VOL. Llll AUSTIN, TEXAS, SEPTEMBER, 1968 No. Eight Student Activities Conferences Slated Captain Takes TILF Post Students, Teachers Kidd Retires; Williams, Marshall Invited To Attend Directors of literary and academic University of Texas at Arlington, Step Up To New League Positions events should incorporate into their Oct. 26. schedules the date for one of the Kilgore College, Kilgore, Nov. 2. The Captain almost retired. Williams. "Now he wants to devote football, basketball and track at League, a position he held until 1948 Sam Houston College, Huntsville, student conferences and arrange to Nov. 9. when he succeeded Bedichek as UIL R. J. (Captain) Kidd retired as more time to building this great Southwestern University in George­ attend with students who will com­ University of Texas at Austin, director of the League Sept. 1 after program." town. He went to The University of director. He was first to organize pete in the League's various spring Nov. 16. 30 years with the UIL, but he im­ Texas for his master's degree, then the League program on a confer­ meet individual contests. Texas A&I University, Kings- mediately started his new work in Williams New Director returned to Georgetown as principal ence and district plan instead of the Teachers and pupils should take ville, Dec. 7. advantage of these conferences, de­ promoting the Texas Interscholastic Dr. Williams, formerly state ath­ county-wide meet system. He insti­ for four years. Later, he became signed to aid both students and League Foundation Scholarship letic director, assumed the director­ director of physical education at tuted the athletic benefit plan, to coaches in preparing for competition program. - ship of the League Sept. 1. Bailey Southwestern University and in­ assist players and families in case in drama, journalism, ready writing, Breaks 1,000 "He started the TILF and brought M. Marshall, formerly assistant structor of secondary education. players were injured during high slide rule, number sense and sci­ it from nothing to more than state athletic director, moved into school competition. Six-man football ence, persuasive and informative speaking, poetry interpretation, In Grid Teams $172,000 in scholarships this year the athletic directorship. Kidd Employed in 1938 was introduced and the first six-man prose reading and debate. for his 'blue chip scholars'," said Kidd was graduated from Kings- In 1938 Roy Bedichek employed football district organized during While the Huntsville conference For'68 Season new League Director Dr. Rhea H. ville High School. He lettered in Kidd as athletic director for the his tenure. includes only journalism, speech In 1960 Kidd initiated the organi­ and drama events, the Houston con­ The League broke 1,000 in foot­ zation of the Texas Interscholastic ference will also have a section for ball in 1968. League Foundation. The TILF has junior high school coaches and con­ For the first time more than 1,000 Awards Rule Questions, Answers grown until this year it granted 155 testants. schools have signed to compete in scholarships totaling $172,250. He is Faculty members from The Uni­ football, with the total hitting 1,007. secretary of the foundation, and a versity of Texas and from each host This is an increase of 12 teams over lifetime charter member of the institution will present "sample" the 1967 season. This is the first Given To Clarify New Provision TILF board. contests, discuss source material, time the UIL has fielded more than 1,000 teams, and the first time that The following questions and an­ and recommend training procedures. A. No. The new rule becomes ef­ freshman in football, he could re­ any state has fielded more than swers are given to acquaint admin­ any Most Worthy Citizen Later and more detailed announce­ fective Sept. 1, 1968, and ceive a $3 patch to be placed on his 1,000. istrators, coaches, and sponsors awards given prior to that are not jacket for basketball. Medals, cer­ He holds the Scoutmaster's Key, ments will be sent to each school Silver Beaver Scouting Award and administrator. Interested sponsors This fall there will be approxi­ with the provisions of the new governed by the rule. tificates or other symbolic awards THAT'S THE BOOK R. J. (Captain) Kidd retired on Sept. I as League mately 7,800 "A" and "B" high Awards Rule, Article XVI, Section in 1957 he was cited as Austin's and students should note the date Q. Is it necessary to keep a record could be given, one for each event he school football games with an esti­ 1: qualifies for, as long as the addi­ Most Worthy Citizen. In 1966 he Director, passing the Constitution and Contest Rules on to new Direc­ and consult their principal for fur­ of awards given by other schools was recipient of Southwestern Uni­ ther information. mated 125,000 boys playing before Q. Is the new rule retroactive? when a pupil is transferred to our tional award did not exceed $3 for tor, Dr. Rhea H. Williams, seated, and Bailey M. Marshall, right. "If 10,000,000 persons. any one entered. versity's Distinguished Alumni Dates and sites of the conferences school? Award. you stick by that book in letter and in spirit, you will never have any are: The 1968 breakdown by confer­ A. No. The rule states that only Q. Does the Awards Rule apply to ences is as follows: AAAA, 209; Dr. Williams, the new director, difficulty," Kidd advised the incoming League officials. Kidd will work Odessa College, Odessa, Oct. 12. League Adds one major award may be given to a academic awards within the high had served as athletic director since University of Houston, Houston, AAA, 147; AA, 202; A, 211; B, 136; pupil by the school. The school is school itself? 1948. Prior to that he was director on the Texas Interscholastic League Scholarship program. Oct. 19. 6-man, 58; 8-man, 44. responsible only for awards given A. No. This is an intraschool ac­ of physical education at Pan Ameri­ New Contest in its system. It would be possible tivity. The Awards Rule applies can College and Southwestern Uni­ for a pupil to receive an award from only to interschool events, similar to versity and taught health and physi­ school A and, moving to school B, to those sponsored by the League. A cal education at North Texas State receive another award. committee will have to determine in 'Draft' Proposition For Debaters; In Music University. Q. May an award earned in the case of dispute if an award is a By DR. DELMER D. ROGERS Williams earned his B.S. and M. freshman year be postponed and bona fide intraschool award. Ed. at Southern Methodist Univer­ Professor of Music given during the student's junior Q. May awards be accumulative, sity and his Ph.D. at The University Package Will Contain Many Items During the years between the de­ year? in order to buy an award greater of Texas in Austin. He is a member A. Yes. The rule does not specify than $20? of the American Association of mise of the old Music Memory Con­ That the United ond-choices as two, and the first- system) received 1,396 points and and con. This volume, not to be when an award shall be given but A. No. Such a procedure would Health, Physical Education and "Resolved: test and the present, there has been a system of choices as one. Since the topic most Proposition 3 (voluntary service ex­ included in the debate packet, costs that only one major award may be violate the rule. No award may be Recreation, American Association of States should establish a growing demand for more coop­ compulsory service for all citizens" often preferred will have the most cept when war is declared) received $1.00. This volume is in limited sup­ given to the pupil in one high school. given in excess of $20. Additonal $3 University Professors and Phi Delta eration between the theoretical, his­ "first-choice" or one-point votes, the 1,352 points, leaving Proposition 2 ply; however, it is not necessary awards may not be added to the ma­ Phi. is the debate proposition for the torical and practical fields of music. Q. May a pupil receive the major lowest topic is the winner. (compulsory service for all citizens) that every debater have a copy. jor award of $20 in order to obtain 1968-9 school year for Texas high In order to help bridge the intel­ award and additional $3 awards In Texas, Proposition 1 (lottery with 1,134 points as the Texas topic. Nor will the November issue be an award worth more than $20. Marshall Heads Athletics schools. lectual and emotional objectives in during the same year? It might be noted that the balloting included in the debate package. This Bailey M. Marshall, new athletic understanding music, the Music A. Yes. The boy may receive the Q. May a school give a $10 award Leagues Enter Topics was close. volume will contain a summary of director, lettered in football, basket­ Theory Contest was inaugurated in major award when he is a freshman one year and a $10 award the fol­ the debate question. Principals ball, track and baseball while in Procedure for selecting this topic 1964 with the first contest held in or whenever he elects to receive it lowing year to a pupil? Sfofe Meet April Quarterly Available wishing to provide this volume for high school at Georgetown. At is as follows: Early in the school the spring of 1965. and also be given additional $3 A. No. Only one major award their contestants should order it Stephen F. Austin College he let­ year, forensic leagues all over the The April issue of the Forensic Now, as a corollary to the theory awards for other activities in which may be given to a pupil in one high about November 1. It is also $1.00. tered four years in football and one nation send topic suggestions to the Play Winners Quarterly, which analyzes and in­ and performance contests, a Music he may letter. For instance, if he school, and any amount in excess of in track and was captain of the foot­ National Debate center. A special terprets the compulsory service History and Literature Contest has receives the major award while a $3 is construed as a major award. Debate Packets ball team. He was rated Little All- committee considers the debatability question and which includes an ex­ been initiated to form the third Are Listed tensive bibliography, is now avail­ May and August volumes of the angle in the triangle of musical American and All-Conference in of these suggestions, the available of pro and con factual material, and The winners of the State One-Act able for $1.00. School administrators Forensic Quarterly will be part of training. football. the timeliness of the propositions. Play Contest for 1968 were: may wish to order this volume at the Texas debate kit, now being as­ The Music History and Litera­ Diamond Shamrock Co. Marshall was assistant coach and science teacher at Gladewater High Three major debate areas are se­ Conference B Meadow, scenes once, in order that debaters may sembled as material arrives from ture Contest will emphasize the from "The Boy With a Cart," Mrs. begin preparatory work and accu­ such various sources as the Legis- stylistic understanding of music in 1956-57, assistant coach and lected and three debate propositions formulated in each area. This infor­ Noyce Burleson, director. mulate a background of facts, pro (See 'DRAFT' on Page 3) through listening to recordings with mathematics teacher at White Oak To Air Grid, Cage Games mation is forwarded to the various Conference A Grapeland, the aid of helpful study guides. A in 1958. He was head coach and state leagues which select the pre­ "Everyman," Mrs. J. C. Shoultz, di­ certain amount of factual informa­ For the 1968 football season, the option to broadcast the final foot­ counselor at White Oak until the ferred problem area in Texas, this rector. tion will be required, but such infor­ League has contracted with the Dia- ball games in Conference AAA, to summer of 1966, when he became is done by preliminary debate ballot. Conference AA Randolph Air mation wil be aimed at understand­ mon Shamrock Company for the ex­ telecast Conference AAAA cham­ principal. Dr. Walston Appointed With the field or area determined, Force Base, "The Ugly Duckling," ing major trends in our musical her­ pionship football games, and to While coaching football he com­ clusive rights to broadcast all Con­ the final debate ballot is sent out to Mr. Jack Posey, director. itage rather than at learning minute broadcast or telecast the final state piled a record of 62 wins, 14 losses ference AAAA football games from establish the final debate proposi­ Conference AAA Snyder, scenes differences. The contest, therefore, basketball championship games in and 3 ties. Teams won or tied dis­ the region to the state champion­ conferences AAAA and AAA. trict five of eight years, played for tion. from "The Crucible," Mr. Jerry Number Sense Director should help to serve those students Worsham, director. whose interest is in a listening as ship. This is the third year for Member schools should refer to one state championship in 1957, and Dr. Dale Edouard Walston, as­ Army, he returned to Texas Uni­ Diamond Shamrock's carrying of Section 32 of the Football Plan for one was defeated in the semi-finals Preferential Ballot Conference AAAA Houston sistant professor of mathematics at versity where he earned the Master well as those performers who wish Bellaire, "Infancy," Mr. Cecil Pick- additional knowledge. our football championship games. information on the broadcasting of in 1960. His track team won the Tabulation consists of counting The University of Texas in Austin, of Arts in 1959 and the Ph.D. in The contract also provides for an these games. State Championship in 1958. the third-choices as three, the sec- ett, director. has been named director of high 1961. New Contest Questions All-Star Cast awards in the vari­ school Number Sense by the League. He has done research for the ous conferences were: Dr. Walston has been director of Manned Spacecraft Center of For the first State Music History Conference B Tom Copeland, and Literature meet this June, elementary Number Sense for a NASA in numerical analysis. Meadow, best actor, outstanding number of years. He succeeds Dr. questions will be centered around 15 Drama, Tennis, Awards, Transfer Rules performer and winner of the Sam­ compositions of which 10 will be Milo Weaver who headed the high uel French Award; Trudie March- school number sense program for chosen from the following list: banks, Meadow, best actress; Becky A. Baroque three years. 1. Bach, Johann Sebastian. Cantata No. Ballard, Coppell; Pamela Calmer, Dr. Weaver served as a consult­ 4, "Christ Lag in Todesbanden." Changed By April Referendum Voting 2. Bach, J. S. Passaoaglia in C Minor for Hawkins; Pat Rayes, Tilden, Mc- ant at the League student activities Organ. Mullen County; Gary Connor, conferences and prepared the high 3. Bach, J. S. Suite No. 2. in B Minor In the recent April referendum, Tennis Match Limit Gift-Awards Rule sor or coach shall be evaluated by for Flute and Strings. Frost. school number sense contests. B. Classic rule the committee having jurisdiction." 4. Beethoven, Ludwig van. Piano Sonata four rule changes and one new Member schools voted 799 to 96 By a 680-288 vote, member Conference A Richard Davis, "We are grateful to Dr. Weaver No. 8 in C. Minor, Opus 18 (Pathe- to incorporate this rule into the desig­ tique). were approved. schools approved a new rule, Grapeland, best actor, outstanding for his fine work," said Dr. Rhea H. 5. Beethoven, L. van. Symphony No. B in The new rule and three of the Tennis Plan: nated as the Gift-Awards Rule, One-Year Rule performer and winner of the Samuel Williams, League Director. "He C Minor, Opus 67. "No player of team shall play 6. Mozart, Wolfgang A. Serenade for changes are effective for the current which prohibits a school sponsor Amending Article VIII, Section French Award; Kay Dailey, Grape- contributed greatly to the education musik."Strings, K. 625, "Bine Kleine Nacht- more than three matches per day from accepting cash or valuable 14 was approved 628 to 77. After land, best actress; April Ainey of thousands of Texas youngsters. C. Romantic and Impressionistic school year, while the amended One- and there shall be a minimum of one consideration, with certain excep­ the curent school year (that is, ef­ Burkart, White Deer; Debbi Gar­ 7. Brahms, Johannes. Sonata in D Minor We are proud to have Dr. Walston for Violin and Piano, Opus 108. Year Rule will be incorporated into hour's rest for a team or a player tions, or from entering his contest­ fective 1969-70), The One-Year rison, Grapeland; David Lynn Gal- to take over this work. Our Number 8. Debussy, Claude. Prelude to the After­ between the close of one contest and in­ noon of a Faun. the Constitution and Contest Rules ants in a meet or tournament Rule will read thus: legly, White Deer; Bill Jackson, Sense contests attract many thous­ 8. Debussy, Claude. Prelude to the After­ for 1969-70. the beginning of another." volving such prizes. The exact word­ "A pupil who has represented a Carroll Southlake. ands of students. These professors noon of a Faun. 9. Dvorak, Antonin. Symphony No. B in ing of this rule is: high school (other than his present Conference AA Jim Ramsey, are making a significant contribu­ E Minor, "From the New World." Limitation of Awards for school) or academy in either foot­ 10. Liszt, Franz. Les Preludes. One-Act Play "A school shall be ineligible Randolph Air Force Base, best ac­ tion to education." Minor Another amendment was ap­ League honors in any League activ­ ball or basketball is ineligible only tor, most outstanding performer Dr. Walston was born in Woods- 11. Mendelssohn, Felix. Concerto In E Ballot No. 5, receiving 687 af­ Minor for Violin and Orchestra, Opus proved by member schools, but by a ity in which a school sponsor or in the sport or sports (football or and winner of the Samuel French boro, and graduated from Woods- 64. firmative and 208 negative votes, re­ 12. Moussorgsky, Modest. Night on the narrower margin, the vote being coach basketball) in which he participated Award; Signe Scroggins, Randolph boro High. He earned the Bachelor Bare Monutain. quires that all One-Act Play con­ 511 for and 399 against. Article "(1) Accepts from any nonschool for one calendar year in a school to Air Force Base, best actress; Diane of Arts at Texas A&M University in DR. DALE WALSTON 18. Eespighi, Ottorino. Pines of Rome. 14. Schumann, Robert. Concerto in A tests shall be judged by officials se­ XVI now reads: source cash or valuable considera­ which he changes. Borey, Randolph Air Force Base; 1952. After a two-year hitch in the ... Number Sense Director. Minor for Piano and Orchestra, Opus "No member school of this league tion (exception: scholarships for When this becomes effective, some Doris Jo Edwards, Jefferson; Ken- 54. lected from the Accredited Critic- 15. Smetana, Bedrich. The Moldan from shall be permitted to issue (and no sponsors or coaches to college or formerly ineligible students will ny Brown, Jefferson; Ed Frazier, My Fatherland. Judge List, whether the competition 16. Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilich. Romeo and pupil shall be permitted to receive) university or awards upon retire­ be permitted to participate without Randolph Air Force Base. Juliet. is judged by a single critic-judge or 17. Wagner, Richard. Overture to Tann- awards for participation in the in- ment from the profession) in ex­ one year's inactivity in basketball, Conference AAA Royce Starnes, hauser. by a judging panel. terschool competition in excess of cess of $200 for directing any if they participated at their former Snyder, best actor, most outstand­ D. Modern 18. Rachmaninoff, Wergei. Rhapsody on a Any school or group of schols $20 (or equivalent in value) dur­ League-sponsored activity or school in football only, or to take ing performer and winner of the Theme of Paganinl, Opus 48. 19. Schoenberg, Arnold. Quintet for Wind wishing to use a judge not on the ing his high school enrollment in "(2) Enters an individual or a part in football if they have com­ Samuel French Award; Sharon Instruments, Opus 26. approved list should submit a re­ the same high school; except that team from the sponsor's school in a peted only in basketball at a school Carter, Snyder, best actress; Jacque 20. Stravinsky, Igor. Petrouchka. additional symbolic awards not to meet or tournament where cash or they formerly attended. Such stu­ Browning, Dicksinson; Kathy Riv­ quest for approving such action, to­ The above 20 selections are dis­ exceed $3 each may be presented for valuable consideration is offered to dents will, of course, necessarily ers, Kilgore; Chuck Bulot, Dickin- cussed in the book "Scored for Lis- gether with its reasons for the se­ each additional interschool ac­ the sponsor or coach. Intent to de­ have to be eligible under other son; Glen Mason, New Braunfels. (See 'MUSIC' on Page 2) lection, to the State office. tivity." liberately involve a school by a spon­ League rules. (See 'WINNERS' on Page 3) NTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER SEPTEMBER, 1968 TILF Scholarships $118,750; H/gfi School Press ld; Katllff Keported District Contests

Harold Ratliff, long-respected Associated Press sports editor for Texas, just retired, recently picked Burl Bufkin, Amarillo Plus High School, $53,500 In Renewals Yours For Asking Class of '30, as a member of The Texas Interscholastic League Hill (Longview); Larry W. Maul- Payne 1; Lamar Tech 1; Midwest­ A & M University his all-time all-Texas schoolboy football 12; Texas Christ­ By DR. MAX R. HADDICK team. Foundation in June awarded 84 new din, Bonham; ern University 1; North Texas ian 3; Texas Lutheran 1; Texas scholarships, worth $118,750, to Jon Michael Reeves, Hico; Bobby State University 3; Rice University Tech 9; Texas Woman's University Coinciding with this announcement came word from the University This should be a banner year for ILPC. With the aid of the finalists in the 1968 State Meet lit­ M. Skelton, French (Beaumont); 3; Sam Houston State 1; Southwest 2; Trinity University 1; Univer­ of UT School of Communication Texas that Rodney Kidd, for 20 years director of the Texas Inter- erary and academic contests. Since Roy Lee Stacy, Rankin; Joe K. Texas State 3; Stephen F. Austin sity of Houston 2; University of we now have added the advertis­ scholastic League, "goes on modified service" Sept. I that is, having grants made previously to 71 re­ Stooksberry, Farmersville; Mark 1; Tarleton State 1; Texas at Austin 71; San Antonio ing contests to the Individual Achievement Awards program. reached the compulsory retirement age for University administrators, cipients involve an additional $53,- A. Watson, Abilene (Abilene); Texas A & I University 4; Texas College 3; Wharton College 3. This was run on a trial basis this year and response was so he is retiring from full-time service. 500, this makes a total of $172,250 Robert B. Wesson, Tuloso-Midway good that it will be a permanent addition to our contests. for 155 students. (Corpus Christi) ; and John R. These two announcements are related only incidentally. But coming There will be an informational mailing to members soon, so Many awards are given to first Whisenhunt, Marble Falls. together, they call up memories of another era in schoolboy athletics. year students only and are in the Houston Endowment: get started on ad work so you will have good entries. There are When Burl Bufkin, the hard-charging young fullback, helped carry nature of "incentives," while others James K. Adams, Rankin; Fran­ two ad contests the single ad and the ad series. This means Amarillo to the state finals in 1930, the Interscholastic League was, for provide assistance for the full four ces L. Bayers, Munday; Barbara E. that each member can submit two single ads and two series for all intents and purposes, a high school football circuit, with schools years. The program of the Texas Carpenter, George West; George M. judging. Interscholastic League Foundation Davis, Fairfield; Libby Ann Dusen- divided into A and B classes, and with the rules of competition made in The state convention will be held is made possible by the generosity bury, Randolph Field; Randal L. on March 21-22, and for the first rest. Let us resolve to make this Austin. of other Texas foundations and in­ Gibson, Toyah; Harold H. Gold­ time there will be no district con­ year one of great progress. We There was some track competition in those days, and efforts were dividuals interested in its aims and smith, Quitman; tests held that weekend. This should know the power and influence of the being made objectives. Thomas B. Goleman, Ranger: to build up participation of schools in a few non-athletic make it possible for many to attend high school and junior high papers. These foundations and individ­ Terry G. Grimes, Barbers Hi! activities. But by and large the League meant football period. who could not before. Let us make sure that this influence uals are listed below, together with (Mont Belvieu) ; Carol K. Hafer It was in 1938 that Rodney Kidd, then physical education director at is used for the betterment of our the names of the students who have nick, Industrial (Vanderbilt); District Contests Bon- schools and the proper training of Southwestern University, accepted the job as athletic director of the been chosen to receive the nie Jo Higgins, Cypress-Fairbanks 1968 A great number of sponsors had our future journalists. I know you League; and there is a bit of irony in the fact that Athletic Director awards: (Houston); Temple G. Hild, asked that district journalism com­ will. Kidd did more than any other individual to promote competition in Marion; Denson E. Hilton, III, petition be started in their districts. Brown Memorial Best of everything to you. When non-athletic events. Today the League sponsors contests in everything Jones (Beeville); Glad to oblige, but you have to do the time comes to sign thirty to the Ezra W. Campbell, McGregor; Rex V. Jobe, Lake Highlands from high jumping to poetry reading. it. I furnish all contest materials 1968-1969 volume, I know we will Paul W. Sadler, Groesbeck; Carol (Dallas); Richard N. Laminae!;, free, but you have to arrange for Kidd will continue his association with the foundation scholarship all do it with a great sense of ac­ Ann Hay, Van; Carolyn J. McLean, Andrews; Thomas D. Morris. the district contests. You should ask complishment. program of the League, which he helped to institute. The scholarship Edinburg; George Scott Wells, Crane; Cherry D. Ramage, Hico: your principal to have district con­ fund was organized in 1959, and has grown from no funds at all to Weatherford. Karon K. Roeglin, Pflugerville; tests scheduled. He can carry your more than $229,000. Conna I. Turner, Pine Tree (Long- request to the district executive ILPC Officers Say Clark Foundation view) ; William A. Wright, Clifton). Before this scholarship program was instituted, students who were committee. Bill G. Carpenter, Clifton; King Foundation: District journalism contests will state winners in literary and scientific contests, were virtually ignored Stephen C. Collins, Mineola; Jack Sheila M. Arendt, Lindsay: be conducted in all districts request­ Promotion Key in the awards department. Now they participate in the scholarships. K. Dorman, Wink; Michael W. Fox, Judy M. Jones, Wichita Falls ing them, and in all regions where The Texas University Interscholastic League is recognized nationwide Sulphur Springs; William R. Gom- (Wichita Falls); Walter C. Todd, the number of contestants at re­ as the most extensive, and probably the most effectively run, statewide beski, Hirschi (Wichita Falls); II, Needville. gional site is so great that district To Success Michael N. Green, Austin (Hous­ Kleberg program of high school competition anywhere. Foundation: contests are essential. Any regional By BILLY GOODMAN ton) ; David J. Guerrero, Rio Michael W. Cochran, Waelder; director may request that district Today, instead of the A and B classes that covered everything in Grande City; John D. Gulley, Mule- James R. Massey, Freer; Stephen eliminations be held to cut down ILPC President the days of super-champion Burl Bufkin, there are 52 Class B districts, shoe; William S. Harris, Central K. Robertson, Agua Dulce); Mari­ on congestion at the regional con­ After a summer full of work­ 32 Class A, 32 Class AA, 16 Class AAA and 20 Class AAAA districts. (San Angelo); lyn Woody, Irvin (El Paso). test. shops, seminars, and institutes, David Literally tens of thousands of high school students are active in the M. Jones, Rider (Wichita Moody Foundation: Now is the time to get your re­ many of you are full of exciting Falls); Richard M. Jones, Tomball; competition the League provides. Wesley O. Barnhart, Spring quest in. The district contest is a ideas and are ready to start your Neal E. Kalinowski, Needville; Branch (Houston); Bobby D. Davis, ANDROCLES AND THE LION Dickinson High School took second part of the educational competition publications year off with a bang. Rodney Kidd ran the League. Harold Ratliff reported it. Both these Monte A. McGlaun, oMnterey (Lub- Denton; Jesse M. Draper, Odessa; place honors with their charming production of scenes from Androcles in journalism. I feel that it is a Yet no matter how enthusiastic men earned the love and respect of the high schools of Texas. May bock); Sherman A. Mathis, Spring Conald E. Ellis, Mission; Thomas and the Lion at the 1968 Conference AAA State One-Act Play Con­ worthwhile part of your journalism you are about your newspaper or their retirement be active and rewarding. (Reprinted courtesy Amarillo C. Mazurek, Sidney; Jeffrey W. competition schedule. I wish all dis­ test. George Parks, Jr., directed. Chuck Bulot as Androcles and Jacque yearbook, you won't be able to op­ Daily News.) Newman, Wilson (Dallas); tricts would hold journalism com­ erate without Browning as the Lion placed on the All Star Cast. the support of your Luis I. Ramirez, Andrews; John petition to give contestants as much student body. R. Ratcliff, Midland; Jon D. Rich- experience as possible. A newspaper without a reader­ ter, Sharyland (Mission); William OFFICIAL TAJD Is The Greatest ship is useless, even if it's a good M. Theiss, Thorndale. one. So make your product inviting. The Texas Association Welch Foundation: t V l of Jour­ Advertise it, promote it, and make nalism Directors John C. Allgood, Barstow; John has done great every potential subscriber impor­ NOTICES CHILDREN'S THEATRE AND CREAT­ I suggest that any paper considering work this year in promoting the ad S. Arthur, Brownwood; Benjamin IVE DRAMATICS, edited by Geraldine changing over from letterpress to offset, get tant. F. Jones, III, Quanah; Walter L. Brain Siks and Hazel Brain Dunnington, this book and study it carefully. It will make contest, yearbook work and many University of Washington Press, Seattle, the changeover far less traumatic. MRH. Mason, Brownfield; James M. Ma- 1961, reprinted. 1967. other aspects of the program. This Newspaper Week A collection of 22 articles on children's TEACHING JOURNALISM TO THE is the professional organization for The '68 football season is on" its way. Some schools have already SCURRY-ROSSER HIGH tula, Runge; Barton A. Smith, theatre and creative dramatics, written by JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT by National Newspaper Week will Greenville; Michael A. Ussery, No- acknowledged leaders in each field. Begin­ Deanna Arlene Larson, Master of Arts Texas secondary school journalism started their victory marches and others Scurry-Rosser High School is on proba­ ning with a brief history of both fields, the thesis at The University of Texas at Aus­ be celebrated the second week of have lost their first tilts, win­ tion in boys' basketball for a period of two directors. Hope you will take part cona; John H. Vautrain, Sweeny. articles provide solid information for the tin, 1968. October, which would be a great ning schools will have praise for the team, the coach and the officials. years, 1968-9 and 1969-70. teacher planning a beginning course in Everyone has been saying "Someone this year. We will send you informa­ Bedichek Memorial: Pat Ruth creative dramatics or children's theatre. An should do a real study of the teaching of time to get your school excited about In some cases, not all, the losers will need someone to blame. Maybe CORSICANA Henry, Spring Branch (Houston). appendix includes recommended course out­ journalism at the junior high level," but tion about TAJD in future mailings. HIGH SCHOOL lines which could easily be adapted for high it took a determined Miss Deanne Arlene your publications. the coach will get the criticism. But, unfortunately, in many instances Corsicana High School has been placed on Joe B. Cook: Kenneth L. Horton, school or college level work. Larson to do it. We of the Bugle Call probation in football for the 1968 football The main value of the the collection is This work includes intensive study of the Yearbook Study and Travel­ it's the game officials who get the kicks. Booing, hissing, uncalled-for season, for violation of the League Amateur Quanah. that it provides a survey of both fields under purpose of journalism, literature concern­ er are planning a "gala open house" Rule and Rule 25 of The Football Plan. ing junior A committee of the UIL Legis­ League Foundation: Alice F. one cover, while the nature of each article high school journalism, back­ for that week. Students will be in­ remarks directed at the men working the games should not be tolerated. makes selective reading possible for the ground and work load of the journalism lative Council has been set up to Schuchardt, Boerne and Jonathan experienced teacher. RCF teacher-advisor, mechanics of journalism vited to come to the press room and The education of the student body and local fans to the proper treat­ PRESCRIBED MUSIC LIST instruction and newspaper production, and study yearbooks, and to decide on On M. Medford, McCallum (Austin). PLANNING YOUR YEARBOOK by C. J. a handbook for the adviser. get acquainted with the staff and page 6, Conference B-C, delete line 3. how these publications can be served ment of visiting officials should be started now. School leaders and This paragraph should read: "Class B-C Shelby Memorial: Jonathan M. Medlin, Iowa State University Press, This thesis is now in the DeWitt Red- its operation. Perform one number from the prescribed Ames, Iowa, 1968. $5.95. dick Journalism Lending Library operated through the League and ILPC. If school publications should take the initiative in the drive for better list designated as Class B-C, a second num­ Medford, McCallum (Austin). This is a planning workbook for year­ by the ILPC. It is the best in the field of ber from the same grade or higher grade Elizabeth book to help editors and staffs to make the junior high school journalism. you wish to communicate with them Movie Effective sportsmanship on the part of the fans. and a march of the director's own selec­ (J. O. Webb): Jimmy production of their publication systematic I am proud to have had a very small tion." Don Grisham, Katy. and orderly. Too often staffs "get lost" in part in helping Miss Larson to do this you should write your views to me Last May we shot an 8mm movie The effect of the students' attitude on adults is illustrated by this story Page 8 Grade III should read: (Class the myriad details of preparing copy for work. MRH. at the state office. I will see that AA-CCC). the printer, deciding on page order, and of the "behind the scenes" of put­ told by a superintendent last season: "I was walking down the streets CORRECTION: PRESCRIBED MUSIC Colleges Chosen other problems. TYPES OF TYPEFACES AND HOW TO your letters go to the right person LIST This loose-leaf book provides a "ladder" RECOGNIZE THEM By J. Ben Lieber- ting out a paper. It included every­ of the town where my school was to play, wearing a ribbon on which CORNET-TRUMPET SOLOS: The Texas Interscholastic League planning section, layout section, and in­ man. Sterling Publishing Co. Inc., New at the right time. thing from the story assignment to Page 34 : Class I struction in many phases of yearbook York, 1967. Some sponsors want yearbook to was printed "BEAT ...." I noticed that the youngsters I met were wear­ Bills 8771-W Hooper's, Drawer C, Den- Foundation now has scholarship re­ work. MRH The novice newspaper or yearbook worker copyreading, editing, typesetting, ton, Texas 76201 cipients attending 25 different insti­ is often baffled by the multiplicity of type be included in ILPC on the same ing ribbons also, only theirs faces and names. proofreading, printing, and circu­ bore the words "WELCOME . ..." I was Page 35 : Class III THE STUDENT JOURNALIST AND This book will take the basis as newspapers and to share Ellis Mark I-O Hooper's, Drawer C, tutions in Texas, as follows: Abi­ MAKING ADVERTISING PAY FOR mystery out of typefaces and make them a lation. so ashamed that I hurriedly yanked my ribbon from my coat. Those kids Denton, Texas 76201 lene Christian College 3; Angelo THE SCHOOL PUBLICATION, By Glen tool to be used for better publications. It is the same convention. Others want FIVE BRASS : pages 79-80-81 Wright. Richards Rosen Press a fun-to-study book, tracing the develop­ To supplement the movie, there had the right Inc., 1968. ments in writing and idea. And there was no trouble at the game that night." Class I: State 1; University of Texas at Ar­ $3.78. typography from the the yearbooks to have a separate will be on display copy, galley and Delete Pezel Sonata No. 27 (2 cornets, This book gives excellent coverage to ad­ beginning. Appendices on display and body summer or fall convention with ac­ Civic organizations should be able to get the idea of "friendly horn, trombone, tuba) -...... Ru lington 1; Austin College, Sherman vertising copy writing, headline writing, type are excellent for helping the beginner page proof, dummies, slugs of type, Class II: i; layout and production. Many papers face to chose and measure type. cent on instruction on yearbook rivalry" across to the community. Delete Dieterieh Horizons (2 cornets or the deadly problem of making advertising Recommended for every school library. and the like. Cookies and punch will 2 trumpets, horn or trombone, trom­ Baylor University 3; Howard pay for the MRH. work. Others want both. The study It's much easier to take some precautions and prevent trouble, such bone or baritone, tuba) ..-.....-..- ...Ru paper. A careful study of this refresh the guests, and of course the book should make this problem less severe. SCHOLASTIC JOURNALISM, Fourth committee will need to know what Delete Festival Repertoire (a collection) The many examples of ads and layouts, staffers will be glad to answer any as drinking, gambling, and mistreatment of officials, than it is to wait (any one of 14) (2 cornets, horn or Edition, by Earl English and Clarence your needs are. coupled with lucid writing make this book Hach, Iowa State University Press, Press trombone, trombone or baritone, tuba) MUSIC . . . of great value to students and teachers. questions (they'll try at least). until some incident occurs and then try to prevent others from happen­ ...... Ru MRH. Building, Ames, Iowa. 1968. $4.50 cloth, Delete Simon Scherzo for First Quin­ $3.BO paperbound. Join Now, Avoid Disaster ing. Every game should be well policed. Even police officers are help­ tet (2 cornets, horn, trombone, bari­ A valued old standard textbook, Scholas­ Boosts Student Interest (Continued from Page 1) INTRODUCTION tone) ...... _...... MPH TO OFFSET, BACK­ tic Journalism, has again been brought up Membership application blanks This type of activity serves not less if a big crowd goes on the rampage, but their efforts to oust drunks SIX OR MORE BRASS: pages 83-84-85-86 tening: A Guide to Music," GROUND, PASTE-UP, APPLICATION to date. Since I960 this book has been of Class II: by Guy by Louis Heitner, Faculty Press, Inc., tremendous value to junior high, senior have been sent to all high schools only as an informative media but from the stands and control small groups of rowdies may prevent a Delete Gabriele-Miller Sonata Piano e Alan Bockmon and William J. Starr 1449 37th St., Brooklyn, N.Y. high and college journalism teachers. It Forte (any combination published) Many Texas school newspapers face the is big, solid and good. and junior highs. The sooner you also as a booster for paper-student serious mishap. State (N.Y.: Harcourt, Brace problem of converting laws governing gambling and drinking should be ...... Ox & World, from letterpress to This is a journalism teacher's good right get your membership in, the sooner relations. Human nature demands Delete Schutz-Anthony Antiphony No. 1959). offset. The change is often accompanied by arm. It is an excellent textbook, superb enforced at all games. All of these measures help to keep fan behavior 1 (4 cornets, 4 trombones) ...... -TP wailing and gnashing of teeth. Much of supplementary textbook, and a fine book of you can receive the new ILPC pam­ that a person be more interested in Any additional sources of infor­ the agony could be avoided by a careful ideas for teachers and students. under control. study of this book. This treatise is not Recommended phlets and other services. Rush the something if he knows a little about ARCHER CITY AND mation may for for every school library, be used to provide help the expert. It is for the novice. It is simpli­ journalism room and teachers' bookshelf. membership in. The deadline is Dec. it. From all indications football fever will soar higher than ever this fall. in understanding these composi­ fied to aid the beginner. MRH. CROWELL HIGH SCHOOLS 2, but I hope nearly all of you join The program might also help re­ Larger crowds naturally mean more opportunity for trouble. Some wide­ Football District tions but it must be emphasized that 11-A has placed Archer before then. That last-minute rush cruit future journalism students, a awake planning during these first City and Crowell High Schools on probation an ingredient essential to listening weeks and a serious campaign for for the 1968 football year for violation of is killing me, and it surely hurts commodity always in demand. better crowd sportsmanship will prevent disagreeable situations which Rule 13 of the Football Plan. and understanding music is that you when someone misses that deadline hear what you have read about. give the school and community a black eye. KENNEDY OF SAN ANTONIO and gets left out for a year. Don't More Coming John F. Kennedy High School of San An­ be caught short. Do it now! Next month you will hear from tonio has been put on probation in music for Recurring Melodies the 1968-69 school year by the Regional The League, the public schools of Texas and the thousands of stu­ Mike Shearn, ILPC Vice President, Music Executive Committee. For instance, if a textbook shows Journalism Acceptance Cards of Houston Memorial. We will al­ that a melody recurs a number of dents who have participated in the League program in athletics, music, I have mailed Journalism Accept­ PICTURE MEMORY ternate with ILPC Secretary Bon- times in a given composition, a stu­ or other events while in elementary or high school owe a great debt of ance Cards to all principals. This nie Cox from Houston Waltrip. Leonardo da Vinci may be correctly iden­ dent tified as Leonardo, Leonardo da Vinci, or should listen to a work until gratitude to Rodney J. Kidd for his excellent leadership in guiding and card must be signed by the princi­ For any official ILPC business (or University da Vinci, or Vinci. he can hear the melody recur. As Interscholastic League Listed under the L's in most of the newer encouraging the public school competitive program for the last thirty pal or superintendent and returned unofficial any other business) write encyclopedias and art books, Leonardo lived much as possible, the Music History to this office before a school can be me: Directory before last names meant much. Since da and Literature Contest years. His direction has established a mark of excellence difficult for Vinci has long been considered his last questions permitted to take part in League Billy Goodman name, even if it denotes only the place will center around factors in music any one to equal or eclipse. For the last three score years he has de­ journalism contests. As soon as State Executive Committee: Dean Norris A. Hiett, chairman; Dr. H. A. Calkins, Dr. Lynn where he was born, it is at least typograph­ the 301 Honeysuckle Lane Wade McCraw, Dr. Emmette Bedford, Dr. J. J. Villarreal, Byron Fullerton, Dr. Rhea ically last and should not be considered in­ that can be easily verified by listen­ voted practically all of his energy toward making the League program card is received I will mail you a set San Antonio, Texas 78213 H. Williams, Lynn F. Anderson, Bailey M. Marshall. correct, even though the style of indexing ing. Legislative Council: W. C. Andrews, Chairman; C. C. Miller, Vice Chairman; Harlan has changed. the finest of its type in the world. of the regional journalism contests Andrews ; Jim Barnes ; Sam T. Bryan; Roy S. Butler; Foster Cook; C. E. Davis; W. O. However, the contest will not Bchols ; A. G. Elder; Horace Francis; Lloyd E. Gilbert; Charles Harris; J. C Hicks; No one has been more dedicated or more sincere in his efforts, nor from 1968 so you will have some­ W. M. Johnson; Claud H. Kellam; James R. Phillips; G. R. Price; Fred Sailing; CHAPEL HILL stop at being a music appreviation thing to practice with. AMATEUR. . . L. B. T. Sikes; George Thigpen, G. E. Thompson. has any one given more energy to developing his dream than Mr. Kidd Director ...... _...... _...... _...... Dr. Rhea H. Williams Chapel Hill High School of Tyler has program, but will involve a transfer For those who wish it, there is a Director of Athletics ...... ^...... Bailey M. Marshall been placed on probation in boys' basket­ of learning. in his determination to provide the best and most educational competi­ (Continued from Page 4) Director of Music ...... _.. ._.. _...... _..._.... Dr. Nelson G. Patrick ball for the 1968-69 school year for mis­ special package of journalism con­ Director of Journalism. ...-—...... -...-..—————-..-...... -.....—~.~ Dr. Max R. Haddick treatment of basketball officials. In addition to the above listed tive program attainable. Through his leadership, the Interscholastic tests to be used for practice. This Insured Endorsed Director of Drama, ...... Roy M. Brown compositions, students wil be asked League increased ten-fold in scope and equally as much in excellence. It package sells for $1. Order from The State Executive Committee I. M. TERRELL to answer similar questions about I. M. Terrell High School of Fort Worth is said the test of the success of any life is how well the principles ad­ ILPC if you need them. re-emphasizes that it is the respon­ has been disqualified for League honors in five works not on the official list. In See the story and schedule on stu­ sibility of the school, not legally, basketball for the 1968-69 season and has vocated are carried forward in the lives of those who share the aims of INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER been placed on probation in basketball for this manner, students will have to dent activities conference on page 1. but from a moral standpoint, to pro­ the 1969-1970 and the 1970-1971 basketball associate and relate their study of the individual or work with the same organization. Thousands of men season, for violation of the Basketball Code. These conferences are open to all vide and see that athletic insurance Published eight times a year, each month from September throueh April, by the Bureau the known selections to unknown and women in all of Public School Service, Division of Extension, The University of Texas, Box 8028, professions and vocations can attest that the League students and teachers. There is no or similar services are provided Austin 78712. ONE-ACT PLAY compositions. program started them on the road to success. Many Texans who are now limit on the number who may at­ which protect the health of the For failing to participate after filing en­ For those who wish further in­ tend. These Rhea H.Williams...... '...... Editor try card, in violation of Rule l-f-2, the fol­ outstanding citizens are grateful to Mr. Kidd, as are most administrators are instructional ses­ player, while he is in uniform. lowing schools have been suspended in One- formation about the contest or sions designed to help you in your It should be noted that there is Max R. Haddick ...... Managing Editor Act Play for the 1968-69 school year: Lake preparation and other school people, for his leadership, guidance and direction of Dallas; Anderson (Mart); Moody; New for it, a mimeographed newspaper and yearbook work and no regulation against the provision the League program. Second elasfl postaee at Austin. Texas. Subscription: SI per year plus 2 cents tax. Home; Community (Nevada) ; Kennedy handbook is available. in the contests. Check the dates and of items such as salt (San Antonio) ; Spur; Texas City. tablets, The handbook includes general in­ Our best wishes go with Mr. Kidd as he continues his work with the select one. You are invited to all of aspirins, or any other type of health ROBERT E. LEE (SAN ANTONIO) formation about the contest rules, a Texas Interscholastic League Foundation in the years to come. In the them. Later you will receive a protective supplies or services, pro­ Robert E. Lee High School (San An­ description and definition of the 10 mailed invitation, but you should viding they are furnished during a tonio) has been placed on probation in One- words of the Scriptures, may we say "Well done, thou good and faithful Act Play for the 1968-69 school year by the items to be tested for each composi­ plan for it now to avoid conflicts. game or practice period and are di­ Vol. LIII SEPTEMBER, 1968 State Executive Committee for mistreat­ tion, and a study guide that shows servant." No. 1 ment of Officials at the 1968 Regional Con­ The Scholastic Press is better rectly related only to the game and test. how to prepare for the contest. than ever, but this is no reason to the practice periods. SEPTEMBER, 1968 NTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER Page 3 Music Matters Gifts, Payments Educational Theatre Contest Chairmen New Judging Rule Guidelines Drawn Cite Needed Changes By DR. RHEA H. WILLIAMS fered to the coach who enters a par- Now In Effect ticular tournament or meet. These By NELSON G. PATRICK League Director gifts range from cash to TV sets, By ROY M. BROWN All school administrators, coaches suits, luggage and watches. State Drama Director Welcome to the new school year! If your summer has been and sponsors should become aware The obvious intent of such pro­ as busy as mine has been, September will hardly feel like a new of the new League rule, Article cedure is to secure entries for that "Another opening, another show!" year but a continuation of the old. Although the summer has XVI, Section 2, regarding awards. particular meet or tournament. By this time the doors of every public school in Texas have been a busy one, it has also been profitable and interesting. The first part of this regulation Most people believe that accepting opened for another school year. For the next nine months the limits the amount a coach or spon­ such offers is unethical, since the Following the State Solo-Ensemble Contest, we had a meet­ sor may receive from sources other coach or sponsor receives his com­ show will continue. Hopefully, your work in drama and your ing of the Contest Chairmen. Eleven of the active Regions than the school to $200 in cash or pensation or salary from the school. productions will be a most important part of the nine-month sent two or more representatives to discuss: 1) the equitable valuable consideration, unless it The school also pays his and team school "show." application of all the rules in each region; 2) several regional represents a scholarship or unless expenses to the meet or tournament, This summer the cast of characters around my offices chairmen found from the reports of other regions more ef­ the coach or sponsor is retiring from provides the equipment and the changed considerably. R. J. Kidd, Director of the UIL for the the profession. pupil personnel to represent the ficient means of administering the contests; 3) school admin­ school. past 20 years, has retired. istrators exchanged views on their responsibilities (you will $200 Award Limit Mr. Kidd will continue to work with the League and will probably see some executive committee reorganization and The purpose of this new regula­ Prior Check Essential maintain an office in League headquarters. Dr. Rhea H. Wil­ school administrators assuming more administrative respon­ tion is not to prevent boys on the Each coach and sponsor should CONFERENCE B WINNER Meadow High School won the 1968 Con­ liams, who was associate director of the League and state ath­ sibilities to relieve the busy music director). team from giving gifts to a coach, check to see whether cash or other ference B State One-Act Play Contest with their outstanding produc­ letic director, will take over as Director. so long as the gift does not cost more valuable consideration is being giv­ tion of scenes from THE BOY WITH A The contest chairmen recommend­ CART. Mrs. Noyce Burleson Dr. Williams and I have worked than $200, but to govern those "un­ en in the tournaments or meets in ed the following: directed. Tom Copeland (left) was selected as Best Actor and winner closely together for the past six of students participating from each written agreements" which exist in which his school is entering teams "Handbook." It will include plays 1) If convenient, all contest grade level. of the Samuel French Award. Trudie Marchbanks was Best Actress. Also years. I look forward to continuing en­ some areas and under which out­ or individual contestants. Accepting that should be added to the Ap­ that association with him as one of tries and evaluation forms should 6) On Form 9's list solos and en­ side organizations such as booster such items could make that school pictured are Jim Wilkes and Roy Cato. Lynn Murray from Sam Hous­ proved List of Plays as well as some my two new chiefs. The other cast be current publication. sembles in Alphabetical and Score clubs, dads' clubs and quarterback ineligible for League honors. ton State College, Huntsville, served as the Critic Judge. titles that should be deleted. It will change, and my other new boss, is 2) The UIL office initiate a order (this includes vocal students). clubs guarantee a coach when he also contain a copy of the new Critic Dr. Lewin Goff, chairman of the De­ Packet #3 composed of Form 6's. 7) Please refrain from uncompli­ is employed a bonus, the size de­ Judge rule that goes into effect this But What Does Principal Think? partment of Drama. Dr. Goff re­ (This has been done and is available mentary remarks when referring to pending upon the success of his sea­ year. places Dr. Loren Winship, who has for distribution: 200 blanks). the contest chairman. son. retired after 20 years in that post. Student Activities Conferences 3) All music directors and school I am sure that you will cooperate Under League rules, the control administrators read the current is­ of athletics must rest directly with Seven Student Activities Confer­ with the regional contest chairmen Dr. Winship 'Retires' ences are scheduled this fall. The sue of the Constitution and Contest in their difficult job in providing you the superintendent, if the athletic So You're a Coach Who Won Dr. Winship is retiring from ad­ Rules. program is to justify itself as part sites and dates for the conferences with a well organized contest. ministrative work. He will continue can be found on Page 1 of this 4) The UIL permit 10 additional of the educational program. In Elsewhere in this issue you will as a full-time professor of drama Leaguer. Special one-act play ses­ days for filing Regional reports many cases, the coach had double find a column devoted to the new education. sions have been planned for each with the State Office. (This has been Awards Rule. Check this one care­ allegiance, to the superintendent And You're Feeling Chipper Dr. Goff comes and to outside organizations, with to the University conference. In addition to the one- entered into the C & CR). fully. from Cornell University. You will act play sessions, afternoon Critic the major portion of his loyalty too You won your fourth League students. may not be a problem. 5) All Junior High Schools, Band, hear more about him in a future ar­ Judging Workshops have been Judging Institutes often given to such outside influ­ game Friday night and you are feel­ Did you harass the officials, dis­ How were your social studies Choir, Orchestra, enter the number ticle in a Leaguer yet to come. Goff scheduled at The Universities of ences. ing pretty good. Lou should, I won­ play displeasure with their deci­ classes on Friday? Was Friday an Although several years late, and has an insatiable appetite for work Texas at Austin and Arlington and It is hoped that all administra­ der what your Principal thinks sions, or leave your designated ordered day on which you met fully after many requests from you, we and a head full of new ideas. He has at Sam Houston State College, tors, coaches and sponsors acquaint about it. Sure! He is pleased because coaching area or the bench? Princi­ and squarely the obligation to teach are having six "Judging Institutes." exciting plans to take the Drama Huntsville. Make every effort to at­ themselves with the provisions of a strong athletic program is good pals and officials both make a num­ four sections of world history? Did This activity, initiated by Mr. Sav­ Department to new heights. tend the Conference in your area. age, attracted nationwide approval. this new regulation, so that no for the morale of the student body ber of decisions in their workday you do a good job? If you didn't We have been collecting data, and school need be disqualified for dis­ and is a factor in public relations. activities. Students are taught to teach well, and if you had lost the Enrollment Card Conventions trict honors because of such activ­ After all, no one visited the chem accept authority. You want author­ game, you might as well scratch tapes for several years and hope to On Sept. 13 the official one-act Circle the date for the Student ities. lab on Friday or came to the ma­ ity to conduct your practices, and the day. But, if you taught well, have something of interest for you. play enrollment card was mailed to Activity Conference in your area. chine shop to see whether they won most of us do not like to have our part of the day was salvaged! Check The cooperation of college Music the principal or superintendent of You should also circle two more Tournament Awards or lost. authority challenged. Were you a your contract from the Board of Department personnel has been each school which held League mem­ important dates. The annual South­ The other section of the new Be that as it may! What does good example for youth when you Education . . . most of them include overwhelming. The host school bership during the 1967-68 school west Theatre Conference will be awards rule relates to entering a your principal think of you as an challenged authority? Juveniles are teaching as well as coaching. You chairmen are making extensive year. Along with the card will be a held at Louisiana State University tournament or meet where cash or individual? You know and he knows severely disciplined for challenging signed it, Coach. preparation to give us facilities and letter explaining entry procedures in Baton Rouge, Oct. 25-26. The valuable consideration is given to whether you by-passed certain rules authority, but Coach has the right When Bill's parents came by the rsonnel for this event. The sched­ and other matters pertinent to the Texas Educational Theatre Associ­ the coach for entering his school either by intent or accident. He to? Other than privileges allowed dressing room to see about his in­ ule follows: one-act play contest. ation and the Texas Secondary team or any individual contestant. wants to win, but he wants to win under the rules, where did you as a jury, were you standing outside Oct. 19, Texas Technological Col­ Included with the letter will be an Theatre Conference meeting will be In many areas, particularly in within the rules and regulations. Coach suddenly get this right? Per­ smoking and chatting with Boost­ lege, Lubbock, Dr. Gene Hemmle, order blank which may be used to held at The University of Texas at basketball and baseball tourna­ You see, he thinks sportsmanship, haps you should have waited until er's members, or were you in­ host. order the 1968-69 Constitution and Austin on Feb. 7-8. ments or tennis and golf meets, cash fair play, ethics and a few other after the game or even better, see side helping check for injuries your­ Oct. 26, Houston Baptist College, Contest Rules, and for those who do I hope each of you will make an or merchandise incentives are of- things are important to high school the official next week. By then, it self, consoling the boy who made the Houston, Mr. Paul Green, host. not have one, a copy of effort to attend all three of these bad fumble, encouraging the boy the 1967-69 Nov. 9, Texas A&I University, "Handbook for One-Act important meetings. who did not get in the game, con­ Play." The Kingsville, Dr. Thomas C. Pierson, Constitution and Contest Rules sells I hope each of you has a mar- host. Schools Make The Rules gratulating the boy who did well? velous time with the drama pro­ Perhaps the Booster for $1 and the "Handbook" for $.50. Nov. 16, The University of Texas had gotten you gram this year. I envy you because BYRON FULLERTON tickets for the homecoming at old These two publications are vitally ... Executive Committeeman. at Austin, Austin, Mr. Richard D. important to the Drama Director in of your opportunity to work with Blair, host. sub-Normal State Teachers and you some of Texas' most talented youth. Athletic Associations Depend planned to meet him and the the organization and conducting of Nov. 23, Stephen F. Austin Col­ Have fun and a special GOOD "younger" Boosters, at someone's one-act play contests. lege, Nacogdoches, Dr. M. E. Hall, SHOW! house for a little private "blast." After you receive the Enrollment host. Law Professor Perhaps you owed the Booster some­ Card, please complete and return it. Dec. 7, The University of Texas On Full Support Of Membership thing ! Heard one time of a Boosters This card must be signed by your DRAFT . . . at Arlington, Arlington, Mr. Jack By CLIFFORD FAGAN use innuendoes or indirection, leav­ pants maintain their amateur Club influential enough to have a superintendent or principal. You Member State Mahan, host. ing the idea that the state associa­ standing. These rules have all been coach released. They planned the will receive an acknowledgement (Continued from Page 1) It is a duty of those responsible tion is superimposing standards developed through experience. letter as soon as the card is re­ Don Pugh for directing and coaching inter­ maneuver at a "blast" somewhere. lative Reference Service, the Gov­ Committee which the school representatives School and athletic administra­ They didn't invite the Coach that turned. ernment Printing Office, the Selec­ scholastic athletics to support the Byron Fullerton, assistant dean We have a new executive assis­ had no part in formulating. Not tors have the privilege of partici­ night, but he thought he was with tive Service System, the Readers' tant. Don Pugh replaces David program of the state high school only is this most unfair, but it also pating in the development of rules New Judging Rule of The University of Texas School athletic association of which their the in-group. The in-group put him Digest, Current History, and World- Sloan who has taken a similar po­ tends to weaken the program which and regulations which will deter­ Last spring, by a vote of 687 for view, as well as from other organi­ of Law, has been named to the school is a member. Unfortunately, in the out-group. League State Executive Committee. sition with the University of Miss­ has been developed for the benefit mine the policy and procedures for You see, Coach, most fellas do and 208 against, League member zations and foundations too numer­ ouri. We send David our heartiest this duty is not always fulfilled. of the membership. the activities in which their school schools put into effect a new one-act Fullerton received the B.S.P.Ed. When the application of a regula­ something else besides coach after ous to mention. degree from The University of congratulations on his new position Those who have the responsibil­ will take part. Along with this priv­ age 45 or so. Are you known as a play rule requiring that all One-Act Packets will be sent to member and our thanks for the work he has tion brings criticism to the state ity of administering interscholastic ilege comes the responsibility for Play Judges be accredited. The ex­ Texas in 1946, the M. Ed. in 1950 association, too many administra­ good organizer, good public rela­ schools as soon as possible. If neces­ done for us. athletics must have the courage and supporting those regulations which tions man, high classroom stand­ act wording is on page 73, Eule 3, c, from the University of Colorado, tors, too many athletic directors, sary, two shipments will be made, Don Pugh comes from Killeen, fortitude to stand up and be count­ have been adopted by the majority ards, a strong contributor to all 1, in the new Constitution and Con­ late arriving pamphlets and booklets and the LL.B. from UT in 1956. and too many coaches neglect to where he was choir director for the ed when unwarranted criticism is of the membership. Thus, school phases of the total school program? test Rules. This new rule will en­ to be included in a second mailing. He taught in Texas Public Schools support the program they helped past eleven years. Don is working leveled at the organization which representatives have the obligation If so, perhaps someone is thinking sure that the untrained, but self- However, we hope that all items will for five years, was a partner in a develop. private law firm, and came to the toward a D.M.A. in music education carries out the policies they estab­ of defending the actions of their how you will fit in after your coach­ proclaimed theatre expert, will not arrive during the next 30 days and University Law School in 1963. with emphasis on choral activities. Easy Way Out lish. state high school athletic associa­ ing days are over. If so, how would be allowed to adjudicate. can be included in the first mailing. We welcome Don to the League and tion. It is necessary that these per­ The rule will put the "squeeze" He is also Director of Continuing The easy way out for them is to Rules Are Protection you fit? Administrators might note that Legal Education and a member of sincerely hope he likes his work sons support the state association What do you do in the summer? on the services of Accredited Critic all Texas schools should request ma­ A State High School Athletic As­ Phi Delta Kappa, Delta Theta Phi, with us. in their own communities when Work as a lifeguard or work on a Judges. We have more than enough terial from the League office. Ma­ sociation must have rules if the wel­ Who's Who in American Education, Books & Magazines there is unwarranted criticism of master's? So it's fun to be a life­ judges to take care of all the con­ terial is ordered from Oregon only Next Month fare of the participant is to be Texas State Bar Committee for their organization. It is particularly guard! How many 50-year-old life­ tests, but if your district has a par­ after each state has distributed its THE PRINTING INDUSTRY, AN INTRO­ protected, if equable competition is essential when Public Relations, District 10-B State Space is not sufficient to report all DUCTION TO ITS MANY BRANCHES, legislators attempt guards do you see? All of us enjoy ticular judge they want to use this supply among its respective mem­ PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS By Victor to be insured, if the program is to be to use their elected positions to Bar Grievance Prosecuting Commit­ the summer activities. Next month Strauss. Printing Industries of America, sports, the outdoors, and athletics. year, be sure and have your plan­ bers. Orders sent to the League of­ Inc., 20 Chevy Chase Circle, N. W. Wash­ conducted in a sportsmanlike man­ erode the authority which rightfully tee. you will find contest results reports, But there is more to life than just ning meeting early and then con­ fice will be filled as soon as arriving ington, D.C. 20015. $24.50. ner and if the program of the mem­ belong to the "Byron Fullerton will be a great State Solo-Ensemble report, the This is the complete manual in printing. It schools themselves. fun. They can take your job away tract for your judge. material permits. explains the modern graphic arts methods ber schools is to be protected. It is Those who do not give active sup­ asset to the University Interscho- Music Advisory Committee report in simple but detailed style. This encyclo­ from you, but they can't take your Since the service topic has re­ pedic volume is the first book ever to cover acknowledged that the rules and port are derelict Addendum to Handbook lastic League," said League Direc­ and the Music Selection Committee in their duties. degree or your education. That's a ceived much publicity recently, the the entire complex printing industry. regulations of state high school State high school In the next few weeks all drama tor Rhea H. Williams. "His back­ report. The Printing Industry is a classic. It will athletic associ­ winning record, not a losing. debate competitor may wish to con­ be the basic reference book in graphic arts. athletic associations are uniformly ations will not be able to protect the directors will receive a one-page ground in teaching and law will be Best wishes for the coming year. It is highly recommended to any school with The average administrator is in sult such national magazines as high. Satisfactory programs require Addendum to the 1967-69 Hand­ If we can help, let us know! printing instruction or instruction in jour­ schools' program if those who are favor of coaches. But he's not in TIME, NEWSWEEK, US NEWS of value." nalism. MRH. high standards and anything less responsible for formulating the favor of all coaches. He's selective book for One-Act Play. Insert the AND WORLD REPORT, CON­ would be uncomplimentary to the rules and regulations neglect to only for the earnest coaches who Addendum in your copy of the GRESSIONAL DIGEST, etc. and schools and completely unsatisfac­ keep the public aware of the fact are also good school men. There start building his array of facts and tory. that the state association is a school can be, but there need not be, a dif­ the often said tribute "that Coach figures now, while the League's de­ League Council Will Meet Nov. 6 The protection of the schools' pro­ organization and that the admin­ ference between a good coach and a is the kind of man I would like my bate material is being received and gram by the state association is an istrators themselves determine what good school man. Try to be both. son to play under if my son becomes packaged. Debate coaches and ex­ honorable and needed objective. the rules shall be. The state high Please, coach, try real hard! an athlete." Need else be said? Give perienced debaters realize the im­ Such protection is, and has been, an Yearbook, Athletics Reports Due school athletic association is a grass The greatest compliment an ad­ it some thought, Coach. Prom the portance of thorough advance prep­ inherent reason for organizing any roots organization. The membership ministrator could pay any coach is "Ohio School Administrator" aration. The Legislative Council of the also under way and will be present­ tions from individual administra­ group. All organizations protect determines the policy and proced­ University Interscholastic League ed to the Council, as will a report on tors, will recommend for referen­ their programs. The purpose is not ures. the Awards Rule. The League's dum any proposals which they feel will hold its 28th annual meeting in one of selfishness but rather, in the Unless those who participate in Music Committee will also have merit such action, and may refer case of interscholastic athletics, it is making these determinations fulfill Austin on Wednesday, Nov. 6, at available a survey and its conclu­ others to committees for further to insure that the competition con­ their responsibility of aggressively Seven Council Vacancies 2:00 p.m. sions. study or investigation. tributes to the education of the par­ and vigorously supporting the stan­ At this time, administrators who Incumbent Council members, as The primary purpose of the Coun­ ticipants. Without some protection dards which they themselves de­ have been elected to represent each well as those now being chosen in cil is to maintain close contact with provided as a result of adherence velop, someone else will be establish­ to standards an orderly program respective region and conference the seven regions and conferences local member schools and with the ing the school standards for them To Be Filled By Election where elections are now in progress, League program. Each member could not be maintained. in the future. will consider reports from various are urged to inform all member should be well informed on local Seven vacancies now exist on the and Region IV, 1970; ministrator in the same region and affiliated organizations who wish to schools whom they represent that problems and attitudes and needs. Participation Voluntary League's Legislative Council. Sev­ Conference A: Region 1,1971, and conference, including of course the appear before it, such as the Council has as one of its objec­ The Council is the body that estab­ WINNERS . . . coaching The fact that participation in eral result from term expiration, Region IV, 1970; one whose term has just expired. or music educators, and to review tives to consider any proposed rule lishes League policy, such policy interscholastic athletics is entirely (Continued from Page 1) Conference B: Region IV, 1971. Since the Legislative Council de­ reports from its own appointed com­ change or review any particular being the basis for many decisions voluntary makes it more necessary while others have arisen because the According to prescribed proced­ termines the policies which guide mittees. area which local administrators find of the State Executive Committee. that the program be protected. This Conference AAAA Roxie Lucas, elected administrator or his school ure, the names of the five adminis­ the State Executive Committee in especially troublesome or present to protection is provided in many Houston Bellaire, best actress, most has moved to another region or con­ trators who receive the most votes its decisions and decides which Yearbook, Athletics Studies the council as a whole any contest Member's Views Welcome ways, and includes: the sanctioning outstanding performer and winner ference. in each area on the September items are to be submitted to member For instance, the Council's ath­ revision or new regulation which The State Office urges local school of competition, the requirement that of the Samuel French Award; Steve Elections are being held in these nominating ballot will be placed on schools by referendum ballot, it is letic committee will bring a report local schoolmen think should be officials to present their views to the contracts be honored, the adoption Tobolowsky, Dallas Kimball, best regions, with the terms expiring on the final ballot distributed in Oc­ important that we have an active on its study of problems in that considered. Council representative, either by of eligibility rules which certify actor; Venetia Hobson, Dallas Kim­ Aug. 31 of the year given: tober, and the one who receives the and informed Council. Adminis­ area, especially the problem of letter or perhaps by local regional that the participant is a bona fide ball; Sylvia Soto, San Antonio Fox Conference AAAA: Region III, most votes on this final ballot will trators who serve in this capacity recruiting high school athletes by Referendum for Changes meetings, before the representative student, the adherence to standards Technical; Frank Saenz, San An­ 1971; Conference AAA: Region IV, serve as the Council member from provide a definite service both for colleges. Council members, after reviewing comes to Austin for the Nov. 6 which maintain equable competi­ tonio Fox Technical; Tommy 1970; that region and conference. the League and for the member A study of school yearbooks is all suggestions and recommenda­ conference. tion, and assurance that partici­ Schlamme, Houston Bellaire. Conference AA: Region I, 1972, Members may nominate any ad­ schools. SEPTEMBER, 1968 Page 4 INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER Highlands, El Campo State Baseball Champs Plains Keeps Class A Title District, Regional In UIL Volleyball Tourney Champions Listed San Antonio Highlands defeated ler), Caldwell, Del Valle, Columbus, Branch, 15-12, 15-2, to take Creek won best two of three of the Harlandale High of San Antonio, Spring the Pasadena Eagles, 3-1, with Bellville, Rusk, Kirbyville, Kountze, championship. Harlan­ finals, 10-12,15-4, and 15-13. Clear Creek of League City, Phil­ the AAAA Highlands' hurler Glenn Harris Dayton, Santa Fe (Alta Loma), its play with a perfect lips, Plains and Kyle won the dale ended giving a dazzling one-hit southpaw Edna, Goliad, Gregory-Portland record. Phillips AA Winner AAAA, AAA, AA, A and B state 19-0 season performance. (Gregory), Boerne, San Felipe (Del championships in girls' volleyball at Defending AA champ Gregory- Clear Creek Wins in AAA Harris' one-hitter was preceded Rio), Hebbronville, La Joya. the state tournament in Austin, Portland didn't quite make it this by team mate Richard Guerra's no- Bi-district Winners: Fabens, Bur­ Clear Creek of League City drop­ April 26-27. time, losing its perfect record and hitter in the opening round when leson, Ervin (Dallas), Hooks, ped South San Antonio in three the title to Phillips, 15-5, 15-7. Highlands defeated Arlington, 3-0, Chapel Hill (Tyler), Del Valle, Harlandale AAAA Champ games to win the AAA title, and Phillips closed play with a 25-1 to earn their playoff birth. Columbus, Rusk, Dayton, Santa Fe earn a 21-3 season record. Clear Harlandale beat Spring Woods of record. El Campo's Ricebirds unleashed a (Alta Loma), Gregory-Portland lusty eight-hit attack, coupled with (Gregory), San Felipe (Del Rio), Plains Repeats the two-hit pitching of junior south­ Hebbronville. Posfscr/pfs on Athletics Defending A champ Plains re­ paw Alan Olson to blank the Regional Winners: Fabens, Bur­ peated, defeating Meridian 15-0,15- Lamesa Golden Tors, 3-0, and win leson, Columbus, Gregory-Portland 0. Plains allowed only seven points the AAA state championship. It (Gregory). to be scored against them in the was the Ricebirds second trip to the Checks on Eligibility tournament. state tournament, and they won Conference A their second state title. Their first District Winners: Farwell, Mill- Kyle B Champs trip and title came in 1962. sap, Clifton, Italy, Frisco, Whites- Bad Errors Kyle girls won the B title, defeat­ Other baseball results are: boro, Malakoff, White Oak, West Prevent ing Klondike, 15-5,15-8, in the final Sabine (Pineland), Westwood (Pal­ By BAILEY MARSHALL 1968 Robinson (Waco), Fairfield, game. The Kyle won-loss record was f\f\f\f\ b/AbcBALi. Wi/-Uvir IOINJ i jigiiicKia High School of San Antonio won the AAAA estine), State Athletic Director BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS Thrall, Orangefield, Schulenburg, 26-2. baseball championship at the State Tournament in June. Members of the team are: FRONT ROW Toddy Noodle-Horn, Malakoff, Katy, Conference AAAA Pettus, Medina Valley (Castroville), Each year costly errors are committed on eligibility blanks, Arrambide, Frank Romero, Glenn Harris, Andy Dominguez, Richard Suerra, Salvador Calvo: MIDDLE Kermit and Robert E. Lee of Mid­ District Winners: Ysleta, Lee Zapata. is certified, and plays. Long, Herbie Arnold; BACK ROW Head Farwell, especially if an ineligible boy land won third-place honors in B, ROW Greg Burch, Tommy DuPont, Carl Lange, Eddie (Midland), Monterey, Arlington, Bi-district Winners: Each principal should check and recheck the football eligi­ A, AA, AAA, and AAAA playoffs. Coach Tommy Henslee, Richard Petri, Ken Pritchard, Sreg Sandoval, Gary Turner, Gary Schroeder, Arlington Heights, Adams, Carroll- Clifton, Frisco, Malakoff, West Sabine (Pineland), Robinson bility list before district play starts. Some simple verifications Other season results are as Leslie Newhouse and Assistant Coach Virgil Peterson. Absent when picture was taken were Jesse Causey, ton, John Tyler (Tyler), Lamar, follows: (Waco), Thrall, Orangefield, Pettus, must be made. Bubba Hermes, Dennis Bendele and Terry Walker. Galena Park, French (Beaumont), Pasadena, Austin, Carroll (Corpus Medina Valley (Castroville). First, check the date of initial enrollment into the eighth Clif­ 1968 Girls' Volleyball Champions Christ!), Highlands, Harlandale Regional Winners: Farwell, date for entry into the Rob­ grade. The earliest possible eligible Conference AAAA (San Antonio). ton, West Sabine (Pineland), (Cast­ eighth grade is the faU of 1964. Bi-district Winners: Lee (Mid­ inson (Waco), Medina Valley District Winners: Lee (Midland), roville). Pampa, Arlington, Port Neches, land), Arlington, Arlington Heights, Check Birth Dates clude district games. This is too Spring Woods, Texas City, Killeen, John Tyler (Tyler), Galena Park, Conference B Next, check each student's age. high a price to pay. Review your eli­ Harlandale. Pasadena, Carroll (Corpus Christi), District Winners: Higgins, Na­ The age limit rule (Article VII, Sec­ gibility blanks now. Regional Winners: Lee (Mid­ Highlands. zareth, New Home, Quail, Matador, tion 1) states that no one shall take In some districts the District Ex­ land), Arlington, Spring Woods, Regional Winners: Arlington, Graford, Gordon, Jonesboro, Craw- part in any contest in this League ecutive Committee or their repre­ Harlandale. John Tyler (Tyler), Pasadena, ford, Coolidge, Avalon, Abbott, who, on the first day of September sentative meet and review eligibil­ State Winner: Harlandale. Highlands. Harrold, Windthorst, Midway (Hen­ preceding the contest, has reached ity forms. Normally they exchange State Winner: Highlands; runner- rietta), Callisburg (Gainesville), or passed his nineteenth birthday. reports and each principal checks Conference AAA up, Pasadena., Chico, The earliest possible acceptable one. This takes approximately 30 Crowley, S&S (Sadler), Leonard, District Winners: Perryton, Ker­ Conference AAA birthdate would be Sept. 1, 1949. minutes. It is an effective procedure mit, Snyder, Breckenridge, Lake Blossom, Mt. Enterprise, Harleton, Ector Next, check to see that each stu­ for eliminating costly errors and is Worth (Fort Worth), Lewisville, District Winners: Dumas, Bullard, Oakwood, Lovelady, Maur- (Wichita dent passed at least three one-half highly recommended by the League Nacogdoches, Lancaster, West (Odessa), Lamesa, Hirschi iceville, Chireno, Salado, Florence, Lake units during the preceding semes­ office. Orange (Orange), Cypress-Fair­ Falls), Brewer (Fort Worth), Dripping Springs, Sheridan, Nacog­ ter. Also see that he attended school banks (Houston), Lamar (Rosen- Highlands (Richardson), D'Hanis, Riviera, Wall, Anthony. Scholarship Requirements (Waco), Forest a major portion of that preceding berg), Clear Creek (League City), doches, La Vega Bi-district Winners: Higgins, Brenham, El semester. No one shall take part in any San Marcos, Beeville, South San Park (Beaumont), New Home, Graford, Gordon, Cool­ City), League contest who, at the time of Antonio (San Antonio), Weslaco. Campo, Clear Creek (League idge, Avalon, Harrold, Midway Verify Entrance Dates the contest, was not passing in at Regional Winners: Kermit, Lake Lockhart, West Oso (Corpus (Henrietta), Crowley, Leonard, San Antonio (San Finally, each principal should least three half-unit credit courses Worth (Fort Worth), Clear Creek Christi), South Blossom, Harleton, Oakwood, Chi­ verify the entrance date into his seven days prior to the contest. The (League City), South San Antonio Antonio), Raymondville. reno, Florence, Sheridan, D'Hanis, Bi-district Winners: Dumas, La- school and see that it corresponds student must be passing from the (San Antonio). Wall. Worth), La with the one-year rule. beginning of the semester. State Winner: Clear Creek mesa, Brewer (Fort Vega (Waco), Brenham, El Campo, Simple checks may save embar- An eligibility sheet should be dis­ (League City). Lockhart, South San Antonio (San rasment.. The League office reviews persed throughout the faculty every ~Stn&wer& each of these items on every eligi­ Friday. Each faculty member Conference AA Antonio). due to place his initials by the boy's Regional Winners: Lamesa, La bility blank. Often though, should District Winners: Phillips, Iowa are if he is passing. Any boy not Vega (Waco), El Campo, South San Q. Is it a violation for a pupil or the vast number, many errors name Park, Olton, Stanton, Stamford, three initials by his name is Antonio (San Antonio). pupils to receive free malts, free not found until too late. having Crane, Ballinger, Nacona, Burleson, Friday. State Winner: El Campo; runner- passes to shows or athletic events, ineligible the next Wilmer-Hutchins (Hutchins), Mc- Errors Are Costly is a sound practice. Athlet­ CHAMPIONS The El Campo Ricebirds won the state AAA baseball up, Lamesa. free meals or lodging for athletic This Gregor, Liberty-Eylau (Texar- CONFERENCE AAA BASEBALL for playing ically the school is sure to have eli­ ability such as scoring a touchdown, The minimum penalty kana), Gilmer, championship in Austin at the June tournament. Members of the team are: FRONT ROW Del Rod, boy is forfeiture of all gible boys playing. Scholastically, Conference AA winning a game or other athletic an ineligible Winnsboro, Canton, Giddings, Jack Heard, Cecil Saucedo, Lowell Howard and Manager Joe Roye; SECOND ROW Charles Wendt, participated in. Each year the athletes are more aware of their District Winners: Fabens, Bowie, achievements ? games he Georgetown, Bastrop, Katy, Living- Keith, Alonso ball of the importance Billy Humphrey, Johnnie Rocha, Alien Olson; Johnny Ellis; BACK ROW Coach Buzzy Burleson, Ervin (Dallas), Mexia, A. Yes, as Article VIII, Section 8, a few schools must forfeit grades and aware ston, Kirbyville, Hardin-Jefferson games, and occasionally these in­ of maintaining good grades. Ramirez, Wayne Zaskoda, Roland Lundy and Coaches Olson and Gordon. Hooks, Pittsburg, Chapel Hill (Ty- the Amateur Rule forbids the ac­ (Sour Lake), Anahuac, Needville, cepting of cash or valuable con­ Edna, Floresville, Gregory-Port­ sideration for teaching, officiating land (Gregory), Canyon (New or participating in athletic events. Braunfels), Devine, Benavides, La 'Spear Blocking Kills Players Valuable consideration is any item Amateur Rule Prohibits Joya. which is usable, wearable, or has Regional Winners: Phillips, Can­ resale value. ton, Katy, Gregory-Portland (Greg­ For Teams ory). Q. Can more than three alternates 'Benefits' State Winner: Phillips. be used in the One-Act Play Con­ MARSHALL keep in mind under this interpre­ Cite test when the cast is composed of By BAILEY to Coaches, Medics State Athletic Director tation is that there can be no feed­ Conference A fewer than ten characters? ing of athletes at home games by District Winners: White Deer, A. No. Only three alternates may All school administrators and the school or by outside organiza­ be used whether the cast is com­ coaches should read carefully Ar­ Wheeler, Kress, Lorenzo, Plains, tions. The only way that athletes Rising posed of three, five or ten charac­ ticle VIII, Section 8, Item c, of the Robert Lee, Wink, Iraan, Of Tackling Dangers ters. may be fed before a game while at which deals with Star, Dublin, Knox City, Boyd, League rules home would be for the athletes services" or "benefits" Meridian, Joshua, Sanger, Wolfe Most coaches, physicians, and more likely to miss the tackle be­ mittee and orthopedic consultant to intent, and that's to maim and crip­ Q. Is it permissable to use a start­ "special themselves to pay for the meal. It within the City, James Bowie (Simms), sports officials join the American cause he has a harder time seeing the University of Oregon football ple." ers pistol or a gun with the firing given only to athletes is a violation for the school, any and not the student Malakoff, Sabine (Gladewater), Medical Association in calling for where he's going. team. "While every infraction may Since 1960, most of the football pin removed in a one-act play pro­ school system individual, or organization to pay The ruling is as Joaquin, Central (Pollok), Robinson an end to football "spearing." not be discernible, those that are deaths resulting directly from foot­ duction? body as a whole. for free meals prior to or after a follows: (Waco), Blooming Grove, Thrall, Spearing is the use of the head Surgeons Appalled should be rigorously penalized ball participation have been caused A. No. A starters pistol or any game being played at home. any 'special services' Orangefield, Waller, Schulenburg, as a battering ram. It's dangerous, are appal­ particularly those that occur on sec­ by head and neck injuries, said Carl type of firearm is illegal. "Generally, It should be noted specifically, "Many neurosurgeons 'benefits,' offered only to athletes Hungerford, Marion, Comfort, both for the spearer and for the per­ even ond impact when a runner already Blythe, Ph.D., of Chapel Hill, N.C., or however, that the school still may led by coaches permitting or Question: May a trophy be given of an athletic team, Three Rivers, San Isidro. he hits. the devastat­ has been tackled." chairman of the NCAA committee or to members buy meals, lodging, and all neces­ son deliberately teaching to a boy for being the outstanding will be construed as being 'valuable Regional Winners: Plains, Merid­ Football authorities called for 'stick- "The primary problem is the pres­ on football safety and president of sary expenses for athletes away ing techniques of 'spearing,' blocker in football? consideration' and, consequently, a ian, Malakoff, Waller. coaches to emphasize correct, head- said ent technique of 'butt' tackling or the American College of- Sports from home as representatives of blocking,' and 'head-butting'," Answer: No, if the boy has al­ of Article VIII, Section 8, State Winner: Plains. up blocking and tackling, and for blocking. It is impossible for the Medicine. violation their school. Banquets after the Richard C. Schneider, M.D., an Ann ready received the $15.00 award the Amateur Rule." strict enforcement of rules against Arbor, Mich., neurosurgeon and rules committee to legislate 'coach­ close of an athletic season are not Conference B AMA Asks for Action from the school. The award can be spearing. member of the AMA Committee on ing techniques'," said O. B. Murphy, Cited violations and pre-season (after given to the school with the boy's Exception District Winners: Booker, Bris- Notre Dame football coach, Ara the Medical Aspects of Sports. M.D., Lexington, Ky., University of The AMA Committee on the Med­ following are not to be con­ opening dates for practice and be­ name engraved on it, but it must re­ The coe, Vega, Hart, Spade, Three Way Parseghian, said, "I can't begin to He pointed out that death may be Kentucky team physician and rep- ical Aspects of Sports called on all as violations of the Amateur fore first game) picnics, and barbe­ main in the permanent possession strued (Maple), Wilson, Wellman, Sam- tell of the number of clinics where only 30 to 60 seconds away if the respentative of the AMA committee team physicians to discourage Rule: cues are not violations providing of the school. It is recommended norwood, Estelline, McAdoo, Wein- I have lectured on the (spearing) blood vessels draining the brain are to the NCAA Rules Committee. spearing, urged coaches to teach examinations, ath­ they are not paid for by an indi­ that one trophy be given to the (1) Medical ert, Noodle-Horn (Merkel), Carbon, problem. We don't teach this at damaged by a heavy blow, or if against the tactic, and warned play­ insurance, or services similar vidual or organization in order to school with boys names added on a letic Brock (Weatherford), Lingleville, Notre Dame; and over the years, hemorrhaging begins within the Neck Not Protected ers of the dangers of the practice. to athletic insurance furnished by promote a product, plan, or service. year to year basis. Gustine, May, Kopperl, Iredell, I have done everything within my brain. "In any case," he said, "the fact Concerted action to rid the game of schools which carry no athletic in­ Lott, Coolidge, Maypearl, Penelope, power to influence others to coach remains that since the advent of the spearing can make football a better Q May a member of a disquali­ surance; Camps Limited Harrold, Woodson, Bellevue, Callis- against it." Spinal Cord Vulnerable hard helmet and face piece, coaches game for all concerned, the commit­ fied play be placed on the All Star (2) Expenses of athletes or teams Under this new interpretation it burg (Gainesville), Chico, Venus, neck, the spinal cord is have felt that the head and face are tee said. Cast? on trips away from home as rep­ will not be possible to have camps Howe, Celina, Campbell, Sulphur In the Two-way Danger the size of a man's adequately protected. This, how­ A No. One-Act Play Rule 2.b, resentatives of their school; at local school gymnasiums or cafe­ Bluff, Delmar (Paris), Windom, approximately It lies within the bony ever, affords no protection at all for Constitution and Contest Rules, (3) Supplies and services fur­ terias, with the school providing Avery, Harleton, Tanaha, Winona, A tackier can inflict tremendous ring finger. Books & Magazines easy victim of the neck, which is subjected to in­ states that, ". . . no member of the nished during a game or practice meals, as has been done in the past, Harmony (Gilmer), Kemp, Slo- punishment by driving his helmet spinal canal, an or cutting if neck vertibrae jury through this repeated 'butting' THE DESIGN OF ADVERTISING By company of an ineligible play may period, related only to the game and unless each individual boy pays for An- into an opposing ball carrier. More­ bruising Roy Paul Nelson, Wm. C. Brown Com­ cum, Buffalo, Apple Springs, technique." be placed on all-star casts." the practice periods. The "game and his own meals and furnishes his own Coldsprings, Wo­ over, he endangers himself, because or cervical discs are forced out of pany, Dubuque, Iowa, 1967, $6.95. derson, Evadale, Said Murray Warmath, football This is a comprehensive book on ad design, practice period" denotes the actual bedding while at this camp. den, Academy (Temple), Florence, his head and neck take the force of place, Dr. Sehneider said. but it is designed for the student with little Question: How can a boy enter a Such an injury may result in coach at the University of Minne­ or no background in art or advertising. It is time in which the contestants are in This interpretation re-empha­ Burton, Danbury, the blow. Serious injury and even an interestingly written treatise on the full golf or rodeo event and retain his Lometa, Kyle, sota : "spearing will never disappear athletic uniform. sizes the fact that it is the primary City, Harper, death have resulted from damage to death or permanent paralysis of field of printed advertising. eligibility ? Rock Island, Falls from the game until we quit coach­ The student who wishes to progress from responsibility of the home, not the Leakey, La Pryor, McMullin (Til- brain areas or the spinal cord. arms and legs and loss of bladder the "calling card" ad to better and more Answer: If the expenses are paid Official Interpretations control. Thirty such cases ing it and until we absolutely dis­ productive work will flnd The Design of school, to feed athletes while they den) , Banquete, Riviera, Lohu, In correct head-up tackling, the and bowel Advertising of great value. MRH. by the boy or his parents, he does This ruling clarifies points on allow its use on the part of our are at home, and that it is further Eola, Water Valley, Wall, Trent, player uses his shoulders, arms, and were reported during the football not participate on a team with a which the State Office has f reqently men." the responsibility of parents to pro­ Westbrook, Klondike (Lamesa), chest to stop the ball carrier. In a seasons of 1959 through 1964, he SCHOLASTIC JOURNALISM By Earl paid player, and he accepts only given opinions, but which now, as a English and Clarence Hach. Iowa State vide medical care for their own chil­ Buena Vista (Imperial), Valentine, "spear" or "butt tackle," he drives said. University Press, Ames, Iowa. 1968. symbolic items, then he would re­ result of this interpretation by the Second Tackier Deadly This is the standard. Through seven print­ dren. The giving of such items as Fort Hancock. into his opponent with his head. By tain his eligibility. Violation of the State Executive Committee, become Enforcement Important ings and four editions Scholastic Journalism flu shots, vitamin pills, and other Regional Winners: Wellman, spearing, the tackier may prevent "It isn't the first man who makes has stood out as the comprehensive textbook- Amateur Rule occurs only when a official interpretations and not workbook in secondary school jurnalism. medical services is not the responsi­ Noodle-Horn (Merkel), Delmar the ball carrier from advancing a "Strict enforcement by officials the tackle," Warmath said. "It's This fourth edition contains all that the person accepts cash or valuable con­ merely opinions of the State Office. that second tackier. He puts his first three did, plus updated illustrations and sideration for participating and/or bility of the school, but is the re­ (Paris), Kemp, Kyle, Klondike few extra inches if he tackles him. of the rule against 'spearing' is im­ examples and new material on the mass Limit On Meals sponsibility of the home. (Lamesa). With his head down, however, he portant," said Donald B. Slocum, head down, closes his eyes, and piles media. he plays on a team with a paid into the man who's down, with one Recommended highly for every school that player. One of the most important points (See 'AMATEUR' on Page 2) State Winner: Kyle not only risks serious injury, but is M.D., chairman of the AMA com­ teaches journalism. MRH.