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Date sent: Thu, 13 Jan 2000 12:20:09 EST
Subject: Re: Don's & Don't of Singing (Cheerleading)
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In a message dated 13-01-00 9:09:24 AM Pacific Standard Time,
ODivaTina-at-aol.com writes:

<< << I can't believe the teenage girls who look at me in shock when I say
cheerleading and singing don't mix. They really don't believe they can do
permanent damage to their voice in one football game! >>

What would be any long term effects from such activity as cheerleading?
Thx!
TinaO >>


Hee hee hee, I finally have some input for everyone! Cheerleading and
singing definitely do not mix, that's for sure. I am a Senior in High School
who was on Cheer and in Choir. The constant incorrect screaming and yelling
can seriously hurt your voice. I had to bow out of four performances while I
was cheering so I just decided to quit after football ended and since then I
have been vocal strain free! Long term wise, cheerleading could probably
mess up your voice because it's so hard on it, etc, etc, etc. But yeah, it's
just a matter of priority. I figured it wasn't worth the sore throats and
missed performances to gain some popularity and ride on the bus with all the
smelly guys. I've found other ways of supporting my school's sports teams by
being score keeper, manager, first aid person and also the National Anthem
singer at quite a few home games.
Feel free to email me privately if you want to talk any more.

Cara Nicole Knight
Olympia, WA.
Class of 2000