LAKEWOOD – Phoebe Klingman from Lakewood is one of more than 800 high school cheerleaders from across the U.S. who will be representing Varsity Spirit in the world-famous London New Year’s Day Parade.

The individuals invited to perform are part of the All-American program, selected from Universal Cheerleaders Association and National Cheerleaders Association at summer camps nationwide.

All-Americans are chosen based on superior athletic and leadership skills.

Only the top 12% of athletes who attend camp earn the chance to perform in the holiday spectacular.