Memphis, Tenn., December 30, 2024 – Meador Kate Barbee, “Tilley” from Slaton Junior High School is one of more than 50 All-American Mascots from across the country who will perform in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Florida on December 31, 2024.  She is one of only two 7th grade mascots to be performing.

The individuals invited to perform in the half-time performance are Mascot All-Americans from Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) and National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) summer camps, two brands under the Varsity Spirit umbrella. All-Americans are selected via tryout based on their overall character development and crowd leading skills. Only the top 10% of the mascots attending UCA or NCA camps earn the chance to perform in this year’s Bowl.  

Mascots will travel along with cheerleading and dance team members to Orlando for a week of rehearsals dedicated to preparing them for their Citrus Bowl half-time performance, where they will perform in front of 60,000 fans in the Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida.  

This unique opportunity for mascots is an excellent way to celebrate the New Year. The Citrus Bowl has been a college football tradition since 1947. The game gives cheerleaders and dancers the opportunity to perform at the 7^th oldest collegiate bowl in the country, as well as the opportunity to visit Universal Studios Orlando.