VOL. LV AUSTIN, , JANUARY, 197 NO. 5 State Playoff Schedule Announced Science Director Suggests Ways Regional Committees Will Decide Time, Site For Preparing For Coming Tests Fod the 1970-71 school year each ferences A and AA, Boys, has been region in Conference AAA Boys authorized by the State Executive pursuit ships in May. Thirteen of these teaching through public support and "Science teachers should encour­ but should be an energetic Basketball has a Regional Chair­ Committee for the 1970 season: a specific topic. science as a major; one se­ approbation. age their students to prepare for of information about elected man appointed to serve with the There will be a one-game play-off should lected engineering, and another took the science contest," said Dr. David In studying, the student district winning schools in deter­ for the A and AA boys on Feb. 22 questions and mathematics. Furthermore, 49 of Books Specially Chosen R. Stronck, State Science Director. form in his own mind mining which method will be used or 23 to determine which team will answers in the the 102 scholarship winners are ma­ Books in the bibliography are not Students should be advised not to then try to find the in selecting a regional champion. qualify for the regional touranment in science or closely related too difficult for better high school attempt to read books from cover resource books. Titles of chapters or joring The Regional Committee may to be completed on the following Any finalist at State Meet students and many are, in fact, in to cover, but to select a subject sections will suggest questions, such fields. elect to play a tournament at a site Saturday, Feb. 27. meet may the Travelling High School Science about which they know least and to as, "Why was a particular procedure or runnerup at a regional and time determined! by the Reg­ but Library of the American Associa­ read one of the books in that field. followed?" or, "What chemicals apply for a TILF scholarship, ional Committee, or they may elect B and AAAA Championships cause water pollution?" or "What only one-third of those qualified ap­ tion for the Advancement of Science The next step would be to read a regional play-off series. The reg­ The odd-numbered district win­ conclusions can be drawn from the ply for scholarships. and the National Science Founda­ about the great experiments which ional play-off series may be paired ners will play the even-numbered experiment?" tion. These books and periodicals advanced that field, then to search and played under the following district winners in a first-round Last year, the Texas Interscholas- Purposes of Contest should be part of every high school for recent developments in the peri­ schedule: elimination on March 1 or 2. The tic League Foundation awarded a The science contest will soon have library and do not require too much odicals recommended in the bibli­ In Region I, AA, as an illustra­ survivor of the first-round game total of $172,250 to winners of vari­ been part of the League program financial expenditure. No special ography. tion, the winner of district 1AAA will advance to the respective reg ous academic competitions. Fifteen for ten years. School administrators equipment or coaching is necessary plays 2AAA, and 3AAA plays ional tournament to be completed Purposeful Reading of the 40 science contestants at established the contest with these for contestants. | 4AAA in a one-game play-off to be on the weekend of March 5 and 6. Reading should not be passive, State Meet in May received scholar- objectives: played either on Feb. 22 or 23, at To encourage high school stu­ Objective Type Questions sites to be selected by participating B, A and AA Girls dents to read critically from science The fact that the contest is based teams. The winners in each case material. on objective questions, the an­ vill then play a one-game series on For the girls there will be a one- National Federation Meet To arouse latent interest in sci­ swer and periodicals recommended, !-'eb. 26 or 27, at a site to be deter- game play-off on Feb. 15 or 16 to ence and discover potential scien­ should encourage students to enter ined by the two participating determine which teams will qualify Will Be Held In St. Louis tists. the event. Even those who do not ;:hools. for the regional tournament, to be To secure for the science scholar place first in the competition will In cases there is a tie vote as to completed the following Saturday, The National Federation of State Constitution and By-Laws," "Ad­ public acclaim for success, as the acquire an understanding of the .'hat procedure shall be used, the Feb. 20. High School Associations will spon­ visory Committees," "Administer­ athlete is commended for his accom­ basic principles of science and be­ h airman will break the tie by cast­ This will mean only four teams sor a National Conference for High ing State Association Meets and plishments. come familiar with the history and ing his vote. will be represented at the regional A and School Directors of Athletics at Contests," and "Legal Aspects of To influence librarians and ad­ philosophy of science. DR. A. R. SCHRANK, professor of Zoology at The University of Texas tournament in Conferences Our Interscholastic Program." ministrators to provide science As has often been said of League Regional Chairmen AA for boys and girls and in AAAA Stouffer's Riverfront Inn, :St. Louis, at Austin, has been appointed to the League State Executive Commit­ Missouri, Feb. 21-23. Tuesday morning's general ses­ books for the school libraries. competition, no one can lose, even Conference AAA regional chair­ for boys. In Conference B there tee. Born in Hamilton, Texas, Dr. Schrank came to The University as a The conference will convene Sun­ sion will feature panel discussions To encourage and improve science if he doesn't win! men are: will be eight teams in each regional day evening at 8:00 P.M. with an on topics of general interest includ­ zoology instructor in 1939. He earned his B.A. at Southwest Texas State Region I Districts 1-4 Bill meet. opening address by Charles "Bud!" ing "College Recruiting," "New College in 1937, and his Ph.D. at The University in 1942. He is now Vardeman, Supt., Levelland. In each region for both boys and girls in all classes, the bi-district Wilkenson. The keynote address, Ideas in Indoor and Outdoor Facili­ chairman of the Zoology Department. Region II Districts 5-8 Wil- "Athletics in the Space Age" will ties," and "Controversial Issues in game will be between odd-num­ Practice Speech Topics Member of many scientific societies, Dr. Schrank has published widely burn Echols, Supt., Gainesville. be given by William D. Rohr, Di­ Interscholastic Athletics." Tuesday Region III Districts 9-12 Ken­ bered and even-numbered districts; in scholarly journals. rector of Athletics, Ohio University. afternoon's general session is struc­ neth Welch, Supt., Columbia-Bra- e.g., 1 will play 2; 3 will play 4; Morning and afternoon general ses­ tured around the "ADMINISTRA­ Given For Competitors "We are grateful for having Dr. Schrank on the UIL State Executive zoria, West Columbia. and 5 will play 6. sions will be held on Monday and TION OF THE ATHLETIC PRO­ "In the spring, a young man's ters from pollution ? Committee," said Dr. Rhea H. Williams, UIL director. "His long pro­ Region IV Districts 13-16 AAAA Regional Sites Tuesday and the Conference will GRAM" and will feature topics fancy often turns to spring meet Who were the "Seattle Seven"? fessional association with the university and his interest in the League Drew Reese, Supt., Pleasanton. conclude Tuesday evening with the dealing with "Departmental Policy," Region I, Districts 1-8, Abilene speech events," said Dr. Rex Wier, What is Lebanon's commando will be of great value to the schools of Texas." conference banquet featuring an "Training Rules and Discipline League speech consultant, misquot­ problem ? Conference AAA (Girls) Christian College, Abilene, A. B. address by Fred Russell, Sports Standards" and "What the School ing the old familiar lines, and, ac­ What was the purpose of the clear In Conference AAA for girls, in Morris, Tournament Director. Ed'itor of the Nashville (Tennes­ Administrator Looks for in His Di­ cordingly, furnishing some sample air car race ? Region I, Districts I and 2 will play Region II, Districts 9-16, Texas see) Banner. rector of Athletics." topics for speech sponsors and com­ Why do we have Palestinian refu­ Welch, Clark Foundations each other in a one-game play-off A&M University, College Station, The theme of Monday morning's During all of the general sessions petitors. gees ? on Feb. 15 or 16. The winner of Marvin Tate, Tournament Director. general session is "ADVANCING time will be reserved for confer­ What does the woman's Lib group * Renew Scholarship Grants this game will play District 3 win­ Region III, Districts 17-24, Uni­ OUR ATHLETIC PROGRAM" and ence attendees to address questions Informative Speaking versity of Houston, Houston, Harry want? the Welch Foundation and G. K. Kleberg Foundation, Carl B. ner for the regional championship will begin with an address by Bernie to each of the speakers or panel What has learned about the safety Both Fouke, Tournament Director. What factors favor Muskie's se­ E. King Foundation, on Feb. 19 or 20. Saggau, Executive 'Secretary of discussants. The National Federa­ of public water systems ? the Clark Foundation have again and Florence Region IV, Districts 25-32, Unde­ lection as a presidential candidate ? Memorial, Joe B. In Regions I, III and IV the odd- Iowa High iSchool Athletic Associ­ tion is in the process of printing up What is the purpose of SALT ? added to the growth of the Univer­ Keitha Morris cided. What is Sesame Street? Cook Scholarship, Elizabeth Me­ numbered districts will play the ation, and will also include panel a brochure giving more pertinent What factors have been involved in a first- Why was Borlang given the Nobel sity Interscholastic League awards morial and the T. H. (Shelby Schol­ even-numbered districts discussions on "Building Student detils of the Conference. Any high in campus unrest ? AA Boys Regional Sites Prize ? and scholarships. arship. round regional game, e:g., 3 vs. 4; Body and Community Interest in the school director of athletics who Why have the Chicago stockyards The Welch Foundation has re­ Also available to League con­ 5 vs. 6; and 7 vs. 8; on Feb. 16 or Region I, Districts 1-8, Texas Athletic Program" and "Public Re­ wishes additional information may been closed? Persuasive Speaking cently advised the League that they testants are the Henry 'Beckman 17. Technological University, Lubbock, lations and the News Media." In secure copies of this brochure as Why did the ven­ Texas non-English-speaking stu­ will continue to provide 10 scholar­ Number !Sense and Slide Rule schol­ The winners of the first round Edsel Bahnsen, Tournament Direc­ Monday afternoon's session special well as registration materials by ture into Cambodia? dents should have special classes. ships annually through 1977-78. arships and awards from the De­ will play each other for the reg­ tor. attention will be focused on the writing either to his state associ­ Why did Chile elect a Marxist Texas public welfare recipients The $4,000 Welch scholarships are partment of Chemical Engineering ional championship on either Feb. Region II, Districts 9-16, North High School Director of Athletics ation office or directly to the Nation­ president ? 19 or 20. should be supported by a federal awarded to contest winners who and Department of Drama at the Texas ;State University, Denton, and his State Association. It will al Federation at 7 South Dearborn What steps can be taken to save program. plan to major in chemistry in col­ University of Texas at Austin and Kenneth Bahnsen, Tournament Di­ feature talks on "State Associations' Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. our rivers, harbors and coastal wa- Is oil pollution in Texas a "neces­ lege. from Texas Women's University, A and AA Championships (Boys) rector. sary evil" ? R. J. Kidd, League director emer­ Blinn College and Tarleton State The following schedule for se­ Region III, Districts 17-24, Blinn What new laws should be passed itus, announced the Welch decision, College. lecting regional champions in Con­ (See BASKETBALL page 2) WTSU Masquers Workshop to implement the new "liquor by the adding that the December 14, 1970, drink" constitutional amendment? issue of UjS. News and World Re­ Should each city set up "hot line" port carried an item stating that To Be In Canyon, Jan. 22 centers to help individuals in crises ? during the 70s there will be a de­ Science Head Three Dates Set What new drug laws should be mand for 56 percent more chemistry The 15th Annual Buffalo Mas­ Critic Judging Session Scenes from well known plays enacted to meet the drug abuse graduates over the number cur­ quers Drama Workshop will be held A special Critic Judging Work­ will be produced by two area high problem ? rently studying chemistry. Cites Values schools. William A. Moore, Theatre For Cage Tourneys in Canyon at West Texas State Uni­ shop will be held Friday, Jan. 22, at Should publicity given football The Clark Foundation has an­ Dr. David R. Stronck, State Sci­ versity on Jan. 22-23. Members of 7:00 p.m. in the University Theatre Director at West Texas State Uni­ teams and coaches be limited? nounced an increase to $35,000 an­ ence Contest Director, published an The Girls and Boys State Basket­ cided two weeks earlier in each case. for interested drama directors and versity and an Accredited Critic Enrollment at the state university Buffalo Masquers, the WTSU dra­ nually in scholarships available to article on the history of the League ball Tournament will be theld on The Girls district deadline date in for interested drama directors, their Judge, will provide the critique. should not be limited. contest winners in the 1971-72 and the values of of the science three weekends. The Girls Tourna­ all conferences is Feb. 13. The A, matics club, and faculty sponsor students and critic judges desiring Directors Discussion More funds should be allocated to school year. The Clark Foundation competition in the January issue of ment will be Feb. 26 and 27 for all AA and AAA Boys deadline date James Kimmerling will supervise to be added to the UIL Accredited Lynn Murray, state drama direc­ alleviating poverty. currently provides 22 awards annu­ The Texas Science Teacher maga­ conferences. is Feb. 20; AAAA and B deadline the workshop. List of Critic Judges. tor, will discuss the role of the What postal reforms should be ally for $750 for the students' first zine. Boys Conferences A, AA and date for certifying district cham­ Critic Judge in the University In­ initiated to update the mails? year of college. Dr. Stronck's article cited the AAA will combine their play in the pions is Feb. 27. The deadlines for Foreign imports should be limited Clark Foundation has been foundation and growth of the State Tournament on March 5 and 6. terscholastic League One-Act Play "The certifying regional champions is: question and because of the effect on the U.S. so pleased with the recipients of League, with special emphasis on The Boys State Tournament for Contest and chair a Girls, Feb. 20; A, AA and AAA discussion period for critic judges economy. these scholarships they have seen the values of student work in the Conferences AAAA and B will be Be it resolved that the officers and members of the Board of Directors and GAP directors. Should the SST be scrapped ? fit to increase their grants from science contest. He called attention March 12 and 13. Boys, Feb. 27; AAAA and B Boys, Should France continue De year to year," Kidd said. to the Texas Interscholastic League District champions must be de­ of the Texas High School Coaches' Association, Inc., take occasion to Official registration for the Satur­ March 6. day, Jan. 23, Workshop will begin Gaulle's policies? Foundations renewinf their gran Foundation Scholarship program note and register appreciation of the fine work and accomplishments at 8:30 a.m. Two-party government should be Foundations renewing their and the grants available to Science obtained by the University Interscholastic League as the outstanding The Buffalo Masquers Workshop encouraged. grants for the 1971-72 year are the Contest winners and to winners in organization of its kind in the United States. will be focused on the theme of "The What action should be taken Moody Foundation, Houston En­ other League literary and academic Billy R. Reagan Named Also, at this time we wish to express particular recognition for the Play's The Thing." Demonstrations against the FLQ ? dowment, Brown Foundation, Alice contests. state organized athletic program and the fine leadership of Director, and lectures on play production will be provided. Niel Hess, drama di­ Dr. Rhea Williams and Athletic Director, Bailey Marshall. The school US Education Officer rector at of Billy R. Reagan, one of the state's state delegate to the National Edu­ children of Texas are fortunate to have the opportunity to participate Amarillo, and his students will pre­ outstanding educators, has been ap­ cation Association resolutions com­ in a program of this high caliber. sent a demonstration dealing with pointed, effective February 1, to the mittee and as legislative committee- We hereby authorize a scroll be stage movement. Lynn Murray will post of regional commissioner of ed­ man for the Texas State Teachers prepared and presented to the hold a conference session with ucation for Region VII, in Kansas Association City, Mo., where he will supervise philosophy is that, if UIL by the THSCA, Inc., for this drama directors on the rules and Reagan's organization of the UIL. activities of the US Office of Educa­ one has been successful in the past, outstanding service over the past tion in administering federal pro­ Planning Meetings then '"that very success requires 60 years. grams of schools in Kansas, Mis­ that we renew and update much of The planning meetings for Di­ souri, Nebraska, and Iowa. what we have done before. We must rectors of District 3AAAA and Formerly superintendent of build better structures on stronger 1AAA will be held during the day. North East schools in San Antonio, foundations. We are engaged in a Saturday evening, the Eta Iota Reagan had a leading role in nu­ work that has no end the work of Signed: cast of Alpha Psi Omega will pre­ merous educational organizations perpetuating and strengthening a sent LION IN WINTER by James and activities, currently serving as society." Morris Southall, Goldman, directed by Neva Chown- ing. President All drama directors and their stu­ dents are invited to this workshop. L. W. McConachie, Further information about the Buf­ Executive V.P. falo Masquers Workshop may be obtained by writing: HIGH-LEVEL CHAT Texas A&M President Dr. Jack K. Williams visits with two of the university's most William A. Moore Myles Yanta (left) Runge and Keith Clanahan, freshman of Andrews. Both Theatre Director outstanding students, senior Dept. of Speech are Texas Interscholastic League Foundation Scholarship students. Yanta, a physics major, is scholastic of­ West Texas State University ficer of the 26,00-member Corps of Cadents. Clanahan studies mathematics under several awards, includ­ MORRIS SOUTHALL Canyon, Texas 79015 ing A&M President's Scholar and National Scholarship. Page 2 NTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER JANUARY, 197

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Under present game contracts and the CONSTITUTION AND CON­ oticc6 1971-1972 Calendar TEST RULES, The League office is required to appoint game officials Deadlines Coming for athletic events whenever two schools can not agree. The League has Aug, 1-4—ILPC Newspaper—Yearbook Workshop Aug. 11—First day to issue football shoes and socks, Conferences AAA, always believed it desirable and preferable for the two schools to select AA, A, B, Six-man and Eight-man. (No conditioning drills or or­ For Competition their own officials. The League does not countenance the appointing MADISONVILLE HIGH LINCOLN HIGH ganized instruction permitted.) of officials unless the two schools absolutely disagree. Madisonville High School has been put on By DR. MAX R. HADDICK Lincoln High School of Port Arthur has probation for the 1970-71 basketball season Aug. 16—First day for fall football practice, Conferences AAA, AA and It is obvious, if state championships are to continue, that we must been placed on probation in football for the by the District 20AA Executive Committee A. 1971 season for mistreatment of game for violation of Kule 11 of the Basketball The ILPC convention will be March 19-20. It is now time to have officials. School administrators have for this reason designated that officials. Plan. Aug. 16—First day for fall football conditioning, Conferences B. Six- (No contact equipment or contact activities start ready for it. There are & number of deadlines members the League appoint men who are qualified members of their respective man and Eight-man. BALL HIGH OPENING DATE permitted.) must meet to enter all the competition. areas of GALVESTON football or basketball officials chapters, who are NOT from the Ball high school of Galveston has been The first date for girls' volleyball practice Aug. 18—First day for issuing football shoes and socks, Conference disqualified for district honors for 1970 and for all conferences is December 15. The The issues of the papers for rating must be sent in before the two schools involved, and who have worked with neither team during placed on probation for the 1971 season by December 1 date listed in the League calen­ AAAA. (No conditioning drills or organized instruction permitted.) der is incorrect. Feb. 1. The rating issues must be put into one envelope, season. In addition, the League always seeks the State Executive Committee for violation Aug. 23—First day for issuing contact equipment and conducting contact the current competitive of the Football Code. marked "FOR RATING" on the outside. It is absolutely neces­ officials of very high moral and ethical standards and character. The 1970-71 ONE-ACT PLAY activities, Coferences B, Six-man and Eight-man. football conditioning, Conference AAAA. (No sary that the "FOR RATING" be marked on the envelope. The League does not distinguish on the basis of race, color or creed in SPRING KLEIN HIGH DISTRICT CHANGES Aug. 23—First day for fall Klein High School of Spring has been These transfers APPLY TO ONE-ACT contact equipment or contact activities permitted.) volume of our mail makes this the only way we can assure that assigning game officials. placed on probation by the district executive PLAY ONLY and do not affect other con­ Aug. 23—First day for football interschool scrimmages, Conferences committee of 25AA for the 1970-1971 bas­ tests. your rating issues will be rated. No papers have been filed in Mutual confidence and trust between schools, school personnel, and ketball season for violation of the basketball Region II—AAAA AAA, AA, A, B, Six-man and Eight-man. code. Transfer: DIST. 9—FORT WORTH: this office. No matter how many you have sent in, you must laymen is essential. Without such confidence, the entire value of the Eastern Hills and DIST 10—FORT Aug. 27—First day for issuing contact equipment and conducting con­ WORTH: Carter-Riverside ' tact activities, Conference AAAA. send in a set for rating prior to Feb. 1. athletic program will cease to exist. After years of experience in ath­ WALLER HIGH SCHOOL To: DIST. 6—with FORT WORTH: The deadline for individual ————————————————————-— Castleberry, Hamilton ; MINERAL WELLS ; Sept. 1—Last day for accepting Football Plan. letics, we find it disturbing that an attitude prevails that any particular Waller High School has been placed on WICH1TA FALLS: Rider, and Wichita achievement awards entries is probation by the district executive commit­ Sept. 1—Last day for filing Music Acceptance Cards. ville High used to run dozens of to Falls decision is made on the basis of race. This idea can eventually lead tee of 25AA for the 1970-1971 basketball Region III—AA Sept. 1—First day for accepting League membership fees for 1971-72 March 1. I will mail each member wonderful featurettes. Get on the season for violation of the basketball code. Transfer: DIST. 21—KOUNTZE; NEW­ a set of rules and a set of entry the demise of the athletic program because, instead of creating good TON; WOODVILLB: Kirby school year. hunt to see what you can find. These will and sportsmanship between schools and communities, it arouses To: DIST. 18—DIBOLL: PALESTINE: Sept. 8—Last day for submitting final Music Regional Organization Re­ blanks within ten days. Be sure to will boost reader interest greatly. BEAUMONT HEBERT HIGH Westwood; RUSK; SAN AUGUSTINE; search out your very best work for emotions of suspicion, discourtesy, Hebert High School of Beaumont has been SHELBYVILLE port. distrust and emphasizes negative Transfer: DIST. 23—SPRING: Klein, and this competition. We will have many placed on probation in boys' basketball by Spring Sept. 9—First day for playing football games, all conferences. Freedom Comes Second and discord. tha district executive committee of District To: DIST. 24—BELLVILLE; BROOK- gold, silver and bronze medals for 21 AAAA for the 1970-71 school year for SHIRE: Royal; FRIENDSWOOD; KATY; Sept. 18—Last day for meeting of football district executive committees. There are those who think that violation of the basketball code. SEALY;TOMBALL Oct. 1—First day for boys' and girls' basketball practice, Conference B. winners. I can wave a magic wand and gain Region II—A The search is still on for the "Top Transfer: DIST. 10—GOLDTHWAITE Oct. 1—Last day for accepting Boys' and Girls' Swimming Plans. total 'freedom' for high school re­ WAELDER HIGH To: DIST. 16—GLEN ROSE; ITASCA; Journalism Teacher In Texas". You come as a VALLEY MILLS ; WHITNEY Oct. 1—Last day for organizing boys' and girls' basketball districts. porters. I know this will ^>'ranker Kale Waelder High School has been disqualified Transfer: DIST. 14—WOLF CITY Oct. 15—First day for girls' basketball practice, Conference A, AA and may nominate a. teacher if you wish, shock, but my magic wand has been by the State Executive Committee for dis­ To: DIST. 12—LAKE DALLAS ; MUEN- but you should send in as much in­ trict honors for the 1971 season and placed STER; NOCONA AAA. recalled to the factory. It just One year after the Transfer Rule, Article VIII, Section 14, was amend­ on probation for the 1972 season in boys' Region III—A formation as possible with your use basketball for violation of the basketball Transfer: DIST. 24—BUFFALO Oct. 15—First day for boys' basketball practice, Conferences AAAA and wouldn't work—and I wouldn't ed to allow seniors who move, with their parents, into a, new district to code. To: DIST. 23—GRAPELAND ; LOVE- AAA. nomination. Only one will be named. it if I had it. LADY; TRINITY become eligible for football and basketball, provided they are released Region IV—A Oct. 15—First day for boys, and girls' basketball interschool scrimmages Freedom is a direct outgrowth of DIBOLL HIGH SCHOOL Transfer :DIST. 25—HEMPSTEAD ; games, Conference B. Convention Making responsibility. I am delighted to see by their previous school and are approved by the receiving district Diboll High School has been placed on SPLENDORA or probation by the State Executive Committee To: DIST. 27—FLATONIA; MOULTON ; Oct. 15—Last day for accepting Boys' and Girls' Basketball Plans. I am now preparing a special scholastic newspaper staffs taking executive committee, some evaluation of the effects of the change can for the 1971 season in boys' basketball for SCHULENBURG; SHINER; SOMER- violation of the basketball code. VILLE Oct. 22—First day for Regional Marching Band contests. mailing of convention forms and serious interest in the problems of be made. Region I—B no greater Transfer: DIST. 3—ESTELLINE ; HED- Oct. 25—First day for organizing spring meet districts, all conferences. information. As soon as you receive the day. I can think of By far and large, the amendment has worked out satisfactorily; how­ LEY and DIST. 5—JAYTON: Girard- Nov. 1—First day for boys' basketball practice, Conferences A and AA. the mailing, read it carefully. There trend than the present tendency for GALVESTON BALL HIGH Jayton; MCADOO ever, some ominous signs indicate that school administrators, coaches, Ball High School of Galveston has been To: DIST. 8—MEADOW ; NEW HOME ; Nov. 1—First day for girls' basketball interschool scrimmages or games, will be housing blanks, rules, entry student writers to want their work disqualified by the district executive commit­ ROPESVILLE: Ropes; SMYER to help change things. This is one and members of district committees must unquestionably stand firm and tee from district honors in for Region II—B Conferences A, AA and AAA. blanks, and order blanks for Awards the 1971 season. The team may play without Transfer: DIST. 14—BLUM ; RIO VISTA Nov. 7—Legislative Council meets in Austin. Banquet tickets, TAJD luncheon of the great strengths of youth. not grant any "blanket approval" to transfers. In many instances, trans­ honors. and DIST. 16—GORMAN ; TOLAR To: DIST. 13—EVANT; HICO ; MERI­ Nov. 13—Last day to certify district football champions, Conferences tickets and much other information. fers have been approved when a boy has been dismissed from one high DIAN AAAA, AA and A. urge that you get crack­ Produce a Newspaper K1LGORE HIGH Transfer: DIST. 19—THROCKMORTON I strongly school for disciplinary reasons, permitting him to play on the team of the To: DIST. 17—AVOCA: Avoca-Lueders ; Nov. 15—First day for boys' interschool basketball scrimmage or games, ing now on plans for attending the But, for a reporter to use his Kilgore High School has been placed on CLYDE: Eula; HAWLEY; MERKEL: other school. probation in baseball by the State Execu­ Noodle-Horn; NOLAN: Divide; TUS- Conferences AAAA, AAA, AA and A. convention. position to try to get his personal tive Committee for the 1971 season for vio­ COLA: Jim Ned Girls' Volleyball Acceptance Cards. axes ground is reprehensible. For a Other cases involve athletes who have moved from one district to lation of the baseball code. Region III—B Nov. 15—Last day for filing There are still some openings in Transfer: DIST. 22—BELLS, DIST. 23— Nov. 15—Last day for filing Girls' Track and Field Acceptance Cards. the convention program. If you feel newspaper to run trivia, gossip, another with the avowed intention of playing on a team which has more CELINA and DIST. 25—WINDOM To: DIST. 24—LONE OAK; QUINLAN: Nov. 20—Last day to certify district football champions, Conferences chit-chat, and generally poorly writ­ ONE-ACT PLAY DISTRICT the need for any special sessions, athletic potential. Also, it has not been clearly understood that the boy's Boles Home AAA, B, Six-man and Eight-man. ten weak coverage of the news, past 2-AAAA Transfer: DIST. 29—FAIRFIELD : Butler please write immediately and make parents must move into the district with him to make him eligible. It To: DIST. 31—BLOOMING GROVE; Dec. 1—Last day for postmarking One-Act Play Enrollment Cards. The program is and present, and then expect its District 2-AAAA has been placed on pro­ FROST ; MILFORD ; WORTHAM your suggestions. must be kept in mind that a boy must be eligible under all eligibility bation in One-Act Play for the 1971 season Transfer: DIST. 30—ZAVALLA Dec. 1—Last day for paying Interscholastic League membership fees.. shaping up extremely well, but we voice to be respected and effective by the State Executive Committee for viola­ To: DIST. 33—COLMESNEIL; EVA- is silly and futile. rules, if he is to play on a League varsity team, and not under just one. tion Rule 2-b-l and permitting a school to DALE; HIGH ISLAND; LEGGETT; Dec. 3-4—Girls Regional Swimming Meets. could make a special session up just compete without signing an acceptance card. SABINE PASS Dec. 4—Last day for holding Regional Marching Contest. for you if you will request it. It will If you want to make your news­ The new amendment offers a great possibility for bona fide moves by Region IV—B Transfer: DIST. 34—NORTH ZULCH Dec. 10-11—Girls State Swimming Meets. be the greatest educational program paper a respected and vital force parents, making their child eligible in his senior year in the new high MUSIC LIST ADDENDUM To: DIST. 35—JARRELL Dec. 15—First day for girls' volleyball practice, all conferences. in journalism we have ever put on. in your school, you must make your school. However, if this privilege is to be continued, it will require con­ day for girls' volleyball interschool scrimmages or games, paper respectable and vital. You Addendum Prescribed Music List. 1967- FAIRFIELD BUTLER HIGH Feb. 1—First Hope that every member will be stant and strict supervision by administrators, coaches, and district 1968-1969-1970 will become official on publi­ all conferences. here for the sessions. It is an op­ can't fail, issue after issue, to give cation. Butler High School of Fairfield has been your readers good solid news cov­ committee members. After all is said and done, the League falls or Percussion Solos and Ensembles, only disqualified for district honors and placed on Feb. 1—First day for baseball practice, all conferences. portunity to learn and have some those selections appearing in the Addendum probation for the 1971 football season by the Feb. 1—Last day for organizing spring meet districts. fun. We will have some of the out­ erage of school events, past and its ability to control and enforce League rules and regulations. will be official selection list. District Executive Committee of 16-B for stands on Add to page 27, Percussion Ensembles. failure to comply with the Football Code. Feb. 4—Earliest day for holding Regional Solo-Ensemble contests. standing journalism experts in the future, and gain the credibility you (These selections may be conducted) Percussion lists that now appear In the Feb. 12—Last day to certify girls' district basketball champions, all con­ US here to conduct sessions. need to be of any consequence. Precribed Music List, 1967-1968-1969-1970, POETRY CONTEST ADDITION are hereby deleted. ferences. Five Brass, and Six or More Brags, only Constitution and Contest Rules, P. 52, Al­ Feb. 14—Last day for requesting additions to basic set and submitting Same Old Song Improve Your Paper those selections appearing in the Addendum ternate Category C: Modern European Poets are the official lists. I, add: 96. Salvatore Quasimodo (Italy). as One-Act Play con­ To gain your objectives, first hone f wr^ oLJiwer plays NOT on Approved List for consideration It would seem redundant now to Five Brass, and Six or More Brags, that test entries. your tool—which is your paper. now appear in the Prescribed Music List, mention the evils of gossip. Most is as old as man. Primitive men competed against beasts 1967-1968-1969-1970, are hereby deleted. WOODSON HIGH SCHOOL playoffs, all conferences. Make sure that your news stories Competition Feb. 14—First day for girls' regional basketball papers discontinued this objection­ Woodson High School has been placed on Feb. 15—Last day for accepting Baseball Plan. are complete and unbiased. Weed to live. Tribes competed against each other for favored hunting grounds. probation in Football for the 1970-71 and able material years ago. But we PRESCRIBED MUSIC LIST 1971-72 school years by the District Execu­ Feb. 19—Last day for girls' regional basketball playoffs, all conferences. out all reporter's opinions and com­ Early men invented simple games to test and measure one against the tive Committee for violations of the Football have some slipping back into the On page 6, Conference B-C, delete line 8. champions, con­ ments from news and features. Code. Feb. 19—Last day to certify boys' district basketball of journalistic errors. There other. This paragraph should read: "Class B-C— worst Make sure that your paper gives Perform one number from the -prescribed ferences AAA, AA and A. is never any excuse for running any Modern games are more formalized. The concept of competition has list designated as Class B-C, a second num­ SCHOOL Feb. 21—First day for boys' regional basketball playoffs, Conferences readers a fair and accurate over­ ber from the same grade or higher grade GOREE HIGH of gossip. A paper that runs form view of your school. Fight for read­ become more systematized. and a march of the director's own selec­ Goree High School has been placed on A, AA and AAA. gossip as a means of stimulating tion." probation in Football for the 1970-71 and ership by researching and writing Professional sports have capitalized on contests as a medium of salable Page 8—Grade III should read: (Class 1971-72 school years by the District Execu­ Feb. 24-25-26—Girls' State Basketball Tournaments, all conferences. circulation is ignoring the proved AA-CCC). tive Committee for violations of the Football day for boys' regional basketball playoffs, Conferences A, feature articles that demand read­ entertainment. Success of a professional athletic enterprise is measured CORNET-TRUMPET SOLOS: Code. Feb. 26—Last that gossip will, in the long fact ership. Cut out overlong, dull, repe­ Page 34: Class I AA and AAA. cut down on income—and in in attendance and gate receipts. The purpose of professional athletics Ellis 8771-W Hooper's, Drawer C, Den- run, titious coverage of old news. Look ton, Texas 76201 WATER VALLEY Feb. 26—Last day to certify boys' district basketball champions, con­ that long run undermine respect for is to make money. All efforts are aimed at making sports profitable. Page 35 : Class III Water Valley High School has been dis­ ferences B and AAAA. to the future for some of your news, Ellis Mark I-O Hooper's, Drawer C, qualified in girls' basketball for the 1970-71 the paper and the school. The purpose of interscholastic athletics is not always so clear. Organi­ Denton, Texas 76201 season by the/District 11B Executive Com­ Feb. 28—Last day for receipt of ILPC Individual Achievement Award en­ and make it as informative as pos­ B-FLAT CLARINET QUARTETS: Page 64 mittee for violation of the Award Rule. sible. zation of professional games has followed the interscholastic sports Class III tries. Featurettes Needed Delete: Oliver—"Lord Randall" ...... EM Feb. 28—First day for boys' regional basketball playoffs, Conferences When you can honestly say that development. Some tend to evaluate the interscholastic sports program MIXED CLARINET QUARTETS: Page 66 Class III PRAIRIE LEA B and AAA. School papers seem to be drop­ your paper is doing all this, then on professional standards of gate receipts and attendance. Delete: Oliver—"Lord Randall" _...... EM The District B9B Executive Committee has all conferences. ping the short feature. This is a you can look about you and see that On page 45, Tuba Solos, Class I disqualified Prairie Lea High School for March 1—Last day for organizing baseball districts, Competition is a factor in both professional and interscholastic ath­ Correction: Hindemith—Sonata for Tuba district honors in boys' basketball for the March 1—First day for playing any interschool baseball games, all con­ mistake. The short feature, based your paper has gained stature in —Delete second movement, down one oc­ 1970-71 school year for violation of Rule 11 on a humorous or unusual happen­ letics, but their purposes must be different if interschool contests are tave. of the Basketball Plan. ferences. the school and community. Your Correction : Vaughan Williams—Concerto ing in the school, is a great interest justifiable as part of an educational program. Profit can not be accepted for Bass Tuba—should read: second move­ March 2—Last day for filing One-Act Play Title Entry Cards with State news is read. Your voice is believed. ment may be played down one octave. builder. It takes a fine reporter to JOURNALISM CONTESTS Office. Then you have the media for mak­ as a goal of interschool competition. The first purpose must be to find featurettes and develop them District journalism contests will be con­ March 3-4—Boys' State Basketball Tournaments, Conferences A, AA ing your school and this world a provide worthy educational experience for the millions of youth partici­ ducted in the- 1971 Spring Meet in these properly, but it can be done. Hunts- whole lot better! SPELLING LIST ERRORS districts: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 15, 16, 17, 18, and AAA. pating as players or spectators. Page 15, Col. 4, Word 21: should be 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 in Conference AAAA; March 3-4—Boys Regional Swimming Meets. spelled "asymptomatic". and Districts: 1, 2, 3, 6, in Conference AAA. Success or failure of interschool competition must be measured in Page 15, Col. 4, Word 23: should be Any other district may have district jour­ March 4—Last day for boys' regional basketball playoffs, Conferences " attenti ven ess ". nalism contests if the district executive com­ B and AAAA. the light of its purposes. The number of young people benefiting from Page 22, Col. 31, Word 6: should be mittee so decides and requests contests ma­ Basketball..., "sacrosanct". terials from the state office. March 10-11—Boys' State Basketball Tournaments, Conferences B and the competition is more important than the financial report. The educa­ Page 24, Col. 37, Word 22; should be (Continued from page 1) A Girls Regional Sites "trepanation". AAAA. tion experiences must be considered more important than a won-loss Page 19, Col. 3, Word 12: should be TRACK SURFACE March 10—Last day for holding Regional Solo and Ensemble Contests, College, Brenham, W. C. Schwartz, Region I, Districts 1-8, Texas "intercalation". Technological University, Lubbock, record. The 1971 State High School Track Meet March 17-18—State Convention, Interscholastic League Press Confer­ Tournament Director. will be held on the tartan surface track E. Buchanan and Mrs. Betty Tevis, The place of interschool athletics in the education program of the ence. Region IV, Districts 25-32, Texas WACO MOORE HIGH in Memorial Stadium. Each participant in Tournament Directors. to the basic purpose of the running events as well as field events will March 17-18, Boys' State Swimming Meets. A&I University, Kingsville, Dr. future will be determined by adherence Moore High School of Waco has been be asked to wear spikes that do not exceed % inch in length. Stewart Cooper, Tournament Di­ Region II, Districts 9-16, North competition. placed on probation in football for the 1971 March 31-April 1-2—Easter Vacation. season by the State Executive Committee for April 3-8—First week for holding district spring meets. rector. Texas State University, Denton, It is the duty of all who have any authority in coaching or administrat­ violation of the Football Code. MOORE HIGH April 8—Last day to certify girls volleyball district champions, all con­ Kenneth Bahnsen and Sammie Jean clear. AA Girls Regional Sites ing interschool athletics to make the purposes Moore High School of Waco has been ferences. Estes, Tournament Directors. placed on probation in football for the 1971 Region I, Districts 1-8—Texas season for violation of the Football Code. April 9-15, Last week for holding district spring meets. Region III, Districts 17-24, Blinn News Fund April 15—Last day for playing off girls' volleyball regional champion­ Technological University, Lubbock, and Mrs. Betty College, Brenham, Dean W. C. It takes practice and hard work to become good at anything. ONE-ACT PLAY POINTS ships, all conferences. Mr. E. Buchanan ***** Tevis, Tournament Directors. Schwartz and Mrs. Janice Snead, In determining all round championship, April 17—Last day for filing entries in regional meets. Dps Grants points shall be awarded on the following April 21-22—Last weekend for holding girls track and field district Region II, Districts 9-16, North Tournament Directors. basis in One-Act Play : winner — 20 ; runner- up 10; third place— 5. (Page 34, Constitu­ meets. Texas State University, Denton, Region IV, Districts 25-32, Vic­ tion and Contest Rules) Kenneth Bahnsen and Sammie Jean April 21-22—Girls Volleyball State Championships, all conferences. toria College, Victoria, Harlon Ger- University Interscholastic League For 1971 April 21-22—Regional Spring Meets. Estes, Tournament Directors. DEBATE RESOLUTION Region III, Districts 17-24, Blinn hold and Mrs. Iris Baillio. The Newspaper Fund, a founda­ April 28-29—Girls' Regional Track and Field Meets. Directory The Advisory Council of the Committee on College, Brenham, Dean W. C. tion that encourages careers in amended the April 27-28-29—State Meet, Literary. Discussion and Debate has Schwartz and Mrs. Judy Snead, Conference B Regional Sites State Executive Committee : Dean Wm. Barron, chairman; A. R. Schrank, Dr. Lynn journalism, announced 1970-71 debate resolution as follows: May 5-6, State Meet, Track and Field, and . Wade McCraw, Dr. Emmette Bedford, Dr. J. J. Villarreal, Dr. Jerre Williams, Dr. newspaper Resolvtd : That the federal government Tournament Directors. Boys and Girls Rhea H. Williams, Lynn F. Anderson, Bailey M. Marshall. its 1971 program will include in­ should establish, finance and administer pro­ May 5—Last day to submit Regional Music Contest Schedule for 1972-73. Legislative Council: W. O. Echols, Chairman; James R. Phillips, Vice Chairman; James grams to control air and/or water pollution AAAA, Region IV, Districts 25-32, Foster Cook, Robert A. Cooper, A. C. Elder, Charles Evans, J. E. Fergason, scholarships for college stu­ May 13—Last day to certify baseball champions, Conferences Region I, Districts 1-16, South Barnett, creased in the United States. Texas A&I University, Kingsville, Dean Hopf, Claud H. Kellam, James Martin, B. E. McCollum, Drew Eeese, W. A. dents who wish to work the summer The words "and/or" have been substituted AA, A and B. Plains College, Levelland, Bill Reeves, Eugene Stoever, G. E. Thompson, Kenneth Welsch, Odell Wilkes, J. N. Wilson, for the word "and" in the original resolu­ May 12-13—Girls' State Track and Field Meets. Dr. Stewart Cooper and Miss Nan C. E. Womack. months as newspaper interns. tion. The purpose of this change is to permit Powell and Mrs. -Mary Shea, Tour­ Director ...... ————...... _...... —.———....———————.. Dr. Rhea H. Williams the affirmative to develop its case centering May 20—Last day to determine district baseball champions, Conference Roberts, Tournament Directors. Director of Athletics ...... -.....-..„...... „..-.-.-..-..--..-..—-...--..... Bailey M. Marshall Editing interns will receive $700 on air pollution or water pollution, or both. nament Directors. Director of Music .....--—————..-—...—-—.——.——.—...———.—.— -—. Dr. Nelson G. Patrick instead of the $500 previously given. Thus, the negative should prepare to debate AAA. Director of Journalism .._——————.———.—.—.——..-..—--———-—— Dr. Max R. Haddick either air pollution or water pollution, or Region II, Districts 17-32, Tarle- Director of Drama, .....-...... -..-...-.-...-...... —...... ---._...... _...... —.. Lynn Murray About sixty editing grants will be both. May 20—Last day to determine bidistrict baseball champions, Conference A Boys Regional Sites BASKETBALL GUIDE FOR GIRLS, by made. Harley Redin, Wayland College, Plainview AAAA. Region I, Districts 1-8, Texas ton State College, Stephenville, John 79072. $2.75. May 27—Last day to determine Conference AAA bidistrict baseball Technological University, Lubbock, Reporting interns will receive Harley Redin, coach of the Flying Queens nie Campbell and Miss Susan Baker, INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER $500 in a 12-week program. of the Wayland College of Plainview has champions. Edsel Buchanan, Tournament Di­ Tournament Directors. just written and published a very fine book­ May 27—Last day to determine Conference AAAA second-round baseball rector. the Bureau The fund will conduct high school let entitled BASKETBALL GUIDE FOR Published eight times a year, each month from September through April, by GIRLS. Region III, Districts 33-48, Kil­ of Public School Service, Division of Extension, The University of Texas, Box 8028, journalism teacher training work­ champions. Region II, Districts 9-16, North This publication treats clearly and con­ gore College, Kilgore, Joe Turner Austin 78712. shops at the University of Bridge­ cisely the fundamental skills necessary to June 3—Last day to determine Regional baseball champions, Conferences Texas State University, Denton, Rhea H. Williams ...... -.-.--...----..-----.----Editor port, Catholic University of Amer­ .it- AAAA and AAA. Kenneth Bahnsen, Tournament Di­ and Mrs. Ruth Green, Tournament i,eiii,iou, ana i*ne DOOK is wen illustrated by June 8-9—State Baseball Tournament, Conferences AAAA and AAA. rector. Max R. Haddick ———————————————Managing Editor ica, Seattle University, California photographs and diagrams of basketball Directors. State College at Fullerton, Calif., techniques and formations. June 9—Last day to determine regional baseball champions, Conferences Region III, Districts 17-24, Blinn One outstanding phase of the GUIDE is Region IV, Districts 49-64, Second class postage paid at Austin, Texas. Subscription: $1 per year plus 3 cents tax. A and A. Brenham, W. C. Schwartz, and Northern Arizona University. that it gives the individual philosophy of College, Southwest Texas State University, .Since the Newspaper fund was outstanding players on what is required June 9—Last day to determine bidistrict baseball champions, Conference Tournament Director. mentally and physically to become a first- San Marcos, Milton Jowers and set up by Dow Jones and Company class basketball player. This GUIDE should B. Region IV, Districts 25-32, Vic­ prove both valuable and interesting if kept Mrs. Cleo Broxton, Tournament LV JANUARY, 1971 No. 5 it has been provided with more than in the library for high school girls in­ June 9-10—State Finals, Music, Solo and Ensemble contests. toria College, Victoria, Harlon Ger- Vol. terested in becoming basketball competitors. Austin. hold!, Tournament Director. $3 million to carry on its work. RWH. June 10—Annual meeting of Music Rules Advisory Committee, Directors. JANUARY, 1971 INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER Page 3 Music Matters Educational Theatre Super Contests Give Taxation, Education, Justice Critic Judge List Tough, Fair Judging Areas For 1971-72 Debate Adds 30 Names By LYNN MURRAY By NELSON G. PATRICK The proposed debate areas, from lated for this area are: tional choices to all citizens. of pre-trial arbitration boards State Drama Director The impact of massive schedule continued to advance. There is no which the national debate topic for Resolved: That the systems for Resolved: That the federal gov- should be established for civil cases. changes is just now being- felt I doubt that in my memory, I witness­ 1971-1972 will be chosen, involve raising tax revenues ainpng the renment should establish a national Resolved: That until a verdict is A special Drama Conference and Critic Judging Workshop throughout the state. Most State | ed some of the best marching per­ economic, educational and legal several states should be uniform. program to provide alternatives to rendered, mass media coverage of is planned for Jan. 22-23 in Canyon at West Texas State Uni­ Colleges are beginning the new j formances in the history of march­ problems. The first area is taxation, Resolved: That Congress should public education. felony offenses subsequent to arrest versity. Several Critic Judges should be added to the Accredit­ semesters, having ended the fall; ing contests. the second education, and the third adopt a negative income tax. Resolved: That the federal gov­ should be prohibited by law. Elsewhere in this issue, you will ed List of Critic Judges at this session to be held on Jan. 22 at semester prior to Christmas. Many I iis administration of justice. Resolved: That the federal gov­ ernment should establish a national 7:00 p.m. in the campus theatre. Their names will be published of them will have closed the spring | find a report of all the contests. Dr. Rhea H. Williams, assisted by ernment should establish a system system of education. Preferential Ballot semester by May 15, two to four \ Space does not permit the inclusion debate coaches Billy Bell of Lindale of personal income tax credits. The preliminary preferential bal­ in the February LEAGUER as additions to the official Ac­ weeks before public schools have j of all the winners and their direc­ and Mrs. Pat Gartman of Mac- AREA III: Justice lot has been sent to member schools credited List of Critic Judges published in December. This list completed their school year. Ap- j tors, but to each, I extend official Arthur High in San Antonio, at­ AREA II: Education The third debate area is in the and the tabulation of their votes will available from the State Office on request. congratulations. proximately 80% of the public j tended the National University Ex­ The role of the federal govern­ field of government and includes determine the problem area of the 145 Accredited Critic Judges, al­ In summary the contest results ment in providing educational op­ schools will close the first week of | tension Association meeting in New the problem of administering jus­ debate topic for the next school most equally balanced in the four would be helpful if you would sub­ June, but a few will not end until: were: AAAA-AAA: One out of each Orleans and served on the Advisory portunity is involved in the second tice in the nation. Discussion ques­ year. University Interscholastic League two that entered earned a Division mit 15 or more play titles that you June 14. I suspect that three to five ! Council, which reviews and screens suggested debate area. Discussion tions follow: A later ballot, to accompany the regions appeared in the December I rating; A A One out of each three might want to read and allow us to years will be required before read-1 the various topics and areas sug­ questions are: How can the jury system in the usual spring referendum, will be Leaguer. There are more than 30 entries; A One out of each five give you a full order of 10 plays, justrnents and satisfactory coordi-! gested for the next school year. What responsibilities does the United States be improved? sent out and, by filling out and re­ qualified new people on the List. I entries; B One out of each six even if some of your first choices nation can be achieved. federal, state or local government What can be done to speed up the turning i t, member schools may urge all drama directors to use entries. are not available. The State Solo-Ensemble Contest have in providing educational op­ dispensing of justice in criminal express their preference for the these additions. I am sure they will This is an enviable record for any AREA I: Taxation You might list your first ten has been set for June 11-12; these portunities for all citizens? courts in the United States? proposition to be debated for the have a fresh approach to offer you The first problem area involves choices in alphabetical order by title being the best available dates for state and one that we can be justly Are present educational struc­ How can the mass media in the 1971-1972 school year. in the critique sessions. There proud. the federal tax policy which will and then give us alternatives at the the majority of schools. Information tures providing meaningful educa­ United States be controlled to en­ Administrators and coaches should be enough critic judges this best serve the interests of all citi­ end of your preferences. brochures and entry blanks will be tion for citizens of all ages? sure better administration of justice should read the propositions care­ year to judge the 130 district con­ Music Advisory Committee zens of the United States. Discus­ Are present structures respond­ in criminal cases? fully and may wish to confer and tests, if all of you won't try to se­ mailed in early February. Heed Deadlines Music Advisory Committee is sion questions thereunder are: ing adequately to increasing de­ Resolutions under this discussion discuss their "debatability," in order lect the same person. scheduled for June 12. Details for What policy provides the most Super Contests mands for greater educational field are: to determine, first, which area If you have waited until now to this meeting will be presented in a equitable means for federal taxa­ While on the subject of dates, I options? Drama Library Swamped make your contest play selection later issue, but it is time to elect tion of personal income? Resolved: That Congress should should be selected -and, next, which want to call your attention to three Debate topics suggested are: The Drama Loan Library con­ and have a request for plays in the What should be the tax policy of significantly change the jury sys­ debate proposition in each area will other supercontests held within the your region representatives if this Resolved: That the federal gov­ tinues to be swamped with play or­ Library, please be patient. We will has not been done. I want to empha­ the federal government in relation state. At this writing, I do not have ernment should establish a voucher tem of the United States. be most productive in training de­ ders, which means we cannot always mail your play order as soon as pos­ size that this is an elected repre­ to state and local tax structures? the dates, but these can be secured system to provide a range of educa­ Resolved: That a national system bate contestants. give you the titles you desire. It sible. Try to return your play orders sentative and not an automatic ap­ What changes in federal revenue by writing to the proper agency. as soon as possible, on or before pointment. policy could be made to improve Buccaneer Festival. The Bucca­ the due date. Best Wishes in the up-coming state and local revenue and expendi­ neer Festival contest, sponsored by We have several play orders that TMEA Convention and the Solo- ture policies? Del Mar College, Corpus Christi, is UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAUGE cannot be filled simply because all Ensemble Regional contests. usually held in early May. The old­ The debate propositions formu- of the requested titles are on loan est super-contest in the state and Annual Financial Report Sept. 1,1969-Aug. 31,1970 and many of them are past due. the second oldest in the Southwest. It will save all of us a great deal Buccaneer enjoys a reputation of a 1970 Marching Contest BALANCES: Mileage Rebate .______...______._._:______381.30 of time if you will send the $.25 tough, fair, rigidly adjudicated con­ RE-APPROPRIATED BALANCES BROUGHT FORWARD: Trophies and Medals ______470.50 postage and handling for each pack­ test where concentration is on large General Fee Account__,___.._.__-- $ 47,302.46 ______._._..__._____...... __.____.___ 90.00 age of 10 plays, with the order. We ensembles bands choirs orches­ Football Account ______45,341.99 Officials Services ______.______.:...... 305.00 cannot fill an order if you have Results, By Conference postage due on a previous package tras. Press Conference Account 4,183.42 TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS .______..__.__._.__ 2,384.72 that has been returned. Tri-State Contest, Enid, Okla­ Number RATINGS $ 96,827.87 Balance due participating schools ______2,514.08 homa, is the oldest and largest of of RECEIPTS: Balance due each team: $314.26 all contests in the Southwest. Al­ Conf. Bands II III IV Request Deadline Membership Fees ....__...... _...... _ _...... ______$ 37,885.90 though concentration appears to be All drama directors who wish to on bands, vocal and orchestral AAAA 153 35 24 5 1DNA* Bulletin, Material Sales and STATE BOYS' BASKETBALL TOURNAMENTS 57.51 22.87 15.68 03.26 Drama Fines ______52,114.96 produce a one-act play or a cutting groups, stage bands receive just as March 6, 7, 1970 AAA, AA, A not on the Approved Lists must sub­ Gate Receipts, Broadcasting Rights, much emphasis. Contests for all AAA 124 59 46 15 3 1 March 13, 14, 1970 AAAA, B mit to the Play Appraisal Commit­ instruments, solo and ensemble are (Boys and Girls Basketball, Football, 47.57 37.09 12.09 02.41 00.80 RECEIPTS: tee an exact copy of the script no available. Tri-State has long ago Volleyball, Baseball, Spring Meet) ______176,302.43 Ticket Sales ______.______.._____.______.___._.______._.______$ 52,835.00 later than Feb. 12. Please read the outgrown its original three-state AA 177 63 52 49 11 1 1DNA Miscellaneous Sales______-_____ 15,219.73 Program Sales ______1,010.50 HANDBOOK carefully before sub­ limit to include as many as nine 35.59 29.37 27.68 06.21 00.56 ILPC Criticism and Membership Fees .._.. 15,526.31 Broadcast Rights ______.______.______375.07 mitting a request. If a. request is states on some occasions. Tri-State 130 26 46 37 18 3 $297,049.33 TOTAL RECEIPTS _._._____...____..._...... 54,220.57 not made in accordance with the also has the added attraction of per­ 20.00 35.38 28.46 13.84 02.30 TOTAL TO BE ACCOUNTED FOR ______$393,877.20 Rules, it is returned without action formances and clinics by nationally DISBURSEMENTS: by the Committee. The deadline is B 37 6 7 18 6 renowned artists. DISBURSEMENTS: Services (All Types) ______... 16.21 18.91 48.64 16.21 5,245.64 near. The time it takes to return Six-Flags Contests held in Arling­ Maintenance, Supplies and Equipment....__. $ 23,680.64 Programs ...... ,...... 1,279.00 your request may deprive you of ton provided this office with little or CCC 28 15 10 2 1 Rebate and Travel paid to member schools 63,941.40 Mileage Rebate ______909.20 your seleetion. no information. From conversation 53.57 35.71 07.14 03.57 Services not appropriated ___.______-_,_,_.______118,407.§1 Tickets ...... ___...__...__....___.. 276.50 among bandsmen, it is reported to Printing ______.______56,586.55 ______143.70 CC 23 7 13 3 Title Entry Date be a rigidly judged contest by high­ Postage, Express and Miscellaneous ______._. 10,722.59 Officials ___-.__...____....____...... 1,775.00 30.43 56.52 13.04 The official One-Act Play Title ly respected college band directors. Encumbrances carried forward ______3,660.51 Trophies .______.______460.89 I presume, but I do not know for 36 0 12 12 2 1 $276,999.50 Medals ______-...... ___.....____...____..._._._.. 490.00 Entry Card will be mailed to you early in Feb. Each director must certain, that it is limited to bands. 25.00 33.33 33.33 05.55 02.77 BALANCES RE-APPROPRIATED Pictures _. .______.___ 531.00 Greater Southwest Music Festi­ complete the card and return it be­ General Fee Account _._.______.___.._____-_. $ 62,541.71 Utilities --___...__...... 4,443.64 val, Amarillo, sponsored jointly by Totals - 708 273 221 160 46 6 fore the March 3 deadline. Don't Football Account ______50,782.26 Lodging Rebate ______.__ 1,692,00 the Fine Arts Council of Amarillo 38.55 31.21 22,59 06.49 00.84 wait until the deadline. Return the Press Conference Account ______3,553.73 TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS ._ and West Texas State University on 17,246.57 Title Entry card as soon as you $116,877.70 Balance due 20 participating teams . April 22, 23, and 24, 1971, is open­ * DNA Did not appear. 36,974.00 receive it and make certain you re­ ing this year for its first season. TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS TOTAL ______$ 54,220.57 turn the card with the title of a Gerald Hemphill, director of the AND RE-APPROPRIATIONS: $393,877.20 Due each team $1,848.70 play from the "Approved Lists" or contest, has planned every detail, a title approved during the 1970- minutely. He has secured the serv­ GIRLS' BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT 71 school year by the Play Ap­ ices of eminent musicians to adjudi­ Eden Tennis Team Won Feb. 27, 28, 1970 praisal Committee. Read the cate all events. Good luck to Jerry RECEIPTS: Coach of Champions Cites HANDBOOK carefully and return on this venture! Ticket Sales ______17,493.00 your Title Entry Card promptly. Each year these contests have en­ Second State Crown Program Sales ...... 512.75 District transfers don't make any­ joyed a steady growth in participa­ Radio Broadcasting _____ 191.26 Tricks To Help Students one happy, but it has been necessary tion. Combined, their participants Lana Rabon and Maggie Harrod ing also on the annual staff and the to make some district transfers in TOTAL RECEIPTS $ 18,197.01 ByJ. B. KEMPSON five, and 2 -f- 1 be the number. Then do not lag far behind that of the of Eden won their second state student council. She was voted Band One-Act Play competition. These UIL total. In many respects we can championship in tennis doubles in Sweetheart and Most Friendly. She DISBURSEMENTS: Levelland High School transfers were necessary to provide claim them as our final contest since Conference A at the 1970 state meet. was twirler and class favorite. Services (All Types) ______1,481.54 Persons adept in the art of mental Example: 712 = 702 + (70 + 71) more competition, reduce expenses Texas groups make up the majority "This was a fine climax to our senior Maggie Harrod plans to major Programs ______...... _____..______.__ 580.00 calculation often agree that a num­ = 5041. incurred by schools at area contest of participants. All of these con­ 804.90 (This is a contest that must be held year," said Maggie Harrod. in elementary education also, and Mileage Rebate _____...... ber of tricks can be of help. 862 = 852 + (85 + 86) tests are rigidly administered by Tickets ...... ______87.85 a trick appropri­ between district and region where Lana Rabon hopes to major in to minor in physical education. She, After choosing = 7396. disinterested personnel, and judged Officials _-_-___---______.______660.00 ate to a given problem, it is best to there are too many districts to be player and a according to high standards of per­ elementary education and minor in too, was a basketball TropI !