Budding Young Pasadena Unified Artists Rewarded for the Creativity
Some budding young artists at Pasadena Unified are getting rewarded for their work decorating rose vases for the Parade of Roses, an annual event sponsored by the Tournament of Roses. Elementary and middle school artists created pieces representing the 2023 Rose Parade theme, “Turning the Corner.” The Tournament of Roses committee, led by President Amy Wainscott, selected the top three artists from each division:
In the Middle School Division:
3rd place: Lukas De Los Santos, Marshall Fundamental
2nd place: Helen Bairstow, Blair Middle School
1st place: Tiffany Swarovski, Center for Independent Study
Pictured from left to right: Lukas De Los Santos, Marshall Fundamental; Helen Bairstow, Blair Middle School; Tiffany Swarovski, Center for Independent Study; Tournament of Roses President, Amy Wainscott; and PUSD Arts Coordinator, Karen Anderson. [Pasadena Unified photo]
In the Elementary Division:
3rd place: Xaivyen Warren, Altadena Arts
2nd place: Ramona Bradford, San Rafael
1st place: Jean Tirona, Hamilton
Pictured from left to right: Xaivyen Warren, Altadena Arts; Ramona Bradford, San Rafael; Jean Tirona, Hamilton; Tournament of Roses President, Amy Wainscott; and PUSD Arts Coordinator Karen Anderson.[Pasadena Unified photo]
The Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association is a volunteer organization that hosts America’s New Year Celebration® with the Rose Parade® presented by Honda, the Rose Bowl Game® and a variety of accompanying events. The Association’s 935 volunteer members will drive the success of 134th Rose Parade themed “Turning The Corner,” on Monday, January 2, 2023, followed by the 109th Rose Bowl Game. For more information, visit www.tournamentofroses.com. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
