Queens of Rosaria
Rose Festival arrives in late spring as the roses begin to bloom. Portlanders pause in their everyday pursuits to celebrate a mythical Kingdom that is ruled by the Queen of Rosaria and her Court who each represent one of Portland’s high schools. This tradition dates back to 1907 and features the Grand Floral Parade, which is the second largest floral parade in the nation.
At least three young women of Volga German descent reigned as the Rose Festival Queen of Rosaria:
Frances Kanzler - 1932
Gloria Krieger - 1951
Jan Markstaller - 1954
At least three young women of Volga German descent reigned as the Rose Festival Queen of Rosaria:
Frances Kanzler - 1932
Gloria Krieger - 1951
Jan Markstaller - 1954
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Other young women from Volga German families have been selected as Rose Festival Princesses:
Geraldine Schmeer was a Rose Festival Princess in 1946 from John Adams High School.
Jean Speck was a Rose Festival Princess in 1959 from Washington High School. Her grandparent's were members of the Greenwald family.
Grace Marie Kunert was the 1986 Junior Rose Festival Queen from Trinity Lutheran Grade School.
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Geraldine Schmeer was a Rose Festival Princess in 1946 from John Adams High School.
Jean Speck was a Rose Festival Princess in 1959 from Washington High School. Her grandparent's were members of the Greenwald family.
Grace Marie Kunert was the 1986 Junior Rose Festival Queen from Trinity Lutheran Grade School.
Contact us if you know of someone who should be added to this list.
Sources
Portland Rose Festival website (April 2015)
Last updated July 23, 2023