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Vol. XXXIV AUSTIN, TEXAS, FEBRUARY, 1951 No. 6 Annual League Radio Debate Feb. 21 Will Feature Crack Houston Teams Four highly skilled debaters from Houston will be featured in the annual Interscholastic League Radio Debate on Febru­ School Must Avoid ary 21, from 2:30 until 3:00 p.m. Representing Lamar High School will be Katharine Snow and Brad Thompson. From John Reagan High School will Athletics Control be Johanna Puis and James, Thomas. Matched in the League debate question for 1950-51, their By Outside Group voices will be carried to every cor­ In recent years, there seems to ner of the state through the facili­ have been a strong tendency in ties of 19 stations of the Texas some schools to permit outside State Network. The broadcast organizations and groups to have will originate from KTHT, a say in the control of high school Houston. athletics. Under Rule 25 of the For the 30 minute debate, Hal AA TENNIS STARS—El Paso's most recent Robertson, and Teddy Pye. Miss Maybelle Long Football Plan, the League holds Thompson, program director of tennis champions, winners of boys' doubles and coached Miss Robertson. Jesse L. Thornberry the superintendent responsible for the TSN, will serve as chairman. girls' singles titles, are Tommy Springer, Peggie coached the boys. the control and management of In addition, political, educa­ the high school athletic program. tional and business leaders of Recently, a superintendent of the Southeast Texas area are schools submitted the following being invited to be in the audi­ El Paso's Domination of AA' Tennis JAMES THOMAS questions to the State Execu­ ence for this discussion of the tive Committee for clarifica­ highly important and contro­ Based on Sound Philosophy, Programtion : versial question of the exten­ "Question: Can the Board of sion of welfare benefits. The explanation of El Paso every opportunity to play tennis. girls' best single player. All three Area Meet Set Up Education be consistent with both Coached by two of the outstand­ high schools' domination of the The results are quite surpris­ hail from El Paso High School. the spirit and the letter of the ing teachers of speech in the state, state tennis championships during ing, however. In the annals of The 1951 season is yet to be regulations of the Interscholastic the four debaters already have KATHARINE SNOW the past six years is really very the Interscholastic League, written, but El Paso will have a League by delegating athletic con­ For One-Act Plays long lists of accomplishments in simple: they give their students there is almost nothing to com­ number of veteran competitors trol in the school to an athletic One of the most popular con­ high school speech fields. Floyd pare with the El Paso schools' contesting for berths in the state ehces, AA, A, and B. The Area advisory council, four of whom tests in the Interscholastic League Dougherty, of Lamar, is the coach 11 titles in six years, including (Continued on p. 4, col. 1) Meets are scheduled on or about are not connected officially with set-up is the One-Act Play Con­ April 7. Note carefully the One- of the team which will carry the a clean sweep of all four titles affirmative side of the discussion. Director Explains our school? test. Since so many schools have Act Play Contest Calendar. in one year. During League "Answer: No. J. Rayford Holcomb, of Reagan, entered this contest, we have been The AA casts will advance di­ history, El Paso has captured Handbook Designed is the coach of the negative team. "Question: Can the Board of forced to create a new meet be­ rectly from District to Regional 14 net championships. Both men have a long record of Education consistently delegate tween district and regional levels. Meet without Area Meets, but in Changes in Rules Willie and George Cound from coaching state and tournament athletic control to a council com­ This new meet is called the Area most instances A A high schools El Paso High won in doubles in For Director's Use winners in all phases of speech. posed of two school board mem­ Meet, which will involve competi­ will serve as hosts to the A and 1929. Then George and Russell Both have taken home many Of Typing Contest Directors general in all con­ bers, three faculty members, and tion among the winners from sev­ B Area Meets, thus necessitating Ball took the 1932 doubles title. championships in one or more of ferences, districts, and regions, four non-school members? eral adjacent districts. that ALL district One-Act Play BY MISS RUBY BARHAM Walter Driver, Austin High, cap­ the fields of declamation, debate, and all individual contest directors "Answer: No. This additional meet between Contests be concluded by March Director Commercial Contest* tured the 1940 singles crown. aiid extemporaneous speech. are being given a helping hand "Question: Can the Board of the district and regional levels 31. This date applies to One-Act Changes have been made in But is was not until 1944 that this year. A "Spring Meet Hand­ Education consistently delegate its in One-Act Play will avoid con­ Play only and does not affect the The broadcast will not follow rules governing shorthand and the Far West Texans began their book," for the use of these key athletic authority to any athletic gestion at the Regional centers. rest of the literary meet, which precisely the pattern of State typing contests. It is highly im­ current period of victories. Bobby administrators of the Interscho­ council? Since the congestion has been means that the Play Contests may Championship debates, due to the portant that teachers of these sub­ Goldfarb and Ed Chew won lastic League program, has been "Answer: No. caused by the large number of be held separately from the rest of shorter time available. Instead, its jects who expect to enter students doubles that year and Margaret prepared in the League Office "Question: Is it not a fact winners from A and B districts the district meet on any desirable pattern will be close to that of a in the League contests at Spring Varner took the girls' singles title. and is being sent to all contest (Continued on p. 4, col. 6) that advanced to the Regional date. round-table, except that each Meets, check the September, 1950, The following year, 1945, Ed directors. team will be attempting to ad­ Meet from the districts, the The date for the Regional eopy of the Constitution and Rules Chew teamed with Frank Barger Every year a number of admin­ vance its side of the argument. Area Meets are scheduled for Meet is on or about April 21. BKA.D THOMPSON which is in your superintendent's to win boys' doubles, Dick Savitt istrators and teachers in Texas Following the chairman's intro­ Acceptance Cards the A and B schools only. In The dates for the State Meet hands. took boys' singles, Sylvia Lerner schools are faced for the first a few cases, such as in West duction of the question: "Re­ and Barbara Walker won in girls' are May 3, 4, and 5, This article, however, at­ time with the problem of how to Texas where schools are few and solved, That social welfare bene­ doubles, and Mary Cunningham Address any inquiries concern­ tempts to give some explana­ organize for district and regional For Baseball Due scattered, no Area Meets are fits to the people should be ex­ the girls' singles. This is the only ing the One-Act Play Contest to: Grade Schools Plan tion of some of the changes in contests for which they have ac­ necessary. tended by the Federal Govern­ time in League history that one The 1951 season for baseball is Bruce Roach, Box H, University typing contest rules. The next cepted responsibility. This Hand­ ment," both affirmative and nega­ city has scored a clean sweep of just around the corner. Last year Full instructions for the Area Station, Austin. tive will be allowed three minutes issue of the Leaguer will take book will make their problem a 638 schools participated in the Meets are being sent to all the A Spring Competition state tennis titles. All these win­ Here is a list of the One-Act for presenting opening arguments. up changes in the shorthand great deal simpler. League's baseball program and the and B schools and to the district ners in 1944 and 1945 were from Play Area Meets and the centers Then, following a brief period in Grade School Meets are being contest. Responsibilities of the directors caliber of play is improving each and area directors. The Regional El Paso High, except the two for each of the meets. Some sites which each team will be allowed organized rapidly for competition Rule 3. Eligibility. This is not general, and general instructions year. This office is hopeful that directors are also being informed girls' singles winners. and directors are still tentative, to present pertinent questions, a this spring. Already the total of a new eligibility rule, but it is a to all contest directors are pro­ schools will not drop baseball be­ about the change in the One-Act In 1946, Barbara Walker re­ but the completed list will be made 10 minute round-table, with all schools organized into county regulation which places the re­ vided in the six-page Handbook. cause of spring training in foot­ Play set-up. units for competition is over 500, sponsibility for eligible contestants turned to win the girls' singles In addition, special check-lists for available to interested persons four speakers taking part, will be ball. However, the trend at this All district. One-Act Play Con­ and another 300 are included in where it seems that it can be title, and both boys' and girls' each of the various contest di­ within the next few weeks. Dis­ held. A negative and an affirma­ time indicates that fewer schools tests must be over by March. 31. plans for grade school competi­ handled best—with the teacher doubles teams lost out only in the rectors are provided. will participate in baseball this tricts assigned to a particular meet tive summary, with closing re­ This includes all three confer- tion at the time of the district who gives the contestant's name final match. The year 1947 was It is hoped that this little aid year than last. are listed by number. marks by the chairman, will end a bad year for the El Pasoans— the debate. meet, and in the same site. to the principal for certification. will cure that helpless, what-do- Unfortunately, more schools in Conference A Area Meets: not a single winner. But 1948 All told, 1401 grade schools are Rule 5. State Meet. It is im­ I-do-next feeling which some con­ Conferences AA and A are drop­ Region I: Amarillo—(Tenta­ Speakers for the negative found Lorraine Richards and Jane members of the University Inter­ portant to avoid confusion and test directors say they have, and ping baseball than in Conference tive—Districts 1, 2, 3, 4 (No area have each proven in competition Holder winning the girls' doubles. scholastic League. Not all of these, delay on the morning of the State will make possible smoother spring B. In Conferences AA and A meet for Dist. 5). this year their ability to handle Betty Seay was runner-up in however, are now planning to take Contest. If a contestant in short­ competition at district and regional there are more boys available, and Region II: Albany—Districts 6, this Welfare State question. part in the Spring Meet, either on hand or typing does not wish to singles. All girls were from El meets. spring football should not inter­ 7, 9—April 7. Supt. Roy G. Hath­ Miss Puis, of 617 Wendel Street, the county level or on the district bring a machine and desires to use Paso High. It was the first time, fere with the baseball program. away, Box 728, Albany, Area di­ Houston, was a member of the however, in five years that El Paso meet level. one belonging to the Typewriting Debaters' Bibliography The City and AA Conferences rector. Lakeview (San Angelo) — girls' debate team which won was not represented in the state Department of the University, will be combined this year with (Tentative)—Districts 8, 10. the big Shreveport Speech Eighty-two counties are. plan­ championship playoffs in the boys' Given Two New Entries In the January issue of the ning county-wide meets for their notice should reach the State Di­ the state baseball tournament Region III: Wichita Falls—Dis­ Tournament in January. She is t division. Leaguer, under the heading of grade schools. These meets will rector at least two days before Late additions to the bibliogra­ scheduled for June 4, 5, and 6 in tricts 11, 12—April 7. Ralph Kap­ a member of the National Hon­ "Members to Vote on Four Pro­ cover junior track and field, pic­ the day of the Contest and should In 1949, Betty Seay returned to phy for debaters, on the Welfare Austin. The district champions lan, Wichita Falls High School, or Society, the Reagan Red posed Rules This Spring," you ask ture memory, playground base- include a request for the make of capture the girls' singles title. The State question, include: must be determined by May 15 Area director. Waco: Districts 13, Coats, and is a senior. for comments on any or all of the ball, volleyball, spelling and plain machine the student prefers. In El Paso boys' doubles unit went Expanding Welfare in a Free in all conferences, with May 28 14, 15—April 7. Mattie Bess Cof- James Thomas was a member so far as it is possible, the De­ to the semi-final match. Economy, published by American being the final date for determin­ points. I wish to make a few writing, story-telling, and decla­ partment will furnish the kind The past year, 1950, saw El Enterprise Association, Inc., 4 ing AA bi-district championships. remarks in regard to whether (Continued on p. 3, col. 3) (Continued on p. 3, col. 4) mation. wanted. Paso tennis fortunes on the up­ East 41st Street, New York 17, All bi-district championships in football spring training should be swing again, as the Far Western­ N.Y. Conference B, and regional cham­ left up to conferences as a State Rule 13. Length of Line. The ers took home both boys' doubles "The Welfare State, The Case pionships in Conference A must unit, and require all schools to For Charity and Goodwill rule will be clearly understood and girls' singles titles. Tommy For and Against," a pamphlet, be determined by June 6. adhere regardless of their size when it is remembered that line Springer and Teddy Pye teamed published by the United States Li­ The last day for accepting the or conference. length is measured in strokes for the championship boys' doubles brary of Congress, Legislative baseball plan is March 1. Be sure I am of the opinion that the (Continued on p. 3, col. 6) pair; Peggy Robertson was the Service, is available for 50 cents, i your acceptance card is in. spring training idea should be McNiel Defends 'Ail-Star' Games left up to the ruling of each in­ dividual district within its con­ BY JOE B. McNIEL in 1937 and during the 14 years sionalism. The boys who play in ference—unless the State Foun­ Superintendent, Public Schools of its existence it has continued the game get jackets and nothing UIL-Magnolia Broadcasts Make History dation Program will provide for Wichita Falls on a high plane, with no thought else. High school coaches get a a 10 months' salary for coaches of gain or honor for any single small fee and the other personnel' The issue of the high school all- The Magnolia Petroleum Com­ making. When the 11 stations on tions which will carry the tenth in advance. Obviously, the broad­ in all the schools. individual, group or organization. star game is of vital concern to who work, at the games are paid pany and the Interscholastic those first four networks are com­ annual broadcast of the thirty- casts would not have been possible Suppose that a State-wide rul­ All of the proceeds go to the same fee that they receive League pioneered network broad­ those of us in North Texas. We, pared to the 39 stations used on first tournament from Gregory without the excellent and gener­ ing is made that there will not charity. More than 3,000 under­ for working Interscholastic League casting of championship high be spring training, but that the in this area, feel that the annual the four 1950 A A quarter-final privileged and crippled children games. No school official receives school sports events with the 1936 Gymnasium on March 3rd. ous co-operation given by Texas training may start August first. Masket Temple sponsored Oil Magnolia Networks, it is easy to have been helped to become well any payment and literally hun­ Texas Class AA Championship Naturally, when the City Con­ radio stations. The salaries of the coaches for Bowl game, which is played each realize just why the Interscholastic August here in Wichita Falls, is and strong through the money dreds of men in Texas and Okla­ High School football games. That ference was formed, Magnolia net­ That the broadcasts have had August will have to be paid out League-Magnolia radio broadcasts a worthwhile undertaking and received from this game. In the homa donate their time, money, was the beginning of an unbroken works again carried play-by-play a hand in building interest in of the local maintenance taxes Oklahoma Hospital for Crippled are known throughout the nation's should be continued under the and ability in making this game 15-year relationship with the Uni­ broadcasts of all City Confer­ high school sports is illustrated of the respective schools and dis­ Children, the recreational program radio industry. ence Championship Football and direction of public school officials successful. versity Interscholastic League and by the fact that only 7,000 peo­ tricts. Many of the smaller for those children convalescent The final AA conference foot­ Basketball games. and coaches. is undoubtedly a record unique in ple attended all sessions of the schools, especially, of the State from polio is financed from the The Oil Bowl game has devel­ ball network each December is We cannot kill the high school the radio industry for an adver­ Plans are now well under way 1942 basketball tournament, will be handicapped because of Oklahoma share of the funds de­ oped friendly rivalry and bonds annually the largest single net­ all-star game by forbidding the tiser's continuous sponsorship of to broadcast this fall's champion­ while attendance at all sessions the lack of funds. This would add rived from the Oil Bowl game of fellowship between Texas and work formed in Texas and is the sports broadcasts. ship football play-off games al­ much conflict in view of the fact use of public school personnel each year. The Coaches Association Oklahoma. Each year half of largest network formed in the of the 1950 tournament was The first University Interscho­ though the games are still some that some schools in a district and property. High school grad­ of Oklahoma has sponsored this the capacity crowd which at­ nation to carry a high school over 40,000. While we may be lastic League events carried by nine months away. This graphi­ would strain their finances in uates will still be used, the site worthwhile and humanitarian ef­ tends the Oil Bowl game are football game. prone to take the present-day the Magnolia Networks back in cally illustrates the great amount order to yield to community will be transferred, and coaches fort for several years. In Texas, citizens of Oklahoma. On March 7, 1942, in the face broadcasts for granted, they are 1936 were the AA quarter-final of behind - the - scenes planning pressure for a winning team, other than high school coaches the Texas share of the money of war-time problems, Magnolia the result of experience gained I am deeply grateful to the football clashes on Saturday, De­ necessary for these broadcasts. In and thereby fail to have sufficient will be employed. Certainly it goes to the North Texas Cerebral and the League again joined forces through 15 years of Magnolia- League officials for permitting me cember 12, of Amarillo vs. Abi­ connection with the football funds for the purchases of other is better to keep such worthwhile Palsy Treatment Center, deaf stu­ to pioneer another radio service Interscholastic League co-opera­ to use the widely-read columns of lene, North Side of Fort Worth broadcasts, the fact that compet­ necessary school essentials—such games under the close direction dents of the School of Listening for the sports fans of Texas with tion, which have resulted in the the Interscholastic Leaguer for vs. Gainesville, Lufkin vs. Kerr- ing team? and game times and as teaching aids, finishing floors, of public school officials and Eyes, underprivileged tots in the the state-wide broadcast of the the purpose of expressing our ville, and Corpus Christi vs. Port locations are not known until ap­ Magnolia Network broadcasting buying new desks, etc. Also, in coaches than to allow other in­ Wichita Falls Day Nursery, victims AA, A, and B basketball tourna­ views .concerning the proposed Arthur. A total of 11 radio sta­ proximately five days before the 29 basketball games and 112 rural areas, it is more difficult to terest to step in. of polio in Wichita County, and ment direct from Gregory Gym­ abolishment of high school all-star tions formed the four Magnolia broadcast, makes this job even football games. have practice periods in August The Oil Bowl all-star game, children in the Boys Club, the nasium in Austin. With only 12 games. I sincerely hope that the Networks that afternoon and un­ more intricate than the broadcast­ The broadcasts are planned and because the boys are needed to under the auspices of the local Boy Scouts and Camp Fire Girls stations on that first hook-up school administrators of Texas doubtedly none of the announcers, ing of regularly scheduled college supervised by Magnolia's advertis­ work at home.—Bertram B. Gees- Masket Shrine Temple in Wichita organizations. these annual basketball broad­ will consider all the facts before engineers or listeners realized that and high school games, the playing ing agency, Ratcliffe Advertising lin, Superintendent, Cherokee Falls, is the oldest all-star game casts have grown to the 31 sta­ The Owl Bowl game certainly they mark their ballots on thi? Southwest radio history was in the dates of which are known months Agency in Dallas. Public Schools. m Texas. This game originated does not point toward prol'e. Page 2 INTERSCHOC'ASTIC CEAGUER

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BY ROY BEDICHEK many more are hoping to. Spectacular athletic shows which strenuous competition on local, national and even on inter­ By F. W. SAVAGE Director Emeritus attract huge crowds with their widespread publicity are national levels. And aside from these challenging precedents, Director of Music Activities dear to the heart of the local chamber of commerce. It it would be a strange school which would select its subject (EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the second of four articles on the BROADCAST we will give you any transcrip­ questions raised by a recent attack on interscholastic competition.) brings money into the town, some of it "betting" money, matter and activities for its students on the basis of what It appears that "Chief" David­ tions we might make. In return, "most people are interested in." Radio ratings indicate that you will have to guarantee that HE ARGUMENT of the contest Committee of the North and around about it are clustered in a subsidiary capacity son exercised considerable intui­ most people are interested in soap operas. tion when he chose the Leroy An­ you will not sell the composition Central Association, as presented by Professor Fisher other school activities, bands, pep-squads, etc. Everybody T likes it. Its position is impregnable, although, on the score "Most people are interested in athletics," largely because derson "Sleigh Ride" as one of to a publisher until May 15 and in the October (1950) issue of "The Nation's Schools," leads you won't advertise the number of abuses and over-emphasis, it is perhaps more vulnerable of superior performance. Let the football teams be coached the numbers to be performed by to a strange anomaly. In the attempt to base the elimination his band on the Texas State Net­ among your friends who are par­ by one of the faculty with no particular training in the sport of certain contests on an educational theory (an erroneous to attack from a strictly educational point of view than any work. Snow and ice covered a ticipating in a Regional Competi­ and at odd moments while carrying a full teaching-load, and tion-Festival. one, we think), differences must be discovered so pronounced other of the competitive activities now promoted by state­ large part of Texas during the the public interest in the football of the school would show broadcast and more was to come. If you have a number, submit as to justify a classification which places in one category wide organizations of secondary schools. So a general frontal attack on contests as such is not considerable abatement. If at the same time the school saw However, the broadcast didn't re­ it to this office right away. Our "contestable" subjects and activities and in another category, jury will either accept it or reject fit to engage a coaching staff of speech activities, music, and ceive such a cold reception since "non-contestable" subjects and activities. good strategy. There is more chance of success in singling the response cards are pouring it immediately. Remember, a num­ out and segregating one small area of the competitive set-up art at something like the salaries paid the athletic staff, The contest Committee chose as the distinguishing feature into the State Office. If you haven't ber of suitable difficulty for a for elimination and then another, and then another. Divide there would soon be that superior performance in music, mailed yours at this late date, do AA-1 Chorus to sight read com­ for making such a classification into contest-material and and conquer. Since the argument against competition in speech, and art which attracts public attention, and enlists so today. We would still like to pares favorably to those appear­ noncontest-material the sole criterion of "inherency." The general exudes an odor of indulgence for communistic public interest. If public interest is to be a criterion of report 50,000 listeners. In spite ing on the Class B prescribed list. test proposed is whether or not the contest element is in­ of the difficulties encountered in A number suitable for Class B theory, it gives the rugged individualist an opening which educational value, a good case can be made for baton twirl­ herent in a given subject or activity. On this basis, athletics recording three different organi­ sight-reading would appear about had to be closed by specific denial. Again, the Committee ing, sleight of hand, rifle shooting, hog-calling or whatnot, three classes lower on a prescribed is given a place at once as being inherently competitive. zations on three different ma­ realized that wholesale assault on competition as motivation since superior performance in any of these exhibitions will chines in three widely separated list. Don't forget the range of Speech, on the other hand, is excluded on the ground that would have stepped harshly on the toes of that popular pet, attract a crowd. sections of the State, the broad­ the voices, either. it is not inherently competitive. Accepting, for the moment, Athletics, and so Athletics was given a clean bill of health. cast worked out very satisfactor­ TEACHER CERTIFICATION A N APOLOGY is implied in the argument made by Pro- ily. The Interscholastic League ex­ Before, during and after at­ this test as valid, a wrestling match is competitive, but a But these denials and exemptions, made doubtless in behalf salesman's speech in attempting to induce a customer to •*• fessor Fisher for eliminating contests which appeal to presses its appreciation to the tending a meeting of music edu* of sound strategy, leave the theoretical argument with little school officials of San Benito, San buy his product instead of that of a rival is not inherently the more gifted students in the school. "The gifted students," cators concerned with the new support. The appeasement, while neutralizing important Angelo and Plainview; to the di­ proposals for certifying music he says, "must not be neglected." "Every effort should be competitive. A tennis player seeking to solve an opponent's areas of public opinion, also loses the Committee's proposal rectors Hatchett, Anderson and teachers in the public schools^ we made ... to provide opportunities for auditions and for Davidson and especially to the serve is in an inherently competitive situation; but a poli­ powerful advocates. thought considerably about the tician on the hustings persuading voters that he is a better other recognition of the talented, specialized music student." kids who sang,and played. Further type of teachers we would like to expressions of appreciation are man for the office than his opponent is not in an inherently /^~\THER arguments advanced by Professor Fisher in be- Seeing that it is generally through competitive situations see in the public schools. One hereby extended to Messrs. Cagle, basic quality was given little or competitive situation. ^^ half of the contest Committee's recommendation that that this talent is discovered in the first place, and the gifted Jordan, Clough and Thompson of no consideration during this meet­ The Sullivan-Kilrain bare knuckle prize-fight was inher­ contests in music, art, and speech be eliminated are more students are inspired to put forth their best efforts, it would the Texas State Network. It was ing and will be given none in ently competitive throughout its seventy-five rounds; but easily dealt with. "Most people tend to show little interest seem that this incidental admission almost gives the whole through their efforts that the future meetings.. This quality can­ the Haynes-Webster debate was not, according to the argu­ in activities that are inappropriately combined with the con­ case away insofar as music students are concerned. Of broadcast became possible. not appear on the college tran­ course, contests are for the gifted—otherwise formal, or­ While we are acknowledging script nor will it appear as an ment of the contest Committee, nor is the element of contest test element," he says. Of course, traditionally, from the "endorsement" on the future inherent in any of the discussions in Congress, in the state beginnings of recorded history on down through the ages, ganized contests make no sense whatever. We are certainly assistance, let's thank "Prof" Wiley at Texas Tech for doing all teaching certificate. To our knowl­ legislature, in the Commissions or Councils of municipali­ including such universally approved educational institutions not going to have athletic contests organized for the lame, the work in recording the Plain- edge no teacher training institu­ ties, or in those of any other deliberative assembly. Neither as the Pan-hellenic festivals, the Irish Fairs and the Welsh the halt or the blind, nor even for the physically average view Band and take off our hats tion in the State offers a course may a case in court, no matter how vigorously fought out Eisteddfod, music, speech and art flourished in a medium of student. They are for the physically gifted, of course. to Dr. Best and Dr. McCorkle at (for credit) which is designed to impregnate an individual with this by opposing counsel, be said to be inherently competitive. T.C.U. for recording the San An­ gelo orchestra. When Ed Hatchett quality. Without it, all the courses Indeed, the contest Committee's assumption with one tells us which radio station as­ offered in either music or general sweep of the hand clears the table of these activities which High School Press sisted in recording his choir, we'll education, including "applied"^ the common sense of mankind has always considered highly Machine Analyzes thank them. music will not make a teacher suc­ ceed. In fact, and in practice no competitive, so much so that they are referred to in com­ COMPOSERS NOTICE person professing to be a teacher mon parlance as "battles," "conflicts," "fights," "engage­ That Slow Drawl Do you have a composition for can hold a position very long if ments," "tilts," "attack," and "defense," while participants You May Find a Usable Idea Here chorus stuck away in your attic he doesn't show some evidence that are called "victors," "winners," "defeated," "losers," and A machine that can be used for which you have hesitated to sub­ he contains this quality. The par­ So far this year, High School day glee club, the first Cardinal, To mention just a few of the mit to some publisher? Would you so on. Even so carefuland precise a writer as Xenophon speech correction, Speech training ents have a right to demand that Press column has not gotten the first school annual, first papers which have done a fine for the deaf, foreign-language like to retain all rights to this teachers possess this character­ refers to "argumentative debate" as 'the cut and thrust and around to recognizing any of the girls' basketball team, first foot­ job of reporting this aspect of training and technical research, composition but still get some free istic. parry of discussion." And this figure has passed into general highly interesting doings of ILPC ball team, and first band, among school life: Bear Facts, Spring soon will be in use at The Uni­ advertising? The League needs usage in all European languages. member papers. Just in case you others. Branch (Houston) ; Eagle Record, versity of Texas. four compositions for mixed chor­ It is very hard to give a posi­ haven't picked up these ideas, or The journalists of Mar fa's Carter Riverside (Fort Worth); us, four for boys' chorus and four tive definition of this trait. It Speech sounds will be made f noticed these unusual accomplish­ Shorthorn couldn't let the teachers The Sandstorm, Amarillo; and for girls' chorus. If your com­ would be much -easier to say that *"T RUTH IS that, accepting the implications of the Com- visible by the device, a "sound ments in your exchanges, take a get ahead of them, by picking El Nopal, Sidney Lanier (San An position, is suitable, we could use a music teacher must not be a •*• mittee's argument, only physical activities are inherently spectrograph." It will be used look: members of "Who's Who," so the tonio). it for sight-reading purposes. The "temperamental screwball," but chiefly by the Romance and Ger­ competitive. Two or more cavemen while suing for the heart newshounds set up a new classi­ League won't pay you anything since we must be dignified in The Harlingen Cardinal'* De­ It seems, however, that most of manic Languages Departments and and hand of the same cavemaiden were engaging in a com­ fication called "What's This?" 'for the use of the material, but print, we must say that the teach­ cember 8 edition i» a fat 10 the ILPC members have been in phonetics experiments. The new Qualifications? "T hose selected er should be a well-balanced per­ petition with a "meaningful goal," since physical force pages, and contain* gome of the missing a good bet by not provid­ Modern Languages Building, due won't be featured anywhere and sonality completely dedicated to decided the issue. In "these degenerate days," however, finest school - history features ing students with complete infor to be constructed soon, .will house Value of Debate Shown the , points considered weren't." developing the whole child, using we're seen in school papers. All mation on draft and volunteer the Phonetics Laboratory and the when violence in this activity has, for the most part, given One "What's This?" made the By Who's Who Check music as one avenue for this de­ phases of school history were regulations which will affect high sound spectrograph. place to persuasion (speech instead of fists), the impor­ covered, with features on the grade because he used Hadacol school boys. Background infor A publicity release by the H. velopment. The most effective tunities of two or more suitors addressed to the same maiden school and its plant, the early as a hair tonic; another because mation showing students the ,im Professor Ernest F. Haden, who W. Wilson Company, publishers of teachers in Texas are those who must be classed as non-competitive, or, at least as not "in­ he always laughs at the teachers' portance (for advancement in the will have charge of the machine many books and texts on debating, become an integral part of the social community. Through their herently" competitive. jokes. The Shorthorn also con­ services) of continuing their edu and the laboratory, explained how provides proof positive, if any is ducted a distinguished poll—-to dis­ cation as far as possible, would the sound spectrograph operates. needed, on the value of debate. personality every facet of com­ The question naturally arises: "Why did the Committee cover what the Marfa students be­ be invaluable. A sample speech recorded on steel The release states, in part: munity life is enriched. A knowl­ take such shaky grounds, when more logical approaches were lieved was "The Thing." tape is transferred through an "A recent estimate shows that edge of music is only incidental analyzing mechanism to a special to this process. available?" Why not stand foursquare with many distin­ Snyder's Tiger's Tale carried in the percentage of college debaters type paper that reproduces various winning recognition in Who's Who Can you suggest a method for guished authorities in education, from Rousseau on down, its. first issue of 1951 a concise Choral Workshops speech sounds with charcateristic and denounce the emulative motive itself as inherently evil? review of the outstanding events in America is five times as great adding this requirement to the shapes. The chart shows frequency as the percentage of college grad­ "endorsement" on the teaching As pointed out in the first article of this series, this position in the school during 1950. And patterns, speech intensity and time TOURNAMENT PASSES uates without debate training." certificate? Can you suggest a like The Howl of Colorado City, Pass Expectations variations from "the slow drawl to tends towards theoretical communism, towards a prepara­ For the basketball tournaments, As, pointed out by one com­ course which may be offered by the Tale carried predictions of clipped speech. tion for the Co-operative State which was thought 25 years each member high school is eligible events to come during 1951. mentator, these figures may not training institutions wherein "un­ ago to be the "emergent State." To decry the emulative to receive one pass (and only one). Most amazing paper on file at In Numbers, Value The University of Texas spectro­ prove that debate training aids in balanced" individuals may be bal­ motive as such is to attack our present economic system, Proper identification must be pre­ the moment is The Interplanetary graph will be one of the few in use achieving Who's Who rating, but anced? at U.S. educational institutions. it seems possible that they indi­ free enterprise, individualism, and, in general, many of the sented at the gate. The superin­ News, which won't be published Attendance at the Choral Clinic- tendent should designate the per­ for 10 years yet. The News gives Workshop co-sponsored by the In­ cate that those who would have FOUR BITS PART COPPER accepted slogans of Democracy. The Committee was so son to receive the pass. complete reports on returned trav­ terscholastic League and West IT SAYS SO HERE succeeded anyway—those with Every 60-cent piece of U.S. tender on this point that even in proposing to oust a few * *- * elers from the moon, visitors on Texas State College on January A screech owl never screeches. sharper minds, perhaps;— have currency is 90 per cent silver, 10 chosen to debate while in college. competitions from the school schedule, it took pains to enter SUDAN Venus, Saturn, and Mars, and the 20 exceeded all expectations and Its voice is soft and melancholy. per cent copper alloy. a specific disclaimer, thus: Sudan High School has been dreadful deaths of eight girls who pushed the total attendance for suspended in football for the 1951 finally found out what "The this series to 4,000-students and 1 "In making this recommendation," says Professor season for submitting incorrect Thing" is—-on Pluto. Printed on teachers. Nearly 1,500 students Parochial Schools Petition Fisher, "the Committee did not intend to indicate eligibility information during the yellow paper, the News quotes at and teachers jammed the audi­ opposition to competition in general or to competi-. 1950 season, length from 10-year old news torium at Canyon for the four- tion in our economic system." * * * (January 16, 1951) as published hour session. Chester L. Francis, in the Paschal (Fort Worth) RANKIN Director of Choirs, from the Uni­ Council Heard Admission Request Professor Fisher reports in this connection that the Com­ Pantherette. Seems that the Pas­ Rankin High School has been versity of Oklahoma, presided as chal staff has been having a fine mittee had already been charged with heterodoxy by "a placed on probation in football consultant. At the 1950 meeting of the "My reasons for the request are and Central Catholic of San An-< time. few organizations." for the 1951 season for the verbal "I enjoyed working with the Interscholastic League Legislative these: tonio, has requested membership Furthermore, all-out opposition to contests involves abuse by Rankin fans of game The Allan Junior High (Aus­ people in Canyon," said Mr. Advisory Council, a petition for "1. The Southern Association in the UIL. So also has a request another and more serious difficulty. To take a forthright officials on November 10, 1950. tin), Nugget sponsored a "Crown­ Francis, "and I hope I did admission of private and parochial of Colleges and Secondary been made by the Texas Associa­ stand against rivalry as an evil in and of itself is in line * # # ing Glory" contest. A brunette, something that was of benefit. schools into the League was pre­ Schools, to which many private tion of Private Schools, and by SPRING TRAINING brownette, redhead and blonde I like the idea of the workshop sented by Brother Henry Ring- schools belong, indicates in its the Texas Catholic Interscholastic with a considerable section of classical opinion. Basing mo­ All schools except Six-Man Conference members may hold spring football training were pictured, and students were and may use it, adding a few kamp, of Central Catholic High Constitution that member schools League. This latter organization tivation solely on the intrinsic rewards of knowledge gained during the spring of 1951, if they so de^ asked to identify the girls and tag things that seem helpful. I be­ School. met in early March in San An­ sire. Fait training will begin no earlier should belong to the State Ath­ or skills acquired and on the pleasant companionship of than August 27. Spring training may be them with the proper color of their lieve I will make it a two-day The petition was turned down letic Association, or its equiva­ tonio, , the time when a Catholic group effort and the satisfaction of co-operative accom­ for no more than for 30 calendar days. "crowning glory." Allowing for affair, however," Mr. Francis by the Council, who had polled lent. The 'equivalent' mentioned State Basketball Tournament was * * * correct spelling and order, only concluded. member schools and found ap­ by the Southern Association in a sponsored by St. Mary's Univer­ plishment—this proposal of the Port-royalists has enlisted OFFICIAL BASKETBALL seven of more than 100 entries The Lasbilt Moulded Basketball will be The Interscholastic League in proximately 88 per cent defi­ state of great distances such as sity of that city; they have ap­ support in high and holy places. But the catch is that it the official ball for both boys' and girls' were correct. Winners received co-operation with six local insti­ nitely opposed to the admission pointed me as their spokesman State Basketball Tournaments. Texas, is very impractical. Stu­ brings one bang up against athletics with a big A. stationery. tutions of higher learning has pre­ of these schools. dents are much more concerned to bring their request before this' * * * Forest High School (Dallas) sented four of the most outstand­ body. WHITESBORO The Leaguer has been requested with competing with teams made TN OUR system of education, high and low, Athletics is a students were also treated to a ing music educators of the South­ Whitesboro High School has been sus by Brother Ringkamp to print the up of their friends and associates "I mention these facts so as Sacred Cow. The school administrator who sets himself pended in football for the 1951 season as flight of fancy: the Forest Echo west to the instructors in the pub­ presentation which he made before in local circles than in traveling the result of mistreatment of game officials to impress you gentlemen with against athletics is likely to find himself out of a job. Many in the Whitesboro-Denison B game on included in its January 17 issue, lic schools of the State. Dr. Archie the Council, for the information of 200 miles to Houston, 300 to Dal­ Nov. 2, 1950. an African Safari Edition, called the fact that mine is not an iso­ schools make money out of interscholastic athletics and * « * N. Jones, of The University of the administrators who may be las, and 600 miles to El Paso on MABANK Jungle Jumble. Texas; Mr. Donald Morton, of interested in the problem. The successive weekends. lated or solitary voice request­ Mabank High School. has been placed And the Dallas Morning Tarleton State College; and Dr. presentation is as follows: ing this consideration. on probation for the 1951 football season "2. Many states, Missouri, for failing to provide adequate protection Shmoos turned up inside the Gene L. Hemmle, of Texas Tech­ "Gentlemen; Mr. Kidd has been for game officials. nological College, have joined with Louisiana, Illinois, Pennsylvania, "5. We are willing to abide by * * * Highland Park (Dallas) Bag­ kind enough to permit me to speak Ohio, to mention some, insist that the same regulations binding mem­ pipe. If the Shmoos can be Mr. Francis in working with the TRINIDAD briefly to your group this morn­ private and public schools belong ber schools, now and in the future. Trinidad High School has been sus­ trusted, the date of its publica­ 4,000 teachers and students. ing. I shall try to be brief and pended in football for the 1951 season to the same State High School for mistreatment of game officials. tion was January 12, 1970, and Hosts for the six 'workshops pointed in what I have to say. Athletic Association. Why could "6. Mutual understanding, the * * * the Scots of 1950 had achieved have been Don Morton at Tarle­ "I am the principal of Central not this same arrangement hold in common cause of the education of BIG SANDY outstanding success in national, ton State College, Dr. C. J. Best Catholic High School, in San An­ youth, proof of which is found in Big Sandy has been placed on probation Texas? state and local offices. The Bag­ at Texas Christian University, tonio. My name is Brother Henry social endeavors, welfare work, la­ in football for the 1951 season because of "3. Recently, the Texas Asso­ mistreatment of game officials in the pipe also carried a very well Dr. Archie N. Jones at The Uni­ Ringkamp, member of the Society bor unions, civic betterment proj­ Bio: Sandy-Hallsville game on Sept. 15, ciation of Junior Colleges has ad­ W^mMMmm 1950. done feature on the mid-term versity of Texas, Dr. Gene L. of Mary, a teaching order of re­ ects, associations of professional mitted Negroes to membership, graduating class' biography— Hemmle at Texas Technological ligious men. In 1952 we will be men—these are patent proof that Published eight times a year, each month, from September to * * * thus dropping the bars of dis­ April, inclusive, by the Bureau of Public School Service, Division of CORRECTION based on Bagpipe headlines College, Dr. Frederick Baum- 100 years in Texas, teaching the we can work together in common On page 18 of the new Constitution crimination on the basis of color. Extension, The University of Texas. and Rules for 1950 will be found a rub­ since 1947. gartner at Stephen F. Austin youth of this state. causes. Why then not allow con- ber-stamped correction on the effective Neither color, nor creed should be The Lobo Lair of Levelland con State College, and Houston "My plea is this: Even though fact and competition in Pupil Ac­ date of the new 19-year rule. The cor­ a reason for barring competition rect date is 1951-52, as stamped, not tinues to publish one of the best Bright at West Texas State the Constitution of the UIL re­ tivities, such as Athletic, Musical, i 1950-51 as printed. The 18-year-old and fair play, symbolic of the rule is still in effect during the 1950-51 continued cartoon strips in school College. stricts membership to 'public Dramatic and Speech, Publica­ season. American way, on any level of papers. "Dusty Trayle" is a real All groups desired that these white schools' I am requesting tions, such as are sponsored by R. J. KIDD -Editor *• » * Western, drawn by Clois Corbin. workshops become annual affairs education. the UIL? The private schools can TULOSO-MIDWAY that membership be allowed pri­ BLUPORD HESTIR .Assistant Editor Tuloso—Midway has been placed on pro­ All papers reaching the ILPC so the League is proceeding with vate schools which are willing to "4. The Southwest Academic contribute something to such a bation for the 1951 football season for fail­ office reflect world conditions plans for the 1951-52 season. abide by the regulations of the League, consisting of San Marcos mutual organization, and we are (Entered as second-class matter Novembei 6, 1927, at the post ure to insure proper protection for game officials. with well done features (and office at Austin, Texas, under the Act of August 24, 1912.) Several other institutions have ex­ League. If you are unwilling to Baptist Academy, Concordia humble enough to admit that we Subscription rate is $1.00 per year. * * * usually pictures) on former stu­ pressed a desire to co-sponsor a change the Constitution, institute Lutheran of Austin, St. Edward's can learn a lot. In either case, AGUA DULCE dents who have already entered Agua Dulce has been placed on probation similar activity during the coming an amendment allowing associate of Austin, Peacock and Texas we can profit more mutually, than Vol. XXXIV FEBRUARY, 1951 No. 6 for the 1951 football season for mistreat­ service, some directly from school. year. membership. Military Institute of San Antonio, by each going his separate way." ment of game officials. * * * HOLLAND SUSPENDED Holland High School has beer, sus­ pended in baseball for the 1950-51 sea­ son because of mistreatment of a game official in the Holland-Rogers game dur­ ing the 1949-50 season. - TNTERS'CflOC'A'STIC CEXSOEfc Pag» I New Area Meets Sample Extemporaneous Speech Ideas For 0ne4ct Play Listed for Use in Contest Preparation Set Up in A and B Each year the extemp topics present rearmament program? 13. Will the new Congress co­ 18. Where does the Free World are based on current news. The 7. The meaning of the major operate with Truman? stand? (Contiinued from page 1) State Committee on Extemp in business trends during the last few 19. What has been the effect seeking good topics for use in the years. Foreign Relations and Foreign of air power in the Korean con­ field, Waco High School, Area di­ News: rector. contest, tries to concentrate main­ 8. How can inflation be con­ flict? ly on the major news trends dur­ trolled? 20. An evaluation of what Most of the directors in the Otherwise staging is quite simple. Region IV: Commerce—Dis­ 14. Should the Chinese Na­ ing the months of January, Febru­ 9. Can we afford the big new Communist aims seem to be. state have long since chosen their The play offers some good oppor­ tricts 16, 17, 18—April 7. Curtis tionalists be brought into the Ko? ary, and March. This does not budget? 21. Is Communism gaining plays for this year's One-Act Play tunities for developing 'teen-age L. Pope, ETSTC, Commerce, Area rean war? mean, however, that the extemp State and National Affairs: ground in Europe? Contest. But there are always a characters as well as two older director. Carthage—Districts 19, student should not work all year. 10. Will our agricultural out­ few who are dissatisfied with their persons, the characters of a mother 20, 21—April 7. M. M. Walling, 15. The present strength of the 22. An evaluation of the for­ Without a proper background put be sufficient for the present choices. For all of you who are and a postman. Principal, High School, Area di­ U.N. as a world arbiter. eign policy advocated by the Re­ and a good foundation in events emergency period? still looking for a contest play, Uses: Contest, assembly, club. rector. 16. Reasons for differences of publican Party. leading up to the major stories 11. Is the Democratic Party as we offer a few suggestions of some Reviewer's opinion: Excellent. opinion between England, France, 23. Is war imminent in Europe? Region V: Beaumont—(Tenta­ during those three months, the strong as it was just after Presi­ old and some new plays—all of tive)—Districts 22, 26. West Co­ and the United States on the cur­ Stranger in the Night by Rachel student will find he has to go dent Truman's election? 24. Should Dean Acheson be which are suitable to use in con­ lumbia—Districts 23, 24, 25— rent world situation. Reynolds and Phoebe Smith. back and do a good dea of extra 12. Should the Federal Govern­ replaced? test. The State Office welcomes April 7. Charles D. Worley, Box Amarillo's Young reading. ment be "streamlined" in time of 17. What can Eisenhower do 25. Korea: What of the fu­ suggestions on all of the contests, 4mlw, Samuel French, Roy. 558, West Columbia, Area di­ In the October Leaguer a list of emergency? to strengthen Europe? ture? and in particular the One-Act Play $5, comedy, 40c. rector. Mme. Terron, the official rail­ sample extemp topics were given. Contest. Directors who have prob­ Region VI: Austin — Tenta­ Takes AA Crown way-crossing guard in a French This month another group of lems or suggestions concerning tive)—Districts 27, 28, 29. Cotul- this or any of the contests should village, is startled when a man sample topics is being listed. These la—Districts 30, 31—April 7. are not necessarily the topics Director Explains address their letters to: Bruce wearing pyjamas comes rushing Estelle Fakes, Uvalde High School, In Extemp Speech Declamation Continues Roach, Box H, University Station, into her house. He seems to be out which will be used in contest, but Area director. Under the expert coaching of Austin, Texas. of his mind, but the good French are for practice purposes only. Region VII: No Area Meets. Miss Jessie Mercer, Barney Young The State Office will appreciate Changes in Rules Leading in Popularity Girls Are Just Like People, adapt­ woman soothes his wild actions Conference B Area Meets: of Amarillo High School won the ed by Harold Callen from a and humors him. When the police hearing from extemp coaches with Region I: Borger—Districts 1, Conference AA championship in comments on these topics or sug­ More students participate in the Many declamation sponsors have story by Ware T. Budlong. come, she finds that she has shel­ 2, 3—April 6 or 7. John Banvard, Extemporaneous Speech for 1950. declamation contests each year protested that this rule is too 6m3w, published only in mag­ gestions for others. Of Typing Contest tered the President of France who Borger High School, Area di­ Although but 15 years of age than in any other League literary strict, and perhaps it is. The pre­ azine form in Seventeen Labor: has had a nervous collapse and rector. Littlefield—Districts 5, 6, last year, Barney proved his great activity. Because of the wide­ scribed list was inaugurated a Magazine, October, 1950. (Contiinued from page 1) is on his way to a hospital. Cau­ 9, 10—April 7. Paulette Hay, Lit­ ability against a field of top-notch 1. What should be the policy spread participation in declama­ number of years ago to keep spon­ (488 Madison Ave., New York tioned not to tell of the episode tlefield, Area director. Lubbock— contenders. This year, as a senior, for labor unions during a national rather than in spaces. A stroke of tion, the need for pointers on sors from giving students dramatic City). Royalty $2, comedy, by the officers, the woman tells Districts 4, 7, 8—April 7 or fol­ he is still active in speech work, emergency? the space bar accounts for the stimulating interest in this activity or humorous interpretative read­ 1 act. nobody—but the party line! The lowing week. D. M. Howell, Lub­ though of course he cannot again 2. Will there be wartime profi­ space between two words. is not too great. However, some ings, and to discourage the use of Often an enterprising director play offers some good opportu­ bock High School, Rrea director. compete in extemp speech. teering in essential industries? Rule 15. Length of Page. It sponsors report that they have dif­ trite, flimsy, worthless verse. The will run across good material pub­ nities for character work, and 3. How much control should seemed desirable to include this ficulty in getting senior boys to League discourages the use of dra­ lished in current magazines, ma­ Region II: Breckenridge—Dis­ Other activities keep Barney should prove an interesting vehicle the price and wage stabilizer in the rules as a large number of take part. matic or humorous readings in the terial which can be used in its tricts 11, 12, 13, 16 —April 7. plenty busy, however. As hobbies for groups looking. for a play have? contestants were accustomed to it. Perhaps a more careful selec­ contest. The main objectives of published form or which can be Mrs. A. G. Chastain, Breckenridge, he has art and the building of 4. What is labor doing about Rule 16. Marking of Errors. tion of current, vital declama­ declamation contests are to train easily adapted to his use. This with an interesting twist. Area director. San Angelo—(Ten­ models of all kinds; in school he There is no change in this rule as tions will solve this problem. Or students in natural and sincere little play is one such vehicle. The Uses: Contest tative)—Districts 15, 17, 18, 23, takes an active part in the Hi-Y, the problem of Communists in the old one called for circling of better still, an oration written delivery, and such readings are a story of the play, of course, is. Stephenville—Districts 14, 20, 21, Honor Society, Ken Club, Allied unions? Reviewer's Opinion, Good errors. The part "touching no part by the student himself will stim­ definite detriment to either nat­ somewhat trite—the adjustment 22 (no entries in Dist. 19)—April Youth, Student Council, Platform 5. What has happened to the of it" was added for it is some­ ulate the senior boy to better uralness or sincerity. of the adolescent male to the Pink and Patches by Margaret 7. Dr. O. A. Grant, Tarleton State Club and Mask & Gavel. Last year Taft-Hartley law? times difficult to determine the efforts. adolescent female. But the treat­ Bland. Im3w, French, Roy. College, Stephenville, Area direc­ he was president of his homeroom, Economics and Business: A dramatic reading is one in error when the word has pen or If the student presents his own ment here is what sets this play $10, comedy, 1 act, 50c. tor. and representative to the Student 6. What price and wage poli­ which the characters are imper­ thoughts and ideas, then that apart from the usual silly 'teen­ We label this play a comedy Council. He is president of the cies should be followed during the pencil markings on it. sonated by the declaimer. There Region III: Denton—(Tenta­ speech will be of tremendous in­ age farce. The adapter has used with reservation, for the present Methodist Youth Fellowship at Rule 21. Division of Words. If is usually dialogue by several per­ tive)—Districts 26, 29, 40. Hills- terest to him. It can also be point­ considerable skill in writing a Sin­ to the little mountain girl of an San Jacinto Methodist Church. there is not available a copy of sons bridged by descriptive narra­ boro—Districts 33, 34, 39—April ed out that lawyers, teachers, cere, believable play about a boy old brown dress when she wants This gifted speaker already the dictionary specified in this tion. Usually the reading is tragic 7. Marinelle Carpenter, 204 E. salesmen, ministers, business men, who sees his chums all become more than anything in the world plans to use his abilities in his New Debate Plan rule, a standard dictionary that is in tone. In some cases, properties Elm, Hillsboro, Area director. Ad. and in fact practically all profes- aware of women, and his own final to possess a frilly pink one seems profession, for he will study law, satisfactory to all coaches may be and costumes are used. The hu­ lington—Districts 27, 28, 30, 38 sionalmen, need the training that reaction when he, too, starts notic­ to us a most touching tragedy. At preferably at Yale, when he grad­ used. morous reading is supposed to be any rate, the publishers call it a •—April 7. Charlese Powell, 712 uates from High School. Barney Meeting Approval this contest provides. fun'ny. Otherwise, it is about the ing girls as girls. The outdoor set Border St., Arlington, Area direc­ Rule 23. Equipment. The prac­ comedy, and the play does give a is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Bayne Directors of declamation should same as the dramatic reading as should not prove to be too diffi­ tor. Mexia—Districts 32, 35, 36 The State Office is getting tice has been to grant all requests good deal of local color humor. Young, 1018 Hillcrest, Amarillo. have the rules of the contest well far as construction and impersona­ cult. The main prop is a fence. (No entries in Dist. 24, 25, 31, 37) many favorable reactions to the for equipment mentioned under The boy and the girl—the main new rebuttal speaking order be­ this heading, therefore, it was de­ in mind before starting students tion are concerned. characters—are well within the —April 7. Mrs Ray Goodson, 604 ing practiced by the League De­ cided to state it in the rules. on declamations. These rules may Fortunately, junior declamation scope of junior high school abili­ E. Rusk, Mexia, Area director. OIL Radio Debate bate teams this year. As stated Rule 25. Test. Directors be found in the latest Constitu­ sponsors all over the state are be­ ties. The play requires one older Region IV: Sulphur Springs-— in the Debate Rules in this year's should abide by the new ruling tion and Rules. Changes in rules coming acquainted with the selec­ character with a good deal of abil­ Districts 41, 42, 44, 52, 53—April Constitution and Rules (Sec. 9, that states all contestants are to are made each year to keep the tion of good poetry and the deliv­ ity—the mother. This is a heart- 7. Mrs. Billie Lois Sartin, Sulphur Will Feature Top page 33), the order of speaking take the test at the same time contest in line with good speech ery methods required by the junior tugger at the end. Spgs. H. S., Area director. Long- for the Debate Contest is as fol­ regardless of the classification methods. declamation rules. The reasons for Uses: Contest view—Districts 43, 48, 49, 55—• lows: of the schools they represent. Senior declaimers may choose having the prescribed list have Reviewer's Opinion: Excellent April 7. Ruth Alexander, Long- Houston Speakers Main Speeches: Affirmative, 10 Arrangements should be made declamations from a wide range very nearly been fulfilled. Per­ Dress the Show, a basic costume view High School, Area director. of subjects. The orations may be (Contiinued from page 1) minutes; Negative, 10 minutes; to give the test in one section haps it is time to dispense with •book, by Daty Healy. Row The Trysting Phice by Booth Tar- Nacogdoches— (Tentative) —Dis­ on patriotism, citizenship, may deal of the championship boys' debate Affirmative, 10 minutes; Nega­ only. the list, and leave the suitability Peterson, Evanston, 111., 1948, kington. 4m3w, French, Roy. tricts 45, 46, 50, 51 (No entries with outstanding heroes or inci­ team of the Adamson High School tive, 10 minutes. Rule 26. Graders. Teachers with of a poem up to the sponsors and $3.Oft (five or more copies, $10, comedy, 1 act, 50c. in Dist. 47, 54, 56). dents, or with present-day issues. judges. So many new poetry (Dallas) Speech Tournament in Rebuttal Speeches; Negative, 5 entries are usually willing and in $2.25 each). . A nook in the lounge of a coun­ Region V: Beaumont—Districts many cases eager to help check Since speeches are being made ev­ books have been published, and try hotel provides shelter for all December. James is a senior at minutes; Affirmative, 5 minutes; More than 350 drawings are in­ 57, 58, 60—April 7. Arthur T. the papers if they are asked to do ery day by outstanding speakers, so many worthwhile patriotic se­ serts of loving couples. This is Reagan and is also a member of Negative, 5 minutes; Affirmative, cluded in this excellent and usable Williams, Beaumont High School, so. Some dissatisfaction has been and since new and lively issues lections are coming out now, that probably the most popular of the National Honor Society. His 5 minutes. book on the costumes of every Area director. Shepherd.—Dis­ expressed at having papers checked are continually being discussed by the State Office cannot hope to Tarkington's short plays. Every­ home is at 4624 Oakridge. This is a switch in the rebuttal age. The author is somewhat tricts 59, 61, 62, 66—April 7 by people who are not experienced our leaders, the League does not list all of the new ones. The same body in the play has a good part, Speakers for the affirmative order from last year, and there is have a definite prescribed list for skimpy at times concerning de­ (tentative). Mrs. Lucretia Harper, or trained. As the contestants continual shifting of source ma­ but Lancelot, the 'teen-age boy also are top debaters in this year's no rejoinder. Either side may re­ seniors. The State Office does not tails; a director who wants to be Shepherd High School, Area di­ with the best papers in each con­ terial is true in junior declamation who hides under the settee and competition. Miss Snow, of 513 verse the order of its speakers in pass on the eligibility of senior exact and thoroughly accurate rector. test should be those certified to as in senior declamation. If the hears much more than he ought to, Hathaway Street, a senior at La­ the rebuttal from that of the declamations. This matter is left cannot find costumes year by year Region VI: Austin — Districts go to the next meet, it is impor­ rule of choosing good, worthwhile sets the flavor for the whole play. mar, was a member of the girls' main speeches. This means, for to the judges, and their decision here. But the book is splendid 68, 70, 72, 74—April 7. Mrs. tant that all papers be checked and poetry for declamations is scrupu­ Uses: Contest debate team which took first example, that the second affirma­ is final. for giving the general effects David L. Norton, Austin High ranked accurately. The statement, lously followed by declamation Reviewer's Opinion: Excellent places at both the Adamson Tour­ tive main speaker may take the sponsors, then there would seem achieved by costume in the various School, Area director. Thos. Jef­ "all teachers having entries and As a result, it is expedient that nament (in both 1949 and 1950), first affirmative rebuttal if the directors of declamation contests to be no need for a prescribed list periods of history. Four to six The First Dress Suit by Russell ferson (San Antonio) — (Tenta­ all contestants shall be permitted and the Waco Speech Tournament team so chooses. get the best judges possible. Gen­ any longer. costumes are pictured on one side Medcraft. 2m2w, French, Roy. tive)—Districts 69, 71, 73, 77. to examine all papers before the of 1950. She also won first in With the negative taking the erally speaking, speech teachers of the large semi-loose-leafed $10, comedy, 1 act, 50c. Cotulla—Districts 75, 76, .78— final scores are announced" does extemporaneous speech at the first rebuttal, the negative speak­ prove to be the most satisfactory book, and the description for these The plot is slight, but the char­ April 7. Estelle Fakes, Uvalde not mean that all must see the Perhaps the place where the University of Houston tournament ers will speak one after the other, judges for all concerned. Strange costumes is on the opposite page. acters are well-drawn in this High School, Area . director. papers. It means that all shall junior declamation contests can in 1950, and at the Trinity Speech but since the burden of proof is as it may seem, ministers, lawyers, With a little imagination and in­ comedy about a boy and his first have the privilege of seeing all be strengthened most is in the Region VII: Port Lavaca—Dis­ Tournament, 1950, and second in on the affirmative, the affirma­ and radio announcers often do not genuity, directors can make the dress suit. A number of 'teen age papers if they wish to. more careful selection of judges. tricts 79, 81, 83—April 7, Jean the same field at the Waco tourna­ tive has a longer period of time make good judges because of their basic costumes described here fit characters surround him, and the If good judges are secured for Olds, Port Lavaca High School, between their last constructive Attention is called to that part specialized interests and lack of almost any situation. Miss Healy whole thing smacks of a typical ment. She is editor of the Orenda the contests, then they will au­ Area director. Alice—Districts 82, (school publication), a member of speech and their first rebuttal to of the rule that states only papers contact with high-school students. has included an excellent section American family. This is definitely 86—April 7. Mrs. E. A. Harvey, tomatically disavow unsuitable the Palamar Social Club, of the pull their case together. Another which cannot be agreed upon at This year junior declaimers must declamations. As a matter of oh the making of animal and spe­ one of the better of the 'teen-age Box 811, Alice, Area director. Arrowhead '. National Honor So­ advantage of the system is that the time of the contest shall be select their declamations from the fact, without good judges, the cial costumes. The book ends up comedies. Edcouch—(Tentative) —Districts with a general survey of orna­ ciety, and secretary of the Na­ all speakers have an equal amount sent in for review. Directors are Prescribed List of Poems issued by contest will not be successful Uses: Contest 84, 85. the League. This is. the same list ments and accessories. Since a tional Forensic League chapter. of time. urged to make final decisions at whether poems come from a pre­ Reviewer's Opinion: Excellent that has been in effect the last good deal of the book is devoted Region VIII: No Area Meets. Brad Thompson, of 1923 Dun- This order of rebuttal speakers the time of the contest if it is at scribed list or not. Good judges three years. If a poem appears to the making of the aforemen­ stan Road, is also a senior at being introduced to Texas De­ all possible to do so. can always detect poor selec­ Her First Party Dress by Hilda on the list it is eligible for use in tioned special costumes (flowers, Lamar. His speech record in­ baters this year is really not new Rule 27. Directors. Since the tions and haphazard training. Manning. 3m4w, French, Roy. the contest; all other poems dis­ fairies, angels, birds, insects, ani­ $5, comedy, 1 act, 40c. cludes four firsts and three sec­ to debating circles. For many commercial contests begin with the The State Office will welcome district, it is believed that each qualify the declaimer. mals, and the like), the book Here is the feminine counter­ 50 Attend Three onds. The firsts were in decla­ years, this has been the speaking should prove especially valuable to part to The First Dress Suit. mation at the Reagan Speech order in our college and univer­ contest can be carried on by some­ One of the most unfortunate suggestions and opinions from, costumers working with Children's Though the play is not as well con­ Tournament of 1950, the Hous­ sity debates. League debaters have one who does not have contestants experiences which any junior junior declamation sponsors on Theatres.—L. B. R. structed as First Dress Suit, it does Activities Meets ton League District elimination reported that when they reached in that particular meet. A teacher declaimer can have is to appear this matter of a prescribed list, present a good study of a young of 1950, and the Trinity Speech college and entered debate there, who has shorthand contestants at the contest with an ineligible since the list will soon be either Tournament of 1950; and in this rebuttal order provided a good might have no typing team and poem because the teacher has revised or discarded. Let us know Here's How! A guide to economy girl faced with a crisis when the Three Student Activities Con­ After-dinner Speaking in the deal more flexibility for presen­ would, therefore, be eligible to di­ not checked the list and is not whether you think it has outlived in stagecraft, by Herbert V. dress she has been looking for­ ferences held in January drew a Trinity tournament. The sec­ tation. . rect the typing contest. familiar with the rules. its usefulness. Hake. Row Peterson, Evans- ward to wearing almost does not total of approximately 850 stu­ onds were in the State City ton, 111., 1947, $2.00. come into being, when her first dents and teachers. The largest of Conference meet of 1950, in Herbert Hake's book on stage­ big "date" almost goes on the the three was the Central Texas declamation; the Adamson craft is another of the well- rocks, and when she is burdened Conference, held at Southwestern Speech Tournament of 1950, in planned helps published by the with the further cross of having to University, Georgetown. Nearly contend with an irritating young debate; and the Adamson tour­ Row Peterson Company. Like 400 students attended the meet brother. nament of 1951, in declama­ Slide Rule Is Invaluable for Many Fields Dress the Show it is printed on which was under the chairmanship tion. large size (9x12) pages and de­ Uses: Contest of Dr. Angus Springer. By LEONARDT KREISLE to gaining proficiency in playing the slide rule, fine; if you haven't this event is very definitely a win­ Reviewer's Opinion: Good Brad is the vice-president signed to lie flat when one is On the same day (January 20), Slide Rule Contest Director a musical instrument. In both a natural gift for it, remember ner so far as his self-advancement nearly 250 attended the South of the National Forensic League using the book as an actual blue­ Frequently the question arises cases a knowledge of the simple that it can be learned anyway, is concerned. For example, volun­ Tom Sawyer's Morning, adapted by Texas Conference at Texas Col­ chapter, a member of the Student teers and draftees are finding that print guide. Here again, the pic­ "Why should I learn to use a fundamentals and repeated prac­ and will prove tremendously use­ Regina Brown. 8m4w, Sam­ lege of Arts and Industries, Kings- Council, Ramal Social Club, and tice over a period of time are es­ ful. their ability to use a slide rule ture of the thing being described slide rule?" uel French, Roy. $5, comedy, Arrowhead National Honor So­ proficiently generally is recog­ is opposite the description. Mr. ville. Dr. Ted Skinner was chair­ sential. In either case, a natural . If, then, you are going to 40c. ciety. The correct answer, in the nized by the military by enabling Hake has approached the design man of the conference. aptitude is very helpful. In the train yourself or seek training This play is particularly suited Radio stations which will carry case of many individuals, is the individual to be placed in a and construction problem from the The following week, on Janu­ case of the slide rule, an individ­ in slide rule use, Interscholastic the debate broadcast at 2:30 p.m., "You shouldn't, unless you are much more useful assignment than viewpoint that we as directors to junior high schools. Many of ary 27, over 200 attended the ual who lacks aptitude in slide rule League contests in slide rule can February 21, include: just curious about its opera­ otherwise would be the case. This know practically nothing about the familiar characters of the annual West Texas Conference, operation at the beginning of his serve you as an immediate in­ KCRS—Midland tion." is true not only in the Air Force, stagecraft—and as a result, he has look come parading through and at Odessa High School. W. T. training almost always can de­ centive for working harder. hit the nail (or should I say clout fall into Tom's scheme of getting Barrett, principal of Odessa High, KB ST—Big Spring In the case of the potential col­ velop with practice into an ac­ and the Navy Air Corps, but also nail) on the head. This is far and them to whitewash the fence. The was chairman for the event. KFRO—Longview lege student, professional man, complished operator; the parallel District meets will begin early in other branches of the service. KRIO—McAllen businessman, salesman, military in musical training cannot be said in March, with one or more meets The college student, professional away the best book for the be­ dialogue is well done, as is the All three conferences included KBWD—Brownwood serviceman, and many other indi­ to be true. occurring almost every weekend man, the business man, and many ginner on the subject of stage action. Although the play calls for both speech and journalism sec­ KPLT—Paris viduals, the answer is, "To save until the early part of April. others who have mastered the use building and construction. Many more than 10 characters, it can tions, and the Kingsville meeting The first two paragraphs above practical suggestions which solve be done with less, and a director KGVL— Greenville you time upon countless occasions; could have been written "Slide Those individuals who have as of the slide rule have been richly included a special section for their goal winning the Slide Rule repaid for their effort. elementary problems are interested in this play for contest KGKL—San Angelo to enable you to perform more rule proficiency is attained only teachers of English, with Dr. Contests undoubtedly already have answered: where to secure mate­ Use will find that cutting out some KNOW—Austin work in a given time; to enable after repeated and conscientious If you have been considering Powell Stewart of The University begun to make adequate prepara­ rials, how much to pay, how to get KFJZ—Fort Worth you to make calculations that are practice." In fact, this article learning how to use a slide rule, ef the characters will not harm of Texas Department of English tions for these meets. If you ex­ special effects, and so on. Mr. WRR—Dallas consistently more nearly correct could well have been called "Prac­ or if you already know the funda­ the main structure of the play. presiding. pect to participate in the 1951 Hake offers to answer directly any The fence, of course, is the main KTHT—Houston than if longhand operations are tice Makes Perfect, or Why Use mental principles concerning its KRRV—Sherman employed; and to give you an in­ a Slide Rule." State Meet in Austin, now is the questions not contained in the prop, but an enterprising director usage, but yet do not always trust KCMC—Texarkana stantly available, vast storehouse time to begin "winning." your ability to perform all opera­ pages of his book, if directors will can stage the play with very little EGG CONSUMPTION UP If you have decided that you KORA—Bryan of information, greater in scope fit into one of the categories listed tions accurately, NOW is the time write him. And besides, he draws difficulty. The characters are all It is unfortunate that every in­ Per capita consumption of eggs KRBC—Abilene than encyclopedias, and yet oc­ above as persons who can profita­ dividual entering the Slide Rule to do something about it, not later. well! Our review sounds like an young except Aunt Polly. in the United States during 1947 WACO—Waco cupying a very small space." bly learn to use the slide rule, Contest cannot be an official win­ Remember that practice makes advertiser's blurb, but we must Uses: Contest Confess we like the book.—L. B. R. was 380, or more than 25 per cent KABC—San Antonio Gaining proficiency in the use then it is high time you began ner, and carry home medals and perfect, in fact, practice makes •Reviewer's opinion: Excellent. ] above the prewar average KV OP—Plain view of th* slide rule is very similar learning. If you have aptitude for honors. But every contestant in the winner. Pag© 4 NTERSCHOLASTIC EEASUIR Competition in Boys Golf Extended Regional Centers, Directors To Class A and B for State Meet The League will offer golf for tivity be placed on the League 3. Representation.— (a) At the boys in Conferences AA, A and Calendar. district meet each high school may B for the first time at the 1951 It has always been the feel­ enter three boys' singles and two Listed for Girls' Basketball ing among a great many of our boys' teams of four, (b) Each dis­ State Meet. The state champion Girls' basketball regional cen­ gram. lege, Huntsville. Hayden Malone mine the site for the tournament ship program has been offered for school administrators that golf trict may qualify to the region two boys' singles and two boys' ters and directors are preparing Regional play-offs in girls' Con­ and Miss Nancy A. Sour, co-chair­ for their region. These chair­ AA and City during the past two should be offered to high-school teams of four, (c) Each region Eor the regional championships in ference B will be held through the men. men are: years and has proven to be so students under the sponsorship shall certify to the State Meet one Conferences A and B. The last co-operation of colleges, using fa­ Region VI: Districts 60-69, in­ Region I: Principal Sam T. successful that it was decided to of the League. Golf is one of the boys' singles and one boys' team date for certifying district win­ cilities and staffs offered by the clusive. Southwest Texas State Bryan, Tulia. Districts 1, 2, 3. extend it to Conferences A and few sports which really have of four. ners in girls' basketball for both educational institutions. College, San Marcos. Frank Gens- Region II: Superintendent John B. The State Advisory Council at active carry-over values as a 4. Official Rules.—All matches Conferences A and B is February Region I: Districts 1-8, inclu­ berg and Dr. Hiawatha Crosslin, W. White, Roby. Districts 6, 7, 8. its last meeting recommended that lifetime sport. Its recreational, shall be played under the United 24th. sive. West Texas State College, co-chairmen. Region III: Superintendent Dale boys' golf for Conferences A and social and health contributions place this sport high among States Golf Association Rules. The regional tournaments Canyon. Dale Garvin and Miss Region VII: Districts 70-78, in­ Douglas, Pleasant Grove (Dallas). B be included in the agenda of athletic activities as a lifetime 5. Number of Matches.—Singles must be determined by March Joan Cooley, co-chairmen. clusive. Texas College of Arts and Districts 9, 11, 12. activities offered, and the State athletic event. and team play shall be over a 3. Most of the regional tourna­ Region II: Districts 9-20, inclu­ Industries, Kingsville. Jess Mun- Region IV: Superintendent Jack Executive Committee at a recent Each district will conduct its total of 36 holes; 18 holes to be ments will be held on March 1, sive. Howard Payne College, day and Miss Nan Roberts, co- F. Gibson, Sulphur Springs. Dis­ DR. D. A. PENICK meeting authorized that this ac< own golf contest at the same time played in the morning and 18 2, and 3. The first annual Girls' chairmen. tricts 13, IB, 16. Brownwood. Dr. Z. T. Huff and the spring meet is held, with each holes in the afternoon. Ties shall Basketball State Champion­ Region VIII: Districts 79-81, in­ Region V: Superintendent W. Miss Lois Roberts, co-chairmen. school being allowed to enter three be determined by playing an addi­ ship Tournament will be held on clusive. Sul Ross State College, D. Mauldin, Jacksonville. Dis­ Region III: Districts 21-36, in­ boys' singles and two boys' teams tional hole or holes until the tie March 8, 9, and 10 at Austin tricts 17, 18, 19, 20. Great Coach Analyzes clusive. Southern Methodist Uni­ Alpine. Daniel J. Pollock and of four. Each district will qualify is broken. in Gregory Gymnasium. Miss Lutie Britt, co-chairmen. Region VI: Superintendent A. versity, Dallas. Steve Brown and to the region two boys' singles and All entries in the various golf There are 706 schools competing K. Krause, Fredericksburg. Dis­ Mrs. Harry E. Weber, co-chair­ Regional play-offs in Con­ two boys' teams of four. The re­ meets will play a total of 36 under the League's girls' basketball tricts 21, 22, 23, 24. Musts of Good Tennis men. ference A girls' basketball will gional meet will certify to the holes, and the individual with plan. The reception of the new Region VII: Principal C. G. By DR. D. A. PENICK centrate on their tennis, they will Region IV: Districts 37-47, in­ be held at sites selected by the State Office one boys' singles and the lowest score will be the Blakeney, Vidor. Districts 25, 26, find it easier to concentrate on program far surpassed the expec­ clusive. Kilgore College. James regional committees. A regional Director of Tennis one boys' team to represent that medalist. The medalist may be 27, 28. their English, mathematics, science tations of League officials. If this M. Parks and Miss Ruth Green, chairman has been named for area in the State Meet. the representative in the singles (Editor's Note: This is an open letter and language. The habit of con­ trend continues, the girls' basket­ co-chairmen. each of the eight regions. Dis­ Region VIII: Superintendent J. to the Tennis Coaches of Interseholastic or he may be a member of the League schools, by the coach of the Uni­ centration acquired as a requisite ball program will equal the popu­ Region V: Districts 48-59, in­ trict chairmen will confer with G. Barry, Hondo. Districts 29, 30, The following plan shall govern team. versity of Texas tennis stars, who has for a good tennis player will make larity of the boys' basketbal pro­ clusive. Sam Houston State Col­ this regional chairman to deter­ 31, 32. proven many times through more than all golf activities under League In other words, the individual, 47 years of leadership the character- them better students in every­ building and carry-over values of this rules: regardless of event entered, who thing, and they will be getting great game.) 1. Eligibility.—The rules' laid has the lowest score, will win the also good healthful exercise and down in Article VIII of the Con­ medalist honors and be the singles Dear Friend: lots of fun. El Paso's Tennis Titles stitution shall be strictly observed winner. Team honors shall be de­ I am not writing because you Another necessary asset for in this contest. termined by adding the scores of need any instruction, nor because a good tennis player is self- 2. Divisions.—There shall be the the four boys who enter as a unit, Based on Sound Plans I have any wisdom to impart; control, a quality which in turn following divisions in the respec­ and the team with the lowest rather because of my deep inter­ is necessary for a good sport. tive districts: (1) Boys' Singles; score will be the group winner. use and there are a number of (Contiinued from page 1) est in the game and my desire to Tennis players are traditionally (2) Boys' Team (to consist of The singles representative may public tennis courts throughout offer you some small assistance good sports. There are rare ex­ four boys from the same high also be a member of the team, meet. And as usual, the winners the city. and some suggestions that may be ceptions and they are usually school). provided he is so designated. of the El Paso district play will Last year, for example, Austin pertinent as the result of long ostracized in due time. represent many other players of High had 175 girls, 55 boys, en­ experience. The tennis player who lacks almost equal ability, for there rolled for tennis. El Paso High If you are interested in a self-control cannot concentrate are many tennis players in the had 140 girls and 73 boys. Bowie series of articles, I will appre­ and therefore destroys the first eity. had 96 enrollees; Jefferson High, ciate receiving a card from you requisite of a good player. It is This fact is a direct result of 35. to that effect; if you send a distressing to see a player with News snd Views one of the advantages which El Behind this intense activity in card to Box H, University Sta­ good stroke equipment who fre­ Paso students have in state com­ tennis is the philosophy of the tion, Austin, please suggest any quently fails to win because he petition: both boys and girls have El Paso school system which dic­ subject or subjects which you loses his concentration due to his of the Coaches the opportunity to take tennis as tates that the schools should of­ would like discussed through the inability to rise above distraction a physical education class all fer students every opportunity columns of the Leaguer. How or interruption or mistaken judg­ BY STAN LAMBERT rule that would give us security through high school. Girls are has six courts available for school about articles on the funda­ ment on the part of opponent or Publicity Director, THSCA when we lose, there would be some required to take physical educa­ to participate in sports with mentals of the game, how to official. Such situations frequently justice in what has been recom­ tion all four years in high school. In the course of human events mended to you; but you admit positive carry-over value in practice, a discussion of the dif­ arise and a player loses because it sometimes becomes one's pain­ Boys are expected to take ROTC adult life. The emphasis is ferent strokes, the tactics of he lacks the necessary control over that such is not within your juris­ during their last two years, but by ful duty to take issue with his diction. God giveth and God placed, not on winning, but on singles, of doubles, sportsman­ his mind to keep his concentration best friend. In this circumstance the time they reach those years, acquiring an ability that will ship of players and spectators? on every stroke he is trying, to taketh away—but you can't give, many of them are thorough tennis it is expedient to say to that so should you take away? enable the students to live a Of course, there are,many good make instead of on the mistakes friend, "Over a period of years enthusiasts and find time to con­ more sociable and healthier life books which discuss all these sub­ of another. This self-control is es­ tinue their workouts for the var­ we have worked together to our ABOUT AUTOMOBILES through sports, both while in jects in detail and quite capably. pecially required when he makes mutual benefit. You have meant sity tennis team, even if they do Some are fussing about our re­ school and in later life. an error or his opponent makes much to me, and I to you; but not take a regular class in the Doubtless most of you have this ceiving automobiles. Let us tell This philosophy has one draw­ chore assigned to you from choice a good shot. If he concentrates this action that you contemplate game. you this: Any coach who has been back insofar as the winning of because of your love for the game, properly he will forget the error taking against me is unfair. I in the game as many as 10 years There are over 500 students contests is concerned. So many even to the point of having been he has just made; he will con­ want you to hear my side of this and who has not worn out at least now taking tennis every day in students take tennis that the ten­ especially trained for it. Possibly gratulate his opponent on the good question, so let's talk this thing one automobile in pursuance of the high schools of El Paso. Aus­ nis coaches find it impossible to others have undertaken the as­ shot he has just made; and he will over." tin and El Paso High Schools now concentrate on a few star pros­ signment because there is no one think all the more about the next his coaching duties will not be This hypothetical situation illus­ offer tennis every period of the pects, and very difficult to find else in your school to take it. In shot and try all the harder to make affected by this rule. He will not trates how the Texas High School day. The number of courts avail­ time for special work with the either case you have a job and it just right. have won enough to be in the 60 Coaches Association feels toward able limits the enrollment, or it players who eventually represent will do your best to receive the percent: and he hasn't given the Interseholastic League and the would perhaps be doubled. The the schools. R. L. Springer, High plaudit: "Well done." You want enough of himself to his profes­ Advisory Council's proposed ban total number of courts available School Supervisor for El Paso DICK SAVITT—One of the world's top tennis stars, recent to do all you can for the boys and sion to stimulate a desire on the on gifts to coaches. at the four high schools is con­ Schools, and for four years varsity victor over the 1950 Davis Cup champions, Nos. 1 and 2 Australian girls in your school in this im­ part of his patrons to reward him School Must Avoid and place nim in the 40 percent. stantly being increased, with the tennis coach at El Paso High, tennis players, was product of El Paso's tennis program, won State portant part of their training. PROPOSAL DISCRIMINATORY states that it often happens that Now keep in mind that we're figure near 20 now. In addition, Singles Championship in 1945. I congratulate you on your there will be a dozen boys and a We feel that this rule is dis­ "talking turkey." We're laying the El Paso Town and Tennis Club privilege. Every one heeds phys­ Outside Controls criminatory legislation in its most our cards on the table because dozen girls of almost equal ability ical exercise, including yourself. (Contiinued from page 1) sinister form. In effect it says we are convinced that passing this at the top of each age group of You should teach this subject by that any member of the school rule would result in inestimable tennis players. precept and example. that the Interseholastic League staff may be rewarded for meri­ damage to our profession. So* Postscripts on Athletics Tennis is an ageless sport: this holds the Board of Education The El Pasoans also claim that torious service—except the ath­ here we go again: A poll of is one of the best arguments for and Superintendent of Schools they suffer from the disadvantage letic coach. You will notice that coaches in our Association reveals BY DR. R. H. WILLIAMS gram. That lasting injurious re­ its existence. You can engage in responsible for athletic affairs of having no other tennis centers it is careful to avoid any refer­ that 89.5 percent of them are sults could accrue from such a tennis, golf or swimming with in member schools? close at hand to provide "out­ State Athletic Director ence to the school administrators, against the rule. Some are hurt; program is universally accepted pleasure and benefit as long as "Answer: Yes." side" competitive experience. They In some sections of the state and that it. neatly sidesteps the others are bitter; others are per­ by authorities who have made a you live if you keep it up regu­ This quotation may be of in­ say players sometimes grow stale there is arising a situation which band director. Since these three plexed. Most of them (63.6 per­ study of childhood problems. larly; not so the more violent terest to other Boards of Educa­ from playing the same group of should give administrators, are about the only ones involved, cent) have never received a gift There is divided opinion as to the sports. tion. It may be that many school opponents all year, and that the coaches, and parents who are in­ doesn't this rub your sense of fair that would be in violation of this advisability of junior high school administrators can make use of students often have no experience terested in the welfare of their I congratulate you further be­ play the wrong way? rule, and most of them probably pupils playing competitive sports, this information to help prevent in playing "foreigners" before children great concern. I refer to cause tennis is not too easy to never will, but they feel that a but there is a unanimous opinion serious situations developing in Our professional pride is also hitting the state meet, placing the great emphasis being given learn, so that you are dealing with fundamental principle that sur­ among educators that elementary the matter of control of school an issue. In a sense we feel hurt them at a psychological disadvan­ both boys' and girls' basketball a subject that requires mental passes monetary gain is at stake. school children should not par­ athletics. Already it has been re­ that such a proposal would see the tage. in the elementary grades. In ad­ discipline as well as physical, con­ Is there a school board in Texas ticipate in such activities. Ade­ ported that the situation is bad light of day among fair-minded The record proves, however, dition to playing inter-school centration and self control. It is that would pass a local rule that quate "lead-up" games are avail­ one of the most disciplinary sub­ in a few places with outside groups men. The fact that some are say­ that these disadvantages are more games it is most common to find was opposed by 90 percent of able to give all of the essential jects in any school. It is funda­ virtually in control, to the detri­ ing that if a coach accepts a gift than outweighed by the oppor­ tournaments being conducted for those who would be affected by physical skills necessary at this mentally a game of the mind. ment of the school. from appreciative patrons that he tunities offered by the El Paso the elementary boy and girl. might shift his first loyalty to them it? Is there an executive in any BETTY SEAY age of development. Violations of this type are very school system. Many school systems have the As a game of the mind, tennis is interpreted by us as a left- line that would think his judg­ difficult to uncover, until the dis­ pupils grouped as follows for From the health viewpoint the demands concentration, an exer­ handed way of saying that we are ment sound enough to overrule gruntled elements begin to quarrel inter-school basketball events: elementary child is not ready cise too frequently under-devel­ susceptible to bribery. Now "bri­ nine-tenths of his personnel? Are oped in young and old alike. If among themselves and then the 4th and 5th grade teams, 6th for inter-school basketball. Heart bery" is an ugly word; but we are the coaches so far out of line in Do You Remember When? your boys and girls learn to (con­ whole situation falls apart. and 7th grade teams, and an 8th growth lags behind general cir­ just being frank as we talk this their educational philosophy that Charles Granger Won Tennis feated his teammate. Together grade team. culatory demands, bones are frag­ thing over between friends. they could be so wrong in such Title.—In the spring of 1916, two they won the doubles crown at So you can see that actually ile, over-exhaustion leaves the near unanimity? The answers to Austin High School tennis play­ the tournament. Moving on up to boys and girls whose ages may body open prey for diseases, and Thirty Stations Will Broadcast WINNING NOT ONLY FACTOR these questions are too obvious! co-ordination is poorly developed, ers made a clean sweep of boys' the National tournament, they lost run as low as 10 years are com­ When you made it illegal for resulting in many falls and colli­ State Championships. Charles out only in the finals to the Yale peting in strenuous competitive our contracts to include a per­ WHO WANTED IT? sions. Emotionally this age child Championship Basketball Tilts Granger won the singles and doubles team. game situations. This activity is centage of the gate receipts we did And while we're talking this is not prepared for such com­ teamed with After leaving law school, unfortunately taking the place of The championship games of the not protest because your conten­ thing over kinda frank like and petitive sports, and nervousness, carry the three final games in Fritz Daniel to Granger practiced both law and a well rounded physical education Thirty-first annual State Cham­ tion that such a practice might put kinda friendly like, we can tell you tremors, crying and other com­ Austin are: take the dou­ tennis with great success. He set program, adapted to the age and pionship Basketball Tournament too much emphasis on winning had something else: Some of the pro­ mon emotional disturbances may KRBC, Abilene. bles. It was just up his office in Houston for a time sex of these children. will be carried by at least 30 some merit—but this proposal goes ponents of this idea are sincere in (and took time out to win the result from highly competitive KGNC, Amarillo. the beginning To the writer it appears ed­ stations on March 3. The broad­ far beyond that. Our research their belief that it would remove city singles championship in 1923), situations. o f Granger's ucationally unsound to expose cast will originate from Gregory KNOW, Austin. proves that about 60 percent of some of the pressure from the and then formed a connection with children in the lower elementary Such a competitive program Gymnasium at the University of KTBC, Austin. the gifts to coaches come after coaches; but others are merely tennis victories. the Legal Department of the grades to a highly competitive leaves the child so mentally and Texas. winning seasons; but the other 40 carrying their axes to Austin for As with so American Surety Company. He KRIC, Beaumont. program of basketball. Medical, physically exhausted that he is percent are given because the fans a grinding job. Whatever their many who take still works with this firm, and has Magnolia Petroleum Company KBST, Big Spring. psychological and sociological au­ not able to devote his full appreciate our work with their up the richly lived in Dallas since 1931. is again sponsoring the broad­ KBWD, Brownwood. motive — professional jealousy, thorities are all agreed that the energies to his studies. The end youngsters, and feel that we are rewarding game casts of the AA, A and B cham­ KEYS, Corpus Ch.risti. fear, local political expediency— In 1925 Granger married June child's physical, mental and emo­ result is a sleepy, listless, lack­ of tennis, pionship games in Austin, and WRR, Dallas. doing a fine job within our com­ all are the fruits of weakness. Harris of Nacogdoches, also a tional make-up is not ready for adaisical pupil. Any activity munity. For example, one of our They want to be able to point to Granger con- University graduate. Their daugh­ on March 10, of the City Con­ KROD, El Paso. such a strenuous competitive pro- which thwarts the purpose of group received an automobile Austin and to say, "I would love tinued to play ter, Janie, is now in her junior ference championship game, KFJZ, Fort Worth the public school should be from his fans after 23 years of to reward our coach, he deserves the game, and year at the University. from Dal-Hi Field House, Dallas. KGVL, Greenville. to win. From Rice Sponsoring Clinic weighed very carefully before The first game- to be broadcast KTHT, Houston. service in the community when it; but that bunch in Austin say Despite professional duties, being included in the curric­ he had won only three district that if we do it we will be sus­ Austin High, he Granger has kept up his tennis. For Football Coaches will be the Conference B finals, KEBE, Jacksonville. ulum. football championships in that pended from the League." We moved north a At various times he has annexed, The fourth annual spring foot­ beginning at 2 p.m. March 3. KFRO, Longview. The League has no control over period. Another town gives a don't like to be that frank in with a number of partners, the ball coaching clinic at Rice Insti­ Conference A championship KSEL, Lubbock couple of miles in 1917 to The junior high or elementary inter- substantial sum every year to be print; but that is what's going on. University of Texas, where in South Texas, Texas State, New tute will be held on the Rice game will follow immediately upon KTRE, Lufkin. school basketball competition, and divided among the coaches. That You get burned badly enough pull­ 1918 and 1919 he won the South­ Orleans Lawn Tennis Club, Gulf campus in Houston on March 8, the Conference B match, and the KRIO, McAllen. thus no power to control such head coach explains it this way, ing your own chestnuts out of the west Conference Singles cham­ States, Louisiana State, Southern 9, and 10. All high school coaches broadcast will run straight through KMHT, Marshall. situations. This column believes "We've never won anything to fire without pulling them out for pionship, and teamed with Jimmie Doubles, and Houston City doubles of Texas are invited. until 5 p.m. KCRS, Midland. that definite steps need to be speak of. The folks just appre­ a few who are allergic to smoke. Greer in the same years to take titles. He still is ranked among The clinic is held without ex­ The Class AA final game is KOSA, Odessa. taken to curb the further growth ciate what we are trying to do the doubles titles. Again in 1921, the best of the nation's senior pense for those attending, except scheduled to begin at 9:15. KNET, Palestine. And the better school men in of inter-school grade basketball with the material we have to work before his graduation from law players, and is still cashing in on for their meals and lodging. The Only four stations will carry KPLT, Paris. Texas are somewhat concerned games. The proposition of limiting school in 1922, Granger teamed the enjoyment provided by a game Rice Athletic Association will help the Magnolia-sponsored broad­ KIUN, Pecos. with, and like the way we go about about this trend. This group fig­ senior and*junior high schools to with MacNeill Drumwright to take in which he first proved his ability in making reservations at Hous­ cast of the City Conference KGKL, San Angelo. it." This rule would even eliminate ures that if an administrator can­ play only on Friday and Saturday the conference doubles title. A for the League. ton hotels or motels for those who final game. These are WRR, KABC, San Antonio. that. not handle a situation like this nights, with the exception of the year earlier these two, in the Granger himself remarked re­ plan to attend. Inquiries about Dallas; KFJZ, - Fort Worth; KRRV, Sherman. And what if we are rewarded (in the very few instances when three tournaments allowed, is a Southern Intercollegiate Cham­ cently: "It is interesting to recall accommodations and the clinic KTHT, Houston; and KMAC, KCMC, Texarkana. after a winning season? Is that it might develop into an evil) that matter worthy of serious con­ pionship Tournament at Atlanta, and think about these events. I may be made through Coach Jess San Antonio. This broadcast KTBB, Tyler. bad in view of the penalty that we he has no business being the head sideration from an educational Ga., battled their way into the had some very good times along Neely and the Rice Athletic Asso­ will begin at 9 p.m. WACO, Waco. often pay after a losing season? of a school system anyway. And angle. Think it over. singles finals, where Granger de­ the way." ciation. The stations now sheduled to KWFT, Wichita Falls. If you could pass and enforce a by golly, they have something 1