Majorettes on a World Class Stage
Written by: Carrie Campbell
Megan Campbell, Junior at Bellefonte Area High School and her sister, Desiree Campbell, Eighth Grader at Bellefonte Area Middle School have earned an incredible opportunity years in the making! This past July while competing at the NBTA's AYOP National competition held at the University of Notre Dame, both Megan and Desiree qualified to represent Team USA at the 2027 WFNBTA Inspirations Cup World Championships in March 2027 in Lignano Sabbiadoro, Italy. Megan, the current Junior Miss Majorette of the North Atlantic, qualified in Solo, Two-Baton, and Duet. Desiree, the current Preteen Miss Majorette of the North Atlantic, earned spots in Strut, Solo, and Duet (which they do together).
In addition to Megan and Desiree twirling with the High School and Middle School Majorettes, they are members of M Twirling Team and compete with teammates from across the country in several team events. M Twirling Team’s Senior Twirl Team, which Megan is part of, also qualified to compete at Inspirations Cup. This is such a meaningful achievement for both of them and a true reflection of their hard work, dedication, and love for the sport.
Megan started twirling when she was six years old with the American Raider Baton Corp in Bellefonte, which ignited her passion for twirling. While Megan was beginning learning to twirl, Desiree would watch all of the practices and at three years old with a baton in hand try to mimic and learn too. Desiree joined as a member of ARBC when she was just four years old. Shortly after, they were introduced to the M Twirling Team and learned about the competitive side of twirling, which further fueled the love of the sport in both girls. They have each been members of M Twirling Team for almost eight years and in that time both girls have achieved amazing success each holding multiple State and Regional titles. The dream to compete in several events each on a world stage is now one that they get to live out.
Good luck to Megan and Desiree in Italy in March!