Local high school students, Danikka King and Libby Owen, to perform in the Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade in Honolulu, HI
Published 1:30 am Thursday, August 28, 2025
Forks High School is proud to announce that its cheerleading members, Danikka King and Libby Owen 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). Forks High School Spartans attended UCA/UDA/NCA/NDA/USA/UCE Camp at Great Wolf Lodge in Centralia, WA, on July 14-17 where the girls 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.”
Danikka and Libby 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 the nation and enjoy a traditional Hawaiian luau and a memorable trip to the Pearl Harbor Memorial and the USS Missouri Battleship.
For more information about the Varsity Spirit All-American Program, visit www.varsity.com.
A GoFundMe account has been created to help the girls get there, gofundme.com/f/pearl-harbor-memorial-parade-in-honolulu-hawaii
