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VOL. XXXVIII AUSTIN, , MARCH, 1955 NO. 7 Youth Education Facilities Limited, No Frills Allowed Voted National In One-Act Plays Ballot Due in April The State Meet One-Act Play Contest for 1955 will be held in Debate Topic the University Junior High School Auditorium, Austin, Three Propositions Texas, May 5, 6, and 7. On 'Voting In" Rule Up for April Vote Ordinarily Hogg Auditorium By League Members on The University of Texas campus is used for the State Seven recommendations, including elimination of The full committee met in Austin on Feb. 7 to contest, but that structure is be­ Educational opportunity for the "voting in" privilege and formation of sixteen study such possibilities as adjusting high school en­ youth has been voted the national ing air-conditioned and reno­ 4-A and 3-A districts, have been made by the rollment limits to create 16 districts in Conferences high school debate topic for 1955- vated, and will not be available 56, the National Committee on until Summer. League's special football and classification AAAA and AAA and retaining 32 districts in Con­ Debate and Discussion has an­ The facilities of University committee. ferences AA and A. nounced. Junior High School are some­ A ballot will be submitted to member schools in The plan of increasing the number of districts was The problem area of. "How can what limited so that the simplest April by the League office on the question of aimed at reducing the travel required for district educational opportunities be in­ of settings and lighting will be creased for the youth of the United used. "voting in" members to a higher classification. games. States?" received the top vote in Objections Raised a referendum among the States in Supts. John McFarland of Ver­ January and February. non and John Culwell of Brecken­ ridge appeared before the com­ April Ballot District Play Winners Go mittee to offer their objections to Three debate propositions will be present assignment procedure. 4-A CHAMPS: Crozier Tech became the first Brown, Donald Williams, A. C. Black, Coach James submitted to member schools for McFarland listed three objec­ AAAA school to win three State titles by defeat­ "Rosy" Adkisson. Front row — Herman Burton, final balloting in April. Included To Area Meets April 6-16 tions: (1) Traffic hazard due to ing Waco, 59-57, in the 1955 finals. Team mem­ Coleman Shinn, William Sweeney, Cleo Haddock, on the ballot will be other propo­ long trips, (2) financial loss be­ bers are, left to right: Back row—Jerry Underwood Tommy Cheek, Harold Steadman, and Wallace. sitions suggested by administrators District one-act play winners of day afternoon, April 7: Districts Schulenburg High School: I. E. cause local fans are unable to (Mgr.), Wesley Jones, Douglas Denman, Albert within each State. This will be a Conferences A and B schools will 12, 14. Clark, Director. Tuesday, April 12: attend the games, and (3) loss preferential ballot and results will participate in the Area One-Act Region III Districts 38, 39, 41. of school time. decide the final debate proposition Play Meets as listed below between Wichita Falls High School: Mrs. Region VII T. R. Moss, Director. Tuesday, Culwell recommended that 16 for next school year. April 6 and April 16. No Area Meets. Crozier, Victoria, Seminole, The director of each area meet April 12, 1:30 p.m.: Districts 15, districts be created in the big- The debate propositions are: is located at the institution holding 16, (22-23). CONFERENCE B school conferences and that the "voting in" privilege be retained. (1) Resolved: That govern­ the meet unless otherwise noted. South Junior High School, Waco: Region I Buna, Avoca Win Cage Titles mental subsidies should be The district one-act play win­ Mrs. Edna Allen, Director. Friday, Frank Phillips College, Borger: Recommendations granted according to need to ners should note where the area April 15: Districts 19, 20, 21. Claude C. Fuller, Director. Satur­ The committee's recommenda­ Five new State champions were Buna defeated Piano 56-48, in its Wayne Williams, Dickinson, tossed high school graduates who quali­ meet for their district is being Region IV day, April 16: Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, tions were: crowned before record-breaking first Class A game, while Dickinson in 12 charity shots to match the fy for additional training. held and write the director listed East Texas State Teachers Col­ 10. 1. That a ballot be submitted to crowds at the 35th Annual State was upsetting the dope to turn record shared by Harold Phelan, immediately after the district lege, Commerce: Curtis L. Pope, Hutchinson Junior High School, the schools in April to eliminate the Boys Basketball Tournament on back Sudan, 55-51. In the finals, Levelland, and Kermit Decker, (2) Resolved: That the educa­ contest, giving the name of the Director. Friday, April 15: Dis­ Lubbock: Miss Jeannine Smith, Di­ "voting in" privilege now per­ March 3, 4, and 5. however, Buna outscored Dickin­ Hutto. tional privileges granted to vet­ erans of the Korean War be play, cast, stage plot, heavy tricts 24, 25. rector. Saturday, April 16, 10:00 mitted in all conferences. Taking home championship tro­ son, 58-54. For third place Sudan Conference 4-A records, with old accorded to all qualified Ameri­ props and other pertinent infor­ Carthage High School: Glynn a.m*.: Districts 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. 2. That the State Executive phies from The University of beat Piano, 68-47. record following in parentheses: can youth. mation. Granger, Director. Tuesday, April Committee continue the policy of Texas' Gregory Gym were: Con­ Conference AA saw another un­ Individual scoring in one series Region II setting up districts on the basis of (3) Resolved: That the Fed­ Since the time allotted for the 12: Districts 26, 27, 28. ference B, Avoca; Conference A, expected opening win when Semi­ (2 games) : 47 points, A. C. Black, San Angelo Junior College: Miss geographic continuity and high eral government should guaran­ area meets takes in the Easter holi­ Region V Buna; Conference A A, Seminole; nole defeated Atlanta, 60—56. In Crozier Tech. (Old record: 39, A. Vivian Chenault, Director. Thurs­ school enrollment. tee higher education to qualified days this year, a number of the El Campo High School: John R. day, April 7: Districts 18, 19, 23. Conference AAA, Victoria; and the other semi-final San Marcos C. Black, 1954). 3. That 16 districts be created in high school graduates through meets are being held during the Petty, Director. Friday, April 15: Conference AAAA, Crozier Tech­ turned on the power to turn back Aggregate score in championship Ranger Junior College (Recre­ Conference AAAA and Conference grants to colleges and universi­ week following Easter. Districts 29, 30, 31. nical (Dallas). Freer convincingly, 62-30. In the game: 116—Crozier 59, Waco 57. ation Auditorium) : Mrs. Naomi AAA, and 32 districts in Confer­ Two of the new champs—Avoca championship tilt, it was Seminole (108, Pampa 61, Austin 47, 1953.) ties. Play directors can find out exact Galena Park Junior High Norton, Director. Date to be ar­ time and place for the meets by School: Frank T. Harrowing, Di­ ences AA and A. Conference B is and Buna—collected the titles they 50-49. Atlanta took third by beat­ Most points by loser in champ­ Bulletin Available ranged: Districts 15, 16, 21, 22. to be set up to provide four dis­ getting in touch with the area di­ rector. Tuesday, April 12: Dis­ missed on their first trips to the ing Freer, 80-63. ionship game: 57, Waco. (51, Bor- Breckenridge High School: Miss tricts in each region. A similar question was debated rectors. Winners of the area meets tricts 32, 33, 34. State tourney last year. Crozier The dopesters continued to take ger, 1952.) Billie Ratliff, Director. Thursday 4. That after two years the by member schools in 1934-35 and will advance to their respective Lamar College, Beaumont: Mrs. Tech also captured the prize they a beating in Conference AAA, as Most State titles: Crozier Tech, afternoon, April 14: Districts 11, enrollment figures be re-evaluated again in 1941-42. The question in regional meets. Jewel D. Blanton, Director. Wed­ coveted in vain last year, but they French (Beaumont) upset Plain- 1946, '48, '55. Crozier formerly 13, 14, 17. in order to maintain districts with those years was "Equalization of nesday, April 13: Districts 36, 37. had done it twice before in the view, 54-46. In the next game, Vic­ shared record with Jeff Davis CONFERENCE A Region III no fewer than five schools and no Educational Opportunity." Region VI school's twelve entries since the toria trailed Kilgore at the half, (Houston) and Pampa. Region I Denton High School: Mrs. Ven- more than nine. tournament started. The League office still has on Alamo Heights High School, San but the Stingarees got hot in the Conference AAA: Amarillo Junior College: J. C. son Hall, Director. Date to be ar­ hand a larg^e quantity of Bulletin Antonio: E. C. MeCarty, Trinity No Christmas Games? Victoria and Seminole went all second half and zoomed to an 80- Aggregate score one game: 146 McDonough, Director. Wednesday, ranged: Districts (26-27), 28, 29, the way in their first time to the No. 4138, "Equalization of Edu­ University, Director. Saturday, 5. That a questionnaire be sub­ 66 victory. The Victoria five tried points—Victoria 80, Kilgore 66. April 13: Districts 1, 2, 3, 4. 40. State tourney. 26 field shots in the last half, made cational Opportunity." April 9: Districts 40, 43, 44. mitted to Conference AAAA and (137 points—South Park 83, Edi­ Odessa College: Jerry Powell, Arlington State College: R. L. 21 of them. Kilgore took the meas­ This bulletin contains a great Conference AAA relative to closing Although the 45,600 crowd son 54,1953; Galena Park 75, Sher­ Director. Saturday, April 16: Dis­ Slaughter, Director. Friday, April reached an all-time peak for the ure of Plainview, 69—52, for third man 62, 1954.) deal of background material and the district championship race on tricts 5, 7, 8. 15: Districts 30, (31-33), 32, (38- the Saturday prior to Thanks­ three-day session (compared to place. Most free throws one game: 12, schools interested in working on Power Show Set 39). the question before the official de­ Region II giving. This plan would prevent 43,300 last year), the tourney was Conference AAAA was full of Buddy Humphrey, Kilgore. (10, Navarro Junior College, Corsi- bate bulletin is available may be Albany High School: B. O. Grant, championship games during the not a "record-breaking" one on thrillers. Crozier Tech, apparently Ramon Towry, Vernon; Jerry Mal­ cana: M. S. Cook, Director. Friday, Director. Friday afternoon, April Christmas holiday season. the scorebooks. beaten, came from behind to tie let, South Park, 1953.) interested in getting copies of it. For State Meet April 8: Districts 34, 35, 36. 6. That regional basketball com­ things up, 56-56, in the closing Conference AA: A special rate of 15 cents per 15: Districts (9-10), 11, 13. One tournament record was tied The 46th Power Show and Region IV mittees be appointed in Confer­ minutes of its game with Beau­ Aggregate score one game: 143 copy is being made on these bul­ San Angelo Junior College: Miss and 11 individual conference rec­ Cooper High School: Mrs. S. T. ences AAAA and AAA to set up mont. A field goal which got started ' (Continued on Page 4, Col.-l) letins. Vivian Chenault, Director. Thurs- Exposition of the College of ords were either tied or broken, Garrison, Director. Friday, April the procedure for determining re- just before the gun gave Crozier Engineering will be held on none of them in Conference B. Last (Continued on Page 3, Col. 3) (Continued on Page 2, Col. 5) year in one game a dozen tourna­ the game, 58-56, and a spot in the May 6 from 5 to 11 P.M. in the ment records and eight Conference finals for the second successive several Engineering and related A scoring records were rewritten. year. Regional Meet Schedules Only •science buildings on the University This year's tournament produced Defending 4-A champion Pampa, of Texas campus. League Contests Lab fewer individual stars, indicating victor over Crozier in last year's This will be held in conjunction better balanced teams. final, fell before a hustling Waco Tentative: Ask the Director with the All-University Exposition, which will be in progress from May For Growth, Testing Avoca swept to its Conference B team, 67-61, in the other 4-A semi­ Tentative schedules for regional Directors of district meets held April 23: 8:30 a.m., all contests By DR. W. T. WHITE We have a great number of large title by defeating Maud, 51-40, final. In the tussle for third, Beau­ meets have been announced by the on April 15 and 16 should wire or except shorthand; 9:30 a.m., short­ 5 to May 9. high schools located within our Medina 52-46,. and Big Sandy 47- mont beat out Pampa, 62-52. directors general and forwarded to send in their entries to the Re­ hand. The traditional Power Show and Supt. of Schools urban area, all within the Dallas 41 in the finals. The Mustangs In the tournament climax Crozier the League office for publication. gional Director by special delivery Exposition originated at The Uni­ Dallas Independent School District. This played a slow, deliberate brand of pulled its game out of the fire Centers and dates for Regional immediately following the meet. REGION II, CONFERENCE AA versity of Texas in 1909 and has Speech, drama, and academic condition makes it possible for ball, and as a result they scored against Waco just as it had against Meets were published earlier in the The Regional Director has only one Site: Tarleton State College, consistently grown so that today it contests have been regarded so these contests to reach a high level only 150 points in their three Beaumont. The teams were tied at Leaguer and also in the Spring week in which to notify winners Stephenville. is one of the major exhibit periods highly in Dallas for more than a without using travel time or school games, fewer than any of the three the half, at the third quarter and Meet Official List of Participating when the district meet is held on on the University campus. It is esti­ quarter of a century that we really Director General: W. P. Sho- time outside our own school sys­ other semi-finalists—Bovina, Big then traded baskets in the fourth Schools. the last weekend, April 15 and 16. mated that from 12,000 to 15,000 consider them curricular instead of walter, Tarleton State College. tem. Competition among our Sandy and Medina. quarter. But Crozier's A. C. Black Schools with contestants quali­ have participated in the Power extra-curricular. REGION I, CONFERENCES Conference AA: Districts 3-5, Show under its current type of schools is very high. • Other Class B results: got the last shot just before the fying from the district meet should We have always looked upon AA, A AND B inclusive. program. Nevertheless, we encourage our First round :• Bovina 79, Rankin gun and made it, giving Crozier the contact the Regional Director for them as laboratory activities for Site: Texas Technological Col­ April 22: 3:00 p.m., ready writ­ various representatives of aca­ 41; Big Sandy 65, Slidell 49; Me­ title, 59-57. the official and final contest sched­ Chairman of this year's show will both growth and testing in the ef­ lege, Lubbock. ers (tentative); 7:30 p.m., one-act fectiveness of our teaching efforts demic teams to enter tournaments dina 52, Dilley 51. Semi-final: Big Two players tied the tournament ule. The last date for filing entries be William W. Dingle of the De­ Director General: Dr. P. Merville play. in these areas. They serve the ex­ and contests in other cities so that Sandy 78, Bovina 57. For third free throw record for one game. in the Regional Meet will be partment of Petroleum Engineer­ Larson, Texas Tech. cellent purpose as outlets for stu­ they will have the enriched ex­ place: Bovina 67, Medina 62. Buddy Humphrey, Kilgore, and April 19. April 23: 8:00 a.m., , , ing. He will be assisted by repre­ Conference AA: Districts 1 and journalism; 8:30 a.m., typing, sentatives from each of the Engi­ dents inclined toward these scholas­ perience of out-of-Dallas competi­ VI. History of the League 2. track and field coaches' meeting; neering departments, the applied tic pursuits. Not every student is an tion and achievement. Conference A: Districts 1-8, in­ 9:00 a.m., debate, ready writing, sciences and the R.O.T.C. units of athlete or is athletically inclined; Invitation speech tournaments clusive. slide rule; 9:30 a.m., poetry read­ the University. on the other hand, many students are a most effective means of de­ Conference B: Districts 1-10, in­ ing, declamation, track and field; Each year a large group of out­ have a bent for the type of activity veloping and encouraging these Early 1956 Publication Due clusive. 10:00 a.m., shorthand; 10:30 a.m., standing engineers and scientists of which we ordinarily refer to as contests. April 22: 9:00 a.m., golf, tennis; extemporaneous speech, number Texas judges the exhibits and an academic. In the years ahead, I continue to 7:45 p.m., Conference AA one-act sense; 2:00 p.m., track and field award is made for the departments look forward to this type of edu­ play. finals. or society presenting the best edu­ cation with enthusiasm and confi­ April 23: 8:30 a.m., journalism; cational exhibit. dence. In our ranks among the pro­ For 600-Page History Book REGION III, CONFERENCES 9lOO a.m., one-act play; 9:30 a.m., In recent years school buses fessions and in business today are AA AND A Publication of the History of the upon one phase or another of the meeting by a majority of the mem­ track and field; 10:00 a.m., debate, from all over Central Texas have hundreds of citizens who got their League has been set by Mr. Frank work, which is selected rather at ber-schools present and voting, declamation, poetry reading, type­ Site: Southern Methodist Uni­ brought in many science groups basic training for civic -and com­ Wardlaw, Manager of the Univer­ random. each school being entitled to one writing; 11:00 a.m., shorthand; versity, Dallas. from high schools and junior col­ munity leadership in the academic sity of Texas Press, not later than Article Numbered "V", pub­ vote." This was the initial step 1:00 p.m., extemporaneous speech, Director General: Dr. James H. leges to participate in and review contests of our high schools. February, 1956. lished last month, described from towards more democratic controls number sense; 1:30 p.m., ready Mailey, Southern Methodist Uni­ the Exposition. The completed manuscript, de­ an organizational standpoint the and out from under the shadow of writing; 2:00 p.m., slide rule. versity. Tours for high school and junior livered to the Press last month, the "one-man rule," which pre­ origin of the two associations REGION II, CONFERENCES Conference A A: Districts 6-9, in­ college groups can be arranged for (Ed. Note: The author of the will make a book of nearly six vailed in the two earlier associa­ which eventually coalesced to form A AND B clusive. 5 o'clock on May 6 by contacting above statement has almost 40 hundred pages. It brings the the basis upon which the League, tions. The future progress made Site: Howard Payne College, Conference A: Districts 15-23, Dean W. R. Woolrich of the College years' work in Texas public schools League along from 1905 to 1955 as we now know it, was built up. towards more democratic controls Brownwood. inclusive. of Engineering. Crowds at later to his credit. With the Dallas in an endeavor to let the reader must, for lack of space, be treated hours have made conducted tours schools since 1931, Dr. White has Director General: Dr. Z. T. Huff, April 22: 7:30 a.m., golf; 8:30 "behold it coming gradually into Initial Step sketchily. impracticable in the past. been superintendent of the city sys­ Dean, Howard Payne College. a.m., tennis; 3:00 p.m., ready writ­ being," as the author phrases his Attention was called near the It was soon discovered that the Dean Woolrich and the engineer­ tem since 1945. In 1950 he was ers, debate; 8:00 p.m., Conference purpose in the "Foreword." end of last month's installment to provision authorizing constitu­ Conference A: Districts 9-14, in­ ing faculty extended a special invi­ elected president of the American AA one-act play. Of course, these fifty years of Article XIII introduced into the tional amendments by a majority clusive. tation to high school and junior Association of School Administra­ history can only be suggested in a 1913 (erroneously listed as 1911 vote at any annual meeting was Conference B: Districts 11-23, April 23: 8:30 a.m., declamation, college science and math clubs to tors, one of the many top honors few short articles. In fact, this in the February issue) Constitu­ subject to abuse, since the power inclusive. extemporaneous speech, poetry attend in groups to see the science accorded Dr. White for his pro­ series can touch only here and tion, providing for amendments of of amendment was virtually hand- April 22: 1:30 p.m., one-act play, reading, ready writing, journalism, and engineering laboratories in gressive leadership in public edu­ there, and at that very lightly, the instrument "at any annual continued on Page 3, Col. 3) Conference A debate. (Continued on Page 2, Col. 4) action. Dr. W. T. White cation!) Page 2 NTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER Contest ^srollowS Pontes t: Regional Meet Schedules Where OLJO ^Jneuf S^topf During the past few weeks, the State office has been be­ Tentative; Better Check sieged by organizations and individuals wanting to promote Thar* an a f«w errors In the Conttitu- (Continued from Page 1) REGION IV, CONFERENCE AA REGION VI, CONFERENCES tton and Rule* whloh 1)10014 be corrected typing, track and field; 9:00 a.m., Site: S. F. Austin State College, A AND B to raad aa follows 1 interschool contests in public speaking and essay writing. Pasa 8: In Important Changes, Eala t, number sense and slide rule; 9:30 Nacogdoches. Site: Southwest Texas State Col­ IMPORTANT DATES Journalism classes: 194 schools Several of the sponsors are offering very attractive scholar­ item a. Bora' Basketball Plan, should a.m., shorthand; 10:00 a.m., Con­ Director General: Lawrence T. raad Bala 6, Item a. lege, San Marcos. March 23—Last date for non- represented teach journalism, 117 ships for the winners. The State office has been able to stop Para 201 Paragraph H, next to last line, ference A one-act play. FranRs, S. F. Austin State College. Director General: Dr. Pat H. don't. That compares with a 1954 should read "to another high school even ILPC members to mail certification some of the proposals but others are going ahead. In the same school system, unless the REGION III, CONFERENCE B Conference AA: Districts 10 and Norwood, Southwest Texas State of journalism contestants for the survey which showed 582 papers corresponding ebange of residence by Bis 11. College. in as many high schools, only 245 The organizations have been told by the State office that, parents has been made." Site: North Texas State College, regional meet. Pace 64, Journalism Contest, Section 2, April 23: 9:30 a.m., track and Conference A: Districts 38-44, of which taught journalism. if the scholarships are contingent upon the student's gradua­ Membership: The parenthetical reference Denton. Certification should be by school (see Article III, Section S, Constitution) field; 10:30 a.m., declamation, inclusive. Number of students in journal­ tion from high school and enrollment in a college, then the should readi (see Article III, Section 1, Director General: Dr. J. Harold ready writers, shorthand, tennis; Conference B: Districts 69-79, principals, listing contestants by ism classes: 4,468. Constitution). Farmer, North Texas State Col­ name-and attesting that they are awards would not be considered a violation of the Awards Page (6, Journalism Contest, Section », 1:30 p.m., debate, extemporaneous inclusive. No. of staff members: 5,079. Eligibility: Reference to Article IX, Sec­ lege. speech, journalism, number sense, eligible under League rules. Rule. The winners are not to receive the awards until after tion T should be to Section SI, Spring April 22: 1:00 p.m., tennis, one- High (or junior high) school en- Meet Plan. Conference B: Districts 24-40, slide rule, typing; 7:00 p.m., one- act play. April 18 Entries must be RE­ xollment: 174,293 (estimated in graduation and then only when they enroll in an institution Page 70, Spelling Contest, Rule 4, "Word Sources," second paragraph should read: inclusive. act play. April 23: 8:00 a.m., golf; 8:30 CEIVED on or before this date some cases). of higher learning of their own choice. Grades V and VI: League Spelling List, Time schedule for golf will be a.m., typing; 9:00 a.m., track Circulation: 174,391. Grades V and VI, and State-adopted texts April 22: 10:00 a.m., tennis pre­ in the ILPC Individual Achieve­ If the teachers and the pupils were allowed to take part in for grades III and IV, using words from the liminaries. announced later. coaches meet, draw for lanes and ment Award Contest. How printed: Commercially, 136; all contests and projects sponsored and promoted by organi­ State-adopted text in the grades and taking positions. Each school must have school print shop, 7; local paper, an equal number of word3 from each text April 23: 9:00 a.m., speech and REGION V, CONFERENCES ILPC members have been mailed for the contest list. official representative present. 9:30 17; offset, 15; mimeograph, 122; zations outside the school for the so-called benefit of the pupil literary events, track and field, AA, A AND B rules covering the contests in which * * * a.m., all literary contests, Confer­ other duplication, 16. there would be no time to teach the regular classroom subjects. golf. Site: University of Houston, advisers and school paper staffers CORRECTION: In Spelling Lisi. Page ences B, A, and AA; 10:00 a.m., When published: Daily, 1; week­ IS, Column one, the word "hypocrits" Houston. choose their own best work during These demands all point to the need for a plan whereby should be "hypocrites." REGION IV, CONFERENCES track preliminaries; 10:30 a.m., ly, 58; bi-weekly, 179; tri-weekly, Director General: Walter Wil­ the year in these areas: Spot news the State office could approve or disapprove these promotional * * » A AND B shorthand. 14; monthly, 37; six-weeks, 11; bi­ In Spelling List, Page 7, Column two, liams, University of Houston. photos, feature photos, news writ­ contests that are offered every year. The National Association the word "frolicksome" should be "frolic­ Site: Kilgore College, Kilgore. Note that all Conferences AA lit­ monthly, 12. some." Conference AA: Districts 12-14, ing, editorial writing, sports writ­ erary contests will be at San Mar­ • of Secondary School Principals several years ago appointed a In Spelling List, last page. Column 2, Director General: Randolph C. inclusive. ing, feature writing and featurettes "teuton' should be "Teuton." cos. special committee to study the problem of the growing de­ Watson, Dean, Kilgore College. Conference A: Districts 29-37, (short "brights"). From our notebook: The Refugio * * * REGION VI, CONFERENCE AA Press Club sponsored its 12th an­ mands that are made on the schools to promote all kinds of Conference A: Districts 24-28, inclusive. In Spelling List, Page 16, Column 14, Site: Trinity University, San Medals will be awarded first, nual Valentine Court, at which a the word "feality" should be "fealty." inclusive. Conference B: Districts 58-68, non-athletic contests. The Committee report, given in the In Spelling List, Page 13, Column 2, the Antonio. second and third place winners in King and Queen of Hearts were word "turquois" should be "turquoise." Conference B: Districts 41-57, inclusive. February, 1953, Bulletin of the National Association of Sec­ Director General: Dale M. Mor­ each contest in six separate di­ crowned. In Spelling List, Page 6, Column IB, the April 22: 8:30 a.m., golf, tennis, inclusive. rison, Trinity University. visions. Winners will be announced ondary School Principals, recommended that the schools not word "mantlepiece" should be "mantel­ A and B. The journalism class at 'Seminole piece." April 22: 8:30 a.m., golf; 9:00 Conference AA: Districts 15-16. at the ILPC State_ Convention in participate in any national contest unless it was approved ^ NOTE: This column has previously car­ April 23: 8:30 a.m., tennis, Con­ sponsored an assembly program to ried a notice that the word "tibiae" on a.m., tennis, . Mr. Morrison has not filed a de­ Austin on May 5-6-7. The first by the National Contest Activities Committee of the Associa­ Page 7, Column 2, was incorrectly spelled ference AA; 9:00 a.m., literary raise funds for the March of Dimes. and should be "tibia." This notice should April 23: 8:45 a.m., all contests tailed schedule with the League entry is already in. events, track and field. Admission, 25 cents. tion. The committee further recommended that State contests be disregarded. Both words are on the except shorthand; 9:45 a.m., short­ office. All schools should check with April 23—Date for regional League Spelling List and both are cor­ Volleyball schedule is to be an­ Staff of The Shield, McCallum" be limited to those sponsored by the State high school League. rectly spelled. "Tibia" is found on Page 7, hand. Turn for details about the meet meets, where journalism contests Column 4. nounced later. High, Austin, took over a service These are the problems that are to be studied by the special * * * schedule. begin. station for a day, received $75 as committee appointed by the Legislative Advisory Council for SMILEY Only athletic contests—golf, ten­ Caution: Some regional direc­ their share of proceeds. Local nis, track and field—will be held at tors may hold the journalism con­ the purpose of setting up some criteria for approving or dis­ Smiley placed on suspension in UIL Panel Studies April Vote Set paper, Austin American, carried a- boys' 'basketball for remainder of the Trinity University. All literary test on two days, some may conduct full-page picture spread about the approving a contest. and academic contests will be at 1954-55 season, and placed on dis­ it on Friday, while someone else event on front page of its local San Marcos State College. qualification in Six-man football Outside Contests On Grid-Cage may hold it on Saturday. Use of news section a few days later. Good for 1955 season, for using over-age REGION VII, CONFERENCES April 23 means that is the last date public relations for school and The National Association of for the regional meets. ILPC mem­ paper. players and submitting incorrect Secondary School Principals several Group Study AA, A AND B eligibility information to League - Site: Texas College of Arts and bers will be mailed in late March How a school paper can toot its Cnd of Uotina ^rn f\ule years ago appointed a special com­ (Continued from Page 1) headquarters. Industries, Kingsville. a list showing where they partici­ own horn with legitimate news: mittee to study the problem of the gional championships in these two pate in regional and what schools The Pecos Eagle Echo ran a page growing demands being made on Director General: Dr. Eldon D. conferences. are eligible there. Exact time and one story about their paper being BOWIE the schools to promote all kinds of Brinley, Texas College of Arts and 7. That the State office study the date of the journalism contest read as far away as Bay City, Mich. ^uaaedted bu (^ommith non-athletic contests. These are Industries. cicied Bowie High School placed on pro­ recommendations and, if at all pos- should be confirmed by the regional Purpose of exchanging papers was sponsored by individuals and organ­ bation in basketball for 1954-55 15: Districts (42-44), 43, 53, (54- Conference AA: Districts 17 and journalism director, whose name' explained, and a list given of the izations outside the school. The football and basketball classification committee recom­ and 1955-56 for violation of the 55). 18. will be furnished with the location schools with which newspapers are Recruiting Rule. mended that the State Executive Committee submit a ballot The committee report, given in Kilgore Junior College: Mrs. Lil­ * Conference A: Districts 45-49, list. exchanged. Showed that Pecos to the member schools to abolish the "voting in" privilege the February 1953 Bulletin of the lian Hope, Director. Date to be ar­ inclusive. ^ ILPC members will automat­ news gets around. permitted in Rule 2 of the Spring Meet Plan and Rule 3 of FOOTBALL 1955 National Association of Secondary ranged : Districts 48, 49, 50, 56. Conference B: Districts 80-87, ically go on the list of eligible Ballinger's Cat Tracks enclosed the Football Plan and the Basketball Plan. Conferences 4A and 3A—First Principals, recommended that: "(a) sible, publish a preliminary and inclusive. schools. However, contestants must its Christmas edition in a colorful On a national basis—That a school The new rule would read as follows: "Member schools date for fall practice, Aug. 26. tentative assignment schedule for Dr. Brinley has not filed a de­ be certified to the regional meet on red and white Merry Christmas Date for first game, Sept. 9. confine participation to those na­ 1956 on or about June 1, 1955. tailed schedule with the League forms which will be supplied. (It folder. Inside the folder were ads, shall be classified for competition on the basis of 'Average Conferences 2A, 1A, B, Six-man tional contests that are currently office. All schools should contact is not necessary to again certify leaving the green printed paper placed on the approved list of the Prin. 0. T. Freeman of Wichita Membership' for the last four grades as found in the Super­ —First date for fall practice, Aug. Falls High School is chairman of him for details about the meet eligibility of students who advance free for news. Novel. '» intendent's Annual Report, and there shall be no exception 22. Date for first game, Sept. 2. National Contest and Activities schedule. from regional to State. Notice • Committee; (b) On a state basis— the committee named by Dean to this provision." James R. D. Eddy, chairman of the comes from the regional director Who said a high school paper TRACK That schools limit their participa­ REGION VIII, CONFERENCE AA State Executive Committee. of the winners.) can't have an extra? Cotulla's El The classification committee has recommended that sixteen On the Elementary School Track tion to contests and activities spon­ Site: Texas Western College, El May 5-6-7—ILPC State Con­ Vaquero, a mimeographed paper, districts be set up in AAAA and AAA with a minimum of five Entry Blank the event should be sored by their own high school Committee members attending, Paso. in addition to Freeman, Dean vention at The University of put out a one-page extra when schools to the district. This cannot be done with the "voting "440-yard relay," instead of "440- organization within the state in Director General: W. F. Webb, Eddy, R. J. -Kidd, director of the Texas in Austin, during the State Cotulla's victory over Three Rivers up" privilege allowed. District assignments are too indefinite yard dash." preference to any activities spon­ Texas Western College. sored by other agencies." Interscholastic League, and Dr. Meet. Plan now to attend. qualified Cotulla to the regional with the privilege. PICTURE MEMORY Rhea H. Williams, League athletic Conference AA: District 19. basketball meet. The edition car­ If the new plan goes into operation, schools will be assigned The preferred title of picture No. School administrators generally director, were: Mr. Webb has not filed a detailed ried game statistics, quotes from object to the large number of ac­ the coach, and names of the basket­ to districts and conferences for a minimum of two years 24 in the Picture Memory List by Conference AAAA: J. O. Webb, schedule with the League office. All Sample Contests tivities offered for inter-school com­ ball players. Issue was delivered rather than on a yearly basis. The two-year plan will be help­ Daumier is "The Laundress." Some assistant superintendent of schools, schools should contact him for de­ Since last press time, ILPCers petitors by outside organizations tails about the meet schedule. the morning after the victory. ful to the district committee in making football and basket­ translations from the French Houston. have been mailed sample contest list this as "The Washerwoman." and the pressure that is put on the REGION VIII, CONFERENCE B material based on all five parts of The Bowie Growler, Bowie High, schools to sponsor and conduct the Conference AAA: Supt. W. R. ball schedules. Also, it will insure a "home-and-home" game Either title should be counted as Site: Odessa College, Odessa. the 1954 State Meet contest. Win­ El Paso, was one of few papers to contests. One of the major objec­ Garmichael, Bryan; Prin. Virgil for a new school moving into a conference. correct. ning papers in each contest, in each give much space to National Broth­ tions to many of these outside con­ Currin, Alamo Heights, San An­ Director General: Jack Rodgers, conference, were included. In- erhood Week, Feb. 21-28. They tests is a feeling on the part of tonio. Vice-President, Odessa College. ELLISON ELECTED eluded was a reminder of journal­ did a thorough job, complete with school administrators that the con­ Conference AA: Supt. James Conference B: Districts 88-93, Dr. Samuel P. Ellison, Jr., of the ism scholarships available. editorials, several stories, including tests encourage "plagiarism and Gardner, Ennis; Supt. J. E. Rhodes, inclusive. University of Texas will be 1955- • essay by Bernard M. Baruch, by cJLocal L^redit o&oedn I f-^a56 56 secretary-treasurer for the dishonesty." Van. April 21: 8:00 a.m., golf; 1:00 outsiders as well as staffers. Sports Society of Economic Paleontolog­ A committee of Texas school ad­ Conference A: Supt. P. J. Dod- p.m., tennis preliminaries. Interesting Facts column was devoted to world sports Occasionally the State office finds schools granting "local ists and Mineralogists. ministrators is now at work on this son, Bastrop; Supt. John Morris, April 22: 9:00 a.m., journalism; A study of ILPC enrollment and brotherhood. Ralls. 1:00 p.m., debate; 3:00 p.m., one- sheets reveals these facts about the credit" to pupils who cannot or will not meet the standard He will take over his duties at problem and will no doubt have Two mimeographed papers are 311 member papers: requirements of a passing grade demanded of the regular the close of the Society's 29th some recommendations to submit to Conference B: Supt. Edwin Bo- act play. following in the footsteps of the high school student. Frequently, these same schools certify meeting March 28-31 in New York the Legislative Advisory Council at wen, Boyd; Supt. J. C. Larkin, April 23: Various hours. All Editors: 219 girls, 56 boys, 18 Schulenburg Shorthorn by running City. its annual meeting in November. Valley Mills. other contests. papers with a boy and a girl editing. actual photographs. The papers are that such contestants are eligible to represent their schools the Beeville Trojan and the Dar- in League contests under the provisions of Article VIII, Sec­ rouzett Longhorn. This process was tions 3 and 16. described in the November Lea­ District committees should check with the member schools guer. in their respective districts to determine if any of them are The Brackenridge Times, San permitting students to participate in League activities on Antonio, attracted attention by the basis of "local credit". running a full page ad plugging the school yearbook. Centered in The spirit, if not the letter, of the Scholarship Rule is the full page of white space were being violated when schools permit contestants to represent these words in small italics: "Re­ their institutions in League contests on the basis of "local member! Everybody who is Any­ credit". The Scholarship Rule assumes that each and every body buys La Retama! Only school in the League is requiring contestants representing the $3.50." school to meet the same grade requirements as are required "I am a girl sports editor," wrote Dolores Fleming in the Crosby of the normal students in a school. Buffalo. The contestant passing on "local credit" rather than on "Now most boys would say that the "usual mark" required of all students may not be con­ means I don't know much about sidered as bona fide contestant under the League rules. In football. Well, maybe I don't but. some instances, contestants have been given "local credit" on school grades as low as "30". If the League accepted this Girls basketball gets consider­ Beverly Bevill Marilyn Jones practice, the scholarship requirement should be abolished as Barbara Williams able attention on the Buffalo sports page. an eligibility rule. Girls from China, Greece Typing, Shorthand Ability Runs in Pairs Study Engineering at UT First and third was a magic music and typing, Billie participates Mrs. Ray Bevill, plans to attend typing experience, she has served Barbara is the daughter of Mr. The University of Texas offers combination for two schools at the in the Spanish and Ready Writer's T.C.U. Coached by Miss Marietta as vice-president of the Junior and Mrs. Garland Williams. striking evidence this semester that 1954 State Meet in typing and Clubs. Montgomery, her typing score at Class, as representative to the an­ Marilyn Jones, Conference A the people have common interests shorthand. The Masonic Home of Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wil­ State was 156.57. Miss Montgomery nual staff, and played volley-ball, shorthand winner from Mount overshadowing different nationali­ ties and cultural backgrounds. Fort Worth won first and third liam Little of Breckenridge, Billie also coached Sue Zimmerman, who basketball, and "until typ­ Pleasant, planned to continue her places in Conference B shorthand, was coached by Mrs. M. C. Smith. placed third in Conference A short­ ing interfered." business education at Rutherford- Two girls from opposite parts of hand. while Monahans won first in typing Her score at State was 164.53. She is the daughter of Mr. and Metropolitan in Dallas. Secretarial the world traveled thousands of ytiayqj and third in shorthand. Monahans Eva Lea Oakley of New Caney skills were by no means her only miles to attend the University—all mm Beverly Kay Bevill, Conference Mrs. E. N. Oakley of New Caney. also won first in the 1954 State Published eight times a year, each month, from September to claims that she is "always good Barbara Ann Williams, Confer­ interest, however, for in high school because of ambitions to be en­ declamation contest. A winner from Monahans, also April, inclusive, by the Bureau of Public School Service, Division of enough in nearly all things never ence AA shorthand winner from she was a member of the Masquers, gineers. Sxt.enaion. The University of Texas. wishes to enter the music field. An Of the three typing winners, two to be last, but never is good enough Pasadena, wants to put her short­ Press Club, Library Club, Future One is Miss Wen-Ling Tang of all-round girl, Beverly was cheer­ Home Makers, and International plan to study piano and one is un­ to be first." Her record in the typing hand to work for a lawyer after Hong Kong. The other is Miss decided. Honor Society. Coached by R. G. leader, in the choral club, the Honor Conference,B 1954 contest does not graduation this spring. Barbara, Fany Dimitriadis of Athens, R. J. KIDD Editor Jones, her score at State was 100. Greece. Both have outstanding aca­ Billie Little of Breckenridge, Society, secretary of the Thespian bear this out, however, for Eva Lea who was coached by Mrs. Lounell TRAXEL STEVENS -Assistant Editor Data was not available for Louise demic records and chemical engi­ Conference AA typing winner, has Society, received the "M" Award in won first in State with a score of Nunn, likes to attribute her success Holland of the Masonic Home in neering is the big interest of each. (Entered as second-class matter November 6, 1927, at the post lettered in band, orchestra, type­ 1952 and was chosen "Most Tal­ 156.61. at State to the red dress «he wore. office at Austin, Tefas, under the Act of August 24 1912.) Fort Worth who won first place in The primary diversion of both is writing. Secretary of the orchestra, ented Girl" of her junior class in Eva Lea, who is a senior this She had on the same red dress when Subscription rate is $1.00 per year. shorthand in Conference B. Third music. Miss Tang plays the piano she received a grade of 99 in the 1954. year, has not yet decided what field she won first place in district. Her place winner from Masonic Home Vol. XXXVIII MARCH, 1955 No. 7 and Miss Dimitriadis enjoys con­ National Piano Guild, 1954. Besides Beverly, the daughter of Mr. and she wants to go into. Besides her score at State was 100. was Gwendolyn Burriss. certs. NTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER Page 3 Acting Champs Pic k Drama Speech Contest Help Available As First Choice for Career By F. W. SAVAGE April 22—Region IV—Vocal so­ Director of Music Activities los and ensembles, Vocal Concert. Winners in the 1954 State Meet chorus, president of Masque and Shirley won best actress at district From VIB Films JUDGES EMERGENCY CHANGE in one-act play contest all agree Wig Club, and treasurer of Spider and at State. She is the daughter With the first outburst of spring In order that all directors may Club, a social group. She was Last minute consultations with on the career they wish to enter— of Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Rust. comes preparation for the Inter­ be informed concerning the con­ chosen an outstanding student in W. Edward Hatchett, recent State, drama, of course. David Martin, Conference AA scholastic League contests. Teach­ tinuous effort on the part of the But although the best actors and 1954. best actor from Waco, has served choral chairman, and other officials ers and students interested in sup­ have resulted in the conclusion League to maintain judging stand­ actresses concentrate their interest "I try to get into any sort of as homeroom and class president, plementing their contest prepara­ ards, we are re-printing in this Many schools present Easter Bennett Harrison. 5m. 4w., choir. that the numbers prescribed for on drama, they by no means limit dramatic work done in my home­ president of the Forum Debating tion with 16mm educational sound column a letter which is being plays just before their Spring holi­ Runs about 45 min. Simple setting. town (New Braunfels)," Shirley Girls' Vocal Solos, Low Voices ap­ their talents to that one field. Society, and assistant editor of the films can obtain several films deal­ mailed to all judges. days. And most of the play pub­ Non-Roy. Eldridge. said. She has participated in radio pearing on Pages 35-36 of the Shirley Ann Rust, best actress annual. He has received letters in ing with ready writing, spelling, de­ "It is generally agreed that lishing companies carry a number REHEARSALLESS EASTER in Conference AA, was on the Stu­ programs and minstrel shows. radio and dramatics. Prescribed Music Bulletin are in bate, and extemporaneous speech. error. EVALUATION is the keystone of of titles on Easter plays. For those COLLECTION. Poems, playlets, dent Council, a member of the Coached by Mr. Gale Nelson, David's success in the one-act our present system of inter-school For spelling and ready writing, Consequently, we are authorized schools where the Easter play is pantomimes, monologues and the play contest began his junior year, music activities. It is obviously im­ these films are suggested: to announce that these prescribed a custom, some of the plays listed like for Easter. Non-Roy. Eldridge. when he received the best actor possible to rank students and or­ Building an Outline #2106, 10 numbers are to be disregarded and below might serve as the produc­ THE CASE OF JUDAS IS- award in district and region. He ganizations FIRST, SECOND or minutes, $1.75. the girls entering this competition tion vehicle. CARIOT. By Paul Nagy, Jr. 14m. followed his success in his junior THIRD in an objective manner Building Better Paragraphs may select their numbers from any Since all communities do not lw. Interior set (courtroom). Runs year by winning best actor at State since we have adopted the idea of #5716, 11 minutes, $1.75. source. In other words, there is NO favor the production of religious about 30 min. Non-Roy. Baker. his senior year. He was coached by ranking all performances in com­ Describing an Incident #2115, prescribed list of solos for Girls' plays, it will be well for the di­ THE CHALLENGE OF THE Miss Mattie Bess Coffield. parison with some purely IMAGI­ CROSS. By Charles A. Marsh. 7w. 10 minutes, $1.75. Low Voices this year. rector to consult the administra­ David's interests range from Improve Your Spelling #5093, NARY standard. tion and lay persons before launch­ and choir. Runs about 30 min. This camping to painting and playing ENTRY DEADLINES is a religious pageant. Non-Roy. 11 minutes, $1.75. "Under this system, evaluation • ing into such a play. But for those the pianS. He planned to attend As usual, many schools are not Baker. In preparation for debate and is completely SUBJECTIVE and schools that have a well integrated Baylor University. mailing their duplicate entries be­ CHRIST IS RISEN. By N. B. speech, teachers and students might at the mercy of the personal stand­ relationship with the community Molly Ann Clark, Conference A fore the much-advertised deadlines Dexter. 3m. 2w., extras. Easy set. use these films: ards of the Judge. and the churches, some of the plays best actress from La Marque, be­ and the State Office has no alterna­ Runs about 30 min. Non-Roy. Speech: Function of Gestures "There are as many different here reviewed will no doubt be ap­ gan her high school acting career tive but to refuse to certify them. Baker. #2180, 10 minutes, $1.50. personalities, likes and dislikes and propriate for use in the churches in 1952, when she won best actress Many reasons are being given, COME, YE THAT MOURN. Speech: Platform Posture and standards as there are judges; con­ themselves. Many directors also at district and regional meets. Even Flexible number, men and women. Appearance #2181, 9 minutes, but almost all stem from the fact sequently, there will be as many direct religious drama in their own with her drama work, she found Religious pageant of the Resur­ $1.50. that directors are human beings differences of opinion. Two judges churches apart from their school time to win second in district dec­ rection. Non-Roy. Eldridge. Speech: Stage Fright and What and wait until the last minute to rating the same performance may work. For them these plays should lamation that year. to Do About It #2183, 10 minutes, mail the blanks. In some cases, possibly evaluate the performance prove of value. WHAT THINK YE OF CHRIST? By Letitia Hollinshead. By her senior year, Molly Ann $1.50. where the deadline passes at mid­ at opposite ends of the scale. The Interscholastic League was reporter of the Senior Class, Speech: Using Your Voice night on Saturday, the blanks are "When such a wide variation is 6m. 6w., extras. Easter pageant. Shirley Rust Molly Clark Drama Service has reading copies 3 episodes. Non-Roy. Eldridge. president of the choral club, secre­ #2182, 11 minutes, $1.50. dropped in a mail box where mail caused by some factor foreign to of most of the plays listed. In • tary of the Student Council, and a These films are available from is not picked up and postmarked the musical performance; when a every case, however, the directors This is the time of year many member of the Honor Society. She Booking and Scheduling Office, Vis­ until Monday morning. The State judge allows a personal element to should order production copies schools choose plays for the Seniors received the school drama award ual Instruction Bureau, Division of office rejects such entries auto­ enter into his evaluation; when from the publishers and arrange Area One-Act Play in 1952 and 1954. Extension, The University of matically. This can be avoided by prejudice over-rides judgment; or for the Spring Production of for royalty payment if such is re­ the Dramatic Club. A list of plays Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Texas. mailing the blanks several days be­ when ignorance of policy or ob­ quired. recommended by a committee from C. Clark, Molly graduated from La Rental price given with each film fore the deadline! jectives causes misinterpretation, I MADE CHRIST'S CROSS. By several states has been sent out Meets April 6-16 Marque High School last spring. covers use from one to three days As an additional reminder we A JUSTIFICATION OF THE Esther C. Averill. 4m. 2w. 4 scenes. giving the plays in the order of She was coached in drama by Ray (not including shipping time). are publishing the remaining entry SCORING IS IMPOSSIBLE. (Continued from Page 1) Schmidt, Director. Friday, April Non-roy. Baker. The story shows their frequency of performance. W. Miller. Users are required to pay postage deadlines as we now have them: "For that reason, the League has 15: Districts (42-44), 43, 53, (54- 15, 7:00 p.m.: Districts 58, 60," 61, that the Cross on which Jesus was Some of these are given, here for both to and from Austin. March 25 — Region IX — Vocal attempted many ideas during the 55). 62. Data was not available on other crucified was not made by one man reminders to directors who are winners, who were Mary Willing- Concert, Solos and Ensembles. past seven years endeavoring to Kilgore Junior College: Mrs. Lil­ Katy High School: James A. Alternate use dates should be alone. All take part in making it looking for interesting scripts: ham, Conference B best actress March 26 — Region V — Vocal exclude as many of these personal lian Hope, Director. Date to be ar­ Harris, Director. Tuesday, April given. These films are in heavy de­ when they do wrong. There is a DEATH TAKES A HOLIDAY from Overton; Rex Henderson, Solos and Ensembles. elements as possible. Our current ranged : Districts 48, 49, 5Q, 56. 12 (tentative) : Districts 64, 65, 67. mand, so alternate dates will elimi­ real lesson for better living and (7m. 6w.) Conference B best actor from March 30 — Region XI — Vocal endeavor consists of combining Stephen F. Austin College, nate unnecessary disappointment true repentance in the play. IMAGINARY INVALID (5m. Region VI McCamey; Tommy Bingham, Con­ for the user in not being able to Concert, Solos and Ensembles; Re­ forces with the National Interscho­ Nacogdoches: Dr. Robert Capel, THE BOY WHO DISCOVERED 5w.) Stephen F. Austin High School, ference A best actor from Carth­ obtain the films when he wants gion IV—Band and Orchestra. lastic Music Activities Commission Director. Date to be arranged: Dis­ EASTER. By Elizabeth McFadden. OUR TOWN (17m. 7w.) Austin: Miss Margaret Breedlove, age. them. April 7 — Region XI — High and distributing their current bul­ tricts 47, 45, 51, 52. 2m. 2w. 3 scenes. Roy. $5. Samuel PRIDE A N.D PREJUDICE Director. Wednesday, April 6: Dis­ School Band and Orchestra. Re­ letin entitled, "Standards of Ad­ French. A man who has lost his (10m. 16w.) Region V tricts 70, 71, 72, 73. gion VI—Vocal Concert, Solos and judication." We have purchased wife and little boy helps a little SEVEN KEYS TO BALDPATE Anahuac High School: T. P. Alamo Heights High School, San Ensembles. a number of these bulletins and crippled boy from the city to dis­ (9m. 4w.) White, Director. Thursday, April Antonio: E. C. McCarty, Trinity How to Run Contest: April 8 — Regions I-II-IH— are mailing you one under sepa­ cover a new life and in the process STAGE DOOR (11m. 21w.) 14: Districts 59, 66, 68. University, Director. Friday, April Band and Orchestra and Instru­ rate cover. discovers some profound truths WHAT A LIFE (8m. 10w.) Sam Houston State Teachers 8: Districts (74-75), 77, 79. mental Solos and Ensembles. Re­ "Although we are in no position himself. The play lends itself to the YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH College, Huntsville: Charles Del Rio High School: Mrs. Nellie Pointers Offered gion XI—Junior High Band and to approve or disapprove any introduction of Easter music. YOU (9m. 7w.) F. Knight, Director. Thursday, BY BRUCE ROACH Orchestra. judge, we are preparing a list of PETER COTTONTAIL. By Wil- ALMOST EIGHTEEN (5m. April 14: Districts 76, 78. Director of Speech Activities April 9—Region V—Instrumen­ RECOMMENDED judges for use The Constitution and Rules of the University Interscholastic League Jiarn Francis. Words and music 7w.) 1924 UT President Region VII tal Solos and Ensembles. Region in all Regions during 1955-56. The by Steve Nelson and Jack Rollins. THE BISHOP MISBEHAVES is the official reference book for running any of the contests sponsored X-East—Vocal Concert, Solos and first prerequisite for qualification Wm. Adams High School, Alice: 5m. 6w. 1 act. Roy. $5. Samuel (7m. 3w.) by the League. Directors and participants should be familiar with the Ensembles and Instrumental Solos for this list is that a judge must George C. Draper, Director. Fri­ French. A little boy and girl awake CLARENCE (5m. 5w.) rules of their respective contests. and Ensembles. Region X-West— have read the aforementioned bul­ To Record History day, April 15: Districts 84, 85, 86, on Easter Eve to see Peter Cotton­ DULCY (8m. 3w.) The pointers listed here are intended as a supplement to the rules in Band and Orchestra. Region XII— letin very carefully. When you Unwritten chapters in Univer­ 87. tail hopping down the bunny trail. MR. PIM PASSES BY (3m. order to help those responsible for running contests to make the opera­ Band and Orchestra. have done this will you please fill sity of Texas history will be ispoken Refugio High School: Mr. L. L. They follow him and he tells them 4w.) tion as educationally valuable as possible. Rather than detailed instruc­ out the enclosed post card and re­ by Dr. W. M. W. Splawn, 1924-27 McCallister, Director. Date to be April 16—Region III—Vocal the tale of his meeting with Farmer THE ROYAL FAMILY (11m. tions, these pointers are intended as suggested standards to be met, turn it to this office." president of the institution who arranged: Districts (80-81), 82, Concert, Solos and Ensembles. Re­ Jones. When the sun comes up 6w.) In general, good contests reflect recently concluded a long and dis­ 83. careful planning and administra­ 6. In addition to the planning gion X-West — Vocal Concert, We hope that this project will later, the children re-awaken to ADAM AND EVA (6m. 4w.) meeting, the manager of the con­ Solos and Ensembles and Instru­ be accepted as it is intended and find a real surprise on Easter ALICE SIT - BY - THE - FIRE tinguished career of government . Region VIII tion. service with the Interstate Com­ 1. Start early to plan for the test should send a reminder to each mental Solos and Ensembles. Re­ that some progress can be made morning. The play is non-sectarian (3m. 6w.) No Area Meets for Districts 88 toward standardizing procedures. merce Commission. contest. of the schools entered. Here are gion X-East—Band and Orchestra. with music. BEGGAR ON HORSEBACK through 93. Advance to Regional at some samples of such reminders: (16m. 5w.) At the invitation of President 2. Keep in close touch with your LILIES FOR THE KING. By Odessa from District. Extemporaneous Speech BERKLEY SQUARE (7m. 8w.) Logan Wilson, Dr. Splawn will re­ local member of the District Execu­ Lucy Hamilton Howard. 4m. 2w. a. Boy and girl eligible from CAPTAIN APPLEJACK (6m. cord his recollections of the Uni­ League's 45th Birthday tive Committee (this is probably 2 scenes. Non-roy. Eldridges. The each school. Tennis Fundamental: 5w.) versity , during his administration. This school year (1955-56) is the the superintendent or principal). question of the play is whether CHARLEY'S AUNT (7m. 5w.) He is doing preliminary work now 45th anniversary of the Universi­ One member of this committee is b. Participants bring own maga­ teen-agers are too young to under­ THE CRADLE SONG (4m. in the office of Dr. Eugene C. ty Interscholastic League. The designated as Director General for zines. stand the real meaning of sacri­ Keep Eye on the Ball lOw.) barker, professor emeritus of his­ League, founded in 1910, i s the the District. He should be consulted c. Topics: Current events (em­ transferred to the right foot after fice. As the play ends, however, the By DR. D. A. PENICK A DATE WITH JUDY (7m. tory and dean of Southwest 'his­ oldest organization of its type in on any major plans for the contest. phasis on Jan.-April). a long back swing. The left-handed real meaning of stewardship takes d. Plan: As outlined in Consti­ League Tennis Director 6w.) torians. the world. 3. The executive committee has (Second in a Series) player must reverse all these in­ on a new glow for all concerned. the responsibility for setting the tution and Rules pp. 49-53. DEAR RUTH (10m. lOw.) Mention of tennis fundamentals structions. EASY EASTERETTES. By dates for the district contests, but e. Contestants report to (name EXCURSION (18m. lOw.) was made in a previous issue of the (2) Never stand up straight and Karin Asbrand. This is a book of the committee welcomes sugges­ of person in charge) in room (num­ THE FAMILY UPSTAIRS (4m. Leaguer. flat-footed. Your bone joints are short programs for Easter. It in­ 5w.) tions on dates and on planning. ber) of Blank High School at History Publication 1. Watch the ball; that is, keep waist high and knee high. Use cludes short plays, recitations and FLY AWAY HOME (7m. 6w.) 4. The person appointed by the (time). the eyes ori~ the ball from the them at all times when playing monologues, exercises and drills, executive committee to have charge Poetry Reading FOOT LOOSE (7m. 7w.) moment it is first hit by your op­ tennis in the back court. Get down acrostics, and a few songs. All of of each of the contests should call a. Boy and girl eligible from FRESH FIELDS (3m. 6w.)' ponent until you hit it with your to the ball so that you can see the these are suitable for children, but Planned in Early 1956 a planning meeting of sponsors of each school. GEO. WASHINGTON SLEPT racket. Failure to do this is an al­ ball at the right elevation. Bend some of the contents can be adapt­ that activity from each of the ib. Participants bring own book HERE (9m. 8w.) (Continued from Page 1) the members of the League for an most universal fault and is re­ your knees and your waist. ed for adults. schools entering the contest. This or manuscript from which to read. HEADED FOR EDEN (7m. ed over to the few schools repre­ advisory vote." sponsible for many errors. Watch (3) Move your feet forward or lOw.) planning meeting, well in advance (May be one or a number of selec­ BLESSED ARE THEY. By Wal­ sented at the State Meet; that is, While this may seem to be a the ball all the time of its flight; backward as conditions demand; HOLIDAY (7m. 5w.) of the contest, is the key to holding tions within time limit of 4 min­ ter E. Butts, Jr. 3m. 4w. 2 scenes. by not more than five per cent of further recession from democratic otherwise, you can not hit it cor­ also from side to side. The proper IMPORTANCE OF BEING successful contests. utes). Non-roy. Dramatic Pub. Co. It is the entire membership. The 1914 controls, it did not prove so in rectly. position of the ball for hitting is EARNEST (5m. 4w.) 5. At the planning meeting, c. Plan: As outlined in Consti­ Easter eve, and the girl of the fam­ State Meeting limited this pro­ 2. Get to the proper position waist high and the proper distance actual practice. "University agreement by the visiting sponsors tution and Rules, pp. 46-48. ily is desperately ill. The father JANE EYRE (5m. llw.) vision by adding the following: for hitting the ball before the from the player so that the player Policy" proved to be merely those should be made on judges, room in d. Contestants report to (name and brother lack the faith of the JUNE MAD (7m. 6w.) ball gets there. How? With your can hit it comfortably. That means "Provided, however, that the rules which required the expendi­ which contest is to be held, drawing of person in charge) in room (num­ mother and sister. Abrina, the thief A KISS FOR CINDERELLA feet guided by your eyes. Wrong that the player must move his feet ture of more money. That was now for places on the program (by ber) of Blank High School at who mocked Christ, and the daugh­ (11m. 9w.) amendment offered is approved by footwork is responsible for three- forward and backward with re­ reserved explicitly to the State Ex­ schools), arrangements for food, (time). ter of Jarias appear as in a dream, THE LATE CHRISTOPHER the State Executive Committee. In fourths of all errors. lation to the ball and (or) forward ecutive Committee which had the and other details which can be 7. The manager of the con­ and show what real faith is. Amy BEAN (5m. 4w.) case a proposed amendment is not What is wrong with footwork: or backward with relations to the responsibility of providing the taken care of in advance of the test should provide for ballots, lives and the family is reunited in LITTLE WOMEN (5m. llw.) approved by the State Executive (1) Facing the net. You should net. It means very definitely that funds. The member-schools were contest. When sponsors go back to pencils, instructions, and the a strong faith as Easter dawns. Committee, a two-thirds vote is be at right angles to the desired the feet must be moved constantly NEW FIRES (6m. 9w.) primarily interested in eligibility their schools, they should have as general comfort of the judges. THE OTHER APOSTLES. By required." direction of your ball. For a right- because the ball is not going to QUALITY STREET (7m. 9w.) rules, and this revision guaranteed complete information about the 8. The manager should make George E. Callahan. 7m. 1 exterior. handed player, the weight should accommodate the player. The discussion of this amend­ members that no material change contest as possible. The more direc­ sure that plenty of time has been Non-roy. Row-Peterson. A power­ REMEMBER THE DAY (13m. be on the right foot until the right ment turned largely upon its stabi­ could be made without submission tors and participants know about allowed in the schedule for any (4) The best position of the feet ful scene built around the events 12w.) hand makes a long back swing and lizing factor and that it followed of the proposed change for "an an event before they begin, the unforeseen delays and for a for serving is with the left foot that immediately followed Christ's SEVEN SISTERS (6m. 8w.) should be transferred to the left the conventional procedure of re­ advisory vote." better the event runs. reasonable number of breaks. In (for the right-handed player) just crucifixion. The Roman soldiers dis­ SKIDDING (5m. 5w.) quiring a two-thirds majority to the all-over planning there foot for hitting the ball at the right back of the line and the right foot "Advisory Vote" cover a new way of life. SMILIN' THROUGH (5m. 5w.) override a veto. Some of the legis­ should be at least 15 minutes moment and at the right elevation, behind at about a three-fourth The "advisory vote" proved in PILATE AND THE CROSS. By lation introduced showed a tend­ Advanced Externp between consecutive events. i.e., about waist high. angle. The left foot must not leave SPRING DANCE (6m. 7w.) practice to be a mandatory vote, James J. Glade. 11m. 7w. 3 scenes ency to require a more elaborate The wrist should be stiff and the the ground until the ball has been SPRING FEVER (6m. 6w.) especially when the "submission" Topics Offered 9. In mimeographed programs, in one set. Roy. $15. Longmans, program than the funds assigned school affiliations should not appear racket should be kept in contact hit. Green & Co. Playing time, about THREE CORNERED MOON came to be by mail-ballot. That with the ball as long as possible. by the University could support. It on the program. Selections may be (5) The receiver may stand fac­ an hour and a quarter. The play (5m. 4w.) procedure is now followed, and al­ On Current News Don't slap the ball. To make a was argued that power and respon­ listed by title, or by name of par­ ing the net until the server hits the is especially suited to Catholic TIGER HOUSE (5m. 5w.) though the terms of the ballot pre­ By now students training for backhand drive, the weight must sibility were thus thrown out of ticipants. ball but must be changed at once groups, though any group may use ABE LINCOLN (25m. 7w.) scribed only a "recommendation to Extemp Speech are pretty well be on the left foot and must be balance. 10. Each contest ought to in­ to be in the correct position for it. The play is very human, and THE ADMIRABLE CRICHTON the State Executive Committee" along in their study. They should However, it restored some power clude a final five- to fifteen-minute hitting the ball on the right or left tells the story of the crucifixion (13m. 12w.) there is no record of the Commit­ have no trouble speaking on the UT Library Has More to the State Committee and from following sample topics: period for an oral critique by the side, as described above. Do not simply but powerfully. The writing AND CAME THE SPRING tee overriding the mandate of the that standpoint it was a recession mail-ballot. Who is the real boss in Russia? judge. Emphasis in this session Than Million Volumes hit the served ball facing the net. in the play is excellently done. (9m. 8w.) from "more democratic controls." ought to be on speech standards, The University of Texas Library Nevertheless, these early revi­ Is peace ahead for Formosa? (6) When volleying, follow the • ARMS AND THE MAN (6m. The next year there was further and an evaluation of this particular contained 1,095,284 volumes at the sions of the amendment procedure Is war in Asia inevitable? same foot position as far as pos­ 3w.) tinkering with the article providing contest in accordance with these end of the fiscal year, showing a Other plays of interest for Easter indicate that the League was con­ Is juvenile delinquency out of sible, though there are times when for amendments, as follows: standards. growth of 45,531 volumes during are: ARSENIC AND OLD LACE ceived of in those years largely hand in the U. S.? there is little or no time for chang­ 11. Managers of contests should the previous 12 months, Librarian ALLELUIA. By Katherine Kes- (11m. 3w.) Is President Eisenhower keeping "All amendments to the Consti­ as the University Extension Bu­ not ask the judges to act as chair­ Alexander Moffit reported. ing the position of the feet. ter. 5w and extras. Choral play. BACHELOR BORN (11m. 6w.) reau's "offer of service," the terms his popularity? tution and Rules of the League men, or timekeepers for events. In addition, the Library currently (7) When hitting an overhead Roy. $5. Samuel French. BEST FOOT FORWARD (10m. Will the atom and hydrogen shall be made by the State Execu­ of which were contained in the 12. Try to organize the struc­ receives 160 newspapers and 7,200 ball, keep one foot on the ground. 7w.) bombs be outlawed? THY WILL BE DONE. By Rob­ tive Committee, provided that all Constitution and Rules. ture of the contest so smoothly that periodicals. Hit the ball just over the head ert J. Murphy, and Cecilia Lenz. BIG HEARTED HERBERT material changes in the eligibility Further development in the di­ What should be our policy for those involved have no reason to The 15th largest university li­ slightly to the right. An overhead 11m. 7 w. 5 scenes simply done. (7m. 6w.) and other rules which do not in­ rection of more democratic con­ Indo-China? think about it. This means antici­ brary in the U.S., the University ball is the same as a service ball, Drama. Roy. $10. Samuel French. THE BLACK FLAMINGO (9m. volve a question of University trols will be given in the next issue Should the U. S. cease to trade pating and providing for little of Texas Library is the "work­ i.e., it should have the same po­ AS EASTER DAWNS. My Mary 6w.) policy shall first be submitted to of the Leaguer. with Russian satellites? details. shop" of faculty and students. sition and be hit the same way. Page4 INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER Postscripts on Athletics Five New Champs Crowned News M