Alyssa Kolbo and Katie Wilson from Cozad High School are two of more than 600 high school cheerleaders and dancers from across the country that will represent the camp brands of Varsity Spirit in the Varsity Spirit Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade in Honolulu, HI from December 4-8, 2021.
The individuals invited to perform are part of a select group of cheerleaders and dancers chosen
as All-Americans during Varsity Spirit summer camps across the country. All- Americans are
selected via tryout based on either superior cheerleading or dance skills at camps operated by
Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA), Universal Dance Association (UDA), National
Cheerleaders Association (NCA), National Dance Alliance (NDA), United Spirit Association
(USA) or Urban Cheerleading Experience (UCE). Only the top 10% of the cheerleaders and
dancers from Varsity Spirit camps earn the chance to march in a holiday parade of this caliber.
Katie and Alyssa will perform with the Varsity Spirit All-Americans in an exclusive performance
prior to the opening ceremony of the parade and then be a part of the parade before thousands
of fans lining the streets of Waikiki Beach. This trip marks the 80th Anniversary of the attack on
Pearl Harbor. The parade theme is "remembering the past and celebrating our future." We
honor our veterans and their families while recognizing that once bitter enemies can become
loyal friends and allies.
Besides being able to perform for true national heroes, athletes will have the opportunity to meet
cheerleaders and dancers from across that nation and enjoy a memorable trip to the Pearl
Harbor Memorial and the USS Missouri Battleship.
Coach Bivins writes, “We cannot express how thankful we are for this opportunity to showcase
our skills and talents. None of this would have been possible without the support of our school,
community, parents and Varsity Spirit. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity that will carry these
girls far into their future.”
Katie and Alyssa will perform on Tuesday, December 7th at 3:00pm HST.
