.INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER

Vol. XXXV AUSTIN, TEXAS, DECEMBER, 1952 No. 4 H.V. Porter Lauds Committee Approves School Leadership In a challenging address at the evils now present in the intercol­ Six Council Proposals Cortez Hotel to the annual Inter- legiate program, such as the scan­ scholastic League Breakfast meet­ dals of the'last two years and the Six recommendations of the In-1 letic participation for the summer in interschool basketball or foot­ ing in El Paso, Mr. H. V. Porter, proselyting of players. He de­ terscholastic League Legislative of 1953 between the close of the ball would be ineligible for only Executive Secretary of the Na­ clared that had the high school Advisory Council, made during the spring school term and the open­ one year following, should he move tional High School Athletic Asso­ principals over the nation assumed annual fall meeting, Nov. 2 and ing of the fall school term on the to a new school. The Committee, ciation Federation* paid a high the same attitude, high school ath­ 3, 1952, have been approved by condition that the contestants par­ after careful consideration of this tribute to high school principals letics would have suffered a sim­ the State Executive Committee. ticipating in the athletic contest recommendation, considered a hy­ and school administrators for their ilar disastrous deterioration. Result of State Executive Com­ do not violate the Amateur Rule. pothetical case which read as fol­ efforts in keeping the high school Mr. Porter cited the fact that mittee action during a series of THE COMMITTEE next consid­ lows: "A contestant represents athletic program on a sound edu­ the same general problem pre­ meetings in November will be that ered the Council's recommendation School A, a fully accredited high cational basis. sented itself to the high schools of at least two items will be sub­ upon the adoption of a basketball school, in an inter-school football or basketball game; then he moves HE POINTED OUT that college the nation when the promoter at mitted to a referendum vote by officials' fee schedule. The fee schedule had been prepared by a to school B, another fully accred­ presidents had been too busy to Madison Square Garden invited League member schools next April, Beaumont High School of St. SUPT. E. H. BLACK PRIN. R. B. SPARKS SUPT. WRIGHT CHRANE interpretation of two other rules special committee made up of ited school, where he remains in­ realize the many benefits that an eligible for a period of one year Louis to a national tournament. has been altered to fit Council Superintendent Joe Barnes, athletic program might bring to and consequently does not take Had it not been for the ability of recommendations, and recom­ Georgetown; Dr. Carl V. Bredt, of Itheir school and the result was the part in any football or basketball. the principal of that high school mended action was taken on two the Southwest Basketball Officals' Association; Mr. Dwight Parks, Then he moves to School C, another and the National Federation to re­ Administrators Black, Sparks,matter s entirely within the juris­ representative of the. Association; fully accredited high school." The sist the many pressures that were diction of the Committee. Mr. Virgil D. Currin, Principal of Executive Committee ruled that in exerted on the high school princi­ TO BE SUBMITTED for mem­ Four Conferences Alamo Heights, San Antonio; the above case Article VIII, Sec­ pal to allow his team to go, we ber schools' vote will be the ques­ And Chrane Added to Counciltio n of spring football practice Superintendent P. J. Dodson of tion 14, shall not operate to render might have had a high school situ­ the pupil ineligible in School C or and the proposed amendment of Bastrop; and Dr. Rhea Williams, Remain on League ation similar to the collegiate Following the recent meeting School, holding this position until Texas Association of Secondary any other school to which he might the Out-of-State Competition Rule, Athletic Director of the League. Madison Square Garden scandal. of the Interscholastic League's he took the Baytown position. School Principals, Life Member of change, since the provision of this Article VIII, Section 20. The State Executive Committee He pointed out that townspeople, Legislative Advisory Council, Dr. Prin. Sparks did graduate study Texas State Teachers Association, rule has been satisfied when the Interpretation changes were ordered that the Basketball Offi­ Activities Docket certain members of the legisla­ E. H. Black, newly elected mem­ at the University of Chicago, where and Baytown Education Associa­ pupil was in attendance in school ture, and even some of the execu­ ber of the Council from La Marque he received an MA degree in 1926, tion. made in the Out-of-State Competi­ cials Fee Schedule be incorporated in the basketball plan of competi­ B for two semesters without hav­ Four Student Activities Confer­ tive officers of the State, were wrote: and at Colorado State and The The new representative for Re­ tion Rule pending result of the ref­ ing participated in any interschool erendum ballot on the matter^ and tion for 1953-1954 school term. ences remain on the schedule for pressing the authorities to permit "I greatly enjoyed my first meet­ University of Texas. gion V-AA has served in many football or basketball games. It in the Transfer Rule, as it applies Details on this schedule are given the 1952-53 school year. All come the high school team to attend the ing with the Advisory Council. I Mr. Sparks is a member of the capacities with the Interscholastic was further stated that, in their to students moving from school to on page 4. after the new year begins, three tournament. was very much impressed with the Rotary Club, and served as presi­ League program. He has been opinion, the rule was not designed school. The Council next recommended in January, and one in February. Every time a state association seriousness with which the mem­ dent of both the Plainview and the chairman of the executive com­ to affect eligibility of a contestant Direct action was taken on the to the State Executive Committee Earliest among the 1953 con­ works to lower an age rule, raise bers work and was doubly im­ Baytown clubs. He is a member of mittee of Districts 14AA, 12AA for more than two semesters, pro- matter of proposed schedule of that Article VIII, Setion 14, the ferences wjll be that at Sam Hous­ the scholastic standard for eligi­ pressed with the high calibre of the Baptist Church, and is active and 8AAAA since 1940. And he is fees for basketball officials, the Transfer Rule, be so amended that ton State College, Huntsville, on bility of athletes, or thwart a pro­ men who serve on the Executive in numerous educational organiza­ one of the two newly elected mem­ Executive Committee ordering that a contestant who has participated (Continued on P. 3, Col. €) January 10. This will be followed moter who would exploit such high Committee." tions. Among these are the Ameri­ bers with previous service on the can Association of School Admin­ Council. He first served on the this schedule be incorporated in on January 17 by a conference at school athletes, even for a de­ HAD DR. BLACK not been Texas College of Arts & Indus­ serving cause, the school officials istrators, National Association for Council in 1944, filling out an un­ Basketball Plan rules. The Com­ modest, he could have with truth Supervision and Curriculum De­ expired term in V-AA left vacant mittee also authorized its chairman tries, Kingsville, and on January are subjected to a great deal of said the same of the Council itself, 24, at Southwestern University, criticism. velopment, National Association of by resignation. He was re-elected to set up a committee, as recom­ 28 Districts Conclude which is loaded with highly able Secondary School Principals, Na- in 1945 and served until his term mended by the Council, to work Georgetown. The February con­ IT HAS BEEN the ability of men, rich in experience with school ference, on the seventh, will be t i o n al Education Association, expired in 1949. with the Texas Speech Teachers the school administrators to take administrative and League affairs. Association on possible revisions Spring Meet Planning at Stephen F. Austin State College, criticism that has saved the high tmasms&m Nacogdoches. This year's election placed six of the Speech Contest program school athletic program from scan­ new men on the Council. These All these actions were urged by By F. W. SAVAGE quiring interested schools, to file Conferences during December, dals and has been a big factor in are Superintendent 0. B. Chamb­ the 23-member Advisory Council, According to reports received an acceptance card similar to t Abilene Christian College on the preserving the public confidence ers, Early Schools, Brownwood, which is made up of school admin in the State office, 111 of the 145 those used in other activities. Only fixth, and at Odessa College on the in the high school athletic pro­ Region II-B; Dr. Hollis A. Moore, istrators elected by member schools spring meet districts have taken those schools so designating their thirteenth, attracted a total of gram. Throughout the nation, Mr. Superintendent at Tyler, Region from each region of each confer­ some steps to organize for the intention to participate would be about 500 students and sponsors. assigned to Spring Meet Districts. Porter finds high school adminis­ IV-AA; Principal R. B. Sparks, ence in the state. 1953 spring activities. Twenty- Slightly more than half of this The plan seems to have consider­ trators are determined to keep Robert E. Lee High School, Bay- Additional recommendations by eight districts report that final ar­ total attended the earlier meeting. able merit and administrators are high school athletics on a plane town, V-AA; Dr. Black, Region the Council have not yet been acted rangements have been made as Consultants from the University invited to comment on the pro- that will retain this public con­ V-A; Superintendent E. M. Smith upon by the Committee, but action pertaining to Permanent Chair­ Interscholastic League and from fidence and support. Sinton, Region VII-A; and Super­ posal. The University of Texas will assist will be taken as rapidly as careful men, place, date and various con­ Mr. Porter pointed out some of intendent Wright Chrane, Pyote, consideration permits. test chairmen. Other districts very The Grade School division of in all four conferences during the Region VIII-B. Of these, Dr. Moore the tangible results of working FIRST ITEM considered by the probably have made fina^ plans the spring meet activities con­ next two months. and Prin. Sparks have been mem­ with the National Federation: For Committee was that concerning the but no report has been received tinues to attract the attention of bers of the Council before. The, Huntsville conference, to instance, repeal of the tax on ad­ appointment of a special commit' to date. Temporary or permanent a large number of elementary serve smaller schools in the South- missions to high school athletic As biographical data on these tee for study of the Speech Con chairmen are encouraged to notify schools. This year Elementary •east Texas area, will offer both contests. This repeal will permit new Council members becomes test Program. The Council had the State office as soon as possible Schools are paying a membership speech, drama and journalism sec­ the high schools to use the $10 mil­ available, the Leaguer plans to recommended that a special com­ concerning their plans in order fee of $1 per school in order to be tions. The South Texas and Valley lion heretofore paid to the Federal publish it, so that League members mittee of school administrators be that helpful material may be dis­ eligible to participate in either the area, to be served by the Kingsville Government to secure better may become better acquainted appointed to work.with the Texas tributed and that contact may be Grade School Division of the conference, will include both these equipment and to offer a better with the men who represent them. Speech Teachers' Association for established with the Regional of­ Spring Meet or the Area Music sections, and will also offer ready- program in health, physical educa­ the purpose of studying and mak­ ficials. Meets. To date almost 700 elemen­ writing. Georgetown, serving the WRIGHT CHRANE of Pyote has tion, and athletics. He stated,' "Is been in his present position since ing recommendations on the The Tentative List assigning tary schools have registered for smaller schools of Central Texas, competition. According to R. J. any one so naive as to think that 1938. Before being elected super­ Speech Contest Program. Revi­ member schools to Districts and will offer both speech, drama and Kidd, Director, Grade School Congress, out of the goodness of intendent there, he served as prin­ DR. WALTER PRESCOTT WEBB viewing Frederick Reming­ sions have been recommended by listing Organizing Chairmen was journalism sections. Nacogdoches, Meets may be organized in one of its heart, just decided to give this cipal and coach for two years. A ton's sculpture of Mountain Man in Barker Center, s the Texas Speech Association. The mailed to participating schools serving Central East Texas, will two different methods. A Grade money back to the high schools?" former football player at Brown- Committee authorized the chair­ several weeks ago. The Final List have only speech and drama sec­ School Division may be set up in wood High School and Daniel man to appoint the committee of tions. (Continued on P. 2, Col. 1) is being prepared and will be conjunction with the regular Dis­ Baker College, Supt. Chrane school administrators to make the mailed after the deadline for fil­ trict Meet, either in Conference coached at Mercury, Texas, before 8 Organizations Honor study. ing membership applications with AA, A or B or the various elemen­ going to Pyote. He was also princi­ The Committee next took under the League on January 15, 1953. tary schools located in a geograph­ 77 Choral Clinics Held; pal at Mercury. Historian W. P. Webb consideration the Council's recom­ According to the Calendar ap­ ical area, regardless of the con­ Mr. Chrane graduated from high mendation that Article XIII, Sec­ pearing in the Constitution and ference assignment of their par­ school in Brownwood in 1930 and Late in November a great Texan Hart; Frank H. Wardlaw, director tion 20, the Out-of-State Competi­ Rules, February 1 is the last day ent high school, may set up a Two Set for January took his BA from Daniel Baker was honored for the work he has of the University Press; Dr. tion Rule, be amended "to exclude for completing arrangements. Of­ separate grade school meet in 1934.. In 1945, he received an done in the field of history. Dr. Barker, professor emeritus of his­ athletic participation between the ficials in the State office hope that As this Leaguer is distributed, Two dates for workshops have MA degree from Colorado State Waiter Prescott Webb, Distin­ tory; Dr. Frederic Runcalf, pro­ opening and closing of the Districts can organize long before As has been the policy for many 11 cooperating institutions have been definitely set in January. College in Greeley, Colo. guished Professor of History at fessor of history; and Dr. E. C. schools." The proposed amendment that date in order to take advan­ years, Junior High School mem­ completed very successful Choral West Texas State College in Can­ A native of Arkansas, Dr. E. H. The University of Texas, and au­ Barksdale, professor of history, would add to the final sentence tage of the assistance which may bers of the League are being as­ Clinic-Workshops. Five were held yon will sponsor a workshop for Black attended the University of thor of some of the most important Arlington State College, praise the of the rule: "nor to athletic con­ be given District chairmen by the signed to a Spring Meet District on the first two week-ends in member schools of Region XI on Arkansas for two years, and grad­ historical works produced in recent work of Dr. Webb. tests participated in between the Regional Directors. in the conference just lower than years, was the honoree. closing and opening of the indi­ December. Texas Technological January 16 and Texas College of uated from the University of Okla­ Dr. Webb is famous for two As usual, there appear to be a their parent high school. In the vidual school terms." The Execu­ College at Lubbock; Tarleton Arts and Industries will be host homa in 1917. He studied school Friends of the Interscholastic books which stress the Western number of schools listed in the case of a junior high school affili­ tive Committee voted to present State College at Stephenville; to schools in the lower section of administration at Columbia Uni­ League take special pleasure in the heritage of Texas: The Texas tentative asignments which have ated with a Conference B high the proposed amendment for vot­ Stephen F. Austin State College Region VII on January 24. Odessa versity and got his master's de­ honors showered on Dr. Webb, Rangers and The Great Plains. Mr. no intention of participating in the school, the junior school is as­ ing in April. at Nacogdoches and East Texas College at Odessa has tentatively gree there in 1929. because ofa the years of service Wardlaw stated that the latter is Spring Meet program. The State signed to the same district. To set January 17 as the date for the Dr. Webb has also given to the date more than 150 junior high State College at Commerce spon­ Dr. Black has been superintend­ "probably the most important book In order to further clarify Arti­ office has recently received a pro­ Region VIII workshop and plans League. schools are listed in the tentative sored workshops on either Decem­ ent of schools in La Marque for yet to come from the pen of a cle VIII, Section 0, the State Ex­ posal designed to eliminate this are being formulated for Sul Ross spring meet set-up. ber 5 or 6 and Victoria College at nine years. Before coming to the FROM 1930 until 1936 Dr. Webb Texan." ecutive Committee approved ath- unnecessary organization by re- State College at Alpine to conduct was a member of the League's Victoria conducted theirs on De­ Texas school, he was superintend­ a clinic for schools in far West State Executive Committee. cember 13. All reports indicate ent at Bristow, Okla., for 16 years. Texas. Through many years, the great that the workshops were well at­ In 1937 he was elected president Plans are being made to hold historian has been a contributor to tended and that participating of the Oklahoma Education Asso­ another workshop for Region VI the Interscholastic Leaguer, writ­ Extemp Speech Gives Practical Training schools were lavish with their ciation. with Trinity University of San ing reviews on Texana, helping By L. B. ROACH out this element of interest, the in world affairs is a splendid way Social Science program. Speech praise for clinic directors and spon­ Antonio as host for the member After doing graduate work at young Texans become familiar State Speech Director speech will not get over to the for training an intelligent vocal classes and English classes can soring institutions. schools in the vicinity of San An­ the Colorado State College of Edu­ with the grandeur of their histori­ An extemporaneous speech is a audience. citizenry. also include a weekly survey of SIX WORKSHOPS have been tonio. A date will be announced cation at Greeley for three sum­ cal heritage. short address, prepared in ad­ SPEECHES GIVEN extempo­ The teacher plays a very im­ the news as part of the course. If held prior to December. Baylor later. mers, he transferred to the Univer­ He initiated and conducted for vance, and delivered with or with­ raneously are usually more ef­ portant part in the training of stu­ students are to do their best work University at Waco and Sam Hous­ TO DATE, no word has been re­ sity of Houston, where he got his many years the League's Local out notes. It is informal in nature, fective than memorized speeches, dents in Extemp Speech Contests. in Extemp, they must have a good ton State College at Huntsville ceived concerning proposed work­ Doctor of Education degree in History Contest, which did much but it requires as much prepara­ for they have the quality of being First, the teacher should be fa­ understanding of what is going on were the first to sponsor workshops shops at Lamar State College of 1947. to interest Texas communities in tion and study as does a more given "for the first time" and miliar with the rules, the objec­ in the world, and must have time on November 1. The following Technology at Beaumont, San An interested community work­ their own local history. Many of formal type of address. It is not a seem fresh in character. And train­ tives, and the standards of the to digest such happenings as thor­ weekend, November 8, schools in Angelo College or Southmost Col­ er, Dr. Black belongs to the Meth­ the historical markers ove'r the speech given on the spur of the ing in the extemp speech field is a contest. These may be found in oughly as possible. Good extempo­ the vicinity of Houston attended lege at Brownsville. Individual odist Church, the Masonic Lodge, state erected in the Centennial moment without any deliberate type of .speaking that may be the current Constitution and raneous speakers in this contest a Region V workshop sponsored by publicity will be distributed con­ the Rotary Club, and the Chamber Year of 1936 were inspired and preparation. But on the other transferred by the student to his Rules. (Every school principal almost always start work as soon the University of Houston. Direc­ cerning these locations provided of Commerce. the locations properly identified hand, it is not a memorized speech daily life for immediate use. and superintendent should have a as school opens. copy in their offices. Additional tors and officials of this workshop plans are completed. PRINCIPAL R. B. SPARKS of through the researches of high such as the type given in decla­ Training in this activity is prac­ MATERIALS for this contest copies may be ordered from the were so enthusiastic concerning the The Clinic-Workshop idea seems Baytown has been in his present school students who were partici­ mation. ticable and in keeping with mod­ are included in almost every League for 25c a copy.) NA know­ benefits received that the date for to be with us to stay and every position since 1931. He taught in pating in the League's Local His­ There have been many discus­ ern aims of education. school library regardless of the ing the rules often causes em­ 1953 has already been set, Novem­ participating official should study Georgetown while attending South­ tory Contest. He was also respon­ sions as to the purpose of the ex- The Extemp Speech Contest size of the school. There are few barrassment to both students and ber 14. Southwest Texas State ways and means of improving western University there, getting sible along with this service for temp speech. Generally, the ex- sponsored by the League is de­ schools that do not have available teachers. College at San Marcos held a mid­ these events. Suggestions should his BA degree in 1919. He entered instituting the Junior Historians, temp-speech is given to persuade signed to stimulate interest in such magazines as Time, News­ week affair on November 19 and be mailed to the State office or Southwestern from Lampasas High an organization now functioning the audience to accept a given speaking through competition. The major current events, both week, U. S. News and World Re- two institutions in Region X, Texas direct to the individual host chair­ School. His work in Georgetown in many of the high schools of opinion. But the extemp speech Some of the Nation's best speeches national and international, are the por.t, Our Times, Pathfinder, Vital Christian University at Ft. Worth men. Sponsoring institutions who included two years as teacher, and Texas. may very well have as its primary have been made under the stress basis for the topics used in the Ex­ Speeches and other similar news and Midwestern University at scheduled workshops on school two as principal and teacher at the A program was held Nevember purpose the giving of information. and strain of competition. In ad­ temp Speech Contest. It is es­ magazines. Many of these publi­ Wichita Falls sponsored workshops days are particularly anxious to high school. From there he went 26 at the Eugene C. Barker His­ Certainly, without proper informa­ dition, this contest provides an ac­ pecially important that the stu­ cations are taken at "club" rates on successive days, November 21— learn the reaction of directors and to Plainview High School, where tory Center, home of the great tion the extemp speech will not tivity for students possessing un­ dents and teacher begin prepara­ by the history and social science 22 using' the same cUnic director, administrators to this practice he served as principal from 1920, Texas Collection, in honor of the be very effective, regardless of the usual abilities in public speaking. tion early in the year for this con­ classes. If none of the publica- Dr. Archie N. Jones |of The Uni­ since they are ready to set dates until 1926. In the latter year he Texas historian. Several hundred purpose. And the information con­ The study of current events and test. The subject of current events versity of Texas. for workshops in 1953. became principal of Marshall High I persons heard Chancellor James P. tained must be interesting. With­ the development of understanding can easily be correlated with the (Comtinued on P. 3, CoL 6) fcage 1 TNTIRS'CHOBXSTTC CSA'SOKK Extension Library Watches *J4ow to KJrfyanize csDlrectorvL of oCoLeaaue. KJfficicii5 Currents of Public Interest For your convenience, a complete directory of University J. Kidd. The Extension Loan Library the arts in the children of the na­ Interscholastic League officials is given below. This list in- '.Directo r of Athletics: Rhea H. Wiliams. Cjrade School if/eetd does not need a crystal ball to tion. Although students need guid­ eludes membership of the State Executive Committee, Legis- '.Directo r of Music Activities: F. Winston Savage. know what people are thinking and ance and direction to develop an lative Advisory Council, State Directors of Contests, and ',Directo r of Speech Activities: L. Bruce Roach. talking about. The interests of the interest in good music, art, and Regional Directors General. Grade school districts may organize in one of two ways. day are clearly reflected in the literature, appreciation follows Director of Journalism: Bluford B. Hestir. Many are organized along with the regular high school meets. many requests for material which when they begin to understand STATE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Director of Tennis: Dr. D. A. Penick. fThis is probably the best plan, because it insures that all the library receives from persons them. Teachers of .English, social Director of Commercial Contests: Miss Florence Stullken. in all parts of the State and in all science, and speech are in a posi­ Co-Chairmen: James R. D. Eddy, Dean, Division of Ex- ; grade schools will compete with other grade schools in their tension, and T. H. Shelby, Dean Emeritus, Division of Exten- :Directo r of Slide Rule: Horace Staph. walks of life. tion to foster this appreciation Director of Ready Writing: Dr. Powell Stewart. pwn class. For many years the library since a study of the arts is easily sion. Members: Rhea H. Williams, R. J. Kidd, Emmette S. : The other way is to organize a grade school meet inde­ staff has watched the increasing related to the subjects they teach. Redford, B. C. Tharp, C. A. Wiley, Thomas A. Rousse, How­ Director of Number Sense: James M. Hurt. pendent of the high school meet. We have requested the prin­ interest in some subjects and the What boy would not be en­ ard A. Calkins, and 1.1. Nelson. REGIONAL DIRECTORS GENERAL cipals of the grade schools planning this type of meet to waning interest in others. In this thralled with the life story of age of television, atomic energy, Leonardo da Vinci? Such a story LEGISLATIVE ADVISORY COUNCIL Region I: Conferences AA, A and B, Dr. P. Merville Larson, report to the League office the name of some person in each and world crises, it has been ob might be the opening wedge for Department of Speech, Texas Tech., Lubbock. Histrict to serve as organizing chairman. Upon receiving the T Chairman: James R. D. Eddy, Dean, Division of Extension. served that the fine arts are being a discussion of da Vinci's master­ Members: Region I-B, John T. Morris, O'Donnell; Region Region II: Conferences A and B, Dr. Z. T. Huff, Dean, How­ iiame of the person recommended, we will immediately write neglected. And yet they form a pieces. Chopin's story and "The ard Payne College, Brownwood. and ask him to serve as organizing chairman for grade very substantial part of our rich Polonaise" could be easily intro­ II-B, O. B. Chambers, Early Schools, Brownwood; Region (schools in his area. heritage. They add beauty to our duced into the study of Poland or III-B, Edwin Bowen, Boyd; Region IV-B, Frank L. Single- Conference AA, L. G. Worthington, Tarleton State Col­ lives and give us a better under­ of present day European history. tary, Troup; Region V-B, Clyde Abshier, Deer Park; Region lege, Stephenville. So far as we know, this is the only way to organize those standing of man. American art and music, including VI-B, P. J. Dodson, Bastrop; VII-B, Walter Coers, Los Fres- Region III: Conferences AA, A and B, Dr. James Mailey, grade school meets not organized in conjunction with high folk music, which interpret various Training in the home and in the nos; and VIII-B, Wright Chrane, Pyote. school meets. If any better plan occurs to you, please make school is needed to instill a love of periods in the development of our Southern Methodist University, Dallas. Region I-A, Lee Johnson, Phillips; Region II-A, Ira R. your suggestions to the League office. country would enliven the study Region IV: Conferences A and B, Dr. B. E. Masters, Presi­ of American history. Reports, Huchingson, Hamlin; Region III-A, Dale Douglas, Pleasant dent, Kilgore College, Kilgore. themes, class projects, and pro Grove Schools, Dallas; Region IV-A, F. L. Moffett, Center; Conference AA, Edwin W. Gaston, Jr., Stephen F. grams provide students with ex­ Region V-A, E. H. Black, La Marque; Region VI-A, Sterling cellent opportunities to explore Austin State College, Nacogdoches. 3t>3 l/our Wonep the arts and to study the phases H, Fly, Crystal City; and Region VII-A, E. M. Smith, Sinton. Region V: Conferences AA, A and B, Walter Williams, Uni­ which interest them most. Region I-AA, R. B. Norman, Amarillo; Region II-AA, versity of Houston, Houston. John F. Bailey, Breckenridge; Region III-AA, Jack Ryan, This is a rich field and one in Region VI: Conferences AA, A and B, Dr. Pat H. Norwood, The request for additional representation at the State which the Extension Loan Library McKinney; Region IV-AA, Hollis A. Moore, Tyler; Region MART Meet in tennis, track and literary events is being given -Mart High School has been placed on has a large collection of material V-AA, R. B. Sparks, Baytown; Region VI-AA, Virgil Currin, Southwest Te,xas State College, San Marcos. probation in basketball for the 1952-53 serious consideration by the State Executive Committee. season for failure to abide by provisions for loan. Teachers are urged to in­ Alamo Heights High School, San Antonio; Region VII-AA, Region VII: Conferences AA, A and B, Dr. Eldon D. Brin-volleyball. not designed to affect the eligi­ before he or she has a chance to local, campaign workers. Helping BY F. W. SAVAGE bility of a contestant for more crippled children of our state ap­ of the program to the students in If assistance is needed in ar­ teach the new staff even the most A SECOND NEED, on which than two semesters, provided he pealed to these young people, be­ Director Music Activities schools not intending to take part ranging a grade school district basic matters. ILPC will also go to work, con­ had not further participated in cause in many cases patients at in League contests. write to the State Office for advice. It was found that both in cerns the need of sponsors for a ACCEPTANCE CARDS distributed at school. May we fur­ interschool football or basketball." schools which offer journalism for condensed outline of a "course of this treatment center had come The deadline for receiving ac­ ther quote from this rule, ". . . credit and in those which publish study" for staff members of pa­ from their own schools and class­ ceptance cards has passed as of violation of the herein provisions the paper without the benefit of pers printed in schools offering no rooms. December 1 and in spite of official may be used as grounds for sus­ At League Breakfast a special class, this problem was journalism course. This would not Co-operation came from supe- notices in the Constitution and pension." largely the same. In the case of constitute a full course of study at intendents, principals, teachers Rules and the Leaguer as well as COMPLETE REVISION the schools offering journalism, all, but merely aid the sponsor to and students, and their unselfish three individual notices, many In keeping with the trend be­ there was the feeling that really keep in mind the basic material work and generous giving resulted schools will be ineligible for music gun with the inauguration of Dis­ Porter Praises School Leadership satisfactory early-year issues of which he or she must pass on to in thousands of dollars for the ex- competition. According to the last trict Solo Auditions, this office the paper could be produced only the student volunteers if they are pansioi. of facilities of ohzales count 557 high schools and 169 will soon distribute a proposal for (Continued from Page 1) project of the National High be constantly alert against outside when there was some means of to do a good job of putting out Warm Springs Foundation. junior high schools are eligible to the complete revision of the music School Federation. organizations promoting "bitty holding over trained staff mem­ the school paper. All those who participated will participate in regional competi­ plan of competition. This revision It took two years of work. and HE ALSO POINTED out that basketball" and "pee-wee hockey" bers from the previous year. It A THIRD NEED, which is al­ be proud to know that this treat­ tion. Region V still tops the list is built upon two major premises: many hundreds of dollars for the it was largely through the efforts and grade-school football on state was the consensus that the means ready well on the way to solution, ment center for the rehabilitation in the number of participating (1) individual music students are Federation to secure the repeal of of the Federation that the size of and national scale. He stated that existed in very few schools, those concerns the need many sponsors of physically handicapped young­ schools with 95 high schools and not receiving the recognition nor this Federal tax. the basketball was reduced from promoters had found such exploi­ which are already able to offer a feel for a bibliography of sources sters from every part of Texas 39 junior high units signed up and motivation which they deserve, Also, Mr. Porter described how, 32" to 29", so that the ball was tations are a wonderful way to se­ second credit in journalism, or from which to get information on was conceived by Texans, built by eligible. Region IX has the small­ and (2) the the cost and adminis­ as a result of the work of the Na­ better suited for the high school cure valuable advertising. He said which permit some arrangement specific phases of publication. The T e :: a n s , and maintained by est number with 28 school units. tration of present Regional Com­ tional Federation, the molded bas­ boy to handle, thus eliminating the National Federation was firmly whereby students can take jour*- Reddick Journalism Library, now Texans. Texas foresight planned Lists of eligible schools by Re­ petition-Festivals are all out of ketball is now in use in the nation, some of the disadvantages that the against any kind of All-Star Ath­ nalism during the junior year, or rapidly nearing operational form, it and Texas love sustains it. gions are being mailed to member proportion to the values received. »nd that the use of this basketball older contestants had in handling letic games and had made every at least during the latter half of will go far toward taking care of Gonzales Warm Springs Foun­ schools. In general, the plan calls for a in high schools had saved the pub­ the ball. He said it took approxi­ effort to oppose such' contests the junior year. this. A bibliography of material dation is a non-profit, non-sectar­ geographical realignment of the CAUTION lic schools approximately half a mately seven years of work to get throughout the nation. IN THE CASE of schools where available through this library will ian hospital of physical medicine State into 20 to 25 Districts and million dollars a year. The con­ this adoption through. He also pointed out the impor­ no journalism courses are offered, be sent ILPC members within a and rehabilitation, the fi st of its We have been asked recently to the combination of these Districts struction and promotion of the The National Federation head tance of the school administrator's and where, therefore, no special few weeks. kind to win aproval of the Ameri­ again interpret the Awards Rule, into six or seven Divisions. In ad­ dition to this1 realignment, the •use of this ball was largely a warned school administrators to working to build better public re­ assigned period exists for work Still another need was ex­ can College of Surgeons. Located (Article XIII, Section 6) as it per­ lations within the school, between on the paper, the problem includes pressed by the sponsors at this in the rolling Texas hills just a tains to the purchase of jackets, plan proposes the progression of the coaches and other teachers. all the considerations involved in session. It was for pamphlets or few miles north of the historic coveralls, etc., for bands and solo competition through Dis­ Mr. Porter stressed the fact that the credit-offering school (i.e., booklets which summarize mate­ city of Gonzales, the hospital com­ choirs. This rule is to be observed tricts and Divisions culminating in the administrators should make how to teach green staff members rial needed by students doing prises five rambling, white brick exactly as it is written, "no mem­ a final State competition in the every effort to explain the pur­ to write, make-up and edit in one, special jobs, as for example, the buildings, providing a capacity of ber school . . . shall be permitted same style as Ready Writers, 100- pose of football and other ath­ two or three weeks). To this is sports editor. This would supple­ some 115 beds. The atmosphere to issue (and no student . . . per­ yard dash, and Extemporaneous letic activities to members of its added the great difficulty of find­ ment the generalized (and skele­ is friendly . . . not instiutional. mitted to receive) awards for par­ Speaking. faculty and also see that the ing time in which to give volun­ tonized) instruction given in the There under the direction of ticipation in inter-school compe­ The disposition of Organization coaches better understand the teer staff members the mos,t ele­ proposed handbook. doctors, registered physical thera­ tition in excess of $15 per year." Events has not been completely work of the classroom teacher. mentary instruction. These are all fields in which pists and nurses carry out a medi­ We have been asked if it con­ crystallized, but there is no inten­ ILPC officials believe that they cal program which offers new hope stitutes a violation of this rule if iiB»TalBEa He closed by saying it was a Various means of finding time tion of carrying these to a State can be helpful, and in which work, each year to hundreds of crippled individual members of an organi­ great privilege for administrators to work with the staff and to pub­ Final in the immediate future. in some way or another, has al­ children and their bewildered par­ zation, who have already received Published eight times a year, each month, from- September to and coaches to work with young lish the paper were discussed for We are completely aware that ready begun. Realization of the ents. ' the maximum award, purchase April, inclusive, by the Bureau of Public School Service, Division of boys and to help them better the benefit of schools offering no no plan of activity will ever re­ Extension, The University of Texas. needs is the first step'; a confer­ jackets and pay for them. We have understand the goals of life. A re­ course in journalism. This ranged Patients of every race, creed ceive unanimous approval by from the sponsor's combining staff ence such as that held last month or financial circumstance are ad­ consistently answered this inquiry either music directors or ad­ sult of this contact with young sponsorship with library work, so does a great deal to bring these mitted. There is but one entrance by stating that neither the school ministrators, but we are neverthe­ people, Mr. Porter declared, helps that she could be free to consult needs into focus, and to outline the requirement, that the treatment nor the League can prohibit indi­ less inviting comment on this pro­ keep coaches and administrators briefly with staff members during steps which ILPC should take to program will benefit the child. viduals from purchasing anything posal. If you can form an opinion R. J. KIDD ..Editor themselves younger in spirit, provide needed help. Continued they wish. We do state, however, -Assistant Editor off periods, to the assignment of Thanks to the generosity of thou­ from the brief resume above, / BLUFORD HESTIR mind, body and soul. the final period during the day as thought on 'problems faced by sands of Texans from every cor­ that the school and school officials please let us hear from you. We< (Entered as second-class matter November 6, 1927, at the post DID YOU KNOW THIS? the staff period, during which sponsors of ILPC papers, and co­ ner of the state, in the history of must not be involved in this trans­ shall take the liberty of assum­ office at Austin, Texas, under the Act of August 24, 1912.) operation in bringing these prob­ action in any fashion. School offi­ Subscription rate is $1.00 per year. Dew does not fall; it rises. It is volunteers give a study hour or the Gonzales Foundation, no child ing that anjl letter we may receive the condensed breath of the activities hour to informal class lems to the attention of ILPC has ever been denied treatment cials must not collect and distrib­ pertaining t'o this subject may be groups will be gjeatly appreciated. ute money nor may the jackets be Vol. XXXV December, 1952 No. i earth. work and preparation of the pub­ for financial reasons. If he can be quoted in this column, INTER'S'CttOC'ASTt'C CBA'G'UEK Page 5 Extemp Speech Offers Best Types of Practical Training (Continued from Page 1) winners from each session, with speech in their towns, and at the outside judges or a critic as the same time provide students with tions can be secured, a good daily adjudicators. This monthly con­ speaking opportunities. A debate, newspaper will serve well. test might well' serve as an assem­ a skit, a group of pertinent ex­ No definite publications are bly program for the entire school. temp speeches, or a group of prescribed for this contest. It is Speeches may be shorter than declamations should always be important that students have one the regular League rules provide, available for the use of any group or two good reliable sources for Several new plays have arrived Death of a Salesman, by Arthur but each speech should have a who asks for them. Teachers of­ material. If the student wants a and are now available from the Miller, enjoyed a tremendous suc­ definite time limit, and contests ten will have to volunteer the complete file of world affairs plus Drama Loan Service. Publishers cess on Broadway. Eight men and should be conducted in accordance good editorial comment at a very services of their students, for have sent us only one copy of the 5 women are in the play. Cos­ with general Extemp procedure. civic groups generally do not tumes are within the last 25 years. low cost, perhaps his best bet is plays in many instances, so if your For the final participants in the know that such program material Set is fairly complicated and in­ to subscribe for Our Times, pub­ order for some of these is not District Contest, however, the is available. volves multiple settings. The act­ lished by American Education forthcoming right away you will teacher should be the final author­ As you will note from the Con­ ing edition of the play has all de­ Publications, 400 S. Front St., know that the play is out and we ity on selection. Perhaps a jury stitution and Rules, a large por­ tails for staging and the use of Columbus 15, Ohio, for $1 a year. are awaiting its return so we can can select three from which the tion of an effective Extemp incidental music. The story is the EXTEMP WINNERS—Three of the six 1952 state champions Special rates are made for schools send it on to you. Dramatists Play teacher selects the final partici­ Speech depends on three things: tragic realization of a salesman in Extemporaneous Speaking are shown. At left is Marilyn Boren, and clubs. Service, 14 East 38th St., New pants (unless the jury is well Desire to Communicate, Direct­ who has grown old that success Conference AA Girls' winner. JoAnn Copeland, center, is cham­ York 16, New York, has sent us the Another good source of infor­ qualified to make the selection for ness, and Use of Language. A greatest number of recent three- and happiness have passed him pion of Conference A Girls. At right is Johnny Butler, champion mation is the radio. Students the school representative). But no speaker who has a genuine sin­ act titles. Some of these are older by. The play is splendidly written of Conference AA Boys' Extemp Contest. Marilyn is from Wichita should take advantage of the best one knows better than the teacher cerity and enthusiasm in his de­ plays that are now available in and is a gripping and thrilling Falls, JoAnn from Winnsboro, and Johnny from McAllen. of the radio news-commentators. who is best qualified to represent livery has gone a long way in acting editions (85c a playbook). work. Royalty for production is There are a number that have an the school, and his decision should "getting across to his audience." Dramatists Play Service deals al­ $50-$25; books are 85c. Rental interesting and distinctive style as be the final one. He can get this sincerity and en­ most altogether in scripts that for the records is $5. Incidentally, well as good sound comments on The use of the classroom, pro­ thusiasm if he has a real and have been done professionally, and this play is being produced by the news. Among the many news- cedure outlined above has been genuine interest in what he is say- as a result, most of the plays The University of Texas Drama '52 Extemp Speech Winners commentators who both give the highly successful in many schools. ing and if he really wants to com­ from this company are slanted to Department, February 11-14. news and analyze it are Martin Every school will have individual advanced acting groups, adult municate his ideas to the audience. Because Their Hearts Were Agronsky, 7 A.M., ABC Network; problems and this exact plan may civic groups, and college theatre His sincerity is expressed through Pure, by Morland Cary, is an old- Are AlsoTop-Ranking StudentsLowel l Thomas, 5:45 P.M., CBS not work. But teachers should his directness. This means that he groups. fashioned melodrama in the style Network; and Edward R. Mur- work out some sort of plan and must look at the individuals in his Amphytrion 38, by Jean Girau- of Love Rides the Rails. This play Winners of Interscholastic him the best all-around boy of of the Sub-Deb club, a non-school row, 6:45 P.M., CBS Network. On adapt it to their schools and their audience while he is speaking to doux and adapted from his French as well as Love Rides the Rails has League contests are almost un­ 1952 and the 1952 ideal student. organization. She was selected for almost every radio station there is situations if they desire to get the them. He should look at every original by S. N. Behrman, was enjoyed much success in summer failingly students with high aims, Eaton's other interscholastic ac­ "Who's Who" in the Engish de­ a news broadcast at 12 noon and best benefits out of Extemp part of the audience, and look copyrighted in 1938. The cast is 6 stock. There are 6 men and 9 ideals, and bright futures, and tivities include track, in which he partment for the annual, and won at 10 P.M., in addition to several Speech. the individual hearers squarely in women in the play with, provision lettered, and writing. He won for the American Legion Citizenship other times during the day. En­ men and 6 women. Set is one in­ State Extemporaneous Speech If there is no speech class in the eye. The speech should be as terior and three exteriors which for several extras. A number of the first time in Dayton High Award for the Senior Class. courage students to get the habit winners for 1952 are no excep­ the school, teachers may very well conversational as possible, as can easily be stylized. Costumes interior and exterior settings are School a first place in the Univer­ With hobbies ranging from read­ of listening to at least one good tion. Here the Leaguer introduces use the Speech Club as a means.of though he were talking sincerely are ancient Greek, In the play, called for, but these can easily be sity Literary Contest in Austin. ing and music to swimming, Miss news broadcast daily. four of the six winners in this con­ stimulating interest in Extemp and earnestly to just one or two Jupiter descends to earth, imper­ set up from a single unit set. Two At the first of the year the Day­ Copeland enters still another field test. One was written up last MANY TEACHERS have had Speech. Members should plan the people, but heightened so that the sonates the warrior Amphytrion widows have a coal mine in which ton newspaper published an edi­ when she begins her study of month and information is not little or no training in Extemp program to include activities in whole room can easily hear him. A and makes love to his wife. Her the villain finds silver. He seeks torial by him, saying that they journalism at The University of available on the other. Speech. For these teachers, it is Extemp Speech. Generally such speaker that looks at the floor, out one goal in life is to be faithful to get the mine, to get the beauti­ were proud of thinking done by Texas. When she graduated she was Winner of the Conference B especially important that they con­ clubs are made up of students who the window, up at the ceiling and to her husband. How she accom­ ful daughter of one of the widows, young people in regard to the valedictorian, and received the boys' extemporaneous speech con­ sult the Constitution and Rules voluntarily are interested in de­ everywhere but at the audience plishes this makes up the funny and to foil the true-hearted son senior award from her speech de­ test is Wentworth Eaton, 18, of world situation. and follow the detailed standards can not hope to influence his hear­ situations of the play. The Lunts of the other widow. Everybody partment. She is active in Metho­ bate, declamation, extemp speech, Dayton High School. Eaton's rec­ Eaton's parents are Mr, and which are given as "Instructions ers to his beliefs. Nor can a enjoyed great success in this play and everything is rescued just in dist youth work, and has been a and general public speaking. ord of accomplishments is long arid Mrs. Guy Eaton of Dayton. They to the Judge" on page 44. If the speaker who keeps his eyes glued on Broadway in the late '30's. The time, however, to bring success local officer in her church for four Teachers usually act as advisors to will send him to The University teacher uses these standards as to his notes make much of an im­ and happiness to the deserving. impressive—he holds the first years. such a group, and most of the play is now available for general of Texas, where he will take a guides, he should have less diffi­ Royalty is $15; books are 85c. place district extemporaneous work is done by the students. Con­ pression. By all means, the speech production for the 'first time. Roy­ "This was only the second year culty and greater success with his speech title for 1950, and 1951, pre-medical course in preparation tests can be held, and students can should not appear to be memo­ alty is $25; books are 85c each. Winnsboro High School has been work. Another source is the sec­ first in regional "extemp in 1951, for his medical career. criticize each other. The final pro­ rized and- come out in rote me­ The Long Watch, by Harvey entered in the speech and literary tion devoted to Extemp Speech in second in state extemp in 1951, The Conference A girls' extem­ gram to determine schiwl repre­ chanical delivery. A great deal of Haislip has 8 men, 6 women. One events of the Interscholastic the booklet Speech Teacher and Although The Dramatic Pub­ and first in district, regional, and poraneous speech winner on the sentatives should receive a great life and variety is needed in voice interior set is required; costumes League," she says, "and the first Competition which may be pur­ lishing Company has a number of state in 1952. He is a member of state level is JoAnne Copeland, a and tone to overcome such flat­ are Navy and Coast Guard uni­ year our school has had a speech chased from the League at 25c a deal of thought and should be an Broadway successes in its list of the Future Farmers of America, 17-year-old from Winnsboro High ness. forms. The play concerns a tense class. We were very proud of the copy. event in the school. plays, this company caters more School. Miss Copeland has won IN ACTUAL USE of language and exciting air-sea rescue in of which he is secretary, and was fact that we won four first and THE SPEECH CLUB can also to the high school and educational honors in speech since 1951, tak­ the speaker must have a good which the WAVES figure promi­ vice president of his junior class, three seconds in district and two Even though the teacher has serve as a Speaker's Bureau for ing first places in district and re­ enough vocabulary to keep his nently. The play has some touches theatre requirements than to pro­ treasurer of his freshman class, firsts and two seconds at regional had little or no training in speech speeches to be made before civic gional contests. of humor, but the main theme is fessional companies. Address of president of the student council, and of course the first at the state work, his attitude toward this ac­ groups and organizations. There language flowing. If he halts, tragic in nature. The play was Dramatic Publishing Company is and a senior crew leader for Ex­ MISS COPELAND was presi­ meet." She hopes that many more tivity will be the direct barometer is almost a unanimous desire by grunts, and jerks along, his style produced on Broadway in the 1706 South Prairie St., Chicago plorer Scouts. In 1952 he was cap­ dent of the drama club, business students will enter the Interscho­ by which the enthusiasm of his civic leaders to be able to speak of speaking will greatly interfere spring of 1952. Royalty is $25; 16, Illinois. This company has sent tain of the football team, and on manager of the Winnsboro High lastic League events next year be­ students can be judges. If the well; therefore, citizens are very with what he is saying, and the books are 85c. the Drama Loan Service copies of the all district team for that year. School annual, and a charter mem­ cause of the good showing. teacher has a feeling of indiffer­ sympathetic to schools who are audience will listen to his delivery all their latest plays, some of HIS SCHOOLMATES voted ber and permanent correspondent ence or even antipathy toward the training their children to be good rather than his message. When The Grass Harp, by Truman Ca­ WINNER OF the girls' extemp which are reviewed below. work, it is little wonder that stu­ speakers. Teachers should take this happens, the purpose of the pote, is a comedy-fantasy pro­ speech contest for Conference A Annie Get Your Gun, by Dor­ dents under such a teacher do not advantage, of this friendly atti­ speech is defeated. In making, his duced in the spring of 1952. The is Marilyn Boren, of Wichita othy and Herbert Fields, has been creditably represent themselves or tude to further the cause of points, the speaker should make cast is 10 men and 8 women. Speech in Texas Schools Falls. Miss Boren was valedic­ re-adapted as a straight play for their school. But enthusiastic sure the audience follows him. There is one interior setting and torian of her class and winner of amateur production. The new ver­ teachers can do much to encour­ He must present his points in one exterior with an inset. The the outstanding senior girl of 1952 sion has 10 men and 9 women with age students to get on their feet clear and definite words and play concerns a trio of people who This column belongs to Texas Speech should be sent to Mr. Bruce Roach, Box H, award. She was in two plays re­ extras and takes place in one basic and express themselves regardless phrases. And it goes almost with­ are pure in heart and who inhabit teachers for discussion of speech problems University Station, Austin, Texas, who is cently—I Remember Mama and Topics for Extemp exterior set. The story is the same of the outcome or rank in a con­ out saying that the whole speech a tree, house as a sanctuary from and news concerning Speech activities in editor of this column. One Foot in Heaven. as the musical and the movie: Texas high schools. Communications test. The mere fact that a student should be grammatically correct. the wickedness of the world. Even She won first in district and re­ Annie, a shy and awkward hill will get up and talk marks the- be­ In physical appearance, the though they suffer greatly at the Mrs. E. B. Morrison, Speech and Miss Margaret Breedlove di­ gional in 1951 and 1952 and third Speech Are Listed girl becomes a famous part of ginning of an important growth speaker should do his best to be hands of avaricious and selfish Drama teacher at Cuero High rected three-one-act plays for An in state in 1951. She won a first Periodically in the Leaguer Buffalo Bill's show as the world's in the life of the student. Teach­ at ease and use his body to best people, they triumph in the end. School, reports that the Junior Evening of One Acts at University place at the North Texas State ers, particularly sponsors of Ex­ sample topics for Extemp greatest woman sharpshooter. She advantage. Notes should be on a Two sets of royalty - fees are Play, LIFE WITH FATHER, was Junior High School, Austin. The College tournament at Denton and falls in love with the greatest male temp Speech, should make this Speeches are listed. These topics quoted. If Virgil Thomson's music highly successful. The play, given students gave Act III of DEAD was a member of the play cast small card so as not to be too ob­ sharpshooter, and their romance opportunity available to as many Will serve as examples of the type is used, the fee is $55-$30. If the November 17 and 18, proved to END; THE STOLEN PRINCE; which won the first in district in vious.. Speakers' stands should be waxes and wanes amid much ri­ students as possible. of titles the students will find in music is not used, the fee is $50- be one of the outstanding dramatic and THE BISHOP'S CANDLE­ 1951. avoided.. The student should never valry. But Annie Oakley learns the contest. Teachers may want to $25. Books are 85c. offerings in this school, which has STICKS on December 4. It has been said by many law­ become dependent on a stand. If a "you cannot get a man with a Miss Boren will attend Midwest­ use these topics listed as assign­ had many to its credit. On Novem­ yers and public officials (who got stand is used, the speaker should A Sleep of Prisoners is a re­ gun." Royalty on this one is $35; ern University and study speech ments in their classes. The League ber 3, Cuero High School had its Crane High School gave MEN their first speech training in the learn to walk around it, use it ligious play by Christopher Fry. books are 85c. and music. She appeared as guest will appreciate hearing from teach­ annual talent show, GOBBLER ARE LIKE STREETCARS Decem­ League Extemp Speech Contest) from the side, and generally get The play is in poetic verse and is piano artist on a concert of Rubin- ers giving us suggestions for Ex­ GAYETIES. Individual acts were ber 11 and 12. Robert Irvine was that Extemp Speech is the most completely away from it at times. intended to be produced in church, The Robe, by John McGreevey off in her sophomore year. temp topics. Write Extemp Di­ woven into a clever story written director. valuable of all the Speech and Simple, natural gestures should be but may be produced in any the­ from the novel by Lloyd C. Doug­ At Wichita Falls High School rector, Box H, University of las, lists 13 men and 9 women in by two students, Jo Ann McBride Drama Contests sponsored by the encouraged, for a speaker does ater. The play is not divided into The Fall Senior Play for El she was a member of National Texas,, Austin, Texas. the cast (with extras, if desired). and Raymond Reese. League. But many administrators better when, he uses his whole acts, and there is no intermission Paso High School was SING FOR Thespians, National Forensic 1.- What Is the Outlook for Far Scene can be as simple or as or­ and teachers report that it is dif­ body to get across his points. indicated. Playing time is almost YOUR SUPPER. The Seniors gave League, the Musicians Club, Na­ Eastern Policy under Dulles? nate as you like. Curtains will ficult to interest students in this In the contest, regardless of the two hours. Cast consists of 4 men. Thomas Jefferson High School, the play December 5. Mrs. Dolores tional Honor Society, Quill and 2. Will Congress Cooperate work fine. Costumes are the worthwhile activity because Ex­ outcome, perhaps the best train­ Props are four bunks, some straw, San Antonio, is giving the Chil­ Edmonson was director of the play. Scroll, a senior student sponsor with Eisenhower's New Cabinet? temp "takes too much time and and some empty mattresses. Four Roman dress worn at the time of dren's Theatre play, CINDEREL- and a member of the junior forum. 3. Status of the Republican ing of all is in being a good win­ work." Since this is an activity prisoners of war are locked up in a Christ. The story concerns a LA, December 13, for children, Sophomore English students at She served on the annual staff. She Party—Will It Split? ner or a good loser. Accept the de­ that takes long-range planning, let church in enemy territory. The ac­ young Roman officer, Marcellus, and a performancce in January for Giddings High School, under the was vice president of her sopho­ 4. Effect of Eisenhower's Elec­ cision of the judge as final. us discuss some of the ways of tion of the play comes in a se­ who has been exiled to duty in an older audience. Music from the direction of Miss Eleanor Fletcher, more class, a member of her junior tion on the Rest of the World. Nothing but a bad reputation can arousing interest in it. quence of dreams as each prisoner Jerusalem. It becomes his duty to motion picture will be used, and have all had parts in reading class council, historian for the 5. Trends in the Cost of Liv­ be gained by "crying" about the struggles to understand himself crucify one of the natives of Gali­ the cast is making its own cos­ groups of one act plays. All sopho­ Latin Club, and vice-president of IF THERE is a speech class in ing. decision. Win or lose, look ahead lee. He and the other soldiers take and the world. The play is very tumes. The show includes a court more students took part in the the Junior Musicians. . the school, there is generally not 6. Status of the Korean Situa­ to the next contest or the next the clothes off the prisoner and impressive and has been produced orchestra and a number of original activity. Miss Bess Black, speech JOHNNY BUTLER of McAllen too much difficulty in arousing in­ tion. year. If teacher or student is in crucify him. While he is dying, both in this country and in Eng­ dance numbers. Mrs. Martha Mc- teacher at Giddings, has announced High School won the first place in terest in Extemp Speech. If one 7. Is the Power of the Labor the contest solely to win, the pur­ the soldiers roll dice for the land. Royalty is $25; books are Daniel is director. SORRY, that Extemp Speech is the basis state boys' extemporaneous speak­ class period a week is devoted to Party Growing in Britain? pose of the contest is defeated. clothes. Marcellus wins the robe. $1.75 each. WRONG NUMBER was the dem­ of study in'the Giddings Speech ing for conference AA, and re­ a talk on current events, students 8. Effect of the Two New La­ Whether he wins or loses the When he picks it up, he feels a onstration play presented by the Classes. (Ed. Note: It is gratifying speaker has gained confidence in Buy Me Blue Ribbons, by Sum­ ceived a gold medal for himself will gradually get a background of bor Presidents on Labor as a mysterious power in the robe. As Thomas Jefferson Players at the to see this trend in high school his ability to appear in public and ner Locke Elliott, was produced on and a siver plaque for his school. daily happenings. Perhaps a single Whole. time goes on, the robe has a Central Texas Student Activities speech classes in line with the Broadway in the fall of 1951. He was offered three scholarships, big topic can be chosen for the 9. Will Truman Be a Powerful to speak; he has gained experi­ greater and greater effect on him Conference at The University of article that appears elsewhere in Cast is 6 men and 4 women. One which he turned down to attend month, and sub-topics selected Influence in the Future Demo­ ence in competitive procedure; he and he knows that the Christ he Texas, November 22. Miss Jean this issue of the LEAGUER.) interior setting; modern costumes. the school of his choice, Virginia under this big topic for the in­ cratic Plans? has acquired knowledge of current has crucified was innocent. But Longwith was director. Military Institute. dividual speeches. The booklet, 10. Will Stevenson Be Able to happenings and has applied rea- This is a frothy comedy about he hesitates to accept the teach­ CHRISTMAS IN THE CIRCUS A member of the band, in which Speech Teacher and Competition, Head the Democratic Party Effec­ son and logic to these happenings; theatre business and the rehears­ ings of Christ until finally his eyes will feature 321 students of the The Senior Play for Adamson he plays second chair, and the slide suggests a plan for holding a tively? and he has presented a speech of ing and producing of a profes­ are opened. He and his young East Hooks Elementary School, High School, Dallas, was IT'S A rule club, Johnny enjoys hunting weekly contest, having the class 11. Why Did Eisenhower Win which he ought to be proud. These sional show. A young man with wife accept death rather than re­ Hooks, in the annual Christmas DATE, presented December 5. Miss and fishing as hobbies. He played judge the speeches and list the the Presidency? things cannot be taken away from too much money decides to star nounce the faith they have fi­ program given in that city. G. H. Wilhelmina Hedde is the Drama the father in his senior play top winners; at the end of the him regardless of the decision of himself in a show (pirates and nally gained. The play is rather Vernon, Principal, announced that 12. Should the McCarran Im­ Director at Adamson. Robert YEARS AGO and went to state month have a contest of the top the judge. treasure and such) and finds he is well adapted from the novel, the entire Hooks faculty will help migration Act Be Repealed? Meyers and Peggy Shelby of in debate in 1951. His state trophy totally miscast. He has to give up though some of the scenes are a direct. the lead to his hated rival, but Adamson High School are entering, jis the first one a McAllen High little too obviously drawn for the­ 1 finds he has a lot to learn about the National Voice of Democracy The Kenedy Players, Kenedy, student has won in 15 years. atrical effect. The play offers Contest. C. C. Nutley is their Executive Committee Approves Six show business. The play has a presented THE GHOST OF PUN- Johnny was sent to Boy's State much opportunity for character Director of Forensics at Adamson. number of good character parts, work, and though the play is re­ KIN HOLLER for the elementary in 195i as his school's representa­ though it is not as well done as school and report that a fine time tive, and he will study engineering ligious in nature, the religious The Speech and Music Depart­ Advisory Council Recommendations another play dealing with theatre was had by all. The proceeds of at VML part of the story is not overdone ments of Woodrow Wilson High folk, Light Up the Sky, by Moss the show will help defray expenses (Continued from Page 1) training shall be limited to one cal­ after the beginning of fall pratice. to the point of stickiness as might School, Dallas, collaborated to Hart. Both plays are handled by easily be the case. The Dramatic for a trip by the seventh grade to endar month and there shall be no "2. No member school shall per­ present the Thanksgiving program. UT, TCU Cooperate vided he has not further partici­ Dramatists Play Service. Fee is Publishing Company and Mr. Mc­ San Antonio. football practice or training, and mit any football practice or scrim­ TURKEY RED, directed by H. pated in interschool football or $25; books are 85c. Greevey are to be congratulated With Dual Degrees no football equipment issued, from mage after the close of the district Bush Morgan, was the Thanksgiv­ Assembly Exchange Programs basketball. This new interpretation Light Up the Sky, by Moss on getting such a splendid play The University of Texas will the close of the Spring Training schedule unless their team is in the ing play presented. are being presented by Lubbock will be in effect at the beginning of Hart, has 9 men and 4 women. together for the use of amateurs cooperate with Texas Christian period until September 1." regional or state playoff. Fall foot­ and Amarillo High Schools. These the school term, 1953-1954. University in a program allowing With this statement will be in­ ball practice may begin the second Modern costumes and one interior from the Douglas best-seller. Roy­ The Thespians of Lufkin High exchange programs are arranged a student to receive both a liberal THE LEGISLATIVE Advisory cluded on the ballot: Monday prior to the first Friday make for fairly easy staging. The alty is $25; books are 85c. School, Miss Jeanne Lennard spon­ to bring about a better feeling of arts and an engineering degree in Council recommended that a ballot "Shall either of the following in September. No interschool game temperamental actions of a lead­ sor, were guests of Lon Morris Col­ sportsmanship and unity between a minimum time. on spring football practice be sub­ rules be substituted for the exist­ shall be played until the second ing actres, a producer, director, Other play publishers who have lege November 1, fqr the presenta­ the schools of the District. mitted to the schools, on a con­ weekend after the beginning of the playwright, and various other as­ recently sent plays and from tion of BLITHE SPIRIT by the Under the plan, a student may ing rule, quoted above? Cross out ference basis. After very carefully fall practice period." sorted characters just before the whom you might like to order Masque and Wig Society of Lon Lubbock's Penguin Players pre­ spend three school-years and a the rule which you oppose: considering the recommendation opening and just after the opening catalogs are Samuel French Com­ Morris. The'Lon Morris director is sented the Children's Theatre Play, summer term in liberal arts studies "1. Spring football practice or The schools are to be given the of the Council, the State Execu­ of a new play make up the hilari­ pany, 25 W. 45th St, New York Mrs. Arch Pearson. EMPEROR'S NEW CLOTHES, at TCU, then two years in engi­ training shall be limited to twenty- opportunity to choose one of the tive Committee authorized the Sec­ ous situations of this play. A new 19, N.Y.; Walter H. Baker Com­ November 17-19. The entire pro­ neering courses at The University one consecutive calendar days. above rules. retary to print on the ballot the acting edition has just been issued. pany, 569 Boyls,ton St., Boston 16, The Senior Play for Reagan duction was under the direction of of Texas, and receive a Bachelor Fall football practice may begin Member schools wishing to sub­ present rule of the Football Plan Fee for the play is $50-$25; books Mass.; and Eldridge Publishing County High School, Big Lake, was D. M. Howell. Reports are that the of Arts degree from TCU and a one week prior to the first Friday mit articles on the pros and cons of Competition, reading as follows: are 85c. This play is especially Company, Franklin, Ohio. New ATOMIC BLONDE, presented De­ costumes for the show were the Bachelor of Science degree in engi­ in September, but in no instance of the questions to be balloted on . rl to advanced high schools plays from these publishers will cember 11. The play was directed most lavish so far made by the neering from The University of "Rule 30. Football practice shall any interschool game be may submit such articles to the and civic theatre groups. be reviewed in an early isue. by Miss Florence Feuille. Players. Texas. period. Spring football practice or played until the second weekend editor for publication. Page 4 NTERSCH0CAST1C EEXfc'OTK Enrollment Limits Most Trends in 1952 Football League Sets Up Fee Schedule For 1953 Football Earn Schools, Coaches Praise For Officiating in Basketball DR. RHEA H. WILLIAMS I always with us and we must be ties in the years to come is much Classes Changed State Athletic Director constantly on the alert, but the more important than winning The League, at the request of SCHEDULE OF MAXIMUM FEES PER BASKETBALL trend of conduct in 1952 is some­ championships. Our communities 1952 FOOTBALL TRENDS member schools, appointed a The tentative football assign­ thing of which to be proud. are saying by their actions that basketball fee committee to work OFFICIAL The 1952 high school football Another of the fine trends that they want coaches with good char­ ments for the 1953 season have season is behind us, and by the on the problem of setting up a Gate Receipts Remuneratioir this column has observed was an acters, training their youth for schedule of maximum fees for been released and districts are be­ time this column reaches your attitude on the part of school good citizenship, rather than desk, only the final games in Con­ basketball officials as we have had 0.00—$ 50.00 One game $ 7.50 ing organized at this time for next boards, administrators and fans to coaches who place all emphasis on for many years in football. This fall. In keeping with the State ferences AA and A will remain to judge a coach's re-election on the winning regardless of the tactics Two games 10.00 be played. There were 882 high committee was composed of Dr. Executive Committee's new policy basis of ethical character and edu­ employed. May more and more 50.00— 100.00 One game 10.00 schools fielding football teams Carl Bredt and Dwight Parks, rep­ of using a sliding enrollment scale, cational traits rather than on his school boards and administrators resenting the S. B. O. A.; and Two games 12.50 this fall, Which means that each "won and lost" column. This writer see the "light" and judge a the automatic membership level of week-end 441 League football Superintendent P. J. Dodson, BaV knows personally of several in­ coach's tenure on his leadership trop; Superintendent Joe Barnes, 100.00- 150.00 One game 12.50 several conferences have been ad­ games were played, with over stances where coaches who lost all traits and not his "won and lost" Georgetown; and Principal Virgil Two games 15.00 justed for the 1953 season. 4,400 League football games ten games this past season have column. Undoubtedly some coaches played during the 1952 season. Currin of Alamo Heights, San An­ 150.00— 200.00 One game 15.00 The sliding schedule has been been re-hired because they were will be dismissed on their football tonio. When you consider that more than the "right" kind to lead the youth record alone, but such practices Two games 17.50 authorized to prevent districts A tentative schedule was drawn 75,000 boys participated in the of the community. One coach are on the decrease. from becoming over-crowded and League and its related programs up and this was presented to the 200.00- 250.00 One game 17.50 handed the board his resignation League Advisory Council at its to maintain an orderly state play­ in communities ranging from the and was promptly told that he had STAY IN PROPER Two games 20.00 smallest rural hamlet to the big­ November meeting. The Advisory off for each conference. It is be­ a job in that community for life; CONFERENCE gest Texas city, you get a faint Council unanimously approved this 250.00— 300.00 One game 20.00 lieved that this system will make that he was employed because of The next trend which is 'becom­ schedule and it was then presented glimpse of how tremendous this his ethical character traits and the Two games 25.00 unnecessary any major reclassifica­ ing obvious is that schools are to the State Executive Committee activity of the League is. It is fine leadership he provided for the wanting more and more to play in 300.00— 500.00 One game 25.00 tions such as occurred the past amazing to this writer how smooth­ for final approval. This approval youth of his community. This their correct conference classifi­ has been granted and the schedule Two games . 30.00 year. ly the football program of the board knew, as any serious think­ cation. The reclassification of League moves along from its dis­ is now effective for the 1952-53 500.00— 750.00 The new membership limits of ing board will know, that a coach, schools into six conferences basketball season. One game 35.00 trict level to regional and state regardless of how good he is, can­ brought about the greatest equal­ the conferences for next year will THIS SCHEDULE is applicable Two games 40.00 championships. It is a great com­ not win without adequate material. ity of competition in the history be, Conference 4-A, 1,000 and up; per official, and in the opinion of pliment to the thousands of school More and more community and of the League. It is now seldom 750.00— 1000.00 One game 40.00 Conference 3-A, 500 to 1,000; most of the administrators and administrators, coaches and teach­ educational leaders are realizing that schools request assignment to Two games 45.00 Conference AA, 200 to 500, in­ officials is a fair and equitable ers who devote so many hours in that training good citizens on the a higher conference than their en­ one. Actual use of the schedule Over 1000.00 stead of 225 to 500; Conference A, making the Texas high school foot­ athletic fields for better communi- rollment qualifies them and the One game 50.00 will prove its value and it may 115 to 200, instead of 125 to 225; ball program such a success. trend is for them to. request that Two games 50.00 Conference B, 115 and under, in­ BILLY SPEAR always be adjusted if it does not A few outstanding trends clear­ they be placed in their own con­ g meet the requirements of both TOURNAMENT FEES are not stead of 124 and under. High ly arose from behind the horizon ference. By providing a state by the Texas Interscholastic schools with less than 100 enroll­ r r administrators and officials. covered by this schedule. School to cast their shadows this year; Handbook of Texas championship race in four confer­ League, namely, 6 cents per mile ment may enter Six-Man football, most trends were good, but one in ences, the League makes it pos­ A Hurdles Champ Please keep in mind that viola­ sponsoring tournament should for one person traveling in a car just as was the case this year. particular was undesirable. sible for each school to compete tion of this schedule of maximum make arrangements with officials for the "big" prize and do it on fees for basketball officials car­ and 7 cents per mile for two peo­ Voting-in privileges are not be­ IMPROVED CONDUCT Finally Completed Three Letter Man for fees. ing changed for next year. The an equal competition basis. In a ries the same penalty as any other ple traveling in a car together. There were fewer instances of Texas, the state noted for-hav­ Allowable maximum expenses lower limit for 4-A voting-in is few years, this writer predicts, violation of League rules. This Other expenses to be paid are to misconduct this football season ing the "mostest and bestest," will Billy Spear's graduation last for traveling will be the same as still 750 enrollment, and for 3-A, practically all schools will com­ office will appreciate your sugges­ than any other season in past haye proof in the pudding Decem­ spring was a hard blow to Andrews be the same as those paid in foot­ 375. Conference AA voting-in will pete in their own conference. The tions upon this schedule. the schedule set up for football years. During the playing of over ber 15 with publication December High School athletics. In the one ball (hotel, room, meals, etc.). still extend down to 175, and A only objectors are two or three 4,400 games this year only one 15 of a gigantic (of course) voting-in still will go down to 100. schools which have habitually speedy, stout-hearted competitor, case was considered by the State "Handbook of Texas" at The Uni­ In all cases, unanimous vote of the dominated their district in the past Andrews lost its 1951-52 football Executive Committee to be serious versity of Texas. district is required to admit a because of their superior enroll­ captain, one of its spark-plugs in enough to warrant a hearing. Twelve years, thousands of dol­ ment and facilities; however, 99 Tennis Prescribed for Health school below the automatic enroll­ Even this case was mild in com­ basketball, and a state champion ment figure. lars and the work of hundreds of per cent of the schools are satis­ Dr. Daniel A. Penick, State for the conduct of our athletic tion. During the war, tennis was parison to past cases, and to the scholars have gone into the two- fied, because at long last each has in track. Director of Tennis, calls attention program. But in spite of all the ills one of the sports recommended in Enrollment as based on average everlasting credit of our public volume "Handbook," which will a fair chance to succeed. A three letter man three times to material contained in the United and problems, there have been un­ 'The Guide for Physical Training membership for the last four schools, not one has been suspends bear the imprint of the Texas over, Billy last spring . climaxed States Lawn Tennis Association recorded millions of public parks and Athletics,' issued.by the Army grades for the 1951-52 school ed in the past two years. This has State Historical Association. It Service Bulletin for November. tennis matches that have been of STILL TOO ROUGH his athletic career at Andrews High Air Force Technical Training year, as found in the Superintend­ meant that our coaches, adminis­ contains 1,930 pages with two mil­ This material, which Dr. Penick great value to those participants Command, In this book there ap­ ent's Annual Report is the basis trators, teachers, students, and in­ The last trend is an undesirable lion words on 15,"896 topics—all by bringing home from the State heartily endorses insofar as it rec­ In the form of a stabilized diet of pears this statement: 'The game used for classifying schools for the terested fans have worked long one that our coaches, administra­ about Texas and Texans. Meet the gold medal for the first ommends tennis for health and activity that brings about health contributes greatly to endurance, 1953 football season. and hard to improve sportsman­ tors and officials must solve. This Articles are arranged in alpha­ place honors in Conference A high happiness, consists of excerpts and happiness." speed, agility and coordination.' In ship and proper conduct between writer refers to the few outstand­ It will be the poliey of the State betical order to provide a ready- hurdles. To this he also added a from the annual message of the this time of uncertainty we must school and communities. Ade­ ing cases of "unnecessary rough­ Pres. Cowen's message also con­ Executive Committee to announce reference encyclopedia of Texas. president of the National Public quate policing, "fenced in" grid­ ness" which have occurred in high bronze medal for third place in the tains the following observations: not lose sight of keeping our na­ the conference membership enroll­ Entries deal with persons, places, Parks Association, K. Mark Cowen. irons, educational programs, press­ school games this fall. The attitude low hurdles. His time in the high "We have noted that many of tion strong to meet any emergency ment levels, as adjusted each year, events, organizations, enterprises, ing charges against guilty culprits, of "getting the star player" by Mr. Cowen recommended tennis our National Public Parks tourna­ that may arise. Along with it there in the spring prior to the issuing industries, agricultural pursuits hurdles was 15 seconds fiat. and the opening of games by foul means has been obvious in as a means of combating the evils ment competitors have played ten­ must be enjoyment that keeps us of the tentative football assign­ and various other factors which In addition to three letters in prayer have all had a great influ­ several games, and often needless and solving the problems that have nis more years than they like to on an even keel. There must be ments for the following school have been significant in the his­ track, Billy earned three each in ence in preventing misconduct roughness has been prevalent. This crept into our social order, and admit. Why do they still play provisions for a well rounded life year. It is hoped that by this pro­ tory, development and way of life football and basketball, picking up toward your officials, players and type of play will keep more and that have become the concern of when their coordination is difficult, if we are to meet the challenge of cedure, equal competition will be of Texas and its people from pre­ numerous honors while doing so, fans. This is a problem that is more parents from permitting leaders in the field of athletics. their legs constantly complain? living within a society with such maintained throughout the state. historic times to the present. and on more than one occasion their children to play football and providing the never-say-die spark "EVIDENCE of bribery in some Yet they still seem to derive great great potential for good." cannot be condoned from any that brought Andrews Mustangs sports, exploitation of athletes in enjoyment from the game. The News and Views angle. This writer knows that foot­ victory in tight games. He also some, pressure to win at any cost," answer is that these people have ball is a rough game, and that played in the band, was a member Mr. Cowen declares, "has revealed learned to live happily, hopefully, Eight Stations Listed some injuries will occur under the of the ROUNDUP, school paper, a low ebb of moral responsibility and creatively. The finest lifelong For AA Final Game best supervision, but obvious staff, and a member of the A Club. friends have been found and culti­ Lambert States Views on 'N.F.' cases of slugging, twisting knees, The son of M. E. Spear of An­ vated through the game of tennis. Eight stations of the Mag­ piling on, etc., can and must be drews, Billy was coached in the Baseball Districts We have seen so many acts of fine nolia Network will carry the BY STAN LAMBERT tages that Texas could gain from mammoth proportions. Texas has prevented. hurdles by Max Goldsmith, He sportsmanship through tennis that final game in the Conference affiliation. so many member schools with so On AA, A and B Basis it has given us a sense of security AA football state race. When Publicity Director, THSCA The officials calling the game plans to continue his interest in The coaches objected because many different problems that we toward the future generation this game is played on Decem­ have a great responsibility here, sports by becoming a coach. Baseball districts will be or­ H. V. PORTER SPEAKS they did not want the confusion are almost at our wits end now when we see such a growing in­ ber 25, 26, or 27, four strong, and in some cases they have been ganized on the same basis as to both fans and officials from trying to pass legislation that will terest in the game by our boys and centrally, located stations will This writer made the long .trek too lax. The greatest responsibil­ that used for last year's com­ playing football^ and basketball render the greatest good to the girls. When we see the artistry that give almost state-wide coverage. to El Paso during the Thanksgiv­ ity for "unnecessary roughness" Stan Lambert Steps Up petition. The district organiza­ particularly under a different set greatest number and hurt the few­ evolves from long hours of prac­ Four others, located in the four ing holidays to hear H. V. Porter, however, rests with the coaches tion for football and basketball of rules to those used in college est. If the other 47 states were To Lamar Directorship tice and play, we conclude that the cities which reach the semi­ Executive Secretary of the Na­ who either condone it or permit does not apply to baseball, nor athletics. The other 47 states, ex­ added to this conglomeration, we satisfaction that,comes from mas­ finals in AA play-off, will also tional Federation of High School it to go on. A coach who condones Stan Lambert, for 12 years to Spring Meet competition, for cept Ohio and Oklahoma, use the have the feeling that in a very tering, a tennis stroke is compar­ carry the final game. Athletic Associations address at or permits these tactics is doing coach of Austin High School, and these spring sports will function NF playing rules which are dif­ few years we would have another able to appreciation of fine art in the Interscholastic League Break­ a disservice to the coaching pro­ more recently coach of Lamar on a three-conference basis. The four . stations already ferent in many respects. Prior to secession on our hands—and then music or painting. fast. In addition to meeting him fession, to the athletes under his Technological College, has stepped scheduled to carry the broadast last year Texas coaches might the situation would be immeasur­ Conferences AA, A and B and hearing his excellent talk, we control, and to our educational up from his coaching work. are: have had some reason for affilia­ ably worse. Although Mr. Porter will still be the units for base­ "BECAUSE IT IS enjoyed by all also had the pleasure of sitting in system. Let's all work together, Amarillo KGNC 710 on a bull session with him, R. J. tion because they had no voice in was too bland to say it, we read Mr. Lambert, who is also pub­ ball, and districts will therefore ages and both sexess and because coaches, officials and administra­ 1 Dallas KRLD 1080 the NCAA's rules making; but in between his lines that he thinks licity director for the Texas High be geographically more compact of its physical education vaue, re­ Kidd, Rhea Williams and, L. W. tors, and eliminate intentional un­ after Lou Little, chairman of the of the Texas attitude as highly School Coaches Association, will than for football and basketball newed efforts must be made to Houston _„.KTRH 740 McConachie. Consequently we feel necessary roughness from our American Football Coaches Asso­ provincial almost to the point of move up next year, to position of competition. provide the facilities and leader­ San Antonio — KABC 680 that we had an opportunity to football program. evaluate him personally as well as ciation's Football Rules Advisory isolationism. Possibly that is true, athletic director for Lamar. ship for more and better competi­ to interpret his message for our Committee, and Fritz Crisler, but Texas is not doing so badly. readers. chairman of the NCAA's official We've been having a lot of fun Mr. Porter impressed the writer Football Rules Committee, invited the last thirty-odd years pointing as very capable, a brilliant speak­ the president and publicity direc­ the finger to the corner of 19th er who had adjusted the tempo of tor of the Texas High School and Red River Streets in Austin Do You Remember When...? his remarks to a homespun tone to Coaches Association to attend when we want to do our griping The first World War was reach­ fit his Texas audience, and an both sessions and gave Texas a and fussing. Pointing one finger testants). ing a bloody climax in the spring astute, though indirect, salesman voice in the rules making, the to Austin and another to Chi­ Events which Johns won were of his favorite product—the Na­ coaches are satisfied. cago—or even worse, not know­ offensives of 1918 when the team the fifty-yard dash, in 4% seconds, pictured here was racing its way tional Federation. While on the Cincinnati-White ing which way to point—would 100-yard dash, in 10 3/5 seconds, only add to the confusion. to fame. You may remember it: His talk, spiced with illustrative Sulphur Springs trip last January, and the broad jump, with 19 feet, the Masonic Home track team that anecdotes and punctuated with we also learned that all was not 8% inches. He placed second in The writer accepted Mr. Kidd's won the Class B state champion­ original inspirational poetry pre­ well between the NF and the the 220-yard dash. invitation to ride back as far as ship. sented a philosophy strikingly NCAA rules making bodies. Two Austin with him and Rhea Wil­ Wilcoxson won the 880-yard similar to the UIL school of years ago the two groups got to­ liams. Somewhere in the latter That was the first state cham­ run in 2 minutes, 11% seconds, thought. He was too subtle to issue gether on a single set of football part of the 600-mile trip Mr. Kidd pionship of any sort for the placed second in the 12-pound shot a direct invitation to the 104 rules, but the joint code idea blew turned to the writer and asked if school which was to become fa­ put, ran third behind Johns in the schoolmen and Advisory Council up in the eleventh hour of prepa­ we had written our column for the mous for its athletes. And it was 220-yard dash, and tied for third members present to make Texas ration for the press. Of course we December Leaguer. We replied first by a good many years. It in the broad jump, winning the the 48th state to affiliate with the heard only the NCAA's side of that we had made this trip to get was not until 1927 that another third place medal on a toss. NF; but he hinted so strongly in the argument in White Sulphur Masonic Home team came close the material for that column. RECORDS NOW available in that direction that it was plainly Springs; but we did gather from —by placing a close third in the He laughed, and including Dr. the home school, and in the evident that he would welcome a the discussion that the NCAA state track meet. And it wasn't Williams in his glance replied, League Office do not give the motion to add Texas to member­ Committee laid the blame on the until 1929 that the school's foot­ "Now, all of us can't write about names of the other two members ship in the National Federation. NF and the Porter group claimed Porter." ball teams began to win their way into play-offs. of the Masonic Home relay team His manner, demeanor and ap­ that the failure of the negotia­ To which we answered, "That's proach was disarming to the point tions was the fault of the NCAA which placed second. Harvey S. okay with me—go ahead and THIS MASONIC HOME team Williams, now Superintendent of that one less informeoV would officials. Anyway, the two sets of write about him too, because you victory was built primarily around conscientiously ask himself, "Why rules makers arrived at a definite the school was able to get the and I won't say the same thing two very good athletes—Robert names of all members of the vic­ not?" parting of the ways and it seems anyway." Johns and Vaughn Wilcoxson. Be­ torious 1918'track team, and pro­ NF GREAT ORGANIZATION now that the single code is as far After it was announced that the tween them, these two accounted vided the Leaguer with a print, We would be the last one to away as ever. However, if we re­ League was bringing Mr. Porter for all but 1% points of the 32% taken from an old sepia print in argue that the united action of member correctly, the NCAA com­ to Texas as the Breakfast speak­ points scored by the team. Johns Masonic Home archives. The other the NF has not wielded a tre­ mittee's attitude was recorded in er, several coaches have asked us rolled up three first places and a four members of the team, and mendous nation-wide influence on the official minutes as leaving the if we did not think that the invi­ second, while Wilcoxson tallied a the coach were: many phases of the high school door open for future efforts to tation was a deliberate attempt on get together. The discussions with­ first, a second and two thirds. And G. E. Parrott, Bard Dodd, Mar­ athletics. We do not question for the part of UIL authorities to have both boys ran on the Masonic a moment the fact that it has been in NCAA group sold both Pres. the NF's ace salesman "sell" the vin Baker, Willie Swearengin and Home relay team which took sec­ of great benefit in the states that Hopper and this writer on that NF to Texas schoolmen. Our Coach J. H. Hinds. point of view and we do not be­ ond place. Since scoring was 5, 3, do not have an interscholastic or­ answer now is the same as it was At present, Parrott is with the ganization comparable to the UIL, lieve that the Texas coaches will then—no, that H. V. Porter is the 2 and 1 points for the first four ever endorse the Federation until places, John had a total of 18% Shell Oil Company, Houston. However, Texas schoolmen settled "king bee" of interscholastic ath­ Dodd is a business man of Yoa­ this question on a referendum bal­ after the two groups get together letics in the nation, and that alone points for himself, enough to make kum. Both JoHhs and Wilcoxson lot three years ago when they de­ on the playing rules. The coaches is plenty to warrant the invitation him highpoint man for the confer­ cided that the added administra-* were not overly fond of the Sanc­ to a meeting of that nature. In ence. Wilcoxson made a total of are in business in Dallas. Baker is tive expense and red .tape, the tion Rule either. fact, Mr. Porter complimented 12% points, as the result of a tie president of Panola College, Car­ NT's Sanction Rule, and the pos­ TO EACH HIS OWN Texas by accepting the invitation. MEMBERS of the 1918 state class B champion­ Hinds (Coach), Marvin Baker, Willie Swearengin. for third in one event (points for thage. Of Hinds and Swearengin, sibility of sacrificing state cov- Texas is so large geographically Both can profit from the exchange ship Masonic Home track team are, top row, left Bottom Row, left to right: G. E. Parrott, Bard third and fourth were then added Supt. Williams was able to learn ereignty outweighed the advan­ that its problems are already of of ideas and experiences. to right: Robert Johns, Vaughn Wilcoxson, J. H. Dodd. and divided among the tying con­ nothing.