AUG./SEPT. 2004 Volume 89 • Number 1 LeaguerUNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE Excellence

Briefs in leadership and Notes Sponsor award recognizes teachers They are the teachers and UIL sponsor for the Sponsor Ex- Calendar of coaches who arrive at school be- cellence Award. Fifteen sponsors, upcoming events fore sunrise. They devote their academic and athletic, are hon- Sept. 15 ...... Deadline to lunch and after school time to ored each year. In addition to the submit fall/winter meet organiza- tion form and requisition for help prepare students for upcom- award and presentation, each win- Elem/JH Academics ing competitions. They give up ning sponsor receives $1,000. Sept. 15 ...... Deadline to their weekends to take their stu- “Every year we have really good order invitational contest material for Elem/JH Academics dents to invitational meets or ath- applicants,” Breithaupt said. Oct. 1 ...... UIL letic competitions. In addition, “Competition is so fierce.” membership fees due they spend thousands of hours The teacher/coach does not Oct. 1 ...... Spring meet district directors and academic fundraising in hopes of making have to have the best record or coordinators names due enough money to support their brought home the most trophies Oct. 1 ...... Enrollment program. And they rarely are rec- to win an excellence award. cards due for One Act Play Oct. 1 ...... Deadline to ognized for their hard work. “We are trying to see who is hold planning meeting for CX UIL sponsors, whether aca- going the extra mile for the stu- Debate demic or athletic, need to be com- dents,” Breithaupt said. “It’s not Oct. 20 ...... First day of practice for girls’ basketball mended for their hard work and just who has the most winning Oct. 21 ...... Last day for dedication to students. The UIL record or who has been there the and respected these teachers are, said. “What makes the UIL aca- marching band region contests Sponsor Excellence Award gives longest. We are looking for some- how important they are in their demic program so special, apart 3A and 5A Oct. 26 ...... Deadline for principals that opportunity. one who is dedicated to service. schools and community, how from the fact that it is the only district certification for team “I think there never can be Maybe they have an extraordi- loved they are.” program of its type and scope in tennis and volleyball 4A enough rewards for those who narily large number of students Hawthorne said UIL under- the nation, is how important it is Oct. 27 ...... First day of practice for boys’ basketball work above and beyond,” Charles participating or they have had to stands how important sponsors in preparing young people for life Breithaupt, director of athletics struggle to get students involved.” are in the lives of students. One of in college and beyond,” he said. and assistant UIL director, said. Academic director Bobby the best indicators of success in The nominations are due Oct. “We believe sponsors are a great Hawthorne said over the years he high school, college and beyond 15, 2004. All schools will receive academics Notes service to society as a whole.” has presented several sponsors is participation in extracurricular the forms in September. If you do Each year the principal and with the award, and “the one thing activities, whether it’s baseball, not receive a nomination form, The four Student Activi- ties Conferences have been superintendent can nominate one that strikes me is how admired choir, drill team or yearbook, he please contact UIL (512) 471-5883. scheduled for this fall. • Sept. 11 - Tyler Junior ‘Dr. Pat,’ beloved music educator, dies at 92 College • Sept. 18 - West Texas Nelson G. Patrick, “Dr. Pat,” Education earned a Masters in Education, Infantry, 1st Platoon in WWII in A&M University - Canyon beloved Texas Music Educator in 1940. with a minor in Music Education, France, Germany, Austria, and • Oct. 9 - University of and a resident of Austin for 50 He under- from Texas Tech in 1947, and a Italy from 1942 to 1946, Dr. Pat Texas at Austin years, died Saturday, July 31. Dr. took gradu- Doctorate in Education from UT- re-established his music educa- • Nov. 6 - Texas A&M University - Kingsville Pat, age 92, was born in Marlin, ate studies Austin in 1954. tion passion as the band director Texas on April 19, 1912. His in several Dr. Patrick’s teaching career in San Benito, TX from 1946 to Each conference will begin father died when he was 6; so he institu- began in Premont, TX where he 1952. He then moved to Austin, at 9 a.m. and conclude at 1:30 spent many of his early years help- tions, in- taught vocal and elementary TX to become the band and or- p.m. Admission is free to all ing to support his family. cluding the school from 1930 to 1935. He chestra director at Austin High activities. Please check the His undergraduate studies took American Dr. Patrick taught band and choir in Donna, School from 1954 to 1960. Dur- UIL website for more details. place at Texas A&I University in University, TX from 1935 to 1942. After a ing the summers, of 1936 to 1952 Kingsville and Texas Technologi- Oxford University, Texas Tech, short detour in the US Army, while finishing his degree work, cal University in Lubbock, where Columbia University, and The attaining the rank of Captain in he worked for Texas Tech Uni- The UIL web page is: th www.uil.utexas.edu he earned a Bachelors degree in University of Texas-Austin. He the Antitank Company, 410 Dr. Patrick, continued on page 15 UIL Leaguer 2 • News Aug/Sept. 2004 It’s the journey, not the trophy Participating in UIL academics or athletics makes every student a winner It is that time again. ruler was another possibility. A simple task assigned to a simple boy by an EDITOR A new school year. A These days were great learning experiences interested teacher initiated an involved elemen- Dr. Bill Farney fresh start. Everyone for a young boy whose family had no history of tary, junior high and high school record of par- UIL Director is excited as students formal education beyond the ninth grade. It is ticipation. prepare for activities. not that my family did not value learning. They Along the way other teachers encouraged and MANAGING EDITOR Fall sports teams are did. But circumstances of economics, wars and expected that boy to participate. Jeanne Acton all undefeated in dis- the Great Depression took away their options for How fortunate was I to have attended a small assistant academic director trict play and hopes are extended education. They wished for a better life rural school that placed huge emphasis on par- alive for all possibili- and education for their children and grandchil- ticipation. ADMINISTRATIVE ties. dren. They respected teachers. Get a spanking The UIL programs were the only gifted and STAFF Bill Farney I remember the el- in school, get a whipping when you got home – or talented programs in our school. The student Dr. William D. UIL Director ementary school years worse – get a really good whipping when Dad got body was so small (only 67 in high school and 13 Farney, director when we had new jeans home from work. in my graduating class) that almost all of us had Dr. Charles and shirts, and new notebooks and supplies, and My first poetry experience was a direct result to join in order to have enough participants and Breithaupt, assistant most of us had new shoes, although we preferred of playing marbles for “keeps” at recess. As players – even if some of us were not especially director and director of going barefoot until the first norther. punishment, my teacher made me stay in from gifted or noticeably talented. athletics Part of beginning school in those early years recess for a whole week. Sloth and inactivity I owe a huge debt of gratitude to my home- Richard Floyd, was the perpetual scrutiny of our teachers on were her greatest enemies; so I had to memorize town and its teachers for being positive role director of music each and everyone to assess any particular talents a poem to recite while my classmates were out models and motivators to all of us. I am con- activities in math, writing, speaking or spelling. playing. “The Unknown Soldier” is a stirring vinced they did so because they genuinely were Bobby Hawthorne, Even though our academic contests would not recollection of a terribly tragic World War and interested in us and in our future. director of academics be conducted until March or April, it seemed a also a testament of patriotism. To this day I can It is the mission of the University Interscho- Darryl Beasley Holy Grail for our teachers to find2 some com- still recite all of it – down to the last lines: lastic League to extend competitive performance assistant athletic petitors. The first pressure was a class spelling “I am the Unknown Soldier opportunities in a wide range of activities to as director bee. This not only called for spelling knowledge And maybe I died in vain, many students as possible. Diana Cardona, but the ability to stand in front of the class with But if I were alive and my country called, The history of the League, beginning with the spring meet materials confidence and correctly spell out the words. A I’d do it all over again.” University of Texas initiatives before 1910, has a director; significant hindrance to this was several seated They gave me a first place blue ribbon at the record of providing students of this state a chance Peter Contreras, classmates trying to distract the contestants with district contest, and I wore that ribbon proudly to identify, develop and polish this talent. athletic coordinator funny faces or gestures. If you got tickled and pinned to my shirt pocket. My teachers were Dr. Bailey Marshall, former director of the Mark Cousins, couldn’t control your laughing, you had to sit down. proud. My family was proud, and I had found League, was sincere as he oft repeated his phi- athletic coordinator More private and less stressful were the math something special that I could identify to myself. losophy of winning and losing. “There are no Treva Dayton, tests and essay assignments. These were done at Former Governor of Texas John Connally losers in a well-planned educational contest.” assistant academic relatively quiet times. The teacher monitored once stated that the first time he felt like a person These words still ring true today. In a world director the room for silence, and any student who vio- of worth was when he participated in a poetry obsessed with winning as the ultimate destina- Sandra Deel, lated the silence had to face the consequences. recitation contest in elementary school. Thou- tion, we often lose sight of how much is learned financial officer The principal had a large paddle, but each of my sands of young people will get that same feeling in the journey. Sam Harper, teachers handled most behavior problems in the each year. Through the efforts and interest of There are critics of educational competition. waiver officer class: “Go stand in the corner” was a first-level dedicated teachers, this experience of accom- Many parents do not want their children quanti- remedy. But a sharp whack with a metal-edged plishment will continue. Rachel Harrison, See Journey, page 9 athletic coordinator Luis Munoz, one-act play director March and April/May. There are no issues in June, July Garland ISD; Gary Crowell, Fort Bend ISD; John Folks, Leaguer or August. One year’s subscription is $8. Periodicals Northside ISD. Bonnie Northcutt, Postage Paid in Austin, TX. 4A • Darrell Floyd, Stephenville, ISD; Don Hendrix, director of policy “ISSN 0897-4314” Crosby ISD; Alton Fields, Pleasanton ISD. 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It is published in September, Chair: TBA October, November/December, January/February, 5A • Vernon Newsom, Mansfield ISD; Curtis Culwell, UIL Leaguer Aug/Sept. 2004 Academics • 3 Fall brings hope of better times For me, autumn is a Like nothing before, it opened my eyes to the and one State Meet, the odds aren’t in your favor. time of hope, hope that world beyond Gregg County. I hope I can squeeze at least one more year out summer will end soon, I hope all persons involved in UIL academics of those fabulous UIL academic contest directors say by Halloween, and will take the time to read the Leaguer (especially — Laverne, Fred, Delma, Dave, Denis, Karen, that fall will hang my column) and monitor the UIL Web site Marcia, the two Lindas and the two Larrys. I hope around for a while, at regularly. I hope administrators will understand none of them retire before I do. I hope we have a least until Thanksgiv- that academic competitions can be and should be grand time on our trips across the state, that the ing. as enriching as anything that takes place on a King’s Inn in Kingsville will be as memorable this I hope the Long- wooden court or grassy field. November as my first horns will win games I hope (and trust) the on-line Spring Meet Entry visit there 28 years ago Bobby Hawthorne they’re expected to System works better than it did last year, and if it with Max Haddick, Academic Director I hope (and trust) the on-line win, perhaps even one doesn’t, I hope my medication does. I hope all Lynn Murray and those or two they’re not, that they won’t pound my concerned will know that UIL entries will be sub- other wonderful souls, Spring Meet Entry System heart into mincemeat just because I’m naive mitted on-line, that paper entries won’t be ac- most of whom are no works better than it did last enough again to believe that “this year” is “the cepted, and I hope that they’ll read the on-line longer with us. year, and if it doesn’t, I hope my year.” I’m sure the Aggies and the Bears and the instructions carefully before scanning the computer I hope Randy Red Raiders feel the same. screen and hitting “invoice,” thus locking out the Vonderheid has a great medication does. I hope the Cowboys play well, though I’ve long remainder of the school’s entries. year at Frisco Centen- since stopped caring much about professional sports. I hope they’ll put their UTEIDs (if you don’t nial. I’ll miss him Still, I grew up with Landry, Lilly, Meredith and know what that is, you need to find out) and dearly. As good a UIL journalism director as he Staubach. It’s hard not to care a little. passwords in a safe place. If they don’t, I hope was, he’s a teacher, and he belongs in a classroom. I hope the turnout for the first student activi- their name is M. Grievelhoover rather than R. I hope Jeanne Acton settles in quickly, be- ties conference will justify the expense required Jones or M. Garcia because there are more than comes comfortable with the job and the odd to put on these free workshops, that I don’t get a 200 R. Joneses and M. Garcias in the UT data- family that we are here. We’re thrilled to have ticket on my way to Tyler, that the AC, the base, and I’ll have to go, one by one, until I find her as a member of the crew. I met Jeanne many lights, and the projectors will work. the right R. Jones and/or M. Garcia. You may not years ago. She was a student in a feature writing I hope the advisers, directors, coaches, coordi- have noticed, but I failed to contribute a column class I taught at a summer journalism workshop nators and kids attending these conferences will for the final two Leaguers last spring. I fear that if in Dallas. be imbued with enthusiasm and a sense of possi- I had, both columns might have begun, “You Then, like now, she was talented, passionate, bility, that the first conference is their initial step morons, read the &^% instructions and keep energetic — a little wacky. The last day of the on a grand adventure. I hope for them the kind of track of your @#$* (different word) passwords…” workshop, she and other Duncanville students adventure I had my junior year at White Oak 35- I hope coaches will adequately prepare their dressed like mummies for class. I’m sure there was something years ago, when I qualified for state, students for competition, meet deadlines and famil- a point, but neither she nor I can remember what bombed big-time, but was present for one of the iarize themselves with the rules and contest plans. it was. I hope her baby arrives in late October, nation’s largest anti-war protests on that week- I hope they’ll teach their students important lessons happy and healthy. end of nationwide demonstrations against the about fair play and hard work and good sportsman- I hope I don’t do anything stupid to upset or war and the incursions into Cambodia. I stood in ship. I hope they’ll lead by example. embarrass Dr. Farney, Jana or Treva. Again. the stadium during the state track meet as thou- I hope the tests I write will be free from glaring I hope those of you still reading have a fabu- sands of hippies and housewives and run-of-the- mistakes, that all of the UIL test material, manu- lous year. I hope we all appreciate the special gift mill college kids marched past Memorial Sta- als and handbooks will be error-free. And if it we’ve been given — to work with the best stu- dium and chanted for Darrell Royal to join them. happens, it’ll be a first, not that we don’t try. But dents public education has to offer, that at this He didn’t, far as I know. But it was quite a when you’re talking about 23 high school con- time next year, the most we can hope for is a year sight, especially for a goofy kid from East Texas. tests, two invitational, two district, one region as good as the last. Committee changes calculator rule in mathematics contest By Larry White and will not be based on a specific calculator. Contestants will be allowed the use of any UIL Mathematics Contest Director The current committee of coaches will meet commercially available silent hand-held calcula- It’s official. The rule changes for the Math- again next spring to discuss any and all effects the tors that do NOT require auxiliary electric power ematics Contest involving calculators has been rule change has made on the contest. If any and as long as they are NOT modified. Each approved. The rule change came about after a adjustments are needed, they will be discussed at student may bring one spare calculator. Small, year’s work by the committee of mathematics that time. The committee appreciates any con- hand-held computers are NOT permitted. Clear- coaches from across the state. structive thoughts and suggestions you might ing the memory will NOT be required. The proposal for change was made by the have concerning the calculator rule change. f. CONDUCTING THE CONTEST. committee and approved by UIL. The change This rule change is only for the Mathematics 6. I. You will be allowed the use of calculators on will not affect the direction of the contest itself. Contest. The precise rule changes in the C&CR this test. A spare calculator is permitted but must be It allows for the use of more up-to-date calcula- are as follows: placed on the work area before the test begins. tors as a tool to help solve problems. The math- Section 942: MATHEMATICS CONTEST As always, feel free to contact me about prob- ematics contest problems will continue to be e. USE OF CALCULATORS lems or suggestions concerning the mathematics written according to the high school curriculum (1) Students May Use Calculators. contest. Good Luck! Work Hard! Play Fair! UIL Leaguer 4 • Speech Aug/Sept. 2004 C&CR outlines rule changes in speech/debate Sum- the planning meeting table. In- school competing. should not be included in your to prove a selection is published. mer has corporating the best of all these The C&CR now addresses the extemp tubs. Also not allowed Proof you have met the category been an ideas can only make this year’s issue of singing in oral interpreta- are unpublished handwritten or requirements also is required. The exciting meet even better. tion contests, indicating that only typed materials, other than an C&CR instructs sponsors to con- time at As you set your contest dates incidental singing in the intro- index. This outlaws the practice sult the official handbook for the for the spring, remember that the duction and/or selection may be of taking one or more articles and elaboration and explanation on League district executive committee must included in the performance. cutting and pasting them into a what will and will not appropri- prepar- schedule all academic competi- Remember: this is a reading event, single document. You also would ately satisfy the constitutional ing for tions requiring test integrity dur- not a choral one. not want to bring into the prep rules of the contest. I also highly the new ing one of the two designated Further clarification has been room previously used extemp recommend you bring your stu- Jana Riggins com- district weeks. See section 902 of provided for what materials are notecards or a flow of a debate dents to one of the Student Ac- Speech Director petitive the Constitution and Contest Rules. and are not allowed in the extem- round. The Constitution clearly tivity Conferences that will fea- year! Over 450 educators joined This means you cannot schedule poraneous speaking preparation prohibits computers or other elec- ture several workshops on the new us for our annual Capital Confer- journalism contests the first week room. Magazines, newspapers, tronic retrieval devices such as interp categories. ence coaching school to learn of the two-week district window and journals such as Foreign Af- Palm Pilots, cell phones, or lap In order to assist schools in about the new prose and poetry and the rest of your contests dur- fairs are allowed and may be high- top computers. At State Meet meeting UIL deadlines, our staff categories, the latest cross-exami- ing the second week. The C&CR lighted in one color. Other pub- last year, we took up 22 cell phones has consolidated important dates. nation debate topic and innova- does allow prose, poetry, one-act lished source materials such as prior to the draw! In doing so, the deadline for hold- tive strategies for coaching UIL play, and Lincoln-Douglas debate reference books, atlas, and a book The C&CR now addresses ing your cross-examination de- events. No doubt, you have re- to be scheduled during either of of quotations may be included. schools that enter debaters in the bate district planning meeting has turned to school facing lots of the two weeks, provided approval Printouts of published material district meet and then fail to no- been moved up to October 1. The changes: a new teaching sched- is granted by the UIL Director. from computer online data ser- tify district contest officials in a League office requests paperwork ule, newly-adopted textbooks, Districts must submit a written vices are allowed, if not modified timely manner that their on your CX district, including perhaps even adapting from block request to the State Office that or in outline form and if they debater(s) will not compete. See the name of your contest direc- schedule to traditional class peri- includes a justification for the include the downloaded URL. An section 1001. tor, by November 1. At the plan- ods or vice versa. need to alter scheduling for these index without annotation such Interpretation coaches will ning meeting, determine if the Things are new at UIL, too. As specific contests. as a computer or handwritten list want to order this year’s Prose and contest director or your spring 2004-05 district alignments The competitive year for of subject titles/dates of maga- Poetry Handbook to gain insight meet director will be responsible shuffle schools in and out of exist- speech contests brings a few rule zines or folders included in the into the spirit of the new oral for online data. No hard copy ing districts and conferences, aca- changes. In order to advance to files may be brought into the prep interpretation categories and to entries will be accepted this year demic planning meetings become the State Meet in cross-examina- room. instruct their students accurately and the deadline for setting up a time when sponsors discover tion debate, UIL has a certifica- Outlines are not allowed. De- about appropriate documentation the district meet online is De- each district has different strate- tion rule. For several years, the bate briefs, pre-prepared outlines requirements. The state advisory cember 1. Only after your district gies for organizing and running certification rule has applied to on possible topics, multi-colored committee unanimously recom- official has completed this, can the district academic meet. Dif- second place teams in districts highlighted articles that could be mended that proof of publication schools enter their contestants. ferent doesn’t mean wrong, and with fewer than eight schools interpreted as an outline, out- be required as part of documenta- Watch for the first of two CX the UIL staff hopes blended dis- competing. Beginning this sea- lines from previous speeches are tion. This is consistent with other ballots to arrive at your school in tricts will be open to the success- son, it will also apply to first place no-nos. Prepared notes, extemp forensic circuits. The new hand- September. Coaches are provided ful methods each school brings to teams in districts with only one speeches, and debate handbooks book will explain what can serve Speech, continued on page 12 New LD Debate topic offers chance to argue timely issue By Larry McCarty surfacing regarding whether or not recent gions. Today, 48 states cast electoral votes on Guest Writer history will repeat itself in November 2004. Specific aspects of the Electoral Col- a winner-take-all basis, the exceptions Resolved: The popular vote ought to The Electoral College was chosen by lege process provide that states will have a being Maine and Nebraska, both of which supercede the Electoral College in US presi- the Founding Fathers and is described in number of electoral votes equaling that allow for split voting. One of the primary dential elections. Article II of the U. S. Constitution. The state’s representation in the U.S. Senate concerns regarding the Electoral College The UIL Lincoln Douglas debate fall Twelfth Amendment drafted in 1804 fol- and the House of Representatives, mean- is the winner-take-all format that allows resolution offers the opportunity to argue lowing a controversial election in 1800, ing that all states have a minimum of three for candidates to win the popular vote yet the merits of popular vote versus the Elec- the results of which elected Thomas electoral votes. Based on the current mem- fail to be elected president, a development toral College in United States presidential Jefferson, made modifications. The issue bership numbers in the House and Senate, that occurred in the 2000 election when elections. Two events in particular render of presidential elections was heavily de- there are a total of 535 electoral votes Al Gore received 540,000 more votes than this topic extremely timely: first, the cur- bated at the 1787 Constitutional Conven- nationally, plus an additional three votes George W. Bush. However, supporters of rent 2004 presidential contest and second, tion in Philadelphia and several options for the District of Columbia. In order to the Electoral College are quick to note the outcome of the 2000 presidential elec- were considered, including allowing popu- secure a majority, presidential candidates that, while this outcome did occur in the tion. While memories are still fresh regard- lar vote to choose the president. This idea, must receive at least 270 votes to win the last election, it has only happened three ing the uncertainty that prevailed in the however, was rejected out of fear that lack presidency. In the event of a tie or failure times total since the emergence of the two weeks following the 2000 election and of information about candidates would of any candidate to capture a majority of major political parties. Such occurrences with current public opinion polls predict- result in voters opting for “favorite son” the votes, the House of Representatives were in 1876, 1888 and 2000. ing a very close race this year, questions are individuals from their own geographic re- determines the ultimate election outcome. LD debate, continued on page 10 UIL Leaguer Aug/Sept. 2004 Journalism • 5 Who’s the new face in journalism? After an almost 20-year relationship with UIL, it was finally time to join the staff

I know what you’re of the new challenge. that we should wrap ourselves in toilet paper for thinking. “Where’s Part of this challenge is letting journalism the final day of Bobby Hawthorne’s feature writ- Randy?” teachers across the state know who I am and what ing class. He was not amused by our antics (al- And, “Who is this are my priorities and focus. Here is my life in a though he laughs about it now) but still gave us woman?” nutshell. the most awards. When I was a senior, prom fell Well, let me tell you I began my life in journalism as a sophomore the weekend of the ILPC Spring Workshop – a a little about myself. at Duncanville High School. A friend told me major conflict for the editors of Panther Prints. I have been in- journalism was a blow-off class and I could get an Our solution was simple, go to ILPC in our prom volved with UIL at easy A. I jumped on it. I did get an A in that class, dresses. Sure, we were well-worn after the all- some level for almost but I am not sure my teacher, Mary Pulliam, ever night party, but we did look quite nice for the Jeanne Acton 20 years. I competed in had an easy assignment. She pushed me to im- convention. Journalism Director UIL journalism my last prove my writing in ways that no English teacher I am amazed that Mur survived us. I know I three years of high school. As a college student, ever had. Mrs. Pulliam, (it sounds weird saying spent more time with her and my classmates in I helped my high school journalism teacher, her formal name. Midway through my sopho- high school than with my own family. We were Mary Pulliam, teach the ILPC Summer Work- more year, we had renamed her ‘Mur’ – short for loud and silly, but we loved her and we loved shops. I also interned a year or two for then UIL Mary) didn’t just focus on writing, though. She journalism. She is my foundation in journalism. journalism director Bobby Hawthorne, before he imbued in me a strong sense of ethics and encour- After graduation, I quickly made my way to Don’t forget went on to greater glory (see his column, page 3 aged me to think outside of the box. She allowed the University of Texas at Austin to pursue a to plan for the for details). Four years later, when I became a me to grow as a writer, reporter, leader and degree but more importantly to work on the Daily teacher and then administrator, I continued my journalist. Texan. For four and a half years, I toiled in the TAJE conven- close ties to ILPC and UIL. Journalism was my life in high school and I dingy, cramped basement of the Texan, eventu- tion, to be It only seemed natural after this long relation- have remained best friends with my fellow staff ally clawing my way up to managing editor. I ship that I apply for the director of journalism members of the Panther Prints, which was named loved it. It was the best four years of my life. In my held in San position when Mr. Vonderheid decided to leave Tops in Texas my sophomore and junior year. mind, I was a real journalist. Antonio Oct. and return to the classroom. I didn’t think I We went to every workshop we could and partici- During college, I worked with Mur at the would actually get the job, but I would have been pated in every contest that was out there. Mur ILPC Summer Workshops and loved the energy 23 - 25. On- upset with myself had I not applied. took us everywhere, from Austin to New York, to I got from the students. I even loved the kid who site contests I was both excited and nervous when the hone our journalism skills. Actually, what we described me as “dumpy, with algae-green eyes League offered the job to me — nervous because honed was our obnoxious personalities. At the and moss-colored hair.” Naturally, the student will be held in I am cautious about change and excited because Gloria Shields workshop in Dallas, we decided New face, continued on page 11 addition to learning ses- Vonderheid follows his heart back to the classroom sions. Con- 30. To a journalist I knew I wanted a situation where the adminis- involved in a conversation. After a teenager had the number 30 means tration saw the need and advantages of having a come in to get money for her fall dance, the two tact Rhonda “the end,” and when a strong publications department. I also wanted tellers began talking about their high school Moore at journalist entitles a col- the challenge of building a publications depart- activities. Throughout the conversation each umn as a 30 column, ment from scratch. Finally, I wanted to find a job brought up activities that their yearbook had rmoore512 that signifies that col- where I felt the community was an avid supporter discussed and pictured. While I was standing @sbcglobal.net umn as his last. This is of the school district. I found all those in this there, they decided they would have a “bring the my 30 column. position at this new school. yearbook to work” day to compare activities and for more infor- For those who don’t Many wonder why someone would think a how each looked in high school. They also wanted mation. know, I am back where high school publications department, much less to show each other old boyfriends and girlfriends Randy Vonderheid you are - serving as a scholastic journalism, could be important in the and what they were doing these days. Former Journalism Director journalism teacher/pub- worldly scheme of things. I’ve mentioned in In many different television shows and mov- lications adviser at Centennial High School in several columns how students who participate in ies, people refer to yearbooks during the course of Frisco, a suburb of Dallas. It was an extremely journalism do better on their SATs, ACTs and the movie or show. I have seldom heard people difficult decision moving back to the classroom other formal testing as well as do better in college say, “I learned that in this high school class” or from the comfortable confines of the UIL building as a whole. I’ve also mentioned that many of “we did that experiment in that high school.” at 1700 Manor Rd., but one I am excited about it. these students return to their high school after Many times I hear, “what did the yearbook say A quick synopsis - after seeing students and graduation to see their “journalism teacher and about that?” or “yeah, that may have been hard teachers/advisers at the different conventions, the J-Lab.” It was a “home-away-from-home at- but try finishing 200 pages of yearbook in one workshops and state tournaments and meets in- mosphere” to them. week!” teract and work together and enjoy each other’s Other factors too show how journalism is part In fact, just last week I was having dinner with successes as their “little family,” I knew my heart of a larger scheme of things. I was in my bank some former publication students. These people, was in the classroom. I began my search for a new making some last minute transactions before I who are now adults in their mid-30s, still talk teaching position by establishing certain criteria. made my move and overheard two bank tellers Back to class, continued on page 9 UIL Leaguer 6 • Theatre Aug/Sept. 2004 ‘We are the dreamers of the dreams’ Dream of affecting eternity through your students and their work in the arts Welcome and time limits and the stated goals of the for One-Act Play for print and in conduct- should be fully disclosed to the contest back! Jenny, League and the OAP contest. ing and preparing materials for several manager at the official rehearsal. Remem- Connie and I The contest provides a structure to at- workshops. The biggest project was the ber that nothing may be done to the basic hope you had a tain loftier goals. The great acting teacher Handbook. You will need to order this set that may damage it or the unit set or restful summer Stanislavski once said, “Do not try to push publication right away. I can’t begin to endanger the site crew, audience or par- full of inspira- your way through to the front ranks of your stress the importance of doing this. There ticipants. Unauthorized or undisclosed tion that has profession; do not run after distinctions are significant changes both in the struc- use of the basic set may be considered a prepared you to and rewards; but do your utmost to find an ture and the content. violation of 1034 (b) (2) of the Ethics tackle the chal- entry into the world of beauty.” When you APPROVED LISTS Code. The contest manager shall make lenges of the have come to grips with that, then you will The “Approved Lists” are no longer any decision concerning the use of the Luis Munoz school year. As find those intangible treasures that are found in the Handbook. You will need to basic set and that decision shall be final. One Act Play Director you begin this manifest from the theatrical and UIL ex- go online to find these. In 2002, the lists Discrepancy in Time new journey, take time to reflect on what perience both for you were out-of-date by the If there is a discrepancy between the you are teaching your students. What you and your students. time the books were de- times reported by the official adult time- teach your students will have an impact for Willy Wonka in the Those theatre artists livered. Several schools keepers, the contest manager shall use the generations to come. 1977 film “Willy called “Teacher” are made the mistake of pro- lowest of the times as the official time. The Rod Caspers, 2004 Conference A State Wonka and the ducing plays no longer contest manager, after consultation with Meet Judge, told a wonderful story during Chocolate Factory” doubly blessed be- on the lists and faced official contest timekeepers, has final judg- his meeting with students and teachers says, “We are the mu- cause they not only having to produce a dif- ment in determining if site crew members participating in the contest. According to sic makers, and we are ferent title. have caused, for any reason, a company to Rod, he was standing at the back of the B. the dreamers of the teach what is but C&CR ERROR exceed the time limits. Iden Payne Theatre on the UT-Austin dreams.” Dreams are what can be. There is an error in Cell Phones and Messaging Devices campus watching a production of Merrily important. the 2004-2005 C&CR. Cell phones or other electronic com- We Roll Along which he had directed. Those theatre art- 1033 (d) (3) (C) (page munications devices shall not be allowed Woody McGriff, who had choreographed ists called “Teacher” are doubly blessed 137 of the Constitution and Contest Rules in the backstage areas, except as allowed the piece, came up to Rod and said, point- because they not only teach what is but should read: under 1033 (c) (2) (E). Light and sound ing to the stage and audience, “Look down what can be. This is one of the few safe (C) Responsibility for Selection of Judges. spaces are considered backstage and off- there, we’ve affected eternity.” havens where one is still allowed to play The judge for the zone or district contest stage. Misuse of these items for illegal Woody knew that their work as artists make believe. The arts education teachers shall be selected by the district executive communications in other contests has led and teachers would touch the lives of all provide their students will make them a committee; judges for area and regional to the creation of this restriction. the participants in the theatrical experi- member of a very select part of society. It contests will be selected from those desig- PLANNING MEETINGS ence. However, it doesn’t stop there. is a group empowered by creative thinking nated as area and regional judges in the This is the time to zone, recommend Whatever each and every audience mem- to think “outside the box” and that does current accredited list of critic judges by judges, a contest manager and secure a site. ber, performer, technician gleaned from not fear abstraction. They become a soci- the contest managers of these contests; Make sure you study the section on plan- being a part of that moment will be shared ety that is fearless and dynamic and can and judges for the state contest will be ning meetings (pages 22-25) in the 16th from generation to generation. Such is the bring new and innovative projects and approved by the State Director. A judge edition and cover all the bases. It is ex- case with the UIL and OAP experience. solutions to problems. should not be selected that would result in tremely important that all schools are in- A UIL “Certificate for Excellence in Mrs. Teevee: Loompaland? There’s no any entry being evaluated by the same vited to attend. Careful planning can Spelling,” dated May 24, 1921, hangs on such place. judge twice in the same year. avoid problems and misunderstandings at the wall by my desk. The certificate, Willy Wonka: Excuse me, dear lady... NEW DEADLINES the contest. signed by League’s first director E.D. Mrs. Teevee: Mr. Wonka, I am a teacher The traditional November 1 enrollment The TETAAO Administrative Com- Shurter, was awarded to my Great-Aunt of geography. card deadline has been changed. Please mittee met in June and the meeting culmi- Emma Garza for scoring “100% in the Willy Wonka: Oh, well then you know note that the cards must now be submitted nated with the selection of the 2004 State Written Spelling Contest.” I am proud to all about it. by October 1. Meet judges. Their peers selected the say that my family has been involved with This year aspire to work hard, learn and The deadline for setting up One-Act following: the League for four generations. We be- create. Be a positive role model for your Play Meets online is February 1. The Dis- 1A Tal Lostracco – Trinity Valley lieve in what it did, does and will continue students. Your success in life will not be trict Academic Meet Director or a desig- College to do for generations of Texas children. measured by the awards you win but by the nated individual should do this. 2A Maria Haskell – Austin What are the values? Yes, there are art that you share. The accolades will Contestants shall be entered into the 3A George Sorenson – Lubbock some statistically proven values: come with the creation of good theatre. UIL Academic Spring Meet Entry System 4A Bob Singleton – Houston People who study theatre and compete Dream of creating, of enlightening the by each school’s academic coordinator or 5A Jim Mammarella – San Antonio in League activities do better on standard- world, of affecting eternity through your designated individual ten days prior to College ized tests. students and their work. zone or district, whichever comes first. Make sure your Contest Manager ex- People who study theatre and compete SCENIC DISCLOSURE RE- ecutes a written contract with the judge. in League activities don’t drop out as much. 16th EDITION QUIRED Area and Regional Contest Managers get However, it is a broader and more sub- The League office was busy this sum- The use of the basic set, unit set, prop- commitments now and use judges that are jective set of issues that are at the core of mer. Jenny, Connie and I were involved in erties, scenery, approved additions, and designated as area and regional judges on this discussion, issues that go beyond rules preparing the 16th edition of the Handbook items allowed under 1033 (c) (2) (F) (i-v) Theatre, continued on page 14 UIL Leaguer Aug/Sept. 2004 Elem/JH • 7 Deadlines approaching for competitions

The joy of teaching is mostly your atlases from UIL in the past year, this is the edition Calendar of Upcoming Activities long distance for me these days, you would have received. as I talk with educators and ad- • The selections for the Music Memory Contest are Spring/Summer .... Register online to participate. Registration information is sent to all ministrators on the phone. An- new for 2004-2005. Please see the Official List in the A+ non-registered public elementary and nouncements and bells blaring Handbook or the UIL web site. Although the list in the A+ junior high schools in Texas. in the background, teachers re- Handbook is mistakenly titled 2003-2004, the composers Early Sept...... Hold district organizational meeting minding students to use their and musical selections listed are correct for the 2004- for Fall/Winter (Dec. 1 - Jan. 31) ‘six-inch voices’ for a few min- 2005 contest. There are 16 selections on the official list, district meets Sept. 15...... Deadline for returning District utes, or principals requesting all- and no alternates, used for both the third and fourth grade Organization Form for Fall/Winter too-familiar students to take a division and the fifth and sixth grade division. Vendors Treva Dayton (Dec. 1 - Jan. 31) district meets seat while they finish our con- that provide practice materials are listed on our web site ...... Deadline for the district director to Elementary/JH Director versation all bring back vividly under the link for “Other Resources.” return the District Meet Requisition the sights, sounds, smells and synergy of a new school year. • For One-Act Play contest managers, a new Guide for Form for Fall/Winter (Dec. 1 - Jan. 31) district meets Hopefully, most of you have located all the materials that One-Act Play Contest Managers is now available. This is ...... Deadline to submit orders for disappeared while your classrooms were being renovated a truly user-friendly manual and a great resource. The materials for elementary and junior or cleaned over the summer and are now settled into the newest edition of the Handbook for One-Act Play has been high school invitational contests rhythm of the academic year. Our best wishes for a great totally revised and contains great diagrams, graphics and (hosting school only) one for you and your students. easy-to-find information for directors, critic judges and Oct. 1 ...... Deadline for Participation Registration If your district has not already had a meeting to plan for contest managers. Use the Academic Study Materials Before Oct. 15 ...... Hold district organizational meeting this year’s UIL academic competition, you should do so as Order Form to purchase a copy. for Spring district meets soon as possible. Please be sure and check the contest • For the Ready Writing and Creative Writing Con- Oct. 15 ...... Deadline for returning District calendar and plan your meet accordingly. The dates that tests, the Ready Writing & Creative Writing Handbook has Organization Form for Spring (Feb. 1 district materials are available have changed, as have the been reprinted but has not been revised from the 2000 - May 16) district meets ...... Deadline for the district director to deadlines for ordering district contest materials. The edition. return the District Meet Requisition calendar was published last spring in the Leaguer and • The A+ Spelling List for grades 3-8 contains the new Form for Spring (Feb. 1 - May 16) posted on our web site, and we’ve printed it again in this word lists for the 2004-2005 Spelling Contest. district meets edition. December 1 is the first day you may use fall/winter Social Studies Pilot Contest Nov. 1 ...... First day to hold elementary and junior district materials, and September 15 is the deadline for The new Social Studies Contest is designed to encour- high school invitational meets Dec. 1 ...... First day elementary and junior high ordering. Spring district meets may be held from February age students to expand their knowledge of social studies, school Fall/Winter (Dec. 1 - Jan. 31) 1 through May 16. Our invitational meet materials may be particularly in the areas of history, government systems, district materials will be available used beginning November 1; so if you have scheduled your economics, citizenship and culture. The contest has two Jan. 31 ...... First day to return elementary and contest in November and cannot change the date, you divisions, with one test for grades 5 and 6 and another for junior high school Fall/Winter may purchase those. grades 7 and 8. Schools may enter three contestants in district contest materials to participating schools Contest Materials for 2004-2005 each division at the district meet. Feb. 1 ...... First day elementary and junior high If you registered your campus online to participate last Contest material will be based on the TEKS for social school Spring (Feb. 1 - May 16) spring or during the summer and have not yet received studies and taken from state-adopted textbooks. Ques- district materials will be available your A+ Handbook packet, your registration has disap- tions for the 5-6 division with approximately 20 percent March 31 ...... First day to return elementary and peared into cyberspace, and you need to send it again. We from fourth grade, 50 percent from fifth grade and 30 junior high school invitational contest materials have shipped materials to all pre-registered schools, and percent from sixth grade social studies TEKS. Questions May 16 ...... First day to return elementary and are working on the hundreds we receive each week at this for the 7-8 division will include approximately 20 percent junior high school Spring district time of the year. I’ve highlighted below some of the from the sixth grade, 50 percent from the seventh grade, contest materials to participating contest materials you’ll need as your students prepare for and 30 percent from the eighth grade social studies TEKS. schools competition. The majority of test questions will be in multiple-choice May 31 ...... Last day to return Academic District Participation Survey • The Art Contest is in the second year of a two-year format. At this time, there is no team competition and no cycle. Prints and the Art Smart Bulletin are the same as tie-breaker element for the contest. 2003-2004. Both divisions (grades 4-6, grades 7-8) use the Students will be given 30 minutes to answer 40 mul- socialstudies.tea.state.tx.us/ same prints and bulletin but different tests are provided tiple-choice questions. Three points are awarded for each Hosting a UIL Meet for each division. correct answer and two points deducted for each incor- Many of you have been selected to host your UIL • In the Calculator Contest, students may use any rect answer. No points are added or deducted for ques- district meet again and again, because you’ve done such silent, commercially available calculators that do not tions that are not answered. an excellent job it the past. Maybe you became this year’s require auxiliary power. Pre-recorded programs should be We hope most districts take advantage of the opportu- appointed host because you weren’t at the planning meet- cleared before the contest. nity to try this new event and to provide feedback about ing when the decision was made and couldn’t refuse! • For Dictionary Skills, contest writers will use the the contest format, content, level of difficulty, etc. Sample Regardless, we hope you’ll find the information and forms Merriam Webster’s Intermediate Dictionary. Any edition question are provided in the A+ Handbook and the spring provided in the A+ Handbook make your job a little easier. from 1998 or later may be used, including the newest 2004 district tests from last year are included in the Academic During the fall, we will be posting additional informa- edition. Study Materials Booklets. Your regular classroom curricu- tion on our web site to help contest directors plan effi- • For the Maps, Graphs & Charts Contest, contest lum is excellent preparation for this contest. A useful web ciently and be prepared for each contest. We’ve tried to writers will use only the 2003 edition of the Nystrom Desk site for additional material is the Social Studies Center include details about such things as selecting and/or Atlas. It has a red and purple cover, and if you have ordered hosted by the Texas Education Agency at http:// Elem/JH, continued on page 12 UIL Leaguer 8 • Music Aug/Sept. 2004 2004 brings rule revisions in music What a difference a flexibility for string students to enter both a full AMPLIFICATION OF INSTRUMENTS year makes! For the early orchestra and string orchestra organization event. OR VOICE – Section 1105(g)(5): Amplifica- part of this decade we Now a string orchestra can enter as a non-varsity tion may be used provided that eligible students experienced little or no group if either a varsity full orchestra or varsity operate all equipment including such items as change in the fundamen- string orchestra is also entered in the contest. mixers and soundboards. Directors or parents are tal operations of our UIL Furthermore if there is a varsity full orchestra, prohibited from operating this equipment. Any Music Programs. How- varsity string orchestra and non-varsity string AC power used must be located outside the ever as we face the be- orchestra entered, the string students in the var- sidelines and end lines. IMPORTANT: With ginning of the 2004-2005 sity full orchestra can perform with either the the adoption of this new language, battery packs, school term, there are a varsity or non-varsity string orchestra. Do re- mike cords, DC powered speakers, etc. may now Richard Floyd number of rule revisions member that a student cannot be in two like be located on the marching field. They are not Director of Music that must be noted. Re- organizations. In other words students can be in limited to the sideline restrictions imposed for member that each of these rule changes was pre- a full orchestra and a string orchestra but cannot AC power cords or AC supplied amplification. sented at UIL/TMEA Region Meetings during the be in two full orchestras or two string orchestras. PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE 2003-2004-school term, discussed by the TMEA/ USE OF ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT ELECTRONIC RULES – Section 1105(g)(6): UIL Music Advisory Committee, reviewed by the WITH MARCHING BAND – Section Violations of these rules will be subject to the full Technical Advisory Committee and then adopted 1105(g)(4): Marching band directors are urged range of penalties from reprimand to disqualifica- by the UIL Legislative Council. In the case of the to review this and the following rules carefully tion and suspension. marching band revisions, it should be stressed that since they represent a significant change in how JUDGE COMMENTS REGARDING these modifications stem from recommendations electronic equipment can be used in UIL March- ELECTRONICS – Section 1105(g)(7): Judges made by the UIL/TMEA Marching Band Study ing Band Competition shows. The rule is clear. will be instructed to give appropriate consider- Committee after some nine months of research and It states that eligible students must perform all ation to the utilization of electronics as an essen- deliberation. electronically produced music including narra- tial part of the adjudication process. Each rule change is referenced as it appears in tion and sound effects live and in real time. STUDENT/PARENT ACKNOW- the 2004-05 UIL Constitution and Contest Rules. Prerecorded music may not be used. As in the LEDGEMENT FORM – Section 1105(c): This ADDITIONAL GROUPS IN ORCHES- past the set-up and placement of electronic equip- is perhaps one of the most controversial rule TRA – Section 1102 (j)(3)(B-C): The intent of ment must comply with the 5-minute set up and revisions in recent memory. The Student/Parent this rule change is to create more options and 2-minute tear down limitation. See Music, continued on page 9

ADDRESS TMAA CORRESPONDENCE Marching band clinic proves necessary, meaningful TO: changed in the past few years. Organizations such believe that if we are to maintain that excel- Dr. Jay Dunnahoo By Scott Coulson Executive Secretary Vice President for TMAA as Drum Corps International and Bands of lence, we must be willing to learn and grow with Texas Music Have you heard what the nay sayers are saying America have greatly influenced and affected the times. Maybe six hours is a wise investment Adjudicators today? Well, nay of course! As predicted, there the very concept of marching band. Some in our of time to ensure that we maintain excellence in Association seems to be a bit of grumbling amongst the ranks state feel that this influence has gotten out of our adjudication process. 410 Coronado Dr. Kerrville, TX 78028 regarding the new six-hour training session for hand. Whether I agree or disagree with this As I have just concluded conducting my third 830/792-5224 marching band. Questions have arisen as to its belief has little relevance. The fact is that the six-hour training session, I have been struck by Fax: 830/792-5917 necessity and its convenience. While I agree that influences are there and we must, as adjudicators, one recurring theme heard in the comments of giving up nearly an entire day to attend the clinic be knowledgeable about them and be equipped to participants, “It sure didn’t seem like six hours!” is a strain, I do believe that it is a necessity. deal with them. In addition, we all need time to Though I’ll take that as a compliment, what is Some raise concerns about the disproportion- absorb and address the latest changes recom- more important to me is the fact that most ate amount of time spent training to judge the mended by the 2002- 2003 TMEA/UIL State attending the session feel like they have taken marching contest as opposed to the concert con- Marching Band Committee, which are in effect something meaningful away from the clinic. test; after all, isn’t music what we are all about? for this year. Hopefully, they are better prepared to adjudicate Why should we require a six-hour clinic for Last November, I attended the Bands of the marching and the musical aspects of the marching adjudication training when we only America Grand National Championships in In- performance. require two and a half hours for concert adjudica- dianapolis, Indiana. My purpose for attending Think about it. If you ask one hundred tion training? I agree that music should be our was to participate in the judges’ training sessions people to indicate the most important feature in first and foremost concern in any judging en- offered at the competition and to converse with an automobile, virtually all would focus on safety deavor. I also agree that we must be careful not to some of the adjudicators. I wanted to see if there and reliability. Now imagine selling them that get too carried away with all of ancillary compo- was anything that this organization used in its car and enlightening them only about the reli- nents of the marching band - color guard, show judges’ training that I could take and use in the ability of the engine and safety features of the design, props, electronics, etc. - and that we need TMAA workshop. As I was conversing with the vehicle. Will they drive around town praising to make sure that the musical presentation is the head visual judge and explaining my “mission,” your name and thanking you for how reliable and highest priority in the adjudication of any en- she facetiously asked, “Oh, does Texas do judges’ safe the car is? No way. They’ll be cursing your semble. However, as important as the music is, training?” While I tried not to let her statement name and repeatedly saying, “It’s too hot in there are other aspects of marching performance bother me, it was duly noted. We in Texas take here!” that demand our attention as well. pride in the fact that the tradition of excellence *Special thanks to Jeff Jones for his assistance Marching band in Texas has drastically in our band programs is recognized nationally. I with this article. UIL Leaguer Aug/Sept. 2004 News • 9 Back to class: Former journalism director says good-bye continued from page 5 sister. These same students are expected to write stories instruction does fit into the scheme of things. What about the lessons they learned in yearbook and newspaper and other information while participating in Student journalism does is more important than what most people class, still follow many of the rules learned in that class , Council, National Honor Society and volleyball. They do identify it as - just an elective. still remember project lessons learned as journalism stu- all this, and when their newspaper or yearbook is pub- I’ll miss many of the people I’ve worked with as the dents. lished, people will find any and all errors and make sure UIL/ILPC Director the past five years. I have made many That’s how high school journalism fits into the scheme staff members know they messed up. This is what it means friends and learned how to depend on others when I’ve of things. Each year one group of students is asked to to fit into the scheme of things. needed them, but I’ll still see many of those same people literally write a history book of the school year using Now I’m moving right back into the thick of it. All the at the different journalism conventions and contests. pictures as the main source of information. These students while I’ll still advocate the necessity of a strong journal- Many of you have fulfilled my life more than you can are expected to manage a budget that can range anywhere ism program and competition. I will always believe stu- imagine. I have made many new friends who have taught from $30,000 to $150,000 at the same time taking AP dents learn and improve through competition. So when I me much more than I taught you. English, history and chemistry. These students are ex- start trying to teach Serena or Annie how to find, take and And I’ll see you at the next convention or competi- pected to cover all the activities of the school as well as crop certain pictures, or Rice the necessity of having a tion, and I’ll have “my family” with me and together we’ll manage a part-time job or take care of a little brother or staff manual for her yearbook class, I will know that my be enjoying my kids’ successes as well as yours. Music: Rule changes highlighted Journey: Participating continued from page 8 change. Details regarding judge rotation between pre- makes you a winner Acknowledgment Form was created to enlighten students liminary and finals can be found in Section 1106(j)(2-3) and parents regarding the specifics of the 8-hour rule as it of this rule. continued from page 2 applies to marching band. The form can be found on the MARCHING BAND ADJUDICATION DESCRIP- fied or measured. Some say it places too much Music Page of the UIL Web Site at www.uil.utexas.edu. TORS: While this provision is not referenced as a rule pressure on child development. Directors are expected to have a copy of this form read and change in the Constitution and Contest Rules, it does relate However, in real life we are measured by objective signed by all band members who will participate in UIL directly to our marching band competitions. A very specific and subjective criteria all the time. Life is not the marching band competitions. The form must also bear set of descriptors intended to more clearly define standards same as a contest, but many skills learned in compe- the signature of the parent or guardian. Each school is for the division rating system have been developed by the tition transfer well to everyday life. required to keep these forms on file. Marching Band Study Committee in cooperation with the Randy McEachern, former UIL participant and REVISED DIRECTOR’S COMPLIANCE STATE- Texas Music Adjudicators Association. Judges will be University of Texas quarterback, reflected on the MENT – Section 1105(d): All marching band directors are expected to use these descriptors as an integral part of the meaning of competition. “We have talked about the familiar with the statement that is intended to validate a adjudication process and refer to these expectations when fact that whoever you are and wherever you go, you director’s compliance with the rules regarding summer band. assigning ratings for a band’s performance. These descriptors still have to compete,” he said. “Nothing is given to The statement has been expanded to reference the Student/ are found on the Music Page of the UIL web site at you no matter who you are. It’s tougher if you start Parent Acknowledgment Form and the director’s Policy and www.uil.utexas.edu. Directors are encouraged to share them out at the bottom. But everybody has a chance.” Ethics Code found in Section 1101(d)(4-5) of the UIL with students and reference them when addressing expecta- A recent news article outlined the significance of Constitution and Contest Rules. tions for UIL contest performances. an Olympic champion of one ethnic origin winning AREA JUDGE ASSIGNMENTS – Section 1106(h): NEW SUBSTITUTION RULE FOR SOLO AND an event traditionally dominated by another ethnic This language has been added to the Area Marching Band ENSEMBLE CONTEST SELECTIONS: For decades group. The author points out that stereotyping Contest Procedures in an effort to create more consis- the performance requirements in the Prescribed Music people into certain little categories is both unfair to tency in the assignment of judges for area contests. Re- List have stated that there could be no substitution for the the people as well as to society in general. It has been gion and Area directors will still have extensive input specific instrumentation listed in the PML. This rule was proven in business, industry, the arts and interna- regarding the selection of judges for the Area Contest. strictly enforced even when the score clearly offered tional athletics that what separates individuals is not However, the area executive committee in consultation various options for part substitutions. It is now acceptable so much the differences in ability but rather differ- with the State Director of Music will make the final to exercise the option of using any alternate instrumenta- ences in expectations and opportunity. assignment of judges. tion listed in the score. It is the duty of schools to provide opportunities AREA MARCHING BAND CONTEST PROCE- Be advised that this new provision does not permit and to have high expectations for their students - in DURES – Section 1106(j). This change in our contest directors to make indiscriminant substitutions of their academics, in behavior, in respect for fellow man and structure will be discussed in more detail as the fall own choosing. The substitution must be listed in the woman, in performance and in integrity. It is a unfolds. This modification is intended to make the area score as a viable option for creating a musically satisfying journey without a predetermined result - just like a contests more meaningful for student participants while performance. football game. What makes it interesting is the creating a higher degree of recognition for all bands in the These rule additions and revisions represent some of uncertain outcome. competition. If there are 13 are fewer bands the area the most significant changes in recent years. While all But if the process and journey is open to all: rich contest will unfold as in the past. If there are 14 or more language has been carefully researched, it is likely that and poor, minority or Anglo, early bloomer and late bands in a classification there will be both a preliminary questions and clarifications will occur. Necessary clarifi- bloomer, tall or short, then the outcome will be more and final competition. If there are 14 to 19 bands, there cations will be posted on the UIL web site and distributed positive because more have dreamed the dream. will be 7 bands advancing to the finals. If there are 20 or to the Region Executive Secretaries. The staff of the UIL wishes the very best to all more bands, 10 bands will advance to the finals. A drum As always questions regarding any issues pertaining to member schools. May the goals and ambitions of major retreat with appropriate recognition and awards the UIL Music Program or Eligibility for Extracurricular August grow into positive reality in May. will bring closure to each competitive session including Activities are welcome and can be submitted to the UIL And if you do not win a state championship, it is competitions where there are 13 or fewer bands and no Music Office by phone at (512) 471-5883 or via the our sincere hope that you are richer for having finals. The number of bands advancing to state will not Internet at [email protected]. attempted the journey. UIL Leaguer 10 • News Aug/Sept. 2004

Student Activity Conferences SAC Dates set for fall in four locations Sept. 11 THE UIL WILL CONDUCT four Student Activity Conferences in the fall of 2004, featuring Tyler Junior College all the high school academic events at four sites. • THEY’RE free! No pre-registration needed either. • THE CONFERENCES begin at 9 a.m. and end by 1:30 p.m. without a lunch break. This allows Sept. 18 us greater flexibility in scheduling without sacrificing contact hours or program quality. Most importantly, it allows schools to return home three hours earlier. Bring along light snacks for students West Texas A&M, who need a sugar or carbo boost around noon. Canyon • CONFERENCES are scheduled to minimize conflicts with SAT and ACT tests, band contests and state conventions and to maximize participation by the finest students and teachers in Texas. Pre-registration is not required, and there is no fee for attendance. • INSTRUCTIONAL SESSIONS are designed for beginning students, advanced students and Oct. 9 coaches. Other sessions for coaches, administrators and academic coordinators will be offered as well. The University of • CONFERENCES feature lectures and presentations by UIL contest directors, college profes- My UIL academic sors and high school teachers. Sessions will include discussions on contest preparation, demonstra- Texas at Austin experience has tions, performances and contest administration. Students may choose from novice and advanced meant more sessions in some academic areas, as well as small-group sessions in specific UIL activities. sweaty palms, last • ALL CONTESTS COVERED. Lectures or demonstrations will be scheduled for all high school Nov. 6 second contests. • BRING STUDENTS! Most sessions are intended to help students begin preparing for high Texas A&M, cramming, and school spring contests. Mark your calendar and plan to attend one or more of these free conferences. hours of nervous • TENTATIVE programs for each site will be posted on the UIL web site, and final programs Kingsville apprehension will be available at each site. before awards ceremonies than all the other experiences of my LD Debate: Topic lends itself to very timely issue life combined. continued from page 4 concern regarding situations in which no candi- various issues, it is essential to direct attention I’ve realized Shortly after George W. Bush was declared date receives more than 50 percent of the vote. toward the basic point of clash, popular vote the winner of the last election, several political The last U.S. presidential candidate to win a versus the Electoral College while, at the same Leaguetown leaders including New York Senator Hillary clear majority of the national vote was George H. time, avoiding policy kinds of arguments. Affir- could be its own Rodham Clinton called for major election re- W. Bush in the 1988 election. mative debaters have the opportunity to support reality television form, including consideration of abandoning use Yet another claim is that if the U.S. did rely on popular vote by embracing values such as democ- show, and finger of the Electoral College in selecting American popular vote, election campaigns would be con- racy, the democratic process, justice, liberty, the exercises really do Presidents. Leading opponents of the Electoral ducted in a different manner meaning that, in the general will of the people and freedom. prepare you for College generally argue that the current system case of the 2000 election, George W. Bush might Pragmatic issues offer equally compelling po- should give way to a national popular vote to have managed to win the popular vote had he sitions including making the case that, under the the calculator test. determine Presidents, a more direct form of elec- campaigned more heavily in his stronger states, current system, too much attention is paid to the tion. such as Texas and in states in which he had little key “battleground states” and the numerous other Brock Such a format, it is claimed, would allow for chance of winning, such as California. points raised by critics of the Electoral College. a more direct voice in government by American Finally, supporters of the Electoral College Negative debaters, in turn, can offer justice, Birkenfeld voters. Additionally it is claimed that voter par- respond to criticism based on the controversy the social contract, constitutionalism, represen- Canyon HS, ticipation is diminished today because some states surrounding the 2000 election by pointing out tative democracy and utilitarianism as philo- are viewed as a “lock” for certain candidates, that it was not the Electoral College process that sophical positions. Pragmatic arguments include Canyon resulting in meaningless votes for supporters of caused the weeks of uncertainty, but instead the claim that the Electoral College provides a the less-heavily favored contender. Media and issues specific to Florida. In fact, two of the three system in which all states have a voice, while candidate attention become focused on key times the popular vote had disagreed with the relying solely on popular vote would result in “battleground” states with relatively close races electoral vote, in 1876 and 2000, a number of election campaigns being conducted mainly in anticipated. other problems provided the bulk of controversy. the more populated regions of the nation, thus Supporters of the Electoral College, on the The current UIL LD resolution offers two disenfranchising voters in many of the lesser other hand, point out that the system has oper- important ingredients for quality debate: well- populated states. ated smoothly far more often than not. Citing divided ground for both negative and affirmative In the final analysis, the resolution offers the the fact that only three times has the winner of positions as well as extensive quality information unique combination of a timely issue, an amazing the popular vote failed to capture the electoral related to the subject. body of information and an educational, enjoy- vote, supporters contend the system should be Political enthusiasts and elected leaders have able topic for consideration. maintained. It is further noted that additional debated the issue throughout the nation’s history McCarty is the debate coach and social studies problems would arise if presidential elections and the points raised are well documented in a department chair at Ingram-Tom Moore HS. He is were based only on the popular vote, including variety of sources. While debates will focus on co-author of the UIL LD Debate Handbook. UIL Leaguer Aug/Sept. 2004 News • 11 50 named to prestigious All State Journalism staff Fifty students have been named to the 2003-04 All Zach Krohn, DeSoto High School, DeSoto Max Marchitello, State Journalism Staff. To qualify for the staff, students Eric Gentry, DeSoto High School, DeSoto A&M Consoli- must have earned 50 points by participating and winning Benjamin Briscoe, Pampa High School, Pampa dated High different journalism contests throughout the year. Points Alyssa Rains, Big Spring High School, Big Spring School, could have been earned by participating in UIL invita- Sarah Beth Vela, Big Spring High School, Big Spring College Station tional contests, UIL district, regional and state contests, Stephen Kunkel, Keller High School, Keller Myrth as well as ILPC and similar type journalism contests. Andres Pacheco-Fores, Keller High School, Keller Killingsworth, 2003-04 staff members include: Anna Bleker, Keller High School, Keller A&M Ryan Miller, McNeil High School, Austin Tamara Fink, Keller High School, Keller Consolidated Amanda Fehlbaum, Mabank High School, Mabank Bradley Henicke, George West High School, George West High Jamie Moreland, McKinney High School, McKinney Jami Oliver, Buffalo High School, Buffalo School, Allen LaSala, McKinney High School, McKinney Katee Pate, Buffalo High School, Buffalo College Olga Khazan, McKinney High School, McKinney John Arbor, Buffalo High School, Buffalo Station Andrea Negri, Kerr High School, Houston Kell Daniel, Buffalo High School, Buffalo Tyler Rachael Guia, Decatur High School, Decatur Jessica Ray, Big Spring High School, Big Spring Smith, Jason Harrison, Decatur High School, Decatur Jeannette Wiemers, Hondo High School, Hondo Wim- Mackenzie Meador, Marcus High School, Flower Mound Lindsay Camp, Utopia High School, Utopia berley Rachel Kenny, Marcus High School, Flower Mound Aaron Pepper, Pampa High School, Pampa High Annecy Liddell, Comfort High School, Comfort Nima Kapadia, North Garland High School, Garland School, Wimberley Nell Millard, Comfort High School, Comfort Deborah Long, Haskell High School, Haskell Abha Bhattarai, Connally High School, Maxine Springer, Collins High School, Klein Ross Hairgrove, Haskell High School, Haskell Pflugerville Marianne Nitsch, Collins High School, Klein Drew Garison, Haskell High School, Haskell Nick Wade, Lufkin High School, Lufkin Kelsey Phillips, Lindale High School, Lindale Angela Ramey, Spring Hill High School, Longview Kristen Gibbs, White Oak High School, White Oak Candice King, Lindale High School, Lindale Hayden Henry, Spring Hill High School, Longview Josh Pierce, White Oak High School, White Oak Rory McKenzie, Lindale High School, Lindale Derrik Holmes, Spring Hill High School, Longview Wendy Barber, White Oak High School, White Oak New face: Journalism director knows value of UIL/ILPC continued from page 5 a great time. One of the best compliments have been the administrator in charge of final Leaguetown story, Sonya gave every- who described me as a “looking like I’ve ever received came from an opposing both UIL competitions and journalism. thing to journalism. It paid off. She gradu- Cinderella” received the award for best coach, who came up to me at the end of the What I learned during those three years ated from college this summer. feature. season. She said she could never tell if we lost was that administration takes as much While I had lots of kids like Sonya who After college and a brief stint on a because my kids were so supportive and time and energy as journalism. After three made it, it wasn’t until I was in administra- community newspaper, I found my true happy at the end of each game. We lost most years of explaining to students why show- tion that I saw how many kids didn’t. I was passion and began teaching journalism. I of our games, but I am not sure if anyone ing their underwear is just “not appropri- used to seeing at-risk kids breaking the fell into teaching and owe it all to Bobby. really knew, including my own team. ate” and doing lunch duty for two hours a odds because they were connected to the He recommended me for my first job at My final year at LBJ, I only taught day, I have to say the UIL opportunity school through journalism or softball. Copperas Cove High School, and I am newspaper and headed a grant for at-risk looked very attractive. As an administrator, most the students I confident to this day that without his sup- 9th grade students. One of the reasons this job looked so worked with had little to no connection to port and recommendation, I still would be Leading that grant spurred me on to my attractive to me, though, came more from the school, no real reason to be there except searching for “the right career.” After next career as a high school administrator. my experience in administration than jour- in ways they couldn’t fully comprehend. teaching a year at Cove, a position at LBJ I decided I wanted to have a stronger nalism. While I was an administrator, I They were lost. It was hard to take, and much High School opened and I quickly jumped leadership role in schools and returned to watched kids fall through the cracks and/ of the time I felt helpless. I had neither the on it. I fell in love with Austin during UT to receive my master’s in Educational or get lost in the system. All of the evi- time nor the resources to help all of the kids college and never wanted to leave. Administration. For the past three years, I dence I’ve seen, empirical and otherwise, as they slowly slipped out of our grasp. For eight years, I taught newspaper, have been an assistant principal in the tells us that when kids are connected to Here at UIL, I won’t spend the day yearbook, photojournalism, and journal- Austin Independent School District. the school, they remain at their school and disciplining students. Here at UIL, I will ism at LBJ. In my spare time, I also coached Although I left my job as a journalism graduate with success. have the resources to support teachers the varsity softball team. It was a busy eight teacher, I never left my relationship with Whether it is journalism, speech or enough to help their programs grow so that years. My kids were amazing and I loved UIL. As a first-year administrator at an sports, it keeps kids connected. I know you more and more kids are caught before they every day. My newspaper and yearbook elementary campus, I piloted one of the have seen that firsthand on your publica- slip through the cracks. Here at UIL, I kids brought home many awards and put first UIL elementary competitions on the tions. I did. I remember Sonya, whose hope that together, we can catch a few their hearts into the publications. east side of town. More than 50 students mother rarely came home, leaving her to more kids. My softball team, on the other hand, from different elementary schools partici- raise her little sisters. I also remember how My focus and priorities haven’t changed did not bring home too many awards. I pated in the event at Winn Elementary. much she loved journalism, how it gave since I started teaching many years ago. think we won a few games along the way, As a second-year administrator, I re- her hope. Sonya was determined not to be My focus is kids, but this time, it’s not just but my mantra was, “it doesn’t matter what turned to high school and quickly requested a high school drop-out, living off welfare. the ones sitting in my classroom or outside the score is as long as we improve.” Luck- the duty of overseeing the UIL academic She knew journalism could be her ticket my office. My focus is your kids and help- ily, the girls bought that line, and we had competitions. For the past two years, I out of poverty. From her first award to her ing and supporting you. UIL Leaguer 12 • News Aug/Sept. 2004 Academics Notes Elem/JH: Tips for

TAKS testing conflict information page on-line by Nov. 1, and dis- hosting a contest The TAKS tests are scheduled April 18-22, trict meet directors must set up their 2005 continued from page 7 training judges, preparing rosters, selecting prints which coincide with the week of UIL aca- academic meet online by Feb. 1. The CX De- for the art contest and preparing your answer key, demic region meets. Schools must take all bate meet online deadline is Dec. 1. All contes- and the personnel needed to administer each appropriate steps to receive TEA permission tants into the district meets next year must be event. If you have learned tricks of the trade that to allow students to take tests off-site. entered online. Paper entry forms will no longer make hosting a little easier, we’d love to hear The Texas Education Agency provides guide- be accepted. Submit spring meet director infor- from you and share your ideas with others. lines and procedures to use when requesting mation to: www.uil.utexas.edu/forms/ The district director or meet host should submit alternate test dates, applying to modify a test disdir.html. Submit spring meet school infor- two forms to our office prior to the meet. The administration, and requesting permission to mation to: https://utdirect.utexas.edu/uil/ District Organization Form tells us the contest date test students on-site. The form is posted on the sec1_sch1_upd.WBX and the schools that will be competing and helps us TEA Student Assessment Division Web site and keep a record of participation across the state. If replaces all previous forms posted in 2003. Social Studies Contest your fall district meet is scheduled between Decem- The alternative test date request form (pdf) Secondary documents for the 2005 Social ber 1 and January 31, you should submit your can be downloaded from: http:// Studies contest are as follows: district requisition form by September 15. www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/ • On the Waterfront (the film). Elia Kazan, Spring district requisition forms are due Octo- “At first all the directory.html. Information and links to TEA director; Sam Spiegel, producer. Starring Marlon ber 15. These deadlines make it possible to plan studying and hard guidelines are on the UIL Web site. Brando, Lee J. Cobb, Rod Steiger, Karl Malden the number of copies to be printed and for our work made me and Eva Marie Saint. Studio: Columbia Tri-Star; staff to package the tons of materials used. If your believe UIL was On-line deadlines Theatrical Release Date: Jan. 1, 1954 meet is prior to December 1, district material will just another Please note Oct. 1 deadline for submission • Harry Truman’s Inaugural Address, Jan. not be available. You’ll need to use the Invita- club that made of names of spring meet directors and campus 20, 1948 tional Meet Order Form instead. UIL academic coordinators. Inasmuch as it is • Richard Nixon’s “Checkers” Address, Sept. After the competition, the district director you do pointless the first year of reclassification and realign- 23, 1952 work. I was so should complete and send in the Academic Dis- ment, it is essential that districts conduct their • Dwight D. Eisenhower’s Inaugural Ad- trict Participation Summary. All these forms wrong. All the fall planning meetings and submit their dis- dresses, Jan. 20, 1953 and Jan. 21, 1957 may be found in the A+ Handbook and on the hard work trict organization forms by Oct. 1. • 1954 Supreme Court decision Brown vs. elementary and junior high web site under the paid off when the Schools must set up their 2004-05 school Board of Education link UIL Forms. medals and victo- ries produced a feeling like no Speech: Several changes happened this summer other. continued from page 4 our web site and you will find a guest article schools. The Sunday Participation Rule allows UIL has definitely an opportunity to vote on next year’s resolution. about the election resolution in this Leaguer. League member schools to sponsor their students provided me with Your 1st ballot will include five topics for you to New proposals were heard at the summer to two tournaments that hold competition on a sense of longing rank. Congratulations to three Texas coaches meeting of the Legislative Council. Those im- Sunday, such as Harvard and The University of who authored study reports for the selection pacting speech include a proposal to allow stu- Texas. Although superintendents have resound- to become better at process and whose topics were voted to be placed dents to enter both CX and LD debate, a request ingly voted to keep the rule as is, and a speech what I did.” on the national ballot: Russell Kirkscey, Blanco to change the process of dealing with three-way coach survey indicated the same desire, some HS, prescription drugs; Terri Robinson, ties in the preliminary round of extemporaneous speech programs in the state would like their Tara Nicole Georgetown HS, civil liberties; and David speaking by advancing all three contestants to students to participate in additional Sunday tour- Gardiner, Corpus Christi King HS. Other topics finals, and a proposal to establish Parliamentary naments per school year. Others want to main- Busch, making the ballot were indigenous peoples and Debate as a UIL event. Staff was instructed to tain UIL eligibility and just need to know how to Littlefield HS, federal elections. Before voting, please read the study both debate issues but the council voted follow the rule. To put to rest misconceptions Littlefield study reports for each topic area. We have linked unanimously to reject the tie advancement pro- surrounding the rule and violation penalties, the them from the UIL speech page. Texas was the posal. I would appreciate your feedback on these academic staff requested an official interpreta- site of the national meeting this year. A big issues to be considered at the October council tion from the State Executive Committee. That thank-you to Bill Schuetz and David Gardiner meeting. The web link http:// ruling has been rendered and is discussed fully in for doing an outstanding job assisting with local forensics.academic.claremontmckenna.edu/parl/ a separate Leaguer article (p.14). Staff is pleased arrangements. parli_guidelines.htm can provide information the SEC’s response will eliminate the vagueness We have redesigned the LD debate ballot. about the parliamentary debate event. long associated with the rule. The new ballot features 30 speaker points in- Although we rarely get inquiries about the No doubt the opening of school has brought stead of 25, making it the same point spread as Sunday Participation Rule from fine arts direc- new faces, new ideas, and new methodology onto the cross-examination ballot. It also provides tors and coaches of other academic events, we your campus. At UIL, your state association will more space for the judge to record reasons for certainly get our share from speech and debate. continue to introduce new and challenging op- decision. If you host an invitational tournament, Perhaps that is because like athletics, exposure portunities in educational competitive experi- you still may have last year’s ballots in stock. You goes a long way toward getting scholarship offers, ences to Texas students. Our staff looks forward are cautioned not to mix the old with the new, but unlike sports that have club teams, there are to a year of working alongside you. Contact me if since the speaker points are different. The fall no club teams for debate and speech by which I can be of assistance in making your new year a LD topic was released the first week in August on students can compete outside of their respective successful one! UIL Leaguer Aug/Sept. 2004 News • 13 ILPC Summer Workshop

“UIL has been one (Left) Dow Tate of Kansas City (formerly of the most fun of Dallas Hillcrest HS) works with a and worthwhile student on her newspaper spread. experiences I’ve (Above) A yearbook student works on his had in high yearbook spread for the workshop. More than 450 students attended the four- school, greatly due day workshop held in June at UT-Austin. to the high level of Both photos were taken by students in organization the photography section of the work- present at each shop. UIL competition, as well as the people I’ve met through practicing for and More than $1 million awarded in scholarships attending the This 2004-2005 school year the Texas Inter- The TILF Executive Director and Secretary Marshall proudly announced. The past years’ various meets.” scholastic League Foundation will disburse Dr. Bailey Marshall stated, “The applicants GPA GPA’s were 33% 4.0, 64% above 3.5%, and 85% $1,016,000 to 506 students. TILF announced in and entrance exam scores seem to reach higher above 3.0. June that 310 students were selected from 743 levels each year. Every student who applied can The TILF board is continually working to Chong Jiang, applicants to receive new TILF scholarships. be successful in college and in their chosen pro- acquire more money for the endowed funds and Westwood HS, There were 196 scholarships renewed in July for fession. Unfortunately we do not have scholar- for the annual scholarships. Perhaps one day their second, third or fourth year. These students ships for all applicants.” there will be sufficient funds to award each Austin will attend 55 colleges and universities in Texas. The percentage of new students receiving a applicant a scholarship. The CH Foundation of Lubbock joined the scholarship this year was 41% of those that ap- Anyone interested in setting up an endowed TILF donors this year by offering $3,000 to first- plied. Of the new students receiving scholarships or annual scholarship should contact the UIL generation college students from the four coun- this year, 76% had an SAT (or ACT equivalent) office. Dr. Marshall asked that anyone who ties in their area: Cochran, Hockley, Lubbock, score of 1200 or above. There were 17 recipients would like to contribute to the foundation call and Terry. They also extended a few $1,500 that scored 1500 and above, with two perfect the TILF (512-471-5883). All the funds con- scholarship to other students from their area. scores of 1600. tributed to the endowed fund remain in an All TILF applicants must qualify by compet- Twenty-eight percent of the new recipients account for that person or organization if they so ing in one of the UIL Academic Contests on the ranked first in their class and 57% ranked in the desire. When someone endows a scholarship, state level. Some donors have additional re- top four of their graduating classes. that scholarship is given in the name of the quirements that applicants must meet. Students “The TILF scholarship recipients continue to donor from now on. There are no administra- must begin their higher education at an approved succeed in college better than students with tive funds used from a person’s endowment or Texas college or university by the fall term fol- similar test scores and rank in class. This agrees annual contribution. Every penny is used for lowing their high school graduation. Applica- with research that indicates that students who scholarships. An annual report on the success of tions are available in March of each year and are participate in extra curricular activities have a the recipients is mailed to the donor. accepted from April 1 through the Tuesday fol- higher success rate in college. I know of no other “An Investment in Young Minds” is the motto lowing the UIL Academic State Meet, during the scholarship board that has selected students that for the TILF. The TILF Scholarship Program applicants’ graduation year. Applicants are noti- have done as well as the TILF recipients. The can tailor a scholarship to suit any donors’ wishes fied in mid-June each year if they have received college grade point averages for the TILF schol- if they are looking for a way to help the youth of a scholarship. arship students continue to be outstanding,” Texas. UIL Leaguer 14 • News Aug/Sept. 2004 SEC clarifies Sunday Participation Rule By Bobby Hawthorne Until Aug. 18, it was unclear. No longer. test that is not part of the UIL Spring Meet Those accused will have a right to due Director of Academics According to a State Executive Commit- Plan. For example, it is not a violation for process. Those who withhold evidence in For one that affects so few schools, the tee interpretation of the Sunday rule, a a high school student to participate in four an untimely manner may be sanctioned by Sunday Participation Rule has been a ma- school is deemed to have sponsored a or more Sunday oratory or duet acting the League for violating the Spring Meet jor pain in the neck for a number of years. student if: competitions.” Code. It states, “League schools shall not sponsor • The school pays entry fees for contes- Which contests are affected in the event We intentionally simplified the criteria students in a League contest or a contest tants or uses activity funds to pay for any or of a rule violation? for what constitutes a violation. I don’t similar to one offered by the League on all of student expenses for a competition “Students found to be in violation of want to deal with nick-picking coaches Sunday.” held on a Sunday. the Sunday Participation Rule may be pe- who claim that a coach may or may not However, it allows school district per- • The student uses school fundraiser nalized for the current academic year in have helped a student submit an entry sonnel to accompany students to two Sun- dollars to pay for fees, transportation and/ “germane” academic contests. For example, form or that a student’s name and school day competitions. It requires that adminis- or housing expenses to a competition held a student found in violation of the Sunday is listed on a tournament Web site entry trative approval be granted for those two on a Sunday. Participation Rule in form. The bottom line is: Did the school competitions, which must be sponsored by • The student is ac- Lincoln-Douglas sponsor the student financially? Did the a college or university. companied by school The rule failed to define would be disqualified student use school equipment or materi- At the same time, students may partici- personnel to a competi- in debate (LD & CX) als? Was the student accompanied by some- pate in non-school-sponsored competitions tion held on a Sunday. “sponsorship.” only, not in all speech one hired or appointed by the school or and activities. By state law, parents may • The student is events, nor in all UIL one of its employees? take their children to Sunday meets or accompanied, directed academic events. “ If the answer to these questions is “no,” tournaments provided the school does not or transported by a per- What is the mini- then no violation occurred. That the pay entry fees nor other related expenses, son or persons on behalf of school personnel mum penalty for violation? “The Sunday school’s fax number is posted on the tour- and the student isn’t accompanied by some- to a competition held on a Sunday. Participation Rule is referred to either the nament Web site is irrelevant insofar as one acting on behalf of the school — the • The student wears or uses school equip- District Executive Committee or the State the Sunday rule is concerned. coach, for example. ment to a competition held on a Sunday. Executive Committee, which may assess pen- Several years ago, I petitioned the Leg- Sounds simple enough. It isn’t. Next question: What constitutes alties as prescribed in the Constitution and islative Council to delete the Sunday rule The rule failed to define “sponsorship.” “school district personnel?” Contest Rules.” for academics. I believe in local control If a student uses a school computer to enter According to the SEC interpretation, Jana, Treva and I requested this interpre- and thought this matter best left in the a competition held on a Sunday, does that “School district personnel includes any tation because the lack of clarity has led to hands of local administrators. If they want constitute school sponsorship? If the coach person hired or appointed by the school or confusion, ill will and the potential for abuse. to spend their money to send a kid and assists the student in entering a competi- its employees who is involved in preparing As I told my staff and the SEC, this interpre- coach to Boston or Lexington, that should tion that’s held on a Sunday, does that or assisting the contestant for a contest tation is a “New Testament.” It replaces all be their call. Please note that Al Gore had constitute school sponsorship? If the that is part of the UIL academic program.” past interpretations and will eliminate the more luck in convincing Barbara Bush to school’s name, address or phone numbers Does the Sunday Participation Rule “Gotcha” mentality that cheapens true com- vote for him. Certainly, I understand the are listed on the student’s entry, does that apply to non-UIL academic contests? petition. Violations of the Sunday participa- reason for the rule. It equalizes competi- constitute school sponsorship? No. “The Sunday Participation Rule tion rule are to be decided by the respective tion. It protects Sundays for traditional If the student is accompanied by a per- applies only to contests that are part of the district executive committee or the State family activities. It protects students, son who is not an employee of the school, UIL Spring Meet Plan. It is not a violation Executive Committee — not by contest coaches and schools from abuse. Its weak- not on the school payroll but who is paid by of the Sunday Participation Rule for school managers who should not be faced with new ness has been its lack of clarity, making the coach out of his or her own pocket, district personnel to assist a student in allegations being presented to them minutes enforcement difficult at best. does that constitute school sponsorship? preparation for or participation in a con- before the beginning of the prelim rounds. That’s no longer the case. Theatre: Several announcements for new school year continued from page 6 ming will be scheduled for you November 6 • Kingsville • TETAAO Stevens, Keller ISD and his staff are the judges’ list. The list can be and your students. Texas A&M Kingsville • David Judges should be aware that hard at work scheduling workshops, found on the UIL website. This “mini-convention” is a Deacon AO dues must be postmarked by exhibits and performances to make STUDENT ACTIVITIES great way to start your year and an Feel free to contact these in- September 15 to avoid a late fee. this convention “better than ever.” CONFERENCES opportunity for you and your stu- dividuals with workshop ideas. Feel free to call Jenny Nichols at Check out www.tetatx.com for more Included in the enrollment dents to gain exposure to new They’d love to hear from you. 512-471-9996 if you have ques- information. packet is the Student Activity ideas and other students in your tions about the status of your Bob Singleton/ Jim Miller Conference schedule. A great area. AREA MEETS membership. Retirement way to learn more about One-Act September 11 • Tyler• Tyler Area meet info is posted on THEATREFEST 2005 The League would like to con- Play (OAP) is to pack up your Junior College • David the UIL website. Please check Start making plans to attend gratulate Bob Singleton, kids, get in the bus and attend the Crawford regularly as some sites may change Theatrefest 2005, January 26-30, HSPVA-Houston, and Dr. Jim SAC in your region. Saturday September 18 • Canyon • during the year. 2005, at the Hyatt Regency DFW Miller, Sam Houston State, on conferences have been scheduled West Texas A&M • Royal This year the League went Hotel in Dallas. Many, many UIL their retirement. Both have made in Tyler, Canyon, Austin and Brantley through the process of re-align- One-Act Play-related workshops are immeasurable contributions to Kingsville. League staff members October 9 • Austin • Univer- ment for 2004-2006 and many of planned throughout the four exciting Theatre in Texas and to the will attend and local program- sity of Texas • UIL/ UT-Austin the area sites have changed. days. Convention Host David League. UIL Leaguer Aug/Sept. 2004 News • 15 Schools win HEB/UIL State One Act Play community service award For the third consecutive year, H-E-B ness of health care issues. The winner of Pharmacy and the UIL will award over the health care service award receives a $10,000 to high schools committed to grand prize of $5,000. making their communities better. Any UIL member school is encouraged The H-E-B Pharmacy-UIL Commu- to compete for the community service nity Service Award was created in 2002 award through various service projects. to reward Texas high schools for making Examples of potential projects schools a difference in their hometowns in an can pursue include, but are not limited to, effort to enhance their community’s way organizing a food drive for a local food of life. bank, taking part in a beautification project The $1,000 award for first place, do- at a local park or visiting the elderly. nated by the H-E-B Pharmacy, will be Examples of healthcare-related projects awarded to one high school in each clas- include providing multiple screenings for sification (1A-5A) to schools whose diseases such as diabetes, setting up immu- projects most positively affect their com- nization clinics or creating a community- munities. wide health fair. Because of the incredible response to However, any action that is taken to the community service award and the qual- make a school’s hometown a better place ity of the submissions, H-E-B Pharmacy to live would qualify as the proper criteria will also award $500 for second place for the award. Bellaire students, Julie Weiman (Dorine), Robert Uzick (Tartuffe) and projects for each classification. The money To be considered for the award, projects Jonathan Bass (Orgon), perform Tartuffe at the 5A State One Act Play in turn is to be used toward a future service must be completed by May 31, 2005, and competition. The play, directed by Paul Munson and Gail Silver, won the 5A project sponsored by the school. documentation must be provided to the state championship. In 2004, a healthcare-related service UIL on the official H-E-B Pharmacy-UIL project category was added to further H-E- Community Service Award nomination B Pharmacy’s mission to be the provider of form by June 15, 2005. The recipients of the 2004 H-E-B Phar- 3A Second Place—Orange Grove High choice for a patient’s pharmacy healthcare H-E-B Pharmacy and the UIL hope to macy-UIL Community Service Award in- School needs. recognize outstanding Texas high schools clude: 4A First Place—Fredericksburg High The winner of the Healthcare Com- that exemplify an admirable sense of com- 1A First Place—Petrolia High School School munity Service Award must perform a munity spirit and giving. Best wishes to all 1A Second Place—Rice High School 4A Second Place—Dallas Lincoln High service project that is primarily focused on schools for a successful Community Ser- 2A First Place—Shallowater High School healthcare or healthcare initiatives in the vice Project! School 5A First Place—San Angelo Central community. The winner of the 2004 Healthcare 2A Second Place—Hico High School High School The project should address a specific Community Service Award was Crandall 3A First Place—Tyler Chapel Hill High 5A Second Place—Laredo Alexander need in the community and increase aware- High School. School High School Dr. Patrick: Scholarship fund set up for former UIL Music Director continued from page 1 sands of music students he personally edu- Directors from 1961 to 1984. He was a consult- He published hundreds of articles in versity. cated, Dr. Pat was the State Director of ant to various Texas state legislative commit- the Prescribed Music List, Music Educators Dr. Patrick started working for the Uni- Music for the University Interscholastic tees, groups, and individuals on music matters. Journal, Southwestern Musician combined versity of Texas at Austin in 1960. He taught League (UIL) from 1961 to 1984. As Dr. Pat belonged to many professional with the Texas Music Educator, The Leaguer, his last semester in the spring of 2002. Dur- director he created, organized, and brought organizations Phi Beta Mu, (president), National Federation Journal, and reprints in ing his 42-year career at UT-Austin in the to life the Texas State Solo Ensemble Con- Kappa Kappa Psi, American Acoustical several other states’ periodicals. College of Fine Arts, Dr. Pat was the Assis- test, the Texas State Marching Band Con- Society, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Music Donations can be sent to either of two tant Dean from 1968 to 1976, the Associate test, the Texas State Wind Ensemble Con- Educators National Conference, Texas scholarship funds set up in Dr. Pat’s name. Dean from 1976 to 1977, and the Acting test, and the Texas Music Adjudicators As- Music Educators Conference, and Ameri- Please contact Carolyn Scott, Scholarship Dean from 1977 to 1978. Dr. Patrick’s sociation. He continued his involvement in can Association Composers and Conduc- Coordinator, Texas Interscholastic League teaching specialties at UT-Austin ranged the UIL as a Consultant to the State Direc- tors. His honors include the National Foundation, checks to TILF, P.O. Box from the physics of acoustics, orchestration tor of Music from 1984 to 2004. He was First Federation Association Award, Commen- 8028, Austin, TX 78713, (512) 232-4938, and band arranging, and designs for instruc- Chairman, Music Section, of the National dation resolution from joint session of [email protected] or Univer- tion to the history of the American Concert Federation of State High School Associa- Texas Legislature, University Interscho- sity of Texas at Austin, Glen Chandler, Band. From 1964 to 1971, Dr. Patrick orga- tions from 1979 to 1984. He served in lastic League 75 Anniversary Award, 20th Director, School of Music, 1 University nized and directed the UT Music various capacities in the Texas Music Edu- Year Adjudication Award, (Enid, Okla- Station, E3100, Austin TX 78712, (512) Department’s first Longhorn Music Camps, cators Association, as Band Chairman, Vice- homa), Orpheus Award, Phi Mu Alpha 471-3157, [email protected] (notes: which continue today. President from 1956 to 1957, as President Sinfonia, Who’s Who in Music, and Who’s For Dr. Patrick scholarship fund). While touching the lives of the thou- from 1957 to 1958, and on the Board of Who in Education. We will all miss him greatly. UIL Leaguer 16 • News Aug/Sept. 2004 Sportsmanship Awards National High School Activities week The UIL believes that sportsmanship is a con- crete measure of the understanding and commit- ment to fair play, ethical behavior and integrity in all celebrations set for October 17-23 facets of interscholastic activities—academics, mu- By Kim Rogers sic, fine arts and athletics. Sportsmanship should Public Information Director to promote it, please visit the UIL Web site at not only exist on the playing field or court but also in The week of October 17-23 marks this year’s celebra- www.uil.utexas.edu. classrooms, theaters and auditoriums. With this in tion of National High School Activities Week. Now in The specific days for this year’s Activities Week cel- mind, the UIL and State Farm Insurance joined its third decade, National High School Activities Week ebration include: together in 2003-04 to recognize one school in each seeks to increase public awareness of the value of inter- · Sunday, Oct. 17—National Be A Sport Day: to conference that exhibited outstanding sportsman- scholastic activity programs. During this week, the UIL encourage awareness and discussion about the impor- ship in all activities during the school year. encourages its member schools to promote the values tance of sportsmanship, ethics, and integrity to the con- The recipients of the 2003 UIL-State Farm Insur- inherent in interscholastic athletics, fine arts and aca- duct of interscholastic programs. ance Sportsmanship Award include: Saint Jo High demic programs. · Monday, Oct. 18—National Fine Arts Activities School (1A), Boys Ranch High School (2A), Quinlan “We have fundamental, empirical evidence that inter- Day: to focus on the students, coaches, and sponsors Ford High School (3A), PSJA Memorial High School scholastic activities provide a successful way in which to involved in fine arts programs. (4A) and San Antonio O’Connor High School create healthy and successful citizens,” said Robert Kanaby, · Tuesday, Oct. 19—National Officials Day: to sa- (5A). National Federation of State High School Associations lute the approximately 500,000 individuals who serve as Schools were nominated and evaluated based on Executive Director. “Through National High School contest officials and judges. the behavior of coaches, teams, the student body, Activities Week, we have an opportunity to reflect on our · Wednesday, Oct. 20—National Youth Health cheerleaders and adult followers. Winners of the participation as well as the participation of our children. Awareness Day: to promote education and prevention UIL-State Farm Insurance Sportsmanship Award Our nation must continue to support these programs and efforts that encourage healthy lifestyles. received a $1,000 check and a symbolic award pre- the life skills they provide America’s youth,” said Kanaby. · Thursday, Oct. 21—National Coaches/Sponsors/ sented to each school this fall by a UIL staff member National High School Activities Week was created in Advisors Day: to recognize the contributions of high and a State Farm representative. 1980 to promote the need for interscholastic activity pro- school coaches, sponsors and advisors. To be considered for the award, a school must be grams. In 1983, President Reagan and Congress officially set · Friday, Oct. 22—National Fan Appreciation Day: nominated by the District Executive Chairman, who aside one week to recognize these activities, and the UIL to thank the spectators who support activity programs evaluates the school’s exemplary sportsmanship based continues to support that designation. throughout the year. on the behavior and attitudes of the teams, coaches, Every UIL member school is encouraged to publicize · Saturday, Oct. 23—National Community Service/ student body, school administrators, cheerleaders and participate in National High School Activities Week. Participation Day: to give back to your community and and other support groups and the adult followers. For more information about the activities week and ways show your appreciation for their support of your programs. Athletics: New year marks changes for some sports

continued from page 19 time coming. The norm in basketball is tance events? Do you run heats or a water- outside the school year. Survey mailed to all member schools in two games a week, regardless of whether fall start? This change brought all junior high early September. you’re in school or not. This change is Were some quality athletes and quality athletic sports in line with each other as far VOLLEYBALL good for several reasons. Now schools that performances being left behind? Yes, but as a starting date. • Alter the first available dates for started the season late (i.e. smaller schools that happens all the time in the playoffs. Plus, you try talking to a mom of a scrimmages and games. that go deep into the football playoffs) Did maybe one of the state’s top athletes in junior high school student who had to cut Obviously already in effect, this change have a chance to play catch up before that event just have a bad day? Yes, but their summer vacation short because of allows schools an earlier start for scrim- district play (hopefully). isn’t that kind of the essence of athletics? cross-country practice starting before the mages and games. The big help here is it Please remember, this exception is for SOFTBALL start of school. now allows schools some extra playing the winter break only. • Equalize the season to that of base- GENERAL dates for matches. TRACK & FIELD ball. • Establish a concussion management BASKETBALL • Allow the top three finishers in Con- • Allow a coin flip to determine the protocol for all UIL athletic activities. • Equalize the season for girls’ and boys’ ference 2A, 3A, 4A and 5A district meets playoff format of a single game or two-out- This is a guideline or a standard for basketball. to advance to the regional meet. of-three when mutual agreement is not schools and school coaches to handle, • Allow for an exception to the calen- You know all the money your athletic reached. evaluate and treat concussions. dar week limitation during the winter holi- program has left over at the end of the See the basketball explanation for the Under the direction of the UIL Medical days in December. school year. reasoning in equalizing the baseball and Advisory Committee, the athletic staff has Making the length of boys’ and girls’ You better start begging for it now be- softball seasons. adopted this protocol formulated by the basketball season the same makes too much cause you’re going to need it. The imme- Allowing a coin flip to decide the play- American Academy of Neurology and the sense. Think what you want, but there diate impact of this rule change is you are off format when two schools cannot agree Brain Injury Association. were (and are) a lot of sound reasons for going to need more money for hotel rooms is almost like what baseball currently has. This information was mailed to all UIL the girls’ basketball season starting when it and meals. The one big difference is that unlike base- member schools (25 copies per school) did and ending when it did. There also are Sure, we’re giving another kid a chance ball, a two-out-of-three series in softball this summer. a lot of good reasons for the change. to advance to state, but the regional meets must still be played ONLY on a Friday- A coach would be wise to carry this Allowing an exception to the number from a management standpoint will be Saturday timeline. information with them, especially of games a school can play during a week interesting, to say the least. Do you start JUNIOR HIGH when an athletic trainer is not travel- during the winter break has been a long the meet on Thursday night with the dis- • Prohibit practice for individual sports ing with the team or on site. UIL Leaguer Aug/Sept. 2004 News/Sports • 17 State Playoffs Revised PAPF needed for all new students It’s hard to ted to the district chair and to the UIL believe summer office or they will not be considered com- has come and plete. gone and a new These forms are NOT required for school year is students who have been attending your under way. feeder schools who are zoned to come to While I did take your particular high school. some time off to Common indicators to review when get married this determining whether or not a student summer, it changed schools for athletic purposes in- Rachel Harrison seems as if our clude: Athletic Coordinator “down time” (Above) Jaynie Schexnider from Port isn’t as long or quiet as it used to be. • checking to see if a student was re- Neches Grove High School slides Starting in early July, the UIL athletic staff cruited; into the base against Crowley during hits the road for a series of coaching clin- • ascertaining whether a student was in the softball state finals. (Right) A ics, in-services, official’s meetings and na- good standing in the previous school, ei- Llano outfielder snags a fly ball dur- tional conferences. ther academically or in a sports program; ing the semifinals at the state play- Before we know it, coaches and stu- • determining if a student was unhappy offs. Llano was defeated by La dent-athletes are back on campus for vol- with a coach in the previous school; Grange 11-0 in five innings. leyball, football and cross country prac- • determining if a student played on a Softball State Playoff Results tices. non-school team and is transferring to the 1A-Windthorst def. Elkhart Slocum, 3-0 As a staff, we field hundreds of calls this school where the non-school team coach, 2A-Danbury def. Aubrey, 1-0 (8 innings) time of year regarding new students and or a relative of the school coach, is the 3A-Lindale def. Wharton, 5-0 the Previous Athletic Participation Form school coach. 4A-Crowley def. Port Neches Groves, 1-0 5A-Fort Bend Elkins def. Tomball, 3-1 (PAPF). The purpose of this form is to Baseball State Playoff Results ensure that a student is not changing The student’s former school is required 1A-Shiner def. Follett, 13-3 (5 innings) schools for athletic purposes. to sign the PAPF. If the former school 2A-Nacogdoches Central Heights def. Pon- It has been revised and tweaked coach or administrator feel the student der, 4-1 3A-La Grange def. Forney, 10-4 several times during the past few years was recruited or is changing schools for 4A-Boerne def. Denton Ryan, 5-1 in an effort to obtain additional infor- athletic purposes, the District Executive 5A-Corpus Christi Moody def. Lewisville Flower mation on new students and verify Committee is required to have a full hear- Mound, 6-1 issues such as residence, age and their ing to determine the eligibility status of status at the previous school. The lat- the student. est revisions to the PAPF were made The PAPF and new student eligibility Lone Star Cup awards in July 2004. questionnaire are very thorough in that It is important to know which students the student and parents are required to Five winners receive trophy and $1,000 prize actually require a PAPF. answer a wide range of questions. It is our Any new student in grades 9–12 who hope that once the form is complete, there The UIL and Texas Dodge Dealers will ing arm for the Texas High School Cham- has ever practiced or participated in any should be no question as to whether or not again present the Lone Star Cup, honor- pionships Corporate Partner Program. UIL athletic activity in grades 8–12 at the student is eligible for varsity competi- ing the best overall athletic and academic This fall, Texas Dodge Dealers will another school must have the PAPF com- tion. programs in Texas for the 2004-2005 school present the 2004 Lone Star Cup trophy, pleted by the previous school (last school Each PAPF that is sent to the UIL office year. along with a $1,000 prize, to one high of participation) and be approved by the is reviewed by an athletic staff member Now in its eighth year, the Lone Star school in each of the five UIL classifica- District Executive Committee before they before it is placed in the school’s file. If the Cup is awarded to high schools that accu- tions. are eligible to participate at the varsity forms are not complete, or if there is a mulate the most points based on their The UIL and Texas Dodge Dealers re- level at the new school. question that needs further clarification, team performance in academic and ath- main committed to promoting overall ex- A PAPF is required even if the student the form will be sent back to the school. letic district and state championships. cellence in high schools across the state is transferring from an out-of-state school Last year, nearly 4,000 PAPFs were pro- Point standings updates are released and look forward to another competitive or Mexico. cessed by our staff. throughout the school year on the UIL race for the 2005 Lone Star Cup. The new form, which can be found on While it is not our intent to inundate Web site and the High School Spotlight on The recipients of the 2004 Lone Star the UIL web site, includes a new student you with additional paperwork, it is our Fox Sports Net, and official final results Cup include: eligibility questionnaire that must be com- responsibility to help ensure the eligibility are announced by July 1. 1A—Windthorst High School pleted for any student new to that school of your student-athletes. With assistance from the UIL, tabula- 2A—Holliday High School district in grades 9–12 prior to participa- By taking the time to properly fill out tions for the Texas Dodge Dealers Lone 3A—Canyon High School tion. the necessary forms, we hope to succeed in Star Cup are verified by Fox Sports Net, 4A—Dallas Highland Park High School In addition, both pages must be submit- that goal. which also serves as the sales and market- 5A—Humble Kingwood High School UIL Leaguer 18 • Sports Aug/Sept. 2004 Longing for the joys of a simple game Secondary level coaches must teach young athletes honor and sportsmanship Sammie showered coaches taught us more than how to lay down a These lessons, or lack of, are ingrained by the PUBLIC down on the ’64 Buick sacrifice bunt. They taught us about fairness, time the young athlete reaches the seventh grade. REPRIMANDS and lit out south on respect and responsibility. Besides the lessons on The self-worth of many of these athletes is Highway 96. We were punctuality and attendance, we learned to re- wrapped up in how many times they have made BASKETBALL making good time as spect every team we played. We prepared for an all-star team by the time they are 14. On the Rudy Bernal, San the asphalt flew by. every game regardless of the talent level of our other hand, many, tired of constant verbal abuse Antonio Lanier Ahead the highway opponents. We learned never to fear any oppo- from parents, simply drop out. looked like a shimmer- nent and to respect even the last place team. Secondary school coaches are responsible for BASEBALL ing sea with the heat We practiced hard and played hard. We ran teaching young people how to play the games Tim Benton, Wichita Falls Rider hovering over the pave- out every at-bat. We hustled on and off the they love and how to respect those games and the Rod McDaniel, Pottsboro Charles Breithraupt ment. The windows diamond. We didn’t ridicule the mistakes of other people who play, coach and officiate them. Rueben Farias, La Joya Athletic Director were down, and I had others and we certainly weren’t allowed to be Coaches must take this responsibility seriously. Tommy Hill, Hemphill my hand out pretend- bench jockeys. We absolutely were not allowed Much has been said and written about non- ing to be an airplane. to argue with umpires (most of whom were our school play. Many of the complaints we field We kids were all in the back seat. The moms dads). We didn’t gloat in victory and always come from parents who complain about a coach were in the front. There was no air conditioning, shook hands and congratulated those who de- who has violated the eight-hour rule. Yet the but we didn’t care. Never really thought much feated us. Then we cleaned our dugout and the same parent will take that same child to a private about it, unless our ice cream melted too quickly stands, never leaving that task for someone else. lesson or club practice. and trickled down our arms. But that was very We were elated in victory and sad in defeat, Parents spend a great deal of money and time unlikely even though it was a scorching summer but the great equalizer was the free snow cone or on non-school athletic activities for their chil- day. We could scarf down a dipped cone faster hot dog left over from the concession stand. Just dren. While state law and UIL rule in regards to than a vacuum cleaner could suck up dust. getting to play was enough for us. The sting of game and practice limits limit the school and the I just had to make it back to baseball practice. defeat was generally gone by the time we reached school coach, there are no restraints on the same We had driven the 16 miles north to Kirbyville to the family station wagon. non-school activities. pick up a few items at the five & dime store. If we Times have changed. Long gone are the hot How healthy can it be for a student to participate didn’t make it back, I and itchy wool uniforms, sponsored by Western in 100 non-school baseball games following the was in for a long sum- Auto. Also gone is the innocence of days gone school season? How much balance does a student We learned to respect every mer evening of duck by. While I don’t long for cars without air- have who spends practically all of her free time team we played. We learned walking. Our coaches conditioning, I do miss the joy of playing a simple playing club volleyball or taking private lessons? didn’t tolerate tardiness game where I learned many life-long lessons. Parents feel these activities are necessary be- never to fear any opponent and or skipping practice. Today, our coaches teach honor through high cause they want college scholarship opportunities to respect even the last place Sammie wheeled school sports. Even though they are saddled with for their children. But how many promising athletes team. into the vacant lot that kids who come from youth league experiences that have simply dropped out of activities due to injuries served as our practice care nothing about character and integrity, our caused by overstressed joints, burnout or boredom. field. We made it with school coaches understand that extracurricular ac- Coaches need to work with parents to develop a few minutes to spare. As the car left in a cloud tivities should be educational. Part of that educa- a balanced life for the student-athlete. While we of dust, I found a spot in the shade of several crepe tion involves teaching responsibility, trustworthi- have lost many opportunities to teach kids about myrtle trees full of watermelon red blooms. Some ness, fairness, citizenship, caring and respect. being well-rounded, we do not have to succumb of my teammates took part in a game of rock, This is how coaches must view educational to the over-specialization that is taking place in paper and scissors. Then our coaches arrived. competition. They must train their athletes to high school athletics. They weren’t much older than we were. I was win and compete at the highest level. And they Too many good athletes feel as if they have to only 11, but we had a couple of other guys who must do so by teaching and modeling honor on specialize if they are going to get a scholarship. had better starts on their beards and mustaches. the fields of play. Too many good athletes turn their back on sports Of course, those wouldn’t have been allowed The youth leagues of today, regardless of the they enjoy in order to grab for the glory and even if we could grow them. But, every day Bubba sport, are much more sophisticated. Kids start at opportunities promised them by adults. Far too and Cecil would be there right on time and they much earlier ages, some not as big as a soccer ball; often this is met with great disappointment and expected us to be there as well. others unable to even carry a bat. Teams have dismay at what has been left behind. Bubba worked in a grocery store owned by his fancy uniforms and travel in style, by bus or The simple days of playing for fun and enjoy- family. He had been a terrific high school athlete plane. Select teams and all-star teams make the ing the relationships that come from participat- and had even played baseball in the minor leagues. regular season ferocious with tension and anxi- ing in high school sports has come and gone in Cecil worked for the telephone company and ety. The championship team coach gets the prize many areas of the state. always came to practice in his khaki pants and of coaching the all-stars; so winning is para- The lessons about honor and responsibility, boots and a great flat top haircut. We all had mount to learning how to play. caring, citizenship, fairness, trustworthiness and burrs or crew cuts. His flat top was classic. Players and fans are encouraged to taunt their respect have been absent from many non-school We could only wear our baseball caps to games. opponents. Umpires are ridiculed and spit upon. experiences. Therefore, it again becomes the Gimme caps were a thing of the future. We Players cry after wins and losses. Parents attack responsibility of our coaches to teach these valu- didn’t have practice uniforms and we saved our coaches and players with scorn and less than able educational components. cleats and practiced in sneakers. All in all we adult behavior- a sight too often seen at practi- Or, I could get Bubba and Cecil out of retire- didn’t look like much, but we learned a ton. Our cally any youth league venue. ment. UIL Leaguer Aug/Sept. 2004 Sports • 19

Q &A with Darryl Beasely New face in athletics details first days Where did you teach and coach? A.C. Jones- Beeville, Lamar Consolidated – Rosenberg, As you’re all 254 pages of the Constitution and Con- making rules that hurt kids, schools, South Plains College – Levelland, LBJ – Austin, Leander High – Leander looking through test Rules manual from beginning to end. I coaches and the game. The reality is that Where did you work in the business world? the Leaguer, you asked myself, “Why do I need to read this the schools make the rules. Some believe Motorola for 8 years may have no- manual since I have 11 years of coaching Dr. Farney, Dr. Breithaupt and the ath- Where did you attend high school and ticed there’s a experience behind me?” After reading the letic staff have spies all over Texas looking college? A.C. Jones HS, Beeville, and new face. I Constitution, I understood why. I actually for violations so the UIL can rule against a Wayland Baptist University How many kids do you have? 2 girls -- would like to for- only used a fraction of it while I was coach- school, student or coach. This is not the Madison 7 years, and Sydney 10 months mally introduce ing. At the beginning of each school year, case. More than likely it’s someone in your Are you married? Yes, to Deena myself. My my concerns were not the Constitution, but community reporting the violations and name is Darryl instead how many classes I had, how many UIL investigates any alleged violations. In Darryl Beasley Beasley, and I preps I had, what period athletics was and the last 60 days, I have seen UIL staff take Dr. Breithaupt explained the job responsi- Asst. Athletic Director began working if the arrangement of my class schedule calls and answer an enormous number of bilities in percentages. He said 85 percent for the University Interscholastic League allowed enough time to change from my questions pertaining to the Constitution, of your job is responding to phone calls, e- on July 1 as Assistant Athletic Director. gym clothes to my dress clothes. Everyone “no pass no play,” athletic manuals and the mails, and faxes from school administra- Since I was hired from outside of the fish would agree that the life of a teacher/coach National Federation of High School rule tors, coaches, parents, booster clubs and bowl (teaching and coaching) to the in- is very hectic and like most coaches I books. You can see in their action and community members on a number of top- side of the fish bowl (UIL), I would like to would review my student/athlete eligibil- body language that if they’re successful in ics. The other 15 percent is attending the share some insight into my first 60 days of ity and residency checks in between going helping someone, it’s a victory, but if they’re coaching schools’, in-services, and attend- employment. to lunch and during my conference period. the bearer of bad news, it’s a defeat. ing meetings. Oh yeah! You can throw in Before I begin, however, I’d like to give Usually, this was done during the week of As in most leadership positions, half of the organization and working the state you some background information regard- our first game or meet. If I had any ques- the people you lead are supportive and the tournaments. ing my experience in the education sys- tions about eligibility, I would discuss them other half are not - we base our decision on Having been in this position for the last tem. I have coached and taught all over with the athletic director or principal. If what’s best for the whole. Truth be told, 60 days, I finally understand. The UIL is the this great State of Texas at the elementary, they didn’t know the answer, we would UIL objectives are to enhance students’ governing body for extracurricular activities middle, high school and college level for call UIL because they had all the answers! education, to prepare them for citizenship in the state of Texas, which ensures student/ 11 years, and I have worked in the private After reading through the Constitution and by providing inter-school competition athletes are students first and athletes sec- sector for eight years. Contest Rules, I now realize we could have among the public elementary and second- ond. Our job is to serve and preserve the The subjects I taught were biology, en- answered the majority of questions our- ary schools of Texas, and to establish rules sanctity and integrity of the game and educa- vironmental science, physical science and selves. and procedures of sanctioning and con- tion to make certain every participant is on business computer applications, and I have The “honeymoon” has been great and ducting interscholastic competition; in- an equal playing field. coached football, basketball, baseball, track the individuals who work at UIL have cluding rules providing penalties for rules It is an honor and a pleasure to be selected and cross-country to both girls and boys. been very resourceful, helpful and orga- violations by school district by school dis- to be of service to member schools, superin- So, I know about coaching football during nized. If I have any questions, they’re trict personnel, that are consist with rules tendents, coaches, and student/athletes. I two-a-days. willing to help or turn me in the right of the State Board of Education. have seen the value education and athletics During my first 60 days I’ve been ex- direction. This has been very refreshing Another misconception of the UIL is have played in the educational system and I posed to a whirlwind of information. In since my perception of UIL had been that that the only thing we do is interpreta- will continue to add value to that system in the course of that time, I’ve learned some they ruled the world in extracurricular tions, and then we get the best seats in the a different capacity. If you need anything history of the UIL. For example, I didn’t activities, at least in Texas, and they were house at state tournaments. Although from UIL to assist in making your students/ realize there have only been six UIL direc- very intimidating. UIL staff members are assigned seats, you athletes, schools, and coaches successful, tors and only seven athletic directors in its Some of the misconceptions about the rarely see them in those seats because they please do not hesitate to call or send corre- 94-year history. UIL from the athletic community are that are working the tournament. During my spondence. I look forward to being a part of My initial 30 days were spent reading we sit in the big white house on the hill interview for assistant athletic director, UIL’s present, past and future. Few rule changes for athletics implemented this year There is a huge misconcep- What do we do? We are getting ready for the upcoming for this school year. tion by the general public that school year with rule and policy changes through our FOOTBALL when a school closes its doors for organization’s legislative process. The majority of the No general UIL rule changes, but that does not mean the summer, teachers and work begins with the UIL Athletic Committee meeting our schools’ most visible activity did not generate discus- coaches have two months of free every June. Ideas and proposals that are accepted at the sion this summer. At the annual UIL Athletic Commit- time. I don’t know if that myth committee meeting are carried to the next step, the UIL tee meeting this past June, the coaches proposed moving will ever change, but I do know Legislative Council meeting in October, either via a the first scrimmage date for those schools who conduct that the summer is getting proposal or a survey item. spring workouts and play a game during “zero” week, from shorter and shorter every year. The irony of this type of work during the summer is that Saturday to the preceding Friday. Texas High School Just like coaches, we at the if it gets approved, the rule or policy change does not take Coaches Association Director D. W. Rutledge also pro- Peter Contreras UIL stay pretty busy during the effect until the following school year. For example, an posed to allow schools to set their six-week summer Athletic Coordinator summer. To be honest with you, idea from this past June Athletic Committee that be- training dates, beginning no sooner than the first date of the six-week period from June through the middle of July comes rule will not be implemented until the 2005-2006 summer and ending by the fourth Thursday in July. matches any other six-week period during the academic school year. Both those items will be on the 2004 Superintendent’s school year for the athletic staff. Here is what was done two summers ago and is in effect Athletics, continued on page 16 UIL Leaguer 20 • Official Notices Aug/Sept. 2004

HIGH SCHOOL The following constitute spon- but the new Fourth Edition is BYERS HS GALVESTON BALL HS vocational high school, magnet ACCOUNTING CONTEST sorship: also acceptable. Public reprimand and probation The State Executive Committee school, or optional attendance Sec. 920 (i) (15) (B) — Change a. The school pays entry fees for through August 17, 2005; issued a public reprimand, with area school and returns to the “In case two or more teams tie contestants or uses activity CALCULATOR DALLAS TOWNVIEW SCHOOL OF probation through March 24, school of the parents’ residence, for first place, the highest over- funds to pay for any or all stu- APPLICATIONS BUSINESS 2005 to Galveston Ball High the student is not eligible for all net score of the fourth place dent expenses. “The ratio of A to B” and the Public reprimand and probation School and Wayne Paulus, varsity athletic competition for member of the team will be used b. Student uses school “ratio between A and B” are through August 17, 2005; Debate Coach, for violation of at least one year from the date of to break the tie. Should two or fundraiser dollars to pay for fees, each defined to be the result of HOUSTON MADISON HS Section 900 (b) (2), Sunday enrollment in the school of the more contestants who are the transportation and/or housing the division, A/B. Public reprimand and suspen- Participation. parents’ residence. Additionally, fourth-place member of their expenses. sion for the 2004-05 school year; if the student fails to exercise team have the same overall net c. Student is accompanied by ONE-ACT PLAY CONTEST NORTH HOUSTON HS FOR BUSI- EL PASO PARKLAND HS their first opportunity to attend score, then a tie will be declared school personnel. c. CONTEST PLAY SELECTION NESS The State Executive Committee that ISD’s vocational high school, and all involved in the tie shall d. Student is accompanied, di- AND ELIGIBILITY. Public reprimand and probation suspended Coach Humberto magnet school, or optional advance” to rected, or transported by a per- Section 1033: through August 17, 2005; Ornelas, El Paso Parkland High attendance area school, they “In case two or more teams tie son or persons on behalf of F. Additions to the Basic Set Not WOLFE CITY HS School, from coaching any UIL would not be eligible according for first place, the highest over- school personnel. Requiring Approval. The following Public reprimand and suspen- activities until he appears before to the Section 440 (b), Residence all net TOTAL score of the fourth e. Student wears or uses school (i) through (v) shall be used sion for the 2004-05 school year. the State Executive Committee Rule, for varsity athletics at the place member of the team will equipment. upstage of the house curtain/ for a hearing on allegations that new school until they had been be used to break the tie. Should proscenium unless architectural RED OAK HS he allowed ineligible students to enrolled and consecutively two or more contestants who are School district personnel in- necessity dictates otherwise. If The State Executive Committee participate. attending the new school for one the fourth-place member of their cludes any person hired or ap- architectural necessity dictates issued a public reprimand with calendar year. team have the same overall net pointed by the school or its using downstage of the house probation through August 17, ARLINGTON HOUSTON HS TOTAL score, then a tie will be employees who is involved in curtain/proscenium for unit set 2005 to Coach Brent Stapleton The State Executive Committee SAN ANTONIO declared and all involved in the preparing or assisting the con- or any other scenic device, except for violation of the Athletic Code suspended Coach Tommy Bonds EAST CENTRAL HS tie shall advance” testant for a contest that is part hand held flags/banners, an and state law (distributing, sell- for the 2003-04 school year and The State Executive Committee of the UIL academic program. addition to the basic set shall be ing or marketing dietary supple- placed him on probation through suspended Coach Ted Knaszak ONE-ACT PLAY required. ments to athletes). the 2004-05 school year for from coaching any UIL activities Correction to Constitution and The Sunday Participation Rule allowing an ineligible student to (including practices and games) Contest Rules, Section 1033 (d) applies only to contests which According to Subchapter H, Rules PLEASANT GROVE HS participate. through December 10, 2004, (3) (C) are part of the UIL Spring Meet and Amendments Section 305, The State Executive Committee with probation through December (C) Responsibility for Selection Plan. It is not a violation of the OAP direcor Luis Muñoz is issued a public reprimand to 10, 2006, for allowing students of Judges. The judge for the zone Sunday Participation Rule for authorized to issue the following Coach Craig Jones, suspended DALLAS KIMBALL HS not listed on an eligibility list to or district contest shall be se- school district personnel to as- interpretation, which consti-tutes him from the first two games of The State Executive Committee participate in team tennis. lected by the district executive sist a student in preparation for binding action until SEC issues the 2005 baseball season, and issued a public reprimand to committee; judges for area and or participation in a contest which an official interpretation. placed him on probation through Coach Royce Johnson, ARLINGTON BOWIE HS regional contests will be selected is not part of the UIL Spring Conclusion: August 17, 2006, for improper suspended him from the first The State Executive Committee from those designated as area Meet Plan. For example, it is not A Contest Manager may submit interaction with a game official. three games of the 2003-04 issued a public reprimand to and regional judges in the cur- a violation for a high school stu- a request to the State Theatre ARLINGTON MARTIN HS basketball season, and placed Coach Kevin Joyner and rent accredited list of critic judges dent to participate in four or Director for permission to use The State Executive Committee him on probation through suspended him from coaching by the contest managers of these more Sunday modern oratory or the area downstage of the house issued a public reprimand to Mr. September 23, 2005, for any UIL activities (including contests; and judges for the state duet acting competitions. curtain/proscenium for unit set Terry King and placed him on providing transportation to practices and games) through contest will be approved by the or any other scenic device due to probation through January 16, student athletes in violation of March 24, 2005, for violation of State Director. A judge should Students found to be in violation architectural necessity. This 2005, for violation of Sections the Amateur Athletic Rule. the Athletic Code. not be selected that would result of the Sunday Participation Rule request shall serve as a blanket 441, 481, 1201, 1202 and in any entry being evaluated by may be penalized for the current approval for all schools Booster Club Guidelines. SPRING BRANCH WAXAHACHIE HS the same judge twice in the same academic year in “germane” competing at that site. SMITHSON VALLEY HS The State Executive Committee year. academic contests. For ex- HOUSTON PREPARED TABLE The State Executive Committee issued a public reprimand, to ample, a student found in viola- SOCIAL STUDIES CHARTER SCHOOL suspended Coach Brian Funk, Coach Jim Miller and placed him SUNDAY PARTICIPATION tion of the Sunday Participation The maximum number of points The State Executive Committee Spring Branch Smithson Valley on probation through the 2004- Section 900 (b) Rule in Lincoln-Douglas Debate a school may receive in Social suspended Prepared Table Char- High School for the remainder of 05 school year for violation of Students are not prohibited from would be penalized in debate Studies is 37. ter School from all UIL activities the 2003 volleyball season off-season regulations. participating in non-school-spon- only (Lincoln-Douglas and Cross- until a school administrator ap- (including the playoffs) and sored competitions and activi- Examination), not in all speech ACCOUNTING pears before the Committee to placed him on probation through SPRINGTOWN HS ties. Parents may take their events, nor in any other UIL aca- The list of approved calculators answer allegations involving mis- October 22, 2005, for violation The State Executive Committee children to meets provided that demic events. in the C&CR is correct. The conduct by coach and players. of Section 1208 (j) (3). issued a public reprimand, with the school does not pay entry Hewlett-Packard calculators are probation through March 24, fees or other related expenses HIGH SCHOOL SPELLING not on the accounting list of LIBERTY HS INTRA-DISTRICT TRANSFERS 2007, to Coach Cari Lowery for and the coaches do not attend & VOCABULARY approved calculators. The State Executive Committee Section 440 (b) (3) violation of the Athletic Code the competition. The fact that a Note clarification of the C&CR issued a public reprimand to This section allows students to and state law. tournament entry contains infor- and Word Power: Misuse of any ONE-ACT PLAY Coach Robert Munson and Coach be eligible in athletics the first mation as to which high school a non-alphabetic element, such as The State Executive Committee Richard Hale, Liberty High year they have the opportunity to WICHITA FALLS RIDER HS student attends or information accent, apostrophe, hyphen, issued penalties to the following School, with probation through transfer to that ISD’s vocational The State Executive Committee about the high school itself (ad- tilde, umlaut, etc., or capitaliza- schools for failure to participate September 3, 2005, for violation high school, magnet school, or issued a public reprimand to dress, coach, telephone, FAX, tion is an error. Also, the Ameri- in one-act play during the 2003- of the Athletic Code and state optional attendance area school Wichita Falls Rider High School, etc.) does not in and of itself can Heritage Dictionary of the 04 school year: law (providing dietary as long as they exercise that with probation through March 30, constitute a violation. It may English Language, Third Edition, BROADDUS HS supplements to athletes). option at their first opportunity. 2005, for failure to comply with initiate an investigation into will continue to be the official Public reprimand and suspen- If the student leaves the UIL rules. whether a violation occurred. dictionary until further notice, sion for the 2004-05 school year; Distribution rights The UIL mails 5 copies of each issue of the Leaguer to every public high school in Texas as well as copies to elementary and junior high schools that have returned their Participation Cards. The Leaguer contains vital infor-mation regarding UIL activities. Please distribute these to coaches and sponsors of all UIL activities, and ask them to share their copy. Also, visit our web site (http://www.uil.utexas.edu). We recommend you distribute copies of the Leaguer to the following: Principal Librarian Academic Coordinator Athletic Director Head coach