The big pitch for last-pitch Legislative Council to examine the possible addition of girls' softball

The possible addition of girls' fast- pitch softball to the menu of University Interscholastic League activities will be a possibility when the 24-member Legislative Council meets October 18- 20 in Austin. DR. B. J. STAMPS The Legislative Council meets annually to review UIL rules and regu­ lations, to hear testimony from inter­ Stamps recalled ested parties, including representatives for school administrators, athletic DOUBLE as dedicated, coaches, classroom teachers, board of PLAY. visionary educator education, parent-teacher organiza­ tions, sports medicine groups, and school Robstown crushed music directors. Bridge City, 10-1 Dr. B.J. Stamps, former su­ Legislative Council members are to win its second perintendent of the Amarillo In­ elected for a four-year term represent­ consecutive state dependent School District and ing each of the four UIL basketball 4A baseball assistant to the UIL Director, died regions within each of the five confer­ championship. . Players celebrating Saturday, June 27,1992. He was ences, and four members, one from each 65. include (l-r) Gilber of the four UIL regions. The four at- Olivarez(13), Stamps was superintendent large members are appointed to the Arturo Cabrena, of AISDfrom 1979 through June committee by the Chairman of the Jesse Garcia (0) 1984, and was a member of the Legislative Council. and Robert UIL Legislative Council.. In A proposal was made to the Rodriquez (8). October, 1984, Stamps accepted Standing Committee on Athletics this Photo by a position as assistant to UIL Di­ summer to add softball as a champion­ Bobby Hawthorne. rector Dr. Bailey Marshall ship sport. Currently, schools playing "The public schools, admin­ softball conclude their season without a eral years about the growing interest in at the elementary and j unior high level) sic advisory comm ittee that would limit istrators, teachers, coaches, spon­ championship format, unlike baseball girls' fast-pitch softball," said Dr. Bill in high school spelling and vocabulary the usage of electronic instruments in sors and students of Texas have which plays to a state championship in Famey, UIL athletic director. contest UIL music contests. "We are just look­ lost a great friend," said Marshall. each conference. A motion was also proposed The Standing Committee on ing into placing some kind of limit in "Dr. Stamps dedicated his life to The UIL athletic staff was asked without any recommendation to place Academics also moved to disallow or the use of electronic instruments be­ quality education and educational by the Athletic Committee to survey the issue of a "central site"state cham­ prohibit the use of calculators equipped cause you would be amazed at how competition." schools to find put which ones are cur­ pionship football games on the Legis­ with tapes in the UIL accounting con­ much they can do," said Richard Floyd, Prior to serving as AISD su­ rently playing softball and to prepare lative Council agenda. The Athletic test. UIL music director. perintendent, Stamps had worked plans for a possible 1993 spring state Committee was will forward a proposal Also passed were proposals to A proposal was also passed and for 25 years in the Dallas school championship season. Results of that with a favorable recommendation to change the scoring in the mathematics forwarded to the Legislative Council to system and was associate superin­ survey will be presented to the Legisla­ allow girls to play high school football. contest; to reinstate the number sense permit 7 th grade students to participate tendent when he left in 1979. tive Council in October and from that In academic-related issues, school contest for fourth grade students; to in solo and ensemble competition in Stamps received his information, a decision will be made superintendents will be surveyed to see alter the scoring for the maps, graphs conference 4A and below. bachelor's and master's degree in concerning the addition of another if they favorchangin g the authoritative and charts contest; and to reduce the Some of the favorable action taken educational administration from championship sport to the UIL. source (from Webster's New Third In­ time for the computer science written by the Legislative Council next month East Texas State University and "A number of individuals have ternational Dictionary, Unabridged, exam to 45 minutes from 60 minutes. will need State Board of Education ap­ his doctorate from Nova Univer­ expressed an interest over the last sev­ 1986, to a desk dictionary like was done Language will be drafted by a mu- proval before being implemented. sity in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. He began his teaching career in 1949 at Henderson County JuniorCollege in Athens. In 1953 For academic competitiors, the road he moved to Dallasasahighschool teacher. Rite of passage:t o State begins with UIL SuperConferences He was an elementary, jun­ quality of the program coupled with the ior high and high school principal In less than three weeks, the UIL Activity SuperConferences next fall. English at Texas A&I and Region IV, interest in UIL academic contests have in Dallas from 1957-58. He de­ will conduct its first of five Student "Two years ago, we conducted one AAA director-general, will serve as sparked a tremendous interest in these signed the Skyline Center for Activities SuperConferences of the of the conferences at the University of general coordinator of the conferences," Wiman said. "The typi­ Career Development in Dallas and season at the University ofNorth Texas Texas/Pan American," said Janet SuperConference. cal session is attended by more than 100 became its principal in 1968. in Denton.September 26. The confer­ Wiman.UILacademicdirector. "We've In addition, the UIL will again persons, and it is not unusual for several In 1971, Stamps was named ences are a rite of passage for many of always received enthusiastic support hold a conference at Texas Tech Uni­ the state's finest students and academic from South Texans, and we wanted to versity. Last year, the conference was thousand advisers and students to at­ deputy assistant at the Skyline tend any given conference." Center and he became assistant coaches. make certain that they had every op­ held at West Texas State University in In an effort to better serve South portunity to benefit from the expertise Canyon. Conferences begin at 9 am and / Stamps continued, page 2 Texas schools, Texas A&I will host on of the UIL academic directors." Over the past few years, confer­ end at 3 pm with a one hour lunch October31 one of thefiveUIL Student Emil A. Mucchetti, professor of ences have grown substantially. "The / SuperConferences continued, page 4

Volume 77 • Number One * September, 1992 • ISSN 0897-4314 etmtera

Dr. B. J. Stamps served Difficult to maintain positive image on Legislative Council Continued from page I Most of what the average fan or general 1. Develop a better understanding that if public hears about the UIL has to do with penalty you do not enforce rules, you have no rules. Par­ superintendent for career education in enforcement. Normally what they read is some­ ents, fans and other patrons need to understand 1972. one attacking the system — either the rule is a bad that if you make exceptions to rules the exception Stamps was named assistant superin­ rule or the executive committee that made the becomes the rule. tendent for instructional services in 1974- decision over-reacted and assessed a penalty that 2. Remove rules that are not reasonable- and became associate superintendent for was too stringent. the annual rules revision process through the learning in 1977 until he moved to First, let's talk about the bad rule. Virtually Legislative Council usually takes care of this. • Amarillo.. any rule that is enforced is going to look bad to 3. Developanunderstandingthatyoumust He was named by the State Board of whomever suffers the penalty. At the same time, have significant rules and penalties as a deterrent Education to serve on the Public School any rule that is not enforced is no longer a rule. to gaining an advantage or doing things that are being penalized, or it maybe that since the penalty Professional Personnel Advisory Com­ Next, let's talk about penal ties. Most research educational. has been reduced, the violations are more likely to mittee. He also served on the State Text­ indicates that the more stringent the penalties for 4. Better due process — allow people to be reported. I tend to think it may be a result of all book Committee, the Career Education violation of laws and rules, the greater the impact have their day in court and feel they have had of the above. Advisory Committee and the committee on reducing violations. In fact, it has been my ample input. Occasionally at the district execu­ Regardless what the reasons are that we have that supervised the overhaul of vocational observation that since the penalty structure has tive committee level parents are not invited to violations and penalties, the fact still remains that education programs in the state. been reduced within the UIL rules and regula­ make a presentation when there has been a "clear it is difficult to maintain a positive public image He was chairman of the public divi­ tions, we are having more violations. It is not fair cut" violation. Even if it is "clear cut", the parents about any organization that has rules and enforces sion of the 1980 United Way fund drive. to conclude from my observations that this is the should be allowed to express their feelings. rules. You can look at the NCAA and our own Survivors include his wife, Mary only reason we are having more violations. It 5. Develop a philosophy that we should do governmental enforcement agencies to see the Elizabeth Stamps and one daughter and could be that our societal changes have resulted in difficulty. what is right because it is right—and not for fear a lack of respect for rules and lack of concern about What can we do to help change these images ? of penalty. Diamond Shamrock introduces 'Hooray for Excellence' Does your school or district have an innova­ • More development news, page 11 Hemminghaus said he believes a consensus To facilitate participation in Hooray for Ex­ tive academic program you think the public would exists among educators that having public support cellence, Diamond Shamrock Football Network be interested in hearing about? audio tape presentation about the interesting edu­ is essential to creating an effective academic envi­ will mail to each Texas public school a brochure If so, it could be worth $500 and statewide cational programs taking place on its campus. ronment. explaining Hooray For Excellence and calling recognition as part of a new academic awareness Those selected will be featured during the "Hooray For Excellence seeks to tap the upon each school to participate. campaign called Hooray For Excellence. halftime shows of all 5 A playoff games broadcast public's interest in football to create an interest in Schools may also obtain information about Sponsored by the Diamond Shamrock by the Diamond Shamrock Football Network. academics," he added. "This interest is key to Hooray For Excellence by contacting the Diamond Football Network in conjunction with the Uni­ Additionally, schools whose presentations are se­ gaining public support for education." Shamrock Football Network, P.O. Box 1931, versity Interscholastic League, Hooray For Excel­ lected for broadcast will each receive $500 and a The presentations that will create this interest Amarillo, Texas 79189, 806/374-5333. lence will feature stories about interesting academic Hooray For Excellence recognition certificate from can be about almost anything that accomplishes or The schools whose presentations are used on programs as part of the halftime show of each 5 A Diamond Shamrock. leads to learning. the air will receive checks and certificates of playoff game the radio network broadcasts. "This program is aimed at stimulating the As long as it is accomplishing something recognition from Diamond Shamrock during the "The fun part," said UIL Marketing Coordi­ public's interest in the classroom," said Diamond motivationally or academically significant and Christmas break. nator Susan Lenihan, "is the students and teachers Shamrock Chairman Roger Hemminghaus. "I can be presented interestingly, it should work, said "If we can just begin to create as much ex­ can tell the story." think we can accomplish this by letting our students Diamond Shamrock Manager of Jobber Commu­ citement about the classroom as there is about Any Texas public school can participate in and teachers take their story directly to the public nications Gene Smith. "But the emphasis is on football, Hooray for Excellence will have accom­ Hooray For Excellence by preparing a five minute via the Diamond Shamrock football broadcasts." interesting." plished its goal," said Hemminghaus.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

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I Page 2/ETCETERA: September, 1992 New year, new rules Minor changes taking effect; directors urged to review Music Contest Plan

There are very few music rule changes for the urban/suburban areas and the increased mobility of 1992-93 school year. Even so, it is important that our society it was determined that the issue of prior we familiarize ourselves with those few minor employment was more relevant than prior residence. changes that were recommended by the TMEA/ Hence, beginning this year, a judge may not accept UIL Music Advisory Committee and other sources. a judging invitation unless three years have elapsed since the time of last employment in the region, These rule changes and additions were reviewed by JUL .M&$$kJ& W ^feAt the Technical Advisory Committee and then area, or zone extending the invitation. adopted by the UIL Legislative Council. All • JUDGE CONFLICT OF INTEREST - proposals were ultimately presented to the State Section 1112 (a)( 10): A region may not employ a DR. NELSON PATRICK Board of Education for final approval. judge, nora judge accept an adjudication assignment Each rule change is referenced as it appears in choirs from that school may be entered as non- if there is a known conflict of interest. Ex-UIL music director the 1992-93 UIL Constitution and Contest Rules. varsity groups provided that there is no duplication • PARTICIPANT AWARD AT REGION • NINETEEN YEAR OLD RULE - Section of personnel. SOLO AND ENSEMBLE CONTEST - Section installed in Phi Beta Mu 400: Please note that the "nineteen year old rule" • ORGANIZATIONS REPRESENTING 1113 (b)(2)(L): At the option of the region Texas Bandmasters no longer appears in Section 400 under the heading NEWMUSICPROGRAMS - Section 1102 (1)(2): executive committee, a certificate or other similar of General Eligibility. This restriction is now found At the option of the music director and local school symbolic award may be presented to participants in Hall of Fame in Section 440 Eligibility for Athletic Contests. officials, music organizations representing new the region solo and ensemble contest. This prov ision Please be aware of the fact that this rule no longer music programs may enter as non-varsity groups in has been added to the awards plan to accommodate Dr. Nelson G. Patrick, Department of applies to Fine Arts or Academic contests. the conference to which they are assigned until the interests of some regions that wish to recognize Music, The University of Texas at Austin Therefore, beginning this fall a student's age will such time that the organization earns a Division I UIL solo and ensemble contest participants who do and former band director of Stephen F. not be a factor in determining eligibility for these rating. not earn a Division I. Austin High School of Austin was events. Do keep in mind the fact that this revision The intent of the rule is to allow fledgling • ELIGIBILITY FOR TSSEC - Section 1114 installed June 27 in the Phi Beta Mu Texas does not negate the "four year rule". Students still bands, choirs and orchestras to participate in UIL (b): Beginning in the spring of 1993 it will be Bandmasters Hall of Fame in ceremonies has only four years fromth e time that they enroll in music activities at a realistic level of expectation necessary for a soloist or ensemble to earn a Divi­ held in connection with the annual the ninth grade to complete UIL eligibility. until the program is fully established. This provi­ sion I rating with a Class I selection at a region Convention of the Texas Bandmasters • SIXTH GRADE PARTICIPATION - sion will likely be the subject of numerous questions, contest during the current school year in order to be Association meeting in San Antonio. Section 1102 (b)(3): Prior to this fall sixth grade therefore anyone considering this option would be eligible for the Texas State Solo and Ensemble Dr. Patrick has served as public school participation in concert and sightreading contest wise to contact his or her Region Executive Secretary Contest. In the past, a Division I rating from any music teacher-band director in Texas was limited to string students only. Beginning this or the State Office for additional clarification. previous year would qualify a student for partici­ public schools from 1930-60; however, four year any sixth grade student who qualifies for • STUDENTS ON NINTH GRADE pation in TSSEC. of those years were spent in the army membership in the varsity concert band, choir or CAMPUSES - Section 1102 (1)(5)(B): This pro­ The sole purpose of the contest rules and during World War II. Prior to coming to orchestra at his or her middle school will be eligible vision will make it possible for students on ninth regulations for our music programs is to provide the Austin in 1954 he taught in Premont, to participate in UIL concert and sightreading grade campuses to be merged with students in best and most equitable kinds of educational Donna, and San Benito, Texas. In each of contest. grades ten through twelve for the purpose of UIL competition for our students within the framework these schools Dr. Patrick developed strong • NINTH GRADE ONLY SCHOOLS - music competition. This option exists only if the of the total educational mission of our schools. musical organizations, winning many Section 1102 (k)(3): Ninth grade only schools will ninth grade students receive their music instruction While this discussion has focused on new honors and awards in local and national no longer be permitted to participate in UIL junior as a part of the total high school music program. rules and rule changes it would be wise to review the competitions. high school music competition. Organizations • MEDIUM ENSEMBLE MUSIC SELEC­ entire Music Contest Plan as the new school term Following nearly 30 years of public representing schools comprised of nine grade only TION - Section 1109 (g)(3)(B): This rule change begins. The better we understand the guidelines school music teaching, Dr. Patrick joined students will compete as high school non-varsity will eliminate the practice of having students per­ under which we operate, the more successful we the faculty of the Department of Music, groups as defined in Section 1102 (1)(3). form a selection in the medium ensemble category will be in providing rewarding and problem-free The University of Texas at Austin. That • MIDDLE SCHOOL/JUNIOR HIGH that is also being performed by any or all of the performance opportunities for our students. same year Director of Music for the SCHOOL VOCAL VARSITY GROUPS - Sec­ ensemble members as a small ensemble. Questions concerning any facet of the music University Interscholastic League was tion 1102(1)(1): Middle schools and junior high • PRIOR EMPLOYMENT RULE - Section contest program in Texas may be addressed to the added to his duties; in 1968 he assumed the schools may designate a mixed choir or treble choir 1112 (a)(8): In the past this rule referred to prior UIL State Music Director at (512) 471-5883 or duties of Assistant Dean and in 1977 as the varsity group representing the school. Other residence. Because of the population complexity of 471-5908 (FAX). became Acting Dean for the College of Fine Arts. While serving as Director of Music for E HEAR a lot about changes in our schools. The the UIL Dr. Patrick was also instrumental bpics include, but are not limited to, year around in developing Texas State Solo-Ensemble school, block scheduling, budget restraints and a Contests and the State Marching Band W SHIRLEY YOUNG NAPOLEON Contest. When asked which of these restructured curriculum. As these topics are discussed and General Motors, BONAPARTE activities he considered the most reward­ debated, it is important to note and remain mindful of what Vice President of Consumer ing, the immediate response was: "The business, political and educational leaders say about the Market Development "Music, of all the eight to nine thousand students who have significance of music and its role in shaping the lives of our liberal arts has the greatest been in my classes and performance "The Japanese consider influence over the organizations have given me the most future adults. the study of music important passions, and is that to lasting pleasure and rewards than any for their engineers. Playing a which the legislator ought teacher could expect; all other activities ERNEST BOYER GREGORY ANRIG musical instrument involves to give the greatest served to enhance the teaching environ­ President of the Carnegie President of Educational Testing discipline, creativity and encouragement." ment." Foundation Service conceptualization. These The Texas Bandmasters Hall of Fame "The things I learned from attributes, added to engineer­ is sponsored by the Alpha Chapter of Phi "Children must learn from my experience in music in ing talent, help produce Beta Mil, an International Bandmasters the earliest schooling that music school are discipline, persever­ products that are not only Fraternity. is basic. Music gives us a ance, dependability, composure, functional but also harmonious The Texas Bandmasters Hall of Fame language that cuts across the courage and pride in results. in every way. Music reaches is housed in the state headquarters of the disciplines, helps us to see Not a bad preparation for the across cultures and needs no Texas Music Educators Association in connections and brings a more work force!" translation." Austin. coherent meaning to our world."

I Page 3/MUSIC: September, 1992 Journalistic publications: More than just good PR

If you hang around any place long enough, programs to be a vital who made the honor the U.S., Canada and Mexico signed a free trade you too can become an expert or at least, like me, part of the school's roll include..." agreement. Will, and if so, how will it affect the what passes for one. basic educational mis­ Or "This year, local community? Who are students, teachers and The last few years, I've been interviewed first sion, which should be the Science Club administrators supporting in the presidential elec­ regularly by university students who think they to teach students to Bobbf explored the world tion, and why? want to teach journalism in public schools or who think. I assume that is of science and Journalistic publications attempt to show a for whatever reason need information about Texas why we have schools, Hawthorne learned many fasci­ relationship among international, national, state public school journalism. although I must admit nating things. and local issues and events without rehashing the It's very flattering. Like everyone else, I love that I felt wildly ex­ Members of the Sci­ obvious. Students don't need to be told that being interviewed, if but for the opportunity to hilarated that first day ence Club in­ George Bush is running for re-election and will feign outrage at being misquoted, knowing it's of class. So far as the first few weeks of class are clude..." face Bill Clinton in the November election. Those better to be interviewed and misquoted, than concerned, I'm just glad my daughter, a third Or "It's volleyball season again! Members of who do, don't read the student newspaper anyway. never to have been interviewed at all. grader, is out of my hair. the team include..." • Fifth, journalistic publications reflect the So I'll put just about anything on hold to wax Even if parents pray for a quick end to sum­ Or "Halloween is next week. Halloween latest trends in design and graphics. They don't philosophic, even if it's on a topic as arcane as mer vacation, they still want their schools to be began in the Middle Ages. Students who plan to look like a 1950 issue of Grit magazine. And they scholastic journalism. I'm never asked about art, more intellectual than janitorial. Andfewtaxpay- go trick or treating include..." don't just slap type and photographs on a page. politics, religion, music — the juicy stuff— even ers honestly believe the most challenging chal­ While such stories may consume 10 column They balance complex spatial relationships to though I possess extraordinary knowledge and lenge facing American education is bad PR. Most inches on a newspaper page or yearbook spread , achieve visual clarity and appeal. quite quotable opinions about each. Their loss. suggest that too many high school graduates can't they can't be confused with "writing." Instead, Many districts have invested in desktop This summer, a delightful young woman read, write, cipher and/or, in general, think. think of it as data processing. publishing as a way of updating the look of their dropped by to interview me for a paper she was So how does journalism figure in here? • Second, journalistic writing requires that publications, as well as teaching computer lit­ writing on — what else? — high school journal­ • First, a journalism-based publications pro­ students deal with issues that are relevant and eracy. ism. Here's what I told her: gram is firmly committed to basic language arts timely to a student audience, that tell the readers • Finally, journalistic publications are Certain administrators see student publica­ skills, but goes one step farther. The school's something new. committed to the welfare of society at large and tions as an extension of the school's public relations journalists publish their work, and the value of this Student journalists achieve this by isolating their community in particular. They seek the effort. As such, content consists of how proud the cannot be understated. Publication is one of the a theme, findinga n angle, interviewing, observing, truth, knowing that it changes daily and that one students are of their school, how successful certain key proponents of a successful writing program, listening—thenwriting. The purpose of the story person's truth may not be another's. kids were in this, that or the other, and, in general, and in most schools, the newspaper or yearbook is to inform, entertain, lead. It serves as an edu­ There are risks to associated with journalistic how happy everyone is just to be there. are the only outlets for student writing. cational tool for both the writer, who must go publications. Articles sometimes raise troublesome It's full of compulsory enthusiasm. Kind of Also, journalistic writing is meant to be read through the writing process, and the reader, who questions or touch on sensitive issues. Students like a pep rally. by an audience of peers, the most critical audience learns something new by reading something inter­ are more prone to question authority, to ask why No one reads these publications. Students of all. This writing is powerful and visually com­ esting, even entertaining. and how and, perhaps most importantly, so what? scan them, looking for their names or the name of pelling, as opposed to what most of what students • Third, student journalists are forced to Stories challenge the entrenched elites. a friend. If they're a member of the Spanish Club, write in schools—reports, essays, research papers grapple with the consequences of their actions. If No one ever complains to the principal about they may read the Spanish Club article, if only to — which are intended to fulfill a requirement for the content is unfair, unbalanced, inaccurate, in­ silly or trivial content in student publications. No see if they were mentioned (The Spanish Club met a grade. It's not expected to be read by anyone complete, then student journalists must answer for parentever calls to ask, "Whydoesn'tthenewspaper and et. Members of the Spanish Club include...). other than the teachers—and in some cases, not it. If content is controversial, they must defend it, run fewer horoscopes, crossword puzzles and stories These publications adhere to the "names are news" even by them. even if it is accurate, balanced, fair and complete. about SAT test dates and more stories on what it's philosophy of journalism, which means they're Unfortunately, too many high school publi­ Either way, they learn something, if but that really like to be a teenager today?" written with all the panache of the a telephone cations read as if they are written to satisfy some certain people think they know more about jour­ But they'll raise hell when a staff decides to book. textbook standard of journalistic correctness. I can nalism than journalists, and that those same cer­ look at a controversial topic such as teen sex or One theory of communication states that the always tell publications that are written for the tain people generally believe the press only be­ challenge the powers that be. media do not tell people what to think. They tell teacher, and those written for students. The haves responsibly when it muzzles itself. These risks are worth taking. In fact, they people what to think about. If that's the case, these former are merely correct—kind of a "if you enjoy • Fourth, student journalists must display appear almost inconsequential, considering that publications suggest to readers that nothing worth reading textbooks, you'll love our newspaper" ap­ some command of current events. They must see SAT verbal scores of Texas seniors plunged to thinking about has happened, is happening or will proach. how global issues and events have local implica­ their lowest level ever. happen. They publish lots of information —data — tions. For example, this summer, the Supreme If the purpose of the school is to prepare Certain other schools and communities ex­ but contain precious little news. The stories Court handed down several interesting rulings students to survive in the Information Age, I can pect more from their journalism programs than require minimal thought and effort. For example: that'll have an impact on education. The ban on think of no better preparation than a year or two public relations. They expect the journalism "The honor roll was released last week. Students graduation prayers comes to mind. In addition, on a journalistic newspaper or yearbook staff. Currrent issues, events contest changes taking effect

B? BOBBY HAWTHORNE Rather than using the essay as a tie breaker, We will devise a rubric for judging, that may rect? (one point) Current Issues and Events Director judges will score the objective portion of each include most if not all of the following questions: Minus points: contest Judges will then evaluate the essays of the • Does the essay reveal an understanding of • Does the essay editorialize? (minus one In only its third of existence, changes are eight contestants with the highest scores in the the question, particularly by stating an idea as a point) coming to the current issues and events contest, objectiveportionofthetest Essays of all contestants topic sentence? (two points) • Is the essay sloppily written and poorly effective during the 1992-93 school year. tied for the top eight places shall be judged. • Does the essay reveal a knowledge of the proofread? (minus one point) • The contest will be 60 minutes in length. Each essay will be read and assigned a score relevant material (two points) • Does the essay contain unnecessary verbiage • The importance of the essay will be increased based on a one to 10 scale, with 10 being the • Does the essay provide concrete details and or padding (minus one point) as well. highest score and one being the lowest. This score apt quotations rather than abstract generalizations ? The essay should help readers understand a I was never comfortable with the require­ will be added to the point total fromth e objective (two points) subject. ment that students write essays that probably portion of the test, resulting in an overall score. • Does the essay analyze or interpret? (one In Writing with a Purpose, Joseph Trimmer would not be graded. At the same time, we have If, at this point, a tie exists after the grading point) and James McCrimmon stated, 'The word critical to recognize the feasibility of grading 24 or more of the essays, then those students involved in the • Is information presented in an organized does not mean to findfault . Its Greek root means essays within a given time frame. Thus, we've tie will have their essays judged one against the manner? (two points) 'to find separate, discern or choose.' Thus, the devised a scheme that we hope will challenge other(s) to break the tie. • Are ideas presented clearly and logically? critical essay attempts to enhance the reader's students, improve the contest, and provide a Under this plan, the essay would count no (one point) understanding of a subject by analyzing its parts structure for quick and efficient judging. more than 10 percent of the overall score. • Is punctuation, spelling and grammar cor­ and interpreting its meaning."

I Page 4/JOURNAUSM: September, 1992 Revisions, rule changes and corrections

I should start this year by telling you to read ity. Early zone/district OAP dates are not ap­ sections where guidelines are found. Note care­ the new Handbook forOne-Act Play, 12th Edition. proved automatically. The Spring Meet Director fully page 45 for unit set usage and clarification of I will, but wait a few days. The Handbook is must request a calendar exception from Bailey sound systems and sound/light checks just prior to finished and my new secretary, Paula Parks Fulford, Marshall, UIL Director. Any date prior to Satur­ performance. has completed proofing it. It is now being printed. Jjfiiii day, March 13, will not be approved. Conferences • The sight crew and timekeeper are further My projection for availability is October 1. In the A, 2A and 3A cannot get March 15-16 approved clarified. interim, there are a few changes that you should .. . .77777777777777.:'; and conferences 4 A and 5 A cannot get March 19- • The panel ranking plan has been revised remember and consider. 20 approved because these dates conflict with the and the complete plan has been included in the Paula is new, but not really. She is a native of State Cross-Examination Debate Tournament. Handbook. Snyder and is a Jerry Worsham ex, very much There is also travel time to consider on Wednes­ • Out-of-print plays have been deleted. aware of the one-act play contest. She has taught Kalos, President, had agreed to a modification of day, March 17. Twenty one-acts and thirty long plays have been theatre in Texas and has even taken a few theatre their "rules" to make it possible for Texas directors I did digress from the new Handbook slightly, added to the approved lists. courses at UT Austin. I am certainly pleased that to produce DPS scripts under the UIL structure. I but for a good cause. The following list is a • Note that directors have been unable to she married Jeff, a book company buyer/rep, and have not yet received the new form from DPS, but thumbnail sketch of major changes to highlight obtain permission to produce plays by Ketti Frings, that they moved to Austin at the right time. Don't I do not anticipate a problem. Feel free to plan when you receive your copy. I will try to remind WilliamGibson, Eugene O'Neill, Thornton Wilder expect her to know everything the firstyear . My with DPS scripts in mind. you of the changes at the SuperConferences this or Tennessee Williams. This note appears at the direct line is still (512) 471-4517. Ifyou cannot get There are major revisions in the OAP fall. end of the Ineligible Plays list. That does not make in, you can always call the regular UIL number and Handbook, and changes to the approved lists are • There is an index. Thank you, David them ineligible, just unavailable. Paula will try to help you, you can hold or I will call considerable. Almost all long plays previously Moerbe. His name appears in Acknowledgments, • Drama Loan Library postage is now $2.00. you back. approved have been added, but make sure you but most of you won't read that part. • Some drawing/dimension corrections have My former secretary, Nina, left Texas to secure written publisher approval to produce • The OAP calendar is revised and correct. been made on the unit set drawings. pursue a Ph.D. in sociology at the University of "scenes from" before you start "cutting" a script. You will note that first class postage on a self- • Corrections have been made in the Defi­ North Carolina. We wish her well. Just because somebody used it in OAP in the past addressed envelope is required in order to receive nitions and Glossary. • C&CR CHANGES is no guarantee that you can obtain permission for your official eligibility notice. I plan on an open OAP session at the TETA The current C&CR is available and it re­ contestthisyear. Professional rights take precedent • Computer, photo copied or typed scripts convention January 28-30 at the downtown Hyatt flects changes that became effective last spring, There are many reasons why production rights will not be accepted for play or set approval unless Regency in Houston. I urge you to attend a plus those effective September 1. I'm sure all of you maynolongerbeavailable. Agentsandplaywrights the play is an original or in public domain. SuperConference and the convention. The 1992 are now aware of the change in the "Faculty change their minds. A play appearing on the UIL • Caster/wheels, etc. or stage braces/brace- participation list will be distributed at both. Ifyou Director" rule, "Standards" rule and contest man­ approved lists does not guarantee you can obtain jacks, etc. will not be considered for approval to be cannot attend or you want your copy early, send agement enforcement of the "morals" clause. You rights, especially at the last minute. Plan early. used with unit set elements. $ 1.00 for postage and we will mail you one. Note should take special note of the newOAP individual You are not required to produce a play just because • Headers above standard stage doors and especially the change in the traditional UT Austin awards points. you get permission for it. windows to make these units 8 feet high do not SuperConference date. ItisOctoberlO! UNTon Pay attention to Section 1076: Junior High I preach the "plan early" sermon in most of require approval. Doors and windows must all be September 26 is first this year and aquality program Schools One-Act Play Contest. Junior high/ my columns. I wish it could be said that I plan early gray to match the League Approved Unit Set. has been developed. middle schools may conduct a variety of compe­ and have area meets set. They are not. The area Decorated doors and windows (period/wood Randall Buchanan, Executive Director of titions that are not UIL, but the One-Act Play week is April 5-10, 1993. I'm aware that the grained/marbleized, etc.) and colors other than TETA, moved to Austin in June. The TETA Contest for these grades must follow the rules. If calendar says April 9-10, but Monday through medium gray on standard door and window stage office is located at 1130 B Reagan Terrace, Austin, it is to be called a UIL contest and be a part of the Thursday were blocked because of TEA testing units will not be considered for approval. Special Texas 78704. The telephone number is (512) junior high Spring Meet, then OAP rules apply. dates. The test dates do not fall April 6-8,1993 doors (screen doors/dutch doors, etc.) must still be 416-9934 and the Fax is (512) 416-9661. The Refer to Section 1076 for exceptions. and several areas must be held during the week. submitted and will be approved only if required by P.O. Box will continue to be used as the official Correct the OAP dates under Section 1033 Thursday, April 8, will likely become a popular the script. They also must be gray. address for TETA, but you need to know where to (b) (7) (A) & (B) and (c) (1) (A) & (c) (2) (E). area day because many schools take a holiday April • Open flame is discouraged and local fire locate Randy. Members will be mailed the new The play deadline is December 21 and the set 9-10. We will deal with sites on a case by case basis laws shall be followed. Hash paper is considered a TETA directory in the fall issue of Texas Theatre deadline is February 2. The correct dates appear in and conserve as much school time as possible. I violation of Section 1033 (c) (2) (E). Electrified Notes. This publication will help in communi­ the official calendar, Official Notices and the new hope you understand that areas are scheduled on candle lamps, torches, etc. are encouraged. cating with our colleagues. Handbook.. Saturday to keep OAP advancing students eligible. • The "ensemble" individual award' is clari­ The 1 h 1 AAO-developed critic judge list As soon as the new OAP Handbook is mailed, Missing two days for Area, two for Regional and fied. will not be available until October 1. Use the lists and the 1992-93 OAP enrollment materials are two for State would total six. The maximum is five • All directors' (assistant/technical, etc.) published in November and February of last school received (mailed August 24), the Drama Loan and students could be involved only in OAP. This names shall appear on properly signed eligibility year. Library postage and handling fee goes to $2.00. is not realistic. notices and only these adults shall be eligible to be Welcome back to Texas, Donna Clevinger! Rising postage rates have made it impossible for us I trust you all realize that using the previous backstage and involved in the set-up/strike periods Dr. Clevinger, known to many as a member of the to maintain the old $1.00 fee. You should also week, March 29-April 3, for area meets would as directors. faculty at UNT, moved to Horida a few years back. correct publishers' addresses in the C&CR. The cause extreme conflicts in some areas with district • Script use backstage is clarified. She has returned to us as the new theatre director Dramatist Play Service zip code is " 10016" and the academics and the week following area would be • The Texas Educational Theatre Associa­ at Texas Lutheran College, Seguin. She is an Dramatic Publishing Company 's P.O. Box is "hari-kari" against the second district athletic week. tion Adjudicators' Organization Operating Code, accredited critic judge and expects to become busy "129." The addresses are correct in the new Saturday, April 10, will be the only possible date By-Laws and Addendum (Policies/Ethics, contract, again, especially in the central Texas area. Handbook. for some sites. I know many directors and contest critic judge nomination form) are included. Texas, TETA and Texas Theatre in Our Permission to produce "scenes from"Drama ­ managers would prefer weekdays, but as noted, • A further attempt has been made to elimi­ Schools Month (March) chair, Krin Perry, have tist Play Service is no longer questionable. In a Saturdays are urged because of students. nate "male gender" and "winning company." again been awarded first in the nation by the telephone conversation with Craig Pospisil, Non- As long as I'm on dates, zone/district OAP • Clarifications have been made in the con­ American Alliance for Theatre in Education at Professional Rights, he indicated that Bradley dates are in the calendar, but there is some flexibil- test manager's section in references made to other their national convention in Seattle August 9. SuperConferences 1992 Student Activites SuperConferences • Continued from page I mize conflicts with SAT and ACT tests, band September 26 - The University of North Texas, Denton break. One-act-play sessions continue until 4 pm. contests and state conventions and to maximize October 10 - The University of Texas at Austin Programs for each site will be mailed to the schools participation by the finest students and teachers in in September and October. Texas. Pre-registration is hot required, and there October 24 - Texas Tech University, Lubbock "We are also beginning our fall conference is no fee for attendance. October 31 - Texas A&l University, Kingsville schedule earlier than usual," Wiman said. " Tradi­ With a mini-convention format, the November 14 - Sam Houston State University, Huntsville tionally, we have started the year with the confer­ SuperConferences feature lectures and presenta­ ence at the University of Texas at Austin. How­ tions by UIL contest directors, college professors ever, certain conflicts prohibited this." and high school teachers. Sessions will include tions, performances, and contest administration. sessions in some academic areas, as well as small- SuperConferences are scheduled to mini­ discussions on contest preparation, demonstra- Students may choose from novice and advanced group sessions in specific UIL activities. • Page 5/ONE-ACT PLAY: September. f&2 '' Calculator applications A look backwards, a look forward lh J.R. COGDELL approximate it as an arc of a circle). ml D.L BOURELL Second, some of these problems are impos­ Calculator Applications Directors sible to solve exactly. An example is the number of pencils or sticks of a given size in a bundle. This Welcome to a new year of Calculator Appli­ difficulty in "pinning down" the exact answer cations! We both are looking forward to another poses a problem in our generation of the answer good year. There are a few alterations in the key. In these instances, we ourselves make an contest this coming year, but that comes later in assumption that makes good sense and then decide the article. whether the approximation results in an overesti- First, as we have traditionally done in previ­ mation or underestimation of the unobtainable, ous years, we want to look back at the calculators exact answer. We then set the spread accordingly. used at the 1992 State As we work the con­ Meet. The two figures test independently to summarize calculators used obtain answers, the FIRST OF ITS KIND. Hays High School students winning 1992 4A UIL state championships are Jon Schnautz by contestants at the State "good sense" of the ap- and Sean Tiffee, who comprise the Championship Crpss-Examination Debate team and received 1 st and 2nd Meet, by conference (Fig­ proximation is evi­ Top Speaker awards, respectively; Leigh Wells - Newswriting; and Trace Shelton - Ready Writing. Jon Schnautz also placed first in Persuasive Speaking. ure 1) and by individual denced by our inde­ top finishers (Figure 2). pendent selection of The hewlett packard fam­ the identical approach. ily continues to dominate Theproblemhere All accounted for the contest, although there is that the answer is no seems to be a greater vari­ longer based on a 10 Concepts revised; calculators silenced; formats broadened ety of calculator appearing percent deviation from at the State Meet than in the exact answer, but By LaVERNE FUNDERBURK Council for approval in October. If approved by the preceding several years. rather is based on the Director of Accounting the Council and State Board of Education, it will The hp32S, hp32SIl and assumptions of your go into effect in the Spring of 1994. hpl 1C dominated. contest directors. For Changes are a part of the ongoing develop­ This will always be a cause for disagreement Our position con­ these reasons, we have ment of the UIL Accounting Contest. In two throughout the state. When the change was first cerning the factors gov­ decided to test a calcu­ years there may be two major changes. For the allowed, I noted at State Meet that probably 10% erning the choice of a cal­ lator series without any Spring 1994 contests, the concepts will be revised of the students used a printing calculator. Each culator is elaborated in of these problems. We to more closely reflect the three state adopted year saw a decline. During the 1992 State contest, are not outlawing these Chapter 2 of the Calcula­ textbooks. only two out of 60 used tapes. I agree that those problems, and we re­ tor Applications Contest Also, if the proposal passes, only display two students had every right to use their choice of serve the right to rein­ Manual, available from the calculators will be allowed in the Spring of 1994- equipment. However, the noise was very dis­ troduce them on the UIL office. Most calcula­ The only new item on the agenda for this coming tracting. I believe that this is a good change for the 1993-94 Contest, de­ tors available commercially contest season will be additional objective testing overall program. pending on the re­ are acceptable for use in formats. sponse we receive from Finally, let's look at what's in store for the the Calculator Applica­ First, let's take a look at the Accounting you, the coaches and upcoming 1992-93 season. Since we have strayed Concepts. AtStateMeet 1992, teachers requested tions Contest, including the TMSCA. We from the usage of the scantron sheet that limited us that the concepts be reviewed since newer editions calculators with welcome your com­ to only five choices, it seems only appropriate to of the state adopted textbooks were released. A factory-installed programs ments on this, either take it a step beyond. Look for matching and cross-section of high school accounting teachers and functions. Exceptions in writing to us care of numeric answers (no choices). in each of the five conferences were asked to are mentioned in the UIL the UIL office or in The matching could be as broad as the 26 compile their suggestions for revision. I, too, Constitution and Contest person at one of the available letters in the alphabet. A likely envi­ reviewed the latest editions of each text. From this Rules under the Calcula­ UIL Student Activi­ ronment would be terms and definitions, line combined effort, there is now a "proposed" revision tor Applications Contest. ties Conferences this items and where they belong on the various fi­ of the concepts. Now, let's look for­ fall. nancial statements, etc. The "no-choice" numeric ward to the new year of This proposed revision will be distributed at answer would require calculation of the correct calculator applications. [ On a lighter note, each of the SuperConferences this fall. I invite all response without any amounts to choose from. The most significant one of the distinctive high school accounting teachers to write to me At the time of this writing, the 1993 exams change this year will be the absence of "starred" features of this year's contest stated problems will after you have reviewed the proposed revision. werenotprepared. Ianticipatehavingacustomized stated problems, whose solution involves approxi­ be an international flavor. This is based on the life This includes positive as well as constructive answer sheet for each exam. Still under consid­ mation and inexact modeling of the given situa­ experiences of Dr. Bourell, who lived last year in criticism. (P.O. Box 812, Hamilton, TX 76531) eration is a customized answer sheet containing tion. They are most easily identified on previous Germany while doing a sabbatical. He collected A normal response rate to such a request is "bubble-in" rather than handwritten alpha and contests by an asterisk (*) by the problem number. information for problems from all over Europe, about 2%. Please respond even if you support the numeric answers. The "correct" answer must fall within ± 10 percent including the geometry of Stonehenge, the "lean" proposed revision. For those of you who will be in At the 1992 State Meet, there were isolated of the "exact" answer, so a spread of acceptable in the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the air traffic at that 2%, I thank you heartily for your time and cases of "is that an 'a' or 'd'V . The "bubble-in" answers is listed on the answer sheet. These Frankfurt International Airport, the endless unit effort to improve this contest. customized answer sheet would solve this problem. problems represent an important class of engineer­ conversions associated with exchanging the vari­ The proposed revision will also be distributed Then we only have to deal with "Which mark did ing problems, and their inclusion on the contest is ous foreign currencies and who-knows-what-else. at the State Meet in 1993 with the same request for he eraser. justified. We hope this adds a little spice to this year's review and response. The final revision will be Well, nothing in concrete yet. I just thought However, there are several factors that com­ contest. compiled during the Summer of 1993. The final I'd let you in on what's been traveling through my plicate their creation and solution. First, some of Finally, tentative decisions have been made revised concepts list will be distributed during the head. (Get a life, right?) these problems have very complicated exact solu­ respecting our attendance at the Fall Student Fall 1993 SuperConferences, will be included in The important thing is that we continue to tions which poses difficulties for your contest Activities Conferences. Dr. Bourell plans to attend the 1993-94 study packets, and will be used in make this contest better. Our goal is to give directors who must find it to formulate the answer the conferences in Lubbock and Denton, Dr. writing the 1994 tests. students an opportunity to improve themselves spread. Cogdell will appear at Kingsville and Huntsville, Second on the agenda is the topic of printing and increase their self-confidence while working For example, a rope suspended horizontally and both will conduct the Student Activities calculators. The UIL Academic Committee passed in a field they enjoy. We all know accounting is between two poles actually forms a complicated Conference in Austin. We look forward to seeing the written proposal that would prohibit the use of either in your blood or it's not! caternary shape which is formidable to describe you there and give you all the best of good wishes calculators equipped with tapes in the Accounting Have a great year. Let me hear from you. And (On the contest, the student would be expected to for a productive school year. Contest. It will come before the UIL Legislative COME to a SuperConference near you. • Page 6/NEWS: September, 1992 Literary Criticism After years of change, a welcome respite reading list All is relatively quiet on the academic contest front; rule refinements explained

The literary criticism reading list After reviewing the last 10 years of sweeping write to the academic department at the UIL for 1992-93 is as follows: changes in the academic program, this year looks office. rather calm as most changes fall into the category Literary Criticism and Accounting will in­ • NOVEL: Brave New World of refinements. All are included in the 1992-93 clude team components as a part of the events. In by Aldous Huxley. Any unabridged Constitution and Contest Rules which is now in the addition to the top three winners qualifying to edition is acceptable. Ordering schools and available on the order forms. The Wiiwait advance, the team of tixiee with the highest total information: HarperCollins edition, following list will simplify your search. score will also advance. This means that it will now 1989; ISBN 0-06-080983-3; Place be possible for as many as six to advance in each of orders by calling Toll Free 1-800-331- • Accounting: A team component has been these two events, but if history holds true, four and 3761; List price: $6. added to the accounting contest. ity to enrollment in a class has been dropped. Like possibly five are more likely. Adding a team • Current Issues & Events: The essay re­ most of the other UIL academic events, keyboard­ component does not change preparation for the • DRAMA: Oedipus the King quirement has been clarified, the contest has been ing contestants may now enter more than one contestants, it only comes into play after the first by Sophocles. Questions will be based lengthened from 40 minutes to 60 minutes, and a year. Yes, your state keyboarding champion from six individual places have been determined. on the translation by Steven Berg and change has been made in the way the current issues 1992 may enter again in 1993. No, your student Points for a number of the events have been Diskin Clay, Oxford University Press. and events test is scored. does not have to be enrolled in a typing or key­ altered to reflect the requests made by a special Ordering information:: Oxford • Debate: Debaters competing in the district, boarding class to enter the contest. This event is academic championship study committee. Check University .Press, 1988. ISBN 0-19- regional, or state tournaments will be prohibited due for a number of changes in order to accommo­ pages 104 and 105 of the C&CR to see if points were 5054938. Place orders by calling Toll from observing preliminary rounds in which they date the advancements in technology and cur­ changed for your event. Read the information on Free 1-800-451-7556. List price: $5.95 are not debating. riculum. Input from business teachers and other the cap that has been placed on events that award • Keyboarding: Contestants will be per­ interested parties is needed to help structure these both individual and team points. The concept of • POETRY: mitted to enter the keyboarding contest more than changes. placing a cap on these events was implemented to Selected poems by Gwendolyn one year regardless of whether or not the contes­ This year both mathematics and high school allow a first place team at UIL State to earn points Brooks, tant is enrolled in a typing class. science contestants who want to use calculators toward the championship but would prevent a Pulitzer Prize Winner for Poetry, • Literary Criticism: A team component during the contests will findthei r lists of approved school from harvesting points for first,second , and 1960 has been added to the literary criticism contest. calculators in the two contest plans. There are no third as well as the firstplac e team at district. The Any unabridged version of the • Mathematics: Calculators may be used in limitations on calculators used for the calculator cap also keeps the value of the various 2 2 academic selected poems is acceptable. the high school mathematics contest (see C&CR, applications contest. Thanks to a committee of events more in line with each other. The Mother; Kitchenette p. 148 for the list of approved calculators) and a tie math/science teachers and the quick response With the added responsibilities of principals, Building; What Shall I Give My breaking procedure has been implemented. from the contest directors, these lists are included most will take the opportunity to appoint a UIL Children?; The Rites for Cousin Vit; • Science: The scoring in the science con­ in the C&CR. This, and the fact that math/ academic coordinator. This person will identify A Loverly Love; When You Have test has been changed. Six points will be awarded science coaches are now accustomed to an approved academic coaches and interested competitors, order Forgotten Sunday: The Love Story; for a correct answer and two points will be deducted list, should help with some of the questions we materials, and make arrangements for both students The Chicago Picasso; The Sermon on for an incorrect answer. handled last year. and coaches to attend an activity conference theWarpland; The Second Sermon on • Spelling & Vocabulary: A vocabulary SPELLING & VOCABULARY nearby. The conferences are free and pre-regis- the Warpland. component has been added to the high school The spelling and vocabulary contest is ready tration is not required. The sessions are designed Also, Young Heroes; I. spelling contest, and the name has been changed for its threshold year. The UIL Word Power for high school students, and in most cases, do not Keorapetse Kgositsile (Willie); II. To from spelling to spelling and vocabulary. booklet includes the complete list of words with cover materials relevant to junior high students, Don at Salaam; III. Walter Bradford. • One Act Play: Junior high districts will be "bullets" (1) to indicate the words which will be (see story on page 1, schedule on page 4). Also, Riot; Riot, The Third required to rank rather than rate one-act plays. addressed as vocabulary words. A sample of test Sermon on the Warpland, An Aspect • Points: Points have been adjusted for format is also included in the booklet. The UIL Academic Meet Dates of Love, Alive in the Ice and Fire. Legislative Council has asked the staff to see if various academic events, and a cap has been C-X Debate District Jan 2 - Feb 22 Ordering information: All of the placed on the points a school can win in events spelling and vocabulary coaches would like to C-X Debate State Meet March 15-20 poems listed above will be found in replace the authoritative source for this event from District I Academic Match 22 - 27 which award both team and individual points (see Ajea One Act Play April 9-10 Dudley Randall, ed. The Black Poets. C&CR, pp. 104-105). the large Webster's Third International Dictionary, Regional Academic April 19 - 24 Bantam, 1983, $4.95. ISBN 0-553- • Prose & Poetry: Categories changed. Unabridged to a smaller desk dictionary. This State Meet Academic May 6 - 8 26241-6. Place orders by calling Toll question is asked on a questionnaire mailed to Matk your calendars with these dates for Free 1-800-223-6834, ext 9198 Keyboarding has undergone perhaps the most superintendents this month. If you have an opin­ ly reference. sweeping change as the traditional link of eligibil- ion, contact your principal or superintendent and LeClercq resigns as ready writing director Ready writing enriches education Dr. Terri LeClercq has resigned her position as UIL Co-Director of Ready IW KAREN WERKENTHIN and coaches at the 1991 SuperConferences. Any­ that consistently run through your mind? These Writing, which she has held for the past UIL Ready Writing Co-Director one in attendance at those conferences had an are questions that relate to life, death, purpose, four years. advantage over others. existence, and so forth. What do they move you to During her tenure with UIL, "We are given as our birthright a Stradivarius Complete the following questionnaire from do? Read? Write? LeClercq served as representative to the and we come to play it like a plastic fiddle."—Jean Donald Graves' Build a Literate Classroom • What have you written in the last six Texas Council of Teachers of English/ Houston (Heinemann, 1991) along with your ready writers. months that represented writing to "find out"? UIL Advisory Committee. In addition The questions will help you evaluate "...your own That is, you encountered a complex event and you to co-authoring the Ready Writing As I read Houston's words, I thought about spirit of inquiry, your own investigation of the wrote to find out what something meant. These Handbook with Dr. James Kinneavy, how beneficial UIL Ready Writing is for its par­ world around you through books and writing...." are usually short occasional pieces. Have you tried Professor Emeritus in the UT English ticipants. While Ready Writing coaches may not • What boob were you "lost" in within the writing poetry? Fiction? Department, she also redesigned the create virtuosos, they can certainly move beyond last six months? These were books that you simply • What new thing, practice, or process have Ready Writing evaluation sheets, traditional approaches to enrich their contestants' couldn't put down because you became absorbed you learned in the last six months? This should administered the Ready Writing learning experiences. Coaches who not only want in the author's way of presenting information. have no direct connection with school, but is Contest at state meets, and secured 15 today's winning readywriter s but also tomorrow's • Did you read the daily newspaper four out something you learned out of your own curiosity. judges for the contest each year. successful citizens might consider the following of the last seven days? What are the top three news Employ cooperative learning techniques with Terri is as well liked and respected suggestions. stories from your town, state, nation, the world? your ready writing group. Help each other. Col­ director as the League has known," Come to one of the five SuperConferences What are your predictions about their outcomes? lect books, articles, ideas. Discuss them. Debate. Challenge each other. Go through the writing Bobby Hawthorne, UIL journalism this fall. Last spring when Dr. Terri LeClercq and What is your place in these predictions? With I chose the contest prompts, we made sure they whom did you discuss the news? / Turn to Ready Writing, page 8 S Turn to LeClercq, /Mge8 related to the lists of topics compiled by students • What are the three or four life questions • Page 7/ACADEMICS: September. 1992 National speech, PRACTICE EXTEMPORANEOUS TOPICS • INFORMATIVE debate clinic was 1. What is the Texas Automobile Insurance Plan? 2. What is the continuing controversy over election districts in Texas? Tfceva 3. What do the latest opinion polls reveal about Americans' support of the presidential a tremendous candidates? 4. What is James Baker's newest assignment in the Bush administration? success 5. Crisis in Somalia: What are the latest developments? 6. How do the economic proposals of George Bush and Bill Clinton differ? Maybe it was because this summer was so busy 7. Who was John J. Sirica? 8. What do recent economic indicators reveal about the American economy? that it seemed to fly by, but the unusually cool CROSS-EXAMINATION 9. What are the major components of the proposed North American Free Trade Agreement? weather in August makes it feel even more as TEAM DEBATE lO.What has been learned about the detention camps in Bosnia-Herzegovina? though summer came and went more quickly than 11 .What are the causes behind the delays in the transition to majority rule in South Africa? Resdved: That the United States govern­ ever. Considering the early start dates for many 12.What progress has Boris Yeltsin made toward reforms in Russia? school districts, for some of you, it really did! ment should reduce worldwide pollution 13. What was the impact of Hurricane Andrew? The speech coaches' clinic, co-hosted by UIL through its trade and/or aid policies. and the National Federation in July, was a tre­ • PERSUASIVE 1. Can George Bush carry Texas in his bid for re-election? mendous success. The three-day clinic was attended UNCOIN-DOUGLAS DEBATE 2. Are the candidates' wives being exploited in the presidential campaign? by 130 forensic educators who heard from 20 Resoboon/orScJ)temfcer(riTO^Decernfcer 3. Will the abortion issue be a deciding factor in the November elections? experts in the field. Some excellent ideas were Rescbxd: Thatfoedomofchoiceamong 4. Should the US Congress ratify the North American Free Trade Agreement? presented in each of the contest areas and for public schools would better serve the inter­ 5. National health care: Would it work in America? hosting invitational or district meets, and the 6. Has the tax burden in the US shifted unfairly from the federal government to the states? ests of American society. AAT credit was a welcome plus. Coaches were 7. What should be the United Nations' response to the continuing violence in Serbia? enthusiastic about the opportunity to hear people 8. Is America failing to provide leadership in the new world order? from other states as well as experienced Texas 9. Is another military confrontation between Iraq and the western allies inevitable? educators, and the out-of-state guests were equally Africa. This report, along with reports on congres­ 10. Could an earlier world response have prevented the current tragedy in Somalia? 11. Is Boris Yeltsin likely to lose his grip on the Russian government? impressed with the energy and commitment of sional reform and health care, were the three 12. Should the US impose trade sanctions on China? Texas coaches. selected for the ballot to determine the next CX 13. Will the latest round of talks bring the Middle East any closer to real peace? One of the exciting things about the clinic debate problem area. A description of these choices was the number of new coaches who attended. will be included in a future Leaguer, and you should There are several schools initiating competitive receive your ballot in December. continued growth in entries. Because the South by The Legislative Council will meet in Octo­ speech programs for the first time, and many new At this annual selection meeting, each state Southwest music festival is also scheduled for that ber to hear proposals for changes in UIL rules or coaches taking over established programs. If you representative is asked to give a brief summary of week(Marchl4-20),itisimportantthatyoumake contests. If you are interested in speaking or sub­ know of a beginning coach in your area, I hope the "state of debate" in their area. It's always hotel reservations early. You may want to include mitting a written concerning speech or debate, you'll offer whatever assistance you can. If you're a interesting to hear how speech competition is this on the agenda for your CX planning meeting. please contact my office. A brief opinion survey beginning coach, don't be afraid to ask questions. conducted inotherplaces, and if it's not comforting, Planning meetings for CX district competition was included in the information packet will mail Weall know how difficultthatfirstyearof teaching at least it reminds me that we're a part of a large should be scheduled as soon as possible. to all high schools. These are addressed generically and coaching can be! family of communication educators whenever The only major changes in UIL speech and to 'Speech or Debate Coach' and if you haven't The National Federation hosted the CX delegates refer to the same problems we face in debate competition this year are the new catego­ received it check with your principal or mail Debate Topic Selection Meeting in Indianapolis Texas - funding, training and retaining quality ries for prose and poetry interpretation. The new distribution personnel. The survey results will be on August 7-9. Although a motion was made to teachers, evaluating and improving education, categories are described in the C&CR and the presented to the council, and your opinion is amend the global environment topic, the motion etc. revised fourth chapter of the Prose and Poetry important. failed, and the 92-93 topic wording remains the I enjoyed being able to report that UIL CX Handbook.. Other rule changes effective this year At each SuperConference we've scheduled same as previously announced. (See box on this participation in Texas increased substantially last include a reduction in the points awarded for CX an informal session for speech coaches, where page.) Gay Hollis of Kingwood High School was year, with an additional 200 teams entered in debate and a restriction on debaters observing specific questions and concerns can be addressed. one of the Texas representatives attending, and district meets. The State CX Debate Meet will be rounds when they have been assigned a bye in Hope to see you there. Best wishes for a great and she submitted an excellent study report on held in March again this year, and we expect district, regional, or state competition.

Challenge ready writers to think critically, creatively LeClercq and evaluate what they experience in the two- • Continued from page 7 books. The National Council of Teachers of • Continued from page 7 English publishes Books for You (1988), and Ad­ hour time frame of the contest. process together. Practice reading past contest vanced Placement offers wonderful lists of both You and your ready writers will learn and director and a longtime friend and prompts, make meaning of them, and generate classical and current authors. Provide copies of grow by thinking creatively and critically, solving colleague said. "She updated the ready possible theses for them. Practice elaborating Bill Mbyers' A World of Ideas I and 11 (Doubleday, problems, making decisions, responding appro­ writing contest, bringing it into line with through connections with literature, current 1989 and 1990) so your ready writers can read priately to unanticipated situations. And working current classroom standards. In addition, events, history, the media. Help ready writers find interviews with some of the "most outstanding cooperatively means more success for all. her sessions at UIL activities conferences their own "voice." (See English Journal, December minds of our time—poets and physicists, historians I look forward to working and learning with were always insightful and substantial, 1991, for two excellent articles on helping students and novelists, doctors and philosophers." Encour­ you at the SuperConferences. Veteran coaches— without being ponderous or didactic. She develop style—Brian W. Ford's "Essays of the Act age your ready writers to become experts them­ bring your suggestions on helpful books and sold a lot of kids and teachers on ready of the Mind: Authentic Voices in Student Writing" selves about a topic or two. Have them keep techniques. New coaches bring your questions writing through the force of her personal­ and Elaine Murphy's "Whomp! Real Voice in "reading journals" and share them. Take your and concerns. Veteran and new ready writers do ity, her sense of humor and her charm, as College Admission Essays.") contestants to practice meets and/or hold a prac­ the same thing. Together we can "orchestrate" our well as her uncompromised dedication to Challenge your ready writers to read good tice meet at your school. Then together analyze efforts in aiming for Austin in May 1993. the importance of writing in schools." LeClercq, who teaches writing courses at the UT Law School, cites travel Task force envisions changes to Texas high schools to four UIL SuperConferences per year as a problem for her at this juncture in her life. Graduates of Texas high schools will be their schools. Administrative, legislative, and January, this task force included members of the "For the next several years I need to members of increasingly challenging state and private sector actions will provide critical support State Board of Education, representatives of state be at home with two junior high children," global communities. To ensure that their gradu­ in helping schools prepare the productive Texans government, and appointees from organizations she said, but added, "I may be able to help ates succeed, the state's high schools will become who will carry the state through the coming cen­ representing parents, high school teachers, coun­ UIL again once my children learn to drive places where students work toward clear tury. selors, and principals, district administrators, local and become more independent." postsecondary goals, aided by educators who hold Such is the vision developed by the Task school boards, higher education faculty, and the Karen Werkenthin will continue as the highest expectations for all students and Force on High School Education. Appointed by business community (see attached list of task force co-director. communities that provide extensive support for the Chairman of the State Board of Education in • Turn to Task Force, page i 1 I Rqge 8/SPEEQH:,September, 1992 -V:L M Developing a coaching philosophy When developing a coaching philosophy, a The study underlines a number of truths • Remember the "truths", and plan activities tough decision to be made is the importance you about children and sports that have been identi­ with them in mind. place on winning. To decide that winning is less fied in other research: • Seek out workshops and educational pro­ important than student-athlete development is 1. Fun is pivotal; if it's not "fun", young grams that teach not only sports-related skills, but one thing, but to walk the walk and truly make people won't play a sport. also communication and interpersonal skills that decisions to reflect this is another. 2. Skill development is a crucial aspect of fun; will help you work with parents and get the most It is easy to say that striving to win is more it is more important than winning, even among out of your kids. important than winning, but in the heat of the the best athletes. • Try to work with parents and make them moment, or even during the course of the season, 3. The most rewarding challenges of sports part of the team, rather than viewing them as do you play only your best athletes or athletes that are those that lead to self-knowledge. critics to be avoided. are injured or do you scream at your athletes who 4- Intrinsic rewards (self-knowledge that reflect first what is best for your athletes and • FOR PARENTS: have erred when trying to perform? If so, you're grows out of self-competition) are more important second what may improve the athletes or the • Remember the "truths" and talk to your probably not acting in the best interest of all your in creating lifetime athletes than are extrinsic team's chances of winning. children with them in mind, (after a game, ask students. rewards (victory or attention from others). The objective of athletes first, winning sec­ about "fun", "skill improvement" and "learning Society in general and communities specifi­ ond does not mean winning is unimportant. Mar­ • FOR LEADERS: Superintendents, experiences".) cally place a lot of emphasis on winning. Look tin states that the immediate short-term objective Principals, Athletic Directors • See yourself as part of the team and sup­ around, we award those who win. When has a of any contest is to win. Every coach and athlete • Choose staff members who understand portive of the coach; avoid setting up a conflict in Coach-of-the-Year ever been a coach with a .500 should have the objective of striving to win within the"truths" about young people and sports. your child's mind between his or her parents and season? the rules of the game. Michael Novak injcxy cfSports • Design activities that ensure enjoyment— coaches. If you want to affect the coaching, On the other hand, we say that sports are very states that to play sports without striving to win is that balance challenge and skill so that boredom volunteer to help. important, they enhance the development of the to be a dishonest competitor. Striving to win is and anxiety can be avoided. • Develop perspective: Remember what you student. We maintain that sports are an extension essential to enjoyable competition. • Recognize that what constitutes fun varies could do at your children's age; don't judge them of the classroom, to help develop leadership skills, A study done by the Michigan Youth Sports with the age and skill levels of the participants. by what you can do now. build character, build a team concept and stress Institute looked into why kids participate and why • Help parents become part of the team, not • Develop an understanding of what your the importance of discipline. Good coaches are they drop out. The study shows that kids will critics. child wants from sports —not all children want master teachers, but they are sometimes evaluated continue to participate as long as they're having • Develop definitions of success that are not the same things. Determine if he or she wants to on their win-loss record, not what they have fun. Fun or enjoyment comes from many aspects based solely on winning. be involved at all. brought to the team, or how they developed the of participation. One of the areas mentioned was With this in mind, I wish everyone a success­ students on the team. • FOR COACHES: from personal satisfaction that comes with profes­ • Become a communicator (a listener and a ful season. Coaches, thank you in advance for all With the start of a new school year, take a sional proficiency. "Kids don't mind working hard you will do for the student-athletes in the State of minute to evaluate your philosophy. If you place giver of feedback). and competing as long as they are achieving suc­ • Recognize the needs of your kids, and bal­ Texas. Without you folks, students would not winning ahead of all else, regardless of the price, cess." With this in mind I'll share some conclu­ experience all the positive, educational moments you need to change. Rainer Martin, PhD, suggests ance your needs with theirs. sions from the study: •Develop perspective: Remember what you associated with activities. We know you put in that coaches adopt a simple objective: Athletes long, hard days and believe it or not, you're very • "TRUTHS" ABOUT CHILDREN were like at their age, and what you could do then; first, winning second. This means that every much appreciated. decisions made and every behaviordisplayed should AND SPORTS don't judge the kids by what you can do now. Valley Mills, Robstown repeat as state baseball champions Valley Mills and Robstown are both quietly being associated with the "D' word these days. As in "Dynasty." The Eagles of Valley Mills won the school's second straight Class 1A state baseball title while the Cotton Pickers of Robstown also satisfied the thirst of the hardball-crazed community with their repeat performance in Class 4A at the 1992 UIL State Baseball Championships last June in Austin. Shiner in Class 2 A, Queen City in Class 3 A and Freeport Brazoswood in Class 5A also won state baseball championships. Valley Mills shut-out Detroit 6-0 in the semifinal round and posted a 9-4 win over Flatonia as they had their entire infield and one outfielder named to the all-tournament team. Robstown, playing in front of a sea of red and white at Disch-Falk Field both days, recorded a 8- 4 victory over Big Spring in the semifinals and a 10-1 decision over Bridge City for its second state crown in five trips. Freeport Brazoswood won its first state title in CHEEKY. A Bellville pitcher blows them down, on a 1984 and added yet another one with wins over El day when the temperature on the field at Disch-Falk Field soared past 100 degrees. Paso Coronado in the semifinals (10-0) and South San Antonio (5-1). Springs in the finals. In only two trips to Austin and the state Queen City lost in last year's state Class 3 A baseball tournament, the Comanches of Shiner finals and remembered that taste so well that the All WOUND UP. Queen City's Klark Reynolds struck out eight and gave up only six hits in leading the Bulldogs have made both visits count with state champi­ Bulldogs did not want to do it again. Queen City to a 4-3 win over Bellville in the 3A finals. Reynolds finishedth e year 12-2,and the 'Dogs tookth e state crown onships. Shiner posted a 3 -0 blanking of Holliday won the state crown with a 6-5 win over Graham with a 24-7 mark. in the semifinals and a 5-4 victory over China and a 4-3 victory over Bellville.

I Page 9/ATHLETICS - September, 1992 Promote the key pieces of the puzzle VJe are entrusted Breithaupt joins UIL staff, with God's special gift - Charles brings wide range of experiences the children of Texas' Btrithaujpt to assistant AD's position The summer has slipped quietly past, school Charles Breithaupt, principal at & field coach and basketball coach. has started all across the state and activities are in Hardin-Jefferson High School in Sour Lake, Breithaupt led Hardin-Jefferson to the full swing. Before more time passes I would like to has been named assistant athletic director at AAA Boys' basketball state championship in reflect on my appointment in June as Assistant the University Interscholastic League, . 1991 with a 37-1 record. He was named the Athletic Director, and share with you some of my are his refusals." These words strike me solidly as "Charles has served with distinction as Texas Association of Basketball Coaches background, experiences and philosophy. I remember all the work and preparation that these a teacher, coach and administrator as well as Coach of the Year, and the Greater Houston After spending 17 years in public education, young athletes endured over the years. Truly my serving on the board of trustees," said Area and District 23 AAA Coach of the it is exciting to be part of the greatest organization greatest memories are not the trophies, medals, Marshall. "He brings valuable experience Year. of interscholastic competition in the world. and accolades. The greatest memories are of the and an outstanding record in public school In 14 seasons as a head coach at Starting out as a junior high boys and girls coach, effort and attempts at success. Therein lies the real service to the UIL." Beaumont West Brook High School and involved with football, basketball, baseball and reason we coach, direct, or participate. It is the His primary responsibilities with the Hardin-Jefferson High School (boys' and track, allowed me to understand the fundamental preparation and the attempt that matters most. League will include serving as tournament girls'), Breithaupt fashioned a 392-92 record approach to competition. My careerwasenhanced James Michener in his book The Fires of Spring directors for the state boys golf, basketball and 14 district championships. after serving on the high school level as an assis­ wrote, "The game was sheer magic. Many words and baseball tournaments, and handling Breithaupt, 38, holds both Bachelor tant in the aforementioned sports in both 3 A and are wasted about high school athletics: body waivers. and Master of Science degrees from Lamar 5 A classifications. Teaching history and English building, character formation, sportsmanship. Breithaupt (pronounced BRIGHT-up), University in Beaumontand has been gave me a deeper appreciation of the abilities of Rarely do sports achieve these flowery ends, but a graduate of Buna High School, has served admitted to candidacy in the doctoral students and the importance of the academic what they do achieve is something even finer. as a football coach (10 years), yearbook program at Texas A&M University. arena. Serving as an athletic director, assistant They help boys find a place in society, especially adviser, UIL academic event sponsor, track principal and principal taught me the significance boys who might otherwise live on the fringes of the of organization and learning to work with a variety world." While Michener wrote specifically about of people. My short tenure on a local school board boys and athletics, the same can be said for girls It is a good time for us to focus on the are met. The baton of integrity has been passed provided me with insight into the overall spectrum and for music and academic competition. Per­ objectives of the League. These are: from Shurter to Bedichek to Kidd to Williams and of education, particularly in the financial scheme sonally I believe that competition does build (a) to enhance the student's educational now to Dr. Marshall. Each of these outstanding of things. All of these diverse experiences have character and for the most part, we do foster good experience; directors have made their marks in a distinctive, given me a broad overview of the problems facing sportsmanship. However, it is important that (b) to prepare them for citizenship by provid­ positive manner that has benefitted all member many in the public schools. administrators, coaches and directors continue to ing interschool competition among schools. While winning a state championship in strive to promote these key pieces to the overall the public elementary and secondary schools Coaches, directors, and administrators of basketball in 1991,1 felt 1 had reached the ultimate puzzle. in Texas; and member schools have a unique opportunity to see reward in coaching. However, while trying to Often times we look upon rules with disdain. (c) to establish rules and procedures for that these objectives are met as well. What a repeat in 1992, only to be met with a disappointing We complain about the absurdity and lack of sanctioning and conducting interscholastic com­ special task we all have. We are entrusted with loss in the regional finals, I understand more common sense surrounding a particular piece of petition, including rules providing penalties for God's special gift, the children of the State of clearly the words of USA Olympic Women's legislation. Yet, many times we fail to apply the rules violations by school district personnel, that Texas. The UIL has adopted the motto "Making Basketball Coach Theresa Grentz. She wrote on rule to the entire state and student population. A are consistent with rules of the State Board of a World of Difference". It is my hope that as we the blackboard, following her teams devastating rule that might seem asinine in one section of the Education. engage in competition in the 1992-93 school year loss to the Unified Team in the semifinals, the state could be absolutely necessary in order to It has been the goal of every director of the that we all make a difference in the lives of the following words: "Sometimes God's greatest gifts create fair competition in another. League since 1910 to insure that these objectives student-athletes of Texas. Possible addition of Softball receiving mixed reviews

The anticipated addition of softball as the administrators seem to favor a spring season. The If softball is adopted, we hope that the schools is newest UIL state championship sport is meeting tentative UIL schedule reflects a spring season. the entity that offers a positive reception for an­ frowns and smiles from member schools. February 15 - First day to practice or scrim­ other student-centered learning experience. Our The introduction of the softball playoff mage survey/acceptance form will be mailed in Sep­ structure has come under criticism for being long February 22 - First day to play a game tember. This form should be returned by October overdue. We would hate for schools to think that (Playoff dates pending) 1,1992 for placement in our initial alignment for we still operate under the same needs as were Many non-school softball patrons are con­ 1992-93 softball. Pending SBOE approval, the presentduring the"Coolidge"administration. On cerned about a conflict between UIL and non- alignment will be released in January. the other hand, the League is also sometimes school competition. Some administrators are • SWIMMING accursed of moving too fast. The introduction of concerned with school athletic budgets. A few Swimming in Texas is as well respected among soccer in 1983 was the last new sport that was level. Softball is one of only four sports reflecting coaches are concerned with "sharing of athletes" swim fans as football is among football fans. Many added to the state playoff structure. an annual increase in participation since 1989. between spring sports. All have valid concerns of our outstanding individuals and teams will As participation of student athletes in soft- Many districts welcome a new team sport that should be discussed and worked out within receive recognition, but only one will have the ball increases, schools are looking for consistent during the spring season. Schools hope that soft- the district, so that the focus of implementation is distinction of being a national record holder for restrictions that allow equitable competition. ball will appeal to players on summer league teams, how the program can meet the needs of the ath­ this year. Wyatt Russo's performance at the 1992 According to the National Federation of State as well as students experiencing fastpitch play letes and the needs of the school community. State Swimming and Diving Championships in High School Associations "Summary Report", throughphysical education classes. Unlikesoccer, As the date for the softball acceptance draws Austin is a national record. Sports record books for fastpitch softball ranked 4th on the list of the 10 most schools have a talent pool of student that near, we are open to input and ideas that best this and other outstanding performances are avail­ most popular sports. In 1991,8,867 schools offered have limited to advanced experience. reflect the needs of participating schools. Schools able through the National Federation of State fastpitch softball, with approximately 219, 464 Coaches of spring sports prefer a fall softball and communities eagerly anticipate the adornment High School Associations (816/464-5400). student athletes participating at the high school season. With volleyball as a fall team sport, that surrounds a state high school championship.

Mazzolini to be inducted UILassistantathleticdirectorGina A two-sport standout for the its first state title in 1976-77 with a 42- rebounds (888) is fourth and career Mazzolini will be inducted September Chippewas, Gina played volleyball and 9 window.. Her 988 career points is still rebound average (10.48) is second. into CMU Hall of Fame 26 into the Central Michigan Univer-; basketball from 1974-78, and still ranks tied for 10th best while her career scor­ Gina joined the UIL in Septem­ sity Athletic Hall of Fame. third in career blocks. She led CMU to ing average (11.36) is eighth, career ber, 1982. Page 10/ATHLETICS: September, 1992 Wilson extends UIL partnership

Dave Terre, Southwest Regional Man­ ager for Wilson Sporting Goods, recently offered the UIL a one-year extension to Wilson's current three-year agreement as the exclusivesupplierofUILstate championship game balls in Football, Tennis, Basketball, Golf and Baseball. Under the current three-year agreement, Wilson donates $ 10,000 yearly to the Texas Interscholastic League Foundation, the UIL's scholarship arm. The addition of a fourth year will guarantee ten additional student/ athletes a $1000 scholarship opportunity. Students who participate in the sponsored athletic events and the UIL Academic State Meet during their senior year are eligible for the ten $1,000 Wilson scholarships. Another integral part of the Wilson agreement is the donation of game balls for the football, tennis, basketball, golf and baseball state championships, as well as the regional basketball championships. Partici­ pating schools in these tournaments will be entitled to keep this equipment for school use following tournament play. In conjunction HSE assistant generalmanager Jon Heidtke (second from left) addresses the media at the August 4 press conference in Dallas, announcing Alamo High School Extra, with these state championship events, Wil­ a weekly show spotlighting Texas High School Football on HSE. Joining Heidtke at the head table are (I r) Alamo Rent A Car Director of Corporate Sponsorships Marc son has initiated the first-ever Most Valuable Cannon, and UIL public information director Peter Contreras. The show's host will be Craig Way of Dallas radio station KRLD. Player Award in both Girls' and Boys' Bas­ ketball, and serves as co-host to the state championship hosp itality receptions held for coaches and officials. Alamo Rent A Car joins as UIL partner Inquiries regarding Wilson's involve­ ment with the UIL should be directed to Dave Terre @ 214-991-3801. UIL, Alamo, HSE launch weekly program showcasing scholar/athletes

Alamo Rent A Car President Charles Piatt rental revenues to the University Interscholastic HSE's Alamo High School Extra television pro­ Mikasa Sports recently announced a Texas initiative to provide League's scholarship arm, the Texas Interscholas­ gram. Scholar/Athlete of the Week segments will enters year two recognition to students and schools, funding for tic League Foundation (TILF), when renters pro­ begin airing September 9th on Alamo High Schoci University Interscholastic League activities, as vide UIL account number 252660. This UIL rate Extra and can be seen every week, Wednesday Mikasa Sports, the exclusive supplier of well as special rental car rates for Texas educators is available not only to UIL member school faculty (6:30 p.m.) and Friday (4:00 p.m.), on cable sys­ UIL state championship game balls in vol­ and families. and staff, but also to the parents of the over three tems throughout Texas that offer HSE program­ leyball and soccer, is entering into the second Piatt, himself a former high school football million students of UIL member schools. These ming. year of their three year agreement as an player, understands the interaction between aca­ rentals could lead to a dramatic increase in schol­ For an 18 week period, players will be selected official UIL sponsor. Mikasa is providing demics and sports. "Many times athletic involve­ arships for those college-bound graduates who from five regions by a committee consisting of financial support to the event budgets, offering ment brings an improvement to a young person's participated in UIL academic, athletic and cultural newspaper, radio and television sports writers who five $500 scholarships to participants in the academic achievement," says Piatt "Alamo knows competitions. cover high school sports in Texas. A committee sponsored sports and the Academic State the importance of encouraging success and re­ In addition to the UIL rate plan, the nation's within the school — usually composed of the Meet, and hosting the hospitality receptions warding effort, especially when it comes from our fifth largest car rental company has formed the principal, teachers and coaches—willhelp identify for officials and coaches at the state volley­ youngsters," he adds. Alamo Scholar/Athlete of the Week program, the player to be honored who excels in both ball and soccer tournaments. As part of the company's statewide initiative, developed in conjunction with the UIL and Home scholastics and athletics. The Alamo Scholar/ Last year, for the first time ever, Mikasa Texans requesting Rate Code 'TO" when reserving Sports Entertainment (HSE), which was launched Athlete of the Week program will run into next presented Most Valuable Player Awards to a an Alamo Rent A Car will receive a 20 percent at the beginning of this year's football season. year, with the last televised youth profile airing select few deserving and impressive athletes discount off the newly-established UIL member­ Each week a scholar/athlete is selected from Friday, January 8th, 1993. at the volleyball and soccer championships. ship base rates, effective now through the end of one of five regions in the state. The selected Further information on Alamo High School These awards will continue to be awarded by August 1993. Or, if traveling on a weekend, player's high school receives a $500 scholarship Extra may be obtained by phoning Jeff Watts Mikasa throughout their sponsorship period. Texans may request Rate Code 'TM" and receive donation and a commemorative plaque from Productionsat214-647-8355. To reserve an Alamo Inquiries regarding Mikasa's products and a rate of j ust $ 16 a day in Texas for a Che vy Bere tta. Alamo Rent A Car. Being chosen as an Alamo Rent A Car, call Alamo at 1-800-354-2322 and services should be directed to Tim McGinty As a unique spillover element of this program, Scholar/Athlete of the Week will bring statewide request Rate Code 'TO" ot 'TM" and the UIL ©214-343-0071. Alamo Rent A Car will rebate 5 percent of the recognition to the young person and his school on account number 252660.

including the classroom, campus, school district, To combat the anonymity of today's high force recommends that the high school's daily Task force education service centers, institutions of higher schools and to make explicit the links between schedule be wholly instructional in design and • Continued from page 8 education, Texas Education Agency, State Board academic achievement and postsecondary goals, content and flexible enough to accommodate the members). The task force was to examine the state of Education, and Legislature. the task force recommends that each student be diverse instructional and personal needs of stu­ of high school education in Texas and to recom­ The task force challenges all levels of the paired with a teacher who will advise the student dents. Since teachers' professional responsibilities mend policies and programs to ensure that all education enterprise to focus on the high school's on both academic planning and other matters will expand under these recommendations, the Texas students achieve their postsecondary goals. primary academic mission and calls on the business throughout high school. At the beginning of the task force also recommends that classroom teachers The consensus developed by the task force is and higher education communities to help high student's high school career, the student develops have longer contracts, receive better pay, and expressed in a policy on high school education— schools identify the proficiencies that will ensure an individual education plan in consultation with exercise more direct control over planning for a policy adopted by the State Board of Education success in the coming century. It envisions high family members and this teacher. professional development. in July. The task force report, due to be published schools as communities of learning — communi­ Recognizing the strains that this recommen­ For more information, contact David Jacob, in October, will include specific recommendations ties where both students and staff are engaged in dation would place on current organizational and Policy, Planning and Evaluation, TEA, 1701North for different levels of the education enterprise intellectual growth. staffing features of Texas high schooh, the task Congress, Austin.TX 78701 orcall. 512/463-9701. • Page 11 /SPORTS: September, 1992 September, 1992 ISSN: 0897-4314

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MINEOLAHS The District 9AAA Executive Committee football through November 11,1992. The ciation; American Intercultural Student Ex­ Public reprimands Mr. Dwight Thomas, baseball coach of issued a public reprimand to Decatur High committee upheld the actions of the school change; American International; Youth Mineola High School, has been issued a School and extended the probation on the district in suspending him from two varsity Student Exchange Program; Amicus Inter­ The following personnel have been Loyd Halbrooks, Loop HS public reprimand, placed on probation boys' basketball program through the 1992- football games. national Student Exchange; Amigos de las issued a public reprimand and placed on Steve LaMore, Tyler HS through April 1, 1993, and upheld the 93 school year. Americas; ASPECT Foundation; ASSE In' probation for one year in accordance with Terry Julian, Mineola JHS superintendent's action of suspending Coach ACADEMY HS ternational Student; and Exchange. Section 1208 (h) tor being ejected from a Odis Malone, Diamond Hill HS Thomas from the first three games of the MONAHANSISD The State Executive Committee supported Also, ASSIST; AYUSA International; contest for unsportsmanlike conduct: Joe Carrilo, Parkland HS 1991 -92 season, (or violation of the base­ The State Executive Committee suspended the actions of the District 26 AA Executive Center for Cultural Interchange; Children's Scott Kennedy, Neches HS ball practice starting date and Sunday Coach Gary Abercrombie of Monahans High Committee by issuing a public reprimand to International Summer Villages; CIEE School COACH, SCHOOL Arturo Castillo, San Perlita Jr. HS workouts. School from coaching basketball through Academy High School and placing the school Partners Abroad; Creative Response; Cul­ on probation through January 14,1993, for tural Academic Student Exchange; Cultural March 26,1992, and placed him on proba­ • BASKETBALL • BASEBALL BANQUETEHS violating football practice regulations. Coach Homestay International; EF Educational tion through March 26, 1993, for playing Gerald Bennett Houston C.E. King HS Marcus Cloud, Huntsville HS The State Executive Committee issued a Jerry Kindred of Academy High School was Foundation for Foreign Study; Educational two basketball games during a school week, Nelda Billescas, Deer Park HS Jerry Malone, Marlin HS public reprimand to Mr. Rick Wallace, as­ also issued a public reprimand and placed Resource Development Trust; and The Ex- * in violation of state law. Bobby Knotts, Dickinson HS Dennis Theaker, Aldine MacArthur HS sistant football coach of Banquete High on probation through January 14, 1993 for periment in International Living. Richard Scofield, Sulphur Springs HS Clem Mancini, Wichita Falls Rider School, placed him on probation through the violation. Also, Foreign Links Around the Globe; CORPUS CHRIST1ISD (MOODY HS) Larry Hartwick, Colorado HS Mark Medina, Corpus Christi Milter HS April 1,1993, and suspended him from the Foreign Study League; The Foundation for The State Executive Committee upheld the Laura Zouzalik, Austin Lanier HS Robbie Surratt, I indole HS first home game of the 1992-93 football OAKWOOD HS International Understanding; Friends in the decision of the District 30 AAAAA Executive Jay Silley, Hallsville HS Mike Rodgers, Jasper HS season, for violation of Section 1201 (b) (3|. A public reprimand was issued to West; Fulbright Gesellschaft; German- Committee and issued a public reprimand to Harold Scott, Fort Worth Southwest HS Rodney Fausetts, DeKalb HS Oakwood High School and the school was American Partnership Program; Mr. Hector Salinas, Coach at Corpus Christi Lee Sutton, Texas City HS Eugene Pounds, Angleton HS MOTLEY COUNTY HS placed on probation through January 14, tberoamerican Cultural Exchange Program; Moody High School, and placed him on Joyce Strickland, Commerce M.S. Bruce Miller, San Antonio Lee HS Motley County High School has been 1993, lor violation of the Athletic Code. The Intercambio Internacional; International Wayne La Mere, Flour Bluff HS Dan Easley, Klein HS issued a public reprimand and placed on probation through March 26, 1994, for penalty was assessed by the State Executive Homestay Services; International Christian Greg Tramel, Latexo junior high coach Keith Brown, New Braunfels Smithson probation through April 1,1993, for viola­ moving for athletic purposes and violating Committee. Youth Exchange; International Education Terry Simpson, Lamesa HS Vallev HS tion of the Athletic Code. In addition, a plan the Athletic Code. Forum; International Student Exchange; In­ Ralph Fleming, Abilene Cooper HS Matt Webb, Lancaster HS to educate fans and students on appropriate ARLINGTON HOUSTON HS ternational Student Exchange of Iowa, In­ ternational Travel Study; INTRAX, Inc; Ja­ Pecos McDoniel, Dripping Springs HS Mark Williams, Silsbee HS conduct must be developed and submitted BRENHAM ISD Houston High School in Arlington was pan-American Cultural Exchange; Japan Lesa Cockrell, Luftin HS Mike Burks, Hallsville HS to the League office. Mr. Tony Raffaele, Brenham High School has been issued a issued a public reprimand by the State Ex­ Exchange Services; Legacy International; Laura Springer, Coppell HS John Dudley, Lubbock Coronado HS basketball coach, Motley County High public reprimand and placed on probation in ecutive Committee for violation of the Athletic Nacel Cultural Exchange; NASSP, School Jim Hardin, Itasca HS Willy Maxwell, Arlington Lamar HS School, has been issued a public reprimand football through October 1,1992, for viola­ Code. Coach Ken Ozee was issued a public Partnerships International and National 4-H Ron Mayo, Hamlin HS Rocky Manuel, Bellaire HS and placed on probation through April 1, tion of the Athletic Code. reprimand and placed on probation through Council. John Fuqua, Cuero HS John Hicks, Mesquite-Poteet HS 1993, for violation of Section 1201 (b)(3). January 14,1993 for violation of the Athletic Mel Dixon, San Antonio Roosevelt HS Gary Lauer, McAllen Memorial HS LYFORDISD Code. Also, National FFA Program; Open Ramiro Portida, San Benito Miller- Oran Hamilton, Dayton HS GONZALES ISO Mr. Alberto Garcia, football coach, Lyford Door Student Exchange; PACE Institute In­ Jordan Jr. High School David Locates, Nimitz HS Mr. Victor Salazar, basketball coach, High School, has been issued a public repri­ CHIUJCOTHE HS ternational; Pacific Intercultural Exchange; Richard Sunvison, Boerne HS Pete Davis, San Marcos HS Gonzales High School, has been issued a The State Executive Committee issued a People to People High School Student Am­ mand and placed on probation through Doug Duke, Gladewater HS Buster Brown, Mineral Wells HS public reprimand, placed on probation public reprimand to Coach Roy Martinez of bassador Program; A Presidential Classroom October 1,1992, for violation of the Athletic George Dixon, Dallas Lincoln HS Rob Stamp, Irving-Nimitz HS through February 5,1993, and suspended Chillicothe High School and placed him on for Young Americans; Program of Academic Code. Silverio Zuniga, Brownsville Gladys Pat Hernandez, South Grand Prairie HS from two district games (including a prohi­ probation through January 14, 1993, for Exchange; Rotary International Youth Ex­ Porter HS Dan Marotto, Seagovilte HS bition from scouting), for violation of Sec­ violation of the Athletic Code. The Superin­ change and School Year Abroad. BROWNSVILLE PORTER Phillip Roybal, Wichita Falls HS Bobby Arias, Venus HS tion 1206 (3) (i). The boys' basketball team tendent was commended for the swift disci­ Also, Spanish Heritage-Herencia OnAugust6,1991, the Stale Executive Jose A. Perez, Hebbronville HS Jesse Trinidad, Hanna HS was required to forfeit one gome. plinary action taken by the administration. Espanola; Student Travel Schools; WEST Committee issued a public reprimand to Stuart Becfcwith, Aledo HS Ross Taylor, Randall HS Programs; Wo International - Punahou Brownsville Porter High School, put the school Michael DeCello, Progresso HS Gerald Turner, Trinity HS UNGLEV1LLEISD SAN ANTONIO HIGHLANDS School; World Educational Services Foun­ on probation through August 5,1994, and Donnie Lopez, San Diego HS John Etier, Wesloco HS Mr. Randy Parks, basketball coach of The State Executive Committee suspended dation; World Experience; Youth Exchange required that: Robert Gill, Arlington HS Victor Garza, Mercedes HS Ungleville High School, has been issued a Mr. Gary Clark of San Antonio Highlands Service; Youth for Understanding Vernon Marsh, San Antonio Southwest Randy Porter, Arlington HS public reprimand, placed on probation (1) the school board formally accepts High School from coaching any UlL activity High School Mike Gilbert, Spring Hill HS through February 5, 1993, and suspended the plan developed by the Management or being involved in UlL activities in anyway, AUSTIN ANDERSON Will Williamson, San Antonio Lee HS Rusty Franklin, Piano East HS from three games of the 1991 -92 season, Team; and including scouting, through February 26, Austin Anderson High School Baseball Scott Isbell, Alice HS Calvin Ivey, Gonzales HS for violation of Sections 1201 (b) (3) and (2) that the UlL programs at Porter High 1994, tor knowingly player an ineligible Coach Jim Tompkins was issued a public Tom Guidry, Lancaster HS Billy Cox, Brackenridge HS 1200(h). In addition, a student representa­ School remain under the supervision of the player. San Antonio Highlands High School reprimand by the State Executive Committee Greg Gillis, Bremond HS Tereso Rodriguez, Austin Bowie HS tive of Ungleville High School has been Management Team through the three year was issued a public reprimand and placed for failure to list students on an eligibility list Kay Wessels, Fort Stockton MS Kent Meador, Lubbock Coronado HS suspended from three basketball games probationary period. on probation through February 26, 1993, prior to allowing them to participate in a Tom Inman, Shepton HS Louis Lowe, Hamilton HS (one of which has been served and two to be and required to develop and submit a plan to varsity contest. Stuart Burleson, Rocksprings HS Rocky Manuel, Bellaire HS served during the 1992-93 basketball sea­ the UlL to educate coaches and avoid this DONNA HS Jesse White, Beaumont West Brook HS son), and suspended from all athletic activi- type of situation. BANQUETEHS Coach Richard Badillo, Donna High Mark Minor, Goree HS • FOOTBALL ties for the remainder of the 1991 -92 school The State Executive Committee issued a School, has been given a public reprimand Rene Gerbich, Southmore Int. School Galen Kaemingk, Socorro HS year. TULOSO-MIDWAYHS public reprimand to Mr. John Hilliard, and placed on probation through November Rick Walters, Pasadena HS Lorry L. Nowotny, Canyon HS The State Executive Committee issued a Banquete High School Coach, and placed 11,1992, for unsportsmanlike conduct, in Nancy Whitelow, Alief Olle MS Bobby Bates, Newcastle HS public reprimand to Mr. Bobby Craig, Coach, him on probation through May 10,1993, for HOOKS ISO accordance with Section 1208 (h). Tony Pinson, Daingerheld HS Richard Badillo, Donna HS Tuloso-Midway High School, for violation of violation of the Athletic Code. The State Executive Committee issued a David Combs, River Road HS, Barry Webb, Shelbyville HS (he Athletic Code, and put him on probation public reprimand to Coach Marty Renner of WILMER-HUTCHINS HS Jolanda Garcia, Riverside HS, Rick Wallace, Banquete HS, Football through February 26,1993. A condition of HASKELL HS Hooks High School, placed him on proba­ The State Executive Committee issued a Norman Thompson, Crandall HS, probation is that he is responsible for person­ The State Executive Committee has sus­ tion through February 5, 1994, and sus­ public reprimand to Wilmer-Hutchms High Renea Whitaker, Waxahachie HS, • SOCCER pended him From three basketball games of ally writing to basketball coaches and ad­ pended Haskell Paint Creek High School School and placed the school on probation in Mike Mack, James Bowie HS Chad Krier, Klein Forest HS the 1991-92 season. As a condition of ministrators in his area asking them to attend from One-Act Play competition for the 1992- One-Act Play through November 11,1992, Jeff Hays, Longview-Pine Tree HS Robert Ray, Klein Forest HS probation, Mr. Renner is required to ar­ the first meeting of the basketball officials 93 school year for failure to participate in the for violation of Section 1033 (b) (6) (B), Marty Renner, Hooks HS Seth Laimansignh, Houston Spring Woods range a meeting between administrators, association, and to attend the first three One-Act Ptay contest. failure to participate. Larry King, Weslaco HS High School meetings himself. coaches and officials to develop a plan to Jack Flannery, LaTexo HS Gilbert Montes, Canutillo HS AUSTIN JOHNSON HS prevent future incidents of unsportsmanslike Keith Meyer, Lakeview-The Colony MS Danny Bueno, New Braunfels Canyon HS IOWA PARK HS WESLACOISD Mr. Darrell Crayton, Coach, Austin conduct and report on the plan to the UlL Michael Kluck, Kingsville HS Larry Mathys, Flays Consolidated HS Iowa Park High School Coach Lucky The State Executive Committee issued a Johnson High School has been issued a office by July 1,1992. Mike Meredith, Dumas HS Henry Ramirez, El Paso Riverside HS Gamble has been suspended from one var­ public reprimand to Coach Dave Anders of public reprimand and placed on probation Roy Rutiedge, Brownfield HS Jack Whitten, Piano East HS sity football game, issued a public repri­ Weslaco High School, and upheld the sus­ for the 1992-93 school year for recruiting. WESLACOISD David Hastings, Churchill HS Mel Fields, Pasadena HS Mr. Larry King, basketball coach, mand, and placed on probation in football pension given to him by the school district The State Executive Committee also issued a Wesloco High School, has been issued a through November 11,1992, for violation of which prohibited him from coaching any of public reprimand to Austin Johnson High public reprimand, placed on probation the Sunday practice rule. The penalty was the remaining basketball games of the 1991 - School and Austin Independent School Dis­ through February 5,1993, and suspended assessed by the State Executive Committee. 92 season. The Weslaco ISD basketball trict and put the school and the school district CROSS-EXAMINATION TEAM DEBATE Flemish, and Vincent van Gogh is identified for two games during the 1991 -92 season. coaching staff is required to attend the first on probation for the 1992-93 school year for Resolved: That the United States gov­ as Dutch. The nationality on these two small Mr. Dave Brown, Wesloco High School STAFFORD HS three meetings of the officials association recruiting. ernment should reduce worldwide pollution prints should be revised to match the official basketball coach, has been issued a public The State Executive Committee issued a next Ml, and to personally write coaches and through its trade and/or aid policies. list. reprimand, placed on probation through public reprimand to Stafford High School administrators in their area explaining that AMATEUR RULE LINCOLN DOUGLAS DEBATE February 5, 1993, and suspended for the and placed the school on probation through there have been problems between officials A change to the amateur rule was ap­ ONE ACT PLAY PROBATIONS Resolution for September through De­ lost three games of the 1991 -92 season. November 11,1992, for violation of the and coaches and inviting them to attend proved by the State Board of Education and The State Executive Committee has cember placed the following schools on probation for Athletic Code. these meetings. is now in effect. The rule reads: Resolved: That freedom of choice among the 1992-93 school year for failure to partici­ MARBLE FALLS ISO Section 441: Amateur Athletic Status HIDALGO ISD (e) Amateur Status Regained. If a public schools would better serve the interests pate in One-Ad Play competition: DoodCity Mr. Larry Berkman, basketball coach. E PASO AUSTIN HS The State Executive Committee issued a student did not realize that accepting the of American society. High School, Goodrich High School, Hous­ Marble Falls High School, has been issued The State Executive Committee issued a public reprimand to Coach Henry Paige of valuable consideration was a violation of the ton Worthing High School, Lamesa Klondike a public reprimand, placed on probation public reprimand to Mr. Hampton Hunt and Hidalgo and placed him on probation through amateur rule, and returns the valuable con­ RESOLUTION FOR JANUARY - MAY High School, Lenorah Grady High School, through February 5,1993, and suspended Mr. Brent McCuiston, coaches at El Paso February 26, 1993 for violation of the Ath­ sideration, within 30 days after being in­ The second Lincoln Douglas resolution, and Megargel High School. for two basketball games of the 1991-92 Austin High School, for violation of the ath­ letic Code. formed of the violation, that student may to be used through May, will be announced letic code, and placed both coaches on pro­ regain athletic eligibility as of the ddte the December 15, 1992 and published in the ONE ACT PLAY bation through November 11, 1992. January Leagiet. It will be used for UlL dis­ SAVOY LSD CSIET APPROVED PROGRAMS valuable consideration is returned. If a stu­ The last day for submitting plays NOT trict, regional, and state competition. on the approved lists for consideration as Savoy High School has been placed on FOR FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENTS dent foils to return it within 30 days, that WEST ORANGE-STARK HS student remains ineligible for one year from One-Act Ptay Contest entries is December probation in football though October 31, Academic Adventures in America; The State Executive Committee issued a Academic and Cultural Exchange; Adven­ when he or she accepted it. During the PICTURE MEMORY 21, not January 15 as listed in Section 1033(b) 1992, for violation of the Athletic Code. public reprimand to Coach Dan Hooks, West tures in Real Communication; Adventures in period of time a student is in possession of Students in grades 4 and 5 will be (7) (A) and (c) (1) (A) of the Constitution and Orange Stark High School, for violation of Real Communication Year Program; AFS valuable consideration, he or she is ineligible responsible for the new Art Smart! Picture Contest Rules. The last day for requesting DECATUR ISO the Athletic Code. He is on probation in Intercultural Programs; and AIFS Scholarship for all varsity athletic competition. Any games Memory Contest Bulletin for 1991-92 and additions to the set for the One-Act Play Foundation. or contests in which the student participated 1992-93. The official list in the new Picture Contest is February 2, not February 14 as Also, American Association of Teach­ during that time would be forfeited as the Memory Contest Bulletin for 1991 -93 is the listed in Section 1033 (b) (7) (B) and (c) (2) (E) ers of German; American Heritage Asso­ minimum penalty. final authority. Gerard David is identified as of the Constitution and Contest Rules.