VOL. LXI AUSTIN, TEXAS, DECEMBER, 1976 NO. 4 Interscholastic League Foundation One of Kind

UT Faculty Mainstay TILF Provide Grants Of League Programs For State's Scholars By DR. RHEA H. WILLIAMS Number Sense "There is nothing like it in the by local testing and tryouts. Com­ League Director of the League's Number sense, one United States." petition at the district meet stiffens, most popular contests, is directed The University of Texas faculty ciate professor of zoology, who When such a statement is made, contests for several years and has by Mrs. GeNelle Beck, instructor in eyebrows are raised, but the Texas sponsored contestants at the dis­ has been instrumental in making work with him in preparing science mathematics. Dr. Milo Weaver, the League's literary and academic contest material. Interscholastic League Foundation trict and regional levels in both professor emeritus, assists Mrs. can truthfully make such a claim. typewriting and shorthand. contests unique and the best in the Throughout the nation, these Beck in this contest. world for the last 66 years. science contests are recognized for No other state activities organiza­ She is the daughter of Mr. and The League, in the beginning, their academic value, for their use­ Ready Writing tion in the Union has attempted Mrs. Clifford Weaver of Beckville such a project. and a past district winner in UIL had a state-wide debate contest pro­ fulness in testing high school stu­ Dr. James L. Kinneavy, professor gram which sprang from a meeting dents on a wide range of science Realizing that University Inter­ shorthand from Beckville High of English, is director of the Ready scholastic League academic and School. She is married and has two of the Texas State Teachers Asso­ subjects, for their important func­ Writing contest. ciation in Abilene in 1910. These tion in motivating individual stu­ literary champions have never been daughters. school administrators formed a dents to study and research, and, Journalism recognized on a level comparable to and then gets tougher at regional, committee to ask Dr. S. E. Mezes, finally, for their use as "talent that given athletic winners, TILF the meet bringing together the best The League Journalism contest set out to provide them with college district winners from a larger sec­ UT president, to place a Bureau of scouts" to locate high school stu­ and the Interscholastic League Public School Service in the Ex­ dents with scientific aptitude. scholarships in much the same way tion of the state. Finally, regional Press Conference are directed by college athletic departments pro­ champions compete at State Meet tension Division as a public service Office Skills Dr. Max R. Haddick. Members of pro­ vide scholarships for the League's in Austin. to the schools of Texas. Mrs. June Nutt, assistant the University Department of Jour­ Since 1910 fessor of general business, and Miss NEWLY ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES Supt. Joe Scrivner of Taylor ar,. ~U ,K., , -.«, ,,..*...,,,J of Ray- athletic champions. Boys and girls prepare for this nalism serve as consultants on stu­ competition for months. They are Since the beginning of the Anna Stengel, assistant professor dent activities conferences and burn High School in Pasadena, join encumbents Supt. A. E. Baker of Floydada and Supt. James Kile of Starts With One League, UT faculty members have of general business, are co-directors ready to accept the decisions of serve on the ILPC executive com­ D'Hanis as newly elected members of the League Legislative Council. The foursome took their seats at the The Foundation was established strict and severe judging. Many served, without pay, as state direc­ of the typewriting and shorthand mittee, as well as judging numer­ tors of the League's many academic events. Mrs. Nutt is supervising the annual council meeting in Austin in November, having been elected by vote of all member schools. in 1958 and began operation in have been defeated before, in previ­ ous contests and speaking at ILPC contests. It has been the interest shorthand contest, and Miss Sten­ 1959 with one $250 grant. From ous years, but they keep coming conventions and workshops. and leadership of the University gel, the typewriting contest both that time to the present, 2,509 back. They never quit trying1. This faculty which has contributed of which were originally supervised Spelling scholarships have been awarded is the quality that sets these high to the continuing growth of Miss Florence Stullken. with a monetary value of $1,866,858. school contestants apart from the greatly by Karl Ames, associate professor of the League's academic contests as In 1976 163 scholarships were majority of the student body. Music English, directs the spelling con­ Gobbledygook one of the best "talent search" pro­ Sesquipedalian awarded involving $166,200. In ad­ tests, which begin with grade five Eligibility Rigid grams in the nation. Dr. Nelson G. Patrick, assistant dition, in 1976 130 scholarships and may be participated in through Early in the development of the dean of fine arts, is director of were renewed with a value of The criteria for earning an aca­ grade 12. Spelling is one of the more interscholastic academic competi­ League music activities. He and Ike $99,275 bringing the total amount demic scholarship from TILF are popular contests offered by the tion program, Roy Bedichek real­ Nail, graduate assistant in music, No Help To Student Spellers of scholarships for 1976 to 259 with rigid. Runners-up at regional meets League. ized that other higher education supervise music contests involving By KARL AMES hypo under, glyc—sugar), that's readily recognize. Thus, a word like a value of $255,375. and all competitors at State Meet Slide Rule TILF directors reviewed records are eligible to apply for the sti­ institutions should be invited to an estimated 200,000 individual State Spelling Director what it is although one can also "incontrovertible" consists of four participate and to serve as sites for competitors. Jack Lenhart, professor of engi­ talk about an unusual decrease of easy roots we all know. "Philopro­ of past State Meet academic cham­ pends. In addition to reaching this level of UIL competition, appli­ the district and regional meets. neering graphics, directs the slide Occasionally, a teacher concern­ sugar in the blood. Sometimes the genitive," a word in 0. Henry's pions, finding that most of these One-Act Play scholars were being attracted by cants must submit records of high Athletics Added rule contest of the League. ed about our spelling procedures precise, technical word is what we "The Ransom of Red Chief," long The athletic program was so suc­ Lynn Murray, student teaching asks why we use so many long, need, and its length should not be a as it is, merely consists of philo— educational opportunities outside school grades and participation in Faculty members are constantly and community activi­ cessful from its beginning that supervisor in drama, is director of "difficult" words. I believe I can matter of concern. love of, pro—for, gen—birth or ori­ the state. Those who left Texas sel­ other school school administrators began to in­ League drama contests. Murray in demand for speaking engage­ justify their appearance on our Moreover, a great many of the gin. Hearing and recognizing these dom returned, and thus the state ties. Many applicants have excellent sist that the high school interscho­ also supervises the work in the ments, special conferences and lists and on our examinations. long words on our lists are not dif­ parts will lead to correct spelling was losing some of its best talent. employment records to show, too. li­ And finally, each applicant must lastic athletic program be incorpor­ Drama Loan Library, a lending other League affairs. Many serve There is, of course, no virtue in ficult at all. They are made up of and to a very good idea of the 'Stop Brain Drain' ated into the League's activities. brary with over 30,000 copies of polysyllabic words (poly—many). simple parts that a student should meaning even though we do not plan to attend an accredited Texas on standing League committees to This was the story told to direc­ college or university. This resulted in the formation of plays of all types. oversee competition and study pro­ In fact, a short, concise word or ex­ use it here in a sentence. And the present Interscholastic League pression may be more effective than there's fun in knowing that a form tors of some of the largest founda­ Applications, complete with tran­ Speech posed additions to the list of con­ tions in Texas. In the beginning, script and other papers, must be on organization in 1912. tests. its longer counterpart. Sesquipe­ of magic must be present in words Rex Wier, assistant dean A. Stengel these foundations contributed in file in the League office by the latter If the only purposes of the League Dr. J. 'Many Thanks' dalian words (sesqui—one and a like "prestidigitator" (presto—the were to arrange athletic schedules, of communication, directs the half; ped—foot) meant to impress disappearance word; digit—fin­ small amounts, taking a careful part of May. Watch the Leaguer for to organize competition toward League program in debate, infor­ "The League could never repay people only become gobbledygook! gers) or its counterpart "legerde­ look each year at the boys and girls the exact date. championships in the many confer­ mative speaking, persuasive speak­ University of Texas faculty mem­ "Mercy killing" is a good equiva­ Director main" (leger—light; de main— selected for the awards. They were At this time, the entire board of ences and events, and to settle eli­ ing, prose reading and poetry in­ bers for all they have done," League lent of euthanasia (eu—good; tha- with the hands). not disappointed, because UIL has the foundation reviews each appli­ for many years conducted strong cation carefully, ranking applicants gibility disputes and recruiting terpretation. The League debate Director Rhea H. Williams com­ natos death); but shouldn't we be "Difficult" as these long words UT would disappear program is larger than that of any mented. "We call on them every day Of Typing interschool competition in a wide in the order in which they think squabbles, familiar with the latter term as may seem, they are not selected from the scene. Unfortunately, other state. This year over 1,700 for professional help in all fields. primarily for this reason, but to range of academic, dramatic and each should be considered. The com­ well? If a doctor's diagnosis is hy- Anna Stengel, assistant professor musical activities. posite ranking of all applicants, however, many sports writers, as kits of debate material have been We just couldn't get along without of business communication, busi­ test your recognition of parts and well as fans, see only the scoreboard ordered for the member schools. them." poglucemia: (or hypoglucemia: your skill in hearing them. Had we Competition begins in the school, along with the financial status of ness education and office adminis­ students who represent the school each, is then taken. After discus­ on Friday night and, consequently, tration in the University of Texas picked words chiefly for their out- believe that the only function of the ragous spelling, we would be throw­ at local district meets being chosen sion of all qualifications of each General Business Department, has applicant, the awards are made. League is the supervision of ath­ been named state director for the ing at you items like "aleyrodidae," letic competition. Spring Meet Planning Vital University Interscholastic League's "menometrorrhagia" or "koksag- Profile Reviewed In addition to the music events, typewriting contest for the 1976-77 hyz" all of them in Webster's Information on the application which involve as many students as school year. Third Unabridged. June Nutt blanks gives board members a very do the athletic events, the League She received a BBA and MBA Now all of this leades to a sug­ good "profile" of the applicants. The sponsors 17 literary or academic For Success In Competition from UT Austin in 1959. While in gestion we have been trying to il­ board finds that these patterns of contests from the elementary to the The 1977 Spring Meet program events are to be considered in the scheduling boys' track and field, East Bernard High School she was lustrate: Learn the separate parts To Direct success are apparent in the stu­ high school level. Many of these, has the same format as last year all-around district championship. golf, and tennis is April 11-16 and active in League activities and par­ of long words. In addition to spell­ dent's extracurricular activities and like spelling, are adjusted for sev­ and the district director, sponsors 2. Note that there are two weeks the last weekend for these events is ticipated in declamation and typing. ing them correctly, you'll come to school records. Leadership qualities eral different grade levels. and district executive committees for holding academic, literary, one- April 22-23. Area one-act play Stengel has been associated with know the meanings of the parts or are revealed by the class positions Science should start planning now to im­ act play, girls' track and field, contests for districts affected will the UIL in typing and shorthand on roots and hence be able to guess Shorthand held, scholarship abilities by the Dr. Peter Antoniewicz, associate plement it. girls' tennis and golf in the district be held the week of March 28-April the UT campus in preparing tests well as to the meanings. June Nutt, assistant professor of type of courses taken and passed as professor of physics at UT, serves 1. The district meets will consist spring meet. The first date is March 2 or April 11-16,1977. for shorthand and in conducting the A further suggestion: Keep your business education at the Univer­ well as by grades. Further, the stu­ as chairman of the science contest. of literary, academic and one-act 28-April 2 and the last week is 3. Each school may certify three typewriting tests. own list of words new to you. Spell­ sity of Texas at Austin, has been dent's determination and will power He is assited by Dr. James A. Hoi- contestants in literary and aca­ During this period she has also ing them correctly is a worthwhile named state director for University as well as his motives and objec­ of chem­ plays, boys' and girls' track and April 11-16,1977. comb, assistant professor demic events to the district meet. In been active in participating on the skill; getting to know their mean­ Interscholastic League shorthand tives, are indicated by the record of istry, and Dr. J. Larry Fox, asso­ field, tennis and golf. All of these Note also that the first week for journalism, two contestants may be district level in Austin in both ings is vital for your fuller under­ for 1967-77. what he does outside his regular certified in each of the journalism shorthand and typing. standing. Keeping a word list is Majoring in business education at class time. contests. Each school may enter one Professionally, she is a member futile unless you can somehow use Stephen F. Austin University, she The process of selecting scholar­ act-play in district meet. of the Texas Business Education these words in speech or in writing. received a BBA degree and a master ship winners has proven effective. 4. In boys' and girls' golf and Association, American Business Like the jester or teller of tales, of education. Additional graduate There are practically no failures tennis there may be two entries in Education Association, American your use is the only way to insure work has been completed at UT. among the group of scholarship each event. There must be a champ­ Business Communication Associa­ mastery. Prior to being employed at UT recipients. The foundations which ion and runner-up determined in tion, Delta Pi Epsilon, National Words new to you should be stud­ Austin, she taught business educa­ have provided the money have been each of these events. Business Education Association, ied. Also, we make reference in our tion at Iredell and Centerville high highly pleased, not only with the 5. It is strongly recommended Delta Kappa Gamma, and she is the tests and lists to neologisms (neo schools and was administrative sec­ selection process, but with the that entries from the same school UT representative to the Texas —new; logos—word) or to older retary in the College of Business "follow-up" by TILF. Grades and be entered in separate flights in Business Education Teacher Coun­ words newly brought forward. Administration at Stephen F. Aus­ honors earned by scholarship recipi­ speech, debate, tennis and golf. This cil. When the news media and other tin University. ents in college and university are eliminates students from the same She is presently teaching busi­ channels revive words like "char­ In addition to her teaching as­ reported to the donors. school competing against one an­ ness communication and methods of isma," "macrame," "ecumenical," signment, Nutt has served as con­ The League program provides other in the first round and should, Teaching Typewriting' and Short­ we like to test your awareness of sultant to the Gulf Oil Corporation, competition in debate, informative if flights are properly planned, hand. She is also supervisor of the their current popularity. the Texas Bankers Association, the speaking, persuasive speaking, place the best in the finals. business education student teachers Play with the words. Use them if UT President's Office and the Texas- poetry interpretation, prose read­ 6. There must be a determination in the Austin Independent School you can. Don't be intimidated by the Louisiana Division of the National ing, journalism (four different con­ of the first, second and third win­ system. length of a word. Good luck! Secretaries Association (Interna­ tests), number sense, one-act play, ners to the regional meet through tional). She is also active in the ready writing, science and slide competitive elimination in literary Texas Business Education Associa­ rule. and academic events in district? tion, the Mountain-Plains Business Winners in these contests have where there are three entries. Education Association, Delta Pi talents as various as the contests in In debate, third place shall be de Epsilon National Professional Grad­ which they compete, but they are termined by a debate. In district uate Fraternity in Business Educa­ the best students from high schools one-act play contests, two plays tion, and the National Secretaries all over the state, from Dalhart to will be selected by the judge or Association. She has assisted in Dallas, from Texarkana to El Paso, judges to advance to the next conducting State Meet shorthand. from Brownsville to Wichita Falls. higher meet. It should be noted that with more contestants there will need to be better planning, more judges and slightly longer scheduling. LEAGUE GRATEr __- . a born Etier, resigning as state director of typing and shorthand contests; Supt. Ed "Your suggestions relative to or­ Irons of Lubbock, outgoing chairman of the UlL Legislative Council, and Col. Walter Kerbel of the Clark ganization of the Spring Meet pro­ Foundation receive plaques of appreciation from the League at the November meeting of the council. gram will be appreciated, especially with regard to the number of con­ the League and to students of Texas pub­ "These men have contributed in ways too numerous to mention to testants in literary and academic lic schools," said Rhea H. Williams, League director, "and we are all truly grateful to them for heir years of events," said League Director Rhea ANNA STENGEL JUNE NUTT "and we are all truly grateful to them for their service." H. Williams. ... Typing Director , Shorthand Director. Page 2 INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER DECEMBER, 1976 Scholastic Press ol v6. Typewriting, Shorthand Competition In the operation of the educational interscholastic amateur athletic Membership List, program, alcohol causes more problems than any other one factor. In Require Much Care In Preparation practically every case involving misconduct at public athletic events toward officials or others in the stadium, such misbehavior has been th By ANNA STENGEL and JUNE NUTT cuted in such a manner as to insure Building. If you are arriving on complete success on the day of the Friday to set up machines for the Rules To Be Sent result of "too much juice." State Typing & Shorthand Directors contest. typewriting contest on Saturday, Sellers and distributors of alcoholic beverages are making a concertec By DR. MAX R. HADDICK Excitement is always prevalent gional and state meet in shorthanc The directors of each contest are stop at the security entrance booth athletic events. I State Journalism Director effort to associate intoxicating drinks with attending in all UIL contests, and the short­ and typewriting must be absolutely extremely important; however, the and ask the person on duty for a 20- you doubt this, look at the sports page and note how many advertise hand and typewriting contests are certain that each rule is carefully teacher and the contestant are minute permit to park on campus. The ILPC membership deadline was Dec. 1. I hope that all ments on alcohol are placed on the same page! The advertisers are try certainly no exceptions. studied and analyzed and that plans equally important. Every teacher You will be issued a temporary must make certain that her/his who wished to join got their applications and checks in by that ing to leave the impression that, in order to enjoy sports events, one The director of each district, re­ for each contest are made and exe- parking permit for unloading your contestant has the very best equip­ machine, and you will also be given date. We did our best to remind all of this important date. must have a "drink or two" to achieve the proper mood. While the ment and materials available. Every instructions on the parking facili­ ILPC's indefatigable secretary, Jan House, and the able assis­ trend is more prevalent at professional athletic performances, our homes contestant must know every rule ties that are available for you. tant are industriously processing all the applications and are also saturated with such propaganda and, to a great extent, ou governing the grading of the con­ After setting the machine up in working to get the membership book done. It will be in the high school and college games are also influenced by the barrage. test paper. KEB 552 or BEB 553, you may move In typewriting, key alignment LBJ Library park­ mail to you probably in time to be a Christmas gift. All school administrators, athletic directors and coaches must make your car to the continues to plague us in our grad­ ing area and ride a shuttel bus back With the membership book a definite effort to see that no alcohol is brought into the stadium o ing. If a machine has faulty key to campus if you and your student will send all the lists of ILPC Be Selective gymnasium and that people who bring such drinks should be fined anc alignment, please make a conscien­ feel that the machine needs to be deadlines for getting rating issues You can help to make this con­ Awards removed from the premises. A program directed toward all educationa tious effort either to have the ma­ checked or if the student would like Individual Achievement vention as valuable as possible by entries and other items in. Be sure groups associated with the school or community should make each fan chine repaired or have the student to practice. being selective in whom you bring. PORT NECHES-SROVES BROWNWOOD JUNIOR HIGH change to another machine. Many representative will and keep a close check on the dead and student aware that alcohol has no place at educational athletic A typewriter We are open to all students and Fort Neches-Groves High School has been Brownwood Junior High School Band has times at State Meet we hear teach­ be available on Friday to check the lines. We have to live by them teachers who are interested in events. placed on probation for the 1976-77 school been suspended for the 1976 Calendar year Meeting deadlines is the mark o: year by the district executive committee for for violation of Article VII, Section 32, d., ers say that a machine caused machines. BEB 552 and BEB 553 scholastic journalism. We want the always have to deal with individual or group violation of Rule 7 of the Track Plan. of the Constitution and Contest Rules, by professionalism in our work. Unless we do this, we will action of the Region VII Music Executive trouble all year; however, the stu­ will be closed at 4 p.m. on Friday. truly interested to come and profit misconduct which may embarrass our public schools and which is foreign THOMAS JEFFERSON Committee. dent refused to change machines. On Saturday, you may park in any Convention Coming from the more than 100 education­ On March 18-19 ILPC will host to our philosophy of educational competition. Further, state law (House [PORT ARTHUR) LAKE WORTH HIGH If a teacher approaches the stu­ parking area that is not designated al sessions. Don't bring students Thomas Jefferson High School of Port dent in a positive manner, most restricted at all times for its 50th convention. It will be the the bringing of any alcoholic beverages on public SCHOOL (FORT WORTH) "parking who want to come to Austin just to Bill 531) prohibits Arthur has been placed on probation for the realize that it is to culmination of a half century o! 1976-77 school year by the district executive placed students will special permits." get a day out of school. That is each administrator to enforce this law. 7 of the Lake Worth High School Band is school premises. We urge committee for violation of Rule on probation for the 1976-77 school year their advantage to change. Just a Meetings for the typewriting and work and progress by Texas schol­ wasteful and detrimental to our Track Plan. for violation of Article V, Section 14, a., of the Constitution and Contest Rules, by ac­ bit of effort on the part of the shorthand contests on Friday night astic publications. I am predicting scholastic journalism program. NEDERLAND HIGH tion of the Region V Music Executive teacher and the student will make will be held in separate rooms in the that more than 4,500 of you wil Nederland High School has been placed on Committee. Bring all who want to come and probation for the 1976-77 school year by the grading much easier. Graduate School of Business this come to Austin for the sessions. learn and enjoy the convention. district executive committee for violation of HOGG JUNIOR HIGH Please check your official pro­ This convention will also fall on r\uleA ~/rre 1 1/lade Rule 7 of the Track Plan. In order to assist those who will year. There is no limit on the number of I lew SCHOOL (HOUSTON) the time and places of the 200th anniversary of the pub­ VIDOR HIGH be attending State Meet in type­ gram for journalism students you can bring Hogg Junior High School (Houston) writing and shorthand, certain pro­ meetings and contests. lication of the first high school with you. This office received a letter from a coach to the parents of boys in The 22AAAA district executive committee Choir is disqualified for the 1976-77 school newspaper in the United States has declared Vidor High School ineligible year for violation of Article V, Section 14, visions will be made for you to enter We are looking forward to a very- Convention Information the seventh grade. At the time this letter was written, the boys had nop for district honors for the 1976-77 school b., o fthe Constitution and Contest Rules, We will do our best to make it one year in basketball for violation of Rule 8, by action of the Region IX Music Executive the campus and unload your type­ pleasant year of working with you Q. How much will it cost us? Section a of a Boys' Basketball Plan. Committee. to remember for all. yet been promoted to the eighth grade. writer near the Business-Economics in UIL shorthand and typewriting. A. Registration fee will be $2.50 STEPHENVILLE HIGH This letter asked parents to consider having their sons retained in the WORTHING (HOUSTON] per person. You will also have to The state executive committee has placed seventh grade that is, if their age were right so that they would be Stephenville High School on suspension in HIGH SCHOOL pay your own lodging and meals. the One-Act Play Contest for the 1976-77 an more fully developed physically when they reach high school. To an school73, CONSTITUTION year for violation ofo Ruleue l-f-2,--.--, _--pageag Worthing High School (Houston) Choir Q. May we come without AND CONTEST is disqualified for the 1976-77 school year for adult adviser? educator, it is inconceivable that any one would suggest to a parent that RULES. violation of Article V, Section 14, b., of the Constitution and Contest Rules, by action of A. No. Nyet. Nein. You must OAP AREA MEETS the Region IX Music Executive Committee. a boy be "retained" or flunked in the seventh grade so that he woulc an adult adviser, however, One-Act Play contest area meets are cur­ appreciate her contributions. Re­ have be more mature and more athletic when he reached high school. rently required in all conferences and SEALE JUNIOR HIGH By DR. RHEA H. WILLIAMS the adult adviser from one school regions, except Regions I, III and IV in gardless of whether or not you doing this, the young man might secure (ROBSTOWN) may act as adviser for students The letter suggested that, by Conferences AAA. The area meet schedule UIL Director coaches tell her how much you ap­ will be mailed by the State Office to all Seale Junior High School (Robstown) another school in the same a college scholarship and even become a professional football player schools as soon as possible following the preciate her, she will continue to do from Nov. 1 OAP entry deadline. Band is placed on probation for the 1976-77 city. Obviously, this is a remote possibility. Holding back a boy for this pur­ School year for violation of Article VII, As the end of the football season 'Assistant Coach' the same things for you in the years CRYSTAL CITY HIGH Section 32, d., of the Constitution and Con­ The assistant coach, without pay Q. We failed to join ILPC. May him the idea that re­ test Rules, by action of the Region XIV approaches, there is one group of to come, because she is a woman pose cannot be justified, nor can inculcating into Crystal City High has been placed on sus­ Music Executive Committee. we come to the convention? pension in the One-Act Play contest by the individuals that we seldom hear from the school, is the coach's wife. and she loves you. maining in the seventh grade and making other non-education moves state executive committee for the 1976-77 She answers his mail, the telephone A. Yep. You should receive 40 school year for violation of Rule l-f-2, page HIRSCHI HIGH SCHOOL about that should be honored the Thank God for women who be­ would make him a better athlete in years aahead. 73 of the CONSTITUTION AND CON­ wives of the football coaches. No at all hours of the night, prepares come coaches' wives without them lashes with a turkey feather for not TEST RULES. (WICHITA FALLS) When this writer first came with the League, it became necessary to single group contributes as much to meals for the extra people who are coaching would often be a dreary joining, but we will be glad for you Hirschi High School (Wichita Falls) to attend all the educational ses­ extend the semester rule from eight to 10, to prevent boys from being CRYSTAL CITY HIGH Choir is placed on probation for the 1976- our athletic program as do the always "dropping in," and serves »nd forlorn adventure. Crystal City High School has been dis­ 77 school year for violation of Article V, women who sit quietly behind the as a special consultant in psycho­ sions. held back in the eighth grade. If the tendency, indicated by the letter, qualified for district honors by the District Section 14, a., and b., and Article VII, Sec­ Executive Committee in boys' basketball for tion 32, c., and d., of the Constitution and scenes. They deserve a special trib­ logical and sociological problems Q. Will you help us make housing the 1976-77 basketball season for a viola­ Contest Rules, by action of the Region II reservations? continues it may become necessary to extend the rule from 10 to 12 tion of the Boys' Basketball Plan. Music Executive Committee. ute for their many services "beyond for her husband, members of the teams, and her family. A. Glad to, but you will be re­ and educators may have to decide whether the semester HIGH the call of duty." Calhoun Grad semesters, HAWLEY WILMER-HUTCHINS (DALLAS) After the game she always has sponsible for them. We will send Hawley High School was placed on pro­ The Region III Music Executive Commit­ Listening Post rule should encompass the seventh grade also. bation by the state executive committee in tee has disqualified Wilmer-Hutchins High The coach's wife is a mother coffee and sandwiches available for you reservation blanks and get your boys' basketball for the 1976-77 and the School of Dallas from any UIL Music activi­ room reservations, but you are re­ It is sincerely hoped that this type of "guidance" is not generally 1977-78 seasons for violation of the Ath­ ties for the 1976-77 school year. "confessor." After each game she the "drop ins." If the team wins, Placed First letic Code of the League. listens to her husband pour out many come, and she has to prepare sponsible for all rooms reserved. parents. Rules are not made dispensed to seventh grade boys or their COMMERCE HIGH VIVIAN FIELD JUNIOR HIGH words of glee or sorrow, depending more food; if they lose, very few ILPC will not pay for rooms. accidentally but are always designed with a purpose in mind: To keep The State Executive Committee has (CARROLLTON) upon whether his team won or lost. come, and the coach's family eats In Speech Q. Will the ratings and IAA placed Commerce High Schoo Ion probation sandwiches for a week. As assistant awards be announced at the conven­ competition fair to all and to keep pupils on a normal rate of for the 1976-77 and 1977-78 seasons in The Region III Music Executive Com­ She keeps the proper balance by en­ Boys' Basketball for violation of the Ath­ mittee has disqualified Vivian Field Junior coach she listens to her husband go Port Lavaca Calhoun High School tion? letic Code of the League. High School of Carrollton from any UIL couraging words and smiles. Many progression. participation in music during the 1976-77 a coach has been consoled by the over his plays, both defensively and graduate Laura W. Smalley won A. Yes, and medals, plaques and CLARKSVILLE HIGH school year. words of a loving wife to the effect, offensively; and after the game first place in Poetry Interpretation certificates will be passed out. The State Executive Committee has placed Clarksville High School on probation FERRIS JUNIOR HIGH (FERRIS) "So what! we lost tonight, but it's when the lights are out at home, the in the State Meet. Laura was coach­ Q. Will there be any special for the 1976-77 and 1977-78 seasons in Boys' game is replayed by the coach to awards? Basketball for violation of the Athletic Code The Region III Music Executive Commit­ only a ball game and we still have ed by Mrs. Alfred Jurek. of the League. tee has placed Ferris Junior High School each other." an attractive listener his wife. She won the Voice of Democracy A. Yes, but I won't tell you much Band on probation for the 1976-77 school ime RIVERCREST (BOGATA) year, but they will be eligible to participate The wife must endure the stony Household Duties Award, Speech Academic Award, about them. They are to be a sur­ UIL music events. The State Executive Committee has placed m all silence, the moody and pessimistic Besides these many duties as the Industrial Arts State Public Speak­ prise. We will have the Top Teach­ Rivercrest (Bogata) High School on pro­ Academic Award, er Award, Best Newspaper and The loss of school time incurred through participating in interschol­ bation in Boys' Basketball for the 1976-77 McKINNEY HIGH SCHOOL periods, and yes, the optimistic, coach's "right hand man," she is the ing, the French season for violation of the Athletic Code of boisterous, and happy moments of mother of his family and must National Honor Society and the Fu­ Best Yearbook awards, and a lot astic activities is a perennial problem. The practice can not be justified the League. The Region III Music Executive Commit­ Anniver­ tee has placed the McKinney High School the coach. She must be like a cha­ "run" the household duties, look ture Teachers of America. of others for this Golden if it occurs merely for the existence of the activity; moreover, there JEFFERSON-MOORE (WACO) Choir on probation for the 1976-77 school meleon and change her conduct to after the health and welfare of the Laura enjoys playing the piano, sary. The Executive Committee of District year, but the group will be eligible to par­ Q. Will there be any displays? should be a more reasonable approach to working around the conflict. 8AAA has placed Jefferson-Moore High ticipate in all UIL events. fit the situation: encouraging and children, serve as PTA "homeroom singing, traveling, sewing and pub­ School (Waco) on probation for the 1977 A. Yes. The IAA winners will be Baseball season for violation of Article VIII, sympathetic when the coach loses; mother," teach a Sunday School lic speaking. She is attending Vic­ The conclusion drawn may appear austere and arbitrary, but any Section 13 of the CONSTITUTION AND FLOUR BLUFF HIGH calm and happy when the coach class, and perform numerous other toria Junior College and plans to posted. We will also have a large CONTEST RULES. attitude would be inconsistent with the principle that interschol­ The Executive Committee of District wins. She must he patient, under­ duties at home and in the com­ enter Cullen College of Engineering display of new books, teaching aids, other 15AAA voted to place Flour Bluff High PORT ISABEL HIGH School on probation for the 1976-77 and standing, cooperative and long- munity. She is the one who gives for a degree in computer engineer­ photos and other stuff. You may astic activities are extracurricular and, therefore, should exist outside The District Executive Committee of Dis­ 1977-78 school years for violation of Rule also gaze soulfully at the director trict S2AA has placed the Port Isabel High 24 of the Football Plan and that suspension suffering. the coach his poise, confidence, ing. the school day. School on probation in football for the 1976- from the League be recommended to the Golden Rule hope, balance, and her love is an and his gorgeous staff. 77, 1977-78 school years for violating the State Executive Committee should Rule 24 Q> Can you send us a program Some would argue that all extracurricular activities are an integral Athletic Code of the League. again be violated by Flour Bluff High School The coach's wife is the pretty inspiration that overcomes all ob­ during the said probation period. now? MIAMI woman who sits in the stands and stacles. The coach guides boys into part of the educational program and, therefore, no serious concern bites her lips to keep control of her­ correct ways of thinking, living and A. Not for a while. It is still in The State Executive Committee has placed LINDSAY over loss of school time. This argument is unsound and Miami High School on probation for the self when the person behind her doing in athletic events largely preparation; however, I can tell should be raised 1976-77 school year in Girls' Basketball for violation of Article VII, Section 19 of the The District Executive Committee has says, "How dumb can a coach be to through the influence of two wom­ you that there will be instructional indefensible unless the program encompasses the entire student body. placed Lindsay High School on probation League rules. in football for the 1976-77 season for viola­ do such a thing." She has to listen en his mother and his wife. iessions in newspapering, year- tion of Article VIH, Section 8, the Awards A student should never be shortchanged in acquiring his academic PICTURE MEMORY BULLETIN Rule. to abuse in many ways from spec­ Hats Off booking, public relations, advertis­ Page 4 of the Picture Memory Contest ing, photography, film, television, needs to participate in sports or other activities sponsored by the Bulletin, under item 2, Representation. tators about her husband coach and, My hat is off to the wife of the should read as does page 80 of the CONSTI­ MOODY HIGH God bless her, she conducts herself coach. Her many contributions to radio and literary magazine work. school which can be programmed following the close of school. It is TUTION AND CONTEST RULES: . . . We have an outstanding slate of the total enrollment in the eligible The District Executive Committee of Dis­ in such a way that it reminds us of the athletic program have in gen­ Thus, if School on made, grades is 10 or less than 10, the team is trict 11A has placed Moody High unto others overlooked by all, with the the top specialists in all fields from acknowledged that exceptions have been and will continue to be composed of two pupils; 11 through 80 pu­ probation for the 1976-77 and 1978-79 foot­ the Golden Rule, "Do eral been pils, inclusive, the team is composed of three ball seasons for violation of Rule 10 of the as you would have them do unto exception of her husband, the all over the country. It will be a but only when factors beyond the control of the League or the school pupils; 31 through 50 pupils, the team is Football Plan. composed of four pupils. you." Her tears are concealed, her coach. This writer knows from per­ great program. require such action. Some of these activities might include tournaments, OAK CREST MIDDLE SCHOOL feelings suppressed, as she listens sonal experience how much a Q. Is your secretary really gor­ PRESCRIBED MUSIC LIST geous, enchanting and indefatiga­ music concerts, field trips, and other school-approved functions. Page 17 Delete asterisk on "Dondo in D- [San Antonio) to a few loud-mouthed morons as­ coach's wife means to her husband minor" by Mozart. sail her husband's abilities as a during the strains, tensions, and ir­ ble? Each school administrator is responsible for reducing to a minimum Page 30 Add asterisk on "Concerto" by Oak Crest Middle School Choir of San An­ Rimsky-Korsakov/Simon. tonio has been disqualified from music com­ coach. In many ways, the wife ritations of a strenuous football A. Yes, Yes and No! She does get fulfillment of the school's interscholastic Page 34 Add asterisk on "Sonata in g- petition for the 1967-77 school year by the take those pooped out now and then. the use of school time in the minor" by Eccles. Region XII Music Executive Committee for hears more and bears more than season. We men usually Page 37 Add asterisk on "Senate" by a violation of Article VII, paragraph Sld, the husband as he is usually too far things for granted on the part of Q. Can your assistant fly like a obligations. The interscholastic program, to be educationally sound, Hindemith. page 136 of the CONSTITUTION AND LAURA SMALLEY buildings at a Page 54 Add asterisk on "Senate for CONTEST RULES. removed from the stands to hear our wives, but let's all make a a bird and leap tall must remain a segment of the whole and and never shortchange an in­ Tuba" by Hindemith. single bound? Page 66 Should read "Sinfonico Quar­ the derogatory remarks. point to let her know how much we . . . poetry winner. dividual's academic requirements and needs. tette" by Reicha (pay one). SALADO MIDDLE SCHOOL A. No. She works like a Trojan to Page 178 PERFORMANCE REQUIRE­ does MENTS, first paragraph should read: "All [San Antonio) get a great program, but she .ss I and Class II Tocal solos will be sung trip over shoeboxes. in any published key." Salado Middle School Choir of San An­ Page 124, Article III, Section 5., should tonio has been disqualified from music com­ Mailings A'Coming read: petition for the 1976-77 school year by the You will get mailings including AAAA High schools with an average Region XIII Music Executive Committee for University Interscholastic League membership of 1220 or more students in a violation of Article VII, paragraph Sld, all information, forms and data you rades 9-10-11-12. page 136 of the CONSTITUTION AND AAA High schools with an average CONTEST RULES. need to meet all deadlines, reserve membership of 550-1219 students, inclusive, Directory in grades 9-10-11-12. rooms and prepare for a super con­ AA High schools with an average mem­ M1LFORD HIGH vention. Please read them all. They State Executive Committee* Jerre S. Williams, Chairman; Lynn F. Anderson, Dr. Bailey bership of 240-549 students, inclusive, in M. Marshall, Dr. Lynn W. McCraw, Dr. A. R. Schrank, Miss Betty Thompson, Dr. rades 9-10-11-12. The Milford High School girls' basketball are designed to help you. Jesse J. Villarreal, Billy E. Johnson, Dr. Rhea H. Williams. A High schools with an average mem­ team has been placed on probation for one Legislative Council : Glenn Reeves, Chairman ; C. N. Boggess, Vice Chairman ; W. H. Byrd, bership of 125-239 students, inclusive, in year for violating Rule 27 of the Girls' Bas­ Please put your full name and Carter O. Lomax, Ed Irons, Bill Vardeman, M. J. Leonard, Joe H. Scrivner, A. E. grades 9-10-11-12. ketball Plan. on all mailings to us. Baker, A. C. Newsome, Charles Evans, Kenneth Flory, Kenneth Sams, Jack Johnson, full address Horace Francis, Eugene Stoever, James McLeroy, Earl R. Tate, R. D. Elsom, James RECOMMENDED MUSIC SCIENCE CONTEST We are still trying to find out who Kile. 'Sylvia" is. She wanted a bushel of General ..._ .,...... _.._ -. ._... -_...... _..._...Dr. Rhea H. Williams This is official notice that neither rules Director JUDGES nor calculators will be allowed in the Director of Athletics ...... _... ._.. _...... _. ..__ _...... ,...Dr. Bailey M. Marshall The following name should be added to science contest of the League for the 1976- stuff, but signed her first name. Director of Music ...,...... _-....,...... _...... _...... _._...... _....-._Dr. Nelson G. Patrick the 1976-77 Recommended List of Judges 77 school year. Postmark was "U.S. Postal Serv­ Max R. Haddick League Music Competition: Ross Hay, Director of Journalism ..._...... ,...... -...... _...... Dr. P. O. Box 396, Van. Texas 75790. ice." She got nothing. Director of Drctma ...... _ ._._._...... __._...... _. ..._...._____..._.Lynn Murray OAP CRITIC JUDGE Final Question BOYS' AND GIRLS' ADDITIONS Q. Will the ILPC director or staff BASKETBALL PLAN RULE 27 Add to the 1976-77 Accredited Critic List: provide baby sitters, buy Christmas INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER Change dates in first paragraph to read: Judges In Conference B girls' basketball, there Bob Rigby, Baylor University, Wacp 76706 gifts, offer limousine service, and Published eight times a year, each month from September through April, by the Bureau shall be no organized or formal basketball tuck us into bed each night at the of Public School Service, The University of Texas, Box 8028, 2622 Wichita,, Austin 78712. before Helen S. Roberts, South Plains College, practice for a contestant or a team, Levelland 79336 I Second class postage paid at Austin, Texas. Subscription: $1 per year plus 5 cents tax. or after school, prior to Oct. 15, 1976. or be- convention? "ore or after school, after Feb. 26, 1977. No Judi Rucker, Eastern New Mexico Univer­ nterschool scrimmages or games shall be sity, Portales, N. M. 88130 I THE SMALL WORLD OF MILLIE MclVOR Penelope High School won the Conference B title with their A. Nope. We have a few chores Rhea H. Williams...... Editor played prior to Nov 1, 1976, or after Feb. Pat Rucker, Eastern New Mexico Univer­ be done and will be en­ 26. 1977. sity, Portales, N. M. 88130 I production of THE SMALL WORLD OF MILLIE Me IVOR. The 1976 appearance at the State Meet was the that must Max R, Haddick ...... Managing Editor In Conference B boys' basketball, there second for the school and director Mrs. Janice Trompler. Pictured above are Karen Fabian, Toby Matula, tirely too busy to perform such ihall be no organized or formal basketball WHITESBORO HIGH services. Haddick will perform ex­ S*eon< «lu* portac* P»i* at Austin, Texas. Subscription: $1 per year »1« 5 eent* tax. practice for a contestant or a team, before Charlotte Stuckly, Kenny Lenart, Glenn Fabian, Beth Macilc and Luann Macik. Karen Fabian was named Best >r after school, prior to Oct. 15, 1976. or be- Whitesboro High School has been placed tra services if the rate of pay is 'ore or after school, after March 12, 1977. on probation by the District Exechtive Mary Beth Macik, Luann 1o interschool scrimmages or games shall Committee in volleyball for a period of one Actress in Conference B. Those named to the All-Star Cast from Penelope ere astronomically high, but not other­ VOL. LXI DECEMBER, 1976 NO. 4 be played prior to Nov. 1, 1976, or after year for violation of Rule 18 f the Volley- March 12, 1977. ball Plan. Macik, Kenny Lenart and Toby Matula. Glenn Fabian was named to the Honorable Mention All-Star Cast. wise. DECEMBER,, 1976 INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER Page 3 Value Of Solo-Ensembles Educational Theatre Fine Arts Program Challenged By Expediency At 10th Birthday By JAMES I. NAIL very well to separate the serious ;o "make a I" distorts the true Associate Director of Music participants from the kibbitzers. alue of contests. By LYNN MURRAY Activities Leaders: The opportunities for This contest provides a set of cir­ State Drama Director developing leadership potential are cumstances whereby a unique form Time: 10 p.m. of the day preceding of individual learning and leader­ Texas public school drama was formally recognized 10 years Solo-Ensemble Contest. fantastic in solo-ensemble compe- dtion. The most common cause of ship in music may develop, and that ago. It was in February, 1966, that the Texas Education Place: Any band, choir or orchestra s its true value. No musical learn- Agency established a fine arts program for secondary schools rehearsal hall in the state of failure in any group activity is the ack of a leader. All events (espe­ ng, however, is valuable without which included art, drama and music. Don Irwin was named Texas. being demonstrated in perform­ The Scene: Mr. Music (as he is re­ cially ensembles) should elect a program director and drama consultant. It was at the same eader whose responsibility is to in­ ance. The essence of music is per- garded by his.students) sits in a 'onnance; therefore, this contest is BONNIE HOLCOMB time that TEA transferred drama from. Language Arts to chair. He is haggard disheveled. sure that each member fulfills his obligation to the group, that group 'or performers not for the judge ... Shorthand Champion. Fine Arts and the speech prerequisite for drama was abolished Next to him are a half-eaten >r director. in September, 1966. hamburger and rehearsal schedules are met, and the watery re­ If students can develop the atti- Drama mains of a coke. ;hat a constructive attitude toward teacher certification pro- He is rehearsing :ude that this contest is for them, 'iandbook orders received to date a quartet which he hopes he will ;he project is maintained. Gunter Senior rams became effective in Septem­ ,hat they are performing to satisfy lave been filled. The Handbook be able to coach into not embar­ The lessons students learn when ber, 1966, and for the first time heir own standards, and that the s not on the standard UIL order rassing itself tomorrow. The lev­ ;hey are responsible for the plan­ teacher training institutions were ixpert evaluation they receive is an State Champ 'orm A or B. A special yellow order els of competence in the group ning and execution of a contest per- required to provide certification mportant, but not the primary rea­ form was mailed to all schools. Ad­ range from fluency to outright "ormance have tremendous impact. programs equivalent to those in ef­ son for the contest, then the grace- ministrators that thought they or­ ignorance. It is obvious that the Naturally, a great deal of coun­ fect for other high school subjects. :ul acceptance of the evaluation is In Shorthand dered the Handbook in September group has not rehearsed together selling and consultation with the assured and the learning situation Bonnie Holcomb, senior at Gun­ Credit To Irwin >r October should check their order before. A question enters the director and occasional judicious in- s preserved. ter High School, received a first form carefully. mind of Mr. Music "What is ;ervention by him is required, but Progress has been made in sec­ place medal in shorthand compe­ ondary theatre programs since I have been notified that the pro- there'about this that qualifies it the responsibility remains with the Personal Value incial drama council of Alberta, students. tition at State Meet for Conference ;hat time and much of the credit as an educational activity?" No other facet of scholastic com­ B schools. Canada, plans to use our OAP This scene, or variations of it, Preparation for "Professional is due to Don Irwin. There are petition requires so much of indi- Bonnie is the daughter of Mr. 'iandbook as the official rules of recurs with depressing regularity Help": Eehearsing a soloist and his more than 500 certified secondary idual students as solo-ensemble and Mrs. Troyce Holcombe and was ;heir festival. n our state. The many educational accompanist or an drama teachers and more than ensemble often competition conducted in this man­ coached in the three events she en­ Ten years ago the Legislative advantages inherent in our system ;akes on the aspect of spoon-feed­ 26,000 students taking theatre ner. All the problems of preparing tered at State Meet by Mrs. J. E. Council voted to describe minimally of regional solo-ensemble competi­ ing- an infant. The students arrive courses this fall. Rumor says that and presenting a performance Autry. Bonnie also entered and re­ acceptable facilities in the OAP tion frequently become lost in the at their session Don plans to retire after this year, NEW MUSIC ASSISTANT James Isaac (Ike) Nail, former music di­ with Mr. Music 'problems as complex and imme­ ceived honors in typing and spell­ 'iandbook and urged all districts demands of expediency. A reassess­ with their minds uncluttered by a [f he does, the loss will be felt. rector for Lee High School in Midland, has come to UIL as assistant to diate as most of those he will face ing at the 1976 State Meet. She ;o use the best theatre facilities ment of the goals of solo-ensemble preconceived notion of what they Our best wishes are with Don in as an adult) are confronted in a participated in the number sense available in or to the district. Last Nelson Patrick, state music director. A graduate of Odessa High School contests seems necessary. will be attempting to produce. lis current efforts in promoting context where succeeding is of im- and ready writing contests as a and providing for secondary and year the Council voted that the with bachelor's and master's degrees from West Texas State University Aid to Citizenship No student should be eligible for nediate personal value. freshman. elementary theatre programs. league-Approved Unit Set should expert guidance until he has done >e made available at the contest in Canyon, Nail directed groups in 30 event contests, receiving 28 first The primary purpose of all Successful participation requires She has never been beaten in any Texas Educational Theatre As­ .eague contests (as stated in Ar­ all he can personally to discover ;he development of qualities of de- spelling district contest since the sociation was the theatre organi­ site. They are trying to help the fa­ division ratings (including eight sweepstakes awards) and two second ticle II of the Constitution) is to the intent of the composer. Both so­ ;ermination, diligence, sacrifice, fifth grade. She was beaten only zation that eagerly accepted TEA's cility situation. They certainly division ratings. In 1970 he directed the Class CCC Texas Honor Band 'foster ... competitions as an aid loists and pianists must be ready to oyalty, reasonable compromise and once at regional in three years of request to collaborate in develop­ recognize the difficulty of trans- in preparation for citizenship." be helped. This means that all mu­ self-discipline in addition to the de­ )orting scenic elements or playing from Bonham Junior High in Odessa. In 1971 he took the Lee High band participation. ing the fine arts program and cer­ But to have any real value, this and sical terms involved (including the velopment of those musical skills Bonnie is also active in basket­ tification standards. TETA is 'ootball without a field. to perform on national television at the Coaches' All-America game, all contests must concentrate on the title) should be defined in writing. and understandings which will en­ ball, Student Council, FHA and the again involved in supporting the Planning Meetings (How many students have played a and in 1976 Nail and the Lee band were invited to perform at the acquiring of information and skills. rich the quality of his life. Stu­ Drill Team. She enjoys sewing, 1975 TEA Bulletin 560 require­ Planning meetings "Minuetto" never realizing it was are going Solo-ensemble contests permit dents who develop such attributes reading and bowling as hobbies. ment of drama in the elementary 'orward. Zone OAP Music Educators' National Convention in Atlantic City, N. J. a dance?) A few inexpensive mu­ may be sched­ ompetition in a highly individual­ will be valued members of any mu­ She has no definite plans for a classroom. uled Mar. 21-26. You will find this sical dictionaries or even a dupli­ ized manner. It is not meant to be, sical ensemble and to society. career. approved in the new Handbook. Di­ cated list of terms will answer most and cannot be, approached in the TETA Support rectors should carefully note the questions. Music Matters same manner as the event contests TETA is the only state-wide area meet schedule. Administra­ nor was it designed for participa­ Breathing places and, if possible, organization devoted exclusively tors should attempt to minimize tion by all. The most pressing prob­ phrase articulations should be More Directors Set to educational theatre. The next conflicts in scheduling. Be careful lem for directors is finding time to marked. Troublesome rhythms annual meeting is Feb. 3-5 at UT ;o note changes in area meet sites, Contest Objectives hear and coach all the solos and should be analyzed and the basic Austin. If you are teaching theatre dates and contest managers. We ensembles entered. Consequently, beats marked. In many instances it and not involved in TETA's col­ are sorry the area OAP schedule this contest is best suited of all is highly desirable that the student For Planning Meets lege and university, junior/com­ was not available earlier, but Aim For Excellence music contests to develop musical be able to peck out on the piano munity college, secondary or child organization made it impossible. leadership among students, encour­ and sing the selection. By LYNN MURRAY 24 Roslyn Dricks .Ball High School, Gal- drama sections, something is By NELSON G. PATRICK veston What do you think about trying to age individual initiative in learn­ It is readily apparent that this 77S53 missing. A draft of the convention State Music Director State Drama Director Conference AAA schedule (as much as possible) ing, and develop responsible and amount of preparation means stu­ 4—Charles Scott, Mineral Wells High was in the November Leaguer and OAP areas on Wednesday and acceptable behavior patterns. The The following One-Act Play Con­ School, Mineral Wells 76067 dents must begin well in advance test planning meeting directors 6—Harlin Dauphin, Ennis ISD, Ennis a convention program will be pro­ Thursday of the required week in Merry Christmas! question is how? of the contest 75119 entry date. Students have been named by district direc­ 11—Bill Crockett, Connally ISD, Waco vided in the December Texas The­ 1978? Not only do we begin a new year, but it is also the end of The following methods work. who have not prepared materials 76705 atre Notes. Convention registra­ The above proposal will be evalu­ They are not the only methods, to tors general. This list is in addi­ Conference AA the Bicentennial year which was celebrated in concerts, foot­ to a minimum standard by the con­ tion to the one in the November 11—Joan Leonard, Crowley High School, tion materials will be mailed to all ated by the UIL Committee of be sure, and they probably should test entry deadline should not be Crowley 76036 known potential judges. If you are ball shows and many other musical productions. I presume we Leaguer. If you have not heard 13 Rose Mary Wilkie, Kaufman High TETA in February. The UIL be modified to fit individual cir­ permitted to enter. School, Kaufman 75142 missed in this effort, contact me Spring Meet point system is under have head "America the Beautiful" in about every version cumstances, but they place the re­ from your OAP planning meeting 14—Jade Alien, Gladewater High School, The students' (and some direc­ director, contact him at once. Feb. Gladewater 75647 and I will see you get the informa­ evaluation. What is your recom­ sponsibility where IB—Barbara Ford, Winnsboro printed or in manuscript some superb, some vanilla. But all it belongs on tors') reaction to the amount of High School, tion. mendation? Bring your recom­ the student. 1 is the last day for organizing Winnsboro 75494 renditions expressed the spirit of the occasion. preparation required of the student 17—Bennett Hanna, Woodville High School, Understudy Rule mendations to the scheduled after­ Contracts: Each participant spring meet districts. Woodville 75979 I have been requested to write the quality of performance. before he is eligible for coaching 24 Cliff Vandeventer, Burnet High School, noon meeting February 3, or send should understand Districts not listed here or in There are numerous items that again on the objectives of the music Through the Prescribed Music List, clearly from the is often, "After I do all that, I don't Burnet 78611 your recommendations to me. This beginning that he is expected to lost month's edition have not been Conference A warrant mention this month, but contest a very big request and one we encourage the performance of really need any help." Correct! Cor­ 6—Wayne Mitchell, meeting is open to all and new prepare for and participate in the received by the State Office. Con­ Stanton High School, none more important than the pos­ that cannot be covered in the space the best literature for the type of rect in the sense that the (to the Stanton 79782 ideas and positive solutions to OAP contest. In recent years the number tact your district director general 6—Paula Corder, Rankin High School sible confusion over the new addi­ provided in this this issue. I will, contest. The list from which the director) boring and frustrating Rankin 79778 problems are always welcomed. of DNA's has increased to the point for the name of the responsible in­ 32—Wallace Burgeson, Orange Grove High tion to OAP Rule 2,b,3) which however, suggest a few things that student selects his music is limited details have been eliminated from School, Orange that some regions have almost half dividual. Your administration has Grove 78372 provides for four company under­ Judges Added might provoke thought and/or con­ to that which is representative of the rehearsal time and turned into Conference B of their entries failing to appear. a copy of the 1976-77 Spring Meet 11—Betty Prude, Fort Davis High School studies. The official Eligibility Four critic judges were left off sideration for further development. the literature that our society has an individualized learning experi­ Fort Davis 79734 The attitude of "Well, I'll List. Notice will require adjustment to the list published in the November approved throughout the years. It go ahead ence for the student. 20—Bobby Robinson, Rule ISD, Rule 7954; and enter, and if things don't work Conference AAAA 23—Earl Tate, Paradise ISD, Paradise make space for certifying these Leaguer. Bob Rigby, Helen S. Rob­ Superiority Goal is music that has stood the test of 1 George Bassett, El Paso ISD, El Paso 76073 out well, I can always drop out," All that is left is music the 79926 27—Jerry Leinart, Hunt Co. Schools, Green­ individuals. We hope to clarify this erts, Judi Rucker and Pat Rucker Probably the overriding objective time and acceptance from one gene­ more subtle gradations of style, 4 June Bearden, Lubbock Christian Col­ ville 75401 situation in the letter accompany­ have been added in "Official No­ of the music contests is to influence ration to another. results in incomplete and inade­ lege, Lubbock 79407 29—Lewis Ham, Como-Pickton ISD, Como quate preparation and may result nuace, structure, balance, intona­ B Bill Overton, Cooper High School, 75431 ing the notice. tices" and appear in the printed or encourage students to work to­ tion, phrasing and performance eti­ Abiene 79605 41—Jim Ryan, Knippa ISD, Knippa 78870 My real concern is that directors list distributed to planning meet­ Encourage Schools in a conscientious student's being 12 Gary Minton, Carter High School, 42—Jack B. Daniels, Mirando City High ward superior musical achievement quette. In addition to coaching, re­ Dallas 76232 School, Mirando City 78369' will attempt to use the eligible ing directors. Sorry folks. Addi­ in solo-ensemble, band, choir or The secondary objectives of denied the opportunity to partici­ pate. cordings of artist players perform­ understudies without deleting com­ tional judges will be listed follow­ orchestra performances. The chal­ music contests reach into the school ing the composition in preparation pany members. Understudies may ing the Workshop February 4 in lenge of competition, hopefully, and community in encouraging While the director has been, and should be, the party with ultimate are invaluable to students and pro­ not be used in any capacity at the Austin. evokes an effort beyond that which them to provide the best available duce benefits which reach far be­ District Transfers contest site unless they replace an If you wish to consider a play one normally approaches a given instruction and facilities under responsibility in all matters which affect his organization, effective yond a single solo or ensemble per­ eligible company member. They are not on the Approved Lists, submit task not having the competitive ele­ which the students can pursue their formance. No entry should perform specifically ineligible except as di­ it now. The Committee is getting ment. When one student is placed musical development. Each school, participation in solo-ensemble com­ petition without a great amount of without coaching, but it is the stu­ Balance OAP Meets rect substitutes. Only eligible com­ very busy. The deadline is Febru­ in juxtoposition to another, each each community wants to feel that dent's responsibility to provide a pany members may be used in any ary 2. likes to excell or to prove that he they can give their students the individual initiative and leadership One-Act Play Contest district | Rivercrest (Bogata), Rains (Emo- from students is virtually impossi­ situation where coaching is valua­ capacity (make-up, costumes', run­ Be patient with the Drama Loan can accomplish the assigned task same advantages that any other ble to his musical growth, changes have been made to provide ry), Mount Vernon, Prairiland ner, critic, scene shifter, etc.) in­ Library. We are swamped! Play better than the other. This kind of comparable size school might pro­ ble. competition and reduce the num­ (Pattonville), Winnsboro. Some sort of contract stating ment to "follow through" and an side the contest site facility. In­ packages that would have a sched­ competition is so strong in school- vide. ber of schools at area contests. Dis­ Region I-B eligible students (any student uled due date during the holiday specifically the amount and type of Evaluation: Nobody should enter trict one-act play changes are nec­ age youngsters that educators have When one school provides a Transfer District 9, Girard-Jay- other than a certified eligible com­ period will be due the week follow­ preparation intended, a commit- competition who is not prepared to essary when there are fewer than used it for centuries to encourage specifically designed music facility ton (Jayton) to District 8 with pany member) may not be in ing January 1. The postage and understanding of the penalties in­ accept gracefully the decision of four schools entered in the district them to put forth greater effort. or obtains special equipment, the Hermleigh, Ira, Loraine, Roby dressing rooms or back-stage areas handling fee is now 50 cents. Fail­ volved in failing to do so serves the judge. Too often the pressure play contest. The objective to influence or to neighboring schools strives to do Highland (Roscoe), Hobbs (Ro- without violation of OAP Rule ure to send the fee with the request These district encourage achievement in music the same or better if possible. The changes apply tan), Westbrook. 2,b,3). The Contest Manager is re­ places your order at the bottom only to has many secondary values which same sort of-competitive spirit ex­ the One-Act Play Contest Transfer District 10, Grand- quired to declare ineligible any of the stack. and have no effect on other League often become objectives within ists in providing uniforms, choir falls-Royalty (Grandfalls), Buena play which violates the "Number All Student Activities Confer­ contests. themselves, but all are related to robes or orchestra dress. Under Vista (Imperial), Sanderson to in Company" rule. Directors ences are completed. Many thanks The combined district play di­ some element of musical achieve­ these secondary objectives are Sanderson to District 11 with Bal- spread the word! to those responsible for helping rectors should have a planning ment. These secondary objectives many other factors such as sched­ morhea, Fort Davis, Presidio, Val­ promote secondary theatre. Sorry meeting. It might be musical appreciation, ules, quality of individually owned is imperative that the entine. Early April OK about the snow in Canyon. Perhaps technical contest be fully organized so that advancement, improve­ instruments and private instruc­ Region II-B There is no objection from this next year? Merry Christmas. ment of intonation and many, many tion. participating students receive the office if district OAP contests are other factors. maximum educational benefits. Transfer District 16, Cranfilli Challenge Gap, Evant, Meridian to District scheduled the week prior to Easter A centrally located college or (April 4-7), provided all schools What's Good Music Probably, one of the most notice­ high school facility should be se­ 17 with Aquilla, Masonic Home Leon Dure (Fort Worth), Rio Vista, Valley agree. I specifically do not recom­ For the music educator, the ob­ able objectives is challenge to direc­ lected for the combined districts. mend scheduling any contest on tors Mills. jective might be to encourage stu­ and teachers to excell in The host district is responsible for Good Friday. There is no rule to Champion dents to gain a knowledge of our teaching: A winning student or or­ all organization, but all schools Transfer District 22, Byers to District 23 with Paradise, Peaster, prevent such action, but communi­ society's music, how it should be ganization indicates superior in­ should be consulted in planning. ty flack would be poor publicity performed as well as what is a su­ struction backed by the aforemen­ Questions concerning dates and Ponder. In Writing Region III-B for theatre programs. perior performance, thereby con­ tioned secondary factors such as sites of your district one-act play OAP Rule 3,b) specifically states First place in Conference AAA veying to the student musical cri­ equipment, facilities, scheduling, contests or the planning meetings Transfer District 26, Blue Ridge, that the Contest Manager "shoulc ready writing at State Meet last teria of what is good in music. etc., which are also attributable to should be directed to the director Little Elm and District 28, Roxton not" be director of a play enterec May was awarded to Leon Sebring It is of generally accepted knowl­ the director's leadership. In win­ general of the host district. to District 27 with Lone Oak, Boles in the same contest. The District Dure IV, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. edge that a student learns his cri­ ning, the director has a feeling of Districts with three entries that Home (Quinlan). Director General and Executive Capt Jr. of Longview. teria of what is good in music security in his methods of instruc- j have not been transferred are eli­ Transfer District 30, Avinger, Committee should be informed of Leon is a recent graduate of Pine through his experiences with music. tion and the gratification of doing gible for double representation Gilmer, Union Hill (Harmony) to this new requirement. I have been Tree High School in Longview and In the music contests we establish his job well, an objective reinforce­ under the provisions of One-Act Distirct 29 with Alba-Golden writing and talking about the was coached by Mrs. Billie Lofton. high standards of achievement to ment which we all need from time Play Contest Rule l,a. (Alba), Como-Pickton (Como) Sal- change since last spring, but I con­ He was also a member of the de­ be obtained, attempting to provide to time. tillo. tinue to bate ,team and the One-Act Play THE WIZARD OF OZ The first runner-up in the 1976 Conference 1976-77 OAP District Changes get letters of play direc­ the best musical experiences pos­ The attainment of the objectives Transfer District 32, LaPoynor tors serving in violation of this group. AAAA State OAP Contest was scenes from THE WIZARD OZ, di­ sible not only in the competitive of music contests and their ultimate These transfers apply to One- (Larue), Latexo to District 31 rule. He lettered two years in speech sense, but an additional critical value as an educational tool rests rected by C. Lee Turner of Houston's M. C. Williams High School. The Act Play only and do not affect with Douglass, Mount Enterprise, and drama, was a National Merit Answers In Handbook judgement of how to improve the upon the quality of the adjudication production was the school's second consecutive appearance at the State other contests. Wells. Scholar and won a scholarship to performances. and how the music teacher or di­ Transfer District 37, Axtell, Read the new Handbook for One Rice University. He-enjoys hiking OAP Contest. Pictured above are Kerry Love, Jeanette Taylor, Roger The musical experience in com­ rector uses this tool to facilitate in­ Region II-AA Crawford, Lorena to District 36 Act Play, Eighth Edition. It wil and cycling. petition is concerned with what the struction, but this is another long Windham, Norman Stewart and Edgar Faucett. Jeanette Taylor anc Transfer District 16, Hooks, with lola, Normangee, North solve many of your problems. I: Leon is attending Rice and plans student plays as much as it is with discussion. Clara Phillips were named to the Conference AAAA All-Star Cast. Hughes Springs to District 15 with Zulch, Richards. you need a copy, order it. All OAP a career in biological science. Page 4 INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER DECEMBER, 1976 Postscripts on Athletics In San Francisco UIL Directorship Nat'1 Committee To Review The Lonely Spot' Debate Proposition Ideas By BAILEY MARSHALL At its December meeting in San Dr. Williams said. "Ballots are al­ All topics which receive more State Athletic Director Francisco, the National University ways preferable to bullets. The than one-third of the votes are re­ Extension Association, through its more citizens we have competent to tained for discussion. Wording may Is the directorship of the Interscholastic League a lonely Council and Wording Committees, resolve differences by debate, the be further refined or amended. spot? If being used as a scapegoat connotes dislike by people, will review possible areas from less likelihood there is that the na­ Each delegate then votes for the and if dislike by people infers loneliness, then let me count the which debate propositions for the tion will be reduced to dictatorial areas he thinks most acceptable for ways! 1977-78 school year are to be se­ or disorderly methods of changing debating. If more than three have again received more than one-third School administrator to players lected. its laws or its government." The Wording Committee of the of the delegates' votes, the process or coach: "No, you can't start personal blame. We Committee representatives from thus avoiding Council has the task of reviewing, is repeated until only three problem working out for football and bas­ that the various state leagues will excuse ourselves by saying amending and refining the phrasing areas remain. ketball during track season because "human choose three which they think to be BETTYLEE PHILLIPS such a course is only of all suggested debate proposi­ The Advisory Council then pre­ Mr. X of the Interscholastic League appropriate, timely and "de­ . . . McCamey coach. nature." tions. These are submitted to the sents these three areas, with sug­ says you can't." batable" those which have a bal­ Scapegoat Convenient Advisory Council without discus­ gested discussion and debate Coach to fans or boys: "We would ance of statistics available for the As coaches, it is also often con­ sion. The Council, composed of dele­ propositions, to the Committee on like, to have this dance and feed affirmative and negative propon­ venient to make Mr. X the scape­ gates from the various states, then Discussion and Debate. every Thursday night before the ents. goat when we are answering ques­ vote upon whether the propositions Through the National Debate game, but Mr. X down at Austin Among these representatives will tions of the quarterback clubs, the suggested shall be further consid­ Center, this committee submits won't let us have it." be two Texas debate coaches, Betty fans, the parents or the sports- them to the state associations or Fans to each other: "If it wasn't Phillips of McCamey High School ered. writers. Again, Mr. X's name is leagues which determine, usually for Mr. X of the Interscholastic and Dell McComb of Irvin High conjured forth as the villain of the by vote of each state's member League, we could do this. The School in El Paso, accompanied by piece, even though frequently we schools, which of the three areas is coach and the administration both Dr. Rhea H. Williams, director of know, from our coaching experi­ Senior Green preferred. Once the area is estab­ want this party on Thursday." the League. ence, that we agree with Mr. X and lished, further voting decides which Parent to Mr. X: "Our moving Topics suggested by member his decision. Like administrators, of the three proposed debate propo­ to another town because my hus­ schools are forwarded through most coaches fundamentally ad­ Wins Two sitions in the specified area shall be band got a better job (moved from their state league directors to the mire the League, its staff and its the debate topic. as a tenant farmer to "Big National Debate Center at the Uni- Jonah program. We realize what the Thus, problems or areas sug­ Town" as an engineer) shouldn't SAC CONSULTANT James A. Holcomb, assistant professor of versiy of Oregon. These are re­ League has done. State Firsts gested in January of one year are keep Junior from being eligible viewed by the NUEA committees, When things are not going our chemistry at UT Austin, visits with Dr. Pete Rodriguez, left, acting direc­ Barbara Green, senior at Rogers transmitted through the National this year. Junior was the leading together with those proposed by way, we fans and parents want, of tor of Kilgore College's Engineering-Science Division, and James T. High School, won two first place Debate Center to the NUEA Com­ scorer in the state last year as a special study committees by the course, to blame someone other instructor, at the Student Activities Conference in Kil­ awards at State Meet. She won both mittee on Discussion and Debate by ninth grader and not getting to Carroll, Kilgore delegates at the conference. than the local school personnel and the ready writing and spelling con­ the state leagues, are studied and play will diasappoint him." gore last month. Holcomb traveled as the League science consultant to "Debate is the democratic alter­ the hometown players. This is a tests in Conference A. worded, phrased and revised, sub­ Sportswriters to readers: "Mr. the fall meeting. native to revolution by violence," good spot for Mr. X. He is miles Barbara is the daughter of Mr. mitted to the NUEA Council, and X of the Interscholastic League away and makes a perfect scape­ and Mrs. Randolph Green of Bur­ reconsidered by the state leagues has ruled that this can't be done. goat. lington and was coached in ready and member schools by referendum Since the coaches, players and the Deep down in our hearts, most writing by Mrs. Viola Cornelius or other voting procedure, a selec­ fans think it is a good idea, his de­ of us are proud of the present UIL Lubbock, Arlington,Giddings, and in spelling by Mrs. Becky Rose. tive process which takes some 12 DELL McCOMB cision is bound to be wrong." organization. We are pleased with Barbara began her winning ways months to complete. El Paso debater. Wife to X: "Why did you put the amateur status of public high as a freshman, placing first in dis­ that team on probation for having school athletics and of the balanced trict and second at regional in spell­ an ineligible player? They didn't extracurricular program in our Breckenridge1951 Champs ing in 1974. In 1975 she won the mean any harm." public schools.. We are gratified State Meet awards in spelling and Director, 2 Coaches The Lonely Spot that members of the Interscholas­ Lubbock, Arlington, Giddings played in Waco Dec. 22 with Ar­ Richardson; Mgr. Jimmy Blair, ready writing. She also partici­ Assuming that much of the tic League (and this includes prac­ and Breckenridge high schools won lington winning over LaVega 7-0. Houston; Thurman Andress, Abi­ pated in the One-Act Play contest, Texas population falls under one of tically every public school superin­ football trophies in state playoffs Team members were Coach May- lene; Tommy Beasley, Arlington; being placed on the All-Star Cast. To Go To Debate Meet the above categories, with the ma­ tendent in Texas) support and as­ in 1951. field Workman, athletic director, Dick Crenshaw, Breckenridge; She was also a member of the state jority under "fan," we can see that sist Mr. X to maintain this bal­ Westerners Tops Arlington ISD; Asst. Coach Larry Billy Dendy, Sundown; Charles qualifying basketball team in 1975. League Director Dr. Rhea H. Teachers Association, American this leaves poor Mr. X in a terribly ance, to continue organizing and The Westerners of Lubbock High Milden, Mental Health Service, Dendy, Oklahoma City; Leroy Fin- "I come from a family of 11 chil­ Williams and two Texas debate Forensic Association and Texas lonely spot. Without analyzing the planning the League program, and School won the 1951 AAAA foot­ Norman, Okla.; Asst. Coach John ley, deceased; Kenneth Ford, Gra­ dren, most of whom have been ac­ coaches will attend the National Forensic Association. situation more carefully, we would to insure the amateur status of all ball title by defeating Baytown 14- Polzin, public schools, Corpus ham ; Houston Green, Ignacio, Col.; tive in UIL," said Barbara. "I think University Extension Association's McComb received a BA degree infer at once that Mr. X's job athletes. 12. Christi; Mgr. Bill Johnson, Cum- Garland Greenlee, Fort Worth; interscholastic competition is one Council and Wording Committee from Texas Tech University, an would be impossible for any one Wayne Greenlee, Abilene; Bobby Writings To Sell Team members were Coach Pat mings Electrical Supply, Arling­ of the most challenging and con­ meeting in San Francisco on Dec. ME degree from West Texas and other than a "brave soul" or a Bobby About sportswriters, I can't Pattison, retired, Hot Springs, ton ; Mgr. Kurt Meyer, dentist, Keith, Oklahoma City; structive activities available to 27-29. has completed additional work in hermit. Lockett, Richardson; Warren Mc- speak empirically, but I shall de­ Ark.; Coach Bill Floyd, Kilgore; Arlington ; Mgr. Stewart Niles, high shool students." Bettylee S. Phillips from Mc­ speech at the University of Colo­ Having served in all of the Fall, Mineral Wells; Norman fend them, too. They write to sell Coach Pat Farris, Midland; Mgr. Hurst; Captain Fred Cook, safety Camey High School and Dell Mc- rado, Hardin-Simmons University stated roles (except sportswriter Noble, deceased; Bobby Phariss, papers, and you know who buys Jack Weldon, coach, Brazosport director, Allstate Insurance, Ar­ Comb of Irvin High School in El and Texas University at El Paso. and wife), I know that the picture Johnny Potts; Gary Rice; papers administrators, coaches, High School, Freeport; Mgr. Keith lington; Capt. Larry Devault, Hamlin; Paso have been selected to repre­ McComb has taught at Big Spring is not as bleak as it appears from Robbins, Big Spring; Ron­ fans and parents. And what do White, public schools, Lubbock; Texas Electric Service Company, Donald sent the Texas debate coaches. High School and Abilene High the surface. (I might add here Tenn.; they want to read? You guessed it. Mgr. Eddie Hughett, Lubbock; Fort Worth; Capt. Grover Gibbs, ald Robbins, Germantown, Miss Phillips received her teach­ School before moving to Irvin in quickly that a number of fans and Wayne Thiebaud, Fort Worth; They want to hear their side of the Henry Atkinson, plumber, Lub­ deceased; Jerry Bentley, Dept, of ing degree from Texas Woman's El Paso. patrons doubted my ever being a Marvin Thompson, Tyler; Sam story about their team and their bock; Don Barton, banking, Lub­ Interior, Fish & Wild Life, Glad­ University in speech and English He is presently a member of the coach or a principal.) Thompson, San Antonio; Jerry game, their school and their play­ bock; George Berry, finance stone, Mo.; Lonnie Bridges, Wichi- in 1957. She taught one year at UIL Advisory Committee of the As administrators, we can too coach, Dallas Cowboys; Ted ers. I am sure, however, most consultant, Midland; John Blocker, ta Falls; Kent Cherry, doctor, Ar­ Tubbs, Odessa, 11 years at Midland and is Texas Speech Communication As­ easily use the League rules to keep Vickers, Sinton; Bobby William- do appreciate the coach, Kilgore; Mike Brady, lington; Francis Claxton, General presently teaching at McCamey sociation, having served as chair­ from taking a personal stand. Al­ sportswriters and the ad­ plumbing sales, Forney; Charles Motors, Arlington; Gene Coates, son, Oklahoma City. High School where she has been for man last year. He holds member­ though each school is a League League organization who oversee the Brewer, banking, Dallas; Tom Southern Industrial Steel, Arling­ Buffaloes Win the past eight years. ships in the Texas Speech Commu­ member, we often fail, as school­ ministrators A cham­ League program. They realize that Cadenhead, foundry executive, Dal­ ton; Pierce Cook, unknown; John The 1951 Conference She has attended many work­ nication Association, West Texas men, to mention that we are part have been primarily las; Jerry Cook, unknown; Tom Dennehy, sales manager, American pionship went to the Giddings Buf­ shops in speech at the University Speech Association, El Paso Speech of the organization being criticized state leagues for developing inter- Elliott, Furr's, Inc., Lubbock; Steel & Aluminum, Grand Prairie; faloes. The Buffaloes beat New­ of Texas, University of Houston, Association, National Forensic and have a voice in determining responsible the na­ Jimmy Gafford, missionary Lub­ John Denton, engineering survey castle 25-14 to win the champion­ North Texas State University, Tex­ League, Texas Forensic Associ­ the rules. Realizing that everyone school athletics throughout But the bock; Sam Garner, Tyler; Hulen consultant, Fort Worth; Leon Duf- ship. as Christian University and assist­ the Texas State Teachers wants to blame an individual, not tion as well as in Texas. ation and shuffle, Haley, Air Force pilot, Lubbock. f ey, Houston. Team members were Coach Bill ed Dr. Richard Sinzinger at South­ an organization, we remain dis­ facts often get lost in the Association. Mr. X's name is "mud." Also, Jim Haynie, CPA, Lubbock; Also, Raymond Glasgow, Good Brademan, insurance and ranch­ ern Methodist University with sum­ creetly silent when our patrons re­ and again McComb has brought speech and Lastly, there is Mrs. X. It's all Buddy Hill, City Manager, Beau­ Times, Inc., Arlington; Rusty ing, Giddings; Asst. Coach Sam mer debate workshops in 1972, fer to Mr. X's dictatorial rulings, Lub­ BARBARA GREEN right for her to criticize him, but mont; Charles Hodges, minister, Gunn, CPA, Dallas; Jim Harris, Blackman, state employee, 1973 and in 1974. She holds mem­ debate teams to the State Meet 12 Texas no one else had better do it in her Houston; Joel Houston, real estate, Internal Revenue, Dallas; Harold bock; Mgr. Howard Knippa, . . . double championship. berships in the West Texas Speech times. Highway Department, Austin; presence. Houston; Gary Jackson, Midland; Hill, head football coach, Jacks- Cizmar, postal em­ All Necessary Don Jones, insurance, Fort Worth; boro; Larry Hufford, Contempo­ Mgr. Bobby Houston; Bill Arndt, engi­ Human nature being what it is, Richard Lindsey, computer op­ rary Products, Austin; Bob Kirby, ploye, for Lockheed, Atlanta, Ga.; the director of the University In­ erator, Houston; Dick Lowrey, Good Times, Inc., Arlington; Gary neer Tournament Chemical, Neder- State Volleyball terscholastic League will probably teacher, Lubbock; Sherrell Man­ Martin, vice president, Martin Ed Biar, Dow golf always be a scapegoat, but perhaps ning, PhD, Physics, Fort Worth; Sprocket & Gear, Arlington; Ken land; Howard Burttschell, John Alien not always by himself. The admin­ Jerry Martin, electrical business, McMasters, Ryder Trucks, Nash­ products, Comanche; Herbert istrator, the coach, the official, the Lubbock; James Middleton, food ville, Tennessee; Eddie Mulliney, Carleston, teacher, Edna; Salutes First Winning Teams Pear- sportswriter, the fan, and yes, even broker, Piano; Charles Northing- Air Force (retired), Irving; Carleston, business manager, The first State Volleyball Cham­ Muehlendorf McCarty, homemaker, homemaker, two children, Odessa; Chris- his wife, may in time find other ton, city employee, Lubbock; Duane Pete Murray, assistant football land ISD, Pearland; Albert pions from 1967 will be honored at Houston; Martha Parker Earnest, Diane Fitzgerald, substitute teach­ employee, sources to blame for shortcomings. Rampty, sheet metal, Lubbock; coach, Texas A & I, Kingsville; tianson, tool company the 1976 State Volleyball Tourna­ homemaker, Richmond; Agnes Heit- er, Midland; Janie Hamm Field, Terry Davis, teacher, When anything goes wrong in Robert Rawls, teacher and athletic Frank Newby, unknown; Dan Nor­ Houston; ment in Austin, Dec. 4. mann Ohl, secretary, one child, homemaker, three children, Bronco; Giddings; Bill Droemer, contractor, the school, the administrator is trainer, Lubbock; Dub Sampson, man, manufacturing representa­ Abilene Cooper won the 1967 Orchard; Brenda Myska Dresner, Linda Blair Stanford, social worker, Vernon Dungan, bank criticized by coaches, fans, parents unknown; Bob Sexton, Campbell- tive, Travel Queen Motor Homes, Giddings; AAAA State Volleyball title with a teacher, Rosenberg; Coach Lenora Welfare Department, Waco; Mari­ president, Hamilton; Carl Roy and columnists. When the team Taggert, Dallas; James Sides, Grapevine; Randal Redmond, real­ 15-0; 11-15; 15-7 win over San An­ Abston, assistant principal, Lamar lyn Goehry Moose, Short & Field Durrenberger, postal employe, makes a poor showing, the coach ocean exploration, Lafayette, Loui­ tor, Temple; Stephen Spears, real­ tonio Harlandale. Team members Junior High, Rosenberg; assistant Chevrolet, one child, Denver City. Houston; Lla Escalante, Firestone, catches it from fans, officials, ad­ siana; John Tatum, Hunt Inter­ tor, Tuscaloosa, Ala.; Billy Jo and their present occupations are coach Shirley Duran, varsity volley- Lou Ella Turner, United Parcel Los Angeles, Cal.; Gilbert Gerlach, ministrators and sportswriters. national Petroleum, Mozambique, Walker, president, Good Times, Linda Wingfield Sherman, Home- ball coach, Lamar Consolidated Service, Lubbock; Debbie Thompson construction; Arbie Gest, pilot, When the team loses a game, the East Africa; C. D. Walker, minis­ Inc., Arlington; Bobby Dale Walk­ maker, Irving; Vickie Steed, teach­ High School, Houston. Black, homemaker, one child, Guy- CHRIS BOSWELL Braniff, Dallas; Valentine Gon- bleacher referees make pertinent ter, Dallas; Jim Welch, steel com­ er, Good Times, Inc., Arlington; er, Ennis; Betty Duffield Bruner; Okla.; Charlene Gayle Grider, . . . State Meet winner. AA Champs mon, (and perhaps impertinent) refer­ pany executive, Middletown, Ohio; Joe Williams, 3M Company, Bloom- zales, unknown. Judy Dearman; Karon Cunningham, two children, Melrose, Also, John Goodson, Goodson teacher, ences to the officials' vision and Bruce Willis, personnel manager, ington, Minn. teacher, Weatherford, Oklahoma; Gregory-Portland took the 1967 Sharion Tarkington Smith, Lumber Co., Giddings; Clyde Han- N. M.; character. Wooster, Ohio; Charles Wright, Beat Temple Linda Walker, teacher, Abilene; AA volleyball championship by de­ Mexia; Kathy Anderson nes, Watkins Products regional beautician, Chris Boswell The same applies to each group supply business, Lubbock; Dennis From District 2AAA, the Bucka- Frances Scott; Shannon Bryson; feating Crane 9-15, 15-12, 13-11. Rice, homemaker, two children, manager, Houston; Paul Kappler, named. But each group is essential, Zachary, farming, Petersburg; roos of Breckenridge clinched the Mina Achor McDonald, teacher, Team members and their present Maine; Jo Ann Kerrick Caviness, Cameron Iron Works, Houston; and should be appreciated for the Harold Teal, coach, Mansfield. 1951 state championship in their Lubbock; Connie Finley, Texas occupations are Laura Connors homemaker, one child, Alexandria, Wins State part it plays in the educational Colts Take AA conference by downing Temple, Martin Kappler, UT Systems, Aus­ Women's University, Denton; Coach Robinson, Round Rock; Leigh Rack- LCRA, Bas- La.; Coach Shirley Havens (Gross), program, and especially in the The first champions of the new 20-14. tin; Charles Kuhn, Karen Ridgway, teacher, Bryan; ley Kolacek, teacher, two children, trop; Robert Kuhn, attorney, Aus­ coaching, Del Norte, Colo.; Mgr. interschool program of Texas. Conference AA were the Colts of Team members were Coach Mgr. Kathy Ballew Credicott, Artesia Wells; Sharon Guettler Odessa. tin; Buddy Lorenz, principal, Gid­ Shelia Sealy, secretary, Speech Title So, perhaps the League director­ Arlington High School. The 1951 Cooper P. Robbins, Odessa; Coach homemaker, Midland. Anderlohr, Round Rock; JanieHunt, championship game was Mgr. Phillip Brown, dings High School; Ronnie Mc- Houston; Mina Akins Brees, law Chris Boswell, 1976 graduate of ship is not such a lonely job. AA state McDowell; Leon B Champs Keown, postal employe, Giddings; Lamar Consolidated student, Dallas; Mary Lopez, San Benito High School, placed market own­ Jewett Leon won over Rochester Everett Melcher, meat Rosenberg Lamar defeated La- Dallas. first in the 1976 state informative Mitschke, brick 15-12, 15-11 to win the 1967 Con­ er, Giddings; Leroy mesa 12-15, 15-9, 15-3 to win the Mgr. Mabel Ingram, Portland; speaking contest in Austin last Charles Moerbe, ference B championship. Team mason, Giddings; 1967 AAA volleyball title. Team Susan Marek Wren, homemaker May. Lee Moerbe, members and their present occupa­ IBM, Austin; Martin members and their present occupa­ and volleyball official, two children, The son of Mr. and Mrs. L. T. construction engineer, Naval Base, tions are Brenda Sills Barrington, tions are Barbara Wood Burcham, Grand Prairie; Jean Munson Tay- Boswell, Chris was coached by Wal­ Houston; Virgil Mutschink, car homemaker, Madisonville; Lucresia Sugarland; Delores Rodriguez, Fab lor, general manager of grocery ter Smith Jr. in the Conference Neal Namken, Stone Johnson, Donie State Bank, salesman, Giddings; ricut Corporation, Katy; Sandra store, two children, Ace; Loraine AAAA competition. US Department of Agriculture, Jewett; Patsy Mathews, Houston; Sunderhuse Luster, homemaker, one Dietz, Houston; Patsy Johns Gris- Boswell participated in UIL Weslaco; Ben Perez, appliance Phyllis Speer Foley, teacher, Jew­ child, Pierrefonds, Quebec, Can.; son, homemaker, one child, San An­ home- events at district and regional level dealer, Austin; Jackie Placke, dis­ ett; Judy Foley Blallock, Linda Cernosek Rinehart, keypunch tonio; Wanda Carrell Laird, home- since 1974 in informative speaking, trict judge, Giddings; Emil Rich- maker, one child, Jewett; Linda and computer operator, two chil­ maker, one child, DeSoto; Coach and at the 1976 state One-Act Play ter, Dow Chemical, Freeport; Watson Bellah, one child, Flynn. dren; Charlotte Joines Hobbs, Shirley Row, coach, Gregory-Port­ meet, he was named Best Actor. Melvin Schatte, telephone com­ Shirley Abernathy, married, homemaker, two children; Doris land. As a staff member of the Boy pany employee, Houston; Myron homemaker, two children, Dallas; Tiemann Hattermann, teacher, one Plains Wins A Scouts National Camp, Philmont Schneider, coach, Odessa; W. Judy Eversole Lucas, homemaker, child; Linda Supak Riggs, teacher, Plains beat El Maton Tidehaven Scout Ranch in New Mexico, he A. Schneider, unknown; Roger one child, Houston; Janice Walker Corsicana; Sandra Koteras Sam- 15-0, 15-4 to win the 1967 Confer­ Fair-field; enjoys Indian lore, backpacking, REGION IV AA BASEBALL CHAMPIONS The Lumberton High School Raiders of Silsbee won the 1976 Schulze, hardware salesman, Aus­ Gallegas, three children, ford, secretary, Rosenberg. ence A volleyball crown. Team teacher, camping and canoeing. He is an regional championship. Team members are, front row, Pete Smith, manager; Kelly Green, Kirk LeBlanc, tin; Charles Schulze, Texas A & Johnnie Haynie Standfield, Diane Albrecht Polak, home- members and their present occupa­ two children, Spring; Sue Steele, Eagle Scout. Matt Leger, Aubrey Brisendine, Greg Wells, Robby Tribble, Steve Hartt, Steve Templeton, Roger Hargraves M Library, College Station; Junior He now attends the University of maker, one child, Needville; Mgr. tions are Caroline Crutcher Yeager, married, one child, Mexia; Coach row, Coach Bill Bassett, Donald Smith, Jimmy Fournier, Jason Wells, Bill Texas at Austin and plans to at­ and Terry Guidry, manager. Back Turner, Houston; Bobby Winters, Rosemary Uptagrafft Palermo, secretary, two children, Carlsbad, Billy Evans, athletic director; Leon tend UT law school. Gloede, Todd Dunkleberger, John Blackstock, Ricky Luquette, Dwain Orr. Ricky Tribble and Derrell Furlow. service station owner, Seguin. homemaker, Houston; Virginia N. M.; Suzhan St. Remain Smith, ISD, Jewett.