VOL. LVIII AUSTIN, TEXAS, OCTOBER, 1973 NO. 2 Six New Members Elected To League Council /Cor/o Won 21 Medal-. Council Will Meet Red Oak Student Excels In Austin, Nov. 4

Six new membes were elected to recommendations from the May the UIL Legislative Council and one delegates' meeting and from such In Journalism, Sports acumbent was reelected by member groups as the Texas Speech Associ­ schools in recent balloting. ation, the Texas Association of Karla Shields, June graduate of tography, and took second in Sports prose reading contest the same year. New members are Supt. Ed Irons Journalism Directors, the Texas Red Oak High School, won 21 Uni- Photography. She won first place of Lubbock, Region I, Conference Educational Theatre Association, ersity Interscholastie League and in Newswriting, and second place Athletic Honors AAAA; Supt. Neal B. Dillman of the Texas Music Educators Associ­ interscholastic League Press Con­ medals in Sports Writing and Fea­ This versatile young lady played Muleshoe, Region I, Conference ation, The Texas Association of ference medals and two tropies from ture Writing. forward on the basketball team, let­ AAA; Supt. James McLeroy, Bor- Secondary School Principals, The Trinity Journalism Institute, all in In the 1973 ILPC competition she tering for four years, and making den County, Gail, in Region I, Con­ journalism. won first place in Newswriting, first the All-District Team for three Texas Association of School Admin­ ference B; As a freshman Karla won first in Sportswriting and second in Fea­ years. In 1973 she scored 707 points istrators, the Texas Tennis Coaches Supt. Glenn Reeves of Saginaw places in the District Newswriting, ture Writing. She took first place for a sizzling 24.3 average per Association, the Texas Girls Basket­ in Region II, Conference AAA; Feature Writing and Headline writ­ in Features and second places in game. Karla has won six All-Tour­ ball Coaches Association, The Texas Supt. A. C. Newsome of Quitman ing at the Kilgore College meet. At Newswriting and Headline Writing nament basketball team trophies, Volleyball Coaches Association, the in Region II, Conference AA; Supt. tate meet she won first place in at the Navarro Junior College dis­ including three this year. Texas High School Coaches Associ­ Earl R. Tate of Paradise in Region Headlines, and third places in Fea­ trict meet. Karla ran on the Red Oak girls' ation, the Six and Eight-man Foot­ II, Conference B; tures and Newswriting. - track team until a knee injury ball Coaches Association, and The Bed Oak Editor Supt. Horace Francis of Garrison During her sophomore year she knocked her out of competition. Texas Swimming Coaches Associa­ At Eed Oak High Karla edited was reelected for Region III, Con­ won regional in Newswriting and This summer she was a columnist tion. The Acorn, school newspaper, and ference A. Headline Writing. She won third in was 1973 .editor of The Hawk year­ on the Waxahachie Daily Light. She The Council may, after delibera­ tion, propose adopting new rules or Headlines and second in Newswrit­ book. She worked as photographer was vice president of her senior Balloting Close ing at the State Meet. for the Red Oak publications for class. She had had scholarship of­ revising present regulations, as "Member schools are to be com­ State Meet Winner three years. fers from Kilgore College, Navarro suggested by other school-oriented mended for the prompt return of As a junior she won first at State She was named finalist in the Junior College, but has accepted one organizations or administrators in Meet in Newswriting and second in Zales Jewelers-Dallas Morning at North Texas State University the ballots said League Director their region and conference. Headlines, to add to the six ILPC News Teen Achievement Citizen­ where she will major in journalism. Rhea H. Williams. Balloting was If API A SHIFI PK medals she had won. In ILPC she ship Tribute. She was a member of very close in most of the regions K.AKLA anitLUi won first place medals in Spot News the Red Oak One-Act Play entry as Outstanding Student and conferences. ... Outstanding Student. Photography and in Feature Pho­ a freshman, and won the district "Karla is one of the finest stu­ Nominees (other than those Grid Reports dents and journalists I have known," elected) in Region I, Conference AAAA were Principals Jim Francis said Dr. R. Haddick, director of OLNEY CAPTURED THE 1973 CONFERENCE B GIRLS' STATE GOLF ILPC. "She manages her time so of Irvin in El Paso, Bob Bradley of Required Kidd Seeking More Funds well that she can accomplish great CHAMPIONSHIP Members of the Olney High School Girls' Golf Eastwood in El Paso and Don works in many fields. I know that Team are FRONT ROW, I to r, Kathy Myers, Linda Hunt (Medalist), Walker of Pampa. she will be successful in college." Jeana Altmiller, SECOND ROW, I to r, Celia Hunt, Cheryl York. Superintendents Ray H. Whitley of Pecos, Neal Chastain of Lamesa For All Games TILF Awards $179,924 and Gilbert Mize of Perryton and Game reports for each game Principal Brodie Hutchinson of An­ must be returned to the League Boosters Can Help or Hurt drews were nominated from Region office. These reports are to be I, Conference AAA. completed and mailed no later than Administrators in Region I, Con­ Monday following each ball game. In New Scholarships ference B, nominated Superintend­ All varsity players should be ents Odell Wilkes of Meadows; H. "The Texas Interscholastic found these boys and girls to be a We need more scholarships to make Athletic Clubs Can Build listed in the proper space by posi­ D. Smith of Forsan, Sam T. Bryan tion. Junior varsity, "B" team and League Foundation gave $179,924 sound investment. They win grants sure that that talent is not lost for of Happy and Billy Key of Sun­ in scholarships this year," an­ by ranking high in their high school lack of funds. Cost of college is up, freshman team members should be down. listed and attached to the game re­ nounced Joe B. Cook, Chairman. work, and they continue to rank and it may go higher. Many top Nominees in Region II, Confer­ high in their college work. We have students lack finances to go through Or Break Sports Programs port. This is the largest amount of ence AAA were Supt. George W. money and the most grants the studied their records in all our col­ college. It is harder than ever for a The officials' names, grades and By DR. RHEA H. WILLIAMS where it must choose between the school and with a resultant investi­ Haggard of Atlanta, Supt. Billy TILF has ever made in one year. leges, and it is a record that we are student to work his way through Bates of Waxahachie, Supt. F. M. chapter affiliations are to be re­ Cook added that there are now 251 proud to proclaim. college. We will continue to seek educational viewpoint of the school gation revealing that the superin­ ported. Remarks should be made League Director administrators, or the "win at all tendent did not have veto powers Adams of Lancaster and Principal boys and girls enrolled in 39 Texas Kidd added that the TILF pro­ money from foundations and Bill Darland of Burkburnett. giving reasons for any low score colleges and universities under the gram is the only one like it in the wealthy individuals to help more In practically all communities in costs" viewpoint of a downtown over decisions of the athletic coun­ assigned to an official. Texas, groups of football fans are club. cil, then, in my opinion, the school Member schools in Region II, TILF grants. nation. No other state league has and more of Texas' finest to develop Conference AA nominated Superin­ To gain eligibility for the grants, such a mechanism for offering aid their talents." meeting regularly as Quarterback Educational Values would be in violation of League Clubs, Booster Clubs, Athletic rules. The superintendent of schools tendents Dr. Glynon B. Williamson the winners had proved themselves to the top scholars in their contests. The TILF program started in It is difficult to convince other of Rains Independent School Dis­ Moniker Penalty by winning in League academic and He said that the UIL contests reveal 1958 with $250 to award. Each year Clubs, or under similar names. must have veto power over the ac­ These clubs vary widely in member­ teachers in a school system that tion of the athletic council. Other­ trict in Emory, A. E. Greer of literary contests. All were runersup the best talents from all conferences since it has grown. The $179,924 coaches using school property, uti­ Bridgeport, Stanley Jaggers of in regional competition. and districts in the state. That given this year is not a complete ship, purposes and objectives. wise, it would seem to indicate that Bad for Charley Such clubs, if properly directed, lizing the most precious natural re­ control was outside school adminis­ Quanah and Principal Larry Tucker talent is further proved in district, figure as it does not include more sources of the community, the of Talco-Bogata Consolidated Inde­ Funds Are Donated regional and State Meet competi­ than $90,000 in renewals granted to have a valuable function in the pro­ tration. The League strongly ad­ Charley Leyendecker, & great motion of high school athletics. youth, and being paid a commen­ vises against athletic councils or­ pendent School District in Bogata. Waco tackle, took advantage of a "Private foundations supply the tion. Kidd emphasized that TILF students who had won scholarships surate salary, are due any extra Region II, Conference B member money for our program," said R. J. scholars were those students who in past years. Some legitimate functions for these ganized outside the school system. rule in the middle twenties. A boy clubs are advertising athletic compensation for doing their duty. If such committees are formed out­ schools nominated Superintendents coming into a game had to remain Kidd, TILF secretary. "They have had superior natural talent, but also "We are grateful to the founda­ This has been a sore spot in many C. E. Womack of Hawley; James L. had the drive, energy and determi­ tions and individuals who have pro­ events, assisting in policing games, side the school, they should be silent until the first play and Ley­ assisting in ticket sales, creating communities for years. The coach purely advisory. Hughes of Carbon; William Lawson endecker would greet him with nation to succeed in whatever field vided so much for these deserving can make a valuable contribution to of Goldburg Independent School of study they choose. students," Kidd said. "They have better relationships between school "My name is Leyendecker" in or­ Debra Sweat and community, and conducting pro­ school morale by assuming a strict Dynamite District in Bowie; and Billy Mc- der to get the substitute to reply. Goal Even Higher made an immeasurable contribution, grams to create better sportsman­ educational viewpoint. Kown of Abbott. "We are proud that this year we not only to the students, but to our All people interested in the wel­ Every time the substitute would ship. Region III, Conference A admin­ exceeded all other years in the total state and nation. These TILF Superintendent's Responsibility fare of high school athletics should istrators nominated Superinten­ be penalized for greeting Leyen­ Wins State strive to see that quarterback clubs, decker. amount of scholarships and the scholars will be our future leaders. Publicity Attitude The League holds the superin­ dents Doyle Wilson of Maud; Louie number of students we could help," They have the talent and the drive. tendent of schools responsible for booster clubs and athletic councils L. Williamson of Spring Hill Inde­ But one day Referee Monroe In Shorthand Kidd said. "We have not reached our I know that we will always be in­ Unfortunately some clubs assume the enforcement of eligibility rules are guided in the correct direction. pendent School District in Long- Sweeney put a stop to it. As soon fluenced by the fact that their a press agent attitude toward high and the management and control of School administrators and coaches as the big tackle became friendly In previous year's UIL competi­ goal yet. The League program view; Eugene McElroy of Troup; talents were not lost." school athletics. They often think athletics. Athletic councils and vari­ should belong to all such groups with the substitute, Sweeney told tion, Debra Sweat of Olton won first locates the finest talent in Texas. and James E. Cummins of Hubbard. of athletics as an advertisement for ous organizations are not recog­ and should be present at all meet­ Leyendecker: "Inasmuch as you place in District and first place in All newly elected Council mem­ the home town in terms of financial nized by the League, but instead, ings to guide and direct activities seem to have the longest name, I Regional shorthand contests. She bers will serve four years except for returns and winning, rather than complete responsibility is placed on into desirable educational channels. am going to give your team the also achieved top honor at the State Superintendent Neal B. Dillman of Dr. Ray Purkerson Heads the educational experiences accru­ the administrative head of the Performing their proper functions long penalty." Meet in Austin in the shorthand Muleshoe who will complete the ing to students. This attitude will school system, the superintendent, they are valuable. If allowed to go term of Alvin Canaday formerly of This never happened again. competition in Conference A A. Her lead inevitably to interference in the for the proper conduct of the sports astray, they are veritable kegs of winning score was 99.8 with a time Lamesa. Dillman's term will expire From: Texas Schoolboy Football high school athletic program. program. dynamite in a school's high school in 1975. of 13:10. Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Sweat Region 1-AAAA, A and B Such practices as recruiting, pres­ In cases of protest against a high athletic program. by Harold Ratliff of Olton are Debra's parents. Mrs. sure to pass athletes in school New director of the Region I, ward to meeting with school admin­ work, Council Will Meet Don Spain coached Debra in short­ hiring and dismissing of Alice L. Shive, Austin, won the Conferences AAAA, A and B at istrators, coaches and sponsors of coaches, The Legislative Council will meet hand. winning at all costs, and 1916 essay writing contest at state. Texas Tech University is Dr. Ray League activities in his area of the divided al­ for its 33rd session on Sunday, Nov. Debra, a 1973 graduate of Olton legiance of the coaching staff be­ Laura Davis, Center, and Rebecca High School, was an honor student Purkerson who is now Assistant state and is ready and willing to Administrative Aid For 4, in the East Room of the Stephen Professor and Director of Student render the greatest services to mak­ tween school authorities and key F. Austin Hotel in Austin. Maltze, El Paso, took secnd and and was involved in the Future men in the club are end results of Homemakers of America. She en­ Teaching at Tech. ing -their program a sound educa­ Council members will consider third. He has had previous experience in tional activity. "We welcome Dr. such a policy. joys hobbies such as hiking, swim­ In practically all cases OAP Contest high school League activities, hav­ Purkerson to the League program of pros­ ming and dancing. elyting, the state office has investi­ For the future, Debra plants to ing graduated from Humble High in his capacity as the Regional Administrators are invited to par­ that this is a valuable and educa­ School and received his U.S. degree Spring Meet Director at Texas Tech gated, there has been an active ticipate in One-Act Play Contest tional function, then the adminis­ become a medical secretary and at­ quarterback club in the community, erence tend Amarillo ^«n"~" in Physical Education and Science University," said Dr. Rhea H. Wil­ management sessions at this fall's trator will respond." from Lamar University in Beau­ liams, League Director. and impetus for the recruiting usu­ student activities conferences. There is no charge for the ses­ ally can be traced to mont. He obtained both his Master members of Contest managers are charged sions. All sessions are held on Satur­ Oct. 13 Odessa...... _...... _._ Odessa College of Education degree and Doctor <: this organization. with responsibility for enforcing day mornings to avoid loss of school Oct. 20 Houston...... The University of Houston Education degree from the Univei rules. This is an administrative times. Most administrators could Divided Allegiance Oct. 27 Arlington....The University of Texas at Arlington sity of Houston with a major in a< function. No play director, particu­ take time to take part in them. Ses­ Nov. 3 Kilgore...... Kilgore College ministration. Clubs of this type often collect larly one with a play in the contest, sions at all SACs are scheduled to Nov. 10 Canyon ...... West Texas State University He served in the military servio large bonuses and expensive gifts, is in a proper position to enforce last from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and will as a captain in the Marine Corps, such as cars, to give the coaching strictly all the rules of the event. cover sections of the CONSTITU­ Nov. 17 Kingsville.... - ...... _.-..Texas A&I University has been a teacher and coach in the staff after a successful season. Ex­ Administrators can, and should, TION AND CONTEST RULES that Dec. 1 Wichita Falls...... Midwestern University Port Arthur Independent School perience has shown that the same take over the onus of rules enforce­ deal with Spring Meet and the One- All schools are invited to send students to the student acti­ District, administrator and coach in group which gives the coaching ment. Act Play Contest. Discussions will vities conferences for training in the League academic and the Nederland Independent School staff such gifts is the first to insist Lynn Murray, state drama direc­ follow the OAP Contest Manager's District, and has participated ac­ that it be dismissed if it does not tor, said, "I hope many administra­ Guide in the new HANDBOOK FOR literary contests. tively in the League program from produce constant winners. tors will come to the sessions. It ONE-ACT PLAY, Seventh Edition. his early days in high school In my opinion any coach who ac­ would mean much to the develop­ "We need the authority of the ad­ through his teaching and coaching cepts such valuable consideration is ment of the drama contest in Texas. ministrator in the role of Contest career. definitely placing his allegiance at We need them. There is a great pos­ Manager," Murray said. "Our con­ He is an active member of many least partially in the hands of a itive contribution administrators test is dependent upon careful and professional organizations and a group of downtown quarterbacks. It can make to this event." complete enforcement of rules. Our member of the Baptist Church. He is an unwritten law that to accept Murray added, "I really don't ex­ administrators can contribute much is married to the former Dorothy valuable consideration places one pect many administrators to attend to this part of the arts education of under obligation to the donors. A unless drama directors go to them Ann May of Nederland, Texas. They Texas students by stepping in and have two children; one son, Douglas person cannot serve two masters. and urge them to come and learn. DEBRA SWiAT Ray and one daughter, Kelly Ann. DR. RAY Often the policy of accepting gifts The key is the local drama director. providing the calm, objective rules ... Olton Competitor. Dr. Purkerson says he looks for­ . . . Texas Tech Director. places a coaching staff in a position If he makes the administrator feel enforcement needed." Page 2 NTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER OCTOBER, 1973 Scholastic Press We (Compete L/ltat

Must one always win to be successful? Yearbooks To Get Coaches know that they must win or face the rage of some fans or alumni. Criticism-Ratings Auto races must be won, no matter how many competitors must be LOS FRESNOS ONE-ACT PLAY Los Fresnos High School has been placed 'OR ON&ACT PLAY, Seventh Edition put out of commission. Soap box derbys must be won, however dubious on probation in football for the 1973 and for definitions not in the current CON­ By DR. MAX R. HADDICK and corrupting may be the methods. Horse races must the 1974 seasons for violation of the Foot­ STITUTION AND CONTEST RULES. be won, even ball Code. See "Supplements" of the HANDBOOK though the horse may be illegally medicated. MARATHON KNOX CITY This is the year that ILPC undertakes to provide criticism The District Executive Committee of Knox City High School has been dis­ and rating service for yearbooks for the first time. This is long My political candidate must win, however nefarious the process may Football District 1 (Six-Man) has placed qualified for district honors in girls' bas­ Marathon High School on probation for ketball for the 1972-73 season and has overdue and worthwhile, but it will bring with it a full portion be. the 1973 football season for violation of been placed on probation for the 1973-74 Rule 13 of the Football Plan. season by the Distrct Executive Committee of problems and work. To make these services of maximum We know that healthy competition has much to commend it, and is for violation of Rule 11 of the Girls' Bas­ ODESSA: ECTOR ketball Plan. educational value to all I will need th& help, encouragement a way of life in America, however we must ask ourselves just how far Odessa Ector was placed on probation DALLAS HIGHLAND for the 1973 and 1974 football seasons for PARK and understanding of every teacher and student involved. And down the road of "The only way to succeed is to win" have we gone. violatin of the Football Code. Dallas Highland Park was placed on probation in Football for the 1973 season Do we not often take the stance that once a noble end has been chosen, PREMONT for violation of Rule 30 of the Football if any of you should wish to donate a million or two for a new, Premont High School has been placed on Plan by the District Executive Committee. larger building, I will gratefully accept it, even in pennies. the means need not be chosen so scrupulously? Surely we must see the probation in football for the 1973 and the AREA OAP CONTESTS sad harvest of corruption and moral deterioration which 1974 seasons for violation of the Football Area one-act play contests are required Yearbooks cannot be sent to the ILPC office. There is no such attitudes Code. in the following: have produced in our society. Premont High School Band was placed Region II-AAAA room. They must be sent directly to the critic-judges. The on probation for the 1973-74 school year Area I (Districts 6-10), Contest Man­ We must never forget that the way we play the game is just as im­ for violation of the Sight Reading per­ ager: Boyce Pennington, Site: Tarrant criticism-rating service will cost money. If you elect to have formance requirements. County Junior College, South, Ft. Worth. portant as winning the game. The means we employ in arriving at our SANDERSON: TERRELL Area 2 (Districts 11-15), Contest Man­ your book rated and criticized you must join ILPC, which will ager: Robert Dyer, Site: Richland Col­ goals attest as truly to our character as does the selection of our goals. COUNTY lege, Dallas. cost you $5. Above that, you have to send in $7.50 for your Terrell County High School in Sander- Region III-AAAA In the early Olympics the Greek competitor entered the contest son has been placed on probation for the Area 1 (Districts 16-19), Contest Man­ rating-criticism if your book has 160 or fewer pages. If your 1973 and the 1974 seasons in football and ager: Cecil Pickett, Site: University of saying, "I go to excel, or to give someone else the opportunity to has been disqualified for district honors in Houston, Houston. book has more than 160 pages the cost will be f 10. If your book boys' basketball for the 1973-74 season and Area 2 (Districts 20-24), Contest Man­ excel!." This is further expressed in the famous expression, "It matters placed on probation in boys' basketball for ager: Dan Mendoza, Site: Lee College, is to be returned to you there must be an additional f 1.50 fee the 1974-1975 season; further, the school Baytown. not whether you win or lose, but how you played the game." has been placed on probation in track and Region IH-AA for 160-page or smaller books, and a $2 fee for those with more field for the 1974 and the 1975 seasons. Area 1 (Districts 17-21), Contest Man­ We must always remember that we are training citizens in moral Penalty was assessed by the State Execu­ ager: Charles A. Schmidt, Site: Sam than 160 pages. tive Committee for violation of Article Houston State University, Huntsville. The critic-judge will write you a integrity, honesty, citizenship, cooperation, initiative and the ability VIII, Section 13, the Residence Rule; of Area 2 (Districts 22-25), Contest Man­ Article VII, Section 19, the Recruiting ager: Angus Springer, Site: Southwestern four or more page letter of con­ Scope twelve times each day. to give and take. These are the real goals of the athletic University, Georgetown. program. If Rule; of Rule 19 of the Football Plan and Region I-B RIVERCREST HIGH SCHOOL'S Linda Montgomery broke the 1972 structive criticism and prepare a winning is the only end, then I would Rule 18 of the Boys' Basketball Plan; also, Area 1 (Districts 1-6), Contest Man­ suggest that we have reached the of the Track and Field Plan. ager: Everett Robinson, Site: Wayland national discus record at the 1972-73 State Girls' Track and Field Meet rating scale. The criticism will be Magazine Format end of the competitive athletic program and it should cease to exist. WHITEHOUSE Baptist College, Plainview. with a throw of 143' IOI/2 ". The old record of l38''IOl/2 " was set by sent to you as soon as we receive it. Yes, there will be a special cate­ Whitehouse High School has been placed Area 2 (Districts 7-11), Contest Man­ Of course we must always strive to win, but we must strive honorably on probation for the 1973 football season ager: Dan Shockey, Site: Howard County Vivian Turner in Bellflower, California, in 1969. The rating scale will be used to de­ gory in newspaper judging for mag­ by the District Executive Committee for Junior College, Big Spring. termine your rating to be announced azine format newspapers and no and remember that it is no disgrace to lose. If you have done your violation of Article VIII, Section 8, Item C of the Football Plan. at the ILPC convention and will be other. As soon as all memberships best, then no one can ask more of you. YANTIS given to you, along with your rat­ are in I will mail every member a The New Testament admonition is still relevant. "What does it profit Yantis High School has been placed on New Fashioned Spelling Bee ing, at that time. certificate. You will use this, I hope, probation for the 1973-74 season in girls' a man if he gains the whole world and loses his fife. Or what will a basketball for failure to file eligibility to say "Judge my paper in the Mag­ blanks with the League office. Read Directions, Please azine Format category", or "Heck man give in exchange for his life?" GALVESTON: BALL Ball High School of Galveston has been If you order the criticism-rating no, I want to be judged just the disqualified for district honors by the service we will send you a package same as always." I will not deter­ State Executive Committee for the 1973- League Word Contest Uses 1974 season in boys' basketball and has of materials, including the mailing mine for you what is magazine for­ been placed on probation for the 1974- address of your critic-judge. You 1975 season for violation of Article VIII, mat and what is not. You must -Athletics ffot £litiik Section 8, the Amateur Rule. mail the book and the materials to make that decision, am a natural HUBBARD him or her. As soon as he completes born chicken on this matter. Hubburd High School has been placed on Related, Current Terms IT HAS OCCURRED TO US the athletic community, on occasion probation for the 1973 school year in foot­ his work he will mail the criticism ball for violation of the Football Code. By PROF. KARL AMES rame all words that should have test, the state's best speller had and the rating sheet to ILPC. We IAA Judging Problems has taken a bum rap from some over-burdened taxpayers and academi­ KARNACK come to the attention of an alert 17 misspelled words out of 60! Ad­ will forward the criticism to you, Our Individual Achievement cians who claim the athletic community is obsessed with discovery and District Executive Committee 20A has State Spelling Director placed Karnack High School on probation reader. mittedly the test was a new form and hold the rating scale here. If Awards contests are great, but we development of the superior athlete. They claim the athletic program is in football for the 1973 and 1974 football The old fashioned spelling bee In the League book, Constitution and difficult. But on the last few tie­ you included the book return fee, do have some problems in judging. seasons for violation of Rules 11 and 19 based on a system of elitism which excludes the average individual and of the Football Plan. must certainly have been fun. But and Contest Rules, these matters of breakers results have steadily im­ the critic-judge will mail your year­ The most critical area is plagiarism. its value as part of the learning identifies the exceptional. LANEVILLE using affixes and words from cur­ proved. Last year on a very difficult book directly back to you. Last year we failed to give awards Laneville High School was suspended in process must have been slight; for rent usage have been mentioned. state final tiebreaker there were Complicated, isn't it? If you can to material written by Art Buch- The athletic community cannot deny this process of selection, but it one-act play for the 1973-74 school year for failure to participate in district com­ we know the weaknesses of rote Students have also been told that several nearly perfect papers and figure out a better way, rush to your wald and Erma Bombeck. It was our should defend the process. We do attempt to discover the best athletes petition after filing acceptance and title entry cards. memorization and of rewarding a some of the words on the tests will one perfect paper! And this on typewriter and put it all down considered opinion that neither was and the best teams, but this is not bad, it is natural. LAREDO: MARTIN person merely for his good memory. not be taken from the lists. And the words a student couldn't possibly exactly and send it to me by mail, presently enrolled in any school, nor In 1966, a sociologist from Johns Hopkins University conducted a Martin High School of Laredo was sus­ tiebreaker lists offer the ultimate carrier pigeon or pony express. I had they changed their names. pended in one-act play for the 1973-74 Words Not On List have memorized. survey of 600,000 American school children and the published results school year for failure to participate in It is this unpleasant facet of the challenge since almost all the tie­ I interpret these results as evi­ surely would like to have a better It isn't easy to spot the few en­ district competition after filing acceptance breaker words are not on our came to be known as the Coleman report. It has been confirmed often and title entry cards. old spelling bee that we try to get way. Remember, any way you sug­ tries "lifted" from other sources. printed lists. dence that spelling a word can be gest must not involve any storage Therefore, on the back of each entry enough to be taken as true by sociologists, if not yet by educators. In a CENTERVILLE away from in the Interscholastic Centerville High School has been placed League contest. True, we issue lists Spellers Improve and is being linked with knowing of books at the ILPC office. We are this year we shall ask each teacher nutshell, the Coleman Report says that some children do well and some n probation in football by the District Executive Committee for the 1973-74 school of words to study and the aid of On the first state tiebreaker con­ our language. so crowded now that we have to use to sign a gimmick that says, "I cer­ do poorly in school, no matter what programs are followed. It states year for violation of Rule 11 of the Foot­ tify that, to the best of my knowl­ ball Plan. memory cannot be denied. But more there is no way to remove all achievement diversities from the classroom Centerville High School has been dis­ and more in recent years we have edge, this entry is the work of the qualified for district honors in boys' bas­ student listed above." Sorry about because there are genetic differences. Finally, it indicates that more ketball by the District Executive Commit­ used words on the district, regional Attributes Of An Athlete tee for the 1973-74 school year for viola­ that, but I am afraid that Art and individual differences emerge as social differences are removed. tion of Rule 11-a of the Boys' Basketball and state tests that are not on the Plan. printed lists and that challenge con­ Erma may get angry if they keep The implications of the Coleman Report are that some social and CHILTON testants to spell these unlisted on losing. I was quite disappointed Chilton High School has been placed on educational programs may be feeding the problem they are trying to probation for the 1973 school year in foot­ words words that they could not that an article on Texas Interscho­ ball for violation of the Football Code. possibly have committed to memory. Discipline Is The Key lastic League Foundation that I solve when they remove individual distinctions. "Whenever society ELGIN wrote didn't even place. I do com­ Elgin Junior High School Band is dis­ The Challenge equalizes opportunity," says Harvard professor of psychology, R. J. qualified for the 1973-74 school year for mend the student for his taste in violation of Article V, Section 18, para­ The challenge: How can students feature writing. Hernstein, "individual differences become crucial." Further, the athletic graph c, by action of the Region XVIII Executive Committee. spell words they do not know or To Success In Sports program should not be apologetic because it recognizes that some in­ FORT WORTH: BREWER have rarely seen ? Well, such words, Who Will Judge Brewer High School has been placed on "new" to the contestants, dividuals are better than others. Rather, it should take pride in the fact probation in football for the 1973 season frequently By DR. RHEA H. WILLIAMS to appreciate the sacrifices of others resulted in team failures. I don't know right now who will for violation of the Football Code. contain affixes (prefixes, suffixes, League General is to make sacrifices himself on be­ Most people are self-centered, judge entries, and I wouldn't tell that it offers all individuals the opportunity to prove themselves and to ABILENE: WYLIE infixes) that alert students will half of his family, team, school or and one of the most difficult disci­ Wylie High School of Abilene has been you if I did. We will get the best pursue excellence. placed on probation in boys' basketball for recognize from familiar words. Re­ One of the greatest attributes of community. Nothing can develop in plines is the sacrifice which eleven judges that we can for all contests. the 1973-74 season for violation of the calling these affixes, knowing their So long as participation in the athletic program is open to all who are Basketball Code. competitive athletics is that it de­ a boy a better appreciation of what individual boys must make in order They will be journalism professors, AUSTIN: JOHNSTON meanings, they will be able to spell velops an appreciation for "making others do for him than to practice to develop a well organized team professional newsmen, retired interested and who are dedicated enough to abide by the rules of the Johnston High School of Austin has the words containing them. sacrifices." This contribution of ath­ the Biblical statement that "it is effort in football. Although individ­ teachers, or others with very special been placed on probation for the 1973-74 program, the athletic program is not one of elitism. So long as the pur­ season for violation of the basketball code For example, if among the words letics is seldom given due credit, and better to give than to receive." ual ego must be disciplined more in qualifications such as directors of on the printed list are "polyglot" to many people it perhaps is the one There is no better way to develop team games than in individual state journalism associations. This suit of excellence is intended to help an individual to grow and is not BEAUMONT: BEAUMONT Beaumont High School has been placed and "gynecology," and if a student contribution which ranks above all self-discipline than to make sacri­ games, there must be adequate dis­ is a big problem, but we will get the on probation in track for the 1973-74 exploitation of the individual's talent, the pursuit is healthy and proper. school year for violation of Rule 24 of the has grown familiar with such pre­ others which can be traced to the fices. Discipline and sacrifice go cipline even in individual activities very best that we can. The athletic program, while open to all, operates on a fair and Boys' High School Track and Field Plan. fixes as "poly" (many) and "gyne" competitive program. hand in hand, regardless of whether or there will not be the right mental There have been some rumors PICTURE MEMORY (woman), then a word like "poly­ General Robert E. Lee, the fa­ it is on a personal or group basis. attitude on the part of the respec­ that students involved in the com­ natural premise: some individuals have more interest, time and talent The correct name of Monet's second pic­ gyny", unfamiliar though it may be, ture is "Palazzo da Mula, Venice." It ap­ mous southern military leader, Self Discipline tive athlete. petition did the judging. It just isn't for athletics than others, and they will emerge as better athletes. "In pears incorrectly in the Picture Memory offers no problems. Spelling and while president of Washington and Orderly Program so, and never has been. The sore bulletin. meaning should here coincide. One of the first and most im­ the competitive sports," says Hernstein, "we accept that the race is PRESCRIBED MUSIC LIST Lee College, said, "If a boy learns Another important discipline loser who suggested that we used to appreciate the sacrifices which portant sacrifices any athlete must an "eenie, meenie, minie, moe" sys­ AEGEAN FESTIVAL by Maris-Bader, Words in the News make is to give up many of the so- which must come along with every to the swift. But such realism is uncommon when it comes to more im­ published by Galaxy Music Corporation, In addition to the help one gains others have made for him and learns tem was ill informed. I will not, as Grade V, Conference AAAA, inadvertently called "pleasures" which accrue to successful athlete is the ability to portant kinds of competition, in school and thereafter." omitted in final printing of 911 Band Pre­ from affixes, a student should keep to make sacrifices himself, then he have an he suggested, turn the judging over scribed Music List, 1971 through 1974. non-athletes. This includes eating orderly and reasonably up with words in the news, for we has learned the greatest lesson to him. He made too many mistakes Those who would attack athletics because it distinguishes the starter Page 26 (207 B-flat Clarinet Solos) only the proper foods and getting scheduled activity program. There Lancelot Classens LA CLARINETTE try to include terms that are which our educational systems have in his letter. I really believe he is 1-.LASSIQUE (Vol. D) (play No. 5 or cur­ regular hours of sleep and abstain­ must be adequate time set aside for from the reserve, identifies achievement and encourages excellence No. ,10 only) rently popular. Over the years we to offer." study, for one still in pre-primer in reading. Page 144, Mixed Chorus, Grade V, add ing from tobacco and alcohol. It of the most desirable might be well to re-evaluate what is fair and what is natural. to Mechem (a) WINDS OF MAY (Five used on the tests words like ecu­ Similar statements on the im­ disciplines is the ability to set aside songs (sing one) published by E. C. portance of learning to make "sacri­ means that an athlete must disci­ I Get Postcards Schirmer. menical, charisma, graffiti, mac- pline himself into giving up many a specified period of time and let National Federation Page 136 (Second Choral Groups) fices" and to appreciate the "sacri­ nothing interfere with this pro­ In my last column I mentioned should read: Class AAA Perform one fices" of others have been reiterated parties, dates and other social ac­ umber from the prescribed list as Grade tivities. Only through sacrifice can a gram. This means that the boy must that I had received a blank postcard. The person who cannot speak or write without use of profanity and III. Perform a second number from the by outstanding people in all areas prescribed lists designated as Grades IV, boy achieve his best physical and give up many activities in which I offered to send an empty envelope III or II plus a third number from any of life. to the individual vulgarity is a true illiterate. .source. At least one number must be per­ mental condition and best insure others are engaging. There have if he would send formed A Cappella. that he will be ready to give his best been no great achievements made me his name and address. Since then Constitution and Contest Rules, page 122. Appreciation of Sacrifice I have received blank Article IV, Section 17, paragraph e, should for his team. in any area, whether in athletics, postcards read aa follows: The only way that a boy can learn science, politics or religion, which from Houston, El Paso and Dallas. e. For a more effective contest, it is recom­ mended that the schedule should allow Give Up Ego have not been achieved through Thanks. These beautiful cards add University Interscholastic League ample time for the judges to complete their written comments. A 12 or 13 It is necessary that each athlete sacrifices on the part of someone. class to my incoming mail. minute schedule would be desirable. sacrifice his own personal ego and No athletic season can be success­ Each competing band must occupy the Directory marching field for not more than eight Drama Dates his own personal dreams of achiev­ ful unless there is a desire on the Yearbook Pamphlet minutes nor less than five minutes. Tim. ttatt Ixteuttot Commltttf. Dean Wm. Barren, chairman; A. R. Schrank, Dr. Lyun ing shall begin when the band executes ing individual glory in order that part of participating athletes to Judy Gustafson, talented and en­ W«d« MoCraw, Dr. the first step off or the first note of the team may participate as a well- make sacrifices to insure that they ergetic newspaper adviser at Aus­ Emm«tt« Bedford, Dr. J. J. Vfllarreal, Dr. J«m William*, Dr. music (including cadence and/or fan­ Deadlines MM* H. Williams, Lynn F. Andenon, Bailey M. Marshall. fare) "whichever comes first." It shall organized unit. There are countless have healthy bodies, the proper tin's new Anderson High, has writ­ be the duty of the contest chairman to Legislative Council: James Martin, Chairman; W. A. Beeves, Vice-Chairman; James provide an adequate warning signal at numbers of instances on record mental attitude, proper team spirit ten a super yearbook pamphlet. It Bamett, James Clark, Neal B. Dillman, Charles Evans, Horace Francis, Dean Hopf, the end of seven minutes. Any bnd where failure of individual boys to and above all the desire to make will be sent to all ILPC yearbook Ed Irons, James McLeroy, A. C. Newsome, Hance Park, Drew Reese, Glenn Reeves, which leves the field in less than five To Be Met minutes or fails to vacate the field in make sacrifices to team unity have passing grades in their school work. members. No Harold Reynolds, Eugene Stoerer, Joel Sturdivant, Earl R. Tate, George Thizpen, eight minutes shall be penalized one need to save coupons, J. N. "Pete" Wilson. rating. Dec. 3 Last day for filing One- boxtops, or color any pictures. It Director ———————————————————————————————————— Dr. Rie» H. Wi Constitution and Contest Rules, page 132. Act Play Enrollment Cards. Director o/ Athletics ...... ______.___._...._.._.—...... Dr. Bailey M. Marshall Article VII, Section 30, first sentence of will be free. Director of Uutit ______first paragraph should read as follows: Feb. 14 Last day for requesting Dr. Nelson G. Patrick The State Office establishes and main­ Delegates' Comments I am seeking other good yearbook Director of Jtntmallm ______Dr. Max R. Haddick tains a recommended list of judges for additions to basic set and submitting Director et Drawta ______Lynn Murray music competition from which the Re­ plays not on Approved Lists for pamphlet material. If you have gional Music Executive Committees will select judges. consideration as One-Act Play Con­ Help In UIL Program something good and original, per­ GAINESVILLE test entries. haps you would be generous enough The District Executive Committee of March 4 Last day for filing One- About 100 delegates attended the seasons, as basketball or football. District 6AAA has placed Gainesville High to share it with all of us. Let me INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER School on probation in the 1973 football Act Play Title Entry Cards. League's athletic conference at Others felt that there should be in­ season for violation of Rule 30 of the Foot­ know. PabHsbed eight times • year, each month from September through April, by the Bureau ball Plan. March 25 First week for holding Thompson Center during the recent creased representation in the re­ district OAP contests and only week State Meet, and 150 guests visited gional and state meets for golf, ten­ at Public School Service, Division ol Extension, The University of Texas, Box 8028, SWIMMING ENTRIES Snakebit Beagle Autta 78712. Entries in swimming will be governed for districts affected by Area meets. with League officials and state con­ nis, literary and academic contests. by the National Federation rules not the RETHA SWINDELL of Center High My blind beagle, as you all knew, NCAA rules, as stated in Rule 4 of the April 1 Last week for holding test directors during the literary Difficulties of finding poetry and H. Williams ...... Editor Swimming Plan. School broke the existing national district OAP contests and only week conference. prose selections was twice bitten by rattlesnakes. It The State High School Swim Meet will were discussed. Max R. Haddick ...... Managing be held on March 15 and 18, 1974, and not triple jump record at the 1972-73 for Area One-Act Play Contests for Most comments offered by dele­ The League office is appreciative has happened a third time, but this Editor on March 22 and 23, 1974, as indicated in the League Calendar in the 1973-74 Const- State Girls' Track and Field Meet. districts affected. gates were favorable and com­ of the fact that so many sponsors time he had so much venom in him tution and Contest Rides. Second alas* postage paid at Austin, Texas. Subscription! $1 per year plus 5 cents tax. Miss Swindell jumped 37' 10%" to Paradise High School was the mendatory. Some coaches suggested and coaches, as well as administra­ CARROLLTON: TURNER first school to beat the Dec. 3 dead­ that the League program might in­ that the rattlesnake died and the The District Executive Committee of break the old record of 37' 7l/4" set tors and often contestants, attend dog hardly got sick. Chico, the District 8AAAA has placed Turner High line for filing the OAP Enrollment clude the two-mile run or the relay, School of Carrollton on probattion in foot­ in 1972 by Kathy Jones of Baird, Card. Their card was received Sept. or that the tennis and golf partici­ these conferences during the State beagle, will be glad to give advice ball for the 1973-74 school year for viola­ vol. LVHI OCTOBER, 1973 No. 2 tion of Rule 30 of the Football Plan. Texas. 13. pation should be limited to certain Meet. on how to survive snakebite. OCTOBER, 1973 INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER Page 3 Music Moffers Girls' Golf, Cross Country Educational Theatre Marching Contests Plan Cards Not Required Contest Manager Planned Regulations Change Acceptance cards for participa­ mailed to all member schools soon. Region IV Victoria College, Vic­ Sessions tion in girls' golf and boys' cross To participate, eligibility blanks toria By LYNN MURRAY country will not be required. must be submitted to the State Conference A Drama Director By NELSON G. PATRICK To enable the League Office to Athletic Office, and entries must be State make preliminary plans, a question­ submitted to regional and state di­ Region I Abilene Christian Col­ are just beginning. One of Marching contests are underway, the first one in Region I, lege, Abilene Student Activities Conferences naire was sent to each school asking rectors at the proper times. SAC will focus on contest manage­ Oct. 16. Both Regions I and XVI have a slight weather and them to indicate their intentions Cross country regional meets will the OAP sessions at each are Region II Kilgore College, Kil­ administrators involved who may serve wind problem during the fall months and the directors regarding participation in boys' be held on Dec. 1, and the State gore ment. We hope to get trying to have their contests ahead of the weather changes cross country and/or girls' golf. Cross Country Meet will be held on as One-Act Play Contest Managers in the future. Drama di­ Region III Blinn College, Bren- 195 AAAA schools (Conference Dec. 8. Regional tournaments in out of the contest management busi­ if the weather will cooperate. ham rectors can get themselves year marks the beginning of the new marching regula­ A cross country) and 101 AAA, AA, girls' golf will be held on April 26 ness if they will bring one of their administrators with them This Vic­ required maneuvers, but stresses A and B schools (Conference B and 27, and the Girls' State Golf Region IV Victoria College, to a SAC site. tions which eliminate the cross country) indicated that they Tournament will be held on May 10 toria I have yet to find a contest play musicianship and showmanship. would participate in cross country and 11. Boys' Cross Country Regional Sites director who likes to manage thi cuss these items at each SAC, but Changes in the regulations pro­ this year. in mind that the ratings that he Conferences A and B contest and enforce rules when he we need recorded responses. vide several improvements in the 91 AAAA and AAA schools (Con­ Girls' Golf Regional Sites gives reflect his personal standards. Region I Abilene Christian Col­ has an entry. Iti s my opinion that Planning Meetings marching contests: ference A girls' golf) and 49 AA, A, Abilene a director in OAP should not serve Oct. and Nov. are good months 1) Permits the directors more golf) indicated that they would par­ Conference B lege, Accept Results as the contest manager in his dis­ for One-Act Play planning meet­ flexibility in designing shows; ticipate in girls' golf this spring. Region I South Plains College, Region II University of Texas Directors participating in the con­ trict. ings. This office obtains the name 2) Permits the development of Any school may participate in Levelland at Arlington, Arlington tests must recognize the judges' su­ you agree, add your invitation of the planning meeting director creative ideas in both music and thse two programs, whether or not If perior musicianship and accept the Region II Abilene Christian Col­ Region III San Jacinto College, special invitation to adminis­ from the director general or orga­ marching; they indicated on the questionnaire to my criticisms and ratings given. If a di­ lege, Abilene Pasadena trators or others that may serve as nizing chairmen of each district. 3) Permits the director to design that they planned to participate this rector is not willing to do this, he One-Act Play contest managers. '. Each person appointed receives ma­ shows that have a broad audience year. Information regarding cross Region III Kilgore College, Kil- Region IV Southwest Texas should not attend the contest. If the hope to see all of you at a SAC site terials and suggestions, but it is appeal; country and girls golf will be gore State, San Marcos SUZIE SNIDER OF Robinson High 4) Permits the use of a greater region directors as a whole believe this year. impossible for us to do the organi­ a judge is incompetent, they should School (Waco) broke the 1972 need is a copy of the variety of music. Questions Raised zation. All you petition the State Office to have his national shot put record with new gold handbook and the willing­ We had an excellent One-Act Pitfalls for Unwary name removed from the list of ap­ Sportsmen Support Teams throw of 50' 4%" at the 1972-73 ness to contact all the OAP direc­ Play discussion with members 01 Along with these changes are also proved adjudicators. tors in your district. Look to hear State Girls' Track and Field Meet the League's Literary and Academic several "pitfalls" that might catch from the person appointed OAP Legislative Council The old record of 47' 9%" was sel Contest Committee on Sept. 8. Sev­ the unwary directors: planning meeting director in your Legislative Council will meet in Florence, Oregon, by Mary eral interesting questions were dis­ district, but if you fail to hear, vol­ 1) The show must be well-planned Coaches, Players Do Best Nov. 4 to act on the recommenda­ 1969. cussed and I would like your opin­ unteer! music and marching coordinated Jacobson in tions of the Music Advisory Com­ ions on the following: will help solve many of in style and suitability; Initiative mittee. Subsequent to the Advisory (1) Should the OAP director be the problems of One-Act Play Con- 2) The show must have audience Committee meeting, I have added Books & Magazines a full-time teacher in the school ? tes organization. It is important appeal in quality of execution and another item. I am recommending With Enthusiastic Fans (2) Should the "language" rule CHARLEMAGNE HOETON HUMMING­ that teachers involved in OAP meet musical performance; that the Music Sub-Committee ap­ BIRD by J. G. Horton and Jesse Ale- be modified ? and plan prior to the district con­ formations and musical fanfares. So I said to myself, "What did School, Box 3 3) "Stand-still" performances point a Committee of Directors to By RALPH B. McKENZIE jandro, Sabinal High (3) Should the Accredited Critic as a group prior I must admit my enthusiasm was they come to see? What do they Sabinal, Texas 78881. $1.25. test. Failure to plan must be held to a minimum (ap­ Study the CCC-CC-C Conferences. Elgin, Illinois Courier-News This 20-page book is the heart-rending Judges List divide judges into di­ to the time the District Executive smothered somewhat when the color hope to accomplish?" They saw photo story of an orphan hummingbird, proximately 20 per cent of field time We are faced with problems of early age, by Sabinal Jour, visions according to experience or Committee (your principals or su­ football guard presented Old Glory. True, dozens of well-executed plays, lots adopted at an maximum). how to classify the extensive vari­ I attended a high school nalism Teacher J. G. Horton. It seeks to some other rating criteria? perintendents) organizes the Dis­ It might the teams perfectly disciplined, of jarring tackles, hard blocking, answer the age-old question, "Can an honesl The most drastic change in the eties of school administrative orga­ game the other evening. hummingbird find happiness with a high (4) Should zone contests be re­ trict Spring Meet will result in have been any one of several played bared "their heads and stood at at­ deceptive running, sharp accurate school journalism teacher?" The answer is regulation is that the judge has the nizations that have emerged the has turned away quired in districts with eight or being made for you by your tention, but of those hundreds of passing and, as a result, heard the affirmative. Charlemagne plans sole responsibility of evaluating the past three years. There are several on gridirons throughout the coun­ from his wild companions and is now work­ more play entries ? authority to only a hand­ resounding roar of several touch­ ing hard to teach "Pop" Horton to fly administrators. Your try. The aftereffects were undoubt­ enthusiastic spectators, this art, two winners advance performance, its quality, interests, single grade schools from grades downs. "Pop" is making slight prgresa in (5) Should hold the planning meeting is OAP words, he edly the same. ful sang out the words of our Na­ but so far has steadfastly refused to change from each level of One-Act Play showmanship in other seven through nine, and intermedi­ Came To Find Fault his diet to syrup and gnats. A truly delight­ Rule3. evaluates the overall performance ate schools may be any combination Oh, it's a thrilling sight to see tional Anthem. ful little book that anyone who loves birds Contest competition? . But that wasn't enough. No, our and journalism teachers would thorouoghly New Handbook of what is are the teams come on the field, geared Awful Silence using his own guidelines of grades 6-7-8. Many schools grandstand quarterbacks, many of enjoy. MRH. I regret the delay in getting the Superior, Excellent, Average, Be­ called Junior High Schools, but are to the peak of enthusiasm, perfect At first I thought maybe it was Cast Size Limits whom never suited up when they IT ALL STARTED WITH FRESHMAN new Handbook For One-Act Play Poor. specimens of youthful physical de­ Armour. McGraw- low Average, or without a ninth grade. the chilly night air and the damp­ attended school, came to find fault ENGLISH by Richard (6) Should the maximum cast Directors, Judges And Contest Man­ con­ velopment going through their pre- Hill Book Company, New York, 1978. There is no way that League ness had brought on hoarseness. But rather than shout encouragement. $5.95. size be increased from ten to fif­ agers, Seventh Edition to those who Competent Judges ferences could be arranged to pro­ game calisthentics. I soon realized some had not lost Armour is a ham, but a delightfully satin teen? ordered it. All those ordered are in This might have its place in the one. This book should be of value to any In my own thinking this is an ad­ vide equal competition based on Enthusiasm Great their voices at all, in fact they were professional arenas where high English teacher in danger of being mired (7) Should OAP director's plan­ the mail. Have you ordered your grade-level organization. With the very willing to shout out above the down in tedium in teaching the most glori­ required ? vancement in contest adjudication. It's great to see the local fans, salaried participants make their ous of subjects English, the mother tongue ning meetings be copy? We should select judges in whom growing number of non-graded cheerleaders chant and the student to most of us. It should help to restore hu­ (8) Should the OAP Enrollment One-Act Play Enrollment Cards parents and students "whooping it living, but not on a high school level mor and satire to high esteem in the class­ we have the confidence to make cri­ schools, the problems will become up" while the band, resplendent in response. where the entire staff is striving to room, where they are so desperately needed deadline be Nov. 1 to allow for more were mailed Sept. 11. If you have even more complex. But these spectators were not to make learning to read, write and speak time? tical evaluations and who have the their uniforms, goes through their eliminate dropouts, encourage scho­ the wonderufl experience it should be. MRH. organizational not received your green card by conference fortitude to assign the ratings as The old CCC-CC-C shouting encouragement to a bunch lastic achievement and combat de­ (9) Should the term "critic" be now, check with your principal to he sees them. classifications no longer apply of boys who had sacrificed many linquency with proper discipline and eliminated from the Handbook and (AAAA & AAA) or superintendent The judge must be a superior mu­ present school administrative unit: after school coke-dates, had trained programming. all OAP rules? (B, A - AA). If they did not get the to face thi; Questions and sician himself and have confidence and we would do well religiously to achieve physical fit­ I wondered how long it would be (10) Should OAP contest be held card and a letter describing entry we can. in his musicianship. He must bear problem as soon as ness, had nursed sore muscles and before the students themselves Answers in the evening ? procedures, advise this office and we sprains in therapy at the expense of would decide to carry picket signs (11) Should a play director with will send another. Make sure your late cold suppers and still believed declining to attend certain teachers' Q. Can an athlete visit a college an entry in OAP be ineligible to administration did not complete the Alus/c Theory Notes the smell of sweaty shirts and mil­ classes if this public nuisance con­ without losing his eligibility for the serve as contest manager in his card and return it to the Statet Of­ dew was more character-building tinues. remainder of the school year? home district? fice before you request another. than the essence of cologne and hair Players Lose Spirit A. Yes. Provided the boy or his If you have opinions on the above, Receipt of the OAP Enrollment spray. I saw the shoulders of some of our parents pay all expenses (e.g. all the time it will take is to num­ Card will be acknowledged, but it More Participants Ridiculing the Effort athletes sag a little bit, when they travel, meals, and lodging). If the ber 1-11, write yes or no, and mail will be several weeks, because they No, they were shouting ridicule heard a win-thirsty fan deride their Doy or his parents do not pay all your response to me. We will dis- are sent bulk mail and we must wait and criticism to a coaching staff coach whom they had learned to expenses, there would be a violation until we accumulate over 200 for that had devoted their education love and respect. of Article VIII, Section 8, the Ama­ each acknowledgement mailing. It Needed In Contest a and their lifetime to the building of Maybe that's why only the brav­ teur Rule, and the boy would be in­ Play Library is cheaper! Don't forget to put By JERRY DEAN men. est, most devoted, will continue to eligible for one year. stamp on the card. It is more likely True, many of these coaches, come out year after year, while If a boy in violation of Article to arrive. TSSEC Music Theory Contest Director stars in their day, might have gone their long-haired classmates turn to VIII, Section 8, participates on a Adds To File 'Final Call' Mailing on to play professionally at high cars and girls or rove in gangs the ;eam, the minimum penalty would A second mailing to all schools not responding to the first call will What chemical reaction occurs in the wings of a seven-year salaries, but they chose instead a long night through. 3e forfeiture of all games or meets comparatively low salaried position in which he participated. be sent about Oct. 20. If you receive SO ' 11 '""'; i I Cheer for Them Of Offerings locust as it emerges fresh, new, and azure blue from its old of teaching and coaching. the "Final Call," this should clearly My hat is off to the coach that can These new plays have been re­ your En­ shell? Why are some of the angular formations on a lump of ... Dalhart Winner. Grandstand 'Experts' state that we do not have continue to put the emphasis on Q. If a student earns money writ­ ceived from various publishers and rollment Card on file. iron pyrite larger than others, and are they all geometrically Sure, these grandstand quarter­ sportsmanship, desire, and the equal? Why do not more Texas high school music teachers ing for a local newspaper will he be are now available through the Congratulations and thanks to Scottie Takes backs could think of a better play building of men rather than the ineligible to enter the League jour­ Drama Loan Library. Directors those of you who have already de­ encourage their students to take advantage of the excellent that should have been called after mere won-lost ratio at the end of nalism contests? should request these plays in ac­ cided on the play you will produce skill-building opportunities afforded by the TSSEC Music one failed to give the necessary the season. A. No. There is no amateur rule cordance wiith published Drama in OAP competition this spring. You Theory Contest? All these questions are interesting to me, but, Four Places yardage. They complained because And I'll be there again to cheer in journalism. A student may earn Loan Library procedures. have already reduced your work it and at this point in time, the last the team didn't pull off the offensive the boys on, because win or lose, money for work performed. The load for the spring. Those planning to the best of my knowledge maneuvers they had apparently doesn't matter, it's how they played Performance Publishing Company myself. In Speaking Awards Rule does apply to jour­ to produce plays not on the Ap­ question is the one to which I should address watched on the pro TV screen. the game. Barrel Of Monkeys, The Beggar's Opera*. early! Re­ nalism contestants. Behind Each Face*, The Boy Who Couldn't proved Lists should start anyone can come and talk with me First place in Boy's Persuasive Play Bock, Butterball, A Christmas Carol*, member that scripts submitted for Participation Problems Cinderella*, Cressida, The Custard Caper*, about the contest. Speaking in Conference AA at the He Did*, The consideration must be from "Ap­ Q. District journalism contests A Dash Of Spirit*, The Devil There were more contestants in The time and place of the meet­ State Meet went to Scott Johnson of Dilly, The Dropout, proved Publishers" or from publish­ required for the 1973 spring Emil's Leap-, The Enchanted Wood*, Ev­ the 1973 TSSEC Music Theory Con­ ing at the TMEA convention will Dalhart. were ery 'Witch' Why*, Fathers and Sons*, For ing companies that are not primar­ Will they be required in fu­ [ Am A Jealous People, The Freak And The test than last year 44 in all and be given in a future Music Theory Scott, better known as Scottie, re­ meet. ily in the play publishing business. years? Fuzz, they were a' lively and pleasant Notes column, and I hope to get it ceived first place in District compe­ ture Free Advice, Fun City*. Funeral Tea, The word "Won" is "Now" spelled A. Yes, journalism contests will Sansel and Gretel*, Happy Returns*, Hold group to work with. However, that on the convention program. tition in 1971, 1972 and 1973, and The Hot Line*, The Induction, Lemonade backwards. the same as all other Again*, The Little Miracle, The number is only a small fraction of If you would like a copy of the second place in Region in 1972. In je required Joe Rides League academic and literary Magic Shop, Theatre Convention the large number of students who 1973 TSSEC Music Theory Exam, addition, Scottie has been the re­ Massacre At Masada, Merry Murders At Texas events. iiontmarie*, Moby Dick, Navajo House, One Did you get a copy of could enjoy and benefit from par­ write to me at this address: Jerry cipient of various honors in persua­ More Time*. The One-Way Ticket, Theatre Notes ? The annual conven­ ticipation in the contest. As I set Pride And Prejudice*, The Puppet-Master, Dean, Dept. of Music, University of sive speaking, was Student Council A Quest For Young Arthur*, A Question Of tion of the Texas Educational Thea­ out to get more teachers ad students President in 1973 and Vice-Presi­ the same student Tradition, The Ritual Reading, School Of Texas, Austin, Tx. 78712. Be sure to Q. May I enter Darkness, The Seven Lively Arts*, tre Association and affiliate Texas interested in the contest, I see only make your feelings known to me if dent in 1972, Vice-President of the in all four of the journalism con­ Sive*, Some Winter Games*, A Spell Of Secondary Theatre Conference will one main barrier lack of communi­ Evil*, Spy Larks', Store!*, The Strong­ you have opinions concerning any National Honor Society and of the tests held at district level? men*, The Tale Of Peter Rabbit*, A Time je Feb. 1-2 in San Antonio. Ron cation between me and high school Golden Wolf band. Yes. The journalism contests Tor Living*, Violence, Will You Join Me aspect of the TSSEC Music Theory A. ?or Dinner?, Wind In The Willows*, The Lucke, chairman of the Department teachers and students. Once this Contest. Special recognition went to him in news writing, feature writing, Witch Who Wouldn't Hang. of Theatre and Communication at barrier is -removed, I believe that as winner of the REG Washington Now, about the locusts and iron headline writing and editorial writ­ Edgemoor Publishing Company San Antonio College will be host. two positive forces will help me tour for public speaking and the separate events. You may pyrite oops, I'm out of space or ing are The Anthropologists, Celebrate Me, Climb- Send your $5 membership dues to reach my goal: possibly spaced out! DHS Forensic Award. Bill Slagle enter the same student in all jour­ ng To The Stars, Debate For The Award, Wenck, Theatre Arts Divi­ Four Plays By Mario Fratti, Robert 1) High school music teachers' has been Scottie's coach. nalism contests, or you may enter A Friendly Game Of Cards, The Happi­ sion, Texas A&M, College Station. desire to help their students and Students who must wear braces, a different student in each, or any ness Shoppe, The Monk Of Casal-Maggiore, Moon Shot, Make plans to attend now! especially prospective college music Starting Dates take heart, Scottie worried that his other combination. ["he Music Lesson, A Portrait Of Perfection, List of Participants hurt his public speak­ The Sidelong Glances Of A Pillow Kicker, majors to get a good background braces might ***** A Witch For Every Occasion. A list of the 817 participants in in the basic musical skills, and For Basketball ing! I will Q. If a student wins a cash award Dramatists Play Service OAP 1972-73 is available. 2) My willingness to change the Scottie has chosen a career in distribute copies at each SAC site. in news writing competition spon­ In Wonderland*, American Night exam, Nov. 15, Oct. 15 teaching Music Education and at­ Alice earlier, format and-or content of the sored by our local paper will he be 3ry, Anybody Out There*, Black Girl*, The If you would like a copy make it tends West Texas State University. Crocodile Smile*, The Dancing Mice*, God if necessary, in order to In girls' basketball conferences A, eligible for League journalism con- 3ays There Is No Peter Ott*, The Great send a self-addressed envelope with more relevant to the needs of all Nebula 1 In Orion and Three Other Plays, 25c in postage. A A, and A A A, the starting date for rests? The Incomparable Max*, concerned. interschool scrimmages and games Large Window On A Small World*, The I would like to see last year's 300 Grid Safety Film A. No. The Awards Rule does ap­ .ife And Death Of Almost Everybody*, The has been changed to coincide with ply to journalism. A student can Love Suicide At Schofleld Barracks*, Mac- non participants entered in the One- Ways to Communicate basket­ eth Did It*, Act Play Contest before Dec. 3. the starting date for boys' Now Available win a scholarship to be paid upon Malcolm*, Marching As To War, Mojo ball. .nd String, Murder Once Removed*, Neigh- Confidential 'to afraid to try In order to achieve more commu­ enrollment at any college without iors, This change was approved last "Safety In Football", a 16-minute jaste this little reminder in your nication, I plan to follow three a loss of eligibility, but he may not Night Watch*, Opal Is A Diamond*, The spring by a vote of member girls' color/sound film, is now available 'eacock Season*, Rosalee Pritchett, Rose- latband. It might help: courses of action: win a cash prize on any other basis. aloom*,'es, The Savage Dilemma*, Slow Memo- basketball schools. from the Visual Instruction Bureau, f you think you are beat you are. 1) To continue in this column to ***** Solitare Double Solitare, The Sty Of The Nov. 15 is the first day for boys' Extension Division, University of Slind Pig*, That Championship Season*, [f you think you dare not you exhort all interested readers to GOODBYE TO THE CLOWN Buena Vista High School at Imperial Q. Will a boy be eligible for track Mra Tells Everything There Is To Know don't. and girls' interschool basketball Texas, Austin, 78712, for a rental About Herself And The Body Builders, write me and make their opinions scrimmages or games for Confer­ fee of $3. won the Conference B One-Act Play Contest with their production or baseball if he received free meals Where Has Tommy Flowers Gone*. If you'd like to win, but think that and wishes known, ences AAAA, AAA, AA, and A. The film will be rented on a first or room while visiting a college? you can't, of GOOD-BYE TO THE CLOWN. Pictured above are Buddy Smith Stage Magic 2) To send out occasional mail­ for first served basis. "This is a A. No, he will be in violation of tt's almost a cinch that you won't. Oct. 15 is still the first day come, and Kenna Grammar. Buddy Smith was selected Best Actor. Kenna Androclea And The Lion, The Devil And ings to all Texas high schools, and boys' and girls' basketball inter­ splendid film and should be seen by Article VIII, Section 8, the Ama­ His Devilish Daughter, Filiation, I'm Gonna Isn't it amazing? You may lose, Grammar was awarded Best Actress and was the recipient of the Beat You Now, Mother, Little Red Riding 3) To schedule a time at the up­ school scrimmages or games for all coaches and players," said teur Rule, and would be ineligible Wolf*, The Precarious Secret Plot. t you're not defeated until you by Jim Agnew. coming TMEA convention at which Conference B. League Director Rhea H. Williams. Samuel French Award. The play was directed for competition. * Indicates Long Play. quit. Page 4 INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER OCTOBER, 1973 Postscripts On Athletics Do You Remember When? New Classifications James W. Martin Played Football Coming In November Editor's Note: This summary of an article by Charles Frazier At Nevada High School In 1933 of Madisonville, Texas, describes succinctly the procedures used for classifying schools in the University Interscholastic By RHEA H. WILLIAMS This was later borne out by the Texas School Administrators and James said "The League was the fact that he was elected and served Supervisors which is held at Texas League. League Director first organization of its type to have as president of the 1971-72 Alumni A&M University each year. an honors Program beginning in An announcement concerning the classification of Texas Association of North Texas State Also, he is a member of the 1910 when this type of program was high schools into conferences and districts for the 1974-75 James W. Martin, superintendent University. In addition, he also was American Association of School scarcely heard of. The emphasis, and 1975-76 school years will be forthcoming from the Uni­ of schools of the Arlington Inde­ on the committee representing the Administrators and the Texas Asso­ then as now, is to provide oppor­ versity Interscholastic League office in November. Many pendent School District and chair­ Alumni when the current president, ciation of School Administrators. tunities for those with exceptional man of the Legislative Council of Dr. C. C. "Jitter" Nolen was elected. Presently, he is chairman of the abilities to develop to the maximum coaches anticipate this biennal announcement of the "new" the League, played football, basket­ Coach at Josephine University Interscholastic League these abilities and to make their ball, and ran track at Nevada High arrangement of districts in hopes that perhaps their school After graduating from North Legislative Council. major contributions to society as a School in Collins County. will be assigned to a conference or district more favorable to Texas State University he became a Civil Leader citizen. their level of competition or geographical location. Nevada High also includes Jose­ teacher in Josephine, Texas, where He also has been very active in "The privilege of participating in phine and Lavon, and is now called The 1973-74 Constitution and 1933 NEVADA FOOTBALL TEAM James W. Martin, now superin­ he coached all athletics, was princi­ civic and church affairs, having the UIL provides experience and Contest Rules of the Interscholastic schools will be assigned to a con- Community High. After graduation pal and served in practically every been past chairman of the board of training in leadership, cooperation, states that Texas will be divided win whether the enrollment range tendent at Arlington, played football, basketball and track at Nevada from high school, James went to capacity in the school system with Deacons of the First Baptist Church citizenship, scholarship, and the North Texas State University in into districts for Conferences within the conference is large as in High. This picture shows him with the 1933 group. The are FRONT outstanding success. in Arlington, Past President of the thrill of winning, while accepting AAAA, AAA, AA, A, B, Six-man, Denton, where he earned a B.S. From this position, he moved on Lions Club, member of the Chamber the agony of defeat. The high Conference AAAA (3,325) or small ROW James Gay, John L. Smith, James Moudy, Leahman Feagin, and Eight-man football. On even- as in Conference A (110). Eight of degree and later went back and re­ to Levelland, where he had two of Commerce and Rotary Club, and quality of competition in athletics, numbered years all participating the 1973 championship and runner- Austin Florence, Freeman Feagin and Walton Watkins. BACK ROW ceived an M.S. degree. While there years of teaching and then moved was elected "Citizen of the Year for in music, in literary and all other he did not participate in varsity schools within a conference tend to up teams were in the upper third Coach Williams B. Holsonbake, Buford Yeager, Onie Morris, Norvil south where he served as high 1960-61." phases of the League program is ference and a district within that in enrollment within their confer­ athletics, but was active in every school principal in Monahans for He married Eleanor Grace Mc- very meaningful to the develop­ conference for a period of two years. ence, and the other two schools were Brown, Sam McClendon, Billy Rogers, Gordon Norman, V. M. Coker other phase of student activity on two years. Afee, a graduate of Greenville High ment of the participating individu­ the campus and was recognized as The only exceptions to the rule are in the upper half in enrollment in and James Martin. This photo was provided by John L. Smith and The Arlington Educator School and who later attended Mary als, developing their physical, men­ newly-created schools and consoli­ their conference. an outstanding student while in Hardin Baylor College in Belton tal, and spiritual lives. This will en­ Farmersville Times newspaper. college. My first personal relationship dated schools, which can be assigned Even though the figures seem to came with Jim when Arlington won where she graduated. Eleanor is a hance their leisure time, and the to a conference on a one-year basis indicate that the larger schools the State High School Conference talented artist and at the present ability to live a happy and fruitful during the odd-numbered years. within a conference tend to win, AA football championship in 1951 time operates an art gallery in life. The variety of training and ADM Sets Assignment there are many other variables to under the direction of Mayfield Arlington. competition will remain with them Member schools are assigned to be considered than number of stu­ Workman who is now the Arlington They have three children, James in all walks of life. a conference on the basis of the dents, for enrollment is not always fSD athletic director. Throughout Mac Martin who is vice president of "The UIL is an organization in number enrolled in the last four the key factor in winning or losing. he years it has been my experience Miss Teen-age America Contest which school people make the rules. grades in high school as determined It should be noted also that if six hat no one has done a better job based in Dallas. If the rule is not satisfactory, or if by the figures given in average conferences had been used for the f community relations than Jim John Thomas Martin is a teacher there is need for change, the school daily membership of the Superin­ current assignment period, and as­ Martin, in Arlington. in Herndon High School in Fairfax people can change this by majority tendents Annual Report. Without suming that there were 16 districts In 1955 he became superintendent County, Virginia. vote. The schools of Texas are for­ exception all high schools must play in each of the top three conferences, •if Arlington Public Schools and has Martha Sue Martin is a teacher tunate to have members of the Uni­ in the conference for which their the difference between the top served continuously since that time. in the Richardson Public Schools in versity of Texas faculty serving on average daily membership qualifies school enrollment and the lowest This gives him one of the longer Richardson. It goes without saying the League Executive Committee, them. school enrollment in the largest con­ tenures in school administration in that there is a tendency for teachers because they devote a great deal of In the spring of 1973 all member ference would have been 2,648. Also Texas. This community has grown to come from the Martin clan. time and are conscientious in apply­ schools reported their average daily there would have been some schools from a small one to a great metro­ League Leader ing the rules as set up by the mem­ membership for the 1971-72 and travelling over 300 miles for games politan area. The school system As an administrator, James Mar­ ber schools. It is my strong opinion 1972-73 school years. These figures in their district, and many of the grew along with the city and kept tin is an outstanding example of the that the University Interscholastic will be used for assigning schools to city system schools would have been pace with one of the finest edu- leadership which has made the League has made an outstanding conferences for the 1974-75 and split into different conferences. No ational programs in Texas. In all League one of the greatest organi­ contribution to the educational sys­ 1975-76 school years. matter where you make the cutting of this James Martin and his leader­ zations in the nation. Through his tem of Texas for more than 64 Two-Year Average point, there will always be differ­ ship have been distinctly present. influence, as well as others like him, years. This information is reported to ences in school size, and those with Professional Activities the League program has maintained "For the UIL, with all the good the University Interscholastic fewer will perhaps be dissatisfied. He has been an active member of its educational emphasis and has that it has accomplished, the future League office, where it is compiled. No Simple Solution aany state and national educational made available, in addition to the holds greater challenges. The school The same information is also fig­ There is no simple solution to the organizations. He has served on the regular scholastic work, the extra­ administrators and teachers of ured at the Texas Education Agency problem of classifying schools and executive committee of the South­ curricular activities competitions in Texas have a greater opportunity to from reports submitted by the su­ assigning them to districts. The ern Association of Schools and Uni­ all Texas public schools. Without make the League even more mean­ perintendents and principals each University Interscholastic League versities, The Texas Association of such leaders, the League could not ingful in the next fifty years. We year. The average for the two years office and Legislative Council are School Administrators, Texas State continue to operate and provide to can only accomplish this if we work is computed and punched in data open for suggestions for any Teachers Association, and is past all school children of Texas the together for the good of the young cards. The computer is used to rank method that might improve the sys­ IRVING TIGERS CAPTURED THE 1973 CONFERENCE AAAA STATE VOLLEYBALL TITLE Members president of the Conference for many services it does. people of Texas." order the schools from the largest tem of classifying schools. Coaches of the living High School team are, FRONT ROW, I to r, Paula Davis, Dana Olmstead, Robin Duggins, average daily membership to the should make any such suggestions smallest. through their superintendent to the Terry Parkinson, Paula Magee, Winnie Jackson. SECOND ROW, I to r, Manager Cathy Orr, Wendy Ben In Conferences AAAA, AA, and UIL office. If a solution is offered nett, Kathy Koller, Linda Hartfield, Carrie Kelly, Laurie Hunter, Audrey Norman, Coach Nita Nunn. A it has been determined by com­ that the Committee feels is feasible mittee that there will be 32 districts. and will help the situation, it will This dictates that there can be no be put into operation. more than ten teams per district. This also means hat there can be no zoned districts where a district Basketball, playoff is necessary. An attempt is made to keep the districts to six or eight teams, or an average of 224 Volleyball teams in each of these conferences. In some instances it is not feasible to maintain these figures. Clinics Set Countdown System Each year universities and col­ To determine the minimum en­ leges throughout the state host rollment figure in Conference girls' basketball and volleyball AAAA, a countdown is made from clinics. Game rules, fundamentals, the top of the list the largest and various offenses and defenses school to approximately the 225th are discussed at these clinics. largest school. Whatever the enroll­ Confirmed dates and locations for ment is at that school helps to de­ this year's basketball clinics are as termine the cutoff or minimum en­ follows: rollment for Conference AAAA. Oct. 27 Texas A&I University, This countdown procedure is also Kingsville; Sherri Stewart, Direc­ followed for determining the mini­ tor. Stephen F. Austin State Uni­ mum and maximum enrollment fig­ versity, Nacogdoches; June Irwin, ures for Conferences AAA, A A, A, Director. and B. What the enrollment figures Nov. 3 Texas Women's Univer­ for each conference will be for the sity, Denton; Dolores Copeland and REFUGIO BOBCATS TAKE 1973 CONFERENCE AA STATE VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Members 1974-75 and 1975-76 school years Katherine Magee, Directors. EAST BERNARD CAPTURES CONFERENCE A STATE VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Members of the of the Refugio High School team are, FRONT ROW, I to r, Rachel Elizondo, Mary Heard, Julie Repka, cannot be determined until the Nov. 10 East Texas State Uni­ 1973 championship team are, FRONT ROW, I to r, Janet Vacek, Mona Kaluza, Phyllis Jones, Nancy Grigar, above procedure is completed. versity, Commerce; Susie Knause, Pam Isaiah, Susan Kreutzer, Carla Bailey, Bernetta Green. SECOND ROW, I to r, Managers Patricia Den- Betty J. Orsak. SECOND ROW, I to r, Managers Jenny Dominy and Debbie Massey, Laura Cobb, Teresa AAAA Variance Greatest Director. ney and Joanie Repka, Vanessa Jones, Jeanie Heller, Betty Carter, Lor! Murphy, Janey Harkins, Liz Dusek, Belinda Jochec, Coach Nor ma Pullin. The top two-year average figure Confirmed dates and locations for for Conference AAAA was 4,445. this year's volleyball clinics are as Haynes, Coach Patsy Vane Roush. This figure was based upon that follows: school's average daily membership Feb. 16 Texas A&I University, for the 1969-70 and 1970-71 school Kingsville; Betty Brewer, Director. years. The minimum enrollment in Feb. 23 Stephen F. Austin State Conference AAAA was 1,120, which University, Nacogdoches; June Ir­ leaves a difference of 3,325 between win, Director. the largest school and the minimum Other basketball and volleyball enrollment. This variance is consid­ clinic sites and directors are San erably larger than in the other con­ Jacinto College, Pasadena; Dorothy ferences. Brown and Dean Evans, Directors. Conference AAA average daily Incarnate Word College, San An­ membership figures range from 500 tonio; Margaret Stapper, Director. to 1,120, a difference of 620. Aver­ Dates, times, and other informa­ age daily membership figures in tion regarding individual clinics Conference AA range from 230 to may be obtained by contacting the 500, a difference of 270. In Confer­ clinic director. ence A the average daily member­ ship figures range from 120 to 230, or a difference of 110, and the Con­ 999 Schools ference B average daily member­ ship cutoff is 119 and under. A high school with less than 100 may enter Field Varsity a team in six- or eight-man foot­ ball. Grid Teams Big School Problem There are 999 varsity football Because of the large range be­ teams participating in the League tween maximum and minimum en­ Program this year. Participation rollment in Conference AAAA there by classification is as follows: is some discussion among coaches AAAA 237 A 200 GREGORY-PORTLAND WON THE CONFERENCE AAA 1973 STATE VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIP that an additional conference be AAA 146 B 113 Members of the Conference AAA championship team are, FRONT ROW, I to r, Janet Erck, Patricia added for the larger schools. It is AA 211 8-Man 30 ORCHARD CAPTURES SECOND STATE VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIP IN TWO YEARS Members felt that the larger schools in the McFarland, Carol Rene James, Barbara Kaigler, Carol Erck, Loree Watson. SECOND ROW, I to r, 6-Man 62 of the Conference B state championship team are, FRONT ROW, I to r, Ton! Hererra, Phyllis Kovasovic, conference possibly have an advan­ Manager Sharree Armstrong, Elaine Rackley, Rhea Hoskinson, S. Dawn Kirkpatrick, Lisa Holloway, Colleen tage over the smaller ones. All conferences will play to state Yvonne Hammermiller, Brenda Bialas, Marilyn Laskoskie, Karen Nelson, Mary Hupe. SECOND ROW, I to r, Eecords indicate that the larger championships this year. Vlurphy, Virginia Rackley, Coach Shirley Rowe. Managers Berna Macha and Kaye Emmons, Coach Helen Berry.