The Champions of Hollerin

Sheila Frye, a champion of the National Hollering Contest, explains the art of hollering, a traditional form of communication used by farmers. She describes the four types of hollers: functional, commutative, distress, and expressive. The National Hollering Contest, started in 1969, became a popular event, and Sheila shares her experience as a winner. The contest ran until 2015, after which the Worldwide Hollering Festival was created to preserve this cultural tradition. Hollering is valued for its historical significance and its ability to bring communities together.

What was the primary purpose of hollering among farmers?

• To communicate over long distances

• To signal the end of the workday

• To scare away wild animals

• To entertain themselves during work

Which type of holler is used to convey a message like 'good morning'?

• Functional

• Commutative

• Distress

• Expressive

In what year was the first National Hollering Contest held?

• 1965

• 1969

• 1975

• 1980

What was the original purpose of starting the National Hollering Contest?

• To create a new form of entertainment

• To celebrate the harvest season

• To raise funds for the local fire department

• To promote local tourism

What is the main goal of the Worldwide Hollering Festival?

• To modernize the art of hollering

• To compete with other festivals

• To preserve the tradition of hollering

• To introduce new types of hollers