VOL. LIX AUSTIN, TEXAS, SEPTEMBER, 1974 NO. Nine Student Activities Conferences Planned

When County Meets Were Big PHILOSOPHICAL POSITION STATEMENT Sessions Designed SEPARATE ATHLETIC PROGRAMS FOR GIRLS AND WOMEN Victoria's C. O. Chandler National Association for Girls and Women in Sport To Help Students It is the philosophy of the NAGWS that girls and Nine Student Activities Confer­ conference nearest to them. We sessions in women should have opportunities for participation ences have been scheduled by the will have instructional Early Time UIL Director League and host schools for this journalism, drama, ready writing, in organized competitive sports programs equal to year. slide rule, number sense, science, EDITOR'S NOTE: C. O. Chandler time the basketball court was sur­ Debate Popular those provided for boys and men; and that such Conference and their host schools and in all speech events, including of Victoria was one of the "found­ rounded by people standing to ob­ Debate was another contest that equal opportunity can only be realized through the are: debate. Some conferences will have ing directors" of the League. He serve the game because there were was very popular during the early development of girls' and women's programs. Any Austin, The University of Texas sections in spelling." served in the early days when com­ no stands. days of the county meets. Reciting can only at Austin, Sept. 28; General Mailings modification in the concept of separateness Huntsville, Sam Houston State petition was often marred by unruly During this period girls basket­ poetry was also one of the most further delay the quality and expansion of programs University, Oct. 5; There will be a general mailing fans and protests were common. ball was far different than the highly contested events that were for girls and women in sport. Odessa, Odessa College, Oct. 12; to all schools giving the full listing It was men like Chandler who game played today. There were held. The poetry usually dealt with Houston, The University of of conferences and information gave the University Interscholastic three sections to a girls basketball stories of days of long ago like Houston, Oct. 19; about them. This went out Sept. 1. League its solid basis for enforce­ The typical uniform for girls "The House By the Side of the court. Arlington, The University of About three weeks before each con­ ment of rules and good sportsman­ was a colored blouse and black Road." Edgar A. Guest's poems DR. RHEA H. WILLIAMS Texas at Arlington, Oct. 26; ference there will be a special invi­ ship in all contests. When girls began to wear were very popular during this time bloomers. . . . Elected To Office. Kilgore, Kilgore College, Nov. 2; tation mailed to all schools in the We are all proud of Chandler and knee length trousers, there was because of "recitations." Prexy, Veep Selection Canyon, West Texas State Uni­ area. the great contributions he made to much criticism because many The county meets were looked versity, Nov. 9; There is no limit to the number the growth and development of edu­ people thought it made the girls forward to with much joy and ex­ who can attend from any one school. cational competition in Texas. pectation because it gave children UIL Director Kingsville, Texas A&I Univer­ look unlady-like. sity, Nov. 23. There is no registration or any RHW. In the early days of the Univer­ of most ages an opportunity to en­ 1974-75 Debate Topic other type fee. The sessions are free joy a holiday and furnished them Wichita Falls, Midwestern Uni­ sity Interscholastic League, each It re­ to all students and teachers inter­ By C. 0. CHANDLER with experiences that they could In Federation The debate proposition for the dopted by a small margin. versity, Nov. 23. county had a Director General who the cam­ ested in League academic and liter­ In the late twenty's and early relate with their parents and 1974-75 school year is: ceived a score of 1,216; worked with the committee in set­ 1,414; and Trial Run Contests ary contests. thirty's high school principals were schoolmates, as well as to discuss RESOLVED. That the United paign fund question got ting up the various University In­ proposal got Scholarship Data usually selected not only as an ad­ the poor quality of the judges of Policy Group States should significantly change the parilamentary All student activities conferences terscholastic League events. I was reflect 1, 2, 3 prefer­ ministrator, but as a head coach. In the various events that is if they the method of selecting presidential 1,524. Scores are designed to provide a "trial "We will have information at all elected one year to this high posi­ Dr. Rhea H. Williams, UIL Di­ so the lowest score in­ addition to those duties, they us­ did not win! I guess times really and vice-presidential candidates. ence voting, run" on many contests for students conferences concerning the Texas tion of Director General. We de­ rector, was elected to the executive preference on ually taught about six subjects a not changed much. The three proposed topics dealt dicates the highest and coaches, and to furnish new Interscholastic League Foundation cided that we would hold our only have committee of the National Federa­ day and did coaching after school with questions about whether the part of Texas' schools. ideas for training for the compe­ scholarships that go to selected basketball tournament in a remote High School Associa­ hours. tion of State United States should adopt a parlia­ The April Forensic Quarterly, tition. Demonstrations and practice State Meet participants and to area that was fortunate enough to tions. mentary system of national govern­ analyzing the debate proposition, is tests are planned to give students a some runners-up in regional Dirt Basketball Courts have the only gymnasium in the He will represent Section Six, ment, method of selecting presiden­ now available from the League of­ taste of competition and to build up meets," Dr. Williams added. "In county. Colorado, In smaller towns gymnasiums which includes Arkansas, tial and vice-presidential candidates, fice for $1.50. The November issue their confidence. June we awarded more than $180,- Oklahoma and Texas. were practically unknown. Basket­ New Mexico, and that campaign funds for all fed­ will be available soon for the same "The student activities confer­ 000 in TILF grants. We hope to Log Camp School has ultimate re­ ball was played on dirt courts and The committe eral elective offices should be pro­ price. Neither the April nor No­ ences are the training grounds for have more than that this coming for determining the the game was usually a low scoring One of the teams in the tourna­ sponsibility vided exclusively by the federal gov­ vember issues will be in the Debate many of our academic and literary year. All State Meet competitors in policies of the National Federation affair because of wind conditions as ment was a log camp school. They ernment. Kit. champions," said Dr. Rhea H. Wil­ academic and literary contests, and team that which represents 22,000 high well as the inability to dribble on had two boys on their Preferential Voting liams, League director. "I urge stu­ all regional meet runners-up are were past 20 years of age. We had a schools and 9,500,000 secondary Debate Kits dents and sponsors to attend the eligible to apply for these grants." the dirt court which many times The adopted proposition was a- had pockets of sand. Most of the meeting of our committee and de­ school students. The Debate Kit, selling for $5, cided to advise the coach that these will include the May and August boys were ineligible to play because Forensic Quarterlies and about 20 of their age. However, when it other publications devoted to the came time for this team to play, 4A, 3A Approve topic. These packets will be assem­ these two boys played the entire bled as soon as the materials are re­ game and won over their opponent ceived. They should be ready for Sept. 28.. .. Austin...... The University of Texas at Austin with ease. Electric Typing mailing by Oct. 15. Oct. 5.. .. Huntsville...... Sam Houston State University and coaches can be­ Game Forfeit AAA in the typewriting contest. "Contestants Oct. l2.. .-Odessa....-...-...... Odessa State College The only item approved on the now to assemble data from li­ All other conferences voted a- gin Oct. 19.. ..Houston...... University of Houston After the game we had a meeting April referendum ballot was one current publications and gainst the proposal and will con­ braries, of our committee and agreed that C. O. CHANDLER requiring use of electric typewrit­ bulletins for use in the Oct. 26.. . .Arlington...... University of Texas at Arlington tinue to be required to use manual government the coach would have to forfeit this . . . Veteran UIL Official. ers in Conferences AAAA and debate contests," said League Di­ Nov. 2.. ..Kilgore...... Kilgore College game because he had violated every typewriters. H. Williams. "Early ...... West Texas State University The only other item was a pro­ rector Rhea Nov. 9- ..Canyon...... rule in the book. He agreed to for­ is a great aid to con­ posal to allow Conference AAAA preparation Nov. 16.. Kingsville ...Texas A&l University feit the game, but when it came Orders for de­ schools to start fall football practice testants and coaches. Nov. 23 .. Wichita Falls . -...Midwestern University time to play another game in which it is ready one week earlier and to eliminate bate kits received before the defeated team was awarded the will be filled immediately upon com­ victory, the log camp team came Gary High loblolly' spring practice. It was defeated by a 71-718 vote by the AAAA schools. pletion of the kits." dribbling onto the gym floor for the "The Debate Kit is a real bar­ were about Conference AAAA approved the warmup and with them gain," Williams added. "It will con­ ten khaki clad fans. electric typewriter rule, 120 for and Brings Past To Now 70 against. Conference AAA ap­ tain many books, pamphlets, gov­ I went out and advised the coach proved it 59-48. Conference AA de­ ernment publication lists, and stud­ for his team that it was necessary "Launched with the idea of pre­ in the words of the people who lived feated the proposal, 76-79; Confer­ ies of the question. I highly recom­ because his team SPEARMAN itNIOR to clear the court serving a disappearing heritage" it all. ence A, 83-91; and Conference B, mend that schools submit orders as had been voted ineligible to partici­ . . . Speech Champion. This is the raison d'etre of a new Liberally illustrated with photos, 76-118. soon as possible." pate further in the tournament. periodical published by the students both old and new, and illustrations of Gary High School. drawn by the students, "Loblolly" is Lumberjack Fans "Loblolly" is the name of the explicit not only in historical detail Three Council Positions Miss Dortch One of the fans, who was a lum­ magazine, and its pages are filled but in ways to bring1 the past to life berjack, asked me who I thought I with memories of the East Texas again in modern times. On its pages Wins State was, and I advised him I was Di­ piney woods area. From distilling the arts and crafts so common to On September Ballot rector General, he said that didn't whisky to making quilts, the life every life in the past are preserved mean "nothing" to him and directed styles and legends of the last 10 dec­ in detail for the modern reader to Three members will be elected to Ballots were mailed to each pub­ line In Speech me to make tracks to the black ades are recorded by Gary students follow. the Legislative Council this year lic school in the three areas involv­ at the edge of the court. The name f'Loblolly" comes from due to expiration of terms in Re­ ed in August and nominations are Teresa Ann Dortch, senior at sheriff at the We had a deputy the loblolly pine, a tree that grows gion IV Conference AA, Region I, now being received and tabulated Spearman High School captured as­ tournament and I asked that he fast to replace other trees in old Conference A and Region IV, Con­ in the League office. The five admin­ first place at the State Meet in Girls sist me in getting this team off the fields. It's also called the "old field istrators receiving the most vote; Persuasive Speaking in Conference ference A. court. He wandered on the court pine." The publication's advisor, Council members still in the re­ in any area will be named on the is the daughter of Mr. and UIL Adopts AA. She with a pistol strapped on his hip Lincoln H. King, says the magazine gion and conference may be reelect- final ballot to be mailed about Sept. Mrs. Tom Dortch of Morse and was and advised them to peacefully get was inspired by "Foxfire," a period­ and in fact often are, their ex­ 20. coached in speech by Mrs. Frank ted, off the court, that he did not want Track, Field ical published by students in Robin perience and advice serving the Those whose terms have expired Porter. any trouble. This group of lumber­ Gap, Ga. League and their constituents in are Supt. W. A. Reeves of Woods- In 1973 Teresa won first place at jacks told the Deputy Sheriff for Last spring marked the start of good stead. The Council is the body boro, Supt. J. N. "Pete" Wilson of the District and Regional meets and his own safety to get off the court the booklet's second year. Subscrip­ which screens all proposed innova­ Petersburg, and Supt. Eugene Sto­ second in the State Meet in Per­ and quit bothering their team. Rules Book tions are available at $5 per year, tions and rule changes and their ver of Stockdale. Speaking. suasive $9 for two years and $13 for three common sense and counsel is invalu­ Special honor was confered on Nothing To Do The National Alliance Track and years from Gary High School, able to the public schools. her as Outstanding Speech Student Field Rules will be the official rules Gary, Texas 76543. Diamond in Speech II and III. For hobbies The Deputy Sheriff said to me, with this for boys' track and cross country she enjoys cooking, reading and in "Son, I can't do anything The purpose of the publication, Shamrock bunch." This team, with its two during the 1974-75 school year. King says, is "to build a bridge be­ general meeting people. There are very few rule differences. Teresa said, "Competing in U.I.L. "slightly" ineligible players, won tween old and young generations." Jim Emmons Will Broadcast and number of Contests have made by high school the tournament and through the The list of events are years very exciting and worth­ good judgment of the committee, we events a participant can run Football Finals listed in the League's Constitution Rule while." waited until the next day to meet in Slide For 1974, and for the sixth con­ Contest Rules. The Constitution Teresa plans to enter Wheaton the county seat to declare this team and secutive year, the Diamond Sham­ playing rules. College in Wheaton, Illinois and go ineligible to play in the district supercedes the AAAA Champ rock Company will broadcast all EXIT THE KINS Richfield High Schoo. m Waco won the Conference into social work. meet. These rules are made by high Conference AAAA football games AAAA title in the State OAP Contest in 1974 with their production of We then declared the runner-up school people, and each year a ques­ through state James Emmons won first place in from the regional scenes from EXIT THE KING. The 1974 appearance at the State Meet in the tournament to be the winner. tionnaire is mailed to each coach for Slide Rule in Conference AAAA at championship. Diamond Shamrock the school and director J. E. Masters. Pictured above his opinions. The questionnaires are the 1974 State Meet. He is a May also has an exclusive contract for was the second for County Meet forwarded to the rules committee graduate of Thomas Jefferson High 1974 for Conference AAA football are Lisa Cook, Melissa Hirsch, John Litton and Teresa Cook. Teresa Grid History A successful school year many and do influence the decisions of the School in Port Arthur. Mr. and championship games. Cook was named best actress and outstanding performer in Conference times depended upon the number of committee. Mrs. B. E. Emmons are his parents, "The League is very proud to co­ AAAA. Both Lisa Cook and John Litton were named to the All Star blue ribbons that the school brought A list of the top high school com­ and his coach for Slide Rule was operate with the Diamond Sham­ Cast. Still On Sale back from the county meet. There petitors in each track and field Jack Sell. rock Company in bringing the broadcast of football championship Harold Ratliff's book, TEXAS was tremendous competition in lit­ event, the state cross country win­ James participated in the Slide games in Conference AAAA to SCHOOLBOY FOOTBALL, is still erary events and many heated ners, a list of the national records, Rule competition since 1972. He thousands of football fans in the available for $4, plus tax. This is a arguments during softball games. and the list of state high school won third place at District in 1974 State of Texas," said Rhea H. Wil­ history of Texas high school foot­ Only one umpire was required for team champions in track are in­ in Science. He is president of the the softball games. The umpire cluded in the rulebook. Also the Astronomy Club and lettered for liams, League Director. "This is a ball. most worthwhile activity and we The League athletic record book, stood behind the pitcher and called procedures for having national rec­ three years in baseball. His baseball hope that we will have many years with supplement which brings it up balls and strikes and also was base ords approved are included. district pitching record is 7 wins, 1 of continued cooperation with Dia­ to date, is available for $5 and $1 umpire. It took a person who had a These rulebooks are on sale at the loss. mond Shamrock in providing this for the supplement. This is the only tough hide and was non-sensitive to League office and are considerably James attends Rice University, PORT ARTHUR STUDENT great service to the schools . and book which has records of all the "boos" to asume the role of umpire lower in cost than the previous majoring in electrical engineering citizens of Texas." League athletic activities. for the county meets. rulebooks. . . . SR, Science Winner. and mathematics. Page 2 INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER SEPTEMBER, 1974 Scholastic Press \Jimportunities ^roLf'^L^ ^Director 6 t ILPC Dues Are Up The League provides a program for girls in all athletic activities com­ / Iotice6 By DR. MAX R. HADDICK parable to that it provides for boys. There is a similar program for girls NOTE: The following is a close approximation of what I said in my every athletic activity offered by the League with the exception ol in "Director's Minute" address at the 1974 ILPC convention. It is repro­ For Newspapers tackle football. LIBERTY-EYLAU WHITE (DALLAS) duced in response to many requests, some from outside my own fam­ The League is proud that it was perhaps the first state organization The Executive Committee of District The Executive Committee of District 7AAA has placed Liberty-Eylau High 11AAAA has placed White High School ily. By DR. MAX R. HADDICK to sponsor a well-rounded program for girl athletes. The League has School on probation in football for the 1974 (Dallas) on probation in football for the season for violation of Rule 24 of the Foot­ 1974 season for violation of the Athletic State Journalism Director always felt that there was no sound basis for not providing comparable ball Plan. Code. In my youth I was the proud possessor of a nose famed for its length facilities, coaching and activities for girls as well as boys. The League BECKVILLE JEFFERSON (DALLAS) breadth and power. It was said, and I relate it with humility, that I Rumor has it that the Interscholastic League Press Confer­ has been further committed to comparable but separate activities for The Executive Committee of District 21A The Executive Committee of District could stir up a dust storm that covered seven counties with a single is going to raise dues this year. To settle all doubts and has placed Beckville High School on pro­ 11AAAA has placed Jefferson High Schoo ence girls, as only in this way can we insure equal opportunities for girls. In bation in football for the 1974 season for (Dallas) on probation in football for the sneeze. the rumor mongers out of business, I issue the following violation of Rule 24 of the Football Flan. 1974 season for violation of the Athletic put the area of physical ability, there are very few girls who can compete Code. In my elementary school days my best friends said that if I hac detailed statement about the matter Yep! on equal basis with boys due to physical differences. This is borne out by LAKE DALLAS sneezed just one time at the third little pig's house of bricks, the wol- hiked the costs of paper, pens, pencils, speak­ The Executive Committee of District 12A PINKSTON? (DALLAS) Inflation has comparisons of State and National achievements of both sexes in swim­ has placed Lake Dallas High School on pro­ The Executive Committee of District would have dined on pork. bubblegum, kewpie dolls and everything else. ILPC has bation in football for the 1974 season for 12AAAA has placed Pinkston High Schoo ers, ming and track and field or any other comparable competition. violation of Rule 24'of the Football Plan. (Dallas) on probation in football for the Teachers inadvertently called on me as "Cyrano," and I always an­ speaking. We have expanded 1974 season for violation of the Athletic its back to the wall, financially If athletic competition is open to everyone on a team, there could be PASCHAL (FORT WORTH) Code. swered. services, contests, workshops, pamplets and the director's a few girls who might make the team, but the large percentage would The Executive Committee of District Today I am mortified at the trivial remainder of my once proud nasa for all these things we must clip our affable 10AAAA has placed Paschal High School of ROOSEVELT (DALLAS) waistline. To pay inevitably be deprived of any interscholastic competition. Fort Worth on probation in football for the The Executive Committee of District apparatus. It has been worn to a nub by being rubbed constantly in the membership a bit closer this year. 1974 season for violation of Rule 24 of the 12AAAA has placed Roosevelt High (Dal The professional womens organizations leaders who are professionally Football Plan. las) on probation in football for the 1974 real and imagined "dirt" of this age. season for violation of the Athletic Code. ILPC newspaper members will as officially approving of separate but News reporters, convinced that only detailed and highly personalized for me to do trained in this area are on record SANFORD-FRITCH pay $10 for AAAA schools, $9 for overwhelming requests WHEATLEY (SAN ANTONIO) at the convention my wife comparable athletic activities for boys and girls. The National Asso­ The Executive Committee of District 1A accounts of sin, sex, VD, LSD, dog fights and the purloining of candy AAA, $8 for AA, $7 for A and $( a speech has disqualified Sanford-Fritch High School The Wheatley High School (San An­ and my son were very enthusiastic. ciation for Girls and Women in Sport, the National Association of In- for district honors in football for the 1974- tonio) Choir has been placed on suspension from infants is worth reporting, have scrubbed my proboscis in luric for B. The yearbook membership year and had placed Sanford- for the 1974-75 school year by the Region 4. Yes, we will still have the mag­ 75 school of society's ills so hard and for so long that they have almosl which already has to pay more for terscholastics, and the American Alliance Athletics for Women are on Fritch High School on probation in football XII Music Executive Committee for vio­ accounts You decide for the 1974-75 school year for violation of lation of Article VI, Section 26d of the criticism-ratings in addition to azine format category. record as being opposed to single teams on which many men and women Rule 11 and Rule 16 of the Football Plan. Music Plan. eroded it away. to compete membership, will still be $5, the if you want your paper that there be separate teams for Now I slink around corners, ashamed of the diminutive size of my tough, but compete and strongly recommend AUSTIN (AUSTIN) PICTURE MEMORY greatest bargain since the settlers in that category. It is know that you competed men and women both in interscholastics and intercollegiate competitive The Executive Committee of District The correct name of Monet's second pic­ nose. I shudder when referred to as "button nose" or "no nose.1 hoodwinked the Indians out of Man­ you can 26AAAA has placed Austin High School ture is "Palazzo da Mula, Venice." It ap­ with some super publications and athletic teams. (Austin) on probation in boys' track and pears incorrectly in the Picture Memory quiver with indignation when a thoughtless person stares at my nose hattan Island for $24. It was worth field for the 1974-76 school year for vio­ Bulletin. some duds. Those schools in Texas which do not yet provide equal athletics for and asks, "With such a trivial nose, how does he smell?" I am mortified at least $30. lation of Article VIII, Section 3. 5. Yes, we will have sessions for girls as they do for boys should make every effort to move in this di­ OFFICIAL UIL CALENDAR when some wit replies, "Awful." LOS FRESNOS Feb. 1 is the last date for organizing Symphathy Promised photographers. Last year two ses­ rection. Los Fresnos High School has been placed Spring Meet Districts. Yes, I know it is a reporter's duty to report the seamier side of life. sions were cancelled due to error, on probation in football for the 1974 season Should any member wish to pro­ Title IX, which has directed its attention to this matter, must be given for violation of the Football Code. We must have the courage to delve into the wrongs of today and try to mistake, and plain foolishness. I GIRLS' TRACK AND FIELD test the new rates, I shall listen po­ prompt attention. It is much better to provide a suitable program than In girls' track and field the triple jump let our readers know what is wrong so they can set it right. guarantee that all will be held this ECTOR (ODESSA) event shall be conducted according to the litely, courteously answer all letters year, if we have to conduct them on be forced into one which may not meet your desires. Boys' But we also have a duty to present the entire picture. Teenagers are Ector High (Odessa) has been placed on rules i n the National Federation speak softly on all telephone calls the main mall in a driving rain­ and probation in football for the 1974 season for Track and Field Rule Book. of all we hold dear. Parents are Let's provide separate but comparable programs for both boy violation of the Football Code. not monsters, bent on the destruction and generally sympathize with al storm. LORAINE not ignorant sadists whose sole purpose in life is to thwart those whose affected but I can't help it. Bills girl athletes. 6. Yes, newspaper criticism will PREMONT The Executive Committee of District 10B must be paid. Premont High School has been placed on has placed Loraine High School on proba­ only crime is that they have not yet accumulated gray hair, false teeth, be $6 each this year. No way to cut probation in football for the 1974 season for tion in basketball for the 1974-75 school The summer workshop was, con­ of the Football Code. year for violation of the Basketball Code. mortgages and excessive waistlines. that cost, and sorta hard to get good violation wonderful We have a duty to balance our news and feature coverage. We live servatively speaking, critics at that rate. It takes hours to SANDERSON: TERRELL CONSTITUTION CORRECTION 440 students and a lot of teachers in the greatest age that man has ever known. We have at our hands the do a proper job of critiquing a \Jo COUNTY In the CONSTITUTION AND CON­ gathered in Jester Center to learn paper and that ain't all that much 6erver TEST RULES Spring Meet Plan 13, Sched­ delve into the unknown Yes, our Terrell County High School (Sanderson) ule of Points, Girls' golf, tennis, track and tools to right wrongs, cure disease, more about publications, polish their bread. has been placed on probation for the 1974 field points shall count toward the all- technology has advanced so far that we can now even produce a tooth­ skills, meet each other, and gener­ Being an observer is sometimes a disturbing occupation. Often the season in football and has been placed on round championship in district meets. Sen­ probation in boys' basketball for the 1974- ior girls' volleyball does not count as it gpes paste that is both sexy and capable of preventing cavities. ally improve professional compet­ Now Is The Ttime things observed are confusing and/or disturbing. One such occasion 75 season; further, the school has been to a separate State Meet and is not a. part placed on probation in track and field for of the Spring Meet Plan. Let us all dedicate ourselves to giving some coverage to the fun and ence. All that and more came to pass Now is the time to set your came while attending a track and field meet recently. What we saw the 1975 season. Penalty was assessed by the high. Don't wait until the State Executive Committee for violation of HILLSBORO happiness of life. Let us give credit for the accomplishments of man, standards may have something to say to us about our attitudes in other areas of Article VIII, Section 13, The Residence Workshop Suggestions year is half gone to decide to do your Rule; of Article VII, Section 19, The Re­ Hillsboro High School Choir is disqualified both great and small. Let us even learn to see the other man's side life. cruiting Rule; of Rule 19 of the Football for the 1973-74 and 1974-75 school years for We are already planning for a best. Make your paper the best you Plan and Rule 18 of the Boys' Basketball violation of Article V, page 128, Section 14, every story. by issue. Make your year­ How often have you seen a 100-yard dash when there wasn't at least Plan; also, of the Track and Field Plan. paragraph b, of the Constitution and Con­ bigger and better workshop for can, issue test Rules, by action of the Region VIII book sing the song of this year at one false start? That is, someone jumps the gun and the entire field has BALL (GALVESTON) Executive Committee. 1975. I can't say what the improve­ ments will be, but I have enough your school. to be called to get an even start. The object of the starter is to get Ball High School of Galveston has been NOLAN JUNIOR (KILLEEN) placed on probation in boys' basketball for suggestions to fill a bushel basket. Plan now for Individual Achieve­ everybody off at the same time, allowing no one to start ahead of the the 1974-75 season for violation of Article Nolan Junior High School (Killeen) __ entries. Get your best VIII, Section 8, the Amateur Rule. disqualified for the 1973-74 and 1974-75 Books & Magazines These suggestions call for many ment Awards Only in this way can there be a fair test of who can run the fastest. school years for violation of Article V, Page stories, photos, cartoons, editorials, gun. 129, Section 16, paragraph c, of the Consti­ things, including: KARNACK tution and Contest Rules, by action of the THE REPORTER AS ARTIST: A LOOK Probably this book would be of greater etc., done as well as you can. Plan Given the excellent speed of the sprinters, and the short distance, a than to journalists. 1. Extend the workshop to two District Executive Committee 20A has Region VIII Executive Committee. AT THE NEW JOURNALISM CON­ value to speech majors to win by doing each item as if it hair's breadth advantage at the start could make the difference be­ placed Karnack High School on probation in TROVERSY, Edited by Ronald Weber, MRH. weeks No! Costs too much and football for the 1974 season for violation of MUSIC RULES CHANGES Univrsity of Notre Dame. Communica­ were to represent you and your tween winning and losing. Rules 11 and 19 of the Football Plan. tion Arts Books, Hastings House, Pub­ POLITICS AND THE PRESS, edited by would cut out many students and Following music rules in the current Con­ lishers, 10 East 40th St., New York, N.Y. Richard W. Lee, Acropolis Books, Color- teachers. Also, can't get the quar­ school in competition. In the 100-yard dash we witnessed, there were seven or eight trial 6ROVETON stitution and Contest Rules are changed: 10016. $11.50. tone Bldg., 2400 17th St. NW, Washing­ Article IX, paragraph a, should be de­ Tom Wolfe, Gay Talese, Truman Capote, ton, B.C., 1970. $6.96. ters for that long. Beagles In Plenty heats to accommodate all the contestants. In one of those heats there , The Executive Committee of District leted. Jimmy Breslin are these explorers in the A series of ten authors provided the ma­ 28A has placed Groveton High School on Article IX, paragraph e, should read: "A "new journalism" non-fiction novelists or terial for this book, each contributing 2. Cut the costs Are you kid­ were at least six false starts. Each time the crowd got louder, blaming probation in football for the 1974 season for special award plaque will be presented to factual reporters ? Do they distort the news chapter on various aspects of the role of the Ms. Lady Banjo, our lady beagle, violation of Rule 30 of the Football Plan. any band which achieves a Division I rating through personal bias or do they tell the press, and its function. It is interesting to ding? At present rates our consul­ has presented us with four perfect the starter and demanding, "Turn 'em loose," "Let 'em run," and "Get in both concert and sight reading. This truth ? read, but offers only reprints of materials tants are harving to hitchhike to award may not be presented to bands which Editor Weber has compiled 300-plus found in the author's other books or other carbon copies of Mr. Chico, our a new starter." CHINA SPRING qualify for the sweepstakes trophy. pages of articles and essays by the best of publications. MRH. Austin now and live on peanut but­ The Executive Committee of District 11A Article IX, paragraph f, should read: the new journalists and the best of their super beagle. All are doing nicely. But consider the alternative. If the starter, in his judgment, allowed has placed China Spring High School on "Sweepstakes trophy will be presented to critics and advocates. The writers discuss PROOFREADING & COPYREADING by ter sandwiches. Chances are beeter probation in football for the 1974 season for any choir or orchestra which earns a Di­ their techniques and approaches to telling a Harry H. McNaughton, Hastings House, for slight adjustment upward in one runner to get a headstart, he would be giving unfair advantage to violation of Rule 13 of the Football Plan. vision I rating in concert and sight reading. story. Other journalists and journalism edu­ 10 E. 40th St., New York, N.Y. 10016, Article IX, paragraph g, should read: cators among them Nat Hentoff, Bill 1973, $4.95. coming years. You don't hardly that runner. He would allow him to cheat, although that might not be "Sweepstakes trophy will be presented to Rivers of Stanford U. and critic Dwight It takes a heap of proofing to make a POLYTECHNIC (FORT WORTH) any ba_nd which earns a Division I rating in Macdonald analyze, criticize and set in his­ mess of copy into a readable publication. never get something for nothing. the runner's intent; he might have been only trying to anticipate the The Executive Committee of District marching, concert and sight reading. torical and social focus journalism's most This book takes some of the mystery out of 9AAAA has placed Polytechnic High School pressing problem: how to convey the truth good proof and copy reading. It gives the 3. Separate instructor for each starter's gun, the signal to start. (Fort Worth) on probation in all sports about what is happening in today's increas­ marks, the philosophy, and hundreds of publications staff This will be through the 1974 football season for vio­ PRESCRIBED MUSIC LIST ingly complex society. good items of instructions in this necessary lation of the Athletic Code. Page 44 (303 Trombone Solos) Add A good deal for the non-journalist reader. art. If I were again working in the class­ done just as soon as the workshop or that bass trombone may play a suitable se­ Of top value for journalists and journalism room, I would want at least one copy of this a solid gold lection from the Class I Tuba list (page educators. AM. book very handy, and I should make it re­ buys the ILPC director KIMBALL (DALLAS) 48). This applies to the school years 1973- quired reading for those charged with mak­ Cadillac. The Executive Committee of District 74 and 1974-75 only. LIBERATING THE MEDIA THE NEW ing copy correct and readable. MRH. Dear Mr. Kidd: 12AAAA has placed Kimball High School AEGEAN FESTIVAL by Maris-Bader, JOURNALISM by Charles C. Flippen, 4. Publish a newspaper and year­ (Dallas) on probation in all sports for the published by Galaxy Music Corporation, Acropolis Books On Current Issues, Color- ELEMENTS OF PHOTO REPpRTING by K school year for violation of the AAAA, inadvertently Richard H. Logan III, Hastings House, book at workshop Can't afford it. to thank you and the oom ^J~or 1974-1975 Grade V, Conference tone Bldg., 2400 17th St. NW, Washing­ N.Y. 10016, I would like Athletic Code. omitted in final printing of 911 Band Pre­ ton, D.C. 20009. $8.95. 10 E. 40th St., New York, Soon as my rich uncle gets out of scribed Music List, 1971 through 1974. The "New Journalism" has excited much 1971, $12.95. UIL for all you have done for and Clarinet Solos) This is a textbook for beginning photog­ poorhouse I will ask him to en­ SCURRY-ROSSER Page 26 (207 B-flat interest, both favorable and unfavorable. handy reference the meant to me during the past few Today, interscholastic athletics hold a unique position in the sporting Lancelot Classens LA CLARINETTE This book presents examples and discussion raphers, but it is also a The State Executive Committee has and idea generator for the more advanced. dow us so that we can. years. I am refering to the Clark CLASSIQUE (Vol. D) (play No. 5 or No. of the free style of the "New" or "Now" and the illus­ world. In high school sports, nearly every skinny, uncoordinated or placed Scurry-Rosser High School on sus­ 10 only). journalists. It includes examples by Tom The instruction is sound pension in One-Act Play for 1974-75 school trations are superb. It costs a bit of money, 5. Let students come to workshop Foundation Scholarship I received Page 144, Mixed Chorus, Grade V, add to Wolfe, Gay Talese, Jack Newfield, and photographer. chubby kid can be a member of a team. In high school sports, nearly year for failure to participate in district Mechem (a) WINDS OF MAY (Five underground press items. It would be in­ but would be of value to any without adult advisors Not likely. last year specifically, and the competition after filing acceptance and title E. C. Great photographers are those who continue songs (sing one) published by teresting to read, but not an essential book and study after learning how to every kid who needs one can find himself a counselor not just during entry cards. Schirmer. for any library. MRH. to read League rules require that each stu­ League's various functions and ac­ Choral Groups) "shoot a picture." This book can help, in the school. Page 136 (Second MRH. dent delegation have an advisor tivities I enjoyed so much through­ the season and on the practice field, but all year around SPRUCE (DALLAS) should read: Class AAA perform one by number from the prescribed list as Grade GRAPHIC ARTS ENCYCLOPEDIA present. Some say that this Is so out my high school career. they usually are a living Committee of District George A. Stevenson, McGraw-Hill Book Interscholastic athletics are unique in that The Executive III. Perform a second number from the pre­ the Americas, CLASSROOM TELEVISION NEW 11AAAA has placed Spruce High School scribed lists designated as Grades IV, III or Company, 1221 Ave. of FRONTIERS IN ITV, by George N. students won't learn so much that The scholarship was invaluable where a kid can find out about himself, the New York, N.Y. 1968, $16.50. example of humanism a place (Dallas) on probation in football for II plus a third number from any source. At of job per­ Gordon, Hastings House, 10 E. 40th St., they will know more than their 1974 season for violation of the Athletic least one number must be performed A This is the best accumulation New York, N.Y. 10016, 1970, $5.80. to me last year, allowing me to take perhaps achieve an identity, receive counselling and make some friends. Code. Capella. fecting know-how that I have seen. It is an Ten thousand hacks have ground out ten teachers. I doubt this. A to Z reference on copy preparation and million words on the strengths, weaknesses advantage of many educational op­ Although we should teach and encourage our high school athletes reproduction. It covers everything from and vagaries of educational TV, but Dr. 6. Have a dance each night Aw portunities outside the classroom crayon to the complex line casting machine, Gordon has cut through the verb jungle to we must love high school athletics for its fumbles, its process camera and printing presses. Nuts! Can't you think of something (working on the campus paper) toward perfection, facilities, or put together a totally intelligent discussion Every school with printing of the media. Now really a "how-to-do-it", better to suggest? Ain't gonna do that I would otherwise have been errors, its turnovers and air balls. Because these things are tolerated, which plans to add such equipment, should this book tells much of the technique and have a copy. It would be good for answer­ possibilities of various types of TV for edu­ no such thing. It is a workshop, not unable to participate in. It also the interscholastic program reveals its identity. It is not a production. ing questions of yearbook and newspaper cation. It is good reading for all of us who staffs about production problems. MRH. expect TV to play an ever greater role in a jam session. If you have that gave me the opportunity to carry a Because the kid is not fined and the coach not necessarily fired, inter- education. MRH. energy after our workshop and get the most A POLICY GUIDE AND STYLE BOOK much heavy course load or individual scholastic sport reveals its humanism. Q. Can an outside organization Q. If a boy participates in a sailboat or a FOR YEARBOOK STAFFS by Franklin AMERICAN WIT AND GAGS by Leopold sessions, I guess we better add to the education for the money. I cannot transport and buy tickets to athletic events motor boat race and wins a prize, does ac­ Ronan, National Yearbook Publications, violation Fechtner, Vantage Press, 120 W. 31st St., work part of the meetings. imagine what this past year would for high school athletes without ceptance of this prize violate the Amateur Box 244, Fraser, Mich. 48026, 1967. _$2. New York, N.Y. 10001, 1969. $4.95. of League rules Rule? The title is accurate. This is a guide to of numerous have been like were it not for the help yearbook staffs develop their own This book contains 268 pages one or two athletes A. No. It is a violation of Article XVI, A. No. Article VIII, Section 8, the Ama­ brevities. If you yearn to remind yourself of The League is not primarily concerned with the policy and style. The 56 pages are loaded or any of the New Classification Schedule generosity of the UIL and the The Award Rule, for any student to receive teur Rule, specifies those activities which with suggestions and provide a form for the Little Moron, Knock Knock, basically concerned cash or valuable consideration in excess of are considered athletic events. Sailboating dozens of form jokes of the past, here you Clark Foundation. who may become great All American stars. It is preparation of a guide for production of- a jokebook, so $20 ofr one major activity during his high or motorboating is not listed and there­ your own yearbook. will find them. This is not In order to equalize enrollment in with the tens of thousands who can become good Americans. school career and $3 for each additional ac­ fore, is not covered by the Amateur Rule. I think this would be of value to any much as it is an exhaustive compilation of the various newspaper judging I also thank you for what the tivity in which he may letter; therefore, as yearbook staff, but particularly to those the fleeting formula jokes that have been UIL has meant to me in the past as each school usually gives a major award of Q. Can a schol be given a, trophy by an out­ having some difficulty with establishing part of the American scene since the Pil­ categories we have been working on $20, acceptance of transportation, meals or side organization for athletic achievements their own styles and policies. MRH. grims hopped off the boat onto a rock and a high school student, and even in tickets to atheltic events from any outside of either a school team or individual ac­ started looking for something to laugh new enrollment schedules. You will source would be in violation of the Award complishments of high school students with­ about. MRH. receive a copy very soon. The new elementary school. Through UIL Rule. These items would also be in violation out violating the Award Role ? TECHNIQUES FOR PRODUCING VIS­ I learned much of life. I of Article VIII, Section 8, the Amateur UAL INSTRUCTAL MEDIA by Ed COMPOSING HUMOR TWAIN, THUR- schedule was mathematically ar­ activities University Interscholastic League Rule, as transportation, meals, lodging, and A. Yes, provided the trophy is a. per­ Minor and Harvey R. Frye, McGraw-Hill BER AND YOU by Jean Sisk and Jean learned the exuberant joy of win­ tickets have valuable consideration. The manent addition to the school's trophy col­ Book Company, New York, N.Y., 1970, Sanders, Harcourt, Brace Jovanovich, rived at. We use last year's enroll- schol may take athletic teams to athletic lection. The school cannot hold it for the $9.50. Inc., 4640 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, men figures and set cutoffs so that ning at the state meet, and the deep Directory events and pay for transportation, tickets boy and give it to him after graduation. If I wish this book had been in my library 30 Texas 75235. pain of losing a district play off in and meals, provided the trips are financed it is a permanent trophy given to the school, years ago. It is a treasure of ways to pro­ Never before has there been such a need each category would have the same and sponsored solely by the school board. it is not a violation of the Award Rule, Ar­ duce instructional aids. It includes illustrat­ for, nor such a dearth of, humor in writing basketball and the chance to ad­ ttatt Exfcutie* Committee Data Wm. Buron, chairman; A. R. Schrank, Dr. Lynn Such trips are considered educational, and ticle XVI. ing techniques, mounting and laminating This number of members. Won't stay instructions, lettering aad printing tech­ particularly in school publications. vance toward the state play offs. I Wad* McCraw. Dr. Emmett. Bedford, Dr. J. J. Vfllarreal, Dr. Jem WflUuns, Dr. in the same category as field trips in agri­ book, and the teacher's manual that is also that way because schools grow, culture, science, and other curricular ac­ Q. Is the penetration rule in effect in deter­ niques, methods, coloring, guides for pro­ available, would be of extreme value in in winning, Rhea H. Wflliami, Lrnn F. Andenon, Bailey M. Manhall. tivities. mining the winner of tie football games duction of transparencies for projection and shrink, consolidate, drop out, drop learned to be gracious within the district ? display. tickling the fancy of those addicted to hu­ Legitlative Council: W. A. Reeves, Chairman; Drew Reese, Vice-Chairmanj Jama mor, but devoid of ability to write it. It refuse to stay the and accept defeat with my head Q. Under the Five Year Rale, can a student And to make it all easier there ..are lists a novice writer, caught in, and generally James McLeroy, A. C. Ncwaome. Mance Park, Qleaa A. Rule 14 of the Football Plan applies of suppliers, addresses and an annotated should help many high in the same way. I learned the Ed Irons, James Martin, in the eighth grade play on the high school only to inter-district games, unless the dis­ up in the grim business of being a teenager, same. We do the best we can. Stoever, Joel Sturdivant, Earl B. Tatc, George team? bibliography. Reeves, Harold Reynolds, Eugene trict executive committee specifies this pro­ I think every school should have several to look at the lighter side, and perhaps to challenges of individual competi­ Thisrpen, J. N. "Pete" Wilson. A. No, to do so would be in violation of cedure for determining the winner of tie copies. They would be of great value to all write gems of wit to lighten the gloom of tion, and that very special feeling Director of Athletict ——————————————————__—————— Dr. Bailey M. Marshall Article Vn, Section 8, the Composite Team games within the District. teachers and to many students. MRH. this dark age. Convention Status Rule. Also, under Article VIII, Section 18, a The techniques of humor are well dis­ Dtrtctor of Utuio ______Dr. Nelson G. Patrick cussed. The examples are apt. I would never you get from being part of a team. Dr. Max R. Haddfek student still has only five years of participa­ Q. Does participation last fall on the "B" our Dirfetot of Journalim ______tion in a four-year high school and three football team representing a Class A school THE POLITICAL IMAGE MERCHANTS, want to teach high school journalism again Here are some facts about All of this and much more I owe to Director of Drama ———————————————————————————————————— Lynn Murray years of participation in a three-year high or participation on a private or Parochial edited by Ray Hiebert, Robert Jones, without at least one «opy of this book and coming convention: grateful for Director ______Dr. Rlwa H. Wffllami school. school football team, which does not belong John Lorenz and Ernest Lotito, Acropolis the teacher's manual to help me initiate the UIL, and I am very to the League, make a boy ineligible in a. Books, Colortone Bldg., 2700 17th St. NW, youngsters into the happy world of wit. each lesson, each moment of joy, high school to which he changes this year? Washington, D.C. 1971. $7.95. MRH. 1. We will not have a banquet. Q. Does participation on the "B" team in The questions involved in packaging and Can't seat the delegation and most and even the times of despair. an interschool football game make a player A. Yes. It does not matter whether a boy selling political candidates are discussed by LEARNING TO WRITE A NEWS STORY ineligible under Article VIII, Section 14, participates on the "A", "B", or scrub 30 individuals active in political analysis, Corky Kirkpatrick, Com­ object to a standing hotdog banquet. The staff at the Registrar's Of­ the Transfer Rule? by Jerry and INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER team, or junior high school team; as long organization, media and campaigning. mercial-Educational Distributing Services, We will have the super special fice assured me before I left that A. Yes. Any participation in any inter- as he engages in any interschool competi­ Their conclusions as to the impact of the Box 3711, Portland, Ore. 97208. $5.59. school football or basketball game, regardless tion, he is covered by Article VIII, Section "new" politics is highly interesting reading This is a classroom activity guide and re­ awards assembly instead. you would receive a copy of my Pnblbhed eight times a year, each month from September through April, by the Bureau type of team, renders a boy ineligible 14, of the League rules. Furthermore, it to anyone who wishes to understand the source book for the teacher of a beginning of the does not matter whether the school for which great shifts in campaign strategy and op­ have been known of Public School Service, Division o( Extension, The University of Texas, Box 8028, under the Transfer Rule, Article VIII, Sec­ journalism class. Its major value lies in the 2. Convention will start on Fri­ grades, but they tion 14, unless he is in his last year of he participates belongs to the League or not. eration. generous use of samples of most common to make mistakes. If you do not re­ Austin 78712. eligibility and his parents makes a bona fide He is still engaged in interschool competi­ Recommended for political science, gov­ stories covered by the beginning reporter. day afternoon and last through tion and, therefore, will be ineligible in any ernment and public service students. MRH. The samples are taken from high school ceive a copy, please let me know and school to which he transefrs until he has newspapers throughout the nation. Most are Saturday night, just like before last Rhea H.Williams...... Editor been in attendance there for one year, unless good, but the user would have to recognize year. Sorry, we cannot extend it to I will have a copy of my transcript Q. Under Article VHI, Section 18, the Five he is in his last year of eligibility and his THE ELEMENTS OF EFFECTIVE COM­ that these are unedited student work and how are the years counted? parents make a bona fide move. MUNICATION, W. A. Mambert, Acropo­ ;hree or more days as some asked. sent to you. Max R. Haddick ...... Managing Editor Year Rule, lis Books, Colortone Bldg., 2400 17th St. may contain variances from local style and $6.95. preference. Too much time out of school. Thank you again for all the UIL A. Years are counted consecutively, Q. Can a school or a coach accept an award NW, Washington, D.C., 1971. Recommended for use in addition to good Second class postage paid at Austin, Texas. Subscription! II per year plus 5 cents tax. is in school, from "Communication" has become a magic whether or not the student for a football player and hold this award for is generally credited to textbook. MRH. 3. No, we still refuse to get an ac­ has meant to me. If I can ever be of he has graduated and then present word. Success the time of his first enrollment in the eighth him until "good" communication, while failure is or any assistance, please do not hesi­ grade for as many as two subjects. At the it to him? blamed on "bad" communication. This book EVALUATING THE HIGH SCHOOL cess, actor, trumpet player, by the conclusion of the fifth year from his first A. No. The State Executive Committee is an attempt to show the basics of trans­ ATHLETIC PROGRAM published jelly dancer for the main speaker, tate to call on me. has ruled that if a school or a cpach in any mission of ideas through analysis of the American Association of Health, Physical enrollment in the eighth grade, the student Award Rule, the msics of communication. It is rather good, Education and Recreation, 1201 16th St. [t will be a journalist even if I Sincerely, 1974 No. 1 way attempts to evade the Northwest, Washington, D. C. 20036. $2. VOL. LIX SEPTEMBER, becomes ineligible for further League par­ school is in violation of the Award Rule, rat it seems in need of examples to rein­ have to give the talk myself. I had Buddy Waddell ticipation. Article XVI, of the League rules. force the discussions. A handbook guide. SEPTEMBER, 1974 WTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER Page 3 Music Mctffers Educational Theatre Committee Prepares Double Winners New List Of Judges New In Contest By LYNN MURRAY By NELSON G. PATRICK State Drama Director Another year. Another contest. Another group of eager kids. It seems the summer was much too short to properly prepare A new crop of young music directors fliting aroung the halls for the new contest year, but the time has arrived and the and exhibits of TEA, TODA, and TCDA picking the brains of \ drama office is behind as usual. We trust all Drama Directors more experienced directors for bits of knoweldge and assur­ will start planning early for this 49th year of the One-Act Play ance. Contest and help us make educational theatre a reality for Nostalgia seeped through my tough skin along with a.1 wee very secondary school in Texas. We have had great years in bit of envy because of the fun, the success, the heartaches and j ae past. The 847 actual OAP participants last year can be in­ even a few failures that lie ahead. No amount of advice seems SERVANT OF TWO MASTERS Meadow High School produced creased, but we hope the greater emphasis will be on a con­ scenes from A SERVANT OF TWO MASTERS, the winning play in to dampe their optimism, and as you know, each year they are AINU i'rie uuiN Naty nign ocnooi appeared for the tinued improvement in quality. Conference B, at the 48th annual State Meet One-Act Play Contest. better prepared in all phases of thir education that those of 5th time at the OAP State Meet and won the Conference AA title with The HANDBOOK FOR ONE-ACT PLAY DIRECTORS, production was the 9th brought to the State Meet OAP Contest by previous years. This is the way it should be, it's what all the This its production of scenes from ANDROCLES AND THE LION. Above JUDGES AND CONTEST MANAGERS, Seventh Edition, is Meadow High School and Mrs. Noyce Burleson. Pictured above are prior work was all about. are Sandy Ketcham and Rian Smolik. Sandy Ketcham was named to the still in force. If you have this "gold" edition, you should not Barrier and Sara Stovall. Ricky Barrier was named Best Actor and Let's not squelch their enthusi- '. who are in the profession. With the Ricky All Star Cast and Rian Smolik was named best actor. E. L. Williamson order a new copy. A HANDBOOK "Addendum" for 1974-75 asm, and it just might be well for us assistance of this committee we are Outstanding Performer and was the recipient of the "Samuel French directed the production. will be mailed to all directors, judges and administrators as to listen to what some of them have rapidly moving in that direction, Award in Conference B. Sara Stovall was named to the Honorable Men­ to say. Throughout the years I have j and as soon as a self-sustaining soon as it is available. The "Addendum" will include all rules tion All-Star Cast. found that at the bottom of their organization can be evolved, I shall changes, plays added to the Approved Lists and administrative ego trips there is a logic, although ask the Legislative Council to corrections to the HANDBOOK. Rules changes may be checked idealistic, that we might profit transfer these responsibilities to in the new CONSTITUTION AND CONTEST RULES for from. them. Music Theory Notes 1974-75. Each school has been mailed a copy. CASPP For Best in Music Entry Deadline The above caption means: Com­ The nine directors serving on this Important mittee on Adjudication Standards committee have been as profes­ Plenty Of Students Few changes in OAP rules have Thanks and Performance Practices. When sional as any group with whom I %>een made for this year, but those I do hope directors participating entry the Legislative Council of the Uni­ have worked. They have taken their ade are important. The in area or regional OAP will take versity Interscholastic League gave responsibilities seriously, and have deadline is Nov. 1. This deadline the time to express appreciation to Happify The Teacher provide me the responsibility to establish a cautiously weighed each item pre­ change was necessary to their hosts. These people spend and list of adjudicators, I appointed this sented for consideration. The most By JERRY DEAN -ne for proper organization many hours in support of our pro­ ive the State Office time to pre- committee to advise me on proce­ rewarding concept coming out of gram. The contest manager and Director of the TSSEC Music Theory Contest schools. dures. The committee consists of our meetings has been their contin­ u-e the list of eligible staff at each site is dedicated to the Directors should be able to better Bill Cormack, Barbara Eads, Jack uing efforts to propose the best for task of making the OAP Contest a Can you remember what you yere doing on June 3, 1974? organize their planning meetings England, Dick Floyd, Danny Hood, music and for the music education successful adventure in educational Was that the day you were in the doctor's office when you because schools will be forced to de­ Jerry Longwell, Lee Boyd Mont­ of our children. Not once has one of theatre for all participants. Your heard the nurse say "Doctor, there's an invisible man in the clare intention to participate be­ gomery and Jim Moore. them referred to his own school or appreciation is all they are paid. fore most Spring Meet districts are It was my belief from the begin­ contest, or asked if he were on the waiting room," and the doctor said "Tell him I can't see him." ? The success of advancing two win­ organized. ning that adjudication should be a list. I do not know whether they Or was it the day you told a friend that your wife was leav­ ning plays from each OAP level is professional responsibility. Stand­ are, or not. ing for the West Indies, the friend said "Jamaica?", and you Enrollment Cards greatly dependent on their support for The. plan evolved for placing and willingness to provide staff and ards of adjudication, criteria said "No, it was strictly her own idea." ? An official OAP Enrollment Card a judge and the reviewing names on the list is as near ideal as facilities. Good will, like a good becoming Well, I may not have guessed has been mailed to the superintend­ the evaluating of those who one could desire. The list is made up Every year the interest in the con­ name is won by many acts and lost and right, but you couldn't have been ent (B, A, AA) or principal (AAA, should be controlled by those of those whom you have chosen to test increases, and every year there NO 'COUNT BOY Sabinal High School produced THE NO 'COUNT by one. Did you say "thank you" judge happier than I was on that date, be­ AAAA) of each school that was a judge. To be placed on the list a are more well-prepared music the­ last year? cause that's when I graded the 1974 BOY, the winning play in Conference A, at the 1974 State OAP Con­ League membr last year. A letter of person must have judged organiza­ ory students, bringing us a little We will attempt to publish a list­ TSSEC Music Theory Exams! That test. Above are Kevin Nunley, Sean Habermacher and Jim Niggli. explanation, publication order form, tion events (band, choir, orchestra) closer to my dream a large num­ ing of all area contest managers, you, was named best actor and outstanding performer of Con­ Drama Loan Library information in two regions, two of the past three may not sound very exciting to ber of high school music teachers in Kevin Nunley sites and dates in the October New Plays but it was to me, because I discov­ sheet and a Student Activities Con­ years. The list does not include solo, Texas willing to take the time and ference A, and Sean Habermacher and Jim Niggli were both named to LEAGUER. This should make the these facts: ference Calendar were included. ensemble or sight reading judging; ered effort required to give high school the All Star Cast. The production was directed by Mrs. Marilyn Nunley. information available by about Oct. 1) More students than ever be­ When you receive this material For Loan however, sight reading will be music students basic skills of 15, the first day for organizing fore participated 41. from your administration, I hope added to the next list. musicianship. Spring Meet districts in all confer­ 2) There were 25 high schools you will use the order to obtain a ences. This is also the earliest pos­ To Schools Unlisted Judges represented by contestants. Ask For Information copy of the CONSTITUTION AND sible time that the Spring Meet List These new plays have been re­ If a region wishes to use someone 3) 1974 was the second year I re­ In my columns this year I'll be Director Lists Winners CONTEST RULES and order a of Participating High Schools for ceived from various publishers and whose name is not on the list, the quired contestants to compose with giving you a lot of information and copy of the HANDBOOK if yours 1974-75 will be available. are now available through the contest chairman may notify the Twentieth Century techniques, and suggestions leading up to the 1975 has been lost. Drama Loan Library. Directors state office and permission will be the results were much more satis­ School Eliminations contest, but in the meantime per­ Double OAP Winners should request these plays in ac­ granted. As soon as the requested factory than last year. In fact, I got haps some of you would find it use­ In State Drama Contest Schools that hold an elimination about ten really nice-sounding com­ Directors should note the most cordance with published Drama judge fulfills the requirements ful to have a copy of the 1974 test. Twenty one-act play companies Alternate Coppell, sf A COMPANY OF contest to select their OAP entry Loan Library procedures. positions in modern styles. WAYWARD SAINTS, Rosemary Morff, Di­ important OAP rule change in listed above two regions, two con­ If so, write to Jerry Dean,,TSSEC and their directors met in Austin rector. will have greater flexibility in filing many years. Rule 1, d, 1), is the tests, two to three years and at­ Heart to Be Taken 1975 Music Theory, UT Station Box last May to participate in the State Conference AA Katy, sf ANDROCLES the Title Entry Card. They may file Anchorage Press, Inc. AND THE LION, E. L. Williamson, Di­ key. "Two unranked winning plays tends a workshop his name will be This is enough to cause a college 7398, Austin, Tx 78712. One-Act Play Contest. rector. Alternate Clyde, sf SAINT JOAN, up to three titles by the March 4 Aesop's Falables, Aladdin and the Won­ Mrs. Lloyd D. Huff, Director. advance from each level of one-act derful Lamp, Ali Baba and the Forty added. If a person does not judge music theory teacher to take heart! Keep the Muse healthy! Lynn Murray, League Director Conference AAA LaPorte, sf REY­ deadline and the zone or district eli­ The Brave play competition: zone, district, Thieves, Appleseed, The Beeple, within a three-year period his name of Drama, said, "The 1974 State NARD THE FOX, Sonja Angelo, Director. gibility notice will serve to identify Little Tailor, A Christmas Carol, Alternate Kerrville Tivy, sf THE ROPE area, and regional." It is now possi­ The Dancing Donkey, Flibertygibbett, will be omitted from the list. Meet One-Act Play Contest should DANCERS, Mrs. Pat Henshaw, Director. for the State Office the final title Fox in a Fix, The Ghost of Mr. Penny, Hia­ directors find a judge to Conference AAAA Waco Richfield, sf ble for two plays from the same watha, In One Basket, Indian Captive, If region Texans proud of their second­ Director. selected. make EXIT THE KING, J. E. Masters, school to reach the State Meet. Johnny Moonbeam and the Silver Arrow, be incompetent or thought to be un­ ary educational theatre. The per­ Alternate Lubbock Coronado, sf THE Since the beginning of the One- Just So Stories, King Midas and the Golden KING STAG, Terry Marrs, Director. If there are only three district Touch, ethical they may petition their Re­ Sweepstakes Winners formance quality in all conferences Act Play Contest in 1927, the maxi­ King Patch & Mrs. Simpkins, Little Lee gional Executive Committee for an All Star Cast members received play entries, each school may dou­ mum number of individuals in a Bobo, The Man Who Killed Time, The was the best ever'witnessed at the ble its representation with District Merry Pranks of Tyll, The Miser, Mr. Pop­ investigation and for a full report State Meet. All participants can be UIL Silver Medals and Interna­ cast has been ten. Crew members or' pers Penguins, Not Even a Mouse, The state office. After Executive Committee approval. Nuremberg Stove, to be sent to the In 1973-74 Orchestra proud of their quality work and tional Thespian Certificates of alternates and allowing one actor The Panda and the Spy, Pegora the an investigation by the Regional Recognition. Best actor and best This rule change will result in eight to play several roles appeared about Witch, The Plain Princess, Ppeohontas, parents should note the caliber of plays in each conference or a total Puss and Boots, Robin Hood, Robinson Cru- Executive Committee and the state Region I: AAAA Amarillo, Ron (Lubbock), George Robinson; Lub­ being provided in their actress received the U.T. Austin 1950. It is now permissible to use up soe, The Rude Mechanicals, The Sandalwood training of 40 shows at the State Meet this Box, Simple Simon, office, a judge may be suspended, Wells. bock, Roy Wilson; CC Hutchinson schools. This outstanding work $500 Drama Awards, the Interna­ to 15 individuals in the cast, double placed on probation, or exonerated, Region II: AAAA Wichita Falls, (Lubbock), Barbara Stack. tional Thespian Certificates of year. permissible and Baker's Plays should prove that drama can pro­ casting is still depending upon the results of the David Holcomb; CCC Jefferson Region XVII: AAAA Ball (Gal- vide quantitatively and qualitative­ Recognition and the UIL Gold Area Meets there may be up to three crew mem­ A Candle on the Table, Command Per­ investigation. (Abilene, Linda Bratton; Lincoln veston), Jerry Bailey; Brazoswood Medals. Best actor, best actress and bers or alternates. formance, The Culture Vulture, The Deceit­ ly superior education to a large Directors must plan for area ful Marriage, Devil and Saint, Freedom (Abilene), Mary Butler; Madison (Freeport), Kelly Martino; CC All Star Cast members in the vari­ Bell, Games, Hedda Gabler, House of Atreus, Pressure Won't Work number of high school students, and meets in one-act play. Area con­ Time Clarification John Doe, No longer at Ease, The Porch (Abilene), Dennis Bell; C Bar- Lake Jackson-Clute, Dorothy Coon- that such opportunities should be ous conferences were: Swing, Sham, Sparrows of the Field, The According to the above plan, no wise (Wichita Falls), Cynthia ey; C Freeport, Kelly Martino. tests (between district and region) An attempt has been made to Trysting Place, Waiting for the Bus, The one can pressure another to place available to every Texas high Conference B Ricky Barrier, Meadow, will be required ih all conferences Wildest Night of the Year, The Woodshed. Compton. Region XVIII: AAAA Austin, school student." best actor, outstanding performer and win­ clarify Rule 2,b,4), Time Limit. It his name on the list; neither can Region III: AAAA Highland LaFalco Robinson; Regan (Aus­ ner of Samuel French Award; Molly Pitts, and regions except in AAA and B. is now clearly stated that a critique David McKay Co., Inc. The Winners of the 48th Annual Prairie Lea, best actress; Robbin Berry, required one person have it removed. The Park (Dallas), Arlington Judefind; tin), Kathy Haralson; CC Burnet Masonic Home Ft. Worth; Beverly Miles, AAA area meets will be may not be given to an ineligible For Love of a House. State OAP Contest and recipients Prairie Lea; Mike Dugan, Frost; Kenny list comes from the people you Lake Highlands (Richardson), (Austin), Elizabeth Dick; Murchi- only in Region II and in B, Regions play and contest managers are in­ Theatre Talley, Meadow. Dramatic Publishing Company choose to judge, and a name is de­ Larry Gebhardt; Richardson, Jim­ son (Austin), Jerome Brillhart; of the Texas Educational Conference A Kevin Nunley, Sabinal, I and II. The reasons for this is structed to refer to the HAND­ Association and International best actor, outstanding performer and win­ simple, although the explanation Crosspatch, Diary of Adam and Eve, A leted because you and/or your Re­ my Jones; White (Dallas), Chris Pearce (Austin), Dotty Cortem- ner of the Samuel French Award; Michelle BOOK for guidance in interpreting or Certificates of Jones, Anton, beat actress; Anne Kirkland, Dolls House, The Informer, Joy, Kendo, gional Executive Committee vote to Xeros; CCC Forest Meadows eglia. Thespian Society often becomes complex. Area as­ Rule 2,b,5). Several printing errors Way of The Sword, The Lottery, Mandala, the UIL Plaque and a Overton ; Sean Habermaeher, Sabinal; Jim signments are made when more The Marvelous Playbill, have it removed. (Richardson), Jean Ann Karm; Region XIX: AAAA Deer Park, Excellence, Niggli, Sabinal; Billy Glenn, Coppell. have been corrected and a few terms Other Side of the Wall, Scratch, Silent year subscription to DRAMATICS Conference AA Rian Smolik, Katy, best than four Spring Meet districts of Snow, Secret Snow, Sixe Wives of Henry I think that the above procedures CC Field (Carrollton), Charles Noah Lee; Rayburn (Pasadena), actor; Karen Long, Clyde, best actress, out­ were improved in OAP Rules in the VIII: Catherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, provide the best possible list of ad­ Sheets; McCulloch (Dallas), Ar­ Alex Pancheri; South Houston, were as follows: standing perrofrmer and winner of the a conference in any region have en­ current CONSTITUTION AND Jane Seymour, Anne of Clevea, Catherine Samuel French Award; Jeff Holbein, Heb tries in one-act play. Area meets Howard, Catherine Parr; judicators. It safeguards judges, lington Judefind. James Lewis; C Beverly Hills- Conference B Meadow, sf A SERVANT bronville; Sandy Ketcham, Katy; Montia CONTEST RULES. The Silly Young Ladies, Stranger with the regions, and the state office, OP TWO MASTERS, Noyce Burleson, Di­ Setzler, Clyde, Alien Farmer, Clyde. are structured only when district Roses, To Burn A Witch, Treemonisha, Region V: AAAA Denton, Car- Thompson (Pasadena), Barbara sf THE AD­ Conference AAA Kenny Spivey, La- rector. Alternate Prairie Lea, Porte, best actor; Marie Chambers, Kerr­ transfers to reduce the region to SAC Sessions Werwolf. from imposing judges on any re­ old Nunez; Paschal (Fort Worth), Eads; LaPorte-Baker, Angie Yin- VENTURES OF TOM SAWYER, Patsy Conference A Sabinal, sf THE NO ville Tivey, best actress, outstanding per­ four districts are not possible. Samuel French, Inc. gion. Each of the three administra­ Pat Atkinson; CCC Strickland nias. 'COUNT BOY, Marily Nunley, Director. former and winner of the Samuel French You will note in this LEAGUER tive units serves as a check against Award; Tina Jordan, Saginaw Boswell; Regions III and IV in Confer­ Ac­ All Good Minds, Anastasia, Angel Street, (Denton), Eleanor Beeman. Nanci Landgrebe, Kerrville Tivey; C. R. a listing of our annual Student Kerrville Tivy; Kerry Riley, ence B will be reduced to four dis­ Baal, Bathroom Door, Blithe Spirit, The the other, and it protects all three Region VI: AAAA Odessa, Bill McClennahan, tivities Conferences. A special Browning Version, The Cave Dwellers, Ce- from aggressive personalities, or LaPorte. tricts by means of combining cile, or the School for Fathers, Cleviner's Dean; Permian (Odessa), Charles Conference AAAA Warren Bacon, Lub­ drama session will be held at each Trial, Dark Lady of the Sonnets, from those who try to create vested bock Coronado, best actor; Teresa Cook, Spring Meet districts for OAP site. Our focus this year will be on Dark of the Moon, Elephant Calf, Eliza­ Nail. Waco Richfield, best actress, outstanding beth the Queen, Everyman, Family, Finders interests. performer and winner of the Samuel only. If the enrollment in these the critic judge and a workshop to Keepers, The Flattering Word, The Form, Region VIII: AAAA Temple, French Award; Randy Cosby, Houston Conference B districts increases in accredit qualified judges will be The Game of Chess, The Gift and the Giv­ PML Progress Harold Meehan; CCC Temple Sterling; Janna Garrison, Houston Sterl­ ing, Gloria Mundi, Good-Bye to the Clown, ing ; John Litton, Waco Richfield; Lisa OAP to the point that combining held at each site. Everybody is in­ The Great Catherine, The Horrors of The Committee revising the Pre­ Composite, Harold Meehan. Cook, Waco Richfield. becomes impossible, area meets will Doctor Moreau, In the Train, The Legacy, Honorable Mention Award win­ vited to these sessions. A Critic Lovely Afternoon, The Lord's Will, Love scribed Music List has worked for Region IX: AAAA Northbrook be structured. Judging Workshop is also planned Errant, A Man's Man, Marmalade Gum- ners and recipients of the Inter­ drops, Mother Courage and Her Children, the past 15 months sifting and eval­ (Houston), Barbara Corkins. Region II in Conference AAA has for the annual Texas Educational No One Wants to Know, A Noise in the uating music new and old. They national Thespian Society Certifi­ five Spring Meet districts. Two win­ World, The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail, Region X: AAAA Beaumont, cates of Recognition in the various Theatre Association Convention The Old One-Two, Ondine, The Parade, have worked methodically in study­ Charles Lisman. ners advancing from each district scheduled for Jan. 23-25 at San An­ Picnic on the Battlefield, Playboy of the conferences were: would result in ten plays at the re­ Western World, ing each selection. They have item­ Region XVI: AAAA Coronado tonio College and the El Tropicano Present Tense, Plaza Suite, The Problem, ized each time a piece was per­ Conference B Sharon Newsom, Frost; gion. It is impossible to house more Motor Hotel. Protest, Anyone?, The Purple Doorknob, Sara Stoval, Meadow. than eight plays at any regional Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead, The formed in the past three years and Conference A Darryl Willis, Overton ; The first Student Activities Con­ Sisters Macintosh, The Slave With Two have carefully evaluated each new Jerria Peacock, Anton; Doyle King, Cop­ site and this is the simple reason Faces, Stop for a Love Scene. pell ; Janis Wilson, Coppell; Connie Jack­ ference for all League literary A Storm is Breaking, Tango, Telemachus, selection submitted by the pub­ area meets are required in most Friend, Them Next Door, This Way to Hea­ STSDA To Host son, Coppell. events will be Sept. 28, in Austin at lishers. Conference AA Danny Stewart, Olney ; conferences and regions. ven, The Torch Bearers, Transceiver, The Mary Benavides, Hebbronville; George The University of Texas. The one- Way Out, What Did You Say What For?, express your appreciation Where Have All the Lightening Bugs Gone. Please 1-Day Workshop Garza, Hebbronville; Tel Lostracco, Katy. Area Contest Sites act play session is cheduled for 9 to those who have given their time Conference AAA Mark Theisen, Ker- a.m. in the drama building. Performance Publishing Co, for the benefit of all of us. The Lamar University in Beaumont is mit; Fred Baugh, LaPorte; Ricky Good­ The 34 area sites and contest Tere Estes, LaPorte. planning cuttings for OAP And Away We Go, Benedict Arnold Slept Committee members are: Band hosting a drama and speech work­ night, LaPorte; managers required for OAP opera­ Those Here, Ballet-Who?, Book of Spells, Clico Conference AAAA Brad Brown, Corpus tion this year are in the process of this year might be interested in a Tiger, Canterbury Tales, Christmas Burg­ Lowell Clark (Chairman), Larry shop Sept. 21 for high school stu­ Christi Carroll; Diana Bunting, Lubbock Terrors, Don Quixote de la thesis at the Hardin Simmons li­ lar, Comedy of Colvin, Ike Nail, Henry Williams, dents and teachers. Coronado; Gregg Hulett, Lubbock Coro­ being organized. Most area meets Mancha, brary. ADAPTING PLAYS FOR Don't Blow the Whistle, Dr. Faustus, East and Eddie Zamora; Vocal Jim The event is sponsored by the nado ; Chip Ballenger, Lubbock Coronado; will be held at college or university of the Sun and West of the Moon, Eliza­ Wayne McKnight, Houston Sterling; Steve THE UNIVERSITY INTER- Family Go Round, Forget- Moore (Chairman), Eleanor Grant, Southeast Texas Speech and Drama sites, where a member of the the­ bethan Evening, King, Waco Richfield. SCHOLASTIC LEAGUE OF fulness, Frog Prince, George Mather, James Queen and Association. Charges for students __„...__ _, ._ n ^x, • n , i • i «• i i j ± J.L ci i atre faculty will serve as contest Get it all Together, Guru to you To, Hairy for registration, which REYNARD THE FOX-LaPorte High School appeared at the State Outstanding Technician Award TEXAS was written by Mrs. Lloyd Holiday, Hard Sell, Helen's Hand, Home Melva Sebesta; Orchestra Bar­ will be $1 manager. A few will be housed in Is, Honor System, I bring You Flowers, Clyde, bara Eads (Chairman), James must be sent by Sept. 13 to Speech Meet Conference AAA OAP Contest for the 2nd consecutive year in winners and recipients of the UT high school facilities and one or two D. Huff, drama director at I'll Love You Forever Tomorrow, in 1971 and includes materials on The Island of Doctor Moreau, The Lewis, and Chris Xeros. Department, Competition Work- 1974. Their winning production this year was scenes from REYNARD Austin Drama Award of $500 will be managed by high school di­ Legacy, Le Farteur, A Mixed Bag, Mon­ EVERYMAN, HAMLET and key's Paw, Moon of Strong Cold, Murder is The new PML will be ready for shop, Box 10050, Lamar Station, THE FOX. Pictured above are Kenny Spivey and Ricky Goodnight. were: rectors in a different conference. a Matter of Opinion, Now That the Chil­ PYGMALION. Two of the scripts distribution on or before October, K $ . was named besf actop of Conference AAA and Ricky The facilities won't always be the dren Are Grown, Outrageous Fortune, The Beaumont 77710. B Lori Halford, Ft. Worth Patient in Ward B is Not Improving, 1975. League competition will be cover- ' . ' ' . . . . . A „ _. — , TL Conference best, but every effort is being made were produced at the State Meet. Pig in the Pokey, Princess, Shadow of a ed as well as oratory and dramatic ©oodmght was named to the Honorable Ment.on All Star Cast. The Masonic Home. to locate area meets at the best geo­ thing well done, Sovereign, Sharon's Grave, Someone Please "Keep your motors running, Conference AAAA Jeff Johnston, Waco The reward of a Understand, Stone Soup, Stuff 'N Non­ interpretation. production was directed by Mrs. Sonja Angelo. Richfield. graphical site for districts involved. is to have done it—Emerson. sense, Too Many Misses, there's a cold winter ahead." Page 4 NTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER SEPTEMBER, 1974 Monterey,South Grand Prairie Baseball Champs Special Service Clarification District, Regional Ruling On Benefits Applies Champions Listed Monterey High School of Lub- State .. Winner: MONTEREY (LUB­ BOCK). bock defeated Spring Woods High Conference AAA Only To Athletes, Teams School of Houston 4-2 to win the District Winners: Dumas, Pecos, Lamesa, Iowa Park, Grapevine, South Grand Prairie 1974 AAAA State Baseball Champ­ (Grand Prairie), Mount Pleasant, ionship. Waxahachie, Carthage, West Orange By BAILEY MARSHALL athletic insurance furnished by ing of athletes at home games by (Orange), Brenham, Taylor, LaGrange, schools which carry no athletic in­ the school or by outside organiza­ Monterey defeated Pasadena 4-3 East Central (San Antonio), Sinton, Mer­ Athletic Director cedes. surance ; tions. The only way that athletes to advance to the finals, while Bi-District Winners: Pecos, Lamesa, All school administrators and 2) Expenses of athletes or teams may be fed before a game while at Spring Woods defeated Eagle Pass South Grand Prairie (Grand Prairie), coaches should read carefully Ar­ Waxachie, West Orange (Orange), Bren­ on trips away from horn as repre­ home would be for the athletes 1-0 in the semi-final round. ham, LaGrange, Mercedes. ticle VIII, Section 8, Item c, of the Regional Winners: Pecos, South Grand sentatives of their school; themselves to pay for the meal. It South Grand Prairie defeated Prairie (Grand Prairie), West Orange League rules, which deals with 3) Supplies and services furnish­ is a violation for the school, any in­ the Mercedes "Fightin' Tigers" 9-1 (Orange), Mercedes. "special services" or "benefits" ed during a game or practice period, dividual, or an organization to pay for the AAA crown. In the opening State Winner: SOUTH GRAND PRAI­ given only to athletes within the RIE (GRAND PRAIRIE) related only to the game and the for free meals prior to or after a round games South Grand Prairie Conference AA school system and not the student practice periods. The "game and game being played at home. defeated Pecos 1-0, and Mercedes District Winner: Alpine, Crane, Keller, body as a whole. The ruling is as Kaufman, Rivercrest (Bogota), New Bos­ practice period" denotes the actual It should be noted specifically, beat West Orange (Orange) 3-2. ton, Alvarado, Connally (Waco), White- follows: time in which the contestants are in however, that the school still may house, "Generally, any 'special services' AAA All-State Team Fairfleld, Hudson (Lufkin), Kountze, athletic uniform. buy meals, lodging, and pay all The All-State Tournament Team Eisenhower (Houston), Alief, Elgin, or 'benefits' offered only to athletes other necessary expenses for ath­ Marble Falls, Hallettsville, Cole (San An­ or to members of an athletic team Official Interpretations selected by the sports writers were, tonio) , Karnes City, Refugio, Hondo, Heb- This ruling clarifies points on letes away from home as represen­ SOUTH GRAND PRAIRIE (GRAND PRAIRIE) WON THE CONFERENCE AAA 1974 STATE BASEBALL in Conference AAA: Dick Balthrop bronville. will be construed as being 'valuable tatives of their school. Banquets Bi-District Winners: Crane, Kaufman, consideration' and, consequently, a which the State Office has frequent­ CHAMPIONSHIP CROWN Members of the South Grand Prairie High School team are: I to r, Coach (South Grand Prairie), Pitcher; Rivercrest (Bogata), Connally (Waco), ly given opinions, but which now, after the close of an athletic season Whitehouse, Hudson (Lufkin), Alief, violation of Article VIII, Section 8, David Easterling, Bennie Morris, Benji Wilson, Randy Sawyers, Phil Hale, Danny Fatheree, Keith Walls, Tim Arturo Gonzales (Mercedes), Marble Falls, Cole (San Antonio), Refugio, as a result of this interpretation by are not violations, and pre-season Pitcher; Javier Campos (Mer­ Hebbrpnville. the Amateur Rule." Patterson, Duane Easterling, Tommy Conway, Mitchell Cantrell, Ricky Carber, Stan Mayo, Terry Dunn, John Regional Winners: Crane, Kaufman, the State Executive Committee, be­ (after opening dates for practice cedes), Catcher; Connally (Waco), Hudson (Lufkin), Cole Exceptions Cited come official interpretations and not and before first game) picnics and Morgan, Brad Chasteen, Robert Simmons, Coach Stan Hicks. Alex Lopez (Mercedes), 1st (San Antonio), Refugio. not violations provid­ Conference A The following are not to be con­ merely opinions of the State Office. barcecues are Base; Tim Patterson (South Grand ed they are not paid for my an indi­ District Winners: Bovina, Wall, Glen strued as violations of the Amateur Limit On Meals Prairie), 2nd Base; David Chesson Rose, Whitney, Aledo, Frisco, Pottsboro, vidual or organization in order to Community (Nevada), Fannindel (La- Rule: One of the most important points (West Orange, Orange), 3rd base; donia). Frankston, New Diana (Diana), to keep in mind under this interpre­ promote a product, plan or service. Shortstop; Elysian Fields, Tatum, West Sabine (Pine- 1) Medical examinations, athletic Don Walker (Pecos), land), Central (Pollok), Bremond, Tark- insurance, or services similar to tation is that there can be no feed- Insurance Endorsed Randy Sawyers (South Grand ington (Cleveland), Shiner, Comfort, The State Executive Committee Asherton, Nexon, Banquete. Prairie), Outfield; Bi-District Winners: Wall, Whitney, re-emphasizes that it is the respon­ Danny Featheree (South Grand Frisco, Pottsboro, Frankston, New Diana on Athletics (Diana), West Sabine (Pineland), Bre­ Postscript sibility of the school, not legally, Prairie), Outfield; and Ray Gon­ mond, Shiner, Comfort, Banquete. but from a moral standpoint, to pro­ Regional Winners: Wall, Pottsboro, New zales (Mercedes), Outfield. Diana (Diana), West Sabine (Pineland), vide and see that athletic insurance Shiner, Banquete. or similar services are provided AAAA All-State Team Senior Transfer Rule In Conference AAAA the All- Conference B which protect the health of the District Winners: Darrouzett, New Star Tournament Team was: Kim Home, Klondike (Lamesa), Novice, Old player while he is in uniform. Glory, Toyah, Kopperl, Windthorst, Krum, These interpretations re-empha­ Lancaster (Spring Woods, Hous­ Santo, Helps 330 Students ton), Pitcher; Rodolfo Rodriguez Prosper, Delmar (Paris), Mount Enter­ size the fact that it is the primary prise, Evadale, Leon (JJewett), Woden, (Eagle Pass), Pitcher; Randy Wortha, Maypearl, lola, Riesel, Florence, By BAILEY MARSHALL responsibility of the home, not the Johnson City, Round Top-Carmine (Car­ school, to feed athletes while they Abendroth (Pasadena), Catcher; mine), D'Hanis, Bruni, Anthony. State Athletic Director Dennis Jiral (Spring Woods, Bi-District Winners: Darrouzett, New are at home and that it is further Home, Old Glory, Toyah, Kopperl, Krum, the responsibility of parents to pro­ Houston), 1st base; Brent True- Prosper, Evadale, Woden, Maypeal, Riesel, A recent survey of schools that had senior transfer students hart (Spring Woods, Houston), Florence, Round Top-Carmine (Carmine), approved under the Senior Transfer Amendment (Article vide medical care for their own chil­ Bruni, Anthony. dren. The giving of such items as 2nd Base; Rodney Westfall (Mon­ VIII, Section 14, Paragraph B) during the 1973-74 school flu shots, vitamin pills, and other terey, Lubbock), 3rd Base; Brad year indicates that a large majority of the students who trans­ medical services is not the respon­ Harrelson (Monterey, Lubbock) fer during their senior year play at least some varsity football sibility of the school but is the re­ Shortstop; A To Qualify sponsibility of the home. Marlin Hamilton (Monterey, or basketball. Lubbock, Outfield; Larry Horn Of the 330 students who transferred in 1973-74, 221 (66%) There is no regulation against Three Teams the provision of items such as salt (Monterey, Lubbock), Outfield; started at least one varsity football or basketball game. Only tablets, aspirins, or any other type MONTEREY (LUBBOCK) CAPTURED THE CONFERENCE AAAA 1974 STATE BASEBALL CHAMPION­ and Mike Schreiner (Spring In CC Event 40 students (12%) did not represent the school in any capac­ of health protective supplies or ser­ SHIP TITLE Members of the Monterey High School team are: FRONT ROW, I to r, Richard Holt, Brad Woods, Houston), Outfield. ity. Sixty-nine students did not start for the varsity in basket­ vices provided that they are fur­ In Conference A cross country Harrelson, Tim Leslie, Vince Martinez, Malcolm Ward, Rick Vandiver. SECOND ROW, I to r, Lloyd Sanders, Conference AAAA the first three teams and/or the the school in other sports. nished during a game or practice District Winners: Irvin (El Paso), Bel ball or football but represented Bobby Evans, Glenn Stallings, Marlin Hamilton, Rodney Westfall, Kurt Wilkes, Bill Boon. BACK ROW, I Air (El Paso), Caprock (Amarillo), Mon­ first ten individuals from each In Conference AAAA there were period and are directly related only terey (Lubbock), Permian (Odessa), to the game and the practice peri­ to r, Coach Mike Crutcher, Billy Denny, Larry Horn, Rocky Alburtis, Scott Gardner, Richard Bowles, Jimmy Wichita Falls, Houston (Arlington), AAAA football district may run at 135 transfer students (41% of new district, which fact further sup­ Turner (Carrollton), Eastern Hills (Fort the regional cross country meets. total). Eighteen of these students ods. Shankle, Alan Tribble, Coach Bobby Moegle. Worth), Western Hills (Fort Worth), ports legitimate intent to move. Spruce (Dallas), Kimball (Dallas), This means that it will be neces­ (13%) did not represent the school, Some of the reasons given for mov­ Paris, Texarkana, Cleburne, Spring Woods (Houston), Milby (Houston), West- sary to have district meets in all while 75 students (55%) started at ing other than change of jobs (181 bury (Houston), Reagan (Houston), Sterl­ AAAA districts that have more least one game for the varsity. ing (Baytown), South Park (Beaumont), students) were family problems (21 Jefferson (Port Arthur), Pasadena, Ball than ten individuals and/or more In other conferences the figures students), bought home in new Harlingen, Highlands (San Antonio), South San Antonio (San Antonio), Jay than three teams running cross were as follows: AAA 80 trans­ area (8 students), and undeter­ (San Antonio), Eagle Pass. country this year. The district fers were approved, 6 students Bi-District Winners: Bel Air (El Paso), mined (40 students). New Rules, Girls Athletics Monterey (Lubbock), Wichita Falls, Turner meets will be held Nov. 16, and en­ (7%) did not represent the school, (Carrollton), Eastern Hills (Fort Worth), tries should be mailed to the re­ Primary Problems Spruce (Dallas), Texarkana, Spring Woods and 58 students (72%) started at (Houston), gional directors that day. least one game; A A 53 transfers The primary problems encoun­ Milby (Houston), Sterling (Baytown), Jefferson (Port Arthur), Pasadena, Brazos- This procedure should help al­ were approved, 8 students (15%) tered with the Senior Transfer wood (Freeport), Moody (Corpus Christi), leviate overcrowding that occurred did not represent the school, and 41 Amendment have been when the in­ Plans South San Antonio (San Antonio), Eagle at some regional sites in the past. Change Spring Meet Pass. students (77%) started at least one tent of the rule was circumvented, Quarter-Finalists: Monterey (Lubbock), Turner (Carrollton), Spruce (Dallas), All Conference AAA, AA, A, and varsity game; A 38 transfers i.e., when a student is dismissed During the 1974-75 school year one-act play contests and the girls through May 3. Boys State Meet schools we look forward to a suc­ Spring Woods (Houston), Milby (Hous­ B districts that have a heavy cross were aproved, 2 students (5%) did track and field, golf and tennis is cessful year under the new format," ton), Pasadena, Brazoswood (Freeport), from the squad at a previous school, there are several changes that track and field, golf and tennis are Eagle Pass. country representation are urged to not represent the school, and 31 stu­ when a student doesn't like the school administrators'and sponsors scheduled for April 18 and 19 with scheduled for May 9 and 10. said UIL Director Rhea H. Wil­ Regional Winners: Monterey (Lubbock), follow this plan by Bailey Marshall, (Houston), Pasadena, Eagle dents (81%) started at least one coach at a previous school, or when should note. boys track and field, golf and tennis It also should be kept in mind liams. Spring Woods State Athletic Director. varsity game; B 24 transfers were the student could not make the In the Spring Meet program the on April 25 and 26. that at the district level, literary, approved, 6 students (25%) did not squad at a previous school. last weekend for holding academic, academic, One-Act Play and both Meets represent the school, and 16 stu­ Each district executive committee literary, and One-Act Play, girls Two State girls and boys track and field, golf dents (66%) started at least one should try to determine the reason track and field, golf and tennis is An important note is that the and tennis points are used in com­ Orchard, Wink, Crane,lrving, varsity game. why a family moves prior to ap­ April 12 and the last day for hold­ State Meet this year consists of two piling the all-around district 300 Approved proving the student according to ing district meets in boys track and weekends with literary, girls track championship. Of the 300 approved seniors, 281 Article VIII, Section 14, Paragraph field, golf and tennis is April 19. and field, golf and tennis scheduled Monahans Volleyball Champs students (85%) have parents who Girls volleyball is not a part of B. If there is no legitmate reason The regional spring meets, con­ for May 1, 2 and 3 and One-Act State Meet and is held on separate Orchard, Wink, Crane, Monahans, Tree (Longview), Bridge City, Channel- (Nevada), Detroit, Mabank, White Oak, still reside in the school district to for the move, the district executive Play running from April 29 view, Belton, LaPorte, Canyon (New Ore City, Garrison, Warren, Alto, Buffalo, sisting of literary, academic and dates and goes to a separate State and Irving won the Conference B, Braunfels), Gregory-Portland (Gregory), East Bernard, Shiner, Granger, Bandera, which they transferred. This would committee should not approve the A, AA, AAA, and AAAA Girls' Vol­ Edcoueh-Elsa (Edcouch). Natalia, Jourdanton, Banquete. indicate that only 15% of the trans­ Meet and also does not count in all- Regional Winners: Monahans, Berkner, Regional Winners: Wink, Wainwright student for participation in football over district championship. leyball State Championships at the Cbannelview, Canyon. White Oak, East Bernard. fers could have changed schools for or basketball. Eighth Annual State Volleyball State Winner: MONAHANS State Winner: WINK reasons other than that of their All Not Eligible Girls' Conferences Tournament held in Austin on April Conference AA Conference B parents making a move for legiti­ Golf, Tennis Champions 19 and 20. District Winners: Phillips (Borger), Each year a few senior students Childress, Morton, Denver City, Ballinger, District Winners: Darrouzett, Groom, mate reasons. Also 54% of the stu­ This year in girls track and field Samnorwood, Spade, Pep, Meadow, Klon­ who change schools are approved as Orchard captured its third con­ Crane, Fabens, Coleman, Breckenridge, dents' parents bought homes in the and golf there will be five confer­ Lake Worth (Fort Worth), Crowley, Van, dike (Lamesa), Patton Springs (Alton), being eligible when their parents do secutive championship by defeat­ Malakoff, Quitman, Westbrook, Bronte, Eola, Buena Vista (Im­ ences just as in boys track and field ing Leverett's Chapel (Overton) Linden-Kildare (Linden), Diboll, Ham- perial), Valentine, Anthony, Novice, not make a corresponding move. For 1974 State Meet shire-Fannett (Hamshire), Waller, Need­ Zephyr, Mullin, Evant, Abbott, Godley, and golf. Representation will be in­ Lingleville, Carbon, Eula (Clyde), These students are not eligible ac­ 15-2 and 14-11 in the first round ville, Rosebud-Lott (Rosebud), Midway '19 Declamation Lindy Miller of Arlington Conference AAAA creased so that there will be two (Waco), Caldwell, Brady, Hays (Kyle), Rule, Harrold, Throckmorton, Byers cording to Article VIII, Section 13. and Anthony in the finals, 15-11 Boling, Southside (San Antonio), Pear­ Valley View, Paradise, Poolville, Collins- Heights (Fort Worth) repeated as representatives to regional and and 15-13. sall, Floresville, Refugio, Benavides, La- ville, Dodd City, Ceina, Celeste, West Lamar Paragraph B in Section 14 alters Boys' Doubles: Paschal (Fort Joya. (Petty), Suphur Bluff, Leverett's Chapel Junior Champs State Meet in Boys and Girls tennis (Overton), Bullard, Chireno, Apple only Section 14 and does not affect Conference AAAA Boys' golf med- Worth). Boys' Singles: Randy Wink defeated East Bernard, last Regional Winners: Crane, Malakoff. alist and led his team to its second and golf. year's champion, for the Conference Needville, Pearsall. Springs, Leon (Jewett), Penlope, Howard Adams from East Texas any other rule. Administrators and Crawford, Southwest (Fort Worth Statte Winner: CRANE Venus, Scurry-Rosser (Scurry), Evadale, consecutive team championship. A title 15-11 and 15-9 and defeated Big Sandy (Livingston), Anderson, Chil- Normal Training School in Com­ coaches should remember that a Crawford, Southwest (Fort This means that in the case of ton, Buckhplts, Jarrell, Orchard, LaVernia, Conference A merce won first place in the junior student must be eligible by all rules Other champions were: Worth). tennis, there will be two singles White Oak 15-6 and 15-6 in the Austwell-Tivoli (Tivoli), Rocksprines La- semi-finals. District Winners: McLean, Vega, New Pryor, Ben Bolt. ' boys' State Meet in Declamation in in Article VIII. Conference AAA team Athens, Girls' Doubles: Memorial (Hous­ and two doubles teams and in golf Deal, Plains, Wink, Faducah, Jim Ned Regional Winners: Anthony, Rule, Lev­ a strong challenge (Tuscola), Cross Plains, Hico, Red Oak, 1919. Paragraph B of Article VIII, medalist Steve Grant (Athens); ton). Girls' Singles: Susie Smith, two medalists and two teams. In Crane survived erett's Chapel, Orchard. from Needville in the finals 16-14 Aledo, Nocona, Whitewright, Community State Winner: ORCHARD Franz Taylor of Bangs and Mar­ Section 14, has been a good change. Conference AA team Boling, Odessa. tennis the tiebreaker rule of the United States Lawn Tennis As­ and 16-14 to win the A A champion­ ion Alson of Cisco won second and As noted from the questionnaire, at medalist Craig Barton (Elsen­ Conference AAA third places. sociation will be in effect in all ship. They defeated Pearsall 15-4, least 221 students last year were hower, Houston); Boys' Doubles: Wharton. Boys' In the junior girls' meet, Jean allowed to participate in football or League play. 15-5 in the semi-finals. Singles: Steve Denton, Bishop. Six National Records Pendergrass of Leonard School won basketball during their last year of Conference A team Rankin, The Literary and academic con­ Monahans scrambled past Berk- first, Mary Hazel Dooling of eligibility. In the past those stu­ medalist Ross Wortham (Iraan); Girls' Doubles: Seminole. Girls' tests all reference to sex has been ner (Richardson) in the first round Clarksville won second and Castell dents who made legitimate moves Conference B team Booker, Singles: Nerissa Riley, Seminole. deleted and there will be three con­ 15-9, 9-13, 15-10, then went on to Garland of Smithville took third. usually could not participate in medalist Pat Downey (Fisk, Mo- Conference AA testants allowed in all literary and defeat Channelview 15-6, 15-4 in Set In Track, Field football or basketball because they the finals to win the AAA crown. zelle). Hughes Springs. academic contests in district, reg­ were ineligible for the varsity and Boys' Doubles: Irving defended its title success­ Rule, Timpson, Hamlin, Kilgore, Girls' Track Brian Lewis, West- ional and state except in drama and Rural Declaimers were not allowed to play on the jun­ Gidls' Golf Boys' Singles: fully in AAAA by defeating a strong and Dunbar (Fort Worth) cap­ lake (Austin). journalism. tured the conference championships During the Third Annual Girls' ior varsity teams. Westchester (Houston) team 8-15, State Track and Field Meet, there Debbie and Pam Skelly finished Girls' Doubles: Randolph (Uni­ in B, A, AA, AAA, and AAAA, re­ Win 1919 State One hundred ninety-seven of the first and third in the Conference A Increased Advancement 15-8, 11-9 in the first round and were five national records broken, 219 schools responding to this ques­ versal City). Girls' Singles: Toni Harlandale (San Antonio) 15-8,14- spectively, at the 1974 Boys' State girls' golf medalist race and led In drama there will be one entry nine state records bettered, and Paul Durham of Pleasant Valley tionnaire indicated that they liked Gardner, Littlefield. 9 in the finals. Track and Field Meet held in Aus­ Roosevelt San Antonio) to the Con­ allowed in district competition with seven conference records bettered School (Post) won the 1919 state the rule left as it is, while 17 tin, May 3 and 4. ference A team championship. Conference A the best two advancing to regional in Conferences B and A. In Confer­ championship in declamation for schools wanted it modified, and only Conference AAAA One national record was tied by rural boys. Stephen Prosser of Boling won team championship Boys' Doubles: Sabinal. Boy's and state contests. In journalism District Winners: Pampa, Bowie (El Greg Edmond of Ball (Galveston) ence AA track all winning times 5 schools indicated that they wanted Paso), Lee (Midland), Irving, Temple, were records since this was the first Campbellton won second, and Ross honors in Conference B, and Linda Singles: Tim Brown, Mason. two entries shall be allowed in dis­ Westchester (Houston), South Park in the 100-yard dash when he ran the rule eliminated. Hunt of Olney was the medalist in (Beaumont), Port Neches, Deer Park, year for this conference. Alfred of Rice School (Tyler) won Girls' Doubles: Sonora. Girls' trict competition in each contest Dickinson, Lamar (Rosenberg), Johnston the century in 9.3 seconds. One third. Editor's Note: The questionnaire Conference B. and two shall advance to regional (Austin), Lee (San Antonio), Highlands state record was surpassed in the (Waco), and Singles: Paula Lehmberg, Mason. (San Antonio), Harlandale (San Antonio), Utopia, Robinson Helen Armstrong, Cuyler School was mailed only to schools that had and state contests. Mission. 330-yard intermediate hurdles by Conroe were named the Conference Boys' and Girls' Tennis Conference B Regional Winners: Irving, Westchester, (Panhandle), won the first place senior transfer students during the "The new plan offers more oppor­ Lamar, Harlandale. Bill Blessing of Hillcrest (Dallas). B, A, and AA champions. Second girls' title, with Marcine Gooch, 1973-74 school year. All data re­ At the 1974 Spring Meet the fol­ Boys' Doubles: Celeste. Boy's tunities for participants, but State Winner: IRVING He set the national record earlier in place went to Sundown in Confer­ Mazeland, and Gertrude Lewis, ported was compiled from the ques­ lowing teams and individuals cap­ Singles: Kyle Walker, La Pryor. creates many problems of logistics Conference AAA the spring in a meet in Dallas. ence B, Eldorado in Conference A, Oakville, taking second and third tionnaire returned. Over 90 percent tured their respective tennis cham­ Girls' Doubles: Celeste. Girls' and finances. With the cooperation District Winners: Dumas, Monahans, There were 13 conference records and Columbia (West Columbia) in Colorado City, Graham, Everman, Berkner places. of the questionnaires were returned. pionships : Singles: Kim King, Nazareth. of regional sites and member (Richardson), Atlanta, Waxahachie, Pine broken in the five conferences. Conference AA.