VOL. XXIV AUSTIN, TEXAS, JANUARY, 1941 No. 5

"We Take It Back" Wins Second Tennis Further Suggestion LETTER Rhythm Band Is Found Fine M. E. Stone, Clerk to the Board, ASSIGNMENTS FOR Singles 1939 and '40 On Football Rule 29 LEAGUE ADVISORY KOX McAllen Independent School Dis­ and trict, takes the LEAGUER to task, PERSONAL Activity for Third Graders as follows: FOOTBALL IN '41 VJUMEROUS letters are be- COUNCIL MEETS ITEMS In the December issue of In­ terscholastic Leaguer, of Austin, ^ ing received at the State Texas, is the following paragraph: Tentative List to Be Issued Office endorsing a proposed General Reorganization on Inez Bishop, of Paris High ... So far as we can determine Shortly So Schedules May change of Rule 29 of the Foot­ Elective Basis Is School, adds a postscript to a re­ there's only one word in the Be Arranged Recommended cent letter, as follows: "Last May English language which con­ ball Plan to permit the home we brought a Ready Writer to the tains all the vowels in their cor­ team to decide the hour of State Meet, and she placed third. rect order: FACETIOUS. (If you want to be technical about TN JANUARY the State Of- the game. At present, the A T THE May 3,1940, State This year with another representa­ that old school phrase. ". . . And * fice will publish the ten­ visiting team may veto a night tive of our high school (our con­ Meeting of Delegates of sometimes add 'Y,' make it tative football assignments game. In this connection, V. testant of last year was grad­ "Facetiously.") You know of ;he University Interscholastic uated) we hope to be there again" any other? The Open Book, for the 1941 season. Schools Z. Rogers, Superintendent of League, the following motion Cleveland, Ohio. desire an early announcement Lamesa schools, says: was passed: I submit the words, "Abste­ on district assignments in "The proposals I wish to sug­ Leqion Sponsors mious" and "Abstentious." gest are as follows: (a) The home "That the Chairman of th« order that the football sched­ State Executive Committee ba Oratorical Contest school shall have the privilege of ule for the coming season may designating the time of a football authorized to appoint an Advi­ be arranged and announced. game as between afternoon or sory Committee to meet with >-r'HE LEAGUER is in receipt night or (b) the District Execu­ the State Committee or repre­ JL of the following letter from FLAG ETIQUETTE To get the tentative assign­ sentatives thereof, for the pur­ ments out with a minimum of tive Committee shall have appel­ Fred E. Young, Department Adju­ late jurisdiction in the event two pose of discussing problems of tant, The American Legion, Aus­ delay districts are being set up as the League and for devising they were in 1940, except in - ..i...... J:.../...... ,;:.:« competing schools cannot agree tin: AT NIGHT GAMES on the subject of afternoon or plans .for a closer relationship Lancaster Rhythm Band cases where increased enrollment John Hickman between the member-schools and "We are enclosing a copy of has forced a school into a higher night football games. Of the fore­ the National Oratorical Contest the State Executive Commit­ Top row: James Ferguson, Charles Roushey, Betty Forester, Neva conference; or schools have been UNNER-UP twice, 1939 and going proposals, (b) is preferred. rules issued by the National tee." Grace Lowrey, Jerry Jenkins, Alvin Averitt, Henry B. Hash, Nancy War Department Explains transferred from one district to 1940, in the University In- "I wish it understood that the Americanism Commission of the R Lamesa School Authorities favor Acting upon this authorization, Layman, Craig Ross, James Griffin, Norman Brown, "Billy Moreland. Good Taste Rather Than art-other because of better geo­ terscholastic League State Tennis Dean T. H. Shelby appointed the American Legion. We are also graphical unity. ______any change in the rule which will enclosing the rules prepared for Second row: Janice Lowrey, J. B. Frazier, Walter Gordon, Jerry Law Dictates Practice Tournament Boys Singles, John give the home school some pro­ following named persons members the contest in this Department Post, Jadeene Whaley, J. W. Southerland, Mary B. Daniels, Carl In several districts schools have Hickman, of Thomas Jefferson. tection in this matter of after­ of the Advisory Committee: High School (San Antonio), en­ for the year 1941. You will Anderson, Helen Smith, O'Delle Roushey, Peggy Ann Cole, Marko- been admitted to a higher con­ Supt. J. Lee Stambaugh, tered the University of Texas En­ noon or night games and we do notice that we have chosen as leta Clanton, director. UESTION has been raised ference by a favorable vote of not necessarily insist on advocat­ Pharr; Supt. W. J. Stone, No- the District Executive Commit­ gineering School this fall. John our subject "We the people." Third row from top: Bobby Dumond, Ann Reed, Betty Ann Baker, Q repeatedly this season ing either one of the above pro­ cona; Supt. M. L. H. Baze, is an athlete with a scholarship This, of course, means that the tee. These districts will not be posals if some other proposal Monahans; Enos Gary, Princi­ Alfred Brown, Charles Craig, Alice Loftis, Margaret Brownlee, Ber- concerning the etiquette of record of A in high school. He oration shall be based upon the disturbed by the state office for pal, Brackenridge High School, nice Brown, Daylon Walton, Raymond E. Goforth, Jerry Parks, Jac- expects to compete in college ten­ meets with the favor of the Execu­ relationship of we the people using the flag at night games the reason that the assignments San Antonio; Supt. H. D. Fil­ quelyn Hamilton, director. nis. tive Committee." to the constitution. of football. Supt. W. B. Ir- are tentative and the District lers, Wichita Falls; Supt. R. H. Bottom row: Stuart Ferguson, Betty Jo Ford, John Newton, Del- Executive Committee may, by vote, "You and your organization win, of Lubbock, addressed a Besides winning second place in Brister, Waco; Supt. R. L. gave us so much encouragement bert Cheshier, Betty McCurdy, Ann Orr, Mary Louise Goerner, Everett refuse to include the schools in the State Meets of the last two Speer, Sherman; Supt. W. B. and actual assistance last year Jones, Harold Hitt. letter of inquiry to the War the district schedule. If the schools years in the Interscholastic League, Declamation Hints Irvin, Lubbock; Supt. C. E. that we are bespeaking the same Department and received the are not readmitted to the dis­ John, who is now only 17, won Wade, Kingsville; Supt. F. C. consideration this year." trict in which they participated the Junior Championship in Ten­ 'nr'IME to make selections following reply, signed "E. S. JL of senior declamations is McConnell, Gladewater; Supt. Those schools interested in this Rhythmic Expression Sponsor Describes How during 1940, the state office will nis Singles in the following meets: George P. Barren, Yoakum; Adams, Major General, The assign them to the district and getting close. Be certain that contest should write Mr. Young Basic, Sponsor Says Spanish Club Functions City Junior Championship, 1939 your speakers know the new Supt. R. L. Williams, Lockhart; at the address given above for Adjutant General": conference to which they right­ and 1940; State T.A.A.F. in 1939 Supt. Nat Williams, Ballingerf "No recent legislation provides that fully belong, as is provided for in rules. Use the judging stand­ descriptive circulars of the same. and 1940; Southwest Tennis Tour­ ards to assist in the preparation Supt. C. E. Brown, Malakofft (By J. Elvin Dawson, Principal, the American Flag may not be flown at Rule 3 of the Football Plan. nament, 1939 and 1940. (By Inez Bishop, Sponsor) nigrht during football games where there Districts that expect or desire of the declamations. Write to Supt. S. DeBord, Schulenburg; Grammar School) is a lighted field. He is the son of P. V. Hickman, Supt. O. C. Southall, Stanton; ASA TEACHER of Span- "While it is within the prorince of changes in assignments should us for a copy of the Revised Recordings by Columbia R FIRST rhythm band the War Department to prescribe rules make known their wishes immedi­ 409 East Euclid Avenue, San An­ Senior Declamation Bibliogra­ Supt. Ben U. Comalander, Big •^ ish who always becomes and regulations governing the use of tha tonio. Wells; Supt. J. D. Fulton, Prai­ of Choral Selections was formed under the flag for observance by the Army, yet it ately. phy. The following speeches enthusiastic about everything is beyond its province to prescribe any There are now enough schools should make good declamations rie Lee; W. T. White, Principal, leadership of our public school such rules or regulations for the guid­ Sunset High School, Dallas; J. Spanish, I take pleasure in re­ ance of civilians. The Department has and districts in the 6-man foot­ with a little cutting: CLUB directors who music teacher, Mrs. C. C. Mof- been pleased, however, to cooperate Avith ball conference to arrange a bi- Citadels of National Defense, O. Webb, Houston. porting to you briefly con­ patriotic organizations who are inter­ Wins 3d Reporting First meeting of the Commit­ desire records of songs on fett, in the fall of 1935. It ested with the proper respect for the district pay-off. Plans are under by H. W. Prentis. Vital Speech­ this year's contest list are ad­ cerning the activities of our flag. way to adjust the districts for a In Journalism Contest es, Dec. 15, 1940. tee was held in Dean Shelby's of­ proved to be so popular with "No agency except Congress is author­ vised by Miss Nell Parmley, Di­ Spanish Club in Paris High ized to make a federal rule such as you play-off if it meets with the ap­ Aid to the Allies, by James fice, Extension Building, Austin, rector of Music, that the songs the students and so helpful in suggest, and it would seem that the use proval of a majority of the schools B. Conant. Vital Speeches, Texas, on November 2, 1940. are all recorded on Columbia Rec- School. of the flag on an occasion of the char­ The following members of the their regular band music later acter described should be governed by good in the conference. Dec. 15, 1940. *ords Nos. 35831, 35832, and Advanced Students Members taste rather than by law. During the 1940 season there The Crown Jewels of Amer­ Committee were absent: George that a rhythm band has been "Night games have become popular 35833, now available at dealers. Our club consists of advanced since the original publication of the Flag were 275 schools in Conference ica, by W. J. Cameron. Vital P. Barren, O. C. Southall. Price is 50 cents per record. formed each fall since at the students (those who have studied Circular, and it is believed that under B football. A number of the Speeches, Dec. 15, 1940. Dean T. H. Shelby reviewed The rules do not require "sing­ the altered circumstances, no objection beginning of school. Spanish a year) and has an enroll­ may properly be raised by the* War De­ schools in this conference have Is the World Heading for the legislation authorizing the ap­ ing by the record," but many di­ partment or any patriotic organization to pointment of the Committee, and In the beginning, the first four ment of approximately sixty mem­ the display of the flag on lighted fields requested that they be permitted Collapse, by Nicholas M. But­ rectors find the recordings a fine bers. As we do not have a sched­ at night games." to extend the play-off to a re­ ler. Vital Speeches, Dec. 1, stated the purpose of the meet­ teaching device, and the present primary grades were included in ing, viz., to discuss ways and means the rhythm band, but through ex­ uled period for extracurricular gional championship Membership 1940. recordings were made to satisfy activities in our school and since in Conference B has reached the Education for the Preserva­ whereby the school-members of this demand. perience it was found best to use the League in all sections of the the first three grades, as the fourth all second year students are to Pampa Boy Among point whereby a regional cham­ tion of Democracy, by Harold be active members of the club, pionship could be scheduled, pro­ G. Campbell. This is one of grade seemed too mature to re­ Youngest Graduates (See Advisory P. 3) 6-Man Football "Grand tain interest in it. It was also we meet during the noon hour so vided it met with the approval the finest speeches we have read found that the first grade is not that both sections may be together. of the majority of the schools in for many months. Vital o ' For the Small School" ready to enter the rhythm band Their schedule is so arranged that this conference. The regional Speeches, Dec. 1, 1940. until it has learned to clap and they may have the eleven o'clock championship schedule lengthens DEFENSE TRAINING hour or the one o'clock hour for the season and increases the travel (By Supt. Guy N. Wynn, to march to strongly accented music, which has usually been ac­ lunch on the day of the meeting between competing schools. In all College of Engineering Offers Orchard, Texas) (once each month). probability the extension of the WOULD LIKE to offer some complished by about the first of "2. The selection of the winner Special Courses January. The officers are chosen by championship will not be profit­ shall be made by a committee I suggestions in regards to six- able to the schools in this con­ Sight Reading popular vote, and as far as pos­ composed of the superintendent, NDER THE authority of man football: sible they carry on the work of the ference. Records reveal that the 1. That six-man football be re­ By7 the latter part of the third club. The students pay nothing most profitable football games for the high school principal, and de­ U the U. S. Office of Edu­ stricted by the constitution and grade the children are wanting to on joining the club but are asked schools below Conference AA are bate coach. cation, and as a part of the rules to schools of the class B play the tune. To satisfy this TN THE reporting event of at each meeting thereafter to the games that close with the bi- "3. The award is not to be given National Defense Program, group. If larger schools are al­ desire the children are supplied bring five cents which will pay district championship seyies. lowed to take up this sport it with pitch instruments, such as the Journalism contest of to the same girl twice. the College of Engineering for their page in the high school District Executive Committees the League State Meet, 1939, "4. Only one school year can may defeat the best feature of the Tonette, through the use of year book. in each conference should meet of The University of Texas six-man football, that is, a game which they gain a knowledge of Muriel Parker, representing lapse between graduation and the in early January and send to the announces the offering of the for small schools. The small simple sight reading; and by the Programs in Spanish 4ate office the names of schools Austin High School of El use of the award. schools don't have the material to end of the fifth grade they are A program committee has charge "5. The award must be applied short engineering courses of that they expect to participate in Paso, won third place. She select from, and they are not eager to learn to play regular of the programs which are con­ their district during the 1941 sea­ toward a college education or vo­ college grade shown below. able to hire high powered coaches. band instruments. Thus it is felt ducted in Spanish as far as pos­ son. Any other suggestions or was graduated from high Six-man football has been a grand that the rhythm band might be cational training. These engineering defense train­ sible. The programs come from recommendations that the District school at sixteen years of age, "6. The announcement of the success in our district and we called the seed out of which the simple Spanish material available ing courses, lasting eight to Committee considers vital for the award shall be given at the gradu­ twelve weeks, are designed for would like to keep it that way. high school band grows. in texts, Spanish magazines for continued welfare of high school and, having won a scholar­ 2. I would like to see the Mrs. Moffett gives the advan­ the class room, playlets, etc. The ation exercises." intensive training in several fields athletics will be appreciated. ship there, attended Stephens important to national defense, and rules provide for bi-district games. tages of a rhythm band, as fol­ students are always encouraged to College, Columbia, Mo. Some of the schools are playing lows : use as much local color as pos­ are the first to be offered by the For the first time in history Man University under the plan whereby bi-district games anyway. I don't The advantages of the rhythm sible, using in the programs au­ Wyndall LaCasse Muriel was a member of the think the contest should be carried thentic costumes from Mexico, the Delta Theta Kappa, the National has begun to be doubtful about the the federal government will de­ band are numerous. All children fray the cost of instruction of farther than bi-district though. Mexican folk songs, arid some of MONG the youngest high Honor Society, won the medal for ultimate goal of his vagabondage love music, and especially do they ASS'N SPONSORS qualified students in designated I offer these suggestions for school graduates in the State, citizenship awarded by the D.A.R., on the earth. He has always, since whatever they may be worth. A short courses. Students in these (See Rhythm Band P. 3) (See Spanish Club P. 3) Wyndall LaCasse was graduated and the medal for being the most the beginning of time, lost his way courses will be required to pay from Pampa High. School in 1939 WRITINGCONTEST but now he has lost his address. their own living expenses and at the age of 14. The next year G. K. Chesterton. other expenses incidental to in­ he spent in a business college, (See Muriel Parker P. 3) IMPORTANT NOTICE Texas History First Prize struction. Conference Hears Further and this year, at 15, he is among 1. Basketball eligibility the younger freshmen at the West Winner Will Draw Although the courses offered blanks are to be on file be­ Texas State Teachers College, Twenty-five Dollars are designed to supply men badly fore a team is permitted to Reports on Girls' Athletics Canyon. 22nd Annual League Section needed in certain defense activi­ play in League elimination play. Wyndall was throughout his ties, the College of Engineering Please refer to Rule 12 of the high school year an enthusiastic (By H. Bailey Carroll) Meeting Held at Fort Worth cannot guarantee positions to League Basketball Rules. Opinion Condemns Exploita­ program of physical activities for participant in Interscholastic those completing the courses. the entire student body. '-T'HE TEXAS State Histor- Every effort will be made, how­ 2. The football season report tion of Girls in League contests. When only 13 is past due. No school is per­ "A few years .ago," he said, years of age, he entered the typ­ * ical Association has an­ Large Attendance Hears Pros be more carefully trained for their ever, to place the men so trained, mitted to enroll for football Sports "60 percent of the girls in Kerr­ ing contests, and qualified for the nounced a first prize of $25 task. and in view of the current de­ ville had certificates excusing and Cons of Speech mand such efforts should meet for the following season until a 1938 State Meet in which he was to be offered the winner of Original Speech? complete list of all players who them from physical activity simply Contests with success. Some of the courses (By Dorothy Wooten Jones) ranked fifth among about thirty Miss Peggy Harrison suggested participated in football during because there was no well or­ contestants. He was also runner- a Texas history writing con­ to be offered will qualify those the present season is on file in pOLLOWING Dr. Alder- ganized program. Neither the that if' declamations are not an completing them for positions up in Tennis Singles in the League test for 1941. Five other (By Dorothy Wooten Jones) end in themselves but a means for the State Office. children nor their parents felt District Meet, District No. 1 in under civil service. No degree son's address reported in that there was any virtue in the prizes are also offered. An­ E following report con- training students in speaking it 3. January 15 is the last day the December issue of the 1939. In the 1939 State Meet credit will be given for these for paying membership and activities as they were presented. nouncement of the contest was might be more practical to train short courses. of the League he placed third in cerns the discussions that them specifically in those things basketball fees. Rural schools LEAGUER, Mr. H. A. Moore, Today only eleven girls have notes the Shorthand Tournament. In made through the Associa­ Authority for the College of excusing them from such activity. took place between speeches, they will really have to do. Miss must register for basketball and of Kerrville, discussed girls' 1937, when only twelve years of tion's new magazine for Texas Engineering to offer additional be issued a special basketball This has been brought about large­ as comments and criticisms of Harrison was skeptical as to the physical activities from the age, he won high place in judging amount of transfer that may be engineering defense training card from the State Office by ly by planning and organization. contests at the A.&M. College. young people, "The Junior the statements made in the courses is expected in the near January 15. school administration stand­ Not long ago manual training, Historian." expected from practice in declaim­ In addition to his achievements more formal addresses: ing memorized parts to life situa­ future. Announcement concern­ 4. February 1 is the last day point.* "The school today has music, and physical education were in competitive work, he was ad­ It is specified that the content ing the nature and dates for these scheduled to go as expensive After the question of declama­ tions and suggested the substitu­ for filing acceptance of the no right to sponsor any ac­ judged the "Best Boy Citizen" of of all competing articles must deal tion contests was discussed nega­ additional courses will be made as One-Act Play Plan. 'frills.' Today any other depart­ tion of situations calling for the Pampa High School during the with some aspect of a trip in tively and affirmatively, it was original speech. soon as possible. 5. Rule 21 of League Rules tivity," he said, "unless it ment could go more easily." school year of 1938-39, and was Texas. "This may be the account Seven Principles suggested that the value of decla­ In reply to Miss Harrison Mr. For additional information con­ governing senior track and field contributes to the general elected to membership in the Na­ of a trip to a historic point or mation contests could be increased cerning Engineering Defense states that each school shall fill Mr. Moore listed the seven prin­ tional Honor Society. place in Texas an old home, a Spencer expressed the opinion that welfare of the school. That ciples upon which his program has if more concerted effort were made the student lacked sufficient ma­ Training courses address W. R. out eligibility blanks on con­ Wyndall is the son of Mr. and building, a battlefield, an old trail, to have the work grow out of the Woolrich, Dean of Engineering, testants before allowing them the public will support finan­ been based. They are as fol­ Mrs. J. P. LaCasse, of Pampa, a ghost town, a cemetery, a monu­ turity to write his own speeches lows: classroom. The speaker (her name and that declamation enabled him The University of Texas. to participate in a League meet. cially an activity is no meas­ Texas. ment, etc. or it may consist of was not obtained) suggested that Titles of courses follow: (1) This rule does not apply to 1. Every activity sponsored by the story of a trip to interview to acquire poise and self-confidence ure of its worth." the school must contribute to the the students themselves be encour­ Engineering Drawing; (2) Mate­ junior track and field contest­ an elderly person who had a part before an audience. rials Inspection and Testing (Civil All Participate growth and development of the Whenever any critic desires to aged to take more active part in ants. Mr. Moore stressed the necessity in the moving Texas scene," says planning for the contests through Professor Rousse, moderator, Engineering); (3) Materials In­ 6. November 29, 1941, will individuals participating; refute any body of doctrine in this the official announcement. brought the discussion to a close for working out a well-balanced 2. The activity must be in har­ hearing each other read poetry spection and Testing (Mechanical be the last week-end for decid­ republic, he. says, first, that it is Papers are to be ranked for having a personal appeal for them with a brief defense of those much- Engineering); (4) Soil Mechanics ing district football champion­ "This is the fifth and concluding install­ mony with the general policies maligned individuals called upon to ment of Miss Jones* report of the Fourth and practices of the school; inspired from Moscow; second, clarity, unity, accuracy, interest, and through deciding among them­ Laboratory Technique; (5) Struc­ ships. Annual Extracurricular Conference held at that it is against human nature. tural Drafting . (Civil Engineer­ The University of Texas during the State selves . who the best readers are. Meet of the interscholastic League. (See Conference P. 4) Stuart Chase. (See Writing Contest P. 2) This speaker also urged that judges j;See Ft. Worth Meet P. g) ing). Page 2 THE INTERSCHOEASTIC LEAGUER

School." Looking through Texas undertakes to relate more complete. teacher should strive to make them Abilene; E. E. Rogers, DenisonJ school papers, one can find many Somewhere we read, or heard it contribute to the beauty and dig­ and R. H. Williams, Houston. excellent examples of special serv­ TALKS ON TEXAS suggested, that the mesquite spread nity of the Christmas theme. C. H. Kenley, of San Angelo, ice. northward from central Mexico chairman of the Nominations Com­ That National Defense issue of BOOKS* with the diffusion of the horse from mittee, named the following nom­ The Technician of San Antonio that area, the original stock of Principals Change inees : Vocational and Technical High Mustangs and Cowhorses horses having come from those Name of Association M. P. Baker, of Corpus Christi, School, for instance, was a worthy escaped from early Spanish ex­ president; John Roundtree, of project in promoting interest in plorers and conquerors Greenville, first vice-president; Basketball Mustangs and Cowhorses, edited by three or (By Dorothy Woolen Jones) The University Interscholastic the school. The Technician went four hundred years ago. There R. B. Norman, of Amarillo, second- into the subject thoroughly, de­ J. Frank Dobie, Mody C. Boat- was a symbiosis AT THE luncheon of the vice-president; B. W. Wiseman, of League will use the same type of right, Harry H. Ransom. The existing between basketball in the State High veloping the following angles to the horse and the mesquite, similar •*•*• Texas Association of Highland Park, secretary-treas­ the general theme of National De­ Texas Folklore Society, Austin, to that existing between the squir­ urer. Published eight times a year, each month, from September to School Basketball Tournament as Texas. 429 pp., 1940. Price, Principals and Supervisors, has been used in the past. fense: rel and the pecan, as described by These were elected by aedam»v- April, inclusive, by the Bureau of Extracurricular Activities, Ex­ Tech teachers who -went over­ $2.50 postpaid.f Thoreau and other naturalists. A held on November 22 in Fort tion. tension Division, The University of Texas. seas in World War 1. This, the tenth volume issued by story by a competent botanist giv­ Worth, President J. U. Stal- Mr. Baker accepted the presi­ Debate Bulletin Errors Activities of the school in the the Texas Folklore Society, con­ ing whatever evidence there is con­ dency and suggested that tha Page 5, last line, to read "Sul­ first World War. tains more horselore than folklore, necting the northward march of cup introduced the officers: spring meeting in Austin be con­ phur, $1.03 per ton" instead of Tech teachers called by the meaning that this book gives an the mesquite with that of the mus­ M. P. Baker, of Corpus tinued this year. Mr. E. D. Martin, $1.50 per ton, as printed. authentic history of the mustang ROY BEDICHEK__ ___Editor draft. tang, would, it seems to us, have Christi, first vice-president; seconded by Mr. Stalcup, moved Page 25, foot-note 6, to read A survey of activities of the industry during the nineteenth cen­ been appropriate to this volume. that the name of the association "Eriffenhagen Report," instead of school in training mechanics and tury in Texas and in bordering John Roundtree, of Greenville, be changed to the Texas Associa* (Entered as second-class matter November 6, 1927 at the post "Eiffenhagen Report." engineers for the present defense states, with folklore served up As an afterthought, the printing second vice-president; B. W. tion of Secondary School Princi­ office at Austin, Texas, under the Act of August 24, 1912.) program. merely as trimmings, like cranberry and putting together of this book Wiseman, of Highland Park, pals. This motion carried. sauce against breast of turkey on Picture Memory Tech students enrolled in the is by no means a professional job. secretary-treasurer; and the Vol. XXIV JANUARY, 1941 No. 5 A (light change in the score-sheet* of National Guard. the Christmas dinner-table. It is It is really not as good as it ap­ the Picture Memory contest has been Night classes for defense work. solid historical meat, recording a pears to be at first sight. Careful past president, E. D. Martin, made. The notice at the top of the sheet stating that no artist is given for archi­ Books and magazines in the li­ picturesque phase of frontier life examination shows that it is the of Houston. President Stal- CIX-MAN football enthusiasts will be interested in an tectural selections has been eliminated. brary containing information of and the rise, zenith and decline of work of some publishing house Note also on the new form a place for an industry of no inconsiderable cup then presented Lynn Lan- *-* article appearing in this issue by Kurt W. Lenser, coach Greek artist, and one for "unknown" concern to the defense program. that has not yet attained the stand­ under artists. In cases where the nation­ These assignments are listed importance to the economic life of ard we should like to see set for drum, of the Dallas Morning at Crane, Texas, and member of the National Six-man Foot­ ality of the artist is unknown or uncer­ tain pupil does not score nationality at all. with the thought that similar as­ this section. all the publications of the Texas News, who discussed "Edu­ ball Advisory Board. Mr. Lenser recounts the early struggles signments may be covered in your Exciting Narrative Folklore Society. cating for World Citizen­ of this game in the state of its nativity, Nebraska. Spelling List school, if they have not already But for fear that someone may R. B. In the current edition of the League been covered. get the impression that, like nearly ship." Tne answers in tins column »rtf lu Spelling List, the eighth word of column One question was raised on sev­ sense "official interpretations." Only the B, page 4, "cougar" is misspelled. See all history, this book is dull, we Secret Societies State Executive Committee is competent Rule 3, bottom of page 69, Constitution eral occasions at the Denton Con­ hasten to interlard some reassur­ During the business session fol­ under the rules to make official interpreta­ organizations have been crowded out of this and Rules for rule governing cases of this vention. It is one which con­ tions. These are answers to inquiries kind. ing words. The first ten articles, lowing Mr. Landrum's talk, Mr. which are made in the course of routine • ssue more than fifty of them. We promise space in stantly confronts high school edi­ grouped under two heads, "Mus­ Norman, of Amarillo, reported on correspondence with the State Office. the February issue, and for all those reported between now Choral Singing tors and advisers: "If we work tang Texas" and "Mustangs of the the work of the committee to in­ Notice that choral singing contest does hard, put out a good paper, and Staked Plains," are straight nar­ vestigate the matter of high-school Question: In the set of memory and then. More than two hundred county-unit organizations not require purchase of phonograph rec­ still not a large percentage of ords, as heretofore. rative of an exciting sort, coming, secret societies. Mr. Norman stated pictures I bought, the picture "Go­ have already been reported. By the time late organizations the students read the paper, how for the most part, out of the mouths that letters had been received from ing to Work" is by Millet; the Art are all in, we believe this year will make a record. Applied Music Contest* can we get more students to read of the participants or from eye­ every state that has taken action Appreciation bulletin gives "Go­ Article IX, Section 4, should provide the paper regularly?" witnesses. The piece called "Black against such societies, including ing to Work" by Van Gogh, Dutch. for rebate for two places in applied music In answer, one might point out CHRISTMAS PICTURES* contests instead of one. Kettle," for instance, is the story those that have statutory regula­ Which is correct? that the average commercial news­ of a Kentucky thoroughbred from (By Florence L. Phillips) tions against them and others that Answer: Both Millet and Van /"\F THE 37 members of the Amarillo High School football Article yil, Sec. 13 Correction paper is read by only 15 to 25 the time he escaped as a colt from /^HRISTMAS and the Ma- have some kind of regulating Gogh have a picture entitled "Go­ ^^ squad, there are 26 who started in the first grade in that Read "eighteen" for "nineteen" in the per cent of the inhabitants of the a Mormon wagon-train to his final measure. The societies referred to ing to Work." The Van Gogh fourth line of this section. community in which it is pub­ reduction to slavery with "Pot," donna, pictures belong to­ were defined as "societies composed is the one we are using. city and have never gone to school elsewhere, according to lished and that the average school pulling a milk-wagon about the Rule Books gether. There are few teach­ wholely or in part of public school Jerry Malin, Globe-News sports writer. Furthermore, he newspaper has a much higher per­ streets of a Kansas village. There pupils seeking to perpetuate them­ Question: Team A's ball, 4th 1. Spalding's "Official Basketball Rules" centage of readers per school; yet ers who do not strive to pre­ says, 17 of that number were born in Amarillo. To make governs League basketball. is no doubt about the historicity of selves by taking in added members down, on Team E's 23-yard line, 2. "The National Collegiate Athletic this answer should not discourage Black Kettle. There is not a touch sent them at the time of year it practically unanimous, Howard Lynch, coach, entered Association Football Rules" governs all from the school on a basis deter­ with 8 yards necessary for a first League football games. the desire of each editor to have of the legendary, the superstitious, when all seasonal activities mined by the membership and hold­ Amarillo schools in the first grade and continued as a student 3. "National Collegiate Athletic Associ­ every student in school read his or even the imaginative in this down. Team A made a running ation Track and Field Guide" governs center around this theme. ing secret meetings." Mr. Norman play, and gained 5 yards, carrying in the system until he was graduated from high school. In League high school track and field events. paper. Following are a few sug­ veracious chronicle. It's straight referred to the bill submitted in Many teachers devise new and the ball across the 20-yard line to short, Mr. Malin makes out a pretty good case for a home- gestions in regard to cultivating reporting, and Daniel DeFoe him­ 1935 by Frazier and Morris to the Rule 15, Basketball Plan reader interest; most of them are self could not have done it better. interesting ways of dealing House calling for "an act to pro­ the 18, where the runner was grown product. And, for fear you have forgotten it, Ama­ The State Committee was asked to in­ old, but perhaps we may freshen Delightful Folktalk downed. On the play Team A terpret the following phrase "prior to with this traditional material. hibit fraternities, sororities, and up our use of them. Now turn to Mrs. Fenley's "The failed to make a first down, and rillo won the Interscholastic League State championship. the county or city league tournament." In addition to the Madonna pic­ secret societies in the state and to Committee replied as follows: 1. Names make news. The Mustanger Who Turned Mustang." provide for enforcement of the the ball was turned over to Team "In the interpretation of Rule 15 of more names mentioned in each The language is folklore in that it tures there are others whose sub­ the Basketball Plan, Page 96 of the Con­ ject matter makes them suitable same." Mr. Wiseman called atten­ B on their own 18-yard line. stitution and Rules, the phrase 'prior to issue of the paper the better, with­ is a faithful reproduction of a dia­ tion to the measure which has Should Team A be given credit for '"T'EACHERS who are sponsoring Music Appreciation as a a city or county league tournament' means in reason. It must be understood, lect, but the substance is as clear for this time of year. "The Im­ prior to the first game played by a team maculate Conception" by Murillo already outlawed secret societies in a penetration? * contest activity will find a golden opportunity now for in a city or county Interscholastic League however, that the names need to an exposition of a certain method Dallas County. Mr. Norman stated elimination (tournament or round-robin) be mentioned in an interesting or technique as one could find in and "The Last Supper" by Da Answer: Yes. using the radio, since radio, during its quarrel over prices authorized by the County Executive Com­ Vinci can be handled at this time. that it was the recommendation of mittee." manner. Assignments such as the a business administration textbook. the committee that the Principals with ASCAP, is now being driven to use a richer assortment following help to introduce names Mrs. Fenley preserves the talk of Although the latter is also suit­ 12-Grade System able for an Easter study, reserv­ and Supervisors' Association spon­ "Defeatism Has No of classical music. It is true that the BMI is trying des­ in an interesting manner: this ninety-year-old Negro-Indian sor a movement to secure state­ It is often exceedingly difficult for a Students with unusual jobs. ex-slave with phonographic ac­ ing it until that time carries it Place in Education" perately to produce an uncopywrited supply of "hot" music, Committee to tell just when a given school too far into the spring of the wide statutory regulation against went on the 12-grade basis, and this is Comparisons of likes and dis­ curacy. Is there in recorded folk- secret orders in public schools, the but in the meantime; some erratic persons are consoling important in determining eligibility under likes of students with birthdays on talk anything more savorsome than year to function properly in the the 8-semester rule in effect in Football study for the contests. It would consensus of school men being that (Supt. Harold G. Campbell, themselves with such out-of-daters as Tschaikowsy, Bach, Conferences A, B, and Six-Man. In an the same day. this? the organizations must be eradi-' New York City) attempt to assist District Committees in Students with perfect attend­ be better to present it now. and Schubert. The truth of the matter is that people like the arriving at a just decision in border-line "It wasn't long before they Parishes' "Christmas" is dif­ cated since they cannot be con­ Six years ago, we in the city cases, the State Committee recently is­ ance records for the first semester. [the mustangs] wouldn't run trolled. Mr. E. E. Rogers, of Deni- music they hear, and if this commercial dispute between sued the following suggestion: Hobbies of teachers and stu­ ferent from the others in that di­ of New York outlined clearly what Theory of the rule is to make a pupil from me, and then I got 'em vine characters are entirely lack­ son, seconded by Mr. Calhoun, of, the new conception of education the music writers and the radio companies lasts long enough, eligible in regular course for high school dents. to where they trusted me, be­ Denton, moved that the recommen-1 participation his last four years in high Best dressed boy and girl in the ing as only the shepherds are does NOT mean. Some of this there is every prospect of a classical revival in this country. school. A pupil counts semesters from cause every time they'd scare, dation be accepted. will bear repeating now. Speaking eighth grade in an eleven-grade system school, selected by a committee shown and the picture is an illus­ and from the ninth grade in twelve-grade of judges who advance reasons for I'd scare and run as hard as tration rather than a museum type Evaluative Criteria as the newly elected Superintend­ system. Evidence of whether or not a they did. Sometimes I'd scare of painting. This picture pro­ Mr, Stalcup called for a report ent of Schools, I said: * school is at a given time on all eleven selection. first and away we'd go, with TN A RECENT issue of Collier's, an assistant coach blows or twelve-grade basis may be determined Poll each club and organization vides an excellent opportunity for from Mr. Wiseman, chairman of "The new conception of educa­ by the best records available as the State to find the two students who have me in the lead and them helping the children to distinguish the committee set up last May to tion does not mean making school * the lid off athletics in the University of Alabama. The Department of Education records, records follerin' me." of School Boards, or Interscholastic League done the most to advance the in­ between the purpose of serious study the Evaluative Criteria as life easy. Life after school is not distinction between this expose and others which are the Office, on presentation to the appropriate terests and purposes of the club This sagacious darkey had hun­ painting and illustration. a means for self improvement easy and when we modify courses executive committee. Records showing of study to meet individual abili­ fashion at the end of every football season is that this man use by a four-year high school of pupils during the year, announcing the dreds of mustangs following him Illustrate Christmas Themes among the schools. Mr. Wiseman in high school competition shall consti­ winners first in the paper. around over the range, leading Let your pupils discussed the value that those who ties we must not lead children to gives names, places, dates. Apparently he is writing from tute prima facie evidence that the school illustrate their believe that every life situation was that year on the eleven-grade basis. Students with the same or very them eventually into his own corral. own ideas of Christmas in their had used the criteria had derived, the inside. Quite startling is the connection he reveals be­ Conversely, if no eighth graders are used similar names, such as Louis Mar­ The section entitled "Legendary own way. Children often like to citing his own experience in being will likewise be modified or ad­ by a given four-year high school in high Wild Horses" justed by some good Providence, tween corruption in college athletics and corruption in high- school competition, it is presumptive evi­ tin and Louise Martin, Cathryne is, of course, folk­ paint Madonnas and nativity able to increase his library equip­ dence that the school was that year on Hurt and Catherine Hurt, etc. lore, and in one of the articles, ment as the result of the study, Life's problems are presented in* school athletics. According to this story, some high schools a twelve-grade basis. scenes but many teachers hesi­ the same form to everyone regard­ The State Committee also passed and On frequency of names which J. Frank Dobie takes up the chase tate to permit this, probably be­ and recommended that the princi­ are generally used in Alabama as "farms.". He recounts the made the following interpretations affects Christian name is the most com­ which he has pursued elsewhere of cause of a vague feeling that the pals undertake individually to less of his ability range. They ing elementary grades in schools on a are hard and stubborn. He who subsequent careers of recruited players, and gives names, twelve-grade basis: mon among students? Which sur­ the "Deathless Pacing White Stal­ child's crude efforts should not study the criteria. Mr. Wiseman 1. In an eleven-grade school system lion" and stays relentlessly on his expressed the belief that the cri­ cannot solve them will have no places, and occupations quite circumstantial. It is not a (with four-year high school) the first name? be applied to so exalted a theme. 2. Remember that the great­ trail even unto death. We're not teria would come into wide use one to make them soluble for him. seven grades are considered the "grade" However, we must remember that He who is easily discouraged or statistical study, but rather a case study, and it makes very school; in a twelve-grade system (with a est enemy of reader interest is sure he can't be resuscitated, nor the actual result has little to do not because they were superim­ four-year high school), the first eight are we sure that his ghost will who quits in the face of a difficult gloomy reading for those who uphold the recruiting system. grades. monotony. A newspaper which with the educational value of the posed by the Southern Association We recommend to the Alabama high schools an 18-year age 2. Schools maintaining four-year high follows the same activities from not walk, so Mr. Dobie hasn't de­ expression and using a sublime but because the school men them­ task will have no one to provide schools going from eleven to twelve-grade issue to issue is likely to become liberately done himself out of a selves recognized their value. an easier one. basis automatically advance their elemen­ theme gives the child a sense of "Throughout life things distaste­ rule, if they care to be relieved of the farmed-out athletes. tary grades one year in so far as the monotonous. However, school ac­ subject upon which he writes so kinship with the world's masters Mr. Stalcup stated that Dr. Um- An iron-clad one-year transfer rule will also help. eligibility for participation in the so-called tivities themselves become monot­ charmingly. stattd, of the University, is willing ful and things difficult must be "grade-contests" of the Interscholastic of art. After studying various faced and faced manfully. Char­ League is concerned. For illustration: onous, and the school paper should Poems and Etching* pictures centered around the to hold clinics at schools desiring The number-sense contest is designated as report these activities what can There are a few readable poems help in applying the criteria and acter is often moulded in the a seventh-grade contest. When a school Christmas idea have the children crucible of hardship and adversity goes on a twelve-grade basis from an be done to offset the monotony of about horses, all short, stuck in draw or paint something which that he has already held such eleven-grade basis, the eighth graders and things men thought were be­ TJ/fHILE not strictly a school activity, folklore research this regular news? I suggest here and there, rather as "fillers," shows what Christmas ideas inter­ clinics in a number of schools. The will be eligible in the number-sense and about a dozen full page illus­ yond human capability have been - and promotion of interest in Texas folklore, has been contest. that in each issue preferably on est them most. evaluative criteria may be obtained trations, spirited etchings culled for approximately $2.00. accomplished when it was a ques­ assigned by the Division of Extension to this Bureau as offer­ the front page the reader be pre­ Christmas Card* sented with one "story you didn't here and there from books about Dr. Umstattd spoke briefly on tion of do or die. Perseverance ing the best contacts with groups likely to be interested or horses, and about twenty tail pieces Year after year Christmas cards was and still is, I hope, the motto expect to meet." Such a story take on greater richness and the use of the criteria, stating that become interested in this field. W. A. Owens, who will direct must be one planned by the staff. of the same sort. We like the etch­ the best and most fruitful way of that hangs in every classroom. It ings better than we do the poems. beauty. Step by step from the must not be taken down and re­ the work in this Bureau, assumed his duties January 1 and HIGH SCHOOL Often, it consists merely of a good cheap "gingerbread" type of using the criteria is to have the story developed from digging into We wish this column were longer, teachers themselves undertake a placed by defeatism." has outlined a four-point program, as follows: ^ PRESS ° for nearly every selection in the Christmas card decoration has From: "Education for the Pres­ the background of a current news evolved an art to which the great­ study. "The ultimate purpose (1) To record folk materials of the State for a permanent event such as a story of how book is worth an appreciative para­ accreditation," he said, "is a sec­ ervation of Democracy," by Har­ graph. It is only in the last sixty est of the modern masters are old G. Campbell, Supt. of Schools, collection to be housed in The University of Texas Library; grades get from a teacher's book not ashamed to lend their talent. ondary matter. The real value to to the student's report card. Some­ years that the world has become be derived is the experience of self- City of New York, Vital Speeches, (2) to encourage individuals and groups to preserve the folk JANUARY 15 is the last date folklore-conscious. Since then we Beautiful color prints of paint­ Dec. 1, 1940. times it may be the announcement ings by old masters frequently en­ analysis and study." materials in their area; (3) to assist in staging local folk for enrollment in the Inter­ of a contest engineered by the have come to realize that the great­ est literature is folklore. It takes hance the beauty of modern de­ Resolutions festivals; (4) to sponsor an annual state-wide folk festival scholastic League Press Con­ staff. Sometimes the unexpected sign. The small prints are in­ Mr. Wiseman then read the sec­ — WRITING CONTEST — story might be a tribute in fea­ a great people, however, to pro­ on the University campus each year. ference for this school year. duce a great folklore. Much folk­ expensive and can be used effec­ retarial and financial reports, a ture style to a person or an organ- tively for a beautiful card for copy of which is attached. (Continued from Page 1) Folk materials, Mr. Owens explains, consist of the folk If you have not yet enrolled zation who has meant much to the lore is mere drivel in which the mean and slavish conceptions of mother or father. It would be Mr. Baker, chairman of the Reso­ songs and music, folk dances, and stories and legends of and wish to do so, be sure to school. best to avoid their use on calen­ lutions Committee, presented the and the picturesqueness of detail. To offset monotony on the edi­ some stunted or malformed social It will not be necessary for papers Texas. "People today have come to rely upon the movies and notify the League office be­ unit lie imbedded; and children, dars, blotters and the like as in following resolutions: torial page, on rare occasions the doing so there is danger of cheap­ to deal with a well-known place radio as their only form of entertainment." Mr. Owens says, fore that date. editor may run a banner on an learning them by oral tradition, 1. Whereas college entrance absorb a degenerate morality with ening the material. or historical incident. Any locale "We should like to revive some interest in the forms of enter­ Detailed criticisms have been important editorial, and build up requirements have vitally af­ in Texas is as valuable as any their mothers' milk. On the other Pictures as Gifts fected high school curricula tainment that whole communities used to enjoy together." mailed to more than 70 member interest in the editorial subject and graduation requirements, other for the purposes of this by printed interview statements. hand, the Norse sagas, the Ho­ Even a very tiny print enclosed papers of the I.L.P.C. this fall. meric tales, much of Arabian and in a simple but well designed we recommend that a commit­ contest. More than five hundred records of folk music, songs, etc., If you have not yet received a 3. Emphasizing feature possi­ tee be appointed from this The young people of Texas and have already been made, and some basis will be worked out bilities of news stories helps to a great deal of Russian folklore frame makes an attractive gift. group to cooperate with the criticism and desire one, please implant and nourish a superior These frames can often be made the school authorities are invited for circulating this material to interested groups in Texas. notify DeWitt Reddick, University enliven the paper. Often stories Department of Secondary Edu­ to write The Editor, "The Juniol which are dull as news stories con­ morality and enrich the literature in the school room. Cellophane, cation of The University of Station, Austin, Texas. of all lands. So let it be with the plio-film and other transparent Historian," University Station, It is suggested that Junior Clubs in one department or Journalists who attended the tain some suggestion of the un­ Texas in making a study of Austin, Texas, concerning the eon- another of folklore will offer an excellent extracurricular usual or dramatic which, by a folklore of our own frontier. No material may be substituted for this problem; Texas High School Press Associa­ other people in recorded history glass. If the picture is backed 2. Whereas teacher retire­ test. Any boy or girl in Texas activity. In several colleges of the State there are clubs tion Convention at Texas State clever writer, may be worked into ment has not been sufficiently may become eligible for competi­ a striking lead. Danger lies in has had such an adventure as west­ with heavy cardboard some of the College for Women on December ern Europeans have had in sweep­ decorative package tapes may be forwarded, we pledge our tion, it is stated. devoted to preserving the folk dances. Such a one is the 6 and 7 will regret to hear of the the possibility of over-doing this whole-hearted support to the April 15, 1941, is announced as "Swing and Turn" club at The University of Texas, spon­ approach. At the present time, ing across a virgin continent in used for binding in place of a Executive Committee of the sudden death of John Hart, Com­ four hundred years. It has left a frame. Of course those in plain the closing date for all entries. sored by Dr. Ruth Bass, of the School of Education. A "Tall- merce newspaperman and journal­ however, Texas school papers tend Texas State Teachers Asso­ to underdo rather than to overdo literature in the minds of our peo­ gold, silver or colors should be se­ ciation in their efforts to get tale Telling Club" delights a group ism teacher, who was on the Fri­ ple, and such groups as the Texas lected. Some simple conventional the state to fulfill its obliga­ of youngsters and oldsters day afternoon program. Mr. Hart, feature treatment; and too often in a certain community. Ballad-singing is an activity of great the front page is dull because of Folklore Society are doing an in­ designs in which the decorative tions to the teachers of Texas; Extemp Topic* a comparatively young man of 38, estimable service in preserving it. motif is not seasonal may be used. 3. Whereas the best work promise, and so on. In a number of high schools girls' sports died a few days after the conven­ dull leads on news stories. among teachers is impossible the October, No- Space prohibits the listing of The Mustang and the Mesquite A picture is a gift for the whole without days for neighboring schools have been tion following an illness of only We could have suggested but one year through so the decoration a feeling of security, vember and December is­ organized, and it is a few hours. Exact details are other suggestions. If you are in­ we recommend that additional sues of the LEAGUER for the suggested that such days include in their programs a period terested in others, drop me a note article which we feel would have should be suitable for any time tenure laws be enacted at an not known by the writer at pres­ made the story which this volume and the choice of pictures need complete list of general extemp for folk songs and dances. Mr. Owens will be open for a lim­ ent. and we may continue the discus­ early date; topics to be used as guides for sion in a later column. not be limited to those with a 4. Whereas it is the con­ ited number of engagements with sports days, in case such a About 400 high school journal­ In the November, 1924, issue of the sensus of the high-school prin­ study of the main topic, For­ ists, guests of T.S.C.W. at the LEAGUER, Professor W. P. Webb inaugu­ Christmas theme. eign and National Current feature is desired. Those interested in any phase of this rated the column entitled "Talks on Texas Central Theme for Decoration cipals and supervisors of the meeting, listened to talks, partici­ There is an important distinction Books,'* with the announced purpose of state that fraternities, soror­ Events. Do not fail to read program are invited to write to Mr. W. A. Owens, Director pated in discussions, indulged "stimulating the interest of Texas boys Many school rooms own a beau­ ities, or secret societies of any the revised rules. Use the new between thoughts and ideas. Men and girls in the history of their own town, tiful large Madonna picture. This of Folk Festivals, in care of this Bureau. in eating and other forms of en­ county or community." He reviewed in kind are a detriment to the best judging standards to assist in tertainment, and altogether took possess thoughts but ideas possess that issue as a sample, "Legends of Texas," can well be used as a central theme interests of the public school, preparing speeches for this con­ men. Herman Kantorowicz. published by the Texas Folklore Society. for the Christmas decoration of we recommend that the state part in one of the most successful During the intervening sixteen years the legislature pass a law prohib­ test. Add these topics to nine­ Pre-revolutionary literature had Charondas, law-giver of Catana, journalism conventions in years. LEAGUER has published from time to time the room and all parts of the plan teen others appearing in earlier other "talks" on Texas books some arranged to provide a suitable iting such organizations and to make its way in France be^ living about 700 B. C., decreed that Dr. P. L. McDonald, young and twenty-five or thirty of them. And it has further recommend that our issues of the LEAGUER: genial director of T.H.S.P.A., made To scholars who become poli­ been constantly suggested that high-school setting. Whatever devices are present committee continue its Labor Organization Difficul­ tween the cudgel and the Bastille, a man might divorce his wife, or ticians the comic role is usually libraries set apart a shelf for Texas books. used for securing interest, the after it had outlived the period of sure that every guest had a good The volume reviewed in tliis issue is cer­ work to this end. ties. a wife her husband, but then he time as well as a profitable one. assigned; they have to be the good tainly worthy of a place on that shelf. Anti-American Activities and the wheel and the fagot. James or she must not marry anyone EDITOR. EDITOR'S NOTE : This study of Christmas In addition to Mr. Baker the Reso­ Theme of the T.H.S.P.A. Con­ conscience of a state policy. tThis price includes membership in the would have been more timely in the De­ lutions Committee includes M. R. Sabotage in the United States. W. Barton. younger than th« divorced mate. Texas Folklore Society, if membership » cember LEAGUER, but it was not received vention was "Service to the Nietzsche. desired. Ut time tot inclusion in that issue. Combe, Loekhartj H. &. Fatheree, THE INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER Page J

from a Texas college) who judged — RHYTHM BAND — prior to November 1 of each year. a contest in which there appeared Motion was carried. CRITIC JUDGING* a play directed by a former stu­ (Continued from Page 1) Mr. Wade moved that in casi dent of one of the judges, who of a vacancy, the group and re­ said, "I just cannot see how any This is the first In a series of three enjoy it when they may give rhyth­ gion in which the vacancy occurs articles on critic judging. The next two director can beat one of my ex- vote by mail in the regular way will appear in February and March issues students." The other two figura­ mic expression by clapping or of the LEAOUBR. tapping. Since we know rhythm on filling the vacancy. tively nodded their minds in ac­ Mr. Stone moved that the orig­ /~\NE YEAR ago the State quiescence. is the most primitive form of mu­ Office began an active sic it seems the logical place to inal call for nominations be issued More of the Same begin musical training. Many on or shortly after September 1, campaign to replace jury Finally, and we could go on at children who cannot "carry a and that the present group serve judging of one-act play con­ length in the same vein, there is THOMAS A. ROUSSE tune" can learn, through con­ until its successor is elected. Mo­ the case of three judges who got Associate Professor of Public Speaking, certed action to play rhythmically, tion carried. tests with critic judging. It their decisions mixed up, changed The University of Texas and later learn to sing. It was moved and carried (mo­ was hoped that possibly thirty them twice and still did not have tion by White) that the present the right play designated ag win­ the Natural Resources Tax ques­ Habit of Concentration lives of her two sisters. When she percent of all play contests 'y'HE MONTHS of Decem- plan of conducting the basketball ET US CALL to your at­ ner. They threw up the job, tion, and North Bigbee, plus H. The habit of concentration is contest be abandoned and that L tention a few items of vi­ tries to control the life of her would be judged by single turned it over to the director of ber and January must be J. Struth, economists for the Mid- definitely encouraged, for in order niece the entire household breaks considered "information" pe­ to play together the children must three basketball conferences be tal importance to directors of critic judges the first year. the contest and he had to settle Continent Oil and Gas Associa­ set up, conferences to be divided up. A powerful play for an all it all by himself. riods, if we are to appreciate tion in Dallas, Texas, rounded out listen and feel the rhythm. In one-aet plays entering the con­ woman cast. Recommended. It is with real pleasure we order to make entrances at the on the basis of high school enroll­ We might mention the judges the number of Debate and a very strong presentation of the ment, somewhat after the plan tests in March. Be certain The Doctor Decides—by Fred announce that, not thirty per­ who go to sleep during a contest, negative contentions. proper time, to attack together, Eastman. French, Roy. $5, 3m3w, and end as one, they must watch now used in football. cent, but sixty-eight percent those who leave the theatre and Speech Institutes scheduled The affirmative side was ex­ Committee adjourned. you have received your ac­ 35c, drama. A young medical miss half of one play, those who the director. When the music missionary in the Southern Moun­ of all one-act play contests in over the State at this time of plained by Paul Ragsdale, Editor knowledgment card from the believe farces are the only plays of the current Debate Bulletin, which is played either by a pian­ tains is forced to make a decision Texas last year were judged high school students should pre­ the year. ist or record, is good and well ren­ State Office. If you do not whether to stay or go back to the We attended the McAllen Insti­ and the visiting debaters heard an — FT. WORTH MEET — by single critics. This is prog­ sent, those who can judge only enthusiastic presentation of the dered the children get a real back­ ,ve this card, your school is city. An excellent serious play audience reaction, and those who tute and enjoyed ourselves very ground for future development which we highly recommend. ress. It is a tribute to the much, with an exceptionally inter­ affirmative plan by Congressman not yet officially entered in fail to read any of the rules or W. R. Poage of Waco. which cannot be surpassed. A (Continued from Page 1) Red Roses—by William de Lisle. efficacy of critic judging and regulations thus declaring an in­ esting group of Speech teachers large repertoire of good music this event. Please do not fail French, Roy. $5, 7m3w, 3Bc, fan­ to the common sense of Texas eligible play winner, etc., etc., etc. and debaters. We are duly appreciative of the may "cinch" their taste for that judge contests. Professor Rousse to send us the title of your tasy. A short, powerfully effec­ Of course, an error such as the University Institute efforts of the foregoing gentle­ class of music in the future. Many said that the judge is invited play directors and contest di­ men, because their contributions play if you have not already tive fantasy. A woman is dead. one just described cannot occur Over eight hundred debaters, de- times very young children have simply to give his opinion, neces­ She returns to life for a brief mo­ rectors. With an approved critic judge be­ claimers, extemporaneous speak­ were not only authoritative but told me they had heard some par­ sarily subjective, as to the relative done this. Use the official ment only to find her family does Making Progress cause the State Office sends every ers, and dramatists, constituted the extremely well done. ticular composition over the radio, merits of contestants. He does not, judging standards to check not care enough to want her to A break-down of the statistics approved critic a list of the pre­ largest group we have entertained Congratulatory comments were but that it was different from the therefore, make an error certainly up on your play. Again let stay on earth. reveals that: the state contest, 79 scribed plays and a copy of the in Austin at our Speech Institute. also heard on the various college way we played it. he does not commit a crime; he Flight S42—by Richard Wilkin- of 127 county contests, 27 of 32 revised rules months before the Dr. E. L. DeGolyer gave a splen­ debate teams, who were here to I have found that the rhythm does what he was asked to do us mention the necessity for son. Baker, Non-roy., 6m3w, 35c, district contests, and seven of eight contest season begins. did talk on the negative side of discuss ' th« high school question. band does arouse or awaken in state his opinion. drama. Melodramatic tale about the child a keener interest in understanding thoroughly all regional contests used critic Large crowds of high school de­ Radio Speech parts of the 1940-41 rules. airplanes, intrigue, hold-ups, and judges. Of the 168 contests re­ baters and their friends attended choral and instrumental activities a swell fight. A trifle improbable, ported to the State Office, 114 all of the four rounds of college in the upper grades. But the After Mr. Frizzell's description Write to us if we may be of but full of exciting action. used a single critic, twenty-seven The Speech Arts In Texas Schools debates, and thanks for this con­ greatest joy of it all is that they of the speech project in Palestine, assistance. Prep School for Heaven—by Eli­ used a jury plan, and twenty-seven tribution to the Meet are due to have learned the pleasure of Professor Rousse posed the ques­ nor Dickey. Baker, Roy. $5, contest directors failed to indi­ the University of Kansas, the Uni­ rhythmic expression together. tion of whether we are going to Bayou Harlequinade—by Betty use the radio as a means for im­ Smith and demon White. French, 2m2w, 85c, drama. A serious play cate the type of judging used. 'J'HIS column belongs to the Texas Speech are urged to bring their students versity of Wichita, Baylor Univer­ with elements of fantasy, it is Assuming that all twenty-seven of Association for discussion of speech and attend this conference. De­ sity, Southern Methodist Univer­ proving speech or as an advertising 2mlw, Non-roy., 85c, fantasy. Not problems and news concerning the Asso­ — MURIEL PARKER — agent. Professor Rousse stated that on the prescribed list but will be grimly realistic in its theme. the latter contests were judged ciation, its members, or its work. Com­ bate, Extemporaneous Speaking, sity, and Texas Christian Univer­ Young boys and girls caught in munications shotild be sent to John W. Declamation, and One-Act Play sity. We gathered from com­ there is a noticeable tendency to approved for contest use. A de­ by a jury, we find only 64 of the Brandstetter, San Jaeinto High School, the net of the worst part of our 168 contests judged by the old in- Houston, Texas, "Historian" of the Asso­ events will be demonstrated and ments, .as well as observation, that (Continued from Page 1) use this new technique as a pro­ lightful fantasy. Gelsomino leaves modern civilization. Needs care­ efficent jury plan. In other words, ciation, and editor of this column, Editor. discussed. the college debaters performed in motional or advertising instrument Columbine but is brought back to ful doing to be effective. the score in favor of critic judg­ a superior manner. outstanding student In the Lan­ rather than as a means for work­ ing on speech correction, for im­ hia senses and Columbine by the The Old Order—no author. ing during its first year of gen­ Dr. Raubicheck Talks Valley Speech Conference Other Speech Work guage Department, was a member action of Harlequin. Good lines Baker, Roy. $5, Im2w, 75c, drama. eral use is 114 to 54 in favor of of the Student Commission, and proving the individual. As a result To Speech Association The first annual Valley Speech F. L. Winship reported excellent the schools are not getting nearly and clever comedy. One of the This js a serious play dealing with critic judging. Again we say, this Conference was held in McAllen results from the Extemporaneous waa chosen in her senior year as authors, Mr. White, is a Texas the problem of a boy and a girl is progress. so much out of this new teaching TTIGHLIGHTED by the ap- on December 7. Twenty-three Speech and Declamation confer­ one of eight students from our instrument as has been expected. high-school drama director. who wish to marry but are pre­ Certain directors and contest schools were represented by the ences, and Professor James Parke 1,500 enrollment, to make a vented by the responsibility of managers still insist that the jury During the discussion following Chased Lady, The—lay Ruth pearance of Dr. Letitia 150 teachers and students at­ was the recipient of many con­ "Crusade," visiting schools in caring for their mothers. Not on plan is preferable to the single tending. The conference was or­ the negative and affirmative treat­ Welty. French, Im2w, Roy. $5, 30c, Raubicheck, the Texas Speech gratulatory remarks for the play Arizona and California. She ment of the question of whether comedy. A movie star has a pub­ Prescribed List but will be ap­ critic plan. In this connection, it ganized and conducted by Mr. Don which he staged for the visiting proved for contest use. is interesting to note that of the Association held its annual served as Editor-in-Chief of the speech contests develop the few at licity agent who is in love with her. Irwin, speech instructor at Mc­ Leaguers, and for the special pro­ The Rose Garden—by Frank complaints about contest judging convention November 21, 22, Allen High School. "Pioneer," weekly newspaper of the expense of the many and of the She is the most-proposed-to woman gram which he presented for their question of whether teachers favor Stacey. Ivan-Bloom-Hardin, Roy. received by the State Office, 23, in Fort Worth. The program was interesting benefit. Austin High School, all of her in America. How she ends up pro­ $5, 2m3w, BOc, comedy. Two el­ eleven came from contests judged and beneficial, according to re­ senior year. or disfavor contests, Mr. Fulton, of Dr. Raubicheck, Director of Kingsville and Denton Prairie Lee, raised the problem of posing to him makes an amusing derly people quarrel over the by a jury of three and only one ports of those present. There In scholarship, Muriel ranked marriage of their respective grand­ Speech Improvement in the New Two of the most interesting the small school whose students are story. complaint came from a critic were demonstrations of critic tenth in a class of 215, her four- Curtain — by Oolin Clements. children. While they quarrel, judged contest. There were com­ York City Schools, spoke at the judging in one-act play and ex­ Speech and Debate Institutes are handicapped in debate, for instance, make up, and quarrel again the plaints from both of the districts Friday meeting on "The Func­ in the offing for January. Miss year average being 91.583. because of their frequent inability French, Im2w, Roy. $5, SOc, com­ tion of the Auditorium Period in temporaneous speaking events. A edy. A whimsical play about a grandchildren elope. Good lines and from the one region which one-act play was presented by the Mildred Picout, of Texas College Last year at Stephens, Muriel to enter the various debates that Building Better Speech" and on should provide training and expe­ great actress who leaves and then and a clever ending. used the old jury plan. Not a students of Edinburg Junior Col­ of Arts and Industries at Kings­ was a member of the honorary Ten-Room Cottage—by Frances single complaint about judging was Saturday on "Speech Education- ville, has a Speech Institute sched­ radio fraternity, Beta Epsilon rience. returns to the theater. Great part American Design for 1940." lege under the capable direction F. Sellock. Row-Peterson, Non- received from the twenty-seven of Mrs. Ruth Owings. Students of uled for January 18, and we are Phi. She had a leading part in Mr. Williams, of Prairie Lee, for a good actress. roy., Im2w, 50c, comedy. An en­ district contests which were critic A large number of teachers at­ looking forward with much pleas­ asked how many counties had taken Radiant Memory — by Paula tended the varied sessions offered Mr. Lloyd Garrison, Speech teach­ the Stephens College broadcast gaging little domestic comedy in judged. A complaint came from er at McAllen High School, gave ure to our visit with these splen­ from Kansas City. She was elected advantage of the League offer that Shay. French, Im2w, Roy. $5, 35c, which a couple have a bitter battle by an extremely diversified pro­ did teachers. member schools substitute a point one of the seven regional contests extemp speeches. a senior advisor for this year, and comedy. Tillie once loved a man about the size of their house. using a critic judge, but the judge gram. President Horger and his Dr. Joseph M. Ray, of North system for the customary county aides arranged a convention pro­ Others who took part in the is working toward being a radio thirty years ago. He returns and Good lines and an effective cli­ of this contest was not on the list program were Don Irwin, McAl­ Texas State Teachers College at contest as a means for providing she decides she is still in love with max. Not on Prescribed List but approved by the State Office. gram that embraced the entire Denton, will entertain with a De­ journalist. for the school that has been handi­ speech field. Special attention len, Roy Bedichek, and F. L. Win- him. Play requires careful acting. will be approved for contest use. Examples of Faulty Judging ship of the Interscholastic League, bate Institute on January 31, and This year, Muriel ia enrolled capped in time and preparation. Heads He Burns by Donald H. All contest judging was care­ was given to the problem of February 1, and we hope to make at the Texas College of Mines, There were present representatives Shame, The Devil—Philip John­ developing speech in the elemen­ T. A. Rousse of The University son. French, Imlw, Roy. $5, 35c, James. Row-Peterson, Non-roy., fully observed last year. It was of Texas, O. M. Montgomery, A. this one also. majoring in Journalism. from three counties that have 4m, BOc, drama. Tense drama in found that over half of jury plan tary schools. Sectional meetings adopted or are adopting the sys­ comedy. A farcical duologue about were held on. Saturday morning & I. College, William Doyle, Mc­ Material She is the daughter of Mr. and which an editor's clever ruse fooled decisions were compromises. Here Allen. Supt. John H. Gregory and Mrs. C. J. Parker, 3240 Louisville tem. Those who have followed the a saleswoman who must tell the two gangsters at the last minute. is one example. There were five for debate and dramatics direc­ We understand that North Big- new plan stated that it was work­ truth. The manager decides to fire Mr. Irwin are to be commended bee, of Texas Mid-Continent Oil Street, El Paso. Very exciting fare. Recommended. plays in the contest. Two judges tors. for their efforts in behalf of ing satisfactorily and was promot­ her until he finds the reason for her Election of Officers and Gas Association in Dallas, is The Late Mrs. Bunker—by Floyd ranked play "A" in first place. Speech promotion in the Valley. ing harmony. truthfulness. Clever lines and good Annis. Row-Peterson, Non-roy., Judge Number Three placed the The Convention closed with a preparing a negative brief on the luncheon Saturday noon, Novem­ Natural Resources Tax question, — ADVISORY — In conclusion Professor Rousse climax. Im4w, BOc, comedy. Grandma same play in fifth place. According ORE AND MORE schools are reminded those present that the Miss Marlow «* Play—A. A. Bunker is old and has money. to the original ballots play "B" got ber 23. The program was broad­ which will be distributed to all in­ cast over the Texas State Net­ M using intra-school and class terested parties. We are looking (Continued from Page 1) purpose in speech training is simply line. French, 2m2w, Roy. $10, She leaves it to a friend instead second, play "C" third, play "D" play contests to determine the this the subjective development of of her kin, much to the disgust fourth, play "E" fifth. Disre­ work. forward to the publication of the State might be brought into closer I5e, comedy. A very clever play play and cast to be used for the brief with much interest, and will the individual student in his ability of the latter. Good dialogue and garding the specific instructions in President Emory G. Horger was relationship with the State Execu­ to think, to organize and present about an actress who makes a reflected for the coming year. League contest play entry. John notify you through this column fool of a man of middle age. Ex­ characters in this homey comedy. the rules the Contest Director al­ C. Newberry of McCamey, direc­ tive Committee to the end that materials, to speak. The Torn Cap—by Sophie G. lowed a conference decision, one Other officers are: G. L. Ausmus, as to when and where you may se­ the program of the League might cellent dialogue and very funny. Fort Worth, Vice-President, J. tor of dramatics at that high cure copies. Keenan. Row-Peterson, Non-roy., where the judges meet to "talk school, recently directed three one- render more eflective service to A scene change can be easily elim­ 2m2w, BOc, drama. A short play things over," and there was an Clark Weaver, T.S.C.W., Denton, Question For Next Year the schools. After Meeting inated. Highly recommended. Executive Secretary; John W. acts in a school contest. "No about a Mexican girl who learns immediate conflict. Judge Num­ 'Count Boy," "Echo," and "An­ Several visiting debate coaches The meeting wag then thrown Following adjournment of the Bumbo the,Clown by Lawrence to love an American soldier, but ber Three flatly refused to parti­ Brandstetter, Houston, editor. brought up the problem of next open for proposals and discussion. Section Meeting, about a dozen The remainder of the executive tic Spring" were the plays pro­ Gibson. French, 3mlw, Roy. $5, sends him to his death. Excellent cipate in the decision if play "A" duced. Mr. Newberry used thirty- year's question, and as usual we Many suggestions were made, and school principals, superintendents, 35c, fantasy. Jimmy is a young boy for Spanish speaking students. was given first place. A "compro­ committee will be elected by the suggested that these gentlemen considerable argument was devel­ debate and athletic coaches met to regional groups. seven dramatic club students in who is very sick. Bumbo, on his Equally good for English speak­ mise" was reached. Play "A" these shows, proving again that and others should start thinking oped concerning whether or not consider rule changes. B. M. Dins- way to Heaven, stops to cheer up ing students. was given third place, play "B" about that problem now. Someday an Advisory Council should be set more served as secretary of the If all the teachers and friends drama can consistently use more Jimmy. A touching fantasy of a Overhead—by Stanley Kauff- first, play "D" second, etc. Play students than almost any other we will select the question for up for the two major sports or meeting. Mr. Dinsmore's minutes mann. Row-Peterson, Non-roy., "D" was the one given first place of better speech could have at­ the following year in the early for the League as a whole. follow: high quality. Recommended. tended the meeting of the execu­ student activity. Wans Before the Fire—-by Anne 3m2w, BOc, comedy. A wild-eyed by Judge Number Three and was spring. Obvious benefits can be Mr. Fillers of Wichita Falls Motion was made by Mr. Webb tive committee in Fort Worth and gained by such a method. There­ Murray. Denison, 2m3w, Non-roy., farce with plenty of action and the one which the other two judges finally made a motion that it was and seconded by Mr. W. R. Brad­ ranked fourth. All this took over could have heard the reports of fore, if you have any "burning the sense of this body that the 75c, drama. A folk tale about re­ nonsensical plot. A writer can't ford, of Iowa Park, that a regula­ raise $6.00 to pay on his type­ an hour, and all but two casts, committee activities, they would — SPANISH CLUB — issues," please do not hesitate to Advisory Council should have con­ tion should be placed on debate ligious superstition. The world is writer. Therefore, he can't write plus all of the audience, went quickly send in their $1.50 to submit them to us. Your aid is cern with the League as a whole, tournaments and speech contests; supposed to come to an end, but it a story to sell. It turns out that home before the decision was an­ support the association program. (Continued from Page 1) earnestly solicited. but only with the larger questions that the number of debate tourna* Individually, we can do little, to­ doesn't. Interesting story. he does not need the typewriter. nounced. By this "compromise" The League office states that of policy, such, for instance, as ments should be restricted just as Cornhusk Doll, The — by Dora Waiting—by Grace Levine. Row- neither of the two plays judged as gether, we can accomplish much the popular Mexican music which dealing with the present demand in the campaign for better speech it has more than 100 answers to other League activities are regu­ M. McDonald. Ivan-Bloom-Hardin, Peterson, Non-roy., 2m3w, BOc, the winner received first place. they enjoy very much. its recent circular query on next for changing the basketball set­ lated. This motion carried unani­ 3m2w, Non-roy., SOc, comedy. A drama. A tragic play in which a Judge Number Three simply out- in Texas. Last year we had students who year's debate question. up to a conference plan. Mr. Fil­ mously. During the discussion of played some of these Mexican ler's motion, after considerable movie actress hates Christmas and girl goes to the penitentiary to talked the other two judges, but Practice Debates the motion, Mr. Watson, of Moran, shield her sweetheart. While she all three judges got the blame for The Tarleton Players, directed pieces on such instruments as an discussion, prevailed. said his school would be eliminated loves dolls. The reason for these by Lillie V. Lillard, staged their Although the purpose of our sentiments comes out in the plot is there, he is caught for a crime the obviously bad decision. Hawaiian steel guitar and a xylo­ The discussion next turned on in debate because of these tourna­ and sentenced to death. They Coin Flip Decides Eighth Annual Dramatic Jubilee phone. Also we had a very good Institute in to promote and en­ whether the Council should be ments. and it all ends well. at John Tarleton College, No­ courage the seeking of informa­ hope to meet in the hereafter. Another example: A five-man Spanish quartette. appointive or elective. Upon mo­ The factors entering into the Her Grandmother1's Quilt—by A Mind of Her Own—by Evelyn jury found two plays tied for first vember 12. All of the students, even those tion, we find that it is necessary tion of W. J. Stone, the Commit­ Evelyn Northrop. Dram. Pub., The program, dedicated to the to furnish some incentive, other regulation of the tournaments were C. Hintze. Row-Peterson, Non- place. After thirty-five minutes not so talented musically, enjoyed tee decided that the Advisory mentioned as the size of the tourna­ Non-Roy. 8w, 35c, comedy. A roy., 3m3w, BOc, comedy. Susan of discussion a coin was flipped to American Theatre, stressed in participating in group singing of than information, to our visiting Council should be elected by mail homey story about how a quilt every number of a varied pro­ high school debaters. Consequently, ments, place of the tournaments, is a meek, sweet, little girl who see which would be judged the both the Spanish version of Amer­ ballot. and the districts in which they show was the cause of changing always obeys her family. She winner. Five judges were paid gram, the idea "the play's the icans songs and the Mexican num­ we scheduled three rounds of Mr. Stone further moved, and a mother's mind about letting her thing." Underlying the entire debates between them on the last were held. Several suggested that meets a man and a revolution takes $45.00 to flip a penny. bers. Special programs are pre­ the motion was carried, that the the debates be placed on a con­ daughter marry and go to Alaska. place. Susan is no longer meek. Still another example: Two sen­ Jubilee was the idea of the im­ sented for important days such afternoon of the Meet, and the Council should be' representative Our Lady's Tumbler—by Rich­ portant place of the legitimate results are as follows: ference basis in the same manner Recommended. ior drama students and an in­ as Christmas, Pan-American Day, of the eight Interscholastic League as football and basketball. H. S. ard Sullivan. Dram. Pub., Roy. Enchanted Night—by Glenn structor all from a certain col­ theater in th« present day chaos and Cervantes Day. Girls' Debate There were thir­ regions, and also of the following $5, 3mlw, 35c, drama A quietly and turmoil. Brannan expressed his desire that Hughes. Dram. Play, Roy. $S, lege judged the contest. The di­ Annual Play ty-five girl debate teams partici­ classes of schools; (1) Schools the conference idea should be beautiful play about a monk who 6m3w, 3 Be, fantasy. This play rector wanted three judges be­ Once each year to advertise our pating in the Saturday afternoon with an enrollment of 500 and can do no work. In the world he Personal Mention adopted. F. W. Alien also indorsed with its moment of fantasy is well cause he felt the opinion of one club (and to make money, of debates. Three teams, Alamo above; (2) schools with an en­ this idea and recommended cham­ was a tumbler. In the monastery worth doing. Some of the men critic was not sufficient. A tie Dr. Joe Ray, Bullock Hyder, course!) the club presents in Eng­ Heights and Brackenridge, Team rollment of 200 to 500; and (3) he performs for the last time be­ and colleagues at North Texas pionships in each of the classes. have but few lines. It is based developed from the ballots cast lish a three-act play with a Span­ No. 2, of San Antonio; and Gas- schools with an enrollment be­ Mr. C. C. Bock, of ,Petrolia, fore the statue of Mary. Requires on the legend that General Sher- and a conference was called. The Teachers College, Denton, are ish atmosphere. We have used ton, won all three of their de­ low 200. a boy who can do a little tumbling. planning to have their annual in­ speaking on the age rule, recom­ man planted a rose in memory of two students tactfully told the in­ with great success such plays as bates. Teams winning two out Motion was then made that only mended to the Executive Commit­ Recommended. his sweetheart in Monterrey be­ structor to make the decision since stitute for high school speakers "He Was a Gay Senorita," "The of three are as follows: Austin, Superintendents, Senior High Master Pierre Patelin—by Mer- again this year. tee and Advisory Board that the fore the War Between the States. the instructor was older and wiser Spanish Onion," "The Rose of affirmative, and Austin, negative; School Principals, and County Su­ age limit be changed from 18 to ritt Stone. French, Non-roy., Recommended. than they. What else could al­ El Monte," and "Love a la Carte." Brackenridge, Team No. 1; New perintendents be eligible to posi­ 4mlw, 35c comedy. A splendid The Kilgore Thespians, under 19 years with a four-year partici­ Public Citizen Number First— most any student do when his With this money we have a Span­ London, Thomas Jefferson, San tion on this proposed Council. pation regulation being added. He adaptation of this famous old by John E. Walsh. Denison, Non- grades were determined by that the direction of Rebecca Thayer, ish banquet which practically all Marcos, Alamo Heights, Gaston, Motion was carried. farce. The story of the lazy, dis­ recently presented "Footloose" made a motion to this effect. This roy., Smlw, 7Bc, comedy. A story instructor? That contest direc­ members attend, and we have the Galena Park, San Marcos, Team It was moved and carried that motion was seconded by Floyd honest lawyer Pierre Patelin who of gangsters and how they are tor got a one-man decision despite and "Sauce for the 'Goslings'." school officials as our guests. The No. 1, and San Mareos, Team nominations be made by mail for has his tricks turned on himself. Betts, of Wharton. This motion caught by a clever trick. Three his opposition to that type of program, even to the main address, No. 2. position on the Council, and that was carefully considered and dis­ Fine contest play, highly recom­ of the men have few lines. Good judging. The regrettable thing Dr. Hugh F. Seabury and the is entirely by the students of the Boys' Debate Forty-four boys' a mail ballot be taken on the in­ mended. Southwest Texas Teachers Col­ cussed and finally carried unani­ suspense and an excellent cur­ about the contest was not the club. Our menus and programs, teams participated in the three dividuals receiving the highest mously. When You Marry the Navy—by tain line. one-man decision, but the lack of lege recently held their annual with an appropriate design made rounds with the following results: number of nominations, and that John Kirkpatrick. French, Roy. college speech institute at San There being no further business criticism which usually results by a club member, are printed in Schools winning three debates schools vote as a unit, that is, one the meeting adjourned. $5, Im7w, 35c, comedy A com­ from critic judging. Marcos. All students ar« given Spanish, and the club's colors are were Austin, Team Nos. 1 and 2, vote for each school. (Details of edy about the trials and joys of Deadline Date One more instance. Three plays ratings and constructive criticisms carried out in the food and dec­ Brackenridge of San Antonio, this plan were left to be worked Those Present being a "Navy Wife." Good fun The deadline for one-aet play were in the contest. Three judges by critic judges. orations. Team No. 2, Gladewater, Team out.) Following individuals were pres­ and timely. entries is February 1. No cards were used who had previously I have found the banquet idea No. 1, and Overton, Team No. 1. It was moved and carried that ent: Supt. H. S. Brannen, Burke- '-, Feast of the Holy Innocents, The received after that date can be judged extemp and declamation A. & I. Speech Institute the one big function to which all The following teams won two the classification in which a given ville; 0. Bertram Horne, Debate by Samuel Ilsley. French, Roy. accepted. contests in the same area. Since Miss Mildred Pecaut, chairman members look forward every year, debates: Alamo Heights, Team ward school is placed be deter­ Coach, Houston; Supt. Frank Al- ' 5w, 50c, comedy. Two elder- school "A" and "B" had won ex- of the Department of Speech at the junior members taking a spe­ Nos. 2 and 3, Breckenridge, Corpus mined by the enrollment in the lenson, Humple; Supt. V. W. y sisters want a thrill in their staid temp and declamation contests, Texas A. & I. College, announces cial delight in making the ar­ Christ!, Galena Park, Gaston, Team high school of that particular Miller, Dayton; Supt. B. M. Dins- lives. Each buys tickets to see A man always has two reasons school "C" was declared the win­ the date of the fourth annual rangements and honoring the sen­ Nos. 1 and 2, Lockhart, Team No. system. more, Electra; J. 0. Webb, High Sara Bernhardt without letting for doing anything a good reason ner of the one-play contest to speech institute at that college ior members of the club who are 2, New London, San Marcos, Team On motion by Mr. Fulton, which School Supervisor, Houston; Supt. the other know. There are some and a real reason. J. Pierpont "even things up." Of course, the to be January 18. An unusually graduating. No. 1, Thomas Jefferson, Team was carried, one-third of the mem­ W. R. Bradford, Iowa Park; Supt. complications. Excellent comedy, Morgan, Sr. fact that the play produced by interesting and practical program To bring to each student the No. 1. bers be elected for two years, P. E. Wallace, Mt. Pleasant; Supt. highly recommended. school "C" was the worst of the is being arranged. Officials from realization that the Spanish lan­ Congratulations! And to all of one-third for three years and one- C. J. Watson, Moran; Supt. C. C. Lost Victory—by North Baker. three seemed to make little differ­ the League and teachers in guage is a language to be used, you who were down here with us, third for four years. Brock, Petrolia; Supt. Floyd Betts, French, Roy. $5, 5w, 35c, drama. The principal pleasure of man ence to the judges. nearby high schools will appear to be understood, and even to be we wish to extend to you the best Mr. Williams moved that the Wharton; Principal John B. Sulli-* Stark tragedy with an amazing is "to function." Chief Justice Then there were the three as speakers. Speech and drama enjoyed, I find that tho Spanish of luck and a return engagement State Executive Committee call a van, Hamilton; Roy Bedichek, and punch. 4 womaa dpmiaat&s the ittdgei ^incidentally, they jore not teaetors in & KingsyiU* area Club, & wortlvwhjla. ,ia Max, meeting of the Council R, J. Kidd, Austin, Page 4 THE INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER

six-man football will be in A-l con­ intramural sport for all the boys in stone, which made the turning of Fourth Annual Debate tice debates for each team in at­ District 17—Center: Bryan on the the school. tendance. There will be a lunch­ (1) Superintendent W. D. Wilkerson, Bryan. (2) Superintendent F. A. Davison, dition when they step it very fatiguing. The man came Franklin. (3) Superintendent J. T. Ferguson, Navasota. (4) ______6-MANGAMEIS maples. Parks, Nebraska, has been every now and then from the wheel Institute at Denton eon on each day, followed by a --_-_._-____-_._.____.__.___ (5) Mr. Homer H. Norton, A. & M. College, College Station. Six-man football requires boys "making a go," as we say, of six- to see how the work went on, and featured speaker. Our program (6) Superintendent E. A. Perrin, Cameron. (7) Miss Clarice Matthews, Bryan, has not developed sufficiently at (8) Miss Clara Calhoun, Bryan. to be in better condition than man football for six years. It is at length would take his ax as it (By Dr. Joseph M. Ray) present to give you the names of District 18—Center: Huntsville WINNING ITS WAY eleven-man football. It is a game a small school, with only about was, without farther grinding. (1) Principal A. P. Griffin, Huntsville. (2) Superintendent E. L. Blair, Trinity. \V7"E ARE planning to have these speakers, but we can promise (3) Principal N. W. Eakin, Montgomery. (4) Principal William Schmidt, Crockett. that calls for speed, quick reac­ thirty enrollment each year. The "No," said the smith, "turn on, W at North Texas State you that we will get the best au­ (B) Mr. Floyd Bounds, 909 Avenue K., Huntsville. (6) Mr. John Edward Parrish. tions, and stamina. The six-man population of the town is less than Conroe. (7) Mr. E. L. Carroll, Huntsville. (8) Superintendent Frank E. White, turn on; we shall have it bright Teachers College our fourth thorities available on debating Groveton. Coach Gives Early His­ player must have fine coordination. a hundred, and the fact that the by-and-by; as yet, it is only annual Debate Institute on and on both sides of the question, District 19—Center: Galveston tory of Game in He is sixteen and two-thirds per game has been organized and kept and we will recruit judges for speckled." "Yes," says the man, Friday and Saturday, Janu­ (1) Principal Byron England, Ball High School, Galveston. (2) Superintendent Wes- Nebraska cent of the strength of his team going is certainly a tribute to the "but I think I like a speckled ax ary 31-February 1, 1941. We the practice debates from our col­ ley Edwards, Angleton. (3) Superintendent E. K. Barden, Sugar Land. <4) Superin­ on defense and offense, almost as initiative and resourcefulness of lege faculty. This letter is simply tendent O. A. Fleming, Freeport. (5) Mr. R. N. Spoor, Ball High School, Galveston. best." plan to have outstanding (6) Superintendent Levi Fry, Texas City. (7) Mr. Arthur Graham, Ball High School, (By Kurt W. Lenser,* important as each player in basket­ the school administrators and And I believe this may have been an announcement. Early in Janu­ Galveston. (8) Mr. N. A. Smith, High School, Pasadena. speakers on both sides of the ary I will send you a copy of our Crane, Texas) ball. There, is no place for the coaches. the case with many, who, having, high school debate question as District 20——Center: Beaumont loafer in six-man football. If Parks can do it, why not you, tentative program, an information (1) Principal Z. A. Williamson, South Park High School, Beaumont. (2) Mr. H. TT WAS mid-October in the for want of spme such means as I well as authorities on debat­ sheet regarding the particulars of F. Baugh, Lamar College, Beaumont. (3) Superintendent W. J. Holloway, Port Many six-man football teams play Mr. Coach and Superintendent of employed, found the difficulty of Neches. (4) Mrs. A. F. Rasor, French High School, Beaumont. (5) Mr. Tom L. -' fall of 1934 at Stratton, a man-for-man defense against the many small schools in Texas? ing in general. lodging facilities, and an entry Dennis, Port Arthur. (6) Miss Jennie Hayth, Sour Lake. (7) Mrs. Fred Fonvill*, obtaining good and breaking bad blank for the listing of your de­ Lamar College, Beaumont. (8) Superintendent Dan L. Martin, Cleveland. passe^, similar to, and certainly In addition to the speakers we Nebraska, when Superinten­ habits in other points of vice and will provide three decision prac­ bater's names. Houston City District dent Arehart and I arrived at fine training for boys who later virtue, have given up the struggle, (1) Mr. J. O. Webb, 1500 Louisiana, Houston. (2) Mr. L. R. Center, 2215 Belle- will play man-for-man defense in fontaine, Houston. (3) Mr. J. T. Long, Route B, Box 920, Houston. (4) Mr. J. H. the decision to play six-man Iraan Boy Turns In and concluded that "a speckled ax Wright, 2243 Robin Hood, Houston. (B) Mr. G. D. Bronson, 231 W. Alabama, Hous­ basketball. was best"; for something, but pre­ ton. (6) Mr. E. B. Ingraham, Houston. (7) Mr. C. F. Hartman, 206 Broadview, football. The world's first Many six-man schools play their Good All-Round Record Houston. (8) Not reported. Spelling, Mr. L. E. Freeman, 81B Le Green, Houston. tended to be reason, was every Districts, Regions, Centers, last football game on Armistice Region VI—Center: Southwest Texas State Teachers College, game of the pee-wee version now and then suggesting to me San Marcos Day, providing ample time for had been played several weeks TOLLY JOHNSON, Iraan that such extreme nicety as I ex­ (1) Mr. Pat H. Norwood, Southwest Texas State Teachers College, San Me > ' » early basketball practice. With Respective Committees (2) Mr. L. N. Wright, Teachers College, San Marcos. (3) Mr. Hugh F. Seaburj earlier at Hebron, Nebraska, J High School, won second acted of myself might be a kind E. Hutchison St., San Marcos. (4) Miss Sue Taylor, Teachers College, San Mar- 6-Man a Harder Game (5) Mr. O. W. Strahan, Teachers College, San Marcos. (6) Mr. D. A. Snellings,'' on the Hebron Junior College place in the Editorial Writing of foppery in morals, which, if it "COR convenience in printing, the several positions on the Teachers College, San Marcos. (7) Mr. Dallas S. Williams, 413 N. Cedar St., San A number of six-man officials event of the Journalism con­ were known, would make me ridi­ Marcos. (8) Mr. Alvin Musgrave, Teachers College, San Marcos. Applied Music, Dr. field, between two teams have told me that they are twice * district and regional directorates are numbered, as fol­ H. Grady Harlan, San Marcos. test at the 1939 State Meet culous; that a perfect character drafted from four small as tired after working a six-man might be attended with the incon­ lows: (1) Director General; (2) Director of Debate; (3) District 21—Center: Uvalde of the Interscholastic League. (1) Superintendent Guy D. Dean. (2) Miss Bertha Dalton, Uvalde. (3) Super­ neighboring schools. game as they are after an eleven- venience of being envied and Director of Declamation; (4) Director of Extemporaneous intendent O. B. Warner, Brackettville. (4) Mr. C. P. Ulbrich, Carrizo Springs. man game, and are of the opinion (5) Mr. Frank Ish, Pearsall. (6) Miss Belle McGlothlin, Eagle Pass. (7) Superin. hated; and that a benevolent man Speech; (5) Director of Athletics; (6) Director of Essay tendent W. W. Few, Pearsall. (8) Miss Annie Bell Wilson, Crystal City. that six-man players do about should allow a few faults in him­ twice as much running as eleven- Writing; (7) Director of One-Act Play; (8) Director of District 22—Center: San Antonio self, to keep his friends in coun­ Typewriting and Shorthand. In certain cases, additional (1) Dr. I. E. Stutsman, Board of Education, San Antonio. (2) Principal R. T. man players. tenance. Benjamin Franklin. Robinson, Poe Junior High School, San Antonio. (3) Superintendent H. A. Moore, Kerrville. (4) Superintendent E. A. Sahm, New Braunfels. (B) Mr. Claud H. One of the greatest benefits we directors have been added, and these additional officers with Kellam, Board of Education, San Antonio. (6) Mr. H. K. Williams, Rt. 9, Box 126, derived from six-man football was their respective titles follow the numbered list. San Antonio. (7) Mr. R. H. Brewer, Sidney Lanier High School, San Antonio. that our basketball players did not (8) Miss Bessie Stein, Burbank High School, San Antonio. become stale late in the season. — CONFERENCE — Region I—Center: West Texas State Teachers College, Canyon District 23—Center: Georgetown (1) Professor F. E. Savage, West Texas State Teachers College, Canyon. (2) Mr. (1) Mr. M. L. Williams, Southwestern University, Georgetown, (2) Mr. Yancy P. Five months of night after night Ernest W. Cabe, Jr., Pampa. (3) Principal Boone McClure, Childress. (4) Mr. Yarbrough, Southwest Texas State Teachers College, San Marcos. (3) Superintendent basketball practice certainly be­ (Continued from Page 1) Walter Travis, Floydada. (5) Mr. Al Baggett, West Texas State Teachers College, Howard T. Robbins, Taylor. (4) Mr. Harvey Williams, High School, Austin. (S) Mr. Canyon. (6) Miss Helen White Moore, West Texas State Teachers College, Canyon. R. M. Medley, Southwestern University, Georgetown. (6) Superintendent Joe R. comes monotonous to boys, and they (7) Dr. Conrad Freed, West Texas State Teachers College, Canyon. (8) Mr. Lee John­ Humphrey, Temple. (7) Mr. Thos. H. Marsh, Southwestern University, Georgetown. get so tired of the game that the 3. If awards are to be given son, Box 659, Canyon. Applied Music, Miss Pauline Brigham, Canyon. (8) Principal R. L. Hays, Box 64, Granger. District 24——Center: La Grange quality of play suffers. Many for any activity, then awards of District 1—Center: Canyon some kind must be given for all (1) Superintendent L. W. St. Clair, La Grange. (2) Superintendent A. 0. Bird, small school basketball teams (1) Professor F. E. Savage, West Texas State Teachers College, Canyon. (2) Prin­ Gonzales. (3) Superintendent E. L. Williams, Lockhart. (4) Superintendent P. J. activities organized on a similar cipal R. B. Norman, Amarillo. (3) Superintendent Blake Bolton, Dalhart. Dodson, Bastrop. (B) Mr. J. H. Atkinson, La Grange. (6) Miss Rosa Meinecka, slump in February when the vital basis; (4) Superintendent J. W. Reid, Dumas. (B) Mr. Jack C. Curtice, West Texas State La Grange. (7) Miss Nannie Ray Baker, Yoakum. (8) Miss Annie Marie Wuest, Teachers College, Canyon. (6) Superintendent W. O. Cherry, Bovina. (7) Professor Box 663, La Grange. tournament time approaches too 4. The award program must rec­ James Butler, West Texas State Teachers College, Canyon. (8) Mr. E. H. Jennings, much basketball. For winning West Texas State Teachers College, Canyon. Tennis, Mr. Leslie Van Meter, Canyon, Region VII—Center: Texas College of Arts and Industries, Kingsville ognize every student who brings and Miss Hazel Evans, Canyon. Three-R, Principal G. M. Hudson, Hereford. Music teams there must be enthusiasm on honor to the school; Memory, Miss Ada V. Clark, Box 465, Canyon. the part of the players an over­ 5. Faculty leadership, capable Pampa District 2—Center: Industries, Kingsville. (6) Mrs. Nell West Harvey, Alice. (7) Miss Mildred Pecaut, dose of basketball kills this all- and well-trained, must be provided (1) Superintendent L. L. Sone, Pampa. (2) Superintendent C. A. Cryer, McLean. College of Arts and Industries, Kingsville. (8) Miss Bernice Rolf, College of Arts nnd for each activity; (3) Superintendent W. C. Perkins, Shamrock. (4) Superintendent Kellus L. Turner, Industries, Kingsville. < important "pep." Panhandle. (5) Superintendent F. B. Mize, Lefors. (6) Superintendent J. M. Car­ Publicity Important 6. All activities must be volun­ penter, Canadian. (7) Superintendent George A. Heath, White Deer. (8) Superin­ District 25—Center: Victoria tary; tendent W. A. Mclntosh, Borger. (1) Superintendent J. H. Bankston, Victoria. (2) Superintendent P. L. Armour, A major element in the organiza­ Jolly Johnson Port Lavaca. (3) Superintendent M. R. Hollenshead, Ganado. (4) Superintendent John 7. Wherever possible, students District 3—Center: Lubbock KURT W. LENSER tion of six-man football is pub­ Hayes, Goliad. (6) Superintendent R. M. Harrison, Yorktown. (6) Superintendent J. E. In scholarship he was ranking must be given opportunity for (1) Professor A. W. Evans, Texas Technological College, Lubbock. (2) Mr J. Carrico, El Campo. (7) Mr. John L. Cooke, RefuEio. (8) Superintendent D. E. Moore, licity. The game will sell itself, self-government in the control and William Davis, Texas Technological College, Lubbock. (3) Dr. Doyle D. Jackson, Karnes City. First Gams a Tie the member of the junior class, and Box 61, Texas Branch, Lubbock. (4) Miss Bonnie K. Dysart, Texas Technological and pay its own way if given direction of activities. College, Lubbock. (B) Mr. Berl Huffman, Texas Technological College, Lubbock District 26—Center: Robstown This contest, incidentally, re­ proper publicity by school admin­ member of the National Honor (6) Mr. R. A. Mills, Texas Technological College, Lubbock. (7) Miss Annah Joe Avoid "Patron Saints" (1) Superintendent John P. Manning, Robstown. (2) Superintendent C. E. Wade,' sulted in a 19-19 tie, and pleased istrators and coaches. In the most Society. He was also Editor of Pendleton, Texas Technological College, Lubbock. (8) Miss Mamie W. Jackson, Kingsville. (3) Superintendent E. H. Brannon, Sinton. (4) Superintendent Robert Mar­ Other points made by Mr. Moore Texas Technological College, Lubbock. shall, Beeville. (S) Mr. C. A. Rundell, Robstown. (6) Mrs. Nell West Harvey, Box 58, both players and coaches. The cases the board of education will the Broadcaster, the Iraan High Alice. (7) Mr. Eobert Amsler, Box 10B4, Robstown. (8) Miss Pauline Snell, Robstown. School paper. Not only does Jolly were that the school should avoid District 4—Center: Childress Three-R, Miss Effle Hutto, Robstown. spectators were well satisfied with finance the game if convinced that sponsoring an activity beyond the (1) Superintendent Chas. Damron, Childress. (2) Miss Mabel Hare, Childress. the fast, open play. Jack Sloey, it is of educational value to the go in for writing and editing, but (3) Superintendent E. A. Sanders, Quanah. (4) Superintendent W. E. Hancock, District 27—Center: Laredo means of some of the students; Chillicothe. (B) Mr. Joe A. Gibson, 804 Avenue G. Northwest, Childress. (6) Mr. (1) Principal W. J. Lemoine, Laredo. (2) ____..______who played halfback on one of the school and community. If the is a public speaker, having won that the school should avoid "pa­ Logan Cummings, Wellington. (7) Superintendent I. T. Graves, Crowell. (8) Miss (3) Superintendent Charles Dubose, Hebbronville. (4) Superintendent B. A. Trevino, teams and was the game's offensive board is unable to purchase equip­ his way to the regional meet of Martha Kite, Childress. Box 197, San Diego. (B) Mr. John Green, High School, Laredo. (6) Superintendent tron saints," who sometimes tend H. Lee Clifton, Falfurrias. (7) Mr. Frank Pierce, Laredo. (8) Mrs. Clyde Brannon, star with his long runs and spec­ ment, etc., the administrator and the League in 1938 and 1939. He to distort educational values; that Region II—Center: Abilene 1B09 Station Maria, Laredo. Spelling and Three-E, Miss L. V. Siros, Laredo. tacular pass-snagging, went to participated in junior tennis dur­ (1) Superintendent L. E. Dudley, Abilene. (2) Mr. J. F. Boren, 1802 Grape St , coach will have to resort to other the school should avoid,..any pos­ Abilene. (3) Mr. W. P. Palm, 1742 Victoria, Abilene. (4) Superintendent Nat Wil­ District 28—Center: McAllen Doane College (Nebraska) the fol­ methods of financing. So often we ing the same year. He plays solo sible exploitation of students by liams, Ballinger. (5) Mr. A. B. Morris, Abilene Christian College, Abilene. (6) Super­ (1) Superintendent J. Lee Stambaugh, Pharr. (2) Superintendent Grady St. Clair, intendent J. T. Runkle, Coleman. (7) Mrs. Nora Everton, Hardin-Simmons University, San Benito. (3) Mr. V. H. Tumlinson, Raymondville. (4) Superintendent E. C. Dodd, lowing year and for four years have heard the cry "We can't or­ cornet in the school band, and coaches, chambers of commerce, Abilene. (8) Miss Loyce Adams, Hardin-Simmons University, Abilene. Eural Decla­ Brownsville. (B) Mr. D. C. Cannon, Edinburg. (6) Superintendent Ernest H. Poteet, was a regular back and won All- ganize six-man football, because was a member of the official band an administration, or any other mation, Superintendent .Connor Robinson, Merkel. Applied Music, Miss Ouida demons Mercedes. (7) Mrs. Ruth M. pwings, Edinburg Junior College, Edinburg. (8) Mr§. Abilene. Secretary, Mr. H. S. Fatherree, Abilene. ' Edinburg Junior College, Edinburg. Nebraska College honors three our board won't give us a dime." for District Nine at the National group; and that no solicitation in Ella Fay Hodges, years. We know that it CAN BE DONE, Boy Scout Jambouree in Wash­ the name of the school should be District 5—Center: Sweetwater Region VIII—Center: Marfa .The game at Hebron received a ington, D.C. He takes an active allowed. Mr. Moore stated that (I) .SuPerintendent R' S- Covey. Sweetwater. (2) Superintendent Connor Robinson, (1) Superintendent J. E.,Gregg, Marfa. (2) Superintendent H. G. Secrest, Rankin. because IT IS BEING DONE by at his school activities having no Merkel. (3) Superintendent E. M. Connell, Anson. (4) Mr. King Sides, 606 E. 15th (3) Superintendent M. D. Lakey, Fabens. (4) Superintendent J. T. H. Bickley, Iraan. great deal of publicity in state coaches and school men all over the part in basketball, football and in St., Big Spring. (B) Mr. Laurance Priddy, Swsetwater. (6) Superintendent J E (5) Mr. L. B. Martin, Marfa. (6) Superintendent R. Henry Blackwell, Pecos. (7) Misg income at all were financed Watson, Colorado. (7) Miss Ethel Harkins, Sweetwater. (8) Miss Ludee Mae Gladine Bowers, Marfa. (8) Superintendent H. Oliver, Van Horn. Applied Music, papers, and at a Southwest Ne­ country. Carnivals, boxing tourna­ high school dramatics. equally by the school and by the Harnson, 1208 Raglar.d St., Sweetwater. Miss Irma Lee Batey, Sul Boss State Teachers College, Alpine. braska Schoolmen's meeting at ments, plays, box suppers, and card He attended McCamey High students themselves who had the District 6—Center: Breckenridge District 29—Center: El Paso Trenton, Nebraska several days parties are only a few of the ways School in 1939-40, his senior year. privilege of working out the ex­ (1) Superintendent John F. Bailey, Breckenridge. (2) Superintendent W. G. Womack, (1) Dean C. A. Puckett, College of Mines, El Paso. (2) Superintendent J. M. Eastland. (3) Superintendent W. T. Walter.. Ranger. (4) Superintendent W A Hanks, Ysleta. (3) Superintendent M. D. Lakey, Fabens. (4) Principal A. E. later, two squads representing in which schools are paying for the He was reporter for the Senior penses. Ross, Mineral Wells. (B) Mr. Eck Curtis, Breckenridge. (6) Superintendent Olaf G. Lang, Bowie High School, El Paso. (B) Mr. Mack Saxon, College of Mines, El Paso. Palisade and Trenton high schools original equipment. The ,. proper Class, president of Dramatic and South, Baird. (7) Miss Floy Branum, Burch Hotel, Breckenridge. (8) Mr P B Hen­ (6) Superintendent T. A. Pollan, Tornillo. (7) Principal W. W. Wimberly, Austin Publicity Necessary ley, Mineral Wells. Choral Singing, Mr. J. C. Burkett, Breckenridge. Three-R, Mrs. High School, El Paso. (8) Principal R. R. Jones, El Paso High School, El Paso. put on an exhibition game. The publicity will bring enough money Spanish Clubs. He had the lead­ "In any program," Mr. Moore Ula Brockman, Breckenridge. game showed such great possibili­ through the turn-stiles to keep the ing part in two plays presented District 30—-Center: Ft. Stockton said, "a continuous program of District 7—Center: San Angelo (1) Superintendent J. F. Reeves, Ft. Stockton. (2) Principal John S. White, Grand, ties that several school men and game going once it is organized. by the Club and also the lead in intelligent publicity is essential. (1) Mr. Felix E. Smith, San Angelo. (2) Superintendent E. D. Stringer, Winters. falls (3) Mr. C. S. Denham, Ozona. (4) Superintendent M. L. H. Baze. Monahans. coaches of small schools in our area (3) Superintendent T. E. Caskey, Ballinger. (4) Superintendent John Bishop, Mertzon. (B) Mr. Clyde Park, Fort Stockton. (6) Miss Anna Grace Mathis, Fort Stockton. Inform the Public the Senior play. He played solo The administration must at all (B) Superintendent Dave Williamson, Eldorado. (6) Superintendent F. T. Jones, (7) Superintendent R. Henry Blackwell, Pecos. (8) Miss Mary Boyd, Fort Stockton. resolved to attempt to introduce times have a clear idea of the Sonora. (7) Mr. Ernest R. Sublett, 302 Bth St., Ballinger. (8) Mr. R. R. Masterson, The general public must be kept cornet and bass drum also bari­ San Angelo College, San Angelo. District 31—Center: Midland the game in their respective informed of the football program. tone in the McCamey Badger value of the activities it sponsors (1) Superintendent W. W. Lackey, Midland. (2) Superintendent Murry H. Fjj schools. and must strive to keep the pro­ District 8—Center: Brownwood Odessa. (3) Superintendent Howard E. Stoker, McCamey. (4) Superintendent Leland The schedule of games, progress Band. He was honor boy grad­ H. G. Secrest, At Stratton we had been plac­ gram well balanced, avoiding too (1) President Thos. H. Taylor, Howard Payne College, Brownwood. (2) Superintend­ L. Martin, Crane. (5) Mr. L. W. Taylor, Midland. (6) Superintendent of the team, the personnel of the uate from a class of forty-nine ent J. T. Runkle, Box 498, Coleman. (3) Superintendent W. E. Whitten, Brady. Rankin. (7) Miss Pauline McMurrey, Midland. (8) Miss Georgia Moreland, Midland. ing major emphasis on basketball, much emphasis on any one activ­ (4) Superintendent A. H. Smith, Goldthwaite. (5) Mr. J. H. Shelton, Box 630, District 32—Center: Van Horn squad, the standing of the teams Seniors. He received a medal of ity. It is the responsibility of the Brownwood. (6) Mrs. Olga Mason Lynch, Howard Payne College, Brownwood. and debated the six-man problem in the league, rules of the game, (7) Miss Eula Haskew, 807 Main, Brownwood. (8) Mr. I. A. Hicks, 1316 Avenue E, (1) Superintendent H. Oliver, Van Horn. (2) Superintendent J. E. Gregg, Marfa. award, presented by the local school to provide an adequate Brownwood. (3) Superintendent B. E. Coan, Ft. Davis. (4) Superintendent Tom Skevington, for several days before finally de­ rules changes year by year, etc., Sierra Blanca. (B) Mr. Eaymond Wheat, Marfa. (C) Superintendent J. H. Lundy, Val- ciding to order football equipment. American Legion post, as the guidance program that will see Region III—Center: North Texas State Teachers College, Denton ' entine. (7) Mrs. Stella Williams, Van Horn. (8) Mr. E. M. Beaver, Marfa. are of interest to the public. outstanding boy student in Mc­ that every student fits into the (1) Dr. Harold Brenholtz, North Texas State Teachers College, Denton. (2) Prin- The previous year Stratton had had School men should keep in close activity program." jal E. B. Comstock, North Dallas High School, Dallas. (3) Mr. V. Y Craig 246 COUNTIES COMPOSING DISTRICTS a banner basketball season, and we Camey High School for 1939-40. T- C. Station, Denton. (4) Miss Anna Powell, Box 5207 T. C. Station, Denton. touch with local organizations In September he entered Schreiner Dr. Roemer expressed his ap­ Region 1—Center: West Texas State Teachers College, Canyon thought that perhaps football proval of the seven principles laid (both men's and women's) often Texas, on District 1 Center; Canyon, Counties ; Armstrong, Dallam, Sherman, Hartley, Moor«, would interfere with the success of Institute at Kerrville, down by Mr. Moore. Other points Oldham, Potter, Deaf Smith, Eandall, Farmer, Castro, Swisher. City-County Unit: these groups will purchase season a scholarship. His major is En­ Music, Dr. Wilfred C. Bain, North Texas State Teachers College, Denton. Amarillo. our basketball. We had been in tickets en masse, if approached which he repeated as being worthy District 9 Center: Wichita Falls District 2 Center: Pampa. Counties: Hansford, Ochiltree, Lipscomb, Hutchinson, gineering, and he plans to try to Roberts, Hemphill, Carson, Gray, Wheeler. City-County Units: Pampa, Borger. the habit of starting our basketball from the right angle. When or­ of further consideration were the (1) Principal S. H. Rider, Wichita Falls. (2) Superintendent W. K. Bradford District 3 Center: Texas Technological College, Lubbock. Counties: Bailey, Lamb, enter the U. S. Naval Academy at Iowa Park. (3) Superintendent C. J. Duncan, Burkburnett. (4) Superintendent F w' drills about the middle of October. ganizing six-man in a small com­ inclusion, if possible, of physical Hale, Floyd, Cochran, Hockley, Lubbock, Crosby, Dickens, Yoakum, Terry, Lynn, Annapolis when he completes his education in the school budget, Richardson, Henrietta. (5) Superintendent B. M. Dinsmore, Electra. (6) Superin­ Garza, Dawson. City-County Units: Lubbock, Plainview. 5 Months of Basketball munity, it would-be well to have tendent W. B. Alexander, Bowie. (7) Miss Juanita Kinsey, Hardin Junior College District 4 Center: Childress. Counties: Collingsworth, Briscoe, Hall, Childress, the avoidance of exploitation of Wichita Falls. (8) Superintendent C. H. Dillehay, Vernon. Hardeman, Foard. King. This meant that our basketball an "open house" meeting, invite two years work at Schreiner. He Donlay, Motley, Cottle, season embraced about five months is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. the students, the avoidance of District. 10—Center: Fort Worth Region II—Center: Abilene the public and patrons of the school, Worth. (2) Mr Ralph W of the school year. We feared that Johnson (P.O. Box 773), Mc­ 'high tension for honors' in games, (1) Mr. B. A. Crouch, Texas Christian University, Ft. "District 5 Center: Sweetwater. Counties: Kent, Stonewall, Borden, Scurry, Fisher, and explain the purpose of the Garrett, 3209 University Drive, Ft. Worth. (3) Mr. James H. Dougherty Texas' Big Spring, the introduction of six-man foot­ and the importance of carrying Christian University, Ft. Worth. (4) Mr. J. B. Bright, Cleburne. (B) Mr. Thomas Jones, Howard, Mitchell. Nolan, Taylor. City-County Units: Abilene. game, rules, cost of equipment, etc. Camey, Texas. on a continuous program of pub­ Prouse, 3054 Wabash, Ft. Worth. (6) Miss Mabel Major, Texas Christian University, Sweetwater. ball would give us such a late start Ft. Worth. (7) Miss Katherine Moore, Texas Christian University, Ft Worth District 6 Center: Breckenridge. Counties: Knox, Haskell, Throckmorton, Shackel- In a small town, to get crowds to licity to interpret the physical edu­ ford, Stephens, Palo Pinto, Callahan, Eastland, Erath. (8) Mr. William P. Baker, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth. San Angelo. Counties: Sterling, Coke, Eunnels, Irion, Tom Green, in the court game that the other the games, something other than cation program to the public. District 7 Center: teams would have the jump on us District 11—Center: Dallas Concho, Edwards, Schleicher, Menard, Sutton, Kimble. City-County Unit: San. Angelo. the game itself must be offered to Small School's Problem (1) Dr. C. L. Wisseman, Southern Methodist University, Dallas. (2) Mr. A. Q. Sar- District 8 Center: Howard Payne College, Brownwood. Counties: Coleman, Brown, and we would drop those all-im­ BREAKING BAD HABITS tain, Southern Methodist University, Dallas. (3) -Principal Byron Davis, Sherman. Comanche, Hamilton, Mills, McCulloch, San Saba, Mason. City-County Unit: Brown- the public. Girls' physical education activi­ (4) Mr. J. Y. Gates, B07 W. Virginia, McKinney. (5) Principal Ben B. Hines, Kauf- wood. portant early season games that ties in the small school was the man. (6) Principal J. D. King, Jr., Ennis. (7) Mr. David R. Russell, Box 534, give a team confidence for the Between Halves Southern Methodist University, Dallas. (8) Mr. B. W. Wiseman, 4220 Emerson, Dallas., Region III—Center: North Texas State Teachers College, Denton There must be entertainment \/rY SCHEME of ORDER subject of the next discussion, led Three-R, Miss Mary V. DeBow, 3309 Mockingbird Lane, Dallas. District 9 Center: Wichita Falls. Counties: Wilbarger, Wichita, Clay, Montagus, tougher mid-season battles and by Mr. Thomas M. Spencer of Baylor, Archer, Young, Jack. City-County Units: Vernon, Wichita Falls. during the fifteen minute intermis­ District 12—Center: Waco later tournaments. gave me the most trou­ Thrall. Mr. Spencer described his District 10 Center: Texas Christian University, Fort Worth. Counties: Cooke, Wise, sion at the half. Some people do (1) Dr. L. W. Courtney. Baylor University, Waco. (2) Mr. Glenn R. Capps, Denton, Parker, Tarrant, Hood, Johnson, Somervell. City-County Unit: Cleburne. Our board of education was ble ; and I found that, though school as a rural school of 150 Baylor University, Waco. (3) Miss Sara Lowrey, 1429 South.8th St., Waco, (4) Miss District 11 Center: Dallas. Counties: Grayson, Collin, Rockwall, Dallas. Kaufman, not come to games because they do Helen Neeley, Baylor University, Waco. (5) Mr. R. E. Henderson, Baylor Uni­ Ellis. City-County Units: Highland Park, Denison, Sherman (not reported). somewhat skeptical about the game, it might be practicable where students and 7 teachers. "We versity, Waco. (6) Miss Allie Webb, Baylor University, Waco. (7) _ _ _ _ District 12 Center: Waco. Counties: Bpsque, Hill, Coryell, Freestone, Navarro, not have a boy on the team. A have a gymnasium with sufficient Mrs. E. M. Shirley, Baylor University, Waco. McLennan, Limestone, Falls. City-County Units: Corsicana, Waco. but finally appropriated enough a man's business was such as _ (8) money to purchase eight complete pep club demonstration at the half equipment," he said; "our real and Dallas City District Region IV—Center: Longview suits of equipment, enough for one will draw the parents of the girls. to leave him the disposition most pressing problem is finding (1) L. V. Stockard, Assistant Superintendent of Schools, Dallas. (2) W. T. District 13 Center: East Texas State Teachers College, Commerce. Counties: Fannin, A sack race will draw the parents time for an extracurricular pro­ White, Sunset High School, Dallas. (3) E. B. Comstock, North Dallas High School, Lamar, Delta, Hunt, Hopkins, Eains. City-County Units: Greenville, Paris. team and two substitutes. We of his time, that of a journey­ Dallas. (4) Walter J. E. Schiebel, Dallas Technical High School, Dallas. (B) (Not District 14 Center: Texarkana. Counties: Eed River, Bowie, Franklin. Titus, Camp, played our first game on Novem­ of the small "kids." A ladies' gram. Our students come on reported.) (6) Wylie A. Parker, Forest Avenue High School, Dallas. (7) G. L. Morris, Cass, Marion. rolling pin throwing contest will man printer, for instance, it busses so that anything that is Ashburn, Woodrow Wilson High School, Dallas. (8) (Not reported.) Spelling, Howard District 15 Center: Tyler, Counties: Wood, Upshur, Van Zandt. Smith. Gregg ber 2, and from that date on six- A. Alien, Adamson High School, Dallas. Henderson, Anderson. City-County Units: Longview, Gladewater, Kilgore, Tyler (not create a lot of excitement and in­ was not possible to be exactly done must be done during school reported). man football has been the major hours, not before or after. Ft. Worth District District 16 Center: Stephen F. Austin State Teachers College, Nacogdoches. Counties: crease the crowd. A tug-of-war observed by a master, who Harrison, Panola, Rusk, Cherokee, Nacogdoches, Shelby, Angelina, San Augustine, sport in the Stratton, Nebraska, "We began by setting aside a (1) Mr. Albert McLeland, 409 E. Weatherford, Ft. Worth. (2) Miss Millicent High School. for the men is another good stunt. must mix with the world, and Keeble, McLean Junior High School, Ft. Worth. (3) Mr. John Morris, Bryce and Sabine. City-County Unit: Marshall. 30 minute period each day for Clover Lane, Ft. Worth. (4) Mr. N. M. Wilson, 1016 Jennings Avenue, Ft. Worth. Conditions for Basketball Special games, such as Homecom- activities. This period, however, Region V—Center: Sam Houston State Teachers College, Huntsville often receive people of busi­ (B) Mr. Norman Earl, 409 E. Weatherford St., Ft. Worth. (6) Miss Hattie O. District 17 Center: Bryan. Counties: Milam, Robertson, Leon, Madison, Brazoa, It has been our experience and ing, Parents Game, etc., will in­ Presett, 409 E. Weatherford, Ft. Worth. (7) Dr. David Sellars, 409 E. Weatherford, ness at their own hours. must also be used for checking Ft. Worth. (8) Mr. Boyd Curtis, Riverside High School, Ft. Worth. Spelling, Miss Grimes, Burleson, Waller, Washington. that of'hundreds of other small crease attendance. On Armistice books in and out of the library. Mamie Eppler, 309 W. Terrell, Ft. Worth. District 18 Center: Huntsville. Counties: Houston, Trinity, Polk, Tyler, Walker, Order, too, with regard to San Jacinto, Montgomery. schools in the country that six- Day a game in collaboration with a The result is that our students Region IV—Center: Longview District 19 Center: Galveston. Counties: Harris, Fort Bend, Brazoria, Galveston. man football is an excellent con­ big all-day celebration always places for things, papers, etc., may not be 'joiners.' Our prob­ (1) Superintendent H. L. Foster, Longview. (2) Superintendent H. W. Stilwell, City-County Units: Galveston (not reported), Goose Creek. meant for us at Stratton the big­ lem is coaching 80 girls in one Texarkana. (3) Superintendent Frank H. Morgan, Commerce. (4) Superintendent District 20 Center: Beaumont. Counties: Jasper, Newton, Orange, Hardin, Liberty, ditioner for basketball. Every I found extremely difficult to Ben A. Copass, Mineola. (B) Mr. C. N. Wilkinson, Longview. (6) Superintendent E. N. Jefferson, Chambers. City-County Units: Beaumont (not reported), Port Arthur (not coach knows how important legs gest gate of the season. period, and providing them with Dennard, Marshall. (7) Miss Ethel Kaderli, 409 E. Magrill, Longview. (8) Miss Exa reported), South Park. acquire. I had not been early the training not only in skills but Matlock, 409 E. Magrill, Longview, ______.__..______._ __._.______. Tennis, Miss are in basketball. Leading basket­ Activity Fund Bertha Mae Treadaway, High School, Longview. Applied Music, Miss Francis Blalock, Region VI—Center: Southwest Texas State Teacher* College, At Stratton the board of educa­ accustomed to it, and, having in sportsmanship, courtesy, and 41B Moberly St., Longview. Basketball, Mr. Jimmy Stages, Gladewater. San Marcos ball coaches all over the nation fair play as well." agree that a basketball -player is tion appropriated one dollar per an exceeding good memory, I District 13—Center: Commerce District 21 Center: Uvalde. Counties: Atascosa, McMulIen, Val Verde, Real, Kin- Women Coaches (1) Mr. L. I. Smith, East Texas State Teachers College, Commerce. (2) Mr. Claude ney, Uvalde, La Salle, Medina, Maverick, Zavala, Frio, Dimmit. no stronger than his legs. Last pupil for an activity fund. This was not so sensible of the in­ V. Hall, Bast Texas State Teachers College, Commerce. (3) Mr. E. H. Watson, East District 22 Center: San Antonio. Counties: Gillespie, Kerr, Bandera, Kendall, included grade children. All school Mr. Spencer stressed the im­ Texas State Teachers College, Commerce. (4) Mr. Robert E. Baker, 2314 Monroe, Comal, Guadalupe, Bexar, Wilson. City-County Unit: San Antonio. March at the National A. A. U. convenience attending want portance of having women coaches Commerce. (5) Mr. W. H. Acker. 1318 Hunt, Commerce. (6) Miss Effle Taylor, District 23 Center: Southwestern University, Georgetown. Counties: Lampasas, Bell, basketball tournament at Denver, children were admitted to games 2303 Monroe, Commerce. (7) Miss Maud Webster, East Texas State Teachers College, Burnet, Williamson, Llano, Blanco, Travis, Hays. City-County Units: Austin (net of method. for girls, men coaches tending to Commerce. (8) Mr. Stanley Pugh, East Texas State Teachers College, Commerce. reported), Temple. Colorado, in the final game, we free of charge. This plan met with District 24 Center: La Grange. Counties: Austin, Bastrop, Lee, Fayette, Caldwell, This article, therefore, cost me be too rough or to lack under­ District 14——Center: Texarkana watched a great Denver Nugget hearty approval by all concerned Colorado, Gonzales, Lavaca. so much painful attention, and my standing of the capacities of girls. (1) Professor H. L. Lamb, 1B41 West Ninth St., Texarkana. (2) Superintendent team go down before a team repre­ and had the following advantages: It is advisable, he said, to have P. E. Wallace, Mt. Pleasant. (3) Superintendent H. T. Morris, Naples. (4) Superin­ Region VII—Center: Texas College of Arts and Industries, faults in it vexed me so much, and tendent W. S. Fleming. Pittsburg. (5) Superintendent M. F. Fleming, Mt. Vernon. senting the Phillips Oilers of Okla­ (1) All school children attended the girls begin with simple games (6) Miss Opie D. Dalby, 1908 Olive, Texarkana. (7) Superintendent H. W. Stilwell, Kingsville homa. The legs of the older play­ the games; (2) more parents at­ I made so little progress in amend­ and progress slowly to more com­ Texarkana. (8) Mr. Leslie Melbern, 311 Waterman, Texarkana. District 2B Center: Victoria. Counties: Wharton, Jackson, Matagorda, Victoria, ment, and had such frequent re­ Calhoun, Goliad, Karnes, Refugio, DeWitt. City-County Unit: Victoria. ) ers on the Denver team refused" to tended the games; (3) school spirit plicated ones. In all activities for District 15—Center: Tyler District 26 Center: Robstown. Counties: Live Oak, Bee, San Patricio, Jim WelJs, was increased; (4) better equip­ lapses, that I was almost ready to girls any tendency to overdo either (1) Mr. J. A. Poston. 826 W. Dobbs, Tyler. (2) Superintendent S. R. LeMay, Aransas, Nueces, Kleberg, Kennedy. City-County Units: Corpus Christi (not reporteytl), hold up under the strain and stress Athens. (3) Superintendent J. L. Harrison, Frankston. (4) Superintendent F. C. Kingsville. of tournament play, and their ment could be purchased; (5) give up the attempt, and content through enthusiasm or a desire McConnell, Gladewater. (5) Mr. Edgar A. Hennig, High School, Tyler. (6) Miss District 27 Center: Laredo. Counties: Webb, Duval, Zapata, Jim Hogg, 1 Drive, Tyler. (8) Mr. younger rivals simply out-legged school men and the coach were re­ myself with a faulty character in to exploit them on the part of Maurine Dunbar, Van. (7) Mrs. Byron Saunders, 1309 Belmont City-County Unit: Laredo (not reported). the coach must be avoided. Mr. R. G. Myers, Arp. District 28 Center: McAllen. Counties: Starr. Hidalgo, Cameron, Willacy. City* them. lieved of financial worry. that respect, like the man who, in District 16—Center: Nacogdoches County Units: Brownsville, Edinburg, San Benito, Pharr-San Juan, McAllen, Har- buying an ax of a smith, my Spencer urged the necessity of lingen, Weslaco. / Builds Legs A board of education will be all parti­ (1) Dean T. E. Ferguson, Stephen F. Austin State Teachers College, Nacogdoches. neighbor, desired to have the whole doctor's certificates for (2) Mr. W. F. Garner, Teachers College, Nacogdoches. (3) Mr. John J. Wilson, Region VIII—Center: Marfa Six-man football is a builder of more apt to appropriate money for cipants and of insisting upon in­ Box 156, North St. Station, Nacogdoches. (4) Mr. D. R. Davis, Box 36, North St. legs, and six-man coaches are ap­ six-man football if it knows that of its surface as bright as the Station, Nacogdoches. (5) Mr. H. C. Key, Teachers College, Nacogdoches. (6) Miss District 29 Center: College of Mines and Metallurgy, El Paso. County: El Paso. telligent habits of diet and rest Mary J. White, Teachers College, Nacogdoches. (7) Miss Mary W. Thomson, Teachers City-County Unit: El Paso, Yaleta. proaching basketball season happy the game will benefit more than a edge. The smith consented to for them. College, Nacogdoches. (8) Miss M. Jessie Hickman, Teachers College, Nacogdoches. District 30 Center: Ft. Stockton. Counties: Reeves, Brewster, Pecos, Terrell, Crockett, Ward, Loving. in the knowledge that their basket­ mere handful of boys. Therefore, grind it bright for him if he would Region V—Center: Sam Houston State Teachers College, Huntsville District 31 Center: Midland. Counties: Andrews, Gaines, Martin, Ector, Midland, ball players who are engaging in when organizing the game, it would turn the wheel; he turned, while "The one-legged hens I know," (1) Mr. Earl Huffor, Sam Houston State Teachers College, Huntsville. (2) Superin­ Glasscock, Crane, Upton, Reagan, Winkler. tendent Floyd Burton, Lovelady. (3) Mr. J. W. Querry, Teachers College, Huntsville. District 32 Center: Van Horn. Counties: Culberson, Jeff Davis, Hudspeth, Presidio. be well to emphasize that a varia­ the smith pressed the broad face said Josh Billings, "are the least (4) Mr. B. B. Rice, Conroe. (5) Mr. Joe E. Kirk, Teachers College, Huntsville. Member, National Six-Man Football an (6) Miss Ernestine Carroll, Box 414, Huntsville. (7) Mr. John D. Henderson, Teachers *The Director is authorized, of course, to appoint such assistants as are necessajy Advisory Board. tion of the game will be used as of the ax hard and heavily on the apt to scratch up a garden." College, Huntevill*. (8) Mr. J. Key Wells, Teachers College, Huntsville. to help conduct the typing and shorthand contests efficiently.