Riley McBride, a senior in engineering management from Saint Charles, Missouri, has been crowned the 2026 Queen of Love and Beauty for the 118th St. Pat’s celebration in Rolla. She was nominated by the Fraternal Order of Leaders. 

The identities of the queen’s court and the student knights’ court were revealed during the St. Pat’s coronation ceremonies held Friday, March 13. 

Members of the queen’s court are: 

• Princess of Peace and Happiness – Isabella Ferrante, a senior in civil engineering and architectural engineering from Kansas City, Missouri, representing Panhellenic Council 

• Countess of Courage and Valor – Grace Williams, a senior in civil engineering from St. Louis, representing Beta Sigma Psi 

• Duchess of Divinity and Elegance – Molly Herbig, a senior in nuclear engineering from Plano, Illinois, representing Chi Omega. 

Members of the student knights’ court are: 

• Prince of Pride and Hope – Ryan Zimmerman, a senior in aerospace engineering from O’Fallon, Illinois, representing Fraternal Order of Leaders 

• Count of Charm and Humility – Paige Brush, a junior in environmental engineering from Ballwin, Missouri, representing Zeta Tau Alpha 

• Duke of Dominion and Strength – James Fletcher, a junior in electrical engineering and education from Northmoor, Missouri, representing the Residence Hall Association. 

• Lord of Loyalty and Embrace – Autumn Watson, a senior in engineering management from Independence, Missouri, representing Chi Omega. 

About Missouri University of Science and Technology 

Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T) is a STEM-focused research university of over 7,000 students located in Rolla, Missouri. Part of the four-campus University of Missouri System, Missouri S&T offers over 100 degrees in 40 areas of study and is among the nation’s top public universities for salary impact, according to the Wall Street Journal. For more information about Missouri S&T, visit www.mst.edu.