VOL. LXII AUSTIN, TEXAS, SEPTEMBER, 1977 NO. I Marshall Named League Director-General New UIL Chief Admits: Williams To Head TILF 'It'll Be A Challenge Scholarship Program A 30-year career of service to equal emphasis during my regime. Dr. Bailey M. Marshall, assist­ Marshall becomes the fifth di­ Texas public schools ended Aug. 31 When I came to the League, the ant to the UIL director for one rector-general of the largest organ­ with the retirement of Dr. Rhea H. UIL sponsored only one athletic month short of five years, has been ization of its type in the world. Williams as UIL director-general, event for girls: tennis. Now, we've named director-general of the "Of course, I'm pleased. I appre­ a position he had held since 1968. gone into a full program and have League effective Sept. 1. ciate the compliment of the school He will remain involved with the a League-sponsored sport for girls He replaced Dr. Rhea H. Wil­ people who recommended me and UIL as head of the League's foun­ to match every activity offered liams, who retired at the end of the confidence of those here at the dation scholarship program, which boys, with the exception of tackle August after serving as director University," Marshall said. "It'll in 1977 awarded 130 new scholar­ football." of the UIL since 1968. The two be quite a challenge, especially at ships worth more than $186,000 to He said girls can participate in men share a background in sports this time of a changing society." deserving high school graduates. volleyball during boys football and both have served as UIL ath­ Time of Problems "I felt the time was right for me season, thus giving them a full sea­ letic director. As athletic director, the George­ to step down," Williams said. "And sonal sports schedule. town native guided the UIL's I know I'm leaving the League in Integration. "Texas was one sports program through perhaps good hands. Bailey (Dr. Marshall) of the few states in the nation that its stormiest days. is definitely a qualified educator went through integration without Editorial "We've come through some try­ and I have confidence he will be an any major upheavals and we're ing times: Integration of our outstanding director. very proud of that fact." schools and the influx of girls ath­ But Williams did not abandon Expansion of literary and Assistant letics," he said. "But we've made his position without being duly academic programs. "Our literary the transition smoothly and the honored. and academic program has grown Appointed UIL athletic program for boys and Honored by Coaches See Williams, Page 3 girls is stronger now than ever. During the summer months, he "And I certainly Bobby Frank Hawthorne, 25, a appreciate the was applauded by both the Texas work of all graduate of the University of people in the local High School Coaches Association Texas at Austin, has been named schools because it is really those and the Texas High School Girls people Liquor Ban ILPC coordinator and UIL edi­ that made the League go Coaches Association and was torial assistant, announced Dr. not me as athletic director," he named honorary lifetime member Bailey Marshall, director-general. added. "It's the people out in the of the Southwest Football Officials At Contests Hawthorne comes to the League fiield." Association. Prior to joining the UIL, Mar­ Administrators and other of­ from Tyler, where he was em­ FORMER LEAGUE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR DR. BAILEY M. MARSHALL (Left) SUCCEEDS Former UIL director-general shall turned in outstanding DR. RHEA H. WILLIAMS AS DIRECTOR-GENERAL ficials are not being arbitrary ployed more than a year as wire per­ Rodney J. Kidd said Williams did formances Williams Remains With The League By Heading The UIL Scholarship Foundation Program. when they will not permit liquor editor and city hall reporter for in high school and col­ an "outstanding" job during his lege in several upon public school grounds. the Tyler Courier-Times and sports. He attended years as UIL chief and accolades House Bill No. 531 forbids the Morning Telegraph. Georgetown High School and let­ came from other educational tered in football, bringing or carrying of intoxi­ Before that, he was city editor basketball, track groups from around the state. cating beverages into any stadi­ of the weekly Placentia, Calif. and baseball. Williams said he was pleased um or field where high school News-Times. He also worked part- Little All-America Crawford Administrator New with the growth of the League and athletic events are being carried time while attending high school At Stephen F. Austin State Uni­ its role in Texas education since he on. This Bill is quoted below, for and junior college for the Long- versity, he lettered four years in joined the organization in October, the benefit of all public school view News-Journal as a statis­ football, was team captain and was 1946. officials: tician and sportswriter. both All- Conference and Little Major Accomplishments Hawthorne has been in the All-America League "Section 1. It shall be unlaw­ selection. Director Of Athletics He cited four major accomplish­ newspaper field since 1970. ful for any person or persons to He has been a teacher and an ments : A graduate of White Oak High administrator in William Doyle "Bill" Farney, the League. I realize as time goes the selection of Farney. English and a minor in physical bring or carry into any enclos­ public schools in Expansion of boys' athletics. School, he won UIL journalism Gladewater, White Oak and Lock- superintendent of the Crawford by, changes will have to be made. "Bill is an outstanding coach education and social studies, Far- ure, field or stadium, where ath­ "When I came to the League, there awards both his junior and senior hart, and achieved Independent School District and Sometimes you have to change to and school administrator and we ney began coaching at Tulsa's letic events, sponsored or par­ a winning rec­ were 425 football schools and about years, finishing fourth in feature ord as football and veteran coach and administrator, remain the same. feel most fortunate to have him Madison Junior High School. ticipated in by the public schools track coach at 600 basketball schools. Since then, writing his junior year at the White Oak. has been named League athletic di­ Praises League joining our staff." he said. He later coached at Will Rogers of this state, are being held, any the League has grown to include State Meet in Austin and first in rector, replacing "But the UIL is the finest organ­ Chilton High High School in Tulsa before re­ intoxicating beverage in his pos­ Marshall joined the UIL as as­ Dr. Bailey Mar­ Grad about 1,000 schools participating editorial writing, second in head­ shall. ization of its kind anywhere," he Farney graduated from Chilton turning to Texas as football, bas­ session while in or on said en­ sistant athletic director in 1967 in football and about 1,200 basket­ line writing, and third in feature The announcement was continued. "The people involved High School in 1958 and attended ketball, track and junior high girls' closure, field or stadium. while completing work on a Ph.D. made by ball schools. In addition, we've writing his senior year. in Dr. Rhea H. Williams in early are without exception the best ed­ Paris Junior College and Tulsa basketball coach at Lorena High "Section 2. Provided that if educational administration at added many new activities in the Hawthorne also won the ILPC ucators and professionals in their University on football scholar­ School. any officer of this State sees any the University of Texas at Austin. August. athletic area for boys and I'm top sportswriting award in 1971. A longtime proponent of UIL field and I look at this opportunity ships. After a successful collegiate During his coaching stint at Lo­ person or persons violating the He became athletic director of the proud these additions have been "I have been associated with the activities, the 37-year-old Farney as a challenge and privilege." career, highlighted in 1964 when rena, he produced the 1965 state terms of Section 1 of this Act, League in 1968. made in an orderly way." League in varying degrees for See Marshall, Page 2 said, "I'm sold on the philosophy of Dr. Marshall likewise applauded he received a bachelors degree in basketball semifinalist, which lost he shall immediately seize such several years now and am proud to to eventual state champ West Sa- Girls Athletics intoxicating beverage and shall within a reasonable time there­ be a fulltime employe," he said. "I bine. Expansion of girls' athletics. after deliver same to the County am looking forward to a successful Waco Principal-Coach "We're also proud of the fact that or District Attorney." career here." 9 Student Activities From 1967 through the fall of girls' athletics has been given His duties will include coordi­ 1969, Farney was high school prin­ nating the ILPC, editing the Inter- cipal and coach at Waco Robinson scholastic Leaguer, and various High School. In January of 1970, UT's other responsibilities. Conferences Slated he moved to Crawford as super­ Harris Named New intendent and coach. In the seven Thousands of Texas high school schools in early September, Mar­ years since, he has coached a 1973 Marshall Due students will take the first step to­ shall said. Approximately three quarterfinals football team, more League Spelling Director wards possible successful careers weeks prior to each conference, a than a half dozen district cham­ University of Texas at Austin tion, and a member of the Modern At Federation in League competition when they special invitation will be mailed to pion girls' basketball teams, and a assistant professor of English Eli­ Language Association. attend one of nine Student Activi­ all schools in the area. Class B state championship girls zabeth Hall Harris has been ap­ Baseball Meet ties Conferences, slated across the There is no limit to the number basketball team in 1975. pointed UIL director of spelling League Director-General Bailey state through Nov. 19. who may attend from any one His girls track team won district for the 1977-78 school year, an­ Marshall will chair a meeting of The meetings, coordinated by school and there will be no regis­ honors six consecutive years and nounced Dr. Bailey Marshall, the National Federation Baseball League Drama Director Lynn Mur­ tration or other fees. The sessions was runner-up at the 1977 Girls League director-general. ray, are scheduled by the Rules Committee, which is set for League are free to all students and teach­ State Track and Field Meet. Harris, a native of Fort Worth, Oct. 5-6, in Elgin, 111. and the host institutions and will ers interested in League academic Farney's overall moaching rec­ attended high school in Pittsburgh. be Topics expected to be discussed held as follows: and literary contests. ord includes a 52-46-5 football Penn. and received her bachelor? include new safety rules, rules to Canyon, West Texas State Uni "We will have information at all slate and an impressive 360-92 and masters degrees from Car- speed up the game and further edi­ versity, Sept. 17; conferences concerning the Texas basketball ledger. negie-Mellon University and Bos ting and clarifying of the Federa- Austin, the University of Texas Interscholastic League Foundation Baylor Graduate ton University respectively. at Austin, Sept. 24; ation's rules and regulations. scholarships that go to selected In the summer of 1966, he began She began her doctorate works Odessa, Odessa College, Other members of the committee Oct. 1; State Meet participants and to work towards his masters degree in 1972 at Trinity College in Dub­ Arlington, the University of include Fred Barry of Bangor, some runners-up in regional in education at Baylor University lin, Ireland and completed require­ Texas at Arlington, Oct. 15; Maine; Buford Clary of Columbia, meets," Marshall said. and received his degree in 1968. ments at Stanford University in Houston, the University of S.C.; Joseph F. Reed of Westmin­ "In June, we awarded more than Farney is presently working to­ 1976. Houston, Oct. 22; ister, Calif.; Richard Seltz of Aus­ $185,000 in TILF grants," he ad­ wards his doctorate in educational Harris specializes in Anglo-Irish Kilgore, Kilgore College, Oct. 29; tin, Minn.; Gene Bunnelle of Au­ ded. "We hope to build upon that administration and plans to com­ literature, emphasizing on Hutsville, Sam Houston State the late rora, Colo.; John Hilsenteger of in the coming years." plete coursework in the next year University, Nov. 6; 19th and early 20th century Eng­ Tigard, Ore.; Ken Schrieber of La- All State Meet competitors in and a half. Wichita Falls, Midwestern Uni­ lish literature, and teaches writ­ Porte, Ind.; BILL FARNEY NAMED LEAGUE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR academic and literary contests, and He is married to the former and Louis Stout of versity, Nov. 12; ing. Ex-Crawford Superintendent Succeeds Dr. Marshall all regional meet runners-up are Shirley Johnson of Paris and they Lexington, Ky. Kingsville, Texas A&I Univer­ She was a Danforth Fellow from eligible to apply for the TILF have three children: Bryan, 17; ELIZABETH HARRIS . . . sity, Nov. 19. 1973 to 1976, a Fellow of the So­ grants. Brent, 14; and Susan, 10. The student activities confer­ ciety for Values in Higher Educa­ . Director of Spelling ences are designed to provide a League Rules: "trial run" on many contests for students and coaches, and to fur­ nish new ideas for training for A Better Job Of Education Needed the competition, said Dr. Bailey Teacher Cites Key To Success Marshall, League director-general. By DR. BAILEY MARSHALL Not Impossible Tasks Demonstrations and practice UIL Director-General Informing people about the rules tests are planned to give students Veteran UIL Sponsor Reflects On Contests, Career and how they are made are not a taste of competition and to build We have reached a time in our people do a better job of educating impossible tasks. The League Of­ up their confidence, he added. In 26 years as a Texas high placed fourth in the contest. School, has cradled along 138 stu­ tion. On the State Meet level alone, society when all established organ­ teachers, sponsors, coaches, stu­ fice publishes the Constitution and "The student activity confer­ school business teacher and UIL Eudy has sponsored in various dents who have placed either first, he has sponsored 25 contestants, izations are being challenged re­ dents, parents and laymen con­ Contest Rules, which contains the ences are training grounds for sponsor, B. J. Eudy has admittedly UIL contests a girl who couldn't second or third in UIL competi­ See Teacher Cites, Page 4 garding their authority. This chal­ cerning the rules and organiza­ eligibility rules and rules for vari­ many academic and literary cham­ seen it all. To wit: read, a midget typist, a Japanese lenge of authority is being felt by tional structure of the League. ous activities. Most of these rules pions," said Dr. Marshall. "I urge -^ A student once relied on a exchange student who knew little the UIL and all other interscho- We can no longer sit back and are self-explanatory, though cer­ students and sponsors to attend the tranquilizer to calm his nerves be­ English, and an assortment of lastie leagues throughout the na­ say, "You're eligible because the tain rules are open for interpre­ conferences nearest to them." fore a district typing contest. It other unique students involved in tion. UIL says you are." Or, "You can't tation. Instructional sessions in journal­ didn't work. He passed out during less than normal circumstances at We, the school administrators, ism, drama, ready writing, slide the second five-minute test. various contests. do that because it is against the The Amateur Rule, the Changing contest directors and UIL admin­ rule, number sense, science and all Another student broke her And, not to be forgotten, he has rules." Instead, we must: (1) In­ Schools Rule, the One-Year Rule, istrators, must meet this challenge speech events including debate will right wrist prior to the district sponsored a number of champions form these groups what the rules and the Awards Rule are the most in order to keep activities in our open for interpretation. Opinions be offered. Some conferences will typing contest. Undaunted, Eudy on all levels of competition. school are; (2) explain how the rules and also offer sessions educational and on an ama­ and interpretations regarding in spelling. requisitioned a righthand carriage In his quarter-century in edu­ teur level. It is imperative that the policies are made; and (3) explain Information regarding the con­ return typewriter and against cation, Eudy, presently business League administrators and school why the rules were made. See League Rules, Page 2 ferences will be mailed to League doctor's orders she competed and teacher at Lubbock Rossevelt High Page 2 INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER SEPTEMBER, 1977 Scholastic Journalism ome

Ten Texas Universities and colleges join the League this fall in present­ Changes Galore ing Student Activities Conferences to help students and teachers in the preparation for competition in UIL Spring Meet academic and At ILPC Office literary contests. These conferences help schools to get a real head start in preparation RICHARDS HIGH BRYAN ADAMS (Dallas), and By DR. MAX R. HADDICK Richards High School has been placed on W. W. SAMUELL (Dallas) for the contests. The conferences are open to all Texas students and probation in Boys' Basketball for the 1977- Bryan Adams High School and W. W. 78 school year by the District Executive Samueil High School of Dallas have been Many changes have fyeen made in the ILPC office since our teachers involved in the competition. There are no charges or fees of Committee for violation of Rule 15 of the Placed on probation for violation of the Boys' Basketball Plan. Athletic Code by the 11AAA District Execu­ last issue. Alicia McKinney has resigned and is now in Colo­ any kind. COHSICANA tive Committee in Boys' Basketball ior the Corsicana High School is disqualified for j.y77-7S school year. rado. Jan House, the indefatigable secretary, has become a If your school plans to compete in UIL Spring Meet contests your district honors in Boys Basketball by the : PRESCRIBED MUSIC LIST District Executive Committee for the 1977- i Page 66^-Should read "Sinfonico Quar­ teacher in Austin. We wish both of them the very best in their coaches and students should have the benefit of these training sessions. 78 season for violation of Rules 13 and 15 tette" by Reicha (play one). of the Boys' Basketball Plan and Article Page 178 PERFORMANCE REQUIRE- new ventures The schedule of conferences is on page one of this issue of the Leaguer. VIII, Section 16. MEN 1"S, first paragraph should read: "All WESTBROOK HIGH Class I and Class II vocal solos will be sung Bobby Hawthorne, the new ILPC assistant, has been hard Chose the conference or conferences nearest you and bring your The District Executive Committee has in any published key." placed Westbrook High School on probation Page 124, Article III, Section B., should at work for a couple of months getting the Leaguer ready, students and teachers to these fine training sessions. The only purpose for a period of one year from January 21, read: 1977 to January 21, 1978 in Boys' Basketball AAAA High schools with an average membership mailings done, and about a jillion other chores. in offering these conferences is to help you. We can't help you if you for a violation of the Athletic Code. membership of 1220 or more students in KAUFMAN HIGH grades 9-10-11-12. He is a former city editor, reporter, League journalism con­ do not attend. The District Executive Committee of Dis­ AAA High schools with an average mem­ trict 13AA has placed Kaufman High School bership of 550-1219 students, inclusive, in testant and a great journalist. We are lucky to have him to on probation in Girls' Basketball for the grades 9-10-11-12. 1977-78 school year for a violation of the AA High schools with an average mem­ work with us. He will be coordinator for the convention and Athletic Code. bership of 240-549 students, inclusive, in HAWLEY HIGH grades 9-10-11-12. will work in all phases of ILPC this year. Look for him at a Hawley High School was placed on proba­ A High schools with an average mem­ tion by the State Executive Committee in bership of 125-239 students, inclusive, in number of the student activities conferences. Boys' Basketball for the 1977-78 season for grades 9-10-11-12. Mrs. Darlene Reynolds is the [ violation of the Athletic Code of the League. That selections indicated on the contest membership mailing in a few COMMERCE HIGH list as "(with organ)" be changed to read new secretary. She has a couple of! The State Executive Committee has placed "(optional organ)." years experience at the League Commerce High School on probation for the SMILEY HIGH (Houston) Leaguers Will Come To You 1977-78 season in Boys' Basketball for vio­ The Smiley High School Choir of North and knows much about our pro­ lation of the Athletic Code of the League. Forest Independent School District in Hous­ mailing Dr. Juliam I. Barish, a New York psychiatrist and secretary of The FIRST UIL DIRECTOR MORTON BROWN cedures. She is a great organizer We have a new Cheshire CLARKSVILLE HIGH ton has been disqualified from Music Activi­ mailing list American Society for Adolescent Psychiatry, said, "Competitive sports The State Executive Committee has placed ties for the 1977-79 school year by the Re­ Beloved Actor, Director, Educator Dead and will help us to serve you system. The Leaguer Clarksville High School on probation for the gion IX UIL Music Executive Committee for is entirely new. Every yearbook are necessary for many youngsters. They are as important to them as 1977-78 season in Boys Basketball for vio­ violation of the University Interscholastic better. lation of the Athletic Code of the League. League Constitution and Rules, Music Plan and newspaper adviser should re­ music and art are to other students. Competition in sports should always PORT ISABLE HIGH Article VII, Section 32, item d. Membership Mailings The District Executive Committee of Dis­ BRYAN ADAMS HIGH (Dallas) ceive a copy of each Leaguer. The be an option because for many young people it is useful. Depriving trict 32AA has placed the Port Isabel High The Bryan Adams High School Second The newspaper membership mail­ first should arrive well before Oct. School on probation in football for the 1977- Band of Dallas has been disqualified from ing just went out. You should get them of sports can be a serious mistake." 78 school year for violation of the Athletic participation in any UIL music activities League's First Drama 1. If you do not get your Leaguer, Code of the League. during the 1977-78 school year by the Re­ your forms very soon. Now is the In a national family magazine, Dr. Merritt B. Low, noted authority on FLOUR BLUFF HIGH gion III Music Executive Committee. drop us a note and we will check The Executive Committee of District ROOSEVELT HIGH (Dallas) time to join to take advantage of the files. With so many thousands sports and young athletes, was quoted as saying, "In the long run, or­ 15AAA voted to place Flour Bluff High The Roosevelt High School Band of Dallas School on probation for the 1977-78 School has been disqualified from participation in all the contests and services. Fill of addresses to prepare, it is in­ ganized sports help to teach a child how to attain success (hopefully in year for violation of Rule 24 of the Football has been disqualified from participation in Director Dead At 94 out the forms carefully and get will be some er­ Plan and that suspension from the League school year by the Region III Music Execu­ evitable that there a fair way) and also how to cope with failure and loss the aims of all be recommended to the State Executive tive Committee. right into the year's activities. We rors. Let us know if you do not get Committee should Rule 24 again be violated ARTICLE VIII, SECTION 14 By LYNN MURRAY are planning a full range of new education and worthwhile discipline." by Flour Bluff High School during the said The State Executive Committee has given your copy. VIII, Drama Director The New York City Department of Education directs one of the probation period. the interpretation to include in Article pamphlets, extra services, super Students Activities Conference MOODY HIGH Section 14 of the CONSTITUTION AND student activities conferences and biggest Interscholastic programs in the country, Assistant Director of The District Executive Committee of Dis­ CONTEST RULES, to allow a student who There will be nine student ac­ trict HA has placed Moody High School did not participate in football or basketball Morton Brown, the League's first He retired as League drama di­ other things. The sooner you join, New York's Health and Physical Education Department, John Glattin, on probation for the 1977-78 football season in school A the previous year to be eligible tivities conferences this fall. This for violation of Rule 10 of the Football Plan. in school B for football and basketball if he drama director and founder of the rector in 1937. the more you can benefit. gives you the opportunity to at­ firmly stand in favor of school sports. "There is no question in my mind BELLS HIGH meets all other requirements. I Bells High School has been placed on pro- ARTICLE XVI, SCHOLARSHIP RULE Drama Loan Library, died Aug. 5 Years later, Morton was to make Yearbook Mailings To Come. tend training sessions in all of the as to the value of Interscholastic competition. We have the best J bation in football for the 1977 season by the The State Executive Committee has given 94, ending a career of serv­ another important contribution to District Executive Committee for violation the following interpretation concerning Vo­ at age We are getting critic-judges League academic and literary con­ weapons against the two most pressing foes of modern education of the Athletic Code. cational Adjustment Classes as regards ice to Texas drama students and the University of Texas at Austin will have the year­ and no KASHMERE (HOUSTON) Article XVI, the Scholarship Rule of the lined up and tests. There is no charge drugs and quitting school. We find that athletes tend to stay away from The State Executive Committee has placed CONSTITUTION AND CONTEST RULES educators which spanded more and drama students. In the 1960s, book mailings out in a day or two. limit on the number who can come Kashmere High School of Houston on pro­ of the League: than four decades. he presented UT drama depart­ drugs and the drop-out rate is much lower than that of non-athletes." bation for the 1977 season in football for "Vocational Adjustment Class pupils It is a big chore and has to be done from a school. There will be in­ violation of the Athletic Code Rule 2 of the working full time during their last year of He will long be remembered for ment chairman Dr. Loren Winship right. structional sessions and a time for The American Medical Association's Committee on Medical Aspects League rules. eligibility are in compliance with Article CALHOUN HIGH XVI, the Scholarship Rule of the League." his love of the theatre and his hard a check to be used as a scholarship Be sure to get yours completed any questions you may have. Come of Sports has on file a report which points out advantages of children's Calhoun High School of Port Lavaca has PICTURE MEMORY BULLETIN work and unending efforts in as­ for some deserving theatre student. been placed on probation in football for the The artist El Greco appears in error in and returned as quickly as join us and we will all profit from organized athletics. A spokeswoman for the committee, commenting on 1977 season by the District Executive Com­ the Picture Memory Bulletin on pages 1 sisting Texas students fulfill suc­ Over the years, additions were possible. these sessions. mittee. and 26 as El Grego. Please make the cor­ the scholarship fund in the report, said that when there are qualified supervision, adequate GROVETON HIGH rection to appear El Greco. cessful drama careers. made to Criticism Blues No Journalism Amateur Rule Groveton High School has been placed on MINEOLA HIGH SCHOOL Son of a distinguished Austin the name of Morton's sisters, the safety measures and protective equipment (which most schools and probation in Boys' Basketball for the 1977- Mineola High School has been placed on There is no amateur rule in school Brown and Newspaper and yearbook criti­ 78 school year for violation of Rule 1 of the probation in football for the 1977-78 businessman, Morton attended the late Miss Nellie Lea journalism. Any journalism stu­ organized sponsors offer), a child is much safer than playing "sandlot Boy's Basketball Plan by the District Execu­ year for violation of Rule 24 of the Football University of Texas one year, un­ Mrs. Stephen Lockwood, and today cisms are a major problem. even tive Committee. Plan by the District Executive Committee. dent may earn any amount work­ ball." The AMA spokeswoman also said that "another benefit of school WILSON HIGH JEFF DAVIS HIGH til the death of his father forced 16 students are receiving funds a pain in the neck for us. The big District SB has placed Wilson High School Jeff Davis High School of Houston has ing for any newspaper, magazine, required physical before participation which children play­ District school and assume re­ via the grant. problem is getting the criticism is­ sports is the on probation in Boys' Basketball for the been placed on probation by the him to quit radio or TV station or any other 1977-78 school year for violation of the Ath­ Executive Committee for violation of eligi­ sponsibility of his mother, sisters There are dozens of drama stu­ sues sent in to us as soon as possi­ ing in the street don't have." letic Code. bility rules for the 197778 school year. media and not affect his eligibility. BOYS' AND GIRLS' BASKETBALL "his kids," as Morton re­ ble. For the past several years we and several aunts. dents or However, remember that the Use of the rule regarding players raising the fam­ to them working in the­ have had bushels of papers and their hand after fouling will continue for the He became manager of ferred awards rule does apply to journal­ 1977-78 season. ily's restaurant while taking atres across the nation. What life yearbooks come in for criticsm on KNOX CITY HIGH ism. You can earn all you wish, but Knox City High School has been placed on charge of his own education an prevented him from doing, he the very last day. That puts a very Catching probation by the District Executive Com­ you better be very cautious about Pre-High Schoolers endeavor which included hours helped make possible for others. heavy, nearly impossible load on mittee for the 1977-78 school year in boys' any type of awards. When in golf for failure to submit an eligibility blank upon hours of practicing Shakes­ He often said that the last years our critics. on their team. doubt, read the rules in the UIL KITTY HAWK JR. HIGH peare in his spare time. He eventu­ of his life were the happiest. He If you order a newspaper criti­ Music Executive Committee Region XII cism, send in your first three is­ constitution, Fever has disqualified Kitty Hawk Junior High ally became knowledgeable in lit­ was able to help students get a Number Sense Contest Time To Set Standards School in Universal City for the 1976-77 and business. start in theatre and they shared sues in an envelope marked "FOR school, intraschool or other compe­ contest and erature, the fine arts set your By DR. MAX R. HADDICK band concert and sightreading CRITICISM." Do not wait for Now is the time to tition plans has proved to be an has placed them on probation for the 1977- It was while working at the their lives, happiness, joy and standard high for your publica­ 78 school year in band for a violation of passionate love of theatre with a your best isues. There is no con­ The League Number Sense Con­ numbers ending in 5 by them­ excellent motivator for students at Article III, item 9 of the Music Plan. family restaurant that Morton met tions. You can't do well if you ex­ test has achieved great popularity selves. many levels. BOVINA Rebecca Young Schofield, who was wonderful man who became a dear nection between criticisms and rat­ Bovina High School has been placed on ings. Actually, you get much more cuse your lower standards now and in Texas high schools, but students "Sure," the boy countered, "But probation in football by the District Execu­ later to become his private tutor. friend. expect to raise them later. Stu­ Skills tive Committee for violation of Rule 24, Item value if you send in your first three below ninth grade are just now I can use that trick in many other Learn To Match d, for the 1977-78 school year. She encouraged him to attend sum­ dents can write as well as the pros. catching the mental mathematics problems. For instance if I have Against Mates LEE (MIDLAND) mer sessions at the Rocky Moun­ issues, no matter how far off your Lee High School of Midland has been dis­ standards they may be. This way All you have to do is to make sure fever. to multiply 24 times 25, I just mul­ "Students give their all in com­ qualified ofr district honors in football by tain Artists Colony School of Ex­ work the District Executive Committee for viola­ League Rules ... you get your critique early and can that all take pride in their One of the oldest UIL contests, tiply 25 times 25 and then subtract petition in Number Sense in the tion of Rule 24 of the Football Plan for the pression and Dramatic Art at use it this year in helping to make and know that your newspaper Number Sense develops in the com­ 25. That gives me 600." same way that they do in athletic 1977-78 school year. Estes Park, Colorado. these and other rules are included your newspaper better. and yearbook are not playthings. petitors the ability to rapidly solve In the conversation that fol­ competition." Williams said. "They There, his efforts were further in the Interscholastic Leaguer, and They are communications media many numbers problems without lowed the boy proudly demon­ learn to match their skills against [ encouraged. occasionally included in special Yearbook Criticism Rating and must be taken seriously. paper and strated how he could divide by 25 classmates and against the same Marshall... With the advice of Mrs. Scho­ resorting to scratch mailings to the schools. Those who join for yearbook Your Words Carefully in other of articles field and Oliver Hinsdell, founder Choose pencil calculating. The students, by multiplying by 4, divide by 12% grade level students Author of a number All school personnel involved in and order the criticism-rating Recently I met a publications of the Dallas Little Theatre and following the methods described by multiplying by 4, extract square schools. Win, lose or draw in the on organization, administration League activities should have ac­ should send in their books and adviser in the Hancock Center small numbers mentally, all winners par­ later a Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer stu­ fully in the Developing Number roots of competition, they are and interschool activities, his cess to the Constitution, the checks immediately. Note that all parking lot. This adviser, noting simple es­ of dios director, Morton went to New Sense book, achieve startling speed and check answers by a in the increased understanding ticular intrest are the prevention monthly Leaguer and all special yearbooks and the critic-judging that we were standing next to a York and was accepted for study and accuracy in handling simple timation process. computation processes, and they all of high school football injuries and mailings. This information enables fees must be sent to the judge. brand new Honda 550 Super Sport with Richard Boleslavsky and calculations. derive great enjoyment from the fatalities, organizational theory school personnel to do a better job They must not be sent to ILPC. motorcycle, proceded to tell me Students Take Pride In Madame Ouspenskaya at the One sixth grader, seeking a contests. and management theroy. of informing the students, parents The sooner you get your book in, that anyone who rode a motorcycle Computation Stanislavsky School. means of showing off his newly ac­ "I heartily recommend the Num­ and patrons of the rules. Conse­ the quicker you get your critique. was insane, lacking in judgment, a League Number Sense Stephen F. Austin Graduate Two years later, he was forced quired skill, asked his dad, "Can "The ber Sense program at all levels. It quently, the eligibility of the The book is already published and bit off, short on mental marbles is?" Contest can be of great value to valuable of He holds a bachelor's and mas­ to return to Austin, where his love you tell me what 45 times 45 can be one of the most students can be protected. there is no advantage in waiting. and not very nice. I had no reply elementary and junior high stu­ mathematics in­ Stephen P. Aus­ for the theatre was to eventually The father started to scribble enrichment aids in ter's degrees from Please help us by rushing those to make, so I just mounted my school stu­ touch the lives of thousands of down the numbers, but before he dents as well as high struction." tin State University. Reasons Often Explained books to the critics. Honda and quietly rode away. said Dr. Rhea H. Williams, Num­ students and teachers alike. could get the problem written dents," The League "Developing Dr. Marshall is listed in Who's Informing the school personnel Full information on fees, mail­ However, I still say you meet the in 1928 down his son proudly announced, former director of the UIL. "Thou­ ber Sense Book," 42-pages of in­ Who in American Colleges and He returned to Austin and the public of the necessity of ing instructions and other infor­ nicest folks on motorcycles. a and was recruited by League di­ "It is 2025, and I can multiply a sands of youngsters develop struction, is available from the Universities and is a member of rules is a more difficult task. Oc­ mation will come to you in your Let's make this the best year yet. lot of numbers ending in 5 by sense of numbers by following the League for 25 cents per copy. It Alpha Chi (an honor society), Phi rector Roy Bedichek to serve as casionally, articles are written in themselves in my head." simple directions in the League contains a thousand problems and Delta Kappa and the National manager of the second annual play the Leaguer to explain the "whys" "OK," Dad said dubiously, booklet. They seem to lose their detailed instructions for develop­ Federation of State High School contest. He was manager of the of certain rules. Girls Track... Books § Magazines Meet One-Act "What is 65 times 65?" dread of computation and take real ing the skills to solve them. Associations, and is chairman of third annual State This policy will be continued in an 856, and its second team posted £DITING AND PRODUC- "No sweat," bragged the boy. pride in handling numbers. I hope There are seven pads of ele­ the National Federation Baseball Play tournament in 1929 and was <,-rr- -W> Click and Russe11 N. Baird the future. Quite frequently, how­ a third place finish at 918. pf £ L° Umvers'ty. Wm. C. Brown Co "The answer is 4225." that we can encourage more ele­ mentary Number Sense practice Rules Committee. named League director of drama a let­ Houston Clear Publishers, Dubuque, Iowa. 1974 ever, it is necessary to write Barry Ratcliff of Tins large format, 274-page text devotes That stumped the man for a mentary and junior high schools to problems available for $2 each. He has served as an officer in the in February of 1930. ter or call the League Office to find Lake finished first medalist overall three chapters to a thorough study of the moment, but the boy proudly ex­ give their students the chance to These pads each contain eight local Texas State Teachers Associ­ During his tenure, he initiated a history of the magazine industry, its growth out why a rule was placed in the with a 145, while Doug Nelle of and current trends, liberally illustrated with plained the trick involved in squar­ study the book and work the exer­ copies each of eight different prac­ ation, the Parent-Teachers Associ­ column for the Leaguer, "Teachers LBJ fired a 147 to finish as detailed examples from some of the nation's Constitution. Austin most famous successes and failures ing numbers ending in 5 and the cises that are available at very tice tests and answer keys. ation and church organizations. Guide to Good Plays," a forerun­ League administrators deal with second medalist. Practical emphasis is on planning, match­ father was impressed. low cost." The League Constitution and He is married to the former ner of the "Educational Theatre" ing format to objectives and objectives to interpretations of the rules, how Kim Bauer shot a 152 to take audience with the ever-present consideration "But that is a bit limited in Williams added that the study of Contest Rules book contains full Shirley Sanders of Georgetown. column. Also during his regime, of finances. The description of physical pro- they are made, and why they were low-score honors in the girls' di­ duction techniques is excellent and prag­ use," dad said. "You don't have Number Sense is of great value by rules and procedures for contests They have four children: Jackie, theatre contest entries increased to | made every day. vision and lead Conroe to the Class matic, while discussion of current styles in that many occasions to multiply itself, but if combined with inter- in Number Sense at all levels. Steve, Jana and LeAnn. more than 600. layout design are limited to lists of tips gen­ This most important thing to re­ AAAA championship. erally agreed upon in the trade or found in Class AA results of readership studies. member is that every rule in the Columbus won the Through a concentrated, well-annotated Constitution was placed there for girls' title while Dallas Highland exploration of the professional magazine held, the book will make a most valuable a reason. The rules are continually Park took the Class AAAA boys' study tool for high school journalism classes, University Interscholastic League particularly those producing a.newsmaga- reviewed by the Legislative Coun­ crown. Decatur won the Class AA zine. AH* Directory Wise Telephone Use Saves cil, as well as other school officials boys' cup and Throckmorton did to determine if those reasons re­ the same in Class B. HOW TO WRITE AND PUBLISH A BOOK by Lenore Harris Hughes, Hughes Pub­ State Executive Committee: Jerre S. Williams, Chairman; Lynn F. Anderson, Dr. Bailey main important enough to justify Freeman Tennis Champ 79912 1977 Thompson, Dr. lishing Co., El Paso, Texas M. Marshall, Dr. Lynn W. McGraw, Dr. A. R. Schrank, Miss Betty golfing heroics, ,, A snort yft specific and informative Jessee J. Villarreal, Dr. Thomas Hatfield, Mr. William Farney. the rule. In some instances, we find In addition to its thumbnail sketch on how to get your book Legislative Council: Ed Ions, Chairman; Glenn Reeves, Vice Chairman; W. H. Byrd, For Schools the reasons may have changed, but Dallas Highland Park was also the published. In Mrs. Hughes' own words the M. J. Leonard, Joe B. Scrivner, Money Vardeman, & C. N. Boggess, Bill Time Carter O. Lomax, book s purpose is to "whet a curiosity for A. E. Baker, A. C. Newsome, Charles Evans, Kenneth Flory, Kenneth Sams, Jack the rule is still necessary because featured performer on the Penick all phases of getting ideas into print." Johnson, Horace Francis, Eugene Stoever, James McLeroy, Earl R. Tate, R. D. the boys' singles She succeeds admirably. The books is well Elson and James Kile. Want to improve telephone com­ And know who it is you need to Foundation (8 a.m. to 12 noon of other factors. Courts, claiming indexed, simple to read, and contains com­ Director General ...... _.._.__...___.._...._...... __...... _...... Dr. Bailey M. Marshall munications with the League of­ speak to in settling a specific prob­ only) : Dr. Rhea H. Williams or The time has come for all of us champion in Reed Freeman, the mon sense guidelines for both the prospec- Athletics ...... ____...... William Farney time author or newspaper journalist. All Director of fice and save time and money to lem. Questions on League organi­ Janet Wiman. to work harder as a group in order girls' doubles champions and the subjects are considered from headlines to Director of Music - ___.._. _...-...... ____...... _...... _.______,..___...... _...-... Dr. Nelson G. Patrick boot? zation should be directed to Dr. concerning acceptance Improve the information boys' doubles runner-up. halftones, libel to linotype. Director of Journalism ...... Dr. Max R. Haddick Questions to: (1) We recommend this book for high school Lynn Murray If so, take into consideration Bailey Marshall or Bill Farney. cards should be directed to the de­ flow and to sell the many outstand­ Freeman finished off David Zim- libraries and language arts and journalism Director of Drama ...... classes. BFH. these simple suggestions. Eligibility questions to Dr. Mar­ partment involved and various or­ ing points of the UIL; (2) inform merman of Abilene Cooper 6-3, 6- between the hours of 9 eligibility season, while Call shall, Farney or Bonnie Northcutt. ders for forms, rule books and students and parents of 2, to cap a brilliant UNDERSTANDING MASS MEDIA by Jef­ INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER a.m. and 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Music: Nelson Patrick or Ike Nail. standards so they can protect their Susie Low and Jan Johansen frey Schrank. National Textbook Com­ pamphlets to the order clerk. pany, Skokie, Illinois 60076, 1975. month, from September through April, by the Bureau and 4:30 p.m. weekdays. These are Journalism: Dr. Max R. Haddick eligibility; (3) accentuate the pos­ teamed to whip Houston Memori­ This is an excellent survey of the mass Published eight times a year, each media television, advertising, film, comics of Public School Service, The University of Texas, Box 8028, 2622 Wichita, Austin 78712. the periods the staff is most avail­ or Bobby Hawthorne. Drama: In some cases, the telephone itive aspects of our youth organi­ al's Mary Joe Giammalva and Eva and cartoons news media, newspapers mag­ Second class postage paid at Austin, Texas. Subscription: $1 per year. azines, radio, records, media control 'media able for telephone calls. Lynn Murray. calls should be made person-to- zation, and (4) speak out in de­ Branisa, 6-4, 6-4, and claim the and our image of the world and new media In speaking to the League re­ the best source fense of retaining an interscholas- girls' doubles title. and forecasting. It gives good discussion of Dr. Bailey Marshall ...... Editor Frieda Ryden is person. Directors are often away Your name, ama­ Cooper, also the function and methods of each media ceptionist, state: (1) in questions concerning spring from the office in order to attend tic program which is purely John Low and Dan with suggested projects for research and Dr. Max R. Haddick ...... Managing Editor position and school; and (2) na­ meet materials. Membership: San- teur for an activities program of Highland Park, lost the doubles student presentation. There is enough of the making technical detail of each media to make it Bobby Hawthorne ...... Asst. Managing Editor ture of your call (be it to place dra Graham. Athletic plans: Bill conferences or meetings, which is not amateur cannot be title to Martin Saldana and Victor meaningful, but not so much as to render it confusing. an order, question an eligibility Farney and Bonnie Northcutt. The station-to-station telephoning risky justified as a part of a high school Longoria of Corpus Christi Miller, This is an excellent media survey book, VOL. LXII SEPTEMBER, 1977 NO. 1 recommended for school libraries, language rule or workout dates, etc.). Texas Interscholastic League and expensive. curriculum. 7-5,1-6, 6-3. arts classes and journalism classes. MRH. SEPTEMBER, 1977 NTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER Page 3 Music Matters Educational Theatre Welcome To 31 Years One-Act Play Contest Winners Listed Summer ATA Forty companies represented the first time do not believe they are Conference B 1. Meadow, The Serpent, Conference A AAA 1. La Marque, sf J. Mrs. Noyce Burleson, Director. 2. Penelope, B.. Mr. Richard Hogg, Director. 2. Hurst 925 actual participating schools in watching secondary school theatre. The Torch Bearers—Act II, Mrs. Janice L. D. Bell, sf The Comedy of Errors, Mr. Of Music five conferences at the 51st Annual They are amazed at the quality Trompler, Director. 3. Collinsville, Asylum. Tom A. Dickson, Director. 3, Waco Richfieid, Workshop Tops Competition Mrs. Sandra Harper, Director. sf Mother Co'u.rage and Her Children, Mr. State One-Act Play Contest last and variety." Conference A 1. Coppell, sf The Odd J. E. Masters, Director. NELSON G. PATRICK Couple, Mr. Wheelice Wilson, Director. 2. All-Star Cast members received UIL. Sil­ By LYINTV MURRAY May. The winners of the 51st Annual Schulenburg, sf Pygmalion, Mr. I. E. Clark, ver Medals and International Thespian Cer­ "The quality was outstanding in State OAP Contest and recipients Director. 3. Longview Spring Hill, sf Blithe tificates of Recognition. Best Actor and Best State Drama Director Welcome to the 31st year of Music competition in the League Spirit, Mrs. Margaret Rhenquist, Director. Actress received International Thespian all conferences," said Lynn Mur­ of the Texas Educational Theatre j Conference AA 1. Boys Ranch, sf Luther, Certificates of Recognition and UIL Gold The first year of a new One-Act Play Contest era was super. and the 53rd year of organized competition for schools in ray, League drama director. Association and Mrs. Pat Stuart, Director. 2. Clyde, The Ap­ Medals. The Outstanding Performer in each "The­ International ', ple Tree—Act I. Mrs. Lloyd D. Huff, Di­ conference was awarded the International What can we do to top that 51st year? The 925 actual parti­ Texas. Prior to 1924 there were music contests, but these atre goers have not seen the Thespian Society Certificates of. rector. 3. Crowley, sf Elizabeth I, Mrs. Thespian Certificate of Recognition and the Nancy Poynter, Director. Samuel French plaque. The three top cipants can be increased. My personal goal is 1,000 enrollment. leight of the theatre season unless Excellence, the UIL Plaque and a inui- were sponsored by and for municipal bands, industrial organ­ Conference AAA 1. Snyder, sf Romeo vidual award -winners were eligible to apply This can be done only with your encouragement and support. they attend the State Meet in year subscription to Dramatics and Juliet, Mr. Jerry Worsham, Director. for UT Austin Department of Drama $500 izations, Chamber of Commerces, and other civic or industrial 2. Fort Worth Diamond Hill-Jarvis, The awards. Most of you don't really realize that your drama programs Texas. Theatre professionals wit­ magazine or the UIL Certificate of Miser, Mrs. Beverly Houck, Director. Round Outstanding Performer, Best Actor, Best associations. None of these early contests, however, ap­ Rock, Persephone, Mr. Ford Ainsworth, Actress and Ail-Star Cast members in the are far superior to most other states' and I won't often brag nessing the OAP Contest for the Recognition were as follows: Director. various conferences were: proached the size or scope of our present meets. Conference B Kenneth Lenart, Penelope, on your accomplishments for Best Actor; Sandy Mason, Meadow, Best Ac­ fear of encouraging you to rest The past school year was a little better than average. I am tress ; Karen Fabian, Penelope, Outstanding and decline in quality. We must place a greater emphasis on Performer and winner of Samuel French using the word "average" in terms of participation and rate Award; Leah Barbee, Bronte; Maria Rezel, continued improvement, but I must tell you that I have not Austin, Texas School for the Blind; Cindy of growth and not in reference to the quality of performance. Hottman, Penelope; Rikki Worsham, Col- seen secondary school programs any better than Texas in Our records show that we had linsviile; Kirby Keesee, Meadow; Duncan Porter, Lorena; Larry Marek, Penelope; seven years of evaluating programs in California, Minnesota, 772 marching bands, 1497 concert Kerry Cato, Meadow. Untouched Areas Conference A Cash Jetton, Junction, Illinois, Michigan, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New York, Lou­ bands, 168 orchestras, 651 mixed Best Actor; Robin Clark, Schulenburg, Best choirs, 428 treble choirs, and 144 Music contests primarily encour­ Actress; Mike Arthur Coppell, Outstanding isiana and Washington, D.C. age the performance of music (and Performer and Winner of Samuel French tenor-bass choirs. In addition there Award; Tammy Rice, Longview Spring In August, I attended the Amer- level of competition. It is absurd were 38,482 solo participants and justly so), but other aspects of Hill; Becky Schraeder, Mart; Lisa Hale, ican Theatre Association Conven­ having to include such a require­ music Rotan; Mary McGarity, Clarendon; Todd 12,682 ensembles. Convert all of might well be developed in Freeman, Coppell; John Secord, Longview tion in Chicago and saw several ment, but the problem is major. our schools along with perform­ Spring Hill; Yancy Arthur, Coppell; Greg the above to individual students Mikesky, Schulenburg. examples of the best and worst in Area and Regional Contest Man­ and we have a total of 325,000 stu­ ance. These areas could include Conference AA Mike Riley, Boys Ranch, theatre programming. High school agers are not receiving needed in­ theory, history, Best Actor; Tammy King, Best Actress; dents participating in all contests. and composition. Danny Alford, Boys Ranch, Outstanding teachers from Odessa, San Anto­ formation. Some Eligibility Notices There, are other performance areas Performer and winner of Samuel French The ratings given are also in­ Award; Diane Seidel, Bastrop; Kari Stan- nio, Austin, Snyder, Schulenburg, for the State Meet last year were such as class piano, field, Crowley; Bruce teresting : electronic mu­ Wieland, Yorktown; Houston, Dallas, Garland, Ama- not mailed to this office until after sic, stage Johnny Dugan, Clyde; Billy Reasons, Crow- %of bands, and many miscel­ ley ; David Ratten, Boys Ranch; Alan Dore, rillo and other Texas cities were the State Meet program deadline laneous ensembles that are neither Boys Ranch; Henry Saint, Crowley. Div. Div. Conference AAA Kim Massingill, there and you should urge them to had passed. Several directors wait­ a part Sny­ Event I I of the curriculum nor the der, Best Actor; Annie McHugh, Round share their observations. Their en­ ed more than a week to mail this contest. Not all, or Rock, Best Actress; Marca Parham, Out­ Marching Bands 315 39.50 maybe none, of standing Performer and winner of Samuel thusiasm will encourage you to get essential material. these should be in the contests, but French Award; Julie Ray, Sweetwater; ATA Concert Bands 500 33.40 Mickie Robinson, Snyder; Bobby Stelter, listed in your schedule of Crew Certification I think we should give Orange Little Concert Band Sight some con­ Cypress-Mauriceville; Ray professional growth events. I hope Rule 2,b,3), "Number in Com­ sideration Hanson, Fort Worth Diamond Hill-Jarvis ; Reading 601 40.14 toward developing or Dana Greer, Hallsville; David Harkreader, you will plan to be in New Orleans pany" has been further clarified adding them to the curriculum. Freeport Brazosport; John Duhart, Sinton ; next Mixed Choirs Concert 187 28.72 Glen Sanders, Fort Worth Diamond Hill- August. and some terms have changed. The Mixed Choirs Sight New Responsibilities Jarvis. Richard Weaver, theatre direc­ cast is still 15 and the crew is .3. Conference AAAA Jesus Samaniego, El tor at Texas Tech is the 1978 ATA Reading 176 27.03 This appears to be another busy Paso Coronado, Best Actor; Robbye Yoa- Four company alternates may be kum, Waco Richfield. Best Actress ; Stephen Program Chairman and I am sure certified as eligible students Treble Choirs Concert 125 29.20 year ahead, but aren't they all. I Olson, Outstanding Performer and winner on the of Samuel French Award; Patricia all of Texas will get the Treble Choir Sight have taken on another responsibil­ Inab- informa­ Official Eligibility Notice for each net. La Marque; Pam Young, League City tion. Reading 89 20.79 ity Acting Dean for the College Clear Creek ; Robin Bludworth, League City evel, but the alternate may not be Clear Creek ; Ricky Moore, Hurst Bell ; Billy New Format Idea used in any capacity at the contest Tenor-Bass Choirs of Fine Arts at the University of Richards, Hurst Bell; Randy Dollar, Ama- I was especially impressed Concert 61 42.36 Texas at Austin. This will prob­ rillo Caprock; Bill Sheffield, Austin LBJ ; by site unless certified as a substitute Steve Hardison, Austin Anderson. the group from New Trier High ror cast or crew. Certification Tenor-Bass Choir ably be for only one semester or Honorable Mention Award winners and must recipients of the International Thespian So­ School West, Northfield, 111. and Sight Reading 37 25.69 the school term. Either way, the be made by the director in writing ciety Certificates of Recognition in the vari­ their director, Michael Orchestra Concert 72 42.85 contest office will be administered ous conferences were: Routhen- to the Contest Manager. This rule Conference B Steven Jones, Meadow ; berg. They compare favorably with still allows the use of a Orchestra Sight as effiiciently as in the past. Mrs. Marilyn Williams, Austin Texas School for crew mem­ ,he Blind; Martha Ritz, Meadow; Jimmy our better Conference 4A drama ber as a cast substitute. Reading 63 37.50 Vickie Wilson will continue as sec­ Mose, Valley Mills ; Penny Proffitt, Ropes- programs and were especially im­ Two additions have been made Questions retary, Ike Nail as contest assis­ ville Ropes. Conference A Bruce Kemp, Mart; Vicki pressive in their work dealing with ;o Rule 2,b,5), "Sets and Props." tant and Charles Schwobel will Ridling, Mart; Susan Cloud, Longview These are impressive statistics improvisational theatre from clas- handle the TSSEC affairs. (We Spring Hill; Alisa Jackson, Coppell. The need for standardization in and we can rightfully congratulate Conference AA Me'issa Marsh, Caldwell; room to performance. Their impro­ ight plot have just received word that Arn­ Kim Pawlik, George West; Joey Cox, Ker- is recorded and clarified. ourselves on the achievement, but mit; Duane demons, Boys Ranch; Bill Kiz- visational troupe provided a delight­ old Gabriel has consented to judge The explanation has been the State what they mean in terms of educa­ zlar, Boys Ranch. ful experience and gave me an idea Wind Ensemble for TSSEC.) The Conference AAA Paul Davidson, Sweet- Office interpretation for many tional advancement man be deter­ water ; Greg Pavlik, Snyder; Ken Wilson, for a new contest format that might years. entire staff is experienced and most Round Rock; Mike Prior, Sinton ; Leslie In simple terms, what is mined only by individual teachers Maness, Freeport Brazosport; wwarrant consideration. willing to help Paula Wolfe, available to one must be available and students. There are several with your contest Snyder. My most delightful performance problems. Conference AAAA Champion Inabnet, to all unless special approval has questions which sooner or later La Marque; Mark Rusewell, Waco Rich- experience at the convention came seen Congratulations to Dr. Bailey field ; Susan Scheller, League City Clear granted. Host schools can no have to be answered. Among these THE MISER Fort Worth's Diamond Hill-Jarvis High School produced Creek ; Julie Fielding, Amarillo Caprock ; from the Minneapolis-based Dud­ Marshall on being selected Direc­ The Miser for its first appearance at onger focus exclusively for their questions are the following David Carver, Austin LBJ ; Rhonda Ballard, ley Riggs' Brave New Workshop. tor General of the League. Dr. the State Meet OAP Contest. Shelbron Barnes, Glenn Sanders, Ray Hanson and David Smith are pictured Hurst Bell; Julie White, Austin Anderson. show without violation of Rule . (1) Did our students develop Outstanding Technician Award winners Their form of theatre was satire Marshall has long been a supporter above. Ray Hanson and Glenn Sanders were chosen as All-Star Cast members. The production was the first and recipients of the UT Austin Drama 2,b,5). musically because of their Award of $500 were; and topical comedy. Some of it was Trees, houses or other scenic de­ participation in contests? of music activities. runner-up in Conference AAA and directed by Mrs. Beverly Houclc. Conference AAAA Curtis Dean Loptsdon. Conference AA Willian Andrew structured from audience sugges­ vices attached to actors will no Best To Dr. Williams McKin- (2) Are our students more ley and Peter Timothy Taylor. tions. The group was funny, clever, onger circumvent the set rule, aware of their musical her­ I personally want to express our candid and showed professional Scenic devices attached to actors itages as a result of their appreciation to Dr. Williams, the quality. as costumes require approval un- contest experiences? retiring director. Dr. Williams has Picture Memory Contestants They are managed by SRO Pro­ ess such devices are described my (3) What has our state and our supported all activities of the ductions, 2910 Bloomington Ave. the playwright as a character in society at large gained from League and fended most of the So., Minneapolis and they plan a the original script. You will no this type of musical instruc­ complaints and problems. He has Appreciate Art Masterpieces Texas tour this fall. Classroom longer be able to have actors carry tion? been most helpful and sympathetic workshop sessions and a perform­ on scenic device just to make them (4) Do our contests encourage to me and the music contest prob­ ance date with this group would By BOBBY HAWTHORNE legal. the development of other lems. but art remains. Archaeologists and said. "Through experience and ap­ enhance any theatre season and musical curricula not in- Thanks Rhea, for a job well historians recognize that creative preciation, the student should learn vould stimulate Technical Support Could you distinguish a Monet quality high school eluded in the contests? done. expression is inherent in man and to project his own judgment in ex­ -,nd college theatre students. Rule 3,b,3, "Site Crews" has from a Manet? A van Gogh from a I am that art is as necessary to the primi­ ploring the world of art and natu­ told they been added. I have been made Goya? A Remoir from a Rousseau? plan to flood Texas with tive tribesman as to the metropoli­ ral beauties about him." brochures. Don't miss the oppor­ aware that in many cases no tech­ Fourth and fifth grade students tan intellectual." The League's "Picture Memory nical support was being provided participating in League Picture tunity to see or work with this For example: Through the works Contest Bulletin" is available to group. I seldom by the Contest Manager. State Memory contests usually can, as recommend or re­ of the American artist Thomas schools for 25 cents. The 53-page view, Meet crews of University students well as provide a brief description but this marvelous group Cole, who lived in the early 1800's, publication lists and gives the of­ captured by attention and intelli­ have been used since 1927. No of the artist and the time in which we can grasp the personality of the ficial spelling, titles and an appre­ State Meet entry has even been he lived. gently delighted me twice with the American wilderness. ciative discussion of the prints used same material. disqualified for violation of the set "An appreciation of art is as im­ Or, we can understand the suffer­ in the contest. and strike time rule because of this portant to a well-rounded education ing of the brilliant French artist The League Constitution and Where-To-Find-It? technical support. The Contest The as learning one's multiplication \rincent van Gogh. In a master­ Contest Rules book provides full convention reminded me of Manager is allowed to appoint CARL KNIGHT . . . tables," said Mrs. Bessie May Hill, piece, The Olive Orchard one of rules and procedures for contests the value of commercial exhibits crews to assist all companies and and Picture Memory contest director. the Picture Memory contest entries in Picture Memory. . . . Top Administrator what might be learned from operate technical equipment at the "Taken on face value, art is a van Gogh described on canvas such a visit. Where do you find contest site. Site crew members, joy a pleasure to experience," she the torture of a poverty-stricken, what you want when you need it? appointed by the Contest Manager added. "It is the opportunity to view twisted life probably his own. Unless you are an avid collector-of and equally available to all entries supply the talents of persons living centu­ Lubbock Principal Named catalogues, the best source do not count against the three eli­ is ries ago. Share Universal Heritage Simon's Directory of Theatrical gible students allowed as crew Materials, Services "But art is also the gauge of civi­ and Informa­ members for each company. Site "Every child should share this tion. It is the only lization. Whatever the times, man "Administrator Of Year" "where-to-find- crew members do not have to be universal heritage and explore it" guide has depended on art as a means of comprising all the field eligible high school students. these riches and beauties of the Carl Knight, assistant principal distinguish themselves through of theatre arts expressions and in most instances, in the U.S. The di­ There are numerous wording world about him," said Dr. Wil­ at Lubbock Coronado High School, support and assistance of student rectory these expressions were of the social is a classified guide to the changes in the OAP Rules that liams. "If artistry is discoered or was named "Administrator of the journalists and their publications. theatrical marketplace and economic conditions at the par­ for direc­ will be discussed at Student Ac­ ticular place talent is rescued from oblivian, Year" by the Texas Association of A graduate of Hardin-Simmons tors, craftsmen and time. and managers. It tivities Conferences. My special teacher and student may consider Journalism Directors at a lunch­ University and Texas Tech Uni­ is in an almanac of records, statis­ this an additional reward. eon meeting during the ILPC, held versity, Knight served as a class­ focus this year will be Contest Pulsebeat of Civilization tics, teaching materials, periodical Management. All administrators, "Art should be an integral part March 18-19 in Austin. room teacher and basketball coach sources and play tournaments, in­ "Art is man's historical mirror." potential Contest Managers and ROMEO AND JULIET Snyder High School of the cirriculum." The award was made in recogni­ at Lubbock Monterey High School cluding the UIL. It contains an produced scenes from Added Dr. Rhea H. Williams, for­ interested drama directors are in­ Dr. Williams said the Picture tion of Knights enthusiastic sup­ before coming to Coronado as as­ abundance Romeo and Juliet, the winning play in Conference AAA, at the 1977 mer director-general: of theatrical informa­ vited to join me for a three hour Memory contest is not designed to port of all journalism activities, a sistant principal in the fall of tion that has not been brought to­ State OAP Contest. Above are Kim Massingill and Marca Parham. Mas- "Art is not a thing apart. It is management session at each SAC. encourage the study of art merely TAJD spokesman said, adding he 1973. gether anywhere else. The direct­ singill was named to the pulsebeat of civilization. The Canyon is the first September 17. the AAA All-Star Cast and Miss Parham received for the student to memorize certain has been helpful in suggesting He was nominated for the honor ory is listed in the OAP Handbook the Samuel French Award for Outstanding Performer in Conference creator and the culture may pass data to be recalled during the ac­ story ideas and has been a "steady by Mrs. Marjorie Wilson, publica­ Conferences Scheduled but the address has changed to A total of nine Student Activi­ AAA. Greg Pavlik and Paula Wolfe were chosen as Honorable Mention tual contest. But rather, to "ex­ source of support and encourage­ tions director at Coronado and 1501 Broadway. The $8.95 per copy pand the visual ties Conferences are scheduled this All-Star Cast members. Jerry Worsham directed the production. perception of the ment." past president of TAJD. Mrs. Wil­ is not expensive for the informa­ Jan fall. Sites and dates are on page 1. student." Johnson of Clear Lake, son said Knight "truly believes in tion available. "Picture Memory is to expose the chairman of the event, presented In addition to the special OAP student to pictures representing a plaque to Knight at the luncheon freedom of the student press and Critical Changes management sessions, each confer­ Terms Of 6 Legislative various ages and schools and to meeting, the third such award treating publications staffers with Most OAP rules changes are ad­ ence will have special sessions deal­ awaken his aesthetic instincts," he given to Texas administrators who respect." ministrative corrections, but the ing with basic acting problems. All Council Members Expire Q. May a student participate in a few major changes are critical. conferences have programs sched­ rodeo, win a prize of valuable con­ Districts affected by area meets uled from 9 a.m to 12 noon and Six members will be elected to Ballots were mailed to each pub­ sideration, and remain eligible for Williams... are now required by the rules to some sites have drama sessions the Legislative Council this year lic school in the six regions in­ UIL athletic activities? hold the district contest prior to scheduled for the afternoon. The due to expiration of terms. volved in August, and nominations in numbers and scope. One reason it especially impressive is the fact A member of numerous civic the area week. This affects every­ first all day conference is Sept. 24 Conferences and regions affected are now being received and tabu­ A. Yes. Rodeo was removed from it has grown is our Texas Inter- that students participate volun­ groups, he is listed in Who's Who body but Regions I, III and IV in at 9 a.m. in the Drama Building are I-AAAA, II-AA, II-AA, III- lated in the League office. The five the Amateur Rule and the Awards scholastic League Foundation, tarily. It is a tribute to our in American Education and Who's Conference AAA. All others hold at UT-Austin. We will mail each A, I-B, and II-B. administrators receiving the most Rule. started around 1956 by (former youth. Who in the Southwest in Educa­ their district OAP meets prior to school details of each conference. Council members still in the re­ votes in any area will be named on UIL director) Rodney J. Kidd. It A native of Clarksville, Wil­ tion. He was presented the Na­ April 10. Winners of districts that We plan to publish the Area Q. Will it be counted as a track gion and conference may be reelec- the final ballot to be mailed about has given those people something liams was All-Southwest Confer­ tional Coaches Association "Award violate Rule l,d,3) will not be al­ meet list and Critic Judge meet if three schools participate List ted and, in fact, often are. Their September 20. to strive for." ence in both baseball and basket­ of Merit" for outstanding service lowed to participate at Area. prior to Oct. 15, against each other in track if none the first day for experience and advice serves the Those whose terms have expired ball and All-America in baseball in the field of athletics and for the Winners at all levels should also organizing Spring of the schools lose school time in Meet districts League and their constituents in are Supt. Ed Irons, Lubbock; Supt. Tribute To Youth while attending Southern Metho­ past three years has served on note the major revision of and director's planning going to or participating in the Rule meetings good stead. The Council is the body Williams said UIL participation dist University. He later taught l,d,4). Eligibility for Glenn Reeves, Saginaw; Supt. A. meet. the Executive Committee of the notices should be the One-Act Play Contest. We which screens all proposed innova­ has reached the point where and coached in Texas public postmarked C. Newsome, Quitman; Supt. Hor­ "one National Federation of State within 24 hours after will also try to list new library ac­ tions and rule changes, and com­ A. No. It is not counted as a out of every two students in Texas schools at Avery and Franklin and winning a contest, but must be quisitions in the Leaguer as space ace Francis, Garrison; Supt. High School Associations. He is mon sense and counsel of council James track meet if three or fewer schools public schools has at some time or also at Pan American College, mailed no later than the following pemits. members are invaluable to the pub­ McLeroy, Gail; and Supt. Earl R. compete when none of the schools another participated in some phase Southwestern University and presently vice president of that Monday. Failure to do so will make Best wishes for the best year lic schools. Tate of Paradise. miss any school time. of the UIL program. And making North Texas State University. organization. the school ineligible for the nex" possible and Good Show! Page 4 INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER SEPTEMBER, 1977 Sharpstown, Uvalde Capture Baseball Crowns Postscripts on Athletics Duncanville, Pecos Finish In Second; Take A Hard Look District, Regional Champions Listed Houston Sharpstown whipped Pharr-San Juan-Alamo (Pharr), 29. South ville), 25. Kenedy, 26. George West, 27. Heb- San Antonio (San Antonio), bronville, 28. La Joya. Duncanville 6-1 to win the 1977 30. Marshall (San Antonio), 31. Jefferson Bi-District Winners: Kermit, Electra, (San Antonio), 32. Roosevelt (San An­ Wylie, Linden-Kildare (Linden), Rusk, At Changing Society AAAA boys baseball champion­ tonio ). Lumberton, Huffman, La Grange, Robin­ ship. The Sharpstown victory shat­ Bi-District Winners: Eastwood (El Paso), son (Waco), Pflugerville, Medina Valley Amarillo, Trinity (Euless), Southwest (Castrovilie), Kenedy, Hebbronville. tered the Panthers' bid to become (Fort Worth), Duncanville, Jefferson Regional Winners: Kermit, Wylie, Lin­ By BELL FARNEY (Dallas), den-Kildare (Linden), Lumberton, La the first team in Texas schoolboy Lufkin, Bryan, Sharpstown (Houston), Grange, Medina Valley (Castrovilie), history to win three back-to-back Milby (Houston), Jefferson (Port Arthur), Kenedy. Athletic Director Alvin, Stroman (Victoria), Carroll (Corpus state titles. Christi), Marshall (San Antonio), Eoosevelt Conference A Apollos defeated another (San Antonio). The Quarter-Finalists : Amarillo, Southwest District Winners: 1. Bovina, 2. Bye, 3. Metroplex team, Fort Worth (Fort Worth), Duncanville, Bryan, Sharps- McCamey, 4. Junction, 5. China Spring, 6. As we approach the school year, I look forward to working town (Houston), Alvin, Stroman (Vic­ Aledo, 7. Callisburg (Gainesville), 8. San- Southwest, 10-4 in the semifinals toria) , Marshall. ger, 9. Coppeil, 10. Whitewright, 11. Kerens, with the University Interscholastic League with full realiza­ while Duncanville qualified for the Regional Winners: Southwest (Fort 12. Elkhart, Worth), Duncanville, Sharpstown (Hous­ 13. Union Grove (Gladewater), 14. Maud, tions that many problems we shall face will not be satisfac­ title game by knocking off Victoria ton), Stroman (Victoria), 15. Waskom, 16. Central (Pollok), 17. Shep­ State Winner: SHARPSTOWN (HOUS­ herd, 18. Mart, 19. Deweyville, 20. Burton, torily answered. We live in a time of general dissatisfaction. Stroman, 11-5. TON) . 21. Liberty Hill, 22. Comfort, 23. Poth, 24. ac­ In Class AAA, Uvalde wrapped Orange Grove. Many coaches are unhappy with their lack of voice in the Conference AAA Bi-District Winners: Bovina, Junction, up the winning trophy by taking a White­ tivity they have chosen to make a living. It seems that too Winners: 1. Canyon, 2. Pecos, 3. Aledo, Callisburg (Gainesville), 9-1 win over Pecos. Semifinal ac­ District wright, Elkhart, Maud, Central (Pollok), Snyder, 4. Burkburnett, 5. Everman, 6. De­ Hill, Poth. many people outside scholastic sports make the decisions af­ tion saw Uvalde edge Waco Mid­ Soto, 7. Liberty-Eylau (Texarkana), Shepherd, Burton, Liberty 8. Center, 9. Bridge City, 10. Eisenhower- Regional Winners: Junction. Callisburg fecting the coaches' livelihood. way 4-3 and Pecos defeat DeSoto, Alding (Houston), 11. Midway (Waco), 12. (Gainesville), Elkhart, Central (Pollok), of the 1977 Houston Sharpstown Conference AAAA state championship base­ 7-3. Westlake (Austin), 13. Uvalde, 14. Whar- Burton, Poth. Administrators are unhappy with the tremendous load of AAAA CHAMPS Members ton, 15. Gregory-Portland (Gregory), 16. Trevathan, Bronk Morgan, Mike McGee, David Rice, Tony Cooz, George Donna. Conference B red tape they attempt to unravel daily. They prepare more ball team include: (Front row, l-r) Jim Sir-District Winners: Pecos, Snyder, De­ BASEBALL CHAMPIONS 2. Mo- reports each year and have more invasions into their time Sarmiento and Randy Walker; (Second Row, l-r) Chris Day, Randy Richards, Kevin Shannon, Dale Satriano, 1976-77 Soto, Center, Bridge City, Midway (Waco), District Winners: 1. Darrouzett, Conference AAAA Uvalde, Gregory-Portland (Gregory). beetie, 3. Bye, 4. Bye, 5. Novice, 6. Bye, 7. needed to administer the school districts. Teachers are discon­ Rick Nixon, and Guy Whittington; (Back row, l-r) Matt Rogers, Cody Mueller, Keith Corrigan, Curtis Kouba, Regional Winners: Pecos, DeSoto, Mid­ Morgan, 8. Slum, 9. Alvord,' District Winners: 1. Burges (El Paso), way (Waco), Uvalde. 10. Bye, 11. Santo, 12. Windthorst, 13. tent. Too often, they are left with the thankless task of im­ Greg Hughes, Mike Minturn and Coach Dick Janse. 2. Eastwood (El Paso), 3. AmariUo, 4. Mon- State Winner: UVALDE. Porsper, 14. Savoy, 15. Delmar (Paris), 16. terey (Lubbock), 6. Cooper (Abilene), 6. Caddo Mills, 17. Woden, 18. Oakwood, 19. plementing procedures and conditions upon their classroom Trinity (Euless), 7. Southwest (Fort Conference AA Palmer, 20, Wortham, Worth), 8. Cleburne, 21. Evadale, 22. Colmesneil, 23. Norman- with neither teacher nor student having a part in the pre­ 9. Duncanville, 10. North Mesquite, 11. District Winners: 1. Bye, 2. Bye, 3. Ker- gee, 24. Crawford, 25. Salado, 26. Jarrell, Jefferson (Dallas), 12. Kimball (Dallas), 13. mit, 4. Fabens, 5. Electra, 6. Lake Worth 27. Round Top-Carmine (Carmine), Moul- Paris, 14. Lufkin, 15. Corsicana, 16. Bryan, (Fort Worth), 7. Wylie, 8. Prairiland (Pat- planning process. (Linden), 10. ton, 29. D'Hanis, 30. Bruni, 31. Port Aran- 17. Spring Branch (Houston), tonville), 9. Linden-Kildare sas, 32. Bye. 18. Sharpstown (Houston), 19. Waltrip Whitehouse, Constitution by majority vote oi 11. Brownsboro, 12. Rusk, 13. San Augus­ Bi-District Winners: Darrouzett, Novice, Rights vs. Responsibilities (Houston), 20. Milby (Houston), 21. Lee Alvord, Santo, Prosper, Delmar member schools. It is the profes (Baytown), 22. Jefferson (Port Arthur), tine, 14. Lumberton, 15. Huffman, 16. Bye, Blum, (Waco), 20. Bye, (Paris), Woden, Palmer, Evadale, Norman- The public is rumbling. Parents - :3. Eayburn (Pasadena), 24. Alvin, Salado, Round Top-Carmine (Car­ sional duty of each school teacher, 25. Stroman (Victoria), 26. Anderson 21. Pflugerville, 22. Marble Falls, 23. Cole gee, understand why the school (San Antonio), 24. Medina Valley (Castro- mine) , D'Hanis, Port Aransas. cannot coach, or sponsor to develop a (Austin), 27. Carroll (Corpus Christi), 28. have rules and why their has to working relationship with the ad­ in order to participate in children, ministrator in his school district. must abide by these activities, Your opinions will be heard, and live in an age that fo­ rules. We you will have an active voice in the cuses on the human rights of all Schools Okay Various Rules League. peoples, but surely the minority groups still face an uphill battle. League Background Their rights are defended each I grew up in Texas with the day, and the courts are busy even UIL, and participated in district, In Spring Balloting far behind in processing cases. Changes area, and regional contests as a More and more traditions and reg­ contestant and through to state ulations that we have followed for out loss of school time "shall not be This rule does not affect teams championships as a coach. Type­ A measure forbidding students are being questioned in below the varisity level. If the dis­ years writing, One-Act Play, number ->r teams representing member considered a meet." court. Life is more diffifficult for trict executive committee votes to sense, declamation, ready writing, schools from participating in more Tennis Definition play the five-layer game at the all people. poetry reading, track, basketball, than eight tournaments during the If life is no longer simple for the In district play, only the final non-varsity level, the decision will football, spring softball and volley school year, exclusive of district, then we know it is not tournament of the district meet in be enacted and final. In nondistrict grown-ups, ball were activities that contrib­ regional and state meets, was ap­ at all simple for the adolescent. He tennis will be considered as a dis­ games and in districts where the uted to my development as a stu­ proved by League schools, 872-55, is being bombarded constantly with STATE AAA CHAMPS Members of the 1977 Uvalde Coyote state championship baseball team are: trict tournament. If a series of dis­ decision is left to the schools in­ dent. It was my privilege to attend and added to the Tennis and Golf from college, society, (Front row, l-r) Tommy Ellinger, Steven Ramble, Jeff Scott, Eugene Alejandro, Pepe Salinas and Richard trict tournaments is held with volved, the two schools involved, pressures college on a football scholarship. Plans. from school and parents, and from Roy Flores, John Aviles, Greg Kolinek, Steve Cargil, Jesse more than three schools and/or the two schools may play whatever Much of what I do today I owe to Contreras; [Second row, l-r) Oscar Alejandro, The measure, passed during his peer group. His anxiety in­ any loss of school time, those tour­ type of game they agree on. that sport and to the many coaches Garcia, and Gary Schwarzlose, manager; (Back row. l-r) Coach Dan Matocha, Bozo Alderson, Tad Neutze, spring balloting, also rules a meet­ each year. naments would have to be consid­ In the case of disagreement, the creases with me. Blake Underwood, Brian McLaughlin, Van McElroy, Joe Sansom and Assistant Coach Bill McCabe. ing of three or fewer teams with- who worked ered part of the eight tournaments. home team shall determine what League Can Help As an English teacher, princi In golf, the final 36 holes of type of game will be played. pal, and superintendent I have The most plausible answer to tournament play to determine a sponsored one-act plays and serv­ district champion are all that Playing Rule Revisions for 1977-78 these problems is a well-organized ed as district one-act play chair­ student activity program co-exist­ Girls' Track Performances Highlight count as a district tournament. VolleybaU man, served as Spring Meet Chair Any other district tournaments 1-3-1 The 1980 net specifications permit ing with a strong program of aca­ man, Football Chairman, and have either a rope or a flexible steel cable in the fitted to the abilities and in­ where four or more schools are in­ bottom; and the side rods will be optional. demics, coached a basketball team to state 1-4-1 Permits the ball to be made of terests of each child. The Univer­ volved or there is any loss of school either genuine or simulated leather. championship, football team to the Schedule count as one of the invi­ sity Interscholastic League has 'Successful Spring Sports time shall 3-2-4 Provides that team benches shall state quarterfinals, and track relay tational tournaments. be designated by the host team, thus elimi­ provided such an organization of teams to two state titles. It has been Orting, Washington, and Robert nating the need for exchanging benches interest and activities since 1910, By BOBBY HAWTHORNE after the coin toss. an honor to have worked in the Pullard of Los Angeles, California, Other Rules Changes 4-4-1-a Clarifies that it is considered a and is continually looking for ways boys' and girls' coaching associ­ The boys kept on trackin'. Golf­ up with the (Johnny) Jones. Wil­ short change of state sprint at 16-feet, 7-inches nationally, and block not only when the ball is stopped from to improve its service to schools. In other rule changes: crossing the net or returned immediately ations. ers ironed out their problems no­ liams blazed to a 9.2 timing in the marks, Port Lavaca's Handy Hall by Billy Olsen of Abilene at 15- Conference AA, A and B but also when the downward motion of the It cannot answer all of the needs ticeably well. And tennis buffs 100-yard dash, and then clicked off was doing the same to the pole feet, 9-inches statewide. ball is deflected. but it can schools voted 394-222 to amend 6-2-5 Provides that an injured player and problems of society, We Have a Challenge served up as good a game as can be a 20.9-second reading in the 220- vault record, only on the national Seven Foot Leap who intends to remain in the game shall provide a viable source of competi­ the Typewriting Contest Plan, have up to 60 seconds to recuperate before We have a challenge before us. found anywhere in the nation. yard dash. It was the finest spring level. Hall cleared 16-feet, 8- Then, late Friday, May 13, Gil that players' team is charged a time-out. tion at both the academic and ath­ We can either be a part of the But the real story behind the performance ever given by a Texas inches to establish a new national mer's Darold Cuba established a Rule 24 to read: "Only electrically 7-2-5 Specifies that if the first contact by letic level to polish the skills of our a team is durine an action to block, the solution and attempt to answer 1977 University Interscholastic high school trackster. and state mark. The past records new state high jump record in operated machines will be used." team shall have three more plays. young men and women for full use some of the problems and dedicate League spring sports schedule was While Williams was making were held by Casey Carrigan of clearing 7-feet even and becoming Schools voted to change the 7-3-2 Provides that contacting the refer­ in their adult lives. Today's young toward the ee's platform, whether attached to the net or ourselves to working the incredible performances of the the first schoolboy to ever crack League girls' basketball format free standing, is not permitted and is con­ people are maturing earlier than reasonable solutions to the others, lady tracksters during the May 6- the 7-foot barrier at the state sidered a net foul. their parents. They desire and seek ad­ from a six-player to five-player 9-4-3-C Penalizes a team when a player or we as coaches, teachers, and 7 state meet in Austin. And what Cites, meet. It was a new conference and enters or requests to enter a game for a activities to test their skills and can sit back and let Teacher game. The rule, approved 482-456, fourth time. ministrators more can be said than, "You've King of the Keyboards vation to complete and win," he state record. imagination. The League should someone else do it. If I know the come a long way, baby! !" On Saturday, Spencer Sunstrum goes into effect for the 1978-79 2-2 Players may not wear jewelry. continue to provide these activities. Although his champions have said. 2-1O Provides full coverage for the cor­ caliber of personnel in Texas pub­ In 15 events per conference, of Richardson Pearce jumped 7- school year and all varsity girls rection of an error when more than one come in several events journal­ "I am a strong believer in UIL free throw is involved. lic schools, they will not sit back. Class B girls set 8 new records; feet, %-inch, eclipsing Cuba's less ism and shorthand, for example and always have been. Ever since basketball teams in 1977-78 will 5-5 Note 2 Playing periods for non-var­ Rule-Making Procedure They will contribute their support, Class A girls set 8 records; 10 rec­ than 24-hour record. The Gilmer sity games may be reduced by mutual agree­ Eudy's forte is the keyboard. In I started in UIL contests, I have the six-player game, unless ment. One of the most common criti­ constructively criticize, inform all ords were set and one tied in Class lad has some consolation, however. play his time, he has seen typing con­ worked hard to produce winners. 6-7 Exception l(d) On a try for field cisms of the League is the oft re­ persons about what the UIL is, AA; 8 records were set and 2 tied He'll have a chance to make up for they are playing a team from an- goal or free throw, the ball remains alive if tests change considerably from And I know there's more to UIL a defensive player swings his or her arms peated, "I don't have a voice in the what it does, and the philosophy in Class AAA; and Class AAAA it next year. Cuba is going into his oter state, in that state. the early 12-minute tests to 10- winning of medals it helps a or elbows. rule making. Dr. Williams (or Dr. behind it. Behind all of our motives girls established 10 new marks. It minute tests to the present two person want to be a winner at any senior year. makes the rules and we lies the well-being of our students. computes to 44 records set and 3 Another surprise at the meet Marshall) five-minute test format. job and it helps a person get a have to abide by them." This is not If, as Dr. Rhea Williams has ties out of a possible 60. Quite a was the championship shot-putting "I personally think the 10-min- better job and go farther with There is a patterned way of often said, our greatest natural re­ remarkable feat. of Dallas Jefferson sophomore, true. ute test reveals the real typist," himself in life." altering the rules and providing source is the children of our state, Michael Carter, whose 64-feet, 9%- Southwest Officials 17 Records Broken he said. "The automation factor of Contest Format Changed for change. All rules are voted into then certainly we should not squan­ inch toss upset highly-favored In addition and this is equally the longer tests give high priority In 1978, UIL typing contests the Constitution by our member der the most precious of all com­ Taylor of Longview. incredible 10 state records and 7 to 10-minute writings and that is will be conducted on electric type­ Hosea schools. Authority is not vested in modities their productive lives as In team standings, Meridian national records fell during the why I still give them in both begin­ writers instead of the manual Organization Formed single person but in the Legis­ thinking, active citizens. its girls in claiming the a two-day girls' meet. Nowhere in ning and advanced typing classes. counterparts. Eudy welcomes the joined lative Council, composed of 20 ad­ It is an exciting opportunity to Class B title; Karnack rolled up 50 America is girls track booming The key to teaching champion­ change. The combined efforts of several out the state; ministrators elected by fellow be able to work with Dr. Marshall to capture the Class A like it is across Texas. ship caliber typists, Eudy said, is "Through the past 17 years, points officials' and umpires' associations, To provide rules and mechan­ and repre­ and all of the personnel at the Uni­ picked up school administrators Three Fort Worth schools, getting the student interested typing teachers have been count­ championship; Rockdale the UIL and the Southwest Con­ ics books and other teaching aids the twenty regions and all versity Interscholastic League of­ points to add the state track senting Trimble Tech, Wyatt and Eastern enough to give it all he's got. ing tiny gaps, 'very, very' slightly 46 ference resulted in the formation for all local officials chapters and in the state. fice. We heartily request your sup­ foot­ conferences Hills, stole the Class AAAA show, raised capitals, and slight crowded crown to the Texas Class AA of a group designed to administer individual member officials; All rules changes which involve port as we begin this year. May Work To Win at State fall; finishing 1-2-3 in the standings letters as errors and I'm glad to ball title its claimed in the the needs for officials by the mem­ To furnish correct rules inter­ submitted to member you have the best of luck in your Humble for the penalties are and between them setting four "It is no secret that hard work, see we'll be using the electrics to Brenham edged ber schools of the League. pretations and clarifications for schools for a vote. Rules can only professional and personal respon­ and desire to AAA trophy; and Galveston state records and three national plus lots of practice eliminate the questionable errors. Class The organization, Southwest Of­ officials, coaches, players, fans and or taken out of the sibilities. to retain its be placed in records. Trimble Tech was respon­ win takes the student to State," "I'm ready for a change, but I Ball scored 38 points ficials Association, Inc., was the news media; sible for two of the fallen marks, he said. personally don't think we will see domination in Class AAAA. formed this past summer to pro­ To recruit, educate and en­ Golf Winner laving posted a 46.7 timing in the "At the start of the typing too much noticeable increase in Humble Double vide "the best officiating possible courage new and young officials; Humble in Class AAA and Ran- 440-yard relay and a 3:50.2 clock­ course, I want every student to ex­ speeds," he added, pointing out "A for all interscholastic athletic com­ To retain competent officials I give each in Class A had the unique ing in the mile relay. cel in the subject and student has a little more freedom kin petition," a group spokesman said. in the program through a sound attention honor of winning and taking sec­ Meridian took home the Class B student close, individual on a manual. There are too many rating and promotion system; Grid Playoff Broadcasting in boys' and girls' golf. Many Join in Drive title with 54 points; Paducah all year. I do not concentrate my chances of accidental errors on the ond And to improve the relation­ Joining in the organization ef­ edged out Longview Spring Hill attention only on the top two or electric. The Humble girls' team, led by ship between the officials and all I have had 187, posted a forts were the board of directors of for the Class A title with 48 three students because "There is also that 'psychologi­ Judith Neimann's of those interested in the inter­ 'average' students go all 785 to capture the the Southwest Football Officials Contract Signed For 1977 points; Marble Falls eased past about 10 cal' slowdown the manual typist team total of scholastic athletic program. the way to the State Meet." crown over Brenham, while the Association, Southwest Basketball Bellville for the Class AA crown does not have to confront." squad finished second, but Officials Association, Southwest with 58 points; and Canyon easily An example: Despite past accomplishments, boys' More May Join For 1977 and for the eighth con­ pany in bringing the broadcasts of student of mine won first playoff after Umpires Association, Dr. outdistanced the Class AAA field "A 'B' Eudy has not lost his UIL contest only after a one-hole Baseball Meetings are now being held so secutive year the Diamond Sham­ football championship games in and regional and fourth ended with them Marshall and Cliff Speegle ;o wrap up that championship. in district enthusiasm. the regular play Bailey that the Texas VolleybaU Officials rock Company will broadcast all Conferences AAAA and AAA to in state state," he said. "Since he Fort Stockton. and Half Lahar of the Southwest "After a student or teacher gets tied at 627 with Association may join the organiza­ AAAA football games from the thousands of fans over the state. Boys Track had no student competition to type Rankin, meanwhile, captured the Conference. The boys' track and field compe­ UIL in his blood, he longs to be or tion also, the spokesman said. regional through the state cham­ This is a most worthwhile activity with him after school, I had to take boys' golf title over Memphis eas­ tition was equally exciting, if not instruct a state champion," he Six Basic Goals School administrators and pion playoff s. and we hope that we will have UIL tests with him to build in ily and then took second behind Diamond Shamrock has an ex­ as record smashing. And a large said. "The competition never The group established six pri­ coaches are encouraged to contact of continued co­ him a competitive edge." Farwell for the girls' title. clusive contract for the 1977 Con­ many more years portion of that excitement came on ceases, even after a person wins or mary goals: Dotson Lewis, executive director, ference AAA final championship operation with Diamond Shamrock ;he heels of two record-setting per­ Winning Tradition Helps loses. Booker B Champion To educate all officials as to SWOA, at P. 0. Box 7185, 4310-H in providing this great service to formances by West Columbia's "Once a winning tradition is "He will carry that competitive Elsewhere, Class B Booker's first proper game mechanics and con­ Westside Drive, Dallas, Texas, game. won the conference cup with "The League is proud to cooper­ Texas citizens," said Dr. Bailey M. Carl Williams, who showed it started in UIL, it is not difficult at spirit with him the rest of his team test rules to insure as far as possi­ 75209, AC 214-528-3131 for as­ ate with Diamond Shamrock Com­ Marshall, League director. really isn't all that difficult to keep all to find students with the moti­ life." See Girls Track, Page 2 ble consistent officiating through­ sistance.