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Vol. XXXV AUSTIN, TEXAS, NOVEMBER, 1952 No. 3 Council Votes for New Ballot On Spring Football Training A great number of important to the State Executive Committee ing period. Or, plan of the State Basketball actions were taken by the Inter­ that a referendum ballot be sent 2. Eliminating spring train­ Tournament, asked the State scholastic League Advisory Coun­ out on a two-fold proposition. If ing, and permitting fall prac­ Executive Committee and schools cil in its annual fall meeting, Nov. the recommendation is approved tice to begin the second Monday of the state to approve a change 2 and 3. Twenty-two of the 23 by the Executive Committee, mem­ prior to the first Friday in Sep­ in the rules governing ineligibility elected representatives of all re­ ber schools would be asked to take tember, provided no games are as the result of a series of changes gions of each conference were their choice between: played until the third weekend of school, and adopted a schedule present in Austin for the delib­ 1. Limiting spring training for after the beginning of the fall of fees for basketball officials. erations. football to 21 calendar days (now training period. There were a number of other ac­ LEAGUE ADVISORY COUNCIL—All but one of the 23 member* son, II-A; E. M. Smith, VII-B; Dr. Hollis Moore, IV-AA; P. J. Dod- ONE IMPORTANT result of 30 calendar days), and permitting In other important actions, the tions, but these were the most of the Legislative Advisory Council for the University Interscholastic son, VI-B; and-Clyde Abshier, V-B. the Council's work may be the fall practice to begin one week Council voted to amend the out- important. League are pictured at they paused during their deliberations Nov. 3. Seated, left to right, R. B. Norman, I-AAj John Morris, I-B; voting of all League member prior to the first Friday in Sep­ of-state competition rule, asked With Dean James R. D. Eddy, They are, left to right, standing O. B. Chambers, Region II-B; Edwin Walter Coers, VII-B; Sterling Fly, VI-A; Lee Johnson, I-A; Dale schools once again on the prob­ tember, provided no games are Bowen, IH-Bj Minton White, VII-AA; Virgil Currin, VI-AA; R. B. Douglas, III-A; Jack Ryan, III-AA; and John Bailey, II-AA. Only that a committee study the entire of the Division of Extension, Uni­ Sparks, V-AA; Frank Pollitt, VIII-AA; Frank Singletary, IV-B; Dr. Council member not pictured is F. L. Moffett, IV-A, who was unable lem of spring training for foot­ played until the second weekend problem of representation at the versity of Texas, presiding, the E. H. Black, La Marque, V-A; Wright Chrane, VIII-B; Ira Huching- to attend the meeting because of illness in the family. ball. The Council recommended after the beginning of fall train­ State Meet, voted to change the following members of the Council carried through its business be­ tween 2:15 Sunday, Nov. 2, and Dr. Kennedy Becomes 11:45 a.m. Monday, Nov. 3: Four Conferences Scheduled csLet the traced R. B. Norman, Amarillo, Re­ gion I-A A; Lee Johnson, Phillips, I.E.A. Music Adviser I-A; John T. Morris, O'Donnell, Before Christmas Holidays S^peah for ^Jkemdewed Dr. V. J. Kennedy has been ap­ I-B; John F. Bailey, Brecken- pointed to the position as Music ridge, II-AA; Ira R. Huchingson, Four Student Activities Con- I Close at hand is the Nov. 22 Dec. 6 conference at Abilene Consultant in the Texas Education .Hamlin, II-A; O. B. Chambers, ferences are on the League calen- conference at The University of Christian College for Central West Already this fall, slightly over 11,000 Texas high school and Early Schools, Brownwood, II-B. junior high school students have taken part in a University Inter­ Agency. He assumed his new dar before Christmas, and four Texas, for South Central Texas, Texas, and two conferences on scholastic League-sponsored workshop, clinic or conference. duties on August 1, 1952, after Also, Jack Ryan, McKinney, remain for January and February. I Following closely afterward is the Dec. 13, at Odessa and Canyon, having served as a teaching fellow III-AA; Dale Douglas, Pleasant for West Texas and the Northern Four Student Activities Conferences have drawn a total of slightly more than 4,000 students and teachers. Twelve basket­ and instructor. in The University Grove Schools, Dallas, III-A; Ed­ Panhandle, respectively. ball clinics have added an additional 3,600 plus. And three choral of Texas School of Fine Arts since win Bowen, Boyd, III-B; Hollis A. clinic-workshops have almost matched the totals in the other Moore, Tyler, IV-AA; Frank L. FINAL PROGRAMS for the September, 1950. 30th UIL Breakfast two divisions, with nearly 3,800 in attendance. Singletary, Troup, IV-B; R. B. Austin conference have already Dr. Kennedy received the Bach­ Sparks, Baytown, V-AA; E. H. been mailed to nearly 200 schools These figures, briefly stated, reflect in a small measure the elor of Music Education degree impact on the public schools of Texas of the League's program Black, La Marque, V-A; Clyde To Hear Henry Porter in 46 counties of South Central for making available to every section of the state the best in from Murray State College in Ken­ Abshier, Deer Park, V-B. The Thirtieth Annual Inter- Committee, and editor or co- Texas, so that full details of the trained leadership in the various activities, from journalism to tucky in 1940 with major and program are already in the hands music to basketball. / minor instruments of piano, clari­ Also, Virgil Currin, Alamo scholastie League Breakfast, held editor of many basketball, foot­ Heights High School, San Antonio, of administrators and sponsors. net and cello. He earned a Master in conjunction with the annual ball and track publications. He is It would be financially impossible for any group of schools to VI-AA; Sterling H. Fly, Crystal The program, under the general of Music degree in 1947 from meeting of the Texas State Teach­ also secretary of the National Fed­ hire the mass of talent which the League, through its cooperative City, VI-A; P. J. Dodson, Bastrop, chairmanship of Dr. Howard W. arrangements with the great colleges and universities of the Southern Methodist University ers Association, will be held No­ eration Football Committee and VI-B; Minton White, Alice, VII- Townsend, will begin with regis­ state, makes available to the public schools of Texas. with a major in Music Education vember 28, in El Paso* of the National Six-Man Football AA; E. M. Smith, Sinton, VII-A; tration at 8:00 a.m., Nov. 22, and Committee. The figures for attendance at the Student Activities Confer­ and a minor in Music Literature. Walter Coers, Los Fresnos, VII-B; Scene of the breakfast will be continue through until 12:30 or ences read: Eagle Pass, 75, Dallas, 850, Houston, 2,200, Lubbock, In May, 1952, Dr. Kennedy re­ the Ballroom of the Cortez Hotel Frank Pollitt, Bowie High School, 1:00 p.m. 510, and Kilgore, 350. The 12 girls' basketball clinics have aver­ ceived the Doctor, of Philosophy in El Paso. The breakfast will be­ aged 300 persons, and have varied from 150 to 500. These clinics El Paso, VIII-AA; and Wright degree from The University of gin at 7:30 a.m. on the Friday Debate Handbooks Abilene Christian College, host were held at Brownwood, Denton, San Marcos, Kilgore, Kings­ V. J. KENNEDY Chrane, Pyote, VIII-B. Only Su­ Texas in Educational Administra­ following Thanksgiving Day. All But Sold Out again for the conference in that ville, Austin, Dallas, Nacogdoches, Alpine, Commerce, and Can­ perintendent F. L. Moffett of Cen­ area, will offer a strong group of yon. tion with minors in Music Edu­ Daviess County High School in Speaker for the breakfast, as ter, Region IV-A, was unable to Schools planning to conduct consultants in both speech and Waco, Huntsville, and Houston have already been hosts to cation, Music Literature and Owensboro, Kentucky, where he attend, due to illness in his family. announced by last month's debate activities this year journalism. Dr. Fred Barton, head choral clinic-workshops, with a combined attendance of well over Theory. directed band, orchestra, and CONCERNING the out-of-state Leaguer willl be Hehry V. Porter, should send for materials from of ACC Speech Department, is 3,000 singers and their directors. chorus. Following that experience, competition rule, which now pro­ Executive-Secretary of the Na­ the Interscholastic League at general chairman, and will be as­ NONE OF THE FIELDS of pub­ he went to Humboldt, Tennessee, The Student Activities Conference program is not yet half hibits an athlete from taking part tional Federation of State High once. Practically all of 'the sisted in speech and drama work lic school music will be strangers where he taught band and co­ done; there are still 15 music workshops remaining on the sched­ in any out-of-state athletic con­ School Athletic Associations. His N U E A Bulletins on Inter­ by Dr. Don Williams of The Uni­ ule, and one girls' basketball clinic remains. So, for most of the to Dr. Kennedy since he has had ordinated the grade school music test unless approved by the State topic will be "Trends in High national Organizations are sold versity of Texas Speech Depart­ state, th« opportunity still exists for participating in these far- practical experience in all of program. From 1942 to December, School Athletic Administration." flung activities of the League. Each school is being notified. Be Executive Committee, the Council out already, and when the ones ment, Major Loren Winship, them. He began his teaching 1945, Dr. Kennedy served with on the look-out for your regional conference or clinic. voted to make an exception of such Prin. R. B. Norman, Amarillo USAF, former head of Drama De­ career as director of music at now on hand are gone, no more the Army Air Corps in England, contests as occur during the sum­ High School, will preside at the partment of The University of can be obtained. Your check France, and North Africa. Follow­ mer. The rule, Art. VIII, Sec, 20, breakfast. Prin. Norman, long a Texas, and Bruce Roach, Director should accompany your order. ing this tour of duty, he became already states "This rule does not leader in Interscholastic League of Speech Activities for the Inter­ Of Number Sense Contest Make it payable to Interscho­ Assistant Professor of Music at apply to regular scheduled school work, is a member of the Legisla­ scholastic League. Dr. Williams lastic League, and send your the University of Omaha and games arranged by the school of­ tive Advisory Council. will handle debate, Maj. Winship order to the League, Box H, taught Music Education, History ficials," and would have added, drama, and Mr. Roach declama­ Mr. Porter will be introduced University Station, Austin, and Theory as well as directing "nor to athletic contests partici­ tion and extemporaneous speech,. J. M. Hurt Named State Director by Dr. Rhea H. Williams, Di­ Texas. Still available are the J. M. Hurt, professor of applied ing at UCLA in 1947-48. the University bands. pated in between the closing and rector of Athletics, Interscholastic following materials: In journalism, Walter E. Burch, mathematics at the University of Although his main interest is in Dr. Kennedy holds membership opening of the individual school League. N U E A Handbook Volume director of publicity for ACC, will Texas, has accepted the position of the teaching, study and develop­ in numerous professional and term." Provisions of the amateur Full details on menu, price, and I, 75c (no Vol. II left). honorary organizations and so­ be chairman. He will be assisted director of the Number Sense Con­ ment of mathematics, Prof. Hurt rule governing the awards which reservations are carried in the League Brief and Bibliog­ also enjoys the wildlife of Texas. cieties including, Music Educators may be accepted of course apply by Professor Olin Hinkle, of The test, sponsored by the University program printed below. raphy, 15c. He likes to camp out in the blue National Conference, Texas Mu­ to these summer contests despite University of Texas School of Interscholastic League. The speaker for the Thirtieth With the above, a package of Journalism, and Bluford Hestir, quail, rabbit, javelina, and coyote sic Educators Association, Amer­ the change in the out-of-state rule. free material will be sent to "I FEEL HONORED in having areas of the state. Some day he Breakfast will come from Chi­ Director of Journalism, Interscho­ ican Association of University This proposed change in the supplement this year's League been appointed director of Number hopes to take a camping trip to cago headquarters of the Na­ lastic League. Professors, Phi Mu Alpha Sin- out-of-state rule will go to the tional Federation. He is editor of Debate Proposition: Resolved, Sense Contest," he said. "Although East Africa. fonia, Phi Delta Kappa, American The ACC program will begin member schools on a referendum the National Press Service, Secre­ That the Atlantic Pact Nations I have much to learn about my Legion and Pi Kappa Lambda. with registration at 8:30, and con­ THE HURTS HAVE two sons. ballot if the suggestion is ap­ tary of the National Basketball should Form a Federal Union. new job, I know that I am being Dr. Kennedy is well versed in tinue until about 3:00 p.m. Full The boys are in the first and third proved by the State Executive given an opportunity to do some­ the various methods of motivating details of the program will be grades at Robert E. Lee School Committee. thing of real value for the school there. music activities including compe­ mailed to each invited school. children of Texas. On the matter of representation The Number Sense tests are ten- tition as his organizations from at the State Meet, the Council was THE WEEKEND following the "Never before in history has minute quizzes of 100 problems Humboldt, Tennessee, won Re­ (Cont. on p. 2, col. 5) PROGRAM Abilene conference, Odessa Col­ mathematics been as important as each. Those taking the tests give gional and State honors and lege will be host to the annual it is today. Anything we can do the exact or approximate answers, ranked very high in National of the conference for West Texas. Presi­ to stimulate interest in mathe­ according to the instructions, to Competition. dent Murray Fly of Odessa Col­ matics and to encourage talented short mathematical problems with­ IN AN INTERVIEW, Dr. Ken­ Magnolia Will Air lege is general chairman for the young people to enter the pro­ out figuring on paper. Only the nedy, stated that he is very busy Thirtieth Annual Interscholastic conference, which this ' year for fession of mathematics or related answer may be written down by answering correspondence and fields is surely a worthwhile service the contestant. Prof. Hurt will taking care of routine work which the first time will be held at the J. M. HURT Football Play-offs League Breakfast and Section college instead of at the high to the nation," Prof. Hurt de­ prepare and supervise the contests. had accumulated during the two Meeting school. Consultants already sched­ clared. years when there was no music uled to work with students and Prof. Hurt succeeds Dr. W. E. S. consultant. After this accumula­ From 33 Stations sponsors at this conference in­ Very Close Balloting Marks tion has been cared for he hopes Dickerson as Number Sense direc­ The Magnolia Petroleum Com­ Ballroom, Cortez Hotel clude Professor Roger Cilley, De­ to be of real service to the public tor. Dr. Dickerson resigned his pany's network of 33 radio sta­ partment of Drama, University of schools in building up their music work with the League because of Election of Eight to Council tions will again this year carry the El Paso, Texas Texas, Bruce Roach, Professor programs. stress of school work, combined In one of the closest elections in 1948, representing Region VI-AA. football play-offs in the top con­ Norris Davis, School of Journal­ Dr. Kennedy expressed a real with ill health. His long service has the history of the University Inter­ Another former member, Princi­ ferences of the Interscholastic interest in the activities of the ism, University of Texas, and been invaluable both to the League scholastic League Legislative Ad­ pal R. B. Sparks, Robert E. Lee League. November 28, 1952, 7:30 a.m. Bluford Hestir. In addition, a as a whole because of the "going University Interscholastic League visory Council, six new members High School, Baytown, was elected The Magnolia Network, broad­ section for ready-writers will be concern" he made of the Number and was very complimentary of and two incumbent members of the from Region V-AA, succeeding casting principally through Texas held at Odessa for the first time. Sense Contest, and to the young the constructive steps taken to Council were elected. In several Assistant Superintendent J. O. State Network, will carry all play­ R. B. NORMAN, Principal, Dr. Powell Stewart, state director mathematicians of the state, who assist music educators in develop­ instances, only a vote or two sepa­ Webb, Houston. Prin. Sparks first off games in 4-A and 3-A. In addi­ of the Ready-Writing Contest, De­ were guided wisely and rapidly by ing well balanced music programs Amarillo High School, Presiding rated the winner from one or more served on the Council in 1944, tion, the Magnolia Championship his program. His work has been in the schools. He expressed a de­ partment of English, University others nominated for the same filling out an unexpired term in Football Broadcasts will include J. O. WEBB, Houston, Secretary of Texas, will be in charge of this deeply appreciated by all who have vacancy. V-AA left vacant by resignation. sire to attend several of the choral been familiar with it. the Conference AA final game. new section. Re-elected were Superintendent He was re-elected in 1945 and clinic-workshops now sponsored and also stated that as soon as In addition to the 33 stations After the Christmas holidays, Prof. Hurt received his bachelor Lee Johnson of Phillips, by Region served until expiration of his term already scheduled as part of the possible he thought that the League Section Motto: four conferences are scheduled of science degree in education I-A, and Superintendent Edwin in 1949. hook-up, other stations will be Agency might give some assistance The first, set for January 10, will from the University in 1938 and Bowen of Boyd, by Region III-B. Region V-A elected* Dr. E. H. added to provide adequate cover­ to the League and colleges spon­ Better Citizenship Through Contests be a new conference, at Sam his master's degree in 1945. He has Elected from Region II-B, suc­ Black, Superintendent at La Mar­ age as soon as competing quarter­ soring activities in this field. Houston State College, Huntsville. taught at the University since ceeding Superintendent D. E. Love­ que. Dr. Black succeeds Dr. Joseph final teams are determined. The Invocation It will be designed primarily for 1942, except for a period of teach­ less, Coleman, whose term expired, R. Griggs of Huntsville. list given below will not all carry the host of class A and B schools Slide Rule Manuals Introduction of Speaker—Dr. Rhea H. Williams, Athletic was Superintendent O. B. Cham­ In Region VII-A, the election all games in both 4-A and 3-A, from Houston north to Hunts­ Dean Haskew Named bers, Early Schools, Brownwood. went to Superintendent E. M. Sales Going Rapidly but will carry one or the other, Director, University Interscholastic League ville, and east and west of the Dr. Hollis A. Moore, Superin­ Smith, of Sinton, who succeeds The new slide rule manuals depending on which conference host city. January 17 will be To National Council' Address—"Trends in High School Athletic Administration", tendent at Tyler, was elected from Superintendent E. B. Morrison of have been selling like hot cakes. play-off carries the predominant the date of the annual con­ University of Texas Education Region IV-AA, to fill the remain­ Cuero. This fact the League Office is local interest. The Magnolia Net­ H. V. Porter, Executive Secretary, National High School ference for deep South Texas and Dean L. D. Haskew has been ap­ der of the unexpired term of The place left vacant by the taking to mean that teachers and work stations are: Athletic Federation the Valley, to be held at Texas pointed to a tferee-year term as a Superintendent H. L. Foster, Long- resignation and retirement of students are finding the new bul­ College of Arts & Industries, member of the National Council view, who retired at the end of the Ahilsnp TfRTtO Lubbock . KSEL Superintendent J. E. Gregg of letin as useful as the League be­ Amarillo KONC Lufkin KTRE Discussion Kingsville. The following week­ for Accreditation of Teacher Edu­ past school year. Dr. Moore is not Marfa in Region VIII-B, was filled lieved they would. Austin , KNOW McAUen . KRIO end is the date of the annual cation. Austin fc'TRH Midland —._ . KCRS serving on the Council for the first by the election of Superintendent There are still plenty left, but Baytown KRFJ. Odessa KOSA Southwestern University confer­ time, however, since he was one of Wright Chrane of Pyote. Supt. Beaumont KRIC Palestine KNET Six educators who "are broadly to get the greatest advantage Big Spring _ KBST Paris — KPLT Reservations, $1.75 per plate. ence at Georgetown, for the the earliest members of the Coun­ Chrane will serve the remainder MENU Make sure of a place by for- representative of institutions en­ from the material in the book, Breckenridge_ KSTB Port Arthur- KPAC northern portion of Central Texas. cil. He was elected in 1941 when of the unexpired term. Brownwood __ KBWD San Angelo.. KGKL tFruit Juice warding % 1.75 to Miss Willie gaged in teacher education in the it would be wise to order early. CorpuB ChristL KSIX San Antonio. KABC iBacon Thompson, Secretary of the Last on the schedule is the Stephen U.S." were namtid to the council membership was changed from an All of these men bring long Just write for "Beginner's Slide Dallas . ... TCRI.D Sherman KRRV F. Austin State College confer­ Dallas WRR Tpmpl« KTEM |ed Eggs League, Box H, University Sta- by the American Association of appointive basis to an elective years of successful public school Rule Manual," Bulletin 5217, by El Paso ' ..._ KROD Texarkana..- KCMG Jelly tion, Austin, Texas, at once. ence at Nacogdoches for Central Colleges for Teacher Education basis. Dr. Moore served until the teaching and administrative experi. Leonardt F. Kreisle. Price is Fort Worth . KFJZ Tyler KTBI? Tickets will be forwarded on r.r»»„v;n, Tcr.vr, Waco WACO East Texas, on February 7. executive committee. expiration of his seeond term* in ence to the Council. $1.00. Houston KTRH WiohitaFalb KWFT receipt of price. Longvisw KFRO Page 7 INTERSCHOITASTIC CEA'"G'UEK eJLel the ^Jruth Council Votes for New Ballot d5e Well ^J\nown Free public education in America has been and is the very On Spring Football Training foundation of our democracy and is known as "The Uni­ versity for the Masses." It is a means whereby all Americans (Continued from page 1) a committee appointed from the schools concerned, with the State Supt. Walter Coers, Los Fres- Council, meeting jointly with rep­ Executive Committee. of whatever creed, color, or economic circumstance have been unable to reach any definite con­ nos, stated that Class B schools clusion on the basis of informa­ resentatives from the Southwest­ Prin. R. B. Norman, Amarillo, in his area are anxious to have a tion in hand. The result was that ern Basketball Officials Associa­ taught the fundamentals of the "Democratic way of Life." reported some opposition to the change in the transfer rule. He the Council asked that a committee tion, was approved by the Council. present State Baseball Tourna­ When one visits the public school and sees what a fine job suggested that the decision on be named for a careful study of The schedule varies from a mini­ ment plan, with some coaches fa- the teachers are doing in training our youth to live in a all factors, including housing, re­ mum of $7.50 for one game or fpring a play-off of the type used transfer matters might be left up democratic society, it is hard to conceive that anyone enjoy­ bate, finance, equitable represen­ $10 for two, to $50, based on in football. Dr. Williams explained to the district committee. No ac­ gate receipts. The schedule will.go tation, enlargement of represen­ that it would greatly simplify the tion was taken on the suggestion. ing all the privileges of living in this great land of ours into the rule book if approved by tation in debate, drama, and re­ work problem for the State Office Supt. Lee Johnson, Phillips, lays, and broadening representa­ the State Executive Committee. could oppose the public school idea. if such a plan were adopted, but brought up the question of state tion in tennis for Conferences A No one claims that errors and mistakes are not being or OTHER ACTIONS taken by the doubted whether it could succeed level competition for volleyball. and B. Coaches of track and field Council included: because of travel, financial, and He stated that volleyball enthusi­ have not been made by the public schools in teaching and had requested that a second relay time problems involved. Voted to make no change in the asts are anxious to get the back­ team in both the 440 and the mile management of this vast enterprise. Such human failings present ten-semester, 19-year rule. SUPT. MORRIS also asked, on ing of the League for state play­ A BIG OCCASION—Inter»choIastic League Press Conference relays be permitted to come from officers Marilyn Frazier and Duane Whitlow took part in the big It had been proposed at the State behalf of his constituents, whether offs. are inevitable in handling enormous undertakings such as each regional meet to the State doings when the University of Texas School of Journalism dedicated Meeting of Delegates that a 10- the League had considered aban­ In final actions, the Council public education. However, it is not necessary to abolish the its new building, Oct. 31 and Nov. 1. Meet. Tennis coaches have asked semester, 18-year rule be adopted. voted to endorse a recent resolu­ Here they met Dr. Albert Gainza-Paz, owner and editor of the that Conferences A and B not be doning the NSWA rules for girls' public school system to correct these errors and mistakes. Voted against amending the world-famous La Prenza, South America's greatest newspaper which merged into one play-off at the basketball and the adoption of the tion by the Texas Association of was destroyed by Dictator Peron. Dr. Gainza-Paz, as the greatest 10-semester rule to permit play­ Administrators, teachers and laymen should be alert to criti­ region, but that each conference League's own rules entirely, or School Administrators against exponent of freedom of the press, was the headline speaker. Duane ers to complete the basketball the rules used in cooperation by grade school bowl games, and Whitlow of Belton is ILPC president; Marilyn Frazier, of Stephen- play through to a state champion­ cisms offered, ready to make improvements where necessary, seanson. ville, is its secretary. ship in all tennis divisions. Speech surrounding states. Dr. Williams similar exploitation of grade and swift to defend at all times the principles and ideals upon Voted against imposing a limi­ teachers are anxious that more explained that the girls' basket­ school youngsters. And the Coun­ which the public school system is based. than one debate team be permit­ tation on basketball training sea­ ball committee for the League had cil voted a reaffirmation of its ted to come from the region, and son. It was the opinion of the elected to stay with the NSWA stand with regard to all-star The work accomplished by the public schools must be kept drama teachers have asked the Council that such limitation would rules for the time being, hoping games. Earlier action by the Coun­ constantly before the people. Parents and citizens must be same right for one-act plays. Since severely penalize the smaller to secure a gradual change in cil resulted in the adoption by the schools where basketball is the invited and urged to see the school "in action." the entire problem of representa­ these rules, and benefiting from schools of the League of Football School p^\ tion at the State Meet hinges in sole major sport. the improved relations with au­ Plan Rule 34, now involved in To discover how much interest Texans are showing in the part on the ability of the League Voted to welcome representa­ thorities in the field of women's litigation before the State Su­ criticisms levelled at the public schools, we computed the /-^re33 organization to provide the re­ tives from the coaches, speech, health and education. preme Court. quired free lodging and finance music and other associations when requests for information on this subject which are being the rebate required by the possible they wish to present special recom­ received by the librarian of the Extension Loan Library, Biggest news of this months' the sponsor—and the school paper addition of hundreds of contest­ mendations or to make statements Division of Extension, University of Texas. We found that High School Press column consists —always faces this difficult prob­ ants and coaches, and since no before the Council, but to deny of a report on activities of ILPC lem. It is literally impossible to ready solution to the financial diffi­ these organizations seats on the Parents-Teachers Associations and Women's Clubs were re­ officers, President Duane Whitlow put out a paper as thoroughly culties seemed in sight, the Coun­ Council. It was the opinion of the cil took the action described Council that since the ultimate re­ questing information upon the following questions: "Faith and Secretary Marilyn Frazier. representative of a good school as above. sponsibility for conducting the ac­ BY F. W. SAVAGE in Our Public Schools," "What is Wrong with Our Public They, along with a number of one would like, if those first few tivities of the League, and for Director Music Activities Schools?" "How Good Are Our Public Schools?" "Virtues sponsors, several hundred gradu­ issues have to be put out by totally A COMPANION recommenda­ enforcing rules adopted, rests on ACCEPTANCE CARDS it was necessary to redistrict the ates of The University of Texas inexperienced personnel. tion was adopted by the Council the school administrators, only and Shortcoming of Our Public Schools." In order for any organization State. . . . at the time it asked the naming members of the administrations School of Journalism, and scores Despite the general recognition from any high school or junior "(C) The addition of two dis­ These representative topics indicate that many groups out­ of a committee for a special study should be members of the Council. of newspaper editors from all over of this fact, those schools which do high school to participate in spring tricts would . . . result in even of State Meet participation. This Voted to ask a committee to side the public schools have a deep interest in school affairs America and several foreign coun­ offer journalism for credit gener­ music activities sponsored by the greater overcrowding at the State was the proposal that the same study recommendations by the and they further point to the conclusion that public school ally offer it as a senior course, or League, a music acceptance card Final centers. Consequently the tries, helped dedicate the new committee investigate the advisa­ Texas Speech Association for administrators and teachers should keep in touch with all from each sehool unit must be on Committee adopted a plan to fur­ School of Journalism building. if they offer it as a junior course, bility of increasing the League's changes in the rules governing file in the State Office by Decem­ ther limit the number of contest­ of those organizations, in order that every phase of the school provide no way in which the portion of the gate receipts at debate and declamation, and the DEDICATION ceremonies, in ber 1, 1952. Letters inclosing these ants and groups eligible for ad­ program may have an impartial and judicial hearing. This trained student can be offered any­ football games played above the addition of a radio speech contest. their varied phases, took place Oct. cards have been mailed to schools vancement. ."". . In brief, this is has not been the case in many instances in other states. thing more than a staff job to hold district level during the state The proposal in declamation is that 31 and Nov. 1. Duane, who is edi­ which participated last year. One the plan: him or her to work on the school play-off. At present the League poetry continue to be used for additional reminder will be sent "(1) The present limitation up­ tor of the Belton Tiger, and Mari­ paper during the senior year. gets 5% of the gate. With the grade school declamation, but that out before the deadline. on the number of District SU­ lyn, who is editor of the Steptien- recent abolition of the 20% federal changes be made for junior and THE ANSWER is to be found, DISTRICT AUDITIONS PERIOR ratings which an adjudi­ ville Stinger, took part in the mam­ tax on high school athletic events senior declamation. Under the pro­ vUkat eJDo Ljou ^JklnhC of course, in the concrete sugges­ cator may award in a given event of this type, schoolmen present posal, grades six through ten Although we hear reports of moth banquet Friday night, Oct. tion which Mr. Dawson makes: within each class remains un­ felt that an increase of up to per­ would use non-original prose se­ various and sundry discussions in 31. There they got acquainted with "Why do we not initiate a move­ changed. However, not all entries In another section of the Leaguer you will find a reference haps 10% might be advisable, and lections for declamation, but local areas relating to the new ment to give two credits in jour­ District Auditions, this office' has receiving a SUPERIOR rating will newspapermen from all over, and would solve the financial difficul­ grades eleven and twelve would to the athletic participation of grade school groups in highly nalism in place of a meager one?" generally been kept in the dark advance to the State Finals. collected autographs from news­ ties of increased participation at use original orations in all confer­ competitive situations. This is a growing question that school Actually there is ho reason why concerning actual opinions of "(2) After a district adjudicator ' paper publisher Allan Shivers. the State Meet. ences. In Conference AA only, in administrators will have to face sooner or later. we should not. Here's the way it limitation on solos and ensembles has completed the judging of any Following the banquet, the ILPC The change voted in the State addition, a second declamation eon- should be done, as recommended tors. We have received a few event within a given class, he will A number of years ago the leaders in the field of Health officers heard Dr. Albert Gainza- Basketball Tournament plan was test would be offered, using poe­ by officials of the Texas Education letters and, typically, most of them recommend only the best of those Paz, great editor of the "mur­ to do away with . the divisional try. This proposal is included in and Physical Education took a decided stand against grade Agency, Accreditation Division: are objecting to the procedure. awarded SUPERIOR ratings (if dered" La Prenza, South America's play-off plan. Last year, after each the material referred to the com­ school football. Medical groups also came out against this 1. Let each sponsor who is ready, Peculiarly enough, all letters are any) for advancement to the State greatest newspaper until Peron conference had determined a Con­ mittee for study. type of competition for elementary groups. or wants to institute a second from band directors and all letters Finals. In making such recom­ destroyed it for its valiant fight ference champion in Conferences FOR DEBATE, the speech peo­ credit year in journalism, prepare suggest that we adopt a percentage mendations, the adjudicator will be Believing that the opposition of these two strong groups for freedom of the press. A, AA, 3-A and 4-A, the two ple recommended that there be a course of study, showing how limitation on solos and sensembles limited as follows: was sufficient evidence to prove that a highly competitive Open house in the new building smaller and the two larger confer­ no district meet in debate, unless and that local directors be re­ this course should differ from the "(a) If within any class . . . athletic program should not be held at the grade-school level, followed the big speech, and it was ences played for divisional titles. there were five or more debate sponsible for necessary elimina­ first year's study; there are from one to five actual during this period that the ILPC In each case the smaller school teams entered in the district. In tions. It is interesting to note that the League ceased promoting grade school athletics except 2. Then convince your own prin­ participants, he may recommend officers got to meet Dr. Gainza-Paz defeated the larger, undoubtedly this latter case, a tournament type this exact proposal was flatly on the local level and then only on a very mild basis. cipal or superintendent _j)f, the not more than one of those given and have the picture printed above increasing opposition to the plan. debate contest would be held in vetoed during the meeting of the SUPERIOR ratings for advance­ As the League moved out of this area, private groups and made with him. The picture was need; The Council recommended that the district, and three of the total T.M.E.A. Advisory Committee ment. ... other well-meaning persons moved in and without all the taken in the sumptuous new semi­ 3. And with his support, present this year's tournament follow the number of teams would be per­ composed mainly of band directors "(b) Similarly, if there are from restraints of the League, began promoting all-star, regional, nar room. yo'ar request for a second credit same plan of competition (eight mitted to go on to the regional at Mineral Wells last February. ON SATURDAY, Duane and to the Accreditation Committee of Conference B teams, and four each contest. In any event, all teams six to ten participants, he may ad­ ktate and national championships for the grade school boy. Marilyn sat in on University Re­ the Texas Education Agency. in each of the other conferences) coming from the district would en­ Musical progress in Texas, like vance not more than two. progress in practically every field "(c) In like manner, if there The excitements and tensions of such a program will, in the gent David Warren's speech on This is the hard way, perhaps. through to the conference cham­ gage in two qualifying debates at of activity including general edu­ are more than ten participants, opinion of some, be harmful to the normal development of "Journalism and Education in An easier way, which would bene­ pionship, stopping at that point. the regional level, with a team cation is ultimately determined by he may advance not more than the boy. Send in your views on this question for publication. Texas." Mr. Warren is himself an fit more people is: THE COUNCIL also voted to having to win at least one of the editor and publisher. Following two in order to continue into an comparing Texas with other states. three. . . . 1. First sell your own principal limit the period of ineligibility as this speech, the young editors a result of moving from one elimination tournament, which Texas music educators who have "(3) An adjudicator will not be or superintendent on the idea. kept informed concerning the ob­ heard a panel discussion on free­ school to another. At present, would determine the regional required to advance any SU­ 2. Then get in touch with other jectives and attitudes of this office NCAA Throws Weight dom of the press, with Dr. Gainza- when a student has participated winner. This too was referred to PERIOR contestants in a given schools and journalism teachers during the past six years realize Paz, Sam Wood, editor of the in a sport at a school, then moves the committee for study. event within a class to the State throughout the state who want to that it has been our ambition to Tribune-Herald, Waco; Felix Mc- to a second school, he is ineligible Supt. John Morris, O'Donnell, Finals, nor is he required to ad­ do the same job. Meeting jointly, make Texas a leader in music edu­ vance the maximum number pro­ Knight, editor of the Dallas News, for a full year to participate in submitted the opinion of some of Against All-Star' Play work up in cooperation a course of cation. This can not be done by vided in (a), (b) and (c) above. and Charles Clayton, an editor of that sport. Should he move again his region's schools that a simpler study. preserving the status quo since it Recently the League Office re­ NAAC agreed to present the fol­ the St. Louis Globe-Democrat. to the original school or still an­ method needs to be found for com­ "While the above changes repre­ is general knowledge that our quested Mr. Howard Grubbs, lowing suggestions to their re­ Duane and Marilyn represented 3. And then submit the recom­ other school, the ineligibility for pleting and sending in the many sent a radical departure from pre­ State has never ranked among the Executive Secretary of the South­ spective conferences: with distinction their hundreds of mended course, with approval of vious plans for State Final Ad­ a team participation continues forms certifying the intention of leaders. west Conference, to furnish, the " 'The members of the NACC, fellow editors of student publica­ your administrator, to the Accredi­ for yet another year. The change the schools to participate in the vancement, it was considered the best possible arrangement that League Office with information fully aware of the abuses of re­ tions throughout the state. They tation Committee. recommended by the Council varied competitions of the League. We must discover our weak­ would permit the continuance of relative to the attitude of the Na­ cruiting arising from All-Star high even did their best to witness with EITHER WAY, the committee would make it possible for the stu­ Confusion sometimes results, he nesses then do everything in State Final contests." tional Collegiate Athletic Asso­ school football and basketball impartiality the football game will study your wishes, and the dent to participate in the sport said, over,whether a school has our power to eliminate these defi­ ciation regarding All-Star football games that are held each year, Nov. 1 between SMU and Texas. Agency officials say that if several after a single year, regardless of sent in all the necessary forms to ciencies. We are happy to say that INTERPRETATION in our opinion we have made prog­ games. In answer to that request, urge their conferences^ to adopt And somehow they found time to schools will jointly request such a whether or not he had again be sure of being eligible to com­ In order to compare Texas with ress. We have beat other and more he sent us the following informa­ the following regulations in re­ do a little talking and planning for new credit course, it will almost changed schools. The Council pete. Dr. Rhea Williams explained Illinois, we must first make the well-established states in recogniz­ tion, which we think should be of spect to these contests, providing next spring's ILPC State Conven­ certainly be approved. asked the State Executive Com­ that collect calls always are made following blunt observation. Im­ interest to member schools and to ing weak points and in prescribing agine the Illinois State Final con­ these regulations are adopted by tion. There's your answer to a good mittee to change Section 14 of as a final warning in case any some of the colleges in Texas that remedies. Old timers familiar with test with no limitation on entry all of the conferences whose com­ • paper every year. There's your Article VIII, to read: "A pupil sports form has been overlooked, are not members of the above the progress of inter-school music and no qualifying districts. We missioners are members of the A number of ILPC members this answer, to the feeling that we are who has represented a high school and asked that suggestions be mentioned Association. activities in the United States will imagine any person in Illinois NACC. year have asked the specific ques­ not succeeding in preparing stu­ (other than his present school) or made for simplifying the over-all quickly admit that Illinois has would quickly describe this as "IN REGARD to the All Star " '1. That no coach of a mem­ tion: What about a second credit, dents as thoroughly as they should academy • in either football or problem. ranked among the leaders for pandemonium, chaos and com­ High School games, I am quoting ber institution participate in the for a second year in journalism be in journalism. It doesn't exclude basketball is ineligible in both of Supt. Hollis Moore, Tyler, asked many years. As a matter of infor­ pletely educationally intolerable! below that part of the minutes of coaching of such all-star teams. in high school? the first year course which should these sports for one year in a that something be done to relieve mation, we are quoting extensively However, Texas has been operating the Eleventh Annual Meeting of " '2. That the use of the sta­ More and more sponsors, as they continue to be for students who school or schools to which he the situation involving long travel from the October, 1952, issue of with this plan for many years and the National Association of Col­ dium, field house, or other athletic wrestle with the difficult problem need or want the basic information changes, etc." If the Executive for district games in his 4-A foot­ the Illinois Interscholastic endeav­ some people are still reluctant to legiate Commisioners, held at Hot facilities be denied to such con­ of putting out a good paper each without the more advanced ma­ Committee okehs the proposal, this ball district. Members are Tyler, oring to disclose the procedure that attempt a revision. Illinois has Springs, Virginia, in April of tests. year when each year they lose terial. What do you want to do too will go before member schools Waco, Wichita Falls and Highland state has adopted to combat certain been operating with the equivalent 1952, which are applicable to the their trained student journalists about the suggestion? ILPC offi­ " '3. That no member of the in a referendum ballot. Park. The Council voted that this weaknesses in their program. Be­ of District Auditions for many subject: through graduation, have come to cials believe that guidance in this athletic staff be permitted to con- The schedule of fees for basket­ matter be referred to a committee fore you begin reading this quota­ years and their latest move is to ask the question. should more properly come from " 'Last July the members of the (Cont. on p. 2, col. 5) ball officials, as recommended by made up of administrators of tion, bear in mind that Illinois has further restrict the maximum num­ As one of these sponsors, C. W. TAJD, but we hereby offer to do one State Final Contest where ber participating in order to "per­ Dawson of the Gladewater Bear anything in the way of coordinat­ Texas has eleven. Each of our mit the continuance of State Final Facts, puts it: "Journalism is an ing effort which we can. Just ask eleven final contests. compares contests." This is an interesting art, a profession—how can we be us. NCAA Throws Weight favorably with the Illinois Final sentence and much may be read expected to teach it sufficiently in Contest both in number of par­ between the lines. It appears that one year?" ticipants and in the geographical Illinois music educators were con­ And every year, we're asked Against All-Star' Play area represented. We quote: fronted with an "or else" mandate. questions like the one from Mrs. Sank Mayers, sponsor of the South (Continued from col. 2) resolution is the one all-star game "To improve on these (crowded) Personally, we believe that the San Antonio Bobcat Weekly: tact or interview the contestants sponsored by the State High conditions, the Advisory Music new system of auditions for Texas "IS IT WISE to have issues of in these games either while en School Coaches Association.) Committee . . . weighed all possi­ harbors certain advantages over the paper before the beginning route to the game, during the "Following the meeting of the bilities most carefully and pro­ the District eliminations used in time the athletes are on the scene Published eight times a year, each month, from September to journalists have had time to learn commissioners in April, the Big posed the following changes. The Illinois. Two features stand out: April, inclusive, by the Bureau of Public School Service, Division of the general principles?" PETTUS of the game or while en route to Seven Conference in their meet­ recommendations in their entirety first, our auditions are supposed to Extension, The University of Texas. Pettus High School has been placed their homes.' Or the request for a discussion on probation in football for the remainder ing, June 30-July 2, 1952, passed were later adopted by the IHSA be anonymous performances with in this column of "publishing first of the 1952 season for failure to provide "AS I TOLD YOU in our re­ the following regulation: Board of Directors. no publicity given to failure and adequate police protection for officials, paper with only two weeks of and for failure to fence the field. cent conversation, the Southwest " 'Coaches and facilities of "(A) All ensembles . . . will be second, since there are no awardsJ training," a request which in this * * * Athletic Conference has banned member institutions are not to be required to enter District Compe­ and judging can be relatively inex^ hj case came from the Hillcrest Hur­ MART recruiting at all-star games, and made available for all-star high tition. pensive, the resulting coste-*"^ R. J. KIDD Editor Mart High School has been placed on ricane of Dallas. probation in basketball for the 1952-53 has passed a resolution eliminat­ school games.' "(B) To relieve the crowded decreased. Incicj BLUFORD HESTIR -Assistant Editor season for failure to abide by provisions It's easy to see that all of this of the Basketball Code. ing the use of their coaches and "It was not necessary for them conditions at most of the District esting to note i| * (Entered as second-class matter November 6, 1927, at the post ties together. Obviously, without • • * their facilities in such games, con­ to take action on recruiting at centers, two additional districts a new schedulj office at Austin, Texas, under the Act of August 24,1912.) OLTON have been created. In order to trants must paj Subscription fate is $1.00 per year. some arrangement whereby trained Olton High School has been placed on tingent on the fact that all the these games, since they already sflident journalists can be carried probation in football for the school years other major conferences take simi­ "had regulations which eliminated equalize as nearly as possible the ensembles mi of 1952-5" and 1958-54 for failing to com­ that madrigal Vol. XXXV ! November, 1952 No. 3 forward from the previous year, pletely abide by Rule 25 of the Football lar action. (The exception to this such practice/' number of entries in each district* Code. TNTERS'CHOEXSTT'C CEX^UHK r'age 3 Fine Arts Collection Fine Reproductions of Great In Amarillo High's Pictures Aid League Contest Halls Is Outstanding Before the war, one of the most IN RECENT YEARS art com­ Nationality. Under each of these popular contests for the grade panies have been printing small will be numbers 1-S3 (for 33 of Through gifts, school activities, schools was the Picture Memory color reproductions of the great the 40 pictures will be displayed and class donations, Amarillo High Contest. During the war years, pictures in a very accurate man­ at the contest). Typing paper or School has a collection of original this contest was discontinued be­ ner. These small prints are excel­ notebook paper may be used. lent for making the great pictures paintings valued by Principal R. B. cause prints of the pictures were Each contestant shall draw a Again the requests come in for (Houston), (second place), Pierre too hard to get. Now, however, an intimate part of the child's Norman at more than $8,000. Be­ number and write that number in help in choosing good contest Patelin; Sunset (Dallas), Highness. new plates have been made, and general educational background. the upper right-hand corner of plays. There is an urgency in In 1951 the City Conference was gun as an art exhibit furnished new arrangements have been It might be well for each child each sheet of his test paper. The choosing the title early this year, discontinued, and the city schools by a prominent Atlanta art deal­ worked out for the European re­ to possess a complete set of the Director, of course, shall keep an since the title must be in the were placed in the Conference AA er, the collection has grown to leases of the pictures. The con­ 40 pictures for his very own. A accurate list of the names of the League Office before contests plays complete set of the 40 pictures bracket. about 40 pictures and a few test is again available to those contestants and the number each are declared eligible. may be purchased for $1.00 post­ 1951 CONF. AA: Abilene (second elementary schools interested in has drawn. This list will be used friezes, murals, and statues. paid by sending your money with Many directors have asked us to place), Little Foxes, Act III; entering it. for identification of the test your order to Texas Bookstore, list the plays appearing in State Alamo Heights, Flight of the In 1945 the school staged an LOIS HAMILTON MARY JANE DROST THE PURPOSE of the Picture sheets after the contest. One-Act Play Contest for the last art exhibit in a famous old man­ Austin, Texas. Herons; Austin (El Paso), The Memory Contest is to present to Thirty-three of the 40 pictures several years. Following are the High Heart; Denton, Barretts of sion. The famous house was un­ the fourth and fifth graders (the In addition to the small pictures plays that have been to the State shall be displayed (chosen at ran­ Wimpole Street, Act III; Jeff usual in architectural style and La Feria, Bloomington Girls contest is at present restricted to (these pictures measure about Meet from 1946 to the present: dom). The Director shall keep an Davis (Houston), (first place), had cost a great deal to build, these two grades) a selected num­ 3x4 inches), the teacher might accurate list of the pictures, the Minnie Field; Lubbock, Rosalind; want to purchase a set of the 1946: El Paso, A Window to the and it helped draw several thou­ State Meet Speech Winners ber of works of art, both old mas­ artists and the nationality in the South; Reagan (Houston) Antic Lufkin, The Informer; Laredo, ters and contemporary works. larger 9 x 12-inch pictures (or order in which they are exhibited. sand people to the exhibit of pic­ State championships in Confer­ coaching of Mrs. Joe Wyatt, who Spring; Sunset (Dallas), To the Birthday of the Infanta. Along with this objective is that perhaps even larger sizes) for dis­ has turned out two state champions Contestants will be instructed Lovely Margaret; Yoakum, The tures furnished by Dr. Carlton ence B went to two young ladies of developing in students a sensi­ play before the whole class and 1951 CONF. A: Crowell, Special in three State Meets (Mary Ann to write down the name of the Perfect Gentleman; Longview, The Palmer, of Atlanta. with exceptional ability in speak­ tiveness to fine art forms and an for discussion of the pictures. Guest; Cuero (first place), All My Lovel in 1950), Mary Jane first picture in the first column, the Happy Journey; Abilene (first THE STUDENTS sat with the ing. Winner of Extemporaneous appreciation for good art value's. Generally, the large pictures sell Sons, cutting; Floydada (second won a speech contest during her name of the artist in the second place), Our Town, Act I; Amarillo exhibit and took donations for an for about 50 cent apiece. Perhaps place), This Night Shall Pass; Speech championship was Lois eighth grade year. At that time Pupils in the fourth and fifth column, and the nationality of the (second place), This Night Shall art collection of their own. By the school, will not be financially Jacksonville, John Doe; Lampasas, Joanne Hamilton of La Feria. Win­ she won first in junior girls decla­ grades who are eligible to enter artist in the third column. Pan; Harlingen, The Londonderry the end of the show almost $800 able to buy the whole set at once. The Informer; Seguin, The Sisters mation at district, and placed this contest should all be provided As you will note, there is no Air. had been raised. ner of Girls' Declamation was But the school should definitely Mdntosh; West Columbia, When second at regional. with a set of the small pictures test on unfamiliar pictures this the Whirlwind Blows. The high-school activity fund Mary Jane Drost of Bloomington. for study. The pictures -selected work toward building up a good 1947: Austin, Indian Giver; Austin During her freshman and sopho­ year. The student, however, will was given the right by the School These two, from schools of similar for study this year have been care­ art library of pictures, an invest­ (El Paso), Rising of the Moon; 1951 CONF. B: Angleton, Dark more years, Mary Jane won have, to work a little harder on Board to operate the football fully chosen for the art value as ment which will be good for many Jonham, Finger of God; Laredo, Wind; Blooming Grove (second size, with similar gifts in speech, seconds in senior girls' declamation names of pictures and artists, stadium concessions. Mr. Norman well as the' interest value to the years. The White Lawn; Midland (second place), Mr. Lincoln's Whiskers; came to the championships by at the region. She also won, in her since he will be expected to spell managed the enterprise. During child. All of these pictures are As has been stated, the pic­ place), I'm a Fool; Sunset (Dal­ Cross Plains, Love in a French widely differing routes. junior year, the award for best these accurately, if possible. the war almost $7,000 accumu­ generally accepted as works of tures on the list have been care­ las), (first place),; Balcony Scene; Kitchen; Ingleside, Antic Spring; actress in both district and area (Neatness and spelling errors lated because there was nothing LOIS WON her championship art of high quality. fully chosen as representing a West Columbia, Heritage of Wim. Iraan, Mooncalf Mugford; Liberty meet in one-act play competition. shall be considered in breaking to buy, and this accumulation was after but one year in Texas, and good cross-section of our art heri­ pole Street; White Deer, The Sev­ (Texarkana), Heritage of Wimpole In the same year, Mary Jane cap­ A number of studies have ties—otherwise slight errors will later spent on pictures. tage. Administrators and teach­ ered Cord. Street; Schulenburg (first place), was entered in League competition tured first place at district and shown that art study which in­ not count against paper answered Three or four private individ­ ers may feel confident in buying Six Who Pass While the Lentils for the first time. But she had regional meets in declamation. cludes only the students' drawings correctly otherwise.) Teachers uals have donated paintings, Mr. most of the pictures in large sizes, In 1948, the State Meet had four Boil; White Deer, Scenes From behind her the record of accom­ ALL THESE HONORS in the and paintings does not present a should make every effort to sim­ Norman reports, and two or three since this list will remain pretty conference contests, in City, in Macbeth. speech field gave Mary Jane a firm really well-rounded art back­ plify artists' names and the pro­ ladies' clubs have contributed. plishments in speech in contests much the same for a number of AA, in A and B Conferences. basis for her accomplishment in ground. Art discriminatory judg­ nunciation of pictures and artists 1952 CONF. AA: Abilene (second The Junior League tries to con­ in other states. She had changed years. Artext Prints, Inc., West- the 1952 State Meet. But her ac­ ment is improved when there is so.that students will soon become 1948 CONF. AA: Austin (second place), Skin of Our Teeth, Act III; tribute at least one painting a port, Connecticut, has copies of schools eight times because of her tivity within the school does not some study of art beyond that familiar with them. place), Mr. Lincoln'* Whiskers; Amarillo, She Stoops to Conquer; year, as does the high-school stu­ all pictures on the list this year. father's work. Before coming to stop with speech. She has lettered taught in production of the stu­ Beaumont, The Happy Journey; Austin, Elizabeth the Queen, Act dent council. Several senior class In our state, Texas Bookstore, The Interscholastic League has Texas, she won sixth place in the two years in basketball, been dents' own drawings. Denton (first place), Mooncalf III; Austin (El Paso), He; Mc- gifts have been pictures. Austin, Texas, will probably be issued '-a mimeographed bulletin elected class favorite in each of This contest then, tries to en­ Mugford; Lubbock, Thursday Eve­ Allen, Glass Menagerie, cutting; The collection contains a vari­ declamation division of the finals the easiest for schools to contact. Which treats appreciatively each the past two years, was football courage in a small way the appre­ ning; San Angelo, Special Guest. Port Arthur (first place), Glass ety appealing to different tastes. of the Ohio High School League, The Texas Bookstore people re­ of the pictures in the list. It is sweetheart in 1951, and was head ciation of our great art heritage Menagerie, Act III; Texarkana, About half of the paintings are winning second place in her dis­ port that they will pay all postage titled "Picture Memory Bulletin" 1948 CONF. A: Albany, The cheerleader for three years. Mary among a selected group of the Fog on the Valley; Waco, John the work of artists with national when your money accompanies and sells for 15 cents a copy or Ladies Speak at Last; Carthage, Doe. trict, and then going on to take Jane also served as an officer of elementary school population. It academy affiliation. your order. The packages of small 10 cents per copy in quantities of The Last of the Lowries; Floydada, both quarter arid semi-finals at the her class in freshman and sopho­ is hoped that the pictures so 10 or more. Each pupil entering 1952 CONF. A: Cuero (second THE PAINTINGS are hung in pictures are $1.00. For the large John Doe; Giddings, Riders to the more years. studied, and the interest aroused this contest should have a copy of place), The Silver Cord, Act III; the cafeteria, study hall, corri­ State Meet to enter the finals. This pictures, be sure to write the Sea; North Jr. (Waco), Pink and Lois is the daughter of Mr. and will be but a start to further this bulletin. Decatur, Lost Victory; Fort Stock­ dors, and offices. The best collec­ record was made while Lois was Texas Bookstore first (or Artext Patches; Mission (second place), Mrs. J. A. Hamilton, La Feria. study and more creative apprecia­ ton, Tomorrow the World, cutting; tion, Mr. Norman says, is hung still a sophomore. In addition, she Prints, Westport, Conn.) before Antic Spring; West Columbia (first Mary Jane's parents are Mr. and tion activities in art. All schools THE FORTY PICTURES listed Georgetown, Sparkin'; Jacksonville in the school's new study hall, had earlier won speech contests in sending your money. place), Mr. Lincoln's Whiskers. Mrs. Felix Drost, Bloomington. can think of many ways for in­ for study are as follows: (first place), The Undercurrent; where all the paintings are the Oklahoma. Both girls hope to use their ability creasing the appreciation pro­ THE CONTEST this year will 1948 CONF. B: Blum, Elmer; Cot­ La Marque, Our Hearts Were same size, symmetrically hung, Miss Hamilton was coached for English Artists and Pictures: in speech in future years. Lois is gram. This contest is not, and was be conducted in this manner. The ton Center, Gray Bread; Iraan, Young and Gay, Act I; Llano, High individually lighted. The atmos­ the Texas League contest by Mrs. 1. Constable—The Cornfield interested in dramatics, and Mary never intended to be the total art Director of Picture Memory will Antic Spring; Lometa, Antic Window. phere of respect and refinement Danforth. Lois is a member of the 2. Hogarth—The Graham Chil­ Jane has been giving thought to appreciation activity for the ele­ provide contestants with sheets of Spring; Neches (second place), given by the pictures seems to National Forensic League, and in dren 1952 CONF. B: Benavides, Pink the possibility of being a speech mentary school. It is merely one paper divided into three columns, past Flight Over; Odem, Sparkin'; have a noticeable influence on the her various schools has been ex­ 3. Lawrence—The Calmady and Patches; Marfa, On Vengeance therapist. facet of the total program. the columns titled Picture, Artist, fSehulenburg (first place), High attitude of the students, Mr. Nor­ tremely active, working on school Children Heights Menard, Fog on the Val­ 4. Turner—The Fighting'Teme-^ Window; Sugar Land, The Tangled ley; Pine Tree (Longview), (first man believes. papers, annuals, holding member­ raire Web. place), Fog on the Valley; Schu­ Some artists represented in the ships in Y-Teens, Library Club, TASA Actions collection are Pal Fried, George school choirs, Thespians, etc. She 5. Reynolds—Miss Bowles 1948 CITY CONF.: Alamo Hts. lenburg, Pierre Patelin; Spring Pearse, Ennis, Raymond Thibe- has been a cheerleader, a major­ 6. Raehurn—Boy With the Rab­ (San Antonio), The Valiant; Har- Branch (Houston), Fog on the Val. sart, John Joseph Enneking, John ette, and a cojumnwriter for the bit lendale (San Antonio), The Val­ ley; White Deer (second place), Syer, Sr., Paul King, Porfirio Sa­ school paper. 7. Gainsborough—Blue Boy iant; Lamar (Houston), (first The Heiress, Act III; Whitewright, Administrators Resolutions Given linas, Jr., Johann Bethelsen, Jay work of public free schools of place), The High Heart; Reagan Sunday's Child. By contrast, Mary Jane Drost The Texas Association of H. BE IT RESOLVED that we Spanish Artists and Pictures; Hall Connoway, Paul Salisbury, reached the top in declamation by America. (Houston), Antic Spring; Sunset School Administrators, which met commend the State Board of Con­ The first state play contest was Alexander Sideris, and William L. perseverance and determination 8. Velasquez—-Las Meninas (Dallas), (second place), High in Austin October 6, requested trol for its efforts in providing M. BE IT RESOLVED that the held in 1927. Some 83 schools Sonntag. over a period of years. Under the that the Interscholastic Leaguer Association go on record as being 9. El Greco—Holy Family Window; Woodrow Wilson (Dal­ entered the first contest. Fn 1952 central housing for the Texas 10. Goya—Don Manuel Osorio las), Minor Miracle. publish the list of resolutions opposed to exploitation of children the number entered was 564, and passed at that meeting. We are Education Agency, thereby mak­ below the teen age in such strenu­ Dutch, Flemish, German Artists 1949 CONF. AA: Abilene (first the total number of entries this happy to do so: ing it convenient for those of us ous activities as elementary foot­ and Pictures: year will probably go above that District 16-B Schools Adopt 11. Hobbema—Avenue of Trees place), The Skin of Our Teeth, Act A. BE IT RESOLVED that having need to contact the many ball played at bowl level; and number. It is interesting to note 12. Durer—The Squirrels I; Austin (second place), Barretts the Texas Association of School divisions of the Agency. also that we oppose the starting of Wimpole Street; Beaumont, the plays that have won or placed Sportsmanship Award Rules of organized baseball by outside 13. Hals—The Jester Administrators strive for the I. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Balcony Scene; Lubbock, Jazz and in this popular contest during the Schools in League District 16-B conduct and actions are sports­ groups prior to the close of the 14. Van Gogh—Sunflowers last twenty-five years. We have enactment of a law requiring each Association make a concerted ef­ Minuet; Sulphur Springs, Blue have agreed on rules for a sports­ manlike and above reproach. school year; and that this be done 15. Van Dyck—Baby Stuart divided the winners into groups of district to become a part of a fort to get legislation providing Beads. THE STUDENT BODY is ex­ in the interest of the health and 16. Rembrandt—The Night 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places without manship award. It will be given twelve-grade system, or to pay cost of living increases in teach­ pected to show pre-game courtesy educational growth of the child. Watch 1949 CONF. A: Atlanta, Balcony reference to the year. ' each year to the school voted its pro rata share of the cost of ers' salaries, and further, that by inviting in advance the visit­ N. BE IT RESOLVED that the 1.7. Vermeer—The Cook Scene; Cotulla, Sunday Costs Five the most sportsmanlike by the a twelve-grade system to which it Governor Shivers be commended Here are the first place winners: ing school to any functions given Texas Association of School Ad­ Pesos; Cuero (first place), Under­ transfers pupils. for his public pronouncement that Italian Painting: Riders to the Sea, The Valiant, schools of the district. in their honor. During the game ministrators encourage its mem­ current; Floydada, The Severed B. BE IT RESOLVED that he favors such increases. The Sponge, The High Heart A COPY of the code was sent the students should co-operate bers in taking the lead in the 18. Giotto—Flight Into Egypt Cord; LaVega (Waco), (second this Association work for amend­ (twice.), Casualties, The Hour to the Interscholastic League office with the yell leaders, band, and J. BE IT RESOLVED that formation of Future Teachers 19. Angelico—Annunciation place), The Bathroom Door; Sny­ ing the law governing the pur­ Glass, The Severed Cord, Smoke­ by Bryant Merrell, superintend­ other students. They are asked not each member of this Association Clubs in their respective schools 20. Da Vinci—-Mona Lisa der, Dust of the Road; West Co­ chases of school busses to pro­ screen, Sparkin (twice), The Last ent of the Dawson Public Schools. to- yell while the other school is be individually responsible for in order that more competent 21. Raphael—Madonna of the lumbia, Will-o'-the Wisp. Flight Over (twice), Cabbages, vide: (1) a larger revolving fund The rules state that each school yelling, or while the teams are making known to all the citizens young people may be encouraged Chair Pyramus and Thesbe Scene, The and quantity purchase upon of his community the way that 1949 CONF. B: Blooming Grove, in the district will vote on every in a huddle or calling signals. Stu­ to enter the teaching profession. 22. Correggio—Holy Night Happy Journey (twice), Beauty requisition of the Texas Educa­ present school laws operate in or­ Grandma Pulls the String; Lindale, school whose team they play dur­ dents should conduct themselves 1 O. BE IT RESOLVED that and the Jacobin, John Doe, Road tion Agency; (2) approval by the der that criticisms aimed at de­ French Artists and Pictures: The Blue Teapot; Lyford, Balcony ing football season. Five groups properly, should not fight or this Association endorse the idea Into the Sun, On Vengeance State Board of Education of all stroying them through false state­ Scene; Mullin, Sunday's Child; of votes are given each school, drink, and should be respectful of formation of a co-ordination of 23. Cezanne—Chestnut Trees Height, Our Town, Act II, Balcony purchases of busses, ments be successfully controlled. Schulenburg, Echo; Sonora (sec­ and votes of the team, the coach, to officials. A school's general council for the purpose of co­ 24. Renoir—Mme. Charpentier Scene, Mooncalf Mugford (twice), the pep squad and band, a faculty grade may be affected by the con­ C. BE IT RESOLVED that K. BE IT RESOLVED that the ond place), Our Town, Act II; Mr. Lincoln's Whiskers, High Win­ ordinating the over-all program and Children member, and a fan will be aver­ duct of students, as* visitors at this Association work for action Association go on record as ac­ Webster, A Wedding; White Deer dow, The Pot Boiler, Skin of Our for the improvement of schools. 25. Millet—Feeding Her Birds aged on the basis of ten points for games in which they are not par­ on raising standards for teacher cepting the unquestioned right of (first place), The Wasp. Teeth, Act I, The Undercurrent This council would endorse mem­ 26. Picasso—Le Gourmet a perfect score. ticipating. preparation through certification. the public, to whom the schools (twice), The Wasp, AH My Sons, bers from our group, classroom 27. Gaugin—Farmyard Scene 1949 CITY CONFERENCE: Alamo D. BE IT RESOLVED that belong, to demand an accounting Minnie Field, Long Christmas Din­ In voting, the schools indicate After the game students are ex­ teachers associations, secondary 28. Corot—Dance of the Nymphs Heights, Which is the Way to Bos­ this Association lend its support ner, The Enemy Act III, Six Who whether they are grading as a pected to respect both team, each of our stewardship in the spend­ and elementary principals' asso­ ton; Forest Ave. (Dallas), (second host or a visitor to the other other, and the spectators, and to evolving, with TEA leadership, ing of the school tax dollar in ciations, school board associations, American Artists and Pictures: place), Flight of the Herons; Pass While the Lentils Boil, Glass Menagerie, Act III, Fog on the school. show courtesy to school songs improved, modernized standards terms of kind and amount of edu­ PTA, Texas State Teachers Asso­ 29. Homer—Fog Warning Milby (Houston), (first place), and machinery for school accredi­ Valley. Four groups are graded by the whenever played. cation the children are getting in ciation, and other groups. The 30. Arledge—The Zebras The Pot Boiler; North Dallas, The tation as recommended by the Mid- voters: the team, the coach, the The general conduct of the fans the free public schools of Texas. purpose of this Council is to pre­ 31. Lockwood—Hox-ses in Winter Pot Boiler. Second place winners include: Winter Advisory Conference in student body, and the general of each team will be considered in L. BE IT RESOLVED that Mc- sent unified action on school prob­ 32. Benton—Louisiana Rice Suppressed Desires, Two Crooks 1952. 1950 CONF. AA: Abilene (first spectators. judging. Calls Magazine be strongly com­ lems of the state. Fields place), Long Christmas Dinner; and a Lady, Where the Cross Is Members of the team are graded Some of the rules, Mr. Merrell E. BE IT RESOLVED that mended for its recent articles P. BE IT RESOLVED that Made, Pink and Patches (twice), 33. Sully—Torn Hat J Austin (second place), Heritage of on participation to the best of says, were borrowed from the the Association as an organization called "Save Our Schools," and this group go on record with a 34. Whistler—Artist's Mother Thursday Evening, El Christo, take a greater interest in the ' Wimpole Street; Denton, Angel their abilities, obedience to the Southwest Conference sportsman­ that the Association write the vote of appreciation for the fine 35. Martin—Harp of the Winds Master Wayfarer, Riders to the AASA-sponsored and , Kellogg Street, Act III; Jefferson (El rules of the game by fair and ship code, and some will probably editors of leading lay magazines work done by Fred Kaderli, Frank 36. Stuart—George Washington Sea, The Cajun, The Boor, The Foundation-financed Co-operation Paso), The Perfect Gentleman; proper conduct, courteous and re­ be revised by use and experience. of the country, requesting that Richardson, and other officers of 37. Curry—Elephants at the Nine Lives of Emily, Antic Spring, Program for Educational Admin­ Jefferson (Port Arthur), Strange spectful treatment of officials and A cup will be given to the school they consider publishing articles this Association during the past Circus Mooncalf Mugford, 'Lijah, The Pot istration, and that steps be taken Road. acceptance of decisions, and ac­ winning the highest sportsman­ that give the positive side of the year. 38. Grant Wood—Stone City Boiler, Sparkin', Thi, Night Shall to involve more superintendents 19S0 CONF. A: Andrews, A Mid­ ceptance of defeat or victory in a ship vote, similar to that given the 39. Johnson—The Boy Lincoln Pass, I'm a Fool, Mr. Lincoln's to the end that Texas may make summer Night's Dream, cutting; gracious way. team that wins the football cham­ 40. Couse—Primitive Sculptor Whiskers (twice), Last Flight a greater contribution to the Carthage (second place), Man­ In grading the coach, voters pionship. It will be made a per­ Over, High Window, Flight of the study and receive a more satis­ Annual Convention of T.S.A. sions; Cotulla, Tooth or Shave; will report whether or not his manent award. Herons, The Barretts of Wimpole fying return. Legislative Procedure Cuero (first place), The Enemy, Street, Act III, The Bathroom F. BE IT RESOLVED that a To Be in El Paso Nov. 28-29 Act III; Grapeland, Highness; La Door, Our Town, Act II, Heritage Explained by Booklet state-level co-ordinating council be Vega (Waco), Goodnight, Please; of Wimpole Street, Mansions, The The Texas Speech Association Association, West Texas State Col­ Texans can follow legislative Extension Loan Library Mails formed through the lead of the Winters, Suppressed Desires. Cathedral Clock, Pierre Patelin, will hold its annual convention at lege, Canyon, Texas. In addition to activities more intelligently with TASA, calling together key peo­ 1950 CONF. B: Dayton, High Win. Little Foxes, Act III, This Night Poster to Schools in Texas the Cortez Hotel, El Paso, Novem­ Dr. Tolliver, the other officers for a new University of Texas Insti­ dow; Fort Hancock, Pink and Shall Pass, Skin of Our Teeth, Act ple from each of the state-wide ber 28 and 29. The Association has this year are: Mrs. N. N. Whit- tute of Public Affairs booklet. The Extension Loan Library is Patches; Grapevine, Sugar and III, The Silver Cord, Act III, The teachers, and librarians are invited educational organizations, such as been instrumental in preparing a worth, Amarillo Sr. High School, "How Bills Become Laws in distributing approximately 1,500 Spice; Mullin, No Greater Love; Heiress, Act III. to write for material when addi­ the Texas Association 'of Class state course of study for high President; Dr. Fred J. Barton, Abi­ Texas" by Dr. Dick Smith is a. posters to the high schools and tional information is needed for Room Teachers, the. Texas School schools. The Texas Education lene Christian College, Vice-presi­ Odem, Special Guest; Schulenburg revision of an earlier publication Among the third place winners junior high schools in the state. classwork and extracurricular ac­ Board Association, the Texas Con­ Agency is in the process of print­ dent; Mrs. Maurine B. Amis, Uni­ issued by the Institute's fore­ (first place), Mooncalf Mugford; (titles not already listed in first School principals are urged to tivities. gress of Parents and Teachers, to ing this course guide now, And it versity of Texas, Editor-Historian. runner, the Bureau of Municipal White Deer (second place). The and .second places) are: The Per­ place the poster on the bulletin Schools that did not receive a organize for co-ordinating the ef­ will soon be available. A splendid program is planned Research. Dr. Smith also prepared Cathedral Clock; White Oak fect Gentleman, Maid of France, board so that students and teachers copy of the poster may obtain one forts of the several groups and All speech and drama teachers for the convention in El Paso, and the original study while at the (Longview), The Bishop's Candle­ Afterwards, Grandma Pulls the will have a daily reminder that by writing to the Extension Loan unifying action. and workers are urged to j'jin the all speech and drama teachers at University in 1945. He is now at sticks. String, The White Lawn, The Last they can obtain help from the Ex­ Library, University of Texas, Aus­ G. BE IT RESOLVED that we Texas Speech Association and help every level are urged to attend. Tarleton State College. of the Lowries, Minor Miracle, 1950 CITY CONF.: Alamo Heights, tension Loan Library for many tin. A copy of the Package Library commend the Texas Education further the cause of speech and If any teacher wishes further de­ The new edition is brought up Jazz and Minuet, Sunday Costa The Eternal Bride; Crozier (Dal- school activities—for themes, re­ Service catalog which lists repre­ Agency for its zeal and efficiency drama in Texas. Regular member­ tails concerning the program, write to date through the 1951 session Five Pesos, Highness, Special ports, research projects, debates, j Suppressed Desires; Jeff sentative subjects on which ma­ in discharging, its dulies and re­ ship is $2 and sustaining member­ Dr. Fred Barton, Abilene Christian of the Legislature. Copies are [ouston), (first place). Guest, Macbeth Scenes, He, The extemporaneous' speeches, voca­ terial is available for loan will also sponsibilities in the matter of en­ ship is $5. Send your membership College, Abilene, Texas. He is in available at 50 cents each from L.Trt Flight Over; Bl^rbank (San Bishop's Candlesticks, Tooth tional guidance, assembly pro­ be sent to teachers who request forcing the. regulations embodied dues to Dr. Crannell Tolliver, Ex­ charge of the program foji this the Institute of Public Affairs, Antonio), The Florist Shop; Milby Shave, Angel Street, Act HI. grams, and club work. Students, one. in the Foundation Program. ecutive Secretary, TexSs Speech year. University of Texas, Austin 12. Pag« ? INTERSCHOLASTIC CEAGUEfc Dr. McCloy Discusses Additional Facts on Boys' and Girjs Athletics (Editor's Note: This is the and have to go slower. If she is tional effects upon the girls. Many ing or wrestling which might has written what he hopes is a second part of a long article by adequately trained, however, there writers have claimed that girls and cause residual damage to mam­ factual article: it should not be Dr. C. H. McCloy, Research Pro­ women are emotionally much more mary glands or organs of that taken as an indication that the fessor of Physical Education, State is no physiological reason that the sort). It is hoped that future dis­ writer is either a proponent or an University of Iowa. For the first unstable than are boys and men, writer can see why such competi­ cussions of this subject will at­ opponent of strenuous interscho- part, see the October Leaguer. and are apt to "go to pieces" as tion would injure her. The same, tempt to stick more closely to lastic athleticsNfor either boys or 3. LUNG CAPACITY. The lung a result of competition, particu­ of course, is true of basketball facts and soar less often into the girls. The writer, in this case, capacity of Iowa boys and girls, as larly interscholastic and state- realms of fancy. leaves the philosophizing concern­ played under any set of rules. We taken from the publications of the tournament competition. The Just to clarify the record, the ing the facts entirely to the are speaking now only of the mat­ writer, so far, is profoundly un­ writer would like to state that he reader! MUSTANGS OF Lamar Consolidated High Stavinoha, Jr., Robert Myrka, Donald Baker, and Iowa Child Welfare Research School were 1952 winners of Region VII-A base­ David Sanders, Manager. Front row, left to righti ter of endurance and the effect on impressed by those arguments. He Station3 indicate that the lung ball championship. Back row, left to right: Coach Robert Wynn, Ernest Schmidt, Lauro Hernandez, the physiological functions of has seen many cases in which well- Bill McClellan, Sutton Young, Terry White, David Robert Moore, Duncan Salmon, J. E. DeVilbiss, s Helen Garside KelJy, A STUDY OF heart, lungs, and other organs. led girls' teams conducted them­ Meyer, Dickie Kilday, Emil Louis Tejml, Jr., Ray Jr., Jimmie Zunker, and Charier Stutzenbaker. INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES IN BREATHING CAPACITY IN RELATION 5. It has frequently been selves with as much poise and con­ TO SOME PHYSICAL CHARACTER­ Postscripts on Athletics ISTICS. University of Iowa Studies in claimed that the jars and stresses trol as do well coached boys' teams. Child Welfare VII :5 University of Iowa, of athletics may injure the internal Iowa City: 1933. He has also seen many cases in reproductive system of the girl. Lamar Wins in VII-A Baseball capacity of the girls is approxi­ which numerous members of col­ BY DR. RHEA H. WILLIAMS to any educational program which The writer happens to have con­ mately eighty per cent that of the lege football teams have cried like State Athletic Director has as its goal "win at all cost." Lamar Consolidated High School School of Rosenberg won nine out athletics," said Principal Guy K. ducted research on this problem in boys of the same age, height and babies and become hysterical after 5. Those few adults who insist of Rosenberg won nine out of ten of ten district baseball games in Traylor. 1927.* The evidence brought out ''If high-school athletics are district baseball games in 1952 to 1952 to win the championship of The Mustangs won district weight. While this would look as losing an important game—for on giving material values to high- ever 'killed' it will be caused by win the championship of Class A Class A District 27. The only chompionship in football, regional though we should expect this to be. 4 C. H. McCloy, PHILOSOPHICAL which hysteria, probably, the coach school athletes. The secondary BASES FOR PHYSICAL EDUCATION, the improper conduct of adults school athletic program must be District 27. The only game lost game lost was to Bay City, by a in baseball, second in regional a considerable handicap to the Chapter 16, pp. 269-288, Appleton- should be spanked! Century-Crofts, New York, 1940. and not high-school students," is amateur if it is to be justified, was to Bay City, by a score of score of 3 to 0. track, and second in volleyball girls, let us remember that the by that study would indicate that OUR EMOTIONAL condition­ a statement that this writer has and any philosophy based on eco­ 3 to 0. From the district, they quickly and tennis. Each second place average lung capacity of the Negro there is no evidence available ings are largely the result of train­ made many times. Athletics con- nomic gain from participation will, From the district, they quickly moved to regional victories. The score was, except in the regional race, both men and women, is ing and environment. If the girl which would indicate that athletics ducted in the proper fashion are and rightly so, eventually kill the moved to regional victories. The Lamar Mustangs played Alvin track meet, only a point lower approximately eighty per cent of would have any such deleterious is encouraged by the plaudits of so Valuable and educational that program. Lamar Mustangs played Alvin High School in Bi-district, and than that of the first-place win­ that of the white race. Negro ath­ effects upon the female reproduc­ the crowd to have hysterical out­ won 8 to 1. Then they beat Ne- ners. Bay City won the track meet it is unthinkable that they should 6. Those few adults who try High School in Bi-district, and letes seem to be handicapped rela­ tive system, and the writer has bursts, or to otherwise make an won 8 to 1. Then they beat Neder- derland 4 to 1 for the VII-A re­ three points ahead of Lamar. not be included in our high-school to commercialize on high-school tively little by this decrease in been unable to find any objective emotional fool of herself, she will land 4 to 1 for the VII-A regional gional championship. Coach of the "We graduated some good boy^ probably do so. If she is threatened curricular program, yet we have athletics. This group consists of lung capacity. It should be pointed evidence of such bad effects in championship. Coach of the Mus­ Mustangs was Bill McClelland. and girls," Mr. Traylor reports the literature on the subject. with instant removal from the a few adults whose actions give individuals or firms who try to out, however, that these percent­ tangs was Bill McClelland. "We had a wonderful year in "but we have possibilities left for' 6. CONSIDERABLE has been game and confronted with the support to those few people who utilize the reputation of the high- ages are averages. Numerous school athletes for advertising Lamar Consolidated High our school and particularly so in another good year in all areas." made of the menstrual function, penalty of riot playing in subse­ would like to see the inter-school Negro athletes, particularly dis­ their own products or services. and of the alleged dangers of quent games if she makes that program destroyed. Those people tance runners that have been ex­ 7. THOSE FEW adults who in­ playing strenuous games during kind of exhibition of herself, she whose acts are doing a disservice amined by the writer, have been sist on a one-sport inter-school that time. The supporting evidence will usually control herself much to our inter-high-school athletic proven to have lung capacities as better than have many of the program, A well-balanced athletic Sports Writer Offers Advice for these statements has. seemed to program fall under the following large as those of the average white. the writer to be extremely weak. coaches, men or women, who have program is essential to meet the 12 general categories: In other words, the athlete either It would seem, however, to be been observed by the writer. The needs of all students and any per­ 1. THOSE ADULTS who in­ son who insists on a one-sport tends to be selected from those primarily a medical question to writer believes that further obser­ sist on gambling on high-school program and neglects all other ac­ who have adequate lung capacity, be settled by the girl's physician, vation and study will show that On Athletic Public Relations the girl or woman is basically as athletic events. This group is com­ tivities is guilty of depriving-other or to develop an adequate lung and to be considered in the light of the effects of exercise at that time stable as is the boy Or man, and posed largely of local people who students of their just rights. By BILL HARDING must be founded on a firm founda­ on the field is a more obvious capacity as a response to the exer­ upon that individual. Incidentally that how she reacts will be de­ bet on each game, and want a 8. Those few adults who insist Austin American-Statesman tion that can come only from a indication. cise program: we do not know in recent years remedial tech­ pendent almost entirely upon (1) win, plus a specific number of on promoting all-star games. There Public relations is one of the combined effort. A sound team will have a sound which is the true explanation. niques have been devised which how she is trained, and (2) the de­ points scored, to'insure the collec­ is not a single professional edu­ most misunderstood phases of ath­ Good public relations must be public. mands that are made upon her— tion of their bet. The writer would not, therefore, frequently remedy the conditions cational organization which ap­ letics today. built on mutual exchange of trust One of the best "public relations and by "demands" is meant de­ expect that the girls would be leading to discomfort at this time. 2. Those few people who insist proves all-star athletic events. Too often the amount and type and confidence between parents experts" I have encountered is mands for emotional control. markedly handicapped because of The writer is treating only of the on drinking at high-school athletic 9. Those few adults who ob­ of publicity given a team in the and the coach. Parents are trust­ Ted Moore, the Alto coach. A few their smaller average lung capaci­ effects of playing at that time, or This article treats solely of some events. Football games are a part ject to state association rules be­ local newspaper is used as the ing coaches with their sons and years back while officiating one of ties, particularly when playing a not playing at that time. It would of the basic anthropometric, physi­ of the school curriculum, and the cause they affect the local high- sole measuring stick of public rela­ expect that coach to teach their Alto's games it was necessary to sport like basketball, played under seem obvious that if there are in­ ological and psychological ele­ athletic field is merely an exten­ school situation. Such adults do tions. boys fundamentals of living as well call back three touchdowns against girls' rules. If they were to play dications that the girl should not ments involved in athletics. There sion of the classroom, therefore not realize that without rules to It is much more than that. . as fundamentals of athletics. In Alto in one game. Alto still won under boys' rules, they would prob­ play during her menstrual period, are other facts related to athletics such improper conduct cannot be go by we would revert to the old Just as you wouldn't dream of turn, the coach should be able to and Moore said the penalties would ably either have to play the slow that should be controlled by with­ for both boys and girls which we condoned. "outlaw" days which were unten­ judging a bottle of medicine by trust the integrity and sense of do the team good—make them break game—and that would be drawing the girl'from competition have not attempted to discuss. 3. Those few people, who insist able and would destroy the sec­ the appearance of the delivery boy, fair play of a community. aware of following the rules. true for both teams—or they at that time. This, of course, on loud and profane language. ond athletic program. neither should you regard a coach SUCH A MUTUAL exchange brings up the psychological and THE WRITER would like to Two weeks later in another Alto would have to substitute somewhat These people should not be al­ 10. Those few adults who con­ or team solely by a team's won- takes more than token lip service. social question of whether or not say that he knows of little evi­ home game, the game-tying point more frequently. lowed to disturb the rights of tend that gate receipts should lost record. There is no easy way to good the girl might play without men­ dence of any kind which would after touchdown was called back 4. WHAT ABOUT the endur­ others, and in no way can such finance the entire athletic pro­ THE TRUE VALUE of any public relations. It doesn't take a tioning it, or whether undue pres­ indicate that PHYSICALLY or and Alto lost a hard-fought gam^, ance of the girls, relative to that conduct be justified in an educa­ gram. Athletics are a part of the athletic program can be quite ac­ lot of time but it takes a few sure might be put upon her to play PSYCHOLOGICALLY the girl is 13-12. ' of the boys? When any individual, school curriculum and should be curately judged through its rela­ minutes a day several times a at that time. That, however, is not so decidedly handicapped, as com­ tional program. It has been a well-played game boy or girl, man or woman, ex­ partially or wholly supported by tionship with the public. And a season. within the scope of this paper: it is pared with the boy, that she 4. Those few adults who insist with plenty of hard blocking and ercises to the point where the in­ tax funds. Any other view places team's public—or fans—reflect the If a coach expects to have the an ethical and administrative ques­ should not engage in relatively on a winning team, regardless of tackling. Both teams had been dividual becomes distressed, what undue emphasis on "winning." real relationship involved. solid backing of his community he tion, and not a physiological one. strenuous athletic competition, how it is done. These people adapt keyed up as were their_ followers. usually happens is that he builds 11. Those few adults who are The regard in which a team is must take time to talk with inter­ 7. The final item to be treated particularly of the non-bruising the pragmatic view that "anything Yet there was no complaint from up what is called an "oxygen poor sports. This group blames the ested people and be willing to is the one concerning the emo­ type (that is, NOT such as the which succeeds is good," and re­ held by its opponents, game offi­ the players, who congratulated debt." That is, certain of the "fuel coach, officials or players for all explain his ideas. He needs to bruising sports of football, box­ ject the ill effects which result cials, its fans, and its community their victors. Only praise about the substances" of the body are ox­ earn that solemn trust. losses. This group is guilty of im­ is the measuring stick of public officiating and play of the boys idized and stored in the muscles proper conduct which creates dis­ relations which should be con­ It means keeping a boy out of came from Moore. But most im­ and the blood, and must be re- News and Views sension between various schools sidered. a ball game if he is injured regard­ portant of all was the home town synthesized with oxygen before and communities. The ideal situation is an alert, less of*how important his presence crowd reaction. they are ready to be used again. 12. THOSE FEW adults who welWtrained team doing its best to in the game may be. The Alto fans were disappointed When too many of these sub­ insist that the athletic teams be win reflected through an interested It means being honest in every to lose but they were satisfied to stances pile up within the organ­ Six Cities Invite Coaches School given all support to the detriment well-informed fandom that is more action; not exaggerating injuries take a deep pride in the way their ism, the individual stops being able BY STAN LAMBERT ELEMENTARY ATHLETICS coaches. They realize that the ele­ of the physical education and in­ for the benefit of the press. And concerned with the ultimate values boys had played the game and to function further at that high Publicity Director, THSCA Several school men in different mentary schoolboy is too imma­ tramural program. There should it means sincerity with his players. of sports than in winning. amazingly enough, some fans even speed. areas over the state are somewhat ture physically and psychologi­ be a place in the school curricu­ POSSIBLE SCHOOL SITES Participation in high school ath­ It also means conducting himself waved to the officials on the way concerned about the interest be­ cally and too unstable emotion­ The individual with the smaller At least six Texas cities have lum for a broad base of physical letics ends for the average person properly on the field and off the out and said, "Good game, wasn't ing shown in elementary school ally for highly competitive ath­ lungs and weaker musculature will already expressed interest in education and intramurals for all, within three years at the most. field. it?" competitive athletics by non- letics to be for the boy's general with an inter-school program for The lessons learned during that All these things are reflected in reach the critical point in building sponsoring the 1953 coaching I DON'T KNOW what Coach school people. One rumor quotes welfare. The coaches also know those with superior athletic abil­ short span must last a lifetime. a team's backing. up an oxygen debt sooner than will sphool. They are: Dallas, Austin, Moore's secret for success is, and a well known Texas oil man as that "over the long haul" such a ity. Any other type of organiza­ ANY OFFICIAL or uninterested the individual with larger lungs Houston, Beaumont, Lubbock, and Ability to get along with your I have no idea how many district saying that he is going to do for program will eventually hurt high- tion is dishonest as it grants rights spectator can give you a pretty and more edequate musculature— perennial Odessa. Exec. Sec. L. W. fellow man, desire to win, ability titles his teams have won. But the elementary athletics what the UIL school athletics. In some cases the to a few at the expense of the accurate character sketch of a if other things such as heart size, McConachie will poll the Associa­ to accept defeats, determination, public relations at Alto is as good has done for secondary school high-school coach is not in a posi­ coach just by the crowd's reac­ and amount of training are con­ tion membership on. its prefer­ majority. learning to follow the rules and as any I have seen throughout the competition. tion to fight the program on his tions. And the way the boys react stant, as should be the case with ences early in December. Those few adults who fit into all the sound objectives of sports state. home grounds because too many one or more of the 12 categories will trained athletes of either sex. Dallas has led the coaches' bal­ There is no doubt that this is The tools of public relations—' of his athletic patrons do not listed above are contributing in­ This, however, is just as true of lot for the past three years but happening in some parts of the press, complimentary tickets, meet­ know enough about > the subject directly in making our problem of the male as it is of the female. lack of an acceptable bid from state; but this writer refuses to ings, radio, etc.—actually are side believe the above-mentioned ru­ to understand a coach's opposing conducting athletics on a sound Final Certifying Dates From the standpoint of heart Dallas authorities has sent the any form of athletics. issues of public relations. They and lungs alone, there is no physi­ school to more enthusiastic cities. mor until it is proven to him. The basis very difficult. Fortunately, will take care of themselves when statement just does not "jive" by far and large, most adults do ological reason why the girl, if she At this writing all cities are on an PROBLEM IS OUTGROWTH In Football Very Near the basic principles are followed. with other known personality not fall into these groupings, and is silly enough to want to, should equal footing in the eyes of Such a movement is the direct You can Jiave a "good press" not attempt to run the mile run. traits of the man mentioned. their support will insure the con­ During the last two weeks CONFERENCE A—Bi-district THSCA brass. Bids will be re­ outgrowth of Little League Base­ and win most of your games. She will simply tire (build up a We would like to get the tinuance of %n educational athletic in November, 882 participating games and subsequent eliminations ceived and the site selected at the ball. Fond parents and friends But you cannot power or storm critical oxygen debt) more quickly records right now that this move­ program. We need to work con­ schools will finish their 139 dis­ will be arranged in numerical or­ annual winter meeting of the have gone overboard for this latest your way into good public rela­ than will the boy of equal size, ment did not originate with the stantly on changing the attitudes trict schedules in six football con­ der. The winner of District 1 vs. Board of Directors which is to be craze because the youngsters are tions. stronger muscles, and a larger coaches, and that it is contrary to of those few who are harrassing ferences, and will certify their winner of District 2; 3 vs. 4, and held in Fort Worth, Dec. 19 so "cute" as they mimic their It has to be earned. oxygen transmitting mechanism, and 20. the desires of most high-school our secondary athletic programs. champions to the State Office. so on. elders. The welfare of the boy is Constant vigilance is essential to THE LAST DAY for certifying CONFERENCE B—In each re­ shoved in the background, as the maintain our inter-school athletics Conferences AA, A, and Six-man gion four districts are listed. Bi- boy puts on his show under pres­ on an educational basis. football district championships is district games will be arranged in sure to win, by untrained "man­ Noveriiber 22, while Conferences the order as listed. Example: Re­ Do You Remember When... ?agers " and coaches. Organization of State B, AAAA, and AAA must certify gion I, winner of District 1 vs. This phase of the athletic pro­ district winners to the League Of­ winner of District 2; winner of Do you remember when Red perience, the richest of which I am after leaving Snyder, and was gram should be given much more Government Charted fice by November 29. District 3 vs. winner of District i. Williams, now superintendent of happy to say, was in direct con­ head of Lockhart Public Schools thought and attention by both ad­ Texas citizens can see how their Conference B and Six-man foot­ SIX-MAN—In each region four the Corpus Christi public schools, nection with promotion of the for ten years. He got his master's ministrators and coaches working state government is organized in ball will compete for regional districts are listed.^ Bi-district Question: Some of our baton was a track and basketball star at Interscholastic League as an or­ degree from The University of together before it is too late. Un­ a new publication of the Univer­ championships, with Conferences games will be arranged in the or­ twirlers recently won cash prizes Lorenzo High School? That wasn't ganization and with thousands of Texas, majoring in education, in fortunately it is already too late sity of Texas Institute of Public A, AA, AAA, and AAAA going to too long ago—about 1921. He also students as participants," Dr. 1938, and his doctor's degree der as listed. Example; Region III, in a competition sponsored by the in some communities because the Affairs. state championships. local Chamber of Commerce. Are represented the school in declama­ Williams says. there in 1943. fad has spread like wildfire. winner of District 9 vs. winner of "Texas State Government: Four The latter part of September those students eligible to partici­ tion when he was a junior. He was born in 1901, and he and Dr. Williams has not quit learn­ District 10; winner of District 11 Organization Charts" is the work each school participating in vs. winner of District 12. pate in League sponsored compe­ After high school graduation, his wife Helen A. Williams, have ing even with his doctor's degree. NO EXCUSE of John C. Doyle, University grad­ League football was sent an offi­ a son, born in 1944. Dr. Williams The bi-district games, AAAA, tition? Dr. Williams entered Abilene Since 1947 he has spent summers President Abe Houston took ad­ uate and former Institute research cial list of football schools. The took his first superintendent's job AAA, and B, must be played hot Interpretation: Section 8 of Christian College. He lettered four at The University of Texas, George vantage of his appearance before associate. He is now executive as­ list was arranged by districts and later than December 6, and for Article VIII of the Constitution years in football, three in track, Peabody College, and New York the UIL Advisory Council when sistant to the governor of Alaska. regions. By reference to your and one in basketball and baseball, University, studying new methods. AA, A, and Six-man not later and Rules states, "No one shall he presented in person the recom­ The four charts show in gen­ official list the following elimina­ take part in any athletic contest He majored in natural science and He was superintendent of than November 29. In Conference mendations to the League from eral terms the three co-ordinate tion schedule will be understood: in this League who has ever re­ minored in mathematics, and got schools in Sweetwater and Beau­ B the survivors in each region will the coaches' association to get in branches of the state govern­ CONFERENCE AAAA—Bi-dis­ ceived money or other valuable his bachelor's degree in 1925. mont, and has had the same post a lick against unnecessary lime play for the regional champion­ ment; the administrative officers trict games and subsequent elimi­ consideration for teaching, offici­ in the Corpus Christi Public burns due to improperly marked ship not later than December 13, In the summers of 1931 and and agencies of the state; the nations will be arranged in nu­ ating or participating in any ath­ Schools a year. fields. He presented the problem and in Six-man not later than 1932 Dr. Williams went to Texas Texas judicial system. They are merical order. The winner of Dis­ letic sport or game. . . ." Please to the administrators with the December 6. Tech. In the meantime he taught Dr. Williams has a good word presented to assist the layman and trict 1 vs. winner of District 2; notice the repeated use of the hope that something could be In games outside of the district in Abilene, and was both teacher to sa$ for the Interscholastic student in visualizing the struc­ 3 vs. 4, and so on. word athletic. The amateur rule and coach in Rising Star. League. "Public educators," he done to outlaw lime as means of ture of state government in Texas. CONFERENCE AAA —Bi-dis­ in Conferences AAAA, AAA, AA, A, B, and Six-man, notice that the applies only to athletics and a stu­ After a year in Rising Star he believes, "have been blessed with •marking football fields. He pointed The new publication supple­ trict games and subsequent elimi­ tie-game rule, Rule 14 of the Foot­ dent may win money or valuable was made principal, and two years a consistent understanding and out that marble dust and other ments three previous Institute nations will be arranged in nu­ preparations for the purpose are ball Plan in the Constitution and consideration by competing in any later he went to Brady for three forward looking response on the publications—"A Layman's Guide merical order. The winner of Dis­ very little more expensive and Rules, applies. phase of music competition and his years to be principal and coach. part of Interscholastic League to the Texas Administrative trict 1 vs. winner of District 2; that such a minimum item cer­ eligibility will not be questioned. His last principal's job was in office directors and executive com­ Agencies" (1945), its 1951 sup­ 3 vs. 4, and so on. District committees are re­ tainly should not take precedence Notice, however, that Section 5 Snyder, where he stayed four mittee members. Since the begin­ plement, and "A Handbook for CONFERENCE AA—Bi-district minded that in case two or more over the safety of the players. If of Article XIII (awards by schools years. ning of my experience, with Roy Texas Voters" (1952). Copies of games and subsequent elimina­ schools are tied for the district the League does not feel that it for participation in inter-school' "My 28 years as a coach, ele­ Henderson at the helm, we have the charts may be obtained at 75 tions will be arranged in numeri­ championship at the end of the can do anything about it he plans competition); does apply to music mentary teacher, high school teach­ enjoyed firm leadership and sup­ cents from the Institute of Public cal order. The winner of District regular season the»committee must to take it directly to the coaches and all othei/ forms of inter-school er, principal, and superintendent port at tiWs when we needed it Affairs, University of Texas, 1 vs. winner of District 2; 3 vs. 4, select the school to represent the is an educational campaign. aompetition. have afforded me eonsiderabls «x- most." \ Austin 12. and so on. district in kitear-district play.