VOL. XLVIII AUSTIN, TEXAS, NOVEMBER, 1963 NO. 3 E. O. Martin, George Thigpen Elected To Council Offices Regional Sites, Directors Two Items Approved Listed in Spring Meet Book For April Ballot high school must be the same one The Official Spring Meet list is Kilgore: Kilgore College Conference AAA, Region IV, Supt. E. O. Martin of Bowie Gold- now being mailed to all member Dean Randolph C. Watson, Director Districts 13-16 Burg was elected chairman of the they will attend the following year. schools. Each school administrator Conference A, Region III, Dis­ San Marcos: Southwest Texas University Interscholastic League Extra Game Rule should consult this list, to ascer­ tricts 17-22 State College Legislative Council at their meeting tain his conference, regional and Conference B, Region IV, Dis­ All schools will vote on a proposal Dr. Pat H. Norwood, Director Sunday, Nov. 3, in Austin. NEW COUNCIL MEMBERS Eight new members met with the UIL Legislative Sunday, Nov. 3. The new district assignment. tricts 41-56 Conference B, Region V, Districts that the district executive commit­ a few district assignments Supt. George Thigpen of El members are, left to right, FRONT ROW Supt. I. R. Huchingson, Iraan Sheffield; Principal Roy Johnson, Only Houston: University of Houston 57-70 tees be authorized to permit basket­ have been changed this year. All Walter F. Williams, Jr., Director Victoria: Victoria College Campo was elected to the newly- Fort Worth Eastern Hills; Supt. Kent Appleby, Clifton: BACK ROW Supt. Marley Siddens, Columbus; ball games postponed by weather unorganized districts should meet Conference AAAA, Region III, J. D. Moore, Director created office of vice-chairman. Principal Bill Lafferty, San Antonio Jefferson; Supt. Lionel Duncan, Cayuga; Supt. C. H. Evans, Agua public disaster, not in- and plan their spring meet activi­ Districts 10-14 Conference A, Region IV, Dis­ The council approved two items conditions or Dulce and Supt. Foster Cook, Hamlin. ties at once. The last day for such cluring illness, to be played as an Conference AAA, Region III, tricts 23-32 for submission to referendum vote organization is Feb. 2, but early Districts 8-12 Kingsville: Texas College of Arts exception to the two matched games of the schools. AAAA schools will planning gives contestants and Brenham: Blinn College and Industries per week rule. coaches a "running start" on their W. C. Schwartz, Director Dr. Eldon Brinley, Director ballot in April on the proposal that The council rejected a proposal study and practice. Conference AA, Region III, Dis­ Conference AA, Region IV, Dis­ all ninth graders be eligible for Extemp, Persuasive Speech that AAA schools vote again by While competition for junior and tricts 17-25 tricts 71-80. spring training in AAAA, subject elementary school districts is ter­ referendum on whether to hold San Antonio: San Antonio College Big Spring: Howard County Junior to the following restrictions: such minated with the district contest, Billy Reagan, Director College spring training in football. participation must be on the site Topics Prepared By Students these are also urged to meet and Northeast Schools Dr. William A. Hunt, Director plan their activities as soon as pos­ Conference AAAA, Region IV, Conference B, Region VI, Dis­ with and at the same time as the Solo Contest Extended The following sample topics of Students from the United States the Soviet Union Work Together to sible. Districts 15-18 tricts 26-32 high school squad practices and said Continuation of the state music for Extemporaneous (Informative) to Cuba. Reach the Moon? solo contest for two more years and 4. Whom Should the Republicans Regional Assignments addition of small ensemble and com­ Speaking and Persuasive Speaking 8. The State of the Alliance for Progress. Nominate in 1964? Odessa: Odessa College position contests to this event were were prepared by Guy Bizzell and 9. Problems Before the United 5. Should the Proposed Civil Dr. Luis M. Morton, Jr., Director Director Cites Pitfalls approved unanimously. During the members of his speech class at Mc- Nations. Rights Legislation Be Passed? Conference AAAA, Region I, two-year extension the music sub­ Callum High School, Austin. 10. Tito's Visit in the Americas. 6. What Should Be Done in Ala­ Districts 1-3 committee is to study the event and 11. Problems of Automation. bama? Conference AAA, Region I, Dis­ prepare recommendations concern­ Extemporaneous Speaking 12. The Smoking Study: "Ciga­ 7. Should the United States tricts 1-3 In Speech, Debate Work ing it. They rejected a proposal that 1. Possible Reasons for Russia's rettes and the Public Interest."* Adopt the Administration's Pro­ Lubbock: Texas Technological a state meet contest in music be Signing the Test-Ban Treaty. Why 13. Shifts in the Cold War. posals for Financing Medical Care College By DR. J. REX WIER Free Debate Material Secondly, the comparison is dis­ instituted. Some Senators Opposed the Treaty 14. The Nature of the Dominican for the Aged? Dr. Holmes A. Webb, Director Director of Speech Activities Each debater will obtain a large honest, because it compares cost of The council rejected proposals Why Others Favored It. Coup. 8. Should Legislation Be Passed Conference A A, Region I, Dis­ Students who plan to enter the collection of free material dealing medical education in the U.S. under that the persuasive speech contest 2. Current Difficulties in Trade 15. Why Negroes Find Voting to Discourage Smoking? tricts 1-8 poetry interpretation and prose with the debate question. These ma­ one system with the income of a rules be changed to allow the en­ Between the United States and Our Difficult in Mississippi. 9. More U.S.-Soviet Trade? Conference A, Region I, Districts reading contests should begin to terials are propaganda and will not doctor in a European country under trants to compose speeches prior to Allies in the Common Market. 16. Why DeGaulle Opposes the 10. Should the United States sell 1-8 read widely in the several cate­ be objective nor unbiased. Debate a different medical system. the contest and for extemporaneous 3. The State of Unemployment Test-Ban Treaty. more Surplus Wheat to Russia Conference B, Region I, Districts gories. They should select a number briefs, cases, and even speeches may speech topics to be persuasive or Valid Comparisons in the United States. and/or China? 1-12 of possible selections from each be provided the student. The de­ informative. They also rejected a 4. Conflicts Between the U.S.S.R. Persuasive Speaking 11. Why or Why Not a Polaris Stephenville: Tarleton State category. The student should not bater should not necessarily discard To be honest, the comparison plan to allow mixed debate teams to and the Nationalist Republic of 1. Would a Tax Cut Be Wise? Fleet for NATO? College permit anyone to select poems or all such propaganda. He should should include the average income enter the boys' debate contests in China. 2. What Should the United States 12. Should There Be a Federal W. P. Showalter, Director prose selections for him. critically examine and evaluate the of a doctor in the U. S. and the AAAA, AAA and AA. 5. The Handling of Problems of Do About Its Involvement in South Law (or Constitutional Amend­ Conference B, Region II, Dis­ It is suggested that the student material. If facts are cited, they average cost of a medical education Racial Unrest in Alabama. Viet Nam? ment) to Outlaw State Restrictions tricts 13-27 should try a number of selections should be checked against inde­ in the European country. One could Music Judge Rule 6. The Nature of the Proposed 3. Should the United States and on Voting? Fort Worth: Texas Christian during the year in contests or be­ pendent sources. The debater should just as well conclude that the doctor The council passed a ruling that Civil Rights Legislation. 13. What Should be Done About University fore audiences. He should then be not blindly accept conclusions drawn in the U. S. receives a 50 per cent no person shall judge the same 7. Principles Involved in the Visit * Title from Consumer Reports. Foreign Aid? . Amos Melton, Director better prepared to choose selections from these facts. The materials are return on the cost of his education event in music in consecutive years Conference AAAA, Region II, he can do best with at the League given without cost to the debater so each year, whereas, the European in a given region, and that no per­ Districts 4-9 district meet. If only one selection that a particular viewpoint may be doctor receives a return of 5,000 per son be eligible to serve as judge who Conference AAA, Region II, is used by the student, it often be­ put across. cent of the cost of his free educa­ has served as an instructor in a Districts 4-7 comes mechanical and uninteresting tion each year. region in the past five years. Drama Clubs Provide Key Denton: North Texas State by district meet time. Statistical Errors All of these conclusions are A conference AAAA proposal University The greatest misrepresentation neither relevant nor germane to that football shoes be issued one Ira DeFoor, Director Time Maximum will usually be found in the presen­ the high school debate question. week prior to present fall practice To Class Play Problems Conference AA, Region II, Dis­ Students should also remember tation and conclusions drawn from Finally, does a doctor pay $40,000 starting date and that coaches be tricts 9-16 that they are allowed a maximum statistical data. Statistics are not for his medical education? How permitted to supervise physical con­ By ROY M. BROWN Advertising Trap and the drama club reaps the satis­ Conference A, Region II, Dis­ time of seven minutes for their per­ necessarily accurate just because much of the cost of his education is ditioning only during this time was another show. tricts 9-16 formance. This maximum time in­ they appear in print. Despite its provided by federal and state defeated. They then approved a pro­ A common trap that has led many faction of producing Director of Drama Activities Conference B, Region III, Dis­ cludes all introductory materials as familiarity and frequent citation, grants? How much of the cost is posal that the athletic committee inexperienced directors to produce tricts 28-40 well as the selection. the old admonition that "Figures beyond the B.A. degree? study this problem and report at Many schools have found that a play of little value is the pub­ Club Appeal Broad do not lie, but liars do figure," the next session. the drama club is the answer to the The drama club appeals to many lisher's catalogue. A note under the should be kept in mind when deal­ Accurate Analysis Needed junior and senior class play prob­ title of the play claims that "Flat- types of students. It gives the high ing with statistical data. The point of this analysis is to Super Conference Rejected lem. High School produced this to broke school student an opportunity The following argument was re­ show that the use of statistical These clubs present the school's last year and made enough League Seeking Topics A move to create a new super play make practical application of many cently given in a debate: "A medical data must be tempered with accu­ major productions, evenings of one- different talents. The musician, art­ conference AAAAA composed of money to send the entire senior student must pay $40,000 for his rate analysis. The debater who used act plays, and participate in the to Disneyland." The adver­ are schools with enrollments of 2,000 class ist, actor, craftsman and others education. In socialized medicine the argument was soundly beaten One-Act Play Contest. Thus all the fails to mention that Flat- or over was rejected unanimously. tisement given an opportunity to develop For 1964-65 Debaters countries doctors make only $5,000 by his opponent on this specific ar­ drama activities are open to the broke High School adjoins Disney- skills. The question of allowing teams 10. Women's Rights. per year. This is unfair and the gument and doubt was cast on the entire student body and fall under land on the north and that FHS The often referred to as "not-so- Administrators and coaches have tied for zone or district basketball 11. Civil Rights. doctors will not stand for such validity of the rest of his argu­ the direction of the drama teacher. had a senior class of 12 students. talented" students develop into ex­ been submitting suggested debate championships to play a two-out-of- 12. Communist China. poor salaries." ments. The drama club plan is logical. The duped director fails to realize ceptional drama club members, also. propositions to the State office for three series was referred to the ath­ The range of topics 13. Technological Education. In analyzing this argument, the Do not use any material without It would be difficult to imagine a that a quality play is much easier The club provides an activity to the last month. letic committee for further study. among them being 14. U. S. Foreign Policy. first question to ask is: "Does a checking the validity of the sta­ senior class sponsor, or a trained to stage than the non-royalty, easy- which they can devote a great varies widely, Extending the fall basketball 15. Federal Fiscal and Taxation completely socialized system apply tistical data and the conclusions football coach for that matter, to-do trivial play. amount of leisure time. During this these areas offered as debatable period for conference AAAA was Policies. to this particular debate question?" drawn from same. coaching a senior football team. Only qualified musicians are al­ time they have the varied activities and timely: rejected by the council, as was the The National University Exten­ Few class sponsors could do justice lowed to direct school bands. of play production with which to provision to allow more than two sion Association Committee on De­ to the directing of the band or Trained coaches direct athletic ac­ experiment. Often these students 1. Conservation of natural re­ matched basketball games per week. bate and Discussion Materials is choir. Why should a class sponsor tivities. By the same logic, only are able to decide on a profession sources. The council passed the following canvassing the leagues of the na­ Paschal Named Executive be called upon to direct a play ? trained drama teachers should di­ after working with the numerous 2. Referendum for presidential resolutions: elections. tion to secure debate topics suitable rect the high school drama program. aspects of play production. That use of explosive fireworks for next year. The leagues will meet Drama Club Benefits The drama club should be open 3. Limiting the Power of the Of Future Journalists and live animal mascots be discour­ Training Supreme Court. in St. Louis on December 27-28 and aged at interschool contests. It is reasonable that all drama Club Provides to all students who can qualify 4. International Control of will select three problem areas from J. F. "Jimmy" Paschal, former i faculties of The University of Okla­ That the practice of giving gifts be open to the Under the leadership of a compe­ through try-outs. The club should productions should Atomic Weapons. the many topics suggested. These homa and The University of South- to coaches to enter tournaments or The best ve­ tent director the drama club helps be student organized and student director of publications at Amarillo entire student body. 5. International Development three topics will, in turn, be sub­ A member of the board of judges meets be discouraged. to train students. The more exper­ governed under the supervision of High School (1952-1962) and hicle to help the drama teacher is of Space Conquests. mitted to member schools for pre­ for several state and national press That the council express appre­ ienced juniors and seniors are often the drama director. The standards the drama club. When the restric­ 6. The Necessity for Disarma­ ferential vote. teaching assistant at the School of ern California during the summer ciation for the excellent work done assigned the more demanding acting of the drama club, directed by a tions of the class play are lifted, ment. If any debate coach or school ad­ Journalism at the University of directing scholastic yearbook work­ by Chairman Noel Johnson, for­ and technical roles. The freshmen drama teacher, will always be the drama club members along with 7. Limiting Foreign Aid. ministrator has a good, interesting, shops. merly of Abernathy. G. E. (Tommy) and sophomores, talented but un­ higher than those of groups associ­ Texas, has been named executive their director have the opportunity 8. Controlling Labor Unions. "arguable" topic, he should send in In 1962 he received the Gold Key Thompson, superintendent at Ker- skilled, are given experience in the ated just once to "put on" a special director of the Future Journalists of doing what they know best and 9. Public Power. his suggestion at once. Award from the Columbia Scholas­ mit, served as chairman pro-tern. less difficult roles. Thus the school production. of America whose national offices what they enjoy doing most. In this tic Press Association. He was the That the council express deep is assured of having a steady supply The drama club with an enthu­ are located on the campus of The way the high school drama program first Texan honored by the News­ sympathy upon the death of Dean of experienced actors and techni­ siastic director is essential to an University of Oklahoma. becomes an even more worthwhile Student Activities Conference Schedule paper Fund, Inc., in recognition of Emeritus Thomas H. Shelby, and cians to carry on the drama pro­ effective educational theatre pro­ A former president of the Texas educational program. outstanding service to scholastic great appreciation for all his con­ gram. gram. This type of program can Association of Journalism Direc­ The key to a successful drama Student activities conferences scheduled for the 1963-1964 school year journalism in 1961 and 1962. tributions to education. The most common reason for hav­ add much to the balance of a good tors, Paschal is a newspaper critic club is a trained drama director. are as follows: I.L.P.C. members who are inter­ The council by a unanimous vote ing a junior or senior play is to curriculum and can help to streng­ for the Interscholastic League An untrained director often lacks ested in information about the Fu­ reaffirmed the firm philosophy that earn money for some cause. This is then the benefits of educational November 16, Huntsville, Sam Houston State College (Speech and Press Conference and has addressed enthusiasm for the venture. Many ture Journalists of America can the school administrators must have well and good, but the same goal theatre in the high school. drama activities only) yearbook editors and advisers at detest the whole thing, do as little write Paschal at the School of Jour­ complete control over all policies, could be achieved by the drama the I.L.P.C. State Convention for as possible and get it over with as November 23, Austin, The University of Texas nalism, The University of Okla­ rules and regulations affecting in­ club. The students in the drama the past four years. soon as possible. A few sincere, but homa, Norman, Oklahoma. terschool competition. untrained, drama directors have club^are primarily interested in New Debate Data December 7, Abilene At Abilene Christian College In addition to his duties with the made exceptional teachers and di­ producing good plays. More money F.J.A., he will serve as secretary to Now Available December 14, Kingsville at Texas College of Arts & Industries rectors. These are few and far be­ could be made for the class if the the Oklahoma Interscholastic Press tween. drama club and the class would The NUEA Committee on Dis­ January 18, Uvalde at Southwest Texas Junior College Association, founded in 1916 and Many untrained teachers who are join forces in promoting the sale of cussion and Debate has just the oldest of the nation's scholastic class sponsors and forced to direct tickets and publicizing the play. issued a new supplement on the February 8, Stephenville at Tarleton College. press associations. Paschal has been commissioned a play out of economic necessity After the production, the funds current topic entitled American Conferences are open to all interested teachers and students. often select plays because they are which have accrued should go to Medicine. The League office has to head a committee from the Na­ free. It should be noted that if no the class after the drama club ex­ a limited number of copies avail­ JUST A REMINDER: The TILF will award approximately $50,000 in tional Association of Journalism royalty is required, it is likely that penses have been deducted. Both able at $1 each. This is new ma­ scholarships to participants in this year's League academic contests. Directors for a course of study in none is deserved (excluding the needs are met here: the juniors or terial not found in volumes 1 and The help your students receive at a Student Activities Conference may be high school photography, classics). seniors receive the needed money, 2 of the Debate Manual. the difference in their obtaining one of these scholarships. associations, Paschal served on the Page 2 INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER High School Press I/recogna tion t Vlerited Science Contest Director Explains The Leaguer would like to suggest that public school administrators Sports Writing present to their school boards a proposal that one of the new schools in their system be given the name of Roy Bedichek. Reasons for this Tests, Ways to Prepare for Contest proposal are briefly given in this article. By DR. IRWIN SPEAR worthwhile science books and peri­ the topics under consideration- (See test may have one or more correct Called Weak Roy Bedichek was largely responsible for developing one of the finest Director, Science Contests odicals. The questions are designed Recommended Reading List.) answers and they are scored dif­ interscholastic athletic programs in the nation and for keeping that The Science Contest, the UIL's to test understanding of the ma- Following this procedure in a ferently. For these questions points By DR. MAX R. HADDICK program "in balance" by insisting that those talented in literary con­ newest Contest, is about to enter terial read. Basing the contest on progressive pattern, from the sub­ are given for correct answers and Over 80 per cent of the papers joining ILPC this year have makes it possible for stu­ ject they know least about to the points are subtracted for incorrect tests be given an equal chance to achieve their highest attainment in its fourth year of statewide com­ reading ordered the criticism service. Last year 86 per cent of the dents with varied backgrounds to one they know second best and then answers. Details about the rules of the field of their special interest. petition. papers earning Award of Distinguished Merit had received Since the contest has aroused a complete on equal terms, and quite to the one they know best, contest­ the Science Contest and the method Mr. Bedichek's use of rivalry as a motivating force in educating ants will develop a broad knowl­ Consti­ the criticism service. great deal of interest in the past often a contestant from an A or of scoring are found in the edge of all. youth has contributed a vital and fundamental philosophy for all extra­ year, this seems like a good time to AA school has made the highest tution and Contest Rules. Memberships are still flowing in. The tireless Mrs. Griffith is (5 curricular activities. Mr. Bedichek concerned himself with those rules, review the aims and nature of the score (however, contestants only Practice Science Contest sets efficiently logging them in and rushing back receipts and other How to Read the Material each of ten different tests with an­ regulations and methods of control which would further this program. Science Contest. Part of the added | compete with others in the same material. The next mailing of membership applications will be Many students read textbooks swer keys for $1.00 per set) may be His plans for promoting these contests and his recommendations for interest in the contest is due to the conference) next week. Be sure to get yours in as soon as possible. announcement last spring that Sci­ passively, waiting to be informed, obtained from The University In­ 'coaching them in fact, all details of his far-reaching organization Reading List Selected The critics are hard at work analyzing the first papers to ence Contest finalists are eligible in the same manner they read terscholastic League, University Texas were based upon consideration of educational values inherent in com­ for one of the five Welch Founda­ The recommended reading list novels or watch movies or television Station, Box 8028, Austin, come in for the service. They report that papers are better petition in each individual event. Mr. Bedichek devoted his life to tion or five Moody Foundation was selected by a committee of sci­ programs, expecting to be enter­ 78712. than ever, but that they are finding points to comment on. perfecting the contest as an inspiring and educational instrument. Scholarships, each worth $1000 a ence teachers, scientists and school tained. At the end of the section, they usually wonder what it was all Recommended Reading List Sports Writing Criticized No other director or league commissioner had the foresight or resolve year for four years of study in a administrators. In the list of rec- Papers About Gone commended books below, it will be about and find that they have Sports writing is coming in for to extend the range of competition to include all instructional levels, the Texas college or university. Scientific American, January 1963 The demand for packets of prize- seen that there are general college learned little, if anything. unusually heavy criticism. Too The Science Contest was orig­ through December 1963. Scientific winning newspapers has been over­ high school, the junior high school, the elementary school. Nor has any textbooks in biology, chemistry and A more productive technique for inated to promote the reading of American, 415 Madison Ave., many papers are printing only old whelming. We are just about out league in the nation provided such a variety of contest opportunity, most physics, as well as book and maga­ exploring students is to read with New York 17, New York. news about athletic events. They of them. We will continue to fill zines on the history and philosophy the purpose of getting information of them restricting their efforts to athletic activities only. orders until the last one is gone. of science and recent advances in about a specific topic, in much the Conant, James B., Harvard Case run big stories on past games and In 1915, Mr. Bedichek introduced the first literary, elementary con­ Then we will just have to send science. While much of this infor­ same way things are looked up in Histories in Experimental Sci­ little or nothing on coming events. test. This was the old-fashioned spelling bee. The first spelling list was ence, 2 Vols. Harvard Univer­ regrets. Next year we will try to mation could be obtained by read­ an encyclopedia or a dictionary. It Good advance This is bad policy. obtain extra files of all Distin­ printed the following year. In later years, he introduced many special OFFICIAL NOTICES ing other sources, these books and is best to formulate questions and sity Press, 79 Garden St., Cam­ bridge 38, Mass. 1957. stories will add interest to your guished Merit newspapers so that contests for the elementary grades: Three-R Contest, Picture Memory, magazines are particularly recom­ then to seek answers to these ques­ paper, and you will be doing your we can fill all requests. \ mended as being admirably suited tions in the book, or books. Gamow, George, Matter, Earth, and Music Memory, Story Telling, Choral Singing, Number Sense, Junior school a service. Keep your editorial A very few papers are continu­ to the aims of the contest. Sky. Prentice-Hall, Inc., Engle- Track and Field, and Girls' Volley Ball. Most of these contests are still Questions Suggested eyes to the future to get timeliness While a good high school course wood Cliffs, N.J. 1958. ing to run gossip columns. A spon­ by the Pauling, Linus, College Chemistry, into your paper. The longer the time sor asked me for some current ex­ being used by elementary schools today. CRANE HIGH SCHOOL in biology, chemistry and physics Questions are suggested chapter and section headings. For 2nd Ed. W. H. Freeman & Sons, between issues, the more you have amples of gossip recently. I looked For all of these services and in honor of all these achievements, it Crane High School has been placed on will aid some contestants, the state example: What is the structure of 660 Market St., San Francisco 4, to lean to futures and features for through hundreds of papers before -. would be singularly appropriate to recognize Mr. Bedichek's devotion probation for the 1963 football season by the champions are usually those who district executive committe interest. for violation of have conscientiously read the rec­ atoms? How does the atomic struc­ Calif. 1955. I found any. This is most encourag­ to the public schools by naming an elementary school in his honor. the Football Plan. ture affect the chemical properties Gabriel, Mordecai L., and Seymour ing. Now if we can just convince ommended reading. The Science U. H. Conference ZEPHYR HIGH SCHOOL Contest is not intended to evaluate of the atom? What are the char­ Fogel, Ed., Great Experiments those few that gossip just isn't ac­ acteristics of light? What is the in Biology. Prentice-Hall, Inc. Journalists are the best sports. I ceptable we will relax on the sub­ Zephyr High School placed on probation high school courses and teachers, may be biased, but I really think for the 196S-64 season for violation of the but rather to measure the con­ composition and structure of cells? Englewood Cliffs, N.J. 1955. ject. Basketball Plan. that newspaper people are special. testant's science comprehension. How do cells reproduce? Shamos, Morris H., Ed., Great Ex­ Some staffs seem to have trouble Kule 25, New questions should be formu­ periments in Physics. Holt, Rine- At the University of Houston about writing good headlines. Remember BRIDGEPORT Many of the questions are deliber­ lated for each section; and after hart & Winston, 383 Madison 600 delegates arrived to find that that the head should tell the most Bridgeport High School placed on pro­ ately chosen so as to minimize in­ In 1940, Rule 25 of the Football Plan was placed in the Constitution the maintenance department had bation in both football and basketball for formation that would come from the section is completed, writing a Ave., New York 17, N.Y. 1959. important facts of the story. It and Contest Rules for the first time. Prior to that date, any high school failed to put chairs in the meeting 1963-64 for falsification of records submitted high school courses. short summary will help consolidate Villee, Claude A., Biology, W. B. should contain a verb or have a faculty member could be named as a member of the Football Executive to the League Office. the pertinent facts. Saunders Co., West Washington room. Not one person complained. verb strongly understood. * * * They abducted some benches from Committee. This change in policy was based upon several factors. Preparation for Contest When reading about the experi­ Square, Philadelphia 5, Penn. MOUTH PROTECTORS here and there on the campus, New Pamphlet Previous to 1940, many football coaches and athletic directors served ments, it is important to understand 1962. Tooth protectors are required fer football It is not necessary for contest- the purpose of the experiment, why Richards, James A., Jr., Francis brought in some gymnasium mats, The ILPC has just issued a new on district executive committees. It was not uncommon for a football players for the 1963 football season. * * * tants to read the recommended a specific procedure was followed, W. Sears, W. Russell Wehr and sat on the floor and stayed for all pamphlet on staff morale. If you coach to be chairman of that committee. In some school districts, the BURKBURNETT HIGH SCHOOL books from cover to cover, as they and why the conclusions drawn are Mark Zamanski, Modern College the sessions. want a free copy send a stamped, Quarterback Club had complete charge of all football gate receipts, Burkburnett High School placed on pro- would a novel. The best procedure justified by the experimental re­ Physics, Addison Wesley, Read­ The University of Houston Com­ self-addressed envelope and I will batien for the 1963 season for violation of is to select the subject that they munication Arts Department had set admission prices, and collected money at the gate. Club members the Football Code. sults. ing, Mass. 1962. mail it right back to you. know least about and to read the planned a fine program that dele­ influenced the employment of high school coaches and their staffs. In * * * Walker, Marshall, The Nature of general book selected from that Nature of Science Contest Scientific Thought, Spectrum gates found interesting and of THE ILL-TIMED FEATURE many cases, such clubs paid part of the coaches' salaries and, if the One-Act Play Suspensions The following schools are suspended from field. Each contest consists of approxi­ Books. Prentice-Hall, Inc., Engle­ value. The big university in the One newspaper carried a 32 col­ coach did not win, were instrumental in having him fired. Some super­ One-Act Play participation for the 1963-64 As each topic is considered, stu­ mately 50 objective questions, de­ wood Cliffs, N.J. 1963. bayou city is growing at a fantastic umn inch feature on how to study intendents never knew how much income resulted from gate receipts, school year because of failure to participate dents should check to see whether signed to test understanding rather *American Scientist, Spring 1964 rate and may be the state's largest in the last issue of the paper, in the 1963 Spring Meet after indicating there are great experiments in than ability to memorize details. soon. Thanks to the wonderful fac­ since all money was handled by the Quarterback Club. their intention to do so (Rule 1, g. 2, p. 66, through Winter 1964. Sigma Xi, published just two days before some of the books which cover the For example, it will be more im­ ulty there for their hospitality. Furthermore, some coaches were given a percentage of these gate Constitution and Contest Rules) : Boling, 51 Prospect Street, New Haven graduation day. Coahoma, GAINESVILLB Callisburg, Harper, same topic and, if so, these should portant to understand the signifi­ 11, Connecticut. $3.50. receipts beyond the district and had, consequently, a financial in­ Jayton, Kaufman, Presidio, KAMAY Valley be read after the general account cance of an experiment and the terest in winning. If the coach was on the district committee, he had View. has been read. Next, students evidence used to arrive at certain * This publication will be used for the « * « should check the publications cover­ conclusions, than to recall the date 1964 science tests. It is included in this 75 New Children's Plays a strong voice in arranging the football schedule. Coaches and fans reference list so that the schools may sub­ Constitution and Rules ing recent advances in science and and the name of the experimenter. were tempted to recruit players. Football Plan Rule 3 should read: scribe, beginning with the Spring issue of then read the articles which cover The last 10 questions of each con­ 1964. Such conditions put undue pressure on the high school coach and also "Participating high schools shall be di­ Offered By Drama Library vided into conferences for the 1962-63, and on the football team. Game officials were often subjected to criticism 1963-64 school years as follows." The following children's plays SWINEHERD, by Madge Miller, 3 and, occasionally, were attacked by rabid fans. Track and field for Junior Boys, Rule 3 are now available to Texas high acts, 3M-5W; Royalty, $15. Perceiving that the situation was getting completely out of hand in Delete: Twenty Colleges List Plays school drama directors through the RAPUNZEL AND THE WITCH, many areas, the administrators decided to correct these conditions. "No contestant shall be allowed to com­ University Interscholastic League by Jack Melanos, 3 acts, 2M-3W; pete in more than two field events and two Drama Loan Library. Royalty, $15. Control of athletics was a responsibility which administrators assumed. track events." Any Texas public school teacher Quarterback Clubs which dominated the football program were elimi­ JOURNALISM Rule 11, b Prom Children's Theatre Press, desiring to read the above plays or Deadline for certifying journalism contest­ To Be Presented This Year Anchorage, Kentucky: nated; football coaches were no longer permitted to receive percent­ ants to regional meets will be April 20, 1964. ABE LINCOLN OF PIGEON any of the 20,000 plays available ages of gate receipts; many other practices, established by these "out­ Twenty colleges have listed their 13-15. YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH ROSEMARY and THE ALLIGATORS, YOU, Apr. 27-28, SO; May 1-2. Dee. 11-14. PROMETHEUS BOUND, CREEK, by William E. Wilson, 3 through the Drama Loan Library side" influences, were eliminated; and since that time control of the high MUSIC COMPETITION educational theatre productions Austin- The University of Texas DOCTOR Mar. MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, may order by writing to: Drama with the League Drama office. FAUSTUS and THE NEW TENANT, May. acts, 10M-6W-X; Royalty, $25. school football program has been maintained by the school superin­ Page 116; 19 Membership—Should read: Dec. 6-7, 9-14. QUEST FOR AN AN­ Denton- North Texas State University Loan Library, Box 8028 University All soloists competing in approved solo "According to the bills listed, SWER, Feb. 11-12. THE CHERRY OR­ TRIAL BY JURY, Nov. 14-15. A REYNARD THE FOX, by Ar­ Dec. 11-13. An­ Station, Austin, Texas 78712. A tendent or other administrative officials. events numbers 1 through 24 listed in Rule CHARD, Feb. 26-29. DANCE DRAMA, CHRISTMAS CAROL, thur Fauquez, 4 scenes, 7 charac­ there should be many exciting Mar. 11-14. AS YOU LIKE IT, Apr. nual Shakespearian Production, Mar. 11- maximum of ten (10) plays may be If the high school coaches will turn back the pages and will recollect 25 must be members of concert band or nights of college theatre during the 20-25,, 13. 27 WAGONS FULL OF COTTON, ters; Royalty, $25. orchestra currently eligible to compete. . . . Beaumont Lamar State College of Tech­ Apr. 9-10. THE MIRACLE WORKER, ordered for a two-week period at no nology THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY May 5-9. THE TINDER BOX, by Alan the conditions prior to 1940, they will understand why superintendents Soloists entering approved solo events 25 1963-64 school year," Roy M. charge, other than the lOc fee for BROWN, Oct. 28-Nov. 1. Cardinal The­ Fort Worth- Texas Christian University Broadhurst, 2 acts, 11M-6W-X; should be the ones who control the policies governing high school , through 31 must be members of a choral Brown, League director of drama atre Arena Play, Dec. 9-13. Cardinal THE MERCHANT OF VENICE, Dec. 6- postage and handling. group currently eligible to compete. . . . said. "I know that many high school Theatre Shakespearian Production, Mar. 8, 12-14. ANDROCLES AND THE LION, Royalty, $25. athletics and who make the rules by which such control is organized and Twirling soloists, event number 32,, must be 17-21. Mar. 6-7, 11-14. A DREAM PLAY, Apr. and junior high drama teachers will Brownwood- Howard Payne College BRIG- 25, 29-30 ; May 1-2. NICCOLO AND NICOLLETTE, facilitated. members of a marching band, currently ADOON, Nov. 26-28. KIND LADY, Feb. Houston- The University of Houston eligible to compete. want to take groups of students to 27-29. THE MERCHANT OF VENICE, SCAPIN, Nov. 14-23. FAUST: PART I, by Alan Cullen, 5 scenes, 8M-2W-X; see some of these productions. The Apr. 23-24. Jan. 16-18. BILLY BUDD, Mar. 12-21. Royalty, $25. 41 Report Page 19, Section Sb Regional Music Con­ Canyon- West Texas State College Eve­ Annual Shakespearian Production, May teacher should make reservations ning of One-Act Plays, Nov. 7-8. Original 7-9. THE MARVELOUS LAND OF tests—delete 21 days, add 30 days. Christmas Musical, December. Festival of Huntsville- Sam Houston State Teachers Page 116, Section 19, Memberships—delete for her group. Some of the colleges the Arts Play, February. Musical May. College ROMEO AND JULIET, Dec. 4- OZ, by Adele Thane, 3 acts, 6M-1W; student conductors and Event 34. give special discount prices for College Station- Texas A & M University 7. RASHOMON, Mar. 11-14. OKLA- For Contests THE CONSTANT WIFE, Nov. 4-9. SIX HOMA, April 27-May 2. Royalty, $15. V\Jortn tti cicrltice school groups." CHARACTERS IN SEARCH OF AN Jaeksonville- Lon Morris College JULIUS POCAHONTAS, by Aurand Har­ AUTHOR, Jan. 13-18. DOCTOR FAUS­ CAESAR, Nov. 20-23. NO TIME FOR GIRLS' BASKETBALL RULES: Abilene- Hardin-Simmons University THE TUS, Apr. 13-18. THE AGGIE FOLLIES, HEAVEN, Feb. 6-7. Dance Revue and ris, 2 acts, 5M-1W; Royalty, $15. Recently, high school students in El Paso, Ysleta and Tornillo, got up Traveling shall be interpreted as in the EMPBHOR JONES, Dec. 6-7, 13-14. A May 8-9. One-Act Melodrama, Mar. 21. LITTLE THE BRAVE LITTLE TAILOR, At Canutillo boys' rules, and personal and technical fouls DIFFERENT DRUMMER, Feb. 7, 8, 10, Dallas- Southern Methodist University MARY SUNSHINE, Apr. 29-30 ; May at 2:00 a.m. on Saturday morning and drove to Odessa in order to 1-2. by Aurand Harris, 3 acts, 3M-3W; (From the October 4, 1963, shall be distinguished as in the boys' rules. Kilgore- Kilgore College THE TROJAN issue of The Eagle's Call, attend the student activities conference. l.Only one completed pass is required WOMEN, Dec. 10-14. Royalty, $15. before throwing for basket following the Kingsville Texas College of Arts and In­ Canutillo High School) High school students and sponsors who will travel approximately 600 dustries THE HOUSE OF BERNARDA THE DANCING PRINCESSES, center throw. (Rule 9, Section 7, item c). Dallas Schoolman Lauds ALBA, Dec. 11-13. Children's Play, Feb. by Martha B. King, 4 acts, 11M- miles, round trip, to attend workshops in speech, drama and other 2. The three foot rule applies only to a 26-28. Little Theatre Productions on Apr. A total of 41 students tried out three foot radius from where the ball is 8-10 and May 6-8. 7W; Royalty, $15. for the Texas Interscholastic League activities certainly deserve special recognition and earnest Lubbock- Texas Technological College A thrown in. (Rule 7, Section 6). DOLL'S HOUSE, Nov. 11-16. THE FIRE­ THE EMPEROR'S NIGHTIN­ League contests last week. commendation. * * * League Literary Contests BUGS, Jan. 30-31 ; Feb. 1-3, 5-6. ROMEO GALE, by Madge Miller, 3 acts, AND JULIET, Apr. 13-18. Thursday will be continued to be Texas needs more purposeful sponsors and determined students like RULES INTERPRETATION Odessa- Odessa College ARMS AND THE 5M-4W; Royalty, $15. used for UIL practice. A. Forearm Pads. (1-4-4-b) Covered or un­ By W. T. WHITE of parents are supporters of the MAN. Nov. 18, 20, 22. THE IMPOR­ these who gave much time and effort to this particular trip. Many THE FARMER AND THE FOX, One-act play leads all events with covered forearm pads that do not contain Superintendent of Schools University because they partici­ TANCE OF BEING ERNEST, Nov. 19, 21, 23. BELLE LAMAR, Original musical. by Lois Dean, 3 acts, 6M-4W; 20 signed up to try-out. No students coaches and contestants are now devoting their energies to preparing sole leather or other hard or unyielding Dallas, Texas pated in League activities during April. substance are legal. This rule has not Paris- Paris Junior College THE PLAIN Royalty, $15. contests, but we need more. showed up for Declamation, Per­ for these been changed in any manner from that their teen-age years. PRINCESS, November. Musical produc­ JOHNNY MOONBEAM AND The literary events in the Inter- Even as a country school teacher, tion in the Spring. suasive Speaking and Poetry Inter­ of 1962. Seguin- Texas Lutheran College THE THE SILVER ARROW, by Joseph pretation. B. Hand Pads. (1-4-4-f) (1-4-4-b) scholastic League make a great I found the League an inspiration KING AND I, Nov. 2 6-9. A SLEEP OF 1. For player with uninjured hands. Any contribution to the lives of children PRISONERS, January. TAMING OF Golden, 1 act, 6M; Royalty, $15. The following is a list of spon­ and a goal for the achievement of THE SHREW, Mar. 5-8. THE CONSUL, hand pad worn by this player must be JUNKET, by Aurand Harris, 3 trying in the schools and furnish incentive my farm boys and girls. Only the Apr. 30 ; May 1-3. sors, events, and students made of uncovered non-abrasive non- for thousands of boys and girls to Tyler- Tyler Junior College ANTIGONE, acts, 5M-3W, Royalty, $15. out. Mr. Bloomgarden, Extempo­ absorbent closed cell, slow recovery best results have come from League Nov. 5-7. THE IMPORTANCE OF University Interscholastic League explore their talents in a variety BEING EARNEST, Dec. 5-7. THE MERRY PRANKS OF raneous Speech Silvestre Reyes, foam whether in the form of padding activities. Waco- Baylor University THE MIRACLE or glove. Gloves, mittens, or pads made of fields. I have seen the progress WORKER, Dec. 9-14. THE TEMPEST, TYLL, by Daniel J. Fleischhacker, Retha White. Prose Reading of foam rubber which are covered with Feb. 3-8. WINNIE THE POOH, Mar. 3 acts, 13M-6W; Royalty, $15. Retha White, Guy Hearne. Ready Directory made over the years through the 10-12. DANDELION WINE, Apr. 14-18. tape, bandage, webbing, or any other addition of contests and have been LI'L ABNER, Apr. 28-May 2. THE PRINCESS AND THE Writing Sharon Sartin, Tommy State Executive Committee: Dean James R. D. Eddy, chairman; Dr. H. A. Calkins, R. J. type of covering are illegal. Of course, Kidd, Dr. Lynn Wade McCraw, Dr. Emmette Bedford, Dr. J. J. Villarreal, Jerre S. deeply grateful for the unusual op­ Tarango. Williams, Dr. Rhea H. Williams, Lynn F. Anderson. 1-4-4-b also applies. Legislative Council: E. O. Martin, chairman; George Thigpen, vice chairman; Harlan 2. For player with injured hands. This portunities afforded to the children Miss Vigerust, Science Jose Andrews, Kent Appleby, H. E. Charles, Foster Cook, Fred Covin, Lionel Duncan, player may wear those hand pads that of Texas by the League. In the Miramontes, Eduardo Aguilar. Mr. C. H. Evans, Bert Ezzell, Horace Francis, Marley Giddens, J. D. Gray, I. R. are permissible for an uninjured play­ Newspaper Fund to Offer Huchingson, Joe Hutchinson, Roy Johnson, J. D. King, Bill Lafferty, Truman high schools I have known, the Townsend, Number Sense Johnny Newsom, Fred Sailing, G. E. "Tommy" Thompson. er, and in addition may tape or band­ Limas, Jose Miramon­ age an injured hand provided it is done principals provide letters or other Flores, Juan Director ...... :....___...... -...... ,..._...... ^___.... ._.-..______._.._._ Rodney J. Kidd, under the sanction of the Umpire; this types of awards to stimulate pride Grants For Sixth Year tes. Mrs. Rugely, Spelling Retha Director of Athletics . .. .._ ...____...... i...... , ...... _ .... Dr. Rhea H. Williams. Director of Music Activities...... ^.,...... - ...... Dr. Nelson G. Patrick. taping or bandaging of an injured and to recognize success on the part The Newspaper Fund, for the opportunities that are available White, Sherry Chambers, Marga- Director of Journalism ...... ^...... Dr. Max R. Haddick. hand must also meet the requirements of contestants. sixth year, is offering fellowships in journalism for talented young rita Corral. Miss Alvarez, Short­ Director of Drama Activities .--....._...... _ . ... _. _...... -..- -Roy M. Brown of 1-4-4-b. We are very fortunate that since j to high school teachers who wish to people. hand Anna Henry, Lanna Henry, the inception of the League, it has improve their knowledge of pro­ The second program offers a full Bunna Henry, Maria E. Lopez, Thanks, Administrator, been housed by and operated fessional and scholastic journalism. summer's study at a school of jour­ Sandy Springer, Retha White, INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER through the University of Texas. The fellowships provide summer nalism of the applicant's choice. Christy Villarreal. Miss Alvarez, You Did It Just Right The University has given the study in 1964 for teachers who have This program is open to both ex­ Typing Margarita Corral, Ramon Published eight times a year, each month from September through April, by the Bureau In this day and time, when journalism responsibilities in pub­ perienced and inexperienced teach­ Guiterrez, Louie of Public School Service, Division of Extension, The University of Texas, Box 8028, League stability and permanence Diaz, Esther Austin 12. forms and more forms must be The University also furnishes lead­ lic, private or parochial schools. ers. Graduate school credits are Hakim, Guy Hearne, Sharon Sar­ filled out, it is with greatest ap­ Junior college teachers with similar earned at most of the schools. tin, Joe Villarreal, Maria Morales. R. J. Kidd ...... Editor ership and a large share of the preciation that we say "Thank duties also may apply. Information and application Mr. Chavez, Debate Margarita Max R. Haddick ...... Assistant Editor administrative budget. Most of all, you!" to all school administrators the "University of Texas" has The program is financed by forms for the 1964 fellowships may Roque, Flo Borunda, Silvestre Second class postage at Austin, Texas. Subscription: $1 per year plus 2 cents tax. for their splendid cooperation given status to the League. grants from The Wall Street Jour­ be obtained from Paul S. Swensson, Reyes, Jose Luis Vasquez, Guy and care in completing the mem­ Then, the League has recipro­ nal. It is designed to encourage executive director, The Newspaper Hearne, Celia Porras, Angelina bership forms returned to this cated by generating interest in the better teaching of journalism, to Fund, 44 Broad Street, New York, Roque. Mr. Chavez, Journalism W. T. WHITE Vol. XLVII NOVEMBER, 1963 No. 3 office to enroll schools in The Uni­ University among high-school stu­ improve the quality of school news- N.Y. 10004. Applications must be Manny Fierro, Tommy Tarango, versity Interscholastic League. dents and parents. Many thousands Dallas Superintendent j papers and to point out career submitted before February 10,1964. Steve Limas. INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER Page 3 Educational Theatre Competition - Festival Winners Music Matters FIRST DIVISION WINNERS Ector (Odessa), Hilton R. Bates, FIRST DIVISION WINNERS REGION X Planning Meets MIXED CHORUS Jr. GIRLS CHORUS Results not reported Extra Competition 1962-1963 Odessa, Maurice Alfred 1962-1963 REGION XI Aid to Contests REGION I CCC REGION I Bowie (Odessa), Tom R. Adams AAAA Barred By Rules By ROY M. BROWN AAAA AAAA Tascosa (Amarillo), Monterey (Lubbock), Marjore A. CC Plainview, Ross E. Hise B. R. Cor- At each Student Activities Conference during the year I mack By NELSON G. PATRICK Magness Kermit, Joyce Reynolds try to emphasize the importance of the One-Act Play planning AAA Pampa, Hugh Sanders Re: Page 114, 13. "Member organizations may enter a AAA Lubbock, Mrs. Everett Carver meeting. Prior planning is essential to the success of this AAA maximum of two competitions within the 12-month period of Brownfield, A. V. Wall Crane, Frank F. Odom Monterey (Lubboek), Marjore A. contest. A number of directors fail to hold such meetings. Tascosa (Amarillo), B. R. Cor- Monterey (Lubbock), Marjore A. Pecos, Kenneth R. Mills Magness Sept. 1 through August 31, in addition to the University As a direct result many unnecessary difficulties mack arise. Please Magness Interscholastic League regional competition-festival." refer to Rule 3, a, p. 69, in the Constitution and Contest Rules REGION IX Dumas, Don Waugh There have been many complaints about extra competition, which authorizes and urges each district to have such a AA Brownfield, A. V. Wall Hereford, Don Moore Morton, Don Thorp AAAA Perryton, C. V. Webb travel and other activities of a competitive nature. To date no meeting. Estacado (Plainview), Jane official protests have been filed, but several school adminis­ Brownsville, Robert Buchanan REGION II CCC The only official authority that such a meeting has is to make Hampton trators have suggested a limited travel regulation. Edinburg, Ruth Summers Mann (Amarillo), Fawayne recommendations to the District Executive Committee. These AAA Competition is interpreted as any type Harlingen, R. I. Irby Brownwood, Dorothy Mclntosh Murphy of contest involving suggestions will help your District Executive Committee. REGION II McAllen, W. A. Hunt music organizations, whether by tape, vote or actual presence This committee CC has the responsibility of organizing all con­ AAA AA at the contest. This may include college band day, if an award tests at district level and will appreciate any advice that you AAA Stamford, W. E. Mayes Perryton, George Mather Brownwood, Dorothy Mclntosh Pharr-San Juan-Alamo, J. M. or recognition is given. This may include awards for f urtherest might have to further the educational benefits derived through C CCC Pollard CCC distance traveled, best uniformed, best marchers, selection Jefferson Perryton, George Mather the One-Act Play Contest. Jefferson (Abilene), Jack Glover San Benito, Ed Hatchett (Abilene), Jack Glover for special shows at games, or any other recognition of the Lincoln (Abilene), Bobby L. Silt- I have written to the director Madison (Abilene), Jack organization. general of each district requesting and avoid any chance of losing out AA man Chambliss REGION XII An organization participating in that he appoint last year's district ! through failure to qualify. Brownsville, Robert Buchanan Lee (San Angelo), Carolyn Lea "fair Day" or submitting tapes for One-Act Play winner, or another Gibson AAAA lie schools. Frequently these per­ REGION CCC "outstanding organization" for the director, as chairman for the plan­ One-Act Play Contest Calendar III South Park (Beaumont), Mrs. formances become the schools' and Central (Brownsville), Tony Cas- Paola Scarpa TMEA convention will be con­ community's showcase to ning meeting. Just as soon as I re­ AAAA REGION III the public Dec. 1. Last day for filing entries tellanos Jefferson (Port Arthur), Jack sidered in competition. ceive the names of the appointees I Killeen, Don Pugh at large, showing the cultural and in One-Act Play Contest. (Entry Cummings (Brownsville), Robert Bottoms Principals who sign entry forms educational advantages offered. The will send them copies of the "Guide Waco, Kenneth Howard AAAA must be postmarked by mid­ Buchanan Killeen, Don Pugh are certifying that the organization general public interprets these per­ for Planning Meeting Directors." AA night. ) AAA Gay (Harlingen), Mrs. C. Whittle Waco, Kenneth Howard is not in violation of the above rule. formances as indicative of school It will then be the duty of the plan­ Forest Park (Beaumont), Mrs. Feb. 12 Last day for requesting Belton, Mrs. J. E. Peters Please check carefully before you and community progressiveness, ning meeting director to arrange a additions to the basic set. CC AAA Neal Barton Stell decide on extra competition. aggressiveness, and stability of cul­ meeting and notify all directors in March 3 Last day for filing One- AA (Brownsville), Tony Caste- Corsicana, Jerry Forderhase llanos CCC tural and educational development. his district. Act Play title with State Office. A&M Consolidated (College Music Salesmen Faulk (Brownsville), F. Trevino CCC Edison (Port Arthur), Mrs. Anne For a band to be invited to par­ (Entry must be postmarked by Station), Frank C. Coulter Planning Session Agenda Rancier (Killeen), George Uland Bearden There have been a number of ticipate in community and state ac­ midnight.) i Listed below are items that CCC Lake Aire (Waco), Faye Smith- complaints about activities of a few tivities is an honor and an enviable March 28 First week-end for hold­ Gay (Harlingen), Mrs. C. Whittle CC should be discussed at the planning Rancier (Killeen), George Uland erman music salesmen. Several music di­ opportunity. Along with these priv­ ing district contests. MacArthur (Beaumont), meeting: North (Waco), Thomas Gardner Jefferson (Pharr), J. M. Pollard Mrs. rectors and school administrators ileges and honors are many re­ April 11 Last weekend for district CC J. L. Hentschel 1. Date of the District One-Act have asked the League to enact a sponsibilities which can challenge One-Act Play Contests for dis­ Lamar (Temple), Mrs. C. D. Tay­ Groves, Mrs. Betty Devine Play Contest CC REGION X rule to govern actions of music the most professional music edu­ tricts affected by area meets. Lamar (Temple), Mrs. C. D. lor 1 2. Time of the Contest Results not reported salesmen in relation to competi­ cator. The responsibilities involve April 17-18 Last week-end for Taylor 3. Place of Contest Marshall tions. Contest interference on the the school, community, students, holding district contests. Lake Air (Waco), Faye Smither- (Beaumont), Mrs. Neal 4. Selection of Judge REGION XI REGION IV Barton part of salesmen is a matter of music profession and society. No April 24-25 Regional contests. man ethics and no rule is likely to con­ attempt is made to list these in 5. Method of Financing Contest May 7-8-9 State Contest. AAAA West Orange, Barbara Craig Expenses AAAA trol the problem. order of importance. Each has its The Drama Loan Library is a Amarillo, Louis Pippin Longview, Herbert Teat 6. Recommend a One-Act Play REGION IV We have a highly professional rightful claim on the intellectual service available to every Texas Palo Duro (Amarillo), D. J. John­ REGION XIV Contest Manager. CC music organization which can con­ and professional integrity of the high school drama director. We have AAAA son The planners should also discuss Foster, Mrs. Naomi Short AA trol factors of an ethical nature. teacher. many new plays now on the shelves Longview, Herbert Teat Borger, Alfred R. Skoog a rehearsal schedule at the contest Seymour, Charles Enloe By far the majority of salesmen The teacher has responsibilities and these along with the other Pampa, Hugh Sanders are ethical and willing to cooperate toward school policies, philosophies site, ways to secure 100 per cent CC REGION V 20,000-plus plays are available for in our activities. and concepts of what education participation, problems and/or com­ Foster (Longview), Mrs. Naomi AAA When problems your perusal. Please order by play REGION XV should be. It is the director's re­ plaints about the contest and ways Short Amarillo, Louis Pippin AAAA of an ethical nature arise we have title. Best wishes and "Good Show" always been sponsibility to investigate the val­ to improve quality of play produc­ Tascosa (Amarillo), B. R. Cor- Brazosport (Freeport), John A. AAA able to control them with your fall productions. within the profession. ues of each invitation and recom­ tion. mack Magee Bonham, Mrs. Don Blacketer Let's control Gladewater, Jakey Still this problem in the same way. We mend to the school administration All of these suggestions should be Dumas, Don Waugh CCC can do this at the regional level only those activities which contrib­ recommended to the District Execu­ Hereford, Don Moore REGION V Cullen (Houston), Jean May Hall REGION XVI without forcing rules and regula­ ute to the total educational devel­ tive Committee by the planning 91 Spellers Perryton, C. V. Webb South Houston (Pasadena), tions that tend to reflect on every­ opment of his students. meeting director. Any suggestions AAAA C AA Joyce Ghormley one in order to rule out a minute that the State Office can act on Brazosport (Freeport), John A. Industrial (Vanderbilt), 0. A. Total School Function should be sent in to me. Score 100 Perryton, C. V. Webb minority. Magee McGuffee Today, as never before, the school The following named pupils Tulia, Linda Adams REGION VI Most states have a music in­ Galena Park, Van C. Hale Fannin (Seadrift), Nancy reflects the community's attitudes Conferences Challenging earned 100 per cent spelling cer­ dustry council which is a profes­ Pasadena, Jim Casey CCC AAAA Meyers toward education and its contribu­ The student activities confer­ tificates during the 1962-63 school sional organization of music dealers South Houston (Pasadena), Austin (Amarillo), Madelyn Rob­ MacArthur (San Antonio) tion to national growth by indicat­ ences thus far this year have been year. Those marked with an ster- and salesmen. Perhaps we could Richard T. Meyers inson Mrs. George Flood, Jr. REGION XVII ing what we wish our future citi­ exciting and challenging. isk (*) also made perfect scores in have such a group in Texas to as­ Bowie (Amarillo), Gordon Suits Lee (San Antonio), Reid B. Results incomplete zens to be. Miss Dolores Tanner, member of 1961-62. Those marked with a check AAA sist with such problems. Crockett (Amarillo), Frank Sellers In many communities the football the drama faculty at Texas Chris­ earned perfect records in North Shore (Galena Park), Paul Frisbie team, pep squad, band, choir and 1960-61. Harrison FIRST DIVISION WINNERS Music Advisory Committee tian University, used students from Houston (Amarillo), G. G. CCC orchestra indicate to the public the Mrs. Marian Ninety-one 100 per cent certifi­ Columbia (West Columbia), Ray­ BOYS CHORUS Regions I, III, V, VII, IX, XI, Todd's drama classes Radtke Nimitz (San Antonio), Evelyn community's attitude toward the at Paschal High School cates were issued in 1962-63. mond G. Bethke 1962-1963 XV, XVII (Odd numbered re­ in Fort Mann (Amarillo), Fawayne Sewell cultural aspects of our society, and Worth for her exceptional demon­ Lee Dean, Nocona Junior High gions) please send in the names of Jane Spruce, Floresville Elementary CCC Murphy REGION I while before the public these or­ stration from "The Old Lady Shows Karen Albrecht, Poth your representatives to the Music Freeport, John A. Magee REGION VII No contest ganizations are representatives of Her Medals." Karen Roeglin, Pflugerville High Advisory Committee. Each year Joan Griffin, London High (New London) Galena Park, Ann Anderson CC this community. One of the duties Mrs. Freda Powell, chairman of Bessie Davis, White Oak Perryton, Louis T. Harris, Jr. AAAA we have important problems to be Brenda Hornaday, Liberty Junior High Black (Houston), Norris Blevins REGION II of the music director is to be certain the Odessa College department Kathy Fuson, Anahuac Elementary discussed and these representatives of Cullen (Houston), Jean Mayhall Carroll (Corpus Christi), Mary the presentation represents the total drama, called on Mrs. Lee Hollo- Linda Berry, Liberty Hill should have ample time to study Kay Weyand, Round Top Carmine Deady (Houston), Clark Watters Joe Anderson No first divisions school program and not the music way's drama students at Odessa Elsie Ruth Short, Katy Travis (Amarillo), Marjore Wil­ Ray (Corpus Christi), Aurelia them with other members of the Rhonda Anderson, Addicks Jackson (Houston), Paul I. Ofield son program only. High School for her demonstration Sandra Poenitzsch, Columbus Scogin region. La Marque, Leonard Gilbert REGION III Carol Ann Goi-zycki, Brenham High Phillips, James A. Ramsey Role of Administrators Mark Feller, East Bernard Elementary Jackson (Pasadena), Elsa Cole AA Marching Contest Problems In Houston, David Larsen, chair­ *Vicki Wallin, Coahoma Elementary AAAA The Debra Butler, Lometa Elementary South Houston (Pasadena), Gregory-Portland (Gregory), music director's responsi­ man of the department Debra Stephens, De Leon High REGION XII The marching contest, first on of drama at Joyce Ghormley Killeen, Don Pugh bility to the school administration Jody Andrews, Groesbeck High Melva Sebesta the yearly schedule, is in progress. the University of Houston, directed Gretchen Hemtschel, Sweeny Junior High AAAA Waco, Kenneth Howard is of utmost importance. It must Margaret Janssen, Henrietta High It will soon be over for this year. his scenes with Don Gregory's CC South Park (Beaumont), Mrs. never be forgotten that the school Jeneva Joynor, Reagan High (Big Lake) Then attention can be turned to drama students from Sam Houston *Mary Ruth Gerdes, Reagan High (Big Clute (Brazosport), Lucille Paolo Scarpa REGION VIII administration is responsible for Lake) REGION IV teaching High School. *KaIista Kretzsehmar, Bartlett High Levine fundamentals of music on the school, its students and its Jefferson (Port Arthur), Jack AAAA No contest All three programs emphasized Timothy Brown, Salado North Shore (Galena Park), a broader scale. teachers. The administration must Patti Latham, Holland Bottoms Midland, Hugh M. Ellison the importance of blocking, compo­ Becky Jo Neyland, Sam Houston Joseph F. Lenzo, Jr. This does not mean that march­ Elementary Odessa, Beverly Brown account to the community for the sition and motivation. Those who (Liberty) AAA REGION V ing has little musical and public musical and educational Carolyn Cardwell, Anahuac High C Odessa #2, Maurice Alfred progress attended certainly profited from the Doris Hajdik, Smithville Jasper, Mrs. Bobbie Garner relations value. Quite the reverse of music groups. The superinten­ Shirley Hoffman, Smithville Sweeny, L. E. McCann Permian (Odessa), Carolyn AAAA sessions. I appreciate the work done Gayle Biehunko, Shiner Vidor, C. J. Leslie is true. The marching band offers dent is responsible for coordinating Darlene Brown Galena Park, Van C. Hale by the college representatives and Graf, Schulenburg opportunities to teach many facets the entire educational program. Glennette Kaiser, Moulton REGION VI AA Austin (Galveston), Jack Sum­ the high school teachers and stu­ Frances Goertz, Bastrop AAA of basic music, as well as tech­ The musical unit cannot operate Erin Raschke, O. Henry Junior High West Orange, Barbara Craig mers niques. It also serves as a strong dents. (Austin) AAAA Andrews, Dale Houston independently. The administration, *Jane Gray, Lamar Junior High (Austin) public relations instrument for Merry Morgan, Lamar Junior High Alamo Heights (San Antonio), Monahans, Dan Gibbs student body, other teachers, staff, Five More Conferences (Austin) REGION VI music education, school and com­ Harold M. Greenlee San Augustine, Mrs. F. E. Barr Odessa, Beverly Brown school board and community are Lear Robinson, University Junior High munity alike. There will be five more student (Austin) Lee (San Antonio), Reid J. AAAA involved. activities conferences this fall. You Rhonda Pierce, Sudan Elementary AA When a person accepts a position Sharon Wilson, Sudan Elementary Sellers REGION XIV Crane, Frank F. Odum Lee (San Antonio), Reid J. Sel­ Heavy Demands and your students are invited to Deborah Curtis, Springlake Elementary Mac Arthur (San Antonio), Mrs. lers as a music teacher, he has accepted attend the one in your area, and I (Earth) AAAA Because the marching band fre­ Dee Anna Williams, Rockdaie George Flood, Jr. CCC MacArthur (San Antonio), Mrs. voluntarily, or otherwise, a respon­ feel that it will be well worth the Andrew Weichert, Caldwell Wichita Falls, Thomas Shaw quently presents the initial public Judy Seibert, Caldwell Bowie (Odessa), Tom R. Adams George Flood, Jr. sibility to society the responsi­ performance of the school year for effort. Sandra Wehmeyer, Navasota CCC Crockett (Odessa), Lawton D. bility of teaching to the young of Superintendent W. E. Neill and Debbie Lewis, Cameron Krueger (San Antonio), Mrs. AA the music department and paves Charles McClain, Detroit Elementary Jacksboro, Mrs. Anderson D. Wilkinson the community the manifold ob­ Miss Nel Strong made the supreme Susan Peek, Annona Elementary Wylita R. McKinley REGION VII the way for other music activities, jectives of music education. The Victoria Suzanne Webb, Whitney Shawver it has many responsibilities other | total society has the right to de- effort to get to the Odessa College Michael Ray Davis, Hico CC AAAA Marva Lu Trussell, Marble Falls Junior Bowie (Odessa), Tom R. Adams than musical. These may be ignored | mand that its best musiCj past and conference. Along with a number of High REGION VII CC Adams (Alice), Richard H. Jack­ their students, they left Tornillo at Becky Moore, Lohn by the busy band director. The pop­ Vicki Davis, Howe Vernon, Mrs. Elizabeth Eure i son present, be taught and performed AAAA ularity of this fine musical organi­ 2 a.m. to arrive in time to attend Susan Jones, West Elementary Carroll (Corpus Christi), Mary in the best traditional styles. These (Daingerfield) Carroll (Corpus Christi), Mary Denver City, Anita Spain zation and make undue demands on the sessions. Tornillo High School V Mary Louise Caldwell, Clarendon High REGION XV Joe Anderson musical heritages are important Bettie Bates, Pittsburg High Joe Anderson time and human resources beyond is one of the outstanding Confer­ Miller (Corpus Christi), Lois and as strong a force in society as J. D. Shick, Morse Elementary Miller (Corpus Christi), Lois AAA the cope of good educational prac­ ence B schools in West Texas. Suzy Langston, Timpson Elementary REGION IX Rhea other historical acts because music Linda Alien, Abilene High Rhea Greenville, Charles Sivley tice. Many fine brands are viewed Tamarra Cameron, Nimitz Junior High Ray (Corpus Christi), Aurelia is a part of history; it is a part of Enrollment Deadline (San Antonio) Ray (Corpus Christi), Aurelia Paris, Rip Cannon AAAA by millions of people each year via Kay Woytek, Joe F. Saegert Junior High Brownsville, Robert Buchanan Scogin man's emotional and sociological If your school plans to enter the Scogin football games, parades, television, (Seguin) C Edinburg, Ruth Summers reactions to his life and times. One-Act Play Contest this year, you Blanton McLean, Peterson Junior High college band days, fairs and other (Kerrville) AA Bonham, Mrs. Don Blacketer Harlingen, R. I. Irby must have an Enrollment Card in Debra Gayle Hayes, Olton Grade REGION VIII fall festivities. Opportunity to Excel Doris Ferguson, Friona Grade Aransas Pass, Martha Luigi McAllen, W. A. Hunt this office prior to Dec. 1. As soon The demands of these activities, Those in the music and music ed­ Darla Perkins, Friona Grade REGION XVI AAAA as we receive your Enrollment Card Lynda Burnett, Hobbs (Rotan) when held within bounds of good ucation profession look to the young David Terry, Loraine CCC AAA Odessa, Maurice Alfred we will send you an official accept­ Susan Duff, Sharyland Gillette (Kingsville), Millicent AAAA Pharr-San Juan-Alamo, J. M. educational practice, offer excellent performers to represent music ac­ Jackie Sanders, Sunray ance letter. If you have sent in a Wanda Dowdy, Sunray Wiley Victoria, William Baskin Pollard AAA motivation for the teaching of curately, artistically and with the card but have failed to receive an Rebecca Letz, Old Glory San Benito, Ed Hatchett Andrews, Dale Houston music performance, basic music, dignity commensurate with the sub­ Anne Elaine Kolb, La Marque High CC AAA acceptance letter, please notify this Burlon Wilkerson, Diboll Elementary music styles and techniques, as well ject itself. A poorly prepared per­ Wilmuth (Winkie) Miller, Trinity Memorial (Kingsville), Harriet Calhoun (Port Lavaca), John CCC office immediately. CCC as fulfilling a public function which formance is neither artistic nor ed­ Elementary K. Garrett Williams Bowie (Odessa), Tom R. Adams As always, the deadline for One- Larry Cook, Saint Jo Central (Brownsville), Tony serves society. Music is a part of ucational. It may be an adverse John Paul Boyd, Saint Jo Wharton, James Quinn Act Play entries is Dec. 1. Several Kathie Powell, Kemp Independent Castellanos CC the school's curriculum which may representative of the community. A Tyson Barnes, Kemp Independent REGION VIII Cummings (Brownsville), Robert schools missed the deadline last year Carol Austin, Wink Elementary CC Kermit, Joyce Reynolds be educational for the present and well-prepared presentation is bene­ and lost the right to participate in Julia Vaughan, Shallowater Travis (Port Lavaca), John Buchanan future and serve as a source of ficial to all. Vickie Smith, Barton Elementary (Irving) AAAA Edinburg, M. Rodriguez the contests. Any entry card post­ Linda Kay Grogan, Paul Keyes Elementary Big Spring, Mel Ivey Williams REGION IX pleasure to both the student and the Never before has music in Texas (Irving) Travis (McAllen), C. M. Shearer public. marked after midnight, Dec. 1, will Karen Seay, Plymouth Park Elementary Odessa, Maurice Alfred had such an opportunity to build be rejected. (Irving) C AAAA for the future, to develop sound Kathleen Griffith. Plymouth Park Permian (Odessa), G. Lewis Fannin (Seadrift), Nancy CC Showcase Function It should be noted that the Elementary (Irving) Jordan Stell (Brownsville), Tony Brownsville, Robert Buchanan musical educational concepts. But Brenda McNair, Dripping Springs Meyers Edinburg, Ruth Summers Participation in these activities these concepts must be constructed Thanksgiving holidays come on the Mary Phillips, Dripping Springs Castellanos same weekend as the deadline. Chalonnes Hoover, Estelline AAA Harlingen, R. I. Irby presents opportunities to exhibit to on solid educational philosophies Anne Rapp, Estelline Dec. 1 is a Sunday. Don't risk the Diana Jean McGill, Karaes City Elementary Andrews, Dale Houston REGION XVII C McAllen, W. A. Hunt the public the type and quality of j which will insure many years of po«tmart. Get your ea.d in e.rty KSKathrynrg,iIS,.'»in,«l., Ivie, Putnam Hi.h Lamesa, Henry Sellers Results incomplete Lamar (McAllen), Mrs. 0 Dusek (Continued on page 4) education being offered in the pub- ! growth and development. Page 4 INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER Coaches Censure Athletes Do You Remember When. . . . Who Endorse Cigarettes Coach Stiteler Led Corpus Christ! by LYNN W. McCRAW No one makes any claim that smok­ other practices found among Amer­ Professor of Physical and ing is beneficial, and there is mount­ icans, including many within our Health Education ing evidence to indicate that con­ own profession, that may be even tinued and excessive use of tobacco more detrimental to one's health University of Texas is likely to do irreparable harm. and physical fitness. Perhaps the During a recent conference held To '38 State Football Championship most significant among these are last December 3-5 at the National Increase in Cancer nutritional habits. According to au­ Do you remember when the Cor­ Education Association Headquar­ Of particular significance in this thorities, overweight and obesity pus Christi High School Bucca­ ters in Washington, D.C., more than respect is the increased incidence may well be America's number one neers won the State Championship of lung cancer in the United States. health problem. Statistics from in­ two hundred directors of high school in Texas High School Football in According to the American Cancer surance companies reveal that about athletics and physical education Society, cigarettes are the principal 50 million Americans are over­ the fall of 1938 under the leader­ adopted a resolution disapproving cause of this disease, which has in­ weight. Most people tend to put on ship of Head Coach Harry Stiteler the endorsement of cigarettes and creased 953 per cent in the last 30 excess weight from age 25 on, and and Assistant Coaches J. A. Rek- liquor by professional athletes. years. Evidence collected from thou­ contrary to general belief, this torik and Bill Dubose? sands of cases suggests that persons trend is more pronounced in ath­ The delegates further urged The Buccaneers had a record that who smoke two or more packs a day letes. A recent study reported by fall of 13 games won, no losses, and coaches to refrain from smoking have 21 times the chance of dying Sports College News in Canada re­ one tie. when with their squads, pointing with lung cancer as compared with vealed that the average increase in Football practice started that fall the non-smoker. The society further "out that high school students tend weight over a period of some 15 on Aug. 17. The team trained at estimates on the basis of present to worship coaches and are easily years from age 24 was 25 pounds Smithville, Texas, with a routine of rates that 41,000 Americans will die for athletes as compared with 13 practicing at 5:30 a.m. until 9, and impressed by their actions. They from lung cancer in 1963 and that pounds for non-athletes. another workout from 4 until 6 p.m. need proper guidance, strict leader­ of the students now in school, about An unusual feature of the Buc­ ship, and the highest type of ex­ one million will die by age 70. Obesity Deadly caneers' successful season was that ample. Statistics further reveal that Alcohol Damaging during all 14 games they played, death rates among obese individuals no water was used or consumed by Worthy Recommendation Statistics reveal that excessive is significantly higher than for per­ any of the players. CORPUS CHRISTI'S 1938 STATE CHAMPIONS Members of the Corpus Christi High School state champion football team are, left to use of alcohol can be even more These recommendations from this sons with normal weight. For ex­ The Buccaneers defeated Pharr- damaging. This is evidenced most ample, the rate is considered to be right, TOP ROW Assistant Coach Dubose, Clark, Sovey, Fulton, Roger, Cooper, Evans, Nored, Baldwin, Crocker, Hale, Carey; MIDDLE ROW conference might well apply to San Juan 59-0 in bi-district, John dramatically by the suffering and 40 per cent higher for moderate Hendricks (Mgr.), Martyn (Mgr.), Tucker, Sarza, Nix, Mathews, Haas, Cain, Roberts, Garrett, Coach Stiteler and Ben the caretaker; BOTTOM every teacher of physical education Reagan (Houston) 40-0 in quarter misery associated with alcoholism. overweight and 70 per cent for finals, Temple 20-7 in semi-finals, ROW Assistant Coach Rektorik, Hall, Vrazel, Salyers, Dolan (Team Captain), Hinnant, Conoly and Hendricks. and of health education at all levels According to the Rutgers Univer­ marked obesity. Some claim the and won the championship by de­ sity Studies on Alcoholism, there of education elementary and col­ death rate increase by 1 per cent feating Lubbock 20-6. Coach Chap­ Bill Dubose Coach, Monterrey Charlie Cain Deceased are over five million alcoholics in lege as well as secondary. We list as for each pound a person is over­ man of Lubbock said that the Buc­ High School, Lubbock John Roberts Hardware Busi­ the United States with some 250,000 an important, if not the most im­ weight. Research by such noted caneers were the greatest team ever Ray Clark Oil Company, Pitts­ ness in Beeville persons succumbing each year to physiologists as Dr. Ancel Keys at to represent South Texas in the burgh, Penna. Brooks Garrett Celanese Corp. portant of our objectives, the de­ the evils of this malady. Most of the University of Minnesota, Dr. playoffs. Sam Sovey Produce business in in Corpus Christi POSTSCRIPTS ON ATHLETICS velopment of health and physical the 75 million Americans who drink John Gofman at the University of Coach Stiteler, during his five Corpus Christi Harry Stiteler, Coach D airy will not become alcoholics. However, BY DR. RHEA H. WILLIAMS fitness. How can we then justify California and many others sug­ years of coaching compiled the al­ James Fulton Stereotype oper­ Business in College Station the loss of reason and self-control any action which by inference or gest that many Americans are lit­ most unbelievable record of 51 ator for Caller Times, Corpus Ben Culberson Deceased in even the moderate drinker can erally eating themselves to death by design endorses a practice con­ games won, one tie, and one loss, Christi Dutch Rektorick Nursery Busi­ lead to detrimental results. too much and the wrong kind of and this successful record later won Gerald Rogers Oil Field Service ness in Corpus Christi sidered by authorities to be detri­ The National Safety Council re­ food. Such malpractices leave a per­ him the coaching job at Texas Co. in Corpus Christi Pat Hall Salesman in Houston mental to our physical well being? ports that 50 per cent of the fatal son of middle age and above par­ A & M College. James Cooper Celanese Corp. John Vrazel Telephone Com­ With the 1963 football season in full swing, there needs The extent to which tobacco im­ motor vehicle accidents involves a ticularly vulnerable to the degen­ The record for the Buccaneers in Corpus Christi pany in Corpus Christi again to be a re-emphasis of the values and merits of the game pairs efficiency of the human or­ drinking driver or a drinking pe­ erative diseases of the heart and through the District Championship Bob Evans Southern Minerals Jack Salyers Drug Business in of football. ganism has long been subject to destrian. It may be assumed that vascular system, kidneys, and other in Corpus Christi North Texas considerable controversy. Although was as follows: Today there is a growing tendency for youth to become drinking was a major causative vital organs. Sept. 16 Bucs 28 Denison 0 Gene Norred G.M.C. in Corpus Bill Dolan Hardware Business it is common practice to prohibit factor in these accidents, for data physically softer. We need the help of all in encouraging stu­ Sept. 23 Bucs 38 Kerrville 13 Christi in Hamilton, Texas athletes from smoking while in from studies in several states reveal Fitness Campaign Sept. 30 Bucs 0 Temple 0 Euel Baldwin Vacuum Mud Jack Hinnant Deceased dents to devote themselves to a program which requires rigid training, results from research are that two out of three drinking Teachers and coaches should con­ Oct. 7 Bucs 25 Breckenridge 7 Service in Alice Zuell Conoly Rancher in Brack- discipline and control of their attitudes, emotions and physical conflicting and inconclusive as to drivers in fatal accidents had a sider carefully such facts as these Oct. 14 Bucs 57 Kingsville 12 Jim Crocker Deceased ettsville habits. the effects on physical performance. blood alcohol concentration of 0.15 in planning and conducting pro­ Oct. 21 Bucs 43 Lake Charles 14 Johnny Hale Unknown J. B. Hendricks Farmer and per cent or more. Research reveals There is no greater opportunity offered by the public school grams. In the nationwide emphasis Oct. 28 Bucs 26 Thomas Jeffer- Kenneth Carey Floor Covering Ginner in Agua Dulce that all individuals with 0.10 per curriculum for improving the physical, mental and emotional on fitness with the urge for "fifteen erson 6 Business in Corpus Christi Allie Brown Minister in Robs- cent of alcohol concentration are minutes of vigorous activity every Nov. 4 Bucs 26 Cbrsicana 20 Wayne Hendricks Farmer in town discipline than is found in the game of football. During this definitely impaired in efficiency, day for all pupils," we face the Nov. 11 Bucs 59 Laredo 0 Nueces Co. Martin York Pontiac Refinery time of world tension we need to develop citizens who have and most state laws consider an danger of falling into the trap of Nov. 24 Bucs 25 Robstown 0. Alvin Wallace Operates garage in Corpus Christi the ability to discipline themselves, to think in times of individual to be "under the influ­ accepting exercise as the panacea The coaches and members of the in Los Angeles, Calif. Charlie Fowler Killed in Serv­ ence" at a concentration of 0.15 per emergency and to learn the value of developing and maintain­ for the unfit. Vigorous activity un­ 1938 championship football team Jack Tucker Unknown ice. cent or more. ing strong and healthy bodies. If we are not careful, we will questionably is essential in order to later went on to many achieve­ Jesus Garza Southwestern Ref. When the Buccaneer fans gather develop and maintain the desired develop a "pot plant" generation of youth who will not be able Nutrition Study ments, not only in the field of ath­ in Corpus Christi to discuss the teams of prior years, level of fitness, but a person could letics in college, but most impor­ Emery Nix Teacher at Calallen the 1938 crew comes in for high to meet the stress and strain of modern day society. In view of these and other data, exercise many hours a day and still tant, in the field of business, pro­ Ken Matthews Insurance Busi­ praise. This was one of the out­ delegates at the NEA conference have a low level of fitness. Any one fessional, and vocational activities. ness in Corpus Christi standing football teams ever to rep­ Favor to Whom? clusively that the most dangerous By JEAN STAVINOHA were justified in taking such a of several other factors such as Their present occupations and Dick Haas Oil Business in Cor­ resent the City of Corpus Christi in The school and the community thing the parent can do is give him Editor, The Shorthorn strong stand on the use of tobacco those discussed above might well be Schulenburg High School homes are as follows: pus Christi the state playoffs. are rendering a worth-while service uninhibited freedom with an auto­ and alcohol by teachers and leaders more crucial in maintaining the de­ by providing a sound, educational, mobile. Schulenburg High School has of youths. However, there are many sired level of fitness than exercise. competitive interschool football pro­ It is a strange set of values on forfeited 120 points in the last ten gram. Unfortunately, some parents which some of our parents operate years. feel they are doing the school and as regards allowing their sons to Why? Because we have not had ana aaazine6 community a favor in allowing their participate in football. Some of the a debate team since 1953. Gift Trips Held Violation sons to participate. Any parent or parents abhor the idea of perspira­ Twenty points are forfeited every THE DAILY NEWSPAPER IN projects for helping the student to Their essays cover the reproduc­ boy who has such an idea is com­ tion, physical exertion and bodily time we do not enter debate in the THE CURRICULUM, compiled understand the strength and weak­ tion of news and national security, Of Amateur, Awards Rules by the Third Annual Newspaper nesses of each. the responsibility of the communi­ pletely "missing the boat." Just the contact. This once again is typical Spring Meet. reverse is true. of the softness which is permeating The proposition for debate this All public school administrators and in gymnasiums, with such Worshop, University of Rhode At the back of the book are in­ cations media and the legislature The parents should be thankful society. With air conditioning, cars year is that Social Security bene­ and coaches should keep in mind items remaining in the permanent Island, 1962. cluded a sample style book and a and courts. that there is still a program in the and the other luxuries, there is a fits should be extended to include that it is a violation of both the possession of the school. 36-week set of spelling assignments. The compelling arguments of the A comprehensive study of the school requiring rigid discipline to greater challenge on the part of the complete medical care. amateur rule and the award rule This is a book of real value to authors help to clarify the role of uses of the daily newspaper as a achieve success. Where can you find parents and school personnel to see "Medicare" is one of the great for outside organizations such as the high school journalist. the newspaper in a society in which teaching aid in history, economics, a program with better organized that young people participate in national issues of our day, and as booster clubs and civic clubs, or in­ Insurance Agent A copy of Journalism Workbook secrecy is a growing and compli­ journalism and government. The 33 supervision and trained personnel vigorous, competitive athletic ac­ future citizens, we should be able dividuals to pay for and sponsor has been placed in the DeWitt Red­ cated problem. teachers who attended the work­ than in football? Where else can tivities. to discuss this issue, pro and con. trips for high school athletic teams Presents Views dick Library and is available on A copy of this book has been shop prepared five reports on use you find more equipment and fa­ That is what debate is. or other other athletic events such loan to any member of the Inter- placed in the DeWitt Reddick Jour­ About Medicare of newspapers as a supplement to cilities available for the protection "The principles of debate encour­ as college or bowl football games. scholastic League Press Conference. nalism Library and is available to Cooperation Needed textbooks. and welfare of a child than is pro­ age the participants to see things It is not a violation for high At the request of Blue Cross Blue members of Interscholastic League The book also contains comments vided for in football ? The coach and the school have a from all sides and angles and to school athletic teams to be taken to Shield, a number of Workshops Press Conference on a free loan by 18 speakers, academic and news­ THE PROFESSIONAL JOURNAL­ It is essential that parents realize great responsibility to parents who evaluate the topic in a like manner. college or bowl games, provided the have included Dr. William R. De- basis. paper, who added specific sugges­ IST. A Guide to Modern Report­ that they have a prime responsi­ permit their boys to participate in Furthermore, too few people ever trip is financed, sponsored and su­ Mougeot, Debate Coach at North tions for the educational use of ing Practice, by John Hohenberg. bility in the training, guidance and interschool football. The coach and empathize by putting themselves in pervised exclusively by the school. Texas State University, in their newspapers. Holt, Rinehart and Winston, New direction of their son's mental, the school should always keep in a position contrary to their own Parents may pay expenses to ath­ programs. A copy of The Daily Newspaper York, 1960. Winners... physical and social attitude toward mind that the parents are entrust­ viewpoint, which all too frequently letic events for their own children Dr. DeMougeot is a paid repre­ in the Curriculum has been added (Continued from page 3) football. They can make a great ing to the coach the most precious results in misjustice and biased de­ or students can pay their own ex­ sentative of that organization. He Professor Hohenberg, now at the to the DeWitt Reddick Library and contribution to the boy's education possession they have. It is impera­ cisions," Mr. James Peuge, debate penses and travel as a unit without wrote his dissertation on the litera­ Graduate School of Journalism of CCC is available on free loan basis to and to the school's football program tive that the coach take every pre­ coach, said. violating League rules. ture of socialized medicine. Dr. De­ Columbia University was a work­ Central (Brownsville), Tony members of the Interscholastic by indoctrinating their offspring to caution to insure the health and This year Mr. Peuge is trying to Outside organizations and indi­ Mougeot has also frequently served ing newspaperman for twenty Castellanos League Press Conference. the effect that it is a privilege and welfare of each individual partici­ revitalize our debate team. The co­ viduals desiring to contribute to the as a consultant for the American years. He used his background to Cummings (Brownsville), Robert an honor to be a member of the local pant. This means requiring physical operation of the student body is athletic program may give the Medical Association. give his discussion of the practices Buchanan examinations before participating, NEED A LIFT TO EDUCATIONAL of reporting a ring of authenticity. high school team. needed to keep from giving away 20 money to the school for permanent He presents the viewpoint of REGION X issuing adequate equipment which installations, such as scoreboards Blue Cross Blue Shield at the Work­ OPPORTUNITIES, prepared by This book stresses the kind of 20 points at the district meet next Results not reported Apron Strings fits the player, teaching techniques April. and similar items on athletic fields shop sessions. The American Legion Education knowledge, experience, skill and and skills which are educationally and Scholarship Program, Ameri­ ethics that make a newspaperman REGION XI There is a growing "protective- sound, employing officials who are canism Division, Indianapolis 6, a professional. AAAA ness" on the part of some parents able to conduct the game properly, Indiana. 12th edition, (Revised Hohenberg describes the news Tascosa (Amarillo), B. R. Cor- relative to participation in football and providing the proper emo­ Fall, 1962), 100 pages. $.25 per gathering process from the inter­ mack competition. This is especially true tion, educational and social back­ copy. view, through the writing and re­ Pampa, Hugh Sanders in the case of many mothers who ground for the participants. This is a remarkable booklet on writing down to the moment the want to "spread their wings" ex­ story is ready for printing. His dis­ AAA cessively over their children many college education and its value. It is Good for Boy designed to give the high school cussions are clear, emphatic and Hereford, Don Moore times until they are over 21 years of senior the maximum information on interesting. Perryton, C. V. Webb age. This attitude encourages a boy There is an equal responsibility the need for college training, career This book should be of great CCC not to participate in football be­ on the part of the school, the coaches planning, sources of material on value to any student who thinks Dumas, Carroll Davis cause it is too rough or because he and the parents to see that every various careers, and the sources of he might be interested in a career may get injured. Certainly, there effort is made to provide each player scholarships and financial aid. in newsgathering. It should be in­ REGION XII may be an occasional injury to a who participates in football the This is a very well prepared book­ cluded in a good high school jour­ AAAA boy engaged in a contact sport; but proper educational background in let and should be of extreme value nalism library. Jefferson (Port Arthur), Jack the important question is, "What is which to develop those specific citi­ to high school seniors and to teach­ A copy of The Professional Jour­ Bottoms the average boy doing when he is zenship traits which can come out ers working in guidance. nalist has been placed in the De­ not engaged in some worth-while, of football. Witt Reddick Journalism Library. CCC outside, supervised activity?" It is a There should be less "protective- Edison (Port Arthur), Arthur fact proven by statistics that a boy ness" on the part of parents and JOURNALISM WORKBOOK, by It may be borrowed by any member Morgan is much safer in supervised football more encouragement by parents of Orval C. Husted. Published by the of the Interscholastic League Press practice than he is when he is not boys to participate in vigorous ac­ author in Sand Springs, Okla­ Conference. REGION XIV supervised. tivities. The parents should stress homa. 1962. $1.70. No first divisions to the boy that it is a privilege for THE RIGHT TO KNOW, by Jack Car versus Football him to participate and represent the This is the fifth edition of Orval Raymond, Al Capp and others. REGION XV Paradoxically, in some cases, the local high school team, thereby Husted's text-project book. It is Published by Boston University PERENNIAL CHAMPIONS The Poth High School Pirate baseball team won regional VI-A titles in 1961- No contest same parents who will not let a negating the viewpoint that he is designed to help the journalism School of Public Relations and 1962-1963. During the 1963 season they won 19 games and lost 3. They scored 164 runs to 62 for their teacher and student to make the boy go out for football because it is doing the school a favor by playing. Communications. May, 1963. REGION XVI opponents. Team members shown are, left to right, FRONT ROW Manager Johnnie Castellano, Vernon study more effective. "too dangerous" will buy him an The coach and the school should No contest automobile or a "hot rod" and think do everything possible to insure Pruski, Donald Dugi, Robert Poth, James, Wiatrelc, Leon Kyrish, Jimmie Pruski, Abel Cervantes, Coach The book gives many interesting This book contains 11 essays by examples of news stories, features, prominent news men on the appli­ nothing of it. From the viewpoint of that what they do is for the welfare Fritz Lehnhoff; BACK ROW Johnnie Joe Wiatrek, Fred Gonzales, Lloyd Pruski, Lambert Pruski, Leslie headlines, lead sentences, columns cations of the Right to Know prin­ REGION XVII the boy's scholastic achievements of the individual boy and not for Pruski, Johnnie Kroll, Virgil Pruski, Wilfred Waclawszyk and Fred Poth. and editorials, along with suggested ciple. Results incomplete and his safety, statistics prove con­ the glory of the coach or the school.