VOL. Llll AUSTIN, TEXAS, DECEMBER, 1968 No. 4 ILPC Convention To Be In Austin March 21-22 UIL Represents Newspaper Ratings To Be Announced Will Of Members The Interscholastic League Press Conference annual con­ By DR. RHEA H. WILLIAMS vention will be held in Austin, March 21 and 22. Registration desk will open in the lobby of Gregory Gym at The University Interscholastic League differs from legally 1 p.m. for early arrivals. The convention will open at 6 :30 p.m. established organizations in that it was set up by the schools with the talent show, reception, officer candidates opening themselves to exercise those responsibilities that they wish to campaigning and get-acquainted meeting in the gym. have handled collectively instead of each school assuming in­ A special addition to the Friday dividual responsibility. night schedule will be a Sponsors' and staff members. It isn't neces­ The League, therefore,' is not a separate entity but is a vol­ Journalism Education session, with sary that a school be a member of untary organization of schools. a prominent journalism educator as ILPC to send delegates to the con­ Each member school is as much a part of the League as any vention. With the payment of the moderator. This will be held during $.50 registration fee each delegate other school. It agrees to abide by the same minimum stand­ the time students are at the dance. UIL LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL These seven men, all superintendents Port Neches-Groves; George Mabe, Chilton; Drew Reese, Pleasanton; will receive a lapel badge that will ards and regulations as do all other members. admit him to all instructional ses­ of public school systems, are newly elected members of the League Eugene Stoever, Stoclcdale. Bryan and Cook were re-elected to the ILPC Officers In Charge Majority Rule Followed sions. Executive Council for 1968-69. Shown are, l-r Sam Bryan of Happy; Council this fall. The others are new members. ILPC President Billy Goodman, "The prime purpose of the ILPC As in all other democratic organizations, the will of the Foster Cook, Hamlin; W. A. Reeves, Woodsboro; B. E. McCollum, Robert E. Lee High of San Antonio, convention is instructional," said majority is followed. There are some standards and regula­ will be in charge of the Friday- Director Max R. Haddick. "We have tions to which an individual school might object. However, night sessions. He will be assisted arranged to have experts in all the majority of schools can change any provision of the con­ by Vice-president Mike Shearn of areas of newspaper and yearbook stitution through the process of amendment. Newspaper Must Send Memorial High of Houston and Sec­ work to help staffs with their prob­ retary Bonnie Cox of Waltrip High lems. With more than 45 The impression left with individual many individuals outside the I would like to say thank you to all of those who had a share in of Houston. sessions we feel that we can present schools is that the League is an organization that exercises At All Issues For Rating making my retirement from the League as "painless" as possible. a called meeting of ILPC offi­ a complete help program." authority over the schools. cers in Austin, Nov. 16, the group Winners of ILPC Individual In reality, the only authority exer­ The hundreds of letters from every section of the state and nation, cised over the schools is by the schools themselves. They The same rules used last year for March 1 is the deadline for Indi­ agreed to hold the convention regis­ Achievement Awards Contests will sending in newspapers for ILPC vidual Achievement Awards the scholarship fund in my honor, and finally, the appreciation simply act collectively through the League instead of indi­ entries tration feee at $.50 per person and be announced at the Saturday Morn" rating and criticism will be in effect to be received in the state office. dinner at the Villa Capri in Austin all helped to bring my 30-year to expand the program offerings ing general session. vidually in those matters that the majority think can better this year. Following is a schedule to 1AA contests are conducted in news, career with the League to a happy conclusion. considerably. Details of the pro­ The annual newspaper ratings be handled in be followed in sending in papers: editorials, sports, feature, featur- such manner. It has been a great privilege and honor for me to serve with the gram will be mailed to schools as will be anounced at the banquet. You must save one of each issue ette, photography, illustration, ad­ soon as confirmations can be re­ The ILPC office has reserved 650 educators and youth of this state as director of the University The Legislative Council for the spring rating service. You vertising series and single adver­ ceived from speakers. rooms in Austin motels and hotels, The UIL Legislative Council is only the executive body must mail this set of papers in an tisement. Interscholastic League. The League has been a sort of aristocracy Each school will receive two offi­ and will add more as needed. Reser­ elected by the schools to carry out their desires. The schools envelope marked "For Rating" to Each member paper may submit of achievement evolving out of a democracy of opportunity. cial delegate cards and one spon­ vations information and blanks will administer their program through the League with the help the state office on or before the Feb. two entries in each category. The This opportunity to work in a program devoted to the discovery sor's identification card. These will be sent to all schools early in Janu­ 1, 1968, deadline. No papers are be­ contests are judged in six divisions, be used by sponsors of the Legislative Council in a manner very similar to that of the most talented boys and girls in Texas is one that comes to and voting dele­ ary. The rooms are to be appor­ of ing filed in the ILPC office. You can­ corresponding to the five basketball gates to gain admission to the busi­ tioned to applicants on a first-come, few men. It has been a great challenge and one that a community administering its program of public education not receive a rating unless you mail conferences, plus a junior high I shall miss. ness session Saturday, March 22, first-served basis. No real shortage through the board of education. in the complete file on or before the school division. It has taken the combined efforts of coaches, sponsors, teachers when new ILPC officers will be of housing is anticipated, even It is important that all school administrators keep their deadline. Individual gold, silver and bronze administrators and college faculties to produce the final state elected. though more than 3,000 delegates boards of education clearly informed of the nature of the UIL. If you paid for the critical serv­ medals will be awarded to first, champions in all of the the divisions of contests and conferences. In past years the election had are expected. ice, you must send in issues for criti­ second and third place winners in been held at the general session, This policy For the state wide teamwork involved in bringing more than but will help to avoid any misunderstanding and em­ cism in an envelope marked "For each division in each category. A growth in the size of the convention Outstanding Consultants 500,000 boys and girls into some barrassment if any local school administrator is questioned Criticism," not later than Feb. 1, complete mailing of rules and entry form of competition each year has made the special business ses­ A number of top journalists have by members of his board as to why the school must comply 1968. You may send in up to three blanks will be sent to each member throughout Texas, May I express my thanks to all who have had a sion for delegates only a necessity. already accepted invitations to ap­ with regulations of the UIL. issues, but all must come in at the school well in advance of the contest part in this great effort. Any changes in constitution and by­ pear on the program. It will help them to acquire a more complete understanding same time in the same envelope deadline. Now it will be my privilege to work with the Texas Interscholastic laws must also be voted at this ses­ James Paschal, dean of men at marked "For Criticism." If you send "I know that the sponsors will co­ sion. when they realize that the school is complying League Foundation in its scholarship program. The Foundation the University of Oklahoma and only with the in only one or two issues, then your operate in these mailings and dead­ Results of the officers election will Skeeball champion of Manhattan, ' is dedicated to the standards that it has agreed collectively with other schools criticism will be based on just those lines," said ILPC Director Max R. goal of giving every talented Texas youngster be announced at the annual Awards will be back to handle sessions on to uphold. issues submitted. Haddick. "We have had to simplify the opportunity to complete his education. Banquet at the Villa Capri. yearbook and newspaper work. It is not required, but the ILPC office procedures. My secretary was Thanks for the 30 years with the League and for the con­ Miss Hazel Presson, author and Television Awards Banquet director has requested that each spending half of every day just fil­ tinued challenge I find in the Texas Interscholastic League Founda­ lecturer in journalism, will be here. member paper The annual send in one copy of ing papers. It was not possible to tion. Rodney J. (Captain) Kidd. ILPC Awards Ban­ She is director of publications at League Champs Study each issue as soon as it is published. continue to maintain files of all quet will be held in all the banquet Fort Smith, Arkansas. This is used for study and for the member papers in this office." room of the Villa Capri at 6 : 30 p.m. Mrs. Elizabeth Burdette, holder awarding of ILPC Proficiency Cita­ No spring rating can be given to on Saturday. The speakers' rostrum of the Columbia Scholastic Press tions. These papers are not filed. any paper submiting fewer than five will be in the Polynesian room, with Association Gold Key and winner Under King Stipends They are studied, clipped, and fi­ issues, unless the lesser number is Official Spring Meet all the other banquet halls con­ of many top awards in both news­ The King Foundation of Dallas first time through these awards: nally discarded. accompanied by a letter from the nected to it by closed circuit TV. paper and yearbook will be on the Last year 1,645 Walter Todd of Needville chose Every journalism advisor should sponsor certifying that the number attended the program. has made available to the Texas be receiving awards banquet. to attend Texas A&M University; a copy of the Inter­ submitted is the total number pub­ List Will Be Mailed It is expected that A number of other speakers have Interscholastic League Foundation scholastic Leaguer 2,108 will attend this Judy Jones of Wichita Falls en­ each month. If lished prior to the deadline. Each year. That is been invited, but have not yet con­ By DR. RHEA H. WILLIAMS there are only two weekends for three scholarships of $900 each for rolled in North Texas State Univer­ you are not receiving your free copy, member paper must send in a full the capacity of all the banquet halls. firmed. drop a note to League Director academic spring meet contests Tickets will be the 1968-9 school term. This fall, sity; and Chelia Arendt of Gaines- the state office and set of all papers published from the sold on first-come, The faculty of the University of you will March 29 and April 12. first-served three League academic and literary ville is attending Texas be put on the mailing list. beginning of school in September to The Official Spring Meet List will basis. First 955 tickets Texas School of Communication and Woman's Athletic University. Send no money. The Leaguer is free the time of mailing, regardless of be mailed to all member schools events may be scheduled sold will admit holders to the Poly­ the Department of Journalism will champions are in college for the to you. on the weekend of April 5 and 6, nesian Room, with "The Interscholastic League and how many that may be. during December. Each principal the higher num­ take part in many sessions. This but there may be no academic con­ bered its member schools appreciate the should consult this list and verify tickets entitling holders to year's convention will be expanded tests on those dates. Such early or­ admission to the interest and support of the King his district, regional and conference other banquet greatly to take in many special in­ ganization gives the students and halls. State Meet Foundation in providing these very assignment. terest areas. sponsors, the coaches and contest­ The sessions are attractive scholarships for the aca­ Wide Area Governed Each district chairman should open to all Texas Full information and registration ants more time to train and to pre­ high school and demic champions," R. J. Kidd, secre­ write to the State Office if he is not junior high school blanks will be sent to schools well pare for the event in For Spellers tary of the TILF, said. correctly listed as chairman of his which they newspaper and yearbook sponsors before the convention dates. are especially interested. The availability of these incentive district. Later in the school year, By UIL Junior high school and element­ awards will motivate hundreds of Rule-Makers requisition blanks and other mate­ ary school districts are also wise This Year Texas high school students to strive By DR. RHEA H. WILLIAMS consider programs and policies rial will be mailed and it is essential to organize early. Contests at these Adjudication Conference Spelling contestants may win toward greater accomplishment, in League Director which will best serve the public that the State Office have the name levels provide excellent training and their way to state championships order to qualify for one of the schol­ schools from Texline to Brownsville of each district's director. The 28th annual meeting of the prepare the students for more ad­ this coming spring. arships," he added. The continually and from El Paso to Orange. Draws League's Legislative Council mark­ Time to Organize vanced and rigorous competition in 75 In Houston Winners of third place in regional increasing cost of attending college Many schools in far North Texas ed another important session of the While districts may organize as high school. The second of the UIL adjudica­ of the style of performance to the or better, and any State Meet spell­ make it a "must" for some students are closer to six other state capitals late as Feb. 3, unorganized districts tion conferences featured the music musical type, even within any his­ ing competitor will rule-making body. be eligible to to secure financial assistance in than they are to Austin. Still, the are urged to complete their plans Notify State Office faculty of Houston Baptist College. torical period. apply for the Texas Interscholastic order to attend the college or uni­ The Council is composed of elect­ Council must devise or approve for spring meet competition earlier, R. Paul Green, Chairman of the Dr. James Smith discussed cer­ League Foundation Scholarships. versity oftheir choice." ed public school administrators, who rules and regulations each year if possible. It should be noted that Each district should advise the Music Department at the college tain problems of interpretation Last year TILF awarded more than which are to the best interest of State Office the name of its chair­ was host for the Oct. 26 event. caused by the ambiguities of nota- $135,000 in new grants and more these various schools, despite wide man and the schools participating The 75 participants heard Dr. tional procedures in any historical than $95,000 in renewals of past differences in climate, in economic in its district. Organizing junior Robert L. Parker discuss the role era. Smith also discussed some of grants. interest, in race and cultural back­ Debate Kit high and elementary school districts of historical performance practice the problems inherent in interpre- The current spelling list is now ground, and in the financial ability is the responsibility of the local on musical style as it concerns mel­ tion of ornamentation practices. in stock and may be ordered to help of the various schools to finance ex­ Going Fast- schools which wish to have such ody, rhythm and texture. He em­ Drawing on his experiences as a contestants to prepare for the con­ tracurricular activities. meets. phasized particularly the perform­ teacher of high school students at test. Single copies are $.10, one Advancing to the State Meet in The League office will be pleased ance and Rennaissance and Baroque Interlochen Music Camp, Dr. David dozen are $.75, and 100 may be or­ Austin is the prime objective of Order Now to assist in any way possible with music due to the lack of perform­ Appelby developed the idea of the dered for $5. every League competitor, sponsor Only 228 more debate kits re­ these meets. Schools or chairmen ance instructions within the musical value of adjudication as it creates "This is one of our oldest and and coach in Texas. main for distribution to member may write about any particular score. an incentive for a more musical per­ most popular contests," said League The Council keeps the League schools. problems they may encounter. Parker concluded that the histori­ formance, if the adjudicator de­ Director Rhea H. Williams. "We moving and in step with the changes That is a short supply for this cally oriented approach to the im- mands a high level of performance. 'feel that it will be even more popu­ taking place in educational admin­ time of year. When these are ex­ terpretation of music has very de­ His discussion challenged the ad­ lar now that contestants can look istration. hausted no additional packets will Participation sirable and attainable goals, still judicators to be aware of the more forward to an opportunity to try The League athletic, music, lit­ be available. allowing ample latitude for indi­ subtle responsibilities of their posi­ for a state championship in spell­ erary and academic programs have Schools planning to enter the de­ vidual musical expression. tion. ing." through the years been amended to bate competition should order their In Volleyball Green, a panel member also, di­ Music educators, school adminis­ The contest is. based on spelling provide the greatest challenge for debate packages immediately. The rected many of his remarks to the trators, and college faculty are in­ and plain writing. A special publica­ the most talented students. League had 1,745 kits on October 10. Tentative Volleyball participation need for achieving of variety in vited to attend the last of these tion, "Writing Errors and Plain At each annual meeting, the The April quarterly will be very for the 1968-69 school year is 811, performance due to the conductor's planned conferences at The Uni­ Writing Guide," has been prepared Council keeps in mind that the orig­ helpful to debaters. It contains defi­ an increase of 23 over the 1967-68 awareness of the type of literature versity of Texas at Arlington Dec. to help students to identify and cor­ inal purpose of the League was to nitions of terms and briefs on each school year. Breakdown by confer­ being performed and his adjusting 7. rect errors in handwriting style. seek out the best academic students side of the question. More than 220 ence shows the following: Legibility is the final ruling element- in the state, refusing to consider copies of this quarterly are avail­ Conference AAAA 49, an in­ in judging writing. No fancy or contests not closely related to the able now. crease of 19 over last year; complicated writing styles will be of academic program. More than 300 copies of the No­ Conference AAA 100, an in­ value. The student should learn to The Council is effective in weed­ vember quarterly are in stock. This crease of 22 over last year; spell and to write clearly and legible TOP-LEVEL METIERS Vickie Williams and Jay Mack Harney carried ing out propaganda contests and issue contains bibliography and Conference AA 166, a decrease to do his best in this contest. the honors in tennis for Delmar High School of Paris in 1968. Miss commercial contests aimed at further material on the debate of three from last year; Orders for the spelling list and Williams, whose coach, Cynthia Burks stands beside her, won the State the "captive audience" of parents, proposition. the plain writing teachers and interested citizens, and The April and November quarter­ Conference A 186, an increase guide may be Conference B girls' singles title and Harney was Region III-B boys' sent to University Interscholastic in guarding against various promo­ lies are $1 each. The debate kits are of 10 over last year; and League, Box 8028, University Sta­ singles champ, advancing to the state meet. His coach, Ralph Taylor, tional schemes proposed from time $4.50 each. They will be mailed out Conference B 310, a decrease of tion, Austin, Texas 78712. stands beside him. to time. on a first-come, first-served basis. 25 from last year. Page 2 INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER DECEMBER, 1968 Professional Attitudes Guide High School Press

Old-fashioned square that I am, I still get a spine-tingling thrill every OFFICIAL time I hear the Star Spangled Banner or see the Flag pass in review. Beeville Student Journalists ILPC Convention indicating, I guess, Ever since I can remember it has been like that, NOTICES By TOM BEASLEY that I was never taught a proper appreciation of the one-world concept, and RUSTY HILTON Opens March 21 or that "nationalism" is supposed to be a dirty word. 1967-68 Trojan Newspaper Editors years mine was the "normal" and popular attitude. By DR. MAX R. HADDICK For years and BUTLER HIGH SCHOOL Varied teaching devices used by An American citizen would no more display disrespect for the Flag Butler High School at Fairfield has been the Trojan newspaper of A. C. will be March 21 and 22. For the suspended in football, as per the recom­ School in Beeville, com­ The state ILPC convention or the National Anthem than he would for his mother or father. Love mendation of the District Executive Com­ Jones High mittee, for the 1968 football season for fail­ bined with multiple incentives for first time the convention will have a "clear" weekend. Every of country was on the same plane with love of family, baseball, grits ure to field a football team, after signing the football acceptance card, in violation of work and a definite chain of au­ other year there has been a conflict with some district contests. and watermelon. Rule 1 of the Football Plan. thority, make the Trojan one of the This year there will be none. I expect more than 3,000 to attend changed. It is not just a mad, mad world in which we But times have DISTRICT COMPETITION most professional high school papers the sessions. In recent years it has become live; it is a mod, mod world as well. DATES SCHEDULED in the state. ILPC officers met in Austin, Saturday, Nov. 16, to lay plans fashionable in some circles to make light of patriotism and to look In order to provide free weekends for the A first glance at the mimeo­ music competitions, literary and academic graphed Trojan finds an unprofes­ for the convention. President Billy Goodman, Robert E. Lee askance at the civilian who doffs his hat or holds his hand over his heart competition in district meets this year has been restricted to two weekends: March 29 sional-appearing paper, but the High of San Antonio; Vice-President Mike Shearn, Memorial during a rendition of the National Anthem. and April 12. The intervening weekend includes the news that it contains removes any High of Houston; and Secretary Bonnie Cox, Waltrip High of I am sure there must be thousands of people who feel just as strongly Easter vacation, April 4-5-6. Athletic events wonder why it was the first paper to may be scheduled during this time, but no Houston, enthusiastically laid plans for the biggest and finest about this sort of thing as do I and who, therefore, will applaud schools literary or academic competitions. receive the Tops in Texas award. It will be noted that the science competi­ top convention ever. for playing the Star Spangled Banner at the beginning of ball games. tion is also confined to the two weekends of The Trojan consistently wins March 29 and April 12. ratings and individual awards at the Sample Contest Material This display of patriotism is particularly appropriate now. It can, if contests in journalism be Interscholastic League Press Con­ We are now sending sample con­ district adopted by other organizations here and elsewhere, serve to show tens SCURRY-ROSSER HIGH required. It is not League policy to ference convention. test material to all schools that have engaged in war in Vietnam Scurry-Rosser High School is on proba­ require any contests in district. of thousands of young Americans currently tion in boys' basketball for a period of two sent in Journalism Acceptance years, 1968-9 and 1969-70. that the measure of devotion they are giving to their country isn't Timely News Cards. These contests will help to District Contests Available completely disproportionate to that being offered on the homefront. CORSICANA HIGH SCHOOL Trojan news is more timely than train competitors for the spring Any district that wishes to have And for any but the inordinately sophisticated, the experience can Corsicana High School has been placed on in many high school printed papers. and journalism meet League journalism contests. district journalism contests may do probation in football for the 1968 football For example, one issue last spring be a satisfying one. season, for violation of the League Amateur teacher in Beeville's A. C. Jones High, is shown in a story conference I have made a second mailing of so. There is no requirement that Rule and Rule 25 of The Football Plan. had been put to bed on a Wednesday Journalism Acceptance Cards to all they be held, but any can hold them I recall vividly to this day how stirring it was during World War II with 1967-68 Trojan editors Tom Beasley and Rusty Hilton. The PICTURE MEMORY night for distribution on Thursday. schools that have not sent them in. who wish. The state office will pro­ or a record player (in most) plaques displayed include two awarded last spring: one to Miss Dugat to stand while a band (in some instances) Leonardo da Vinci may be correctly iden­ A late-breaking front-page story If you wish to compete in the jour­ vide district journalism contest ma­ tified as Leonardo, Leonardo da Vinci, or of the staffers receiving outstanding journalism teacher at the Inter- played the national anthems of France, Britain and the United States. da yinci, or Vinci. about one who was named the year's nalism contests, you must file a terials to any district requesting it. It was an experience I am sure no veteran will ever forget. Coming Listed under the L's in most of the newer a $1,000 scholarship presented by scholastic League Press Conference banquet and one to Beasley and journalism acceptance card not The journalism contest changes encyclopedias and art books, Leonardo lived Vice-President Hubert Humphrey at the end of each performance, it sent us out into the night pretty before last names meant much. Since da Hilton who were named the top journalism team from AAA schools later than Dec. 2. There is no pen­ will be effective in the 1969-70 Vinci has long been considered his last would have been missed if the alty if you file a card and then are school year. All contests this year doggone proud to be Americans, and to be a part of an Allied cause. name, even if it denotes only the place in the University Interscholastic League State Meet. where he was born, it is at least typograph­ week's copy had been sent to a not able to compete. will be the same as in past years Tastefully played as it was originally scored, The Star Spangled Banner ically last and should not be considered in­ correct, even though the style of indexing printer. and as outlined in the current Con­ 5 out of 7 despite some of its mod-minded detractors is one of the most has changed. Staffers typed a new stencil for Beginning staffers are taught 125 Although Miss Dugat has taught TAJD Scores stitution and Contest Rules. of The Texas Association of Jour­ thrillingly beautiful anthems in the world. PRESCRIBED MUSIC LIST the front page Thursday morning basic terms. only one journalism class each and sold their paper that afternoon, her 23 years in Jones High, a high nalism Directors, ably represented To hear it properly played or sung always for me, at least provides On page 6, Conference B-C, delete line 3. This paragraph should read: "Class B-C— scooping the local weekly which also Work Rewarded percentage of her former students by Miss Mary Frances Freeman fLPC Officers Soy; appreciation of America. Perform one number from the prescribed a new and soul-satisfying list designated as Class B-C, a second num­ comes out Thursday afternoon. Anyone who performs an excel­ have continued journalism careers and Mrs. Lillian Hefner, achieved it in its original connotation. ber from the same grade or higher grade a great advance for journalism edu­ And when 1 say "soul," I also use and a march of the director's own selec­ Jones High has an eight-period, lent job on an issue in any phase of begun on the Trojan. Some have be­ R. H. W. tion." college-type system which allows work is commended with a merit come journalism teachers them­ cation at the Nov. 6 meeting of the Rules Need Page 8—Grade III should read: (Class AA-CCC). eight shifts of staffers to work award certificate. His work, or a selves. League Legislative Council. COREECTION: PRESCRIBED MUSIC of Beeville's exchange The journalism contests held by LIST daily. The staff also spends almost description of it, is posted on the All nine Changes CORNET-TRUMPET SOLOS: to see. students have worked on the staff the League will not be changed for Page 34 : Class I 20 hours working after school dur­ board for everyone Ellis 8771-W Hooper's, Drawer C, Den- ing publication week. A by-line is the greatest incentive and four have returned to their re­ this spring, but the following By BILLY GOODMAN ton, Texas 76201 changes wil be made in the spring Page 35 : Class III on the Trojan. One is earned by out­ spective countries to work at least ILPC President Ellis Mark I-O Hooper's, Drawer C, Editors in Charge standing writing and interviewing part time in some phase of of next school year the 1969-70 Superintendents are delegating to principals and other administrative Denton, Texas 76201 The three ILPC officers met with FIVE BRASS : pages 79-80-81 The two editors are in charge and or researching an article. Only three journalism. school year: officials the responsibility for conducting and supervising the Inter- Class I: Dr. Max R. Haddick in Austin, Nov. Delete—Pezel—Sonata No. 27 (2 cornets, a journalism student or other exper­ were awarded during the first se­ Individual Contests 16 to discuss plans for the March scholastic League program. horn, trombone, tuba) „...... „_...... _Ru directs work in each mester of the 1967-68 year. 'Clothes Closet' Operation Class II: ienced staffer A school will be able to enter two convention. Many traditions were The League office would like to recommend aud urge the super­ or radio and newspaper Delete—Dieterich—Horizons (2 cornets period. Editors assign more than 80 The journalism students' three- Television, contests each in newswriting, fea­ upheld, but some were broken. We 2 trumpets, horn or trombone, trom­ of the recent commission­ intendents to advise those in charge of League activities to read again bone or baritone, tuba) .__.._—...... Ru per cent of the stories, although part six weeks test consists of a real coverage ture writing, headline writing and feel that 1969 will truly be a magical Delete—Festival Repertoire (a collection) origi­ Trojan story to write, an oral quiz ing of the aircraft carrier hte USS the following section in the League's Constitution and Contest Rules: (any one of 14) (2 cornets, horn or some advance story planning editorial writing. The top winer in year for ILPC. trombone, trombone or baritone, tuba) terms and techniques, John F. Kennedy was supervised superintendent and the princi­ nates in editorial conference ses­ on journalism each category to be advanced from Some of the changes we discussed 1. Article VIII, page 18, states that the ...... _... Ru and coordinated by the ship's public Delete—Simon—Scherzo for First Quin­ sions in the journalism class taught and a story written from past Inter­ district to regional and from re­ are designed to make the conven­ pal are charged with the responsibility of seeing that all rules are tet (2 cornets, horn, trombone, bari­ scholastic League contest materials. affairs officer, Lt. Cmdr. Elmer tone) ...... MPH by Miss Jean Dugat. gional and from regional to state. tioneer's visit to Austin more com­ strictly observed in every contest in which the pupils from the school SIX OR MORE BRASS: pages 83-84-85-86 Several printed guides developed Whiddon, Jr., who began his jour­ This means that next year a fortable. Registration will open at Class II: Comprehensive Report on the Trojan when engage. Delete—Gabriele-Miller—Sonata Piano e by Miss Dugat help staffers teach nalism career school can enter eight competitors noon Friday. There will be time for Forte (any combination published) —- A comprehensive report on the it was published in two clothes clos­ 2. The "B" and scrub teams in football and basketball must adhere to ...... Of themselves. at the district level in journalism, tours of the campus and library Delete—Schutz-Anthony—Antiphony No. school's greatly expanded vocational ets and mimeographed on an ancient the regulations in each of the athletic plans of competition. District Only a few of the staffers are with each student to compete in just tower. More time between workshop 1 (4 cornets, 4 trombones) ...... TP enrolled in the journalism class. In department involved more than 700 hand-operated machine. Executive Committees are responsible for the playing schedules of "B" the contest entered. Of course, a sessions will be allowed. ARCHER CITY AND addition to their work on the news­ hours of research and writing by 12 As Miss Dugat said at the 1968 student can be entered in more than But there are some changes that and scrub teams as well as those of the "A" or "varsity" squad. Viola­ CROWELL HIGH SCHOOLS paper, journalism student study members of the 1967-68 staff. A 30- ILPC banquet when she was named one contest if it is so desired. can come about only through Consti­ tions by the "B" players or scrub team could disqualify the school for Football District 11-A has placed Archer the professional newspaper, propa-- page reprint of the vocational series the year's outstanding journalism tutional revision. Although the City and Crowell High Schools on probation White was produced by the staff for use in teacher, "When you start out pub­ Copyreading Contest League honors. for the 1968 football year for violation of ganda, libel laws, advertising, amendments we propose cannot be Rule 13 of the Football Plan. the junior high counselling program lishing your paper in a clothes Next year the copyreading con­ The League's eligibility rules do not apply to the "B" squads or scrub House press corps, and the history put into effect during our adminis­ of journalism. During the year they and for use by the director of the closet, there's nowhere to go but test will be dropped from the sched­ teams. However, the "B" teams and scrub teams are expected to abide KENNEDY OF SAN ANTONIO up!" tration, we officers believe that the John F. Kennedy High School of San An­ learn almost 1,000 newspaper terms. vocational program. ule of contests. It was felt that the following ideas should be consid­ by the special rules in the athletic plans, such as govern the number of tonio has been put on probation in music for very error-heavy contest copy was the 1968-69 school year by the Regional ered: games played, tournament participation, and other special rules relating Music Executive Committee. not a real test of a student's ability. The extreme number of errors had Voting Change Eyed to participation by the individual player. CHAPEL HILL been necessary so that a winner By a rule made early in ILPC his­ 3. All personnel in the schools should be instructed to provide for Chapel Hill High School of Tyler has Free, Democratic Plan Used tory, each member school is allowed been placed on probation in boys' basket­ could be determined, but made the adequate police protection for officials and visiting teams at all football, ball for the 1968-69 school year for mis­ two voting delegates to the election treatment of basketball officials. contest too far removed from stand­ basketball, baseball and track and field events. Each school is held re­ ard journalism practice. meeting. This custom was probably designed to give more people a sponsible for courtesies extended to and the safety of all visiting teams I. M. TERRELL I. M. Terrell High School of Fort Worth Selection Headline Writing "sense of participation" in a time in Question been disqualified for League honors Debate has In and officials. basketball for the 1968-69 season and has The headline contest will be ex­ when ILPC membership was small. been placed on probation in basketball for the 1969-1970 and the 1970-1971 basketball The object of the National Office delegate vote for three areas, the problem area, the area receiving the panded to include more heads to However, today nearly 250 schools season, for violation of the Basketball Code. of the Committee on Discussion and five areas receiving the greatest most first choices having the lowest write, and it will include a greater each send two delegates to vote, and ONE-ACT PLAY Debate is to secure annually, number of votes being again re­ score and being the one selected. variety of headlines. It was felt that the task of counting 500 individual Kiaktty, 2Jo For failing to participate after filing en­ through free and open democratic viewed. Another similar elimination With the area established, a similar a good student could do more and ballots for each of three offices (plus try card, in violation of Rule l-f-2, the fol­ processes which protect the auton­ vote reduces the five areas to three, ballot is mailed members and af­ better work if challenged by a more run-offs) is a troublesome and time- The League's academic and literary contest program represents one lowing schools have been suspended in One- Act Play for the 1968-69 school year: Lake omy of each constituent member or which are referred to the Commit­ filiates, which in turn designates the inclusive contest. consuming one. of the best ways to measure such qualities and characteristics in students Dallas; Anderson (Mart) ; Moody; New affiliate, such discussion questions tee on Discussion and Debate. proposition each state will debate We therefore propose an amend­ Home; Community (Nevada) ; Kennedy Yearbook Workshop as independence of thought, energy level, originality, integrity, ambi­ (San Antonio) ; Spur; Texas City. and debate propositions as will meet Upon receiving the recommenda­ under the just-decided problem ment limiting the number of voting The Legislative Council voted to criteria of the Com­ tions from the Advisory Council, area. delegations to one per school. tion, leadership, social consciousness and ability to work with others. ROBERT E. LEE (SAN ANTONIO) the established appoint a committee to study the mittee and will prove satisfactory the Committee on Discussion and It might be further noted that Also in regard to the election of The Texas Interscholastic League Foundation board is firmly con­ Robert E. Lee High School (San An­ need for and the possibilities of a tonio) has been placed on probation in One- to the high schools of the United Debate mails the three problem whenever any league chooses a prob­ officers, candidates are allowed to Act Play for the 1968-69 school year by the yearbook workshop, preferably to vinced that these ingredients are all to be found in the educational States. areas, with attendant debate propo­ lem area other than the one adopted file their nominations as late as State Executive Committee for mistreat­ be held early in August on The competitions sponsored by the University Interscholastic League. A be­ ment of Officials at the 1968 Regional Con­ While the National Office each sitions and discussion questions, to by the majority of the state leagues, 9 a.m. on Saturday of the conven­ test. University of Texas campus, to help lief in the efficiency and soundness ofthe League program has inspired a specific request to the office of each constituent mem­ the Committee will assist that tion. This last-minute registration spring issues incoming staffers and sponsors. for the SPELLING LIST CORRECTIONS member leagues for possible debate ber and affiliate, which ranks them league in any way possible. How­ makes it hard to schedule speaking the Texas Interscholastic League Foundation to seek scholarships On page 17, Column 9, the word "bronco- The committee is to report to the any league or the debaters and returns them. ever, the resources of the Committee times for the other "early decision" winning contestants in the literary and academic contests. scope" is incorrect. It should be "broncho- topics, 1969 meeting of the Council. If the scope." Also on Page 17, in column 10, the or their coaches may submit sug­ are limited and its major effort candidates. Survey of these scholarships winners for the last four years indicates second word, "homocide" is incorrect. The yearbook workshop is approved, the correct spelling is "homicide." Also on Page gestions at any time. League repre­ Problem Area Defined must, naturally, be devoted to the Early Piling Urged 24 in Column 39, the word "unforseen" is first one would be held in August, that these winners have been 100 per cent successful in their college may also present topics This first ballot establishes the problem area approved by the ma­ incorrect. It should be "unforeseen." sentatives 1970. The 1968-69 officers therefore work. Every individual awarded a Texas Interscholastic League Founda­ at the December meeting. jority of the Leagues. propose that persons wishing to run TEAGUE HIGH SCHOOL Yearbook Membership tion scholarship has made an excellent record in his academic work in For some 30 years, the guideline for ILPC officers be required to file The District Executiye Committee has 'Problem Areas' of the Committee has been the basic The Council voted not to open college or university. placed Teague on probation for violation of their nominations with Dr. Haddick Rule 30 of the Football Plan. All topics received during the assumption that "the high schools membership to yearbooks. They' no later than one week prior to the Public schools are invited to join the Interscholastic League and secure cited financial problems and space GROESBECK HIGH SCHOOL year are carefully classified into QUE5TIOMS more important business convention. try" for one of the many state-wide have no shortage as severe limitations on for their students the "right to The District Executive Committee has various "problem areas" and then Remember, these measures, if placed Groesbeck on probation for violation 4 ANSWERS than to teach young people how to any expansion of League services. League honors. of Rule 30 of the Football Plan. further studied to determine passed, will not take effect until whether sufficient statistics or other be more useful when they talk." They also rejected a proposal that Sept. 1 following their adoption. The DUNBAR (FORT WORTH) information is available to provide amendments will be written up HIGH SCHOOL a fair and competitive debate for formally and circulated in ILPC QUESTION: Is it a violation for The District Executive Committee has both "pro" and "con." mailings. placed Dunbar (Fort Worth) on probation schools to purchase blazers for University Interscholastic League for the remainder of the season for viola­ Thorough study is given to prob­ If you wish to propose an amend­ tion of the Football Code. athletes to wear? lem areas which have ranked high ment, you may follow the following Directory SYNTHETIC TURF in the previous yeark's referendum ANSWER: It would not be a viola­ procedure, as outlined in Article VII Synthetic turf may be used for athletic provided the following con­ State Executive Committee: Dean Norris A. Hiett, chairman; Dr. H. A. Calkins, Dr. Lynn fields, provided that schools with synthetic or in the Council's deliberations. tion, of the ILPC Constitution. Wade McCraw, Dr. Emmette Redford, Dr. J. J. Villarreal, Byron FuIIerton, Dr. Rhea turf fields provide soccer shoes for visiting The Subcommittee on Wording ditions are met: H. Williams, Lynn F. Anderson, Bailey M. Marshall. teams and an opportunity for at least one Procedure for Change Legislative Council: W. C. Andrews, Chairman; C. C. Miller, Vice-Chairman; Sam practice period during the week of the game. serves throughout the year and may 1. The blazers must be purchased Bryan, Foster Cook, W. 0. Echols, A. G. Elder, Horace Francis, Lloyd E. Gilbert, (1) Any member may propose an Charles Harris, J. C. Hicks, Claud H. Kellam, George Mabe, B. E. McCollum, recommend appropriate modifica­ by the school and not by any outside James E. Phillips, G. R. Price, Drew H. Reese, W. A. Reeves, Fred Sailing, Eugene tions in wording if conditions should organization. The money could be amendment; (2) the amendment Stoever, George Thigpen, G. E. Thompson. must be sent to the ILPC office for Director ...... _...... _...... _...... Dr. Rhea H. Williams require it. This Subcommittee, meet­ given to the school with no strings Director of Athletics ...... _...... __...____—.___„...... _.._...„—._._....„____._... Bailey M. Marshall ing before the Advisory Council attached, in which case the school circulation to the membership at Director of Music —...... _._...... _..._.__...._...... „..._....__•..._...... Dr. Nelson G. Patrick 30 days prior to the opening Director of Journalism ..-.-—.-..—.—.-—.——_.—...... -——..——..—.—. Dr. Max R. Haddick does, reviews, amends and refines could then make the purchases if it least Director of Drama ...... Roy M. Brown (3) the phrasing and wording of sug­ so desired. day of the State Convention; effective gested topic areas and reports its 2. The blazers can only be worn an amendment will become vote entire findings, without discussion, when the school team is making a upon three-fourths affirmative of the State Conven­ INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER to the Advisory Council, which is trip away from home. They cannot of delegates become composed of representatives of the be worn during the school day or as tion; (4) amendments will Published eight times a year, each month from September through April, by the Bureau CREATIVE WRITING AND REWRITING, effective September 1 of the follow­ of Public School Service, Division of Extension, The University of Texas, Box 8028, CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN NOV­ various state leagues attending the regular wearing apparel as this is Austin 78712. year. ELISTS AT WORK Edited by John December conference. special consideration given only to ing school Kuehl, Appleton-Century-Crofts, New Mike, Bonnie and I left our No­ Rhea H.Williams ...... Editor York, 1967. $3.95. athletes. John Kuehl, teacher at New York Uni­ vember meeting excited and anxious of Delegates Decide 3. The blazers must be taken up Max R. Haddick ...... Managing Editor versity, faced the confusing problem plans a reality. If you teaching creative writing. He found the The delegates vote immediately and kept in the school lockers and CONFERENCE AAA STATE WINNER Snyder High School won the to make our answer to his problem in the use of rough comments or suggestions Second class postage paid at Austin, Texas. Subscription: $1 per year plus 3 cents tax. draft and finished manuscripts of successful on each area, deciding whether it then reissued whenever the team 1968 Conference AAA State One-Act Play Contest with their produc­ have any authors. Students react to the rewrites with to make, feel free to write me: perception and enthusiasm. The use of re­ shall be considered further. Such goes on a trip. tion of scenes from Arthur Miller's, "The Crucible." Jerry Worsham di­ visions to teach creative expression is sound blazers must be on the Billy Goodman and successful. areas as receive one-third vote are 4. The rected. Susie Hendrix portrayed Elizabeth Proctor and Royce Starnes This book would be of value to any crea­ further discussed, refined and school inventory and cannot be sur­ Robert E. Lee High School tive writing teacher. It contains samples of was John Proctor. Starnes was selected as the Best Actor and winner of No. 4 revisions by Eudora Welty, Kay Boyle, changed by the Advisory Council, veyed off and and given or sold to 1400 Jackson-Keller Road Vol. LIII DECEMBER, 1968 James Jones, F. Scott Fitzgerald and others. the Samuel French Award. MRH. and then reduced by having each pupils. San Antonio, Texas 78213 DECEMBER, 1968 NTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER Page 3 Drama Date Music Matters iducational Theatre Separate Marching Band Zoning Suggested For Contest By ROY M. BROWN Boosts Spirit For OAP Program By NELSON G. PATRICK By ROY State Drama Director M. BROWN Each year many drama directors Marching season seems to me to generate a period of en­ State Drama Director and one-act play companies run into thusiasm and festival-like atmosphere. When marching bands monumental Due to the increased problems when the are underway, each school appears to come alive with activity, number of Conference A through One-Act Play Contest and literary AAAA high schools and the reduction purpose, and a spirit of coordinated objectives. of Conference B schools and academic contests are scheduled nto four regions this year, it will be necessary for some dis- on the same weekend. I may be alone in having this feeling, but I think not. Wher­ ;ricts to divide themselves into zones for Students participating in the ever I find an on-going marching band program, I usually find One-Act Play compe- ition. This is a recommended procedure One-Act Play Contest may, accord­ a winning school. I'm not referring to a band that "also when there are 10 or ing to more schools participating League rules, participate in marches" but to a Marching Band. in the contest. For instance, Dis- one other contest, such as ready ;rict Marching and performing music 8-AAA has 14 schools. writing, prose reading, number is a unique characteristic of the Assuming that all schools participate in the One-Act Play sense, etc. Double participation is JAMES T. SMITH .he ages to the present. band; there are not many other mu­ :ontest, the allowed, but a serious conflict arises One could feature marches from district should be divided into two zones. Seven , . a slide rule coach for eight sic organizations that do this. It is on the district level when the One- all the nationalities who helped de- schools would participate in the one zone and seven in the years and number sense coach for also interesting to note that nearly Act Play and the literary and aca­ relop this country and have suffi other. Two winning plays from each zone would all other societies and cultures be selected to demic contests are scheduled on the three years, was recipient this past had ient music for 10 years for th> participate at the district contest. its counterpart, and for the same marching band and not repeat a sin­ same weekend. summer of a $300 award given an­ This practice allows more stu­ purposes or functions. gle piece. No other country has this THE RAINMAKER San Antonio Fox Tech High School produced nually by the Actuaries Club of the dents participation from zone to dis­ Travel Problems The marching band has been used richly musical background. scenes from "The Rainmaker" in the 1968 Conference Play and Set Approval Southwest. AAAA State trict competition. It allows the critic He teaches at Mission for centuries to engender esprit de The marching band isn't dead. If you are considering What usually happens is that the One-Act Play Contest. Mrs. Elaine Curran directed. Pictured are judge to give a worthwhile critique a play not High School, Mission, Tex. corps, quicken the pace of move­ jet's step from behind the drawing on the Approved List of Plays for One-Act Play Contest is held on left to right: Frank Saenz, Humbert Hernandez, Arthur to each participating company. (A ment, slow down fatigue, etc., and a joard into the field of marching mu- Morales, Sylvia the 1968-69 Contest, remember Friday night with the literary and full critique would be impractical that general media for developing co- and revitalize the marching Soto and Ricardo Gonzales. Miss Soto and Frank Saenz placed on the ;he play must be approved academic contests on the following because of the time element if there by the hesiveness in loosely related groups >and, with emphasis on Band. All Star Cast. Play Appraisal Saturday morning. Travel creates a were 10 to 12 to 14 plays.) Committee no later of people. / than February 12. Also, if you major problem here. The OAP Con­ Zone contests reduce the burden con­ MORE THAN A GAME, compiled by A. sider the play must have additional test usually runs late into the eve­ Lawrance Holmes. The Macmillan Com­ 'Deep-Seated Foundations' of the contest manager and critic ning. By the time pany, New York, 1967, 06.95. set pieces, these items must be re­ students receive This book is a collection of several of the It is not unusual that schools rap­ judge from having to see and sched­ century's more quested when you their critique, load up costumes, significant sports stories ule submit the script written by recognized masters. Spiced with idly attached the marching bands to Poetry Guide, so many plays at one time. They Volume II, to the Committee. Refer to Rule 2, a, properties, etc., and travel home, it vintage photographs, it makes pleasurable themselves. The functions assigned also reduce the possibility of one- is either quite late reading. For the aspiring young sports 1, and 3, page 70, "Constitution and at night or early writer, it is a prime source for study of to it have deep-seated social founda­ act play companies having to return in the morning. The next day, stu­ lively style and meaningful story telling. Contest Rules." Beginning tions that are rooted in the lives of home before the contest is over, dents journalists would do well to It takes time for the Play Ap­ and teachers must travel to read the book and ponder what made the not only the school but the sur­ which deprives them of participat­ stories so memorable. JHB Adds 30 praisal Committee to read another site, and participate Writers To List and con­ in an­ rounding community. ing in the awards ceremony and the HIGH SCHOOL sider every script submitted. Allow other contest. Naturally, those stu­ JOURNALISM Edited by One school administrator Volume II of the Bibliography ist a total of 60 poets, with com­ plans to have the new book ready critique. Gene Gilmore, The Interstate Printers, re­ three to four weeks for the Commit­ dents who have been up late the Danville, Illinois 61832. 1967. $2.50. marked: "We have an outstanding and Guide to Poetry Interpretation pete bibliographical and biograph- by June, 1969. It will be published If it is impossible for your dis­ night before will not be For the centennial of the University of tee to consider your request before at their Illinois the Illinois State High School Press marching band and a good football )y Dr. John Rex Wier, just re­ cal data on each. along with the first two, as a full trict to zone itself, by no means Association, you start writing or calling peak performance for competition. sparked by director, Gene Gil- team. leased by the press, gives greater Dr. Wier is now working on Vol­ volume listing 90 poets, should the OAP the more and the university journalism faculty, Now we can have school." He their works Contest be sched­ State Office. prepared this book for staffs and advisers of explained that when these two areas scope and depth to the material ume III to complete the series. He and criticisms. uled on two separate days. When Scheduling Plan Asked school publications. It is a very fine con­ I promise we will return your tribution. of education function properly, available for the poetry competi- this happens, the schools who par­ District Executive Committees It consists of 20 chapters, written by spe­ script with a reply just as soon as cialists, there is a tendency for the entire 4on. ticipate on the first day invariably are urged on 20 phases of scholatic publica­ possible. to arrange their contest tions. Chapter subjects include news story, school community to be brought to­ The poets listed in Volume II will Contest Commentary go home and do not return for the calendars in such a way that feature story, interviewing, sports report­ the ing, pictures, yearbook content and design gether on a common denominator be used in the 1968-69 University awards ceremony and the critique. Planning Meeting One-Act Play Contest and the lit­ and others. All are well done and will help [nterscholastie League Poetry In­ any staff that studies them. that tends to spill over into all This means half the schools miss By this time you should have erary and academic contests are Recommended for every school library. terpretation competition. two of MRH. facets of the educational scheme. the most important aspects heard from the One-Act Play Plan­ held on separate weekends. If this Adding 30 new poets to Approach Defined The marching band, to fulfill the con­ of the contest. ning Meeting Director in your dis­ is impossible due to an overloaded HOW TO WRITE SUCCESSFUL MAGA­ test list, the new volume gives a ZINE ARTICLES By Camille Davied these functions, must drive toward We encourage each district with trict. I cannot emphasize too much calendar, it is suggested the One- Rose, The Writer, Inc. Boston, 1967, $5.95. their end biographical sketch of each, and a 10 or more OAP This book will probably do a results. They do not auto­ entries to zone. the importance of this meeting. By Act Play Contest be held during the casual reader complete listing of no good at all, but it holds rich rewards for matically accrue. To be effective, all books, re­ In Music History Experience has proven this to be the all means each director should at­ week. the careful student. Many a talented writer cordings and anthologies containing most never even writes an interesting letter for there must be a very careful bring­ educational and satisfactory tend the meeting and voice his or District Executive Committees lack of understanding- of some common es­ the poetic works and criticisms of By DELMER ROGERS clude works that the student wil adjustment to sentials of ing together of music and movement a large district OAP her opinion on the date, site, time, will find the adjustment of contest communication. the poetic works. As indicated in the September probably not have heard before This how-to book really does tell how to that is characteristic of the media. and participation. and order of appearance at the Con­ calendars in the manner mentioned write interesting, informative non-fiction. "The addition of 10 modern Latin Thus, he will have to apply all the The style is personal and the examples are A complex marching routine with November issues of the Leaguer, the test. Of most importance, he should to be beneficial to drama directors colorful and specific. Strongly recommended little attention to the kind American and Spanish poets is the knowledge he has gained frorr Critic Judge List Published for any school library and any journalism or music new Music History and Literature have a voice in the selection of the and students. teacher. MRH. greatest contribution of the new studying 20 compositions to five un­ In this or to the quality of performance Contest Leaguer you will find the critic judge. listing," said involves the study of 20 known works. will not do the job; likewise, a con­ Dr. Wier. "The great 1968-69 Accredited List of Critic As soon as your meeting is com­ poets compositions. These 20 works have The 10 points that will have to b< cert on the field with little or no of the Spanish world have not Judges. Many new judges have been pleted, the planning meeting direc­ been properly been chosen as being representative answered for each piece will be marching misses the objectives. To presented in past con­ added to the List as a result of the tor should contact the District Di­ test listings, of the Baroque, Classic, Romantic, medium, meter and rhythm, tempo Slide Rule Talents be successful, there must be a care­ nor in the general edu­ three Critic Judging Workshop: rector General with the groups' rec­ cational Impressionistic, and Modern periods melody, harmony and counterpoint fully designed amalgamation of the literature of poetry. I be­ scheduled this fall. Others will be ommendations. If you have not lieve in music of the western European tonality, dynamics, type of form two with the beauty being in the that students and teachers will added after the Workshop in Feb­ heard from the Planning Meeting nd heritage...... historical period, and composer quality of performance: music and the Spanish poetry a source of ruary in conjunction with the Texas Director in your district, contact Reflected In Scores In order that students may ade­ Each of these 10 points is thorough marching. inspiration." Educational Theatre Association your director general for the name quately prepare to take the test, ly discussed in "A Guide By JACK LENHART 148 36 Dr. Wier added that the poets are for th and the Texas Secondary Theatre of the person selected Marching Contest some general information will be Music to host the State Slide Rule Director 142 48 to be read in the contests in English, History and Literature Con Conference Convention in Austin. meeting. The marching given in this article. test" which may be obtained from The scores in the slide rule con­ 139 38 contest was de­ but emphasized the value of study Since League rules require that veloped with the foregoing The contestant will be required to the League office in Austin. test at the State Meet are always of 263 70 in mind, of the works in the original Span­ accredited judges adjudicate OAP Personal Note It was never answer 10 questions about each of Next month, an article will be de considerable interest to the partici­ 263 67 conceived of as a spe­ ish. Contests, we urge you and your Dis­ The five Brown's Mary Helen, cial and separate 15 contest recordings played for voted to a discussion of the 10 point pants and also to the people prepar­ 260 74 activity, unre­ Volume II is now available from trict Executive Committee to con­ Roy Lynn, Kenneth, Kevin, and lated to the week-by-week the Interscholastic him. The first 10 recordings will listed above. If there are question ing for the meets coming up the 240 56 function League. The tact your judge as soon as possible. yours truly, wish each of you a The marching include the works for which he can regarding the contest procedures o next spring. 232 64 band contest was de­ book sells for $1. Most of these people are teaching joyous holiday season. May you and veloped to motivate prepare ahead of time. A list of test material, please write to Dr The list below has the scores for 231 64 perfection in Dr. Wier said that he was pleased in college theatre departments anc yours enjoy the fulfillment of your the activities those compositions was printed in Delmer Rogers, Music Departmenl all contestants and also the number 210 46 of the existing pro­ at the enthusiastic reception of are extremely busy. To get the highest desires in 1969. MERRY gram and the September Leaguer. The University of Texas at Austin of problems attempted in the State 197 43 not something to be iso­ Volume II by teachers of English judge you want, you must do it CHRISTMAS, HAPPY NEW lated from the daily routine and The last five recordings will in- U.J.H.S. F12, Austin, Texas 78712 Meet last May. The per cent ac­ AA 343 75 thai Spanish, as well as speech spon­ soon! YEAR, AND GOOD SHOW! requires hours of curacy can thus be calculated for 334 74 extra rehearsals sors and contestants. "I know that of learning each person as a measure of his 311 75 something new. it will help classroom teachers of The contest should balance between speed and accuracy. 292 74 be a segment English and Spanish," Wier said, of the on-going work, Some of the better operators of 284 70 a test to de "There just isn't any other refer­ 1968-69 Official Critic Judge termine how well one group List previous years have said that this 255 72 achieves ence that gives such a complete in comparison ratio should be about 85 per cent 188 54 with others under cataloguing of materials on the fore­ similar circumstances. accuracy. However it does vary con­ 180 43 Any other most poets of Latin America, Brit­ objectives would defeat its educa ain and the United States." Announced By siderably as you will note. It has AAA 349 74 State Drama Office tional effectiveness. Volume II also contains ten J. A. Ashford, Del Mar College, Corpus been suggested that a person should 334 75 addi­ By ROY M. BROWN I. Walker James, Lamar State College, Bob Rigby, Marching band hristi, 78404-IV Beaumont, 77704-III Baylor University, Waco, 327 is an ideal ve­ tions to the list of Modern British State Drama Director Eichard G. Ayers, Southern Methodist 76703-H work very fast as he begins practic­ 75 Coleman A. Jennings, The University of David G. Rigney, hicle for teaching music of our her Poets and 10 to the Modern Amer­ University, Dallas, 76222-11 Texas at Austin, 78712-IV East Texas State Uni­ ing and then bring up his accuracy 327 75 During the 1967-68 school year, Darrel Baergen, Southwest Texas State versity, Commerce, 75428-11 itage which Jack Monte Jones, Henderson County Albert C. Eonke, The University of Texas 320 72 is an integral segmen ican Poets listed in Volume I. lollege, San Marcos, 78666-IV Junior College, Athens, 75751-11 later. League member schools, by a ref­ John P. Banvard, Frank Phillips College, at El Paso, 79999-1 of our culture. Its music dates f rorr Volume I and Volume Ray E. Karrer, Howard Payne College, Mrs. Virginia W. Russell, 184 51 II, both erendum ballot, voted that all One- Borger, 79007-1 Brownwood, 76801-11 Eastland Civic James G. Barton, Southwest Texas State Theatre, Eastland, 76448-11 Contest #180 Spring 1968 Hannibal, the Crusader, through currently available from the League Stanley A. Keilson, Laredo Junior College Charles 171 45 Act Play Contests must be adjudi­ College, San Marcos, 78666-IV Laredo, 78040-IV A. Schmidt, Sam Houston State Gary E. Bean, Sam Houston State College, lollege, Huntsville, 77340-IH Conference Score No. of Problems 161 40 cated by Accredited Critic Judges. Misa Linda Koncok, Sam Houston State Robert W. Schmidt, Southwestern Huntsville, 77340-HI College, Huntsville, 77340-HI Univer­ B 295 68 130 Mrs. Bonnie Beardsley, Austin College, sity, Georgetown, 78626-HI 40 (Refer to Rule 3, c, 1, page 73, Mrs. Chris Kyker, Hardin-Simmons Uni­ Eonald Schulz, Texas Technological Sherman, 75090-11 versity, Abilene, 79601-1 Col­ 287 69 AAAA 306 74 Constitution and Contest Rules.) Paul W. Beardsley, Austin College, Sher­ lege, Lubbock, 79409-1 Rex P. Kyker, Abilene Christian College, Mrs. Vera 229 53 Auditorium man, 75090-11 Abilene, 79601-1 Simpson, Texas Technological 302 70 Dedicated The 1968-69 College, Accredited List of Lubbock, 79409-1 Joseph H. Beck, Sam Houston State Col­ Martin W. Landers, Howard County Jun­ 197 49 lege, Huntsville, 77340-HI Ted Skinner, Lamar State College, Beau­ 276 70 Critic Judges is published here for ior College, Big Spring, 79720-1 mont, 77705-III Mrs. Ann N. Black, 1600 Highland Park P. Merville Larson Texas Technological 188 50 270 67 the benefit of district and regional Eoad, Denton, 76201-11 V. A. Smith, Texas A & I University, College Lubbock, 79409-1 Kingsville, 788 63-1V 187 59 256 58 personnell inl searchl ofl accredited E. Bobert Black, North Texas State Uni­ Milton Leech, The University of Texas at To Veteran Teacher versity, Denton, 76201-11 El Paso, 79999-1 I. Jay South, Sam Houston State College, Huntsville, 77340-HI 165 38 236 66 critic Jack Bostick, Little Theatre, Corpus Mrs. Ruth Lemming, Wharton judges. Christi, 78412-IV County Eichard L. Slaughter, The University of 160 44 Junior College, Wharton, 77488-III Texas at Arlington, 76010-11 236 62 A notable tribute to one of the This list includes only those who Miss Katherine Boyd, Sul Boss State Col­ Jean M. Longwith, San Antonio College, lege, Alpine, 79830-1 San Antonio, Angus Springer, Southwestern Univer­ 157 41 209 54 leading ladies in Texas high school indicated a willingness to serve as 78212-IV sity, Georgetown, 78626-IV John W. Brokaw, The University of Texas Ron Lucke, San Antonio College, San An­ drama at Austin, 78712-IV tonio, 78212-IV Donald C. Streeter, University of Hous­ circles was made the night of single critic judges, who have educa­ ton, Houston, 77004-HI Bill Brumbalow, Southwest Texas State E. Clayton McCarty, Sul Ross College, Sept. 13 when the citizens of Grape- tional or professional theatre train­ College, San Marcos, 78666-IV James W. Swain, Baylor University, Alpine, 79830-1 Waco, 76703-11 Eandall J. Buchanan, Texas A & I Uni­ Martha McDaniel, San Antonio College, land dedicated the new Lorena ing and background, and most im­ versity, Kingsville, 78363-IV Jerry B. Talley, Houston Baptist College, San Antonio, 78212-IV Houston, 77036-IH Shoultz Auditorium. portantly, those who have attended Anthony J. Buckley, East Texas State J. C. McDonough, Amarillo College, Ama- aaazineb University, Commerce, 75428-11 rillo, 79105-1 Crannell Tolliver, West Texas State Uni­ Mrs. J. C. a League-sponsored Mrs. Vera Campbell, versity, Canyon, 79015-1 m (Lorena) Shoultz, now Critic Judging Lamar State College, Joe E. Manry, The University of Texas at THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PRESS I This book is living history, told by men in her 35th Workshop. Beaumont, 77704-III Austin, 78712-IV Wayne Toone, Tarleton State College, Edited by Gerald Gross, Fleet Publish­ who saw it and told it to us year as a high school Not only are these Jack Cogdill, Texas Christian University, Stephenville, 76402-11 while it was Frederick J. March, Southwest Texas J. Henry Tucker, ing Company, New York, 1966, $8.50. still happening. Still more, the book gives a drama teacher, has produced three judges familiar with League judg­ Fort Worth, 76129-11 State College, San Marcos, 78666-IV The University of Texas This book contains statements by 31 lead­ fascinating insight into the "immediate Art Cole, Midland Community Theatre, at El Paso, 79999-1 me­ Carl J. Marder III, North Texas State Carl von Kleist, ers of opinion in mass media and eight ' dia" of radio, showing how it can bring the state champions in one-act play ing standards, they are concerned Inc., Midland, 79701-1 University, Denton, 76203-11 The University of Texas codes of ethics and statements by key com­ news to the world. Bill G. Cook, Baylor University, Waco, at Austin, 78712-IV competition, with the Joseph D. Mendoza, Lee College, Baytown, W. munications organizations. The special ex­ A valuable reference book. MRH. and state titlists in promotion and improve­ 76703-11 77520-III K Waters, Jr., Stephen F. Austin perience of the contributors makes their Ealph B. Gulp, The University of Texas State College, Nacogdoches, 75961-IH poetry reading, prose reading and ment of the One-Act Play Contest Mrs. Jean H. Miculka, The University of Bobert W. views of great value. I REPORTERS REPORT REPORTERS at El Paso, 79999-1 Texas at El Paso, 79999-1 Wenck, Texas A & M Uni­ No journalism student should begin prac­ Compiled and Edited by extemporaneous speaking. and Texas secondary school theatre. David T. Deacon, Texas A & I University, Mrs, versity, College Station, 77843-HI Curtis D. Mac- Margaret E. Moore, West Texas Mrs. Opal T. White. tice without some exposure to journalism Dougal. Iowa State University Press, Kingsville, 78363-IV State University, Canyon, 79015-1 Pan American Col­ ethics. He should know what others think Ames, Iowa. 1968. She has had many additional stu­ The League Office believes the ed­ John Dent, Sam Houston State College, William lege, Edinburg, 78539-IV A. Moore. West Texas State Uni­ John W. Wilson, of the responsibility of the mass media. Reporters are exhorted to "keep them­ dents reach the state finals without ucational function of the One-Act Huntsville, 77340-HI versity, Canyon, 79015-1 Jr., University of Corpus This book is excellent for that purpose. selves out of the stories," F. A. Ehmann, The University of Texas Christi, Corpus Christi, 78411-IV but when a report­ Josephine B, Moran, University of Hous­ Nathan E. MRH. er becomes a principal in the news there taking the biggest prize. Play Contest is incomplete unless a at El Paso, 79999-1 ton, Houston, 77004-IH Wilson, East Texas State Uni­ seems to be a special sharpness C. K. Esten, Texas A & M University, Miss versity, Commerce, 75428-11 of communi­ The single Lisbeth A. Morris, East Texas State Gifford W. Wingate, THOMAS NAST: UOLITICAL CARTOON­ cation. Dr. MacDougal has gathered 58 arti­ official program for the dedi­ expert critic judge is used, College Station, 77843-HI University, Commerce, 75428-11 The University of IST By J. Chal Vinson, University of cles in which C. L. Etheridge, The University of Texas Texas at El Paso, 79999-1 reporters are part of the news. cation ceremony includes this trib­ and that judge delivers an oral eval­ W. Lynn Murray, Sam Houston State Loren Winship, Georgia Press, Athens, Ga. 1967. $8.50. These reflect sharply the diversity of experi­ at El Paso, 79999-1 College, Huntsville, 77340-HI The University of Texas An intriguing look at a subject that fas­ ence common to ute: "With great joy we dedicate uation of each play produced. Lewin Goff, The Universtty of Texas at Charles at Austin, 78712-IV men who write the news. One- Myler, St. Mary's University, San Mrs. Ermine Worrell, cinates despite the gap of a century. Nast's This is an excellent book for the school Austin, 78712-IV Antonio, 78228-IV The University of power with the cartoonist's pen has never library. Grapeland High School Auditorium Act Play officials are encouraged to Fred Gcodson, The University of Texas at Texas at Austin, 78712-IV It will help a novice journalist to Mrs. Josephine P. Myler, St. Mary's Uni­ Ramsey .been equalled, a fact that is well-developed understand newsmen Austin, 78712-IV versity, San Antonio, Yelvington, Southwest Texas and how they act and to our beloved Mrs. Lorena Shoultz, capitalize on the educational benefit 78228-IV State College, San Marcos, 78666-IV in this newest study, react. MRH. Anthony Graham-White, Southern Metho­ Bobb Nelms, Southwest Texas State Col­ A problem in following the book results who has so unselfishly of the Contest, and use dist University, Dallas, 76222-11 lege, San Norma Young, Theatre Three, Inc., 2211 devoted her a single Marcos, 78666-IV Main Street, Dallas, 75201-11 from having to turn to the cartoon repro­ Mrs. Jeanne D. Hale, Kilgore College, Kil- Mrs. Ruth M. Owings, Pan American Col­ ductions, all tgether CAN YOU GIVE THE PUBLIC WHAT IT beautiful life to our children, our MRS. J. C. (LORENA) expert critic judge rather than a gore, 75662-11 Hershel Zohn, New Mexico State Univer­ in the latter half of the WANTS? SHOULTZ lege, Edinburg, 78539-IV book, and trying to identify with the descrip­ by Edgar Dale, The World Henry E. Hammack, Texas Christian Uni­ sity, Las Cruces, New Mexico, 88001-1 Book Encyclopedia and Cowles Education school and our community. panel. James Franklin Peirce, Texas A & M Uni­ * Denotes tive and explanatory writing in the context versity, Fort Worth, 76129-11 versity, College Station, 77843-HI Approximate Region with which the author intended. Corporation, 1967. $5.95. The John B. Hankins, 420 Park Drive, San Mrs. Communication difficulties "She has proven that the best publication of this list and Paul E. Pettigrew, North Texas To whoever is familiar with the sym­ are often Antonio, 78212-IV State University, Denton, 76201-11 blamed for most of man's woes, and there way to the Critic Judging bolism, the historical facts and Nast's own love God is to love many Officials' Clinics Workshops are to Charles Clayton Harbour. The Univer­ Paul E. Pettigrew, North Texas State Books & Magazines story, this distraction is easily overcome, is just cause for this statement. Few per­ sity of Texas at Austin, 78712-IV University, sons speak things." improve quality of judging, improve Denton, 76201-11 A book well done from the standpoint of clearly and meaningfully; fewer Arthur E. Hayes, Pan American College, Cecil Pickett, Houston Baptist still listen clearly. Our College, AMBROSE BIERCE: A BIOGRAPHY By typography, design and reproduction of speech is fogged^by The new $73,000 structure Sef For status of judges, stress standards Edinburg, 79539-IV Houston, 77036-III Richard cartoons. indirection and imprecision. Our re­ O'Connor. Little, Brown and This is well indexed and there is listening McDonald W. Held, Wayland Baptist Col­ Ray Keith Pond, Sam Houston State Col­ Company, Boston. 1967. $6.95. an excellent bibliography. Lillian Hefner. is mu ed by preoccupation, prejudice and places an auditorium destroyed by Official volleyball officiating clin­ of excellence set forth by League lege, Plainview, 79072-1 lege, Huntsville, 77340-HI ignorance. Bierce found fierce joy in the tumult of James M. Henderson, McLennan Com­ Curtis L. Pope, East Texas State Univer­ battle in the civil war and ON THE SPOT REPORTING RADIO This book should help both ends of the fire in 1964. It has a seating ca­ ics will be held Dec. 14 at Baylor rules, establish minimum rates for munity College, carried that joy Waco, 76703-11 sity, Commerce, 75428-11 of battle into his writings. His satiric wit RECORDS HISTORY By George N. communication line. The communicator pacity University and Jan. 11 at Howard services of critic judges, Miss Jennie Louise Hindman, Midwestern Mrs. Freda Powell, Tarrant County Junior may recognize his of 660. and make and vicious attacks on the institutions of his Gordon and Irving A. Falk, Julian Mess- own shortcomings. The University, Wichita Falls, 76308-11 College, Fort Worth, 76110-11 day brought young ner, receiver may find that his own Mrs. Shoultz taught briefly County Junior College. the critique of the Contest Burnet M. William Randolph New York. 1967. $3.95. mental astig­ in its great­ Hobgood, Southern Methodist Mrs. June Prentice, Midwestern Univer­ Hearst to his door and fame to his name. The story of on-the-spot reporting is the matism is thwarting his desire to under­ University, Dallas, 75222-11 sity, Wichita Falls, 76308-11 His "Prattle" column story of radio. stand. Melrose in 1920, married J. C. Earlier clinics were held at Sam est educational benefit. Edward C. was read avidly by This book traces the explo­ Houser, The University of Joan Quarm, The University of Texas at the common man, feared by the stuffed shirt, sive growth of radio reporting from the time This is not a book to be scanned. It is a Shoultz, the superintendent there Houston State College, San Marcos Texas at El Paso, 79999-1 El Paso, 79999-1 and prized by the first book to be pondered, Ford Ainsworth, Schreiner Mrs. Mary Lou Hearst. commercial radio station, KDKA of I wish every teacher at the High Institute, Hoyle, The University of Alex Reeve, Howard Payne College, His life was a battle and an enigma. His Pittsburgh, came on the air, through the and student could take time to read and time, and quit teaching briefly School and East Texas State Kerrville, 78028-IV* Texas at Arlington, 76010-11 Brownwood, 76801-11 death in Mexico is dramatic think Mrs. Sylvia Ashby, Texas White A. an unsolved mystery. World War I broadcast to the about this book. Perhaps it turns until they moved to Grapeland. College. Technological Jacob, Lamar State College Mrs. Clare Reinhardt, 3001 Rae Dell This book is excellent journalism history, present. plain schooling into education. MRH. College, Lubbock, 79409-1 Beaumont, 77704-IH Avenue, Austin, 78704-IV MRH. Page 4 INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER DECEMBER, 1968 Postscript on Athletics Misunderstanding Of Awards Rule Texas Tops 1,000 Can Lead To Loss Of Eligibility In Football Teams By DR. RHEA H. WILLIAMS source whatsoever for participating They should also know that the coach and the administrator to see By BAILEY MARSHALL League Director in interschool athletics. Awards, re­ acceptance of medals, trophies and that these fans and organizations wards, gifts or other valuable con­ cups in addition to the maximum es­ are informed about The Awards With the 1968-69 athletic season State Athletic Director sideration received for participation tablished under The Awards Rule is Rule. in "full swing" for member schools in athletic contests other than inter­ prohibited unless they are won In all probability, most of these A record 1,006 schools started play in September of this year of the University Interscholastic school events are to be covered by through participating in a meet or awards from individuals and clubs 1 League, it is once again necessary the provisions of the Amateur Rule. tournament. would cease if the name and picture in the Interscholastic League's football program. At the close for school personnel to reacquaint of District play there were 156 teams that advanced into the of the individual or club giving the themselves with The Awards Rule, Article XVI Football Awards award were omitted from press re­ playoffs: 32 district champions in AAAA, A A and A; 16 cham­ Article XVI, Section I, of the Con­ Every administrator and coach Football is not a tournament ac­ leases. Many of the individuals and pions in AAA; 25 champions in B; 10 in Six-Man and 9 in stitution and Contest Rules. If his­ should be familiar with the rules of tivity, and therefore is not in the organizations are more interested in Eight-Man. tory repeats itself, numerous boys the League which govern athletic same category as basketball tour­ publicity for themselves than in the awards. They should know, for ex­ Texas became the first state to have more than 1,000 high will forfeit their eligibility and some naments. Any school or school offi­ educational aspects of high school high schools will face penalties be­ ample, that for the 1968-69 school cial who assisted directly or in­ schools participating in football. According to the National athletics. cause of violation (usually unknow­ year, schools may present any one directly in the violation of The Many school administrators have Federation report, Texas had more high schools competing ir ingly) of The Awards Rule. person only one major award during Awards Rule places the school in the idea that a school can accept an playoffs than each of 20 state interscholastic leagues had These awards usually consist of his high school career, not to ex­ violation of The Awards Rule. Any award for an individual player and participating all year. gifts to athletes in the form of ceed $20 in value; except that an trophy in excess of The Awards hold it for him until he graduates may be This same report indicates that tie clasps, fountain pens, watches, additional symbolic award Rule given permanently to a pupil and then present it to him. This is clothes or other such articles which given for each additional interschool may not be presented at school- there were a total of 15,448 football man teams and 483 twelve-man a violation of The Awards Rule and ; have a cash value. Such awards are activity in which the student may sponsored functions, as then the teams participating in 1967 in the teams. could result in the suspension of the more commonly given by civic or­ qualify, not to exceed $3 in value. school is indirectly assisting in evad­ United States and Canada (13,560 In basketball the survey reported school accept such an award. ganizations, service clubs, booster This rule shall not be interpreted ing The Awards Rule. eleven-man teams, 1,007 eight-man 20,101 schools participating in boys' The district executive committees clubs or other groups of well- to prohibit the acceptance of cer­ It is suggested that in all cases teams, 344 six-man teams, 54 nine- basketball with 687,261 students cannot give awards, which violate wishers of the team. tificates, provided they are printed where outside organizations desire participating. The Awards Rule, to all-district -nis team on paper, do not exceed 9" x 12" in to present trophies or plaques, they In track and field there were LED BYGI\___...... - _....-:-.:, -. .-,- _-•-, teams or individual awards without Wide Application size, and are not framed or lami­ be given to the school with the boy's 569,041 boys participating for was SWC champs in 1922. Seated, left to right, are Lewis N. White, violating this rule. The State Executive Committee nated, and are given by the school name engraved on the trophy and 16,650 schools. Aaron Taber, Lloyd J. Gregory, the squad captain, and Ben Brown. A school cannot pay part of the has ruled that Article XVI applies or by the district executive commit­ then placed permanently in the price of an award, with the student Standing, left to right, are Coach D. A. Penick, Ersell King and Cecil tee. The penalty for violating this 208,000 In Texas to awards given by the school, or school trophy case. Possession must paying the remainder, in order to rule may be suspension. In Texas there were 208,000 par­ Hilliard. awards received by a pupil from any remain with the school, and the purchase an award in excess of the ticipants in all sports sponsored by school cannot hold the trophy until amount prescribed in The Awards the Interscholastic League. A total the boy graduates and then present Rule. The school cannot act as a of 50,000 competed in football. This Do You Remember When? it to the boy without violating The purchasing agent or an advisor in ranked Texas over all other states Awards Rule. the purchase of any award, in viola­ in number of football participants. Experience has shown that it is tion of The Awards Rule, by the This year appears to be another much better to have the trophy pre­ student or parent when the award record breaking year for Texas Gregory Represented Beeville High sented to the school with the boy's is purchased for achievement in sports. There has been an increase name on it, as it can be seen for interschool competition. in the number of participating year, while if given to the boy it Play for Fun schools in all sports. (Football, soon rests in the attic and gathers 1,006; Basketball, 1157; Volleyball, In UIL State Tennis Competition-1916 dust. Most organizations will agree The League has, and will, exert readily to such a plan for presenting every possible effort to preserve and 811. Acceptance cards for the other Do you remember when Lloyd four years in tennis, serving as cap­ daily column entitled, "Looking 'Em Cullen Day, Texas chairman for the outstanding awards in this way, and promote a high standard of ama­ sports have not been completed.) Gregory represented Beeville High tain of the 1922 Southwest Confer­ Over" was one of the southwest's March of Dimes, was an organizer it can be done without violating The teurism in its athletic program. It is School in the Interscholastic League ence tennis champions. most stimulating and challenging- and second president of the Long- Awards Rule and at the same time operating on the premise that the Swimming Tennis Tournament in 1916? sports columns. horn Hall of Honor and was one of see give the boy educational recognition presenting of material rewards to The 1969-70 school year will In the spring of that year Ford Served as Marine In 1926 he was made Vice-Presi­ the founders of the Bluebonnet to the for his ability. players for athletic achievement is swimming and diving added Lockett and Lloyd Gregory were de­ His tennis career at The Univer­ dent and General Manager of The Bowl game. It is not enough for principals non-essential and, if not rigidly con­ activities sponsored by the Univer­ feated in the finals of the Boys' sity was interrupted by service in Houston Post, but resigned this job sity Interscholastic League. There Extremely Active and coaches to know these rules. trolled, would oftentimes place a Tennis Doubles in four sets by the World War I, where he served with to join his son-in-law in an adver- will be girls' and boys' swimming You will find his name and efforts They must see to it that the infor­ trolled, would oftentimes place a Austin High School team of Chilly distinction with the Marine Corps. tisingpublic relations firm. ivisions. Presently the plans are affiliated closely with every civic, mation reaches players, fans and heavy financial burden on the school Granger and Fritz Daniels. This He graduated with a journalism de­ For five years he conducted one LO have only one classification, with sports and journalism activity in the local organizations. In fact, prac­ and the community. We believe this was Lloyd's first trip to the Uni­ gree in 1922, after serving as Sports of the most popular sports quiz a state championship being held for State. tically all of the violations of this position to be educationally sound, versity of Texas in Austin, and Editor of the Austin Statesman and shows in the state on KPRC-TV He has three children, Dr. Lloyd rule in Texas have resulted from and we urgently request the co­ boys and girls. while here he became acquainted Daily Texan, and was president of entitled "Sportsfolio." Lloyd has and J. Gregory, Jr., of Houston; Martha well-meaning fans and clubs which operation of principals, coaches, citi­ Plans regarding district with Dr. D. A. Penick, long-time the senior class. served as Chairman of the Battle­ championship elimination cannot be Jane Duchesneau of Lake Forest, have persisted in giving plaques and zens and clubs in maintaining it. SAMMY WALKER coach of the University of Texas Hhe taught journalism for three ship Texas Commission to raise the of Illinois; and Myrtle Marie Huebner, trophies to members of athletic Let's keep in mind that, in either consummated until the number Tennis Team and known as "Mr. years at the University of Texas, money to save the gallant old bat­ ... of W. W. Samuell High School participating schools is determined. Bay City; and eight grandchildren. teams for individual achievement. case where violations occur, the boy Tennis" throughout the nation. worked with the Associated Press tleship, "Texas," and it now is a in Dallas shows the concentration ac­ He has just recently published a It is the responsibility of the or the school is usually the loser. This will be determined after Lloyd was so impressed with Dr. in Austin and then joined The State Shrine, berthed at the San in the book entitled, "Looking 'Em Over," and form he used last spring to set ceptance cards are received Penick that he enrolled at The Uni­ Houston Post as Sports Editor. He Jacinto Battleground. which tells of the tales of a Texas a new national interscholastic rec­ League Athletic Office. versity of Texas and lettered for held this job for 10 years and his Lloyd served as Chairman of Acceptance cards for swimming Sports Writer. To those people who of 72' 3l/4 " in the shot put. His ord will be mailed out to the member are interested in sports, and who toss at a meet in Corpus Christi schools this spring and will be due have the background of Texas Football Plan Rule 30 shattered the ol dmark of 69' 3". in the League Office no later than sports, this book is a "must." It is October 1, 1969, for the 1969-70 Mouth Protectors Reducing interesting, well-written and tells school year. of the individuals who have made Official Interpretation Andrews Given Texas sports so vital to the citizens Acceptance Cards of Texas. Individual skills are to be interpreted as football drills limited to Bonds Post Speaking of acceptance cards, Dental Injuries In Football UIL Given Credit non-contact activities involving no more than three players. many superintendents and princi­ By WILLIAM D. HEINTZ tion of State High School Athletic cent chance per year of such injury W. C. Andrews, superintendent Lloyd gives credit to the Uni­ No football equipment shall be issued except a football. Soccer pals expect a return card acknowl­ D.D.D., College of Dentistry Associations, the National Associa­ to players. (The number of indi­ of Gregory-Portland Independent versity Intercholastic League, shoes, air blocking dummies, or similar devices are in violation. Physical edging receipt of their acceptance Ohio State University tion of Intercollegiate Athletics, and vidual teeth injured, i.e. lost, broken School District, Gregory, has been through its tennis program, in get­ card from the League office in all NOTE: This is a summary of a the Junior College Athletic Associa­ or chipped, averaged one per six education attire as worn in regular physical education classes is the named School Savings Chairman of ting him to enroll at The Univer­ activities. report made by Dr. Heintz at the tion.) players.) only equipment that is legal. the Texas Savings Bonds Com­ In Athletics, acknowledgement sity, which created his interest in American Dental Meeting. Dr. Face guards reduced all injuries No team skills, plays, patterns, or formations may be taught. mittee. and journalism and, in the long run, cards are mailed out in football Heintz was a member of the original The ADA's Role by almost exactly one half. Mouth Andrews is a life member and is not started him on his road to success. There can be only one period per day, and this period may not basketball. These cards are Joint Committee an participated for In view of the important part guards have practically eliminated now serving as president of the other The League has started thousands exceed 60 minutes. mailed to the schools in the the ADA in the wording of the played by the ADA through the the remainder. So projecting these Texas Association of School Ad­ of boys and girls on the road to sports. Mouth Protector Rule for the Na­ Joint Committee toward adoption of figures to the more than 1,000,000 Classes before and after school hours or during noon hours are ministrators. He is a life member success, and I, and the many others tional Alliance. He has been con­ the rule, and the support and work players now under the rule, approx­ prohibited. of Texas State Teachers Associa­ Tentative Lists who have had this additional stimu­ sultant to the National Federation of thousands of individual dentists, imately 25,000 to 50,000 mouth in­ tion and the National Education As­ The tentative lists that are mailed lation in competitive educational The showing of films, skull practice, or any activity which involves and the ADA on mouth protection a progress report seems appropriate juries were prevented during the sociation. Andrews has served as out in all sports normally carry all activities, are thankful for this the teaching of team skills, patterns, plays or formations is a violation. since. at this time. The late Perry J. San- 1967 football season by mouth pro­ superintendent of his school dis­ schools that participated the pre­ great organization. trict since 1945. vious year, plus schools indicating The National Alliance rule mak­ dell, as Staff Representative for the tectors alone, depending on the defi­ Andrews is a member of the Ki- their preference to participate for ing mandatory the wearing of a ADA, spearheaded the efforts of nition of an injury. Projecting only wanis Club of Portland, the Port­ the first time. mouth protector for football players that committee as well as subse­ tooth figures, injuries to 83,000 in­ land Chamber of Commerce and is On the official list those schools has been in force for six full sea­ quent studies and research. dividual teeth were prevented. sons. Over a million players are Dental and mouth injuries before on the Library Board. that returned their acceptance cards Prevent Concussion? now governed by this rule. face or mouth guards, numerically He serves as chairman of the with "no play" written on them or called (Note the National Alliance is comprised 50 per cent of football The Joint Committee report Legislative Council of University did not return the acceptance card of many comprised of the National Federa­ injuries. There was about a 10 per attention to the feeling Interscholastic League. are removed. workers that mouth protectors were effective in reducing the incidence of concussion. Since then, the article Serves 'Beyond Call of Duty' published by Stenger and Associ­ ates, reporting case histories and studies with the Notre Dame team, and one by Hickey and his associ­ Patient Wife Eases Coach's Burdens ates have given scientific support to this observation. Many ortho­ change her conduct to fit the situa­ the telephone at all hours of the and her love is an inspiration that By DR. RHEA H. WILLIAMS pedic physicians and team physi­ tion; encouraging and sympathetic night, prepares meals for the extra overcomes all obstacles. League Director cians strongly concur in this opin­ when the coach loses; calm and people who are always "dropping The coach guides boys into cor­ As the end of the football season ion. happy and when the coach wins. She in," and serves as a special consul­ rect ways of thinking, living and Though protection is no longer in approaches, there is one group of in­ must be patient, understanding, co­ tant in psychological and sociologi­ doing in athletic events largely doubt when a mouth protector is dividuals, seldom heard about, who cal problems for her husband, mem­ through the influence of two women operative and long-suffering. worn, there are still many protec­ should be signally honored. These bers of the teams, and her family. his mother and his wife. After the game she always has tors used which are not comfortable are the wives of the football coaches. Golden Rule Conduct The coach's wife is the pretty coffee and sandwiches available for Hats Off to Her to the wearer. No single group contributes as woman who sits in the stands and the "drop ins." If the team wins, My hat is off to the wife of the Dentist Participation much to the athletic program as the bites her lips to keep control of her­ many come and she has to prepare coach. Her many contributions to Dentist participation in mouth "little woman" who sits quietly be­ self when the person behind her more food; if they lose, very few the athletic program have in gen­ protection has lessened in some hind the scenes. She deserves a spe­ says, "How dumb can a coach be to come and the coach's family has to eral been overlooked by all, with areas, resulting in poorly fitting cial tribute for her many services do such a thing?" She has to listen eat sandwiches for a week. the exception of her husband, the and less comfortable protectors. In "beyond the call of duty." to abuse in many ways from specta­ As assistant coach she listens to coach. other areas dentists are effectively tors about her husband-coach and, her husband go over all his plays, This writer knows from personal involved in large numbers. Listening Post God bless her, she conducts herself both defensively and offensively; experience how much a coach's wife Often, players are not wearing The coach's wife is a mother "con­ by the Golden Rule, "Do unto others and after the game when the lights means to her husband during the protectors in practice. More contact fessor." After each game she listens as you would have them do unto are out at home, the game is re­ strains, tensions and irritations of a hours are spent in practice than in to her husband pour out words of you." played by the coach to an attentive strenuous football season. Men usu­ games and more less-coordinated glee or sorrow, depending upon Her tears are concealed, her feel­ listener, his wife. ally take those things for granted players take part. Therefore, the whether his team won or lost. She ings suppressed, as she listens to a on the part of our wives, but let's hazard is even greater in practice. keeps the proper balance by encour­ few loud-mouthed morons assail her Household Duties all make a point to let her know how The rule does not cover practice. aging him with words and smiles. husband's abilities as a ocach. In Besides these many duties as the much we appreciate her contribu­ Many a coach has been consoled by many ways, the wife hears more and coach's "right-handed man," she is tions. Regardless of whether or not Conclusion the words of a loving wife to the ef­ bears more than the husband. He is the mother of his family and must you coaches tell her how much you What's good? fect, "So what! We lost tonight, but usually too far removed from the run the household duties, look after appreciate her, she will continue to Many thousands of dental and it's only a ball game and we still stands to hear the derogatory re­ the health and welfare of the chil­ do the same things for you in the other mouth and head injuries have have each other." marks. dren, serve as P.T.A. home room years to come because she is a been prevented as a result of the The wife must endure the stony mother, teach a Sunday School class, woman and she loves you. mouth protector rule of the Na­ FOREST PARK LINKSTERS WIN Firing an aggregate score of 640 strokes 14 lower than their nearest "Assistant Coach" and perform numerous other duties Thank God for women who be­ tional Football Alliance. The rule silence, the moody and pessimistic competitor these five golfers won the 1967-68 State AAA golf championship for Forest Park High periods, and the optimistic, boiste­ The "assistant coach," without at home and in the community. come coaches' wives without them has been further strengthened. School in Beaumont. They are (l-r) Charles Fontenot, Joe Price, Danny Ducote, Bruce Lietike, John Lewis rous and happy moments of the pay from the school, is the coach's She is the one who gives the coach coaching would often be a dreary Dental injury is practically elimi­ coach. She must be a chameleon and wife. She answers the coach's mail, his poise, confidence, hope, balance, and forelorn adventure. nated. and Coach Carl Dillon. It was the first time Forest Park had captured the state crown.