Bay resident named 2015 Ohio Rose

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  • Under the watchful eyes of 2014 Mayo Rose Hannah Ferguson, far left, 2014 Ohio Rose Grainne Mangan checks placement of the sash on the just-named 2015 Ohio Rose Katrina Szente. Photo by Egon Luengo

  • Ten 2015 Ohio Rose selection entrants eagerly await their on-stage interviews. Katrina Szente of Bay Village is seated second from the left. Photo by Egon Luengo

  • Emcee Dan Coughlin poses a question to Katrina Szente during her on-stage interview. Szente, of Bay Village, was sponsored by the West Side Irish American Club. Photo by Egon Luengo

  • Katrina Szente, front row, fifth from the left, anxiously awaits the judges' decision with fellow Ohio Rose selection entrants. Photo by Egon Luengo

  • Katrina Szente, newly named 2015 Ohio Rose, smiles to the audience as 2014 Rose of Tralee Maria Walsh applauds Szente's selection. Photo by Egon Luengo

  • Katrina Szente, newly named 2015 Ohio Rose beams to the audience as 2011 Ohio Rose Bridget Linton looks on. Photo by Egon Luengo

  • Bay Village resident and newly named 2015 Ohio Rose Katrina Szente contemplates the moment at the Ohio Rose Centre's 2015 Selection Celebration. Photo by Egon Luengo

  • A jubliant Katrina Szente of Bay Village enjoys the thrill of being named 2015 Ohio Rose. Photo by Egon Luengo

  • Ohio and visiting Roses flank Bay resident Katrina Szente as she clutches the customary bouquet of Roses presented to a newly named Ohio Rose. Photo by Egon Luengo

  • The 2014 Ohio Rose, Grainne Mangan, prepares to present the 2015 Ohio Rose sash to Bay Village resident Katrina Szente at the Ohio Rose Centre's Valentine's Day Selection Celebration. Photo by Egon Luengo

  • Before ascending the stage for her final judging interview, Bay Village resident and Ohio Rose hopeful Katrina Szente, with Marine Escort,  is introduced to the audience by 2011 Ohio Rose Bridget Linton. Photo by Egon Luengo

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