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VOL XXVI AUSTIN, TEXAS, DECEMBER, 1842 No. 4 Rope- or Pole-Climb Used County Seat Comes Debaters Argue 4 New Members Elected Former League Football and In Conditioning Program Into Its Own Again To Advisory Board OME of the small schools have Posf-War World "POUR new members ap- Basketball Star Decorated S found a partial solution to pearned on the League their transportation problem. The Advisory Board at its Thanks Wins Honors as Squadron friend, Captain Roy Royal, re Soviet Women's Fitness coaches and administrators in Revision Suggested a Rich Assortment of Material giving meeting. The four Leader Against Enemy ported missing in action in Aus« Slogan "Ready for certain county have worked out a Available for Pro and tralia in early 1942. In February, On Eligibility county-wide athletic schedule so vacancies were filled in the From England Protests Laborer Defense" Con of Question 1940, Morris went to San Antonio that each Saturday afternoon at prescribed way, by nomina and took the examinations for tha WROTE you last year relative the county seat several of the tions and then by preferen JV/TORRIS E. MANSELL, Air Service and was one of some to passing a new rule regard (By Percy M. Dawson,* M.D.) schools meet and play off their 'TT'HE League has a package tial mail ballot. Replacements three or four out of a group of I athletic contests. Jr., famous end on Sam ing the time for checking the T THE present time we which is in itself a fairly are as follows: Houston High School (Hous approximately 100 to successfully eligibility. I am convinced now The coaches and players secure pass all tests. He entered the are all seeking physical rides with good library on the present Superintendent Jack Ryan, Mc- ton) football team a few more than ever that a rule should the local farmers going service July 1, 1940, at Love Field, to town to do their weekly shop state of mind of the respon Kinney, was elected to fill the be passed requiring the District fitness with more or less en years ago under Coach Ed Dallas, Texas, and was washed out ping. This plan has been tried sible thinkers of the world vacancy caused by the resignation Committees to certify to the eligi thusiasm. In so doing we of Herman Clark, Class AA, Duggan, also letterman in as a pilot. He was then permitted and from reports has been suc concerning post-war world to choose between bombing and bility of players before the season might go our own way with cessful. Region III. basketball under Coach C. H. starts; but permitting the District organization. This subject is navigation. He elected the former out reference to the experience Such occasions may be used to Superintendent E. J. Woodward, Sherman, has been thrice dec Committee to declare ineligibility and to his disappointment was of other nations. But this promote other contests such as so timely that it may almost Brownwood, was elected to fill the any time thereafter without for orated for unusual accom directed by the War Department spelling, declamation, debates, etc. be called "hot." vacancy caused by the resignation feiting the games already played, would be an inefficient method. plishments in the air service, to take navigation. Morris re The League would like to see The schools which are under of C. H. Kenley, Class AA, when the evidence shows con American physical educators ceived his wings and was com other counties try out this plan taking a discussion of the debate Region II. operating against the enemy clusively missioned Second Lieutenant in that it was not an inten in the past have learned much and furnish us reports on it. question with this foundation ma Superintendent B. F. Meek, from England. tional evasion of the rule and that January, 1941. He was advanced from the English, Germans, terial as a basis are finding wide Kermit, was elected to fill the His decorations are, D.F.C., to First Lieutenant March 1, 1942, every effort was made to ascertain Czechs, Swedes and Danes and growing public response. One vacancy caused by the death of Airmen's Medal, and Silver Star. the eligibility and and was made Captain on of the player. The Mis-print in League high school is carrying on intra- M. L. H. Baze, Class A, Region He is Assistant Operations Officer, rule should now we have the opportunity November 1, 1942. He has been also provide that if murals among twenty different VIII. helping to plan the raids against there is evidence that the school of learning how the citizens of operating against the enemy from Song Book Corrected squads. An interscholastic squad Superintendent J. E. Gregg, the enemy and, as squadron navi officials intentionally violated the England since August, 1942. the Soviet Union have met a will be chosen from among intra Marf a, was elected to fill the gator, goes in the lead ship on all rules, the school in question should "On April 21, 1942, he wa3 situation somewhat similar to mural debaters. vacancy caused by the resignation of the raids. He wrote home re be automatically suspended from S STATED in official notice married to Miss Virginia Thornton Now is the time (not for all of T. G. Sandel, Class B, Region cently that he had made at least 85 the league for a period of time to our own. A column of the LEAGUER for of Bangor, Maine, having met her November, the song "Dabbling in good men to come to the aid of VIII. per cent of all raids, although while stationed there. Mrs. Man- be decided by the District Com Three Tests scheduled on only about 50 per mittee but not to exceed a period In the Soviet Union the council the Dew," page 20, of the Inter- the party) but certainly for every sell is at her home during Captain scholastic League Song Book, is intelligent American, especially cent. On one occasion he returned Mansell's absence." of three years. for physical education has devised from a raid with one crew member under the incomplete. The publishing com those of the generation under Football Toughener I shall appreciate your bringing slogan, "Ready for dead and three wounded, his ship Labor and Defense," three series pany has printed this song com fifty to talk and think about a Hamilton Contends this matter to the attention of your shot to pieces, having more than Waco School Song committee and having them give of tests, namely, one for children plete of a size suitable for pasting post-war world. The counsel so in 800 cannon and machine gun holes it very careful consideration. and two for adults, one of the lat the Song Book. A sufficient often thoughtlessly repeated that TNTERCOLLEGIATE ath- Published by Band number in it. Murry H. Fly, Superintendent, ter ("1st degree") being less of the reprints have been we should "win the war first and made available to correct each of then talk about what to do about A letics, with the emphasis It is interesting to dig into the Odessa, Texas. strenuous than the other. Though past lives of heroes, so the Editor CHORUS of "Spirit of both sexes are involved in this the books issued. The League it" should not be taken seriously. on football, will be continued Office has sent one copy out for each It obtains .currency naturally in 1943, according to athletic of the LEAGUER asked W. J. Moyes, Waco High," school song testing, we shall consider the girls Principal of Sam Houston at the book in every order so far filled. among the military, for it is the is being published under the Big Sandy Editor and women only. directors of leading Eastern time Morris was a student, and It is hoped they will be pasted in military's business to win the war auspices of the Band and Offers No Alibis . *Dr. Dawson, now retired, was formerly schools, because "the pigskin now principal of Lamar High at the proper place. If you have and it thinks always in terms of Professor of Physiology in the University contributes School, to send us what the school Band Parents Club. Wini of Wisconsin. He is familiar with the ordered books you should receive physical conquest, and must do as much as the Physical Fitness Programs of most of the so. record shows. fred Adams, 12B art student, *-pHE SPORTS EDITOR of European countries, and especially with these reprints in sufficient quantity. sheepskin to the war effort." the Russian system which he studied "on Here it is: * '"Hilltop Gossip," mim the ground" during a year's visit in that If not, write the League office. (See Debate Bulletins PageS) William McCarter, Dartmouth drew the design and lettered country. Editor. athletic director, made this state "From the time that he could the title for the song as it will eographed school paper of ment in summing up the opinions wield a pencil, he displayed a very Swinging Pole-climb (See Pole-Climb Page appear on the sheet music Big Sandy High School, re 4) of other school officials before the strong artistic tendency and marked soon to go on sale at the ported plenty of action in the Physical Fitness Clubs in New York Football Writers' As talent. His preferred sub musici jects were birds and horses. sociation. Dur stores. closing football game of Big ing his junior high-school days, he Early "The future of such sports as Lyle Skinner, band director, Sandy's season, and put the Texans Liked Their Many Schools Report Work made numerous posters of birds track and badminton may be in says, "Waco High has an original for one of his teachers, Miss best face on a top-heavy score doubt," McCarter said. "But foot song that is worthy as a musical against the home team, grimly Contests Rough and Tough Willie Bridges, who was also a composition, having majesty, dig* *~r*HE last three weeks of Edison Clubs Have ball, whose chief element is com lover of birds. Miss Bridges prizes sticking to the facts and bat, can stand on its own feet. nity and simplicity." those ancient contests. The com * November saw many new Plenty of Steam these posters very highly and has The song was written in tha offering no alibis in the best Writer Describes Sports clubs organized for promot We must abandon it as a money made considerable effort to pre petitions were at first individual, maker and play it for its own early 1920's by a former English traditions of good sportsman and Pastimes of Pioneer i.e., between individuals. Later it ing the physical fitness of serve them. His most ambitious teacher, Floyd K. Russell. "Spirit JOHN N. IGO, JR., Secre- value. Dartmouth will continue poster was made in Sam Houston ship. His report follows: Settlers grew to be more cooperative, and their members, and older intercollegiate football as long as of Waco High" was written to b« . "Big Sandy Wildcats finished was between groups of people. J tary for the Boys' Phys High School for his history teacher, sung in Mr. Russell's senior play, clubs taking on additional it has students and can find op Miss Edna Germany. The sub their season Friday, November 22, (By Robert B. Bristow) These contests formed the back ical Fitness Clubs of the Edi ponents." became popular with the students, activities, besides working on ject of this poster is the Texas and was adopted. ^against the White Oak Rough ground for the entertainment of son High School, turns in Government restrictions might pRONTIER peoples have the prescribed standards. Fol Centennial, and all the work, both The author gave the song witli necks. Although the Roughnecks the pioneer people of Texas.* reports on the activities of affect intercollegiate athletics, it triumphed over ^ always, so far as social composition and execution, was all rights and privileges to Waca the Wildcats, it The equipment for contests in lowing is a summary: was pointed out and the directors was a good game. The Wildcats five clubs as follows: done by Morris. This poster now High School, and in the fall of history records, enjoyed rug Texas at an early date was al also said that intersectional con fought to the finish and the SCHOOL * NO. OF The Wolf Pack: During the adorns Miss Germany's class room 1932, the band paid $25 to have ged sports and pastimes. most nil. There were no parks, tests probably were out. Roughnecks had no run away. The arenas, tracks, and certainly no CLUBS MEMBERS first four days of the week we at Lamar Senior High School, the song arranged for orchestra Whether it is gander-pulling "Sports should be continued where Roughnecks cinched a tie for the stadiums. The field was usually Crystal City High..- 2 57 work out during our regular it is proving an inspiration tion by a professional writer of in Texas or El Pato on the and emphasis placed on them in to the students of that school. district by the 32-0 victory. Wild an open space that was found in Hearne High ____ 4 98 Health Education class, which is music. order to provide a potent stim "Morris also participated cats fought hard and held the pampas of Argentine, the the timber. No uniforms were Jacksonville High _ 2 465 an hour every day. On Friday's in ulus for all students to get in athletics. He played end on the Roughnecks scoreless in the first popularity of a sport in a needed. Playing equipment was Washington we have our meetings. We have condition for the jobs ahead," said football team under Coach Ed Hot Shot Exchanges quarter, finally to be overwhelmed unknown. The people were forced (Mt. Fall Sch.) .._ 1 72 elected a president, vice-president pioneer society seems pro Commander Tom Hamilton, head Duggan and was a member of the in the second quarter when the portioned to its roughness to resort to crude forms of en Wichita Falls and secretary, and are working to In Advertising Debate Roughnecks scored 19 points, one (City View High) 2 47 start on the standards. of the Navy's conditioning pro basketball team coached by C. H. and toughness. tertainment; but the alertness of gram. "This is no time to retreat. Sherman, who developed many on an 85-yard off-tackle play, and the pioneer mind caused them Only two have completed the The sports and games of Texas to We will have to be satisfied with strong teams for Central and Sam A RECENT radio debate* a return of 65 yards on an inter invent some very interesting con 11 739 first standard. communities in the early days teams of inferior caliber, but if Houston. Lieutenant Kermit ^ between Lee Brantly, Ad cepted pass. Then to drive over tests. These contests grew to be Previously Reported 125 5,600 Suicide Squad: The qualifica in the last of the period. The were no exception. As the num tions of club members are gone football is good in peace time as Beachan, now a buddy in arms of vertising Director, Crowell- ber of people increased, the need the center of attraction and the a preparation for war, it is cer Morris, played tackle on the same Wildcats came back in the third meeting place for the people from TOTAL ..136 6,339 through during P.E. period, and Collier Publishing Company,; quarter after a short rest at the and desire for entertainment also we have a meeting every Friday. tainly better in wartime to train football team. and Dr. Colton E. Warne, increased. It was around this miles around. Now comes the "Ever Ready" the lads who will have to do the Morris became interested in half to hold the Roughnecks for Five have finished the first President, Consumers Union another scoreless period to be run desire and need that numerous Horse-Racing club of the Timpson High School, standard. fighting." P.M. aviation princijjally through a close Z. B. Crump, Sponsor, and through over in the fourth quarter for a games were developed. Some of Probably one of the oldest Panther Club: We are giving of U.S., had plenty of "clash" forms of competition its reporter gives the LEAGUER the total of 13 points." the contests were brought to this in pioneer opportunities to practice for tests in it. A newspaper account new country in the minds and following lively account of "Ever Most of the first-hand material herein Ready" activities: of standards in Physical Educa Sports Writer Urges That of the debate records the fol memories of the people from the given, I received from my grandfather, tion classes during the week. We lowing : The Old, Old Story lands from which they emigrated. T. B. Miller, Sr., of Athen, Texas. "Lost one and gained two since Author's note. hold a formal meeting on Friday Mr. Brantly Challenges Some of them dated back to the last report. Work so far has con School Sports Be Retained Of An Ancient New Deal sisted of army calisthenics, close where the standards are discussed Selling goods is not the chief medieval times and were copies of (See Pioneer Sports Page 2) and individual plans are made to order'drill, guard duty, tumbling, neath the 18-up draft classification function of advertising today. EALTH mounted (in pyramid building, army tactics, prepare to do standards. All (By Jack Cuddy, UP Sports Whatever its long-range purpose, classes are to be given an oppor Writer) laugh them off as clownish by W Megara) but the clever boxing, basketball, group bodily standers in this vast and very national advertising is fulfilling tunity to pass the standards each gathered it so narrowly into their Basketball Intramurals Will contact (rough stuff), track, and E COULD write a column serious war. an important wartime function <_ day to the end of this term. Nine hands that the mass of the people, hiking. All this is in addition to called "Praise the Lord, That's a major mistake. The mil the building of civilian morale. have completed first standard. destitute serfs amid plenty, listened requirements for certificate. lions of lower teen-age kids who Industry is doing this with Gov Help Recruit Varsity Squad Daredevils: 1. A formal meet and Pass the Athletics." But readily to the men who promised "This club presented an athletic are coming up will be the America ernment approval and encourage ing is held each Friday. we won't because the idea them a better life. About 630 B.C. show to about 400 spectators of the next couple of decades. And ment. As Leon Henderson says: program in the school the follow 2. President, Milton Harper; Theagenes, having decided to be 'y'HE STATE EXECUTIVE recently. The show as given in would be a bit "corny." Yet when we win this war sooner or "There is a big job for advertis come dictator, praised the poor and ing suggestions are offered: Vice-President, Charles Long; -* Committee, upon the 1. Appoint a faculty committee the Gym and consisted of military we beseech every mother and later those kids must come up ing to do in keeping hope and de denounced the rich, lead a starving formation, inspection and Secretary, Raymond Sledge; Ser- advice of the Legislative to promote and aid the athletic or funda father in the United States to clean and wholesome to carry on termination blazing . . . until tha mob into the pastures of the mental drill of the Company by geant-at-Arms, Theodore Willms; the American tradition. people feel the surge of rising wealthy breeders, had himself Advisory Board, has recom physical education director in Reporter, John Igo. use all their influence to keep sponsoring the program. club officers. Then a demonstra Therefore, it is a M-U-S-T that confidence which the achievements voted a bodyguard, increased it 3. Five have finished first competitive athletics alive for mended that district cham 2. The faculty committee, upon tion of army calisthenics was youthful energies be expended in of industry can start." Naturally, and with it overthrew the govern given. From this, tumbling, pyra standard. the duration to preserve our a wholesome fashion that will build advertising absorbs paper and ment. For a generation Theagenes pionships be determined by a recommendation of the intramural mid building and some "rough-and- 4. One hour work is done each moral standards. their bodies and make minds more chemicals and labor. But the pub ruled Megara, freed the serfs, tournament rather than round director, appoints the team man agers for each competing unit. tumble" army games were en day during P.E. class. Down through the years prepar alert. lic morale, built by advertising, ia humbled the mighty, and patro robin play. This plan is rec gaged in. The program was under Bears: This club is made up of 3. The committee should pre atory schools and colleges have Because there is a war, we can as essential to the war effort a3 nized the arts. Towards 600 the ommended in areas that will the direction and supervision of the football team, and the time, pare definite rules governing intra made the most of athletics as an not let down our athletic stand planes and tanks and ships. rich deposed him in turn; but a require considerable travel in members of the club." place, and length varies. Only outlet for young masculine energy Dr. Warne Replies third revolution restored democ mural athletics. ards. The experience of years Adamion High School three completed their first have provided a safety valve for So private advertising is as racy, which confiscated the prop order to carry on a schedule 4. The committee should de in this and v other countries standard. the robust youngsters who were essential erty of leading aristocrats, com on a home and home basis. termine the membership of each From Marianne Craig, President teaches that there is only one as airplanes or tanks! team in order that teams of the Adamson Concluding his report, John coming up to take their important How modest and reassuring. mandeered rich homes, abolished In districts that decide basket may be Physical Fitness safe outlet for the energies of evenly balanced. All of the Club, comes the following says: "As you will find in the places in the ever-changing Ameri Just turn our advertisement- debts, and passed a decree requir ball on a tournament basis and best report: youth v-athletics. players should not be allowed to The name of our school reports, there are 176 pledges can scene. laden Sunday papers loose on ing the wealthy to refund the in limit the interschool schedule to is W. H. That's why we hope that the men gather on one or two Adamson High signed to date. Each boy, who Those high-school and college Hitler. terest that had been paid them by this one trip, it is recommended teams. School, of Dallas, at the top will permit major league He will run before tha 5. The committee in assigning signed a pledge, understands, I kitU have tried to be clean liv their debtors. Will Durant. that in such districts a well or and our sponsor is Miss Rae baseball, college football and big- pulchritudinous females, armed participants to team membership Peters. Ours is a believe, the importance of 'Phys ing have tried heroically to ganized intramural league be senior high time boxing to survive. Because with cosmetics and girdles. Beat should provide each team with the school with four grades. The club ical Fitness.' Most of them want groom their bodies for competi Hitler formed in each school. the deeds of the big-time athletics with three-color industrial softball and swimming, such profit-motivated hypocrisy, from Crete about 620 . . . group and thus be a part of the ten hours Manuel, samples of Industrial should run a lap or two on the Unfortunately, we who should particularly. An interest in ath cloaked in the flag? If the govern completed represent the school at the district with group in magnifi per week of physical conditioning Record Cards and Monthly Report track every day (before trying to understand the psychology and letics will help our girls im ments needs to build morale, let cent tournament. fastivals of song arid dance. which is required for membership Blanks. Our next meeting is pass the mile run) for three or problems of the teen-age kids of measurably in doing their jobs in it launch a campaign. And Will In promoting the intramural in the Victory Corps program. Thursday, December 10 four days." today the, boys and girls just be defense factories, offices or borne. for it directly. Page 2 THE INTERSCHCLASTIC LEAGUER automobile tag)) was a popular game. The Parent-Teacher ones that were here were not of mounted. The rider was to keep Competition Council staged a meeting of parents, policemen and schoel- a uniform size. The distance that one hand free and jn sight. The the horses ran varied. It was other could be used to hold the Helps Morale men last week to consider what to do, decided that (1) usually marked out according to rein or the surcingle as the rider New Roehelle parents had been too lenient with their chil the clearing that they could find. deemed advisable. He must ride No matter what may happen fc dren, (2) if their town had better recreational facilities, A usual distance was a quarter of him as long as he bucked and was sports in the next year or so and their youngsters might spend less time in bars and road- a mile. The horses were lined up required to "rake" the horse three you can be sure something wil! houses. A curfew and parental ban on juvenile driving Picture Appreciation Correction and the riders were given the start times. Raking referred to the happen when the Army takes in f In the "Supplement" page 8, ing signal. They were ordered to tickling of the horse on the ribs few more batches of athletes thi were proposed but quickly rejected as too hard to enforce. of under heading "Picture Memory" keep to a certain track and the and shoulders with the rowel big aircraft companies will keep on The parents temporized by agreeing to try to make their one that finished first was con the spur. If a person rode the with competitive athletics . . i earlier at night; police promised to shoo third line, read "Picture Apprecia Published eight times a year, each month, from September to children come home tion" instead of "Music Apprecia sidered the winner. The prizes horse down, he was a winner. If They're sold on "the effect of cham April, inclusive, by the Bureau of Extracurricular Activities, Ex minors away from bars." tion." were usually a portion of a beef he failed to ride him, some other pionship principle upon morale" tension Division, The University of Texas. or some form of food. This grew cowhand got a call. The judges . . . Paul S. Gilbert, who handle! into a real contest and the next were ordered to judge from the the huge sports program that hai Suipension class of prizes awarded was made way a horse bucked, the way the grown up in the Grumman Aircraf 1 \V7"E read in every paper, especially in educational jour- The following high schools are up of bridles, blankets, and spurs. rider maintained his position, and plants, claims that the men gel suspension in football: nals; we hear from the platform and pulpit and over under Later money prizes became com the length of time the animal rivalries started in softball or bowl .Editor Stockdale, Teneha, and East ROY BEDICHEK. the radio, the constant refrain, "The schools must do thus Bernard. mon. The practice of betting on bucked. Some of the terms used ing and then work just as hard ta and so." To win the war, we must have physical fitness, these contests was prevalent and in describing the horses' motions outdo one another on the production (Entered as second-class matter November 6, 1927, at the post Supplement many a pioneer lost a supply of were: sun-fishing, bucking, somer line . . . And do the employees like and the schools must do it; to win the war, we must be a softball office at Austin, Texas, under the Act of August 24, 1912.) to In this Issue of th« Leaguer appears tobacco or some form of exchange sault, whirlwind, bolting, and half- it? Well, they'll stretch taught why we fight, and the schools must teach this; a "supplement to the 1941-42 Revision at these races. mooning. This was a dangerous game over two or three days by win the peace, we must teach a plan for a reasonable post of the Constitution ft Rule*" publishing playing a few innings each lunch DECEMBER, 1942 No. 4 Bronco-Buitin' contest, and one of the most Vol. XXVI the changes effective for 1942-43 eon- hour; they'll work 56 hours a week war world. Then, the schools must gather scrap, they must tests. Each school wishing to engage in Closely akin to the horse-rac popular. sell bonds, they must furnish rationing clerks; and so on contests under the rules of the League ing was the "broncho-bustin" " con (To be continued) and try to train for boxing in their TT IS ENCOURAGING to note that class and Intramural endlessly. At the same time, the armed forces are taking should have a copy of the "1941-42 Re tests. This contest took place spare time and they'll start bowl vision" which was issued and distributed whenever a person had a wild ing matches at 8 A.M. when they in the high schools. last year. The "supplement" will be dis * debates are growing in popularity the young and physically fit men from the teaching ranks; horse that he wanted broken to Did You Know- come off the night shift. Hugh debating the business houses, manufac tributed free to member-schools in Some schools may have to give up interscholastic the WAACS, the WAVES, bulletin form upon request. ride. Often people would learn of That in the year 1500 B.C. a Fullerton, Jr. on account of travel restrictions, but it is no reason for giv turers, and Government civilian services -are draining the several people possessing such Cretan artist modeled a marine ing up debate. The League, anticipating class-demand for younger women from the teaching profession. So, with animals, and they would maneuver form so perfectly that Evans, mod Make yourself all honey and the numerous questions in debate has prepared and has ready for added, not only added, but multiplied burdens, the schools — Pioneer Sports —• to get them collected at some ern archeologist, mistook it for » flies will devour you. Italian distribution two Debate Workbooks, outlining, analyzing and are asked to perform miracles with a force that has been point. This was an occasion for fossil. Proverb. (Continued from Page 1) the cowboys to show their wares. briefing for classroom use ten different questions. A suit reduced to skeletal proportions. It's all very well to say This contest was closely super able bibliography has been prepared on each question. Many that there is no such word as "fail," that we're all going Texas sports was horse-racing. The vised and had many rules. The classes are making us of this material. Illustrative of the to work harder, that some way Americans get the job people were proud of their animals horses were bridled or haltered, Interscholastic League work some of the speech teachers are doing in the classroom, done, that a teacher who is receiving $150 per month is and liked to display their abilities. as the case demanded, and a note clipped from The Wacoan. going to turn down an offer of $200 because it's patriotic This contest was usually of two surcingle placed on them. The we reproduce the following kinds, bareback and saddled. rider was aided in mounting by a Advisory Board Minutes student paper of Waco High School: "Such questions as to stay in the schools, and so on. It helps, perhaps, to kid There were not many saddles in "snubber," i.e., a horse trained to 'Should the Negro be given equal rights with the whites,' oneself. But anyone with a little common sense knows that Texas at this early time and the hold the other horse until he was HE BOARD convened in Dean Shelby'i Office, November and 'Should poll taxes be abolished,' and fAre radio com the schools are not going to be able to do even half of T 26, 1942, at 9 a.m., with the following members present: what our orators expect, or claim they expect, of us. We Superintendent C. E. Brown, Malakoff; Superintendent Larue mercials necessary?' have been debated in Miss Walker's Cox, Jacksonville; Superintendent J. D. Fulton, Prairie Lee; sixth period debate classes this week." Miss Walker is are told the armed forces must have boys with that old Texas High School Coaches County Superintendent W. T. Graves, Coleman; Superintendent evidently not afraid of a "hot" question. fighting spirit, that never-say-die complex, and that com J. E. Gregg, Marfa; Superintendent B. F. Meek, Kermit; Superin petitive athletics is the thing the school will contribute; Association-News and Notes tendent V. W. Miller, Dayton; Superintendent Frank Morgan, Reid, Dumas; Superintendent and yet the armed forces are taking our coaches in droves, The Texas High-School Coaches Associa Commerce; Superintendent J. W. tion conducts this column through its cor Jack R. Ryan, McKinney; Superintendent J. H. Slack, Hardin; and the gas-rationing authorities say we can't take a school you have several students in a respondent, Mr. Harris. Officers of the A news story released by the United Press recently was Stiteler, Waco, Superintendent W. J. Stone, Nocona; Superintendent C. E. picture, trim out all excess space Association are: Harry team in the bus from Cedar Hill to Pleasant Valley to President: W. C. O. Harris, Fort Worth, Superintendent Nat Williams, Ballinger; headlined by one of our Texas papers thus: "Zoot-suited the picture large Vice-President; Bill Carmichael, Bryan, Wade, Kingsville; play an inter-school game of six-man football. We must and then print Secretary-Treasurer.- Editor. juvenile gangsters terrorizing movies, dance halls, taverns See Superintendent E. J. Woodward, Brownwood. enough to show the faces. The following members of the State Executive Committee Dr. Caroline Zachry, Director of the Bureau teach more mathematics, more physics, and yet it is these 13 issue, of the (By W. C. O. Harris, 3001 Cock- over nation." the November met with the Board: Shelby, Bedichek, Brace, Tharp, Kidd. of Child Guidance, New York City, observed that there is very math and physics teachers who have migrated most Woodrow Wilson News for good rell St., Ft. Worth, Texas) an increase in the number of Children's Court cases of numerously from the profession. And then the schools must examples of pictures that show the Action an Basketball young girls picked up by service men in Central hold morale up to the top notch, but the fact is that the features of students clearly. True, The first matter discussed was continuance or discontinuance extremely these pictures are borrowed from Indiana Ass'n Urges of basketball intersehool contests for the ensuing season in view and Prospect Parks. State Social Welfare Commissioner activities which do so much to build school morale are is a professional newspaper, but Continuance ©f Sports of the fact that gas-rationing had been announced for December of New York, David C. Adie, commenting on a repc-rt increasingly difficult to maintain. Juvenile delinquency should not the high-school paper 1. The Board discussed other contests, also, especially the showing 89 per cent increase in child neglect, 33 per cent rising in every part of the country. Other countries at war take suggestions from a profes spring activities, including the literary contests, tennis, track increase in first admissions of children to foster care; and have had to admit that it is vain to expect the impossible sional paper? Indiana High-School and field, journalism, etc. 14 per cent increase in delinquency, said that the report of the schools. If demands continue to be increased, and Sometimes vagueness of fea Coaches Association has So far as basketball for the ensuing season is concerned, the forced into ture is due to poor photography. adopted a fine slogan "Take Board, on motion duly carried, recommended to the State "indicates how seriously war conditions are affecting those facilities diminished, we shall, of course, be should be School photographers the Rubber off of Beer Trucks Executive Committee, as follows: who play the least role in the war the children." The similar admission. sure to provide plenty of contrast Conference AA: (1) District Executive Committee to ar explosions of youthful lawlessness occur in too many in taking pictures so that the pic and put it on School Busses range the district schedule. (2) The place of the bi-district for it to be set down to local conditions. In our ture will reproduce well. If the That is, If you Want Young game to be determined by the toss of a coin. Only one game( places subject's features are in shadow, a opinion, it is a symptom of a disease which will gpread America in Physical Condi shall be played if the second game requires additional trans ANNOUNCEMENT flashbulb should be used, if pos tion." The Indiana Associa portation. (3) That district championships so far as possible and intensify, just as it did in the opening year of the sible. be determined by a district tournament rather than the round- war in England. It was due there and it is due here to So many unauthorized and misleading' statements When two one-column cuts of tion addressed a vigorous let robin schedule. depriving the schools of the most responsible teachers, and have been published concerning the Interscholastic persons are to be run next to each ter to the President of the Conference A: (1) The District Executive Committee to League's winter and spring program, that it is deemed other, make sure that the cuts United States, Indiana United arrange the district schedule. Thai district championships be the shutting off of many of the activities which lent some state just what the League is advisable to again are of the same height. If they States Senators and Repre determined by a district tournament rather than a round-robin life and color to the school routine. Conditions became so undertaking to dot or if are not, trim one of them; sentatives, State Rationing schedule. (2) The four district champions in a region shall aggravated in England that it was necessary to return 1. Basketball i* going forward on three-confernce such trimming is impossible, run determine the winner by a regional tournament. The superin many teachers to the schools. Here is a problem for the basis to state championships. Call is made for basket one cut under the other. Officers, etc. This letter out tendent or principal from each of the four schools represented ball fees. January 15 is the deadline date. manpower commission. Lassos to Yell lines their stand on the man are to form the executive committee for the regional tourna 2. _ No decision on football championships next fall Sportsmanship for years has power situation. It points out ment and determine the time, place and other arrangements for at this time. Announcement will be made concern been the theme of editorials in the series in accordance with the dates in the League Calendar, ing plan for football by the close of the second that the athlete makes the high-school papers; and the many best soldier. He is better and other regulations of the Basketball Plan. Their decisions *-pWENTY YEARS ago the Extension Division of the Uni semester of this school year. examples of good sportsmanship in these matters are final. * versity issued a bulletin entitled "A Study Of the Rural 3. County contests are optional. All material for we find on gridirons today must equipped both physically and Conferenee B: (1) The District Executive Committee to county meets it available, and all state prizes are The high-school Schools of Smith County, Texas," on page 55 of which we result in part from such editorials. mentally. arrange the district schedule. That district championships be offered. Some counties are organizing for meets; An unusual example of such sports boys from 15 to 18 must be determined by a district tournament rather than a round-robin find the following statement: some are net. manship will be seen in San kept physically fit and men schedule. (2) The district winners shall be eligible to participate 4. First qualification for state meet contests will Antonio on December 6, when the in the regional tournament, as is provided far in the rules and "This year ten white teachers and seventeen colored teachers were be held at the Regional Meets. District meets are tally alert. employed in the nine districts (non-tax paying) under consideration. Lassos, famous girls rooting or regulations of the Basketball Plan. omitted. Early call for entries in these meets will be ganization of Thomas Jefferson Sports "Backbone" Program There was an average of twenty-three white pupils enrolled for each Spring Meets made. These entries will come to the State Office, High, San Antonio, will do the Competitive sports for several white teacher employed and fifty-two colored pupils for each colored and be forwarded to appropriate regional directors. years has been the backbone of Football was discussed, but it was the general impression teacher employed. The white teachers received an average salary of rooting for Washington State as 5. Energetic promotion of the Physical Fitness that team plays A. and M. The our program of physical develop that conditions might change between now and the opening of $609 and the colored teachers $381. The average expenditure per Program for schools is being carried on, in accord ment. They must be continued the next season to such an extent as to make recommendations white child enrolled was $26.69, per Negro child $7.28." Lassos have learned yells and songs ance with demands of Victory Corps, Health and of Washington State. Their band and conducted in such a .way as to now valueless. The discussion turned then on the spring pro of Texas really understand what Emergency Medical Service, and of the Armed Forces. will play the songs. Between reach a higher percentage of our gram. It was moved by Wade and seconded by Reid that the We wonder if the people an youth. Athletes, because of com Board recommend to the State Committee that it set up the these figures mean. These schools are supported by per §. "Supplement" to Constitution and Rules halves the girls will give a drill nouncing changes sent on request. exhibition." Washington Staters petitive sports, develop a "will to program on a reduced basis (perhaps only on regional basis) capita apportionment from the state. Thus a portion of the will go back home with a warm win." Interschool competition so that schools so desiring may carry on the various phases of per capita apportionment of the Negro child ($10.00) was feeling for Texas hospitality be must be continued to nurture this the League program so far as practicable. taken from his pocket, so to speak, and placed in the pocket, cause of the activities of the "Spirit of Winning." As discussion of this motion proceeded, it became the wish 1, illustrating the news of the week Lassos. A program of interschool sports of the Board that a resolution supporting the motion be pre so to speak, of the white child. We can't find that the pub in the school. calls for tires and gasoline. Con pared containing the various items (discussed informally) in the caused any great stir. It was written From Denton comes word that lication of this bulletin Improve Pictures the Texas High School Press As gress and others in authority usual resolution form. see that the schools are pro by two men of unimpeachable integrity, namely, E. E. Davig, Looking through the many pic sociation has canceled its annual should Resolution one vided with these. now Dean of the North Texas Agricultural College, and tures in our I. L. P. C. papers, fall convention but will carry on was then prepared and submitted: see some ways of improv "Soft" Program Regrettable The following resolution Frederick J. Adams, now Professor of Educational Psy can its contests by mail. The West program of inter- ing picture presentation. W. A. (Bill) Alexander, Di Whereas, The Interscholastic League chology, in The University of Texas, and at that time the Texas Press Clinic has also called school competitive activities has been for the past thirty years Most common defect is that of off its annual convention. The rector of Athletics, Georgia Tech, directing impartial distribution of fund* has the following to say in regard one of the most vital features of public school work in Texas; statute of 1905 pICTUEES have sprung into waste space. Our good friends Me Alien Wheel of October 16 car between white and colored children was in effect, as it still the-staff of the Coyote News of to competitive sports "It is re and surprising prominence in ries a note that the Valley High Whereas, without some genuine competition between and is. We wonder how many other counties in Texas have dis Wichita Falls will not mind our School Press Conferenee is con grettable that so many of the high our Texas high-school news mentioning the three-column pic schools and small colleges have among schools there is danger of general stagnation, especially tricts in which this transfer is made from the pocket of one tinuing its plans to hold a meeting in activities such as athletic? and forensics which are naturally A papers this year. The "sur ture on the front page of their this fall. seen fit to discontinue competitive child to the pocket of another. November 19 issue as an example. athletics during the war period. A suited to competition; and prising" angle comes from the They Want Letter* Whereat, many of the higher leaders among the armed Around a group of eight student The Brackenridge Times, San great many people seem to think general impression that news election winners is shown an ex that during the war competitive forces have publicly endorsed and continue to endorse inter- Antonio, recently published a let school competitive athletics and urge their continuance as papers are not as well off panse of school steps and of the ter from an ex-student now in athletics border on sin. Their idea "COR many years the LEAGUER has contended th$i if you financially and therefore building. From each side an inch is to give every boy and girl in vital to the preparation of men for the combat services; and service at Dutch Harbor, Alaska, Whereas, this Board believes that these activities are a A do not satisfy the competitive urge of youngsters by might be expected to cut down and a half could have been in- which the ex listed names of school some setting up exercises. trimmed from the picture and from "Why not do both? To the boy notable contribution to the war effort; and placing them in competitive situations under controlled on the number of pictures seven buddies. The Times urged Whereas, it seems that many less essential or even non- conditions, in fields suitable to their talents (the atheletl- the bottom one inch without los students to write to them. Need or girl not particularly interested printed. Perhaps some papers ing anything of value to the pic or adapted to competitive athletics, essential businesses are permitted mileage, although on a re cally inclined in athletics, the artists in artistic competi less to say, letters from home are duced basis; and have reduced their budget for ture. If the trimmed picture were welcomed by the boys in service. physical training is of great bene tions, the talented intellectually in some form of intellec pictures, but others are liberal printed three-columns, the faces fit. To the boys and girls, how Whereas, the program is a "going concern" which has And they would welcome a high- required years of work by many thousands of school men and tual contests and so on) if the schools do not provide in presenting the news of the students would be much school paper, too. Can you put ever, who are vigorous and ath larger and clearer than they were letically inclined, something be women to establish, and so great loss would accrue if it were exercise for an instinct that is deep as life itself, the youthi through views. some of your exes on your mail permitted to lapse; their own competitions. In a recent in the paper; or if the students ing list? yond mere physical training is of will themselves provide Corpus Christl's La Gaviota, were left the same size, the picture great value. They are the force Now therefore, this Board urges the State Executive COM- issue of Time one of these improvised contests, mixed, by the If you face any problem with mittee to provide the machinery for permitting a continuance through a staff photographer, would occupy only two columns, which we can help you, drop us a ful people and in war need this way, with a little alcohol, is described as follows: printed two unusual layouts in a thus saving a column for news. extra training. (although on a reduced basis) of those interschool contests note. We will be glad to write to for which there are sufficient entries to make the meets Whooping out of a tavern in suburban New Roehelle, recent issue. One covered eight By actual count of the pictures you about it. Remember that the "Regardless of how many men columns over the title-line of the printed in twenty-three high- go into the Army, we will still have worthwhile. N.Y., at 3:30 a.m., four high-school-age boys hopped into a last date for enrollment in the Resolution was adopted unanimously. front page and consisted of the school papers at hand, we found I. L. P. C. is January 15. thousands of young ones in high jalopy and set off up broad North Avenue. Soon they werd VICTORY spelled out by that one third of the pictures are schools and colleges, and it is up It was further moved, and the motion carried, that the above sighted an older friend driving another car and began to pictures of the heads of students. in dire need of trimming. Be sure to those institutions to increase resolution be transmitted to other state leagues. Motion by play. Weaving around, they managed to bump their friend's Another en the sports page een- that you have no waste space A LTHOUGH all men do not their efforts in physical education Williams was made and carried that other state leagues be four boys were sisted of six one-column cut*, around the edges of your pictures. -t~X participate, experience has and in intercollegiate and inter asked to cooperate in asking the rationing authorities to con car twice and caromed into a tree. All sider rationing trips, as one trip for interschool contests per killed. On the grounds of New Roehelle High School the strung down the same column, Faces to be Seen shown that no activity, except scholastic competitions, as a part sh6win£ the six yell leaders in A second very common tfault is actual participation in battle, does of the war effort." week, or one in two weeks, cr that a percentage of the mileage totally wrecked jalopy was placed as a grim warning to the action, posed in such a way that that of having the features of the so much to build up esprit de eorps previously traveled carrying on such activities be permitted. city's youth. And shocked parents and school officials ;he e6mbined motions illustrated students in the picture so dim or so and to instill in an organization a H. Jamieson Swarts, University The Committee then recessed to attend the luncheon at the learned that New Roehelle bars were an after*schoel hangr the pictures showed the various small as to be unrecognizable. feeling of ;unit pride and loyalty as 6f Pennsylvania says, "England Home Economics Tea House. At this luncheon meeting, the stages of one yell. Pictures of crowds at games or well organized and e&nducted ath continues soccer, with crowds of Board was addressed by Lieut. Commander W. 0. Hunter, who out; that a survey showed 94 per ceftt of high-ehool young' spoke on the organization' and conduct of the High School soon to drive cars; 28 The Abilene Battery of Oct. 8 action on the football field often letic competition. War Department, 100,000 and up." He points out, sters questioned drove or expected ran a two-column layout of pic can be good without showing fea Basic Field Manual, Physical "the dropping of sports is a sig Victory Corps. per cent of those who drove had no license; 57 per cent tures almost all the way from top tures, but most pictures should Training, March 6, 1941, Sec. IX, nificant turning point for the worst Adjourned. had been in automobile accidents; "wrinkle lender" (i.e., to bottom on the left side of page present their subjects clearly. If STb, in a nation's moralfe." THE INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER Page 3 that the people, and particularly World Association, New York Favorite Picture* (1941), No. 4136, 15 cent* per, copy, 10 copie* the students in our colleges and City, May 8, 1942. 4 pages. Current Publications Issued by the for $1, universities, be encouraged Pursuit of Happiness in War A collection ef stories concerning the pictures and the artists included in the 5 freely to assemble to discuss our 1942-43 picture memory list is here presented in quite attractive form for pupils in time, by E. C. Lindeman, Pro University Interscholastic League the erades eligible for the picture memory contest. The author is Mrs. Florence common problems. Indeed, this fessor of Social Philosophy at the Lowe Phillips who has prepared other numbers of this series in the past. The Those bulletin is printed in large type and in a manner suitable for study by children is one of the freedoms that we New York School of Social Work. ordering bulletins should read carefully the description of preparing for the contest. Bach pupil in the picture memory class should have an the bulletin given below and the individual copy of this publication. are determined to defend. 6 pages. terms upon which it is distributed. This is the same bulletin used last year, and Stamps are not accepted in payment many schools will find that they already have a supply of this bulletin. The for bulletins, and bulletins We, as teachers and students of United States in a New are not sent C.O.D. or on account. Cash in the form of money order, "Picture Study in Elementary Grades" (1936), No. 3634, 50 page., speech, have a tremendous patri World. I. Relations with Britain. express order, currency, or personal check must accompany order. 10 cent* per copy. otic responsibility. It is our duty Reprint from Fortune, May, 1942. Do not expect the bulletins to travel as rapidly as first-class mail. This is a collection of articles published daring the last two or three year* Wait fa the Inteneluilattie Leaguer under the title, "Picture Appreciation," by Miss Flor to see to it 30 pages. a reasonable time before sending in an inquiry concerning an ence Lowe, Head, Art Department, Sam Houston State that people are trained order previously given. Teachers College. Ths in the skills which keep our coun The United States in a New articles contain many helpful hints to teachers who have charge of picture appre If it is necessary to telegraph an order, the money ciation study in the fourth and fifth grades, as well as ft great deal of general World, II. Pacific Relations. should be tele information concerning the less technical aspects of painting, sculpture, and try a free, democratic nation. We Sup graphed also, c .- otherwise the order must surely be held up awaiting architecture. cannot lightly ignore a plain call plement of Fortune, August, 1942. remittance. "The Three-R Contest" Letters to Lucerne Rotter and The five scenes take place In the to duty we must work even 33 pages. When the term "League School" (1927), No. 2639. is used in this list it is meant to A large folder containing ths writing scale by which specimens will be judged Vincent. French, Roy. on appli principal's office at Avondale High harder than ever before to en Why Did God Make America? refer to a, school which it a, member of The University Interscholastie in ths writing contest. Also contains specific rules and directions for conducting the Three-R cation, 4m9w, drama, 75e. Here School. The "grand old girl," courage as many speech situations By Vice-President Henry A. Wal League. contest. Sent free to any teacher in a member school. is a three-act play to be highly Principal Bayles, nearly wrecks her as possible. lace. Address before a group in Reduced prices do not apply on cumulative orders. For instance, A Prescribed List of Play* (1941), No. 4125, 12 pages. recommended. It has timeliness, own career in trying to mould a school ordering SO copies^ one time and 50 at another time does not A list of 850 One-Act Play titles for use in League contests. Listed according to Community Program* vited by The Churchman to honor receive these at the rate given on 100 lots. title, author, number of characters, type, royalty, and publisher. good dialogue, excellent character character in her students. Uses President It is unfortunate that condi Roosevelt, New York Bulletins ordered are not subject to exchange, A Prescribed List of Junior Declamations, ization, and a moving theme, all a lot of students and is not a nor will money be No. 4144. Price 10 cents. tions have made it necessary to City, June 8, 1942. refunded for same. A list of 8,000 titles of poems for us* in League contests. Listed alphabetically given sympathetic treatment. In difficult show to do from a direct List of F.P.A. Publications according to title, author, and the books in which each poem is found. Contains eliminate from the school programs on Bibliography of 56 books of poetry. a Swiss girl's school, girls of all ing, acting, or technical standpoint. a great Problems of World Organization. deal of the ordinary con The Speech Teacher nationalities endure the human suf Constitution and Rule* of the Interscholastie and Competition* (1941), No. 4142, 75 pages, test work In speech. But simply American Foreign Policy, The League (Reviled for 25 cent* per copy. fering and turmoil that comes with 1941-42 Contest*), 3824, 136 pages. because the League program R61e of Industry in the War and Part I of this bulletin, Pride and Prejudice Jane Ken- will Contains raid the use of competitions as a method of teaching is discussed the horrors of war. The play has the and regulations governing all contests of the University Inter- from a historical and theoretical standpoint by Roy Bedichek, Director of The Uni dall. Dram. Pub. Co., Roy. $5. to be restricted, does not mean that Post-War World. By Dr. J. seholutie League. Free copy is sent to the person remitting the fee (or a school. versity Interscholastic League. been revised to play in a single set, Extra copies 10 cents each. Part II is written by F. L. Winship, Director of $25., 5mllw, romantic comedy, speech activities are to be shelved 0. Downey, General Motors Cor Speech Activities in the Interscholastic League. It is designed to be of practical but the play also contains the assistance to teachers who have undertaken the work of sponsoring dramatic, extem 75c. for the duration. Rather, we poration. 27 pages. Supplement to the Constitution and Rules (1942) No. 4236. poraneous speech or declamation contests original script as written for two Long a favorite of theater in their respective schools. Even experienced goers should spend the time ordinarily A Charter for Cotton. By Dr. This pamphlet contains all the important revisions of the rules for the 1942-48 teachers will find Part II quite worthy of study; those assigned contest duties but sets. The play requires sincere, of all ages, Jane Austen's school year, and is available free of charge. It is, of course, based on the bulletin inexperienced in this field, will find it Invaluable. novel is here dramatized to be given over to contest work in start A. B. Cox, Professor of Cotton described above and is useless without a copy of the basic bulletin. Those schools sldllful direction and acting, and which have preserved a copy of the above described edition of the Constitution and ing and encouraging other com Marketing, Director, Bureau of Rules will need order Other Publication* it cannot fail to be a moving, suc played on a single set. Mrs. Ben- only the Supplement. net sets out to marry munity speech programs. Now as Business Research, The University The School cessful production. her five and Pre-Military Training. No. 4220. 33 pages. For Interseholastie League Sent Book (1942), 32 page*, single copies daughters and just about does so never before, we need to have of Texas. Mimeographed circular. free distribution. 10 cent*, one dozen $1. many debates, discussions, and Toward a Durable Peace, This bulletin attempts to describe the situation confronting the public schools in this to everyone's satisfaction. It is by wartime emergency This pamphlet contains the prescribed list of songs for the League choral singing in so far as physical training and physical education is con contests with the music, and each selection correlated with phonograph records. Murder Mansion Orville Snapp. the independent Elizabeth who speeches before and for com Eugene Staley. Reprint from cerned. It contains the report of the U.S. Office of Education Wartime Commission, The book but it is chiefly contains both the Grade school and the Rural school list, some thirty munity groups. Take Common taken up with a description of the Interscholaatic League's Physical different songs, and each member ef the school choir should French, Roy. $10., 4m6w, mystery- gives her the most trouble, but the speech Sense Magazine, April, Fitness Program. There is an extensive bibliography which is of interest mainly to be furnished with a eopy. comedy, 60c. A young girl in makes the best catch. With the work from behind the school walls 1942. 4 pages. the coach and the instructor in physical education. Let'* Sing the Same Songs. Postpaid $.05 per copy; $.40 per dozen j herits a lonely old mansion and ac simplified set, the only problem and put it to work for the good The Atlantic Charter. By Equalization of Educational Opportunity (1941), No. 4138, 250 $2.70 per hundred. Only Texa* order* accepted. pages, single copies 35 cents, four copies A collection of favorites with the music, including the following: Alouette; companied by her aunt arid colored remaining is that of costuming the of the community. Students will Franklin D. Roosevelt and Winston for $1. America; America, This bulletin contains arguments the Beautiful; Aunt Dinah's Quilting Party; Cape Cod Chantey! maid learn much more and get pro and con on the Interscholastic League debate Carry Me Back to Old Virgiimy; Cielito Lindo; Dixie; Down in the Valley; Home goes to occupy it. They are show. But it's an obstacle hardly more Churchill. August 14, 1941. query for the school year 1941-42. It also contains affirmative, negative and general on the Range; briefs, as well Thanksgiving Prayer; I Want to be Ready; Levee Song; Nobody thrust immediately into a mys worth considering, for the play benefit from a program presented The United States and the as an exhaustive analysis of the Question and a classified bibliography, Knows de Trouble I've Seen; Old Folks at Home; Rio Grande; Sacramento; Shenan- is It is prepared by Dr. Joseph Bay, Professor of Government in the North Texas doah; before State Teachers The Star-Spangled Banner; Swing Low, Sweet Chariot. The National Recrea terious series of events involving so worth doing. a real audience than they League of Nations. League of College. tion Association selected and recommends these songs for school and community On this same subject, there are available two handbooks, Vol. I and Vol. II, throughout the disappearances, supposed murders, would in the ordinary class-room Nations entitled country. The point is made that it is a great advantage to national Association, Inc. May, "Equalizing Educational Opportunity" at $.25 per volume. These bulletins unity to all sing the same songs, and they're singing from this particular collection and other mystery effects. In situation. are both good-sized volumes of 200 or 250 pages each. everywhere in the country. The House Without A Key Jean 1940. volves a large east, good contrasts What, specifically, can be done? The Natural Resources Tax (1940), No. 4038, Lee Latham. Dram. Pub. Co., Roy. For Democratic Victory and 250 pages, single Sing We All Noel, Christmas and Twelfth Night Suggestion* for in character, and nice comedy. If there is not already a series of copies 35 cents, four copies for $1. Home, School, Church, Recreation Center, Club and $25., 6m8w, mystery, 75c. A World Organization, Free World Community, Technically there are no problems discussion groups in your com The debate question for the school year 1940-41 proposed »n increase in taxes on by Augustus Delafield Zanzig. No. 4147, 42 pages. Price 15 dramatized version for the stage Association. 4 pages. natural resources, and this bulletin contains a wealth of material, both negative and cents per copy. and like most mystery plays can munity, use your speech classes to affirmative. It also contains suggestive briefs. It was prepared under the direction of of an Earl Derr Biggers Charlie Professor Thomas A. Rousse, of the Public Speaking Department, The University of Now is the time to begin preparation (or a big Christmas celebration in school hardly fail to be a successful pro start discussion activities. Send Texas. and community. Music is the soul of the Christmas celebration, and here in this Chan mystery. A man has been bulletin you will find many suggestions, duction. speakers to community and civic not only for music but for various cere mysteriously murdered in his home — Pole-Climb — Socialized Medicine, No. 3938, 250 pages, single eopie* 35 cents, four monials. Lists of suitable plays, festivals, pageants, and lists of carols are appended, clubs as guest speakers. Send eopie* very valuable for reference. in Honolulu. Charlie Chan, with for $1.00. debaters before community gather Affirmative, negative and general briefs of the 1939-40 League debate Question, Senior Declamation Bibliography. Grand Old Girl F. Vreeland. the aid of a personable young man, (Continued from Page 1) prepared by Dr. Joseph M. Ray, Associate Professor of Government, North Texas State A list of thirty-four ings to debate on matters con Teachers books and publications containing Senior Declamations. Som* Longmans, Roy. $25., llmlOw, traps the murderer. Some good College. There is here assembled authoritative information, pro and con, contain both Senior and Junior Declamations. This bibliography is sent free. nected with the war and post-war on this very vital question, There is included a large bibliography and the names cosnedy, 75e. A comedy based on laughs and exciting situations. The woman in the accompany of organizations which will furnish free material. Extemporaneous speech directors, Relationship of Scholarship in School to Later Success in Life. conditions. as well as debate coaches, will need this bulletin for their pupils, ss the subject the RKO movie of the same title. Should be fun for any audience. ing picture is climbing a swing assigned in this contest for the current year is "Socialised Medicine." Fifteen-page pamphlet containing reprint of a series of articles by Dr. H. T. Speakers' Bureau ing pole. If she were a girl of Benedict, late President of The University of Texas, published in The Interscholastig The Sale* Tax, No. 3838, 250 page*, single copie* 35 cents, four Leaguer. It disposes finally of the old contention that the poor student stands best Start or enlarge a speaker's 14-16 years, she would have te copies for $1. chance of later success in life. The problem is attacked statistically and the answer teacher points of view. It treats is conclusive. Many superintendents and principals will want to pass this informa bureau to provide speakers not climb up 6 feet (2 meters) for This was the League tion en to high-school of all phases of the handbook on the debate query for the school year 1988-88. It pupils through auditorium talks and on other occasion!. Sen* speaking ex- only for your community, but for "passing" and 9 feet for "excel contains suggestive briefs, selected arguments, bibliography, etc., all bearing on the only in case legal-sized stamped and addressed envelops is enclosed with request. perienee, going inductively from debate Query, "Resolved, That Texas Should Adept a Uniform Retail Sales TSJS." neighboring communities. Simply lent.'! It is prepared by Professor George Hester and Professor Thomas conversation, informal talk, story, A. Rousse. Victory Physical Fitne** Club*, Instruction Manual. 32 page*. For get the program under way, and For grown up women this test free distribution. telling, language, to the more com Texas Legislature: One House or Two? No. 3738, 250 page*, single there will be mere than enough has undergone changes. At first eopie* 35 cents, four copies for $1. Here Is a manual whieh is prepared with a view to using in physical education plex problems of speech presenta even teachers who have had nd formal training in the field. Anticipating the interest in it to keep it going. It the requirement was as follows: This was the League handbook on the debate query for the school year 193T-88. shortage of physical education teachers and coaches, the League in cooperation with tion, interpretation, and drama. will take It contains suggestive briefs, selected arguments, bibliography, etc., all bearing on the Texas Health and Emergency Medical Service is distributing this publication, work more work than 17-25 years, 15 feet; 25-32 years, the debate query, "Resolved, That Texas hoping to encourage the organization of Physical Fitness Clubs on three levels, The organization of the book is Should Adopt the One-House Legislature.* elementary, American Scenes Edited by coaching for eontest debates, but 10 feet; above 33 years, 6 feet. It was prepared by Dr. Joe M. Ray. Associate Professor of Government in the junior high school, and senior high school. Full instructions are given Wil carefully and well done. Each step North Texas State Teachers College. for teaching the standards and testing the results. All blanks necessary for carrying liam Kozlenko. John Day Co., it will pay off in dividends that Later 9 feet came to be demanded on this program are also available from the League office, in the speaking process leads to "Government Control of Cotton Production," No. 3538, 311 New York. Price $2.50. will be invaluable. of all ages. Apparently the test page*. Athletics For the next step. Of necessity each Single copies 20 cent*. Eight copie* for $1. Better or Wor»e. By Dr. Cha*. W. Flint, formerly N I have no intentions of preach is now regarded as a requirement Chancellor, Syracuse University, ANTHOLOGY of one-act phase is not discussed in detail, but This was the League handbook on the debate query for the school year 30 page*. radio and stage plays suit ing, but I do think it vital that for women travelling in squads and 1985-86. It contains both negative and affirmative briefs, articles from standard Dr. Flint is a recognized authority on athletics. Bis analysis of the evils of athletics A the explanatory material is clear authorities giving a general survey of the cotton situation, as well as selected argu is keen and searching, while his estimate of the educational value of athletics is based speech teachers and students take not as an individual test. Here the ments from those who favor and not able for performance by high and simply written. Problems and from those who oppose government control of only on theoretical study, but upon years of experience in practical administration up their part of the war program. legs are used in climbing and a production. The material in this bulletin is evenly balanced, and it is designed to of the same in school and college, Free on reauejt to member schools: to others, school, Little Theatre, or profes projected experiences are so se furnish the high-school debater with a fairly comprehensive treatment of the subject. 5 cents per copy. sionals. William Kozlenko has And this can best be done by re rope more often than a pole. It was prepared bj Professor Thomas A. Rousse, Debate Coach, The University of lected as to give a maximum of fusing to allow speech to die out, Texas. Music Memory Score Sheet*. gathered a group of authors, many worthwhile work. This obligatory test is very dif but rather by stimulating it, en ferent from the rope or pole climb "Radio Control," Debate: Handbook, 224 page*, 20 cent*. Convenient for giving practice tests. One cent per eopr; thirty-five cents for 60; very well-known in the literary Worthy of mention also are the fifty cents for 100. Free copies to edunty directors of music memory only on field, who are couraging it, fostering it until our which may be selected by the can Contains bibliography and selected articles for and against the following debate careful estimate of the number that win be required In the county meet. None doing duty as dram appendices which contain much query: "Resolved, that the United States Should Adopt the Essential Features of furnished free for county meets prior to March 1. No order filled for lets than ten. privilege ef free public discussion didate from th« British System of Radio Control atists for the first time. In the valuable material on phonetics, among the five and Operation." Eight copies for $1. becomes even more firmly em "strength" tests. Picture Memory Score Sheet*. words of the author, the purpose oral interpretative work, parlia Here the legs "The League of Nations" (1923), No. 2329, 87 pages, 10 cents. bedded in American democracy are not used and the Contains briefs and arguments pro and con concerning Same as above except for Picture Memory. Sam* price as Music Memory Score of the volume is "to picture mentary procedure, plays, dramatic height re the following query: Sheets. No order fitted for left than ten. than it is today. Remember that quired decreases with age. "Resolved, That the United States should join the League of Nations." Excellent Dramatically humor, tragedy, char- companies, and a plan of study for But for literary society and community debates. No free copies. dictatorships do not allow their women do Three-R Test Sheet*. eter, and idiom of certain regions the use not take the "strength" "Financing of the book in a speech people to discuss problems openly a State System of Highway*" (1929), No. 2929, 120 Beading and arithmetic test-sheets tat familiarizing contestants with the nature "«f our country." It is truly a course. tests. page*, 10 cent*. ' of the tests in the Three-R contest and for giving practice tests. These are pub and in public by stimulating local lished In different series (A, B, C, eta.). After a given school pageant of America. Obstacle Race Contains briefs, bibliography, has tested it* pupil* We , recommend that yeu ex speech activities, let's keep our and selected arguments, both affirmative and nega with copies of one series, it should order tests in another series which contains Each play has a quality of worth amine this The obligatory tive, on the following query: "Resolved, That the Sterling Plan for Financing a different material, and so on. The sheet* are, sent prepaid to any address in Texas book for your own use democratic rights alive and rope or pole State System of Highway! in Texas should be adopted." This bulletin was used in for one cent per sheet. No order filled for lees than ten of & given test. so often lacking in one-acts. Sin vigors the 1929-80 debates. No free copies. In ordering if not for that of your classes. ous. climbing is a 1st degree test only. be careful to specify "Three-R" test*, cere, straight-forward and well- The women, "Trial If any of you need who can climb 9 feet by Jury," No. 3028, 10 cents. Typewriting and Shorthand Tests. written scripts, deserving of study any help in Contains briefs and arguments and pass on to the second degree pro and con on the following query! "Resolved, Fifteen-minute typing tests, of the same nature as tests nsed ia InterseBolastia setting up more active local speech That a substitute for trial by jury should be adopted." This question was debated League Typewriting Tournaments, spaces and recognition. No better recom tests, have instead of the climb IB the League debating contests during counted. Two cents per copy, fifteen programs, please let me know, and the 1930-31 scholastic year. cents per dozen. Sixty-word, seventy-word, and eighty-word shorthand testa, as mendation could bs given it than ing another obligatory test, the used in Shorthand Tournaments, 5 cents per set. DEBATE FORUM we'll do the best we can in help "Limiting Taxes on Tangible Property" (1932), No. 3228, 10 a mention of the various writers obstacle race, which is cent*. ing. as follows: Contains briefs, selected arguments and authoritative statistics on the following "Number Sen**" Test Sheets. included: Richard Wright, Paul debate query: crawl 8 m. (a meter is 39.37 "Resolved, That at least one-half of all State and local revenues in For practice tests in "number Green, (By N. Edd Miller, Instructor in Texas should be derived from sources other than taxes on tangible property." This sense." One «ent per sheet. Key ter grading Pietro de Donate, Irwln inches), walk an elevated log 8 m. bulletin was prepared problems is sent with each order. No order flUett for lee* than te* copies of m by C. A. Duval, Ph.D., Instructor in Economics, The Uni given teet. Be careful in ordering to call for Shaw, Manuel Komroff, Benjamin Speech, The University long, jump or vault a fence 0.8 versity of Texas. "Number Sense" tests. Appel, Leone Zugsmith, Arnold of Texas) — Debate Bulletins — The Interscholastie Leagaer. m. high, jump a hedge 1.35 m. "Nationalization of Munition*" (1936), No. 3638, 225 page*, 10 Sundgaard, Tennessee Williams, high, jump a ditch 1.5 m. cents. Monthly publication, official organ of the League, mailed free on leanest tt> any A/TANY teachers of speech (Continued from Page 1) broad teacher in Texas who is coaching or training pupils for participation ia League Oscar Saul, and Lew Lantz, and and throw 3 grenades at a mark The question for debate in all Interscholastie League matched debates for the contests. and many school 1836-37 school year was: "Resolved, That the Manufacture of Munitions of War Should William Merrick. admin (trench); Be ^a Government However, as has been painted total distance 150 m.; Monopoly." Professor Thomas A. Rousse, Debate Coach at The Debaters' Workbook, Vols. I and II, 300 pp. Postpaid $.50 per It is an interesting group of istrators are beginning to in every-day clothes University of Texas, has prepared this bulletin covering practically every phase of volume. out and demonstrated a thousand with gas the query. The bulletin contains general, negative, and affirmative briefs, bibliography, plays for reading as well as pro wonder about the place of mask. Total time for the different selected arguments, etc., using, of course, only the most eminent authorities in the Here for the first time, the League has issued a worfcb6ok designed on a times, "ideas are weapons." field. Single copies, 10 cents. much broader plan than mere intersehooi debating, although of great use in that ducing purposes. age categories as follows: activity. An expert has been speech courses in the curricu Countless lives of American boys secured to outline ten problems having to do with 18-25 years, excellent 1 aiin. 20 "Texas History Syllabus," No. 3544 (1935), 91 pages, 10 cent* per reorganization after the war is over. It amounts to a very practical course m lum in war-time. Since some can be saved by using these copy, 15 copie* for $1. social problems, and should be given credit as a course in social science. The Interpretative Reading Sara see., passing 1 mi. 30 sec.; work is not done for the student, but he is guided in doing the work for himself. "weapons," and the more "weap This bulletin offers a detailed outline of Texas History especially prepared for Each question is stated, analyzed Lowrey and Gertrude of the county Interscholastic Kctemporaneous and discussion outline or brief provided. Plenty E. 26-32 years, excellent 1 min. 30 Speech contestants, with abundant references and a blank page of blank spaces are left for the student's own work. The questions so treated in ons" of this sort that are in the opposite each page of outline for additional references and notes. Valuable also Vol. I are: Compulsory Military Johnson. D. Appleton-Cen- League meets are being called see., passing 1 min. 40 sec.; for regular curriculum classes Service, Regulation of Labor Unions, National civilian arsenal, the more effective in Texas History, Economic Planning, Decreasing Power of the Federal Government, and Economic tury Co., New York. Price off this year because of war Over 33 years, excellent 1 min. Equality of Racial Minorities. In Vol. II, the following topics we shall "Making Friends in Music Land," Book II (1926), are treated: A $2.50. b« not only in winning 40 see., passing 1 min. 50 sec. No. 2637, 75 Federal World Government, International Police Force, League of Nations, Union conditions, there is a tendency this war, but in enforcing a just pages, 10 cents. of the United Nations, A United States of Europe. ARAH LOWREY, Chairman of The picture is shewn by permis This bulletin was prepared by in many places to let all speech and lasting peace. Dr. Lota Spell for use in the Music Memory contests World Organization, Vols. I and II* Compiled by Bower S the Department of Speech, sion of "Sovfoto," 11 West 42d m the League a number of years ago. It is an excellent supplementary reader and A!y- Used activities drop Schools that are neglecting this may be correlated with music appreciation work. Twenty classical selections are this season in debates throughout the country. 250 pp. in each Baylor University, and Gertrude E. completely. Street, New York City. treated. Five cents per copy in quantities of ten or more. Single copies, 10 cents. volume. Price postpaid $.75 year's debate question and the per relume. Johnson, Associate-Professor of This is not only regrettable "Music Heard in Many Lands" (1927), No. 2737, 10 cent*. These two volumes constitute the main body of material assembled and organ* rich material whieh has been ac ized covering the field of the current debate query: Resolved, That a Federal Speech," University of Wisconsin, but may also prove to be Similar to Bulletin No. 2687, but treating other selections. Single copies 10 cents; World Government Should Be Established. cumulated The Deadly Cigarette IB quantities of ten or more, 6 cents each. This constitutes, by all odds, the have collaborated on this book of for use in it, are cer most e&mplete "arsenal of facts and arguments" on the question to be found dangerous. If there were ever 'T-'HE anywhere in comparable space. interpretation techniques and se- tainly letting slip an opportunity OFFICE of Facts and "Making Friend* in Muiie Land," Book VI (1935), No. 3540, 80 klections. Assuming that knowl a time when speech activities for stimulating worthwhile thought JL Figures recently issued the page*, 10 cent*. Speech Teaching: A Vital Problem in Public Education, by Harry G. following Same description as Book ID. except that different selections are treated. Single Barnes, Ph.D. edge is the most successful basis need encouraging and when and discussion in school and com statement, calling atten copies 10 cents; twelve copies for 11.00. The Intel-scholastic Leagu* Breakfast and Section Meeting, November 27, 1938, munity. If the school has a speech tion to this example of an act of voted unanimously for development of skill in inter speech activities need to grow "Making Friends in Music Land," Book to request the League to issue Dr. Barnes' address in pamphlet teacher, well and good; if not, the negligence that ended in tragedy: VII (1938), No. 3840, form. This was accordingly dene, and it is now available for anyone interested who pretation, the authors have written and expand, that time is the 100 pages, prico 15 cent*. will enclose with request a legal fined stamped and addressed envelope. a well-organized inclusive book on civics or history teacher should The glow of a single cigarette This bulletin by Dr. Lota Spell gives both teachers and pupils valuable Informa present. get busy. If none of at sea was the death warrant ef a tion and suggestions for recognition of theme, instrumental tone and types. Planned All order* for bulletin* their subject. these, then as « classroom text in music appreciation with many suggestive and thought ques or other League publication* should ba It is divided into two major sec Preserve Free Discussion the school principal should draft steamer, sunk by a German sub tions appended after discussion of certain phases of the subject. addressed to marine. tions, techniques and selections. Patrick Henry once said that someone. "Making Friend* in Music Land," Book VIII (1941) No. 4140, The first section on techniques "The greater the issue, the greater Various items of the debate- This was revealed today in a 100 pages, Price 15 cent* per copy. INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE gives thorough ground work for the need for discussion." Cer package are listed below with broadcast by a German submarine Each of the selections contained in the 1942-43 music memory list receives University Station, Bos H captain to the German people from attention in this bulletin. Also there are suggestions to teachers and pupils which interpretative reading; thinking, tainly, this country has never been prices of certain items given. The assist in the study of the various requirements of the Interscholastic League contest Austin, Texa* timing, structure, faced with a Radio Stuttgart. The broadcast in Music Appreciation. Teachers find this little book quite a help in enlisting the illusion, voice, greater issue than whole package, including all items interest of pupils, and in systematizing the study of the selections. These selections meaning, selection. It also con the one it now faces the preserva lited,* is sent post-paid to any was recorded by the Federal Com were used in 1941-42, and are made the basis of the memory contest again this year. munications Commission. tains material on choral reading tion of a democratic way of life. school in Texas for $2.06: "Developing Number Sense" (1938), No. 3827, 32 pages, 10 cent*. and interpretative reading for One «f the foundations of that The NUEA Debate Handbook, "The sea was calm, but the night Written by John W. Calhoun. Professor of Applied Mathematics. The University was dark as we lay on the surface," of Texas. This bulletin is an enlargement of the bulletin issued by the League under radio. The second section con democratic way of life is free "World Organization," Volumes I the same title in 1926. It contains directions to the teacher and to the student for the developing "number sense," tains selections for reading. In public discussion. Freedom to and II, 220 pages each. Price per submarine commander said. that is, an ability to solve quickly arithmetical problems "Our lookout on watch had no with a fair degree of accuracy without the use of pencil or paper. It is old-fashioned this second half of the volume, the criticize, discuss, and speak pub volume, 75 cents. mental" arithmetic systematically presented. This bulletin is used as a basis for DEBATE PACKAGE $2.00 authors have presented licly are priceless suspicion that a steamer was near county contests in arithmetic. It contains more than a thousand problems. One free a well- heritages that The Interscholastic League copy to each member school expecting to enter the arithmetic contest. Extra until he saw the rise and fall copies, ten cents rounded group of selections, some we should not allow under any Workbook, "Post-War World Or of a apiece, fifty cents per dozen, S3 per 100. spot of red in the distance. time-tested, some new to most of circumstances to drop from our ganization," Background Studies, How to Teach Number Sense, a Handbook Strange as the light was out there for Teacher* (1938), FOR DESCRIPTION OF MATERIAL AND COM us; but all of them notable for the educational program. Instead of analyzing five national problems Bulletin No. 3842, 28 pages, 25 cents per copy. in the lonesome sea, he recognized care and purpose in their inclusion curtailing speech activities, there in a post-ward world, 139 pages. A teacher who has been sponsoring this contest since it was included in the League PLETE in the book. is a desperate need to expand it as a burning cigarette and knew schedule ten years ago has taken great pains to outline exactly how she presents this LIST, SEE PAGE 1, COLUMN 5 OF Volume I. 50 cents. material to her classes. She has done an excellent job, and many teachers will find This volume a ship was near. We trailed the in it * great time-saver is to be highly rec- them. Ths Interschelastie League in preparing l«son-plans as well as many suggestions tor imended for the ship for six hours and when dawn hort-eut methods, record-keeping, ete. It is not designed for pupils, bat {or the THIS ISSUE purposeful ad- President Roosevelt said recent Workbook, "Post-War World Or guidance of the teacher, - ancement of the ly came torpedoed it." interpretative (January 28, 1942) : ganization," Background Studies, n-i. The methods are sound and The submarine officer explained Word List* for Interseholastie League Spelling Contest* (1942) No. I have long been keenly in analyzing five interational prob 4233, 16 pages. 5 cents per eopy. the presentation of them thorough. that he satisfied his curiosity about ORDER NOW terested in public forums and lems in a pest-war world, 151 the cigarette by questioning the The words lists for the three divisions in this eontest are published in this bulletin, round-table making a supplementary list for those appearing in the State adopted texts. Both discussion groups as pages. Volume II. 50 cents. survivors. He discovered that the the texts and the word lists are necessary for preparing pupils to engage in this Experience in Speaking Howard contest. In democratic means of developing The Price ef Free World Vic cigarette quantities, 25 cents per dozen or $1 per hundred, postpaid. F. Seely and William A. was being smoked on the University popular understanding on pres tory, by Vice-President Henry A. I bridge, Art Appreciation Interscholasfie League Haekett. Scott, Foresroan & not by the sailor on watch, Studio* in Fourth and Fifth Grade* (1940), No. sing public problems. Now, Wallace. Address before the Free but by another who had dropped by 4036, 15 cents per copy, 10 copies for $1. Co., Dallas. Price $2.00. under Box H, University Station the impact of the defense for a chat and a breath ef fresh Mrs. Florence Lowe Phillips is the author of this bulletin which was designed for TEXT designed with intent emergency, *The items listed without price are net fourth and fifth graders entering, or preparing to enter, last year's picture memory I am convinced that for free distribution, but are included air, and was leaning contests of the Interscholastie League. Austin, Texas without on the rail Each one of the selections is discussed, and A from both the student and it is more important than ever cost in each order for the debate- biographical data concerning each of the artists are given. This is an invaluable aid p&eksee. and smoking, in the preparation of pupils for participation in this contest, Par* 4 THE INTERSCHOEASTIC LEAGUER
1. Fold a large square. 2. Tear the large square into four Time Calls for Widening equal small squares. 3. Tear a fifth small square equal to a small square. of Appeal of Mathematics 4. Fold each small square from one vertex to the midpoint of one of the opposite sides. (By Edna Haynes McCormiek) 5. Tear each of the five squares along this fold. ' "pRAISE the Lord and pass the ammunition." Wisely 6. Place these ten pieces together * said. And, in order that we may pass the ammunition to form one large square. most effectively, we needs must have a working knowledge (See Row, p. 25.) of basic mathematics. 2jf$h Sch001 BfctDty Corps: attfr Comment V. THE EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE: ; World Built en Math Principle* ate Chamber of the Capitol at And it is significant that the -world of today is not asking: "What Fold a square. ' good will mathematics be to me?" Rather, it is demanding: "Give me Fold two equal rectangles. Austin, and explained its possi The fold just made is called the right bisector of the two parallel State Director bilities. Goal Is Victory Corps in much mathematics now!" We are at long last realizing that a -world sides of the square. State Superintendent Woods re built upon the foundation of mathematics, manipulated by mathe Hold square so that this right bisector is vertical. quested that the Deputy State Every American High School matics, and complicated by mathematics, can be interpreted only Outlines Plans Superintendents and other mem through mathematics and improved through mathematics. Only last (By Catherine Spiller) of six weeks; working in two bers of the State Department of year we were told that eighty per cent of the men in our armed VUTHEN our enemies chal- U.S.O. entertainment programs; forces, failed to secure the rank desired because of the lack of the Victory Corps Organization Education attend the three-day collection of 100 pounds of scrap Regional High School Victory " lenged our country to fundamental principles of geometry, algebra, and trigonometry. Under Way Through metal; collection of twenty-five "Military science in most of its important branches is mathematical Corps Physical Fitness Conference stand up and fight, they chal keys; five hours of cotton picking held at The University of Texas in nature." And may I quote further from the report of the Sub out the State lenged each and every one of or poppy selling or war stamp committee on Education for Service of the American Mathematical on December 7th, 8th, and 9th. us, and each and every one selling or caring for children of The physical fitness bulletin pre Society and the Mathematical Association of America, reprinted of us has accepted the chal parents working in war industries from the American Mathematical Monthly, Vol. 48, No. 6, June-July, sented at this meeting to the or in lenge for himself and for the doing similar community 1941, pp. 353-355: From one lower vertex, fold the other lower vertex up, to fall school leaders from five states. service work. including Texas, on his right bisector. Arkansas, Okla Nation." A full-time Saturday job of a Strett Elementary Field From this same lower vertex, fold the rest of the angle back, homa, Louisiana, and New Mex With these words President defense nature counts two points, to make three equal angles at the vertex. "Mathematicians who are interested in the contacts between their ico, will be made available to the Roosevelt expressed the essence of and paper routes earn four points 1) How large is the angle of the square? field and emergency problems of national defense and industry should 2) How many degrees in each of these three angles at the vertex? schools by the U.S. Office of Ed American spirit today and chal for each six weeks of delivering guard themselves against attaching too much importance to the (30) Measure. ucation in the near future. Texas lenged every individual to rise to Similarly, fold the three angles at the other lower vertex. Do both city papers or two points for most advanced aspects of the situation and also too little significance will use this physical fitness pro the part he must play in the war one paper. Students in messenger you have an equilateral triangle? to the elementary or intermediate mathematics which is in use in 8. What folds cross at same point on gram as its pattern for physical program. And resulting from these service get two points per six instruction. words has cbme the present move many directions. . . . Also, we must be alert to recognize the presence the right bisector? weeks. of methods or theory in military and naval science which involve a 9. Do any of the folds bisect the sides Bulletins Available ment to organize all high-school of the equilateral triangle? Meas Grades Count, Too mathematical background for intelligent appreciation, even though, Other bulletins containing students in the country into one Grades are considered, as A's ure segments of sides made by, courses of study on physics, pre great Victory Corps. Texas high superficially, no mathematical techniques are employed. A similar these folds.. on the second six weeks' card will 10. Do any of the folds bisect the angles flight training, mathematics, etc., schools have already begun their statement can be made concerning an evaluation of the mathematical bring students three points; B's needs of industrial workers, below the level of engineers. . . . We of the equilateral triangle? Meas are being prepared by the U.S. Victory Corps activities. ure to see. two points, and C's one point. believe that skilled workers in mechanical industry should have, Office of Education and other co in 11. Compare the lengths of three bi All-out Cooperation Grades in some non-essential sub their backgrounds, substantial secondary mathematics operating governmental agencies, through the sectors. Measure. The 6,500,000 high-school stu jects, however, are not permitted stage of computational trigonometry, and at least an intuitional and 12. Measure the segments of the bi and will also be made available to dents in the United States have to count. sketching acquaintance with the fundamental notions of solid geometry. sectors. Compare. The longer the schools in the near future at a already shown their eagerness to Membership in organizations Also, we recommend that increased numbers of men and women segment is twice the shorter. And very nominal cost. so the longer segment is two-thirds help with the war program. They that engage in any kind of de should be trained at least through substantial secondary mathematics, Following the Regional Physical of the bisector. A line from a have proved their abililty by their fense work also contribute one to create a reservoir of suitable candidates for positions demanding vertex of a triangle to the mid Fitness Conference, sectional T. M. TRIMBi-c,, successful launching of war bond point for each five hours of work. mathematical skill and for the professions where advanced mathe- point of the opposite side is called meetings of school administrators, a median. State Director, High School and stamp sales, by their all-out Membership in any rifle team matjcal knowledge is of advantage. In particular, it would be desirable high-school teachers, and coaches 13. How many medians has a triangle? Victory Corps cooperation in the scrap and rub or R.O.T.C. or N.R.A. credits one to have numerous women trained through the stage of elementary (3). will be held for the purpose of ber drives, and by their organiza point per six weeks, and in the mathematical statistics, for the use of government, the professions, 14. In ill triangles, do the medians TTAVING been assigned giving instruction in the course tion of active Junior Red Cross Texas Defense Guard, two points. and industry. . . . bisect the sides and the angles of * * the duty of acting as of physical fitness to be offered, chapters. But there has hereto Model airplane builders will re the triangle? (No). Sketch * as well as to present the prein "In the junior and senior high schools, each boy and girl of sufficient triangle to see. fore been no really effective organ ceive one point for three planes Do you now see how you can shorten the work of folding an State Director of the High duction courses and organization mathematical aptitude should be urged by his advisers to observe that ization to answer the cry: "What or one point per plane for the the study of mathematics through the stage of trigonometry and equilateral triangle? (Omit the next-to-last fold. Why?) Fold School Victory Corps by plans which are now being pre some another the shorter way. can we, the youth of America, do more technical types. Five hours solid geometry may serve as a distinctly patriotic action." Superintendent pared by the U.S. Office of Edu 16. Measure the angles of the equilateral triangle. L. A. Woods, to help bring victory?" of work in a home canning or a 17. How many degrees in each angle? (60) I deem it wise to make the cation. Directed by the national Office Victory Garden credits students Intuitional Geometry 18. How many degrees in the sum of the three angles of your equi At the January conference of of Education, this new program is with one point. The home nutri lateral triangle? (180) following report: Intuitional geometry was recommended for the junior high-school 19. Measure the lengths of three sides of the triangle. school administrators, a portion of already underway to organize a tion course offers one point for The purpose of the High pupil. And one means of creating interest in intuitional geometry, 20. Can you fold down part of this equilateral triangle to form & the program will be devoted to the Victory Corps in every American each five lessons. Any group ac School Victory Corps is to is by paper folding. I found that the counting of the sixty-eight small regular hexagon? (Six sides) High School Victory Corps. high school. Primarily to train tivities of a defense or community 21. Why not accurate? (Too much paj>er folded under.) squares as in the November issue of the INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER, make use of the Nation's high The Victory Corps is in its in high-school students for early in nature, if on a voluntary basis, was a challenge they enjoyed. There were squares of various sizes (See Row, pp. 9-10-11.) schools as preinduction cen fancy. High schools must start duction into war services, either will bring one point as will ten with what they have; use the ma in the armed forces or in specified and positions. And most certainly there did not appear to be sixty- VI. THE REGULAR HEXAGON (6 sides) ters for future soldiers, sail hours of paid employment. eight of them. terials which are supplied by the defense activities, the program ors, and other war and com Detailed planning such as here ' Fold a square. v Federal Government and which also aims to encourage students to Then, when I presented the folding of the regular octagon, I found munity workers. It is an at represented will be necessary to Fold square into four equal squares. they are able to create for them become an active part of commu insure the effective operation of a keen delight exhibited in measuring the 135-degree angles with a tempt to bring all school war protractor a first acquaintance with the protractor While folded, carefully fold for an equilateral triangle. selves and turn out students who nity war programs and drives. the Victory Corps. for many pupils and in checking their equality by merely folding the extra strip Caution: While folded, the center of the large square must bft services under one organized are physically fit and mentally At El Paso High School the stu of paper torn from the original sheet in tearing the square. The the first vertex folded to the right bisector. Otherwise, no plan. The plan is simple and prepared for the task which we dent council and the school au equality of the lengths of sides was checked by the strip of paper, also. hexagon is formed! have before us. thorities recommend community- it is flexible enough to allow A great deal of enthusiasm was exhibited in piecing together the Austin (El Paso) school cooperation in several spe \7~ every school administrator to pieces cut from five equal squares, to form one large square. Very T \T cut the pattern to fit the par Sets Requirements cific fields. few persons can solve this simple jigsaw puzzle in the hour. Can you? ticular needs of his school. III. THE REGULAR OCTAGON:* Sires*** Guidance Movement Spreads Til* High School Victory Corps Austin Sets Up Victory Point System of 1. Fold a square. . »,r|f;« War Credits 2. Fold both diagonals. , 1'^. tresses a program of guidance Corps Second Semester for Specified Activities Rapidly in Texas into critical services and war-time 1) How many angles at center? .':"s Prescribed citizenship, based on a better un X/rANY other Texas high 2) ' How many degrees in each angle? Measure. derstanding of the war its EVISION of the curricu- 3. How many degrees in each angle of the square? Measure. mean ^ *- schools have already or ing, progress and problems a phys lum of Austin High nEQUIREMENTSfor 4. Add an angle at the center to an angle at the vertex. How many 4. degrees in the sm? (180) Unfold, and then fold down, both at top and bottom, through ths ical fitness program for all high- School was being studied ganized their Victory Corps, vertices of the equilateral triangles. ^ membership to the Vic In any regular polygon, the sum of the number of degrees in the school students, military drill and are reporting various 5. Thus we'have a regular hexagon. Thursday by a committee of tory Corps as set forth by angle at the center and in the angle at the vertex is 180 wherever feasible, competent train activities. 1) How many degrees at each, vertex of the regular hexagon? ing in science and mathematics high school teachers and offi Austin High School, El Paso, degrees. , March in Parade Measure. (120) preflight training, aeronautics, pre cials preparatory to setting are typical of those in other Armistice Day saw the Victory 2)-Are all sides equal? Measure. induction training for critical oc up a victory corps in the schools; and therefore are re Corps of Amarillo High School in 3) How many degrees in each angle at the center of the regular cupations, and training for com high school, Dr. R. A. Lewis, produced herewith from the hexagon? Measure. (60) munity service workers. action for the first time when as Superintendent of the Austin an organized group the members A Victory Corps may be organ Austin Pioneer, school paper. marched (See Row, p. 35.) ized within a high school on the Schools, announced. A student must be passing in in Armistice Day parade. Officers basis of General Membership, or The corps is expected to be or all his school work. If he fails have been chosen, mem VII. THE FIVE-POINTED STAR; bers the students may qualify to be ganized at the school in February any course after becoming a mem selected, and plans are being long to one of the following five at the beginning of the spring ber, he is automatically suspended. drawn up. divisions: Production Service, semester. Each student must pass certain In Weatherford High School Suppose I wish an octagon. Community Service, Land Service, Dr. Jackson R. Sharmon, phys physical fitness standards set up Jeanne Bozzell, editor of the school 1) How many equal sides? Air Service, and Sea Service. To ical education specialist from the by the Boys' and Girls' Physical paper, the Grass Burr, was ap 2) How many equal angles? qualify for membership a student U.S. Office of Education, who was Education Departments. pointed student head of the Vic 3) How many equal angles at the center? (8) i; must be participating in a phys in Austin to attend the regional He must earn at least fifteen tory Corps. As her first official 4) How many degrees in each angle at the center? £ : Measure. ical fitness program or military fitness institute at The Universtty war credit points through engag action she led the Corps in serv (45) ' 5) drill, be engaged in a preinduc of Texas, was present at the com ing in the following activities, ice as they helped to register dur Subtract one of these angles from 180 degrees, and what is tion training course or courses re mittee meeting to advise the with not more than five points be ing the gasoline rationing period. left for the angle at the vertex of the octagon? (135) lated to the division which he is group. ing allowed for any one activity: Ft. Worth Organizes 100 Per Cent 5. Inscribe a square in your given entering, and be participating in Changes To Be Made Points for First-Aid High School in Fort Worth and square. an extracurricular or production Organization of the corps at the Passing ten-hour first-aid course, vicinity recently voted unani 1) How much must I add to activity which directly supports high school will call for a revision three points; twenty-hour course, mously to adopt the Victory Corps one angle of the inscribed our war effort. of the current curriculum with the five points; Civilian Defense plan. Not long ago, T. M. Trim- square to make 135 de Texas high schools may expect inclusion of special courses in Courses, one point for each course, ble, State Director, met with the grees? 2) Then how much on each to receive the support of Ameri physical fitness, physical education and for becoming a junior air raid principals and one-teacher repre Fold a square. side of the angle of the can Legionnaires, parent-teacher and special math and home-mak warden, two additional points. sentative of each department from Fold two equal rectangles. organizations, as well as the ing courses. One point is allowed for each every city junior and senior high inscribed square? 3) How can I get a 22%-degree angle? (Bisect 45) Near the center of fold, with Army, Navy, and teacher-train The committee of teachers and of the following: purchase of one school in Fort Worth to work out 4) How can I fold to bisect such an angle? the two rectangles folded to ing institutions, in supplying ma high school o....cials will work with or more defense stamps for each plans. 6. Fold fiide of large square, at midpoint, to fall along the side of gether, fold down an angle terial, leadership, and military Dr. Lewis and T. N. Porter, who the inscribed square. Do so on each side of the four midpoints, equal to one-fourth of the are in charge of the local public which will be grouped the more training which may be needed by to form the eight sides. angle left. the Corps. education program for the war important political news such as 7. Fold down the unnecessary corners. The resulting figure is a Such is not very accurate. effort. Exfemp. Topics "The Democratic Upset in the American Legion Committee regular octagon. You could use your pro Notice has come of definite November elections" and so on. tractor. The Departmental Commander plans for the Corps being made 1) Are all the angles equal? Measure. Is each angle equal-to : of the Texas American Legion, All topics will have to do with Rules in extemporaneous speech, 135 degrees? 4. Fold back, double, the anjfle also in Menard High School, Waco and standards for judging will Mr. Charlie Maisel, has appointed happenings since September 1, be 2) Are all sides equal? Measure them with the strip of paper left, thus making five equal High School, Thomas Jefferson found an American Legion School Vic 1942. General topics given, such on pp. 41-45 of the Consti you tore off of oblong sheet. Angles may be measured by angles. High School of Port Arthur, and as The tution and Rules. tory Corps Committee, composed Russian Campaign, War in folding the strip to fit. 5. Fold either folded side of Brackenridge High of San An the Mediterranean, The Pacific of Mr. Sol Glickman of Wichita 3) How many equal sides? angle, at an angle slightly tonio. Theater, or War Legislation by Falls, Mr. Remy Ancelin of Dal 4) How many equal angles? less than 60 degrees. To be Congress, will be broken down into "To conclude this notable com las, Mr. John Landsdale of Hous 5) Then what do we call this figure? (Regular octagon). more accurate a protractor topics for contest-purposes, as, for mentary," says Montaigne in his ton, Mr. Clifford Purdy of Har- may be used to fold an Waco Cops Keep illustration, the following: essay on "Love," "which has es (See Row, p. 39.) lingen, and Mr. Albert L. Stell of caped from me in a torrent of angle of 54 degrees. Anson. These men, working with Teen-agers Home 1. AEF in North Africa 6. Tear along this last fold. The chatter, a torrent sometimes im IV. SIMPLE JIGSAW PUZZLE ON THE SQUARE: local American Legion Posts, will 2. The Teen-age Draft: Why petuous and hurtful, I say that result is a five-pointed star. make provision for furnishing WO members of the city police Necessary males and females are cast in the 7. If, without tearing, you fold military drill in those schools T force, together with a military 3. Why Gas Rationing? same mould, and that, education down at the vertices of the where such training is not now policeman, have been given orders 4. The Solomon Islands Cam and custom excepted, the difference star, you will have a regular paign. available, provided that the school patrol the streets and night between them is not great. Plato pentagon, (5 sides) officials deem this form of train spots here and send home 'teen-age 5. The importance of the Medi indifferently invites' both the one terranean to the United Na ing advisable. girls and boys. and the other to the society of all PUZZLERS The High School Victory Corps The patrolling will start at 5 p. tions studies, exercises, commands, and A board, 12 inches by 12 inches, is cut into two pieces to be made to was formally introduced in Texas m. and will continue during the 6. Airpower is Changing War occupations, military and civil, in fit a hole 9 inches by 16 inches. How is this done? on October 29th, when Dr. John night hours. This step has been fare his commonwealth; and the philos (Hint: Cut like stair steps.) ' Lund ~