Ifaguer Regional bias First Decision to host a meet comes from sense of Acommunily service impressions By BOBBY HAWTHORNE themselves to their fullest, to By PAT WISDOM Director of Journalism become qualified, competent Assistant Academic Director individuals," Dr. Whitehorn In little more than a month, Hardin-Simmons said. "The students who par­ Assorted colored pages line the metal University will host its first ever UIL regional ticipate in UIL contests — slots covering the modest entryway of the spring meet. Dr. Michael Whitehorn, the Region academic or athletic — are antique pink tiled chamber. File shelves in II, Conference A spring meet director-general, the kinds of people who are the ladies room, accessible to everyone? said he is approaching the event with a healthy willing to develop their tal­ Now, that is creative use of space. dose of hopeful anticipation and apprehension. ents, however humble, and Although space may be limited in the UIL " We knew ahead of time the kinds of head­ compete with them." building, creativity abounds in its aches and difficulties and potential problems asso­ Dr. John Harris, Dean of utilization. In my first month in the newly ciated with thiskindof meet," Dr. Whitehorn said. Student Activities at Blinn created position as assistant academic "Most people think we're doing it for recruiting, College, added, "The UIL stu­ director, I have marveled at the efficiency but those of us who have been around for any dents have learned the posi­ and dedication of staff members who length of time and have been involved with these tive things about competition, disseminate literally millions of printed meets understand that about the only happy con­ in academics and athletics. pages from a former residence fraternity testants are the winners. So recruiting is not our They understand the benefits home built on the University of Texas primary motivation." of being involved, and they campus in the 1930's. Nor is recruiting the primary motivation for tend to be good students if Limited space does not seem to deter other regional spring meet hosts. Dr. Whitehorn and when they arrive on our enthusiasm here, for assorted smiles are said Hardin-Simmons, like the other 17 host col­ campus." also abundant. When Dr. Bailey Marshall leges and universities, is hosting the meet out of a But again, recruiting called to invite me to join the League staff, 1993 UIL REGIONAL spirit of community service. them is not a priority in the he said, "We're a family here," and my first "We want very much for Hardin-Simmons to SPRING MEET decision to host a meet. While HANDBOOK impressions certainly verify his statement. be seen as serving the Abilene community and the hosting a UIL meet has its From the cheery voices who answer the schools of our region," he said. "We also want REGION 1 • CONFERENCE AAAA rewards, it also comes with a many phone calls with consistent few headaches. A test key is people to know that we're willing to do our part to ANGELO STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN ANGELO, TEXAS congeniality to the campus students who improve education statewide, and we believe host­ incorrect. A one-act play is assist so ably with the many daily details, a ing UIL does this." disqualified for going over the family spirit does exist. Other regional directors-general agree that GET WITH THE PROGRAM. Principals and superin­ time limit. A player or coach protests a bad call. That cohesive spirit extends to the tendents are alerted that regional meet programs will recruiting is a secondary factor in the decision to These problems aside, regional meet direc­ colleges and school districts whose host the meet. be mailed to schools soon. These programs should be tors say the benefits far outweigh the disadvan- distributed to the many contests sponsors, coaches person. iel give of their time and talent to "Of course, we're thrilled to have these kids and qualifiers. host the many district and regional meets on our campus," Dr. Ron Huffstutler, Dean of the "Hosting the UIL regional meet provides an throughout the state. In on-site visits with Division of Continuing Education, East Texas meet," he added. "Our primary goal is to provide opportunity for our faculty, staff and students to regional host personnel from Blinn University and Region II, AAA director-general, a service to our public schools." interact with public schools personnel," Dr. John College, Hardin Simmons, and Abilene said. "It has been our assumption, especially in the Few if any regional sites attempt to determine Harris said. "This is a healthy interaction, a Christian University, I was left with the academic contests, that these are some of the best a correlation between UIL participation and en­ mutually beneficial exchange of ideas, all toward impression that these are schools of and brightest students. They've been through rollment, which is not to suggest that the hosts benefiting students." excellence. For the outstanding job each competition. They've risen to the top in their don't covet the UIL participants as potential stu­ Blinn College, which hosts the Region III 3 A host school does to promote academic areas. We would hope to attract students like dents. and Region IV A meets, is one of the UIL oldest these. "Our goal here is hot to be exclusive, but • Continued on page 2 "But recruiting isn't the reason we host the rather to take any student who wants to develop • Continued on page 3 Sudan superintendent, W.V. McAlpin, dies W.V. "Willie" McAlpin, superin­ tened well and had the total interest of 1983 after a three-year term as director tendent of the Sudan Independent all the league programs," said UIL ath­ of the Canyon Chamber of Commerce. School District, died of a heart attack, letic director Bill Famey. He was a member of the First Monday, February 22. He was 59. "His experience, insight and con­ United Methodist Church of Sudan, McAlpin was also a former admin­ cern for students will be sotely missed." the Panhandle Barbed Wire Associa­ istrative assistant for the Canyon Inde­ McAlpin was the head football tion, Sudan Lions Club and the Sudan pendent School District . He was a coach and athletic director at Muleshoe Masonic Lodge. representative on the University Inter- High School for five years. In 1967 he He married Jackie Jackie Lois scholastic League's Legislative Coun­ coached at Bellville Independent Timberlake in 1959 at Canyon. cil. School District. Survivors include his wife; a son, A native of Spur and a graduate of A year later, McAlpin move to Kevin Shane McAlpin of Sundown; West Texas State University, McAlpin Canyon High School as an assistant two daughters, Stacy Rene* Gatlin of became superintendent of the Sudan football coach. Austin and Tracy Lynn Rice of Ama- 1SD in 1984. He was also a Navy McAlpin served as Canyon Lions rillo; his mother, Mary Frances McAlpin veteran. Club president in 1978-79, as Lions of Spur; a brother, Chester Norman - "Mr. McAlpin was an invaluable zone chairman in 1979-80, and district McAlpin of Abilene; and three grand­ WILUE McALPIN represented Region 1, Conference A on the UlL's Legislative member of the council because he lis­ governor in 1981-82. He retired in children. Council. The Sudan superintendent came onto the Council in 1989. Volume 77 • Number Five • March, 1993 • ISSN 0897-43 T 4 etHtera We must find a way to fundscho oI athletics Taxpayer revolt presents real danger to high school athletic programs to try out for the basketball squad. All those options, however, will reduce ByMARKKiSZIA Ottewill, commissioner of the Colorado High means certain reduction in supervision of one of athletic participation, which can only mean a Sportswriter, Denver Post School Activities Association. "When you start the most unruly species known to man: the larger recruiting base for Bloods, Crips and drug cutting school budgets, athletics is going to take teenager. dealers. These angels wear rags. its share of the hit - or more than its share. It's That decision would beg trouble. "What "We're functioning on the bare necessities Go to Denver All-City Stadium today and naive to think sports is going to stand alone and we're spending on high school athletics is a already. And we're squandering money? No it won't be hard to identify one of Colorado's be able to say, 'Don't touch us.'" pittance compared to the money society throws way," said East's Tarver. "Cut any more, and we best prep football teams. East High School will If politicians and bureaucrats are forced to at college and professional sports," said Bob might not even have athletic programs in have the players wearing generic, worn choose between firing math teachers or turning McKendry, president of the Jefferson County Denver." uniforms. out the lights in the football stadium, then high League. There's no good reason for the state's prep "I've got kids who will take the field with school coaches better seek long-term storage for "What is Kikembe Mutombo's salary - $2.4 athletes to become victims of taxpayer dissatis­ holes in their jerseys and holes in their pants," all those shoulder pads. million? He's making as much money this year faction. said East coach Larry Tarver, whose Angels The 800,000 voters who demanded as we spend on athletic activities for all the high Stick visiting pro jocks for a portion of have proved all season you don't have to dress government austerity must have included school kids in our district." income they earn in Colorado. Cut the pay of well to look good on the field. parents of teenage halfbacks, point guards and For the price required to keep Mutombo in public educators like Bill McCartney by 10 The miracle is East could win a state hurdlers. But those same adults are probably a Nuggets uniform 82 dates a season, Jefferson percent. Persuade the same companies anxious championship on a shoestring budget. The going to cause Denver schools a $25 million County gives 10,000 teenage athletes a reason to slap corporate logos on local arenas and shame is the Angels might have to get by on shortfall and force Jefferson County to slash to stay in school. Track practice can be more stadiums to give money to sports that serve even less money next year. educational spending by at least 10 percent. essential to the educational process than new communities from Limon to Leadville. Come 1993, Tarver's worst foe won't be Ailing budgets have crunched prep sports chemistry texts. But don't let the air out of high school gangs or drugs. He must also fight angry elsewhere in the country. Can't happen at the "The books are no good if you can't keep athletics. In coming months, don't even try to taxpayers. And every high school coach in high school in your neighborhood? Think kids in the building to use them," said Denver tell me about a lack of funding for prep Colorado will face the same problem. again. Prep League commissioner Fred Applewhite. volleyball or hoops. A taxpayer revolt - staged last week at the "Everybody is going to get nailed," Graying educators who never won a letter Ever seen John Elway's take-home pay? ballot box and evidenced in votes on Amend­ predicted Ottewill. "Doesn't make any jacket will suggest schools can slash costs Sports are loaded with cash. Let's hope ments 1 and 6 - presents a real, present danger difference whether you're talking about sports in through elimination of some nonrevenue sports, Colorado is smart enough to maintain an ample to the health of prep sports in the state. a wealthy school district or not." termination of junior varsity teams and reserve for prep athletes; they actually need the "There's a grave concern," said Bob Any cutback in high school athletics assessment of a $50 fee to every kid who wants money.

the word processor's use in writing Project in Texas, has worked My first impressions of the UIL First impressions events. The committee also suggested extensively to promote excellence in organization are unmistakably that continued emphasis on quality teaching through connecting the positive. Congeniality and productiv­ • CONTINUED from page 1 literary competition possible. writing be included in multiple UIL reading and writing processes. At the ity are undaunted by the limited Committee Chairperson Harry Echols academic events. Perhaps the TCTE convention, Dr. Carroll space, and affiliations with host success through positive competition, presented thoughts gathered by strongest emphasis in the meeting was emphasized the importance of reading school personnel and TCTE much commendation is due. committee members and presented on the need to promote and advertise aloud to children, young and old, and representatives look promising. In meeting with the Texas them to Karen Werkenthin, UIL academics more aggressively through she probed the brain cells in the I am honored to serve the young Council of Teachers of English UIL Ready Writing Director, and me newspaper articles, radio, television, audience by noting that each of us people of Texas and to work with Standing Committee at their annual during the session. Among the ideas fliers, and oral presentations. has billions of them which can never Janet Wiman, Bobby Hawthorne, state convention held in Fort Worth shared was the possible forthcoming I was most impressed by one of be utilized to their fullest potential. I Lynn Murray, and Treva Dayton, last weekend, ideas were shared about use of computers as writing tools in the keynote speakers at the conven­ found the convention to be both whom I consider to be outstanding how TCTE and UIL can work hand- UIL competition. The League is tion. Dr. Joyce Armstrong Carroll, enlightening and inspirational. academic leaders. in-hand to provide the highest quality currently studying the feasibility of Director of the New Jersey Writing

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• Page 2/ETCETERA: March, 1993 Going beyond the musical notes WITH Spring finds most band, choir, and orchestra STRINGS directors throughout Texas in the midst of prepara­ tions for concert and sightreading contest. In fact, ATTACHED it is likely that many groups have already performed at their UIL regional event. Since we all view this Spring finds most activity as an educational venture with outcomes JMO^^EI band, choir, and that reinforce the essential elements of the aca­ orchestra students demic components of our music program, it might throughout Texas in be well to pause and assess what kind of learning is the midst of prepara­ tions for concert and really taking place. the music and provides emotional tension and sightreading contest. Of course, there is no question that ample release that underscores the flow of the melody. It's the time of year attention is being and, has been given, to the Attention to these factors can easily be built into when practice makes technical details of our music. Correct notes, the strategy for any rehearsal by simply activating perfect. Here Lisa refined tuning, accurate rhythms, proper balance the student's awareness of the these elements dur­ Hurley of CD. Fulkes and blend, consistent articulation and diction, as ing the early stages of preparation. Asking for Middle School in well as, musically acceptable dynamics and phras­ everyone with the theme to play at letter B helps Round Rock practices ing become an increasingly higher priority for all of the cello. give the students a greater awareness of thematic Photo by Mendy Parks, us as the day of the contest nears. Such an emphasis material than saying, "Let's hear the flutes, clari­ CD. Fulkes Middle is all well and good since these more or less tangible nets and first violins." It is equally possible to call School. elements of music will most assuredly be addressed attention to the harmonies being employed as as a part of the performance evaluation at the balance and tuning is addressed. contest. Without specific attention to such detail, COMPOSER: Can our students tell us the it is highly unlikely that a satisfying and, yes, highly names of the composers who created the selections University admissions officers rated performance is possible. that were just performed at contest? If it is a All would agree that these technical consid­ composer of historical significance, do they know erations are important. They must be a part of any the composer's nationality and where the compo­ see arts as vital part of education instructional plan for a performance based music sition fit in the overall scheme of the composer's program. But, does a virtually flawless, carefully total compositional output? If the composer is In 1991, the College Band Directors National states requesting an endorsement or an additional executed contest performance guarantee that real living, do the students know where he or she lives Association initiated a project to determine the statement that addressed the importance of study musical learning has taken place? Not really. All and what othet works have been written by that weight that university admission offices place on in the arts as a preparation for college. Here are a too often these objective considerations are viewed individual? A simple hand-out giving a brief the importance of music and other fine arts during few responses. Additional statements will be pub­ as the exclusive focus for music preparation. They biography and examples of other music by the the admissions process. As a first step, statements lished in future issues of The Leaguer. become an end unto themselves. Consequently, composer would be a good start. Possibly taking a were requested from the Director of Admissions at Cornell University - "There is no magic for­ no attention is given to other equally or perhaps few minutes to listen to recordings of other works Yale and Harvard. Their statements are as follows. mula that assures admission-or forebodes rejec- even more important elements of music literacy. by the same composer would also be enlightening "The arts are clearly an integral part of life at tion-to Cornell University. We seek students who Let's examine just a few. and help students to understand the composer's Harvard and Radcliffe, important for their value to have pursued intellectual inquiry related to the FORM: All music of artistic merit has form. compositional style. the college environment and also for the potential arts, performed at all levels and in many different Form is essential if the music is to have structure MUSICAL SOURCE: We all know that they provide for lifelong enrichment. In addition capacities, and have sought some out for their sheer and shape. Whether an elementary binary song while there is a vast body of music that is original to academic criteria, therefore, we always consider enjoyment. As we seek students who will make setting, a simple ABA overture, a complex theme with the composer, thete ate many compositions exracurricular talents and personal strengths when contributions to the Cornell community, where and variations or an extensive rondo, there is an based on other musical sources. Do our students we evaluate a candidate's credentials. We look for the arts are so prevalent, their exposure and expe­ organizational structure that gives the composition realize that Renaissance music was written in the students whose previous participation in the arts rience to the arts in high school are highly valued." its cohesive whole. How many of our students 16th century and that it was the "pop" music of its shows that they can make a substantial contribu­ The University of Tennessee, Knoxville - become aware of this important concept? Do we day? If a suite is based on folk music, are we making tion to our community." William R. Fitzsimmons- "Beginning in the fall of 1993, the Upiversity of teach our students to listen intelligently for the the students aware of the country or culture that Dean of Adm., Harvard University Tennessee will require the completion of one year form and the structure of the music being prepared? embraced these melodies and, if the setting is "Qualifications for admission to Yale College of high school course work in the visual or perform­ Could we ask our students to begin at the recapitu­ instrumental, do we share the words with our include not only the reasonably well-defined areas ing arts for admission to the university. This is lation rather than letter G? How easy it would be students? Do the students singing an Italian art of academic achievement and special skill in non- tangible evidence of our commitment to the arts as to identify a set of variations as we prepare them as song have a translation of the words so that they academic areas, but also the less tangible qualities an integral part of a liberal education and an opposed simply to starting "where the clarinets understand the spirit and mood of the music? of capacity for involvement, commitment, and affirmation of the vital role that the arts play in come back in." Would not this kind of background give the stu­ personal growth. The arts offer remarkable oppor­ enriching our campus community." MELODY AND HARMONY: To have dents a better understanding of how they might tunities for the exercise of these qualities. The University of Virginia, Charlottesville - "The even an elementary understanding of any musical approach a particular piece of music? Would you agree that the more the students know about a highly skilled artist, the student whose intellectual founder of this university, Thomas Jefferson, was composition, students should be aware of the work, the more likely it will be that the student will interests include close study of the arts, and the an avid musician himself and his influence can be melody, or themes, and the harmonic language "take ownership" of the composition and then many applicants who demonstrate motivation and seen today in the strength of the offerings in music, used by the composer. They should be encouraged develop a deeper understanding of its artistic worth ? the willingness to extend their reach through par­ drama, art studio, history of art and also architec­ to listen for the melodic line, be able to quickly ticipation in the arts, all promise to enhance the ture. This university seeks students who have solid identify what section of any ensemble is carrying These are j ust a fe w examples intended only to quality of life at Yale." Worth David-Dean of Und. backgrounds in English, math, science, history and the melody at any given point in the music and open a dialogue concerning the importance of Adm., Yale University foreign languages. In addition, we look for students understand the thematic development as the work making students aware of the total body of knowl­ These two statements were then circulated to who have well-developed talents in the arts, for we unfolds. They should also have an awareness of edge that is available through the study and prepa­ a minimum of two universities in each of the 50 know that they add a richness to our student body." hdw the harmonic structure influences the mood of ration of any given piece of music. Insights into these musical components give our students a greater understanding and deeper appreciation of and high school officials and strong leadership. successful meet, Dr. Huffstutler agreed. the musical heritage that we strive to share with "Dr. (Wilfred) Dietrich has been involved in "The secret to a successful meet is having a them. If we are to be truly music educators and not Regional meets UIL for years and is totally committed to the faculty that is willing to get involved, to commit a simply band, choir or orchestra directors, then we program," Dr. Harris said. "His dedication to the Saturday to conducting or judging a contest," he must accept the challenge of "going beyond the • CONTINUED from page 1 program filters down to the faculty, the staff and the said. "You must have those people who are willing notes" and instilling in our students a rich under­ regional sites. The strength of the regional meet, school people." to go that extra mile. They get little or no reward standing and comprehensive appreciation of the Dr. Harris said, is the cooperation between college Planning and dedication are the keys to a for it, other than the satisfaction of a job well done." music that we perform with them. • Page 3/MUSIC: March, 1993 CSPA Gold Key awarded Looking for the happy ending to three Texas advisers Three of Texas' finestjournalis m educa­ By BOBBY HAWTHORNE tors recently received the Gold Key Award by Director of Journalism the Columbia Scholastic Press Association, Let me leave you with this last thought its highest honor. Mary Pulliam of ow long should this story be? Duncanville, Kem Brossman of Labay Junior How many times have you heard If you end the story with a direct championship. We pkm to be the first," Coach High School in Houston, and Sherri Taylor of that question? And what do we quote, make certain the last words are Jones said. Syracuse University and formerly of Irving tell them? "Write until you've those of the source, not the writer, In High School will be honored at the Gold Key answered al 1 the news questions." short, the last words should not be "he Even if the story ends with a one- Dinner, Friday, March 19 in New York. Or "Write until you've told said" or "she said." sentence quote, it is better to place the All are members of the ILPC Summer the whole story." Take, for example, this three- attribution before the quote or break the Publications Workshop faculty. This is the journalistic equivalent to the "go sentence quote that was used to sentence at an appropriate thought- pause Also receiving a Gold Key is David Knight ask your mother" response. It leaves the student conclude a story about an important than to end with the attribution. of Lancaster, South Carolina, who directs befuddled. Any kid dumb enough to ask the football game., Dallas County School's Gloria Shields All- question probably isn't smart enough to know For example,weak: America Workshop. One of the nation's most when he's finished a story. "We have a chance to make history "We can't let this opportunity slip away, * popular speakers and instructors, David will When asked these days "how long should this here," Coachjones said. "This school has Coachjones said. again be on the ILPC spring convention pro­ story be r, I say, "Four hundred and six words. Half never won a state championship. We plan gram, April 17-18 in Austin. of them should be four letters or more. Concen­ to be the first." Better: trate on action verbs. Give me 25 action and 15 Coachjones said, "We..can't let this Advertising education passive verbs. Now, hop to it." This ending Would not have been opportunity slip away." Louisiana State University has just pub­ I figure if they're going to be confused, they nearly as effective if it had been: lished the 29th edition of Where Shall 1 Go to may as well work at it. Or: Study Advertising and Public Relations? Copies Actually, students aren't really interested in 'We have a chance to make history "We can't," Coachjones said, "let this are $5 each from Advertising Education Pub­ here. This school has never won a state the length of the story. Conditioned by years of opportunity slip away." lications, 623 Meadow Bend Drive, Baton writing English themes and social studies research Rouge, LA 70802. Reduced ratesfo r orders of papers, they're really seeking permission to quit five or more are also available. You can fax writing. "Well, she told me it had to be 500 words. reporter and the reader if it is approached from a contains quotes from six or seven sources. Some­ your order to 504/767-0988. When I hit 501,1 stopped." news-feature, news-analysis or straight feature times, I'll finish the first draft and realize that I Right in the middle of a sentence fragment, manner. Finding a way to end one of these as placed the quote to end the story in the fifth or no less. opposed to the inverted pyramid story poses an sixth paragraph. So I have to perform a bit of TAJE publication SO THE QUESTION arises: whentostop? altogether different set of problems. cosmetic surgery, slicing a quote out here and Publications advisers in Conference A If writing the lead is the hardest part of any Fortunately, bookstores are stuffed with old sewing it in there. and AA schools are getting a special publica­ story, then finding a way to end it is the second journalism texts from college professors trying to ALTHOUGH IT DOESN'T guarantee tion produced by the Texas Association of hardest. Of course, the inverted pyramid offers a satisfy a publish or perish mandate, or reporters anything, I often outline my story in an effort to Journalism Educators. fairly quick and simple way to end the story: push and editors in their twilight years, offering all the determine which quotes I'll use and in what order. Challenge is a four-page newsletter with the least important information to the end of the jewels they've gathered over the course of their I always look first for the zinger quote, the powerful stories about organizing the K-12 yearbook story. This works, so long as the students are able careers. And these texts contain dozens of ways to quote for the second or third paragraph that pulls program, improving photography, and coordi­ to identify the least important information. This end a story, including a bunch of them you wouldn't the reader into the story. Sometimes that quote nating the newspaper/yearbook classroom. isn't always the case. For example: wish on your worst enemy. For example, the "leave comes from an interview. Sometimes, it's a piece Expenses to produce the publication were them with some good advice" ending. It goes a dialogue. Regardless, I want that powerful quote provided by Herff-Jones Yearbook Co. The Turnip Truck 1SD School Board met something like this: to give the story immediacy, credibility and vi­ "Although the publication is coming late Tuesday night in the school cafeteria. School brancy. in the yeat, a lot of the information will help advisers and staffs with heavy spring dead­ Board President E. M. Bezzle opened the meeting "Mainlining heroin is really bad for your Now, this means I need a few powerful and lines," said Andy Dtewlinger,TAJEpresident. by reading the minutes of the last meeting, and health," Dr. Ringworm said. "In addition, ithas meaningful quotes. If the best quote at my disposal is "If you don't look at the losses, we had a ptetty "It should also help advisers make organiza­ then leading everyone in the pledge of allegiance. a way of emptying your bank account." successful season," then it'll be a real toss up tional plans for next year. And it will be good So, the next you mink about shooting up, He then called Mrs. Elvira Sue Hamhock to whether to use it as the zinger or ending quote. to keep on file since the information is good for introduce the members of the Future Farmers of don't! But enough about me. Even in the presence any year." Inquiries or questions may be sent Americawbowonthhdplacemlastweek'spotato of interesting quotes, too many young writers bury to TAJE at Box 23202, Waco, 76702-3202. peeling contest. "We congratulate each and every READERS MERELY DISLIKE sermoniz­ them when they should showcase them. If you one of you," Mrs. Hamhock said. ing editors. They absolutely detest preachy feature have a powerful quote, use it as early as possible, Minority workshops writers. and then let the narrative flow to a logical conclu­ Then, the Board awarded a $150,000con­ The John S. and James L. Knight Foun­ They don't like wiseguys either. A lot of sion. Don't tell the readers what happened. Let tract to replace the light bulbs in the band hall to dation has awatded Temple University's young writers, particularly beginning sports writ­ your sources tell their own stories. Your job is to BuckToom,Mr.Bezzk'sbmther-mAaw,prompt- School of Communications and Theatre a ers, try to tack a clever comment onto the end of string together the direct quotes in an orderly, $50,000 grant to support a national consor­ ingafist-fightbetweenMr. ToothandMayorRob every article, whether it has anything to do with logical and unobtrusive manner while maintain­ tium of high school journalism workshops for Embtind, who complained that he bribed Mr. the story or not. I once worked with a reporter who ing the drama of the story, keeping focused on the minorities. The grant will enable workshops Bezzle first and should have been awarded the tried to end every story with a snicketing com­ subject at hand, and pushing the reader toward a sponsored by the Dow Jones Newspaper Fund, contractmstead. The meeting was adjourned due ment. For example, in a story about an outstand­ strong conclusion. a Princeton, NJ, foundation that created the to an explosion that resulted when an Air Force C- ing freshman golfer, he could have closed with the The best conclusion is a natural extension of following quote: "It's strange beating these older consortium of workshops in 1968, to strengthen 130 cargo plane crashed into the building. the story. It flows fromth e story as smoothly and the quality of its programs. guys, but it's something I'm getting used to." effortlessly as the ending of a good song. Eleanor Instead, he tacked on a gratuitous and rather The Newspaper Fund has allocated This minor problem aside, the hard news lead Rigby, for example. dopey, "So watch out, Jack Nicklaus. You could be $120,000 to 32 workshops planned this sum­ works on those fact-driven news stories in which Or so it seems. In reality, finishing a story is next!" mer at institutions across the country. Texas stacking data and direct quotes is appropriate. The often as hard as beginning it. The best advice I can Resist this temptation. workshops will be hosted by Texas Christian problem is, those types of stories are rarely appro­ offer is to let the last words the reader hears — and The best way to end a featute story is with a University and San Antonio College. priate for high school publications except perhaps if the story is good enough, the reader will hear the strong direct quote that brings the story to a logical "We hope students who attend these in the news briefs on class and club announce­ people speaking rather than simply reading the conclusion and leaves the reader with the feeling workshops will decide the next step toward a ments. Even then, the decision to use the inverted qutoes — come from the characters themselves. that the dilemma has been brought to a satisfac­ career is to continue their journalism interests pyramid is based more on the availability of space The comments or observations of the writer tory resolution. at the college level," said Thomas Engleman, and competence of the reporter than the applica­ may appear last if and only if they re not artificial Finding this quote isn't always so simple, associate dean of the School of Communica­ bility of a more interesting and challenging lead. or forced, and leave the reader with a sense that the especially if you're working on a 35-inch story that tion and Theatre. Almost any story would be more interesting for the story has come to a successful resolution.

• Page 4/JOURNAUSM: March, 1993 More than 2,000 expected ILPC to attend spring convention Seven of the nation's finest president of the Columbia Scho­ student journalism experts will be lastic Press Advisers Association; in Austin April 17-18 for the 65th Rik McNeill, award-winning ad­ annual Interscholastic League viser at Countryside HS, Press Conference state conven­ Clearwater, FL; and Kathy Daly, tion. Also on the program will be adviser at Overland HS in Au­ many of the top journalism educa­ rora, CO. Also David Knight of tors from Texas. More than 100 Lancaster, SC; Prof. James F. Pas­ instructional sessions will be con­ chal of Norman, OK; Paul Ender ducted during the two-day con­ of Independence HS, Los Gatos, vention. CA; and Jack Kennedy, City HS, Registration is $15 per per­ Iowa City, IA. son. Non-ILPC members are wel­ Advance registration is come to attend The convention urged. On-site registration be­ will be headquartered at the Joe C. gins at 10 a.m. Saturday, April Thompson Conference Center on 17. Instructional sessions will be the University of Texas campus. . conducted from 1-2,2-3,3-4 and Among the featured out-of- 4-5 p.m. Saturday, and from9-1 0 state speakers are N ick Ferentinos, and 10-11 a.m. on Sunday. The Grand Awards Assembly will be AWARD-WINNING adviser Jim from 11-12 noon. For more infor­ Jordan teaches a yearbook class mation, contact ILPC, Box 8028, at the 1991 convention. UT Station, Austin, TX 78713. No question about it, it's more Q&A It was brought to my attention that the back from j udges at a practice meet recently. They January/February Leaguer consisted of 27 or 28 said we should avoid firstperso n plural in editorials By Hispanic civil rights group (without verb) Q&A columns. and put the verb before the noun in attributions. • Why was that? Bobby They also said that secondary headlines don't need • What have you done to make certain that • I'm not sure. Some people just like this verbs. What gives? the district meets avoid these judging snafus? format. It's quick and simple, easy to read, and it Iwwtliciiiic Q Dumbjudges. Here are the basics on each: • It's not that we don't trust the judges to allows the writer to skip from one subject to the / Editorials stand as the statement of the staff discern the lead to the news writing contest or next with little or no transition. and, as such, carry the firstperso n plural pronouns follow the guidelines for feature writing. It's not • That's nice, but what I really need to know we, us and our on the assumption that the staff that we don't think judges will provide meaningful is what changes you are planning to make in the that ILPC would recognize students who have consists of more than one person. It's best to avoid feedback for every entry. It's just that we figurei f ILPC yearbook individual achievement awards developed strong writing skills. Such recognition pronouns altogether. In other words, rather than we provide each student a sample story and a list of competition. will encourage students and advisers to continue "We think the plan is a good one," it is better to common mistakes, then judges will be reluctant to • Funny you should ask. In a continuing to develop those skills, and it will motivate some state, "The plan is a good one." The "we think" is overrule the League's judging criteria, even if they disagree with it. effort to get other people to do my thinking for me, students and advisers to spend more energy devel­ assumed. But if a pronoun is required, it should be I mailed out copies of the yearbook IAA contest oping those skills, even it if is only for some award first person plural. For example, judges at one contest last year information to various advisers here and there, somewhere down the road." / English-speaking types generally place their insisted that students include the name of the asking that they look them over and suggest what­ • Does he really feel that strongly about it? nouns in fronto f their verbs. Thus, we prefer "Rex school in the news story. While this may be ever changes struck their fancy. This request was • Seems to. said" to "said Rex," unless the noun is followed by important for a daily newspaper that covers 50 or prompted by our observation that in 15 years, • Specifically, which writing contests will be a subordinate clause or other adjective that modi­ 60 different schools, it is silly and wasteful for stories in the Bart Simpson High School Times to approximately 10 people have submitted a genu­ offered? fies the respective antecedent. For example: "No include the name of the school in every news story. ine portrait photograph. The vast majority of the • Student life feature story, academic feature matter what you read in Hawthorne's column last Most students know the name of their school. entries are feature or mug shots. Well, given this story, sports feature story, organization feature month, students need to be in regular attendance collective ignorance, we thought we'd better serve story and theme copy. We also plan to drop at the school for 15 days — not 154 —- calendar For example, judges at another meet insisted our members by offering contest categories that division pages as a single category, even though, as days before the contest in order to be eligible," said that the lead for the District 1 news contest should they'll understand. So next year, we'll replace the John correctly surmised, "its elimination will dis­ Rex, who is running for public office. be the fact that a proposal to ban cigarette smoking portrait photo category with several writing con­ tress all those people who think a yearbook is / In a main/secondary headline combina­ at football games was introduced on March 14, tests. photography and design." tion, the main head doesn't need a verb, but the even though students were told they were writing for the issue of the paper to be distributed on • Why writing contests? • Do you realize you made a big error in last secondary head does. March 20 and even though the School Board • I'll pass this question to John McCartney, month's column? It had to do with students Consider the following headline from the would meet March 24 to decide the issue. award-winning adviser at James Bowie High School enrolling in college courses. For your information, February 26 edition of the Dallas Morning News: in Austin: • UIL rule Section 38-4201 Sub-section XDT (r) A sheet of contest tips for each contest will be "Writing is about 50 percent of the book and e.i.e.i.o 2.603 states that students may enroll in DEALING WITH DIFFERENCES included in every district packet. It is the respon­ sibility of the contest director to duplicate enough consumes about 60 percent of the student energies college journalism courses, unless those courses Frustrations, social ills cited sheets for all judges and participants. This sheet in its production," John said. "The writing of the specifically deal with League contests. Thus, a in rash of racial violence at schools book also compensates for the inadequate photo student who enrolled or audited a course titled, neither implies that there is only one way to write a story or headline, nor is it expected to replace coverage in the vast majority of cases. Writing is "Winning the UIL State Editorial Writing Con­ The main head — Dealing with differences feedback from the judges. It is expected to stan­ the one area in which students have the most test, Guaranteed!" would be ineligible if he were — contains no verb. The secondary head does. dardize judging so that those who follow the rules control and advisers have the greatest opportuni­ dumb enough to tell anyone he took the course, In a kicker/main headline combination, the stated in the Journalism Contest Manual and rein­ ties to teach and see improvement. whereas a student who enrolled in or audited a main head needs a verb. The kicker doesn't but forced during student activities conferences will "If yearbook production is journalistic, ILPC course titled, "Editorial Writing for every occa­ may. For example, consider the following main not be penalized by judges who don't understand needs to emphasize writing, a skill too few students sion, except (wink, wink) contests" would be headline: the special needs of student newspapers. master," he added. "Most of the current research eligible. You of all people should know that. • Do you have a clever way to end this indicates that students on the job market who • Are you asking a question or running for ELECTION OF JUDGES CHALLENGED possess strong writing skills are at an advantage public office? column? The kicker may be either over those on the job market with average or below • Touchy, aren't we? Now, on a completely Q No. Hispanics sue over appellate courts (with average writing skills. It would make sense to me different matter, we received some strange feed­ verb) • Page 5/JOURNAUSM: March; 1993 We'll call you ASAP!

I have just completed responding to the Powers Boothe, star of hundreds of requests for additions to the basic set, screen and stage, will be and frankly I'm glad it's over! So are the theatre the Honorary Texas State directors who made the requests, especially those T Chairman for Theatre in who waited until the deadline day. It took a month Lynn Our Schools this March. to get through the final rush. Yes, I know the Boothe is a graduate of deadline was eatly. If it had been later, you would Snyder High School, where he was a member of the still be waiting, and I would still be determining 1965 state one-act play "What is "essential?" troupe. More recently, he Many of you have started rehearsals without starred as Cash Bailey with knowing the final groundplan. Because of the Nick Nolle in the movie, process, I urge all to consider carefully before rior walls painted to match the Unit Set will not Extreme Prejudice. choosing a play, and requesting "additions" next longer fly.Th e original intent of the backdrop was year. You must choose and request early if you to allow "background," and exterior settings, or an expect an answer before you start rehearsal. You essential interior element that specifically relates should plan a four week tum-around for a set to the play. Proper j ustification of a Noises Offdrop addition request. If you submit your request post­ will likely fly. A gray wall forRumors , used only to marked February 2, do not expect to get an answer substitute for flats, will be rejected. Make sure that until March 2. your request is essential. Wanting more Unit Set It was necessary to call directors or send back flats is not a justification. more than 100 set requests because of a missing fee, A total evaluation of your request is made groundplan, lack of justification or other essential prior to the approval of any individual element. A elements not included with the request. Next soft scenic request that exceeds the square yardage year, all set requests without the fee, or item listed in two 8' x 10' backdrop is seldom approved. This in (i) - (iv) of Section 1033 (c) (2) (E) will be includes large flags, partial drops, scrim devices, or Boothe chosen honorary Texas state chairman returned without a response! other soft scenery that is used in conjunction with There were further delays in the set approval Unit Set elements or suspended from Unit Set for Theatre in Our Schools Month process because of calls asking when an answer elements. Hard scenic items, flats,cut-outs , trees, would be available. The funniest jokes wete, and other such devices, are approved only if they - leading role of John Walker in Family of Spies: Powers Boothe has been named "Hon­ "When can I have a response ?", "Please respond fit the "without which the play cannot be pro­ The Walker Spy Ring, co-starting with James orary Texas State Chairman" for Theatre in ASAP!", or "Call me as soon as you know!" I am duced" requirement. 1 repeat: Roof lines and Our Schools Month, March, 1993. His Earl Jones, Martin Landau, and Rebecca sure all of you realize you receive a response ASAP. major headers suspended between Unit Set ele­ Texas connection is as a graduate of Snyder DeMornay in the HBO drama, By Dawn's Telephone calls delay responses to those who ments that go beyond a simple batten will be High School, Southwest Texas State Uni­ Early Light, and the role of Philip Marlowe in submitted their request prior to yours. That doesn't examined very carefully in the future, and will be versity and Southern Methodist University the five-part detective miniseries. He has mean you shouldn't call. If I made a mistake in your approved only if essential. If you have drawn the with an MFA degree. been seen in feature films,includin g Extreme request or if I have left something out of your conclusion that scenic approval is more restrictive If you attended the Texas Educational Prejudice, The Emerald Forest, A Breed Apart, request, call. If you are uncertain about what will this year, you are absolutely correct. Directors Theatre Association Convention in Hous­ Southern Comfort, Red Dawn, and Skag. He or will not fly,i t probably would be smarter to call seem to be looking far beyond what is essential and ton, or if you read the December, 1992 was recently seen opposite Brandon Lee in before you make a request I am doing much going to what "what I want." Leaguer, you are already aware of Powers' Fox's Rapid Fire, and last fall in USA cable's "urging," but 1 again urge those making compli­ Many of you have set and other problems Wild Card. Boothe is scheduled to star in the highly successful acting background. His cated requests to call before you submit. It may because you have not ordered a copy of the new late Tony Richard's Blue Sky, opposite Jessica Emmy award-winning character, Reverend save you a total set revision. Handbook. If you send a school check, it will cost Jim Jones, in the motion picture for televi­ Lange, and in the spring of 1993, he can be you $5, including postage. When you send a sion, The Guyana Tragedy, his critically ac­ seen in the just finished NBC movie, Sand' New OAP Handbook personal check, the tax is $.32. I know this is a claimed starring role on Broadway in James man. The new OAP Handbook is the first essential repeat of last month, but many of you didn't McClure's Lone Star, and his ACE nomina­ Powers Boothe is a trained to UIL scenic design, and details some of the respond. The current OAP Handbook is critical tion for HBO's Into the Homeland, demon­ Shakespearean actor and appeared early in possibilities. Further details of common restric­ for both the junior high and high school theatre strate his talents in theatre, television, and his career at the Oregon Shakespeare Com­ tions will be described in future columns. Roof director. I also urge administrators and UIL coor- film. His television successes include the pany and at Lincoln Center in Richard 111. headers or hard scenic headers that are not essen­ tial will be disapproved. Backdrops that are inte­ / CONTINUED ON PAGE 7 UT to host musical theatre, choreography workshop

By ROD CASPERS and detailed information will be provided follow­ musical numbers themselves. Special emphasis rapher, and designer as well as a performer. Larry Assistant Professor, Theatre Studies ing registration (with daily breakfast, single room, will also be placed on helping young, "non-sing­ Wisdom, theatre arts director at Mineola High Department of Theatre and Dance, UT-Austin $86.10; double room, $113.60). On any of the free ers" to feel comfortable with the world of musical School will also lend his expertise, along with nights you will be able to visit rehearsals of the theatre. composer/musical director/vocal coach, Allen The Department of Theatre and Dance at three Summer Theatre Workshop productions or Video clips of musicals will be viewed in Robertson. UT-Austin will again offer a musical theatre and attend performances of any of the Austin area conjunction with the lecture/demonstration por­ Registration information has been mailed to choreography workshop for secondary school the­ theatres. tion of the workshop. Each participant will leave all public high school theatre directors as a part of atre directors. "Those attending last summer's "Hands on" activities will be the rule. A with a solid list of appropriate musicals, as well as the annual Summer Theatre Workshop informa­ program found the one-week intensive training portion of each day will be spent in the dance with conceptual/choreographic/directorial ideas tion and the UIL OAP Contest Teacher's Work­ session highly beneficial. The participants' evalu­ studio. Various approaches to staging and choreo­ for each. A Musical Theatre Source Book will be shop registration form. Arrangements can be ations of this workshop were super," stated Lynn graphing musicals will be covered. Each partici­ provided. Approximately 40 hours of A AT credit made to participate in both teacher's workshops, Murray, UIL State Drama Director, "and this pant will be exposed to techniques that will help to is available for participants with prior administra­ or the course credit workshop offered by the De­ summer's workshop should be even better!" Dates develop his or her own movement vocabulary. tive approval^ partment of Theatre and Dance during the first are Sunday, June 27 through Friday, July 2,1993. Ideas for collaborating with a guest choreographer, In addition to Caspers, workshop personnel summer term Daily sessions will run from 9:00 - 5:00 with a break as well as for choreographing by oneself will be will include guest choreographer, Christopher Further information may be obtained by con­ for lunch. The cost of the workshop is $150 and covered. Participants will have an opportunity to Boyd. Returning from last year's successful session, tacting Rod Caspers, Department of Theatre and includes tickets for the university's summer pro­ be choreographed in several musical numbers, as Chris has been involved in theatre for nineteen Dance, UT-Austin, 78712, or by calling Professor duction offering. University housing is available, well as being asked to help stage and choreograph years in a variety of capacities: director, choreog­ Caspers at (512) 471-5793.

I Page 6/ONE-ACT PLAY: March, 1993 iBBlemics Addendum to list Spring meet region directors Twenty-seven accredited critic judges 8511, ext. 233, H 915/573-1259 Region II, AA certified by the Texas Educational Theatre Charles Grimsley, Howard Payne University, 1000 Region I, A Brenham, Texas 77833 Dean Jerry Barton Mr. Brigido Lopez, Dir. of (409) 830-4150, office Association Adjudication Organization were Fisk, Brownwood, 76801 II, W 915/646-2502, H 915/646-3667 South Plains College Special Programs added to the list by attending the Texas • Dana L. Hamilton, Gonzales Jr. High, Drawer M, Box 5 Tarleton State University Region HI AAAA Educational Theatre Association convention Gonzales, 78629II, W 210/672-8641, H 210/ Levelland, Texas 79336 Box T 78-Tarleton Station Dr. Max Coleman workshop January 28. in Houston. Many of 672-3465 (806) 894-9611 ext. 360, office Stephenville, Texas 76402 Mathematics Department the new critics have a history of involvement Debbi Hatlon, SHSU, Speech Comm. Dept., Box Lopez: 968-9488, office Sam Houston State University in the One-Act Play Contest. This 2299, Huntsville, 77340 III, W 409/294-1498, Region I, AA Huntsville, Texas 77341 H 409/291-0433 addendeum should be attached to the list Mr. Garvin V. Beauchamp Region II, AAA (409) 294-1570 or 294-1563, • Kimberley J. Hedges, Hull-DaiseHa Jr. High, Box Abilene Christian University Dr. Ron Huffistutler, Dean office that appeared in the November issue of The 477, Daisetta, 77533 III, W 409/536-4366, H ACU Station, Box 8380 Division of Continuing Leaguer. This addition to the 1992-93 903/693-3880 . Abilene, Texas 79699 Education Region HI AAAAA Accredited List of Critic Judges is published Robert B. Hodde, Bee County College, 3800 Charco (915) 674-2637, office East Texas State University Dr. Dean Evans for the benefit of those still seeking judges Road, Beeville, 78102IV, W 512/358-3130, H 512/358-0155 Commerce, Texas 75429- San Jacinto College this year and for early planners to have for • Susan E. Lamb, Holub MS, 9515 S. Dairy Ashford, Region I, AAA 3011 8060 Spencer next year. Houston, 77099 III, W 713/983-8433, H 713/ Dr. Lee Buice (903) 886-5919, office Pasadena, Texas 77505 952-4526 Odessa College (713) 476-1811, office I, II, III, IV = Approximate Region Richard N. Leslie, McLennan Comm. College, The­ 201 West University Region II, AAAA Ms. Betty Culp.CCECM • = Public School Teacher atre, 1400 College Dr., Waco, 76708 II, W Odessa, Texas 79764 Region IV, A 817/750-3418, H 817/754-8514 (915) 335-6412, office University of North Texas Blinn College (See Region III, Sandra Mayo, St. Philip's College, 1801 Martin Post Office Box 5344 AAA) New Judges Luther King Dr., San Antonio, 78203IV, W 512/ Region I, AAAA Denton, Texas 76203-5344 • Marjorie Allen, Smithville Schools, P.O. Box 479, 531-3322, H 512/492-4342 Dr. O. S. Cauthen (817) 565-3481, office Region IV AA Smithville, 78957 IV, W 512/237-2451 or Jane Freidkin McGoff, UT-Tyler, Theatre/Comm., Vice President for University Richard Hannan 2407, H 512/237-5050 3900 University Blvd., Tyler, 75701 II, W 903/ Affairs Region II, AAAAA Southwest Texas State • Robin Anderson, Waskom ISD, P.O. Box 748, 566-7253, H 903/581-8326 Angelo State University Jack Thornton University Waskom, 75692II, W 903/687-3361, H 903/ • Margaret Mizell, Malakoff HS, Hwy 31 East, P. O. Box 11015, ASU Station Baylor University Jowers Center 687-2457 Malakoff, 75148 II, H 903/778-2652 San Angelo, Texas 76909 P.O. Box 97033 San Marcos, Texas 78666 • Larry Arnhold, Deer Park HS, 710 W. San Tim Poertner, McLennan Comm. College, Theatre, Waco, Texas 76798-7033 Augustine, Deer Park, 77536 III, W 713/930- 1400 College Drive, Waco, 76708 II, W 817/ (915) 942-2117, office (512) 245-2114, office 4868, H 713-486-7052 750-3577, H 817/757-1247 (817) 755-1921, office Donna Aronson, Incarnate Word College, 4301 • Deborah Shaw, Lake Dallas HS, Theatre Dept., Box Region I, AAAAA Region IV, AAA Broadway, San Antonio, 78209 IV, W 210/ 548, Lake Dallas, 75154II, W 817/497-2682, Lynn Elms Region HI, A Dr. Emil A. Mucchetti 829-3804, H 210/805-0329 H 214/617-3313 Texas Tech University Dean Jim D. Campbell Department of English Lucia Bunch, 3210 Pine Bluff, Paris, 75460II, H 903/ Candice Stone, 125 Payton, Lufkin, 75901 III, H 409/ Box 4560 Student Services Division Texas A & I University 784-5184 639-3822 Lubbock, Texas 79409 Kilgore College Box 162 Lou Campbell, Studio A, 1012 Burning Tree Park­ • Larry Taylor, Northwest MS, Rt. 1, Box 39A, Justin, (806) 742-2350, office 1100 Broadway Kingsville, Texas 78363 way, Denton, 76201 II, W & H 817/383-2110 76247II, W 817/430-0947, H 817/285-8933 Kilgore, Texas 75662 (512) 595-2640, office Pamela A. Conine, 2200 Taylor #504, Commerce, Mary Ellen Wright, UT-Tyler, Theatre Dept., 3900 Region II, A (903) 983-8188, office 75428 II, W 903/886-5346 (ETSU), H 903/ University Dr., Tyler, 757 11 II, W 903/566- Academic, One-Act Play, Region IV, AAAA and * 886-7132 7253, H 903/561 -1838 Golf, Tennis Region III, AA Region TV, AAAAA Susan Conover, 703 W. Henrietta, Kingsville, 78363 Dr. Michael Whitehorn Dean Jerry Leard . Charles E. Brown IV, W512/595-3401 (TexasA&l), H 512/592- Corrections Hardin-Simmons University Tyler Junior College Northside ISD 6673 Carol A. Hicks, 1203 33rd Street #7, Lubbock, Box 801, HSU Station Box 9020 5900 Evers Road • la Dona R. Davis, Eustace ISD, P.O. Box 188, 79411 I, W 765-5038 ext. 39, H 806/763- Tyler, Texas 75711 San Antonio, Texas 78238 Eustace, 75124II, W 903/425-8991, H 903/ 7643 Abilene, Texas 79698 425-7471 (915) 670-1250, office (903) 510-2306, office (512)647-2264 Stan C. Denman, Baylor Univ., Theatre Arts Dept., Deleted Judges Lucy Holsonbake P.O. Box 97262, Woco, 76798II, W 817/755- Vicki Bond Ann Hunter Track and Field Region HI, AAA and IV A * Golf—San Antonio ISD; 1861, H 817/662-1059 Jay Dowd Vera L. Simpson Abilene Christian University Dr. John Hams Tennis, Track and Field— Bobbie Dietrich, 701 Milroy Drive, Brenham, 77833 D. Andrew Gibbs Andra Allen Smith (See Region I, AA above) Dean of Student Affairs Northside ISD II, H 409/836-3120 Bonita Gibson-McMullen Dennis Smith Slinn College Academic Activities—UT, San Michael Endy, Western Texas College, 6200 E. Brian Elliot Griffin Molly Vernon 902 College Avenue Antonio College Ave., Snyder, 79549 I, W 915/573- Mac Groves Stephen A. Wolf Rules for junior high one-act play are the same as for high school CONTINUED from page 6 THEATRE IN OUR SCHOOLS MONTH Nacogdoches, TX, 75962, or phone (409) 568- on the approved lists found in the 12th Edition or dinators to see that junior high directors get the High school theatre arts teachers should re­ 4003. If you want to make certain of getting Texas must have special approval. Just because a play Leaguer, or at least the drama page. The lack of ceive Texas Theatre Notes, the voice of the Texas Theatre Notes, pay your $40.00 annual dues to appears in the catalog of an approved publisher information is astounding and the number of Educational Theatre Association, this month. Plan TETA by sending a check/money order/etc. to does not guarantee that the play is acceptable for junior high OAP directors operating without the to share it with yout juniot high, middle, and Membership Chait, Jay Brown, South Plains Col­ any UIL one-act play contest. Leaguer or the Handbook constitutes the major­ elementary school theatre people. In addition to lege, Dept. of Fine Arts, 1401 College Avenue, Those hosting zone ot area meets should ity. I am vividly aware of trying to catch lightning the convention news (if you missed this super Levelland, TX, 79336. Include your name, ad­ remember that the awatds for zone and area are the aftet the storm is passed. Help! Next year! 1 don't eventin 1993,planforjanuary26-30,1994 in the dress, home phone number, and school address same kind of awards that are given at all other want to go back to the extreme days of zero scenery. Piano Convention Center, with Richland Col­ and phone. levels of one-act play contest. Those awatds Does anybody have a better idea? lege Theatre Directot Chuck Sheffield as Con­ include recognition of the advancing plays, alter­ nate (if yout zone or area chooses to do so), the best I am asking everybody to help us with corre­ vention Directot), TTN will include information JUNIOR HIGH OAP actor and best actress, the all-stat cast (maximum spondence. When you request approval of any­ on the March "Theatre in Our Schools Month," If you are hosting a juniot high one-act play of eight), and the honorable mention all-star cast thing in writing, please address the envelope to theatre events around Texas, and a new feature contest, one-act play rules for high school and (maximum of eight). The choice of the type Drama, Theatre, Drama Loan Library, One-Act from the TETA Adjudication Organization. j unior high school are the same. This includes play awatds ot the source of awards for zone, district, Play, Lynn Murray, etc. You will be amazed how Lou-Ida Marsh is the new chair of AO. It is approval, additions to the basic set, as well as all and area are the decision of the executive commit­ much this accelerates the process. It is always AO's vision to include a column in each quarterly other rules. If your contest counts towards the tee or the contest manager at each of these levels. helpful to include the play title in a character edition ofTTN. If you will read her article, you can junior high academic championship, or Spring change or set request. Yout name and address on avoid my annual epistle about the critic judge, Meet sweepstakes of yout junior high spring meet A special thanks is directed from this office to " — all those producing UIL programs at the annual the envelope and inside the lettet helps. Post­ attitudes, educational competition, behavior, and disttict, your one-act play contest must follow UIL TETA convention. Without your support, with­ marks ate difficult to read and we often don't know winning. I'm sure you will find the fresh view rales. Dates, entry dates, deadlines, ot set/play out yout expertise, the one-act play contest could to whom or where to send an answer. Yes, I know much more readable. approval deadlines are set at the district level. The not be nearly so effective. Your time, yout energy, many of you, but I automatically go blank if the If you are not getting Texas Theatre Notes at dates listed in the Constitution or the Handbook for and your effort is appreciated by us all. Good show envelope is plain, you sign your first name only, fail yout school, contact Dr. W. Kenneth Waters, Jr.," One-Act Play, Twelfth Edition, do not apply to for both judges and directors, communities, and to identify the school, or don't identify the play Editor, Texas Theatre Notes, Stephen F. Austin junior high contests. Remember, plays produced especially the students during this spring event. title. Seriously, a great deal of time is consumed by State University, Dept. ofTheatre, P.O. Box 9090, in UIL junior high one-act play contests must be playing letter detective. • Page 7/ACADEMICS: March, 1993 SAMPLE 1 JUDGES' RANKING SHEET

Tips on surviving Speaker # Judge 1 Judge 2 Judge 3 TOTALS Rank One 2 2 3 7 3rd Two 1 3 1 5 1st district, region meets Three_ 6 4 5 15 5lh Four 5 5 6 16 , 6th Five 3 6 4 13 4th Busy phones and stacks of mail indicate that Six 4 1 2 7 2nd everyone is gearing up for district competition. I know it's frustrating sometimes to get through on SAMPLE 2 JUDGES' RANKING SHEET our phone lines, but it's worth the effort if you can JSLJR.^6***- y $0». prevent a problem or find a solution to one before Speaker # Judge 1 Judge 2 Judge 3 TOTALS Rank you go into competition. The good news is that in each of the past three years I've had fewer and One 1 3 6 10 3rd fewer phone calls while district meets are actually Two 6 2 2 10 2nd in progress. Three 3 4 5 12 5th Four 4 1 4 1st It would be wonderful if we could get through 9 Five 5 6 1 12 6th district and regional competitions without a hitch, presentation. Six 2 5 3 10 4th but I'm not going to hold my breath. Many poten­ When you get to the contest, remember that tial problems, though, can be eliminated by careful staying within the time limits is the responsibility Cross Examination State Meet reminders, page 9 planning and preparation. of the speaker. Before you begin your speech or First, regardless of which event you're enter­ selection, make sure you know who is serving as Two is now the only unranked contestant with a While you're reviewing rules and procedures, ing, review the rules carefully. Make certain that timekeeper and that you can see him and his cards majority of seconds or better, and is awarded second it would be a good idea to include a discussion with your prose and poetry selections meet the category or hand signals clearly. If you can't easily identify place. Both Speakers One and Six have a majority all of your competitors of the Spring Meet Code. requirements, and that you have the required the timekeeper, ask! of thirds or better (1,3 and 2,3) and the same sum These guidelines for competition are in Section documentation. It's a good idea to have two copies Ballot verification is a critical part of the of total ranks. Speaker One is ranked higher by two 901, pages 98-99 of the CSfCR, and coaches and of both your selections and documentation. If your academic meet. Coaches should check with the of three judges and wins third place on judges' students are responsible for knowing andfollowing coach has an extra copy, you won't have to panic contest director for the time and place of verifica­ preference. Speaker Six is then awarded fourth them. This section is especially important because when you discover the bus has left and your interp tion. I hope that your district runs without any place before any other contestant or place is con­ it deals with sportsmanship, accepting the deci­ folder is still on the back seat! This will only help tabulation errors, but if not, I hope all mistakes are sidered. Speakers Three and Five both have a sion of judges and officials, winning or losing with if you haven't put both copies in the same folder. corrected before official results are announced. majority of fifths or better, the next place to be poise and grace, and maintaining the educational Double-check the extemp filesfo r any "ille­ The most common mistakes involve applying the determined, and both have the same sum total of aspect of competition. Obviously, not everyone gal" materials. Make sure that nobody has left a "majority or better" rule. ranks. Speaker Three wins fifth on judges' prefer­ competing will advance to the next level of com­ ence. notecard or an outline of a speech from a previous In Sample 1 of the Judges' Ranking Sheet, petition, but there are other ways to measure your tournament or practice round in the files. Debate Speaker Two has a majority of firsts and is ranked In a few instances, there may be a three-way success. Try to remember the first time you gave a briefs which contain outlines are not allowed. You first. Both Speakers One and Six have a majority tie that cannot be broken by using judges' prefer­ speech or performance in front of an audience, and can also increase your chances of success if you of seconds or better (2,2 and 1,2) and both ha ve the ence. In this case, contestants' ranks would be compare that experience to what you can do now. If you've put time and effort into your practice review and organize your extemp files carefully. same sum of total ranks. Speaker Six is ranked converted to decimal values to break the tie. The sessions, chances are you've come a long way. Be Now is the time to throw away out-dated material higher (preferred over) Speaker One by two of the decimal values and examples of the ranking proce­ proud of what you've accomplished, give your very and to arrange clippings in folders by date or by three judges, and is therefore ranked second. dures can be found on pages 192-198 of the C6?CR best effort, and deal graciously with the outcome, related content. Knowing what's in your files Speaker One is then awarded third place before and also in the District Spring Meet Directors whatever it may be. makes it much easier to choose the best topic. any other contestant or place is considered. Handbook. Remember that ballot verification is a time designed to check tabulation, not a time to Having read the material and knowing how to find In Sample 2, no speaker received a majority Best wishes for a pleasant and enjoyable question the decision or ranking that a judge has it quickly allows you to give an effective extempo- of firsts.Therefore , Speaker Four, with the lowest meet! given a student. • raneous speech rather than just an impromptu sum of total ranks, is awarded firstplace . Speaker Official notices

Practice extemporaneous speaking topics MUSIC MEMORY Students in grades 5 and 6 should be aware of the The following topics were selected from those used 14. Hillary Clinton and Barbara Bush: what are of health care in the U.S.? following information concerning the 1992-93 official for Invitational Set A meets. the contrasts between these First Ladies of 8. Should Congress ratify the North America list and Music Memory Bulletin. Change Official List America? Free Trade Agreement? to read: 3. "Gavotte", 8. First Movement and 16. 15. What changes can be expected when Hong 9. What policy should the Clinton administra­ "Variations on Simple Gifts". Add a repeat sign after INFORMATIVE the 7th football on the music map, p. 71. On the rhird tion adopt for dealing with Haitian refugees? 1. Jobs in Texas: who's gaining and who's Kong reverts to the People's Republic of selection, "Gavotte", the major work shows it to be Was the Israeli deportation of Palestinian losing? China? 10. Orchestra Suite #3 in D. This can be written as #3 or fundamentalists justified? 2. Who are the key players in the Clinton 16. What are opponents saying about the North as No. 3. Either way is correct. The Third Movement, America Free Trade Agreement? 11. Will the Commonwealth of Independent States on page 51 of the Music Memory Bulletin, is found on administration? Listen, First Edition, Record 3, side a, Band No. 5. 17. What is the latest news from Bosnia? survive? Forwhat achievements will President Bush be "Hut of Baba Yaga" on page 95 of the Music Memory best remembered? 18. How did Czechoslovakia accomplish it's 12. Will anarchy return when U.S. forces leave Bulletin, is found on Record 6 Side b, Band No. 1 of Somalia? ' 4. What do recent economic indicators reveal peaceful division? Listen, First Edition. about the U.S. economy? 19. What has caused the economic downturn in 13. What balance should Texas seek between PICTURE MEMORY Continuing violence by extremists in Ger­ Japan? economic growth and environmental protec­ tion? Students in grades 4 and 5 will be responsible for many: whafs happening now? 20. How are the German people responding to rhe Art Smart Picture Memory Contest Buliein for What progress has been made in the battle increasing neo-Nazism? 14. Can IBM recover its former strength? 1991-92 and 1992-93. The official list in the Picture against AIDS? 15. Should the U.S. President be granted the line- Memory Contest Bulletin for 1991-93 is the final PERSUASIVE item-veto? authority. The 1992-93 prints are rhe same prints used 7. What have been the latest setbacks toachiev ­ in 1991-92. Gerard David is identified as Flemish, and 16. What is the best way to reduce the U.S. ing peace in the Middle East? 1. Is the lottery good for Texas? Vincent van Gogh is identified as Dutch. The nation­ national debt? 8. What stumbling blocks does Yeltsin face in 2. Who's most likely to win the special election ality on these two small prints should be changed to achieving reforms in Russia? for Bentsen's Senate seat? 17. Can the British monarchy survive into the 21 st match the official list. 3. Would freedom of choice among public century? 9. What are the latest developments in U.S./ Vietnam relations? schools improve education in America? 18. Should China's most-favored-nation trading 4. Will the Clinton/Gore environmental poli­ status be continued? L-D Debate Topic 10. What is the status of the Palestinians de­ 19. Can the U.N. peace plan for Cambodia ported from Israel? cies hurt the U.S. economy? 5. What should be done to increase America's succeed? Resolution for January through May 11. Who is Bob Krueger? global competitiveness? 20. Can Clinton and the new Congress bring an 12. What is the controversy over Norplant? RESOLVED: That mandatory term end to government gridlock? 13. How are defense industries and workers 6. What action should the U.N. take to end the limitations for federal legislators would be being affected by cuts in defense spending? violence in Bosnia? desirable. 7. What should be done to control the rising cost .. • Page. 8/SPEECH: March,, 1,9°3 Gearing up for regionals Eighteen university and college hosts deserve support from coaches and competitors District winners will soon be headed for re­ to each school in the region with instructions to where the districts go for regional, and the name gional competition at one of the 18 regional sites distribute one to the academic coordinator, one to and telephone number of the regional director. held at Texas colleges and universities during the the athletic director, and to keep one in the Refet to the list of regional directors in this copy of last full weekend in April. Regional is often seen Janet principal's office. the Leaguer for the most current information. as the critical point where competitors meet the When you get a copy of the handbook from By the way, information for the UIL Aca­ really stiff competition that ultimately determines Wiiwan your region, please make sure that the coach of demic State Meet is provided in winner's packets whether they will qualify for State. each qualifier has a chance to read and copy the for each qualifier and alternate at each of the The UIL staff has met or had training sessions appropriate pages. This can answer many ques­ academic events. If you cannot stay for the an­ with many of the regional site directors in prepa­ tions for both the coaches and the site directors, as nouncement of awards for the contest, make ar­ ration for the 1993 regional meet. Site hosts are important instructions are provided on these pages. rangements for the winner's packet to be mailed . eager to do a good job and to provide the competi­ members that may one day be their professors. Why don't they send a copy for the coach of with the medal. tors with a positive academic experience that is Regional directors have prepared handbooks each qualifier? If there are 15 academic and Good luck at district and regional. No matter both challenging and fun. Regional contest direc­ for their particular sites detailing procedures for athletic coaches in each school with qualifiers to what the outcome is for your students at these two tors are usually university professors who teach at paying entry fees, contacting alternates, times and regional and 64 or more schools in the region, this levels, you hold the key that determines their thesite. Many are volunteers whospend their own location of events, and helpful information about would require almost 1,000 copies of each hand­ attitude about winning or losing. Try to make each personal time preparing for and administering the the competition. The concern expressed most book. The cost of printing and mailing makes this experience a positive one. Students are fortunate event. They deserve the support and help from often from regional directors is that the academic prohibitive. The best solution is to make copies of to have the opportunity to learn how to win coaches and competitors. Without the willing­ and athletic coaches who need the information in the appropriate pages so coaches will have what gracefully, and how to rebound from the agony of ness of these colleges and universities to host the the handbooks do not seem to have access to the they need. defeat while they have the support and guidance of regional competition, Texas students would miss handbooks. You can help with this problem by If you do not know where you will attend teaches who really care about them.. Caring about this unique opportunity to spend a day on a college notifying the school secretary to watch for these regional, check pages 25-29 of the UIL Academic whether or not they win is never as valued by the campus and mingle with students of similar inter­ handbooks to arrive about the time of district Coordinator's Handbook. Each page shows the student as the knowledge that you really care ests, and to communicate with university faculty competition. Most regional sites mail three copies schools in one conference, how they are districted, about them personally. Setting goals and passing the flame

By LoVERNE FUNDERBURK Director of Accounting ACCOUNTING FOOTNOTES

How many times have you felt there's just not enough time to do all the things you want to do? to my mind when my UIL photo album fell off the Have you looked back over the last five years and shelf while I was listening to a self-help tape on seen nothing out of the ordinary accomplished? setting goals. The album opened to a picture of the How do you feel when some character on an audio- participants of the 1990 State Accounting meet. I cassette (labeled "self-help") tells you that you drifted back in time to that day. should set long-range goals? And you say, "when I remembered the faces of Susan Beavers and is there time to do that?" Danny Morris of M idlothiah. Thank you, Marilyn . Setting goals is extremely important if you Rollins, for making a difference in their lives. You want to accomplish things that are beyond the see, they had a goal to place first in the state THROUGH TEARS and smiles, 1990 UIL Slate Ac­ students experienced stress and frustration and scope of your everyday life. Things like getting a Accounting contest. counting medalists and teachers, left to right: Danny had to cope with countless peer-pressures. They second degree, or writing a textbook, or saving for Even though the exams are more challenging Morris, Susan Beavers, Marilyn Rollins, Rowena Wil­ may have even felt like quitting. But they didn't retirement. Student goals might be to obtain a 3.5 each year, for the first time in the history of UIL son, April Daniels. give up. grade point average, or to become president of the Accounting, we witnessed a perfect score. Susan We CAN do both. We can set goals and in senior class, or to get a date for Friday night. Beavers had tears in her eyes when I placed that certainly proud of the accomplishments of her the process make a difference in someone's life. If Goals are supposed to be smart. That's an gold medal around her neck. She received a former student. Thank you, Ms. Wilson, for you haven't already done so, decide today what acronym for: specific, measurable, attainable, standing ovation from the crowds of 200 plus. The making a difference. . your long-term goals are. Make the time to do it realistic, and tangible. (Now 1 didn't think this up, town of Midlothian also welcomed home Danny That year Ms. Wilson celebrated her 23rd today. Then determine the "smaller pieces" that and I give full credit to whoever did.) Once long- Morris, the second place winner in Conference year to sponsor students in UIL Business contests will help you reach those goals. Concentrate on range goals are decided, we must set short-term 4A with a score of 99 percent. Outstanding! at the state level. On that day, Ms. Wilson's the short term and be mindful of your attitude goals. This is to help us break up the big task into While the Conference 4A medalists and student, April Daniels, received the bronze medal along the way. We never know when we may be smaller pieces. sponsors were still on stage, another special mo­ in Conference 1 A. making a difference. To some people, making a difference in ment occurred. The sponsor from Midlothian, Success stories like the above aren't magic. Each day of our lives is a part of passing the someone's life is a goal. Now this does NOT meet Marilyn Rollins, informed me that the sweet lady Each of these teachers had many of the same flame. the SMART test because it isn't specific or mea­ who had taught her Accounting in high school obstacles you have. They got tired. They even got surable. But it is precisely the thought that came was present in the audience. Rowena Wilson was sick and tired. But they didn't give up. I'm sure the

ing your school knows this restriction. Reminders for State Cross-Examination Debate Meet • Timekeepers: Although we have both • Substitutions: Several schools have called not compete at State. The substitute must be director prior to the meet if a team cannot coaches and students assigned to some rounds, about substitutions. Please see p. 178 of the certified as eligible by the school administrator compete, most alternates are notified in ad­ we won't be able to provide timekeepers for Constitution and Contest Rules, (b) ENTRIES (3) and must present the contest director with a vance. every round. Bring a stopwatch so you can time Substitutions, (B) Prior to the State Meet. One letter certifying eligibility. • Audiences; Alternates and other inter­ your partner or let a judge borrow your watch. debater must be a member of the original team • Alternates: Alternates are welcome to ested students or adults are welcome to observe • Rules: Please review them! For example, that qualified at district to advance. One eligible attend, but can only compete if a team from the the debates, but no one other than the debaters prompting and open cross-examination are not student may be substituted only if due to illness same district is not present at roll call. Since and judges may take notes except in the final allowed in UIL debate. or academic ineligibility one team member can­ there is a penalty for failing to notify the contest round. Please make sure everyone accompany­ Congratulations and have a safe trip here!

I Page 9/5PE1CH:' March, 1993 Support for the activity loses a potential booster. Those schools who have tried a no-cut policy Expectations of athletics find themselves with 200 football players to work into two teams that play games consisting of four Throughout thehistoryofhigh school sports, the psyche of the parent - something less than quarters, six minutes in length, or 120 basketball parents have beenemotional about their children's wholesome. Pressure to excel. Pressures on stu­ players in one gymnasium with two teachers, 12 participation. Parents wanted their children to «n«iL flp 1MB "IBM dents to excel, pressures on coaches and schools to basketballs and six goals - and 55 minutes to dress, participate, excel and win. They wanted the joy have winning teams. Recognition! That's the practice and redress before the next class. Try this and satisfaction of watching exciting games - the word! Parents wanted for the children either sometime if you want a challenge. excitement and thrill of victory. attention they had as youth, or that which had What is there to do? There is no easy solu­ In firstdecade s of this century, many parents escaped them. tion. Non-school sports help. Intramuralsseemto did not let theirchildrenplayschoolsports. These It was no longer enough to play and have the offer the best solution, but these activities take students were needed to work at home. Large benefits be only aesthetic appreciations or fun of space, staff, time and budget. They compete with families needed many working bodies to produce participation. It became crucial to develop talents school teams in the shrinking availability for city food and materials of support. Chores needed to they were known as the "coach" and derived to their zenith, to have special instruction in parks, boys' and girls' clubs facilities and private be done. The efficiency of modern labor saving longevity by their success in competition. camps and clinics, to isolate, concentrate and health clubs. Parents try to continue their dreams devices was a thing of the future. Budgets gfew. Interest grew. Leagues were specialize. So great was the reward for being a for their children's athletic aspirations by becom­ It was a privilege to participate in those early formed to provide recognition for champions. professional athlete or an Olympic champion that ing coaches for non-school teams. Intense de­ years. Travel was not an everyday occurrence. It State associations were formed to curb excesses, all non-contributing activities were abandoned in mand for school facilities for these teams often took time and money for equipment and training. outright recruiting, cheating and over-emphasis. the quest for the gold. Nine and ten year-old leaves school activities without a place to play or Headmasters and school principals doubled as It was important (and still is) that emphasis be daughters were shipped off to special boarding practice. coaches. Communities supported athletics with placed on the educative qualities of competition - camps thousands of miles away to train for future It is a challenge for every community to raffles, bake sales, carnivals and donations. Ath­ that a uniform system of rules be framed to assure stardom in gymnastics. Summers became a blur of utilize their human resources and available spaces letics was not the only area of activity left unfunded. the pursuit of proper motives in interschool com­ specialized sports camps - all bent on hammering to assure those who want to play an opportunity to Music and other fine arts were considered "extra" petition. home the disciplines of a sport. Experts in athletics play. Schools must first serve school activities, but emergey to test young bodies, shape development and dependent on the available talent in the Through the great depression, World War II, must work with responsible parents and outside and advise parents on the athletic potential of teachingstafforadultcommunity. School life was the Korean conflict, Sputnik and desegregation of groups permitting usage of facilities to students not their youngsters. nofdrab, but its focus was most definitely on the schools, the framework replaced a patchwork of served by school athletic programs. If athletics three "R's". athletic competition. The community embraced Secondary schools have kept pace with the teach valuable life lessons - and they do if properly As schools and schooling took on new focus a sports hungry nation through the media. Tele­ Olympic attitude by creating programs that pro­ presented - every segment of the community must in the 1930's and 40's, more students attended vision emerged as the vehicle to speed athletic duce winners. Nothing wrong with winning. cooperate to offer those experiences to as many schools. Compulsory attendance laws held cap­ events across the continent. Entire subcultures of Nothing wrong with trying to be your best. students as possible. The goals for all youthactivi- tive more students with athletic interests. Changes athletic specialists were born and prospered: An­ What is wrong? The plight of many school ties need to include wholesome, energetic compe­ in technology simplified the drudgery of home life nouncers, analysts, ex-athletes, world renown sports programs today is reflected in frustrations of titions with educationally sound principles. Re­ and leisure took on new meaning. School activi­ coaches, magazines, clinics, associations. Athlet­ parents who lose the dream of their child's athletic member that some students develop later than ties were seen not only as the development of ics became an industry. Professional athletics grew future as early as the seventh grade. At that time, others. So do athletes. Michael Jordon was cut future citizenry and Greek ideals, but as another rich. Colleges became football and basketball if squads are cut to a manageable level. Those from his high school basketball team as a sopho­ source of distinction from one community to factories. High schools became training grounds students trimmed from teams usually have no more. Someone helped him find a place to play. Help find a place for those who can't play the best another. that held out the carrot of hope to millions. place to play elsewhere in school. With school or make the team. It would be a dull world if only Sponsors and coaches became pait of the Parents still enjoyed watching their children enrollments growing larger, only the best play. the btightest birds could sing. faculty. Yes, they taught academic daises. But play. But something unusual began to emerge in The remainder drop out. Their parents drop out. State Board of Education athletic rule changes Athletic rule changes, however minimal they seem, are crucial to not only coaches, directors and VOLLEYBALL RULES BRIEF: EFFECTIVE AUGUST sponsors, but also to administrators. Although the New specifications for the number on the top of the 1, 1993: implementation of rule changes are a collabora­ uniform: It must be five inches down from the shoulder seam 8) Athletic participation tive effort, information seems to be more readily i W M.MMM IM1 (Previous information listed it four inches down). forms (except football) willhave available after an alleged violation has occurred. SOFTBALL COACHES: an earlier due date, February 15, The following athletic rule changes have Doyle A reminder that every umpire must be registered with the 1994. This form indicates each been adopted by the State Board of Education, to UIL office in Austin. Registration forms may be found in the activity a member school wishes become effective in three phases. The first section softball coaching manuals. to participate in the upcoming of athletic rule changes was passed for immediate Coaches will receive an umpire nomination form. This year. (In the past, forms were implementation. The second section will be effec­ season violations has not changed. form will aid in playoff selection. Please return the form as soon not due until April.) tive as ofjune 1,1993, and the final section of rule 3) The range of penalties that a District as possible. 9) The number of allow­ changes will go into effect August 1,1993. Executive Committee might asses for violations of DIVING COACHES: able meets for cross-country, golf, Briefs of the 17 athletic rule changes will give participating in a college tryout has been increased There will be a brief meeting after completion of the diving swimming and tennis/team ten­ you a general knowledge of the new athletic rule. to include a minimum two-game suspension. semifinals on Saturday, March 20, during the state meet. If you nis is now eight. Each meet a Please refer to a more comprehensive look at the 4) Both juniors and seniors may accept thtee are at the meet, please plan to attend. The meeting will be at team enters will count as a meet rule in the C&CR, or in notes from your State admissions through a pass gate to collegiate activi­ the Texas Swim Center, 2nd floor meeting room. for each participating individual. Board of Education meeting January 8 and Febru­ ties during self-financed visits to college and uni­ 10) Students may partici­ ary 12,1993. versity campuses; the old rule only permittedse- pate in team tennis competition after the state niors to accept admission. EFFECTIVE JUNE 1,1993: EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: tournament, provided they do not exceed the total 5) The appointment of an ad hoc committee 7) Schools that have adopted non-tradi­ number of tournaments allowed for the year. 1) A state champion playoff structure and to study off-season regulations was authorized. tional school calendars are subject to current UIL 11) Football practice may begin five days girls Softball plan was authorized. The softball plan The committee will meet March 2-3, 1993, and and State Board of Education limitations during earlier (August 4,1993, if your school did not have design is parallel to the Boys' Baseball Plan. Na­ report findings to the Athletic Committee in June. the school yeat. An eight-hour practice week (to spring training), and the number of contact days tional Federation playing rules were adopted, along (Staff Contact: Gina Mazzolini) include dressing and undressing) would be in effect during the intersessions. Current rules also pre­ has been increased from fivet o seven days. (Sec­ with off-season regulations consistent with other 6) The appointment of an ad hoc committee scribe the number of contests per calendar week as tion 1250 (b) (5) (A) (c)) team sports. (Staff Contact: Cynthia Doyle) to formulate a recommendation regarding sports­ described in the Constitution & Contest Rules. 12) The maximum amount a school could 2) The range of penalties that a District manship, specifically the automatic penalty for a Students attending schools with non-traditional pay officials formeal s has increased to $22.00/day. Executive Committee might asses forviolatio n of coach being ejected, or three unsportsmanlike calendars would be allowed to attend camps/clin­ (Section 1204 (0(D) off-season regulations has changed. The old rule penalties in football. The committee will meet ics and workshops during the intersession which 13) The maximum allowable officials fee had a minimum penalty of four games; the new rule March 22-23 and report recommendations to the falls between June, July and August, and prior to scale was increased per sport as shown in the has a minimum penalty of a two-game suspension Athletic Committee in June. (Staff Contact: the first day of volleyball or football practice for (one game for single round-robin schedules). The Charles Breithaupt) maximum penalty of a one-year suspension for off- participating athletes. • CONTINUED on page 12

• Page 10/ATHLETICS: March, 1993 Rules governing jr. high participation Cutting in line changing August 1 Dealing with those people who think nothing of breaking the rules' By CHARlfS BREITHAUPT While waiting in line at Baskin-Robbins ating crew, there is appropriate, ethical behavior Assistant Athletic Director recently, a middle-aged woman broke in front of that should be adhered to. We constantly receive the line and ordered a huge cone and left. As I reports about ejected coaches, abused officials, Beginning August 1, ah amendment to stood there dumbfounded and infuriated, I tried to Charles inappropriate behavior by players and fans, and in the Constitution and Contest Rules goes into rationalize her boorish behavior. Surely she was in some cases, school administrators. Certainly, offi­ effect. This amendment will prohibit 7th and a hurry. Perhaps she was blind and didn't see me. BMthaupt cials are not always right, but isn't there a more 8th grade students from participating on a high Or maybe her craving for the pistachio almond appropriate measure than violating the spirit of school sub-varsity athletic; team unless they are fudge hit her like a Big Mac Attack. None of these ethics and sportsmanship? too old to participate on the 8th grade team. rationalizations stifled my anger, but I did try to There are certainly other instances of "line Section 1400: Seventh and Eighth Grade compare myself and refrained from making any have been guilty of withholding evidence about breakers" that we hear about on a daily basis. (a) Eligibility Requirements for Seventh rude comments. I was actually feeling quite proud ineligible players on an opposing team until that Often times we get the license number and a and Eighth Grade Participants forwithholdingmy wrath. Malice was in my heart, opponent has completed their district schedule. description. However, many times we are left with (1) Student's Eligibility. An individual but I kept it at bay. As the "lady" drove away in her Thus, the opponents have to forfeit all games a dripping cone which is symbolic of the attitudes may participate in League competition or con­ Lincoln Continental (white with blue vinyl top, played with an ineligible player, while the school and behaviors of some human beings. test as a representative of a participant school if license plate # BR...) I continued to savor my that withheld evidence advances to the playoffs. It I have always believed in the good in people. he/she: Rocky Road and thought about the scenario that is the responsibility of every school to play eligible We have outstanding athletes, coaches, adminis­ (A) (for 7th grade competition) has not had just unfolded. participants and it is also the responsibility of trators, officials and fans in this state. It is unfor­ reached his/her 14th birthday on or before Can I conceivably compare this to the situa­ member schools to report any knowledge of viola­ tunate that a small percentage of people see no September 1; tion that transpired within the UIL structure? I tions. This is asevere case of "breaking in line" and problem with breaking in line. They view rules (B) (for 8th grade competition) has not think so. One such example is the creative way the stakes are much higher than a waffle cone. and ethics only for their own benefit. Hopefully reached his/her 15th birthday on or before some teams attempt to sabotage the playoff struc­ What about a different type of case - say these few will not destroy the integrity of our September 1); ture. In other words, if I can't beat you on the officiating. While players, coaches and fans may competitions. Let's continue to work to keep these (C) is a full-time student in grade seven or court, I will beat you off the court. Some schools feel they have been given a raw deal by an offici­ line breakers in their proper places. eight at the school he/she represents (D) Only 7th and 8th grade students who are too old to represent the 8th grade team may participate on the high school's sub-varsity Growth of recruiting services worrisome athletic team, and only if local rules permit. By FRED JACOBY Additionally, a free coaches' hotline 1-800 Currently, 7th and 8th grade students Former Executive Director, Southwest Athletic Conference update of the various universities. Coaches are may, at the option of the local school district, restricted in making telephone calls to prospects, number is provided to help with urgent requests participate on the high school sub-varsity team. For every action there is a reaction. With the but the recruiting services can make unlimited due to transfers, open roster spots, or to provide Such participation does not cause the student passage of increased NCAA legislation limiting calls and influence a prospect's choice of a univer­ information on specific athletes. The recruiting to lose high school eligibility (unless the stu­ recruiting visits to the prospective student-athlete's sity to attend. service will also provide the prospect with guid­ ance on NCAA rules, how to achieve bargaining dent is enrolled in two or more, high school home/high school, limiting telephone calls, and Further, the high school prospect/parents are power, and more. As in most business ventures, courses). evaluation/contact periods with a prospect, re­ charged a sum of money to register with the there may be legitimate recruiting services, but too The UIL believes this causes an inequity cruiting services are flourishing in number, cost recruiting service, and then the university is charged many are involved for the financial benefits, and because it could allow students five or six years and influence of prospects. Under current rules, to receive information from the recruiting ser­ in effect, become flesh peddlers. of participation in high school. The new rule the media and recruiting services enjoy more ac­ vices. Another escalating service is the high would continue to allow those 8th grade stu­ cess to prospects than institutional staff members. school football combine that is modeled after the NCAA certification of summer basketball dents who are too old to participate on the 8th Restricted recruiting budgets have influenced National Football League (NFL) combine tryout camps is a positive step. The intercollegiate ath­ letic community will want to examine the recruit­ grade team to play sub-varsity with the high some coaches to purchase recruiting information service. For example, the prospect will be charged ing services for a cost benefit analysis and the school, if local rules do not prohibit it. on prospects from recruiting services for state, $15.00 to participate in the combine tryout and integrity of their operation. Increased NCAA Presently, many schools across the state regional and national packages, including player college coaches will be charged $ 100.00 to attend recruiting legislation with cost containment as the allow these junior high students to fill vacant profiles and videotape for various amounts from in person, or $200.00 to receive the written sum­ impetus will only bring recruiting services more to slots on high school sub-varsity squads. This $500.00 to $5,000.00 per year. To compound the mary and results of the combine tryout. Usually the forefront and accelerate the need for regula­ commonly occurs in A, AA, and AAA schools problem, if a university coaching staff does not only high school juniors and senior attend the tion. State high school athletic associations, the in sports such as baseball, soccer, basketball and purchase the package, the recruiting service may combine tryout, and they will be tested in the areas NCAA/NAIA and the member institutions will volleyball. Coaches often use these junior high of height and weight, vertical jump, and 40 yard make negative comments about the effectiveness want to closely observe the proliferation of recruit­ players to fill vacancies on their sub-varsity of the coaching staffs recruiting efforts to pros­ dash. GPA and test scores will be provided when available for each participating player, as well as ing services and the effect on student-athletes and rosters. Cross-country coaches also have been pects and on sports radio talk shows on a recruiting the recruiting process. allowing 7th and 8th graders to participate in the player's home address and telephone number. high school meets representing a sub-varsity team. This new amendment will prohibit Public reprimands Jerry Malone, Marlin HS Rocky Manuel, Bellaire HS Billy Cox, Brackenridge HS coaches from using these 7th and 8th graders on Dennis Theaker, Aldine John Hicks, Mesquite-Poteet Tereso Rodriguez, Austin The following personnel HS Bowie HS high school sub-varsity teams, unless the stu­ MacArthur HS HS have been issued a public rep­ Ronald Foster, Killeen Smith Clem Mancini, Wichita Falls Gary Lauer, McAllen Kent Meador, Lubbock dents are too old for junior high athletics. rimand and placed on proba­ Middle School Rider Memorial HS Coronado HS School administrators and coaches need tion for one year in accor­ Eddie Fortenberry, Lockney Mark Medina, Corpus Oran Hamilton, Dayton HS Louis Lowe, Hamilton HS to be aware of this new amendment to the dance with Section 1208 (h) Dusty Loewe, Grand Saline Christi Miller HS David locates, Nimilz HS • SOCCER Constitution as plans are made for the 1993-94 for being ejected from a con­ Earl Claiborne, Carthage Robbie Surratt, Lindale HS Pete Davis, San Marcos HS test for unsportsmanlike con­ David Benbow, Goliad Buster Brown, Mineral Wells Chad Krier, Klein Forest HS school year. Several questions readily come to Mike Rodgers, Jasper HS duct: Ralph Perez, Mirando City Rodney Fausetts, DeKalb HS HS Robert Ray, Klein Forest HS mind with this new rule. For example: COACH, SCHOOL Oliver Hadnut, Jasper Eugene Pounds, Angleton Rob Stamp, Irving-Nimitz HS Seth Laimansignh, Houston May a student who is too old for eighth James Griffin, San Antonio HS Pat Hernandez, South Spring Woods High grade athletics participate for a high school sub- • FOOTBALL Whither Middle School Bruce Miller, San Antonio Grand Prairie HS School Gilbert Monies, Canutillo HS varsity team if the junior high does not field a Joe Branham, Gustine HS Michael DeCello, Donna LeeHS Dan Marotto, Seagoville HS Jeff Sciba, Dickinson HS Jackie McNew, Eldorado Bobby Arias, Venus HS Danny Bueno, New tennis, golf, cross-country or track and field Dan Easley, Klein HS Dar rell Seike, Riesel HS Jackie Henderson, San Keith Brown, New Braunfels Jesse Trinidad, Hanna HS Braunfels Canyon HS team? No. George Rodriguez, El Paso Antonio Sam Houston Smilhson Valley HS Ross Taylor, Randall HS Larry Mathys, Hays May a student compete in a high school Bel Air Bobby Carson, Hearne Matt Webb, Lancaster HS Gerald Turner, Trinity HS Consolidated HS meet unattached? No, although the student Mark Williams, Silsbee HS Victor Garza, Mercedes HS Henry Ramirez, El Paso Riverside HS could compete in a separate junior high divi­ • BASKETBALL Mike Burks, Hallsville HS Randy Porter, Arlington HS Dennis Bither, Columbia HS • BASEBALL John Dudley, Lubbock Mike Gilbert, Spring Hill HS Jack Whilten, Piano East HS sion. Caution must be taken before the school Mel Fields, Pasadena HS Richie Alford, Mansfield HS Edward Garcia, Del Rio HS Coronado HS Rusty Franklin, Piano East year begins so that violations of this rule do not Dusty Calhoun, Memorial HS Robert Miranda, Laredo Willy Maxwell, Arlington HS occur. Please consult with any staff member if Earl Williamson, Industrial Martin HS Lamar HS Calvin Ivey, Gonzales HS further questions arise about this amendment.

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of the season. The first day of the season is the 1992-93 school year for failure to partici­ OFFICIAL NOTICES defined as the first day of practice outside the pate in One-Act Play competition: Dead City RECOMMENDED DISTRIBUTION school day or the day of the first competition, High School, Goodrich High School, Hous­ whichever occurs sooner. ton Worthing High School, Lomesa Klondike OF THE LEAGUER MINEOLAHS BANQUETEHS If fewer than the below listed number High School, Lenorah Grady High School, Mr. Dwight Thomas, baseball coach of The State Executive Committee issued a 7th and 8th grade students report the first and Megargel High School; Haskell: Painl PRINCIPAL Mineola High School, has been issued a public reprimand to Mr. John Hilliard, day of the season, then 6th graders shall be Creek HS. ONE-ACT PLAY DIRECTOR public reprimand,"placed on probation Banquete High School Coach, and placed notified the next day that they may try out for LIBRARIAN VOLLEYBALL COACH through April 1, 1993, and upheld the him on probation through May 10,1993, for the combined 7th and 8th grade team and ONE ACT PLAY ACADEMIC COORDINATOR superintendent's action of suspending Coach violation of the Athletic Code. may participate for the entire season. If the The last day for submitting plays NOT BASEBALL COACH Thomas from the first three games of the number of 7th and 8th graders reporting the on the approved lists for consideration as YEARBOOK/NEWSPAPER GIRLS' BASKETBALL COACH 1991 -92 season, for violation of the base­ AUSTIN JOHNSON HS first day of the season meets or exceeds the One-Act Play Contest entries is December ADVISER ball practice starling date and Sunday work­ Mr. Darrell Crayton, Coach, Austin John­ number listed below, then 6th graders shall 21, not January 15 as listed in Section 1033(b) BOYS' BASKETBALL COACH outs. son High School has been issued a public not be used anytime during the entire sea­ (7| (A| and (c) (1) (A) of the Constitution and SPEECH DIRECTOR FOOTBALL COACH reprimand and placed on probation for the , son. Contest Rules. The last day for requesting 1992-93 school year for recruiting. The BAND DIRECTOR BANQUETEHS If a coach intentionally prevents 7th or additions to the set for the One-Act Play GIRLS' TRACK COACH State Executive Committee also issued a pub­ The State Executive Committee issued a 8th graders from reporting at the beginning Contest is February 2, not February 14 as CHOIR DIRECTOR lic reprimand to Austin Johnson High School BOYS' TRACK COACH public reprimand to Mr. Rick Wallace, as­ of the season (so as to permit 6th graders to listed in Section 1033 (b) (7) (B) and (c) (2) (E) and Austin Independent School District and sistant football coach of Banquete High participate) it will be considered a violation of the Constitution and Contest Rules. put the school and the school district on School, placed him on probation through of the Athletic Codes and subject to penalty. probation for the 1992-93 school year for April 1,1993, and suspended him from the Baseball - 18 BURBANK HS recruiting. / Music MEMORY OFFICIAL NOTICES, PACE 8 First home game of the 1992-93 football Basketball-10 The State Executive Committee issued a season, for violation of Section 1 201 (b)(3). Football - 6-man-12 public reprimand to Mr. Domingo Range!, foi allowing students to play in football games DALLAS ISD AMATEUR RULE Football - 11 -man-22 former coach at San Antonio Burbank High on consecutive nights. He was suspended The Slate Executive Committee issued a A change to the amateur rule was ap­ MOTLEY COUNTY HS Soccer - 22 School, and suspended him from coaching from the last three football games of the public reprimand to Mr. James Whaley cross­ proved by the State Board of Education and Motley County High School has been GiHs'Volleyball-12 tor the remainder of the 1992-93 school year 1992-93 season and placed on probation country coach, Dallas Hillcrest High School, is now in effect. The rule reads: issued a public reprimand and placed on Sixth graders shall not represent a UIL for using ineligible players and allowing a through the 1994-95 school year. and suspended him from the first cross coun­ probation through April 1,1993, for viola Section 441: Amateur Athletic Status 7th and 8th school in individual sports (cross student to play in two football games in the try meet in 1993-94 for exceeding the maxi­ (e) Amateur Status Regained. If a tion of the Athletic Code. In addition, a plan country, golf, swimming, tennis, track and same week. The committee also issued a MCALLENISD mum number of allowed cross country meets student did not realize that accepting the to educate fans and students on appropriate field). public reprimand to Mr. Benjamin Salinas, The Slate Executive Committee issued a during the 1992-93 season. valuable consideration was a violation of the conduct must be developed ana submitted Section 1400: Seventh and eighth grade San Antonio High School, for the remainder public reprimand to McAllen Rowe High amateur rule, and returns the valuable con­ of the 1992-93 school year for failing to to the League office. Mr. Tony Raffaele, students attending private and parochial School and placed the school on probation MCALLENISD sideration, within 30 days after being in­ report a violation. basketball coach, Motley County High schools whose parents reside within the pub­ through December 15, 1993. The school is Mr. Camilo Rodriguez, coach at Rowe formed of the violation, that student may School, has been issued a public reprimand lic junior high school attendance zone may required to develop a plan to educate par­ High School, McAllen, was issued a public regain athletic eligibility as of the date the and placed on probation through April 1, participate in baseball, basketball, football, CHILTON HS ents, students and teachers of the importance reprimand by the State Executive Committee valuable consideration is returned. If a stu­ 1993, for violation of Section 1201 (b) (3). soccer, and volleyball provided the private The State Executive Committee issued a of following UIL rules. for allowing students to play in football games dent fails to return it within 30 days, that and/or parochial K-8 school is located within public reprimand to Mr. Damn Bickham, on consecutive nights. He was suspended student remains ineligible for one year from HOOKS ISO the ISD of the UIL junior high school the former coach at Chilton High School, and BROWNSVILLE ISD from the last three football games of the when he or she accepted it. During the The State Executive Committee issued a student would represent, does not have a placed him on probation through October The State Executive Committee issued a 1992-93 season and placed on probation period of time a student is in possession of public reprimand to Coach Marly Renner of high school, and does not field a team in the 21, 1997, for falsifying documents. public reprimandto Mr . Gus Zavalerta, coach, through the 1994-95 school year. valuable consideration, he or she is ineligible Hooks High School, placed him on proba­ applicable team sport. Students meeting Brownsville Porter High School, suspended The Slate Executive Committee issued a for all varsity athletic competition. Anygames tion through February 5, 1994, and sus­ these conditions may not participate in indi­ BASKETBALL BRACKETS him from coaching all UIL activities through public reprimand to McAllen Rowe High or contests in which the student participated pended him horn three basketball games of vidual sports (cross country, tennis, golf, Conference A Schools: The brackets for December 15, 1993, and placed him on School and placed the school on probation during that time would be forfeited as the the 1991-92 season. As a condition of track and field, swimming) at the UIL member basketball playoffs as previously furnished to probation through December 15, 1994, for through December 15,1993. The school is minimum penalty. probation, Mr. Renner is required to ar­ school. Students who do not meet these you are incorrect. Conference A Schools are soliciting grade changes for student athletes. required to develop a plan to educate par­ range a meeting between administrators, conditions are not eligible to participate in to be bracketed by enrollment unfit the re­ ents, students and teachers of the importance coaches and officials to develop a plan to RAILS ISD practices or contests at a UIL member 7th and gional tournament for the 1992-93 season SEC INTERPRETATION of following UIL rules. 8th grade school. prevent future incidents of unsportsmanslike The District 4AA Executive Committee as previously passed by the Legislative Coun­ The State Executive Committee issued the conduct and report on the plan to the UIL issued a public reprimand to Ralls High cil and approved by the State Board following Official Interpretation: BROWNSVILLE ISD office by Jury 1,1992. School and put the school on probation in OFFICIAL INTERPRETATIONS: The recent change passed by the Legisla­ Section 1208 (q) and Official Interpreted The State Executive Committee issued a football through August 25,1993, tor viola­ Section 1209 (b)(3): The intent of Section tive Council to assign Conference A basket­ tion #33: This section and the official inter­ public reprimand to Mr. Gus Zavaletta, coach, DECATUR ISO tion of practice rules. 1209 (b) (3), Camps by Invitation Only Pro­ ball playoffs geographically from the district pretation relating to it do not grant relief Brownsville Porter High School, suspended The District 9AAA Executive Commit­ hibited, is to prevent student athletes from level up will not go into effect until the 1993- allowing use of member school facilities on a him from coaching all UIL activities through tee issued a public reprimand to Decatur DALLAS UNCOLN HS attending invitational instructional camps 94 school year, if approved by the State one-time basis to an all-star game unless the December 15, 1993, and placed him on High School and extended the probation on The State Executive Committee issued a where students receive specific sports instruc­ board of Education. game is a previously established game that probation through December 15, 1994, for the boys' basketball program through the public reprimand to Dallas Lincoln High tion in baseball, basketball, football, soccer, Corrected brackets will be sent to mem­ has temporarily lost the use of the facility that soliciting grade changes for student athletes. 1992-93 school year. School and put the school on probation in or volleyball, for the sports in which the ber schools. it has historically used. One-Act Play through September 2, 1993 student participates in school. OFFICIAL INTERPRETATION: MONAHANSISD for violation of the Spring Meet Code. One- When students from UIL member schools MUSIC MEMORY BULLETIN KARNACKISD Section 1208 (q) and Official Interpreta­ The State Executive Committee sus­ Act Play Director Louie White was also issued attend a camp where specific sport instruc­ Change Official List to read: 3. "Gavotte'*, The District 21 A Executive Committee tion #33: This section and the official inter­ a public reprimand and put on probation pended Coach Gary Abercrombie of tion is given as a group or team, and other 8. First Movement and 16. "Variations on issued a public reprimand to Kamock High pretation relating to it do not grant relief through September 2,1993, for violation of Monahans High School from coaching bas­ participants have been individually invited, it Simple Gifts*. Add a repeat sign after the 7th School and placed the school on probation in allowing use of member school facilities on a the Spring Meet Code. ketball through March 26,1992, and placed is a violation of this section. football on the music map, p. 71. football for one year, through November 6, one-time basis to an all-star game unless the him on probation through March 26,1993, Participation in academic camps or camps 1993, for failing to comply with UIL rules. game is a previously established game that HOUSTON BELLAIRE HS for playing two basketball games during a with only a tournament or matched play GOODRICH HS has temporarily lost the use of the facility that Mr. Rocky Manuel, baseball coach, The District 20A Executive Committee it has historically used. school week, in violation of state law. format, where no specific sport instruction is Houston Bellaire High School, was suspended given in baseball, basketball, football, soc­ issued a public reprimand to Goodrich High for the first five district baseball games and cer, or volleyball, does not violate Section School and put the school on probation in CORPUS CHRIST! ISO (MOODY HS) put on probation through September 2,1993, 1209(b)(3). cross country through the 1992-93 school The Stale Executive Committee upheld for being ejected from two baseball games in Other provisions in the Constitution and year, tor allowing an ineligible student to the decision of the District 30 AAAAA Ex­ one season. Contest Rules which speak to camps should participate. SBOE rule changes ecutive Committee and issued a public rep­ be changed to reflect the instructional aspect rimand to Mr. Hector Salinas, Coach at SOCCER RULE ERROR of this interpretation. PRESCRIBED MUSIC LIST CONTINUED from page 10 Corpus Christi Moody High School, and Rule 12, Section 7, Article 2 of the Section 1102 (i) (15): District or region Page 32 - Clarinet Solo Class I: Stamitz- placed him on probation through March Soccer Rule Book should state: Art. 2.. A committees shall not assess higher fees to Concerto No.3 in B-flat Major (play one Constitution & Contest Rules. 26,1994, for moving tor athletic purposes goalkeeper shall not intentionally parry the selected schools in the district or region than movement) MCA 14) College visitation dates were adjusted for senior athletes and violating the Athletic Code. ball and then take possession or control of it the fees tor the same purpose that are as­ Page 64 - Flute Trio Class I: Kuhlau-Three with his/her hands before it has been played sessed to other schools in the same confer­ Grand Trios Op. 86 (play one movement of in basketball, soccer and swimming/diving. The adjustment allows BROWNSVILLE PORTER (or touched) by another player (of the same ence. one trio) (published separately) students meeting specific criteria a longer span in which to schedule On August 6,1991, the State Execu­ team outside the penalty area or an opposing Page 66 - Three B-Flat Clarinets Class I: tive Committee issued a public reprimand player either inside or outside the penalty OFFICIAL NOTICE Bouffi! Grand Trio Op. 8 (play two move­ college visits. to Brownsville Porter High School, put the area.) This restriction shall not include those Section 902 (e) (4), page 100. Prose, ments) 15) Dates allowed for volleyball scrimmages will now include school on probation through August 5, situations in which the ball accidentafy re­ poetry, L-D debate and OAP may be sched­ Page 91 - Four Brass Class I: Vasconi- 1994, and required that: bounds from the goalkeeper making a save uled during either of the two weeks, or prior Images (play movements 2 and 3) (2 trum­ the Friday and Saturday prior to the first day for games. Earlier or ptay.* (1) the school board formally accepts to these dates with written approval from the pets, trombone, tuba) The words in bracked {) must be added starting dates had drastically reduced the number of scrimmages for the plan developed by the Management UIL Director. Page 112 - String Orchestra Grade III: to page 33 and page 44. Team; and Pochon-Pochon Academic Album (delete #8 most teams. The additional weekend of scrimmages ensures addi­ (2) that the UIL programs at Porter CROSS-EXAMINATION TEAM DEBATE from listing) tional time for schools that may have an earlier starting date, or a OFFICIAL INTERPRETATIONS Page 197 - Tenor-Bass Voice Class II: High School remain under the supervision Resolved: That the United States gov­ Section 400 (f): Students who entered Donaudy-Thiriy-six Arie di Stile Antico, I of the Management Team through the three ernment should reduce worldwide pollution non-traditional calendar. the ninth grade have four consecutive calen­ Serie (sing #9 or 11) year probationary period. through its trade and/or aid policies. 16) Schoolsmaychargeanadmissionforscrimmages. Officials dar years to complete their high school eligi­ Page 87 - Miscellaneous Brass Trios Class bility from their first entry into ninth grade. LINCOLN-DOUGLAS DEBATE II: Boismortier/Srraw-Sonata(playanymove- may not be paid during a scrimmage as explained in the Constitution SAN ANTONIO HIGHLANDS Students who never entered the ninth grade Resolution for January through May ment) (3 horns) The State Executive Committee sus­ & Contest Rules. but were placed into the tenth grade have Resolved: That mandatory term limita­ pended Mr. Gary Clark of San Antonio three consecutive years from their first entry tions for federal legislators would be desir- DALLAS ISD 17) Seventh and eighth grade students may not participate on Highlands High School from coaching any into tenth grade to complete their high school * able. The State Executive Committee issued a UlLactiviry or being involved in UlLactivities a high school sub-varsity team unless they are too old for the eighth eligibility. public reprimand to Mr. James Whaley cross­ in any way, including scouting, through Section 463: For the purposes of eligi­ RESOLUTION FOR JANUARY - MAY country coach, Dallas Hillcrest High School, grade teams. (See Charles Breithaupt's article) February 26, 1994, for knowingly player bility, a student may be granted a waiver of The second Lincoln-Douglas resolution, and suspended him from the first cross coun­ an ineligible player. San Antonio High­ The 17 briefs included in this article are limited to athletic rule the four year rule only once. to be used through May, will be announced try meet in 1993-94 for exceeding the maxi­ lands High School was issued a public Section 1400: In Conference A schools December 15, 1992 and published in the mum number of allowed cross country meets changes. Other changes in policy, music or academics are not reprimand and placed on probation through or in small junior high schools whose enroll­ January Leaguer. It will be used for UIL during the 1992-93 season. February 26, 1993, and required to de­ reflected in this summary. ment corresponds to Conference A enroll­ district, regional, and slate competition. velop and submit a plan to the UIL to educate ment, 6th graders may be used when their MCALLENISD Proposals and perspectives for the 1994-95 school year are coaches and avoid this type of situation. participation is vital to field one combined ONE ACT PLAY PROBATIONS Mr. Camilo Rodriguez, coach at Rowe being submitted for Athletic Council consideration in June. If you 7th and 8th grade baseball, basketball, foot­ The Stale Executive Committee has High School, McAllen, was issued a public ball, soccer or volleyball team on the first day placed the following schools on probation for reprimand by the State Executive Committee have a proposed change.