VOL. LIX AUSTIN, TEXAS, NOVEMBER, 1974 NO. 3 Drew Reese, Ed Irons New Council Officers College," said Dr. Rhea H. Wil­ South Plains Dean liams, League director. South Plains, Howard Payne Colleges Limits On Awards Two New Regional Sites On April Ballot Region 1-B Director Drew Reese, superintendent of They also authorized League ad­ Pleasanton Independent School ministrators to draw up a plan for Nathan Tubb, Academic Dean of ning for Vocational Rehabilitation District, was elected chairman of junior high girls track and field South. Plains College at Levelland and is past state treasurer, Texas For Spring Meet Events the University Interscholastic competition. is the director of Region I, Confer­ Junior College Teachers Associa­ Two new .Regional Contest Sites test Director of Region I, Confer­ Stephenville League Legislative Council. One-Act Play Directors ence B Regional Spring Meet. He tion. have been added to the list of con­ ences AAA and AA at Odessa Col­ Mike Leese, Dean of Men, Tarle- Ed Irons, superintendent of Lub- They voted a rule to provide was an original member of the ad­ Tubb, as a past public school test sites: Region I, Conference B lege in Odessa, and Dr. Lee Ware, ton State College: bock Independent School* District, that one-act play directors must ministrative staff at South Plains administrator and along with his at South Plains College in Level- Assistant Professor of Communica­ Region II, Conference A, Dis­ was elected vice-chairman. be full-time employees of the College. knowledge of League programs, is land and Region II, Conference B tions at tjie University of Texas tricts 9-16 At the Council dinner League schools. The council instructed the Tubb, born at Tahoka, moved eager to meet with school adminis­ at Howard Payne College in at Arlington has replaced Dr. Cha- Brownwood Director Dr. Rhea H. Williams pre­ literary and academic committee with his pioneer family to Level- trators, coaches and sponsors of Brownwood. pin Ross as Contest Director. A. C. Garvin, Vice-President, sented appreciation plaques to to study this rule with a view to land in 1921. He was educated in League activities in his area of the Contest Director for Region I, Dr. Rhea H. Williams, UIL Di­ Howard Payne College: W. A. Reeves, outgoing council determining if it should be extend­ the Levelland Public School Sys­ state and is ready and willing to Conference B is Dean Nathan Tubb rector, said League member schools Region II, Conference B, Dis­ chairman, and Dr. J. Rex Wier, di­ ed to other contest areas. tem, received his Bachelor of render the greatest services to mak­ and Contest Director for Region II, and the League are grateful to the tricts 13-23 rector of League speech activities. The Athletic Plan code of fair­ Science degree from Southwestern ing their program a sound educa­ Conference B is A. C. Garvin, Vice- 14 host institutions and wish to Pasadena Reeves was cited for long par­ ness and sportsmanship was ex­ Oklahoma State University in tional activity. President of Howard Payne Col­ thank them and the respective fac­ Tom Sewell, Dean of San Jacinto ticipation in League activities and tended to cover all literary and Weatherford, Okla., and a Mas­ "We welcome Nathan Tubb in lege. ulty members who are assisting in College: for excellent service on the Legis­ academic contests. ter of Education from Texas Tech his capacity as the Regional Spring NATHAN TUBB Dr. Miles Eckert has replaced the competitive educational con­ Region III, Conference AAAA, lative Council. Journalism Contests University. He has also done two Meet Director at South Plains . . . Bloomingfon Delegate. Dr. Bernhard T. W. Sedate as Con- tests. This service to the public Districts 16-24 Dr. Wier was thanked for his A Texas Association of Journal­ years postgraduate studies at Tex­ schools, in providing facilities and Huntsville years of active work in League ism Directors proposal to change as Tech. assistance in the athletic contests Dr. Joel E. Bass, Associate Pro­ speech activities, including writing the League news and feature He served in the Army during and in the literary and academic fessor of Education, Sam Houston of all the League books of instruc­ writing contests by providing for World War II and has compiled competitions, is well appreciated. State University: tion in Poetry Interpretation, Prose an interview type situation was 34 years experience in public 48 Administrators Named Reading, Debate and other speech tabled for further study and clari­ Regional Assignments Region III, Conference AAA, schools in Hockley and Cochran Districts 9-12 events. fication. counties. He has experience as a Odessa Referendum Ballot Gymnastics Proposal Dr. Miles Eckert, Odessa Brenham classroom teacher, coach, elemen­ College: The Council approved three The athletic subcommittee was To Regional Committees Region I, Conference AAA, Dis­ Dean W. C. Schwartz, Blinn Col­ tary principal, high school princi­ lege: items to be voted on by member instructed to conduct a study of pal and superintendent of Pep and Forty-eight Texas school admin­ sity serving as host and the League, Arlington trict 1-3. schools in an April referendum the proposal that boys' and girls' istrators will serve this year on the represented by these superinten­ Supt. E. 0. Martin, Bowie Region I, Conference AA, Dis­ Region III, Conference AA, Dis­ Whiteface schools. tricts 17-25 vote. gymnastics be added to the Tubb and his wife, Freda, a League's 14 regional executive dents and principals. The League Supt. Ben Brandenburg, Midlo­ tricts 1-8. First was a proposal to amend League's activity program. The committees, assisting the regional competitive program rests upon the thian Lubbock Region IV, Conference B, Dis­ teacher at West Elementary School tricts 36-^2 Rule 28, the All-Star Rule, of the committee will report back to the in Levelland, have three children: directors and other regional execu­ efforts of administrators and the Supt. A. E. Greer, Bridgeport Dr.' Ray Purkerson, Assistant Football Plan to provide an excep­ next meeting of the council. Professor, College Kilgore Dr. Terry Tubb of Macon, Georgia; tive committee members from the faculty members who devote con­ Stephenville of Education, tion for any all-star game that has Councilmen Lauded Texas Tech University: Dean Kenneth Whitten, Kilgore Mrs. Libby Waters, a business ad­ host institutions. siderable effort and attention to its Supt. Wm. L. Hudson, Frisco been played continuously on an an­ Dr. Rhea H. Williams, League planning and execution. Supt. Jack D. Johnson, South Region I, Conference AAAA, College: ministration teacher at Carrollton They will help organize and Region III, Conference A, Districts nual basis since prior to the pas­ director, praised the Legislative High School; and Jerry Tubb, a schedule the various events at each Odessa Lake Districts 1-5 sage of Rule 28. Council for its full and fair con­ Supt. George Cullender, Mona- 17-25. sophomore music major at South regional site with the least possible Supt. James Perkins, De Leon ...Region I, Conference A, Districts Awards Rule Proposal sideration of all proposals. hans Brownwood 1-8 Region III, Conference B, Dis­ Plains College. confusion, minimum of expense and tricts 24-35. The council voted to submit a "The councilmen devote many As an educator, Tubb has been least loss in school time by contest­ Supt. Norman Hall, Andrews Supt. Max P. Jenks, Stephen­ Levelland change in Awards Rule limits to hours to study of the interscho- Supt. Garland Rattan, Boys Corpus Christ! listed in Who's Who in the South­ ants. ville Dean Nathan Tubb, South Plains schools. New limits, if accepted by lastic competition in Texas," Dr. Ranch College: Dr. Dwayne Bliss, Assistant Su­ west in Education, has served on Each regional meet is jointly Supt. M. H. Buchanan, May the schools, would permit one Williams said. "It is hard work, Supt. B. F. Conger, Denver City perintendent of Schools, Corpus the Committee for Statewide Plan­ sponsored by the college or univer- Supt. Billy McKown, Abbott Region I, Conference B, District major award costing up to $25 but they never fail to give every Lubbock 1-12 Christi at Del Mar College: Pasadena and symbolic awards for addition­ aspect of any problem full conv Supt. Robert Ashworth, Amarillo Supt. Jack Simmons, Angleton Denton Region IV, Conference AAAA, Districts 25-32 al activities costing up to $4. sideration. They can never please Supt. Ed Irons, Lubbock Supt. Clyde M. Gott, Port Arthur Dr. William DeMougeot, Dept. Present awards limits are $20 Supt. G. T. Hawkes, Crosbyton Region IV, Conference AAA, everyone, but they do give a com­ Asst. Supt. Horace Elrod, Hous­ Speech and Drama, North Texas for the major award, and $3 for plete hearing to all interested par­ Supt. Charles Hohertz, Shallo- ton State University: Districts 13-16 Kingsville symbolic awards. ties. We are all grateful to them water Hunts ville Region II, Conference AAAA, Volleyball Recommendation Levelland Johnny L- Johnson, Coordinator for their contributions to the Supt. Martin Hitt, Longview Districts 6-15 Schools will vote whether to Supt. Odell Wilkes, Meadow Extension Teaching, Texas A&I League and to Texas' youth." Supt. Joseph Beneke, Houston Region change volleyball to a fall sport. Supt. Lamar B Kelley, Amherst II, Conference AAA, Dis­ University: Supt. Mance Park, Huntsville tricts 4-8 The proposed schedule would per­ Supt. Billy Key, Sundown Region IV, Conference AA, Dis­ Brenham Arlington mit schools to start volleyball prac­ Denton tricts 26-32 Supt. James E. Taylor, Katy tice on the first Speech Meet Supt. Don Smith, Cleburne Dr. Lee Ware, Assistant Profes­ Victoria day of school. The Supt. Thomas W Cameron, Fair- sor of Communications, University first game or scrimmage could be Asst. Supt. H. F. Griffin, Dallas field Carl Dubose, Director Evening Supt. Leo Bradley, Grand Prairie of Texas at Arlington: School, Victoria College: played no earlier than the first Experience .Supt Clifford L. Curry, Carmine Thursday after the first Monday Supt. Glenn D. Reeves, Saginaw Supt. Charles M. Whatley, Rich­ Region II, Conference AA, Dis­ Region IV, Conference A, Dis­ tricts 9-16 tricts 26-32 in September, with Nov. 15 the last ards date for certifying district cham­ Not Required Buster McElroy Wins Kilgore pions. No specific tournament experi­ 1923 A Essay Title Supt. George E. Moore, Gushing This proposal was an effort by ence is required for students en­ Supt. Louie L. Williamson, Long- supporters to relieve congestion in tering League district, regional or Buster McElroy of Georgetown view won the Class A essay writing state Practice Speech Topics the spring sports calendar. state speech contests. Supt. Bruce Prior, Quinlan title in 1923. Lou Adaline Taylor of Girls' Cross Country The speech contestant must meet Supt. J. C. Lock, Gilmer Groesbeck won second, and Henry The council voted to set up a eligibility requirements set forth Corpus Christ! T. Safford, Listed For Contestants girls' cross country program as a in the Constitution and Contest Sam Houston High (El Supt. Jim Barnes, Seguin The following practice topics for Persuasive Speaking Topics part of the League's athletic pro­ Rules, but is not required to parti­ . . . New Regional Director. . . . New Braunfels Teacher Paso) took third. Supt. Roger Gee, Victoria Informative and Persuasive Speak­ 1. Should President Nixon have gram. cipate in any other kind of speech Supt. W. C. Andrews, Gregory DANNY SPEARS MRS. MABEL E. WYATT ing have been provided by C. L. been pardoned ? competition prior to entry . in Lockhart Writer Takes Supt. Drew Reese, Pleasanton Trainor of Louise High School, 2. Should the Palestinians be League speech contests. '23 Ward School Title Kingsville League speech consultant. given representation in the Some teachers and students have Elizabeth Ross of Lockhart won Supt. Kenneth Flory, Hondo Informative Speaking Topics UN? misinterpreted League rules and be­ the Ward School state champion­ Supt. C. L. West, Odem 1. Who is Kenneth Rush? 3. Why is there an increase in lieve that it was necessary to par­ Wyatt, Spears To Sit ship in essay writing in 1923. Supt. W. A. Reeves, Woodsboro 2. What is President Ford's sur­ crimes committed by fe­ ticipate in a certain number of Addie Tarr of Lamar School (El Victoria tax proposal? males ? tournaments in order to qualify for Paso) won second place, and Janet Supt. Herbert L. Sides, Granger 3. Who are the Nobel Prize 4. Is there to be a new Consti­ the League district meet or other Sheppard of Texarkana placed Supt. Wayne Jones, Louise winners in 1974 ? tution in Texas's future? League speech contests. On Debate Committee third. Supt. A. F. Cobb, Three Rivers 4. What is the current status of 5. What is the cure to world in­ "It is obvious that tournament Italy's government and econ­ flation ? experience could Dr. Rhea H. Williams, Director Award in 1970 and is in Who's Who be of value to a omy? 6. Why are current oil prices so of the University Interscholastic speech competitor," said League of American Women in 1972. 5. What are the provisions of exorbitant ? League, along with two Texas de­ Speech Director, Dr. J. Rex Wier, For the past 50 years Mrs. Wyatt the public financing of presi­ 7. Is a U.S. Cuban detente de­ "Just as previous track meet ex­ bate coaches, will attend the Na­ has been involved in UIL activities dential primaries bill? sirable ? tional University Extension Asso­ perience is valuable to track and as a participant, coach and judge. 6. What is the status of feder­ 8. Is the U.S. profiting frorn ciation's Council and Wording field contestants, but the decision Com­ More than 20 of her students have ally financed mass transit? the U.S. Soviet detente? mittee meeting in St. Louis, Miss­ on tournament participation is left entered the State Meet in speech 7. What is the U.S.-Russian de­ 9. Are the new campaign spend­ ouri, Dec. 26, 27 and 28. STEPHANIE FUHRMAN entirely to the discretion of the events with nine of them becom­ tente? ing reforms likely to be effec­ local administrators and teachers." Mrs. Mabel E. Wyatt from ing State champions. 8. What was the purpose of the tive? . . . All-Time Slide Rule Champ. Bloomington High School and Dan- Danny Spear received a Bachelor economic summit? 10. Was the economic summit ny Spear of New Braunfels High of Science degree from Southwest 9. What is the significance of successful ? Andrews High Student Sets School have been chosen to rep­ Texas State University and is cur­ the recent elections in 11. Is the cover-up trial the last resent the debate coaches of Texas. rently writing a thesis to complete Britain? whimper of Watergate? Mrs. Wyatt received both Bach­ a Master of Arts in Drama and 10. What is the present situation 12. Is the Communist party Slide Rule Record Score elor of Arts and Master of Arts Speech at Southwest Texas State of the U.S. relations with strengthening its position in It took a score of 359 to do it, in UIL contests, beginning at Dis­ degrees from the University of University. Danny is married and Cuba? Western Europe? but Stephanie Fuhrman, Andrews trict level and going all the way. to Texas at Austin. She has 39 years has a six-year-old daughter and a 11. What is the current political 13. Will the WFL survive? High School student, not only won State Meet in 1971 and each year of teaching experience, with 29 of three-month-old son. situation in Argentina? 14. Is methadone safe and effec­ first place in State Meet Confer­ thereafter will serve to encourage those years in the Bloomington In­ ence AAA Slide Rule competition, others to strive for the high goal He teaches speech and drama at 12. Who is Isabel Peron? tive? dependent School District. but did it with the highest score of first place in State Meet. Her New Braunfels High School and 13. Who is Federico Fellini? 15. Are sports over emphasized She has served as president of ever recorded in the contest. accomplishment is one more high coaches 14. What is the OPEC ? in Texas's schools ? the Texas Speech Association, Pres­ all UIL speech events and State Slide Rule Director Jack achievement for the great competi­ One-Act Play. Over the past three 15. What is methadone and how 16. Is the all-volunteer army ident of the District III, TSTA, is Lenhart notified Stephanie and the tors from Andrews High School." years, students at New Braunfels is it used? working ? a member of the State TEFS Com­ League Office that her score was The Texas Interscholastic mittee, Southwest Educational Lab­ High School have amassed over 300 the tops ever in the competition. League Foundation awarded Miss awards oratory, American Institute of Par­ in speech and drama. He "We are-proud of Miss Fuhr- Fuhrman a $4,000 Moody Founda­ has coached liamentarians, Delta Kappa Gam­ numerous district and man's accomplishment," said Dr. regional champions in League Number Sense, Slide Rule tion Scholarship to help further ma, first lifetime member of the Rhea H. Williams, League Director. speech contests. Dr. Williams said, her studies at Texas Tech Univer­ Texas Speech Association, lifetime "The Slide Rule contest is difficult. "Danny member of the Texas State Teach­ is one of the outstanding Test Release Dates Set She competed against some of the sity, where she is now working on young coaches ers Association and Consultant in in speech and drama best in the state. We know that her a degree in microbiology. She plans and has contributed greatly to de­ Release dates have been set Slide Rule Test 213 was used a Speech Course of Study TEA. record and dedication in competing a career in medical research. veloping those areas in Texas pub­ JOSE ELOY CUELLAR DOUBLE WINNER Jose, son of Mauro for the special Number Sense in the fall Student Activities She has been awarded the Texas lic schools." Cuellar, of Zapata High School was a double winner at the 1974 State and Slide Rule contests for use Conferences. Teacher of the Year in 1967, Out­ This past summer he served as Meet, taking first places in AA Number Sense and Slide Rule. His in practice meets. Slide Rule tests are 10 cents standing Alumnus of The Uni­ Slide Rule release dates are: each and Number Sense tests are versity of Texas (College of Edu­ an assistant instructor at South­ coach, Eliseo Perez, is very familiar with State Meet, having taught west Texas State University in a 1. Test S-31 Nov. 13, 2. Test 2 for 5 cents. Answer keys will cation) in 1968, an Ambassador of the 1973 state slide rule winner. Jose makes all A's in school. His S-32 Jan. 15, 3. S-33 Feb. 12. be furnished. Good Will to South America (Para­ debate workshop. hobbies are swimming and fishing. He plans to major in engineering Number Sense release dates Tests can be mailed to prac­ guay) through Programa De Edu- A former student of Spear's, are: 1. 1974-A Nov. 13, 2. 1974- tice meet directors earlier than acion Interamericana, 1968, re­ Steve Burney, recently received a at Texas A&M University after he finishes high school. He has two B Jan. 15, 3. 1974-C Feb. 12. ceived the Valley Forge Classroom grant of $1,300 to return to the Number Sense Test 1974-A is the dates designated, but are not American Academy of more years to try to add more championships at State Meet to his Teachers Award in 1963, the John Dramatic the one used in the fall Student to be used until after the re­ H. Lovelady Lifetime for Youth Arts in New York. record. Activities Conferences. lease date. Page 2 NTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER NOVEMBER, 1974 Scholastic Press eea f-^tantina LJime

You may have noticed the statement in the CONSTITUTION AND CONTEST RULES that the Interscholastic League "is an 'annual' Safe Driving rather than a 'perennial' to use the words of botany." There's a world of truth in that. Shows Good Sense Every year the functioning structure of the League must grow anew LIBERTY-EYLAU HILLSBORO The Executive Committee of District Hillsboro High School Choir is disqualified By DR. MAX R. HADDICK if the plant is to bear fruit is to culminate in productive, incentive- 7AAA has placed Liberty-Eylau High for the 1973-74 and 1974-75 school years for School on probation in football for the 1974 violation of Article V, page 128, Section 14, laden competition. Every year the success of the League is determined season for violation of Rule 24 of the Foot­ paragraph b, of the Constitution and Con­ It is the saddest of times here now. Mrs. Jan Kennemer, ball Plan. test Rules, by action of the Region VIII by the skill and promptness of the early "planting," beginning with Executive Committee. ILPC secretary, was severely injured, and her husband and BECKVILLE organization of districts. (KILLEEN) two sons were killed in a terrible automobile accident. Mrs. The Executive Committee of District 21A NOLAN JUNIOR This year's planting time for Spring Meet activities has come. The has placed Beckville High School on pro­ Nolan Junior High School Choir (Killeen) Kennemer is recovering, but will have a long period of Con- bation in football for the 1974 season for is disqualified for the 1973-74 and 1974-75 Tentative Spring Meet List will soon be in the hands of member violation of Rule 24 of the Football Flan. school years for violation of Article V, Page 1, valescence. Your prayers, cards and letters to her will be 129, Section 16, paragraph c, of the Consti­ schools, and it is now time for organizing chairmen to begin the tution and Contest Rules, by action of the appreciated. LAKE DALLAS Region VIII Executive Committee. planting. The BKecutive Committee of District 12A Perhaps we could all redouble our efforts to promote safe has placed Lake Dallas High School on pro­ MUSIC RULES CHANGES An early meeting of the District Committee is the first step which bation in football for the 1974 season for driving and accident prevention. If our features, editorials violation of Rule 24 of the Football Plan. Following music rules in the current Con­ organizing chairmen must take. Early decisions by this committee stitution and Contest Rules are changed: and news stories could prevent a single such accident, our Article IX, paragraph a, should be de­ will enable literary, commercial, dramatic and speech coaches to PASCHAL (FORT WORTH) leted. efforts would have served a noble cause. The Executive Committee of District Article IX, paragraph e, should read: A know well in advance what contests will be held at the District Meet. 10AAAA has placed Paschal High School of special award plaque will be presented^ to While Mrs. Kennemer is out of the office, Mrs. Alicia Mc- Fort Worth on probation in football for the any band which achieves a Division I rating It will also make it possible for them to have the time and opportunity 1974 season for violation of Rule 24 of the in both concert and sight reading. This Kinney and I will continue to serve you as well as we can. Football Plan. award may not be presented to bands which to confer with the District Contest Director on how the contest will qualify for the sweepstakes trophy. Please be patient if your letters are not answered as quickly Article IX, paragraph f, should read be run, the selection of judges, and such other matters as will aid SANFORD-FRITCH "Sweepstakes trophy will be presented to as we would like. The Executive Committee of District 1A any choir or orchestra which earns a Di­ in producing a successful meet. has disqualified Sanford-Friteh High School vision I rating in concert and sight reading. Send Me Your Papers for district honors in football for tha 1974- Article IX, paragraph g, should read: Would surely be great if Texas Coaches in academic contests are as interested in having well 75 school year and had placed Sanford- "Sweepstakes trophy will be presented to It is not required that all ILPC Friteh High School on probation in football any band which earns a Division I rating in member newspapers send copies of publications could use this 200th planned contests as are the athletic coaches, but they cannot initiate for the 1974 75 school year for violation of marching, concert and sight reading. Rule 11 and Rule 16 of the Football Flan. each issue as published to the ILPC birthday to create spmething of plans for training and preparing their students until the Spring Meet PRESCRIBED MUSIC LIST office, but we do appreciate getting value for all of us. You can if you District Executive Committees have set up the District Organization. AUSTIN (AUSTIN)^ Page 44 (303 Trombone Solos) Add these copies. We use them in a work at it. The Executive Committee of District that bass trombone may play a suitable se­ Academic coaches are interested not only in getting early planning, 26AAAA has placed Austin High School lection from the Class I Tuba list (page thousand ways. We scan them for You Gotta Write Good (Austin) on probation in boys' track and 48). This applies to the school years 1973- we may I am now digesting a vitriolic but also in getting the contests themselves carefully designed to fit field for the 1974-76 school year for vio­ 74 and 1974-75 only. outstanding work so that lation of Article VIII. Section 3. AEGEAN FESTIVAL by Maris-Bader, award Proficiency Citations. We conversation concerning the com­ students. Because of this, a special part of this the needs of the published by Galaxy Music Corporation, and to keep ments of a critic me. The irate LOS FRESNOS Grade V, Conference AAAA, inadvertently read them for ideas year's "planting" work might well be for District Contest Directors omitted in final printing of 911 Band Pre­ trends in one has taken me to task for nit­ Los Fresnos High School haa been placed scribed Music List, 1971 through 1974. up to the minute on the to attend their regional Student Activities Conference. This would on probation in football for the 1974 season Page 26 (207 B-flat Clarinet Solos) scholastic journalism. picking, looking for tiny flaws, dis­ for violation of the Football Code. Lancelot Classens LA CLARINETTE afford the contest director an opportunity of meeting many of the CLASSIQUE (Vol. D) (play No. 5 or No. Many teachers come by the office couraging young writers, violation (ODESSA) 10 only). read the papers we receive. of personal freedom of speech, and academic activities coaches and to learn at first hand their suggestions ECTOR Page 144, Mixed Chorus, Grade V, add to and Ector High (Odessa) has been placed on Mechem (a) WINDS OF MAY (Five if our paper can be of real value to a few other felonies. My crime was and ideas for a successful District Spring Meet. probation in football for the 1974 season for songs (sing one) published by E. C. violation of the Football Code. Schirmer. all of us. Keep them coming in. that I marked about a hundred A bit of special effort NOW will guarantee a good harvest of Page 136 (Second Choral Groups) grammatical errors in papers sent PREMONT should read: Class AAA perform one Magazine Format contests in the spring. number from the prescribed list as Grade As soon as all memberships are to me for critical comment. I would Premont High School has been placed on III. Perform a second number from the pre­ probation in football for the 1974 season for scribed lists designated as Grades IV, III or in, we will send each member a have taken the diatribe much better violation of the Football Code. II plus a third number from any source. At if it had been a paid criticism. It least one number must be performed A certificate to be used for you to SANDERSON: TERRELL Capella. indicate if you wish your paper to wasn't. They sent in the materials them how to C^ducation COUNTY be judged in the special Magazine and asked me to tell SPELLING LIST ERROR improve them. Terrell County High School (Sanderson) SPELLING LIST ERROR Column 23, Format category. If you so wish, Often adult spectators are so unfamiliar with the educational goals has been placed on probation for the 1974 page 14, second word in the third group fill out the certificate and mail it in. I wrote the subhead incorrectly season in football and haa been placed on in the Spelling Word List for Grades VII probation in boys' basketball for the 1974- be "vacillate." If you do not wish to enter this on purpose. I quite often deliberate­ of high school competitive athletics that they do not understand why has been and VIII should 75 season; further, the school Column 26, page 15, 5th word in the SAINT JOAN Clyde High School made its sixth appearance at the throw the certifi­ ly use incorrect grammar or de­ they are allowed to attend high school athletic events. placed on probation in track and field for second group in the Spelling Word List special judging, the 1976 season. Penalty was assessed by the for Grades VII and VIII should be "zwie­ OAP State Meet with scenes from SAINT JOAN. The play, directed cate into your nearest wastebasket. liberate overstatement in writing In certain places, the conduct of a few spectators has been so State Executive Committee for violation of back." for emphasis but I do my best to Article VIII, Section 13, The Residence Long, If you elect MF judging, that is Rule; of Article VII, Section 19, The Re­ by Mrs. Lloyd Huff, was the alternate winner in Class AA. Karen and lacking in sportsmanship and courtesy that it may be necessary to 19 of the Football ROOSEVELT HIGH (DALLAS) what you will get. If you do not, be correct in straight news cruiting Rule; of Rule as Joan of Arc, is pictured with Robert Newton, as Brother Martin. exclude adult fans from the high school stadiums and gymnasiums. Plan and Rule 18 of the Boys' Basketball Roosevelt High School of Dallas band then your newspaper will be judged most feature stories. Our language Plan; also, of the Track and Field Flan. and choir have been placed on suspension Named to the All-Star Cast were Alien Farmer, Montia Seltzer, and has but one purpose to inform. If All public school administrators and coaches should take the lead in for the 1974-75 school year by the Region in the normal way. BALL (GALVESTON) III Music Executive Committee for viola­ Karen Long. Miss Long was named Best Actress and also received the Work Now For Contests it is to do that most efficiently, keeping the general public informed of the place that high school Ball High School of Galveston has been tion of Article VI, 26d, of the 1973-74 rules or Music Plan. Samuel French Award for Outstanding Performer. Success in League Spring Meet we must all observe the program. The public placed on probation in boys' basketball for athletics occupies in the school's educational the 1974-76 season for violation of Article journalism contests is not acciden­ break them only for effect. VIII, Section 8, the Amateur Rule. WILMER-HUTCHINS needs to be advised that poor sportsmanship on the part of fans may tal. Those who study the contests I do not apologize for marking result in closing the gates to all except the local student body. KARNACK (HUTCH INS) and practice are those who win. the errors. I do apologize for not Wilmer-Hutchins High School of Hutch- marking about twice that many and basketball games as are now played District Executive Committee 20A has We have a package of sample con­ With as many football placed Karnack High School on probation in ins band has been placed on suspension for Over 25,000 Plays more that I have found on more football for the 1974 season for violation of the 1974-75 school year by the Region III tests for $1. I suggest that hopefuls each week in the state of Texas, including semi-pro or completely Rules 11 and 19 of the Football Plan. Music Executive Committee for violation careful reading. the 1973-74 Music be provided with the samples and professional contests, it is understandable that the average fan may of Article VI, 25d, of GROVETON Plan. that practice sessions be arranged. Membership Deadline in distinguishing between games staged for money Membership applications, com­ have difficulty The Executive Committee of District OAP AREA MEETS Now in Drama Library Stage your own staff competition. and those scheduled as a part of the school's educational program. 23A has placed Groveton High School on Get judges and rate your own stu­ pletely filled in, and checks must be probation in football for the 1974 season for AREA OAP MEETS Area One-Act The Drama Loan Library con­ There is little cost connected with in this office by Dec. 1. I have sent are violation of Rule 30 of the Football Plan. Play contests (between district and region) dents. It will help you to select People are unaware that the goals of the high school athletics will be required in all conferences and tains more than 25,000 plays and the service offered by the UIL to ad­ in AAA. AAA area meets those to go to district, regional and every newspaper ynd yearbook not the same as those of college, university, and professional teams.. CHINA SPRING regions, except play collections. Most of the one- the public schools of Texas. The will be required only in Region II. Because state meets. viser one set of applications and in­ of the The Executive Committee of District 11A of increased enrollment area meets will acts and three-acts of the major cost for the loan service is 25tf for The following statement by the Division of Men's Athletics has placed China Spring High School on now be required in all Conference B re­ The Individual Achievement formation. , I am getting a final for the 1974 season for gions. All schools have been notified of publishing companies are available. postage and handling. A packing American Association for Health, Physical Education and Recreation, probation in football Awards contests are also coming mailing ready. Do it now. Get it in violation of Rule 13 of the Football Plan. area sites, dates and contest managers. Among them are plays suitable for slip giving due date is sent at the the place up. In the early spring you will the mail now. Do not wait and be might be circulated locally to enable people to understand any age group and for any occa­ time the play package is mailed. A POLYTECHNIC (FORT WORTH) SWIMMING have to choose your best photos, left out. We want you as members high school athletics occupies in the program of the public schools: Executive Committee of District to the League Office by Nov. 15. sion. These books and plays may be fine per day is charged for over­ The submitted news stories, features, art and all but you have to make the effort. "Athletics, when utilized properly, serve as potential educational 9AAAA haa placed Polytechnic High School Swimming Acceptance Cards must be borrowed by any responsible adult due packages and the list price is (Fort Worth) on probation in all sports the others and send them in. If you I will be sending all members emo­ through the 1974 football season for vio­ SCIENCE GRADING RULE Delete 5. connected with a public school sys­ charged for materials that are lost. media through which the optimum growth physical, mental, lation of the Athletic Code. b. (8) Page 92 of the current Constitution work hard now to do your best on some pamphlets, information on the tem in the State of Texas for a All of these plays are copy­ tional and moral of the participants may be fostered. and Contest Rules. assignment, then you will spring convention, diatribes and KIMBALL (DALLAS) period of two weeks. righted and may be used only for every variety of work to select other materials. "During the many arduous practice sessions and in the The Executive Committee of District reading. Production copies must be have ample good 12AAAA has placed Kimball High School from. If you wait too long, you Freedom Of The Press situations that arise during the heat of the contests, the players must (Dallas) on probation in all sports for the and purchased from the publishers. Questions will have a hard time. Do it now. All of us want full freedom of to their own capabilities and limitations and to the 1974-1975 school year for violation of the Only 10 separate titles may be repeatedly react Athletic Code. Double Representation the press. We need that freedom; of others. These repeated reactions and the psychological Answers More Plays borrowed at one time. The recom­ however, it is not a simple matter. behavior SCURRY-ROSSER As announced many times before, mended method of choosing plays right that must be conditioning that accompanies them inevitably result in changes, The State Executive Committee has Q. Is it a violation of League rules we will have double representation It is a precious placed Scurry-Rosser High School on sus­ to read is to secure the catalog of protected by our conduct at all mental as well as physical, in the players. for athletes to wear school owned in the Spring Meet journalism con­ pension in One-Act Play for 1974-75 school For Library the publishers. After reading their times. We must strive to merit this an emotionally year for failure to participate in district blazers or game jerseys at pep ral­ tests. Each school can enter two "Because each contest is .usually surrounded by competition after filing acceptance and title These new plays have been re­ descriptions, order those titles from great right and responsibility. entry cards. lies or assemblies ? students in each of the four con­ charged atmosphere and the players are vitally interested in the ceived from various publishers and the Drama Loan Library which A. It is not a violation of Article tests. That means you can enter a Each of us who prints half more are now available through the seem to fit your cast and situa­ outcome of the game, the players are more pliable and, hence, SPRUCE (DALLAS) VIII, Section 8, the Amateur Rule, total of eight entries. You may truths, slanted facts, biased infor­ Drama Loan Library. Directors tion. Publishers will furnish free subject to change than in most educational endeavors. The Executive Committee of District for football players to wear school enter the same two students in all mation or deliberate misinforma­ 11AAAA has placed Spruce High School should request these plays in ac- catalogs. The names and addresses is chipping away at that free­ "To ensure that these changes are educationally desirable, all phases (Dallas) on probation in football for the owned jerseys or blazers at football four of the contests, or split it up. tion 1974 season for violation of the Athletic :ordance with published Drama of publishers may be found in the or pep squad rallies, but it could be You may enter eight different stu­ dom. Every time we double check, of athletics should be expertly organized and conducted." Code. procedures. HANDBOOK FOR ONE - ACT if these are worn all day Loan Library dents. verify, evaluate and think about general public, will find that this a violation PLAY DIRECTORS, Seventh Edi­ The administrator, as well as the WHITE (DALLAS) Dramatic Publishing Company The contests are all separate. I what we print, we build stronger or all week. YOU tion. statement gives a deeper insight into the intent and objectives of the The Executive Committee of District * * * LOUDER I CAN'T HEAR like increased numbers of competi­ this great right. 11AAAA has placed White High School A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S All play orders should be ad­ high school athletic program. (Dallas) on probation in football for the Q. Under Article VIII, Section 19, tors, rather than letting just a few 1974 season for violation of the Athletic DREAM* dressed to: Drama Loan Library, Code. the Fve Year Rule, how are years Interscholastic League, enter all contests but it is up to _Profanity is the use of objectionable strong words by objectionable SOME OF MY BEST FRIENDS University counted ? Box 8028, University Station, Aus­ you. JEFFERSON (DALLAS) ARE SMITHS weak persons. A. Years are counted consecutive­ tin, Texas 78712. For further in­ Taint Funny, Friend * * * * * The Executive Committee of District THE UNKNOWN SOLDIER Recently I asked for samples of 11AAAA has placed Jefferson High School ly (whether or not the student is in Pioneer Drama Service formation concerning the library (Dallas) on probation in football for the humorous items from school news­ It is far better to hold out a helping hand than to point an accusing 1974 season for violation of the Athletic school) from the time of first en­ THE CAT PRINCESS* or other League drama activities, Code. rollment in the eighth grade for as contact the League Drama Direc­ papers. I have received hilarious finger. THE MAPS OF MONTONIA* of falls down stairs, minor ***** many as two subjects. At the con­ tor. accounts PINKSTON (DALLAS) OREGON COUNTRY* accidents, major accidents, may­ clusion of the fifth year from his OLD BALL other League drama activities, con­ Conscience is what makes you tell the truth before someone tells The Executive Committee of District THERE GOES THE property loss and other com­ 12AAAA has placed Pinkston High School first enrollment in the eight grade GAME* tact the League Drama Director. hem, it for you. (Dallas) on probation in football for the the student becomes ineligible for ical events. I have a plethora of 1974 season for violation of the Athletic Stage Magic Plays write Code. further League participation. (Note such. Could some brave soul DESERT MEN something funny and send it to Article VII, Section 8, the Compos­ DOCTOR HOO ROOSEVELT (DALLAS) me? It would do so much to re­ ite Rule) SUENO NAVIDENO The Executive Committee of District EL store my faith in the innate humor 12AAAA has placed Roosevelt High (Dal­ * » * FABLES University Interscholastic League las) on probation in football for the 1974 of student writers. Code. Q. May a student that changes THE FIRST WORD AND THE season for violation of the Athletic One talented writer sent me a schools be eligible for League ac­ LAST wonderfully humorous review of Directory WHEATLEY (SAN ANTONIO) tivities if his parents do not move A GHOST FOR ROSANDA DEMETRIUS ROY The Wheatley High School (San An­ the ads shown between features at Dr. Lynn into the school district to which he IT'S A DUNGAREE WORLD* State Executive Committee: Dean Wm. Barron, chairman; A. R. Schrank, tonio) Choir has been placed on suspension a drive-in movie, but the coward . . . AAAA Poetry Winner. Wade McCraw, Dr. Emmette Bedford, Dr. J. J. Villarreal, Dr. Jerre Williams, Dr. for the 1974-75 school year by the Region changes. THE LIBERATED CINDERELLA Lynn F. Anderson, Bailey M. Marshall. XII Music Executive Committee for vio­ neglected to include his name. I Rhea H. Williams, lation of Article VI, Section 26d of the A POCKETFUL OF WRY (3-1 Drew Reese, Chairman; Ed. Irons, Vice Chairman; James Martin, A. No, a student changing schools can't use unsigned articles. If this Legislative Council: Music Plan. acts) Joe Sturdivant, George Thigpen, Neal B. Dillman, Glenn Reeves, Mance Park, is not eligible in League contests writer will identify himself (her­ Tyler Girl J. N. "Pete" Wil­ RAGWEED COWBOY JOE* Harold Reynolds, A. C. Newsome, Charles Evans, Kenneth Plory, PICTURE MEMORY whose parents reside outside the I will get her (him) a byline Francis, Eugene Stoever, James McLeroy, Earl R. Tate, self) son, James Clark, Horace The correct name of Monet's second pic­ school district until he shall have SHERLOCK HOLMES IN THE James Barnett, Dean Hopf. in a national publication soon to be State Champ ture is "Palazzo da Mula, Venice." It ap­ been in attendance at the school or ADVENTURE OF THE DYING Director - . .,._..._...... _ ...... _.. ___...... _....__...... __.__._...... Dr. Rhea H. Williams pears incorrectly in the Picture Memory printed. Bulletin. DETECTIVE Director of Athletics - ...... -...... _...... -...- ...... -...... Dr. Bailey M. Marshall in the school system to which he Uncle Sam's Birthday Demetrius Roy, a recent grad­ Nelson G. Patrick changes for one year immediately * Indicates- long play Director of Music ...... , _...... __..--...... _..._..__..-..._.._.__.__...... _.._...... Dr. OFFICIAL UIL CALENDAR Uncle Sam will celebrate his uate of John Tyler High School of Director of Journalism ....-...... _ ...... Dr. Max R. Haddick preceding the contest. 200th birthday soon. It's going to Tyler, and daughter of Mrs. Hazel Director of Drama, ...... ^...... ^-..,.^-...... ^..... Lynn Murray Feb. 1 is the last date for organizing Spring Meet Districts. * * * be a gala affair with parties, pa­ Roy, won first place in Girls' Poet­ Hamilton, Hart rades, TV specials, radio programs, ry Interpretation in Conference GIRLS' TRACK AND FIELD Q. If a student is not passing in subjects seven days prior to newspaper campaigns, whoopla and' AAAA at the State Meet. In girls* track and field the triple jump three Top 1919 Debate event shall be conducted according to the an athletic contest, is he eligible ? lots of things. Are you ready for Demetrius was an officer and INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER Boys' rules i n the National Federation Ham­ TIES RECORD Ball High School it? Will you have plenty of good twirl major in John Tyler High through April, by the Bureau Track and Field Rule Book. A. No, Article VIII, Section 3, The Austin team of James Published eight times a year, each month from September stories, cartoons, photographs, edi­ School's "Blue Brigade" and was of Public School Service, Division of Extension, The University of Texas, Box 8028, states that a student must be pass­ ilton and James Hart won first place of Galveston traclcster, Gregory LORAINE torials, historical essays, and such a member of the International Austin 78712. ing three subjects seven days prior in the 1919 High School Debate Edmond, tied the 100-Yard Dash The Executive Committee of District 10B State Meet. Leon 0. Lewis and Os­ to wish the old boy well? Thespian Society, Troupe 961. Her has placed Loraine High School on proba­ to any athletic contest. National Record at the 1974 State Rhea H. Williams-.t-----.---...-.-....--..------Editor tion in basketball for the 1974-75 school wald Coleman of Clarendon won If you haven't started planning hobbies are reading and sewing. year for violation of the Basketball Code. * * * Track and Field Meet. Greg's time for it, you better get on the ball. She comments, "Participating in Max R. Haddick ...... I...... Managing Editor second. CONSTITUTION CORRECTION Q. May a student participate in a Another Central Texas team, of 9.3 seconds earned him a share The good newspapers and year­ the State UIL Meet is an experi­ year plus B cents tax. rodeo, win a prize of valuable con­ Second class postage paid at Austin, Texas. Subscription: $1 per In the CONSTITUTION AND CON­ Barnet Murnes and Vera Green of of the national record, set in 1967 books will join in and have a great ence that I shall always treasure." TEST RULES Spring Meet Plan 13, Sched­ sideration, and remain eligible for time. Others will run canned ma­ Mrs. Helen Jack was Demetrius' ule of Points, Girls' golf, tennis, track and Unity School in Lampasas County, by William Gaines of Deptford, field points shall count toward the all- UIL athletic activities ? won first place in the rural cate­ terials and reprints. Better look oach in speech. round championship in district meets. Sen­ N.J. (Clear-view Regional High your local situation and start drama 3 ior girls' volleyball does not count as it goes Yes. Rodeo was removed from the gory. Selman Purcell and Vernon over Demetrius plans to study VOL. LIX NOVEMBER, 1974 No. to a separate State Meet and is not a part School, Mullica Hill, N. J.) working on it. in college. of the Spring Meet Flan. Amateur and the Awards Rule. King of Seymour won second. NOVEMBER, 1974 INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER Page 3 Music Matters Sites, Dates Listed For 38 Area Meets Educational Theatre New Music Standards Beween District, Region For OAP Only 79% Enrollment _The 1974-75 Area Meet List is The number of areas in each dis­ conferences and regions except Region I-AAAA Offer Opportunity Area 1 (Districts 1 & 2), Contest Mana­ Record For OAP published for the benefit of district trict depends on the number of dis­ AAA. (Area meets will be required ger: Don Meddleton, Site: Chamizal Na- ixecutive committees planning tricts active in the OAP contest. ional Memorial Theatre, El Paso, April 9. By NELSON G. PATRICK only in Region II-AAA). Area 2 (Districts 3-5J, Contest Manager: By LYNN MURRAY pring meet activities. Area One- Area meets (between district and Listed below are the 38 area Tune Bearden, Site: Lubbock Christian Jollege, Lubbock, April 11. Last month I discussed briefly music happenings in other Act Play Contest meets must be region) operate the same as zone meet sites and dates scheduled by Region Il-AAAA Organization of 38 area OAP meets has been completed, keld the week of April 7-12, and meets. They are necessary to re­ the State Office for OAP only. Area 1 (Districts 6-8), Contest Manager: states. However, we might also take a look at what is happen­ Jeorge Sorensen, Site: Texas Christian district transfers made and 894 schools entered in the largest districts affected by these meets duce the number of plays advanc­ Area OAP Contests Jniversity, Fort Worth, April 12. play contest in the world. The record OAP enrollment marks ing in Texas. Those of us at the League office extend con­ ing Area 2 (Districts 9-12), Contest Man­ may not hold district meets during to the regional level. Area Area one-act play contests are ager: Rod Wilson, Site: Mountain View the fifth consecutive year of growth. This total reprensents gratulations to Phil Manning and Marie Hill for their im­ ;hat week. meets are required this year in all required in the following: Jollege, Dallas, April 11. Area 3 (Districts 13-15), Contest Man­ provements on more flexible programs. ager: George Oliver, Site: Henderson 79 percent of the 1,125 eligible schools. What about over County Junior College, Athens, April 12 Region 1II-AAAA 80 percent next year? Elementary Music Area 1 (Districts 16, 20, 23), Contest tion, class piano, small and medium Manager: Dan Mendoza, Site: Lee Col- Yes, I'm greedy. My greed is the rightful recognition of In the new Standards of Accredi­ Plays For Children Challenge ege, baytown, April 12. ducational theatre in all schools. I won't begin to be content ensemble classes for credit. It may Area 2 (Districts 17-19), Contest Man­ tation, General Music is established be that these will follow in the near ager: Cecil Pickett, Site: University of until theatre is being taught in all schools and OAP en­ as the basic program for elemen­ Houston, Houston, April 12. future. Area 3 (Districts 21, 22, 24), Contest rollment matches music. Ah well, tary schools. Choral and instru­ Manager: Cheryl Alien, Site: East Cham­ I can dream. What does all of the above mean One-Act Play Directors, Casts bers High School, Winnie, April 12. It seems I have been dreaming mental music may be offered in in terms of contests ? Region IV-AAAA addition to general music. This By DOROTHY DODD production during the bi-centennial ing children's audience is not al­ Area 1 (Districts 25-28), Contest Man­ area contests since August. Hope- Cussing Ain't Nice First, we can look toward better ager : Caroline years ahead. The music can Summers, Site: Victoria :ully the dream is over. Area sites, means that all elementary school prepared students for band, choir Asst. Prof, of Drama be re­ ways a sign that your play is well college, Victoria, April 9. Use of profanity in the OAP duced to conform to OAP rules. Area 2 (Districts 29-32), Contest Man­ dates and contest managers are children will have general music and orchestra participation. Second, UT Austin done. After all, you can make a ager: Sister Germain Corbin, Site: Incar­ Contest was the topic of discussion I have mentioned only five nate Word College, San Antonio, April 7. isted in this issue. Area informa­ as a part of: "... a balanced pro­ the base of music contests can be There appears to be an increas­ of child laugh by making a face. at several SAC sites. My position the 47 Children's Theatre scripts Region II-AAA tion, the district transfer list and gram when' all offerings . . . are broadened to encourage and re­ ing number of Children's Theatre Listen to your child audiences. Area 1 (Districts 4, 5, 8), Contest Man­ and the rule have not changed. The on the approved UIL listing. There They are ager: George Sorensen, Site: Texas Chris- he OAP participation list, has included in the instruction program ward for competencies in ear train­ 3lays being produced in conjunc- quick to point out when ian University, Fort Worth, April 11. contest manager at each site is re­ arc many more fine scripts that Area 2 (Districts 6 & 7), Contest Man­ >een mailed to all schools. Confer­ for every pupil." (Italics are ing, basic music knowledge and ;ion with the UIL one-act play they don't believe something on sponsible for enforcement of the are overlooked each year by those ager: Nathan R. Wilson, Site: East Texas ence B schools in Regions III and mine). most important, a background for contest. As a director of Children's the stage, i.e., "That's not real State University, Commerce, April 11. "morals rule", but the real respons­ _An enforcement of this standard who choose to follow the winning money." Use their examples Region I-AA !V will note that area meets have creative and innovative music work. Theatre and a critic judge, may I to Area 1 (Districts 1-4), Contest Man­ ibility rests with each director. paths of Reynard and Androcles. I ager: Tom Burgess, )een added. Sorry group! I know will guarantee that our children The contests should reinforce and personally state that I am delight­ clean up some of your technical Site: Wayland Bap­ Why bring criticism on the drama would like to say, "Be creative; do tist College, Plainview, April 12. '. said that you would not likely will have a basic background in complement music course offerings ed. problems. For example, if an au­ Area 2 (Districts 5-8), Contest Manager: program when it is unnecessary? music—an achievement that many something different this year!", dience is not quiet when Mother Jerry T. Watson, Site: Midland Commu­ lave area meets in OAP, but enroll­ and not be the end objective. Con­ Children's Theatre scripts pro­ nity Theatre, Midland, April 11 Ninety-nine percent of all plays but, alas, you know your own sit­ ment in all of Conference B is up! of us have worked toward for tests should be a public recognition vide a challenge to both directors Watson from Rags to Riches is on Region II-AA written can have every curse word uations far better than I, but I Area 1 (Districts 9-12), Contest Man­ These changes appear in the area many years. of outstanding work in a subject and actors in terms of excellence stage, her characterization is miss­ ager: Thornton Klos, Site: Texas Women's deleted and not harm the play. High We will need to work toward two will say, "Do Children's Theatre." ing a vital element. Jniversity, Denton, April 8. OAP listings and have been cor­ school students cursing in plays area that contributes to the quality of performance. Of course, like Area If you produce Children's 2 (Districts 13-16), Contest Man­ rected in "Official Notices". goals: of life within the society. We must ivery other theatrical work, not all Thea­ To summarize for you: If you do ager: George Oliver, Site: Henderson causes criticism and casts a bad tre as a contest play, your best lounty Junior College, Athens, April 11. Critic Judging 1) more elementary music teach­ demand that our administration and Children's Theatre scripts are out- Children's Theatre plays for con­ Region III-AA reflection en educational theatre. Plans are being made for a Critic ers whose preparation stems from adjudication of contests contribute tanding or easy to produce, but critic judges will be the children test, show them for child audiences. Area 1 (Districts 17-19), Contest Man­ Yes, there are plays containing that see your ager: Dan Mendoza, Site: Lee College, Judging Workshop Thursday, Jan. a music oriented degree plan, and toward these goals. some exceptional scripts are being play. Perform for If you select another type of play Baytown, April 9. profanity on the Approved Lists. them and observe their Area 2 (Districts 21-23), Contest Man­ 23, 7:00 p.m., at San Antonio Col- 2) a program of music concen­ overlooked in the current rush to behavior. for contest, then during the year ager: Chuck Taylor, Site: Mary-Hardin A good editing pencil can remedy ege. This session will be the cur­ tration for elementary teachers Quarter System produce REYNARD THE FOX and If your audience is quiet and atten­ produce another play for children. Baylor College, Belton, April 11. the situation. Area 3 (Districts 20, 24, 25), Contest tain who work in self-contained class­ ANDROCLES AND THE LION. I tive, your play is well done; if they Children of today will be your stu­ Manager: James Barton, Site: Southwest raiser for the 26th Annual The Quarter System has brought Texas State University, San Marcos, April rooms. would be the first to agree that talk and are bored, you have a dents of tomorrow. Excite them, Texas Educational Theatre Asso­ Planning Meeting a number of questions which were Reynard and Androcles are fine few problems with your produc­ intrigue them, turn them on to Region IV-AA ciation Convention, Jan. 23-26. It is planning meeting time! We Secondary Program partly anticipated. Regardless Area 1 (Districts 27-29), Contest Man­ TETA and affiliates will hold their plays, I have done each twice, but tion. theatre . . . They will profit from ager: David Rod, Site: Texas Lutheran are off to a good organizational which plan a school is following Secondary schools are defined as there are other plays on the ap­ One word of warning: a laugh­ it, and so will we. Allege, Seguin, April 11. annual convention along with start this year because of the Nov. (semester, Area 2 (Districts 26, 30, 31, 32), Con­ grades 7-12. Again General Music quarter, trimester) the proved list that provide opportun­ gest Manager: Ben Price, Site: Bee County USITT/Texas Section and Texas 1 entry deadline. In October a letter eligibility rules remain basically "ollege, Beeville, April 12. is the basic music program; how­ ity for freshness and theatrical Non-Profit Theatre, Inc. under was sent to each district organiz­ the same. The number of courses Region I-A ever, a great deal of flexibility is excitement. Just to mention a few: Area 1 (Districts 1-4), Contest Man­ sponsorship of the Texas Theatre ing chairman requesting the name required change according to the ager: Tom Burgess, Site: Wayland Baptist provided for. A pupil may begin ap­ Land of the Dragon: requires no Planning Meeting College, Plainview, April 9. Council. For the first time all non- of a drama director in his district plan used; but a participant must Area 2 (Districts 5-8), Contest Man­ plied study at the eighth grade set, allows for beautiful costumes, professional theatre in Texas is to host the planning meeting. In be passing in three half unit ager: Charles Holland, Site: Western meeting in joint convention! level along with Band, Choir, Or­ excellent characterization, but re­ Texas College, Snyder, April 11. That the near future you should be con­ courses regardless of the plan Region II-A is what I call real progress. chestra. quires research into Chinese cus­ Area 1 (Districts 9-12), Contest Man- tacted by the person assigned. The (C&CR, Sec. 3, pg. 19). aegr: Mary Reed, Site: Cisco Junior Col­ In grades 9-12, in addition to toms, i.e., one never turns his back Workshop Plays planning meeting hosts named to A student who graduates—re­ Directors Named lege, Cisco, April 10. Band, Choir, Orchestra, Applied on royalty. In this play all exit Area 2 (Districts 13-16), CBntest Man­ 'The Critic Judging Workshop date are listed in this issue. We will Music, Theory I and II, Music ceives diploma—may not partici­ By LYNN MURRAY 30—Fred Schreiber, Burbank High ager: Paul Hutchins, Cooke County Col- publish names of additional plan­ His­ backwards when leaving Jade Pure. School, San Antonio 78204 ege, Gainesville, Assistant Contest Man­ will include two new one-act plays. pate after the graduation even ager: tory and Literature are available. Appleseed: requires minimum scen­ State Drama Director 31—Cynthia Shade, Robert E. Lee High Mrs. Sue Reid, Gainesville High The 1974 TETA one-act playwrit- ning meeting hosts as they are re­ though only one day has elapsed. School, San Antonio 78213 School, Site: Gainesville High School, Unfortunately, General Music is ery, utilizes visual projection, al­ Directors General have named April 10. ing contest winner, THE CAVE ceived. If a student does not graduate but Conference AAA Region III-A not listed for grades 9-12; this does lows for excellent characterization individuals to host One-Act Play 2—Judy London, Ft. Stockton High Area 1 (Districts 17-21), Contest Man­ CAT by Ford Ainsworth, will be If you have not been contacted continues the next quarter, enrolled not prevent schools from offering of Johnny Appleseed as he ages Planning Meetings for the 1975 School, Ft. Stockton 79735 ager : Ruth Alexander, Site: Lon Morris directed by Round Rock High by a planning meeting host by and passing three units, he may 4—Jack Cody, Graham High School, College, Jacksonville, April 12. courses in this subject. It will be from 16 to 80 years of age. Cos­ OAP Contest (League CONSTITU­ Graham 76046 Area 2 (Districts 22-25), Contest Man­ School Drama Director Mrs. Doris early December, you should contact participate. He must be enrolled in 5—Charles White, Brewer High School, ager : Lee Spruell, Site: Angelina College, added to the list if sufficient tumes are easily designed for this TION AND CONTEST RULES, Ft. Worth 76108 Lufkin, April 11. Pyle. Mrs. Pyle will work closely the Director General of your dis­ school, taking and passing three schools will include it in the course play. Page 75, Rule 3,a). It is especially 8—Gerry M. Peoples, Connally High Region IV-A with playwright Ainsworth in the trict. Your principal or superinten­ courses at the time of participation. School, Waco 76705 Area 1 (Districts 26-28), Contest Man­ schedules. Great Cross Country Race: allows important that one-act play direc­ 10—Marlene J. Butcher, Crosby High ager: Jerry Long, Wharton County Junior preparation of this production. Ford dent should know the person selec­ No student enrolled in college may School, Crosby 77532 College, Wharton, Site: Schulenberg High Even these new accreditation for the opportunity of exceptional tors meet this year because of Ainsworth is now employed by the ted. We will get planning meeting participate in UIL music contests. 14—Doug Reichenau, East Central High School, Schulenberg, April 10. standards are advancements over make-up and costume, as Reynard, Area OAP meets required in all School, San Antonio 78220 Area 2 (Districts 29-32), Contest Man­ Round Rock Public Schools. materials to the person selected as For further information, see 15—Ray Von Rosenberg, Taft High ager: Charles Myler, Site: St. Mary's Uni­ previous standards, we are still be­ excellent characterizations for stu­ conferences and regions except in School, Taft 78390 versity, San Antonio, April 12. The 1975 winner, POINT OF soon as they are identified. Plan­ hind some other states. We do not pages 18-17, C&CR, Article VIII. Conference AA Region I-B ning meetings are particularly im­ dents, and requires a simple set­ AAA. (Area meets will be required Area 1 (Districts 1-4), Contest Manager: FLIGHT by Zinita Fowler, will be include courses such as composi­ Stay out of ditches only in Region II-AAA. Because of 1—Lynn Hulsey, Panhandle High School, Tom Burgess, Site: Wayland Baptist Col­ directed by Charles Jeffries, drama portant this year because of area ting. It is based upon "The Hare Panhandle 79068 lege, Plainview, April 8. and Tortoise" fable. increased enrollment, area meets 5—Billy C. Preston, Stamford High Area 2 (Districts 5-8). Contest Manager: director at San Antonio: John Jay meets. Planning meetings should School, Stamford 79553 Pam Brown, Site: Lubbock Cooper High be held as early in the year as Livin' de Life: another well- will now be required in all Confer­ 7—Otis Devolin, Fabens High School, School, Lubbock, April 10. High School. Joe Manry, UT-Aus- written animal play seldom pro­ ence B regions.) Fabens 79838 Area 3 (Districts 9-12), Contest Man­ tin, will serve as the workshop ad­ possible and a written report of 14—Jade Alien, Gladewater High School, ager: John Gordon, Site: Howard College, recommendations submitted 1973-74 Band duced. Also allows for outstanding Play directors should meet prior Gladewater 7B647 Big Spring, April 11. judicator. New critic judges added to the 17—Faye Campbell, Newton High School, Region II-B District Director General and Ex­ make-up and costume design. It is to time the district spring meet is Newton 75966 Area 1 (Districts 13, 19, 20, 21), Con­ to the League's Accredited List will a good play for Texans as it re­ organized. The official authority of 20—Richard Gibson, Columbus High test Manager: Jo Guthrie, Site: McMurry be noted in the February LEA­ ecutive Committee. School, Columbus 78934 College. Abilene, April 12. quires Southern dialect. Currently directors at the planning meeting 21—Frank V. Lee, Madisonville High Area 2 (Districts 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 22, GUER. Sweepstakes Winners is to make recommendations School, Madisonville 77864 23), Contest Manager: Mary Jane Mingua, Addendum Delayed it is not on the approved list, to the 22—Pat Thomas, Robinson I.S.D., Waco Site: Tarleton State College, Stephenville, 76706 Four-Day 'Convention I must confess the "Addendum REGION I: AAAA — Amarillo, Kon Wink, Johnny Whiteaker; B—Borden probably because it has not been District Executive Committee. April 12. 23—Lou Ida Marsh, Caldwell I.S.D., Region III-B Tentative plans for the four-day Wells; Pampa, Harris Brinson; AAA— County (Gall), Jim Parker; Forsan, Mike If you have not heard from the Caldwell 77836 for 1974-75" is not yet in the mail. Canyon, J. W. King, Jr.; AA—Dalhart, Neel; CCC—Austin (Midland), Dean requested. Area 1 (Districts 24-30), Contest Man­ 26—Milton C. Schmidt, La Grange ager: Ray Karrer, Site: Paris Junior Col- convention include ten plays that We will do our best to get it to David Robertson ; Panhandle, Gerald Smith; Branchcomb; Croekett (Odessa), Jerry Johnny Moonbeam and the Silver OAP Planning Meeting Director, I.S.D., La Grange 78945 Tulia, Larry Prathen ; A—Gruver, Damon Finneil; Hood (Odessa), Van Ragsdale; lejre. Paris. April 11. will be produced at Fort Sam Hous­ contact him at once. If your dis­ 26—Lloyd Nelson, Ganado I.S.D., Ga- Area 2 (Districts 33-35). Contest Man­ you in December. If you read the Ladd; Sanford-Fritch, Tim Youree; Well­ Nimitz (Odessa), Ed Handley; C—Fort Arrow: Basically a dance drama nado 77962 ington, Keith Wood; CCC—Dumas, Joe Stockton, Randy Storie; Monahans, Ronnie ager: W. K. Waters, Site: Stephen F, ton Playhouse as a part of the September LEAGUER, attended a dealing with the Indian custom of trict does not appear in this list, 30—Mary Ann Pawlik, George West Austin State University, Nacogdoches, Mack Hill. Vaughn; Pecos, Joe Dupas. High School, George West 78022 Festival of American Community REGION VII: AAA—Lampasas, Mike contact the Director General of A.pril 11. SAC, or looked at the OAP rules REGION II: AAAA — Abilene, Bill achieving manhood through a test Conference A Region IV-B Spencer ; Cooper (Abilene), Warren Thax- Olson; AA—Ballinger, J. Weldon Moore; Theatres. Festival Director Bill Brady, James Mallow; Winters, Kirke Mc- of bravery. Excellent opportunity your district to secure the name of 1—Harold Dalton, Stinnett High School, Area 1 (Districts 36-39), Contest Man­ in the new CONSTITUTION AND ton; Rider (Wichita Falls), Charles Enloe; ager • Bob Wetick. Site: Texas A&M Uni­ Larsen said, "The conference and AAA—Burkburnett, Jimmie Van McClain; Kenzie ; A—Menard, Forrester Halamicek; the proper person. Your adminis­ Stinnett 79083 CONTEST Ranger, Arthur Nutt. for Indian costume, make-up and 2—Ethelyn Grady, Clarendon High versity, College Station, April 12. RULES, you already Hirschi (Wichita Falls), Gerald Tilford; Area 2 (Districts 40-4?). Contest Man­ festival promises to be one of the Seymour, Barbara Sperberg; A—Crowell, REGION VIII: AAAA—Killeen, David dance drama. tration can identify the spring meet School, Clarendon 79226 know the changes. Failures Pennington; AAA—Copperas Cove, Bil] 3—Tom Adamson, Farwell I.S.D., Far- ner: Cvnthia Shade, 'Site: Lee High most exciting theatre events ever are di­ James Streit; Holliday, Wesley Hays; The Hobbit: requires several set district, conference and Director School, San Antonio, April 10. Robert Lee, George Strickland; Roscoe, Marocco; Mexia, Steve Fleming; AA— well 79325 to take place in Texas." Make plans vided into two classes—those who Ed Martinez; B—Jayton, Rick Smith; Connally (Waco), Larry Pierce; Hillsboro, changes,, allows for exceptional General. 4—Alice Scarbrough, Petersburg High CCC—Mann (Abilene), Joe Stephens. Barry Johnson; Midway (Waco), Don School, Petersburg 79250 to join the theatre people of Texas thought and never did, and those Filgo; Rosebud-Lott, Carl Cooper; West, characterization of a variety Conference and districts omitted 5—John Nance, Plainview High School, REGION III: AAAA—Irving, Lee South; of at the convention headquarters, Bob Nelson; B—Lorena, Norman Tate from, the list below have not sub­ Plainview 79355 the who did and never thought (John Lake Highlands (Richardson), Eddie C—Mexia, Jerry Thomas. magical people: dwarfs, dragons 8—Harry E. Holder, Albany I.S.D., S. F. Austin El Tropicano Hotel, Fort Sam Green; MacArthur (Irving), Larry Colvin; REGION IX: AAAA—Spring Woods goblins, elves, wizards, etc. Could mitted the name of the district OAP Albany 76430 Charles Salak). I don't know which North Mesquite, Tony Anderson ; Pearce (Houston), Ralph Hyatt; AAA—Spring, 12—Jack Johnson, Carroll High School, Houston, and San Antonio College, (Richardson), Tommy Guilbert; Richard­ J. W. Sedatole; AA—Bellville, Doyle be an exciting visual experience. Planning Meeting Director to the Southlake 76051 class to join. son, Howard Dunn; Sherman, John Par- McElroy. 13—Mary-Lou Hughes, Archer City H.S., Play Sessions Jan. 23-26. nell; Rags to Riches: Melodramatic play State Office. Those identified to South Garland, Arthur Barnard; REGION X: AAAA—Nederland, Blanton Archer City 76351 The Student Activities Confer­ Happy Thanksgiving! AAA—Berkner (Richardson), Bob Floyd; McDonald; AAA—Cleveland, Jim Black- requiring singing and dancing this office during November will 16—B.J. Stallings, Honey Grove 'High Ennis, Ivan Goodwin; AA—Van, Ross shear; AA—Buna, Anthony Michalsky School, Honey Grove 75446 ences and the drama sessions have Hay. Hemphill, Mark Brackin; Woodville, Jerry ability, but a play that allows for appear in the December Leaguer. 19—Lillian Cohagen, Overton High March 7 and 8 REGION IV: AAAA—Greenville, Bob Brown; CCC—Wilson (Nederland), Mike School, Overton 75684 been well attended. The critic judg­ Cartwright; Longview, John Kunkel; Luf- Smith. good use of high school students. Spring Meet 20—Harley H. Ethridge, Ore City I.S.D., The Department of Theatre at ing workshops did not attract as kin, Waymon Bullock; AAA—Atlanta, REGION XI: AAA—Frederieksburg, Tom It would be an excellent choice for Ore City 75683 Stephen F. Austin State Univer­ Music Memory Contest Charles Herring; Jacksonville, Val Rose; Rhodes; Tivy (Kerrville), Avie Teltschik Conference AAAA 24—Don McKay, Buffalo High School many judges as I had hoped, but Pine Tree (Longview), Jack England; Uvalde, Richard Gibby; AA—Devine, District Buffalo 75831 sity will sponsor its second annua! they were productive sessions. Winners From 1923 AA—Hallsville, Bobby Gof f; Linden- E. W. Hallford; Hondo, Billy Harrell; 1—Sharron McNamara, Coronado High 26—Cecil Trainor, Louise High School, Kildare, Leonard Walker; A—Garrison, Pearsall, Dan Aleman ; A—Bandera, Lupe School, El Paso 79912 Louise 77455 ONE-ACT PLAY WORKSHOP, There is no way possible to thank Randy Dawson; Sabine, Rick Towler; Galvan; Comfort, Gordon Bade; B—Char­ 3—Tom Hooper, Borger High School 28—James E. Pollard, Thrall High in the Fine Arts Building Friday In the 1923 State Music Memory CCC—Foster (Longview), Jimmy Yancey; lotte, Gerald Bronstad. OAP Judges Borger 79907 School, Thrall 76578 all the people who participate in C—Jacksonville, Joe Teague; Pittsburg, REGION XII: AAAA—Harlandale (San 5—James Buchanan, Midland High 30—Marilyn Nunley, Sabinal High and Saturday, March 7 and 8, 1975 these conferences. All I can say is Contest, Brooks Smith of Wilson Lawrence Harville. Antonio), Charles Arsuaga; Jay (San An­ School, Midland 79701 School. Sabinal 78881 On each of the days the depart­ REGION V: AAAA—Bell (Hurst), tonio), Dan Schreiber; Lee (San Antonio), Accredited 6—Tom Dickson, L. D. Bell High School, 31—Kay Calaway, Three Rivers High a grateful "THANK YOU" to the School (McAllen) won first place. Roger Winslow; Denton, Carroll McMath; Mel Meads; MacArthur (San Antonio), Hurst 76053 School. Three Rivers 78071 ment will provide a complete work­ theatre faculty at each site. Our Southwest (Fort Worth), Milton Fox; Bill Lebegern; McCollum (San Antonio), 11 & 12—Tom Kelly, Thomas Jefferson 32—Joe Ash, Agua Dulce High School Martin Hirsch, West Ward School Trinity (Euless), Thomas Neugent; AAA— Wayne Maxwell; AAA—East Central (San High School, Dallas 75229 Agua Dulce 78330 shop. A maximum of 10 high special appreciation goes to the Burleson, Robert Grace, Lewisville, Rex Antonio), Bobby Kunz; Pleasanton, Doug For Contests 15—J. E. Masters, Richfield High Conference B schools will perform and receive (Marshall), placed second, and White; Weatherf ord, Henry Schraub; Williamson ; AA—Randolph (Universal School, Waco 76710 several high school drama directors City), John Bridges. Listed below are 18 Critic Judges 16—Gerald Clanton, Memorial High 1—Mary Jo Ondercheck, Dalhart Ele­ critiques each day. Rachel Hawkins, Pease AA—Bowie, Dee Tucker; Bridgeport, Wil­ mentary School, Dalhart 79022 and their students who produced School liam Brady; Whitesboro, Charles Brown REGION XIII: AAAA—Victoria, Joe who have attended an Accredited School, Houston 77024 Wassel; AAA—Columbia, David Shepherd; 20—Ron Atkins, Klein High School, 2—Bill Daugherty, Miami I.S.D., Miam: In addition to the opportunity demonstration scenes. (Austin), won third place. REGION VI: AAAA—Lee (Midland), Edna, Workshop since Oct. 5. They should Spring 77373 79059 James Nail; Odessa, Bill Dean; Permian Mike Fassino; AA—Industria? 3—Alex Swenn, to perform UIL approved one-acts (Vanderbilt), Joe Castellano. be added to the Official Critic 21—Tom Garment, Hebert High School, Lakeview High School, (Odessa), Charles Nail; AAA—Fort Stock- REGION XIV: AAAA—Alice, Bryce Beaumont 77705 Lakeview 79239 prior to zone and district contests ton, Don Hanna; Monahans, Dan Gibbs; Taylor; Carroll (Corpus Christi), Ferris Judge List published in the Octo­ 23—David Alquest, Pasadena High 6—O'Dell Wilkes, Meadow I.S.D., Mead­ AA—Van Horn, Ralph Zamarippa; A— Arnold; King (Kingsville), Terry Ander­ School, Pasadena 77502 ow 79345 the workshops will provide ses son ;, AAA—Calallen (Corpus Christi) ber, 1974 LEAGUER. 24—Richard Hoag, Lamarque High 9—Sue Parham, Ira High School, Ira sions in scene painting, basic act­ Charles Salyer; Falfurrias, Solomon Banda Additional judges will be listed School, Lamarque 77568 79527 Gregory-Portland, Jim Vanlandingham; 26—Bob Singleton, Anderson High 12—L. M. Cualee, San Elizario I.S.D. ing methods, makeup and costum­ Taft, Hunter Cunningham; AA—Hebbron- in December following the final School, Austin 78759 San Elizario 79849 ing. These sessions will be ville, Edward Zarnora; Ingleside, Ron Wel- ar­ born ; United (Laredo), Ray Bostick; A— Critic Judging Workshops to be ranged in such a way as to pro­ 3 Journalism Banquete, David Smith. held at Student Activities Confer­ REGION XV: AAAA—Brownsville, Rob­ 1 vide an opportunity for all partici­ ert Vezzetti; Edinburg, D. P. McNallen; ences. pants to attend when not in ac­ AAA—Donna, Dan Vitello ; AA—Lyford * Denotes approximate region AdvisersCited W. R. Snavely; CCC—Jefferson (Pharr) tual performance. Hugo Gonzalez ; CC—Hoge (Weslaco), Al­ Sidney Berger, University of Houston, bert Reposh; LeNoir (Donna), Eddi Houston, 77004 III* Since the number of perform­ Gellner. Ann N. Black, Northwestern State Uni­ ing schools is limited, registration REGION XVI: AAAA—Coronado (Lub- versity, Natchitoches, La. 71457 III For Excellence bock), Phil Anthony; Mpnterey (Lubbock) E. Robert Black, Northwestern State will be accepted on a first come- Doyle Gammill; Plainview, O. T. Ryan; University, Natchitoches, La. 71457 III first serve basis. The fee per schoo AA—Abernathy, Jerry Bartley; Dimmitt Richard A. Dotterer, 1508 Marie Terrace, Three Texas high school jour­ Ralph Smith; Floydada, Steve Schmidly Arlington 76010 II is $10 with no limitation on the nalism teachers have received Lockney, Raymond Lusk: Slaton, Bill Millard F. Eiland, Prairie View A&M Townsend; A—Hale Center, Dennis Teas- University, Prairie View 77445 III number of students attending. A awards this fall for exceptional dale ; Seagraves, Bill Wood; C^—Estacado Jim R. Hancock, Southern Methodist $5 fee will be charged schools (Plainview), Larry University, Dallas 75275 II service to scholastic journalism. Burks; Seminole, Ray Stanley A. Keilson, Laredo Jr. College, wishing to attend as observer: Lashaway. Laredo 78040 IV Yvonne Matthews of Humble REGION XVII: AAAA—Angleton, Don Michael W. McBride, University of without performing. Hood; Dickinson, Don Owens; AAA— Texas at Arlington, 76010 II High School and Dude McCloud of Pearland, Jack Fariss; C—Santa Fe (Alta Charles David McCally, University of On both evenings, participants Junction High were among 20 Lonia), James Shaver. Texas of the Permian Basin, Odessa will be the guests of the SFA REGION XVIII: AAAA — Anderson 79761 I teachers honored by the Newspaper (Austin), Verda Herrington; Bryan, Pete Beverly Ann Maynard, North Texas Theatre Department for perform Rodriquez; Croekett (Austin), Paula State University, Denton 76203 II Fund, Inc., with a $100 grant to Crider; New Braunfels, Joe Rogers; Rea Charles Myler, St. Mary's University ances of Tom Stoppard's THE their respective schools. The funds can (Austin), Glenn Riehter; Seguin San Antonio 78284 IV REAL INSPECTOR HOUND. Gary Wylie; AAA—A&M Consolidated R. Boyce Pennington, Tarrant County will be used to set up journalism (College. Station), Charles Maxwell Jr. College, Fort Worth 76119 II For further information, inter RALPH ROISTER DOISTER Craig Watson, Debbie Davis and Anne Georgetown, Rodney Klett; Gonzales, Herb Ben F. Price, Bee County College, Bee- learning centers in the two high Karnau; AA—'Round Rock, Gerald Bab ville, 78102 III ested schools should write Dr. W Kirkland stage one of RALPH ROISTER DOISTER's hilarious moments. schools. bitt; Westlake (Austin), Lee Boyd Mont­ Charles Proctor, University of Texas at DARK OF THE MOON Carroll High School of Corpus Christi made K. Waters, Department of Thea gomery. Arlington, Arlington 76010 II The play directed by Lillian Cohagen was Overton High School's entry Mrs. Gene Thompson, adviser of REGION XIX: AAAA—Deer Park, John Christa Rowland, 410 Belmont, Odessa its first appearance at the state OAP contest in 1974 with DARK OF tre, Box 6204, Stephen F. Austin Bennett; Lee (Baytown), Charles Forque 79763 I State University, Nacogdoches in the 1974 Conference A State OAP contest and was the school's Fort Worth's Arlington Heights Pasadena, Bill Gottschalk; Rayburn (Pasa. George W. Sorensen, Texas Christian THE MOON directed by Val Waters. Pictured are Brad Brown, Joe High School publications, has been dena), Fred Baetge; AAA—Humble, Jim University, Ft. Worth 76129 II Texas 75961. Invitations will be Hagood; King (Houston), Steve Heuber Eugene P. (Bob) Straus, 920 Grape, Starr and Judy Schneider. Brown was chosen to the Conference fifth appearance at the state meet. Miss Kirkland's acting won her a named Tarrant County's Jour­ ger; AA—Anahuac, Ron Wright; CCC— Abilene 79601 I mailed to all high schools abou North Shore (Galena Park), A. J. Chau Tyler Tindall, 4400 Bell, #213, Canyon AAAA Honorable Mention All-Star Cast. Feb. 1. place on the Ail-Star Cast. nalism Teacher of the Year. vin. 79015 I Page 4 INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER NOVEMBER, 1974 Postscripts On Athletics What Are Proper Sympathy Terminals? Officials Deserve The School That Breaks The Rules Courteous Treatment By BAILEY MARSHALL Is Not The One That Is Injured State Athletic Director By DR. RHEA H. WILLIAMS who is "worth his salt" would never is kept from participation because students and schools protected by League Director undertake to administer or direct of his ineligibility, or to the eligible the rules? part of our educational program. Athletic officials are a It is rather difficult for this any activity before he had read the student who is kept from participa­ 5. To the gambler who has no They are contacted and hired by school personnel to serve writer to understand the prevalent rules under which the contest was tion because an ineligible student responsibility or the coaches and as consultants. They are professionals. They take time from attitude which exists among many to be conducted. Any person by is given a place on the team? principals who carry full responsi­ and from their family life to meet to discuss people, including many school ad­ spending 30 minutes reading the 2. To the guilty school that has bility ? their occupations eligibility rules and the respective been penalized or suspended from 6. To those who strive to win at rules, study rule books and officials' manuals and call ball ministrators and coaches, relative to the attitude expressed when a athletic plan or plans in which he the League, or to the innocent any cost, or to those who consist­ games at least one night a week and often three. school is found guilty of violating will be involved can understand the schools that have observed the rules ently and sincerely consider the The majority of the officials are ex-athletes or coaches. a rule of the League. The statement regulations which his school agrees of the League in every way? cost? because they want to, and certainly not be­ is often heard, "Isn't that too to abide by in League contests. 3. To the imported player who 7. To the coach who develops They officiate to the coach who officials could spend the bad?", or "It's a shame that this Sympathy should go not to the has given little or nothing to the players only, or cause of monetary reward. Most person found guilty, but to the stu­ new school, or to the home player develops men as well as players? else and make more money. school has been disqualified." hours doing something These statements imply that the dents in the school who have been who has given everything that he 8. To the irresponsible element It would seem that a dedicated only thing wrong with violating a deprived of the opportunity to par­ has to the school? that "razzes" the official, or to the group like officials would receive Athletic Code rule of the League is that they got ticipate, or to those schools which 4. To the students and schools official who executes the rules and greater respect. They are verbally Within the Athletic Plan of the caught and were found guilty. have abided by the rules and regu­ penalized by the rules, or to the bears the responsibility. abused by the fans on and some­ League there is a code that schools There is a prevalent attitude among lations of the League and have times off the field. They are verb­ must follow. In part the code many that the sympathy should al­ been defeated by those not abiding ally abused by the coaches on and states: ". . . to accept decisions of ways be with the person found by the rules and regulations of the Girls, Growth The Cause occasionally off the field. And in officials without protest and to see guilty and not with the large ma­ League. some rare instances, they catch that proper precautions are taken jority of school administrators and Rules Protect verbal abuse from the players. Oc­ for their protection and safety." A coaches who conscientiously abide League rules are designed to be casionally this verbal abuse be­ penalty for violation of this part of by the rules and regulations of the a guide by which a progressive ad­ New Athletic Rules comes physical abuse. the Constitution and Contest Rules League. ministrator may chart the athletic Crowd Misbehavior is evoked more often than any Who's Sorry? course of his school and not as section. Why does such a predicament other rule or The matter of where our sym­ threats for intimidation purposes. Reflect Participation the blame can The school administration is re­ They are designed to protect the prevail? Part of pathy should go when schools have Most of the changes in athletics Girls' Track, Golf be contributed to the sociological sponsible for conduct of its fans, administrator who insists .on plac­ violated a rule and have been found for the 1974-75 school year were Girls' track and girls' golf will phenomenon of crowd behavior. players and coaches. Each ing educational values first against guilty needs examination. made necessary by increased parti­ become a part of the Spring Meet Part of this behavior arises due to Steps to Follow the ones who believe in building ehool, when it joins the League, cipation, especially in girls' athlet­ activities. With this change there lack of education of the spectators. What are steps the schools can the winning athletic teams at any cost; accepts the eligibility rules of ics. will be five conferences in girls' Players' lack of knowledge of the take to eliminate unacceptable be­ to protect the student who is reg­ League; and each school accepts track and girls' golf. to this enigma, too. havior? ular in his attendance and school The Girls' State Volleyball Tour­ rules adds each individual athletic plan volun- The girls' state track, golf, and responsibility for 1. Educate fans about playing habits and to protect the school nament representatives from Con­ The greatest :arily by signing an acceptance tennis meets will be held on the first toward officials rules and the League rules. This system against exploitation by ference AAAA will be determined this misbehavior card for each particular athletic weekend in May (May 2-3) along on the coach can be accomplished in club meet­ forces not connected with the ed­ by regional tournaments this year. can normally be placed activity with the exception of track the Literary Spring Meet. The ings or spot announcements before ucational system. They have been The tournament sites will be an­ with and other school personnel. and field, golf, tennis and softball. state track, golf, and tennis and during ball games. Assembly built up through years of careful nounced at a later date. boys' Actions, Inaction The last mentioned athletic activi­ will be held on May 9-10. programs in which proper student study and are placed in the Con­ meets Actions and inactions of admin­ ties are automatically included body behavior is discussed will also stitution and Contest Rules by the Double Representation istrators and teachers in the stands, when a school joins the League. do much to eliminate problems. democratic vote of Texas school and especially the coach, on the field How can there be any misunder­ There will be double representa­ 2. Educate players on the rules administrators. They should be ad­ or court, can do much to affect the standing relative to the set of rules tion from regional to the state meet of the game and their responsibili­ hered to because of the desire to and tennis. behavior of fans, students and which a school accepts in writing in boys' and girls' golf ties on the field. It is not their duty conduct an educational athletic pro­ that there will be two players toward an official. The vio­ when they have ample oppor­ This will mean" to argue with the officials or to gram, rather than fear of punish­ singles teams from lent reactions by fans or players tunity to read and understand the doubles and two show their outward disgust at a ment. in the are often an end result of poor con­ terms of each athletic plan prior each region participating call. to the voluntary acceptance of these Your Rules state tennis meet and two teams and duct of school personnel. If not a facilities and po­ 3. Have proper rules? They are your laws and not laws the medalist and runner-up in golf result of poor conduct, at least a officials need a lice protection. The Honest Mistakes imposed from without. All rules are for boys and girls. result of no action being taken by them NATIONAL TRACK RECORD Bill place to dress that will keep BILL BLESSING ESTABLISHES It is quite true that frequently placed in the Constitution by ma­ school officials to correct or divert players and New Rules Books away from fans, Blessing of Hillcrest High School (Dallas) set the national record in there are honest mistakes made in jority vote of member schools. To a particular situation. Proper authorities should coaches. the 330-Yard Intermediate Hurdles with a time of 35.87 seconds. Bill's the violation of League rules; how­ any school in which the athletic The National Federation Track see that the officials be present to ever, any administrator or coach policies are educationally sound, the Rules will be used for boys' track room without performance was recorded in Dallas in the spring of 1974. get to the dressing League regulations are a boon. this year. These rules will replace fans or coach. rule- Debate kits reproach from They hamper only those schools in the NCAA track rules. The with all school per­ be 4. Discuss which other school work is made books will be cheaper, there will in main­ rec­ sonnel their responsibility subservient to athletics, or those better coverage of high school and sportsman­ the Selling Fast; taining a reserved which seek unfair advantage over ords and best national times in of behavior high school like outward display 52 Teams State Champions other League schools. League rules rulebook, and the Texas For the voice in at all athletic contests. can be made effective only when the coaches will have a greater Some Left He is the key rules. There are few coach this is a must. member schools use their efforts to changing these and players. and none will "Our supply of debate packages to actions of the fans encourage strict adherence and en­ rule differences, JAMES H. HILLYER techniques or run­ is decreasing rapidly, as orders sent Proper Questions In 1973-1974 School Year forcement. change coaching Judgment calls on the part of . . . Athletic Meet Speaker. ning strategy. in by member schools are filled," in varsity football; 1,123 boys' var­ Proper Perspective officials are not subject to question During the 1973-74 school year ference; boys' tennis, 5 confer­ said Dr. Rhea H. Williams, League sity basketball teams; 766 girls' it is none of or discussion. If the coach desires 52 teams were named UIL State ences; girls' tennis, 5 conferences; The attitude that Director. i ; varsity basketball teams; 736 girls' his business what his neighbor does schools planning to discuss a rule, he should in­ Champions. There were seven foot­ girls' volleyball, 5 conferences; "We hope all varsity volleyball teams; 741 girls' in the way of eligibility, or the con­ compe­ struct his captain to request time­ ball state champions named. boys' track and field, 5 conferences; to participate in the debate varsity track teams; 674 boys' var­ tention that it is not necessary for Galveston Educator before the out and inform the referee that Conference AA Girls' Track and girls' track and field, 3 conferences; tition will order now, sity baseball teams; approximately him to conform to League regula­ he added. his coach wants a conference at the Field was added to the state cham­ baseball, 2 conferences (3 other supply is exhausted," 1,000 boys' and girls' varsity ten­ tions can do untold damage through "The debate kit contains much val­ sideline. The coach should never pionship structure for the first time. conferences play to regional or bi- Speaker golf, nis and boys' track teams. encouraging disrespect for law. Federation uable information to help debate go storming on the field to com­ district championship); boys' Championships 183 girls' varsity swimming Furthermore, he is being unfair to H. Hillyer, Administrative Teacher-Coach students to prepare for the con­ plain about a call. State 5 conferences; girls' golf, 2 confer­ James 2 teams; 189 boys' varsity swimming his competitors if he fails to re­ Assistant of the Galveston Inde­ He was an outstanding athlete in tests." Delay 'Comments State champions in other sports ences; and boys' cross country, teams; 283 boys' varsity cross port irregularities. School District, will be high school and college and has re­ Williams said, "I suggest that Immediately following the game were as follows: boys' basketball, conferences. pendent country teams; 600 boys' varsity School administrators should not speaker on "Integration ceived honors not only for his ath­ each school administrator consult the coach should refrain from dis­ 5 conferences; girls' basketball, 4 featured Wide Participation golf teams; and 114 girls' varsity be attacked on a personal basis for at the fifth National letic ability but also for his teach­ his debate coaches and learn if cussing particular calls or officiat­ conferences; boys' swimming, 1 and Athletics" participated golf teams. protesting a school which is violat­ Conference of High School Direc­ ing and administrative abilities. He they have ordered their material ing in general with the officials, conference; girls' swimming, 1 con­ Last year 999 teams ing the rules of the. League. Only Athletics sponsored by the coached at Coles High School in yet. It is not too early to start sportswriters and even fans. It is tors of by so doing can he protect his own National Federation. Corpus Christi, Dunbar High School working on this contest. Many best to withhold statements that school, his students and his com­ meeting is scheduled for in Lubbock and was assistant foot­ schools place their debate pack­ may be made at the emotion packed The munity. In fact, a person who does Dec. 8-11 at the Hershey Motor ball coach at Colorado State Uni­ age orders in the summer so that ending of a ball game. The rule of Clark's 12-Year Study Examines not protest known violations should Hershey, Penn. Registra­ versity in Fort Collins, Colo. it will be shipped to them just as counting to 10 before answering Lodge in not be respected because he is de­ through the National Fed­ He was athletic director and soon as it is available. Early re­ is a good policy to follow in this tion is priving his own students, school office, 400 Leslie Street, head football coach at Prairie View ceipt of materials helps students instance. Instead of counting to 10, eration and community of a chance to com­ 60120. A&M College for two years. He to organize their pro and con ar­ wait for 24 hours before comment­ Athletics on Development Elgin, Illinois Effects of pete on a fair and equal basis. Coles High Graduate became athletic director and head guments and practice them before ing. After a period of time a spe­ that athletes will be superior to non- The late Albert L. Trester of In­ Hillyer is a former high school of the physical education depart­ the contest dates." cific play or the game in general The nature and extent of individ­ 3. The determination of when athletes. If the level of non-athletes diana summed up the matter of who represented Coles ment for the Galveston Independent The April and November issues can be discussed more objectively. ual differences and their significance young boys are physically ready for athlete is raised, the athletes will also rise where our sympathy should be so High School in Corpus Christi. He School District. of Forensic Quarterly are also The solution to this problem for physical education and athletics inter-school athletic participation to maintain their superiority. well that we list his comments be­ is a graduate of Samuel Huston is one of the outstanding available at the League. They would be attainable if everyone has been the subject of a study con­ should be made on factors other He low: College in Austin, received a Mas­ young educators in Texas in admin­ contain much material on the de­ concerned would keep in mind at ducted for the past 12 years by H. than age or grade in school, as is the 5. Some fundamental physical Sympathy Terminals Arts degree from Prairie istration, athletics and physical ed­ bate proposition. Debate kits are all times that the athletic program Harrison Clark of the University of universal practice. Boys who make characteristics of 12-year-old ele­ ter of student who of Texas and has done ucation. He will address the con­ $5 each. The April and May issues in high school is an educational Oregon. and are successful on such teams are mentary school athletes are clearly 1. To the ineligible View A&M at least as graduate work at Texas Southern ference on Integration and Ath­ of Forensic Quarterly are $1.50 program, and it must remain this These studies were started in 1955 definitely superior to other boys of evident at younger ages, before their University in Houston and Colorado letics with special emphasis on the each. way to survive. with an initial stimulus and finan­ their age in maturity, body size, early as 9 years, well begins. State University in Fort Collins, role of athletics in implementing cial support from the Athletic Insti­ physique type, muscular strength interscholastie competition of such traits Stiern Gets 1st Colo. changes in race relations. tute. During this period, the project and motor ability. The most prominent mus­ has gained international recognition 4. The general physical fitness of are: speed agility; explosive total body reaction and has served as a catalyst for a all boys in school is the indirect con­ cular power; to age Declamation great deal of additional research tributing factor for a high physical time; and strength relative fitness level of the athlete. The ra­ and weight. Brackenridge High School in San toward the understanding of growth the first place tionale (supported by evidence) is 6. Certain physical traits are gen­ Antonio produced and intellectual development pat­ 1920 senior boys' erally found among athletes; how­ winner in the terns in boys. Stiern. ever, the pattern of these traits declamation meet Arthur Boys at the original ages of 7, 9, won varies somewhat and sometimes is John Mayfield of Austin 12, and 15 years, were tested an­ Volleyball List Robert J. Lyles, pronounced from athlete to athlete. second place, and nually within two months of their third. When a successful athlete is lacking Navasota, placed birthdays, until leaving school by of Oak Cliff High ir in one or more such traits, he com­ Marie Potts graduation or otherwise. Measures Deadlines Set senior girls' firs pensates by greater strength in Dallas won the of maturity, physique type, body The Girls' Volleyball Tentative with Mary Margaret Goep others. place size, muscular strength and endur­ List for the 1974-75 school year pinger, Belton, in second an ance, motor ability elements, aca­ will be mailed from the League 7. The physical fitness indices Thelma Suttles, New Braunfels demic aptitude and achievement in­ Office around Dec. 1. (strength relative to age and third. terests, and personal social relations The first day a team or girl may weight) of outstanding elementary In the junior boys' meet, Carro: were administered. Data had been practice before or after school is and junior high school athletes are Hill of Midland won first, Ernes analyzed cross sectionally, longitu­ Dec. 15. exceptional. For all interscholastie Cochran of Livingston second an dinally and convergently and at Feb. 1, 1975, is the first day for sports conducted in Medford, these Milton Lindell, Georgetown, thin single years. girls' volleyball interschool scrim­ indices are around the 90th percen- Mamie Ton Mathews of Eastlanc. Relationships among the various mages or games. tile for the national norm. The same won the junior girls' title with factors have been investigated and is true for the strength index. For Dorothy Reed of Wichita Falls in some of the salient findings are: Spiner, Williams Win example, in junior high school, the second and Mary Elizabeth Blanton, 1. Outstanding elementary and outstanding athletes are 50% Alto, in third. COLUMBIA GIRLS BEAT OWN NATIONAL TIMES Columbia High junior high school athletes are In State Declamation stronger than the non-participant. The rural girls' winner was Anna School's 440 and 880 yard relay team shattered their 1973 National above average in the classroom. State champions in the 1922 high 8. Outstanding elementary school Mae Causey, Lissie School. Idell Further, these boys improve scho- meet were athletes may not be outstanding in Davis of Farmers Valley won sec­ Record performance at the 1974 Girls State Track and Field Meet. school declamation finished lastically after they become partici­ boy; junior high school and outstanding ond, and Bessie Senior won third. CONFERENCE A GOLF CHAMPS Debbie and Pam Skelly Team members are, I to r, Margo Diggs, Willene Williams, Earlene Charles Spiner of Edna, senior pants on interscholastie teams. Myrtle Williams of Abilene, senior athletes in junior high school may Edwin Debose of Union School first and third in the medalist race and led Roosevelt High of San Williams and Sharion Higgins. Ms. Higgins is the only newcomer to boys' first 2. Successful elementary school girl; Fred Cooper, Alamo School not have been outstanding in ele­ (Grapevine) won the Antonio to the 1974 Conference A Girls Golf Team Championship. lowered the national Eilpatrick of Jean the 1974 team. Columbia's 440 time of 47.1 athletes have greater personal ac­ (Wichita Falls), junior boy, and mentary school. Longitudinal test place. Liester Paula Addie, Debbie Skelly of Team members are, I to r, Pam Skelly, standard by 1.2 seconds, while their 880 performance of 1:39.9 shaved ceptance by boys their age and Ora Nae Taliaferro, Denton, junior profiles show distinguishing differ­ placed second with Cecil Donaho Kackapoo in third. and Beverly Burns. 3.4 seconds from the old record. grade in school. boy. ences.