Kewanee, IL 11/30/2025 – Kewanee High School is proud to announce that 5 senior members of our Varsity
Cheerleading Squad: Katy Carton, Gabby Hampton, Kalleigh Gale, Brooklyn Schiltz, and Claire Taylor, along
with 4 senior members of our Varsity Dance Team: Anna Chabanenko, Emmalee Kilstrom, Paige Polowy, and
Sophie Raes, will represent Varsity Spirit in the Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade in Honolulu, HI from December
3-8, 2025.
Cheerleaders and dancers who are invited to perform in the Pearl Harbor Memorial 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 or dance 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). These Kewanee High School cheerleaders and dancers attended UCA & UDA Home Camps 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.
“We’re excited to welcome these exceptional athletes to Honolulu for an unforgettable experience,” said Bill
Seely, President of Varsity Spirit. “It’s a privilege to offer them the chance to perform in such a stunning setting,
connect with peers from across the country, and be part of a celebration that highlights their talent on the
beautiful island of Oahu.”
These athletes will perform with Varsity Spirit All-Americans in the parade before thousands of fans lining the
streets of Waikiki Beach. This trip marks the 84 th Anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. 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 traditional Hawaiian luau and a memorable trip to the Pearl
Harbor Memorial and the USS Missouri Battleship.
The senior cheerleaders and dancers from KHS who are participating in this special event would like to extend
a sincere thank you to all those who contributed to their fundraisers. The support given to these athletes
helped to make it possible for them to have the experience of a lifetime honoring our veterans and representing
our community.
For more information about the Varsity Spirit All-American Program, visit www.varsity.com.
KEWANEE HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADERS AND DANCERS TO PERFORM IN THE PEARL HARBOR MEMORIAL PARADE IN HONOLULU, HI
