ROSE QUEEN HAPPY TO DO 'THE WAVE'.Byline: Michelle Rester Staff Writer As a little girl, Caroline Hsu eagerly woke early every New Year's Day New Year's Day, among ancient peoples the first day of the year frequently corresponded to the vernal or autumnal equinox, or to the summer or winter solstice. In the Middle Ages it was celebrated among Christians usually on Mar. 25. to watch the Rose Parade on TV - not so much for the parade itself, but to see the beautiful girls of the Rose Court. It's hard to imagine, she says, that soon little girls will be waving back at her as she rides by in her gown and crown as the 2002 Rose Queen. ``I remember thinking how beautiful the girls in the court were,'' she said. ``When they would wave at the cameras, I'd wave back because I thought since I could see them, they could see me.'' Hsu's family said she was a chubby toddler with boundless energy and determination that took her far during her childhood in San Marino San Marino, city, United States San Marino (săn mərē`nō), residential city (1990 pop. 12,959), Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1913. Of interest is the Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens. . Today, she's a tall, slender, graceful, 17-year-old with the same energy and lots of commitment. ``I've always been the type of person who has to be involved in as many things as possible,'' said Hsu. The San Marino High School  This article or section needs copy editing for grammar, style, cohesion, tone and/or spelling.You can assist by [ editing it] now. senior, who hopes to become a pediatrician, bounces confidently from class to class. A supply of friends, mostly boys, is never lacking to make her laugh and even carry her books. In addition to almost nightly Rose Court engagements, Hsu's days also are filled with cheerleading The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view of the subject. Please [ improve this article] or discuss the issue on the talk page. practices, student government and the Omega service club. She's on the yearbook staff and attends San Marino Unified School District A unified school district is a school district which includes both primary school (kindergarten through middle school or junior high) and high school (grades 9-12). In Illinois, these districts are called unit school districts. board meetings on Tuesday nights as the high school's representative. And she doesn't miss her tae kwon do tae kwon do Korean martial art resembling karate. It is characterized by the use of high standing and jump kicks as well as punches and is practiced for sport, self-defense, and spiritual development. In sparring, blows are stopped just short of contact. lessons. Yes, our Rose Queen, Caroline Hsu, who will soon don an elegant gown and sparkling crown for the parade, is a tae kwon do black belt. She is also the founder of the 20-member San Marino High School tae kwon do club. ``This is such a wonderful opportunity, and it's just the most important, hugest thing that's happened to me,'' she said. ``As for sleep, sometimes you have to sacrifice.'' Hsu said she can't wait for her New Year's Day ride on the queen's float. She'll be wearing a white satin floor-length gown from Jessica McClintock  This article or section is written like an .Please help [ rewrite this article] from a neutral point of view. Mark blatant advertising for , using . , the Rose Court's gold medallion necklace, pearl earrings and, of course, the queen's crown. CAPTION(S): photo |
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