aiMBaaauKDiLaatfQ® isaQoaa VOL. XLV AUSTIN, TEXAS, OCTOBER, 1961 NO. 2 Play Judging Council Meeting Clinics Set Judging clinics to give one-act University of Texas drama depart­ play judges instruction in the tech­ ment; Wayne Pevey, assistant di­ Set November 5 niques of ranking and criticizing rector of drama activities; R. J. The University Interscholastic considered. Joe Barnes, superinten­ for the practice and playing sea­ Kidd, director of the Interscholastic plays were planned by the League League's Legislative Council will dent of the Georgetown Schools, and sons. League; Charles Schmidt, chairman meet Nov. 5 to consider changes in president of the Council, will pre­ 5. To consider a proposal to limit advisory conference on drama. of the drama and speech department rules and procedures. side. the track season by amending Arti­ The pilot clinic will be held at San at Sam Houston State College; The meeting, set for 2:15 p.m. in cle VIII, Section 9, to read: Marcos with Southwest Texas State Also Ronald Schulz, drama pro­ the Maximilian Room of the Driskill Proposed Agenda "Neither shall any track contestant College as host, Saturday, Nov. 18. fessor at Texas Tech; Don Irwin, Hotel, will be the 21st session for Tentative agenda for the meeting participate in an invitational track chairman of the speech arts depart­ This clinic will serve as a model for the Council. The group will dine in includes: meet after the close of the Inter­ ment at San Angelo College; James the Colonial Room of the Driskill. 1. To consider the advisability of scholastic League Annual State further meetings to be held later. Barton, drama professor at South­ Council members are now polling adopting a rule or regulation to pro­ Track Meet." "Through these clinics we hope to west Texas State College; Henry schools in their areas to get a sampl­ hibit prospective contestants from 6. To consider recommendations give judges more clearly understood Hammack, drama professor at ing of opinion on the matters to be participating in pre-season athletic adopted at the Annual State Meet­ criteria to use as a basis for giving Texas Christian University; Dr. training in summer camps or clinics ing of Delegates. For listing of more valuable critiques. The more Angus Springer, chairman of drama in football, basketball and baseball. topics refer to the September issue the critic judges know of the prob­ department of Southwestern Uni­ Such a rule would not interfere with of the Leaguer. lems and techniques of the one-act versity at Georgetown and J. C. School Votethos e summer camps operated solely play, the better qualified they will Barnes, superintendent of schools for recreation. Other Topics be to render decisions and to aid in at Georgetown and chairman of the 7. To consider any other specific the betterment of drama competi­ Legislative Council of the Univer­ 2. To consider a proposal to abol­ problems that individual Council tion in the state," Wayne Pevey, as­ sity Interscholastic League. ish spring football training in con­ To Seat 12 ference AAAA. members feel should be brought to sistant director of drama activities The conference discussed the ad­ 3. To consider a proposal to elim­ the attention of the Council. commented. ministration of play contests after inate spring football training in Special guests at the sessions will The advisory conference met Sept. hearing a presentation on the sub­ elementary and junior high schools be representatives of the Texas 30 at the League offices in Austin. ject by Professors Schulz and Irwin. On Council PLOTTING FOR CHANGE—Roy M. Brown, director of drama activities, stands behind the map as by disqualifying for district honors High School Coaches Association, Attending were Roy M. Brown, di­ The group recommended publication Two hundred seventy-nine schools those senior high schools whose the Six and Eight Man Football rector of drama activities; Dr. of a handbook outlining the methods Wayne Pevey, new administrative assistant to the director, and Dr. Loren Winship, new acting director, nominated 158 men to fill the 12 va­ school systems promote or sponsor Coaches Association, Texas High Loren Winship, chairman of the of setting up and running one-act check on the plans for conferences over the state. Brown, called back to service in the 49th Armored cancies on the Legislative Council. elementary or junior high school School Girls' Basketball Coaches play contests. These books would be Division, went on active duty Oct. 2 for an indefinite tour. He will be in charge of a 105 howitzer section. spring football training. Association, Texas High School distributed to district and region The five men in each conference Brown will return to the League as director of drama activities when his tour ends. who received the greatest number Tennis Association, Texas Speech contest directors to help make con­ Definite Dates Association. Girls Awarded tests more uniform and more ef­ of votes were listed on the final bal­ 4. To consider a proposal to set ficient over the state. lot, to be returned by Oct. 15. Also Texas Educational Theatre definite opening and closing dates Association, Texas Speech Associ­ Professors Barton and Hammack The number of men nominated in­ Webb Stipends for girls' basketball, boys' basket­ ation UIL Advisory Committee, presented talks on play conferences Brown Leaves UIL Post dicate the genuine interest the pub­ ball, track and field, and baseball. Texas Music Educators Association and workshops. They urged that lic schools have in the Legislative Definite opening and closing dates and the College of Fine Arts of The For Competing workshops and conferences be Council. should be set for these sports, both University of Texas. geared to student needs in terms of By the time this issue of the In­ Miss Connie Sue Cole of Rosen­ League competition. For Duty with US. Army terscholastic Leaguer is in the hands berg and Miss Patricia Ransom of Dr. Springer spoke on means of of its readers, one of the nominees Crosby were awarded J. C. Webb creating greater interest in one-act "It was fine while it lasted," Roy as soon as I am released from partment, will serve as acting di­ in each region will have been elected Jody Stroop Won Scholarships this spring. play competition. He strongly rec­ Brown commented on his tour as duty." rector of drama while Brown is on to the council. Ballots were mailed duty. Dr. Winship is widely known on October 2. AA State Debate; Miss Cole, a State Meet original ommended that all individual direc­ League director of drama activities Co-workers in the League office for his work with the League and oration winner, was awarded the tors in the high schools participate as he finished up details before leav­ The nominees receiving most Goes to Rice honored Brown with a special party with one-act play contests for many Elizabeth Scholarship. This scholar­ in a planning session prior to the votes on the nominating ballot in ing for duty with the 49th Armored before he left. R. J. Kidd, director years. Jody Stroop of Coleman won first ship was set up by J. O. Webb honor­ district contests. each of the 12 regions were: Division. of the League, said, "We will miss place in extemporaneous speech at ing his mother and Mrs. Webb's Dr. Winship, incoming acting di­ Wayne Pevey, a graduate of Bay­ Conference AAAA—Region I lor and former one-act play coach State Meet in May. mother. The award was for $300. rector of drama activities, said, Brown came to the League on Roy and all of us are looking for­ Robert Ashworth, Supt., Ama- "The administration of one-act play at Longview and Snyder, will serve Jody was the first Coleman stu­ Miss Ransom, winner of numer­ Aug. 15 and was called to active ward to his return. He is a highly rillo; H. E. Charles, Supt., El Paso; competition is highly complex. as assistant to the acting director of dent to win a literary event at ous music and scholarship honors at duty with the Army on Oct. 2. "I competent young man and will make G. B. Wadzeck, Supt., San Angelo; There is a real need for constant drama. Pevey is working on his State. Jody, whose full name is Lamar High School in Rosenberg, hate to leave the League," he said. A. E. Wells, Supt., Abilene; Nat study to find new means of making a fine director of drama activities. master of drama education degree Joseph E. Stroop, III, competed was the recipient of the J. O. Webb Williams, Supt., Lubbock. the contests more valuable to the "But it is just for a while. I plan to I hope he won't be gone long." at The University of Texas. He has in four events at the District 7- Memorial Scholarship of $200. Conference AAAA—Region II come back and continue my work worked in one-act plays since high AA Meet—extemporaneous speech, high school directors and to the stu­ Dr. Loren Winship, chairman of Byron Davis, Supt., Sherman; The Webb awards are presented school days when he was in the cast ready writing, number sense and dent participants. There is a great with the drama teachers of the state the University of Texas drama de- T. G. Fields, Prin., Longview High each year to participants in some of the district-winning "The slide rule. need for high school sponsors to sub­ School, Longview; H. S. Griffin, State Meet event. All State Meet Enemy," produced by the Longview mit to the state office their recom­ Prin., Sunset High School, Dallas; He qualified for regional in all contestants are eligible. High School drama students. mendations for future improve­ Frank Monroe, Supt., Highland but slide rule. At regional he com­ Applicants must present a tran­ Conference 16-B First in State Brown was sponsor of the Glade- ments to the handling of drama ac­ Park, Dallas; W. G. Thomas, Jr., peted in number sense and extemp, script of grades, record of high water High School State Meet win­ tivities." Supt.,Birdville Schools, Fort Worth. and qualified for State Meet in the school activities, recommendations ning "Riders to the Sea" in 1961. To Organize for District Meet Conference AAA—Region I speaking event. from their high school principal and During his time at the League he MUSIC ASSISTANT —Ed E. Omar Douglas, Supt., Brownfield ; contest sponsor and a personal data Conference 16-B is the first in the uled at Rochester, March 22. Tennis made far-reaching plans for im­ He has been accepted for study at Cody Fondren, Supt., Phillips; Abe Cain has been appointed assist­ sheet along with the application. Whitewright state to complete organization for meet will be at O'Brien on March proving competition and for confer­ Rice University. Holder, Supt., Lamesa; T. A. Roach, ant to the League Director of the 1962 district spring meet. 27, but will be delayed to March 28 ences to aid one-act play teachers. or 29 if weather is bad. Supt., Andrews; Tommy Thompson, Music Activities, Dr. Nelson G. Tops in Typing H. P. Morrison, Paint Creek i Supt., Kermit. Beckman Award Schools superintendent, was elected The science competition will be at Carthage Senior Patrick. Cain is working on his Conference AAA—Region II Miss Sandra Montgomery of director general. Troy Gauntt, O'Brien March 30. Literary compe­ SR Contestant master of music thesis, "Duties H. A. Hefner, Supt., Graham; In Number Sense Whitewright believes in starting at Rochester coach and high school tition will be held at Paint Creek on AAA Debate Tops J. C. Helm, Supt., Stephenville; and Responsibilities of the Music the top. Her first Interscholastic principal, was named athletic di­ April 3. All track competition will be Will Be Given J. D. King, Supt., Brownwood; J. J. Supervisor." A native of Pueblo, Will Be Given League win was a conference A rector. run in Rochester on April 7. Grade At State Meet Beckman Award Pearce, Supt., Richardson; L. A. Colorado, Cain was band direc­ championship in typing. Mrs. J. A. school volleyball will be held at Craig Buck, a senior at Carthage Beckman Number Sense Scholar­ The 16-B executive committee met Wilson, Supt., Weatherford. Harper, Jr. was her coach. Rochester on April 26. High school seniors in the top 25 High School, won the State Meet tor at Howard Payne College for ship award of $500 will be presented Sept. 13 at Paint Creek High School Conference AAA—Region IV The pert Whitewright High Last year seven schools in 16-B per cent of their graduating classes debate title for Conference AAA. the past four years. and named the following directors John Barron, Supt., San Benito; to a high school senior who took School graduate was president of qualified competitors for State may apply for the Beckman Schol­ of events: John S. Gillett, Supt., Kingsville; Craig, coached by George Earl part in a University Interscholastic her class as a sophomore, junior and Meet. This put them ahead of all arship and Slide Rule Proficiency Mrs. Artie Mae Burkett, Haskell, Grady Hester, Supt., Weslaco; Cariker, won district in debate in League number sense contest at re­ senior. She lists sewing and swim­ other B conferences. Award. debate and extemporaneous speech; Newell Odell, Supt., Pharr-San 1959 in junior high school. He was ming as her hobbies. In the report of the meeting the Applicants must have partici­ Carol Gustine gional level. Danny Sloan, Weinert, number Juan-Alamo, Pharr; Yancy Yar- president of the school Key Club executive committee called for extra pated in the State Meet slide rule Applicants must be in their senior She lettered three years in bas­ sense; Elvin Mathis, O'Brien, speech brough, Prin., San Marcos High and a member of the Honor Society. ketball, was drum major, won the effort to make the coming year the contest and must compete in an year in high school. events; Mrs. Nell Brown, Rochester, School, San Marcos. Craig plans a career in interna­ Given Award Balfour Award, FPA Sweetheart best yet for the conference. essay writing contest on "Why I More details about the award may one-act play; Mrs. Isla Corley, Conference AA—Region II tional relations. He has chosen the R. J. Kidd, University Interscho­ Want to Study Engineering at The Carol Jane Gustine, winner of a be obtained from: John G. Steele, title, and the sportsmanship award. Rochester, picture memory; Fred Covin, Supt., Pittsburg; University of Denver for his col­ lastic League director, said, "The University of Texas." Miss Montgomery plans to make And Gene Sanders, O'Brien, Mart Hitt, Supt., Hutchins; W. L. lege work. $500 Jesse Jones Scholarship, Director of Loans and Scholarships, spirit and enthusiasm of these of­ Additional details may be ob­ a career in home economics. ready writing; Mrs. Maxine Hamil­ Hudson, Supt, Electra; C. A. Lind- played clarinet in the Madisonville The University of Texas, Austin 12, ficials is the key to the success of tained from: Engineering Depart­ ton, Rochester, shorthand and typ­ sey, Supt., Grapevine; J. D. Parish, Texas. League. They are to be commended ment, Taylor Hall 167, The Univer­ JOURNALISM DEADLINE High School band for six years. DEBATE PACKETS ing; Bill Baker, Mattson, slide rule; Supt., Daingerfield. for their prompt and efficient work." sity of Texas, Austin 12, Texas. All schools planning to partici­ Carol wasn't really a slow stu­ Packages of debate material are Mrs. W. P. Price, Haskell, spelling; Conference AA—Region IV pate in the spring meet journalism dent. She started playing with the available from the League office for Mrs. Hardy, Rochester, story tell­ Carlos Baker, Supt, Karnes City; contests are reminded that their DeWittReddick $3.25 each. Send check or money ing; and Hansel G. Pearce, O'Brien, band when she was a sixth grader. A. O. Bird, Supt., Gonzales; J. L. journalism acceptance cards must order to UIL, Box 8028, University science. She made All District band in her Schools Exempt From Tax; Buckley, Supt, Lockhart; John H. be sent to the League office by Dec. Station, Austin 12. One-act play competition is sched­ New President Morgan, Supt., Taft; Cy Tate, 1, 1961. No school may participate freshman, sophomore and junior Individuals Will Have To Pay Supt., Crystal City. which has not properly filed an ac­ years. She performed with a jazz Conference A—Region III ceptance card. combo for four years just for fun. Of Association The League has been advised that made until the tax is collected by Carlton Brower, Supt, Simms; all accredited public schools are tax the League office. Dr. DeWitt C. Reddick, Univer­ Horace Francis, Supt., Garrison; exempt and are not required to pay A. G. Godley, Jr., Supt, Kerens; sity of Texas School of Journalism Sales Tax Table the state sales tax. A tax exemption J. K. Hilemon, Supt, Queen City; director and "father" of the Inter­ certificate will be given to each .01 to .24 — no tax Frank Singletary, Supt., Troup. CONFERENCE SCHEDULE scholastic League Press Conference, school and this numbered certificate .25 to .74 — .01 Conference B—Region II For a ready reference, dates, sites and hosts of the eight regional is the new president of the Amer­ is to be used in making school .75 to 1.24 — .02 O. T. Jones, Supt., Sterling City; Student Activities Conferences for 1961-62 are listed below. School purchases. administrators should check the date of the conference nearest their ican Association of Schools and De­ 1.25 to 1.74 — .03 R. N. Pierce, Supt., Ackerly; Fred It is recommended that a copy of 1.75 to 2.24 — .04 schools and plan now to attend with a large delegation of students partments of Journalism. Sailing, Supt., Miles; Howard J. the tax exempt certificate be sent 2.25 to 2.74 — .05 Sanders, Supt, Eden; Charles and faculty members. Dr. Reddick is also chairman of to the State Office, Box 8028, Uni­ 2.75 to 3.24 — .06 Womack, Supt., Hawley. Oct. 21—Odessa College, Odessa. the national accrediting committee versity Station, Austin 12, Texas, 3.25 to 3.74 — .07 Oct. 28—University of Houston, Houston. for the American Council of Educa­ Conference B—Region III as soon as it is received, so that the For each additional $.50 of pur­ Nov. 4—Abilene Christian College, Abilene. tion in Journalism and the Associ­ Wayne Hales, Supt., Newcastle; League may comply with the re­ chase, or fraction thereof, add $.01 Nov. 11—Kilgore College, Kilgore. ation for Education in Journalism. E. O. Martin, Supt., Bowie; Frank quirements of the state comp­ for tax. Nov. 18—Southwest Texas State College, San Marcos. A member of the University fac­ Stone, Supt., Powderly; Z. W. Trout, troller's office. Dec. 16—Texas A&I College, Kingsville. ulty since 1927, he has been visiting Cash purchases made by members Supt., Gober; L. M. West, Supt., Jan. 13—Tarleton State College, Stephenville. professor at Columbia University Also, it is recommended that each of school faculties at the League Bells. and editorial consultant for Humble order for materials include the Office will be exempt from tax if the Conference B—Region VII Oil and Refining Co. He has also identity of the school and the super­ buyer can show proof of reimburse­ W. G. Burden, Supt., Banquete; been consultant for several religious intendent's or principal's signature. ment with school funds, otherwise Roy Butler, Supt., Charlotte; C. H. publications. This is essential on orders request­ the 2 per cent tax will apply on all Evans, Supt., Agua Dulce; Orvel ing that a shipment be sent to a He is author of "Journalism and purchases. Nanny, Supt., Riviera; Melvin D. member of the school staff. the School Paper," "Modern Fea­ Firms selling League publications White, Supt., Santa Rosa. ture Writing," "Church and Individuals in public schools de­ to public schools in Texas are re­ Conference B—Region VIII Campus" and "Guideposts for siring to purchase materials for quired to submit a state resale tax Hubert Harris, Supt., Clint; Youth." their personal use are subject to the exempt certificate to the League Of­ Robert W. Higdon, Supt., Fort In 1955 Dr. Reddick received the 2 per cent state sales tax. The tax fice. If the state resale tax exempt Hancock; D. E. Jones, Supt., Mara­ Lemuel Scarbrough Foundation must be added to the purchase price certificate cannot be sent the 2 per­ thon; Thurman White, Supt., Bal- Faculty Award for excellence in as indicated in the table below. cent tax applies on all orders from morhea; C. W. Wright, Supt., Bar- teaching. DR. DeWITT C. REDDICK AASDJ president. Shipment of materials cannot be firms and organizations. stow. Page 2 INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER

^rds (/^reah ^Jtrain in f nCuled 1962 Number SenseContests OFFICIAL NOTICES SPEECH AND THEATRE Engaging in interschool competition is a privilege. The building of BY ROY M. BROWN the proper attitude toward such competition and the steadfast ad­ Pose Probability Problems herence to that attitude is one of the great dividends derived from The number sense tests for 1962 a coin three times, the possible out­ 52 cards taken 2 at a time, for this interschool activities. NUMBERING JERSEYS will again contain problems on comes are three heads, three tails, represents the total number of Both student body and fans should be informed of the objectives of This year's basketball rules provide that simple probability. Some of these two heads and a tail, and two tails possible outcomes. The formula re­ interschool competition. The paramount importance of courtesy and no digit greater than 5 may be used in WHAT! SO SOON? with each of you. My one desire was numbering jerseys. The rules also provide will require a little knowledge of and a head; but they are not equally quired here is that for n Cr, which fair play must be instilled into spectators, both scholastic and adult. that no jersey may be numbered 1 or 2. Of This will be my second and last to be able to discuss with you our factorials, permutations, and com­ likely: two heads and a tail can is defined as the number of combina­ Besides acquiring the essential sportsmanship attitude, the contestant course, 1 and 2 may be used as a digit in column for a while as director of present League drama program, another number (such as 12), but they may binations; all require an under­ occur in three ways (HHT, HTH, tions of n objects taken r at a time: and the program that you have in­ must also embark upon a period of training, of self-discipline and learn­ not be used alone. The rules also provide drama. Much to my sorrow, I am standing of the classical, or a priori, THH), while three heads can occur stigated in your school. ing. It is here that he encounters additional hazards. that violation of this rule is a technical foul. n! going to have to leave the League The rules recommend that even numbers be definition of probability. Problems in only one way (HHH). The prob­ nC = , where n! is an and the department of drama for The League drama program has The coach or sponsor may spend an entire week endeavoring to used on light jerseys and odd numbers on r! (n —r)! existed for the past 34 years without of this type were first given in the some time. That some time will de­ dark jerseys. ability of throwing two heads and my presence and will continue to do instill into the mind of the contestant the need, the desire, the necessity abbreviation for the product pend upon Mr. Kennedy and Mr. During the transition period this rule 1961 tests and were well received for being physically fit and mentally alert in any competitive situation. 3 Khrushchev. The ominous rattle of so. My one consolation is the fact wiU not be enforced in League play. When by both contestants and coaches. a tail is by definition —. An ordi- n(n —l)(n —2). . .(2)(1) and that as soon as I return from Uncle He may lecture, or even preach on the damaging effects of drinking or schools purchase new jerseys they will be 8 Mr. Khrushchev's sword has expected to have them numbered in keeping This favorable reception was ex­ where it is agreed that 0! = 1. Thus Sam's Army, I will be able to return smoking on any trainee. He may warn each contestant that he cannot nary deck of playing cards contains prompted Mr. Kennedy to mobilize with the rule. However, schools will not be pected, since probability is known 16! 16-15 the 49th Armored Division, and it to the League as your director of required to purchase new uniforms in order 52 cards, 13 of which are clubs and succeed in rigorous sports or intellectual contests without making the 16 C„ :120 just happens that I am a member drama. to comply with the- rule. When ample time to be an important branch of mathe­ (2!) (14!) 1 • 2 best of his physical and mental capacities. has elapsed to enable all schools to comply 4 kings. In finding the probability of this elite group. That's enough of my problem, and matics, is very interesting to think After all this strenuous coaching, the contestant goes home, and then with this system of numbering, the rule will that a card taken at random from 52! 51 • 52 My short stay with the League now down to business. be enforced. about, and in many instances is well and 52 C„ = • Dr. Loren Winship, chairman of what happens? such a deck is either a club or a and the department of drama has suited to mental calculation. * (2!) (50!) 1 • 2 the drama department at The Uni­ While he is watching television he sees clever and sophisticated com­ king, one counts 16, not 17, possible been one of immense pleasure and 51 • 26 = 1326. Hence the required fulfillment. My only regret is that versity of Texas, will serve as your mercials demonstrating the "mellow taste," the pleasure to be derived, STAMFORD Let us recall a few facts. First, outcomes with the desired attribute, 120 8 • 15 I cannot finish the year and have the acting director of drama. Dr. Win- Disqualified for 1959 conference AA state the definition of classical prob­ the relaxation to be secured from either beer or cigarettes. These usually since one king is also a club. The probability is pleasure of meeting and talking ship, as you know, is a giant in our championship in football, ordered to return ability. If an event can occur in n 1326 51 • 26 show an athlete, a lovely young movie star, and a background of palm state championship trophy (championship probability that the card is either field. In my opinion he is one of the 20 most devout, enthusiastic drama trees. There is soft music. awarded to runner-up Brady), disqualified equally likely and mutually exclu­ for any district honors in football for 1960 16 4 personalities in this country. I fore­ sive ways, and if h of these ways a club or a king is = . 17 • 13 221 The demonstrators are never "old pros," but young, vivacious star­ and placed on probation in football for the see nothing but great things for the has an attribute X, then the prob­ 52 13 lets or well-known athletes who have already reached the top. 1960 and 1961 seasons for using ineligible The main purposes of the Play Rating drama program with Dr. Winship as player and violation of recruiting rule. The enumeration of possible out­ League's mathematics program are The teaching of the coach or sponsor is in competition with that of ability that the event will have director. I know that you, as the comes of a chance event is some­ sponsoring competition in mathe­ the advertising agencies who are promoting the sale of merchandise h elite group of drama directors, will FOOTBALL DATES attribute X is the number —. Since times simpler if use is made of matics among Texas students, give him your undivided support admitted by some medical authorities to be detrimental to the health n teaching skills in mental calcula­ By Panels The earliest starting dates for fall football appropriate formulas for calculat­ and encouragement. of growing young men and women, and often of adults. practice for the 1962 season are: conference h tion, stimulating interest in mathe­ AAAA, August 31 ; all others, August 20. ing combinations. If we ask for the The young competitor has to make up his mind which he is going 0 § h g n, then OS — g 1. The matics, and encouraging young Student Activities Conferences The earliest dates for playing first football n probability that two cards taken at games in the 1962 season are: conference people to think about and to work September is gone, October is to believe, which route he will take. All too often now the advantage probability that the event will not Questioned AAAA, September 14; all others, September random from an ordinary deck be at mathematics. Student Activities here, and so are the student activ­ lies with the advertisers. 7. In conferences AAA, AA, A, B, six- and n —h h Conferences, sponsored by the "either clubs or kings, then we must To have three judges or not to ities conferences. Let me encourage The school health and physical training specialists, as well as govern­ eight-man football no interschool scrim­ have attribute X is =1 . League and various colleges over mages shall be held prior to August 27. n n find the number of pairs of cards have three judges. To have one you and your students to attend the the state, have developed into one ment officials, spend thousands of dollars in publicizing facts and figures judge or not to have one judge. conference in your area. A consider­ In enumerating the number of ways that have the desired attribute; in of the main means by which the to show how low on the "totem pole" American boys are in physical This question continues to vex able amount of time and planning SOMERVILLE other words, we must find the num­ League carries out its program. in which an event can occur, care speech and drama people. Some feel goes into each of these conferences, strength and stamina in comparison with the same age groups in other These conferences are always at­ Somerville High School placed on proba­ must be taken that the outcomes ber of combinations of 16 cards that a panel of three judges would and that time and planning is spent countries. Too few of the young people hear these facts, or if they tion in football for the remainder of the tended by representatives of the 1960 season and for the 1961 season for are "equally likely" and "mutually taken 2 at a time. We must also be more likely to render better de­ for your benefit, not for the benefit hear them, really believe them. violation of the Football Code. League office in Austin, faculty of the League, but to benefit your exclusive." For instance, in tossing find the number of combinations of cisions. Today finds many high school boys refraining from participation in members of the college at which the students in future competitive conference is held, and teachers and Opponents of the three-judge sys­ rugged sports because they do not want to give up the soft living so events. STINNETT students from schools in the sur­ tem hold that it would be ruthless Again let me encourage you and well described to them on television. Stinnett High School has been placed on Dr. L. M. Morton rounding area. At each of the eight to the one-act play contestants to probation in football for the remainder of your students to attend the confer­ Many of them have heard, but too few realize the importance of the 1960 season and for the 1961 season for conferences scheduled for this fall have three men judging. They feel violation of Rule 19 of the Football Plan. ences. I think it is always good to Named Director and winter there will be a program that it would be degrading to the mental and physical discipline, of training to achieve their best in either remember that "From the confer­ Dr. Luis M. Morton, Jr. has been for those interested in Number casts and directors of plays. academic or sports competition. Drinking and smoking undermine the ences come the future winners." named director of the West Texas Sense. Number Sense programs These feel that the one-act play stamina of the contestant, take the "fine edge" off his alertness. GODLEY is rated primarily subjectively, ad­ Student Activities Conference held usually include talks on some aspect Speech and Drama Check Card Godley High School suspended in football So the "cold war" between advertisers and school administrators, annually at Odessa College. of the technique of effective mental mitting that there are some objec­ for the 1961 season and placed on probation Dr. Morton earned a B.S. from tive criteria. They feel that an hon­ On September 22 a green speech coaches and sponsors continues. for the 1962 season for violation of the Foot­ calculation and on topics in mathe­ the University of Houston, L.L.B. est, frank judging and criticism by and drama check card went to each ball Code. matics that are interesting and school. This card is to be filled out, from St. Mary's, M.L. from Uni­ suitable for young students, ques­ one qualified judge is superior to versity of Houston, and the Ph.D. that generally rendered by a three- signed by a principal or superin­ tion and answer sessions, sharing tendent, and returned to us. The SAM HOUSTON from The University of Texas. judge panel. of ideas among students and teach­ card indicates which of the speech Sam Houston High School, San Antonio, He has taught at The University They hold that a student will be ers, and a practice Number Sense and drama events your school plans l/ulue of L* mpelition disqualified in football for district honors for of Texas and University of Hous­ subjectively rated by individuals in test that contains problems similar to participate in, and gives us an the 1960 season and disqualified from district ton and is now dean of the day col­ later life and that the one-act play honors for the 1961 season for violation of to those given in the regular compe­ accurate record for our files. Please lege at Odessa. judging and criticism is realistic the Football Code and Rule 18 of the Fooi> tition tests. A great deal of careful be reminded that if your adminis­ Now is the time for all school administrators to recall the value of ball Plan. He has charge of the activities preparation for adult life. planning and thoughtful execution trator checks the one-act play, your interschool activities. Over the years these activities have contributed to conference including sections on de­ Costs are another consideration. goes into the preparation and carry­ school is obliged to participate, or the development of worthwhile, competent citizens. bate, declamation, original poetry, ing out of these programs. Much A qualified critic judge will usually UVALDE be suspended from competition the poetry reading and junior declama­ effort is made to see to it that every­ charge a minimum of $5 per play, The University Interscholastic League has, through the years, main­ Uvalde High School placed on probation following year. tion, extemporaneous speaking, one- one attending feels that he has plus mileage. One-judge proponents tained that individual competitions, organized and conducted in a in football for the 1961 season for violation In 1927 there were 89 one-act act play, slide rule, number sense, spent his time wisely and profitably. feel that use of a panel will result of the Football Code and Rule 18 of the Foot­ plays in the first one-act play con­ sensible way and surrounded by proper controls, have demonstrated ball Plan. ready writing and journalism. DR. L. M. MORTON The increasing attendance year in a tripling of costs without a trip­ test. In 1961 509 plays participated. their usefulness and have inspired the talented and ambitious pupils to after year indicates that this effort ling of benefits. This is a considerable increase. is bearing fruit. The Interscholastic League Con­ excell. The individual and team sports are essential to the development However, we must consider that in REGIONAL MEETS stitution and Contest Rules permits of the students. the past 34 years many drastic Because the normal weekend for regional Stay In School, Says only one judge to give the critique. Please consult the Conference changes have been made in the The success of the League's contest and sports program, and any meets coincides with the Easter weekend in The critique is the element of great­ Schedule given in the lower right state, and that the population has claims it may have to glory, are due to the active cooperation of every 1962, the League calendar has been adjusted est value to most casts and directors. to set 1962 regional meets for April 13-14, hand corner of the first page of the doubled. There are approximately Presuming an administration de­ school executive, coach and sponsor in Texas. 1962, instead of April 20-21. September issue of the Leaguer for 1090 high schools in the state, mean­ State Draft Official cided to economize on a district meet the time and place of the conference ing that less than half of the schools Students who plan to continue activity includes ROTC and other and selected three people from the to be held nearest you and make a competed in the one-act play contest their studies in college or university officer-training programs and enlist­ community to judge one-act play FOOTBALL RULES date now on your calendar to attend. in 1961. and those planning to enter their ment in the National Guard and re­ Your presence means a great deal competition, they might be forced, The 1961 NCAA football rules with the If you did not compete in the one- serve organizations of the armed to the success of the Conference; by need to save money, to choose a free substitution rule shall govern all League freshman year should not let in­ act play contest last year, or have football games for the 1961 season. forces. the Conference has a great deal to grocer, theater manager and a suc­ creased draft calls interfere with never competed, please do so this Jke Lfniverdihj +ynterdckoladtic Currently there are almost 44,000 offer you. cessful pharmacist as the panel. these educational plans. year. draft-registered men classified by This panel would choose the win­ That is the advice of Col. Morris BRIDGEPORT the state draft boards as being re­ ner. Would it be the best play? S. Schwartz, state Selective Service MUSIC DEADLINE Props Problem servists or students taking military Possibly. The judges' success in Bridgeport High School disqualified for director, who heads the 137 Texas This office has had many inquiries rJLeaaue eJDirech League honors in football and basketball for training. All school planning to partici­ their chosen fields may not qualify draft boards. concerning the new rule change V f the 1961-62 school year and placed on pro­ Colonel Schwartz urged young pate in the competitive music pro­ them as drama critics. bation in both sports for 1962-63 and 1963- "Students will be considered for about props and scenery for the one- men, both in and out of college, to gram of the Interscholastic League The judge chosen to give the cri­ Organization Agency: Extension Division, The University of Texas Bu­ 64 for falsification of records submitted to scholastic deferment and will, in all act play contest. At this time I can­ seek information and understanding are reminded that their music ac­ tique gives something like this: the League Office. probability, be given the deferment not give you any specific informa­ reau of Public Schools. from their draft boards. ceptance cards must be filed with "All of your plays were real good. if they are full-time students and tion, other than the fact that the "After all is said and done," he the State Office by Dec. 1, 1961. No We had a hard time picking out a State Executive Committee: Dean James R. D. Eddy, chairman; Dr. H. A. are making passing grades," Colonel University drama department will counseled, "no one is better pre­ school shall participate if its accept­ winner. But we had to have a win­ Calkins, R. J. Kidd, Dr. Lynn Wade McCraw, Dr. Emmette Redford, ALVORD be able to furnish suitable props for Schwartz said. pared to advise draft-age men than ance card has not been propertly Alvord High School placed on probation in ner so we decided that Old Joe's play all plays listed in the Basic List of Dr. J. J. Villarreal, Jerre S. Williams, Dr. Rhea Williams. football for the 1961 season for failure to The state Selective Service direc­ the draft boards." filed. was maybe just a little bit better tor is convinced that draft boards Plays. By the time you read this Legislative Council: Joe Barnes, Chairman; Nat Williams, 0. W. Mar- provide adequate police protection at a foot­ than the rest. Now as far as this ball game. are "conscious of the need for a column, action will have been taken corn, Noel Johnson, R. W. Standefer, Jr., Bert Ezzell, Howard A. critique goes, I have never been on continuous supply of trained and to give you an idea of what to expect Allen, H. A. Hefner, E. D. Cleveland, Fred Covin, Randell Simpson, one of these panels before, so I'm educated people in the state and na­ from the new rule in the future. • 0. T. Jones, Harlan Andrews, George Thigpen, P. J. Dodson, E. 0. going to turn it over to you and let ANNA tion." Most likely a feature article will be Martin, A. W. Norton, John S. Gillett, J. L. Buckley, W. C. Andrews, you ask questions. We will do our Anna High School disqualified for football Colonel Schwartz said that devoted to this topic in a forthcom­ Garland P. Ferguson, W. C. Underwood, D. A. Swope, C. H. Evans, best to answer any questions you honors for the 1961 season and placed on "knowledge is the basis of strength" ing Leaguer. Until that time, stand probation in football for the 1962 season for might have." D. C. Moore. in the armed forces, on farms, and by and we will give you any and all mistreatment of game officials. Generally there is a long, embar­ in laboratories, factories, and pro­ information that we have. Director: Rodney J. Kidd. rassed pause at this time. The judge fessions. is uncomfortable, hardly knowing Director of Athletics: Dr. Rhea H. Williams. ONE-ACT PLAY Deleted Plays "Mirabeau B. Lamar put it bet­ what to do next. One director may Director of Drama Activities: Roy M. Brown. In the INSTRUCTIONS TO JUDGES ter than I ever could," he stated. The following plays listed in the concerning one-act play, delete the words ask, "How was the pacing of my Director of Music Activities: Dr. Nelson G. Patrick. "simple flats in a box set" from Section II, "When the father of education in show?" Basic List of Plays are now out of Texas said, 'The cultivated mind is paragraph A, line 3. The judge clears his throat, print: BEAUTY AND THE JA­ Director of Journalism Activities: Dr. Max R. Haddick. * * * the guardian genius of democracy,' thinks for a moment, and says, "It COBIN, by Tarkington; THE ONE-ACT PLAY SUSPENSIONS he uttered something for posterity." was real nice. I particularly liked MAID OF FRANCE, by Brighouse; The following schools are suspended from The director pointed out that, PHIPPS, by Houghton; THE one-act play participation for the 1961-62 the way the girl that played the under present policy, no one is school year for failure to participate in the maid walked." SWEETMEAT GAME, by Mitchell. drafted under age 22. He said he 1961 Spring Meet after indicating intention Many drama teachers feel that THE ROMANCERS, by Rostand, to do so. (Rule 7, one-act play rules, pages did not expect increased draft calls this kind of critique is of little value. should be listed as a three-act play. nijwaiaatsiaQiiaa'iw® tLsasoaa 55-60, Constitution and Contest Rules) : to alter this policy, at least for the Bandera, Mary Carroll High School (Corpus They say it is unfair to ask unquali­ However, the first act is considered foreseeable future. Christi) and Holland. fied persons to act as judges. After a one-act in itself. Published eight times a year, each month, from September to April, * * » "Under this policy alone," he experiencing a few such ratings, The much-talked-about play, A inclusive, by the Bureau of Public School Service, Division of Extension, SCIENCE CONTEST said, "some young men will have a TREE FELL IN THE FOREST, LELDON BROWN JERRY REID casts and directors are generally The University of Texas. In Science competition, the first and good opportunity to complete work happy to rely on the expert judging by James Ragland, has been ruled second place individual winners at district toward some bachelor's-level de­ and qualified criticism of one judge. as a predominately choric play, and qualify to region, and the first and second grees before being considered for an should be deleted from your list of place regional winners qualify to State Meet. induction call." Levellcmd Math Winners Get plays. Refer to Rule 7, Page 58, of * • • He counseled students to seek de­ Music Letter Erred; the Constitution and Contest Rules. SPEECH RULES ferments from their local boards One final word before I go. The In the Constitution and Contest Rules, de­ when these deferments are needed Missile Range Study Posts It Stretched Rules word drama means "to do." I had R. J. KIDD Editor lete the first paragraph of Rule 12, page 40, for them to complete their college Jerry Reid and Leldon Brown, winner three times in slide rule. He High school music directors may many things that I wanted to do of the Rules in Declamation, which reads MAX R. HADDICK - Assistant Editor "Panel judges shall be secured to judge all or university work. 1959 graduates of Levelland High attended the Texas Tech Summer have found cause for confusion in with the League, but obviously, I speech contests; three or any larger odd Texas draft boards currently School, and district winners in slide Institute in Physics in 1958. the letter accompanying the music won't be able to accomplish them for number of competent judges shall be used." have more than 8,000 college stu­ rule and number sense competition, Leldon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lel­ acceptance card. the time being. I know that you, as Second class postage paid at Austin, Texas In its place, insert "It is specifically recom­ don Brown, Sr. of Levelland won mended that a good critic judge be secured dents deferred on the basis of edu­ were accepted for special studies at The letter stated that Rule 2 of the individual drama teachers, will Subscription rate is $1.00 per year. to judge all speech contests. If one cannot cational work in the state's consoli­ the White Sands Missile Range Co­ district twice in slide rule and num­ the Constitution and Contest Rules continue "to do," and further our be secured, three or any larger odd number dated military manpower pool. op Student Training Program of ber sense. He participated in foot­ indicated the classification system program. of competent judges shall be used.'* Some college students also get de­ New Mexico State University. ball, baseball and track, going to that would be in effect for the school I bid you farewell, and for each This rule is also applicable to the poetry State Meet with the mile relay team Vol. XLV OCTOBER, 1961 No. 2 reading, original oration and extempora­ ferments for their activity as stu­ Jerry, son of Mr. and Mrs. Austin years 1961-62 and 1962-63. show that you do in the coming year, neous speaking contests. dents taking military training. This M. Reid of Kerrville, was district in 1958. It should have read 1961-62 only. I wish you a "Good show." NTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER Page 3 Regional Music Committees 1961-62 ORDER BLANKS I HIGH SCHOOL PRESS! The Forensic Library on Federal education, religious and secu­ Aid to Education: 1961-1962 lar. List price, $10. BY MAX R. HADDICK Named for 1961-62 Year This collection of material on free Complete Library on Federal world security has been recom­ Aid to Education Dr. Nelson G. Patrick, director of Ross A. Buckner, Seagraves; Prin­ gan, Pine Tree at Greggton; Supt. mended by Dr. Bower Aly, editor music activities, has announced the cipal Byron Rucker, Brownfield. Von Rhea Bean, Marshall; Supt. and executive secretary of the com­ The complete Forensic Library on filling of vacancies on the 16 re­ W. D. Mauldin, Jacksonville; Supt. federal aid to education includes mittee on discussion and debate The ILPC membership drive is underway. Membership gional executive committees. Region II R. C. Beauchamp, Beckville; Prin­ one copy of each of the 13 items materials and interstate coopera­ blanks and information sheets were sent to all schools. Many Seven school administrators are Chairman, Supt. Wendell Seibert, cipal Truman C. ojnes, Nacog­ listed in Part One and Part Two. have already filled them out and returned them to the League appointed from each region to Eastland; Supt. James D. King, doches; Principal T. G. Field, Long- tion of the National University The total price of these items if office. Gladewater's Bear Facts was the first paper to get in handle all phases of music competi­ Brownwood; Supt. C. R. Brace, Me­ view at Longview; Supt. James T. Extension Association. It is dis­ ordered individually from the pub­ its membership fee. At the same time they ordered the criti­ tion in the region. A most important nard; Supt. C. F. Cook, Hamlin; Ogg, Gladewater. tributed by the committee as a lisher is $42.05. The price of the function is the setting of dates for Supt. Joe W. Cassel, Lake View at convenience to the schools and at Complete Forensic Library, if Region V cism service. music contests so that there will be San Angelo; Principal Jim An­ the lowest possible price, so that ordered on this blank, is $33. In Floydada High School's WHIRL, dated Sept. 1, was the first a minimum conflict. thony, Cooper at Abilene; Supt. Temporary Chairman, Supt. G. E. every school can afford to obtain it. addition each school ordering the high school paper to be received , The Wall Street Journal to organize Thigpen, El Campo; Supt. D. W. - They also appoint regional contest John W. Culwell, Breckenridge. You may order the complete library, complete library will be given abso­ here. After publishing their paper and develop The Newspaper Fund. chairmen for each event, and to se­ Williamson, La Marque; Supt. B. G. or either of the two parts, or sepa­ lutely free of charge, postpaid, a in the Floyd County Hesperian for More about these fellowships later. lect sites with proper facilities for Region III Caesar, Hempstead; Supt. A. L. set of the free materials listed rate items. The right is also re­ three years the Floydada journal­ contests. Temporary Chairman, Supt. W. J. Koonce, Crosby; Supt. Robert Tur­ below. This offer is subject to prior JOURNALISM WINNER—Miss served to make appropriate substi­ ists have switched to mimeograph. Following listed are regional ex­ Davis, Ennis; Supt. P. T. Galigua, ner, Bellville; Principal L. K. West­ demand. The free materials will be Pat Swilling won Conference B The new paper is edited by Melinda ecutive committees and chairmen: Hillsboro; Supt. Avery N. Down­ moreland, Huntsville; Supt. W. W. tutions when necessary. provided as long as they are avail­ Baker. She prepared for her editor­ first in journalism. Miss Swilling ing, Waco; Supt. Harvey C. Ballew, Thorne, Aldine at Houston. You should write in the appropri­ able, first-come, first-served. Region I ship by studying at the Texas Tech was editor of the Whitney High Lampasas; Principal R. A. Armis- ate blank in the left-hand margin Region VI List price, Complete Forensic journalism workshop last summer. Temporary Chairman, Supt. Noel the number of sets you wish to order School newspaper, the Blue and tead, Corsicana at Corsicana; Supt. Library, $42.05. Forensic Johnson, Abernathy; Supt. Weldon Temporary Chairman, Supt. T. A. of Part One or of Part Two or of White. She plans a career in A. M. Tate, Marlin; Supt. Bill K. Library price, if ordered on Style Reminders Skinner, Whiteface; Supt. Billy Harbin, Uvalde; Supt. W. C. Loess- the complete library—or you may Ford, Belton. this blank (including free Now is a good time to remind edi­ business. Key, Sundown; Principal Floyd berg, Lytle; Principal Everett Hart, order individual items if you wish. materials), postpaid, each tors that each issue should contain Honey, Monterey at Lubbock; Supt. Region IV Alamo Heights at San Antonio; Note, however, that the full list complete library, $33. a masthead. This should be run on H. H. Nicholas, Lockney; Supt. Chairman, Supt. Dr. W. A. Lana- Supt. Murray E. Boone, Northside price is charged for any item the editorial page. Include the name at San Antonio; Principal A. E. ordered separately. Note also that Free Materials on Federal of the paper, name of school, fre­ Actuaries Club Lehmberg, Highlands at San An­ a valuable collection of additional Aid to Education quency of publication, list of mem­ tonio; Principal W. M. Campbell, materials is included free with each berships and a very brief list of Renews Awards Sam Houston at San Antonio; Supt. complete library. The free materials Note: The following materials staff members. Some papers are MUSIC MATTERS J. Henry Perry, Pleasanton. may also be obtained separately but have been contributed to the using entirely too much space for only on payment of a charge of national program of discussion and Region VII this. Cut it down. BY DR. NELSON G. PATRICK $3.25 for postage, assembling, and debate in the secondary schools. The In Mathematics materials themselves are free, but Every paper should carry the vol­ Temporary Chairman, Supt. W. shipping for each set. the committee must collect for each ume and issue number on page one. C. Andrews, Gregory-Portland at Again this year the Actuaries package a sum to defray the costs Page one of the Jacksonville Gregory; Supt. A. R. Pointer, Pre- Forensic Library: Part One Club of the Southwest will award of postage, assembling, wrapping, Senior High School DRUM BEAT mont; Supt. Morris S. Strong, All directors of contest groups are reminded to read the All of Part One: List Price, and shipping—costs for which no features a sketch of a proposed $300 cash scholarships to eight num­ Brooks at Falfurrias; Principal $9.65. Forensic Library other funds are available. Hence youth center. The center is to in­ ber sense sponsors. Constitution and Contest Rules for 1961-62 school year. There Mark Nelson, Roy Miller at Corpus C. H. Evans. Price, postpaid, $6. those who order the free materials clude a swimming pool, tennis The club set up the awards to are several changes in the Music Plan Rules which should be Christi; Supt. R. S. Morgan, separately must enclose a check or courts, bowling alley and places for cited for math work. carefully read. The only rules changes to be listed in the Bishop; Supt. John S. Gillett, .... 1. Congressional Digest: De­ promote interest in the study of money order for $3.25 for each set. dances and parties. It is to be built Kingsville; Supt. D. H. Reese, Three bate issue, August, 1961, pure mathematics and to reward Leaguer under "Official Notices" will be those made after the A list of the free materials is pro­ by the Youth Activity Foundation, Rivers. devoted to federal aid to sponsors and teachers who have de­ publication of the bulletin. The Constitution and Contest Rules vided below. a non-profit corporation. The foun­ C. H. Evans Region VIII education. List price, $1.25 voted considerable time and effort may be obtained from your principal or ordered directly from (Indicate here number of dation plans to turn over all opera­ Temporary Chairman, Supt. Ben the League office, price 3(ty. __ 2. Editorial Research Reports: sets of free materials): tions to a board made up of teen­ to training number sense con­ Featherston, Reagan County at Big agers. Given Award The Prescribed Music List for 196L-63 is available from the "Government, Business, and testants. Lake; Asst. Supt. Jerome R. Snyder, Higher Education," devoted Description Outstanding Ad Actuaries Club members are con­ League office for 6(V a copy. This is probably the most com­ Midland; Supt. I. H. Huchingson, to aid to education. List A. The Federal Government and By Actuaries Iraan; Supt. Dwight L. Kirk, The Pampa High School LITTLE vinced that an enthusiastic number prehensive list that we have published. The music educators price, $2. Higher Education, by Douglas M. Odessa; Supt. K. C. Welsch, Ran­ HARVESTER used a picture of C. H. Evans, superintendent of sense coach can arouse interest who worked diligently in the preparation of the book deserve Knight, Editor (Prentice-Hall, Inc.: kin; Principal C. A. Carroll, Crane; .... 3. Current History: "Great student Ruth Anne Guthrie in a Agua Dulce Public Schools, won an your compliments. They are: Englewood Cliffs, N.J., 1960), 205 among his contestants and create Supt. G. E. Thompson, Kermit. Britain—Education at Mid- fashion shop ad. The local touch Actuaries Club of the Southwest pp. $1.95. added support for the mathematics Century," (September, 1958) made the ad really stand out. Award in recognition of his work Morris J. Beachy University of Texas Austin Region IX contest. Carl Best Abilene High School Abilene includes useful articles. List B. School Needs in the Decade Now is the time to set standards with slide rule and number sense Temporary Chairman, Principal Aurelia Scoggin Ray High School Corpus Christi price, $0.85. Ahead, by Roger A. Freeman (The for your paper. Set your policy so contestants. Applicants for the grants must Robert Jackson, Brownsville; Supt. Al Skoog Borger High School Borger Institute for Social Science Re­ that it will improve the reputation Mr. Evans has taught number be actively engaged in teaching Stanley Cernosek, Mercedes; Supt. .... 4. Current History: Three sum­ Robert Buchanan Brownsville High School Brownsville search: Washington, D.C., 1958), of your paper and the school. On the sense for 12 years, qualifying eight mathematics in high school, in Jim Barnes, Mission; Supt. Patrick mer issues, 1961, prepared James Ramsey xxviii + 273 pp. $5. negative side I would suggest that students for regional and two for Phillips Jr. High School Phillips E. McLaughlin, Tabasco at La Joya; for discussion and debate coaching contestants for the Josie Champion Travis High School Austin the paper refuse to use the follow­ state contests. In five years of teach­ Principal Homer J. Morris, Edin- problem, 1961-1962. List C. The National Education As­ League's number sense contests and Virginia Decherd ing: ing slide rule he has sent students Austin High School Austin burg; Supt. John F. Barron, San price, $2.55. sociation Packet. Collection of in encouraging and promoting stu­ Harold Greenlee 1. Gossip in any form. Few papers to regional every year. Alamo Heights High School San Antonio Benito; Supt. Grady Hester, Wes­ articles, pamphlets, and reviews. do, but several still print many He says the fundamental skills dent interest in mathematics. They Frank Elsass University of Texas Austin laco. 5. The Annals of the American forms of gossip. necessary for number sense compe­ must have coached a student to re­ Bryce Taylor Adams High School Alice Academy of Political and D. The Case Against Federal Aid Russell Greip Lincoln Jr. High School Abilene Region X Social Science: "Perspectives to Education: Resource Material 2. Song dedications. At worst tition definitely prepare students for gional meet in number sense during these are gossip. At best they afford higher studies in mathematics. He J. W. King Hale Center High School Hale Center Chairman, Supt. J. J. Pearce, on Government and Science," for the American Secondary School the year of application. Previous no practice to the writer. They rob considers number sense an integral Karl Wadenpfuhl Kirbyville High School Kirbyville Richardson; Supt. W. W. Davis, (January, 1960). List price, Debate Topic: 1961-1962, by Re­ the paper of space needed for good part of a student's high school edu­ winners of the award are not Marion Busby Weslaco High School Weslaco Whitesboro; Principal Hague Lind- $2. search Department, National As­ cation. eligible. Joe Frank Harlingen High School Harlingen sey, Carter-Riverside at Fort sociation of Manufacturers. (New news and feature stories. 6. Congressional Quarterly: Agua Dulce students spend a John Hicks University of Texas Austin Worth; Director of Administration, York, 1961), 21 pp. 3. Formula features. Every fea­ Additional information may be "Federal Aid to Education," great deal of time studying for con­ Fred Junkin Victoria High School Victoria Henry Sory, Sherman; Supt. L. B. ture should be fitted to the subject. obtained from R. J. Kidd, Director, includes a review of past and E. Foundation for Economic Edu­ Any feature that is just a formula tests and seem to enjoy it. Evans Edward Anderson Colorado State College Greeley, Colo. Wilson, Weatherford; Supt. W. T. University Interscholastic League, digest of current proposals. cation Kit. A variety of articles with new names substituted for old says that competition is irreplace­ Alexander von Kreisler University of Texas Austin Hanes, Irving; Supt. T. H. McDon­ List price, $1. and pamphlets. is not worth printing. able in the educational system and or from the director general of the Harry Lantz Houston Public Schools Houston ald, Mesquite. 4. Labels. Every story deserves a lauds the League for providing for regional meet in which applicant's G. H. Carson Arlington Heights High School Fort Worth Region XI Forensic Library: Part Two F. Document Prepared by Legis­ profitable contests. contestants compete. LaFalco Robinson Austin High School Austin headline. This will help your reader­ Temporary Chairman, Principal All of Part Two: List price, lative Reference Service, Library of Chester Parks Cooper Jr. High School Abilene ship to get maximum information Jim L. Kidd, Bowie Junior High at $32.40. Forensic Library Congress. Publication similar to George Robinson Lubbock High School Lubbock from your news. Amarillo; Supt. Cody Fondren, price, postpaid, $27.50. those prepared in previous years by 5. Borrowed articles. Few school George Webber Austin High School El Paso Phillips; Supt. Paul Hilburn, Dim- the Legislative Reference Service papers have enough space for all Math Contest Coach Arnold Whedbee Beaumont Public Schools Beaumont mitt; Curriculum Coordinator Mc- .... 7. American Education: The for the accommodation of the mem­ the available news and features. Patsy R. Lancaster Waco High School Waco Henry Lane, Pampa; Supt. James Thirty - Second Discussion bers of Congress. Don't waste space on borrowed ma­ Phyllis Young University of Texas Austin and Debate Manual, Vol. R. Cox, Clarendon; Supt. R. W. G. The Role of the Federal Gov­ terial. Donald Wright University of Texas Austin Two, by Bower Aly, editor. Standefer, Jr., Stratford; Supt. ernment in Education, by Education 6. Reporter's opinions. The news Developed Champions Richard Blair University of Texas Austin (Columbia, Mo.: The Art- Joe A. Gibson, Canyon. Department, Chamber of Commerce story should not contain the ideas Miss Georgette Ellis coached dents than to any inspiration I Ray Bostick Pearsall High School Pearsall craft Press, 1958), 220 pp. of the United States (Washington, or opinions of the writer. He may might have been. Eddie Galvan Northside Jr. High School Corpus Christi Region XII The NUEA Manual. Con­ many White Oak High School num­ D.C., 1961). use quotes from others but should ber sense and slide rule contestants "We do have many, many hours Don Fleuriet La Feria High School La Feria Chairman, Director of Curricu­ tains articles relevant to the not let his own prejudices creep into of practice with emphasis on under­ Don Hood lum W. B. Killebrew, Port Neches; background of the current H. AFL-CIO Debate Kit. The to district, regional and state vic­ Lake Jackson High School Lake Jackson stories. standing and accuracy. I believe the J. R. McEntyre Permian High School Odessa Principal Alton Griffin, Beaumont; question. List price, $2. views of organized labor on federal tories, but she insists that her prime The Darrouzett LONGHORN carry-over value of this type train­ Joe Haddon Midland High School Midland Supt. Don L. Hough, Silsbee; Supt. aid to education. purpose is not to prepare students ing is invaluable to mathematics Norman Paschall, Newton; Prin­ _ 8. Schools of Tomorrow, Today, printed a full page of short news Joe Hammer Austin Jr. High School Midland I. The Debt of Public Education students in their future education." cipal Russell A. Harder, Edison by Arthur D. Morse (New items about happenings in the com­ to win contests, but to give them a Ray Schroeder University of Texas Austin to Organized Labor, by Carl J. Because of illness Miss Ellis has Junior High at Port Arthur; Supt. York: Doubleday & Com­ munity. It is generally well-written sound understanding of the prin­ Verna Harder University of Texas Austin Megel, President, American Feder­ resigned from teaching temporarily. J. R. Curlee, Hardin County at Sour pany, Inc., 1960), 191 pp. and interesting. ciples of mathematics. Dalies Frantz University of Texas Austin ation of Teachers (American Fed­ She will take a deserved rest before Lake; Supt. Ben. W. Cobb, High paperback. A valuable refer­ The Waco High School WACOAN Ed Brookhart University of Texas Austin eration of Teachers: Chicago, In 1960, Cherry Hanicak won the deciding on her future work. Island. ence for superior discussants comes to mail subscribers in an at­ Frank Phillips McCallum High School Austin 1961). state Class A championship in slide and debaters. List price, tractive printed wrapper. It makes Region XIV the paper stand out in any stack of rule. In 1961 Donnie Ealy, a junior, In ordering League publications, pressure upon last year's contest $1.50. J. A Proposed Program of Fed­ Temporary Chairman, Supt. mail. League Discontinues please send a personal check or chairmen. eral Action to Strengthen Higher took the state number sense crown. Lewis A. Moore, Jacksboro; Supt. .... 9. Freedom of Choice in Educa­ Waco's new Richfield High School money order. Do not send cash or Beginning with this school year, Education (American Council on In addition Miss Ellis had previ­ Charles Mitchell, Olney; Supt. Tyra tion, by Virgil C. Blum, S.J. journalism students don't have a Speech Bibliography stamps. Also, do not fail to remit Regional Division I winners of or­ Education: Washington, D.C., ously coached three state slide rule the tax. ganizational events will be publish­ Roper, Henrietta; Principal Dudley (New York: The Macmillan 1961). paper yet, but they didn't let that "Public Speaking, Prose and contest winners. ed upon receipt of complete reports M. Gordon, Zundelowitz Junior Company, 1958), xv+230 stop them from getting their ILPC Poetry Bibliography," a booklet K. Current History Debate Guide 1960-61 Division I Winners from Regional Contest Chairmen. High at Wichita Falls; Supt. Wil­ pp. Presents the case for membership fee in. Mrs. Gene C. Miss Ellis not only sponsored the published by the Interscholastic (Current History: Norwalk, Conn., The Music Advisory Committee Adequate forms will be provided liam L. Hudson, Electra; Supt. H. tuition grants to pupils. List Thompson is adviser for the paper White Oaks High School slide rule League has been discontinued. 1961). $0.35. in June, requested that we publish for this purpose; however, please C. Reynolds, Vernon; Supt. Darrell price, $3.95. —it doesn't have a name yet. and number sense contestants for The listing, designed to give ele­ a list of the Division I winners of bear in mind that duplicate judges' Williams, Bowie. L. The Tuition Wedge and Shall the 1961 competition, but she had mentary school, junior and senior 10. The Schools, by Martin band, orchestra, choir, sight read­ comments must accompany the re­ the State Subsidize Church Schools? Criticisms Popular previously taught her opponents' high declamation and poetry read­ Region XV Mayer (New York: Harper ing, concert and marching contests port. by Protestants and Other Ameri­ About 80 per cent of the papers sponsors. ing sponsors a list of sources, is out Chairman, Supt. Frank Dillard, & Brothers, 1961). xviii+ at the most opportune time follow­ It is the opinion of the State Di­ cans United for Separation of joining the ILPC are also ordering Rex White, who won a fourth in of date and will no longer be sup­ Mineola; Supt. M. E. Amerson, Mt. 446 pp. "The facts behind the ing the contests. This is an excellent rector that public recognition from Church and State (Washington, criticisms. This is a healthy trend. state under Miss Ellis' instruction, plied. Pleasant; Supt. Fred Covin, Pitts­ controversies: What real suggestion and heartily approved by the State Office should be made of D.C., 1961). The views of the above Ability to take and profit from good sponsored the slide rule and number burg; Supt. R. L. Fambro, Clarks- schools are really like." List the League office, but there are three all Division I winners of group organization in reference to public professional criticism is the mark of sense contestants at London. ville; Principal M. B. Nelson, Bon- price, $4.95. factors which would make this im­ events and other music education funds for private schools. a sincere student and sponsor. Jimmie Muckleroy, another for­ ham; Supt. Garland Ferguson, practical at this time: activities related to the contest pro­ 11. Taxes for the Schools, by ILPC officers will have a meeting mer Ellis student, sponsored the Union Grove at Gladewater; Supt. M. Publishers' Leaflets. Descrip­ gram. You are invited to send group in Austin in December. They have Judson Blue Devils' team. (1) Regional contest chairmen Truitt Ingram, Atlanta. Roger A. Freeman (Wash­ tions and order forms for books pictures and noteworthy news ington: The Institute for some good ideas to spring on the Mrs. Earla Cox instructed the have not returned complete available direct from publishers. items. These will be printed as space Region XVI Social Science Research, members at the State convention. Hallsville number sense students. reports on the various con­ becomes available. Temporary Chairman, Supt. E. L. 1960), xxxvii + 491 pp. A Watch this column for word of their She is the mother of Jimmie Cox tests; (2) A few regional NOTE: A remittance in full or a Wildman, Refugio; Supt. W. A. comprehensive case against plans. who twice took second place in chairmen reported choirs, but signed school or library requisition Marching Contest Reeves, Woodsboro; Supt. A. A. federal aid to education. List A number of high school journal­ State Meet under Miss Ellis' spon­ no bands or orchestras or must accompany each order. No Roberts, Beeville; Supt. Norman price, $5. ism teachers and students have sorship. vice versa; (3) Approxi­ New schools or schools which are exceptions will be made to this rule. Davis, Goliad; Supt. Joe Wroten, taken time to write or phone me mately half of the Regions not presently registered with the White Oak slide rule contestants Pettus; Supt. C. O. Chandler, Vic­ .... 12. The Future of Public Educa­ Mail your order with remittance or since my appointment to ILPC di­ sent in the duplicate evalu­ League may enter this year's have won district honors so often toria; Supt. E. E. Plowman, Hal- tion, by Myron Lieberman signed requisition to: rectorship was announced. Their ation blanks with the judges' marching contest by filing a letter that it is news when they don't lettsville; Supt. E. V. Huffstutler, (Chicago: The University of good wishes are highly appreciated, sweep the field. 1960 was the school's comments, therefore we are of intent and returning a Music The Forensic Library reluctant to publish an in­ Port Lavaca. Chicago Press, 1960), ix+ but most of all their suggestions for "bad" year—they won only first and Acceptance Card for 1961-62 school 294 pp. "Some Startling Box 8028, University Station improving ILPC contests and serv­ second places. complete list without proper year. Region XVII Austin 12, Texas notification to the contest Proposals for Reform." List ices are welcome. Thanks to all. White Oak number sense teams Chairman, Supt. Don B. Slocomb, price, $5. The Newspaper Fund will con­ have placed in regional competition chairmen. Acceptance Cards Giddings; Supt. Joe Barnes, There is an Executive Committee tinue awarding summer fellowships every year except 1953 since the Please be on the watch for the Georgetown; Principal W. A. Sloan, 13. Church, State, and Freedom, (Signed) to high school journalism teachers. early 1940s. ruling of several years standing Music Acceptance Cards. These are Travis at Austin; Supt. J. C. Hutch­ by Leo Pfeffer (Boston: The Paul S. Swensson, former managing When asked about her key to suc­ which prohibits the League giving being mailed to schools this month inson, San Marcos; Supt. J. C. Beacon Press, 1953), xvi+ public recognition to those organ­ editor of the Minneapolis Star, is the cess Miss Ellis said, "I hardly know and should be returned on or before Petty, Burnet; Supt. Fred M. 675 pp. A thorough treat­ for (School or Library) new executive director of the fund. what to say because I feel that my izations which have not filed carbon December 1, 1961. The school's prin­ Thompson, Fredericksburg; Prin­ ment of historical and cur­ He replaces Don Carter, who had success and record are due more to Miss Georgette Ellis ... copies of judges' comments. Under cipal has the information for con­ cipal W. R. Robbins, Lamar Junior rent aspects of the relation the present plan this places undue been on loan from the news staff of the interest and efforts of my stu­ teaches fundamentals. ference classification. High at Austin. between government and (Address for mailing shipment) Page 4 NTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER Do You Remember? Joe Barnes Forgot' To Give His County Meet Speech

Do you remember when Joe While in Belton High School Joe his District 10 State Teachers As­ Barnes, now president of the Uni­ was very active in the athletic pro­ sociation, has participated actively versity Interscholastic League Leg­ gram of the League, being captain in the First Methodist Church, the islative Council, was a declaimer and lettering in football for four Lions Club, Girl Scouts, and is a and a participant in football, bas­ years and lettering in basketball, member of the Masonic Lodge. ketball, baseball and track at Belton baseball and track during this time. Barnes is now serving as presi­ High School? He attended rural After graduation from high dent of the Legislative Council of schools in Bell County and gradu­ school, he attended Southwestern the League, which is composed of 24 ated from Belton High School, and University in Georgetown, where elected representatives of the re­ during his elementary and high he was a four-year letterman in spective conferences and is the school tenure participated in the football and captain during his policy-making body of the League. various activities sponsored by the senior year and was selected as all- During his term on the Council he League. In fact, one of his most conference halfback and honorable has served in many capacities, hav­ Ivivid memories is a declamation mention for Little All-American. ing been a member of the Insurance contest which he entered in the During his college career he also county meet—and forgot on purpose lettered in basketball for four years Committee of the League for many and in the summer played with the to get up before the strange audi­ years, a member of the Music Com­ Rosenberg Gulf Oil baseball team, ence and recite the declamation. mittee and a member of the commit which was one of the outstanding tee which is now studying several This is a situation which I am sure semi-pro teams in Texas at that proposals relative to changes in the we have all felt like doing at one time. Joe Barnes... time or another. athletic plans of the League. back when During his college days he met, Barnes is typical of the many CONFERENCE AAA CHAMPIONS—The South San Antonio High MIDDLE ROW—John Ferguson-manager, Eddie Campos, Billy Jorgen- and later married, Lilla Bessonette. superintendents throughout the School Bobcats won the AAA state baseball crown for the second time son, Mickey Leukhardt, Newton Grimes, Kenton Hammond, David They now have a fine family consist­ state of Texas who are giving freely of their time and effort in order to in three years. They took the 1959 and 1961 titles. Members of the Pace-manager; BACK ROW—Warren Williams, Robert Zuniga, Robert ing of two daughters—Bettie, who is a high school freshman, and make the League a more functional 1961 team are, left to right: FRONT ROW—Gabriel Johnson, Sibby Zamora, Benny Hearn, David Denson, Leonard Sanchez and Coach Joelle, who is in the fifth grade. organization for the development Laque, Johnny Johnson, Marvin Davis, Don Denson, Frankie Martinez; Cliff Gustafson. POSTSCRIPTS ON ATHLETICS Immediately after graduating of better citizens through its com­ BY OR. RHEA H. WILLIAMS from college Joe was principal and petitive academic, music and ath­ coach at Academy (Little River), letic program. Throughout the Hearne, San Augustine and was years the development of the League has depended largely on the Quarterback Clubs Boost, later high school principal at very fine contributions which have | QUESTIONS Georgetown, from which office he been made to its program by the went to the superintendency in 1948. 'I tt ANSWERS Physical Fitness administrators, coaches and teach­ Perhaps the most interesting part Since the end of World War II there have been tests of ers of Texas. Hinder Athletic Programs physical ability conducted among the youth of many countries of his coaching career was spent at San Augustine where during his As long as the League has the Dr. Rhea H. Williams These clubs vary widely in member­ tion is definitely placing the alle­ to determine the physical fitness and endurance of youth from Q. If a boy participates in a sail first year the school did not win a guidance and supervision of such State Athletic Director ship, purposes and objectives. giance at least partially in the hands various nations. Consistently, the comparison has not been outstanding people as Superinten­ boat or motor boat race and wins a single game or score a single point. At this time of the year in prac­ Clubs of this nature, if properly of a group of downtown quarter­ favorable to the United States. Perhaps the series of tests Three years later, however, they dent Barnes and his colleagues, prize, is the acceptance of this prize tically all communities in Texas directed, have a valuable function back. It is an unwritten law that to which has given the most emphasis to this has been the recent tied for the district championship. there is no doubt but that its pro­ a violation of the Amateur Rule? groups of football fans are meeting in the promotion of high school ath­ accept valuable consideration places Klaus-Weber tests, consisting of five tests which measure in During World War II, he served gram will continue to be one of the one in a position of obligation to the best in the nation. In the words of weekly or bi-weekly under the names letics in the community. Some of the A. No. Article VIII, Section 8, general the ability of youth in the areas of physical fitness. In in the United States Navy as chief donors. A person cannot serve two the Amateur Rule specifies those petty officer and was later an ensign one of our popular television shows, of quarterback clubs, booster clubs, functions legitimate for these clubs tests with students of the same age in England, Sweden, are: advertising athletic events, as­ masters. Often this policy of accept­ activities which are considered ath­ in the Navy Armed Guard Service. it can definitely be stated concern­ athletic councils or similar titles. France and Japan the American youth have fared very poorly. ing Superintendent Barnes and sisting in policing games, assisting ing gifts places a coaching staff in letic events. Sail-boating or motor- Every phase of the community has boating are not listed, and therefore In fact, in practically all cases they other members of the Legislative in ticket sales, creating a better re­ a position where it must choose be­ at some time been served by Barnes are not covered under the Amateur have not been as good in these tests in one way or another. He has been Council who are working actively lationship between school and com­ tween the educational viewpoint of Minimum Program Rule. as we should have the right to ex­ very active in all professional asso­ for the improvement of the League League Offers munity and conducting programs to the school administrators or the As a minimum, the President's * * * ciations, has served as president of program, "You were there." create better sportsmanship among "win at all costs" viewpoint of a pect. Council on Youth Physical Fitness 7 Q. Can a school be given a trophy Girls Event the public. downtown club. recommends that at least the follow­ by an outside organization for ath­ Below Par It is very difficult to convince the ing three recommendations be put Chamber of Commerce Attitude letic achievements of either a school The most recent comparison has other teachers in a school system into effect in every school system in Unfortunately, however, some of been with the students and youth of Tennis Letter System Rules Clinics that a coaching staff using school team or individual accomplishments these clubs assume a chamber of Japan, who took the same physical the nation: The Interscholastic League, in property, utilizing the most precious of high school students without vio­ commerce attitude toward high fitness test as was given to a similar 1. Identify the physically under­ natural resources of the community cooperation with the schools listed school athletics. They often think of lating the Awards Rule? group in the United States. The developed pupil and work with him —the youth—and being paid a com­ Encourages Players below, is arranging clinics designed athletics as an advertisement for A. Yes, provided the trophy is a U.S. finisheda poor second. In fact, to improve his physical capacity. mensurate salary, is due any extra to help coaches, players and officials their home town in terms of finan­ permanent addition to the school's in every aspect of physical fitness, 2. Provide a minimum of 15 min­ By Bob T. Clark Tournament points for winning compensation for doing its duty. are as follows: become better acquainted with cial return and winning, rather than trophy collection. The school cannot with the exception of throwing, we utes of vigorous activity every day There are about as many methods This has been a sore spot in many hold it for the boy and give it to Advancing to round of League girls' basketball rules. the educational experiences accru­ did not equal the Japanese, and in for all pupils. of lettering a high school tennis communities for many years, and him after graduation; but if it is eight One point ing to the students. Attitudes of this most cases ran a very poor second. 3. Use valid fitness tests to deter­ player as there are schools in Texas. In addition to lectures on these the coach can make a valuable con­ a permanent trophy given to the Advancing to round of type on the part of the quarterback This has been consistent throughout mine the pupils' physical abilities tribution here to school morale by school, it is not a violation of the "Lettering" means awarding a four Two Points points, demonstrations on rule in­ clubs will inevitably lead to inter­ comparisons with youth of other and evaluate their progress. assuming a strictly educational Awards Rule, Article XVI. player with a jacket, sweater or Advancing to round of terpretations and fundamentals ference in the high school athletic nations in physical fitness. There is viewpoint. two ..Three points will be given at each clinic. Abbrevi­ program. Such elements as recruit­ * * * no reason why the American youth, For All equivalent. The attitude of the League rela­ Winning the finals .... Five points ated practice games will be utilized ing, pressure to pass athletes in Q. Can a boy play football on the with his better diet, better medical It should be carefully noted that Letters are made, at various tive to athletic councils and various In addition a player who has met their school work, hiring and dis­ "B" team on Thursday night, and care, better housing and with appar­ this is a program for all students schools, to the following: to illustrate various techniques of types of organizations is definite the point system requirements must missing of coaches, winning at all ent advantages in every way eco­ in school systems of America and 1. Those who won a district officiating and the skills of the game. and clear. The League views athlet­ on the "A" team on Friday night have participated in at least 80 per costs and divided allegiance of the nomically, should not be at least as is not for a select group, which in match ics as an educational experience, a without violating the Football Plan? cent of all dual matches and at least The clinic schedule: coaching staff between school au­ good prysically, as the youth of most cases does not need the physi­ 2. Those who won a certain num­ definite part of the school curricu­ A. No. It is a violation for any 80 per cent of all tournaments Odes­ Oct. 21—East Texas State Col­ thorities and key men in the quar­ other nations. cal fitness development prescribed ber of matches in a season lum, and not as a means of enter­ sa High School teams enter. lege, Commerce. terback club are the end results of boy to participate in more than one in the above paragraph. In many 3. A predetermined number of tainment for the public or as an ad­ To participate in dual and tour­ Oct. 21—Sam Houston State Col­ such a policy. In practically all cases game within a 5-day period, regard­ Easy Living Texas schools and throughout the players vertisement for the town. nament matches a player must be lege, Huntsville. of proselyting the League office has less of what school team he partici­ There is no doubt that much of nation the physical education pro­ 4. Those who represent the school There is no objection to large in the top six on the tennis ladder. Oct. 21—West Texas State Col­ investigated there has been an ac­ pates on. Reference to this ruling is this decrease in physical fitness gram is primarily under the person in District crowds, publicity and gate receipts, Seniors must be the number one lege, Canyon. tive quarterback club in the com­ the Football Plan, Rule 11. comes from the "soft" life in Amer­ who is also the athletic director or 5. Those who have competed for as long as they are secondary and player on the ladder. Oct. 28—Texas Agricultural and munity, and impetus for recruiting * * * ica. It is not uncommon today for the football or basketball coach. one or two years. not the main functions of high Industrial College, Kingsville. usually can be traced to members of Q. Is the penetration rule in ef­ most boys and girls to ride to The tennis player deserves as Doubles players, as a rule, are school athletics. It is to be greatly stressed that picked from this top six players. Nov. 4—Stephen P. Austin Col­ this organization. fect in determining the winner of school, to do little walking and to much consideration, and perhaps these individuals have a responsibil­ They are selected for ability as team lege, Nacogdoches. Superintendents Responsible tie football games within the dis­ avoid every type of physical exer­ ity to every boy and girl in the more, than those who participate in Divided Allegiance tion. In the summer time many, in­ the major sports. Most tennis play­ players, skill at net play, facility to Nov. 4—Texas Women's Univer­ The League holds the superin­ school system to see that this pro­ trict? stead of getting out and engaging ers buy their own playing equip­ volley well and-ability to serve well sity, Denton. Clubs of this type often collect tendent of schools responsible for gram is carried out and that every A. Rule 14 of the Football Plan in vigorous outdoor exercises, find ment. They buy their own meals on (as near 70 per cent of first serve This year the League will conduct large bonuses and expensive gifts, the enforcement of eligibility rules youth is developed to his maximum. applies only to inter-district games it more convenient to stay in air- trips. It may cost a top player as as possible). a training program for girls' bas­ such as cars and merchandise, to and the management and control of unless the District Executive Com­ conditioned comfort either at home much as $100 a year to engage in This play gives the players needed ketball officials. Tests for officials give the coaching staff after a suc- athletics. Athletic councils and other Coach is Key mittee specifies this procedure for or in some other similar situation the sport, if the school does not pay encouragement to stay out all sea­ will be administered at each clinic essful season. Actual experience has organizations are not recognized by determining the winner of tie games where they will not have to exert It is the sincere hope of this expenses. son and give their best in competi­ held this year. In addition, selected shown that the same group which the League, but instead complete re­ writer that every athletic director within the district. themselves. In fact, there has grown The tennis player may spend tion. personnel in each of the SBOA gives the coaching staff such gifts sponsibility is placed on the admin­ and every coach will make it a part * * * a feeling in the minds of many money for two rackets, three re- chapters will administer the tests to is the first to insist that they be dis­ istrative head of the school system, of his regular policy to see that American people that "perspira­ stringing jobs, three to four shirts, officials interested in calling girls' missed if they do not produce con­ the superintendent, for the proper Q. Does participation last fall on there is a minimum physical fitness tion" resulting from physical exer­ two to three pairs of tennis shoes, basketball games. Officials who pass stant winners. conduct of the sports program. In a "B" football team representing a program for every boy and girl in cise is not a desirable "status" ac­ three pairs of shorts, meals and the tests will be placed on a certified In my opinion any coach who ac­ cases of protest against a high Class A school, or participation on his school. In fact, the only way our tivity ; and in many cases there has lodgings on tournament trips, and list of girls' basketball officials. cepts excessive valuable considera- school and with a resultant investi­ a private or parochial school foot­ nation can endure over a long period grown an antagonism to any active many tennis balls. This is just a gation revealing that the superin­ ball team which does not belong to of years is to develop physically fit physical exercise. This softening sampling of the expenses he may tendent did not have veto power over the League, make a boy ineligible individuals, and this can be done process of our civilization, if it is pay. decisions of the athletic council, then in a high school to which he changes only by developing physical fitness allowed to continue, cannot result in A method of lettering tennis play­ the school would be in violation of this year? for all, not for just a few. 7,082 Schools Listed anything but a persistent corrosion ers should be worked out so that League rules. A. Yes. It does not matter of the greatest wealth this nation The coaching profession has al­ they will be encouraged to stay out whether a boy participates on the The superintendent of schools has, and that is the health and phys­ ways in the past lived up to every and to work for the award. This is "A" team, the "B" team, the scrub must have veto power over the ac­ ical efficiency of its citizenship. The expectation that the nation has had important to the individual. Award­ In Basketball Districts team or the junior high school team, tion of the athletic council, as other­ level of physical, mental, moral and for it, and I know that in this crisis ing a letter should not be based en­ but does prevent games or scrim­ as long as he engages in any inter­ One thousand and eighty-two wise it would seem to indicate that spiritual fitness of every American where every boy and girl is expected tirely on his or her winnings. Win­ mages with any other school or unit school competition, he is covered by schools have indicated they will control was outside school adminis­ citizen must be a constant concern. to reach his maximum physical fit­ ning should be just a part of the prior to the dates listed above. Article VIII, Section 14, of the participate in the League's program tration. The League strongly ad­ ness we can depend upon the coaches plan. The player should remain out Competition in all conferences vises against athletic councils or­ League Rules. Furthermore, it does in Texas to see that in their particu­ of boys' basketball this year and National Goal all season, maintain high grades, will extend to a state champion­ ganized outside the school system. not matter whether the school for President Kennedy has consist­ lar schools there is a program of at show good sportsmanship, play his have been assigned to districts. ship, to be played in Gregory Gym­ If such committees are formed out­ which he participates belongs to the ently, along with President Eisen­ least 15 minutes of vigorous exer­ or her best in every match—win or Schools had until Oct. 15 to accept nasium at The University of Texas, side the school, they should be League or not. He still is engaging hower in the past, urged that special cise for every boy and every girl in lose. the Basketball Plan. March 1, 2 and 3,1962. purely advisory. in interschool competition and will the school system. be ineligible in any school to which emphasis be given on the part of Odessa High School has adopted a This is the same number of teams In girls' basketball, 837 schools All people interested in the wel­ he transfers until he has been in at­ school to improve the physical fit­ By so doing, the coaches of Texas plan that will take care of both good which participated in the boys' have been assigned to districts after fare of high school athletics should NUMBER SENSE WINNER— tendance for one year. ness of youth. Both have been very can make the maximum contribu­ and lean years. basketball program last year. signifying their intention of enter­ strive to see that quarterback clubs, active in the sponsoring and devel­ tion to their country, to their state First, the top three boys and the Donnie Ealy of White Oak High The totals: conference AAAA, ing League competition for 1961- * * * booster clubs and athletic councils opment of a National Council on and, above all, to the boys and girls, top three girls representing Odessa School won first place in the 114; conference AAA, 103; confer­ 62. Last year 847 teams signed up are guided in the correct direction. Q. Can the school or a coach ac­ who will have a sound mind in a Youth Physical Fitness. President High School in District Meet or Re­ Class A competition in State ence AA, 183; conference A, 187; for participation. School administrators and coaches cept an award for a football player Kennedy has recently issued a very healthy body. This column would be gional Meet shall be eligible for the Meet. Donnie is one of a long conference B, 495. Conference AA schools total 155; should belong to all such groups and and hold this award for him until strong statement relative to the need interested in hearing from any tennis letter. In conference B boys' and girls' conference A, 187; and conference should be present at all meetings to he graduates and then present the for schools to emphasize physical coach who has a program of phys­ Second, a player may letter by line of winners from White Oak, basketball there can be no inter- B, 495. guide and direct their activities into award to him? fitness of youth. Russia has put ical fitness which he think would be being in the top three boys or top including his twin brother who school games or scrimmages prior The three girls' conferences will desirable educational channels. Per­ A. No. The State Executive Com­ great emphasis on the physical de­ of interest to other coaches through­ three girls in points. Number four was also on the team. Donnie has to Oct. 15. In all other conferences also go to a state championship. forming their proper functions they mittee has ruled that if the school velopment of its youth, and as a out the state. We will be glad to player, girl and boy, may letter if lettered in football, basketball, there can be no interschool games The tournament will be played in are valuable, but if allowed to go or a coach in any participates in the result they compare favorably with publish these articles and do every­ the number of points is within five baseball and played on the dis­ or scrimmages prior to Nov. 1. This Gregory Gymnasium at The Uni­ astray they are veritable kegs of evasion of the Awards Rule that other nations in physical fitness thing we can to improve the physical of the number three player. If a dou­ does not prevent practice or games versity of Texas in Austin on March dynamite in a high school athletic school is in violation of Article XVI, while we rank below them in all fitness of every boy and girl in the bles team wins a match each would trict champion doubles team in among students in the same school, 8, 9 and 10,1962. program. the Awards Rule. tests. state of Texas. receive a point. tennis for two years.