Martinez represents Jonesboro ISD at Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade

Jonesboro Independent School District has made an announcement that Varsity Cheerleader Michella Martinez will represent the school and Varsity Spirit in the Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade in Honolulu, HI from Monday, Dec. 4 through Saturday, Dec. 9.

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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 the Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA), the Universal Dance Association (UDA), the National Cheerleaders Association (NCA), the National Dance Alliance (NDA), the United Spirit Association (USA), or the Urban Cheerleading Experience (UCE).

Jonesboro High School attended the UCA at home this past June where Martinez was selected as an All-American. Only the top 12 percent of cheerleaders and dancers from Varsity Spirit camps earn the chance to participate in a performance of this caliber.

“We are thrilled that these excellent athletes will have the chance to perform and experience our Special Events in Honolulu, Hi,” President of Varsity Spirit Bill Seely said. “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 in the beautiful island of Oahu.”

Martinez will perform with the Varsity Spirit All-Americans in the parade before thousands of fans lining the streets of Waikiki Beach. This trip marks the 82^nd anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor.

The parade’s theme is remembering the past and celebrating our future, where veterans and their families will be honored as well as recognizing that once bitter enemies can become loyal friends and allies.

The Varsity Spirit All-American program is celebrating over 30 years of honoring camp standouts.

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