before the festival week. “I can’t wait for all of the fun events and activities, especially the parade and seeing our community come together.”

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her role as Princess, with both her best friends and new friends.

“Being in the Texas Rose Festival with some of my best friends has made for some truly amazing memories,” she said, “while also getting to spend more time with people I didn’t know and seeing how this festival brings us all together.”

As a Tyler native, Cavender said she always knew she wanted to be a part of the iconic festival and feels blessed to be part of it all.

“As a little girl, I felt like everyone from Tyler kind of looks up to the Queen and Princess and all the older girls in the court,” she said.

“So I kind of had always known that I wanted to be involved in the festival when I was in college and it's kind of something growing up in Tyler that you always look forward to.”

“I am grateful for the experience,” she said. “I’m grateful for the journey.”

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oung women from Tyler families serve 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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Lauren Nicole Bell Lauren Nicole Bell, daughter of Mr. Brian Bell and Mrs. Lori Bell of Tyler, is participating in the 90th Texas Rose Festival as a Lady-inWaiting in the Queen’s court.

Miss Bell attends Texas Tech University where she is majoring in animal science/ pre-veterinary medicine. She is a member of the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. The top three college activities she is involved in are Honors College, President's Select, and the Pre Veterinary Society.

Other family members of Miss Bell’s who have participated in the Texas Rose Festival include her brother Brandon Reid Bell, who has served as an Escort.

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Mary Ella Burlison Miss Mary Ella Burlison is the daughter of Dr. Scott Burlison and Mrs. Courtney Burlison of Tyler. Miss Burlison is a Lady-in-Waiting for the 90th Texas Rose Festival.

She attends Texas Tech University where she is majoring in biology. She is a member of the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. She is involved in multiple activities from volunteering, working and participating on campus. As she pursues her degree, Miss Burlison stays busy as she volunteers weekly at Lubbock Impact, participates in sorority philanthropy projects, and works as a dental assistant at Hill and Ioppolo Oral and Dental Implant Surgery of Lubbock.

Her other immediate family members include her two sisters Molly Kate Burlison, 16 and Addyson Scott Burlison, 17.

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Maci Bryan Drewry Miss Maci Bryan Drewry is the daughter of Mr. Scott Drewry and Mrs. Christa Drewry of Tyler. She is serving as a Lady-In-Waiting for the 90th Texas Rose Festival.

Miss Drewry attends the University of Oklahoma where she is majoring in health and exercise science. She is a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority.

One of her major involvements is Maci’s Miracle Miles, where she raises funds for Tyler’s annual Great Strides walk benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Although Maci has Cystic Fibrosis, she keeps a positive attitude and says it is part of her life but “does not control her life.”

She is very passionate about raising awareness and funds to help find a cure. “My fight will not be finished until there is a cure for ALL people with CF,” she said on her fundraising page. For the 2023 walk held in April, Maci’s team raised $5,105 to help accelerate innovative research and drug development, as well as advance care and advocacy. Organizers called Tyler a “philanthropic town” with amazing local support.

Miss Drewry is also very involved in her college through the Big Event (community service at OU) and the university’s National Honor Society.

She has previously served the Texas Rose Festival as a dresser.

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Sarah Elizabeth Frederick Miss Sarah Elizabeth Frederick is the daughter of Dr. Robert W. Frederick and Mrs. Jamie M. Frederick of Tyler. Miss Frederick is participating in the 90th Texas Rose Festival as a Lady-In-Waiting on the Queen’s court.

Miss Frederick is attending Texas Christian University where she is majoring in nursing. She is a member of the Tri Delta sorority. On campus, Miss Frederick is involved on the TCU Club Soccer Team and as Captain of Intramural Sand Volleyball Team.

She has previously participated in the Texas Rose Festival as a backstage volunteer. Her family has also been involved in the festival.

Her mother Mrs. Jamie Frederick served as a backstage volunteer, Escort Chair in 20192022 and Lady-In-Waiting Chair in 2023.

Her brothers have also been involved, with Haddon Frederick as a 2019 Escort to a Lady-In-Waiting and Caleb Frederick in 2021 as an Escort to a Lady-In-Waiting.

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The Princess Bride

Grace Elizabeth Gordon Miss Grace Elizabeth Gordon is the daughter of Dr. Charles Gordon and Mrs. Kimberly Gordon of Tyler. Miss Gordon is a Lady-In-Waiting on the 90th Texas Rose Festival court.

She is attending the University of Texas at Austin where she is pursuing a major in Accounting through the McCombs School of Business. She is a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. Her college activities include involvement with Kendra Scott Women's Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute Student Council, University Finance Association and Best Buddies.

Miss Gordon has previously served the Texas Rose Festival as Attendant to Queen Morgan Rippy and Queen's Tea volunteer.

Her mother Kimberly Gordon has served on the Queen's Tea Committee, Coronation Committee, and as backstage makeup and dresser for the coronation. Her father Charles Gordon has served on the Order of the Rose.

Other immediate family members include Dr. Abigail Gordon and husband Mr. Nicholas Simonetti, Mr. Grant Gordon and Mr. Reid Gordon.

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Sunset Boulevard

Charlotte Lynn Hackney Miss Charlotte Lynn Hackney is the daughter of Mr. Joel Marshall Hackney and Mrs. Kim Hackney of Tyler. Miss Hackney is a Lady-InWaiting on the 90th Texas Rose Festival court.

Miss Hackney is a student at the University of Texas at Austin where she is majoring in advertising and minoring in business. She is a member of the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. Along with serving in her sorority and taking part in various activities, she is also a member of the Phi Gamma Nu business fraternity and involved with the Reformed University Fellowship.

She has previously served the Texas Rose Festival as a dresser for Locklin Harrison in 2019.

Her mother has been involved with the Texas Rose Festival serving numerous volunteer jobs.

Her father has been involved with the festival through the Order of the Rose. Other family members who have participated in the festival include Helen Foster Hackney Conley, who was a Lady-In-Waiting in 2016 and Frances Marshall Hackney, who was a Lady-In-Waiting in 2017.

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Mary Poppins

Katherine Sue Jordan Miss Katherine Sue Jordan is the daughter of Mr. Scott Jordan and Mrs. Stacie Jordan of Tyler. Miss Katherine Jordan is a Lady-In-Waiting on the 90th Texas Rose Festival court. She is participating alongside her twin sister, Miss Sarah Karen Jordan.

Miss Katherine Jordan is a student at Texas A&M University where she is majoring in history. She is a member of the Pi Beta Phi sorority.

She spends much time involved with her sorority and campus activities.

She has previously participated in the Texas Rose Festival as a Queen's Tea Junior Hostess and Attendant Dresser. Her mother Mrs. Stacie Jordan has participated in the festival as a Lady-in-Waiting in 1992; multiple Queen's Tea volunteer; Coronation Hospitality Chair; Order of Appearance volunteer; Coronation Makeup volunteer; and Coronation Dresser. Her father Mr. Scott Jordan has served as a Rose Festival Sponsor.

Other family members have been involved with the festival as well, including Jackson Jordan, brother, Queen's Escort 2020-2021; Sarah Jordan, twin sister, Lady-in-Waiting 2023; Don Gabriel, Grandfather, Lady-in-Waiting Escort; Stan Gabriel, uncle Lady-in-Waiting Escort; Lucy Gabriel, cousin, Duchess of Lufkin; Worth Gabriel, cousin, Escort; Karen Gabriel, Grandmother, long time Rose Festival volunteer.

Her immediate family members include brother Jackson Jordan and twin sister Sarah Jordan.

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Snow White

Sarah Karen Jordan Miss Sarah Karen Jordan is the daughter of Mr. Scott Jordan and Mrs. Stacie Jordan of Tyler. Miss Sarah Jordan is a Lady-In-Waiting on the 90th Texas Rose Festival court. She is participating alongside her twin sister, Miss Katherine Sue Jordan.

Miss Sarah Jordan is attending Texas A&M University where she is majoring in sports management. She is a member of the Tri Delta sorority. She is involved in Tri Delta as a videographer and also involved with the Texas A&M University Sports Management Society. She also volunteers with the Boys and Girls Club.

She has previously participated in the Texas Rose Festival as a Junior Hostess. Her mother Mrs. Stacie Jordan has participated in the festival as a Lady-InWaiting in 1992; multiple Queen's Tea volunteer; Coronation Hospitality Chair; Order of Appearance volunteer; Coronation Makeup volunteer; and Coronation Dresser. Her father Mr. Scott Jordan has served as a Rose Festival Sponsor.

Other family members have been involved with the festival as well, including Jackson Jordan, brother, Queen's Escort 2020-2021; Kate Jordan, twin sister, Lady-In-Waiting 2023; Don Gabriel, Grandfather, Lady-In-Waiting Escort; Stan Gabriel, uncle, Lady-In-Waiting Escort; Lucy Gabriel, cousin, Duchess of Lufkin; Worth Gabriel, cousin, Escort; Karen Gabriel, Grandmother, long time Rose Festival volunteer.

Her immediate family members include brother Jackson Jordan and twin sister Kate Jordan.

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American In Paris

Celeste Isabella Lay Miss Celeste Isabella Lay is the daughter of Mr. Todd Lay and Mrs. Diane Lay of Tyler. Miss Lay is participating as a Lady-In-Waiting on the 90th Texas Rose Festival court.

Miss Lay is a student at the University of Mississippi where she is majoring in multimedia journalism. She is a member of the Chi Omega sorority. She is involved in campus as the School of Journalism and New Media Promotions Chair, Chi Omega Homecoming Chair, and NewsWatch Ole Miss anchor and correspondent.

Her previous involvement with the festival includes her mother's and father’s roles as 2022 Party Host/ Underwriting and 2023 Rose Gala Sponsor.

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Gilda

Millie Ann Martin Miss Millie Ann Martin is the daughter of Mr. Michael Martin Jr. and Mrs. Crystal Martin of Tyler. Miss Millie Ann Martin is participating as a Lady-In-Waiting on the 90th Texas Rose Festival court.

Miss Martin is a student at the University of Texas at Austin where she is majoring in communications. She is a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. Miss Martin serves as Facility Director on Chapter Council for Kappa Kappa Gamma. She is a member of UT Phi Delta Phi, a pre-law honor society. She also interned for JHL, a consulting agency for nonprofits, and will continue to intern for nonprofit organizations helping children in the foster care system.

Miss Martin previously participated in the Texas Rose Festival as Dresser to the Trainbearer to the Queen in 2019. Her mother previously served the Texas Rose Festival as Rose Festival Volunteer from 2004 including various backstage positions, Rose Show Committee, Men’s Luncheon Committee, Ladies' Luncheon Committee and Costume Coordinator Committee. Her father’s participation in the festival began in 1996 when he served as an Escort. He has also served as an Order of the Rose member. Other family members have also been involved, including brother Michael Martin, III, Squire to the Queen in 2016; grandmother Becky Martin, years of volunteering for the Rose Festival including Royalty Chair and Coronation Chair; grandfather Mike Martin Sr., Order of the Rose Member; aunt Melissa Jackson, Lady-in-Waiting in 2001, Rose Festival volunteer from 2004 to present, Including past Queen’s Ball committee, various backstage positions, Kick-off Party Co-Chair, Rose Show Chair, Men’s Luncheon Chair, Coronation Chair in 2015 & Executive Assistant to the President in 2016, Queen’s Ball Co-chair for 2023; uncle Jeff Jackson, Escort in 1997. Rose Festival Volunteer 2008-2015 as a Wrangler and Order of the Rose Member; and cousins Jacqueline Jackson, Scepter Bearer to the Queen in 2016; and Birdie Jackson, Trainbearer to the Queen in 2019.

Miss Martin’s immediate family members include brothers Michael Martin III and Wyatt Martin.

Her grandparents are Mike and Suzanne Ehler.

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Olivia LOUISE Patterson Miss Olivia Louise Patterson is the daughter of Mr. Greg Patterson and Mrs. Amy Patterson of Tyler. Miss Olivia Patterson is a Lady-In-Waiting on the 90th Texas Rose Festival Court.

Miss Patterson attends Texas A&M University where she is majoring in communications. She is a member of the Delta Delta Delta sorority. In addition to various involvement with her sorority, Miss Patterson is also involved with the Texas A&M Big Event and Songfest.

She has previously participated in the Texas Rose Festival as a Queen's Tea server. Her mother Mrs. Amy Patterson has participated in the festival as a Lady-In-Waiting in 1993; along with serving as a Coronation dresser, Coronation makeup volunteer, and serving on the Rose Show Committee. Other family members previously involved in the festival include cousins Whitney Westerheide, 2013 Duchess of Cowtown; Meredith Patterson Hayes, Queen 1998; Sarah Howard Greenleaf, Trainbearer 1998 and Lady-InWaiting 2006; Maggie Howard, Trainbearer 1998 and Lady-In-Waiting 2006; Kearby Herrington, Escort 1996.

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Pirates of the Carribean

Emma Elyse Schuermann Miss Emma Elyse Schuermann is the daughter of Mrs. Rebecca Meads and Mr. Niles Laborde of Tyler.

Miss Schuermann is a Lady-In-Waiting on the 90th Texas Rose Festival court.

She is a student at the University of Arkansas where she is majoring in apparel merchandising and product development. She is a member of the Delta Gamma sorority. She is involved with the University of Arkansas FAB (Fashion and Apparel Board), serves her chapter as the Junior Panhellenic Delegate, and is an honors student in the Dale Bumpers College at the University of Arkansas.

Over the years, Miss Schuermann has been involved with the festival by participating in the parade in 2019, walking with the Bishop T.K. Gorman Varsity Cheer Team. In 2013, she walked in the parade with Texas East Gymnastics. This year, she is serving as an intern for Jacob A. Climer, who is the costume designer for the Texas Rose Festival.

Previous family involvement in the festival include her cousin Laura Meads Mahon, who was a LadyIn-Waiting in 2014; cousin Hannah Meads Kendall was a Lady-In-Waiting in 2009; cousin Raleigh Louise Brookshire is serving as an Attendant to the Queen this year in 2023.

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Marie Antoinette

Molly Ann Sherrell Miss Molly Ann Sherrell is the daughter of Mr. Jonathan Sherrell and Mrs. Jaclyn Sherrell of Tyler.

Miss Molly Ann Sherrell is a Lady-In-Waiting on the 90th Texas Rose Festival court.

Miss Sherrell attends the University of Arkansas where she is majoring in nursing. She is a member of the Zeta Tau Alpha sorority. In college, she is involved in the Medical Humanities Club, Red Cross Club, Equine Therapy and Intramural Sports.

Her mother was previously involved in the Texas Rose Festival as Wardrobe Co-Chair, Makeup/Hair Chair, and several other backstage committees. Her father has served as an Escort Wrangler and 1986 Escort to the Queen. Other family members involved include Matthew Sherrell, 2014 Escort; Jack Sherrell, 2017 Escort; and Drew Sherrell, 2019 Escort.

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Katherine Carrol "Katie" Smith Miss Katherine Carrol "Katie" Smith is the daughter of Mr. Gregory Smith and Mrs. Stefanie Long Smith of Lindale. Miss Katie Smith is a Lady-In-Waiting on the 90th Texas Rose Festival Queen’s court.

Miss Smith attends Oklahoma State University where she is majoring in agribusiness with a pre-law concentration. She is involved with the Baptist Collegiate Ministry and Collegiate Farm Bureau.

Her mother previously participated in the Texas Rose Festival as a Lady-In-Waiting in 1991 and volunteered on the Wardrobe Committee in 2016 and 2017. Other family members involved in the festival include Lyn Long, Grandmother, Parade Float Decorating Committee 1982-2002; Walter Long, Grandfather, Member of Strutters Organization 1980-2000, Stutters President 1986; Heather Hamby Long, Aunt, Wardrobe committee 2016-2017; Michael Douglas Cole, Cousin, Duchess Escort 1990; Christi Cole Khalaf, Cousin, Lady-in-Waiting, 1992, Wardrobe Committee 2012-2015, Wardrobe Co-Chairman for Queens Tea 2016-2017, and Hospitality Co-Chairman for Coronation 2018-2019; Fred Khalaf, Cousin, Member of Strutters Organization 2015-Present and Strutters President 2019; Mallory Renee Cole, Cousin, Lady-in-Waiting 2021; Jerry Randolph Cole, Uncle, Member of Strutters 1974-1994, Strutters President 1984, Official Starting Line Announcer, Rose Museum Board of Directors; Linda Long Cole, Aunt, Parade Float Decorating Committee 1982-1994; and Caroline Khalaf, Cousin, Queen's Attendant Dresser 2022.

Miss Smith’s other immediate family members include grandmother Lyn Long and late grandfather Walter Long; aunt and uncle Heather and Judd Long; brother Walter Smith; cousins Michelle and Doug Cole and Christi and Fred Khalaf.

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Desperately Seeking Susan

Emily Kaitlin Wilson Miss Emily Kaitlin Wilson is the daughter of The Honorable Judge Robert Wilson and and Mrs. Laura Wilson of Tyler. Miss Wilson is a Lady-In-Waiting on the 90th Texas Rose Festival Queen’s court.

Miss Wilson attends the University of Texas at Tyler where she is majoring in English. For several years, Miss Wilson has volunteered locally at Camp Sunshine which provides a variety of camp-type activities for adults and teens with disabilities.

She has also assisted with stocking a local food pantry for the homeless. Miss Wilson is also a published writer.

Miss Wilson has volunteered for the Strutters as a dignitary driver in the Rose Festival Parade. Her mother Mrs. Laura Wilson has assisted with float decorating for the Rose Festival Parade. Her father Judge Wilson has served as a Strutter for six years focused on Start Line leadership in the parade. He has also served as the Dignitary Captain for the Parade for over 20 years.

He has also served as an Escort Wrangler for the Coronation. He was also an Escort in the 57th Rose Festival in 1990.

Other immediate family members include her brother Luke Austin Wilson.

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Presenting ... the Fairest Rose of the 2023 Texas Rose Festival

Queen Laura Elaine Bryan

October 19-22, 2023 Queen of the Texas Rose Festival

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oung women from across the state take part as Duchesses in the Texas Rose Festival.

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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Miss Olivia Susan Abbott is the Duchess of Preston Hollow in the 90th Texas Rose Festival.

Olivia is the goddaughter of Mrs. Nancy Rogers and Mr. Richard Rogers, of Dallas, and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cortez Abbott III, of Olympia, Washington.

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after-school program and helps children learn to read, and serves as the marketing intern at Bumble, an online networking app, where she builds brand awareness for the app on college campuses.

where she is majoring in construction science. She is a member of the Pi Beta Phi sorority. She volunteers with the Big Brother/Big Sister Club of Bryan and is involved with Aggie Women in Construction and Associated General Contractors Club.

Other family members that have previously been involved with the Texas Rose Festival include Grayson Penelope Wade, Cousin, Duchess; Sally Kate Wade, Cousin, Duchess; John Boyd Butler, Cousin, Escort; and Reed Devlin Butler, Cousin, Escort.

Her siblings include her brothers Bryce Scott Butler and Nathan Ladd Butler.

Miss Janie Elizabeth Bradford is the Duchess of Colonial in the 90th Texas Rose Festival.

Janie is the daughter of Mrs. Allison Bradford and Mr. Paul Bradford of Fort Worth.

Janie attends the University of Texas where she is studying Plan II. She is a member of the Kappa Delta sorority. She is involved as a volunteer docent at the Harry Ransom Center, a competitive acher with Texas Archery, and actor for the Broccoli Project.

Janie’s siblings include her brothers Jack Bradford and Eli Bradford.

Miss Chloe Jane Butler is the Duchess of Montgomery in the 90th Texas Rose Festival.

Chloe is the daughter of Mr. Scott Butler and Mrs. Stacey Butler, of Houston.

Chloe attends Texas A&M University

Miss Graceanne Carlisle Dix is the Duchess of Park Cities in the 90th Texas Rose Festival.

Gracie is the daughter of Mr. Richard Dix and Dr. Jennifer Dix of Dallas.

She attends Austin College where she is studying art and creative writing.

Gracie is the author of two bestselling books, “Welcome to Superhero School” and “Journey to Superhero School.” She is currently working on her third novel.

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Her other immediate family members include her brother, Nathan Winchester Dix.

Faulconer, Francis Faulconer, Lauren Sands and her aunt Sara Faulconer Sands.

Miss Sara Kaye Faulconer is the Duchess of River Oaks in the 90th Texas Rose Festival.

Sara is the daughter of Mr. Grant Faulconer and Mrs. Catharine Faulconer of Houston.

Sara attends the University of Arizona where she is majoring in journalism and is a member of the Alpha Delta Pi sorority.

She is involved with the University of Arizona as its recruitment counselor and is also involved with the National Women's Network and Creative Writing Club.

Her mother, Catharine Clark Faulconer, previously served the Texas Rose Festival as a Lady-in-Waiting. Her father, Grant A. Faulconer, previously served as an Escort.

Other family members previously involved with the festival include Clark H. Faulconer who served as an Escort.

Sara’s other immediate family members include her grandparents, Dr. James Clark, Sharon Clark, Amy Faulconer, Galen and Jamie Faulconer (uncle), cousins Grayson Faulconer, Clayton Faulconer, Caroline

Miss Morgan Elizabeth Good is the Duchess of Northwest Dallas in the 90th Texas Rose Festival.

Morgan is the daughter of Mr. Charles Good and Mrs. Amy Good of Dallas.

Morgan has a sister, Kathryn Good.

She attends the University of Arkansas where she is majoring in psychology. She is in the Kappa Delta sorority. Morgan actively supports the Girl Scouts of America, Prevent Child Abuse America, and the Children's Safety Center. She attends events to help build confidence in young Girl Scouts and mentors them to become strong young women. As a member of Kappa Delta, Morgan hosts and attends fundraising events for Prevent Child Abuse America and the Children's Safety Center and raised upwards of $23,000 last year to support these two philanthropies.

Family members who have previously participated in the Texas Rose Festival include her mother Amy Lawler Good in 1986.

Miss Chloe Ane Griffith is the Duchess of Beaumont in the 90th Texas Rose Festival.

Chloe is the daughter of Mr. Thomas Griffith and Mrs. Regina McDonald, of Beaumont.

Chloe attends Texas Christian University where she is majoring in marketing. She is a member of the Delta Delta Delta sorority.

She is also a member of TCU Fashion Forward Club, Assistant VP of Membership Experience in Delta Delta Delta, and is a recipient of the Dean's Scholarship.

Miss Grayson Berkeley Griffith is the Duchess of Crockett in the 90th Texas Rose Festival.

Grayson is the daughter of Mr. Joe Griffith Jr. of Crockett and Ms. Elaine Berkeley of The Woodlands.

She attends the University of Texas at Austin where she is majoring in International Relations and Global Studies.

Grayson is a member of the Delta Delta Delta sorority. She is involved with Texas Phi Delta Phi Pre-Law Society, Green Greeks,

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and works as a receptionist/internship position at Howry, Breen, and Herman Trial Attorneys.

Grayson’s other immediate family members include her brother, Joe Harrison Griffith.

Heard and Mrs. Laura Heard of Houston.

Alexandra attends Texas Tech University where she is majoring in kinesiology/ pre-physical therapy. She is a member of the Pi Beta Phi sorority. On campus, she is involved with the Panhellenic Recruitment Rho Gamma, Church College Ministry, and Pi Beta Phi Conduct Committee.

Alexandra’s siblings include her brother Edward Heard Jr.

and Mrs. Jenna Junell of Houston.

Bailey attends Texas Christian University where she is majoring in strategic communications. She is a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. She is also involved in the Honors College, works as TCU Admissions Ambassador and is involved with the Real Estate Club.

Bailey’s mother, Mrs. Jenna Junnell, previously served the Texas Rose Festival as an out of town Duchess in 1997.

Miss Catherine Camilla Hammer is the Duchess of the Metroplex in the 90th Texas Rose Festival.

Catherine is the daughter of Mr. Dave Hammer and Mrs. Clare Hammer of Dallas.

Catherine attends the University of Arkansas where she is majoring in finance.

She is a member of the Phi Mu sorority, where she is involved as Phi Mu Alpha Beta Alumnae Chair. She is also involved with Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and intramural sports.

Miss Abigail Katherine Henderson is the Duchess of Cowtown in the 90th Texas Rose Festival.

Abbie Kate is the daughter of Mr. Jonathan Henderson and Mrs. Marcee Henderson of Fort Worth.

Abbie Kate attends the University of Texas at Austin where she is majoring in sustainability. She is a member of the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. She is involved on the Theta Theta merchandise team and with A Little Help.

Miss Alexandra Grace Heard is the Duchess of Memorial in the 90th Texas Rose Festival.

Alexandra is the daughter of Mr. Edward

Miss Bailey Elaine Junell is the Duchess of Tanglewood in the 90th Texas Rose Festival.

Bailey is the daughter of Mr. Harris Junell

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Miss Caroline Rose Korman is the Duchess of Fort Worth in the 90th Texas Rose Festival.

Caroline is the daughter of Mr. Joshua Michael Korman and Mrs. Holly Haase Korman of Fort Worth.

Caroline attends Southern Methodist University where she is majoring in applied physiology and sports management. She is a member of the Chi Omega sorority where she is involved in sorority life. On campus, she also takes part in social events and focuses on her academics.

Other family members involved with

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the festival include William Haase Korman, serving as her Escort this year.

Miss Megan Lee Manning is the Duchess of Horseshoe Bay in the 90th Texas Rose Festival.

Megan is the daughter of Mr. Mark Manning and Mrs. Margo Manning of Dallas.

Megan attends the University of Texas at Austin where she is majoring in Human Dimensions of Organizations (HDO). She is in the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority.

Megan is a wealth management intern with Harrell Investment Partners. She is also a recruitment director for the Theta Recruitment team as well as the social chair for her pledge class. She is also an active member of the Women's Business Association.

Her brother, Cooper James Manning, is an Escort in the Texas Rose Festival.

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Duchess of Chevy Chase in the 90th Texas Rose Festival.

Mary Louise is the daughter of Mr. David C. Mannon and Mrs. Mary Lynn Mannon of Houston.

Mary Louise attends the University of Texas at Austin where she is majoring in mechanical engineering. She is a member of the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. Mary Louise plays for the UT lacrosse team. She coaches the St. Gabriel's middle school lacrosse team as well as a club lacrosse team in Austin. She serves on the cabinet for Kappa Alpha Theta as the sorority's ritualist.

Her immediate family members include her brothers Mr. and Mrs. Seth Mannon (Kelsey); Mr. and Mrs. Connor Mannon (Lindsey); and Mr. Bo Mannon.

life. She is passionate about philanthropy and is involved with Family Legacy, whose mission is to glorify God by serving the vulnerable and orphaned children of Zambia so they can live out their full Godgiven potential.

Miss Michaela Marie Mithoff is the Duchess of Bayou City in the 90th Texas Rose Festival.

Mia is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Michael Karl Mithoff of Houston.

Mia attends the University of Texas at Austin and is in the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority where she is involved in sorority

Miss Elizabeth Grace Monsour is the Duchess of Longview in the 90th Texas Rose Festival.

Elizabeth is the daughter of Mr. Douglas Monsour and Mrs. Sarah Monsour of Longview.

Elizabeth attends the University of Texas at Austin where she is majoring in advertising. She is highly involved in her sorority Kappa Alpha Theta and also involved in the Phi Gamma Nu Business Fraternity and Texas Advertising Group.

Elizabeth has two brothers, John Tucker Monsour and Benjamin Lenhart Monsour.

Miss Haidee Elizabeth Moore is the Duchess of McAllen in the 90th Texas Rose Festival.

Haidee is the daughter of Mr. James

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Haidee attends Texas Christian University where she is majoring in business. She is in the Delta Delta Delta sorority. She is involved in Global TCU: Business Studies in Madrid, Spain 2023; serves as Delta Delta Delta Officer; and TCU Intramural Sports Sand Volleyball.

Other family members who have previously participated in the Texas Rose Festival include Madelynne Page Moore, sister, Duchess of McAllen, "Sting Ray"; and Leslie Elaine Moore, sister, Duchess of McAllen, "Lagoon Nebula.”

Miss Lillie Keen Morenz is the Duchess of Magnolia City in the 90th Texas Rose Festival.

Lillie is the daughter of Mr. Shea Morenz and Mrs. Christine Morenz of Houston.

Lillie attends the University of Texas at Austin where she is majoring in

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nursing. She is in the Pi Beta Phi sorority, where she serves as Director of Lifelong Membership. She is also involved in UTNSA, The University of Texas Nursing Students’ Association and RUF, Reformed University Fellowship.

Her mother, Mrs. Christine Robertson Morenz, previously served the Texas Rose Festival as an out of town Duchess (Houston) in 1993.

Lillie’s siblings include Hope Morenz and Shea Morenz, Jr.

Anna is the daughter of Mrs. Emily Robson and Mr. Bruce Robson of Dallas.

Anna attends the University of Virginia where she is majoring in commerce with a minor in economics. She is in the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. She is involved with Global Markets Group, Rise Together Community Service and TedXUVA. Her other immediate family members include Jessica Robson, who is also serving in the Texas Rose Festival as Duchess of Highland Park.

Miss Sadie Katherine Peeler is the Duchess of San Antonio in the 90th Texas Rose Festival.

Sadie is the daughter of Mr. Justin Peeler and Mrs. Julie Peeler of San Antonio.

Sadie attends Texas A&M University where she is majoring in agriculture economics. She is in the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority, where she serves as alumni coordinator. She is also involved in Honors Agriculture Economics.

Miss Jessica Kate Robson is a Duchess of Highland Park in the 90th Texas Rose Festival.

Jessica is the daughter of Mrs. Emily Robson and Mr. Bruce Robson of Dallas.

Jessica attends Southern Methodist University where she is majoring in public policy. She is involved with historical political and economic agricultural research under William P. Clements Department of History at SMU and involved in SMU organizations including Young Conservatives of Texas, American Constitution Society, and Philosophy Club.

Other family members who have

Miss Anna Leigh Robson is a Duchess of Highland Park in the 90th Texas Rose Festival.

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Miss Katherine Ross Rotan is the Duchess of Houston in the 90th Texas Rose Festival.

Kate is the daughter of Mr. Matthew Rotan and Mrs. Elizabeth Rotan of Houston.

Kate attends the University of Texas at Austin where she is majoring in Human Dimensions of Organizations. She is in the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority, where she serves on the Theta Recruitment Committee. She also volunteers for CASA of Austin.

Kate attended the Texas Rose Festival in 2019 as a guest, when her sister, Elizabeth Sterling Rotan, served as the Duchess of Longwoods.

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two other siblings including her brother Edward McCall Rotan II and sister Nina England Rotan.

Miss Ramsey Grace Ruffeno is the Duchess of Space City in the 90th Texas Rose Festival.

Ramsey is the daughter of Mr. J. MacDonald Ruffeno Jr. and Mrs. Tracy Ruffeno of Houston.

Ramsey attends the University of Texas at Austin where she has a double major in radio/television/film and Spanish and a minor in business. She is on the Dean's List.

She is a member of Alpha Delta Pi where she serves on the executive committee.

Ramsey is involved in campus ministries, is a Life Member of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, where she currently serves on the Junior Rodeo Committee, and is a member of the University of Texas Student Television.

This is Ramsey's family's first year participating in the Texas Rose Festival.

Ramsey has three brothers. Her older brother, Julius M. Ruffeno III ("Trace") and younger brother, Reed King Ruffeno, both attend Texas A&M University, and her youngest brother, Charles Crockett Ruffeno, attends Strake Jesuit College Preparatory.

Miss Rosemary Virginia Sands is the Duchess of Dallas in the 90th Texas Rose Festival.

Rosemary is the daughter of Mrs. Laura Sands and Mr. Wilson Sands of Dallas.

Rosemary attends the University of Texas at Austin where she is majoring in Plan II Honors and Government. She is involved with her sorority Pi Beta Phi, along with Reformed University Fellowship, and has an internship for a state representative.

Other family members previously involved in the festival include Wilson Sands, Escort; cousins Lauren Sands, Frances Harrison, Carolyn Harrison, Hill Washburne, Andrew Washburne, Escorts and Duchesses.

Miss Catherine Suzanne Stiles is the Duchess of the Energy Capital in the 90th Texas Rose Festival.

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Stiles and Mrs. Suzanne Stiles of Houston.

Catherine attends Texas Tech University where she is majoring in marketing with a certificate in business leadership.

She is involved with her sorority Kappa Kappa Gamma, the Sigma Alpha Lambda honor society and Texas Tech Marketing Association.

She has two sisters, Caroline Stiles and Charlotte Stiles.

Miss Lucille Southerland Tilden is the Duchess of Highland Park Village in the 90th Texas Rose Festival.

Lucy is the daughter of Mr. Roland S. Tilden IV and Mrs. Jackie H Tilden of Dallas.

Lucy attends the University of Texas at Austin, where she is majoring in communications and minoring in professional sales and business development. Lucy is involved in her sorority, Kappa Kappa Gamma, serving on the New Member Team as the New Member Development Chair. She also participates in UT's Panhellenic Council as a Recruitment Guide assisting prospective members going through rush. In addition, Lucy is pursuing a career in marketing and

graphic design and spent this past summer interning at an Austin-based real estate development company as their marketing coordinator where she redesigned and rebranded all of the company's marketing materials. Lucy also is a 2022 La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas Duchess of the Park Cities and a 2023 Dallas Symphony Orchestra debutante.

Her siblings include Cooper Wise Tilden (brother), Charlotte Ann Tilden (sister) and Henry Roland Tilden (brother).

Miss Katherine Alison Wills is the Duchess of University Park in the 90th Texas Rose Festival.

Kate is the daughter of Mr. Charles Wills and Mrs. Paula Wills of Dallas.

Kate attends the University of Texas at Austin where she is majoring in the Human Dimensions of Organizations. She is involved in her sorority Kappa Alpha Theta and also serves on the Reformed University Fellowship Leadership Team, Kendra Scott Woman"s Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute and University of Texas New York.

Her siblings include her brothers Blake Wills and Chase Wills.

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

Olivia Susan Abbott The Wizard of Oz

Janie Elizabeth Bradford Up

Chloe Jane Butler Gigi

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Graceanne Carlisle Dix The Birds

Elizabeth Sara Kaye Faulconer Morgan Good Gone With The Wind Legally Blonde

Chloe Ane Griffith Around the World in Eighty Days

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Alexandra Grace Heard Mad Max

Abigail Katherine Henderson Viva Las Vegas

Bailey Elaine Junell Breakfast at Tiffany's

Caroline Rose Korman Little Shop of Horrors

Megan Lee Manning Harry Potter

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Michaela Marie Mithoff Fantasia

Elizabeth Grace Haidee Elizabeth Moore Monsour The Little Mermaid Willy Wonka

Lillie Keen Morenz Moulin Rouge

Sadie Katherine Peeler Kiss Me Kate

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Jessica Kate Robson Katherine Ross Ramsey Grace Ruffeno Rotan Cleopatra Steamboat Willy 9 to 5

Rosemary Virginia Sands Harvey

Catherine Suzanne Stiles Elizabeth

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Have a Ball!

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Miss Raleigh Louise Brookshire, daughter of Ms. Caroline Meads Brookshire and Mr. Trenton Davis Brookshire, of Tyler, is serving as an Attendant to the Queen in the 90th Texas Rose Festival.

Miss Raleigh is a student at All Saints Episcopal School. After school, she loves to play soccer and tennis or go horseback riding.

Her family’s previous involvement with the festival includes her father, Trenton Brookshire, who served as trainbearer to Queen Marla Hughes in 1986 and later as an Escort in 1998. Her family legacy in the festival is strong, with many other family members participating over the years, including: Uncle, Anderson Wood Brookshire, trainbearer to Queen Kristy Hardin, 1992 and Escort 2002; Uncle, Clifford Bradley Brookshire, trainbearer to Queen Audrey Bell, 2002 and Escort 2012; Grandfather, Bradley Wood Brookshire, Escort in 1973 and 1974, President Order of the Rose in 1992 and President Texas Rose Festival in 2009; Grandmother, Ann Warmack Brookshire, Coronation Chairman 1996, Ball Chairman 1995; Great Aunt, Karen Brookshire Womack, Lady-In-Waiting 1975; Great Uncle, Kirk Howard Brookshire, Escort 1976; Great Uncle, Mark Howard Brookshire, Escort 1978; Great Grandmother, Ann Howard Brookshire, Lady-in-Waiting 1951; Great Great Aunt-Kay Howard Garland, Queen 1957; Aunt, Lauren Anne Johnson Brookshire, Duchess 2004; Cousin, Lance McFaddin Gilliam, Escort 2004; Cousin, Matthew Wood Gilliam, Escort 2005; Cousin, Ashley Brookshire Borelli, Lady-inWaiting 2001; Cousin, Layne Brookshire Haughee, Lady-in-Waiting 2007; Cousin, Avery Gwen Brookshire, Lady-in-Waiting 2015; Aunt, Laura Frances Meads Mahon,

Lady-in-Waiting 2014; Cousin, Hannah Meads Kendall, Lady-in-Waiting 2009; and Cousin, Andrew Kiel Meads, Escort 2006.

Miss Raleigh’s other immediate family members include her 5-year-old brother Davis Bradley Brookshire and 3-year-old brother Hawkins Alexander Brookshire.

involved in the Texas Rose Festival in various capacities over the years, including Coronation Committee 2013-2016, Past Presidents Chair 2017, Men's Luncheon Chair 2018, Rose Activities Chair 2019, Coronation Chair in 2020/2021, and Ladies Luncheon Chair 2022. Mrs. Jackson was also a LadyIn-Waiting in 2005. Her father Mr. Jackson has also been involved through Order of the Rose.

Other family members have also had involvement, including her brother Preston Stanford Jackson, who served as an Attendant to Queen Hanna Waits in 2019; Uncle, Preston Smith, Escort to the Queen in 2003; and Grandmother, Mrs. Peggy Smith, Lady-in-Waiting in 1974.

Her grandfather Preston Smith has also served as President of the Texas Rose Festival in 2014.

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Miss Caitlin Clark Hampe, daughter of Mr. Clark Hampe, Jr. and Mrs. Cassie Hampe, of Tyler, is serving as an Attendant to the Queen in the 90th Texas Rose Festival.

Miss Caitilin, “CC,” attends All Saints Episcopal School.

Her mother has served the Texas Rose Festival as Chairperson of past festival events, including Past Presidents reception, Men's Luncheon, and Rose Show. Mrs. Hampe is also co-chair of the 2023 Coronation. Mr. Hampe has been active in The Strutters and Order of the Rose for 10-plus years. In 2022, he served as President of The Strutters and for 2023 he is serving as President of Order of the Rose.

Other family members have also been involved in the festival, including Miss Caitlin’s grandmother, Patricia Hampe, who has served as a Coronation volunteer; her aunt, Saskia Rothrock, who served as a Ladyin-Waiting; and her sister, Alexandra Hampe, who served as Attendant to Queen Emily Evans 2017.

Miss Nell Frances Jackson, daughter of Mr. Benjamin Stanford Jackson and Mrs. Frances Smith Jackson, of Tyler, is an Attendant to the Queen for the 90th Texas Rose Festival.

Miss Nellie attends All Saints Episcopal School.

Her mother, Mrs. Jackson, has been

Master Charles Loggins McCain, son of Mr. Charles Clayton McCain and Mrs. Blythe Loggins McCain, of Tyler, is an Attendant to the Queen in the 90th Texas Rose Festival.

Loggins attends All Saints Episcopal School. Loggins loves playing baseball and soccer.

His mother, Mrs. McCain, previously served the Texas Rose Festival as 2004 Lady-in-Waiting, Queen's Ball Chairman, Royalty Co-Chairman, Backstage Coronation Committee, Children's Attendant Chairman, Ladies' Luncheon Co-Chairman and Men's Luncheon Co-Chairman. His father Mr. McCain previously served as an Escort in 2003 and a President of Order of the Rose.

Other family members involved in the festival over the years include Great Grandmother, Queen Mary Anne Nenney McCain; Aunt, Callie McCain Clark, Queen's

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Trainbearer and Lady-in-Waiting; sister, Cecilia Frances McCain, Queen's Trainbearer; and sister, Eliza Mae McCain, Attendant to the Queen.

Loggins other immediate family members include his sisters Cecilia Frances McCain and Eliza Mae McCain and his little brother Thomas Mac McCain.

legacy of participation in the festival, with multiple other family members involved including: Jerry Jones, Grandfather, Order of the Rose member; Lisa Jones, Grandmother, Marketing Chairman 1995 and 1998, served a number of years on Coronation Committee and backstage as well as the Queen’s Tea Committee; Blake Jones, uncle, Escort; 2010; Emilie Peloubet Watson, cousin Duchess 2004; Olivia Peloubet Vannucci, cousin Duchess 2007; Caroline Cooper, cousin Attendant 2006; and Griffin Jones, Cousin, Escort 2023.

Michael Stoltz, has been an Order of The Rose member since 2016; served as Wrangler from 2017-2019; and has been a member of The Strutters from 2019 to 2023.

Miss Mary Margaret and her sister continue a long legacy of participation in the festival, with multiple other family members involved including: Jerry Jones, Grandfather, Order of the Rose member; Lisa Jones, Grandmother, Marketing Chairman 1995 and 1998, served a number of years on Coronation Committee and backstage as well as the Queen’s Tea Committee; Blake Jones, uncle, Escort; 2010; Emilie Peloubet Watson, cousin Duchess 2004; Olivia Peloubet Vannucci, cousin Duchess 2007; Caroline Cooper, cousin Attendant 2006; and Griffin Jones, Cousin, Escort 2023.

Miss Lillian Frances Stoltz, daughter of Mr. Michael Stoltz and Mrs. Lauren Stoltz, of Tyler, is an Attendant to the Queen in the 90th Texas Rose Festival.

Miss Lillian’s sister, Mary Margaret Stoltz, is serving alongside her as an Attendant to the Queen this year. Other immediate family members include Jerry Jones, Grandfather; Lisa Jones, Grandmother; Barbara Stoltz, Grandmother; Mike Stoltz, Grandfather; Lorene Colburn, Great Grandmother; and Eloise Stoltz, Sister.

Miss Lillian attends All Saints Episcopal School. She enjoys dance, soccer and tumbling. Over the years, Miss Lillian has attended the Coronation, Queen’s Tea and Rose Festival Parade.

Her mother, Mrs. Lauren Stoltz, has been involved with the Texas Rose Festival in various capacities over the years, including serving as the Texas Rose Queen in 2006. Mrs. Stoltz also served as Attendant dresser in 2003, Door Keeper 2016 and 2017, Wardrobe Properties Committee in 2018, Wardrobe Properties Co-Chair in 2019, Royalty Co-Chair in 2020/2021, Tea Committee in 2021, and Kick Off Co-Chair in 2022. Her father, Mr. Michael Stoltz, has been an Order of The Rose member since 2016; served as Wrangler from 2017-2019; and has been a member of The Strutters from 2019 to 2023.

Miss Lillian and her sister continue a long

Miss Mary Margaret Stoltz, daughter of Mr. Michael Stoltz and Mrs. Lauren Stoltz, of Tyler, is an Attendant to the Queen in the 90th Texas Rose Festival.

Miss Mary Margaret’s sister, Lillian Frances Stoltz, is serving alongside her as an Attendant to the Queen this year. Other immediate family members include Jerry Jones, Grandfather; Lisa Jones, Grandmother; Barbara Stoltz, Grandmother; Mike Stoltz, Grandfather; Lorene Colburn, Great Grandmother; and Eloise Stoltz, Sister.

Miss Mary Margaret attends All Saints Episcopal School. She enjoys dance, soccer and tumbling. Over the years, Miss Mary Margaret has attended the Coronation, Queen’s Tea and Rose Festival Parade.

Her mother, Mrs. Lauren Stoltz, has been involved with the Texas Rose Festival in various capacities over the years, including serving as the Texas Rose Queen in 2006. Mrs. Stoltz also served as Attendant dresser in 2003, Door Keeper 2016 and 2017, Wardrobe Properties Committee in 2018, Wardrobe Properties Co-Chair in 2019, Royalty Co-Chair in 2020/2021, Tea Committee in 2021, and Kick Off Co-Chair in 2022. Her father, Mr.

Master Mark Clayton “Clay” Uzzell, Jr., son of Mr. Mark Uzzell, Sr. and Mrs. Sara Uzzell, of Tyler, is serving as an Attendant to the Queen in the 90th Texas Rose Festival.

Clay attends Jack Elementary School.

Clay’s mother, Mrs. Uzzell, has served the Texas Rose Festival in various capacities over the years, including serving on many Coronation backstage committees and on the Queen's Tea Committee as well as many other committees. Mr. Uzzell Sr. has been an Escort and a Strutter and serves as Strutter President in 2023.

Other family members involved in the festival include: Avery Lynn Uzzell, sister, Attendant to the Queen 2015; Lonny Uzzell, Grandfather, President of Texas Rose Festival 2002, President of Rose Museum for over 15 years; Donna Lynn Alfred, aunt, Lady-inWaiting and volunteer; Kelley Evans Uzzell,

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Miss Mary Caroline Ann Willis, daughter of Mr. Patrick D. Willis and Dr. Sherilyn Willis, of Tyler, is an Attendant to the Queen in the 90th Texas Rose Festival.

Miss Mary Caroline is the granddaughter of Martha and Roy Critchfield, of Tyler; Dayle and John Griffin, of Tyler; Susan Luke, of Tyler; and Teresa and Ron Willis, of Guthrie, Oklahoma.

Miss Mary Caroline attends Andy Woods Elementary School.

Her father, Mr. Patrick Willis, has been very involved with the Texas Rose Festival over the years in various capacities, including serving as a Court Escort to Margaret Lea Long in 1993; Court Escort to Mari Alan Ferguson, granddaughter of former Texas Gov. Alan Shivers, in 1994. Mr. Willis has been a member of Order of the Rose since 2001 and continues to serve. He has also served as Queen's Coronation Ball Usher Chairman from 2011 to present; Co-Chairman, Thursday Celebration Luncheon, 2013 to present; member, Tyler Rose Museum Board of Directors, 2018 to present; Chairman, Winter Gala (benefitting Tyler Rose Museum) 2017, 2018, 2020, and 2022; and Texas Rose Festival Corporate Sponsor, 2006 to present.

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Miss Mary Caroline’s other family members involved in the festival include her sister, Vivian Burnett-Engeron Willis, who served as Butterfly Attendant to 2011 Texas Rose Festival Queen Morgan Rippy; and her brother Jackson David Willis, who served as Trainbearer to 2017 Texas Rose Festival Queen Emily Evans.

Moroney Woldert lll was an Attendant to the Queen in 2019.

Woldert’s paternal great-greatgrandfather, the late Jack W. Woldert, was founder and President Emeritus of the Order of the Rose, which hosts the Rose Queen’s Ball. His paternal late great-grandfather, Dan C. Woldert, served as president of the Order of the Rose in 1957 and Texas Rose Festival Association President in 1961. His paternal late great-grandmother, Bootsey Woldert, was a Royalty committee chairman and Rose Ball chairman in 1977. His late paternal greatgrandmother, Martha Guinn, was involved in many festival roles.

Woldert’s paternal grandfather, Tom Woldert, was the Escort to his grandmother, Amy Woldert, a Lady-in-Waiting in 1973, and served as Escort committee chairman. He also was president of the Order of the Rose in 1991 and Texas Rose Festival president in 1999. As president, he selected Reynolds' future mother, then Lindsay Burroughs, to be the Rose Queen.

Woldert’s paternal grandmother, Amy Woldert, served as Wardrobe committee assistant chairman in 1985, Royal committee assistant chairman in 1989, Rose Ball chairman in 1993, Rose Show chairman in 1991 and Royalty committee chairman in 2013. His paternal uncle, James Woldert, was a trainbearer to the Rose Queen in 1988 and Escort to the Rose Queen in 1998. Woldert’s paternal aunt, Martha Woldert Claybrook was Rose Queen in 2001.

Numerous other family members have served in roles that have included Escorts, Ladies-in-Waiting and Attendants to Queens.

Master Jack Reynolds Woldert, son of Mr. Thomas Moroney Woldert Jr. and Mrs. Lindsay Burroughs Woldert, of Tyler, is an Attendant to the Queen in the 90th Texas Rose Festival.

Jack has a long family history of involvement with the Texas Rose Festival.

His mother, Lindsay Burroughs Woldert, was the Rose Queen in 1999. His father, Thomas Woldert, was an Escort to the Rose Princess in 1997. He is an active member of the Order of the Rose.

Woldert’s maternal late great-greatgrandfather, Smith P. Reynolds Sr., served as President of the Order of the Rose in 1939.

His late maternal great-grandfather, Smith P. Reynolds Jr., served as president of the Order of the Rose in 1961. His late maternal greatgrandmother, Rose Marie Young Reynolds, was the Rose Queen in 1949 and served in many positions in the festival.

His maternal grandmother, Jean Reynolds Burroughs, was a Lady-in-Waiting in 1971.

She was the Coronation committee assistant chairman in 1996 and administrative assistant to the Texas Rose Festival president in 1998. She has also served as co-chair for the Queen’s Tea and Royalty. Woldert’s maternal great-uncle, Smith P. Reynolds III, was the President of the Rose Festival Association in 1998. His brother Thomas

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ESCORT TO THE ROSE QUEEN Mr. Mohammad Shahan Nabeel Ahmed, son of Dr. Nabeel Ahmed and Mrs. Sabeen Ahmed, of Tyler, is the Escort to the Queen for the 90th Texas Rose Festival. He is Escorting Queen Laura Elaine Bryan.

He attends the University of Texas at Tyler where he is majoring in biology on the pre-medical track. He is a member of the American Medical Student Association (AMSA), pre-med academy, and serves as a chemistry lab assistant.

ESCORT TO THE ROSE PRINCESS Mr. Jack Patrick Janis is the Escort to 90th Texas Rose Festival Princess Conley Jeanette Patricia Cavender.

Jack’s parents are Mrs. Peri Barnhart and Mr. Steve Barnhart, and Mr. Patrick Janis, of Tyler.

Jack attends Texas A&M University where he is studying finance at the Mays Business School. He is a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity.

His mother was the Executive Assistant at the Texas Rose Festival and Tyler Rose Museum.

Mr. Henry Price Ainsworth, son of Mr. Charles Ainsworth and Mrs. Jennifer Ainsworth, of Tyler, is an Escort to a lady-inwaiting on the 90th Texas Rose Festival Court.

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He attends Texas Tech University, where he is studying psychology and philosophy. He is a member of Honors College, researcher in the Human Development and Family Sciences Department, and volunteers with Impact Lubbock.

Henry’s brother, Charles Ross Ainsworth, served as an Escort in 2019.

Mr. Jackson Daniel Anderson is serving as an Escort to a Duchess on the 90th Texas Rose Festival court. Jack is the son of Mr. Geff Anderson, married to Dr. Cathy Sewell, and Mrs. Kristin Anderson, married to Mr. Hal Sewell, both of Fort Worth.

Jack’s other immediate family members include his sister Victoria Anderson, stepsisters Keely Sewell Heinl, Lauren Sewell Milling, and Kamryn, Kailey and Kelsey Dow, and stepbrothers Carter Sewell and Chris Dow. Jack’s sister Victoria Catherine Anderson was the Duchess of Cowtown in 2021.

Jack attends the University of Texas at Austin where he is studying government and business. He is a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. He is also involved on the Longhorn Family Council as a student representative and served as the 2023 Texas Legislative intern for Rep. David Spiller.

Mr. Michael Ryan Anderson Jr., son of Mr. Mike Anderson and Mrs. Kathy Anderson, of Dallas, is serving as a Duchess Escort for the 90th Texas Rose Festival.

Michael attends Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. where he is majoring in business finance. He is involved with the

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Georgetown Journal of International Affairs as the Business and Economics Assistant Editor. He is also involved with Dex Connect.

Michael is the co-founder of Silo Institute, a nonprofit working with local public schools to create small-scale urban farms in food deserts on a national scale.

Michael’s mother, Mrs. Katherine Boles Anderson, previously served the Texas Rose Festival as Duchess of Midland in 1985. His cousin, Brittany Boles, also served as Duchess of TCU. Michael’s other immediate family members include his sister, Hadley Anderson.

Mr. Matthew Williamson Barlow is serving as a Duchess Escort for the 90th Texas Rose Festival.

His mother, Ms. Leanne Garland Barlow, of Tulsa, previously served as a Duchess of the Texas Rose Festival. His father is Buckley Williamson Barlow.

Other family members who have participated in the festival include Kay Howard Garland, grandmother, Queen; the late Susan Garland Allison, aunt, Duchess; Leanne Garland Barlow, mother, Duchess; Wiley Lane Garland, uncle, Escort; Caitlyn Sue Garland, cousin, Duchess; Garland Howard Allison, cousin, Escort; Guyton Lane Garland, cousin, Escort; and Katherine Genelle Barlow, sister, Duchess.

Matthew attends Southern Methodist University where he is majoring in environmental engineering. He is a member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity. Matthew is a member of the Golf Club, the Real Estate Club and Mustang Rocketry.

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Mr. George Dillard Bergfeld, son of Mr. Julius Andrew Bergfeld Sr. and Mrs. Shawn Dillard Bergfeld, of Tyler, is an Escort in the 90th Texas Rose Festival.

George attends Texas A&M University where he is majoring in finance. He is involved with the Mays School of Business and his fraternity Delta Tau Delta.

His mother, Mrs. Shawn Dillard Bergfeld, has served on the Coronation Committee as Wardrobe Chairman, Wardrobe Properties, Doorkeeper, Graphics, Hospitality, Make-up and Hairdresser Coordinator, and Order of Appearance, the Ladies Luncheon Committee as well as the current 2023 Escort Chairman. His father, Mr. Julius Andrew Bergfeld Sr., has served as President, Order of the Rose.

Other family members who have participated in the festival include Julius Andrew Bergfeld, Jr., brother, Escort, Julius Louis Bergfeld, Jr., grandfather, Escort; Cecile Bergfeld Barr, great aunt, trainbearer and lady-in-waiting; John H. Barr, great uncle, President of the Texas Rose Festival Association; Susie Bergfeld Lofquist, aunt, lady-in-waiting, Brad Bergfeld, uncle, trainbearer; Kaylyn Kerr Bergfeld, aunt, Attendant to the Queen and lady-inwaiting; Caroline Lofquist, cousin, Train Bearer and lady-in-waiting; and Claire Lofquist, cousin, Train Bearer. Barr, Bergfeld, Knight and Nash families have served through the years as Duchesses, Escorts and Attendants.

George’s brothers are Julius Andrew Bergfeld, Jr. and Alexander Hood Bergfeld.

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Mr. Stephen Robert “Trey” Butter III, son of Mr. Stephen Robert Butter Jr. and Mrs. Lucy Butter, of Austin, is serving as an Escort in the 90th Texas Rose Festival.

Trey attends the University of Texas at Austin where he is majoring in International Studies and Global Relations. He is also involved with his fraternity Phi Gamma Delta.

Previously family involvement with the festival include his father, who served as an Escort. His aunt, Alexis Butter Combest, was an out-of-town Duchess from Longview.

Trey’s immediate family members include his brother Tate Ryan Butter.

Mr. Kasen Kreed Carpenter, son of Mr. Kevin Carpenter and Mrs. Kelli Carpenter of Tyler, is an Escort in the 90th Texas Rose Festival.

Kasen attends Texas A&M University where he is majoring in sports management with a minor in business. He is in the Delta Tau Delta fraternity and is actively involved in intramural sports, the Texas A&M Texas Trophy Hunters Association and is a member of the marketing team for Big Shots Golf Aggieland.

Other immediate family members include his brother, Jamen Kade Carpenter.

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Mr. Connor Lee Carson, son of Mr. Christopher L. Carson and Mrs. Jamie McDonald Carson, of Tyler, is an Escort in the 90th Texas Rose Festival.

Connor attends the University of Arkansas and is in the Kappa Alpha fraternity.

Mr. Ethan Scott Dial, son of Mr. Jason Dial and Mrs. Susanne Dial of Fort Worth, is an Escort in the 90th Texas Rose Festival.

Ethan attends Texas Christian University where he is majoring in communications. He is a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. He also plays golf at TCU. Ethan’s other immediate family members include his twin sister, Sara Ellen Dial, and his brother Charles Dean Dial.

Mr. Sean Robert Donnelly, son of Mr. Rob Donnelly and Mrs. Maria Rupp, of Tyler, is an Escort in the 90th Texas Rose Festival.

Sean attends the University of Texas at Tyler where he is majoring in communications.

His other immediate family members include his sister, Katie Lee. Mr. David Cole Draper, son of Mr. David Draper and Mrs. Kendall Draper, of Fort Worth, is an Escort in the 90th Texas Rose Festival.

Cole attends Texas Christian University where he is majoring

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in communications. He is a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity, where he serves as social chairman. Cole is also involved in intramural sports.

Cole’s other immediate family members include Caroline Austin Draper.

Mr. Thomas Ellis Goughnour, son of Mr. Mark Goughnour and Mrs. Jody Goughnour, of Tyler, is an Escort in the 90th Texas Rose Festival.

Tommy attends Tyler Junior College where he is studying to become a radiology technologist. His hobbies include photography and recreational golf.

Tommy’s mother, Mrs. Goughnour, has previously been involved with the Texas Rose Festival through volunteering and coordinating Escorts backstage during the Coronation, and volunteering with multiple parties for 88th Texas Rose Festival Queen Anna Grace Hallmark. His father, Mr. Goughnour, was an Escort in 1976. Other family members previously involved in the festival include Hollee Hedge, who was Queen in 1976.

Tommy’s other immediate family members include his brother, Matt Goughnour, and sister, Katy Wackman.

Mr. William Bates Grigsby, son of Mr. Michael Duane Grigsby Jr. and Mrs. Courtney Clark Grigsby, of New Canaan, Connecticut, is an Escort in the 90th Texas Rose Festival.

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majoring in finance. Bates is enrolled in the McCombs School of Business Energy, Finance, Law and Science Track. He is a member of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity. He is also involved with the Pi Sigma Epsilon Business Fraternity.

Other family members previously involved in the Texas Rose Festival include: Clark Grigsby, brother, Escort; Virginia Claire Clark, cousin, out of town Duchess; Mary Catherine Clark, cousin, out of town Duchess; and Anna Francis Clark, cousin, out of town Duchess.

Bates’ other immediate family members include his brothers Jake Grigsby and Clark Grigsby.

Mr. Patrick Campbell Hallmark, son of Mr. Cameron Blake Hallmark and Mrs. Erica Needham Hallmark, of Tyler, is an Escort in the 90th Texas Rose Festival.

Patrick attends Tyler Junior College where he is majoring in general studies. P​ atrick spends any spare time on his passion training r​ etrievers for field trials.

Patrick’s mother Erica Needham Hallmark has served on the wardrobe committees from 2005 to 2010 and a chaperone in 2009.

She also served as a Lady-in-Waiting in 1996. Patrick’s parents and grandparents have continued to support the festival as hosts and sponsors since 1986.

Other family members who have been participants in the Festival are Queen Anna Grace Hallmark, 2020-2021; James Cameron Hallmark, Scepter Bearer to Queen Anna Grace Hallmark 2020-2021; Lucille Annie Bates, aunt, Lady-in-Waiting 2014; Michelle Flowers Dial, aunt, Lady-in-Waiting 1986; Jason Butler Flowers, uncle, Escort 1989; William Michael Hallmark, II, cousin,

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Escort; Heather Ashley Hughey, cousin, Lady-in-Waiting; Hillary Aarin Hughey, cousin, Lady-in-Waiting; William Robert Hughey III, cousin, Escort; Lindsey Dickerson Amos, cousin, Duchess; Holland Avery Hughey, cousin, Lady-in-Waiting; Merritt Elizabeth Dial, cousin, Train Bearer to the Queen; Mary Michael Dial, cousin, royal Attendant to the Queen; and Hampton Malone Hughey, cousin, Attendant.

Patrick’s grandparents are Celia Flowers Bates and Barrie David Bates, and Betty Jane Hallmark and the late James Patrick Hallmark.

Mr. Joshua McAndrew “Mack” Halverson, son of Mr. Derek Halverson and Mrs. Brooke Halverson of Houston, is an Escort in the 90th Texas Rose Festival.

Mack attends the University of Mississippi where he is majoring in finance and real estate. He is in the Phi Delta Theta fraternity.

Mack is also involved with the Financier’s Club, Student Real Estate Society, and Ole Miss Golf Club.

Mack’s mother, Mrs. Brook Halverson, served the Texas Rose Festival as a Duchess in 1987.

Mack’s siblings include his brothers Michael and William Halverson.

Mr. Michael Christian Hamilton, son of Mr. William Mark Hamilton and Mrs. Stephanie Hamilton of Houston, is an Escort in the 90th Texas Rose Festival.

Michael attends the University of Texas at Austin where he is majoring in business. He is a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon

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fraternity. Michael is involved with the Investment Club, plays as a guitarist in the Pearl Street Company Band, and enjoys playing basketball with friends.

Family members previously involved in the Texas Rose Festival include William Henry Hamilton and Robert Louis Hamilton, who both served as an out-of-town Escort.

Mr. Colby Alan Harris, of Tyler, is an Escort in the 90th Texas Rose Festival. Colby is the son of Ms. Jenny Speed-Harris and Mr. Alan Harris, and his stepmother, Mrs. Angie Harris.

Colby attends East Texas Baptist University where he is majoring in business administration – real estate. Colby played baseball for Tyler Junior College for two years and currently plays baseball for East Texas Baptist University. He is also a member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

Colby’s other immediate family members include his sister, Taylor Elizabeth Coe. Mr. Connor Boyd Heath, son of Mr. Boyd Heath and Mrs. Erin Heath, of Houston, is an Escort in the 90th Texas Rose Festival.

Connor attends the University of Texas at Austin where he is majoring in business/finance. He is in the /Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. He is involved with the Kay Bailey Hutchison Center Advisory Council, Longhorn Energy Forum (co-founder and copresident) and serves as SAE alumni relations chair and academic advisor.

Connor has two sisters, Helena Heath and Emerson Heath.

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Mr. Tyler Reed Hittle, son of Mr. Chad Hittle and Mrs. Shauna Hittle, of Tyler, is an Escort in the 90th Texas Rose Festival.

Tyler attends Texas Tech University where he is majoring in animal science. He is a member of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity.

Tyler is involved in intramural sports and men's mental health philanthropy.

Tyler’s other immediate family members include Matthew Ryan Hittle.

Mr. Hayes Robinson Holly, son of Mr. William Holly and Mrs. Allison Holly, of Miami, Florida, is an Escort in the 90th Texas Rose Festival.

Hayes attends Southern Methodist University where he is majoring in economics. He is a member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity. Hayes is a member of The Folsom Real Estate Club, plays on the SMU Intramural Soccer Team, fundraises for the Charles Litel Neurological Clinical Research Fund, and enjoys playing golf and pickleball with friends.

Mr. John Paul House, son of Mr. Paul House and Mrs. Martha House, of Houston, is an Escort in the 90th Texas Rose Festival.

Johnny attends the University of Texas at Austin where he is majoring in economics. He is a member of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity. He volunteers for community service, and also enjoys golf, fishing and hunting.

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Johnny has had family members previously participate in the Texas Rose Festival, including his aunt Kimberly Birdwell House, who served as Duchess of Memorial, and his first cousin, Meagan Elizabeth House, who served as Duchess of Hong Kong.

Johnny has one older brother, James House.

Mr. Patrick Robert Iglesias, son of Mr. William Iglesias and Mrs. Michelle Iglesias, of Houston, is an Escort in the 90th Texas Rose Festival.

Patrick attends the University of Texas at Austin where he is majoring in Human Dimensions of Organizations. He is a member of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity. He is involved with the Technology Career Community, Texas STUMO, and volunteers at the Central Texas Food Bank.

His other immediate family members include Miss Michelle Marie Iglesias and Miss Julia Catherine Iglesias.

Mr. Griffin Lee Jones, son of Mr. Jeb Jones and Mrs. Betsy Jones, of Tyler, is an Escort in the 90th Texas Rose Festival.

Griffin attends the University of Arkansas where he is majoring in finance and marketing. He is a member of the Kappa Alpha Order fraternity. He is involved with the Club Golf Team, Walton College SAKE Program, and C3 Ministries.

His mother has served the Texas Rose Festival as Rose Sunday Escort Committee and 2023 Escort Co-Chair. His father has served with the Order of the Rose.

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Other family members involved in the festival include his cousin, Lauren Jones Stoltz, the 2006 TRF Queen; and his cousins, Mary Margaret and Lillian Stoltz, who are serving as 2023 Queen's Attendants.

Griffin has two sisters, Riley Anne Jones, 18, and Reagan Elizabeth Jones, 16.

Mr. Cooper Hamilton Kincannon, son of Mr. Robert D. Kincannon and Mrs. Kristi Hamilton Kincannon, of Houston, is an Escort in the 90th Texas Rose Festival.

Cooper attends the University of Texas at Austin where he is majoring in sports management. He is a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. Cooper is involved with intramural sports (softball and soccer); Score Athletics, where he serves as a counselor to underprivileged children and teaches them sports; and the American Medical Student Association.

Cooper’s other immediate family member include his brother, Jackson Streater Kincannon, 18, and sister, Mattie Kathryn Kincannon, 12.

Mr. Corbin Richard Kinder, son of Mr. David Kinder and Mrs. Marie Louise Kinder, of Houston, is an Escort in the 90th Texas Rose Festival.

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of the Alpha Tau Omega. He is also involved on the Rhodes Varsity Baseball Team, Rhodes Investment Club, and Reformed University Fellowship.

Corbin has one sibling, his brother George Nance Kinder.

William Haase Korman, son of Mr. Joshua Michael Korman and Mrs. Holly Haase Korman, of Fort Worth, is an Escort in the 90th Texas Rose Festival.

William attends the University of Mississippi where he is majoring in public policy and leadership through the Lott Institute for Public Policy and Leadership. He is a member of the Kappa Sigma fraternity. He works to fundraise for his fraternity and local charities and takes special interest classes within the Lott Institute for Public Policy and Leadership.

The Korman family is looking forward to supporting the Texas Rose Festival. Beyond his mother and father’s active roles of supportive family members, they look forward to giving back in the future to Texas Rose Festival for many years to come.

William’s twin sister, Caroline Rose Korman, is serving in the festival as well as the 2023 Duchess of Fort Worth.

Mr. Charles Ripper Lamme, son of Mr. Thomas Robert Lamme and Mrs. Gina Muehr Lamme, of Houston, is an Escort in the 90th Texas Rose Festival.

Charlie attends Texas Christian University where he is majoring in communication studies with a general business minor. He is a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity, where he serves

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leadership roles including the Head Recruitment Chair. He also plays intramural sports and TCU sports.

Charlie has a brother, Lawson Lamme.

Team and intramural football and soccer.

Cooper’s sister, Megan Manning, is an out of town Duchess for 2023.

Mr. Landon James Langford, son of Mr. Stephen Langford and Mrs. Kristie Langford, of Flint, is an Escort in the 90th Texas Rose Festival.

Landon attends Texas A&M University where he is majoring in construction science. He is a member of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity. He is active in intramural athletics, philanthropic endeavors and Breakaway Ministries.

Landon has a brother, Logan J. Langford.

Mr. Austin Kyle McDaniel, son of Mr. Jamie McDaniel and Mrs. Shannon McDaniel of Tyler, is an Escort in the 90th Texas Rose Festival.

Austin attends Texas A&M University where he is majoring in construction science. He is a member of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity. He is involved with The Big Event and Breakaway Ministries.

Austin’s mother has previously served the Texas Rose Festival as a Dresser for the ladies-in-waiting and out of town Duchesses.

His father was an Escort in 1989, and his uncle Jeff McDaniel also served as an Escort in 1983.

Mr. Max Brinkley Lowery, son of Dr. Bryan Lowery and Mrs. Courtney Lowery, of Frisco, is an Escort in the 90th Texas Rose Festival.

Max attends the University of Notre Dame where he is majoring in political science and purusing a minor in real estate investment. He is involved with the Student International Business Council, Interhall Sports, and ND Real Estate Club.

Max has one brother, Sam Lowery, 15.

Mr. Cooper James Manning, son of Mr. Mark Manning and Mrs. Margo Manning, of Horseshoe Bay, is an Escort in the 90th Texas Rose Festival.

Cooper attends Texas Christian University where he is majoring in communications and business. He is a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. He is involved with the SAE Recruitment

Mr. Jackson Craig Newhouse, son of Mr. Darin Newhouse and Mrs. Connie Newhouse, of Tyler, is an Escort in the 90th Texas Rose Festival.

Jackson attends Texas A&M University where he is majoring in finance with a minor in financial planning. He is in the Delta Tau Delta fraternity. He is involved with The Big Event, Breakaway Ministries and other philanthropic endeavors.

His other immediate family members include his sister, Brooklyn Newhouse.

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Mr. William Vann Rainer, son of Mr. William Rainer and Mrs. Jennifer Rainer, of Tyler, is an Escort in the 90th Texas Rose Festival.

Vann attends the University of Alabama where he is majoring in civil engineering. He is in the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity, where he serves as an active member. He is also a member of the Capstone Scholars of Engineering.

Vann’s other immediate family members include his brother, John Price Rainer.

Mr. William Luke Randall, son of Mr. Mark Randall and Mrs. Ashley Randall, of Tyler, is an Escort in the 90th Texas Rose Festival.

William attends the University of Texas at Austin where he is majoring in Human Dimensions of Organizations. He is in the Delta Tau Delta fraternity. William is also involved in intramural sports and volunteers for Dream Outside the Box. His mother, Mrs. Ashley Randall, has previously served the Texas Rose Festival as a volunteer for the Ladies Luncheon, Queen's Tea, and wardrobe committee. His father, Mr. Mark Randall, previously served as an Escort.

Other family members have also had involvement, including his brother Jonathan Randall, who served as an Escort; his aunt who served on the Ladies Luncheon, Queen’s Tea, Queen’s Coronation committees; uncle, Loren Bennett, who served on the Order of the Rose and Queen’s Coronation, Queen’s Ball committees; grandfather, George Rowe, who served through the 96

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Order of the Rose, Strutters, and as Rose Parade Grand Marshal.

William’s other immediate family members include his brother, David Randall; sisters, Elizabeth and Caroline Randall; and grandmother, Judy Rowe.

Mr. Carson Blaine Richards, son of Mr. Jason Richards and Mrs. Nicole Richards, of Tyler, is an Escort in the 90th Texas Rose Festival.

Carson has a brother, Colton Richards, and a sister, Nixon Kate Richards.

Carson attends Southern Methodist University, where he is majoring in corporate communications and public affairs with a minor in business. He is in the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity.

In addition to serving through his fraternity, Carson has been involved on campus through playing on the SMU football team and serving on the SMU Folsom Real Estate Club.

Carson’s family has had previous involvement in the Texas Rose Festival, including his mother Mrs. Nicole Richards who served as 2016 Wardrobe Committee Chair; multiple years as Escort Chair; Order of Appearance Committee member; Escort Committee member; and Accessories Committee member. His father Mr. Jason Richards has served as a Wrangler Committee member for multiple years. Carson’s sister, Nixon Kate Richards, served as Train Bearer to Queen Emily Evans in 2017.

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Mr. John William Saba, son of Mr. Jeremy Brant Saba and Mrs. Nicole Ramey Saba, of Beaumont, is an Escort in the 90th Texas Rose Festival.

Will attends Texas Christian University where he is majoring in communication studies with a minor in general business. He is in the Phi Delta Theta fraternity, where he currently serves as Social Chairman and is actively involved in philanthropy. Will is currently interning with the John Zimmerman Group in Fort Worth while attending TCU. He is also involved with the Real Estate Club and intramural basketball and sporting events.

Will’s other immediate family members include his sister Ramey Rose Saba and brother Nicholas Miles Saba.

Mr. Charles Lincoln Sanders, son of Mr. Travis Sanders and Mrs. Suzanne Sanders, of Fort Worth, is an Escort in the 90th Texas Rose Festival.

Charles attends the University of Texas at Austin where he is majoring in corporate communications. He is in the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. He is also involved with intramural sports and the Moody College of Communications.

Charles’ other immediate family members include his sister, Virginia Sanders, 22; brother, Robert Sanders, 18; and sister, Caroline Sanders, 18.

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Gabriel attends Texas A&M University where he is majoring in kinesiology. He is the First Sergeant for Squadron 17, Texas A&M Corps of Cadets. He is an active member of the Old Army Gentlemen's Society and he also serves on The Big Event Operations Committee. Gabriel has also been recognized as a Distinguished Student.

When it comes to previous family involvement in the Texas Rose Festival, Gabriel's parents have proudly sponsored the Texas Rose Festival Rose Show. In addition, Gabriel's sister, Mary-Helen Annabelle Schuricht, was a Lady-in-Waiting in 2021.

Mr. Clayton Lee Sepmoree, son of Mr. Scott Sepmoree and Mrs. Tricia Chesley Sepmoree, of Tyler, is an Escort in the 90th Texas Rose Festival.

Clay’s other family members include his older sister Katelyn Sepmoree, his aunt, Cheryl Sepmoree and Romeo, mini dachshund.

Clay attends Texas A&M University where he is majoring in electrical engineering. He is involved with the Student Apologetics Fellowship, Electrical Engineering Mentors and amateur boxing.

Over the years of the Texas Rose Festival, Clay has participated in the parade while serving as Captain of the The Brook Hill Cannon Guard. His mother has been heavily involved in the Texas Rose Festival, including his mother Mrs. Tricia Chesley Sepmoree who has held numerous roles. She was a Lady-in-Waiting and has served as Wardrobe Committee Chair, Wardrobe Properties Chair, Attendants' Co Chair, Hospitality Committee, Dressers Committee,

ESCORTS Past Presidents’ Committee, along with many additional volunteer positions. Clay's parents have sponsored the Kick-Off Party, Luncheons, summer parties, sponsored Escorts and many events.

Other family members who have participated in the festival include his sister, Chesley Kelly, Lady-in-Waiting, Queen’s Tea junior hostess, backstage wardrobe assistant, assistant dresser and participated many years in the parade, his aunt, Catherine Chesley Goodgion, Lady-in-Waiting, Wardrobe Chair, Wardrobe Properties Committee Chair, Makeup Committee, Queen’s tea hostess, his uncle, Brad Chesley, Escort and Wrangler Committee, his aunt, Amy Pinkerton Chesley, Lady-in-Waiting and Hairdressing Committee Chair, his grandmother, Pam Chesley, Wardrobe Chair, Coronation Entertainer and many volunteer positions, his great aunt, Linda Sepmoree Rudd, Kick-Off Party Sponsors and many volunteer and support positions, his cousin, Blake Schroeder, Escort, his cousin, Lauren Schroeder, Lady-in-Waiting, his great uncle, Danny Palmer, Escort, his great grandfather, William R. Palmer, Escort, his great grandmother, Dorothy Stuteville Chesley, Lady-in-Waiting, his great grandfather, Leo Chesley, President of the Strutters, and cousin, Sonya Moreland, Duchess of Fort Worth.

Mr. Harrison Dailey Stallings, son of Mr. Paul Stallings and Mrs. Kristen Stallings, of Houston, is an Escort in the 90th Texas Rose Festival.

Harrison attends Texas A&M University where he is majoring in economics. He is in the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity. He is involved with intramural sports, The Maroon & White Leadership Fellow/Society, and various charitable organizations.

Harrison has a sister, Isabel Stallings.

Children's philanthropy, and also started the Brotherhood Chair with SAE fraternity.

His mother, Mrs. Michelle Williams, has previously served the Texas Rose Festival on the Hospitality Committee for several years and also volunteered backstage, helping to line up girls during the Coronation. His father, Dr. Williams, is an Order of the Rose member.

Harrison has a sister, Anna Claire Williams.

Mr. Zachary John Yuill, son of Mr. John Yuill and Mrs. Judy Yuill, of Fort Worth, is an Escort in the 90th Texas Rose Festival.

Zachary attends the University of Texas at Austin, where he is majoring in Human Dimensions of Organizations. He is a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. Zachary plays golf and basketball and enjoys spending time with his friends.

Previous family involvement in the Texas Rose Festival include his aunt and uncle, Brad and Suzi Streit, who have donated to TRF and have helped dress Duchesses.

Zachary has a sister, Sophie Yuill, who is a graduate of Southern Methodist University and is a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority.

Mr. Robert Warren Sweet, son of Mr. Michael Sweet and Mrs. Catherine Sweet, of Dallas, is an Escort in the 90th Texas Rose Festival.

Robert attends the University of Texas at Austin where he is majoring in Liberal Arts - Human Dimensions of Organization.

He is in the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity, where he serves as corresponding secretary. He is also a member of Longhorn Business Reading Club.

His mother, Catherine Hallam Sweet, has previously served the Texas Rose Festival as a Duchess.

Robert has a sister, Elizabeth Sweet.

Mr. Hunt McDermott Tower, son of Mr. Andrew Tower and Mrs. Katherine Tower, of Houston, is an Escort in the 90th Texas Rose Festival.

Hunt attends the University of Texas at Austin where he is majoring in finance. He is in the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. He is also involved with the University Finance Association.

Hunt’s brothers have previously served the Texas Rose Festival, including Mr. Andrew Buck Tower in 2017 and Mr. John (Jack) Elliott Tower in 2019.

Mr. Harrison Cole Williams, son of Dr. Clay Williams and Mrs. Michelle Williams, of Tyler, is an Escort in the 90th Texas Rose Festival.

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he 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

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TEXAS ROSE FESTIVAL PRESIDENT Ron Schoenbrun, right, and Assistant to the President, Allison Saar.

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE David Dial, Michael Young, Bill Evans, Liz Ballard, Ron Schoenbrun and Trey Yarbrough III.

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ROSE SHOW CHAIR Nicole Robbins and Vice President of Rose Activities Michael Young.

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PAST PRESIDENT’S CHAIR Hallie Jennings, left, and Vice President and Treasurer Trey Yarbrough III.

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CORONATION Co-Chair Ashley McCain, Executive Vice President of Coronation Bill Evans, and Coronation Co-Chair Cassie Hampe.

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TEXAS ROSE FESTIVAL EXECUTIVE TEAM Lynda Evans, Elizabeth Boone, Patricia Johnson, and Liz Ballard.

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ORDER OF THE ROSE include, from left, President Clark Hampe, Ball Co-Chair Ashley Washmon, Ball Co-Chair Melissa Jackson and Treasurer James Abell. Not pictured are Ball Reservations Jane Coker and Vice President Mike Coker.

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MEN’S LUNCHEON COMMITTEE MEMBERS include Allie Lahourcade, Ashley Edwards, Blake Tucker, Blythe McCain, and Robin Heaton.

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THE STRUTTERS INCLUDE, from left, front row, Cameron Cooper, Bryan Irwin, William Robbins, George Arnold, Clay Dickeson, Michael Stoltz; back row, Ryan Bailes, Tommy Doughtery, Patrick Cooper, Strutter President Mark Uzzell, Bill Steinmiller, John Wampler, and Scott Herod. Not pictured are Bryan Hodges, John Norris, Todd Pate, and Michael Wallace.

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ACCESSORIES CO-CHAIRS are Virginia Clark, left, and Katy Kummerfeld.

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ATTENDANT CO-CHAIRS are Catherine Bankston, left, and Jennifer Pierce.

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WARDROBE CO-CHAIRS are Melissa Peveto, left, and Lindsey Harrison.

COSTUME COMMITTEE MEMBERS include, from left, Chalease Denson, Committee Chair Holly Burke, and Denise Bardsley. Burke and Denson also serve on the Tea Committee. Not pictured are Natalie Simmons, Holli Shull, Lea Holland, Leigh Ann Bugg.

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HAIR AND MAKEUP. Amy Goodson, right, who serves on the Hair and Makeup Committee, is pictured with Bonnie Davis, who serves on the Order of Appearance. Also on the Hair and Makeup Committee are, not pictured, Amanda Fender, Summer Greenslade, Morgan Nelson, Heather Spillman and Committee Chair Julie Gibson. Also on the Order of Appearance are, not pictured, Ashley Feldman, Shelby McCollister, Mercedes Noteware, Jennifer Walsh and Chair Jennie Ables.

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CHOREOGRAPHY. Joy Mace, left, serves as Choreographer Assistant while Lynn Ramey serves as Choreographer.

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GRAPHICS COMMITTEE CHAIR Chelsea Cooper, left, and Victoria Kittrell.

PARADE LIAISON Anna Malone, Chaperone and Wrangler Chair Brooks Melton, and Publicity Chair Belinda Short. Not pictured are Wranglers Blake Long and Austin Luce; and House Manager Stan Frank, Program Chair Courtney Loggins and Transportation Chair Melissa Braswell.

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ROSE SHOW TEAM include, from left, Virginia Keith, Grace Grooms, Nicole Robbins (chair), Chelsea Cooper, Jennifer Pierce, Allison Kersh and Katie Jiral.

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DOORKEEPERS include Tami Spencer, Chair Jennifer Davis, Katie Jiral and Kim Merrick. Not pictured are Lindsey Adams, Kara Bogue, Katie Marshall, Julie Pope and Katie Tucker.

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QUEEN’S TEA COMMITTEE MEMBERS include, from left, Dana Hughey, Susie Lofquist, Kathryn Beach, Co-Chair Hillary Wagner, Amy Lively and Diane Mezayek. Not pictured are Co-Chair Heather Pickett, Laura Bennett, Lauren Buford, Claire Cozad, Julie Craddock, Shannon Dawson, Chalease Denson, Christi Khalaf, Whitney Land, Hanna Maynard, Ashley Morris, Marie Reynolds, Mallory Romines, Ginger Saunders, Carrie Smith, Karen Taylor, Lisa White and Ginger Young.

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CORONATION SCRIPT Ginger Haberle, Katie Powell, Narrator Randy Key and Coronation Production Chair Holly Marsh.

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LADIES LUNCHEON COMMITTEE MEMBERS include, from left, Lindsey Ferris, Allison Saar, Karen Minton and Meredith Roberts. Not pictured are Stacey Bramlet, Catherine Goodgion, Janna McGehee and Tricia Sepmoree, Naomi Machin, Suzie Thames, Renee Porter, Kathy Smith and Carole Stewart.

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

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he Texas Rose Festival court, led by its Queen and Princess, aims to give back to the community. It’s such a hallmark of the festival that represents a city with a philanthropic spirit.

Queen Laura Elaine Bryan has a heart for philanthropy.

During her reign, she set out to serve. As the Chi Omega philanthropy chair at Southern Methodist University, Queen Laura gave back in a big way this year. She donated $1,200 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The announcement was made at the 2023 Escorts Party in July.

“This check really means a lot to me. I was so honored that I was able to do something that's great for the community and give back to Make-A-Wish and give back to those children,” Bryan said. “As philanthropy chair for Chi Omega, I’ve spent a lot of time working with Make-A-Wish and grown really close to the organization. It's become something really near and dear to my heart.”

Serving others is a contagious trait that is shared throughout the Texas Rose Festival Association and the court.

Princess Conley Jeanette Patricia Cavender is involved in numerous volunteer activities. This year, she spent time reading to students at the Junior League of Tyler’s Summer Reading Camp. The four-day

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camp is hosted annually for Tyler ISD students entering third grade.

Each day’s activities centered around a “book of the day” beginning with a local celebrity reader, and Princess Conley was one of those special readers. Students got to go home with a copy of the book she read, “Goodnight Rose City.”

The Texas Rose Festival also offers scholarships to deserving students in East Texas. At the annual Rose Sunday ceremony in April, Peyton Adams was announced as the 2023 Texas Rose Festival Scholarship recipient. Adams is a graduate of The Brook Hill School and current senior at Texas A&M University. The scholarship was established in 2009 and is awarded by the East Texas Communities Foundation to a Smith County graduating senior or current college student.

Additionally, the Texas Rose Festival Strutters support the Tyler Police Foundation and make a monetary contribution to a charity of choice for speakers at the Rose Festival luncheons. In 2022, the Strutters presented a $5,000 check to the foundation.

Not to mention, the Texas Rose Festival itself comes together thanks to the efforts of numerous volunteers who spend months and countless hours planning for the festival’s execution. From accessories to graphics to doorkeepers, there is no part of the festival that is made possible without the devoted help of passionate volunteers.

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TEXAS ROSE FESTIVAL QUEEN Laura Elaine Bryan announces a donation to Make-A-Wish Foundation as her Attendants and Escort look on during the July summer kickoff party.

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2023 TEXAS ROSE FESTIVAL PRINCESS CONLEY CAVENDER serves the community at the Junior League of Tyler’s Summer Reading Camp.

TEXAS ROSE FESTIVAL PRESIDENT Ron Schoenbrun presents Peyton Adams with the 2023 Texas Rose Festival Scholarship during the Rose Sunday ceremony at the Rose Garden Center in Tyler.

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FEATURES TEXAS ROSE FESTIVAL costume designer Jacob A. Climer looks at the scale of the custom printed fabric before finishing Duchess of Northwest Dallas Miss Morgan Elizabeth Good's dress. Costume constructed by Colin Davis Jones. (Chris Spencer/ Courtesy)

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’Embodying the films’ Texas Rose Festival costumes take audience along for ‘The Story of Film’ KATECEY HARRELL kharrell@tylerpaper.com

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or months leading up to the 90th Texas Rose Festival, hundreds of volunteers collaborated to engineer a production of such grandeur.

"This is a very well-oiled machine, and it takes a lot of volunteers to make it run well," Coronation Co-Chair Cassie Hampe said.

"It kind of brings everyone together, just like movies."

The theme for this year’s festival was "The Story of Film.”

The Coronation Committee develops the theme, collaborates with dress and scenic designer Jacob A. Climer, and determines how the court is positioned on stage for the coronation. The Queen's Coronation is a theatrical experience with incredible gowns, staging and story. It leaves audience members of all ages in awe each year.

The Coronation Committee decided the most entertaining theme for the audience would be “The Story of Film” – not actresses or characters, but how black and white to modern fantasy movies have progressed.

Coronation Co-Chairs Ashley McCain and Hampe brainstormed a few ideas for the theme before meeting with Executive Vice President Coronation Bill Evans and his wife, Lynda. The group discussed how the story would flow and what the dresses would look like and ultimately agreed that the film theme would be the most entertaining for the audience.

McCain spearheaded the art-deco staging, reminiscent of the 1940s silver screen.

Hampe said they had nearly identical lists when she and Climer compiled potential films.

"We picked films that we thought some people would know, that would be entertaining and that you could make a dress to represent it," she said. "The trickiest part is picking a film and then how do you make a dress represent that."

Some gowns embodied classics like “Gilda,”“Singin' in the Rain,”“The

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coronation Continued From Page 117 Birds” and “Jaws” along with 21st-century movies like “Pirates of the Caribbean,”“The Matrix,”“Harry Potter” and “Hunger Games.”

"We start with classics. It's got some film noir pieces in there. We move on to drama, we move on to comedy to family, to musicals to fantasy," she said.

In previous years, there was a very traditional, almost regal look to the Rose Festival gowns. Hampe said they still wanted to do that – but with a twist.

This year's costumes were theatrical and not typical.

Hampe provided a wealth of knowledge as a film major and worked with Climer to determine the costume and stage concepts.

"The committee and I talked a lot about the dresses embodying the films, not just a costume from the film or the leading lady," Climer said. "Pulling on the whole film and not just one aspect of the film or one costume is a fun way to approach it."

Climer researched all year to birth one-of-a-kind costumes for the Texas Rose Festival. The committee and young women on the court gave information about what they did and didn't like. He considers their preferences on color schemes, shapes and personality types.

But it's more complex than coming up with an unwavering representation of the film. Climer juggled different ideas simultaneously to create the designs. Part of his process involved drawing inspiration from a compilation of different ideas, fabrics and luxury fashion brands and taking it to the next level.

Ball gowns and wedding dresses are a dime a dozen, but it’s not every day people see a "wild, fun, fantastic, theatrical costume," Hampe said. Several gowns featuring "tricks," like the “Wizard of Oz” dress, which would first appear in black and white then transform into a colorful masterpiece.

Every accessory is a carefully selected Easter egg, paying homage to the film it represents.

"We had some wild, crazy dresses that we weren't sure some of these girls would pick to be their dress, and they did, which is a testament to them. They embrace this theatrical costume concept," Hampe said. "When you're taking a film that's an hour and a half long, and you have to represent one dress for it, it does get tricky, but Jacob did a great job."

Modern tunes were recognizable to the audience, and many lyrics included a play on words, like the use of "Maneater" by Daryl Hall and John Oates for the “Jaws” dress added to the theatrical performances.

"We just thought that was a fun play on words, and so as when you're in the audience as you're listening, each song does have a meaning," Hampe said.

There are many great movies from the 1930s up to the present day that only some people know about — the committee meticulously thought out the movie selection to spark interest in the audience.

Hampe said that if one person goes home and researches or streams one of the movies highlighted in the 2023 Texas Rose Festival costume lineup, the committee will have succeeded.

"The whole production and how it all came together was mesmerizing," Hampe said.

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TEXAS ROSE FESTIVAL CELEBRATIONS

HAPPEN YEAR-ROUND From the moment the Queen and her court are announced in January, celebrations continue all year long leading up to the Texas Rose Festival each year. Beginning with a Winter Gala in January, the celebrations continue with several luncheons, kickoff events and other festivities leading up to the big festival and parade in October.

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CORONATION CO-CHAIRS Cassie Hampe, left, and Ashley McCain reveal 'The Story of Film' theme during the Texas Rose Festival Winter Gala at Willow Brook Country Club.

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PRINCESS CONLEY JEANETTE PATRICIA CAVENDER and Queen Laura Elaine Bryan of the Texas Rose Festival laugh together during the Texas Rose Festival Winter Gala.

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BETSY ELLIS is honored and named the 2023 honorary chair during the Tyler Rose Museum Winter Gala.

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PATRICK WILLIS dances with his daughter Mary Caroline Ann Willis, 9, who is also an Attendant to the Queen, during the Tyler Rose Museum Winter Gala.

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FRIENDS OF THE ROSE MEMBERS, from left, Sharon Kennedy and Jennifer Johnson smile for a photo at the annual “Everything’s Coming Up Roses!” Friends of the Rose Festival luncheon.

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CITY COUNCILWOMAN Shirley McKellar, left, enjoys refreshments during Rose Sunday.

THE 90TH TEXAS ROSE FESTIVAL Queen Laura Elaine Bryan smiles after cutting the ribbon as Visit Tyler VP of Tourism/Servicing Susan Travis officially kicks off the trail during the 64th annual Azalea & Spring Flower Trail kickoff ceremony at the Pyron Garden.

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2018 QUEEN MOTHER Stacy Hiles, 2018 Queen Amanda Hiles Lawless, and 1992 Queen Mother Ann Hardin.

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NEARLY 30 PAST ROSE QUEENS and Queen Mothers toast at The Thomas Hotel for an inaugural reunion.

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