Portland, Or. Rose Festival Grand Floral Parade winners are celebrating, including members of the Clark County Fair & Patrol who took home top Equestrian Group honors. Another big winner is Century High School’s first Rose Festival Queen, Michaela Canete. She’s a senior from Hillsboro, Oregon and the Metro West Princess. Michaela is the 2017 Queen of Rosaria.
Michaela is a scholar athlete, member of the National Honor Society, and Key Club member. She plans to attain a double major in Education and Biology at Oregon State University with the goal of becoming a science professor or biomedical researcher.
Parade fans saw the debut of the zany Red Hot Mamas dance group from Idaho, among other entries.
Here’s a list of the Rose Festival Winners:
2017 SPIRIT MOUNTAIN CASINO GRAND FLORAL PARADE FLOAT AWARDS
Al Reser Sweepstakes Award (Most outstanding float in the Parade)
Reser’s Fine Foods
Queens Award (Most Creative float in the parade)
Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon
President’s Award (Most effective overall floral presentation)
Alaska Airlines
Governor’s Award (Best depiction of life in Oregon)
Spirit Mountain Casino
Royal Rosarian Award (Best craftsmanship and workmanship)
Portland Ulsan Sister City Association
Rose Society Award (Most effective use and display of roses)
Royal Rosarian Foundation
Rose Festival Directors Award (Best depiction of volunteerism)
Portland – Kaohsiung Sister City Association
Rose Festival Court Award (Best example of enthusiasm and teamwork)
Vietnamese Community of Oregon
Grand Marshal Award (Best depiction of whimsy)
Battle Ground
Theme Award (Best presentation of Rose Festival theme – Brilliant)
Portland General Electric
Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Award (Best depiction of community spirit)
Fred Meyer
Peg Roseboro Award (Most artistic design and presentation)
Cambia Portland Classic
Dick Powers Picture Perfect Award (Best Mini-float)
Washougal Mini-Float
BAND AWARDS:
Band Sweepstakes (Best Band in Parade)
Shu-te Economics & Commercial High School, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
In-State Division A (99 Members or Less)
First Place – Liberty High School, Hillsboro, OR
Second Place – Aloha High School, Beaverton, OR
In-State Open (100 or more)
First Place – Sunset High School, Beaverton, OR
Second Place – Oregon City High School, Oregon City, OR
Third Place – Tualatin High School, Tualatin, OR
Out-of-State Division A (99 Members or Less)
First Place – Battle Ground High School, Battle Ground, WA
Second Place – Roosevelt High School, Seattle, WA
Third Place – Mark Morris High School, Longview, WA
Out-of-State Open (100 or more)
First Place – Heritage High School, Vancouver, WA
CAPTION AWARDS
Out walkers/Parent Support
Battle Ground High School, Battle Ground, WA
Cheerleaders
Aloha High School, Beaverton, OR
Flags/Dance Team (TIE)
Shu-Te Home Economic & Commercial High School
Kaohsiung, Taiwan
ROSE FESTIVAL EQUESTRIAN CLASS ENTRIES AWARD LISTING
Vern Hulit Award for Excellence in Preparation,
Organization and Presentation
Miss Vancouver Rodeo – Ali Diegel
Native or National Costume, Individual/Pair
Happy Canyon Indian Princesses – Gabriella Lewis & Virginia Conner
Fancy Dress – Individual or Pair
Melissa Henthorne & Wee Willie
Full Silver – Individual
Masked Rider & cloud
Equestrian Group
Clark County Fair & Patrol
Horse Drawn Wagon or Carriage
Randy & Vicki Leonard – Pendleton Stagecoach
State, Regional or Association Queen
Miss Rodeo Oregon – Kayla Vincent
Rodeo or Fair Queen
Miss Vancouver Rodeo – Ali Diegel
Rodeo or Fair Queen and Court
Clackamas County Fair & Canby Rodeo Court
Senior Scooper
Vancouver Rodeo’s DJ Glenn Hadduck
Park Bureau Scooper
Diamonds in the Rough
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