Serena Guo covered her mouth in disbelief when it was her name Tournament of Roses President Mark Leavens announced as the 107th Rose Queen on Tuesday, Oct. 28.

Cheers and applause from those in attendance combined with the Pasadena City College Herald Trumpets who played from the second floor balcony of the Tournament House.

“I think it was just shock and then having to remember that I need to step forward,” said Guo, a senior at Arcadia High, following the announcement.

She said she was much less nervous for this announcement compared to when she was selected to the court because she was surrounded by her fellow court members.

“I’m so honored to be given the responsibility of representing the court and I think I have a great court,” Guo said.

Guo and her court posed for several roun

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