APRIL 2001 Volume 85 • Number 6 eagueUNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE r ^$R7^ '. ; Diamond, ,. celebration One-act play set to host 75th annual state competition

ing the recent Academy Awards, viewers and television shows, Eli Wallach was a saw Julia Roberts attempt to thank every­ member of the All-State crew in 1934-35, one she ever came in contact with when Pat Hingle, who attended Weslaco High she won her award for best female actor. School and has performed in both the play One entity many Hollywood actors could and movie That Championship Season as place in that list is the UIL, celebrating its well as performing in the Broadway play, h 75' year as hosting the one-act play con­ JB, Dan Blocker, Hoss Cartwright in Bo­ test. nanza, attended Big Spring High School In those years, hundreds of actors have and performed in their one-act play and participated in the one-act play contest. even JoBeth Williams, the mother in Pol­ Actors such as Marcia Gay Harden, who tergeist, who graduated from Jones High won an Academy Award this year for Pol­ School in Houston and participated in many lock, Robert Schenkkan, who won a Pulitzer theatre productions there. prize for his play The Kentucky Cycle, Lynn Murray, who started with the UIL Tommy Tune, Cloris Leachman, Sissy as drama director in 1970, has seen plenty Spacek, Sandy Duncan and Powers Boothe of actors and performances go through the each were a part of the UIL one-act play doors of the different performing halls of experience. Others could be listed, also. the state contest. State Champs? UIL arcHives pkoto Rip Torn, who was from Taylor High "There have been some super shows at The cast and crew of the 1927 Mexia'one-act School, has starred in several big screen Angelo may have won the contest San state," he said. "Some shows at the state play line up for a group shot. Although some Angelo's school yearbook reports that the meet are better than what is seen in New records show that Mexia won the first one-act school won the play, but no other source has York." play contest, other records imply that San recorded it. He said that although a lot has changed since he has taken over a leader of the "The school at Mexia burned so we Some of the more subtle changes seen in program, much of it has stayed the same. can't be absolutely sure who won the first the past 30 years have improved the quality "A lot of controversial plays are still state contest," Murray said. "There are some of the plays, Murray said. being done today," he said. "I get letters all newspaper accounts in Mexia that claim it "There used to be a 30-minute time the time from many different people com­ placed second in state, but what records we limit," Murray explained, "and there was a plaining about those shows." have show that Mexia won." limit of 10 characters to a performance." One of the more controversial areas of Murray has seen a lot of other changes There is one change, though, that the one-act play is that there are no records in his years at the helm, and there were a lot Murray is glad he promoted. to show who won the first one-act pay of changes before he took over. "The thing I'm most proud of is the fact contest in 1927.. The one-act play was first performed at that shows are not ranked until they get to "What records we have say that Mexia the original Stephen F. Austin High School state," he said. won in 19 2 7," Murray said, "but San Angelo auditorium, Murray explained. Murray explained that he initiated that has a plaque that it says shows that school After that, it moved to Hogg Audito­ changAnd it was approved for the 1974-75 A Winning Performance photo'courtesy of Travis Poe won the first state one-act play contest." rium on The University of Texas campus school year. Murray explained that San Angelo's where it stayed until 1983 with a one-year "After it was successful with one-act, In Barbers Hill High School's performance of The Crucible, Elizabeth, yearbook records the school as being the change to University Junior High so that football followed and allowed more than played by Jennifer Havenar, argues with the Reverend hale, played by Joseph de los Santos, while John, portrayed by Joseph Rivera, looks first winner. The Austin American-States­ Hogg could be painted. one team to advance," he said. "We also on. This is the school's ninth appearance at the AM state finals and man reported that Mexia and San Angelo "They made us move from there (Hogg) continued on page 7 director Travis Poe's eighth appearance. This, too, is the school's won their prelim competition that year, when they wanted to renovate it," Murray fifth appearance in the last six years with the school winning state but did not record who won at the finals. said. "But they never did any renovations." championships in 1996 and 1999. UIL's archives also show a picture of the In 1983, the one-act play competition Mexia one-act play cast and notes on the was held at the Performing Arts Center, by Randy Vonderheld back of the picture the first state champion. where it is still held. managing editor UIL Leaguer 2 • News April 2001 Teaching provides intrinsic, extrinsic rewards

ometime in their or regimentation, but more key time on learning life parents. What do you talk about ? You talk with the child, college careers they skills. Recognize the modern pressures and influences on share some time, honestly gain the friendship by being a Sdecide. They go to children.*The violence, horror, sex and gore you see friend yourself. Hopefully, the child, who is tremen­ be business majors, or psy­ about you have become a part of their everyday lives. dously talented in ascertaining honesty and sincerity as chology or art — changing High divorce rates and family mobility have changed well as phoniness, can find a mature, interested friend their majors several times. the tranquil image of the American family. The commu­ and you will provide another doorway through which a And to the frustration of nity conscience that helped people observe certain stan­ child can perhaps find a positive future. Hey, you can do legions of parents, seldom dards has almost become extinct. this even if you have children of your own or if you never knowing what their sons What has taken its place is a me-first world that — plan to be married and have your own children. and daughters will do or be except on certain Christmas TV shows — is apparent in Along the way you may find out some things about UiL or when or if they will Bill Farney the media everyday. The billionaire ball player, high- yourself. And you may like what you find. You could graduate. But they do. UIL Director profile public figures in compromising positions and the even imagine yourself to be a teacher. EDITOR Many become teachers. full-speed drive to replace delayed gratification with the Think back to when you were young. Was there Dr. Bill Farney Right alongside the highly-motivated honor students— quick thrill and less-than-honest scheme draws in inno­ someone in the community who held out a helping hand UIL Director education majors with 4.0 GPA's blow through four- cent people. that helped you overcome hurdles that seemed too tall to year programs and never change majors or stray from the Seldom is there a large high school in this country jump? Perhaps a teacher at school, maybe a pastor, MANAGING EDITOR pre-intended direction of becoming a teacher. that does not have security personnel in the halls, classmate, or an adult from your town. Randy Vonderheld Then both groups go forth to schools across the land parking lots and at all school activities on 24-hour I remember a preacher who listened to my recitation Assistant Academic and become equally enthralled and perplexed about surveillance. of a poem in the fifth grade. He made a few suggestions. Director becoming what a teacher is. Some prepare entire semes­ Imagine you are a poor child today observing all the He made me feel important. I remember a teacher who ters in advance. They work more hours at home than smorgasbord of wealth and plenty around you: shopping gave me $ 10 for food when I qualified to regionals and an ADMINISTRATIVE they do at school, grading papers, preparing materials, malls laden with beautiful things, fancy cars, beautiful overnight trip. She looked in my eyes and knew I had no STAFF studying, attempting to find a key to unlock a child's people, the opulent life-styles depicted by the media, funds. Yes, she told me I could pay it back, which I did in Dr. William D. imagination — to ignite a spark, any spark, that could billboards advertised at every corner to insinuate all of the summer. But I knew I didn't have to. She genuinely Famey, director; lead to learning. this is available to everyone. You know you don't have it cared about me and wanted me desperately to evolve Dr. Charles Some stay a chapter ahead of their students, living on and probably never will. Now, place yourself in the chair from a "thinly skinned savage" (which she labeled most Breithaupt, director of the edge, preparing lesson plans as required, hoping they of a teacher trying to convince a generation of youth that adolescent boys) to a more responsible individual. athletics; will not be absent and have a substitute teacher attempt reading is important and character really counts. Would There were no mentor programs back then, but I Richard Floyd, any advancement of knowledge based on these plans. you be a teacher? Probably not. Will you still blame them remember Mrs. Annie Magee — great English teacher, director of music Along the way their lives change. They work part- for many of society's ills? Probably. stern disciplinarian, eyes that could burn a hole in your activities; time jobs, date, get married, stay single, develop friend­ In every profession there are superlative individuals, head when you were misbehaving in class, but a heart Bobby Hawthorne, ships that pass — some that last. They become self- average, and those who need to improve. So it is in the that always was open to give when there was a need. director of academics; assured through maturity or preparation. They quit. teaching profession. They realize it as well as you. But Every generation has believed that the next genera­ Rhonda Alves, They stay. They max out credit cards and live from good lawyers don't leave the legal profession because tion is going to the dogs. Older adults often come to the assistant academic month to month. Summer jobs bring needed relief from some lawyers aren't good. The good ones stay and hope conclusion that younger people do not have the resolve director; notoriously low salaries. others get better. to carry society's torch. The public looks at the fast- Vlckl Bryant, project Some get better. Some take care of basics only. But With teachers the hope is that they can get some help changing world around them and somehow attributes coordinator; if they stay, most develop a feel for instruction and a to assist them in their mission. And, yes, each class of permissiveness and moral decline to faulty education Diana Cardona, positive feeling toward children. Little achievements, students, each year, each day is a mission. It is a race systems. What well-meaning grown-ups fail to remem­ spring meet materials chiefly unnoticed by anyone else, ultimately delight against time and odds to impart needed skills, knowledge ber is that education is a community responsibility — director; them and encourage them to continue. To see an aver­ and appreciations that, if not learned at school, will be not just the schools'. What they must understand is that Peter Contreras, age student master a difficult problem, exhibit a new difficult to obtain elsewhere. schools and teachers need more than just moral support. athletic coordinator; change in behavior or develop an unpredicted positive Can parents help ? Most are trying as hard as their jobs It is important for more people to realize schools need real help — not just more money and taxes — but more Mark Cousins, self-image brings joy to their souls. and life-styles permit. Some have given up and let the people who can give from the heart to help children — assistant The public usually takes them for granted or openly schools hobble along as best they "can until after the age people who know what caring means. athletic director; berates them. Administrators sometimes seem distant to of compulsory education. Then it becomes the problem their daily problems or indifferent at best. But year after If more citizens jumped in to help, it may be a surprise C. R. Daniel, of social assistance and/or juvenile justice systems: how much better teachers become. They will feel sup­ compliance officer; year they come back for more — hoping the dreams of What can be done to help? One approach is to get September will bloom into a positive reality in May. involved in an organized mentoring program. You don't ported and perhaps think better of us because we make Sandra Deel, Visit a school — not just for a game or assembly. have to apprentice a student or house them or even lend an effort. They will be more fulfilled in their life's work financial officer; Really observe what goes on in a classroom. Listen to financial support. What you do is give a little of your and understand they are not working in isolation. They Sam Harper, waiver what's happening. See how things have changed since time by getting to know a student in the mentoring are not alone as long as we remember and do our part. officer; you were a student. Not too much emphasis on long hair program — often a child with only one parent or no Kim Rogers, public : information officer; 471-5883). Letters, inquiries and Dallas ISD; Greg Sherwood, athletic Tony Daugherty, Pottsboro ISD; Robert Rachel Seewald, changes of address should be sent to director, Lubbock ISD; Douglas Steger, French, Giddings ISD; Robert Haas, athletic coordinator.; UIL, Box 8028, Austin, TX 7871S8028. superintendent, LaPoynor ISD, LaRue; Hallettsville ISD. Lynn Murray, one- Leaguer The Leaguer is published six times Charles Zepeda, superintendent Odem- 2A • Don Gibson, Wall ISD; Richard act drama director; ISSN 0897-4314 yearly by The University Interscholastic Edroy ISD. Cohagan, Gunter ISD; Dan Noll, New League. 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round this time vert free expression into punishable behavior.. .Univer­ regional editorial writing contest 10 minutes late, should last year, an edi­ sities tell students they have a right not to be harassed by he be automatically disqualified, even if the alternate A torial writer for hostile speech. Well, sure. Nobody should be harassed. isn't present? the Austin American- But the connection between harassment and speech is I don't know. If at the State Meet, the young man's Statesman wrote a column made so relentlessly on campus that many students think coach failed to appreciate Austin gridlock and the young that stated, in so many they have a right not to be offended." man arrived 10 minutes late for current issues & events, words, "The end is near. Stop right there and think. Where could these col­ I'd allow him to compete. But I can't imagine trying to They're even cheating in lege students, young people two or three yeats out of high codify such a decision. academic competitions school, have gotten an idea like that? Where have they now. Oh my. Oh my." seen and experienced such arrogance? Finally... The column involved "Real debate fades as ordinary argument is depicted as • The team wild card process worked very well this Bobby Hawthorne the coach and students at a form of assault," Leo continues. "In the long run, it also spring in Region 1, Conference A and Region 3, Confer­ Academics Director a Chicago-area high makes many topics too dangerous to raise. But being ence 4A. We will refine the process slightly and imple­ school who stole a copy of an academic decathlon test, exposed to discomforting ideas is the price of freedom." ment it statewide next year. won the state championship and were now the subject of Absolutely. So when are John Leo and George Will • As for the pilot economics contest, we will survey an HBO movie, "Cheaters." and the others of their ilk going to rip into high school Conference 5A, Region 1 academic coordinators to get Asked five years later if they felt remorse or regret for administrators who reduce the content of school publi­ a sense of how well the contest has embraced the past two their actions, all involved laughed it off. "Of course not," cations, music, theatre, debate and/or literature to pap years and how we should proceed with it. We've teceived they replied. "Everyone cheats, and we'd do it again." No sentiments unworthy of a greeting card? If you want 20- requests to integrate civics and geography with econom­ doubt, a pretty sad moment, and but the writer, based on year-old college students to respect free expression, give ics to produce a more general social studies contest, this single incident, extrapolated far beyond the facts. them a taste of it when they're 16 or 17. Otherwise, in similar to the three-branch science contest. "Integrity and personal responsibility once had enor­ time, you reap what you sow. • Why do we cap team points ? That question popped mous weight," he wrote. "Now there is no place for them up a number of times this except as quaint vestiges of yesteryear." Repeating patterns spring. "It seems that if a So when are John Leo and Well, that's a little hyperbolic, especially considering Of all the problems we handled this spring, the most team is good enough to this newspaper didn't expend a single line of type on any serious and prevalent dealt with the conflict pattern, and sweep, they should also be Qeorge Will and the others of academic competition in Central Texas that it didn't virtually all of them could have been resolved in Sep­ awarded the team points." their ilk going to rip into high host or sponsor, not that space wasn't available. The tember had the district executive committee adopted an Our response: the point week prior to the state athletic events, it devoted a few academic meet schedule and disseminated it throughout schedule is an attempt to school administrators who re- hundred cojumn inches to stories and photos about shot the district. It is shameful to ask students to practice and equalize competition so duce the content of school prthli- putters and golfers, and rightfully so, but 1 can't for the prepare for months for two or more non-conflicting that no single contest or life of me understand why the average Austin reader contests, and then deny them an opportunity to compete contest area can dominate cations, music, theatre, debate would be more interested in a story about a hurdler from in them at the district meet. the district meet. For years, and/or literature to pap sentU a 2A school 60 miles from here than he or she would The League has no power to mandate that schools coaches complained that about a dyslexic Austin kid who qualified for the state follow the conflict pattern. District executive commit­ the school sweeping merits unworthy of a greeting ready writing contest. tees are free to set whatever schedule they wish. A West speech and debate or one- card? If you want 20'year'old I'm sure the reporters and editors of my local newspa­ Texas district with severe travel problems might con­ act play couldn't lose, and per and yours can explain why it's more newsworthy to duct the full meet in a single day. An urban district might while you may get an argu­ college students to respect free write about four guys running in circles with a stick than spread the meet over four or five days. Some don't ment from Jana Riggins expression, give them a taste of it is about the school that's won a half dozen consecutive enforce the conflict pattern even though they tealize and Lynn Murray as to the state academic team titles or about the blind, hypersen­ that students may be forced to withdraw from certain legitimacy of these allega­ it when they're 16 or 17. Other­ sitive young woman who this spring qualified for region contests. Others enforce the conflict pattern, even though tions, the fact remains that wise, in time, you reap what you in current issues & events. It's a life-affirming human the meet is dispersed over the course of several days, and schools felt sufficiently interest story of courage and persistence that 1 might like it is logistically possible for students to compete in — for strong to implement the sow. to read about, even though she doesn't live in the example — spelling, science and accounting. point schedule. Statesman's circulation area. I suspect their reasons have This should remain a district prerogative. But every Today, the overall pro­ more to do with anachronistic journalistic formulas and district executive committee should approve the sched­ gram is diverse enough that it's almost impossible to milieus, and lazy reporting and editing than they do ule at its planning meeting in September and make sure dominate one and only one individual subject strand about community expectations, needs ot desires. that every coach and kid in the district knows what it is. and win a district title. For example, Bridgeport, which If you wait until March 1 to learn that the district's policy has won five of the last six 3 A state championships with More media bashing... is to restrict students from competing in more than one its powerhouse math/science program, doesn't always It's puzzling to read columns by conservative com­ academic contest, or that the district has scheduled win its district title. mentators on the modern college campus trend of shout­ number sense, calculator applications and math simulta­ Is it time to re-examine the point schedule, and if we ing down people you disagree with or stealing and neously, then you've no one to blame but yourself. do so, what should be the philosophical basis of that burning student newspapers because they print provoca­ examination? Should we open it back up? Remove point tive stories or editorials on subjects like reparations for Better late than never? limits? End them? former slaves or affirmative action, and then justifying The question arose: may a student enter a contest Next year, the League will appoint members to an the act by saying, "Their exercising free speech offends late? Only one contest — number sense — disqualifies academic advisory committee. I'm sure the point sched­ and harasses me, therefore, I'm exercising my free speech late entrants. Number Sense is an intense, 10-minute ule will be among the more inviting topics for discussion. by silencing them." contest. The slightest disruptions —teachers chatting • And what to do about ready writing and speech/ No one in their right mind would approve of such on cell phones, public address announcements or stu­ debate contestants who fabricate "facts" to support their brutish behavior, but it's ironic to read a columnist like dents crashing in three minutes late — are extremely positions or attack others? Each year, we receive a few John Leo of the U.S. News & World Report, who laments damaging. more cases of students falsifying evidence in their argu­ the decline in respect for free expression on college But here's another scenario: number sense and ready ments. Frankly, I'm stumped for an answer, except to rely campuses and criticizes "boneheaded" professors and writing conflict, but at a district meet, a student wants to on the expertise and common sense of the judge and timid college administrators for failing to hold compete in number sense from 8-8:20, and then rush contest managers. With any luck, we'll receive more "brownshirt" protestors accountable. over to ready writing and use whatever remaining time equally useful guidance from the Austin American-States­ "On many campuses, students are encouraged to the rest have. Is there anything patently illegal or un- man and/or John Leo. think of other people's ideas and criticism as assaults," ethical about this? Keep your fingers crossed and have a great summer. Leo wrote. "A whole vocabulary has sprung up to con­ If a student, through no fault of his own, arrives at the UIL Leaguer 4 • Speech April 2001 Offering Thanks EXTEMP TOPICS INFORMATIVE 1. What do recent elections in Peru mean for Let those who helped make year successful the future of that nation's economy? 2. What are foreign policy experts saying know your appreciation for their work about President George W. Bush's first months in office? 3. Closing the clean air loophole: what action y youngest son through the backyard "revolution," and I'm proud to say, is the Texas Legislature taking? | recently cel­ Caleb stood at the door as each young guest left the next 4. Florida: what have we learned about the ebrated his 10* morning, thanking them for being a part of a monumen­ outcome of last year's presidential vote in this state? birthday with a sleepover tal day in his life. 5. What are the results of the Navy's court of As you approach the end of the school year, I hope party. His timing of the inquiry into the collision involving the USS request to invite several of your students remember to say thanks to you for the extra Greeneville? his friends over for an all- hours you gave before and after school, all the lunches 6. What are the causes for racial tension in nighter was strategically you skipped to critique those interpers, and the week­ Cincinnati recently? planned I'm sure. (He hit ends you willingly scheduled practice meets in order that 7. How does President Vicente Fox plan to me up immediately after 1 they could become the best speakers and performers improve the standard of living for Mexico's had just survived six days possible. Nothing warms a speech teacher's tired heart citizens? of CX State tournament Jana Riggins more those magical words, "Thanks, Coach!" 8. What are the issues surrounding providing and an 88-hour work Assistant Academic Director I also hope you'll accept my thanks for keeping UIL DNA testing for people accused of crimes? week.) Flooded with speech and debate the strongest competitive program 9. How does the Bush Administration's Middle East policy differ from the Clinton "working mom" guilt, Caleb had a strong hunch I'd agree with the greatest participation in the nation. Thanks for Administration? to anything. His hunch was right. the calls, cards, e-mails, and letters throughout the year, 10. What is the United States diplomatic We began planning the party for just a handful of 10- even from those of you who were complaining. Your position regarding Taiwan? year-olds. Each day when Caleb would come home from efforts to communicate prove you care about kids, foren­ 11. What hurdles does Syria's President school, the invitation list would have grown a little sics and UIL. I am especially grateful for those of you who Bashar Assad face in his attempt to modern­ longer. Insanity lingered as I agreed to each new boy on served on state and regional committees, ran district ize the country? the list and even suggested that, since so many were meets, taught at our UIL workshops, and you gracious 12. The Internet twins: what legal issues coming, we could have an American Revolution battle souls who sacrificed your spring break to assist with CX were involved in this case? in the backyard, Americans vs. the British, all armed State. You are the best. I salute you. 13. Why is the U.S. Postal Service contem­ with waterguns! My grateful gratitude to the UIL staff who works so plating changes in its delivery service? The day before the party, my husband and I set down hard all year long, especially Ramona, Rhonda, and 14. What are the recent developments in Israeli-Palestinian relations? three simple ground rules for Caleb and his friends: no Alexis who are invaluable assets to the UIL speech 15. How has Tiger Woods impacted the world tossing anything from the 2nd story loft; lights out abso­ program. You do an exceptional job! of professional golf? lutely by 3 a.m.; don't forget to say thanks. I hope teachers will take the opportunity before the 16. What is troubling the FBI lately? Well, Johnny and I survived the sleepover by taking yeat is ovet to express your gratitude to your students. 17. Global warming: What are the possible turns at catnaps. The kids and our neighbors lived They could have selected any number of other extra­ consequences? curricular activities to be involved in, but they chose 18. What steps in the US taking to increase Morton to receive speech and debate. They might have done like many organ donations? high school students today and decided to not be in­ PERSUASIVE volved at all, choosing to get a job after school instead of Texas-size honor spending hours in the library researching the debate 1. Are recent fatal accidents a signal of topic. Some of them researched and also held down a deeper problems in the U.S. military? IL nominee Joy Morton from Friona High School part-time job. 2. How should the global community respond to famine in Afghanistan? U has been selected by the National Federation In- They could have opted to sleep late on the weekends, terscholastic Speech and Debate Association to receive 3. Should cell phone use by persons operating but they willingly climbed aboard a yellow dawg in the motor vehicles be restricted? the Outstanding Speech/Drama/Debate Educator Award. wee hours of the morning Saturday after Saturday not 4. Does America face an energy crisis? Morton is one of eight coaches in the nation to receive only in hopes of winning a trophy, but if the truth be 5. How should the Venezuelan government this award. known, because they love and respect you for believing respond to Colombian rebel incursions? Morton's teaching and coaching career has spanned 41 in them and for thinking they were worth the invest­ 6. Is stem cell research justified? years, 39 at Friona. Her first two years in ment of your time and talents. 7. How has the United States' refusal to education were spent at Merkel ISD, Don't forget to say thank you to your administration, participate in the Kyoto Treaty affected its where she says she "fell" into the speech as well. They sign the checks and provide the budget and international image? world. In the interview, the principal a bus for workshops and practice meets. Theit support is 8. Are recent Israeli actions forcing moderate asked if she could teach speech. invaluable to the overall success of your school's UIL Arab leaders into hard-line positions? 9. How will recent events impact the long-term "I can teach anything," she said. program. Staying a chapter ahead of her stu­ diplomatic future of U.S.-China relations? It's been a great year, so celebrate! 10. Should presidential pardons be subject to dents that year, Joy became a talented Important Notes congressional review? forensics coach. She has not "only di­ •Ptose and Poetry categories will change for 2001- 11. Is the scientific community on the verge of rected the one-act play and coached 2002. New categories will be unveiled at the Thursday discovering a cure for cancer? speech and debate, she has coached night Coaches Conference at State Meet. If you're not 12. Should NASA pursue a program to explore UIL Ready Writing, Journalism, Cur­ coming to State, check our web site after State. Mars? rent Issues and Events, Science and •Don't listen to hearsay about what documentation 13. How crucial is campaign finance reform to tennis, qualifying students to state in did or didn't get approved at other district meets or how the American political process? 10 academic events. the State Office ruled on controversial issues. Be pre­ 14. How is the European economy being affected by the foot-and-mouth disease? She has served in leadership roles pared for competition by reading the C&.CR and chap­ 15. Does the state takeover of NTV signal an for every organization of which she is a ter 4 of the UIL Prose and Poetry Handbook for what is end to democratic freedoms under Russian member, currently serving as Execu­ acceptable. President Vladimir Putin? tive Secretary of the West Texas Speech •We have not yet reached our quota for Speech State JOY MORTON 16. Is the Congressional political climate ripe Association. She has been on the teaching staff of Honor Crew positions. If you have a responsible student 2000 National Federa­ for a patients' bill of rights? numerous forensics camps including West Texas A&M who deserves the nomination, make application via our tion Outstanding 17. Ending racial divisiveness in the United University, Cameron University and Texas Tech. web site. States: what are the answers? Speech/Drama/Debate A member of the UIL LD State Advisory Committee, •Be sure to register for the speech coach workshop, 18. Should Texas pose a moratorium on the Educator Recipient Capital Conference before June 1. It's the best deal in death penalty? continued on page 5 Texas for your time and your money! UIL Leaguer April 2001 Journalism • 5 Coaches should be able to accompany participants to UIL academic competitions s I was preparing administrators. I know people in academics attack ath­ I would be surprised to learn that athletic depart­ for regional UIL letics because of the proverbial "special treatment" ath­ ments are funded solely on ticket sales of their athletic A journalism com­ letics gets in the school district, and this is just another events. I do know that a lot of the ticket sales go back petition the other day, I was opportunity for academic contests participants/coaches into the general budget. I would hesitate to say, though, e-mailing different people to point out the inequities of the situation. that if a sports team advanced to the playoffs, not only in the state asking for help Administrators argue that athletics bring in money would the entire coaching staff have its travel paid for, with their regional contests. and academics does not. Logic concludes, though, that but junior high/middle school coaches would be travel­ One journalism teacher in without academics in schools today, there would be no ing also because they helped scout the teams. Adminis­ West Texas, who had three athletics. People wouldn't even be paying property taxes trators would go simply because they are administrators. students advance to re­ to schools districts if academics wasn't the main pursuit How many schools, though, when academic com­ gional contests, promised to of the schools. Arguments could go on forever about petitors advance past district, send one or two coaches of help "if his school district Randy Vonderheid competition and its need on the athletic field, but not in the 22 different UIL events with the kids to regional could find the money to Assistant Academic Director the classroom. If there weren't competition in the class­ competition and make the other coaches stay at home. send him with his students." room, there wouldn't be so many lawsuits today about I could not imagine my kids going to a regional or state I was floored. A school district could not send the the way districts pick their top academic students and journalism contest without me to provide them guid­ coach of the team with the participants? Although I had those in honors organizations. America is built on com­ ance and to make sure they are comfortable and in a heard of this before, it still makes me wonder about petition, both in and out of the classroom. mood ready to compete. I'm afraid to say, too, that many administrators prob­ ILPC summer ably don't even know there are kids from their school 50 scholastic publications recognized competing in an academic UIL contest. One reason for workshop is this is that the academic coach has found apathy from at state convention for outstanding work administrators in that kind of competition. If someone is scheduled for not knocking someone else's head off, then it's not Fifty publications were recognized with Star awards at the ILPC convention, held in Austin April 7-8. Stars important, according to their actions. And when the June 15-18. were handed out to 25 newspapers and 25 yearbooks. These publications are recognized as the top 10 percent academic coach does take the initiative to inform the of publications statewide, according to ILPC Director Randy Vonderheid. administrators of the upcoming contests, all they get is If you have "Approximately 400 publications participated in the critique process," he said. "Each publication is "is this really important?" or "how much is this going to evaluated on journalistic standards. The top publications are then presented with awards because they not only cost me?" Few academic coaches outside the Academic not received follow those professional standards but present publications to their student bodies that are interesting, convey Decathlon/Octathlon coaches hear "what do you need a specific communication about the high school itself and display current design and photography trends. All to make sure the kids are successful in the competition?" Information in all, these publications are the cream of the crop of high school journalism." There are some administrators who do promote and Yearbooks receiving awards emphasize academic contests, but not enough. please contact Newspapers receiving awards I wonder even if administrators in many schools Gold Star Gold Star know that if a student qualifies for state UIL academic the ILPC Eagle Eye, DeSoto HS Panther Tale, Duncanville HS competition, that student is eligible for a scholarship. TILF hands out over $1 million in scholarships each Hillcrest Hurricane, Dallas HS Flashlight, Abilene HS year. How many athletes get scholarships in comparison office at (512) The Bagpipe, Dallas Highland Park HS The Golden Eagle, Cypress Falls HS to how many play ? The future goal of UIL/TILF scholar­ Panther Prints, Duncanville HS Hoofbeats, El Paso Burges HS ships is to make sure every student who'participates in 471-5883 Featherduster, Austin Westlake HS state UIL receives a scholarship. They are not there yet, Stampede, El Paso Burges HS Silver Star but are creeping up on that goal each year. Can athletics or at Panther Paw, Pflugervilie HS claim that? rvonderheid® Silver Star Hornet, San Antonio East Central HS Participation in any kind of competition, whether it be athletic or academic, helps students. It's up to school Falcon Cry, Austin Fulmore MS The Hawk, Texarkana Pleasant Grove districts to help teachers/coaches prepare those students mail.utexas.edu The Norseman, Bryan HS HS for those competitions. Administrators need to make Mane Events, McKinney HS The Falcon, Austin Fulmore MS sure to budget enough money in some fund to cover The Liberator, Austin LBJ HS Carrillon, Bellaire HS traveling and lodging expenses for academic coaches/ Three Penny Press, Bellaire HS The Brahma, East Bernard HS participants just as it would be done for an athletic Twisting Times, San Antonio Heritage Panther, Longview Spring Hill HS coaches/participants. Without academic coaches, the goals of the schools cannot be met. MS Prowler, Houston Kempner HS The Talon, Lake Dallas HS Morton gets award The Caledonian, The Woodlands Senior Bronze Star continued from page 4 HS Ramblings, Alief Elsik HS Marauder, Lewisville Marcus HS Joy has coached state champions in CX Debate, Poetry, Bronze Star Odyssey, San Antonio Christa McAuliffe Informative and Persuasive Speaking, Prose, Headline Writing and Ready Writing. Panther Spirit, Follett HS JHS She says her philosophy of teaching was built on two The Eagle Eye, Mission HS El Paisano, Austin Westlake HS foundational principles learned from her parents: always Cougar Connection, Cypress Creek HS Falcon, Jersery Village HS do your best and practice good sportsmanship. Cougar Tracks, Kempner HS Bow Wow, Yoakum HS She mentors young coaches and her students with The Battery, Abilene HS Lion, McKinney HS these words, "I believe that giving 100 petcent effort at Round Up, Andrews HS Roughneck, White Oak HS all times, coupled with the attitude of good sportsman­ ship, is the best way fot an individual to accomplish his/ The Edition, Austin Anderson HS The Panther, Dallas Hillcrest HS her goals and dreams." The Carroller, Corpus Christ! Carroll HS Colt Corral, Arlington HS UIL Director Jana Riggins affirms that Joy has lived Silver Streak, Canyon Randall HS The Tiger, Groom HS this philosophy. Rampage, Alief Elsik HS Mustang, Andrews HS "Joy has never been anything but gracious when she The Wings pan, Cypress Falls HS Silver Spur, Corpus Christi Ray HS has lost and only humble when she has won," Riggins said. UIL Leaguer 6 • Drama April 2001 End of this semester is time to plan for next year

he 75,h year of OAP Feb. 21 deadline is to be enforced without exception, I have been less successful dealing with directors who started with approxi­ what is the difference in OAP enrollment, title card and have "adapted"- without permission, added or combined T mately 1,167 schools and EN deadlines? The C&.CR provides an out clause for characters without approval and brought voiceson-stage we have lost 19 to date. The district enrollment, but play, set and EN deadlines do when desired, convenient ot available. In most cases, entry numbers are high and pro­ not allow for extensions! I think it's sad for prepared especially public domain plays, such changes would have portionally the losses are few. I student companies to be penalized for adult failures. been approved if submitted by the Dec. 21 deadline. doubt we will ever prevent a few Enforcing deadlines and correcting ENs is a full-time Public domain seems to suggest to many that they may withdrawals, but most are pre­ job beginning in late February. In order to keep students adapt without permission. OAP approved play listings ventable by reasonable planning. from being impacted by inadvertent or negligent direc­ provide for cuts only. Anything beyond "cut to time" It is not too early to start look­ tor/administrator errors, the drama staff faxed, called or requires UIL approval and copyright requires playwright/ ing toward the 2001 -2002 sched­ Lynn Murray e-mailed 20-35 schools per day seeking clarification, agent/publisher permission. We will seek to further clarify OAP Handbook and other published explanations. ule. The calendar is on the UIL Drama Director noting errors, omissions and potential problems. Signa­ web site. Spring breaks, holidays, tures, dates, character violations or potential scenery My final thought for next yeat is to urge directors to religious observances, livestock shows, proms and other violations on ENs were the major topics. Add to EN consider carefully the Standards rule. A few seek to potential conflicts must be taken into consideration reviews telephone inquiries and each day has passed produce what they choose without audience consider­ when rehearsal and performance schedules are set. OAP without much time to plan for State Meet. ation. Perhaps OAP should have a PG-13 rating and host/contest managers cannot arrange schedules to meet The effort to keep OAP schools eligible has stimu­ parental/administrative warning label. . the needs of everybody. Efforts are made to solve con­ lated inquiries about music/sound and script integrity. Some believe that artistic integrity is being threat­ flicts between UIL events that appear on the Official Phone questions prompted Leaguer answers. Leaguer ened when asked to temper language, text of staging with Calendar. Do not expect scheduling adjustment for non- answers prompted more questions. I don't mind the common sense. It is true that the U.S. Supreme Court UIL events! Your enroll­ questions. As long as you are seeking understanding, (Hazelwood vs. Kuhlmeier) placed the responsibility of ment in OAP is a commit­ there isn't any question that doesn't deserve consider­ "Standards" on local administration, but obtaining a The number of schools that ment to the schedule from ation and an answer. I will attempt to consolidate all the signature does not eliminate the real world. Any super­ were late or failed to send zone to state. published answers into the OAP Handbook Addendum intendent/principal of a school participating in a play As you consider the before next year. contest can file a protest if he or she believe directors/ the zone/district OAP EN zone to state dates, look At this point Sections 1033(c)(l)(I) Script Integrity administrators have not complied with Section 1033 also at your grading peri­ and (c)( 1 )(G) Incidental Sound and Music are the only (c)(1)(H). OAP directors cannot protest, but they should to this office was frighten' ods. All are required to maj or rule changes for next year. If this year to date is the be able to communicate with their colleague when the ing. Twenty-one schools of submit the OAP Eligibil­ barometer, look for a five-minute timed sound/music rule appears to be violated. ity Notice (EN) 10 calen­ limitation as the final kicker. I had hoped the published • What have we gained when we alienate communi­ the 120 regional competi- dar days prior to the zone/ and widely distributed Official Interpretation would ties? Theatre is about conflict. There is good and evil. It district meets as per Sec­ promote self-discipline among OAP directors. It hasn't. is difficult to do without the villain, but the villain tors were late. tion 902 (g)(1)(A)--. A It seems to have had just the opposite effect. Directors should not be the OAP director. I do not ask that you grading period does not seem to be sticking to the definition of what may be used satisfy everybody. There are divergent views of "moral­ supercede this require­ without restriction of time that even implies "inciden­ ity" or "religion," but ethics should demand that our ment, nor does the school mail not being picked up. tal." Does 10, 12, 15 or21 minutes of sound/music seem public be considered. Theatre does not exist without an Read further to (B) Substitutions. If you make a mistake, "incidental?" audience. it can be corrected. If you don't meet the deadline, the Ten minutes of sound/music is 25 percent of the 40- The Texas Educational Theatre Association has an­ play is an ineligible entry. There is also (C) Late Entries. minute limit in OAP. Incidental? When inquities have nounced the 19th K-12 Summer Workshop July 13-15 at How do these rules apply above the district level? been made of directors that appear to be stretching the Angelina College in Lufkin. Program details are not This issue becomes more complex and the results limits, the response has been "tell me how much I can available at this time. Contact Erin Moore, Sealy HS uncertain above district. Section 1033 (c)(4)(D) re­ use." A time restriction seems to be the most desirable (281) 238-8878 or [email protected]. quires the OAP eligibility notice to be properly com­ solution. pleted,'signed (and dated) postmarked/delivered (faxed or in person) as soon as possible but no later than Monday midnight following the day of the lower meet. What if you have a grading period, don't have a principal or superintendent to sign or your school is on one of many breaks? The rule does not allow for exceptions or telephone rationalizations. The only flexibility is that a copy of the lower EN may be used with a theatre director signature and date when student changes are not re­ quired. The grading period excuse does not fly. Changes may be made as per Section 902 above the district level. Failure to submit becomes very complicated above the district level and the contest manager does not have the authority for late entry approval. The number of schools that were late or failed to send the zone/district OAP EN to this office was frightening. Twenty-one schools of the 120 regional competitors were late. We e-mailed, called and faxed. The last received was April 16 for an April 9 deadline this year. To my knowledge, the State Executive Committee (SEC) has not issued an opinion as to who has the authority to allow late entries above the district level. If the SEC follows the same pattern as in other areas, anything after the district comes under SEC j urisdiction. Applied this year, 21 schools would be required to justify to the SEC why they failed to comply with Section 1033 (c) (4)(D). If the reasons were similar to those given this UIL Archives phom year, 21 schools could be ineligible for regional OAP. Great Plays, Past and Present Abilene Cooper's 1964 one-act play, Becket, was directed by George Sorensen. This year's one-act play contest The best reason we heard was "I forgot." will be dedicated to Dr. Sorensen, in honor of his more than 40 years of commitment and service to educational If the Cross-Examination Team Debate State Meet theatre in Texas. UIL Leaguer April 2001 Drama • 7 One-act play contest celebrates 75 years of scholastic competition continued from page 1 drama faculty and "put a faculty together that would be took the idea that directors needed to be full-time world famous," Murray said. employees of the school district. This is similar to ath- Other people who influenced the one-act play con­ letic coaches being full-time employees. This is the key test included Ruth Denney, who taught at Houston thing that improved the quality of teacher education in Lamar High School. the state." "She was the 'grande dame' of the Texas one-act Other changes Murray made included the institution play," Murray said. oftheUILsetinl970. Others Murray listed included: Morton Brown, the "Before then we had moving vans backed up to Hogg first UIL one-act play director, Cecil Pickett of Houston because ofall the stuffon a set," he said. "The Legislative Bellaire, Jerry Worsham of Snyder High School who Council eliminated everything on the set then we went went to state 26 times and won 13 times; I. E. Clark of to a unit set." Schulenburg High School who went to state 15 times Pleading As with any organization, many and won five; Charlotte Brown of Gregory Portland InWhitefaceHigh teachers around the state influenced High School who went to state 16 times and won six; School's one-act the organization as well as the con­ Larry Wisdom of Mineola High School who went to play, A Gap In test. state 16 times and won seven and Noyce Burleson of Generations, "Loren Winship had more influ­ Meadows High School outside Lubbock, who went to Lelio, played by Colbert Perez ence on the state's one-act play than state 13 times and won seven. pleads his case anyone," Murray said. Winship served "There were a whole lot of people," Murray said. with Vittoria, por­ as one-act play director in 1939, and Loren Winship And those "whole lot of people" may be mentioned' trayed by Keri was responsible for the current structure and judging by someone who is appearing in this year's event when Adams. White- criteria. face will partici­ they are called to the podium to accept their Academy pate in the A one- When Winship returned from a term in the Air Award. act play state Force, he became a member of The University of Texas competition.

I Want The Truth While questioning Lieutenant Colonel Nathan Jessep, played by Johnathan Rudel, lawyer Lieutenantj.g. Daniel Keffee, portrayed by Robbie Sublett, questions him concerning a "Code Red." The. play from Bishop High School is "scenes from 'A Few Good Men'" and the cast will be performing it during the AAA State One- Act play contest.

I Believe In New Diana's one-act play, "scenes from The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail," Henry Thoreau, played by Brent Duke discusses the problem with Lydian Emerson, portrayed byKymberli McKanna. New Diana will be performing

photo courtesy of Pal Gatfaight Because I said so Anna Karenina, played by senior Leslie Pennycook, argues yearthe cast has rehearsed in the schoo's small blackbox with her husband, senior Jason Richard, about her be­ theatre because the auditorium was undergoing major trayal. San Antonio MacArthur High School has been to renovations. state OAP contest 10 times during its 51 year history. This UIL Leaguer 8 • Academics April 2001 Changes, changes, changes Elementary/junior high programs begin work to update contests

i resident Theodore new A+ Handbook. The Music Memory Committee Is it also a time to consider adding a geography contest? Roosevelt directed meets in July to choose titles for the 2002-2003 school If so, how would the existing maps, graphs & charts Pthe nation to "do year. This is the second year a group of educators diverse contest fit into the scenario? what you can, with what in terms of geography and size of home districts will Another issue for you to consider involves beyond- you have, where you are." I develop the contest list for music memory. If you are district competition for elementary and junior high can't imagine any group interested in serving on this committee in the future students. While loading up little ones and heading for more efficiently fulfilling please contact me. Austin is probably neither feasible for most districts nor this dictum than the Science also needs some attention. Participation has a good idea, a mail-in competition might be. Top scorers nation's teachers. While decreased in the last several years, and some people feel from district meets could be evaluated against each other public opinion on educa­ this is due in part to the breadth of the tests. Would based on written performance. It is possible that not all tion issues swings with more developing parameters for the tests and publishing them events could be included. Are you even interested in this regularity than any pendu­ Rhonda Alves in the A+ Handbook and on the web as we do for number sort of competition? Do you have ideas on the subject? lum Edgar Allen Poe could Assistant Academic Director sense address this issue? I am in the process of establish­ The last snarly little subject I'd like to mention have devised, classroom ing an academic advisory committee for elementary and involves the way elementary and junior high campuses teachers proceed daily with the business of educating our junior high, and this would be one of the committee's form UIL districts. It is still news to some folks the children. Phonics in, phonics out, whole language today, charges. It will be the 2002-2003 school year before such League does not align elementary and junior high schools gone tomorrow, TAAS away public school ills, reject a committee can be in place. Science coaches please into districts. Rather, it allows campuses to form their standardized testing with a vengeance.. .educators show don't despair! Volunteer! And email me your ideas for own districts. Many choose to follow the alignment of up day after day and "do what (they) can, with what test content matter. the high school campus(es) in their school district, but (they) have, where (they) are." The official list for the 2001 -2003 art contest will be this is a choice. "Through my In the two school years I've spent at UIL, I've en­ posted on the UIL web site and published in the new A+ Three campuses are all that are required to form a countered campuses in large, small and medium districts Handbook by August. Some people said the art history UIL district. School districts with multiple campuses involvement in in rural and urban areas, which have thriving UIL portion of the contest is too difficult for students in may choose to form their own UIL district. Such choice UIL Mathemat­ elementary and j unior high academic programs. Some of grades 4-5. Jan Nimmo and Elizabeth Bartlett, the con­ works for many of the elementary and junior campuses in ics and Number the school districts provide significant funding for the test writers, are very receptive to feedback. You can Texas, but not for all. I spend a significant amount of Sense, I was program and some provide no funding at all. Some of the contact them at www.ELIZAJAN.com or at 1/800-488- time helping schools find somewhere to compete. able to drasti­ sponsors receive stipends and some are surprised to hear 6346 or you can email comments to me. Should the I have to admit the number of UIL districts that there is such a thing as a stipend. Certainly it is nicer to contest be expanded to grades 6-8? Please let me hear refuse membership to new campuses shocks me. I cer­ cally improve be compensated for time and effort, but all of these from you. tainly understand that changing horses midstream is my math skills, sponsors are doing excellent jobs and their students are Some sponsors of the spelling contest have suggested difficult. I know that most people like to run their meets and UIL Per­ reaping enormous rewards because of the sponsors' ef­ that there are too many words in the contest. Currently a certain way. I don't understand a willingness to leave suasive Speak- forts. grades 3-4 have a 60-word contest along with 25 tiebreaker out students, though. Allowing as many students as ing»helped in It is because of teachers and administrators, who are words; grades 5-6 have 90 words on the test and 30 possible to participate in UIL academic activities should proactive that I have so much business to present to the tiebreaker words, grades 7-8 must spell 120 words on the be the main focus of the competition, and schools who my English Legislative Council's Academic Committee in June. test and 40 tiebreaker words. Should the lists be 50, 80 cannot get a UIL district to admit them do not get to courses. I also Thank you for contacting me with ideas and requests. I and 100 words respectively? Should the tiebreaker lists participate. Is the system outdated? Should the state found that UIL appreciate the feedback! remain at the same level? Should the contest have a office assign elementary and junior high UIL districts? meets were One of the areas where I've received the most com­ proofreading component? If so, what would this portion This year's Capital Conference is June 29-30 at the munication is the oral reading contest. Some confusion of the contest look like? One administrator requested University of Texas at Austin. Sessions on coaching excellent oppor­ exists regarding required categories. Grades 4-6 always that we provide definitions and in-context sentences elementary and junior high events, running meets and tunities to meet read poetry for the oral reading contest, while grades 7- with the test materials. UIL does this for the high school building programs will be offered. Look for the registra­ people." 8 read poetry and prose on an alternating basis. contest, but it has never done so for elementary and tion form in this issue. The category for this school year's junior high oral junior high. Such changes would not occur until 2002- Thank you for considering the issues in this column. reading contest is prose. Poetry is the category for sev­ 2003. What do you think? I look forward to your phone calls and email messages. Nikki Clark enth and eighth graders for the 2001-2002 school year. Next year is the first year editorial writing is a contest But for more than anything, I thank you for doing what Rankin High District executive committees may elect to add the other for grades 7-8. This is a challenging addition to the you can, with what you have, where you are. category as a separate event, but the required category opportunities available through the academic program. School for the UIL oral reading contest may not be eliminated. Rankin No "approved" list for literary selections exists, though some suggestions are included in the A+ Handbook. It is The Capital Conference the coach's responsibility to make sure the competitor's June 29-30, 2001 selection actually fits the category (i.e. if prose is the Academic Coordinators and Speech Coaches Summer Workshop category, the selection must be a prose selection.) The Internet allows even the most isolated school districts REGISTRATION Registration on or before June 1, 2001 • $50 per person • $20 cancellation fee access to the Library of Congress, the University of After June 1 (including walk-in) • $75 per person • refunds paid after the workshop Texas Library systems and other prestigious institutions. Get online sponsors and make sure your students' perfor­ THE PROGRAM mance choices adhere to the rules for the oral reading This year's program will consists of more than 50 sessions scheduled over two days. Last year's contest. sessions included curriculum ideas for speech coaches, building winning math/science programs, cross Music memory is another contest that generates a lot examination debate topic analysis, keys to hosting a successful invitational meet, motivational methods of email and phone calls. Some people think we should for students and coaches, preparing for the music memory contest and building grass-root support through academic booster clubs. Now in its sixth year, the 2001 Capital Conference promises to be the have a two-year cycle for titles as we do for the art best ever. contest. If this was the case, would the list need to be expanded so participating students do not merely memo­ MORE INFORMATION rize 12 titles for two years? Would this make the event Check the UIL website, or for a registration packet, write to: Bobby Hawthorne, Academic Director/UIL, less challenging for participants? Would a cheaper con­ Box 8028/Austin, TX 78713-8028 test increase participation? On another note, is the 3/4 e-mail: [email protected] • web: http://www.utexas.edu/admin/uil matching test too easy? The official list for the 2001- phone: 512/471-5883 • fax 512/232-7311 2002 school year is posted on the UIL web site at register onfine or download the registration form from our web page www.utexas.edu/admin/uil and will be included in the UIL Leaguer April 2001 Music * 9 Three committees spend nearly a year preparing music for sight-reading contests

et's talk about sight- reasonable sight-reading challenge. (5) Finally the committee meets on Sunday during reading. This topic So what is the process? Let's talk about choral music the Texas Bandmasters Association Convention to col­ Lseems to generate first. Dr. yivian Munn at UT/Pan American has chaired lectively give the scores one final review. Consideration heated debate regardless of the vocal sight-reading music selection committee for a is given at this time to such issues as page turns, score whether the performance number of years. She is an expert on vocal sight-reading format, clarity of parts and other production issues. medium is band, choir or or­ music, music reading techniques and the evaluation of Additional revisions may be submitted as required. chestra. Everyone has an opin­ sight-reading skills. We are indeed fortunate to have her (6) A professional FINALE editor then takes all ion and everyone has a "war to guide this important task. A five member committee scores and coverts then into a uniform format and story." representing all performance levels from middle school appearance. Issues range from the ap­ through high school assists her. (7) Once the editing is complete a score and parts are propriateness of the music to Richard Floyd Each year composers submit works that are intended produced and read by a university band with the inten­ the actual contest procedure Music Director to fit the specific criteria for each performance level. The tion to identify print errors or other mistakes. and the j udging standards en­ committee meets, studies the submissions, checks the (8) After final print corrections the works are sent to forced. There likely are as many notions about how consistency of criteria and actually sings through the RBC Music for publication and distribution in early sight-reading should be conducted as there are directors music to find possible flawsand/o r inappropriate perfor­ 2002. in the state. mance challenges. Modifications are made in the music The orchestra sight-reading music selection commit­ Perhaps it would be wise to identify one fundamental as required. In the case of selections used for more than tee operates in a similar fashion with one exception. issue. The entire process of selecting sight-reading music one classification decisions are then made regarding how This committee meets at Southern Music Company in and judging the contest is very subjective. There are much of a particular selection will be sung at each level. San Antonio in the early fall and takes approximately many variables. Thus there are going to be some varia­ When the committee's work is done the music is two days to review all available publications and selects tions in the outcome from year to year and, regrettably submitted to Southern Music Company for publication appropriate music from those titles "on the shelves". some may be more extreme than others. and distribution the following year. The entire process No music is commissioned or solicited from compos­ This is not to suggest the process is not thorough or takes 18 months or more. For example, as you read this ers. However, the results are essentially the same. When executed with every precaution. It does confirm how­ column the committee is completing its work to select the committee has completed its work it will have ever that there is a human element that comes into play. music for 2002. selected a composition for each performance level in Members of the selection committee can make misjudg- The quest for band sight-reading music unfolds a both string orchestra and full orchestra. Multiple copies ments just as surely as experienced pilots fly into moun­ little differently. The structure of the timeline follows: are ordered by Southern Music Company and distrib­ tain sides and gifted surgeons err in the execution of (1) In September composers are commissioned to uted to the regions as needed for contest the following routine procedures. write music for a specific level. The criteria and other spring. Where does the music come from? First, there are specifics are spelled out in detail. In dealings with other states I have found nowhere three committees (band, choir and orchestra) that are (2) The following March each composer submits a that this process is as structured or thorough. At the same charged with the responsibility of selecting the music. first draft of the music. At that point the music is time we must acknowledge the fact that errors or mis- The State Director of Music determines the make-up of reviewed for ranges, length and adherence to the criteria judgments can and will occur. Even so many states are these committees in consultation with the elected lead­ regarding time signature, key signature and rhythms. starting to use our music for their sight-reading contests. ership of the Texas Music Educators Association. Over The state office conducts this initial review and the There is every indication that even more will follow. the years the membership of these committees would music is returned to the composers for revisions as This trend is a testament to the fundamental struc­ read like a "who's who" of Texas music educators. required. ture of our procedures, the confidence other states have Committee members (your professional colleagues) (3) A revised score is submitted in Ma,y. This score is in our programs and the work of our committees. Such take their responsibility to these committees seriously then sent to the five-committee members who represent achievements do not suggest that we cannot improve or and spend countless hours striving to select the best all performance levels. The committee members have 30 should not continue to refine the process. It should be possible music for the sight-reading contest. While the days to make recommendations. our goal to be 100 percent consistent in our efforts to process varies the goals for all three committees is the (4) The composer then makes a second round of select proper music. To do any less would be a disservice same — to select sight-reading music that fits the stated revisions based on the recommendations of the commit­ to our programs and the students they serve. criteria and offer students at every performance level a tee members. Adjudicators should share knowledge with participants, not just judge Constructive By Leland Sharrock TMAA President "Your group did many things well today, e.g., good lems, a better mouthpiece for more advanced players, an Comments balance, good style, right tempos with most of the notes exercise that strengthens the upper and lower registers, Texas Music Adjudicators Association t's a rainy day — I can't work in the yard and a and rhythms performed accurately. But today's perfor­ a technique for better intonation, a method to strengthen ADDRESS TMAA motorcycle ride today would be dangerous. So, it's mance was not strong enough to receive a top rating." the viola section, a method to improve vocal techniques I CORRESPONDENCE perfect time to jot down some ideas for improving The response from the students becomes, "they said we for better clarity in the ensemble? TO: did most things well, yet we received a second division." When you judge share your knowledge. Don't address teaching skills. I have decided to focus on the subject Dr. Jay Dunnahoo Again the critique sends a mixed message. just a group's weakness but suggest techniques that will "ideas to make our UIL critique sheet a better teaching Executive Secretary help minimize or eliminate the flaw. Your goal must be tool." Both critiques list the weaknesses and strengths of Texas Music During my career of reading critique sheets to my the performance, but neither gives any techniques to to help the ensemble learn from the experience/become Adjudicators groups, I have noticed that many adjudicators tend to help improve the performance? As teachers in Texas, we better musicians and prepare for future performances. Association point out the weak areas of a particular performance. For have the finest orchestra, choirs and bands in the nation. When we teach as we judge the comment sheet 410 Coronado Dr. example, have you ever received one of those sheets that Why ? Because we have wonderful, knowledgeable teach­ becomes a tool to share valuable information with the Kerrville, TX 78028 lists every error in the performance? It reads like this: ers who care and take pride in their groups and schools. group and the teacher. Your efforts then create the 830/792-5224 measure 29 — tubas behind, measure 98 — flutes sharp, Many of these same teachers are adjudicators who pos­ potential for director and students to take their musical Fax: 830/792-5917 measure 205 — not together, measure 1200 — group is sess a wealth of knowledge that can be utilized by the enjoyment to the next level because of you and your running out of steam. Then we recognize the good areas groups and teachers we judge each year. educational adjudication. To do so is testimony to the of performance with congratulations expressed to the Think about it. Have you discovered a wonderful educational value of our UIL contest programs. students who performed beautiful solos. The summa­ warm-up chorale that improves the sections as well as Remember members, you are required to attend a tions read: "Over-all you performed well enough today to the individual, a better way to teach students to breathe workshop in your adjudication field every five years and receive the top rating. Congratulations to you and your and support the air stream, a technique to improve a general membership meeting every three years. Join us fine teachers." This type of critique can leave you and stronger bowing, a book that has a better method to at the TBA, TODA, TCDA Convention in July. the students confused. teach counting, a warm-up that can be taught in 10 For the latest up-date on TMAA, visit our web page The potential exist for the opposite kind of critique: minutes each day that includes most performance prob­ at www.tmea.org, then click on the TMAA link. UIL Leaguer 10 * Sports April 2001 Coaching summer camp sports spelled out in C&CR

| aybe it's just me, but attendance zone in non-school camps and clinics. This CER, SOFTBALL, AND VOLLEYBALL CAMPS there never seems to includes not allowing school coaches to coach non- WHERE SCHOOL PERSONNEL WORK WITH be enough time in school basketball teams, 7 on 7 teams, soccer teams and THEIR OWN STUDENTS. After the last day of the the Spring to get all the things any other team sport activity, which involve students in school year in May, June, July and prior to the second done that need to be done. With grades 7-12 from that coach's attendance zone. Rules Monday in August, on non-school days, all students baseball, Softball, golf, tennis also prohibit the use of school funds (including booster other than students who will be in their second, third or and track and field, UIL staff as club funds), equipment and transportation for non- fourth year of high school may attend one camp in each PUBLIC well as local school coaches and school activities. team sport, held within the boundaries of the school REPRIMANDS administrators find they are The only exception to the above rule is for baseball district, in which instruction is given in that team sport, BASKETBALL spread thin. and Softball for teams outside of the school year. During and in which a 7th-12th grade coach from the school The end of the year also the school year baseball and Softball coaches must ad­ district attendance zone works with them, under the Donald Mclntyre, Mark Cousins Whitesboro brings questions concerning here to the above restriction. In baseball and Softball following conditions: Assistant Athletic Jeremy Vanley, what schools, students and only, a school coach in grades 7-12 is allowed to coach (1) Number of Days. Attendance at each type of El Paso Parkland Director coaches can do in regard to a non-school summer league team on which no more sports camp is limited to no more than six consecutive Mike Fountain, non-school participation over the summer months. than six incoming 10th-12th grade students from that Spurger days. Danny Beekman, Whether it is a camp, clinic, league or team, there are coach's attendance zone are participating. The school (2) Prohibited Activities. Students shall not attend Union Hill some restrictions of which schools and coaches must be coach could not work with this non-school team until football camps where contact activities are permitted. Dempsey Compton, aware. the school year is over. This limit would not be appli­ (3) Fees. The superintendent or a designee shall Douglass In team sports, no school coach in grades 7-12 can cable if the non-school team coach had no coaching approve the schedule of fees prior to the announcement Rob Welsh, coach a non-school team on which any students in responsibilities at the school. or release of any information about the camp. The Texas Waco Freddie Roland, grades 7-12 from that coach's attendance zone are par­ The above restrictions do not apply to section 1209 Education Code requires school districts to adopt proce­ Austin LBJ ticipating. (c) of the UIL Constitution and Contest Rules, which dures for waiving fees charged for participation if a Scott Harrelson, UIL rules also prohibit school coaches in grades 7-12 states: student is unable to pay the fee, and the procedures must Wichita Falls Rider from working with students in grades 7-12 from their BASEBALL, BASKETBALL, FOOTBALL, SOC- be made known to the public. Fees for all other students Frank Gonzalez, shall be paid by the students and/or their parents. Austin Crockett (4) School Equipment. Schools may furnish, in accor­ BASEBALL Bill to protect sports officials dance with local school district policies, school-owned Felipe Garcia, equipment, with the following restrictions: Corpus Christi West Oso (A) schools may not furnish any individual baseball, David Lopez, Port Arthur Jefferson pending in state legislature basketball, football, soccer, Softball or volleyball player Steve Reaves, equipment, including uniforms, shoes, caps, gloves, etc., Nocona but may furnish balls and court equipment including Doug Dulaney, [ow did we get to shirt, or powder blue shirt (for baseball and Softball) or nets, standards, goals, etc., for volleyball, basketball and Keller Fossil Ridge this point? whatever the choice of uniform is, they will receive soccer camps. Toby Perkins, H I really don't feedback from the players, coaches and certainly the (B) for football camps, schools may furnish hand Sanger Kip Holloway, think it is important at this stands. dummies, stand-up dummies, passing and kicking ma­ Keller Fossil Ridge time. What is important is What should not be an accepted fact for a sports chines and footballs. Use of any othet football equip­ J.D. Sellers, we are at this point. official is fear of physical harm or even life at times — ment, including contact equipment, is prohibited. Sugar Land Kempner Where are we? Our even if the call was wrong. (C) for baseball and Softball camps, schools may Brant Brantley, Grand Saline state currently has a bill Currently, 14 states have stiffer laws for assault of furnish balls, bats, bases, pitching and batting machines, David Burditt, filed in the state legislature sports officials and 18 others, including Texas, are con­ batting helmets and catcher protective equipment. Use San Antonio Fox Tech that would upgrade jail time sidering doing the same. Fans getting carried away usu­ of any othet baseball and/or Softball equipment is pro­ and fines for individuals Peter Contreras ally get away with a Class C misdemeanor, nothing more hibited. . SOFTBALL Athletic Coordinator th Jennifer Fox, convicted of abusing sports than a slap on the wrist that translates into a maximum At these camps, students who will be incoming 10 - Marble Falls officials. House Bill 275, if fine of $500. 12th grade students may not be involved. This camp is the passed, would provide protection to all sports officials State Rep. Leo Berman, R-Tyler, wants to upgrade only time a school ot school coach is allowed to sponsor from Little League baseball to professional sports. the offense to a state jail felony, punishable by six a camp or clinic. At any other time camps or clinics held The UIL and scholastic athletics is somewhere in the months to two years in jail and a $10,000 fine. at a school or to benefit a school program cannot be middle. That is a big "middle" I might add. The UIL has Berman contends sports officials in Texas and across sponsored by the school or the school booster club. An a policy (and penalties) dealing with players and coaches the country have been threatened and assaulted both on outside otganization or person not associated with the that get out of line. and off the field. The bill also rationalizes that although school could contract with the school district and super­ Coaches ejected from a UIL contest are dealt with in many states are taking steps to increase criminal penal­ intendent to use school facilities for a camp/clinic. Section 1208 of the Constitution and Contest Rules. ties for threatening or assaulting sports officials, cur­ For student athletes, the restrictions are somewhat When students are ejected rently Texas does not impose stricter penalties for as­ less. According to UIL rules, student athletes are al­ from a game UIL allows saulting sports officials. House Bill 275 increases penal­ lowed to participate in non-school activities at any time Currently, 14 states have the penalty imposed to be ties for assault against sports officials. during the school year and summer. Local school dis­ left up to the respective The bill even safeguards you as a coach or administra­ tricts are allowed to have policies that are more restric­ school and coach, unless tor. "Sports official" means a person who serves in any tive than UIL rules if they so choose. Check with your stiffer laws for assault of the player is a soccer official capacity with respect to an interscholastic, inter­ local school district for their policy. player. collegiate, or other organized amateur or professional It would not be a violation for student athletes to sports officials and 18 At times, schools and athletic competition and includes a referee, umpire, raise funds for non-school participation. No school funds the UIL need help in deal­ linesman, coach, instructor, administrator or staff mem­ (including booster club funds), equipment or transpor­ others, including Texas, ing with fans (i.e. parents) ber. tation could be involved in non-school activities. The that believe they have an What are the chances of this bill making it to Gov. non-school fund-raiser could not be related to the school are considering doing the inalienable right with the Rick Perry's desk? Not good this legislative session. The and the student athletes must do it all on their own or ticket they buy to say and bill was left pending in committee at last report. with the assistance of their parents. same* sometimes do anything Unfortunately, it will probably take a senseless act The UIL sent each school a copy of the 2001 Guide­ they please to sports offi­ that makes the news state-wide before it generates enough lines for off-season and non-school participation, which cials. attention among the legislators to push the bill through is also available on the UIL website. In this document It is unfortunate that our state politicians believe committee and then both houses. you will find information for team sports and individual they have to legislate good sportsmanship, but they are Until then, the $5 ticket purchased on a Tuesday or sports. There is no way to cover all situations in this right.. Friday night will continue to be viewed by some as a free space, so I urge all coaches and administrators to make a From a sports official's standpoint, it is and should be pass to say and do just about anything they wish. Hope­ copy of this document and make it available to all expected that anytime they put on the black and white fully, I'm wrong. coaches, participants and parents. If you have a question or we can help in any way, do not hesitate to call. UIL Leaguer April 2001 Sports • 11 An open letter to parents Coaches asks for support, positive attitude from parents during team's season

ear Parents, Support them when they get discouraged. 10. Keep in mind that athletic scholarships are rare. Summer is fast ap­ 4. Support the decisions of the coaches as well. Don't Only two percent of all high school athletes get scholar­ Dproaching. An­ agree with every criticism an athlete has about a coach. ships. Do the math. There are 1,238 high schools in other school year has flown Coaches have the best interest of the team and the Texas. There are only 300 Division I colleges. Your child quickly past. We thought it athlete at heart. has a better chance of getting an academic scholarship. would be a good time to tell 5. Remember that the coach wants to win probably 11. The best scholarship opportunity you have for you some thoughts we had more than anyone. Do you really think a coach would your child is in your own bank account. Save those about this past year and get jeopardize a chance to win by playing favorites? exorbitant fees you are paying for private lessons, camps, you prepared for next sea­ 6. Think in human terms. Coaches are human, play­ clinics, personal trainers and elite traveling teams and son. ers are human, officials are human...treat them as such. put the money in a money market account and you can Most of you were sup­ Charles Breithaupt 7. Speaking of officials — there is a real shortage. probably send your child to Harvard. portive of our teams this Athletic Director Please quit yelling at them or better yet buy a whistle and 12. We love your children and we love your support. year. You were anxious and join a chapter. We don't make a great deal of money doing what we do, excited in the pre-season about the prospects of the 8. Don't think we need to eat after every game and but we are professionals. We work 70-80 hours each team. But you were realistic at the same time about our every practice. Kids very rarely go hungry. Back off! week for your children. Save your criticism. We will do chances. You recognized we were young and inexperi­ 9. If you come to watch practice remember that this the best we can. enced with the loss to graduation of our seniors from a is our classroom. Keep your comments to yourself and try Have a great summer, year ago. to see the big picture. The coaching staff As the scrimmages and non-district games began approaching we all watched with hope the progress of Coaches should prepare waivers now for next year our team. We could all agree at that time we would probably have some rough stretches during the year. But Now is the time to begin preparing waiver applica­ League will not make a ruling concerning over-age we felt if we could just maintain our concentration the tions for students that are in need of them concerning students. That is done by the District Executive Com­ (1) the Age Rule, (2) the Parent Residence Rule, and/or mittee but documentation should be forwarded to the team would jell, and we could make a run during district (3) the Four Year Rule. You can expedite decisions Waiver Officer for review; play and perhaps even in the playoffs. regarding eligibility by acting early and getting applica­ You started off so supportive. The team really en­ (2) the Parent Residence Rule — Any student not tions to UIL now. The latge number of applications residing with parent(s) in your attendance zone is ineli­ joyed the pre-season meal. It was a great bonding expe­ received at the beginning of each school year causes gible unless he/she has been enrolled at your school for rience for all of us. Of course some of you got carried delays regarding eligibility. at least one (1) calendar year. Legal guardianship quali­ away. We like chocolate cake but not everyday! Just a fies in the place of parent(s) if the guardianship has thought, don't overdo the food thing next year. Maybe Obviously, there will be students new to the school in the fall and it will be impossible to prepare their applica­ been in place for at least one (1) calendar year. it's better we are a little "hungry" next season. tions for waivers until you actually know their situations, (3) the Four Year Rule — Any student who first TKe yard signs and \ocker decorations were super. but there are some you already know are in need. entered the ninth grade prior to August 1998, is in Thanks to all who contributed to the spirit of the (1) the Age Rule — Students who turned nineteen violation of this rule. If the circumstances that caused tradition of the team and the school. I know the players (19) years of age on or before September 1, 1982 are in the student's delay in academic ptogtess was both "invol­ appreciated the attention you gave to them even though violation of this rule. The ONLY way an over-age untary and unavoidable" and in no way a result of they may not have said so. A special thanks for including student may receive an additional year of eligibility is for choices the student or his/her family made regarding his/ the manager and trainers in your efforts. They are a big that student to be under the auspices of either an ARD her attendance then the student may be eligible for part of our team. Committee or a 504 Committee and the student must making application fot a waiver of the rule. Check their Thanks even more for being in attendance at each of have been identified and served by either of those circumstances carefully before making application. the games. We loved your support even when we were on committees prior to their final year of eligibility. The the road. You filled the stands at home giving us a great advantage against our opponents. Your cheers and shouts of encouragement were special to all involved. 2001 - Baseball State Tournament - Disch Falk/Dell Diamond We loved the celebrations following our big victo­ Thursday, June 7 Friday, June 8 Saturday, June 9 ries. We will always cherish those special moments Dlsch Falk Dlsch Falk Disch Falk following a huge victory, especially those over our big 2A Semi Final 10 am lARnal 10 am 5A Finals 12 pm rivals. But thanks even more for being there after our 2A Semi Final 1 pm 2A Final 1 pm bitter defeats. When we were hurting you picked us up 4A Semi Final 4 pm 3A Rnal 4 pm and encouraged each of us. 4A Semi Rnal 7 pm 4A Rnal 7 pm It was truly an incredible year. Even though we didn't Dell Diamond make the playoffs, we showed much improvement. With­ 1A Semi Rnal 10 am Dell Diamond out the injuries and the unfortunate ineligibility of two 1A Semi Rnal 1 pm 5A Semi Rnal 12 pm . key players we might have won the district. 3A Semi Final 4 pm 5A Semi Rnal 3 pm We had a great time at the athletic banquet. Each 3A Semi Final 7 pm % -. player got an award and all were recognized for their accomplishments. It was a first class experience. 2001 - Softball State Tournament - Red McCombs Held Before next season begins I would like to make a few suggestions. University of Texas- Austin 1. Remember — these are children. Encourage them Thursday, May 31 Friday, June 1 Saturday, June 2 to have some fun this summer. Help make their time Session 1 Session 4 Session 8 away from school enjoyable. Non-school participation is 1A semifinal 8:30 am 3A semifinal 8:30 am lARnal 8 am great—but we want them to return to school hungry for 1A semifinal 11am Session 5 Session 9 our instruction, not wom out mentally and physically Session 2 4A semifinal 11:30 am 2A Rnal 11am from non-school play. 2A semifinal 2 pm 4A semifinal 2 pm Session 10 i 2. Encourage them to stay in good condition during 2A semifinal 4:30 pm Session 6 3A Final 2 pm their summer, but again don't be a fanatic. Weight lifting Session 3 5A semifinal 5 pm Session 11 and conditioning are important, but don't overdo your 3A semifinal 7:30 pm Session 7 4A Final 5 pm exhortations. Maintain proper balance in all things. 5A semifinal 8 pm Session 12 3. When practice begins don't place too much pres­ 5A Rnal 8 pm sure on your child. We place enough on them each day. Ticket Prices per session: Adult -$8; Student - $5; Coaches All-Tournament - $45 UIL Leaguer 12* Official Notices April 2001

EMPLOYMENT OF COACHES ONE ACT PLAY where the parents reside, loss of var­ tion through August 2, 2001, for inap­ October 10, 2003, issued a public rep­ High School soccer program for playing Correction to Official Notice: Section 1202, Employment of Coaches sity athletic eligibility for at least one propriate interaction with a game offi­ rimand to Burges High School, and an ineligible foreign exchange student. 1033 (c)(1)(G) Incidental Music and Full time employees must comply with calendaryearwouldoccur. Local school cial by a fan. placed the school on probation through In addition, Mr. Isidro Garcia was is­ Sound — Not "Additions to the Basic the following standards in orderto serve district policies could cause a student October 10, 2001 in all UIL activities, sued a public reprimand and placed on Set" as a high school (grades 9-12) athletic under these circumstances to be ineli­ HOUSTON HS for allowing an ineligible student to probation through April 11, 2002. Incidental sound and music effects coach or a high school one-act play gible for more than one calendar year. The State Executive Committee issued participate in district, area and regional director. shall not include vocal music sung on­ a public reprimand to Douglas Kelt, one-act play competition. BOYD HS stage unless dialogue-driven or pre­ TRS Minimum Employment Eligibility OPTIONAL ATTENDANCE ZONE Mike Roberts, Antonio Lara, Maurice D. The State Executive Committee issued scribed by the playwright. Incidental standards cited below are used to de­ With regard to Section 353 and 440: A McGowan, James Jasper, Max Wilson HUNTINGTON HS a public reprimand with probation sound and music effects may include fine full-time (but the employee does school board may create an optional and John Kauffman, Houston High The District 20-AAA Executive Commit­ through April 11, 2002 to Mr. Arnold beginning, ending, and transition not have to actually qualify for TRS): attendance zone to facilitate the open­ School and placed them on probation tee issued a public reprimand to Hun­ Parker, Boyd High School, for violation sounds/music and occasional brief un­ 1. A minimum of one-half of the time ing of a new high school by adopting the through August 2,2002, for violation of tington High School and placed the of state law (no pass, no play). derscoring that does not dominate the required of the standard workload (mini­ following language: Students who par­ the Football Plan, Section 1250 (e). school on probation through October dialogue. Vocal music shall be consid­ mum of 15 hours per week for non- ticipate in extracurricular activities who The committee also upheld the two- 30, 2001 in all UIL activities, for un­ KELLER FOSSIL RIDGE HS ered incidental ONLY if recorded or certified and 20 hours per week for game suspensions imposed by Hous­ will not have the opportunity to com­ sportsmanlike conduct (violations of The State Executive Committee issued sung off-stage to suggest time, loca­ certified employees): and ton ISD. pete for varsity district honors at the the ethics and sportsmanship codes). a public reprimand with probation tion or mood. Musical instruments 2. Earning a salary comparable to one- new high school have the option to through April 11, 2003 to Mr. Doug used on-stage to produce incidental half the salary earned by a full -time attend the high school they would have DALLAS SAMUELL HS LANCASTER HS Dulany, Fossil Ridge High School, for sounds or music shall be limited to employee in a similar position; and attended if the new school had not The State Executive Committee issued The State Executive Committee issued violation of the Athletic Code. The those prescribed by the text. In all '3. For UIL: is under contract to the been created or to attend the new a public reprimand to Dallas Samuell the following penalty to Coach Doug committee also issued a public repri­ cases sound and music shall be in school board for the whole scholastic school. The student would be eligible at High School and placed the school on Black, Lancaster High School, for viola­ mand to Mr. Kip Holloway, and placed compliance with copyright law. or calendar year for coaching or direct­ the school they first select. If the stu­ probation through August 2, 2001, for tion of the Athletic Code: suspension him on probation through April 11,2002. ing stipend (or contract could be contin­ dent subsequently changes to another failure to file an eligibility notice for the from coaching the first two football gent on district's ability to hire a full MUSIC MEMORY school within that district they are not one-act play contest. games of the 2001-02 season, public PASADENA DOBIE HS time qualified instructor). eligible for varsity athletic competition Corrections to 2000-2001 A+ Hand- reprimand, and probation through De­ The State Executive Committee issued Exception: School boards may hire until they have been enrolled in and booh page 70 DALLAS LINCOLN HS cember 5, 2001. The committee also a public reprimand to Mr. Abraham Haje individuals to coach who are not teach­ regularly attended that school for at (for students in grade 3/4 only) The State Executive Committee issued issued a public reprimand with proba­ and the soccer program at Dobie High 13. HMS Pinafore: "We Sail the Ocean ers and whose regular duties do not least the previous year. a public reprimand to Dallas Lincoln tion through December 5, 2001, to qualify them for a contract with the School, with probation through April Blue" High School and placed the school on Coach Lee Wilkins. 11,2002 for violation of Section 1206 14. Orchestral Suite No. 2 in b minor: school district, provided: their employ­ probation through August 2, 2001, for ment conditions satisfy 1 and 2 cited ONE-ACT PLAY (b), Sunday Prohibition. Rondeau violation of the Spring Meet Code and ALVARADO HS above; their rate of pay for the school A 2000-2001 Addendum for the Hand­ 15. Moonlight Sonata: 1st Movement the One-Act Play Ethics Code. The State Executive Committee issued year is determined by the board before book for one-act play, 14th edition may CHANNELVIEW HS 16. Carmen: 'Children's Chorus" a public reprimand with probation they begin coaching; they are informed be found on the UIL web site. The State Executive Committee issued (for students in grade 5/6 only) CORPUS CHRISTI MILLER HS through December 5, 2001, to Mark by the person approving them for hire a public reprimand with probation 13. The King and I: "I whilstle A Happy The State Executive Committee issued Cunningham, Alvarado High School, for that they are not eligible to receive a HOUSTON MILBY HS through April 11, 2002 to Mr. Sergio Tune" a public reprimand to Mr. Kevin Wall, violation of the awards rule and 300- bonus or any part of their coaching The District 18-AAAAA Executive Com­ • Montanez and the soccer program at 14. The Well Tempered Clavier, Book I Corpus Christi Miller High School, sus­ minute per week practice restriction. salary from any source (including mittee placed all boys' athletic pro­ Channelview High School for violation 15. Symphony No. 5: "1st Movement" pended him from the first five boys' booster clubs) other than the school grams at Houston Milby High School on of the age restriction. 16. Requiem: Sanctus basketball games of the 2000-01 sea­ district; they complete and sign a Uni­ probation through March 23, 2002. BROWNSVILLE HANNA HS son, and placed him on probation versity Interscholastic League Profes­ The State Executive Committee sus­ The State Executive Committee issued ENNIS HS SPELLING & VOCABULARY through August 2, 2002, for violations sional Acknowledge-ment Form. pended Mr. C. Mexicano from coaching a public reprimandto Brownsville Hanna The State Executive Committee issued Note clarification of the C&CR and Word for the 1999-2000 soccer season. involving the boys' basketball program. High School and placed the boys' bas­ a public reprimand to the soccer pro­ Power: Misuse of any non-alphabetic University Interscholastic League The committee also issued a public ketball program on probation through gram at Ennis High School, with proba­ element, such as accent, apostrophe, rules do not govern cheer or drill spon­ APPEAL OF DISTRICT reprimand to Mr. Robert Dodd and January 31, 2002 for violation of the tion through April 11,2002 forviolatlon hyphen, tilde, umlaut, etc., or capitali­ sors - those decisions are left with the ASSIGNMENT placed him on probation through Au­ Athletic Code. of the Athletic Code, inappropriate in­ zation is an error. local school district. The State Executive Committee issued gust 2, 2001. teraction with a game official by a stu­ the following interpretation of Section BROWNSVILLE PACE HS dent athlete. In addition, the student in Also, the American Heritage Dictionary CHRISTOVAL HS 354: EDINBURG TEACHER ACADEMY HS The State Executive Committee issued question was suspended from partici-. of the English Language, Third Edition, The State Executive Committee issued 1.Section 354 does not expressly The State Executive Committee has a public reprimand to Brownsville Pace pating in all UIL activities through April will continue to be the official dictionary a public reprimand to Mr. Carl Wieberg, prohibit schools from petitioning to a placed Edinburg Teacher Academy on High School and placed the boys' bas­ 11, 2002. until further notice, but the new Fourth Christoval High School, for violation of district within a larger conference for probation through August 2, 2001 for ketball program on probation through Edition is also acceptable. the awards rule and extended his pro­ permission to join that district. failure to participate in one-act play January 31, 2002 for violation of the CONROE CANEY CREEK HS bation through August 2, 2001. 2. If unanimous consent is obtained during the 1999-2000 school year. Athletic Code. The State Executive Committee issued STUDENT TRANSFERS from both the sending lower division a public reprimand to the basketball Section 400 (b) and Section 440 (b) PROSE A POETRY UIL district and the receiving higher HOUSTON WESTBURY HS ROBSTOWN HS program at Caney Creek High School, When a student transfers from their For high school prose and poetry inter­ division UIL district, schools may be The State Executive Committee has The State Executive Committee sus­ with probation through April 11, 2002 home school district to a public high pretation and elementary/junior high assigned to the new district even though placed Houston Westbury High School pended Coach Steve Castro from the for inappropriate interaction with agame school in another school district to oral reading, the literature Out of the it is in the next larger conference. on probation through August 2, 2001 first five district baseball games of the official by a fan. enroll in a magnet program, the student Dustby Karen Hesse, Scholastic Press, 3.The request shall not change any for failure to participate in one-act play 2000-01 school year and issued a pub- may not be eligible for varsity athletics is poetry. other districts or create any additional during the 1999-2000 school year. lie reprimand with probation through PROFANE REFERENCES TO DEITY OR February 27, 2003 for violation of Sec­ at a high school other than the home districts. OBSCENE LANGUAGE OR SCENES IN school. The policy that addresses re­ SOMERVILLE HS tion 481 (Gifts or Avjards to Sponsor or WILMER-HUTCHINS HS 4.We respectfully request the Leg­ OAP CONTEST turning to the home school to partici­ The State Executive Committee has Coach). Section 1033 (c) (1) (H) requires two The State Executive Committee sus­ islative Council to study Section 354 at pate follows: placed Somerville High School on pro­ actions: pended Wilmer-Hutchins High School its next meeting, and clarify whether in bation through August 2, 2001 forfail­ MANSFIELD HS 1) The director must remove profane When a student transfers out of the from participating in the one-act play the future Section 354 should expressly ure to participate in one-act play during The State Executive Committee issued references to a deity and obscene lan­ districtto a public high school that does contest through August 2, 2001, for state that schools may change districts the 1998-1999 and 1999-2000 school a public reprimand to Coach Eric guage or sceijes from the approved not participate in athletics: failure to participate during the 1999- only within the same conference. year. Littlejohn with probation through Febru­ production. Directors shall revise or • The student may petition administra­ 2000 school year. tion of his home school (school zone AUSTIN TRAVIS HS ary 27, 2002 for falsifying records. reject all material within approved plays where his parents reside) to represent The State Executive Committee placed SANTA MARIA HS which in any way fails to meet those SUNDAY COMPETITION the home school in athletics. Austin Travis High School on probation The State Executive Committee has CARROLLTON TURNER HS requirements. The State Executive Committee issued • Student's grades must be reported through April 17, 2002 for allowing an placed Santa Maria High School on The State Executive Committee sus­ 2) The administration checks to be an official interpretation of Section 900 from Magnet High School officials to ineligible student to participate. In probation through August 2, 2001 for pended Coach Andy Steele from the sure that has been done and that re­ (b) (2): If a student competes in a the home school to ensure compliance addition, Ms. Sheila Coy was issued a failure to present an approved play in first two non-district basketball games maining content does not offend the speech tournament which is scheduled with no pass, no play. public reprimand and suspended for one-act play competition during the of the 2001-02 school year and placed moral standards of that school's com­ for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, the • Verification that the student complies the remainder of the 1999-2000 soft- 1999-2000 school year. him on probation through February 27, munity. tournament counts as one of the two with the full-time student status, age ball season and the first five games of 2003 for violation of Section 1208 (J), allowable Sunday competitions regard­ rule, 4-year rule and other UIL eligibility the 2000-01 school year. HOUSTON PREPARED TABLE CHAR­ (Ejection from Two Contests in One less of whether the student competes rules and all other pertinent informa­ TER SCHOOL Week). on Sunday. tion requested by home school princi­ DEL VALLE HS The State Executive Committee has pal would also have to be provided by The State Executive Committee issued placed Houston Prepared Table Charter SMYER ISD magnet school principal. LOCAL ELIGIBILITY RULES a public reprimand to Del Valle High School on probation through August 2, The State Executive Committee issued • Student is under the jurisdiction of With regard to Section 403 (a): School School and placed the school on proba­ 2001 for failure to participate in one- a public reprimand to Smyer ISD, with the home school principal for all UIL districts with board policies that lock all tion through April 17, 2001, for failure act play during the 1999-2000 school probation through February 27, 2002 purposes. four years of eligibility for ninth grade to report a UIL rule violation in a timely year. for inappropriate behavior by fans at a It is important to note that the student students from a 7-8-9 campus into the manner. junior high basketball game. would also have to represent home high school they first represent causes EL PASO BURGES HS those students to be eligible only at high school in UlLfine art and academic CARTHAGE HS The State Executive Committee sus­ LAREDO NIXON HS that high school. In the event the school competition. A student in this situation The State Executive Committee issued pended Jessica Rae Dennis, El Paso The State Executive Committee issued board changes its policy and the stu­ is prohibited from representing more a public reprimand to- Carthage High Burges High School, from coaching/ a public reprimand with probation dent wishes to return to the high school than one high school. School and placed the school on proba­ sponsoring any UIL activities through through April 11, 2002 to the Nixon Distribution rights The UIL mails 15 copies of each issue of the Leaguerto 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 information 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.utexas.edu/admin/uil/). We recommend you distribute copies of the Leaguerto the following. Principal Volleyball Coach Librarian Baseball Coach Academic Coordinator Girls Basketball Coach Yearbook/Newspaper Adviser Boys Basketball Coach Speech Director Football Coach Band Director Girls Track Coach Choir Director Boys Track Coach One-Act Play Director