AUG./SEPT. 2002 Volume 87 • Number 1
UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE
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on’t be fooled. When he speaks taught 10 years. His students advanced his face always has a look of to the UIL one-act play state meet four contemplation on it, and he is years in a row, winning state in 1986. always careful to get even the Teaching theater has given him an ap- smallest details correct. He preciation for its ability to educate chil- spends time meticulously pon- dren. dering names, places, and dates, “Kids learn a lot of life lessons from but, when he needs to, Luis Muñoz theater,” Muñoz said. “They work in Dcan share more than just details about groups and learn what we would call his life. He can share about all the teamwork. Along with that comes prob- people he has met, the places he has lem-solving, abstract thinking and the been and the lessons he has learned. ability to communicate.” Now he hopes to pass those lessons on Always eager to explore new facets to another generation as the new the- of communication, Muñoz left atre director of the UIL. MacArthur in 1989 to join the staff of Born and raised in South Texas, Summit Productions, an entertainment Muñoz was influenced by the Mexican- production company his brother began American culture he grew up in. As a in McAllen. student at Texas A&I Kingsville in the At Summit, Muñoz worked on Summer Work photo by Crystall Herrera, Seguin High School late 1970s, Muñoz’s acting company took projects including producing legal vid- While most students were relaxing in June, publication students spent four days advantage of the public’s blossoming eos, commercials, and nationally syndi- of intensive training at the ILPC Summer Publications workshop, held at The interest in bilingual theater. The group cated TV shows including “Puro University of Texas. Seguin High School students Ingrid Davenport and Desiree traveled extensively in the United States Tejano,” the first show of its kind to Patterson discuss page-by-page plans for their yearbook. and Mexico, winning awards and per- feature Tejano music videos. forming at venues in Los Angeles and An avid fan of athletics Muñoz also famous actors and actresses. Some of his of the “El Rey” theater in downtown Washington, D.C. involved Summit in the sports produc- vintage Mexican cinema poster collec- McAllen. He hopes to return the the- “The world is out there and we need tion industry. The company’s radio sta- tion and his monster model collection ater to its original condition, creating to see it,” he said. “There is so much we tions carried Spanish radio broadcasts may make its way into his new office, he an outlet for Spanish and English cin- can learn from it.” of The University of Texas football said. ema as well as a space for live produc- Even before college, Muñoz knew games, Round Rock Express (a double Even during his tenure at Summit, tions. Muñoz plans on overseeing the the value of UIL competition. A baseball club affiliated with the Hous- Muñoz continued to be involved with project from Austin. “The school district where I grew up ton Astros) baseball, Ice Bats hockey the UIL as a judge and contest manager With his wide variety of interests was small and somewhat poor, but the (an Austin-area minor league ice hockey for the one-act play competition. He and experiences, Muñoz brings a fresh beauty of growing up in a small town team) and the NHL’s Stanley Cup. says he could never give it up. perspective to a theatre department that was to be involved in so many things,” Muñoz himself prefers football to “I’ve seen the beautiful progression has flourished in the last 30 years under Muñoz said. “A lot of our goals were hockey. He has been a Dallas Cowboys’ and evolution of high school theatre in drama director Lynn Murray. based on League activities, and that fan since 1965 and has missed two games the state over the last 20 years in terms “I’m proud to know Lynn and I ad- Story by helped me gain a respect for the organi- in the last 37 years. of quality of work,” he said. “It is some- mire his work,” Muñoz said. “He has Megan zation.” “That’s where you learn about hope,” thing the state should be very proud of.” been giving me advice since I was 16 Crowley, After college Muñoz’s successes in he said. Another project Muñoz adopted, when I met him at the UT Summer theater continued at San Antonio Muñoz’s other passions include his stemming from his love of Hispanic ILPC Intern MacArthur High School where he collection of over 2,000 signatures of cinema and theater, was the restoration continued on page 11 UIL Leaguer 2 • News September 2002 Challenges of Education
Schools face budget shortfalls as communities expect more ○○○○○○○○○○ ○ s the 2002- drama, speech and leadership activities. fewer booster club parents. It has also led to some EDITOR 2003 school It has often been said that some youngsters come Title IX complaints where there have been sizable Dr. Bill Farney A year begins, to school and pass their courses just to play sports. I differences in level of support. UIL Director the usual challenges face agree but would add that this is not all bad. As long A recent development in non-school sports is educators. The frantic as they were in school, at least they had the chance causing some confusion. With more and more stu- MANAGING EDITOR bustle of opening week to learn — the opportunity for exposure. dents participating in summer sports and activities, Randy Vonderheid Assistant Academic with new students, Over the years we as educators have learned to there is an active fund-raising mission to solicit Director classes changing, text- use the attraction of school activities as incentive community businesses for financial support. In some
○○○○○○○○○○○ book shortages, bus route for legions of youngsters to get an education. Maybe cases this has caused contributors to believe they are ADMINISTRATIVE problems, confused stu- that is not as good as a pure motive to learn, but it supporting the school rather than a non-school Bill Farney STAFF dents, parents and teach- is akin to people putting money in an offering plate endeavor. Sometimes when school groups seek funds UIL Director Dr. William D. ers all blend to make this at church. No matter what their motive for giving, for school booster clubs, yearbook ads and other Farney, director; a wacky, yet wonderfully exciting time. the offering blesses someone. groups, the merchants’ pockets are empty. Dr. Charles I remember my years of teaching. The first week The United States is unique in that schools are It is incumbent on school principals to coordi- Breithaupt, director of athletics; of teaching five English classes left me without a connected to sports and fine arts activities. Other nate community fund-raisers. Community entities voice. And it seemed every class was interrupted countries have sports clubs and thespian societies find it distressful to have four or five different groups Richard Floyd, director of music several times by public address announcements to separate from the school. Students participating seeking donations at the same time. activities; assure me the principal’s office was also scrambling must do so after school hours and at their own There is also a need to set standards on how much Bobby Hawthorne, to reach some sanity level. expense. This has been an issue with local taxpayers revenue actually accrues to the school from fund- director of I recall a veteran teacher’s advice to a 22-year old for years — that their money is being used to finance raising efforts. Is it worth the effort to sell candy, academics; rookie on how to control a class of restless adoles- activities that cannot be classified as legitimate fruit and other items with as little as 10 percent Rhonda Alves, cents, “don’t smile until October.” academic curriculum. Even after national surveys return? Coaches and sponsors have an obligation to assistant academic One week rolled into another, and we got into a indicate that only two to four percent of the total evaluate each project before getting involved. director; routine. Everyone found a niche, usually before the school budget is used for school activities, the com- Booster clubs need to be especially wary since they Vicki Bryant, first cold norther rolled in and the first report cards plaints still continue. represent the school, and any funds received must be project coordinator; went out. Later, when I got my first principal’s job Schools feel another pressure from parents to spent on school-sponsored projects. Diana Cardona, at age 24, I tried to limit PA announcements and sponsor more activities, more teams for their chil- With growing school finance problems, booster spring meet materials reduce paperwork for teachers. However, I was still dren. Too often parents criticize if the uniforms are clubs are here to stay. For the most part they are director; intrusive at times because of the superintendent’s not fancy, because archery, rodeo, lacrosse and bike welcome additions and, if monitored by the school, Peter Contreras, demands for counting, checking and assessing de- racing are not offered. Parents lament when their make possible a positive experience for many stu- athletic coordinator; manded from his office. child is cut from a program. It is traumatic for schools dents. Mark Cousins, One thing I remember is the solidifying effect on to trim teams. How can 400 football players and 100 In January, the Legislature convenes with a pos- assistant the entire student body by school activities. Most of basketball players be equipped, tutored and involved? sible $8 billion deficit a strong likelihood. In times athletic director; the 3,800 plus 10th-12th graders got excited about Parents form booster clubs to help provide items like these, every category of expenditure comes Sandra Deel, the first football game. Other students enhanced the school cannot afford. Sometimes this leads to financial officer; their interest by immediate involvement in music, one sport being better supported than another with continued on page 9 Sam Harper, waiver officer; Luis Munoz, one- UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE February, March and April. There are no issues in May Garland ISD; Gary Crowell, Fort Bend ISD; Pete act play director; June, July or August. One year’s subscription is $8. Anthony, San Antonio Southwest ISD. Leaguer Periodicals Postage Paid in Austin, TX. 4A • Kenneth Greene, Plainview ISD; Mark Bonnie Northcutt, “ISSN 0897-4314” Henry, Sulphur Springs ISD; Don Hendrix, Crosby director of policy; STATE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ISD; Alton Fields, Pleasanton ISD. Jana Riggins, POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Chairman: Kenneth Judy, superintendent, Crawford 3A • Jerry Blakely, Littlefield ISD; Tony assistant academic Leaguer, P.O. Box 8028, Austin, TX 78713. ISD; Daugherty, Pottsboro ISD; Robert French, Giddings director; The Leaguer is the official publication of the Members: James Brewer, superintendent, DeKalb ISD; John Hall, Cuero ISD. Kim Rogers, public University Interscholastic League. The Leaguer is ISD; Lloyd Choice, Houston; Paul Galvan, Fort Worth 2A • Don Gibson, Wall ISD; Richard Cohagan, distributed to Texas public school administrators, information officer; ISD; Elizabeth Gardner, superintendent, Pflugerville Gunter ISD; Dan Noll, New Diana ISD; Charles contest directors, coaches and sponsors, the ISD; Teresa L. Long, Austin; Ruth Meredith, Horse- Butcher, Boling ISD. Rachel Seewald, media, and to other interested parties. shoe Bay; Mike Motheral, superintendent, Sun- A • Carl Taylor, Wellington ISD; Don Rhodes, athletic coordinator; Access the UIL on the Web at http:// down ISD; Robert Payton, Dallas ISD; Sylvester May ISD; Dan Jones, Avery ISD; William (Ed) David Trussell, www.uil.utexas.edu. Perez, superintendent, San Marcos CISD; Ryder Stidham, Bartlett ISD. computer technology The UIL office is located at 1701 Manor Rd., Warren, superintendent, Crane ISD. At-large members • Elizabeth Saenz, Balmorhea director; Austin, TX 78722 (512/471-5883). Letters, inquir- ISD; Inocente Quintanilla, Socorro ISD; Eugene ies and changes of address should be sent to UIL, LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL Young, Kimball HS, Dallas ISD; Kay Waggoner, Randy Vonderheid Box 8028, Austin, TX 78713-8028. Chair: Don Gibson, Wall ISD; 1st Vice Chair, Don Red Oak ISD; Alton Frailey, Spring Branch ISD; assistant academic The Leaguer is published monthly by The Univer- Hendrix, Crosby ISD; 2nd Vice Chair, Tony Daugherty, Elizabeth Treadway, Hardin-Jefferson ISD; Dolores director. sity Interscholastic League. It is published in Sep- Pottsboro ISD. Muñoz, Point Isabel ISD; Georgia Johnson, Round tember, October, November/December, January/ 5A • Vernon Newsom, Mansfield ISD; Curtis Culwell, Rock ISD; UIL Leaguer September 2002 Academics • 3
Academic challenges keeps teens attention THE UIL WILL CONDUCT four irst, the good edge of a cliff with everyone watching.” chology at the University of Maine at Orono; and news: You have Here are a few more reasons to coach UIL aca- Stuart N. Omdal, an assistant professor of special Student Activity F six months be- demics: education at the University of Northern Colorado, Conferences this fore UIL district aca- • According to a big-name speaker at a recent wrote: fall, featuring all demic contests. Gifted and Talented convention, too many stu- “With respect to education, the most worrisome the high school Now, the bad news: dents underachieve because they’re bored, unchal- causes are a lack of intellectual challenge and a lack academic events You have only six months lenged. One of the best ways to encourage achieve- of application of knowledge. Dozens of research at these four before UIL district aca- ment in unchallenged students is to expose them to papers and several books over the past decade have regional sites. demic contests. academic competitions, she recommended. In addi- reported the slow ‘dumbing down’ of the curriculum Sept. 21 In addition to all the tion, she suggested emphasizing goal-setting and in our schools. The lack of curricular challenge is Bobby Hawthorne — Tyler Jr. paperwork and planning persistence; setting high, firm expectations; show- apparent across all subject areas, from history to College, Tyler meetings, start now by Academics Director ing real-world connections and the long-term ben- mathematics. Research also suggests that the cur- Sept. 28 recruiting coaches. It’s easy. Just offer candidates efits of acquiring high academic skills; helping stu- riculum is seldom differentiated to account for the large sums of money. If that doesn’t work (usually it dents learn strategies for time and stress manage- variability in student interests, abilities, or learning — Texas Tech doesn’t. Teachers don’t care about money, I’m told) ment; and praising students for the effort rather than styles. Considering this, the fact that many of our University, or if money is unavailable— to you, anyway — then then intelligence — all of which UIL academic children—especially those who are academically Lubbock excuse them from cafeteria or potty patrol, or give participation does. talented—are not challenged and become bored as Oct. 16 — The them an extra prep period, or simply remind them • It’s important to encourage students to take a consequence should not surprise us.” University of that coaching UIL academics allows them to fully risks. “Taking chances is essential to a rich and To avoid boredom, Plucker and Omdal suggested Texas at Austin experience the joy of teaching and working with rewarding life, and risk taking elevates people to that schools: Nov. 9 — The hard-working, motivated young people. greater psychological maturity,” said Dr. Maureen • Pretest students to determine appropriate instruc- University of At a time when education and the media are Neihart, a clinical psychologist. “All children ben- tional level. Texas/Pan obsessed with standardized testing and its warped efit from learning to take risks, and risk taking is an “My UIL experience not only gave me an outlet American, concept of high performance, or are traumatized by important skill for gifted children to learn because if to go beyond the classroom, but it also taught me Edinburg today’s society and culture, UIL academics offer they are unable to take risks, they may severely valuable skills that I can carry into my future. UIL classroom teachers an opportunity to create healthy, compromise their potential for high achievement or broadened and strengthened what my teachers taught positive relationships with students. On a summer strong leadership.” me because I could actively apply their lessons.” — THEY’RE free! No visit to a high school, I noticed on a bookshelf • If you live in a rural area, it’s likely that many H. Marty Kang of Midland Lee pre-registration outside the principal’s office stacks of brochures on of your academically gifted students are overlooked • Assess student interests, plan instruction to needed either. drug abuse, family violence, sexual assault, date and socially isolated from intellectual and cultural incorporate those interests, and include time for THE CONFER- rape, child sexual abuse, tobacco use, alcohol abuse opportunities, unless your idea of a cultural event is students to pursue their interests independently. ENCES begin at and a half-dozen mental and physical disorders I’d cow-tipping. At least, that’s what a panel of educa- Emphasize mentorship opportunities. 9 a.m. and end never heard of, and I wondered how many people tors concluded. Competing in UIL academic con- “Participating in UIL one-act play gave me the by 1:30 p.m. became teachers in order to grapple with all that? tests allows them to meet and mingle with other opportunity to broaden my education and to teach without a lunch “I’m not going to tell you one more time: put down gifted students, to exceed the expectations of the others through my knowledge and personal expres- break. that beer, put out that cigarette and do your geom- regular classroom, and to visit college and university sion.” — Kelly Harrell of Paris North Lamar INSTRUCTIONAL etry homework.” campuses. • Recognize that memorization of basic facts needs to SESSIONS are It’s depressing until you meet the students and Emphasize that last point above — competing in lead to application of those facts. figure out that, despite the spiky hair, tattoos and UIL academics gets you out of class, even out of town “My UIL academic experiences opened a whole designed for occasional body piercings, they’re fairly regular kids. now and then. new world for me. It broadened my focus from only beginning They’re bright, possess all sorts of camouflaged tal- This is a powerful motivator. Join UIL and visit grades to include current issues and events and it students, ad- ents and are looking for a friendly, safe place in Nacogdoches, Commerce or Kingsville, maybe even helped me develop important communication and vanced students school, which, if you coach UIL, you provide. You Austin. Hang out with bright people like yourself, research skills. My experiences taught me a lot about and coaches. can give them unlimited personal attention, and who can and actually do read. Challenge yourself dedication, hard work and how to work with people Other sessions you have complete academic freedom. We don’t against the best and brightest, not just from your on a social as well as competitive level. I encoun- for coaches, care how you prepare your students for competition, school or town or city, but from your region and tered real situations where the benefits of good administrators so long as you do. On your better days, you might state. Learn to work with others, study deeply, solve ethics and thorough preparation paid off.” — Sommer and academic even inspire them. In a 1997 article about problems, think on your feet, navigate the Internet, Norwood of Warren coordinators will O’Donnell’s legendary one-act play directors, Glenn speak with confidence, write clearly and powerfully, • Focus on higher-order thinking skills including be offered as and Donna Hopkins, Hank Stuever, a former Austin argue convincingly. Pad your college resume. Mas- analytical reasoning, problem-solving, and critical and well. In addition, American-Statesman reporter now with the Washing- ter the Double Windsor. creative thinking. ton Post, wrote, “They taught these small-town kids Lay this one on them: the ultimate contest will not “The contests helped me learn to think on my we are adding to stand up straight, with elegance, and become be played on a grass field or a hardwood floor but in the feet, which everyone needs to know how to do, and sessions for something entirely else. Other people, other times, arena of the mind. I’m thinking of turning that into a to argue, which some people don’t think is such a elementary and other places than O’Donnell, Texas. Spray a recruiting poster for UIL academics. great thing.” — Patricia Murrell of Lindsey junior high cheerleader’s hair with silver paint and teach her to If that doesn’t work, toss out the hard data. • Increase expectations for students, both with academic be something different, older, refined. Draw wrinkles According to a report, “Getting By: What American respect to conduct and to academic performance. on a linebacker’s face and teach him to play a man. Teenagers Really Think About Their Schools,” Jonathan Comedy and tragedy, shy children standing on the A. Plucker, assistant professor of educational psy- continued on page 5 UIL Leaguer 4 • Academics September 2002
EXTEMP TOPICS Speech, debate manuals get INFORMATIVE 1. Who is Abu Nidal? 2. How is Europe handling the threat of revisions, expanded coverage disease caused by recent flooding? 3. What progress has been made in s you read the measure at their October meeting. developing a World Trade Center memo- Leaguer this Another summer project was the revision of our rial? A month, you four speech and debate manuals. I encourage all 4. What is the “Amber Alert?” may feel the same way coaches to order these. The expanded section cov- 5. 25 Years: How has Elvis impacted the you did when your chil- ering documentation in the Prose/Poetry Handbook music industry since his death? 6. What are the fears surrounding the dren came home from will offer enormous help in easily securing docu- West Nile Virus? their first day at school mentation for performance pieces. The Guide to C- 7. What is the status of China-Taiwan with a zillion forms to X Debate, new last season, not only provides simple relations? sign. In keeping with that explanation of theory but also includes discussion of 8. Martha Stewart: What has been the tradition, let me offer you specific UIL debate rules and procedures. Updates effect of the ImClone scandal? zillions of details about Jana Riggins in the Extemporaneous Speaking Handbook include 9. Who is Saad Eddin Ibrahim? Coaching Tip: UIL speech and debate Assistant Academic an announcement guide to make running an extemp 10. Zimbabwe: How have white farmers Director responded to eviction from their land? Before you begin to get your year started draw easy, and advice from former State Champi- off in sync. ons. The LD Debate Resource book was expanded to 11. How are Texas political leaders the tournament Extemporaneous speaking events, oral interpre- include documents on contemporary issues such as reacting to the predicted budget shortfall? season, draft tation, and Lincoln-Douglas Debate have a two- the war on terrorism. All of these publications are 12. What danger does the “brown haze” in southern Asia pose to the rest of the week window for competition. Districts may sched- student-friendly, and the cost fits any size budget. student expecta- world? ule these March 17-29. Cross-Examination debate Another way to inspire students is to show them tions, squad 13. What are the demands being placed offers you a six-week window, extending from Jan. 2 final rounds of the UIL State Meet. These tapes are upon the US government by the slavery responsibilities – Feb. 8. This is a reduction by one week from last available through Real to Reel Productions, whose reparation movement? and tournament season, but still offers districts plenty of scheduling contact information may be found on our web page. 14. How is outgoing Brazilian President options. Coaches should hold a planning meeting Student Activity Conferences come your way Fernando Henrique Cardoso helping ease regulations. Gain soon to select the CX contest director. That name again this fall. We are excited to announce a new the transition from his administration to approval from your should be forwarded to the State Office immediately site, Tyler Junior College Sept. 21. Texas Tech on the next? administration. on a form easily accessible via our web site. Hard Sept. 28, The University of Texas – Austin Oct. 19 PERSUASIVE Then review with copies are included in our Academic Coordinator’s and University of Texas – Pan American (in Manual and Spring Meet Manual. Edinburg) Nov. 9 will complete the schedule. Work- 1. Is the close relationship between the parents and Summer hasn’t been slow at the League. We shops are free to everyone. We provide introductory U.S. and Saudi Arabia collapsing? students so hosted our largest-ever coaches workshop, with over sessions for students new to UIL and sessions that 2. Nigeria: Should there be international 500 in attendance. Especially exciting was having a appeal to advanced competitors such as topic analy- intervention to stop the stoning to death everyone under- of women who bear children outside of “Meet The Author” session with the delightful sis for debate and performance hour for oral inter- marriage? stands the expec- Carolee Dean from New Mexico. Ms. Dean has pretation. An added feature will be sessions that 3. Is the rash of forest fires in 2002 a tations of your written a novel entitled Comfort, the coming-of-age focus on training judges. We encourage you to bring sign of global warming? program. story of Kenny Roy Willson, a 14-year-old boy in potential lay judges for these sessions. 4. What should be done to alleviate the Comfort, his alcoholic father and oppressive mother. In July, the Lincoln-Douglas Debate Advisory insurance crisis in Texas? Kenny’s one source of pride and promise of escape Committee comprised of Randy Ellis, Spring HS, 5. Does a record U.S. trade deficit signify from the life he leads is his involvement in UIL Larry McCarty, Ingram-Tom Moore HS, Connie a failing economy? poetry competition. The author shared that much of McKee, Amarillo HS, Russell Kirkscey, Blanco HS, 6. Can Amtrak recover from its economic the inspiration for the story came from her partici- Janice Caldwell, Lindale HS, along with UIL staff woes? pation in UIL poetry competition. Dean was a TILF David Trussell and Dylan Pearcy, and debate con- 7. Should the U.S. depose Saddam scholarship recipient. Ron Dodson climaxed the sultant Wayne Kraemer from Southwest Texas State Hussein? 8. Has media coverage of kidnappings session by performing a cutting from Comfort. University, reviewed LD topic ideas submitted via helped victims and their families? Capital Conference included workshop tracks the web from Texas coaches. The process of writing 9. Should health care providers notify for both novice and veteran coaches. If you are a new UIL LD topics is rigorous as we examine past UIL parents when their children request coach and were unable to attend the conference, and NFL topics for the value clashes to which contraceptives? contact me for a new publication from the League, current students have been exposed. 10. Does the U.S. still care about its A Resource Guide and Manual for the Beginning UIL For several years, a myriad of coaches have re- space program? Speech/Debate Coach. quested that our fall LD topic, although certainly 11. Will the Bush corporate reform plan June also was the time when Legislative Council value-oriented in nature, parallel the CX debate work? met. This year, no speakers attended to introduce topic area. The advantages include facilitating in- 12. Are India and Pakistan on the brink of new proposals, but the Academic Committee ap- struction to beginning debate classes, uniting squads war? 13. Is baseball no longer America’s proved a staff proposal to include CX debate in the to research the same general area yet in different favorite national past time? tabulation for speech team sweepstakes points. Cur- ways, thus promoting a greater appreciation and 14. Do recent friendly gestures by Vladimir rently, only points for prose, poetry, informative, understanding of both styles of debate, to increase Putin to the “axis of evil” spell an end to persuasive and LD debate combine to determine the primary research, and to ease demand on budgets. meaningful U.S.-Russian relations? team award. The full council will vote on this continued on page 11 UIL Leaguer September 2002 Academics • 5 More communication between staffs, administration helps entire school
ews started error, or the administrators didn’t want a sound take pleasure in pointing out mistakes. Everyone trickling journalism program. else seems to get a slap on the back and the message, N through the I’m not going to argue the validity of whether “y’all did good!” (sic) even if it was less than accept- different journalism list- those teachers were released for professional or per- able — all with the idea of increasing self-esteem. serves at the end of last sonal reasons. I prefer to believe that some of those I don’t expect a principal to know the intricacies school year. People from teachers weren’t doing their job and needed to be of a marching band or the difficulty it takes to hit a around the country were released. I will always advocate releasing a teacher certain note (I certainly don’t know either of those). reporting that their prin- that is not doing a good, professional job in the And I don’t expect the principal to know what it cipals or other adminis- classroom. takes to create a good news story. I do expect the trators were releasing I hope administrators want their schools to run principal to hire some- I wonder how many times those them, and few adminis- Randy Vonderheid smoothly and for the best of education to be in- one who has those quali- trators were offering spe- Assistant Academic cluded in their school. I’m just not sure administra- ties. The band director, same principals call in the drum cific reasons. Director tors see the opportunities available to them and to choir director, football major for a lecture concerning These teachers said the school with a good publications program. coach and journalism their administrators were not giving qualified rea- I was lucky enough to have outstanding admin- adviser are those hired band members who march out of sons that included such things as specific teaching istrators when I taught. I know of many advisers, to do that. line, or the football quarterback problems and even fewer were receiving warnings though, who were called to the principal’s office, as I use this as a weak for throwing a pass interception, before termination and “RIF” (reduction in force) well as student staff members, so they could be introduction for a publi- or even a choir member for papers were presented. Most, it seemed from the reprimanded for certain stories that appeared in the cation Quill and Scroll, teachers’ accounts, were released because the ad- school publications. This, in itself, is not wrong. If a the national honor soci- singing off key at the last con- ministrators were upset with the content of the student writes a story, that student must be respon- ety for scholastic jour- cert? school’s student newspaper. sible for its content. But students in journalism, nalism, sent out this I have not seen the content of these papers, but math, English, science, music or even athletics can- summer. The organization spent thousands of dol- many of these teachers were advising publications not be expected to be perfect in all instances. lars to send the revised booklet, “Principal’s Guide that had earned high praise and awards from state I wonder how many times a principal has called To Scholastic Journalism” to every principal in the and national scholastic journalism organizations. in the drum major for a lecture concerning band country. I hate to think that many principals saw the These organizations (much like Texas’s own ILPC) members who march out of line, the football quar- “journalism” part in the title and stuck the booklet use professionals or others who have achieved hon- terback for throwing a pass interception, or even a in the journalism teacher’s mailbox. If so, hope ors to critique and judge those publications for choir member for singing off key at the last concert? those teachers took that same booklet back to the journalistic quality. This may sound ridiculous but it seems the news- principal to allow that person to read it. Either these professional judges were and are in paper staff is the only organization where people It is not a “them versus us” type of book. It explains, in practical terms, what administrators face today, how a journalism program can help, Academic competitions keeps qualities of a good adviser and what a principal should expect from the adviser. It discusses Internet students involved in school and laws concerning that media, ethics journalists must face, technology of the scholastic journalist, continued from page 3 and a perceived lack of relevance in what is being libel and other laws students must adhere to as well “UIL academic competition teaches numerous covered in the classroom.” as the Hazelwood decision. It also gives suggestions life lessons. Although competitors are tempted to This was before last year’s federal report on the on how the student publications can work with the quote such benefits as learning how to graciously so-called “wasted senior year,” before National Edu- administration to accomplish the goal both want to accept both defeat and victory, I find that UIL has cation Association president Bob Chase wrote, “Par- accomplish — have an outstanding school with given me a more practical skill: the ability to feel at ents must realize that critical areas of their child’s good communication among all parts of the school. ease while taking tests. I am so accustomed to school are, in fact, accessible. For example: lack of I have seen few other publications spell out in enjoying UIL tests that I have found myself actually challenge in the classroom. Parents can learn how to more simplistic and obvious terms than this manual. relishing the challenge of a SAT or AP exam.” — tell when ‘I’m bored’ is a legitimate complaint, how I, too, was quite impressed that it didn’t become an Raymond Wagner of Port Lavaca Calhoun. to talk with the teacher about it and what remedies “us versus them” type mentality. • Apply the content directly to real-life situations, the school ought to have in its repertoire.” As we start this year I hope newspaper and thus putting the curriculum in context. Hopefully, those remedies will include academic yearbook staff editors include the principal in the “UIL has offered me a competitive environment competitions. They worked for Heather Hayes, a planning of the publication. They can do this by in which I could expand my academic knowledge Tyler Lee grad who wrote, “My UIL academic expe- scheduling a specific and ongoing appointment with and skills. Too often, only athletes have these op- rience has taught me so much about people. Com- the principal every two or three weeks (or even once portunities. UIL has encouraged me to strengthen petitive academics are the best way for a group of a month) and the principal takes part in making the skills that will benefit me tremendously in the years intelligent students to express themselves and meet school newspaper and yearbook a strong, journalis- to come.” — Crystal Topper of Johnson City others. I would not trade my UIL experiences for tically sound publication. It is communication be- • Plucker and Omdal added, “In most cases, anything—the people, places and competitions will tween all parts that will make the publications boredom in school is a surrogate for lack of challenge always be a wonderful high school memory.” better and the school better. UIL Leaguer 6 • Theatre September 2002 76 years and counting One-act play readies for new year with new director
n 1927, 89 schools started Aug. 15 and will continue through Nov. 15. 2. A scale groundplan of the theatre(s) under entered the first UIL Plan now! Schedule your meeting as soon as pos- consideration; Ione-act play con- sible and make sure everyone in the district is 3. A scale drawing of each proposed addition to test. Since that time it invited. Pay particular attention to directors who the basic set; has evolved into an are new to the district, new to teaching, and those 4. A full description of all materials to be used in “event” involving more who are novices to OAP. They need help and construction of each proposed addition to the basic than 1,000 play produc- guidance. set; tions and over 14,000 This is the time to zone and to recommend 5. A full description and justification of the Texas high school stu- judges, a contest manager and your site. Make sure intended use of each proposed addition to the basic dents. you study the section on planning meetings (Pages set; As the League’s en- 11-13) in the 15th edition and cover all the bases. If your request involves an “Architectural Ne- rollment grew, so did Enrollment Cards cessity” approval only, you must submit the follow- educational theatre in Luis Muñoz By the time this issue reaches you, OAP enroll- ing three items: Texas. Some of us can Theatre Director ment cards have been mailed to your superinten- 1. A scale drawing of the complete ground plan remember a 30-minute dent and principal. Directors who have not received of the proposed set; time limit and give thanks for 40. Some of us can also theirs should contact their superintendent or prin- 2. A scale groundplan of the theatre(s) under remember a cast of 10 and give thanks for 15. Some cipal and send it to the UIL office by Nov. 1. consideration; of us can remember no unit set, three crew members New Handbook 3. A justification for architectural necessity. and only the first place play advancing from district The 15th Edition of the Handbook for One-Act No consideration will be given to any request for to regionals to state. Those changes and many Play is now available from the League office. There additions to the basic set unless the items listed others took place under the guidance of Lynn Murray. are numerous changes in addition to those included under each scenario above are submitted. Each re- Lynn, thank you. in last year’s Addendum to the 14th Edition. quest must be accompanied by a $20 evaluation fee. Thirty-three years ago I attended my first UIL It is extremely important that anyone enrolling The letter from the League approving set additions one-act play contest at La Joya High School. It was in this year’s contest carefully review all the changes. must be presented by the director to the contest the 1969 District 32-2A contest and I was there to It’s a good idea to take the 14th and 15th editions, manager. Set additions not officially approved by see my brother perform in Roma High School’s place them side by side and highlight the changes in the League shall not be used in one-act play con- production of Edward Albee’s The Sandbox. My the new edition. The book is available for $8 plus $2 tests. brother’s cast was fortunate to have advanced to the shipping and handling and may be ordered from the It is important to remember that all other rules regional contest after League office using the High School Publications Or- regarding setup and strike are still applicable. When I contest manage or winning first place (at der Form. There are a few changes that warrant Gobos — 1033 (c) (2) (F) (ii) now states that “no that time, some of you clarification in this column. more than two (2) portable projection sources in- may remember, only one Unit set, the items listed under 1033 (c) (2) (F) cluding stage lights with static gobos, but excluding judge, I love to tell the play advanced) and my (i-v) and any other scenic device “shall be used video and film, may be used with the unframed brother left the theatre upstage of the house curtain/proscenium unless ar- backdrops, curtains, scrims or projection screens or audience that there’s noth- with a best actor rib- chitectural necessity dictates otherwise.” Hand- unit set elements.” These stage lights are part of the bon. I was 14 at the time held flags/ banners are the exception. four portable, single-source lighting instruments al- ing better than Texas high and, for 33 years after What is architectural necessity? The architec- lowed under 1033 (c) (2) (F) (i). that, I have continued ture of some facilities makes it IMPOSSIBLE to Sample Forms and Internet Forms school theatre. my love for and involve- effectively setup and perform behind the act curtain. The 15th Edition also includes sample forms that ment with UIL One-Act Some examples include thrust stages, cafetoriums, directors and contest managers will find useful. Play as a student participant, State Meet crew mem- aprons in excess of 12 feet in depth and situations Included are sample Lighting Look Sheet, Cue Se- ber, stage manager, director, critic judge and contest where the apron is larger than the playing space on quence Sheet, Sound Log, Timekeeper’s Record and manager. When I contest manage or judge, I love to the stage. Contest Manager’s Report. As in previous editions, tell the audience that there’s nothing better than A request for permission to setup in front of the copies are included of the Professional Texas high school theatre. It’s the absolute truth! I act curtain will be treated as an addition to the basic Acknowledgement Form, TETAAO Recommended feel honored to have been selected to serve the very set and as such will need to be submitted by the Dec. Contractual Agreement and the Area/Regional /State best. 21 deadline. The director shall postmark or deliver Critic Judge Nomination form. If Lynn were writing this column, he’d be writing to the League on or before Dec. 21 the play title, These same forms plus the district meet requisi- about his travels in Spain, Portugal, and South author, exact scenes from or adaptation of the play tion form can be found at www.uil.utexas.edu. Go Korea. Unfortunately the best I can do is a drive to and each of the following, on 8-1/2”x 11” paper: to the drama index. The list of forms can be found and from Lubbock and seven hours in a U-Haul If your request involves set additions and an there. This should make it easier for you to acquire from McAllen to Austin. I think I’ll pass and see “Architectural Necessity” approval, you must sub- forms you may have lost or not received. This office where next summer takes me. mit the following five items: will continue to work on utilizing the internet for Seventy-six State Meets later, it is once again 1. A scale drawing of the complete ground plan efficiency. time to meet and plan. Director’s meetings officially of the proposed set; continued on page 7 UIL Leaguer September 2002 Theatre • 7 One-act ends without win but on high note
(Last May’s Leaguer included anonymous reports alongside me, put an arm around me and hugged me, from the field written by a one-act play director as her saying, “You know, it’s just beginning to sink in that students progressed from zone to district to area to region I am actually on the state all-star cast!” I do know to state. Since the Leaguer came out the same week as that the boy who played Howard was so stunned the state meet, the identity of the school and director had that, when they called his name, he couldn’t move to be withheld. Now the truth can be told. Paula Meller for a few moments. Later when we talked, we all from Higgins High School, almost as far north and east agreed the critic judge (Kathy Barber) was great. She as one can go in the Texas Panhandle, filed the following really saw the weaknesses and strengths and gave the final report after State Meet as a coda to her previous critique in such a loving manner that we were all reports.) grateful. I especially appreciated her remarking some- The entire experience of 1-A State One-Act thing to each cast member. Already some of them Play Contest was mostly positive and I was abso- are talking about “next time.” lutely thrilled to get three students on all-star cast! Sunday morning I rousted them out early be- We all knew our show was flat and we had a number cause we had a nine-hour drive ahead of us. Every- of problems that shouldn’t have happened. The one (except me) slept much of the way home so we sound was a major worry as everywhere else all year. didn’t have nearly as many pit stops as on the way Looking back, I can see a number of things I should down. Since we actually got home by 4 p.m., most have done to help expedite that — however, hind- of them got a good night’s sleep in their own beds sight . . . you know. and were in good shape Monday. That was fortunate my classroom to do make-up, I put on an oldies CD Walk in the Park? Saturday night at the awards and critiques that because we did the final show of the season that for the dancers to use to warm up and everybody got Although it was no “walk followed the state meet shows, we were all so sleep- Monday. I had worried when we scheduled it, but it into the act. We all had so much fun that we almost in the park,” the one-act deprived and still so tense that I don’t think it all was then or never because Tuesday was the athletic forgot people were gathering to see “the show that play entitled, Picnic, per- formed by Higgins High began to register until later. The heat and humidity, banquet, Thursday was the teacher appreciation went to state.” We set up in view of the audience School does well at state along with all the newness of the places and situa- dinner, Saturday was prom, and so forth. Since so because I thought they might like to see what usually competition. Lisa Mulkey, tions, had worn us out. much else was going on, the Monday after the state takes place behind that curtain. Then I welcomed portraying Rosemary, and We went to eat out afterward and, while walking meet was our only choice. the crowd and we were off. Anthony Cockrell, as back to the hotel room, the boy who played Hal drew The final show was wonderful. When we met in It was a good show — so good that we all realized Howard, both earned All- Star awards at the state that we could have . . . oh, well . . . we had great time, contest. 76th year of one-acts kicks into action and I think the audience did, too. Of course, we had one last near mishap. One of the eight-foot pylons continued from page 6 tive criticism plays an important role in the growth didn’t get weighted (!) and nearly fell over on a Student Activities Conferences of the quality of adjudicators in our state. It is only student, but three students saw it in time and handled A great way to learn more about these changes through your sincere feedback that an adjudicator the situation without breaking character. and other questions you may have about one-act can learn about their ability to communicate and At the end of the show, we had a curtain call, play is to pack up your kids, get in the bus and attend polish their technique. It is only through your sin- something the kids don’t get to enjoy at contest and the Student Activities Conference in your region. cere feedback that the TETAAO can continue to I handed out the certificates I had been given by UIL Saturday conferences have been scheduled in Tyler, identify and address problem areas and reinforce the on Saturday. That gave me an opportunity to say Lubbock, Austin and Edinburg. positive. Do not fear that your observations may be something about each student and let the hometown League staff members will attend and local pro- perceived as sour grapes. people know not only what honors they had won, gramming will be scheduled for you and your stu- The meeting culminated with the selection of but also some things about each student that don’t dents. This “mini-convention” is a great way to start the 2003 State Meet judges. The following were always get told — like the one who gives up a choice your year and an opportunity for you and your selected by their peers. seat in the van to another who always sat on the edge students to gain exposure to new ideas and other 1A Kim Frederick - Del Mar College, Corpus Christi before, or the one who has a talent for peacemaking students in your area. 2A Stan Denman - Baylor University, Waco when others are getting too edgy. Listed below are dates of the conferences and 3A Maria Saenz Hascall - Austin At the end of this, one of the girls snatched my local programmers: 4A Rod Caspers - Austin certificate from the envelope and said some very nice Sept. 21 Tyler JC David Crawford 5A Charles Hukill - McMurry University, Abilene things about me, and the kids all crowded around for Sept. 28 Texas Tech Lynn Elms Theatrefest 2003 a spontaneous group hug. Wow! Oct. 19 UT UIL Start making plans to attend Theatrefest 2003 We had pictures, more hugs, comments from Nov. 6 UT-Pan Am. Marian Monta on Jan. 22-26, 2003, at Austin’s Renaissance Hotel. friends, but it wasn’t over yet. One of my senior boys Feel free to contact these individuals with work- Many UIL One-Act Play related-workshops are — the one who was on state honor crew last year — shop ideas. They’d love to hear from you. planned throughout the four exciting days. announced a surprise. He had spent hours putting State Meet Judges Convention host Betsy Cornwell, Austin Bowie together a video presentation of the past four years of The TETAAO Administrative Committee met High School, and programming director Christine drama club, theatre arts class, and OAP shows. He in June and spent two days reviewing all of the Kent, Austin Bailey Middle School, are working to had pictures from the plays and from the trips as well evaluations submitted by directors and contest man- schedule workshops, exhibits and performances to as from backstage. We all laughed and cried to- agers in 2002. It is a fascinating process to witness make this convention “better than ever.” Christine gether. It was a wonderful finish to the season. I will and brings home the importance of submitting your will be glad to hear from you if you have any ideas for always remember and be grateful for the experiences evaluations after every contest. workshops. Hotel reservations can be made by call- of this year — and we still had strike party to look Always remember that your positive and nega- ing (512) 343-2626. Rooms in Austin go fast. forward to! UIL Leaguer 8 • News September 2002 Eligibility rules still created for equality
t is the time of year to (3) Students in Violation of the Parent-Resi- (d) Students and/or parents who are dis- begin assembling docu- dence Rule — If a situation occurs which prevents satisfied with the manner in which their designated Imentation to provide a student from attending the high school in the schools are being run or of the perceived lack of good to the UIL to make appli- attendance zone(s) where either (or both) of his/her educational or athletic programs; cations for waivers. Wait- parents reside, he/she may be eligible for a waiver of (e) Families which have created “dual ing will only slow the pro- that rule. It depends on the circumstances surround- residences”. cess. ing the situation. If a student or his/her parents have (3) The Four-Year Rule Brief History of the no choice in the matter, then there is the possibility Valid Circumstances Waiver Process of receiving a waiver of that rule and being granted (a) An illness or injury (non-participatory During the 1980-81 varsity eligibility status. or sport-related) which prevents the student from school year, the UIL of- Sam Harper The League uses the terms “involuntary and attending school and making normal progression fered, for the first time, eli- Waiver Officer unavoidable” in asking for documentation explain- towards graduation; gibility to students who ing the situation and, further, asks for details in the (b) Students forced by their parent(s) to changed schools during their final year of high documentation which prove the “involuntary and withdraw from school in order to earn money for school if the move was validated, confirmed, docu- unavoidable” mandate. Without explicit details, family existence; mented, and verified by both the old school and new the waiver officer cannot, conscientiously, be ex- (c) Failure on the part of a school district school to be a bona fide family change of address. pected to make a valid decision regarding the to adequately identify a student with a learning That relief from the student’s application. Only students involved in disability and admission and explanation of the stringent transfer rule athletics are subject to the Parent-Residence rule. school district as to that failure. That relief from the stringent was so welcomed by Academics, drama and music competition have no Invalid Circumstances member schools it was such requirement. (a) Pregnancies and/or births of children transfer rule was so welcomed expanded during the (4) Students in Violation of the Four-Year Rule to students...both mothers and fathers; 1981-82 school year to —If there are circumstances which cause a student (b) Students who have been in continu- by member schools it was include all students to miss an entire season’s participation in an activity ous enrollment for four years of high school and who whose families had le- and those circumstances are both involuntary and have been offered the opportunity to participate; expanded during the 1981-82 gitimately moved from unavoidable on the student’s part, then he/she may (c) Students who have missed participa- one school district to an- be eligible for a waiver of the “Four-Year Rule.” tion in league activities due to “no-pass, no-play” school year to include all other or from one at- Again, as with the Parent-Residence rule, the cir- ineligibility; tendance zone to an- cumstances must be detailed and explicit in explain- (d) Students injured while participating students whose families had other. ing the situation. in practice or game; In 1983-84, there How Do You Apply? (e) Students who withdraw from school in legitimately moved from one were enough requests Application forms for all waivers are located on order to work to buy or maintain a car. school district to another or from schools to serve the Athletics index of the UIL website. Everyone There are hundreds of reasons for students apply- students that changed has access to the web at www.uil.utexas.edu. ing for various waivers. School district employees, from one attendance zone to schools through no fault Examples of Both Valid and Invalid Rationale for especially coaches and sponsors, could alleviate the of their own that the Waivers stresses of preparing waivers and then being denied another. present waiver process (1) Foreign Exchange Students — there is very eligibility if they would do some “in-depth” investi- was initiated. Some little room for invalidation of the required docu- gation into the circumstances surrounding a student’s time after that, waivers mentation on the application. need for a waiver before applying. for both Over-Age stu- (2) The Parent Residence Rule The waiver officer will instruct school personnel dents and Foreign Exchange students were included Valid Circumstances after receiving “sketchy” applications that he needs into the complete waiver process. (a) Abandonment of a student by his more details. It would help both the school district Which Students Qualify? parent(s); and UIL if those details are found to be inadequate (1) Foreign Exchange Students — if a student is (b) Removal of a student from his parent’ by the coach or sponsor prior to actually making enrolled in a Texas public high school who is of home by Child Protective Services; application foreign nationality, he/she may qualify for varsity (c) Court appointed homes for students If a waiver is granted to an applicant, the District eligibility if he/she meets the criteria developed for (provided the student is not at fault); Executive Committee must still approve the eligi- Foreign Exchange students. Briefly, he/she must be (d) Death of both parents or legal guard- bility of that student in reference to changing schools on an “approved” list of programs (CSIET), not ians. for athletic purposes. Many times, within a district, have been in school for more than 11 years prior to Invalid Circumstances there is more information available to the commit- coming to Texas, not be a high school graduate and (a) Intra-district or inter-district transfers tee than is presented to the League, information not be a “ranked” athlete; of students from one school district or attendance which could have an effect upon the decision of the (2) Over-Age Students — students who are in zone to another without a change of residence; waiver officer. violation of the age rule (19 before Sept. 1) may (b) Students who have changed schools If District Executive Committees will preview apply for one additional year of eligibility in high because their parent(s) are employees of the school applications and hear the applicants’ stories, they school provided they are not in violation of the district to which they have changed enrollment; might well be able to rule on ineligibility and pre- “Four-Year Rule.” Your superintendent should con- (c) Students who are changing schools clude the need for an application. tact the UIL office for information on applying for because of problems with the law, and/or courts, this type of waiver. and/or school policies of the former school district; UIL Leaguer September 2002 News • 9 Value of activities major pay-off when working with financial constraints continued from page 2 ingful experiences enjoyed and worth attributed to patrons proud to identify with the school. under scrutiny. Some schools are already facing activities without buying and doing everything for This is not the first generation to face challenges. critical financial conditions. Many have reduced young people. Bus transportation is important, but a In World War II, activities were curtailed. In the current (2002-2003) budgets. Some are releasing box lunch has as much meaning as a $10 restaurant Great Depression of the 30’s, many could not play. staff or not replacing departing teachers. Some are meal. Uniforms are necessary, but fancy, expensive They had to work to help support the family. In the near the limit on tax rates. Most are tightening their equipment is not. 1950’s, coaches worked for little pay. Not until the belts. More than a few have instituted a student To be sure, most school uniforms will not be as late 1970’s did a large number of schools sponsor activity fee for the first time. Others are considering resplendent as those worn by club/non-school teams. girls activities. Students have so much more now similar fee structures. I saw a club soccer team this year with leather travel than just two or three sports and a few academic The current national economy is unstable — to bags. Could a school team suffice with vinyl or activities. say the least. Most, including myself, believe things canvas? Too often the value of an activity — both One of the most valuable lessons learned in will get better. Until they do, schools will need all school and non-school — is judged to be how activities is not winning but rather learning that an the creativity and resourcefulness to maintain their expensively players are adorned. individual can associate and share experiences with instructional and activity presence. The first task is Another valuable selling point for your other completely different teammates (different for educators to recognize and voice the value of community’s support is the conduct/deportment of ethnicity, different side of the tracks, different reli- “My UIL school activities. More than just “it’s good for kids” your student participants. Good behavior and re- gions). The result is to find that all of us are more will be required. Positive values and skills such as spect for your opponents and game officials paint a alike than we are different. The common bond of academic responsibility, social development, cooperative ef- picture for your community to evaluate. Technical effort and purpose is not unlike what we face after we experience has forts, good moral and character development, prepa- fouls, penalties and open disgust toward contest graduate from school — a group of different people been a very ration for a common cause, getting into things/ judges bring forth the question, “What are we teach- with many of the same needs, wants and aspirations rewarding one. getting through things/getting over things/moving ing?” All directors and coaches need to try their best on a ship-of-hope called the future. I have learned to new things, handling success, handling loss are all to compete and win, but also to conduct themselves Have a great year. Congratulations on your posi- desired goals of activities - athletic, academic and and their players in a manner that makes fans and tive impact on our young people. life skills and music. improved my The most difficult task in today’s society is to Coaches invited to help create debate topics self-confidence. transfer the reality that games can be played, mean- continued from page 4 dren, and federal public lands. Debate coaches are UIL has helped After careful thought, the committee determined being mailed a ballot this month. Before voting, me to expand this to be an avenue worth exploring and so we have visit our web site, where we have provided links to my horizons by ‘British Voice’ written a proposition of value based upon the moral study reports on all five topics. introducing me conflicts inherent within the mental health topic Categories for prose and poetry remain essen- to new and of UIL retires area as the LD resolution to be used in the fall tially the same. The C & CR indicates that collabo- semester. This does not negate the significance of rative authors are not allowed for Non-Fiction: interesting “Good morning...UIL.” Lincoln-Douglas debaters, nor does it indicate that First-person narrative prose. Performances at Stu- people and That “oh so familiar” voice of UIL receptionist they do not warrant their “own” topic. It has educa- dent Activity Conferences will include a number of challenging me Maureen Loth will be a voice of the past at the end tional benefits for students. If we determine those do state finalists. Be sure your students are there. to succeed.” of August. not accrue, then it will not become a pattern we An advisory committee will meet in December After 13 years of service to the UIL, Loth retired establish. We’d love your feedback in December, to examine rules for Informative and Persuasive effective Aug. 31. after you have observed its impact on your squad and speaking. You may volunteer to serve on this com- Kyndal Her distinctive “British-accented” voice is one the quality of debate in both divisions. Also obtain mittee by registering on-line and are encouraged to Marie Eady of the voices people may hear when they telephone the current CX and LD topics from the web page. send issues and concerns about these contests. league offices. While the League has two reception- August sent us traveling to Savannah, Georgia, The League is continuing to move forward with Denver ists, Loth has served the longest, and is the one most for the National Federation Cross-Examination de- electronic tournament entry and form submission. City HS callers identify with her British accent. bate topic selection meeting. Each summer, the The size of our packet mailed to all speech coaches “Her efficiency and dedication to her work is a League selects two coaches to participate in this this August was drastically reduced in size, as we urge tribute to everything the UIL stands for, and, while meeting, where states are invited to contribute ideas coaches to enter information on-line. That includes she will be replaced, she will never be forgotten,” for topics, five of which will eventually make the a form necessary at the League — your “speech UIL Director Bill Farney said. national ballot for coaches to select the following coach information form.” Go to the web site and After marrying a U.S. serviceman Maureen year’s debate resolution. If you’ve ever wanted to be complete it so we have current information on you. moved to “the colonies” in 1958 and raised her three a part of the initial process before topics make it to The web makes it easy and painless. children. Her children and seven grandchildren are the ballot, perhaps you’d like to volunteer to be a One final note: There’s nothing more encourag- scattered in California, Colorado and Austin. delegate. This provides you the opportunity to au- ing than networking with other speech coaches for While the daily functions of the UIL will con- thor a study report for topic consideration. See more new ideas and support. I encourage you to attend the tinue in the same efficient manner after Loth’s details in the UIL CX debate handbook and contact Texas Speech Communication Association’s an- retirement, there will always be something missing me if you’re interested. nual convention Oct. 2-5 in San Antonio. Access without callers being able to hear that English lilt— This year’s topic ballot will include: ocean policy, http://www.angelo.edu/dept/cdj/tsca.htm for more —“Good morning...UIL.” international trade, federal elections, rights of chil- information. UIL Leaguer 10 • Academics September 2002 Elementary/Junior High listserve provides area for communication for participating teachers
hope that your participants greatly exceeded that of the previous I rely on it to relate information to you. We are using school year is off year. I hope you will participate next year and attend the same atlases and dictionaries that were used in I to a great start. I coaching and program sessions for your events. If the 2001-2002 school year. The list for the art know you are organiz- you are interested in presenting a session, please contest is the same as last year, but will change in the Oratory ing your classes and UIL contact me at [email protected] or by phone 2003-2004 school year at the same time that a programs. I have re- at (512) 471-5883. Participants need to encounter division for seventh and eighth-grade students will Topics ceived many participa- different points-of-view and coaching techniques in be added. The lists for music memory and spelling 2002-2003 tion cards, and I would order to provide a richer experience for their stu- change every year, so include materials for those appreciate it if those of dents. events when you order practice materials. you who have not yet If you have not already done so, please subscribe I enjoy hearing from you, and I appreciate all of 1. Should registered your cam- to the elementary and junior high list serve. It’s a your feedback. Keep it up! Let me know how your teachers and puses would do so Rhonda Alves great forum for communication with colleagues, and year is going. Your success is my top priority. students be online at http:// Assistant Academic Director tested for drug www.uil.utexas.edu/ forms/ejhpart.html. How To Use The UIL Elementary/Junior High Listserve use? The UIL Elementary/Junior High listserve the listserve from the address you register. Check out this year’s rule changes at http:// 2. Does provides subscribers with an easy way to share You will receive an automated e-mail con- www.uil.utexas.edu/admin/newrule.html. The Leg- mankind cause questions, insights and issues with other coordi- firming your registration on the listserve from islative Council meets in Austin in October, and nators around the state. Information from the the listproc within hours of sending your initial global warming rule changes for the 2003-2004 school year will be UIL office is also periodically posted to the list, request. or is it a natural determined at that time. The results of the meeting giving subscribers quick access to new informa- How to post to the list occurrence? will be posted on the UIL web site. tion. It is recommended that all elementary and Send any messages you wish to have posted 3. Is the The annual UIL academic fall workshops are junior high coordinators subscribe to the list. on the list serve to: behavior of scheduled as follows: Tyler Junior College, Sept. 21; How to subscribe to the list: Send an e-mail to [email protected] Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Sept. 28; The bullies a serious the address: [email protected] — In the This will send your outgoing message to all University of Texas at Austin, Oct.19; the Univer- cause of message type ONLY SUBSCRIBE recipients on the list. By subscribing, you agree: sity of Texas Pan-America in Edinburg, Nov. 9. UIL violence in EJHCOORDINATORS
by David Trussell Computer Science Director yet, and probably won’t be for another couple of an excellent opportunity to standardize the contest years. However, the committee was able to review and eliminate the compiler compatibility issues that he most important thing to know about UIL and consider several different books and ultimately have been such a problem with C++. Sun Computer Science for 2002-03 is not what’s settle on three official references. The traditional Microsystems is the creator of Java and defines the T changed, but what hasn’t. The program- textbook on the list is Fundamentals of Java (Com- official standards for the language. Consequently, ming language for this year’s contests will continue prehensive Edition) by Lambert and Osborne. (Not Sun’s free Java 2 SDK (software development kit) is to be C++ as it has been since 1998-99. The contest to be confused with the Introductory Edition of the an easy choice as the official compiler for the con- will be moving to Java, but not until next year (the same title.) The other two books on the list are more test. Schools will be able to use whatever IDE 2003-04 school year). along the lines of comprehensive references. This (integrated development environment) package they However, it is crucial to begin planning for the include Big Java by Cay Horstman, and The Java choose, as long as it incorporates the official Sun Java transition now to ensure that we have as few Programming Language published by Sun SDK. See the UIL web site for further details. bumps in the road as possible. Those who remember, Microsystems, with the latter serving as a complete In addition to visiting the web site, the best way as I do, the change from Pascal to C++ will attest to and official syntax reference. Complete information to obtain more detailed information about the change the importance of a well-planned transition. I took on these books will be posted on the UIL web site. to Java is to attend one of the four Student Activities over management of the contest in August 1998, On the software front, the change to Java affords Conferences this fall, in Tyler, Lubbock, Austin or and it didn’t take long to figure out there were a Edinburg. We hope to see you there. number of problems that had not been addressed to prepare for the change to C++. UIL Computer Committee to help find focus Those who remember, Science had been a Pas- cal contest since day as I do, the change one, so I don’t think of Texas music education anyone realized just how from Pascal to C++ difficult the switch to continued from page 13 erning bodies for review, consideration and possible C++ was going to be. leaders in our profession. implication. Where will this journey lead? Only will attest to the im- The first year with C++ Mark Chambers Reagan High School time will tell. was a rough one for ev- Scott Coulson Poteet High School We cannot complete the journey until we take portance of a well- eryone involved — pri- Jack Fariss Pearland ISD (Ret) the first step. It is the hope of the UIL and TMEA ority one for the switch Tony Gibbs Hays High School that all Texas band directors and other interested planned transition. to Java will be to pro- Anthony Gibson Allen High School parties will join together to study these issues and vide a much smoother Stan Mauldin Holliday High School determine a pathway that leads our students to a transition. Charles Nail Ector County ISD balanced and educationally focused high school Toward that end, the Computer Science Advi- Willy Perez Edinburg North High School music experience. sory Committee took up the Java challenge during Gary Robbins Rusk High School its fourth annual meeting Aug. 17-18 in Austin. As Tom Shine Duncanville High School Strickland accepts in previous years, the committee included several Ferd Vollmer Northeast ISD experienced coaches from around the state, as well Larry Ward Kingwood High School UIL music position as the state contest directors. The agenda was full, Bill Watson Richland High School The UIL Music Division is pleased to announce with topics ranging from reference books and soft- The committee will be co-chaired by Richard that George Strickland, former director of bands at ware to test content and procedures. After a produc- Floyd, UIL, and Dick Clardy, TMEA. Meetings will Glen Rose High School and past president of the tive two days, we are well on the way to a successful be announced and open to the public. Very soon a Association of Texas Small School Bands, has ac- transition. page will be posted on the UIL and TMEA web sites cepted a position in the UIL State Music Office. The results of that meeting will be published in where directors will have an easy and convenient “Strickland is no stranger to the public school more detail on the UIL web site, but here’s a quick way to submit comments and suggestions. A public music programs of Texas and his many years of synopsis. UIL Computer Science has always fol- hearing will also be scheduled at the TMEA Con- experience as a teacher and professional leader make lowed the AP curriculum to a certain extent and will vention in February 2003. him uniquely qualified for this important position,” continue to do so with Java. Using AP’s Java course All involved recognize the fact we cannot come UIL Music Director Richard Floyd said. descriptions as a guide, the committee was able to to a common ground without seeking input from a His responsibilities will include the administra- assemble a solid and complete topic list for Java broad array of philosophical stances. This will be the tion of the band sight-reading music program, main- written tests. Next summer’s committee will have first challenge for the committee. Avenues will be tenance of the Prescribed Music Lists, the organiza- an opportunity to revisit and adjust the topics, but as opened in coming weeks to facilitate input. There tion and retrieval of UIL music contest records, a preliminary list it provides an excellent and de- are also plans to have an open forum at TMEA shared management of all state level UIL music tailed starting point. where any and all points of view can be explored. competitions and special projects as assigned. He The committee also took up the issue of refer- With that information in hand the committee will also be available to assist directors, administra- ence books, which is greatly complicated by the fact will proceed to deliberate and make recommenda- tors, parents and other concerned citizens with UIL that there are no state-adopted Java textbooks as tions that can be forwarded to the appropriate gov- related questions and issues. UIL Leaguer September 2002 Music • 13 Marching season brings question of priorities
he UIL and program having positive feelings about their expe- perfected by 18 to 20 year olds rehearsing 60 hours TMEA have rience? Do we lose too many students because we a week all summer, or is the show intended to be T agreed to part- have crossed the line on time commitment and do mastered within the context of a reasonable public ner in sponsoring a com- not understand our proper priorities? Do we give our school academic setting? Is the mandatory Saturday mittee charged with the students enough musical nourishment or are we rehearsal intended to reinforce the students’ love of task of taking a broad pounding out that visual concept?” music or is it to gain a competitive edge over the look at where we are in He concluded by stating, “We in Texas need to band down the road? Is that extra 15 minutes of terms of our marching place music learning and positive performance as rehearsal while parents wait in the parking lot in- band programs in Texas. our number one priority. Our philosophy should be tended to solidify a music concept that is defined in This exercise has been that you can have a successful marching band that the TEKS or is its purpose to tweak one more little initiated because of plays and marches well. Those should be our only detail for Saturday’s competition. Is one more com- emerging issues regard- Richard Floyd priorities. That is what Texas should be about. Let petition going to enrich the musical lives of each Music Director ing the priorities and us not lose our rich heritage.” band member or is it simply going to offer the practices that appear to Earlier in the year I had begun a Leaguer article opportunity to acquire one more trophy? How these be permeating our high school band programs. Why? with the following: questions are answered says much about our educa- What is this all about? Will it make a difference? “It’s marching season! The time of the year that tional priorities and why we teach music in the Should we even be concerned? generates more phone calls and e-mails from con- school. The following excerpts from recent articles in cerned parents to the state UIL Music Office than Most recently an anonymous quote appeared on the TMEA magazine and the UIL Leaguer under- any other. Why? Rehearsal schedules. Prior to the one of the many band Internet bulletin boards. It score the timeliness of this project: beginning of school bands spend countless hours, went like this. “It’s not the competition; it’s what we In his December 2001 column TMEA President often in the heat of the day, learning drills and are doing to ourselves, to each other, and more Dick Clardy posed the following questions: beginning the process of refining their contest show. importantly to our students in order to win the “Are we spending enough quality musical time Most of these rehearsals are mandatory and require competition. It’s the money. Too much. It’s the with our students or are we learning the next body or enormous sacrifices on the part of many students time. Too much. It’s the cost. Too much. It’s the drill move? Are students spending too much time and parents. Once the school year begins the 8-hour intrusion on the lives of our young students and their twirling a flag or spinning a rifle at the expense of rule is often pushed to the limit to squeeze in a few families. Too much (not just the consensual ones their musical instrument? This is in the name of more minutes of rehearsal and achieve a “competi- who remain in our program, but all those who leave being visually competitive. Are we spending more tive advantage.” as well). We just don’t know how to stop. And you money on that one prop or sound system rather than One Saturday competition after another from may know this better than anyone, winning this year buying a bassoon or oboe for our concert band? late September to early November is commonplace. is never enough. There is always next year.” What are we telling our students’ parents when we This obsession with marching competition tends to Are these real issues? Is the broad spectrum of put more energy into what we do visually as opposed dominate the fall schedule of many bands while music education as we profess it in Texas being to how we do it musically? Are we as professionals creating extensive demands on the lives of band threatened by these trends? If so, is there a pathway spending as much time on our teaching skills as we members and families statewide. The statement, “If out of the maze? These are the kinds of issues the are in planning our marching show? There are ex- I had known marching band would take this much committee will hopefully address. perts in our field that are advising and convincing time in the fall I would never have allowed my son So, who is on this committee? UIL and TMEA the musicians to develop a show concept and then or daughter to begin music instruction in the 6th worked hard to appoint a comprehensive, diverse go find the music that fits that visual concept. Isn’t grade” is commonplace. How sad. panel that would bring to the table many points of the visual concept now deciding the musical cur- I went on to suggest that directors should exam- view. The committee will consist of the following riculum for our students? The fundamentals of music ine the rationale that guides their decisions regard- should always be our priority.” ing rehearsals and performances. Is the drill design a He went on to ask, “Do our students leave our clone of the most recent trends in DCI performances continued on page 12
ADDRESS TMAA PML/Region forms available online CORRESPONDENCE TO: lightly over a year ago the UIL entered into a In August of this year Hosny presented the beta all contest materials with only a few key strokes. It Dr. Jay Dunnahoo partnership with Mark Hosny, choral director at test version of the software in a demonstration to the is available for both MAC and PC computer sys- Executive Secretary S Texas Music Marshall High School in San Antonio, to develop a Region Executive Secretaries during their annual tems. Adjudicators software program that would integrate the Prescribed planning session. Again, the response was favorable. Simply go to the UIL website at Association www.uil.utexas.edu and then go to the music page Music List and UIL Music Contest entry forms. The In order to further test the program before going 410 Coronado Dr. goal was to create an easy to use tool that would into final production it will be made available at no and open the link to the Official UIL PML betasite. Kerrville, TX 78028 facilitate entry in UIL music events while minimiz- charge for any band, choir or orchestra director who Follow the instructions to download. It is then yours 830/792-5224 ing paperwork and freeing directors to spend more wishes to use the program for contest entry this year. to use with the hope that you will submit comments Fax: 830/792-5917 time with students and music related activities. The It can be downloaded via the UIL website free of and suggestions as the site requests. program was tested extensively this past year in the charge. The program includes the Prescribed Music It is the goal of this project to have a CD Rom San Antonio area and has met with enthusiastic Lists in a File Maker Pro database format, all UIL containing the final version of all of these features response from all band, choir and orchestra directors music forms and easy to follow instructions to im- plus the newly revised Prescribed Music List avail- who have used it. port student lists thus making it possible to generate able in August 2003. UIL Leaguer 14 • Sports September 2002
PUBLIC Can you pass this ‘UIL rules’ test? REPRIMANDS ot an e-mail 1. Only school administrators are allowed to student does not have to serve the seven calendar BASKETBALL from an ath- propose UIL rule changes. day grace period to regain academic eligibility. Eric Heskett, G letic director False, anyone is allowed to make a rule proposal False, without exception, there is always a seven Mansfield Worley MS Jeff Ward, who asked if the UIL had to the Legislative Council day grace period any time a student loses or regains Linden Kildare any type of general UIL 2. No-Pass No-Play regulations apply to all ex- academic eligibility. Jeff Richters, rules test he could give tracurricular participants regardless of level, not just 7. A student beginning his or her fifth year of Palestine Westwood his coaches at the begin- high school students. high school is ineligible for varsity participation. Roderick Hall, Faith Family Academy ning of the year. I have True, elementary, junior high and high school True, this student is ineligible, but may apply for fortunate timing because students must all comply with No-Pass No-Play. a waiver from the UIL office in hardship circum- BASEBALL I had just developed a 3. A student new to your school and to your stances. Chad Boyette, San Augustine test for a school district varsity team whose parents do not reside in your 8. Junior High practice for football and volley- Mark Willoughby, in-service the week attendance zone is ineligible for varsity athletics. ball can begin before the first day of school. Bastrop prior. Mark Cousins True, the parents of a student must reside in the False, junior high practice may not begin before Roy Sosa, I had been talking to Assistant Athletic Director attendance zone of the school the student wishes to the first day of school. Austin Johnston Ronnie Molina, this group of coaches for represent. 9. Students must be passing every course in order Ballinger years and wanted to do something different with 4. A student enrolled in four classes each of to maintain or regain academic eligibility according Terry Pirtle, them. I thought the test would be a good way to which are 50 minutes long is in compliance with the to No-Pass No-Play. Longview Pine Tree Michael Robertson, gauge whether or not I had been successful in pro- full time student requirement. True, although the law does allow some courses Houston Forest viding information they were able to understand False, full time student is defined as enrolled in to be exempt from No Pass No Play. Brook and use in their day-to-day duties as teachers and four hours of instruction, not just four classes. 10. Coaches are allowed to coach students in Richard Burton, coaches. 5. A student changing schools who participated grades 7-12 from their attendance zone in non- Houston Forest Brook I won’t name the school district, but I do have to at the junior varsity level in grade 10 the previous school activities. Kerry Hargrove, brag on them. They passed it with flying colors. school year at a neighboring school does not have to False, no school coach in grade 7-12 is allowed to Wichita Falls Rider As I sat down to write this column it hit me — file a Previous Athletic Participation Form. coach any student in grade 7-12 from his or her own Edwin Burton, San Antonio “why not give a pop quiz to the whole state and let False, any participation in grades 9-12 the previ- attendance zone. Jefferson them see how they do,” thus the first “UIL General ous or current school year requires the completion of 11. With school superintendent approval, stu- Rules Test.” This is a true/false exam that covers a PAPF. SOCCER general UIL rules and state laws regarding extracur- 6. There are times under No-Pass No-Play that a continued on page 11 Dennis Vansa, Silsbee ricular activities. Rally scoring debated on state, national level
o rally or not to hoping to obtain useful information so they can made by the UIL staff. We opted to get input from rally? That has better make a decision based on the needs and skill you, the coaches, by working with the Texas Girls T become the level of high school athletes participating in inter- Coaches Association and its volleyball committee. most popular and de- scholastic programs. Rick Keith, chairman of that committee, gathered bated question among States wishing to experiment with rally scoring information from coaches across the state to get volleyball coaches in were instructed to utilize the following guidelines: feedback on the issue of rally scoring. recent months. We • The home team selects home court; the winner Based on that information, volleyball coaches know and use tradi- of the toss may elect to serve or receive. are divided into three general areas. The first , which tional scoring. Rally • The net serve should be included, and the includes a significant number of coaches, supports scoring is used by col- number of net serves per game should be recorded. the switch to rally scoring. The second includes a lege and club teams. • All matches should be best three-of-five games. large “middle ground,” coaches who are more or less Why all the fuss? In • Games should be played to 25 points (30-point in favor of rally, though to some degree indifferent, January the National Rachel Seewald cap), and the fifth and deciding game should be as well as other coaches who are somewhat reluctant Federation Volleyball Athletic Coordinator played to 15 points, with a win by two points. to see rally scoring, but view it as inevitable, and are Rules Committee, re- • The starting and ending times, as well as the ready to go ahead and change. Finally, there is a sponsible for establishing the playing rules, held its score, should be recorded for each regular-season smaller but significant group who still adamantly annual meeting in Indianapolis. district game. oppose rally scoring under any circumstances. After much debate, the committee decided not • Substitutions should be limited to 18 team After receiving this feedback and realizing that to switch from side-out to rally scoring. The decision substitutions per game. support for fally scoring is not unanimous or unop- was based on the fact that the committee did not • The “libero” player concept shall not be used. posed, it was decided that Texas would not have enough data with regard to the various ways to • Tournament and pool play will be at the experimentwith rally scoring this season. conduct matches in the rally scoring system. discretion of the state association and/or host school. There are many arguments for and against rally While the committee opted against the imple- According to the National Federation, 14 states scoring. Issues such as length of matches, the ability mentation of a rally scoring system, they did vote to will experiment with rally scoring this season. Texas to come back from big deficits, more conservative allow states to experiment with rally scoring during will not be one of those states. play and scoring a point when an opponent misses a the 2002-03 season. In doing this, the committee is This was not an arbitrary and capricious decision continued on page 11 UIL Leaguer September 2002 Sports • 15 Heading Back To the Mines Where do coaching positions stand in districts’ needs to cut costs?
his summer I certified teachers would have to be hired to teach opponents, grade checks, rehabilitating injuries, watched with a them. Where would the savings come from? How among other coaching duties that do not meet the T great deal of in- many classroom teachers wish to manage 50-75 or public eye. This doesn’t include the responsibility of terest the excavation of even more students in a single period? Coaches do it preparing lesson plans for classroom assignments nine miners who were on a regular basis in the athletic period. and other school related duties such as bus, hall or trapped hundreds of feet And if a school felt it could safely tread this lunch duty. below the earth’s surface. water, would they then want part-time coaches to The coach is lightly regarded in some communi- It was reported that the pick up the after-school activities? Current UIL ties because little or no value is placed on the impact miners worked as a team rules regarding the hiring of coaches states that the coach has in the life of the students. Unfortu- to keep each other alive. coaches must be full-time employees of the district. nately more emphasis is placed on wins and losses Charles Breithaupt They took turns holding Certainly, the cost of hiring a part-time coach rather than the total development of children. In Athletic Director each other out of the could be less expensive than hiring one to teach on essence this is the prob- frigid water, preventing a full-time basis. But, we must remember that in lem with eliminating hypothermia. They encouraged each other when doing so inherent problems will exist. Part-time athletic periods during The coach is lightly hope did not seem evident. They bolstered each coaches, while accepting perhaps a smaller stipend, the school and hiring other’s spirits beneath a cloud of darkness and pos- would then have to be certified through some type part-time coaches sim- regarded in some com- sible death. of coach certification program. Background checks ply to save money. Many were transfixed by the Herculean efforts of would be necessary. Part-time coaches are simply The coaching profes- munities because little the rescue and medical teams who worked round the that — part time. The school has no hold over them, sion has been maligned clock. The faith of the families and the prayers of the certainly not the teaching certificate that can be because of unfair percep- or no value is placed on nation who awaited their rescue inspired others. taken from a full-time coach who commits some tions and misinforma- While amazed with the safe recovery of these nine egregious error. tion. We must celebrate the impact the coach men, I was fascinated with another factor. Part-time coaches, or even volunteer coaches, the value of coaching The thought came to me that these men will can simply renege on the volunteer promise at any kids every day. The daily has in the life of the again go back into the mines. They will enter those given time. When parents complain, or the team victories experienced by darkened tunnels that nearly claimed their lives, but goes on a losing skid, or other interests hold their students who discover students. they will do so in order to provide for their families. fancy the part-time coach can simply walk away. the ability within them- It is their way of life. This is not true for the full-time coach who can have selves to overcome adversity and manage success is This caused me to realize that educators, particu- the teaching certificate held over his or her head. the direct result of quality coaching. We must pre- larly coaches, are faced with a similar dilemma as we Most importantly, what happens to the student serve the noble profession of coaching. enter another school year. While not a life or death who does not meet with the coach during the school Arguments can be made by both sides on chang- situation, we are faced with tough decisions regard- day on a daily basis? Many do not realize the impor- ing current rules regarding the school day athletic ing athletics and extracurricular activities. It will tance of this relationship. In many cases, the coach period and use of part-time coaches. Whatever the take the encouragement of each other to support our knows more about the student than any other per- argument, the values of extracurricular activities enthusiasm for what we do. We will have to hold son in the school because they spend more time with should be considered. One of the objectives of the each other up during critical times. them. They know what they eat and drink. They UIL is to enhance the educational experience for Many issues we face this year are not new. Some know who their friends are. They know what they students. Can this objective be best served through resurface on an annual basis. For example, school are doing at night. They know the grades, behaviors changing the current structure that has made Texas budgets cuts challenge our extracurricular programs. and problems of the student in other classrooms. athletics the envy of the nation? As districts throughout Texas face shortfalls, even They serve as counselor, teacher, coach and friend As stated in “The Case for High School Activi- with tax rates at the cap, superintendents must make on an every day basis. Students can easily go astray, ties” presented by the National Federation of State tough choices on how money will be spent. In many but without the daily guidance of a coach, the odds High School Associations, “At a cost of only one to cases those decisions impact athletic budgets as well are greater for this to occur. three percent of an overall school’s budget, high as other extracurricular activities. The general public must realize a coach is much school activity programs are one of the best bargains One area that has attracted much attention is the more than a coach. A good coach is a good teacher. around. elimination of the athletic period during the school In most instances a coach is assigned as a classroom Unfortunately, there appears to be creeping in- day. The discussion to remove all athletic classes teacher. Rarely is a coach hired to simply coach. The difference toward support for high school activity from the school day presents some curious prospects. majority of his or her pay comes from the teaching programs by the general public. This neglect under- Most obvious is returning coaches to the classroom assignment rather than the coaching stipend. A mines the educational mission of our schools and during the school day, thereby saving teaching units. coach can make more money driving a school bus the potential prosperity of our communities.” This could create potential problems for schools route than for coaching. This autumn our coaches head back into the who choose to travel this route. Good coaches work 80-90 hours per week during mines. They band together, encouraging each other, The first is that it could necessitate the release of the season. Some work more. The day doesn’t end holding each other up during tough times. But, they other teaching staff. But wouldn’t those students with practice. Not only do coaches work with ath- endure and the value of their service to society who were previously scheduled into athletic periods letes on the field or court; they have field prepara- should be celebrated, even if the general public does have to be assigned to another subject? If so, further tion, equipment repairs, videotape review, scouting not comprehend the magnitude of that service. UIL Leaguer 16 • Official Notices September 2002 ELEMENTARY/JUNIOR MATHEMATICS & (Ejection from Two Con- BUFFALO ISD public reprimand to both ebration following One-Act HIGH SCIENCE tests in One Week). The District 21-AA Execu- coaches with probation Play competition. Re: Sec. 942 (e) (2) and tive Committee issued a through April 16, 2003. ART CONTEST Sec. 952 (e) (5): Add to KELLER FOSSIL RIDGE HS public reprimand and BEEVILLE JONES HS A View of El Paso and View List of Approved The State Executive Com- placed Buffalo ISD on pro- SHERMAN HS The State Executive Com- of El Paso both count as Calculators: mittee issued a public rep- bation through the 2002- The State Executive Com- mittee issued a public rep- correct titles for the paint- Hewlett Packard rimand with probation 2003 school year for viola- mittee issued a public rep- rimand to Coach Jackie ing by Trousset. 11C through April 11, 2003 to tion of Section 1202 (j) rimand to Coach Jeffrey Bowman, Jones High 15C Mr. Doug Dulany, Fossil and Section 1206 (b). McCullough of Sherman School, with probation HIGH SCHOOL 20S (20S II not permitted) Ridge High School, for vio- High School and placed him through April 16, 2003, and 32S lation of the Athletic Code. HOUSTON PREPARED on probation through April suspended him from the SECOND PLACE TEAM 32SII TABLE CHARTER SCHOOL 16, 2003 for participating first three basketball POINTS These calculators were HUMBLE HS The State Executive Com- in and allowing Sherman games of the 2002-03 addition to 902(m) Sched- omitted from the approved The State Executive Com- mittee suspended Pre- High School basketball school year for violation of ule of Points — it is not lists in the C&CR and in the mittee issued a public rep- pared Table Charter School team members to partici- the Athletic Code, Section noted in the C&CR on the Academic Coordinator’s rimand to Mr. Lupe Cantu, from all UIL activities until pate in a scrimmage 1201 (a) (3), inappropriate scoring for speech and jour- Manual. They have been with probation through No- a school administrator ap- against another high school interaction with an official. nalism dealing with sec- added to the lists in the vember 6, 2002, for viola- pears before the Commit- basketball team after the ond place overall points. Spring Meet Manual. Also, tion of Section 400 (c) and tee to answer allegations district certification date. GARLAND LAKEVIEW Second place most overall note that the Hewlett Section 1205 (b) and (c). involving misconduct by CENTENNIAL HS points should receive five Packard calculators are still coach and players. SHALLOWATER HS The State Executive Com- (5) points added onto the forbidden in the Accounting BROOKELAND HS The State Executive Com- mittee issued a public rep- total score of these two Contest. The State Executive Com- SPADE ISD mittee issued a public rep- rimand to the boys’ soccer contests. These points, ap- mittee issued a public rep- The State Executive Com- rimand to Coach Max program at Lakeview Cen- proved by the Legislative EL PASO BURGES HS rimand to Mr. Chris Carter, mittee issued a public rep- Kattwinkel, Shallowater tennial High School with Council, are noted in the The State Executive Com- with probation through rimand to Spade ISD with High School, and placed probation through April 16, additional notes, but not mittee suspended Jessica January 16, 2003, for vio- probation through February him on probation through 2003 for violation of the on the scoring schedule as Rae Dennis, El Paso Burges lation of Section 1202 and 6, 2003 for recruiting viola- April 16, 2003 for violation Athletic Code, Section noted on page 57 of the High School, from coach- state law and (selling tions resulting from an ar- of the Amateur Rule (pro- 1203 (a) (3), inappropriate Constitution and Contest ing/sponsoring any UIL supplements to students). ticle written in a local news- viding a meal prior to a interaction with an official Rules. activities through October paper. home game). by a player. 10, 2003. ARLINGTON MARTIN HS HIGH SCHOOL SPELLING The State Executive Com- VAN ALSTYNE HS PITTSBURG HS DALLAS MOLINA HS & VOCABULARY ROBSTOWN HS mittee issued a public rep- The State Executive Com- The State Executive Com- The State Executive Com- Note clarification of the The State Executive Com- rimand to Mr. Terry King mittee voted to require Van mittee issued a public rep- mittee issued a public rep- C&CR and Word Power: mittee issued Coach Steve and placed him on proba- Alstyne High School to for- rimand with probation rimand to Molina High Misuse of any non-alpha- Castro a public reprimand tion through January 16, feit the boys’ regional through April 16, 2003 for School with probation betic element, such as ac- with probation through Feb- 2005, for violation of Sec- quarterfinal basketball violation of the Athletic through April 16, 2003 for cent, apostrophe, hyphen, ruary 27, 2003 for viola- tions 441, 481, 1201, game against Whitewright Code, Section 1201 (a) (3), violation of the Athletic tilde, umlaut, etc., or capi- tion of Section 481 (Gifts 1202 and Booster Club High School for participat- inappropriate interaction Code, Section 1203 (a) (3), talization is an error. Also, or Awards to Sponsor or Guidelines. ing in a scrimmage against (physical contact) with an inappropriate interaction by the American Heritage Dic- Coach). players and a coach from official. In addition, the fan a player (physical contact) tionary of the English Lan- AMARILLO TASCOSA HS another team after the dis- involved was banned from with an official. In addi- guage, Third Edition, will CARROLLTON TURNER HS The State Executive Com- trict certification date. In attending any UIL athletic tion, the committee sus- continue to be the official The State Executive Com- mittee issued a public rep- addition, the committee activities for the same pe- pended the student ath- dictionary until further no- mittee suspended Coach rimand to Mr. Ron Rogers, suspended Coach John riod of time. lete from all extracurricular tice, but the new Fourth Andy Steele from the first with probation through Williamson and Coach Josh activities through the 2002- Edition is also acceptable. two non-district basketball January 16, 2003, for vio- Recer from two games each GROESBECK HS 03 school year. games of the 2001-02 lation of the Athletic Code. (to be served during the The State Executive Com- school year and placed him first four district basket- mittee issued a public rep- on probation through Feb- ball games of the 2002-03 rimand to Groesbeck High ruary 27, 2003 for viola- school year) and issued a School for excessive cel- tion of Section 1208 (j), Distribution rights The UIL mails 15 copies of each issue of the Leaguer to every public high school in Texas as well as copies to elementary and junior high schools that have returned their Participation Cards. The Leaguer contains vital infor-mation regarding UIL activities. Please distribute these to coaches and sponsors of all UIL activities, and ask them to share their copy. Also, visit our web site (http://www.uil.utexas.edu). We recom- mend you distribute copies of the Leaguer to the following. 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