Members of the Los Alamos High School Varsity Team are in Honolulu, Hawaii for the Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade. Courtesy photo
Los Alamos High School is proud to announce that varsity team members, Alessandra Valencia (Captain), Sophia Sisneros (Co-Captain), Genesis Fernandez, Faith Archuleta, Angelee Abeyta, Holly Martinez, Kailea Kobayashi, and Angelica Montoya will represent Varsity Spirit, 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, 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). 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.”
The team members will perform with Varsity Spirit All-Americans in the parade before thousands of fans lining the streets of Waikiki Beach. This trip marks the 84th 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 Los Alamos Hilltoppers Varsity team attended UCA Camp in August where 13 athletes were selected as All-Americans. The Hilltoppers are coached by Melissa Laeser and Genevieve Fernandez. In addition to the team members mentioned above, Allyson Harbert (Co-Captain), Kestrel Laeser, Madeline Morris, Jazmyne Gray, and Sara Gordon were also selected.
For more information about the Varsity Spirit All-American Program, visit www.varsity.com.
About Varsity Spirit
Memphis-based Varsity Spirit, the driving force behind cheerleading’s dynamic transformation into the high-energy, athletic activity it is today, is the leading global source for all things spirit, including cheerleading, dance team, performing arts and yearbook. A division of Varsity Brands, Varsity Spirit is a leader in uniform innovation, as well as educational camps, clinics and competitions, impacting more than a million athletes each year. Focused on safety, entertainment and traditional school leadership, Varsity Spirit’s employees have been dedicated to celebrating spirit through its brands since 1974. For more information about Varsity Spirit or Varsity Brands, please visit varsity.com or varsitybrands.com.