Farmington Municipal Schools is proud to recognize students Alyssa Gutierrez, Stevi Howell, Hallie Kalcich, and Ella Rogers, all members of the Farmington High School Kelly Greens who will represent Varsity Spirit in two amazing upcoming events. Alyssa will participate in the 2022 Varsity Spirit Spectacular at The Walt Disney World® Resort on November 17-21, 2022, and Stevi, Hallie, and Ella will participate in the London New Year’s Day Parade in London, England, from December 26, 2022 – January 3, 2023.
Varsity Spirit is the global leader in cheerleading, dance team and band apparel, camps, and competitions, and a division of Varsity Brands, the market leader in team sports, school spirit, and achievement recognition.
"I am very proud of our girls for earning these accomplishments and excited that they will be taking part in such memorable events. I know that they will represent the Kelly Greens, Farmington High School, and the district with the utmost respect, class, and work ethic," said Mychelle McGee, Kelly Greens Coach.
Varsity Spirit Spectacular
Alyssa will perform with fellow Varsity Captains, Co-Captains, and Officers in a performance at The Walt Disney World® Resort. Besides enjoying a sunny trip to Orlando, athletes will have the opportunity to meet cheerleaders and dancers from across the nation and enjoy a magical holiday season at The Walt Disney World® Resort parks.
“We are thrilled that these excellent athletes will have the chance to perform and experience our Special Events in Orlando, FL,” said Bill Seely, President of Varsity Spirit. “We are honored to provide them a one-of-a-kind opportunity, where they will meet and connect with cheerleaders, and dancers from across the country, and create memorable experiences at The Walt Disney World® Resort parks.”
Cheerleaders and dancers who are invited to perform in the Varsity Spirit Spectacular are part of a select group identified at Varsity Spirit summer camps across the country hosted 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). Farmington High School Kelly Greens attended a UDA Camp in Albuquerque, on July 11-13, 2022, where Alyssa was selected for this experience.
Varsity Spirit is celebrating more than 30 years of honoring camp standouts. For more information, visit Varsity Spirit Spectacular.
London New Year’s Day Parade
Stevi, Hallie, and Ella will perform with Varsity Spirit All-Americans in an exclusive performance on Piccadilly. Since its inaugural parade in 1987, the London New Year’s Day Parade attracts over 10,000 participants from the USA, UK, Europe, and beyond to delight a street audience of over 500,000 and a TV audience, which reaches more than 500,000,000 annually.
“We are thrilled to be back participating in the London New Year’s Day Parade, and that these excellent athletes will have the chance to perform and experience our Special Events abroad,” said Bill Seely, President of Varsity Spirit. “We are honored to provide them a one-of-a-kind opportunity, where they will meet and connect with cheerleaders, dancers, and drum majors from across the United States, as well as be a part of an international and historical parade experience.”
Cheerleaders, dancers, and drum majors who are invited to perform in the London New Year’s Day Parade are part of a select group of All-Americans identified at Varsity Spirit summer camps across the country. All-Americans are based on superior cheerleading, dance, or drum major skills as well as leadership 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). Farmington High School Kelly Greens attended a UDA camp in Albuquerque, on July 11- July 13, 2022, where they were selected as All-Americans. Only the top 12% of the cheerleaders and dancers from Varsity Spirit camps earn the chance to participate in a performance of this caliber.
Besides being able to perform in a world-renowned parade, athletes will have the opportunity to meet cheerleaders and dancers from across the US and enjoy a memorable trip to one of the world’s most popular cities.
The Varsity Spirit All-American program is celebrating more than 30 years of honoring camp standouts. For more information, visit London New Year's Day Parade.
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