CX debaters gear up for their own State Meet By JENNIFER R. SANSBURY

Cross-Examination debaters have a new op­ portunity this spring—the chance todosomething besides C-X in University Interscholastic League academic competition. As a result of a vote in March 1990 by UIL member schools, the state-level C-X event now stands apart from the annual Academic State Meet. It has its own dates, its own program, even its own T-shirt. "It split because we've had people concerned that C-X debaters could only do C-X," said Treva Dayton, director of speech and debate. "In the conflict pattern, they couldn't enter any other events." Because the contest lasts for the better part of a day, competitors previously could not enter any other events. With the change, C-X debaters can enter any other contest except Lincoln-Douglas debate in the May academic meet. Nearly 500 students will compete in next month's 82nd state Cross-Examination debate. THE CELEBRATION IS ON. Piano coach Conferences 1 A, 2 A and 3 A will compete March Jesse Cole cheers on Wyatt Russo, who won 16-17 while 4A and 5A teams will debate March the 200-yard individual medley and broke the 20-21. Dayton said she expects about 40 1A national record. Photo by Joey Lin. teams, 47 2A teams, 52 3 A teams, 46 4A teams and 60 5A teams. The first and second place teams from dis­ tricts with eight or more teams advanced to the The defense state meet. If a district had seven or fewer teams, only thcfirst place team went on. Regional-level competition no longer exists for C-X Debate. doesn't rest "We've reduced the number of people we're taking from district," Dayton said. "The opposite Piano, McCullough defend side of that coin is we've quadrupled the number of people who get to come to state and apply for state swimming crowns scholarships. By PETER CONTRERAS "It also means that the regional sites don't PuWic Information Director have to schedule rooms and judges for C-X De­ bate." Wyatt Russo set a national record and won Until this year, the top three teams in each four gold medals, leading the Piano Wildcats to district advanced to regional competition and the their second consecutive boys high school cham­ top three teams at regionals went to state. Travel- pionship at the 1992 UIL Swimming and Diving wise, the new set-up means that some schools Championships. WATCHING. Swimmers watch thefinals of Gregory Burgess ofJacksonvill e (Fla.) BoUes High won't have to drive as far to Austin for the state Meanwhile, Conroe McCullough's girls the diving competition. Photo by Joey Lin. School in 1988. The old Texas high school record meet as they would have for regionals; however, thundered to their fourth consecutive state of 1:48.47, set by Russo last year, also fell. the opposite is also true. championship, breaking the state record for most McCullough followed with 183 points, Conroe The senior recorded another state record in "The disadvantages are for the administrators girls' titles. Houston Memorial boys' team still Oak Ridge was a distant third with 99 points. the 100 backstroke, withawinning time of 49.19, to get it into their local calendars and get it holds the state record with five straight crowns Conroe McCullough captured the girls state besting the mark of 50.06 he set last year. Russo planned, and for some schools it's going to mean (1970-74). title, outscoring Humble Kingwood 163-133. San also swam the third leg of Piano's winning 200 increased travel," Dayton said. Piano led Conroe McCullough by one point Antonio Taft was third with 90 points. medley relay team. "We heard in the fall Student Activities going into the meet's finalevent , the 400 freestyle San Antonio Taft's Jennifer Banda was the Other state records include: SuperConferences some real strong opinions that relay, and Russo swam the last 100 meters in his only double winner in the girls competition. She • Girls' 200-yard medley relay — Humble they didn't want the extra weekends of travel, but team's victory that wrapped up the title. won the 200 yard individual medley and the 100 Kingwood, 1:47.55; Boys' 200-yard individual that wasn't reflected in the referendum vote," she Conroe McCullough finished second in the backstroke. medley — Wyatt Russo, Piano, 1:47.59; Boys' said. race and second in the meet for the second straight Russo set a national high school record in the 100-yard bacbtroke—WyattRusso, Piano, :49.19; "Obviously there are some downsides to it. Nothing we do is in everybody's best interest - you year. 200 individual medley with a time of 1 minute, Boys' 100-yard breastroke—Todd Bricker, Tyler Piano finished with 190 points while Conroe 47.59 seconds. The old tecord was 1:47.98, by Lee, :55.74 can't please them all."

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We must internalize desire Speaking out for to hold educational contests sportsmanship

hy is it that we know what ByJOEPATERNO we as individuals should We must involve all these Head Football Coach do when working with groups in the development of Perm State University students competing in our mission statement so that activities to provide the "You cannot enjoy a sport Wbest education possible for them? Secondly, why all parties concerned can unless you have trained properly and is it that.while most of us even know how we internalize these goals and feel a have disciplined and prepared should accomplish this, we don't always conduct part of them. yourself. But once you get that ourselves as we should to get the desired results? If chance to compete, let's not get we know what we should do and how to do it, why ourselves so uptight that we've got to don't we? The answer is a matter of desire. After we re-examine our behavior and com­ win - that we're afraid to make a How strong is our desire to conduct ourselves way that human beings should treat each other in mit ourselves to the higher principles of competi­ move because we think if we lose in a manner that is best for the education of our all phases of their lives—that is, with respect. As tion, we must work with those other individuals there are those silly people who will youngsters in our programs? Although we realize a long-time officials, I think I'm safe in saying that and groups to see that our goals and missions for say 'Losing is worse than dying, our behavior is uneducational, is the desire to win I know what officials should do. We have the skills sports are educational in nature, not simply to because you have to live with so great that it justifies intimidation of officials, to do it. Why don't we control the game like we entertain the community and students, or placate defeat.' skirting of the rules, or unethically trying to disrupt know it should be controlled? the crowds. If this means "rocking the boat" with "One of our famous coaches in our opponents? Which is stronger: Our desire not to offend our constituents, then so be it. While the short this country made that statement. Is the coach's desire to win through intimi­ someone for fear of not working at a site in the term effects may be difficult, the long term rami­ That's got to be uttetly ridiculous. dation of the officials stronger than his desire to see future or our desire to see that an educational fications will be positive. Fans will come to expect But when he makes that statement, a that his players and the student fans witness be­ atmosphere is maintained. Perhaps there are other a certain level of decorum at games. Students will high school coach reads it and wants havior that is respectful and educational? motivations, such as fear of being "scratched" by a leam that activities are intended to teach specific to mimic him. And someone in the Does an end justify the means? Ifitdoes.then coach. educational objectives that cannot be achieved junior high school program wants to how can we be surprised when Wall Street stock The same can be said about us as adminis­ through intimidation or unruly behavior. mimic him." traders, politicians or others decide to evade the trators. Which is stronger — the desire not to Where do we start? We can start through the "We can't let people get hold of rules in order to achieve a self-satisfying end? offend one of our patrons by questioning them local school district, the UIL, and the TEA to our kids and make them think My personal observation is that coaches are about their behavior or the commitment to see establish mission statements and to see that ev­ they've got to win. The winning is more likely to win with positive and respectful that coaches, fans, students, players and officials eryone who works with the youngsters in compe­ great You strive for it. You try to attitudes than with negative, disrespectful attitudes. conduct themselves in a manner that is respectful tition understands them. We cannot accomplish do it. You compete to win. But, if Although it is rarely discussed, the same is and educational? this task through coercion or punishment. We we lose, we lose... we lose. I've true for officials. When officials allow the rules to So how do we resolve these conflicting de­ must involve all these groups in the development never been in a game where there be bent, they do so for the sake of expediency but sires? I believe we must work harder to create an of our mission statement so that all parties con­ wasn't enough glory for everybody - the long-terms effects undermine the very principles environment that fosters a desire to maintain cerned can internalize these goak and feel a part of winners and losers. I think that's and standards that officials are hired to uphold. educational competitions. We have to start by them. When these goak are internalized by all something we've got to keep in mind. I think we know that officials should call the changing ourselves, in whatever capacity we work involved, we will have that desire necessary to game according to the rules. They should control with competition. We must internalize the higher conduct "educational competition" and not "cut the behavior of the coaches, fans and players in a principles that we know are best for education. throat" competition.

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I Page 2/OPINION: March, 1992 Statewide input sougjitfor review Changes within sight: ofsi^vdngreadmg format, procedures Year in and year out probably no single seg­ initial proposals to address these concerns. It was should contact the State UIL Office prior ment of our music program is subject to more decided that these two committees should be to March 15. discussion and debate than the sightreading con­ made up of colleagues who live in relatively close Midland • The core committee will then pre­ test. Annually, there is at least one item on the proximity to one another so that a series of meetings pare a preliminary report for the summer TMEA/UIL Music Advisory Committee agenda could be planned over an extended period of time Moyd meeting of the TMEA/UIL Advisory pertaining to sightreading. These concerns gen­ with little travel and minimal inconvenience to JVlusic Committee. erally run the gamut from the selection of judges, the committee members. • Actual proposals will then be drafted to sightreading music selection and basic contest The vocal committee will be based in the matters by the core committee for consideration at format. During the previous decade, at least two Houston area and includes the following directors: region meetings during the 1992-93 school committees studied this contest enigma in depth Charles Collins - Mayde Creek High School term. but little about the contest, its procedures or (Katy) • Final deliberation and action will be anticipated outcome changed other than some John Hemmenway - Arnold Junior High from a variety of schools including those in urban, taken during the 1993 TMEA/UIL Advi­ minor revisions in the music selection process. (Houston) suburban and rural settings at both the middle school sory Committee summer meeting. Yet, there is a continuous tone of dissatisfaction Margaret Jordan - Parkview Intermediate and high school level. As a result, every category of Every step has been taken to develop that seems to permeate this event. (Pasadena) school should feel that its particular needs or con­ a thoughtful process that allows for signifi­ This constant level of concern was brought Judy McEnany - Lamar High School (Hous­ cerns will be addressed by the membership of this cant statewide input,focused workby highly into even greater focus when the band and vocal ton) committee. qualified representative committees and representatives to the TMEA/UIL Music Advisory Phil Raddin - Klein High School • Develop a survey to be distributed statewide to ultimate review by the elected musical ad­ Committee voted to have special committees You will note that the make-up of the com­ all band and choral directors to hopefully help bring visory committee members representing all appointed to carefully study the sightreading mittee includes both middle school/ junior high the potential problems and possible solutions asso­ 22 regions of the state. Please be assured of contest and determine if any changes might be school and high school directors. Consequently, ciated with this event into clearer focus. This survey the fact that it is not the intent of this implemented to ease the stress associated with this the work of the committee should reflect a sensi­ will appear in the April issue of the TMEA Magasdne exercise either to make a Division I less event. tivity to all levels of vocal sightreading performance. and the next issue of The Leaguer. Deadline for its attainable in the sightreading contest room In consultation with the elected leadership of The band committee will be based in the return will be May 15. This will give everyone the or add an additional layer of frustration to TMEA, the following plan has been adopted to Austin area and includes the following directors: opportunity to respond to the questions after going to this segment of our music contest program. fulfill the request of the Advisory Committee. Gary Faust - Georgetown Junior High their spring concert and sightreading contest On the other hand if all goes well, ap­ • Through the TMEA magazine, seek vol­ Don Haynes - LBJ High School (Austin) • Core Committees begin their work. proximately 12 months from now we will unteers who wish to be considered for appointment Oscar Herrera - Del Valle High School • Appoint a larger committee of regional con­ be looking at options that will either vaii- to this committee. (This step was taken in the Don Hopkins - Dripping Springs High School sultants to review and react to the proposals devel­ date the current format and procedures of October issue with good response) Harlon Lamkin - Travis High School (Aus­ oped by the core committees. This intermediate step our sightreading contest or offer us alter­ • Appoint a core committee (one each in tin) will allow the core committee to benefit from regional natives that more accurately, consistently band and choral), of five to seven members to be Aaron Lewis - Lexington High School input representing the entire state. Regional consult­ and equitably evaluate the sightreading skills charged with the responsibility of gathering in­ Karen Sperry - Martin Junior High (Austin) ants will be appointed in early April. Anyone wishing of our band and vocal students. formation, identifying problem areas and drafting This committee, too, is made up of directors to be considered for appointment to this committee Don Owens 'An endless commitment to his band1 Baylor music faculty instrumental The preceding two issues of the that over the pastfiveyears,91%ofhis Leaguer recognized Doyle McElroy and students have been rated as excellent or MarcaLeeBircher,bothl991 recipients superior in various solo and ensemble in developing ensemble manual of the Denius-UIL Sponsor Excellence competitions at both the regional and The University Interscho- tributed. However, the Baylor Award. The third fineart s teacher to be state levels. lastic League and the instru­ University School of Music does so honored is Don Owens of Dickinson There is further evidence of his mental music teachers of Texas plan to reprint the manual in the High School. concern for the individual student. His are indebted to the applied in­ very near future. Additional Don Owens has been teaching principal, Ron Ahlhorn, states, "Don strumental music faculty of copies will then be available at a music for 31 years. He started his career Owens has an endless commitment to BaylorUniversityforall the work nominal cost of $10.00. Con­ in Oklahoma. After several years of band members individually and collec­ it has done in reviewing the new tact Richard Shanley, School of teaching in our neighboring state to the tively. He generates strong self-esteem small ensemble works that have Music, Baylor University, Waco, north, he elected to move to Texas in and confidence within each of his band been added to the revised Pre­ TX 76798 for details. Dr. 1974 to join the ranks of Texas Music members." I might add that Mr. scribed Music List. Theirdiligent Shanley can be reached by phone Educators. Why? Because he thought Ahlhorn goes on to say, "I have been research has culminated in the at (817) 755-3571. the performance standards of Texas associated with UIL activities either as publication of an annotated Many thanks to this dedi­ bands were the highest in the nation aparticipantoreducatorsincel957. In listing of new works for wood­ cated group of talented pet- and he wanted both the inspiration and that span of time, I have never seen a winds, brass and percussion en­ formers and dedicated music challenge of being a part of this proud sponsor as dedicated as Don Owens." sembles. The 82 page manual music were performed and dis­ educators. The members of the tradition. Today, there are very few A statement fromBil l Borgers, Su­ includes a concise summary of cussed by the music students and Baylor wind and percussion fac­ music educators in Texas who do not perintendent of School in Dickinson, each work, ranges and relative faculty of Baylor University. ulty include: Helen Ann know Don as the hardworking, dedi­ alsopraiseshisconcernfor the individual difficulty of each individual parts This project has produced a Shanley-Hute, Doris DeLoach- cated and highly successful Director of student. He says, "Mr Owens has a plus suggested mallet selections valuable resource for both di­ Oboe, Richard Shanley-Clari- Bands at Dickinson High School. strong influence on every student in the for percussion ensembles. rectors and private teachers who net, Jennifer Speck-Bassoon, Few bands have been more suc­ band, teaching them the importance of At the recent Texas Music help students to select appropri­ Michael Jacobson-Saxophone, cessful in music competition than the commitment to a team effort and en­ Educators Association Clinic in ate repertoire for solo and en­ William Bematis-Horn, Barry Dickinson High School Band. The hancing their self-esteem." San Antonio, complimentary semble performance. Hopper-Trumpet, David Gier- awards are too numerous to mention The Denius-UIL Sponsor Excel­ copies of this manual were dis­ Because of the popularity Trombone, Michael Fischer- here. But of greater importance, is the lence Award is an ongoing program tributed during a series of clinics of these clinics, all copies of the Tuba/Euphonium and Larry fact that the Dickinson High School intended to honor our outstanding di­ .where exceprts from the new original printing have been dis­ Vanlandingham-Percussion. Band program places an even greater rectors, coaches and sponsors. In the emphasis on the musical and personal spring of this year high school principals growth of each individual student. Don's will again have the opportunity to concern for the education and self-worth nominate candidates for this distin­ of each student is reflected in the fact guished award and $1000 prize. I Page 3/MUSIC: March. 1992 |I|MM|M^—Hera

Spring crunch It's time to let the soup simmer What with religious holidays, track meets, UIL academic spring meets, and the JEA national convention, finding a date for At last year's UIL State Meet, I circulated a administration of the district and regional meets the ILPC state convention is never very easy. questionnaire intended to gauge the general level was positive, if not wildly enthusiastic. This year's convention was shoe-horned of satisfaction or dissatisfaction with the UIL After a few years teaching in public schools, between the Capitol 10,000 and the regional journalism contest program. If George Bush re­ Bobby it may be difficult for teachers to be wildly en­ academic meet weekends, but still managed ceived the same results, his spin-doctors would call Hawthorne thusiastic about anything short of a winning lot­ to conflict with the JEA convention in it a mandate from the people. tery ticket, so I don't take this as a personal affront. Denver. That's because only one in four — probably Scholastic Nor do I take it as an endorsement of the entire Conflicts nextyear won't be asdramatic. fewer — advisers and students bothered to com­ journalism process. Improvement of the quality of judging The ILPC convention is set for April 16-17. plete and return it. and contest administration will remain the num­ The 1993 Capital 10,000 — a 10-kilometer First, I wanted to know how many State Meet ber one priority. race in Austin that attracts as many as 25,000 qualifiers attended a student activities confer­ However, at this stage of the game, I think we people — will be March 28. Other relevant ence, thinking that many had. Wrong again. Less An adviser wrote, "Who is in charge of will allow the various changes made over the next 1993 dates include: than one in four had. Of those who attended, they judges at the district meet? Could different sets of few years to settle. In the past few years, we've March 29 - April 4 — Second week of said they enjoyed themselves. I earned a 4.4 on a judges evaluate each event so they wouldn't suffer dramatically altered the headline contest, dropped district academics 5 point scale, with fivebein g "had the greatest time from so much burnout by editorials ?" word counts from the news, feature and editorial April 9-10 — First week of district of my life. Compared favorably to what I suspect Yes, if you can find that many judges. writing contests, and developed the judge's critique athletics heaven is like." Others charged that contests took "forever" forms. It's time to quit stirring the pot and let the April 11 - Easter Of course, lots of kids who attended the to grade, and even then, many districts didn't use soup simmer for a while. April 23-24—Regional academic meets workshopsdidn'tmake it to the State Meet There's the critique sheets, or if they did, the judges wrote I don't expect the Academic Committee of April 23-25 —JEA National Conven­ no way to determine whether attending one of the few if any specific comments. the Legislative Council, which will meet June 4 in tion, Long Beach, California. fall student activities conferences hurt more than Other districts didn't follow the UIL conflict Austin, to entertain proposals that would change helped. I plan to keep it that way. pattern, causing conflicts between news and ready the UIL journalism contests. I continue to receive Majoring in advertising? I also sought written comments but, these writing, or fell hopelessly behind, causing other requests to adopt sports writing as a UIL contest, Have students who are planning to major being high school students, didn't get many. One conflicts. The director of one contest didn't show but I do not belie ve a proposal to do so will be made in advertising? If so, the just released 28th kid wrote, "Mr. Hawthorne had some very helpful until well after the contest was supposed to have to the Academic Committee. I can't support such annual edition of Where Shall I Go To tips and humorous anecdotes. It wasn't your started, and then "didn't seem to know her duties." a recommendation because I believe that sports College to Study Advertising? provides stu­ average boring UIL symposium." The rooms were too cold. The rooms were writing emphasizes the same skills involved in dents and counselors information on 111 Thought my colleagues would enjoy hearing too hot. both news and feature writing, i.e. recognition of universities with advertising programs. that. These complaints came from people who news values and elements, lead selection, use of Of particular value is the information I also wanted some idea of how well the UIL qualified for state. Imagine how the losers—oops, direct quotes, transition, etc. Nor do I think that • for each school on entrance requirements contest preparation material — the Journalism in a well planned contest, there are no losers—the requests for the UIL to sponsor publication design, and the number of scholarships available for Contest Manual and the practice packets — is non-advancing winners felt. broadcast or editing contests have much chance of students interested in advertising. being received. Again, response was generally Comments regarding regional meets were passing either. The UIL may add one or two The booklet is co-edited by Billy I Ross positive, even if the compliments were somewhat surprisingly upbeat, as were those regarding the academic contests in the next few years, but they and Keith F. Johnson, both of Louisiana backhanded. Some wrote: headline contest changes, although one adviser won't be journalism contests. State University. Copies are available for $2 • Very helpful. wrote, "I like the changed count. However. Ifeel Rather than tinkering further with the high each from Advertising Education Publica­ • Very informative. that it has made the contest much too easy." schoolcontests.Ithinkthenextmajorpushshould tions, 623 Meadow Bend Drive, BatonRouge, • We bring kids to State every year with no Hard to decipher that one. Is he or she glad be in the development of a junior high journalism LA 70802. newspaper and no class. I use this book to coach it's too easy? Can't say. contest that develops thinking skills specific to my best writers and it obviously works. As expected, students raved about the new those grade levels. I don't think this contest Springboard update available • It is our Bible. We have no school news­ headline count. One wrote, "the headline contest should pattern itself after the high school contests. paper or journalism class so the book has provided is 100 percent better. I wouldn't do it last year The test could be short-answer, objective, and The Columbia Scholastic Press Asso­ our students with very concrete do's and don'ts. because I hated the count style." based loosely on the same writing models as are ciation has published several new textbooks • Forget the manual. We need more practice A teacher wrote, "The new headline rules demanded in the TASP tests. lately, including the fifth edition of the sheets. made for a better contest with students being able For example, we might provide a writing Springboard to Journalism. Upgraded from a • Could be updated if you have time. to concentrate more on content and less on count sample and then ask students specific questions— manual to full textbook status, the publica­ • I miss the old red manual with all the corny I think quality has improved at every level. But either multiple choice, true-false or fill in the tion includes 240 exercises for students. The Star Trek lines. Why did you take those out? We please don't ever consider doing away with the blank — about the sample. We do not want to 230-page publication covers operations, re­ thought they were pretty funny. contest. I firmly believe that it is a useful tool in force junior highs to hire contest judges. porting and presentation, with chapters Comments regarding the district meets teaching accuracy and conciseness." Any thoughts you have about this would be written by outstanding advisers nationwide weren't as enthusiastic. Loud, crowded conditions It is and I won't. greatly appreciated. Of course, I don't expect to and edited by CSPA President Helen Smith, and questionable judging were the major com­ Despite the many potholes in the road to the receive that many. I remember what happened an award-winning newspaper adviser from plaints. Doors were left open during contests. State Meet, the general response to the prepara­ the last time I asked the State Meet qualifiers for Newton, Mass. A teacher's manual is also Monitors talked throughout the contest. tory material, the contest content itself, and the the same thing. available. CSPA also announced the release of The Adviser's Companion by Robert Denney, Hill receive CSPA's Gold Key Awards Greenman, a New York City writing teacher and former newspaper adviser. The book Lorene Denney and Rick Hill, two of the this Association has drawn its strength and inspi­ Hill is a member of the ILPC Summer Year­ provides an insightful look at the professional, most popular and respected journalism advisers in ration." book Workshop faculty and received ILPC's Edith technical and philosophical foundations of Texas, received the prestigious Gold Key Award During her 25 year career, Denney's staffs Fox King Award in 1991. advising. For prices, contact CSPA at 212/ from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association have won the coveted Pacemaker Award from He began his career as publications adviser at 280-3311. at its annual national convention in New York NSPA, the Silver Crown from CSPA, and Tops in Eisenhower High School in Lawton, Oklahoma, Also, ormer Gladewater High School City. Denney has advised publications at A. N. Texas from ILPC. Both her newspaper and year­ where he became one of the nation's most popular adviser Clarence Dawson celebrated the McCallum High School in Austin since 1978. book consistently rank among the finest in the workshop and seminar instructors. publication ofhis book, Return to Montezuma. Prior to that, she taught at Reagan High School in state and nation. His staffs won all the major state and national Now living in Stephenville, Clarence has Austin. Hill is a yearbook company representa­ She served in virtually every office of the awards. He taught at Cameron University in penned two other books and countless maga­ tive in Amarillo. In all, the CSPA awarded nine Texas Association of Journalism Educators, in­ Lawton prior to joining Taylor Publishing Com­ zine articles. He taught at Gladewater for 38 Gold Keys this spring. cluding president, and has served on countless pany in Amarillo. years. According to the Stephenvitie Empire The CSPA recognized Denney and Hill for committees. Sheisapopularworkshopandseminar Another member of the ILPC Summer Tribune, the book is "a suspenseful narrative their "outstanding devotion to the cause of the instructor as well. Yearbook. Workshop faculty, Gary Lundgren, re­ of adventure, young love, discreet sensuality school press, encouragement to the student editors She received both the Max R. Haddick ceived a Gold Key also. Lundgren is publications and history." Copies are $10.95 each and in their endeavors, service above and beyond the Teacher of the Year Award and the Edith Fox King adviser at the University of Arkansas and is editor available fromSunstqn e Press, 239 Johnston call of delegated duty, leadership in the field of Award from ILPC, and was named one of the top of Points & Picas, a magazine published for year­ Street, Santa Fe, NM 87501. education, and support of the high ideals which five journalism teachers in the nation by NSPA. book advisers. • Page 4/JOURNALISM: March. 1992 65th meeting expected to draw 2,000 Student journalists to journey to Austin for ILPC convention More than 2,000 of Texas' finest high school Jim Paschal of the University of Oklahoma, Bill journalism students and advisers will converge on Seymour of West Virginia University, David Austin, April 11 -12, for the Interscholastic League Knight of Lancaster, South Carolina, Ben Van Press Conference's 65th annual convention. Zante of Iowa City, Iowa, Bill Downs of Ouachita "The purpose of the convention is to recog­ Baptist University, Joe Glowacki of Connersville, nize excellence, to reward students and advisers for Indiana, and Nancy Patterson of Roanoke, Vir­ their hard work this school year, and to set the ginia. foundation for next year's publications," said Bobby In addition to the out-of-state speakers, the Hawthorne, ILPC director. "Sessions are intended program will feature many of the state's top jour­ to provide specific information that students can nalism teachers, Austin-area professional editors, put to use immediately in order to make their photojournalists, reporters and newscasters, and publications more journalistic and more of a ser­ University of Texas at Austin journalism profes­ vice to their readers. sors. "We particularly invite new newspaper and Highlighting the convention will be the yearbook advisers to attend," he added. "We have announcement of the Gold Star awards, the Tops scheduled several 'for adviser only' sessions. In in Texas individual achievement awards, the Max addition, there will be several opportunities to R. Haddick Teacher of the Year Award, and the share ideas, relax and enjoy the fellowship of Edith Fox King Awards for distinguished service to colleagues." Texas journalism education. The 90-plus sessions will be presented by Registration begins at 10 a.m., April 11 and many of the nation's most outstanding journalism sessions are scheduled from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Ses­ educators, including seven out-of-state speakers: sions will be held from 9 -11 a.m. on April 12, with the grand awards assembly from 11:20 -12 noon. Registration is $13 per delegate. Advanced NOT SO SILENT KNIQHT. David Knight, one registration is recommended. Schools need not be of the nation's most popular seminar instructors, will return to Austin tor the 65th annual ILPC spring members of the ILPC to attend. For registration, convention. David's sessions are renown for their housing and other information, contact Bobby humor and enthusiasm. HawthorneatILFC,Box8028,UTStation, Austin, Photo by Kirk Crippens TX 78713-8028. Benefits of high-quality journalism programs Beyond the Three R's: are both immediate and long'term By DAVID C. TRUSSELL dents are lacking. Journalistic writing, however, ries in order for the book to present an accurate With recent statistics indicating the decline goes beyond the basics by teaching students how to picture 20yearsdowntheroad. AsJohnCutsinger, of verbal SAT scores, it is a shame not to emphasize (Editor's note: David Trussed is a graduate of write to inform, to persuade or to entertain, as well former award-winning yearbook adviser at good journalism programs. Statistics also prove Monterey High School in Lubbock, where he edited theas teaching them how to know the difference. Westlake High School in Austin, states in an that publications students have significantly higher mucad'winnmg Mirror. He is now an editorial assis-Daniel Levinson, journalism teacher at Thayer October 1988 article in Quill & Scroll, "Insightful test scores, as well as making better grades in high tant in the UlL journalism department and a studentAcadem y in Braintree, Massachusetts, published yearbook staffs carefully weigh the newsworthiness school and college. Research done by theAmerican at The University of Texas at Austin.) an article entitled "Journalism Is Not an Academic of the stories they will tell in their publications.... College Testing Program, as reported in the Feb­ Joke" in the Fall 1985 edition of Independent School. Successful yearbook stories do meet the tests of the ruary/March, 1986 edition of Quill & Scroll, indi­ • The Three R's are not the only essentials to In the article, he notes that, "Nothing refines the news values." cates the following: "Of more than 19,000 partici­ a good education. Believers in the old school may higher-order writing skilk we want students to Yearbook staffers also learn proofreading and pants in the study who had taken the ACT As­ not buy that, but they fail to take into account the have like facing an audience that really cares what editing, design and all the other skilk mentioned sessment as high school students in the 1982-1983 fact that the old school no longer exists. Reading, you write about and how you write it." High school above. A quality yearbook program is no less testing period, almost 25 percent had worked on writing and 'rithmetic may be the foundations of journalism provides such an opportunity. valuable than a quality newspaper program. thestaffofaschoolnewspaperoryearbook. Those education, but a bare foundation is of no use in Journalism, as Levinson points out, provides Students become involved in journalism for students' ACT English and ACT composite modern society. Today's students need much a real world experience that is missing frommuc h a variety of reasons, but an enjoyment of writing scores.'.. were significantly higher than those who more than a one-room schoolhouse approach. of the rest of the educational process. No other and a desire to see their name in print are usually had not worked on a high school publication." The "back to the basics" idea not only drives single program combines so many valuable skilk. among the initial ones. Of course, students may The same study also indicated higher grades both students away from school by boring them to Aside from writing, journalism students learn also become involved for the business aspect, in high school and college forpublication s students. death, but also leaves those who do graduate from proofreading and editing skilk, techniques of photography or artwork. All are vital to successful The immediate benefits of journalism are obvious, such an antiquated system poorly prepared for creative design, the art of photography, business publications. Students who are not afraid of the but there are long-term benefits as well. The college and beyond. Elective and extracurricular skilk of advertising and public relations, and critical work will generally stay with a good journalism second stage of the ACT study indicated that programs provide a solution to both problems, thinking about current issues. In addition, jour­ program, in part because they know that they are publications students are more likely to be com­ though some admittedly do a better job than nalism students learn to work together for a receiving great educational benefits. Aside from munications majors and enter communications others. In fact,certai n programs clearly standout common goal, much like they will later be asked to that, it really is fun. Newspaper and yearbook staffs related fields. Not only do journalism students in their educational and practical value. Journal­ do in the workplace. They learn that hard work become like families, and friendships are formed pick up valuable skilk, but they attain direction for ism is such a program. pays off, both in awards and in recognition by their that last a lifetime. As Dixie Martin, adviser at the future as well, something which is clearly vital Students who develop their talents in quality peers. Perhaps most importantly, they learn what Sylvan Hilk High School in Sherwood, Arkansas, to success. high school journalism programs are destined to it means to make a difference, provided that their noted in the January/February 1989 edition of the High school journalism deserves more than reap a bumper crop of benefits not only in high creativity is encouraged and not stifled by advisers Ball State University Journalism Department simply the right to exist. It deserves support. Bad school, but also in college and/or professional life. and administrators. Inshort,highschool journalism Communique, "A strong family places importance journalism programs offer few of the benefits listed High quality journalism programs teach a multi­ creates well-rounded people who care about the on traditions, continuity, togetherness and sup­ above. Quality programs, however, can go far tude of skills, all of which are highly useful in world around them and have a desire to change it. port of each other. Certainly these are areas that beyond. It is clearly in the best interest of any completing successful educations and building These benefits are not exclusive to newspa­ can also help bind a staff together..." Journalism school that truly cares about its students to ad­ successful careers. The writing skilk that journal­ pers. In quality programs, yearbooks provide much lends itself to social activities, making students feel equately fund a journalism program and to pursue ism cultivates produce writers with the ability to the same education. Good yearbooks are more that they belong to something, and giving them a top-notch adviser. Today's editors are tomorrow's clearly communicate ideas and to "get the point than pictures; they are historical records. Year­ something more than academics in their educa­ leaders; they only need the chance to prove what across," skills which many complain today's stu­ book stories must be effectively written news sto­ tion. they can do. • Page 5/ACADEMICS: March, 1992 New era of contest management begins

or 30 years, the OAP contest Play Handbook, but not until next year. manager has been the sequestered Speaking of the Handbook/or One-Act Play, guardian of the morals of the 1I tn Edition, this publication is now out-of-print. community, the Play Appraisal We have a few stray copies and will try to find one Committee has served as editor, ^Mliiiiraiw if your's is lost. I am sure there are many of you with and I have played the role of cen­ A.W MMM:' multiple copies. I urge you to share them with the sorF. This era has passed. In February, the State Educational needy and junior high/middle school directors. Board of Education approved, with a one word theatre Those that failed to send the $.52 first-class change, the UIL Legislative Council action of last postage should anticipate getting their bulk-mailed October. These changes are effective immediately OAP eligibility notice sometime in March. I urge and apply for OAP this year. ALL to send the return envelope next year. This Details concerning these issues appear in my new "morals" paragraph and believe it is a better allows you to know (confirmed!) that we have the September column and they have been widely mousetrap. title card and you have needed materials for your discussed. These immediate changes appear in zone/district entry. Do not forget the eligibility Official Notices and this constitutes "legal notifi­ Approach with caution notice is due 10 days before your contest. You will cation," but does not mean everybody will get the I urge all directors, etc. to approach this year not receive another reminder. word. We will include this notification in each with the same caution as before. We really do not Contest Manager's packet. This column, Official need protests over language, action, costumes, or Special thanks Notices, and a reminder to contest managers does anything else this year. Principals or superinten­ I owe a special thanks to all those providing not guarantee that the information will be read. dents are responsible for knowing what their direc­ UIL focused programs at the Texas Educational We all have a responsibility to communicate, tors are doing for OAP. They must "sign off' on Theatre Association Convention in San Anto­ nio. It is impossible to name them all, but you since the changes have a major impact on the way each entry. When the eligibility notice is signed, Q.W. BAILEY named "Honorary Texas rules are enforced at the contest site, the responsi­ know who you are. UIL and secondary school they should read it carefully. Stale Chairman for Theatre in OUr bilities of each school, and the District Executive theatre education in Texas is richer for your con­ "This play has been carefully examined and Schools Month, March, 1992. Committee. I trust each of you will help me, in a the script and production are approved for presen­ tribution. The convention was super and much of nice way, inform contest managers. tation by the students of our school and are ac­ the credit is due to Fred March, Dennis Maganza, Leaguer. There are numerous new OAP critic The contest manager is no longer responsible ceptable in our community." Bill Peeler, a super departmental secretary, Annie judges available and waiting to be called. Many for language, action or interpretation of Section This statement is very specific to the issue of Patton, and the students at Southwest Texas State have extensive UIL experience directing or par­ University. You did a great job gang and you will 1033(c)(1)(H), "the morals rule." The responsi­ "moral standards of the community" and is the ticipating and some are former critics returning to never receive enough credit! bility is the exclusive right of the director, local responsibility of local administration. I think all of support your programs. We are in the process of administration, local school board, and commu­ us would call this requirement consistent with si te- I wish I could remember all the questions developing brief vitaes on the computer and hope nity. If there is any question concerning the based management. from the past two months. It would be wise to to add this information to the TETA K-12 section ultimate suitability, the District Executive Com­ The other two changes appear to be minor, publish the answers. Three were prominent. You calender published for next fall. TETAAO is mittee may act with the same authority that covers but do have a major impact on potential District may NOT videotape a UIL one-act play contest becoming an effective tool for improvement in the all UIL activities under Sections 25 and 603 in the Executive Committee action and the contest entry during the contest. You may hold rehearsal process. They would like to see all districts use the current C&CR. You will note that the State manager arranging a critique for a disqualified on Sunday. There is no UIL rule for the one-act AO developed critic judge nomination form for Executive Committee has jurisdiction over activ­ play. These changes were also discussed in the play contest restricting Sunday rehearsal. You area, regional and state, as well as the recommended ity beyond the district under Section 604. September column and I will not repeat. may use anybody you wish to critique shows at a contractual agreement Ifyoudonothaveacopy, workshop or festival that has three or more OAP One-act play contest managers should be ask a current critic or contact me. These forms will entries participating. A better mousetrap reminded that the company of a disqualified play be included in the new Handbook, but we do have Never fear, the Play Appraisal Committee is now eligible to receive a critique, but it is not copies available now. will continue to function and will mark those required. The decision rests with the director. The Professional assistance rule G.W. Bailey has been named "Honorary things they do not findacceptable . I will continue director must make sure that company members I make a habit of encouraging, urging and Texas State Chairman" fortheatr e in Our Schools to give opinions as to what I believe to be appro­ are open to and capable of handling the critique. coercing to get festival hosts to invite more than Month, March 1992. If you want to be reminded priate for all concerned and what I believe will get The contest manager should make certain that the three schools. If you have only three participating, of his Texas connection, read the biographical us into trouble. It has taken 30 years to see a company knows that the critic judge did not make sure all are there at the beginning. The last information in the December column. A pro­ positive change in this area. I do not wish to see us disqualify the school and that the critique is for few years have seen illness, accidents, weather, motion packet for TIOSM is still available from retrogress because some fool allows Marvin educational purposes. It must not be used to justify and other strange reasons preventing one group Krin Perry, TEA theatre specialist, and she would Hudgens to drop his pants in the church scene of a decision, explain the circumstances, or provide from participating. The result is two ineligible be delighted to hear from you at (512) 463-9556. Dark ojibe Moon. I find it difficult enough to write the "what might have been results." The critique play companies. They received "professional assis­ Texas was the national American Alliance for newspaper copy, and composing a rule that is should be handled in a manner determined prior to tance", and were in violation of the "full-time" Theatre and Education TIOSM winner last year, clearly understood and accurately interpreted is the beginning of the contest. Details for handling employee rule, Section 1033(b)(5)of the C&CR. and Krin is looking forwardt o keeping the award almost impossible. I am frankly pleased with the this situation will be provided in the new One-Act Check the critic j udge list in this issue of the in Texas. Let her hear fromyou .

ONE AO PLAY OFFICIAL NOTICES (back page} delete the play and set approval deadlines Judges to rank of junior high plays in '92-93 odd the line "See Drama Page." Changes to Hie One-Act Play Plan in the current C&CR Section 1033(b)(5)(B) Add: Violations ofrhis rule may result By LYNN MURRAY ^ TBI A, the UIL Legislative Council approved ior High School Academic Contest Activities. in the school and/or director being subject to the Full range of penalties as Found under Subchapter 4, Section 700. One-act play director changes in the junior high paragraph, Section One of the real issues brought before the Section'1033(c)(1)(H) Substitute: STANDARDS. Directors 1076, in the C6?CR. Beginning next fall, winners Texas Educational Theatre AssociationUIL/OAP shall eliminate profane references to a deity and obscene language or scenes from the approved production. Directors One-actplay for junior high (7-9) or middle in junior high One-Act Play "SHALL" be ranked. Committee was using sixth grade students in a shall revise or reject all material within approved plays which in school (6-8) is growing. We have mailed packets If it is a UIL play contest, the statement is clear. middle school structure of 6-8. Small schools have any way fails to meet these requirements. The administration of the producing school is charged with the responsibility of to over 30 districts and there are probably some we They also added, "The current One-Act Play made this request and I suspect it has been widely assuring that the director complies with these requirements and do not know about. In these packets, we provided Handbook shall be followed. Deadlines and sched­ practiced without asking. At this time, it is not that the play does not offend the moral standards of the community. When a script and production are examined and eligibility notices for local operation and program ules are to be determined by the District Executive legal.. Whether it should be is open to question approved by the administration of the producing school, the copy. We will continue to improve communica­ Committee." These changes will bringjunior high and will be discussed by the Academic Committee production is eligible for presentation at any contest site. Section 1033(c)(2) Changes: The contest manager is tions in this area. The Approved Lists in the One- in line with high school structure at the district meeting June 4. Do you have an opinion? How required to declare ineligible any play which violates any one of Act Play Handbook are applicable to OAP grades 7- level. OAP points will be separated in the new does this fitwit h the theatre arts essential elements the following rules or Section 1033(c) above, EXCEPT AS PRESCRIBED IN ITEM H ABOVE. The contest manager shall 9. We will try to include specifics in the new C

• Page 6/ONE ACT PLAY: March, 1992 49 added to one-act play critic judges list

Forty-nine accredited critic judges certified by the • Troy Allen Herbart, Socorro High School, 10150 Road, Dallas, 75243-2199, II, W 214/238-6255, H James Hatfield, University of Texas at Tyler, 3900 Texas Educational Theatre Association Adjudication Alameda, El Paso, 79927,1, W 915/859-7969, H 827-7526 University Blvd., Tyler, 75701-6699, II, W 903/ Organization were added to the list by attending the 590-6555 Vera L. Simpson, 2160 Thousand Oaks #723T, San 566-7253, H 356-2030 Texas Educational Theatre Association convention Carol A. Hicks, Hicks/Griffin Productions, 1602 N Antonio, 78232, IV, H 512/496-5794. Elizabeth Hedges, Panola Junior College, 1109 W. workshop January 30. Many of the new critics have a University, Lubbock, 79415,1, W 806/745-7921, Andra Allen Smith, East Texas State University, Com­ Panola Ave., Carthage, 75633, III, W 903/693- history of in vol vement in the one-act play contest. This H 765-5038 ext. 39 merce, 75429, II, W 903/886-5346, H 886-2835 2064, H 947-6244 addendeum should be attached to the list that appeared Ray Holland, East Texas State University, Commerce, Dennis Smith, East Texas State University, Commerce, James Henderson, 7954 Locke Lee Lane #53, Houston, in the November issue of The Leaguer. This addition to 75428, II, W 903/886-5346, H 886-6795 75429, II, W 903/886-5346, H 886-2835 77063, HI, H 713/977-7828 the 1991-92 Accredited List of Critic Judges is pub­ Charlene Hudgins, University of Houston Downtown, C. Lee Turner, Prairie View A & M, P.O. Box 747, Doug Hoppock, Northeast Texas Community College, lished for the benefit of those still seeking judges this 1 Main Street, Houston, 77002, III, W 713/758- Prairie View, 77446, III, W 409/857-2356 or 2357, P.O. Box 1307, Mt. Pleasant, 75455, III, W903/ year and for early planners to have for next year. 2275, H863-1224 H 713/890-0773, 572-1911,H 757-7758 Nancy Jo Humfeld, Howard Payne University, 1000 Patrick Clay Vaughn, Texas Tech University, 3212 Lou Lindsey, McLennan Community College, 1400 I, II, III, IV = Approximate Region Fisk, Brownwood, 76801,1, W 915/646-2502, H 18th, Lubbock, 79411, I, W 806/792-3601, H College Drive, Waco, 76708, 11, W 817/750- • = Public School Teacher 643-1204 765-5420 3577, H 756-5111 James Paul Ivey, Hardin-Simmons University, 2200 • Molly Vernon, Central Middle School, 3014 Sealy, Glenna D. Maglio, Bee County College, 3800 Charco New Judges Hickory, Abilene, 79698,1, W 915/670-1404, H Galveston, 77550, III, W 409/765-6637, H 554- Road, Beeville, 78102, IV, W 512/358-3130 ext. David R. Allen, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, 79409, 695-2612 6655 302, H 362-1739 I, W 806/742-3601, H 797-0716 Ray E. Karrer, Paris Junior College, 2346 Hubbard, T. J. Walsh, Texas Lutheran College, 1000 W. Court Danny Moss, 211 Ralph, Longview, 75605, II, H 903/ Jay C. Brown, South Plains College, 1401 College Av., Paris, 75460, II, W 903/784-9242, H 784-3885 Street, Seguin, 78155, IV, W 512/372-6020, H 663-1167 Levelland, 79336, 1, W 806/894-9611, H 794- Susan Dianne King, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, 392-1698 Luiz Munoz, University ofTexas at Pan Am, Edinburg, 3243 79409,1, W 806/742-3601, H 799-5359 Connie Whitt-Lambert, Texas Wesleyan University, 78539, IV, W 512/969-2823, H 631-0753 • Pam Brown, Cooper High School, Route 6 Box 400, Deborah A. Kinghorn, University of Houston, Dept. of 1201 Wesleyan, Fort Worth, 76205, II, W 817/ • Pascal Muscanere, Piano ISD, 1717 17th Street, Lubbock, 79423,1, W 806/863-3160, H 794-3243 Drama, Houston, 77204-5071, III, W 713/749- 531-4970, H 387-2408 Piano, 75074, II, W 214/423-4521 ext. 309, H Bridget Kay Bums, East Texas State University, Com­ 1427, H 528-7210 Randal G. Williamson, East Texas State University, 771-4343 merce, 75428, II, W 903/886-5346, H 886-6508 Jeffrey Kinghoni, University of Houston Downtown, 1 Commerce, 75429, II, W 903/886-5346, H 468- Terry W.Ogden, San Jacinto College-Central Campus, Eric J. Cates, East Texas State University, Commerce, Main Street, Houston, 77002, III, W 713/221- 4632 8060 Spencer Hwy., Pasadena, 77501-2007, III, 75428, II, W 903/886-5346, H 395-4364 8104, H 528-7210 W 713/476-1828, H 480-1920 Donna Clevinger, P.O. Box 49351, St. Petersburg, FL, Kathy Lingo, Collin Co. Community College, 2800 E Corrections Roger Schultz, Aggie Players, Texas A & M University, 33743, H 813/341-4619 Spring Creek Pkwy, Piano, 75074, II, W 214/881- Clarence W. Bahs, Stephen F. Austin State University, College Station, 77843, III, W 409/845-2526, H Nicholas Dalley, KD Studio, 2600 Stemmons Pkwy Ste 5906, H 964-0486 Nacogdoches, 75962, III, W 409/568-4003, H 693-7757 117, Dallas, 75207, II, W 214/638-0484, H 393- Tal Lostracco, Theatre for Texas Youth, 5919 Birchbrook 564-9725 Gregory M. Schwab, Sul Ross State University, Box C- 7933 . Av. #225, Dallas, 75206, II, W 214/824-7441, • Vicki Bond, Thomas Jefferson Junior High School, 29, Alpine, 79832, I, W 915/837-8220, H 837- David Deacon, Texas A & I University, Box 178, 368-5055, H 821-8871 701 E. Hayes, Beeville, 78102, IV, W 512/358- 8218 Kingsville, 78363, IV, W 512/595-3402, H 592- Jerry MacLauchlin, McLennan Community College, 1571, H 358-0739 Victor L. Siller, Tyler Junior College, Box 9020, Tyler, 7813 1400 College Drive, Waco, 76708, II, W 817/750- Royal R. Brantley, West Texas State University, Box 75711, II, W 903/510-2203, H 566-2176 • Tom A. Dickson, L.D. Bell High School, 1601 Brown 3679, H 752-5925 747, Canyon, 79016,1, W 806/656-2811, H 359- Clarence Strickland, Tyler Junior College, Box 9020, Trail, Hurst, 76054, II, W 817/282-2551, H 498- Maureen McQuade Siegel, University ofTexas at Austin, 3613 Tyler, 75711,11, W 903/510-2211, H 595-0630 0870 Austin, 78713, IV, W 512/471-5793, H 447-5529 Caroll Brown, Cisco Jr. College, Cisco, 76437, II, W J. Richard Waite, 2000 Jonquil Park Drive, Clovis, NM, Bill Durham, 1221 Barton Hills Dr. #227, Austin, Carale Manning-Hill, 2103 33rd#l, Lubbock, I, H 806/ 817/442-2589, H 442-2629 88101, H 505/762-9149 78704, IV, H 512/445-7431 744-7037 Kathryn Carter, Tarrant County Junior College-South Bill Watts, Angelo State University, 2601 West Avenue Charles Falcon, San Antonio College, 1300 San Pedro Lou-Ida Marsh, Educational Theatre Consultant, 607 Campus, 5201 Campus Drive, Fort Worth, 76119, N, San Angelo, 76909, I, W 915/942-2344, H Av., San Antonio, 78284, IV, W 512/733-2726, W Fox St., Caldwell, III, W 409/567-4388 IV, W 817/531-4526, H 512/614-4628 949-4058 H 822-7700 Bill Morton, San Jacinto College North, 5800 Uvalde, Marion Casdeberry, McMurry University, 14th & Sayles, E. Don Williams, Lubbock Christian University, 5601 Mary-Margaret Fisher, 4837 Cedar Springs #316, Dal­ Houston, 77049, III, W 713/458-4050 ext. 283, H Abilene, 79604,1, W 915/691-6306, H 698-8483 19th Street, Lubbock, 79407,1, W 806/792-3221 las, 75219, II, H 214/528-6308 280-8355 "Gene Clough, 4568 Westchester Drive, Waco, 76710, ext. 378, H 795-1479 • Hoyd Garcia Jr., Snyder ISD, 42nd Street, Snyder, Kerri O'Connor, East Texas State University, Com­ II, H 817/776-6228 Angela Zbranek, Zbranek & Hight P.C., P.O. Box 79549,1, W 915/573-7512, H 735-2465 merce, 75428, II, W 903/886-5346, H 886-6495 Gaylan J. Collier, 2616 S. University Dr., Fort Worth, 2050, Liberty, 77575, III, W 409/336-6454, H Barbara Gilmore, East Texas State University, Com­ Steven J. Peters, Baylor University, P.O. Box 97262, 76109, II, H 817/926-9700 296-4095 merce, 75428, II, W 903/886-5346, H 784-5000 Waco, 76798, II, W 817/755-1861, H 776-2057 Jerry D. Cotton, Cedar Valley College, Dallas Avenue, Dennis Gilmore, Athens Little Theatre, P.O. Box 102, Julie Renner, Stephen F. Austin State University, Box Lancaster, 75146, II, W 214/372-8120, H 227- Deleted Judges Athens, 75751, II, W 903/675-3908, H 675-9417 9090, Nacogdoches, 75962, III, W 409/568-4003, 3832 Paul Bailey Karen Gossett,R.L. Turner, 1600 Josey Lane, Carrollton, H564-1023 Jay Dowd, KD Studio, 2600 Stemmons Frwy #117, Jane Boyd, Irving 75006, II, W 214/323-5902, H 817/382-7443 • Robin Robinson, Kingwood High School, 2701 Dallas, 75201, II, W 214/638-0484, H 520-3137 Steven Erickson Brian Elliot Griffin, Hicks/Griffin Productions, 1602-C Kingwood Drive, Kingwood, 77339, III, W 713/ Kelly Draper, Lamar University, Beaumont, 77705, III, Betty Hukill, Abilene N. University, Lubbock, 79415, I, W 806/745- 540-5300, H 686-6235 W 409/898-3580, H 880-1753 Jerry Ivins, Paris 7921 Christi Schmidjell, Texas Tech University, 4625 71st Bob Farrer, Grayson County College, Denison, 75020, Pamela McDaniel, San Francisco, CA Alva S. Hascall, University of Texas at Austin, P.O. #112, Lubbock, 79424, I, W 806/792-7096, H II, W 903/463-8609, H 893-3664 Susan Burrows Mingea, Fort Worth Box 7818, Austin, 78713,IV,W512/471-2787,H 358-4664 Sheila Hargett, Southwest Texas State University, San Scott Schumann 892-3453 Chuck Sheffield, Richland College, 12800 Abrams Marcos, 78666, IV, W 512/245-2147, H 396-5397 TWo Denius Award recipients profiled Janna Riggins teaches at Kaufman High can within the real world," she said. "I believe that Eubanks said. "Janna loves her students and it observer is the high regard—indeed deep affection School.justsouthofDallas. She has coached UIL competition truly reaches the goals." shows. Her students respond to her direction and —in which she is held by the students she coaches," events for 15 years, coaching everything except She said her students cultivate a wealth of leading enthusiastically and willingly." • Schertz-Cibolo-UniversalCitysuperintendentL>. math and science. skills—organization, desire, dedication, discipline Byron Steele said. "She contributes to her school in numerous — that make them better prepared for the future. Patricia Thompson teaches at Samuel "She expects her students to excel and they ways," said Janet Wiman, UIL academic director. "A UIL competitor proves to be more aware, Clemens High school just north of San Antonio. do.". "She coordinates graduation ceremonies, home­ more well-read, more analytical, more mature and She has coached UIL academic events for 17 years, He pointed out that her leadership as chair of coming events, is the UIL coordinator for her more articulate than the average teenager," she with specialties in cross examination debate and the English department has produced a 97% school, has served on the UIL regional advisory said. "Through competition, my students do not literary criticism. In 1990, her literary criticism mastery level on wtiting scores. committee and has been the Texas delegate to the always travel with the crowd, but instead they lead UIL state winner had the highest score in all five "One statement that I personally overheard national debate topic selection committee for the they crowd." conferences. concerning Patricia is that she presents the field of past two years." KHS Principal Ron Eubanks said Riggins' is "Sponsoring UIL activities for the past 17 teaching in such a positive light that 11 of her 20 Riggins said the school uses competition to a consummate educator. years has truly been the high point of my teaching "lit critters" (as they are affectionately called) have reach its educational objectives. "Janna is truly a superb teacher in every sense career," Patricia said. "Without a doubt, this is the selected English as a major with teaching as a " The Kaufman school district's mission within of the word. Her energy and willingness to spend most personally rewarding activity to which I possibility for their future," said Wiman. "Texas in the community is to provide life skills for our many hours before and after school working with could have devoted myself." indeed fortunate to have such a devoted and students so they are equipped to achieve all they students who enjoy competition is remarkable," "What may not be apparent to the casual enthusiastic person in the teaching profession."

I Page 7/ACADEMICS: March, 1992 On honor crews, summer clinics and cross ex debate resolutions Random notes in a desperate attempt to organize the first-ever State Team Debate Tour­ nament...... Each year a number of high school students serve as members of the Honor Crew for the .JSS. Academic State Meet. Honor Crew members serve as chairpersons, timekeepers and runners for Speaking the speech events, and help with monitoring the of which extemp prep room. These students play a very important role in hosting the meet by introducing contestants and orienting judges, distributing and collecting ballots, and timing presentations. In students have the required documentation for return, they have an opportunity to observe ex­ prose.' cellent rounds of speech competition. Honor Crew The practice extemp topics were taken from members are also provided with lunch tickets and those used for Invitation A meets. Many are quite a free one-act play ticket. general because the top ics were printed more than Two students from any high school may be a month before the last date they could be used. nominated by their speech teacher with a brief Some topics such as these, which do not become 1991 State Meet Honor Crew. Students from Commerce, Falfurrias, Hays, Austin Johnston, letter explaining why they could serve responsibly. outdated quickly, will also be included in the Austin LBJ, Springtown, and Austin Travis high schools participated as Honor Crew members at Each crew member must commit to serving all four district questions, but you should expect more the 1991 Academic Stale Meet. preliminary rounds on Friday and two sessions of topics that require the most current information finals on Saturday (May 8 & 9). We mail all the available to be answered effectively. Competitors The Informative and Persuasive topics were token from the Invitational Set A material that was used materials that will be used before the meet, and might try rewriting these practice topics to make between January 17 - February 8, 1992. conduct an orientation and training session early them as current as possible. Friday morning before The ballot verification INFORMATIVE prelim rounds. period is a critical part of the 1. What have been Governor Richards' priorities for the New Texas? Applications will be academic meet. Check with 2. Jobs In Texas: Who's gaining and who's losing? considered in the order the contest director before the 3. Capital punishment in Texas: What is the continuing controversy? they are received, so if Lincoln-Douglas competition to determine 4. Drawing the lines: Why is redisricting in Texas so difficult? you're interested you Debate when and where verification 5. What progress has been made in protecting endangered species in America? should apply as soon pos­ will take place. A number of 6. What are the latest predictions for the U.S. economy in '92? Lincoln Douglas De­ 7. Who is Bill Clinton? sible. If at your regional the problems that occurred bate Topic (To be used 8. Who is Patrick Buchanan? meet you find you've during C-X competition were 9. What are the recent actions by the FDA affecting American health care? qualified to compete at through May) the result of mistakes that 10. North and South Korea: What have been the latest attempts to bridge the division? State, we can make sub­ Resolved: That the should have been identified 11. How has the world responded to the civil war in Yugoslavia? stitutions! during an official ballot verifi­ 12. What challenges does Fidel Castro face in the coming year? right to die should be cation. I hope your district runs 13. What are the major causes of tension between the U.S. and China? Coaches'Clinic valued as highly as the without any errors, but if not, I 14. What has been the toll of the war in Yugoslavia? hope mistakes are corrected 15. Conflict in Northern Ireland: What is the IRA and what do they want? Onjuly 17-19,1992, right to live. 16. A year after Desert Storm: What's happening in Iraq? UIL will co-host with the before official results are an­ 17. What progress has been made toward majority rule in South Africa? National Federation a nounced. This will save disap­ 18. How are U.S./Japanese trade relations affecting the '92 presidential campaign? clinic for speech and de­ pointment for students in­ bate coaches at the Radisson Plaza Hotel in Aus­ volved. PERSUASIVE tin. We're planning sessions designed especially 1. Are salaries for professional athletes out of control? for beginning coaches, as well as each competitive C-X Debate Resolution Ballot 2. What should be done to stem the rise in violent crime in Texas? speech area. Some of the speakers and panelists The results of the national vote for the CX 3. Oliver Stone's JFK: Has he tokendramati c license toofar ? will be joining us from other states, and several problem area for 1992-93 were announced by the 4. Would limiting Congressional termslesse n the influence of special interest groups? 5. Would more American protectionist trade policies help the U.S. economy? Texas coaches will be sharing their ideas and National Federation of High School Associations 6. Bad news for the Big Three: Can the American auto industry make a comeback? expertise. on January 17. Texas, along with the vast majority 7. How can the U.S. best maintain the health of all its citizens? One of the most frequent requests we get of other states, voted for the global environment as 8. Who's most likely to win the Democratic presidential nomination? from speech coaches is for additional workshops the preferred topic area. Europe was the second 9. What chances does a Democratic candidate have of defeating George Bush in 1992? and training. Our fall SuperConferences are de­ favorite area, and the Middle East was a distant 10. Should teenagerswh o commit violent crimes be tried as adults? signed primarily for students, but this summer's third. 11. Are American immigration policies unjust? clinic will be for coaches and sponsors only. It We have mailed the ballots for voting on the 12. Should the United States normalize relations with Vietnam? should be a great opportunity for sharing ideas, and specific environmental resolutions, and your vote 13. Can Japan be blamed for the recession in America? 14. Occupied territories:Shoul d Israel trade land for peace in the Middle East? needs to be returned to our office by March 5. The a wonderful chance to visit collegues and enjoy 15. Is the threat of nuclear weapons continuing to worsen? Austin in a non-competitive situation. National Federation will announce the results on 16. How can the U.S. best reduce the trade deficit with Japan? We hope to have the costs and schedule March 17. There is also a survey question on your 17. Should the U.S. pursue a free trade agreement with Mexico? confirmed by early April along with pre-registration ballot, asking whether or not you feel that one information. Watch thiscolumnforfurtherdetails. international and one domestic topic should be a mandated requirement during each three year Planning for District Competition period. C-X Debate State Meet Now that district C-X debate is behind us, The debate topic selection committee, which hosting or preparing for the other speech events met in Tampa, Florida last summer, chose all / Bring a stopwatch. We won't be able to provide timers for all prelim rounds. should be a little easier than before. Since the international areas as the three top choices. How­ Students who would like toserv e as timekeepers are welcome. prose and poetry categories did not change this ever, this is the first time since the 1987-88 academic / Bring comfortable shoes and an unbrella! year, we've had fewer questions about whether or year, when the problem area was Latin America, / Read the Constitution and Contest Rules. Make certain that any parents or other not selections are appropriate for the categories. that debaters will be researching an international supporters know the restrictions on taking notes and that you are familiar with all The most common reason that we've found selec­ topic. Since Texas has so many active debate programs, it's especially important that your the rules. tions are not acceptable is that they are published / Relax, and have a safe trip to Austin! only as plays. Now is the time to ensure that your opinions are considered in the selection process. • Page 8/SPEECH: March. 1992 Open keyboarding competition possible

By ALAN THOMPSON During public hearing meetings held in Oc­ ture will not only give students more opportunities arguments can be made for each. In one sense a Keyboarding Contest Director tober 1991, the president of the Texas Business to participate in keyboarding contests, it will do production test is a speed test because the Education Association and three other business away with the need to establish a second year contestant's production time is a factor in rating For many years keyboarding teachers have teachers addressed the keyboarding proposal and contest. Since contest directors are relieved to the results. Keyboarding coaches at the 1991 State expressed concerns that their students could par­ two other business education proposals. All three survive one contest, the work and strain of a Meet were told of the continuing question of ticipate in keyboarding contests during only one proposals have cleared the various legislative steps second contest might be more than they would whether the contest format should be changed. year of their four-year high school career. The UIL and await approval by the State Board of Educa­ want to tackle. Also, approval of the proposal The vote for keeping the present format appeared Constitution and Contest Rules presently requires tion in the spring of 1992. If approved, the new should increase student interest in keyboarding to be unanimous. While this question remains to keyboarding contestants to be enrolled in a first- rules will go into effect for the 1992-93 school year, and improve the level of competition. be settled, there are suggestions that computers be year keyboarding class—either fall or spring—in and the Constitution arid Contest Rides will be Another pointofdebate between keyboarding allowed in future keyboarding contests. order to be eligible to participate in UIL key­ amended to remove the requirement that UIL teachers is whether the UIL contest should be Janet Wiman, who serves as director of all boarding contests, and limits participation to only keyboarding contestants be enrolled in any key­ changed from the present speed and accuracy UIL academic contests, has asked Gary Schepf, one year. Each year brought new proposals for the boarding class and to allow students to compete in format to a production format. About three years TBEA president, to appoint a committee to study UIL to create a second contest for second-year more than one year. In fact, they could conceiv­ ago, one group sent a petition to the UIL asking possible use of typewriters and/or computers in keyboarding students, and each year these proposals ably compete in all four of their high school years. that the contest be changed to require production keyboarding contests; adding a note tak i ng contest; were rejected during the legislative process. The justifications for the proposed changes were activities rather than speed tests. Their rationale and the development of a computer contest with In June 1991, a proposal was made to the that the business education curriculum now offers was that students have to be able to produce on the business applications. UIL's Academic Standing Committee to eliminate keyboarding by touch in several courses, and stu­ job—not take speed tests. I suspect, however, that The keyboarding contest at the State Meet the eligibility requirement that keyboarding con­ dents should be allowed to enter keyboarding employment agencies still require that applicants will be moved up to 8 a.m. since the shorthand testants be enrolled in a first-year keyboarding contests during each of their high school years just for certain categories of office jobs be able to type contest, which previously had that time slot, has class in order to participate in UIL keyboarding as they are in other contest areas. at a stated speed and have applicants take speed been discontinued. contests. The proposal would also permit contes­ If the keyboarding proposal receives approval tests to determine their speed and accuracy. Qood luck with yourkeyboarding contestants. tants to participate in more than one year. from the State Board of Education, the new struc­ Each type of contest has its value, and good I hope to see you in Austin at the State Meet Changes cause mild confusion Changes have been made for the 1991-92 conflicts past the district level of competition. school year that have caused some confusion. One Science contestants are limited to using only question certain to buzz through the phone lines the calculators on the official list printed in the Bright the second week of March is the whereabouts of first two Leaguers this fall. Establishing an official the Academic District Meet Entry Form. This Wiman list should curb the controversy that surrounded form is located in the red UIL Academic the event last year. Calculator Applications Ideas Academically contestants are not limited to an approved list of Coordinator's Handbook mailed to all schools in inclined late August. A decision was made to place the calculators; however, the rules in the C&CR still Junior high brochure academic form in this handbook in an attempt to hold. keep the mailings to the schools to a minimum. If Keyboarding was moved into Session I and you cannot locate your handbook, contact Julie Accounting to Session II in the conflict pattern. West Ridge Middle School Jenkins in the League office, and she will send you Instructions are given for each part of the Coaches should check the new conflicts to ensure Eans ISD, published a brochure a copy of the entry form. test. The new format seems to be more of a that students are not preparing to participate in t^ed, Tut the YOU in UIL," Another change that has caused some un­ problem for coaches than for contestants. The two events that are in conflict. certainty is the new format for Spelling. In Part LA specific details were not outlined in the rules With State C-X Debate held prior to the which briefly described each of the contest, students will be be asked to correct because it takes two years to implement a rule academic district meets, teachers are calling to ask event. The brochure is then any misspelled words out of a set of five. Each set change. This is very difficult when the contest is if C-X debaters may enter other academic events. made available to students and of words is allocated two blank lines for corrections. undergoing revisions and changes need to be made The answer is yes, with the exception of Lincoln- parents to promote participa­ as they are discovered. Please be patient through If all words in the set are spelled correctly, the lines Douglas Debate. It has been determined that the tion and explain the role of UIL will be left blank. Contestants may find that only this year until the kinks can be worked out. I really skills of these two debate styles are enough alike one word, and in some cases two, will need to be think you will come to like the new format better that students should be restricted to entering only academic contests in the corrected. Each line is valued at 1/2 point. than the old. It comes as no surprise that 1 have one debate event This is consistent with the school's extracurricular pro­ Part IB will test another style of proofreading. heard no complaints about the fact that, in addi­ limitation on entering only prose or poetry and gram. Each line of words will be followed by a blank tion to the three individual winners, a spelling only informative or persuasive speaking. And space. If there is a correction to be made within the team of three will also advance. This will increase, why, you ask, would speech contests be limited line, the correction should be written in the blank by approximately 10 percent, the number of con­ when some of the other academic events are not? Share the wealth space after the sentence. Each line is valued at one testants who have the opportunity to advance. The answer is time. Speech events require pre­ point. Part I will consist of approximately 30 Mathematics contestants will make history liminary and final rounds, and this takes a lot of Superintendents and points. this year, as this is the threshold year for this new time. As always, the conflict pattern dictates some principals are reminded to be Part II of the spelling test will be familiar, yet event. Contestants will not be permitted to use limitations for everyone. not as long. Approximately 70 words will be calculators this year. Also new for students in You are now faced with the decision of who certain that academic and pronounced for the students to spell correctly. conferences A, AA, and AAA is the Computer should represent your school in each of the 22 athletic coaches and their Each correctly spelled word will be awarded one Science event. This is a paper and pencil test academic events. Locate your entry form in your regional qualifiers receive point. Part III is the tie breaker and will consist of which does not require the use of computers until coordinator's handbook and look carefully at the relevant portions of the Re­ approximately 20 pronounced words. Contes­ the State level. Students are entered as a team of offerings. Students may surprise you at their ability gional programs. These pro­ tants are required to take all three parts of the test three. The conflict pattern shows this event listed to convert what they have learned in the class­ in order to qualify for grading. in both Session III and IV. This is to prevent room to contest success. Give them the chance. grams are generally mailed from the regional meet directors to AP English exam, State meet conflict is possible administrators. They need to filter down to the individual The Advanced Placement English exam is journalism, speech or one-act play and who plan to Monday morning after the regional academic sponsors and participants. scheduled for Friday, May 8, possibly posing con­ take the AP English exam should contact League meets. flicts with the Academic State Meet. Students academic director Janet Wiman at the UIL office Telephone512/471-5883 or FAX Wiman at who qualify to the UIL Academic State Meet in of the possible schedule conflict on April 27 — the 512/471-5908.

I Page 9/ACADEMICS - March. 1992 Despite improvements, alignment problems persist he realignment has been two state champions. Division I AAAAA will be stitution and Contest Rules. Only varsity, district completed in basketball, composed of one school in each district with the games under this provision can be made up as an football and spring meet. highest enrollment that finishes 1st, 2nd or 3rd in exception to the one contest per school week Coming to schools soon will the final district standings. Division I will have 32 (Monday-Thursday) or two contests per calendar be other 1992-93 alignments, teams. week (Monday-Saturday). including cross country, vol­ Division II AAAAA will have 64 teams. In planning your student activities for next leyball, and team tennis. Postscripts The two smallest enrollment teams who finish 1 st, year, please be aware of the 10 day limit. This State The League staff wishes to on athletics 2nd or 3rd in the final district standings will be in Law provision states that a student may not miss a congratulatTe all regional service centers for the Division II. class more than 10 times for extracurricular activi­ professional manner in which they handled the In basketball, baseball, soccer and volleyball ties. This rule in cumulative throughout the actual release. There were fewer problems than in be saved by schools from the smaller enrollment there will be three representatives from each dis­ school year. Students may get up to fiveadditiona l the past with distribution of copies. districts playing non-district games against larger trict. The 1st place team in each district will have days for competition beyond the district level, but During the appeals meeting it became appar­ enrollment schools in the same area. a bye in bi-district. Only 2nd and 3rd place teams these "extra" days cannot be approved for regular ent that problems with the alignment still exist. Conference AAA has evolved to the point will play bi-district games/matches. 1st and 2nd non-district or district competition. Even though Some schools have to travel from metropolitan where the. upper limit of enrollment is much too place teams fromth e same district would not meet the League office does not give interpretations on areas to fringe area schools. This is difficult to large in comparison with the lower end. The until the regional final game. A 3rd place team this rule, it is our understanding that a student who explain to patrons, but the concept of districting is policy committee in June will consider at least two could meet the 1st place winner from the same violates this provision is "ineligible" to compete. for every school in the state. This includes those different recommendations fromconferenc e AAA district in an earlier playoff round. These team UIL rules are clear that the minimum penalty for who are in sparsely settled areas, away from large schools which could impact the alignment for sports will bring four teams to the state tournament, an "ineligible" student competing is forfeiture of cities. Most of us do not realize that they are the 1994-95 and 1995-96. One proposal would reduce crowning one state champion. the contest. ones who travel everywhere they go. Long dis­ conference AAA from 216 schools to approxi­ All districts must determine before the season Within the next two years a number of schools tances are a way of life - not a sometimes inconve­ mately 205 schools. Another proposal would add how to resolve ties in the finaldistric t standings. will change to non-traditional calendars. The nience. 12-15 schools at the top of AAA to conference More confusion developed in 1991-92 because year-round school concept will spread to even Conference A schools continued the "split" AAAA. Both of these proposals, if passed, would districts did not prepare for ties. One of the biggest more districts. Schools with other than six-weeks method ofdistrictin g in basketball and spring meet give some relief to conference AAA. However, problems was postponing a district game until the grade reporting periods will need to check with the academics, one-act play, golf, tennis and track. the larger AAA schools would then become the end of the season to see if it "needs to be played". Texas Education Agency for answers to academic This division caused many spring meet districts to smaller schools in conference AAAA. The Leg­ Do NOT do this. eligibility which involve any combination other be spread out over 100 miles. It is hoped that mid­ islative Council will have to make a decision as to If officials do not show for a Tuesday game or than six, 6-week grade reporting periods. point sites can be selected for the district meets. In what is best for the majority of schools. match, reschedule that game on Saturday. If you In planning your competitions, please keep some districts, schools may choose to use one of The State Board of Education approved the have played a Tuesday game and the officials do in mind the state testing dates. These dates will their eight invitational track meets to have a zone "three teams from each district" concept in con­ not show for Friday, play that game the next day, soon be announced for 1992'93 and may require meet. From this zone meet just enough qualifiers ference AAAAA for the 1992-93 school year. on Saturday. Coaches will not want to, but I am adjustments to your schedules. could compete in district to make a "finals only" This applies to football, gitls volleyball, boys sure they would prefer to play it then, rather than Our staff is here to serve the schools. Please format. There will be many opportunities for baseball, boys and girb soccer and boys and girls have to forfeit or flip. feel free at any time to suggest changes in proce­ innovative scheduling and cooperation. basketball. Games cancelled because of weather or pub­ dures, policies, and rules. The League can remain In conference A basketball some travel could In football conference AAAAA will crown lic disaster must follow the guidelines of the Con­ strong only through your constructive input.

Girls' Basketball For Those Too Young To Remember

This article is for those of you who think two the number of schoob participating in girb' bas­ gymnasiums, three sets of uniforms, warm-ups and ketball had almost doubled. a travel budget and practice gear are part and The 1951 championship was the first parcel of your athletic program. Remember the time a state tournament was held for a girb' rule change which allowed unlimited dribble? If team sport. So the championship pro­ not, you're too young to appreciate where women's gram, which sold for five cents, ( athletics are today and just how far we've come. Sports included a list of "Basic Prin­ The UIL sponsored girls' basketball from notebook ciples of Your University In- 1918 until 1928 on the county level, but didn't terscholastic League" and an have a statewide playoff system like the one we explanation of how to follow have today. Pressure from the National Health, the tournament by using Physical Education and Recreation Association on the University of Texas campus. Because it was the brackets provided & convinced the UIL to withdraw support for the one of the first state activities for girb', the UIL had in the program. There "" program. The national association maintained specific rules to abide by while the girb were was also a small state that girls were not able to handle the emotional competing at the state tournament. Among the ment of the inside cover of that pressures of basketball making it an undesirable rules was the need for the shirt tail of the jerseys to first girb' state basketball program, it sportforgirls. The association contended basketball be tucked in at all times. Dr. Williams explained said "Interscholastic athletics may was harmful to girls and created undue competi­ that theofficiabspentagreat deal of time reminding be likened to atomic energy in that tive stress. the girb to keep their shirts tucked in. The UIL they possess tremendous power for From 1930 thru 1950 high school girls bas­ was trying to impress upon the girb that they with good or evil, depending upon ketball continued, but it was sponsored by outside should conduct themselves and dress as young the way in which they are con­ organizations. ladies at all times. Abo in 1951, the limited dribble ducted. Thedeterminingfactoris But help was on the way. In 1948 Dr. Rhea rule was in effect, and the court was divided into the type of sportsmanship shown Williams was appointed UIL Athletic Director. two sections. After each score, the ball was brought by participants and fans." One of his first priorities was to get girls' basketball back to mid-court. The determining factor in back as a UIL activity. Dr. Williams felt that girls In 1950-51 more than 400 teams started the interscholastic athletics may not should be given the same opportunities to partici­ season. After a three-day tournament in monstrous have changed, but the game cer­ pate as boys. Thanks to the work of Dr. Williams, Gregory Gym (it was a big gym with glass tainly changed with unlimited dribble, Miss Ruth Motley and Miss Beth Spears, the UIL backboards,) Comanche in conference A, and a full-court game and new uniform de- , t£ approved the implementation of girb' basketball. Claude in conference B, claimed the first girb' signs. The spirit and enthusiasm for girb' w The plan went into effect for the 1950-51 school state basketball titles in UIL history. Forty one basketball around the state continues to year, with the firststat e tournament being held in years to the month, these two outstanding teams grow, but it's important as we prepare to honor March of 1951. will be recognized at this years UIL state tourna­ those firstteam s to remember how far women's The tournament was held at Gregory Gym ment. Within three years of the first tournament athletics'have come, and how far we can still go.

I Page 10/ATHLETICS: March. 1992 Intrinsic rewards The value of extracurricular activities at the Junior High level is under constant scrutiny by parents, administrators and the community. This Cynthia scrutiny is not only healthy, but critical to the •••»;*:;•-i-V;-..-.. success of effective program development. Most • ' • • -: • • ' : • ; :• ' criticism of junior high school extracurricular .,: ••• ••••• | ... . . programs includes, but is not limited to the following Straight topics: 1. Too much emphasis is placed on winning. talk 2. Inconsistency of team selection. 3. Loss of school time or "study time" for individuals. ity of leisure time activity into the hands of par­ Dad Burnet, we made a Groes error. 4. Benefit of activity is limited to a select few. ents, giving them limited access to school facilities In the January/February Leaguer, we reported that the head coach Jerry Bomar's Groesbeck Constructive critics are not the people on the and allowing professionals to oversee programs. Goals won the Conference 3A state football championship, defeating Burnet 7-0 in the state title outside looking in, but sponsors and coaches This works, but places a heavy burden on a few game. However, we reveresed the outcome in a small box accompanying the story. We regret dedicated to the betterment of society through hard workers, and the programs rarely last. Using the error. educational experiences. It is hard to find a professionals in an administrative capacity limits successful person in a leadership role who did not the contact they might have with the participat­ participate in an extracurricular activity, or an ing students. Si||||||P:: IIIIIHII administrator who has never been involved in an A third alternative is to design a program that extracurricular program. would allow all students to participate. This :::::::::"" . . • "'•'.'.' i: • • • '•• ::::::':• ::i:H::: ::: ::: Conscientious parents look for programs that design would be as an intramural program within : : ::::::::: ::::::::: ":::::::::.::::::::: "::::j:j:j:jjj::: " ::::::::: '::j:jjjjj:Jj:j:j:j:: ::::::::: =:.:::::: ' .I:::::.::::;::: build self-esteem in their children. Those same the school, and would also include interscholastic parents seek programs that teach healthy work teams for those with time and talent to participate.' Teachingsportsmanship is more important ethics. Many of the characteristics of successful, Through a selection process, students would match well-adjusted adults are observable in our pro­ skills in organized competition against students of than anything else athletic directors do gressive, well-adjusted adolescents. The role of similar interest from other schools, with paid extracurricular activities seems clear. These pro­ professionals overseeing and coaching in their By JIM MEYERS can be adjusted. grams teach students to set goals, meet objectives, area of expertise. Students would excel and pro­ "Xavier High School .• If officials rated our school on sportsman­ and evaluate progress as an individual and as a fessionals would be held accountable for program ship, and we evaluated our sportsmanship, would team. Extracurricular programs allow students to development. Editor's note: Reprinted from the Winter, the ratings differ? realize possibilities arid surpassexpec rations. They The last option a school might exercise is not 1991 issue of the Wisconsin Athletic Director's • Control what we can—influence what we allow students an opportunity to make quick and common, but is being tried in at least one junior Newsletter. cannot. rational decisions under pressure, with the luxury high school in Plainfield, Indiana: a "no-cut" • Sportsmanship — if it is to be —it is up to of immediate feedback. By matching skills under policy for all extracurricular activities. This policy Last spring at our All-Sports Banquet I asked me, and that means you! organized and equitable conditions, these programs allows for any student, regardless of ability level, to the parents to think about sportsmanship and give • What are high school athletics all about? teach progression as a means, and discipline as an participate in any activity he or she wishes. The some thought to items that I feel are important for Why should we have athletics in our school? end. Extracurricular activities allow for an intrinsic results include half of the school's 800 students involved in one activity or another. Because of the our athletic program. What role should athletics play in our educational reward system that cannot be paralleled. high number of participants, parental involvement The following are some thoughts to ponder process? What does sportsmanship mean in our At this crucial age, the need to be social, to be is a "happy by-product". and questions on sportsmanship that should be school? accepted, and to be part of a group is reflected in important to us as athletic directors. Much of the • How concerned are we? Do we take a good both teams and gangs. Our students compete in Through extracurricular activities we create following has been begged, borrowed, or stolen look at the people who spend two or more hours a school by matching math and computer skills. an environment that encourages, nurtures and fromspeeches, articles or conversations with A.D.'s. day with our young men and women? They compete on their own by matching skills of builds character. We foster a family code of honor • One person practicing sportsmanship is • What values are being taught by our wit and rhyme. The type of skill is a secondary that teaches and demands a specific standard of more important than 50 people talking about it. coaches? concern , only to the primary catalyst of compe­ behavior. We allow students to receive and relin­ quish power according to the needs of the group. • If and when your teams lose — is there • Does a coach who constantly criticizes tition. Whether organized in the setting of a We open hearts and souls and minds to experiences something left? officials gives his/her players a reason for not school, or as an impromptu leisure time activity, beyond words. We help create emotions that • Do your coaches care half as much about playing well? students seem to be searching for competition. would either parallel the joy of celebrating a those kids as their parents do? • How do we deal with fan mon and dad? In order to develop junior high school pro­ birthday or parallel the heartache of losing one's • Is education reflected throughout our ath­ • Parents who criticize officials will also grams which cater to the needs of students in our best friend. letic program? criticize coaches. school and community, we must look at the • Sportsmanship—a journey, not a destina­ • Do we cheer for our team, or do we cheer available alternatives. The unfortunate alterna­ Our extracurricular activities are not a magic tion. against our opponent? tive that many schools have chosen is closing their fix-all, or an instant solution fot problems that • High School athletic events—are they an • Winning — Losing — Sportsmanship — doors at the end of the school day, and closing their have taken years to manifest. But extracurricular exercise in education? Are they compatible in our school? How would we eyes to the needs of their youth. Unfortunately, activities are a step in the right direction for students, parents, schools and communities that • You teach what you are—before you teach rank them? the rude awakening has surfaced in the forms of want a focused, committed and capable generation what you know. • High school athletics plays a vital role in undesirable or delinquent behavior. to follow. • Sportsmanship is an attitude — attitudes education. Don't let television be the teacher! A second alternative is to put the responsibil- Skyrocketing legal expenses result from special ed decisions Probably the largest number of suits against assessed against defendant school districts even if may seek attorney fees included in such a dispute. hearing officers, and expert witnesses." public schools and school districts in recent years they were never incurred by the plaintiff but were, These are in addition, of course, to other costs the This probably explains the propensity of many have been those brought by parents of disabled instead, contributed by advocacy groups support­ district must incur for hearing proceedings, and school districts to merely agree to the demands of (previously "handicapped") children based on the ing the rights of the disabled. these can be considerable. parents of disabled children, regardless of profes­ requirements of P.L. 94-142 and its regulations, Parents need not even prevail in a court According to Professor Perry Zirkel of Lehigh sional advice to the contrary or the effect of such promulgated by the Department of Education. proceeding to win such awards. At a recent school University, a recent proceeding cost the district concessions both upon the disabled and other Aside from the extensive costs of educational law meeting, Professor Dixie Huefner of the $13,000 for stenographic services and transcript students. Increasing demands by parents and services required as a result of these decisions, University of Utah in Salt Lake City reported that printing in addition to its attorney fees. As a result, advocates for disabled children can only make this disputes subject to P.L. 94-142 now expose school five federal appellate courts have now ruled that Zirkel said, school funds that should be going for problem worse unless the courts or Congress take districts to liability for large awards in payment of parents prevailing even at the level of an IEP educational services - both special and general - another look. the plaintiffs legal costs. These costs may be hearing or appeal of its decision to a state board are going to "the serving people - the attorneys, • Page 11/SPORTS: March. 1992 March, 1992 ISSN: 0897-4314

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mand, suspended from coaching baseball ONE ACT WAY through May 14, 1991, and placed on pro­ Section 1209: Students are in violation ARUNGTON HOUSTON HS (back page) delete the play and set bation in baseball through May 14, 1992. of Section 1209 (b) (2) and Section 441 if MUSIC MEMORY WILMER-HUTCHINS HS Houston High School in Arlington was approval deadlines they attend a camp free or at reduced rates The Bass Clef Book contains the only The State Executive Committee issued a issued a public reprimand by the State Ex­ odd the line "See Drama Page." ODESSA HS when other students are being charged to official Music Memory List for the 1991 -92 public reprimand to Wilmer-Hutchins High ecutive Committee for violation of the Athletic Coach June Owen of Odessa High School attend that camp. school year. School and placed the school on probation in Code. Coach Ken Ozee was issued a public ONE ACT WAY has been suspended from coaching girls' One-Act Ptay through November 11,1992, reprimand and placed on probation through Changes to the One-Ad Play Plan in the basketball through May 14,1991, and placed JOHN TYLER (TYLER) PICTURE MEMORY for violotion of Section 1033 (b) (6) (B), January 14,1993 for violation of the Athletic current C&CR on probation through May 14, 1992, for John Tyler High School Band was issued Students in grades 4 and 5 will be failure to participate. Code. Section 1033(b)(5)(B) Add: Violations violation of the Athletic Code. a public reprimand and placed on probation responsible for the new Art Smart! Picture of this rule may result in the school and/or for the 1991 -92 school year for violation of Memory Contest Bulletin for 1991-92 and IOWA PARK HS CHIUJCOTHE HS director being subject to the full range of LEE HS {NORTH EAST ISD) Section 1102 (o) "Failure to Participate." 1992-93. The official list in the new Picture Iowa Park High School Coach Lucky The State Executive Committee issued a penalties as found under Subchapter 4, public reprimand to Coach Roy Martinez of Section 700. San Antonio Robert E. Lee High School Memory Contest Bulletin for 1991-93 is the Gamble has been suspended from one var­ Chillicothe High School and placed him on one-act play was disqualified for district PRESCRIBED MUSIC LIST final authority. Gerard David is identified as sity football game, issued a public repri­ Section 1033(c)(1)(H) Substitute: probation through January 14, 1993, for STANDARDS. Directors shall eliminate honors and placed on probation through the Flemish, and Vincent van Gogh is identified mand, and placed on probation in football Page 79 Delete from Class III Miscella­ violation of the Athletic Code. The Superin­ profane references to a deity and obscene 1991 -92 school year for violation of Section as Dutch. The nationality on these two small through November 11,1992, for violation of neous Woodwind Ensembles: Hook/ tendent was commended for the swift disci­ language or scenes from the approved 1033(G)(5). prints should be revised to match the official the Sunday practice rule. The penalty was Voxman-Andan tino (2 alto saxophones, tenor plinary action taken by the administration. production. Directors shall revise or reject list. assessed by the State Executive Committee. saxophone)...SMC all material within approved plays which in FORT WORTH BREWER Page 79 Class II Miscellaneous Wood­ UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT any way foils to meet these requirements. The State Executive Committee issued a ORAL READING (grades 4 through 8) OAK RIDGE HS wind Ensembles: Lester( arr)-Etude Plus Two The following personnel have been is­ The administration of the producing school public reprimand to Fort Worth Brewer High Section 1080: Oral Reading, page 249 Football player #50 of Oak Ridge High (2 alto saxophones, tenor saxophone)...JTL sued a public reprimand and placed on is charged with the responsibility of School and put the school on probation for of the QjELitutian enl Ctntest Riles should School in Conroe has been issued a public assuring that the director complies with Page 39 Class I Alto Saxophone: probation for one year in accordance with the 1991 -92 school year lor violation of off­ 1 be changed as follows: reprimand and suspended From the football these requirements and that the play does Whitney/Bolton-Rumfxi(accompanimenton Section 1208 (h) for being ejected from a season workout rules. The school is required fd) (2) Timekeeper. Contestants who team for violation of the Athletic Code. The not offend the moral standards of the marimba or piano)...Bou contest for unsportsmanlike conduct: to develop a plan to avoid similar violations. penalty was assessed by the State Executive community. When a script and production Page 184 Class II Treble Voice Solo: continue speaking after the six minutes have Mr. Greg Tramel, Latexo junior high Brewer High School coaches Ben Davis, Committee. are examined and approved by the Fifty-Seven Classic Period Songs (fint s3se- coach, basketball. James Roller, and Terry Massy were issued director BE PENALIZED ONE RANK. administration of the producing school, the tim druld reed) Beethoven-I Love You Galen Koemingk, Socorro High School, public reprimands and placed on probation STAFFORD HS production is eligible for presentation at Page 34 Class III Clarinet Solo: Mopper- football. through the 1991-92 school year. Mr. Davis CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP The State Executive Committee issued a any contest site. Seven Short Pieces for Clarinet and Piano Lorry L. Nowotny, Canyon HS, football was suspended from attending the first home Radisson Hotels, Wilson Sporting Goods public reprimand to Stafford High School (play two contrasting movements) Bobby Bates, Newcastle HS, football Section 1033(c)(2) Changes: The football game of the 1991 -92 season and Page 44 Class I Trumpet Solo: Gibbons/ and Mikosa Sports are the official corporate and placed the school on probation through contest manager is required to declare Terry Simpson, Lamesa HS, basketball Mr. Roller and Mr. Massey were suspended Crufl-Suile (play movements one and two or sponsors of University Inter scholastic League November 11,1992, for violation of the ineligible any play which violates any one Richard Badillo, Donna HS, football from attending the second home football three and four) activities. Athletic Code. of the following rules or Section 1033(c) Nelda Billesoas, Deer Park HS, game of the 1991 -92 season. Page 100 Class II Percussion Ensemble: above, EXCEPT AS PRESCRIBED IN ITEM H basketball Krause-Little Suite (5 performers: 3 CLARKSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL a PASO AUSTIN HS ABOVE. The contest manager shall notify Jose A. Perez, Hebbronville HS, timpani; bells; xylophone; snare drum; bass The State Executive Committee issued a the judge of such ineligibility before the BROWNSVILLE H ANNA The State Executive Committee issued a basketball drum, gong) public reprimand to Mr. Hampton Hunt and judge makes a decision. No play which is The State Executive Committee issued a public reprimand to Clarksville High School Stuart Beckwim, Aledo HS, basketball Page 114 Grade V String Orchestra: Mr. Brent McCuiston, coaches at El Paso declared ineligible by the contest manager public reprimand to Brownsville Hanna High and put the school on probation through Michael DeCello, Progresso HS, ADD Grainger-Molly on the Shore...LML Austin High School, for violation of the ath­ shall be included in final ranking, be School and put the school on probation June 4, 1992, for violation of SBOE rules basketball Page 162 Grade II Treble Chorus: Juilliard letic code, and placed both coaches on pro­ considered for any honors, or be given a through June 4, 1992, for violation of the and for failure to abide by applicable stale Donnie Lopez, San Diego HS, Repertory Library, Vocal 3 Hassler-Tanzen bation through November 11,1992. eritique, and members of the company of Athletic Code. The school is required to law. basketball und Springen (SSA) celebs (with instruments) an ineligible play may not be given develop a plan to avoid similar violations. Robert Gill, Arlington HS, basketball Page 13 - Concert Band Grade II: individual awards. Brownsville Hanna High School Coach Juan DALLAS ISD WEST ORANGE-STARK HS Vernon Marsh, San Antonio Southwest Wiggins (arr)-Giles Famaby Suite (play any Garcia was issued a public reprimand, put The SEC has issued a public reprimand to The State Executive Committee issued a HS, basketball on probation through the 1991-92 school 3 movements] public reprimand to Coach Dan Hooks, West SAVOY ISD Mr. Michael Terrell, Choir Director of Dallas Will Williamson, San Antonio Robert E. year, and suspended from attending the first Page 15 - Concert Band Grade IV: Savoy High School has been placed on Arts Magnet High School, for failure to par­ Orange Stark High School, for violation of Lee HS, basketball four soccer games of the 1991 -92 season Wiggins (arr) Giles Famaby Suite (play all) ticipate in the Concert and Sight Reading the Athletic Code. He is on probation in probation in football though October 31, Scott Isbell, Alice HS, basketball for violation of the Athletic Code. Page 67 - B-flat Clarinet Trios Class III: football through November 11,1992. The 1992, for violation of the Athletic Code. Contest. Tom Guidry, Lancaster HS, basketball PureeII/Vedeski-Gavotte from Harpsichord committee upheld the actions of the school Greg Gillis, Bremond HS, basketball Suite No. 5 DECATUR ISD AUSTIN MCCALLUM BRENHAM ISD district in suspending him from two varsity Kay Wessels, Fort Stockton MS, Page 68 - B-Flat Clarinet Quartets Class football games. The District 9AAA Executive Committee The State Executive Committee issued a Brenhom High School has been issued a basketball II: Smith-Suite for Four Clarinets (play 2 public reprimand and placed on probation in issued a public reprimand to Decatur High public reprimand to Austin McCallum High Tom Inman, Shepton HS, basketball movements) Prescribed Music List - Page 91 - UNCOLN-DOUGLAS DEBATE School and extended the probation on the School for violation of the Athletic Code, put football through October 1,1992, for viola­ Stuart Burleson, Rocksprings HS, 346 Four Brass-Israel Tower Music (2 eu­ boys' basketball program through the 1992- the school on probation in baseball from tion of the Athletic Code. Lincoln Douglas Debate Topic (To be used phoniums, 1 tuba) should be listed under basketball 93 school year. September 16,1991, through June4,1992, through May) 334-Miscelldneous Brass Trios Jesse White, Beaumont West Brook HS, LYFORDISD Resolved: That the right to die should be and requires the Austin ISD to develop a basketball MONAHANSISD Page 68 McKay-American Sketch listed Mr. Alberto Garcia, football coach, Lyford valued ds highly as the right to live. plan to deal with inappropriate behavior by Mark Minor, Goree HS, basketball under B-flat Clarinet Quartets and The State Executive Committee suspended fans. High School, has been issued a public repri­ Rene Gerbich, Southmore Intermediate MixedClarinet Quartet. Should be Mixed CROSS-X DEBATE Coach Gary Abercrombie of Monahans High mand and placed on probation through School, Basketball Clarinet Quartet on page 69. Delete the Cross Examination Team Debate Topic School from coaching basketball through SAN ANTONIO BRACKENRIDGE October 1,1992, for violation of the Athletic Rick Walters, J. Frank Dobie HS, listing under B-flat Clarinet Quarters. (To be used throughout this year) March 26, 1992, and placed him on proba­ The State Executive Committee issued a Code. Basketball Page 166 Telemann/Depue-(a) Praise Resolved: That the federal government tion through March 26,1993, for playing two public reprimand to San Antonio Nancy Whitetaw, Alief Olle MS, Ye the Lord (SSA) Bel-Mil should significantly increase social services basketball games during a school week, in Brackenridge High School Coach Billy Cox C&CR INTERPRETATION Basketball to homeless individuals in the United States. violation of state law. and put him on probation through the 1991 - Page 32 Schuman/Etrlinger-Romances The State Executive Committee on Octo­ Tony Pinson, Doingerfield HS, (play any romance) 92 school year for using an ineligible base­ ber 2,1991, issued the following interpreta­ Basketball CORPUS CHRIST! ISD (MOODY HS) ball player. Page 50 The two Galliard/Brown-Six tion of Section 1209 (i) the UIL Constitution TSSEC DEADLINE David Combs, River Road HS, The State Executive Committee upheld the Sonatas should be condensed to one entry to and Contest Rules: Basketball read as follows: Galliard/Brown-Six Sona­ The deadline for receipt of TSSEC Entry decision of the District 30 AAAAA Executive FORTH WORTH DUNBAR Students who violate athletic off-season Jolanda Garcia, Riverside HS, tas (2 volumes) (play one entire sonata) Forms is April 1, 1992. Committee and issued a public reprimand to The State Executive Committee issued a or concurrent regulations and then change Basketball Mr. Hector Salinas, Coach at Corpus Christi public reprimand to Forth Worth Dunbar IMC schoolsdonotavoidthepenalty. The Student's Norman Thompson, Crandall HS, AGUA DULCE HS Moody High School, and placed him on High School Coach Robert Hughes, put him Page 51 Galliard/Brown-Six Sonatas suspension remains in effect at the new school Basketball An Agua Dulce High School football probation through March 26,1994, for mov­ on probation through August 5, 1992, and (2 volumes) (play one slow and one fast for the amount of time or number of contests Renea Whitaker, Waxahachie HS, movement from one sonata) player was suspended for the remainder of ing for athletic purposes and violating the suspended him from attending the first four specified by the district executive committee Basketball the 1991 -92 football season and placed on Mike Mack, James Bowie HS, Athletic Code. boys' basketball games of the 1991-92 Page 110 - String Orchestra Grade I: or the State Executive Committee. probation in oil UIL activities through the Basketball season for violating the holiday restriction. Au ton (arr)-Folk-songs for Strings, Set 2 (play two movements) 1991-92 school year for unsportsmanlike Jeff Hays, Longyiew-Pine Tree HS, SNYDER ISD A public reprimand was issued to Forth BROWNSVILLE PORTER conduct. A public reprimand was issued to Basketball Mr. Jerry Worsham of Snyder High Worth Dunbar High School, the school was The State Executive Committee issued a Agua Dulce High School, and the Superin­ Marty Renner, Hooks HS, Basketball School has been suspended from coaching or put on probation through August 5, 1992, ROBERT E. LEE (TYLER) public reprimand to Coach Michael Alex of tendent was commended for the swift disci­ Larry King, Weslaco HS, Basketball directing any UIL activity through the end of and instructed to develop a plan to avoid Robert E. Lee High School Orchestra Brownsville Porter High School, placed him plinary action taken by (he administration. Jack Flannery, LaTexo HS, Basketball the first semester of the 1990-91 school year, similar situations, for violation of the holiday (Non- Varsity) was issued a public reprimand on probation through March 26,1992, and Keith Meyer, Lakeview-The Colony MS, restriction. and placed on probation for the 1991 -92 support the suspension of Coach Alex by the and placed on probation through the end of ACADEMY HS Basketball school year for violation of Section 1102 (o) the 1991 -92 school year for violation of Sec. Brownsville ISD, for violation of the Amateur The State Executive Committee supported Michael Ktuck, Kingsville HS, Basketball "Failure to Participate." 901(b)(6). C&CR OFFICIAL INTERPRETATIONS Rule. the actions of the District 26 AA Executive Mike Meredith, Dumas HS, Basketball According to Section 25 (h) (7) a dis­ Committee by issuing a public reprimand to Roy Ruttedge, Brownfield HS, SPELLING BROWNSVILLE PORTER trict executive committee does not have the On August 6,1991, the State Executive Academy High School and placing the school Basketball Attention Elementary and Jr. High The State Executive Committee issued a authority to require a school to purchase Committee issued a public reprimand to on probation through January 14,1993, for David Hastings, Churchill HS, Spellers: Students in Grades 3-4, 5-6, and public reprimand to Brownsville Porter High equipment which is not required by rules Brownsville Porter High School, putthe school violating football practice regulations. Coach Basketball School Coach ladis Alvarez, put him on stated in the Qxatitutian and Cbrfcest Riles. 7-8 will be responsible for spelling words on probation through August 5,1994, and Jerry Kindred of Academy High School was Loyd Halbrooks, Loop HS, Basketball probation through August 5, 1992, and contained in the M ^ellirg list for 1991 - required that: also issued a public reprimand and placed Steve LaMore, Tyler HS, Basketball 92. It is important to have the most current suspended him from attending the first four Section 441: Students are in violation (1) the school board formally accepts on probation through January 14,1993 for Terry Julian, Mineola JHS, Basketball spelling list (1991). Significant revisions of junior varsity soccer games of the 1991 -92 of the athletic amateur rule if (hey accept the plan developed by the Management the violation. Odis Malone, Diamond Hill HS, the old list have been made. season for violation of the Athletic Code. valuable consideration: Team; and Basketball OAKWOODHS 1. based on their participation in a UIL Misspelled words: in High School (2) that the UIL programs at Porter High Joe Carrilo, Parkland HS, Basketball Spelling Power: A public reprimand was issued to DECATUR HS sponsored sport; or School remain under the supervision of the Scott Kennedy, Neches HS, Basketball Oalcwood High School and the school was Arturo Castillo, San Perlita JHS, Decatur High School one-act play director 2. for providing instruction in a League jennet, genet (donkey) Management Team through the three year placed on probation through January 14, Basketball Jana Woodruff was issued a public repri­ sponsored sport in a sports camp; or griffin, griffon, gryphon probationary period. Incorrect -- intrigante, intrigaunte 1993, for violation of the Athletic Code. The Barry Webb, Shelbyville HS, Football mand, suspended from directing all UIL activi­ 3. based on prior participation as a penalty was assessed by the State Executive Rick Wallace, Banquete HS, Football ties through May 14, 1991, and placed on participant in a sport camp in a sport which Correct - intriganrje), intrigaunr(e) DONNA HS Committee. Jack Whitten, Piano East HS, Soccer probation in all UIL activities through May 14, the UIL sponsors; or Incorrect - hors d'oeurve Coach Richard Badillo, Donna High 1992. 4. that other students must pay for Correct - hors d'oeuvre School, has been given a public reprimand (including, but not limited to, the fees charged Incorrect -Apteryx and placed on probation through November FOREST BROOK HS for camps). Correct - apteryx 11,1992, for unsportsmanlike conduct, in Coach Billy Thompson of Forest Brook The alternate spelling for "gaberdine" is accordance with Section 1208 (h). High School has been issued a public repri­ 'gabardine."