Rose Princesses Abigail Griffith and Jeannine Briggs Receive Special Recognition from PUSD

As our two phenomenal Rose Princesses from Pasadena Unified rush to get ready for the big day, they are also taking time to say thank you. Abigail Griffith and Jeannine Briggs stopped by a special Board of Education meeting last week to express their sincere gratitude. Ms. Griffith is a Pasadena High School senior, a dancer, a worship leader, an intern, a social media manager, fluent in Spanish, and a budding expert in Hispanic/Latin American culture. She says her PUSD education has made her who she is today and it is the reason she is on the royal court. She aspires to create architecture that reflects the diverse cultures of Los Angeles.

The excitement is also building for Ms. Briggs, who attended McKinley, Hamilton, Wilson, and is now a senior at Marshall Fundamental. A member of the National Honor Society, she is also President of the Broadcasting Club, Vice President of the Black Student Union, Secretary of Mock Trial, Student Body Class of 2022 Secretary, a member of Girls Build L.A., and a Jazz Band Vocalist. Ms. Briggs said there are three things that have formed her experience in PUSD and she’s grateful for all of them: her close-knit group of peers, PUSD parents who are focused on giving students the best education possible, and last, but certainly not least, teachers.

I couldn’t agree more! These two accomplished young women are amazing ambassadors for our District. They truly make us proud. I can’t wait to see them on New Year’s Day, take a ride along the parade route in our vintage school bus, and listen to fantastic music from the All-Star PUSD Band as they boldly march into 2022.

Brian McDonald, Ed.D.
Superintendent

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