20 Questions with Georgia Tech's Georgia Kennedy

	Georgia is so dedicated to cheerleading that she sleeps in splits to increase her flexibility. Photo courtesy of Georgia Kennedy
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Name: Georgia Kennedy
Birth Date: May 23, 1988
Hometown: Grayson, GA
School: Georgia Institute of Technology
Year: Freshman
Major: Industrial Engineering

1. In 10 years, I'll likely be: Married with children, hopefully living on the beach somewhere working in a job that I love.

2. Why I love Georgia Tech: Georgia Tech is a difficult school. I really appreciate the quality education that I receive here. Also, there is nothing better than game day here at Tech. There is so much tradition and student involvement. I love being on the sidelines cheering for the Yellow Jackets in front of such a spirited crowd. Plus, who wouldn't love Buzz-our mascot!

3. Movies I can't live without: The Notebook, Titanic, Wedding Crashers and Anchorman.

4. Music I can't live without: Country music, especially Pat Green.

5. TV shows I can't live without: 24, Law and Order, and House.

6. One misconception about cheerleaders: That the only thing we have to do as a cheerleader is cheer at football games. We spend a lot of time practicing and working out to prepare for the football games. We also make appearances at events around campus, nursing homes, parades as well as many other things. Also, my squad cheers on the basketball teams and the volleyball team during their games.

7. My favorite sport is: FOOTBALL! My whole family loves football. My parents taught me about the game at an early age and I grew up watching my brother play. I can't wait for football season to start up again!

8. My favorite teams are: The Yellow Jackets!!!

9. I like to spend my weekends: Hanging out with my friends and my boyfriend at his fraternity, Beta Theta Pi.

10. Strange and unusual fact about me: I can't swim very well. It's pretty embarrassing when I'm in the water, I really can't do anything better than doggy-paddle!

11. My friends would be surprised to know that I: Sleep in splits sometimes in order to increase my flexibility for cheerleading.

12. If I Had More Time I Would: Sleep. I spend SO much time studying and practicing that I usually miss out on a good night of sleep.

13. Favorite Foods: Mexican food, I could eat it every day!

14. Five People I'd Like to Have Dinner With (Living or Dead): My great grandmother who died when I was 9, President Bush, Jesus Christ, Nicole Richie, and Jimmy Buffet.

15. Favorite Activity: Shopping!

16. Next Risk I Want To Take: I don't really ever take any risks; I'm kind of a scaredy-cat!

17. Every Woman Should Have: A credit card.

18. Places I Want To Visit And Why: I've always wanted to go to Greece. It's a beautiful place with so much history.

19. Typical Day: We have work-outs at eight in the morning and after that I usually take a shower and get ready for my classes. When I finish my classes at five, I eat dinner and go to practice. After practice, I have to study and do school work. Then, I watch TV for a little bit and go to sleep.

20. Perfect Date: A day out on the lake! I love going out on boats and lying around in the sun. My boyfriend and I visit the lake every weekend when it is warm here. Both of our families have boats and that's where we have the most fun.