QQiijBaaGiaQiia&ffi]® [LaaQoaa VOL XLII AUSTIN, TEXAS, DECEMBER, 1958 NO. 4 Last Conferences Two remain. That is the current score on the 1958-59 schedule of Five-Conference Competition Student Activities Conferences. School administrators and coaches of League literary and academic contests should plan now to accompany a student delegation to one of these remaining Conferences if ft is in the vicinity of their school. The two final meetings of the year are: January 10—Texas A&I College, Kingsville. Needs Detailed Explanation January 17—Sam Houston State Teachers College, Huntsville. Many school administrators and contest sponsors still seem Leaguer, but apparently some people have been too busy or Junior Highs to be confused regarding the provisions in the State Meet Plan have neglected to read it. Some have said they had no idea for the current year. At recent meetings and conferences, such a plan had ever been proposed to League members. These League officials have been asked how, why, and when it was same individuals are objecting to the distance to be travelled Alpine, Laredo Get Assigned decided to have the State Meet on a five-conference basis. Many have said that this came to their attention for the first to the new regional sites. Several districts have asked that Junior high school assignments they be reassigned to their former regional centers for spring to districts for participation in the time during the fall. League's literary and academic con­ All of the schools in the state receive the Inter scholastic meet competition. History of Change Teachers Win MRS. BESSIE WATKINS tests have been mailed out from the League office along with special con­ The first proposal for separating The $300 Actuarial Club award while number sense contestants test rules and regulations set up all conferences for spring meet for 1958 in Region VIII went to dropped to_third and fourth. for these districts. competition was made at the State Miss Johnnie Weyerts, Alpine High 1955-1958—winners at district Rules are provided for: debate, Meeting of Delegates in Austin on School, for her outstanding work and regional levels, plus a second declamation, poetry reading, extem­ May 5, 1956. C. E. Ellison, superin­ with high school math students. place at state in 1958 in number poraneous speaking, one-act play, tendent of schools at Killeen, sub­ Miss Weyerts, who holds two de­ sense by Kern Wildenthal. He had ready writing, spelling and plain mitted a motion requesting that the grees from Sul Ross College and entered competition for four con­ writing, and number sense. Legislative Council appoint a com­ has done additional graduate work secutive years. Winners in these junior high mittee to study the problem of al­ at Texas Tech and The University In addition to her interest in school meets do not advance to a lowing Conference AAA schools to of Texas, has established a record, math, Miss Weyerts has taught higher meet. qualify to the regional and State of sorts, that is possibly unequalled Spanish, social science, and girls' Meet, without being combined with in Texas. Between 1948 and 1954, physical education. At onetime she District Organization Conference AAAA at the regional 130 of "her boys" graduated from taught public school music in El The League office makes no at­ level. The motion carried. college with majors in math. Of Paso County and directed the high tempt to organize junior high school The question was then referred these, 19 became engineers, 1 an school chorus. districts as such. The initiative rests to the Legislative Council. At its architect, 3 geologists and 2 phy­ • with each member school that has regular meeting on November 4, sicians. Another 16 became teachers Mrs. Bessie R. Watkins, of Mar­ been assigned to a junior high school 1956, at Austin, the Council autho­ and 6 of these are teaching math. tin High School, Laredo, has won district. If teachers or administra­ rized the appointment of a three- man committee to study the recom­ the $300 region VI award for 1958 tors need help, either in organizing Many Victories the meet or in interpreting the rules, mendation submitted by the State from the Actuaries Club of the Her slide rule and number sense please write the League Director, Meeting of Delegates. Members of coaching has brought: Southwest. Box 8028, University Station, Aus­ that committee were Nat Williams, 1947—two students won district Mrs. Watkins, a graduate of tin 12. superintendent of schools, Lubbock, number sense honors. (Continued on Page 4, Column 8) MISS JOHNNIE WEYERTS A few large elementary schools, chairman; I. T. Graves, superin­ 1948—first and second at district with only seventh and eighth tendent of schools, Floydada; and in number sense; first and second grades, are ordinarily assigned to an Wright Chrane, superintendent of and third at district in slide rule. elementary school district. However, schools, Pyote. these schools may ask to compete in 1949—Ronald Klein was state a junior high school district and, Opinions Requested number sense winner, but slide rule New Debate Areas with the approval of the junior high team was unable to compete at re­ The question was again submitted school executive committee and the gional due to time conflict. at the State Meeting of Delegates State Office, these large elementary 1950—both teams swept district THE TIME IS COMING—The scene above, from the conference A winning one-act play at State in May, 1957. Dr. Truett Roach, su­ schools may become members of a perintendent of schools at Andrews, honors, slide rule team won at re­ List Seven Topics junior high school district. Meet last May, is symbolic of the activities that will be taking place in high school auditoriums throughout gional and qualified for third and reported to the delegates on the re­ R. J. Kidd, director of the Inter- States to Vote the entire state during the next few months as the time approaches for the first district meets. This scene sixth places at state. sults of a questionnaire which he scholastic League, will go to Chi­ The voting by state associations Contest Rules is from "The Wonder Hat" by Kenneth Goodman and Ben Hecht, done by Georgetown High School and 1951—both teams won district had sent out to the Conference AAA cago late this month to help select will determine the major problem Some of the junior high school directed by Mrs. Frances Springer. The characters, left to right, are Howard Bleeke, Janice Glass and Mary and regional contests; in number schools, asking if they preferred a three major problem areas to be area to be used for next year's de­ contests have special rules, modi­ sense Bob Duncan won first and McCoy. Janice won best actress award for her participation in the contest. separate state meet for their con­ considered for the 1959-60 national bate topic, and then each state will fied to suit their needs. These are John Newell sixth at state; slide ference. The vote, he reported, was debate question. be permitted to choose its own de­ fully explained in the materials that rule team was unable to compete at 56 for the proposal and 5 against. As a member of the National Uni­ bate question from the three sub­ have been mailed to each junior state because one of contestants In the fall of 1957, the League versity Extension Association Com­ mitted for the particular area high school. In other cases, the con­ took Polio. Music Chairmen Appointed office requested each Legislative mittee on Discussion and Debate chosen. test rules outlined in the Constitu­ Councilman to poll administrators 1952—both teams won district Materials, Kidd will have a hand in The process began early this fall tion and Contest Rules shall apply. in his respective region and confer­ and regional contests. narrowing down the present list of when Robert H. Schacht, commit­ These special rules may be fur­ ence, to determine the attitude of seven suggested problem areas to tee chairman, requested all state ther modified, if such changes would For 1958-59 Competitions the schools on the new proposal. Re­ State Winner the three to be considered. After the leagues and associations to suggest better suit the needs and interests sults of the survey served to guide and are charged with the responsi­ Band and orchestra concert—Joe 1953—both teams won district narrowing down process, the three problem areas for the 1959-60 de­ of the students in the district. The F. W. Savage, director of music the Council when the members bility of "submitting recommenda- McMullen, high school, League City. and regional, and Hobson Wilden- major problem areas will be submit­ bate question. Twenty-five state as­ district executive committee may activities, has announced that ap-. voted on the issue at their Novem­ ations to the Regional Executive Vocal—James Loden, high school, thal won first at state in slide rule. ted to a vote by all states, along with sociations responded to the poll, and make such changes as it sees fit, pointments of regional contest ber (1957) meeting. Committee relative to time, place, Pasadena. 1954—both teams won district three specific debate questions from their replies came the present provided all the schools involved chairmen have been completed for judges, entries, financing and gen­ and slide rule won regional meet "for each area. (Continued on Page 3, Column 5) are mutually agreed. the school year. These officers are appointed by eral plans for the Regional Com­ Region VI Committee Report the Regional Executive Committees petition-Festival; nd, to conduct Marching: North Zone—James " Nat Williams, chairman of the the competition-festival accord­ Banks, high school, Luling; South three-man committee appointed to ing to plan and schedule." Zone—Richard Young, high school, study the proposed Spring Meet re­ Stewart's Enthusiasm Generates New All inquiries relating to the de­ Pears all. vision reported to the Council at its 'J' Conferences tails of the competition should be Band and orchestra, solos-ensem­ regular meeting on November 3, addressed to the appropriate contest bles and concert: North Zone—Ed 1957: Participation in Ready Writing Contest chairman and all original entries Holt, Travis High School, Austin; 1. That a five-conference State Cost Very Little should be mailed to these officers at South Zone—M. E. Rodman, High­ Meet be set up, with all conferences The League's ready writing con­ ticipation, for it not only explains I Basic Factor nual Student Activities Confer­ lands High School, San Antonio. Eugene Tenney, principal of Car­ least 21 days preceding the an­ competing at Austin. test has a more widespread appeal in detail what is expected of the Of course there are other con- ences, but most of these stem from Vocal (both zones) — Harold thage Junior Higli School, wrote his nounced date of the contest. 2. That district meets be held in to the individual student than al­ contestant, but outlines means of tributing factors, too, such as the one basic underlying factor—Dr. Greenlee, Alamo Heights High doctoral dissertation on junior high The contest chairmen for this all conferences under the present, most any other literary or academic achieving these expectations. ] ready writing workshops at the an- Stewart's genuine interest and un­ School, San Antonio. participation in the League's liter­ school year are: regular plan of operation. competition, and judging from pres­ tiring devotion to the ready writing ary events and his research revealed 3. That area meets be inaugu­ ent indications it is destined to re­ contest. Region VII some interesting information and Region I rated when and where needed. tain its spot at the top of the heap. Dr. Stewart, a graduate of Bow- conclusions: Marching, band concert—Robert Marching—Harold Luhman, high 4. That the number of regional One reason for its popularity is doin College in Brunswick, Maine, Since the 1956 organization of C. Davidson, high school, Plainview. school, Robstown. meet sites be reduced from eight to its relationship with a subject mat­ has a Master of Arts degree from districts for junior highs and large Orchestra — George Robinson, Band and orchestra solos-ensem­ four in each of the four "A" confer­ ter portion of the high school cur­ Harvard and a Doctor of Philoso­ elementary schools, reports Dr. Monterey High School, Lubbock. bles and concert—John Kincaid, ences (AAAA, AAA, AA and A), riculum — English — but a large phy degree from The University of Tenney, there has been a steady Vocal—Hugh Elison, high school, Texas College of Arts and Indust­ with eight. sites to be retained in share of the credit for the growth Texas. He took over as state direc­ growth in participation even though Littlefield. ries, Kingsville. conference B. of the ready writing contest must tor of the ready writing contest in there is wide variation in the size Vocal — Lawrence McQuerry, 5. That track and field contestants be given to the contest's state di­ the spring of 1949, succeeding Dr. of the schools involved. For ex­ Region II Texas College of Arts and Indus­ be permitted to enter, at regional rector—Dr. Powell Stewart, associ­ R. A. Law, who served more than ample, participating schools range Marching—Robert Gans, high tries, Kingsville. and State Meet, only those events ate professor of English, The Uni­ 30 years as contest director. in size from 200 to 2,000 or more school, Winters. in which each qualified at the pre­ versity of Texas. Band solos, ensembles — Fred Region VIII ceding meet. Substitution to be per­ Miles and Meetings students, although 80% have fewer than 900 students. Steffey, South Junior High, Abilene. Marching — Everett Maxwell, mitted on relay teams only. Increased Participation Since that time, Dr. Stewart has Band and orchestra concert; or­ (Continued on Page 3, Column 5) Last year's survey of contest par­ had personal contact with hundreds Many Combinations chestra solos-ensembles—H. A. An­ Vote Taken ticipation revealed that 636 schools of high school English teachers and One reason junior high schools derson, high school, San Angelo. literally thousands of ready writing Motion was then made that the took part in the ready writing con­ seem to have such a difficult time Vocal—Dorothy Mcintosh, high Delegates Had proposal be put to a referendum tests at the district level in 1957. contestants and other interested stu­ organizing districts, Tenney said, is school, Brownwood. dents. He has served as workshop vote of the member schools, permit­ This represents a 44.9% increase because of the variety of grade ting them to choose to retain the consultant or discussion leader at Region III 'Treat' in 1915 over the participation in 1953 (439 combinations that can be found. The present plan or to adopt the new approximately 50 Student Activities schools) and the total participation League has definite standards for Marching—Richard Thomas, high Look what State Meet dele­ proposal. Conferences and has travelled some school, Killeen. gates these days are missing. figure was second only to typewrit­ classification purposes, he pointed All of these actions and facts 20,000 to 30,000 miles in the process The item below is quoted from ing (699 schools)—another contest out, but the Texas Education Band solos-ensembles—Durward were publicized in the Leaguer, to­ of encouraging interest in the con­ the State Meet program of May, closely allied with the high school Agency classifies more than 430 Howard, high school, Temple. gether with letters giving various curriculum. test and improving the quality of schools as junior highs. These may Band and orchestra concert; or­ 1915: the writing. The man hours he has opinions of readers on the proposed Another measure of the increased range in grade levels from five chestra solos-ensembles—Hal Spen­ "The following treat to the vis­ plan. In April, 1958, the ballot was devoted to this phase of the League interests in the contest is the through ten, and there are at least cer, high school, Marlin. itors and contestants has been submitted to the member schools, program are incalculable, and he has League's sale of ready writing bul­ eight different combinations. Vocal—Don Pugh, high school, arranged by the citizens of Aus­ for a vote on whether they approved never received any financial remu­ letins to sponsors and contestants. Eighty percent of the participat­ Killeen. tin through the Chamber of Com­ the five-conference State Meet plan, neration for these extra efforts. The bulletin, or, more specifically, a ing schools encourage students to merce, the Rotary Club and the with four regional centers for Con­ Region IV 16-page booklet entitled The Ready Then why does he do it? Mainly practice during school hours, and Retail Merchants Association: ferences AAAA, AAA, AA, and A, Writers Handbook, was written by because he considers the work im­ 60% allow class time to be used General chairman; band and or­ At 9:00 Saturday morning there and eight regional centers for Con­ Dr. Stewart in late 1956 and was portant. "I first accepted the posi­ when possible. Twenty percent do chestra—John Owens, high school, will be a streetcar ride over the ference B. tion," Dr. Stewart says, "because Marshall. city, starting from the YMCA, put on sale by the League early in not permit class or activity period The vote was 357 in favor of the in my connection with freshman and including such places of in­ 1957. Now, scarcely a year and a time for such practice. Vocal—David Jones, high school, amendment; 177 against. half later (discounting summer va­ English students at The University Among participating schools, the Carthage. terest as the Insane Asylum, the I saw a need for better writing abil­ School for the Blind, and the new The Spring Meet List has been cation months), the original supply average number of students taking mailed to all member schools. This of 5,000 is virtually exhausted and ity, and through the ready writing part in each event is: debate, 18; Region V concrete Dam west of the city. list gives the regional sites for all an additional order for 5,000 more contest I saw an opportunity to en­ declamation, 36; extemp speech, 13; Marching — Walter Williams, The ride will conclude at Sixth has been made. courage students to learn to write one-act play, 39; number sense, 30; Blinn College, Brenham. Street, where the visitors will conferences and the districts which better." poetry reading, 27; ready writing, Band and orchestra solos-ensem­ march to the Capitol and be wel­ are to be represented at each re­ League officials feel that the comed by the Governor." handbook has been a major factor "In fact," he adds, "the kind of 47; and spelling, 82. bles—Robert Renfroe, high school, gional site. Also, it lists the regional in stimulating ready writing par­ DR. POWELL STEWART (Continued on Page 3, Column 6) I (Continued on Page 4, Column 8) Texas City. (Continued on Page 3, Column 4) Page 2 INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER

~S^T J-^roper d5alcance OFFICIAL NOTICES This is the time of year when many people are earnestly Poor Scripts Cause SPEECH AND THEATRE discussing winning football teams, championships and the BY JERRY ROLLINS POWELL factors which separate the winners from the also-rans. "De­ sire" is a factor usually placed at the top of the list, and "com­ Even Poorer Shows petitive spirit" is usually associated with desire. GIRLS' BASKETBALL The tragedy is that many people forget (or never consider) Official rules interpretations for girls* By DR. LOREN WINSHIP, Chairman, student selection committee read descriptions of basketball for the 1958-59 season: Department of Drama many plays. The two which the students liked best A few weeks ago some 30 speech people throughout the the fact that these same desires and competitive spirits are 1. The three second lane violation rule were Tubs of Trouble, a "screamingly uproarious shall be interpreted in girls' basketball as The University of Texas' state received a preliminary poll that they were to fill out and present in numerous high school students who choose other in boys' basketball. farce involving the hilarious antics of teen-age stu­ fields of competition, such as speech, drama, journalism, math, 2. Team technical fouls are to be handled It is class play time at a typical Texas high school. dents," and Tons of Tillie, a "screamingly hilarious comment on. Most of the recipients replied—and replied in English and other academic fields. exactly as individual technical fouls, as The senior class is raising money for a trip, a party, farce concerning the uproarious antics of a group of detail. The reason for the preliminary poll was to determine described in Rule 2 of the supplement. If a high school students." Schools provide expensive equipment, adequate coaching foul is not a contact personal foul, it is a or for some plaster gew-gaw to hang in a corridor of what problems seemed to be the most important and to use personnel and well-kept athletic fields for sports events. And technical foul. the building. "Play practice" is being held in a class The "coach" favored the former play because it them in making up a longer, more comprehensive question- 3. Please note that if a foul is committed room each afternoon during the 50-minute activity was "easy to stage" and had been produced by so aire which will be sent to all directors in each school in Texas. this is how it should be if a school is sponsoring a balanced by a forward who is in the act of shooting period. The only night "practice" will be the one many schools with such sensational success. When for goal or on the follow through of a shot Go ahead and groan. program of organized athletics. for goal, the goal, if made, shall not count dress rehearsal just before the opening. the play books arrived the students were of the opin­ However, many of these same schools—too many, in fact— and the opposing team shall be awarded one The play was chosen from those listed by the Sure- ion that Tubs of Trouble was even funnier than last Looking back into the records of critic judge is to find out why a provide few, if any, facilities for competitors in literary and free throw. Please refer to Rule 10, Section Fire-Hit Play Publishing Company in their "1958 year's senior play, Aunt Nettie's Nose For News. It the beginnings of the League one performance did or did not win. If 1, Item g (4-5) of the D.G.W.S. 1958-59 Catalogue of Best Plays." The play "coach" and a was also published by the Sure-Fire-Hit people. can see that the rules which were a student (or the director) is mak­ academic contests. Students have the "desire" to compete and Rules. used, say, in 1936 are almost ex­ ing the same error each year and excel in these areas, but no opportunity to satisfy this desire * * * actly the same rules we follow in never stays for the criticism, he'll No Exaggeration ticles describing acceptable stand­ panies have learned that most of WHITE OAK 1958. It may be time for a change go on making the same error each within the schools. This is not how it should be. White Oak required to forfeit all district ards of play selection. Why do the teachers appointed to direct Those not familiar with the state in these rules. That something year. If a judge has been selected The League Office recently received a letter from one school football games for 1958 for using ineligible of the theatre in our public schools "coaches" select Tubs of Trouble dramatics. have difficulty in recog­ player, thus relinquishing district 15-A needs to be done may be reflected to decide the winner in a speech in preference to the numerous good nizing good plays, and that a ma­ administrator who stated that he did not believe in inter- championship and the bi-district champion­ may conclude that the foregoing is in the rather large number of let­ event, then the students and direc­ plays available to all amateur jority of public school administra­ school competition in literary and academic activities. Instead, ship. Edgewood awarded bi-district title and an exaggerated description of how ters in the complaint files in the tor of these students owe him the permitted to advance to regional playoff high school plays are often selected. groups ? tors have little interest in sponsor­ his school promotes a strong intramural competition in these level. State Office. Each of you who read courtesy of allowing him to explain There is no exaggeration. The illus­ ing effective educational theatre why he came to his conclusions. events. This is a double standard. What would happen in this * * * Significant Reasons this have a number of gripes that tration described above is an ac­ programs. That this lamentable sit­ Not only does the director and stu­ ERA uation has been deliberately ex­ you would like to see aired and school if athletic contests were also confined to intramural tual situation which, in varying de­ There are at least two significant dent owe this courtesy to the judge Era High School disqualified as district ploited by the publishers may be this questionaire is just about the competition? Does intramural competition serve the needs of 12-B 1958 football champion for playing grees, represents conditions that reasons which may be offered in re­ but they owe something to them­ confirmed by glancing through the only way your views can be effec­ competitive youth in one-act play and debate any better than ineligible student, and all district football exist in many Texas high schools. ply to these questions. One is that selves—praise when it is earned honors denied district 12-B because of fail­ columns of almost any town news­ tively used. intramural competition would in football and basketball ? too few college and university and help where it is needed. ure of district committee to act in a judi­ Why will administrators and drama teacher training programs paper. cious manner in hearing an eligibility pro­ Judging Personnel One-act play casts and directors The Interscholastic League strongly favors and recom­ teachers, who exert every effort to adequately prepare prospective test filed before it. Valley View (Iowa Park) Among the biggest headaches the are the ones most usually guilty of mends a well-balanced school program, with no overemphasis named bi-district champion by forfeit. secure the best possible equipment theatre teachers to recognize and Worst Examples speech competition is confronted the crime of not staying for the * * * and materials for other student ac­ select good plays for production. on any part of the program. We do not believe that athletics is Thus in many of the smaller high with is in judging. It is doubtful critique, but speech people can be ONE-ACT PLAY SUSPENSIONS tivities, persistently select inferior, The other is that many play pub­ currently overemphasized; but we do believe that literary and schools, which constitute over one- that any subject can generate more equally rude. Don't drag your stu­ Nine schools have been suspended in the cheap materials for use in their ed­ lishing companies make no effort academic activities are currently underemphasized in many One-Act Play Contest for the 1958-59 school half of the total number, we find steam than this one, for nearly dents away from the critique— to publish worthwhile plays. We year for failing to participate after having ucational theatre program? Any the presentation of plays that by all everyone who has ever been in they have a right to find out how schools. shall concern ourselves with the submitted an acceptance card for the 1957- teacher or administrator moderate­ known standards are the worst ex­ competition has had a reason to they rated by analysis. Too many schools are meeting the needs of those with the 58 school year. They are: Martins Mill (Ben latter reason in this article. ly interested in selecting worth­ amples of the playwright's art. object in some way to the judging. desire to compete in athletic events while ignoring the needs Wheeler), French (Beaumont), Crozier Certain play publishing com- Tech (Dallas), Gatesville, Lawrence D. Bell while plays can readily obtain ar­ In a recent survey the catalogues Soon, before the spring meets be­ Play Selection (Hurst), Northwest (Justin), Marathon, of eighteen play publishers were of those with competitive desires channeled in other direc gin, a list of all the speech and Much criticism has been leveled Magnolia and Sanger^ studied in detail, and hundreds of tions. It is high time the extracurricular programs are brought drama personnel of all Texas col­ at the BASIC LIST OF PLAYS * * * the plays listed were read. For pur­ into balance. leges and universities will be made (and the same publication for the NUMBER SENSE RULES poses of comparison these com­ available to you. You may then be In order for an answer to be considered last 15 years) and probably the panies were divided into four able to choose those persons whom correct in the elementary number sense con­ OFF THE CUFF groups. same criticism will continue to be test series, all answers must indicate "kind" you feel best qualified and who are given. Actually the complaint is not Group I included those few com­ ^cnoladtic ^JLett if called for in the problem, such as "square BV ROY BEDICHEK closest . to your contest site. No directly aimed at that publication er5 yards," "$," "%," etc. panies which listed carefully se­ matter what the qualifications of but rather at bad play selection in (The item below is by Archer Fullingim and was printed in The Kountze News, Although * * * lected titles that were the work of it concerns Kountze High School, no doubt it is just as applicable to hundreds of other the men and women on this list, general. High schools are constanly FOOTBALL DATES reputable playwrights. While some chances are they are infinitely bet­ high schools in Texas) The earliest starting date for fall football scored for the type of play they plays were ordinary, the emphasis ter than the local barber or the practice for the 1959 season in conference was obviously upon quality rather pick for contest and for every other Whenever Kountze high school starts giving sweaters to its AAAA is August 28 ; in conferences AAA, Best academic crack of the month was delivered by Chancellor Clark minister's wife. than quantity. Descriptions of production. And well they should "A" students, then we may be ready to start believing that it AA, A, B and 6-man, August 24. The earliest Kerr of the University of California, who, addressing an audience on be. While the script itself, in the date for playing a football game in confer­ problems of University administration, enumerated three: 1. Providing plays were reasonably accurate and Director's Meeting puts as much emphasis on scholarship as it does football. We ence AAAA for the 1959 football season is not intentionally misleading to di­ final analysis, is not nearly so im­ sex for the students; 2. Athletics for the alumni; 3. Parking space for This column has several times say this, having read last week some place, that some school September 11; in conferences AAA, AA, A, rectors. Advertising materials were portant as the production of it, still, B and 6-man, September 4 the faculty. said before, and will say again, in good taste, and there seemed to a bad script invites a bad produc­ in the east gives sweaters and jackets to its straight "A" stu­ * * * Since the vending machine nuisance has invaded even the buildings of that a director who does not meet be an awareness of a responsibility tion. dents, the same as to its athletic team members. It's an idea institutions of higher learning, I would amend number one above, as with the other directors in his dis­ JOURNALISM CORRECTION for encouraging the use of good This column has often decried the that the school might consider. But as it is now, the A students On page 65 of the 1958-59 Constitution follows: Providing sex and so"da pop for students. trict to select judges, plan the pro­ paucity of good one-act plays. It and Contest Rules (under Section 8, Jour­ plays and production procedures. are not recognized in any way. As far as this writer knows, Speaking of vending machines in school buildings, I was present not gram, etc., is just asking for dis­ will continue to do so. This column nalism Program and Contests), delete The companies in this group did satisfaction at the contest. Ac­ fourth line from top of page "Journalism long ago at a hearing on this momentous question before the school has also pointed out, often, the ne­ there has not even been an honor roll in years. It was hearten­ not control the rights to a large Contests . . . for their own" and substitute board of a good sized city. There had been appointed by a wise and tually, holding a meeting with the cessity of selecting a good script. I ing to read the other day that Saratoga has instituted the old number of plays, but, in common "Office no later than December 1, 1958 politically-minded school superintendent a committee of citizens to other directors is one of the best cannot train the directors person­ time honor roll. It might be a good thing if Kountze would also (postmark deadline). A list of districts." with most of the publishers, they study the matter and make a report on the advisability of permitting remedies known for preventing (or ally on how to tell a good play from * * * were prepared to supply the plays at least helping to prevent) an un­ go back to the honor roll and let the community know that it the invaders to remain. a bad one—the director must be has some A students who ought to be recognized, same as the FLUVANNA I say "politically minded" without casting any aspersion on the super­ of all other publishing houses. friendly contest. Fluvanna High School placed on proba­ able to do this himself or his ability intendent. If a superintendent is not "politically minded" he won't hold The Constitution and Contest to direct will be impaired. athletes. It might encourage scholarship of which this nation tion in boys' basketball for the 1957-58 and Good, Poor, Indifferent is in such dire need. Or is an A student as important as an 1958-59 seasons for violation of the Basket­ any superintendency very long. In the present case, "business" is, usually Rules states this idea as a rule on Dr. Loren Winship, elsewhere in ball Code in respect to treatment of basket­ and naturally, in favor of "business" wherever it may be carried on Group II included four publish­ poge 56, paragraph 16. Better have athlete? And some of the athletes might be doubly recognized, this issue, has some sharp words to ball officials. with profit. Mamas and papas are in the business of rearing healthy ers. The catalogues of these com­ the planning session before the end say about publishers and plays and * * * because a number of the boys on the football team are A stu­ children. In the present case these businesses collided head-on. panies listed large numbers of of January because February 1 is his words should be well heeded. EUSTACE dents. good, poor, and indifferent plays. the deadline. Dr. Winship is chairman of the De­ Eustace High School suspended in foot­ Recommended Removal Some were trashy, but plays of this partment of Drama at The Univer­ ball for the 1957 season and placed on pro­ sort were the exception rather than bation for the 1958 and 1959 seasons for The committee of patrons, after studying the situation, recommended Judges' Fees sity of Texas, and has judged, prob­ the rule. Descriptions were seldom failure to submit correct and complete in­ that the vending machines be removed from the school buildings. In sup­ At such a session, you might de­ ably, more plays in contest and formation on football eligibility reports and port of the recommendation, the committee found that: 1. many children exaggerated, advertising empha­ cide to assess each school a certain / lew S^liae rsuierd game reports. elsewhere than any other man in were doing without hot lunches to buy soft drinks and candy; 2. sweet­ sized the value of using good plays, fee in order to pay for a good judge The public schools in Colorado are in the process of forming * * * and the impression was gained that Texas. He is much in demand as a GRAFORD meats were hard on the children's teeth; 3. vending candy and drinks to come and critique the event. critic and teacher and those who a slide rule league to be patterned after the University Inter­ make a mess, drinks being often spilled on the floor and candy papers a serious effort was made to pro­ This is a good idea for several Graford placed on probation in boys' bas­ vide plays worthy of amateur pro­ have heard him know that his re­ ketball for the remainder of the 1958 season strewn around, attracting flies and other insects; 4. noise of delivery reasons. In the first place, every scholastic League's slide rule contest, according to Paul P. duction. Director's manuals were marks are always accurate and to McCurley, superintendent of schools, Gunnison, Colorado. and for the 1959 season for misconduct of trucks disturbed classes; 5. vending machines attracted burglars in judge should receive some remun­ the point. The article by Dr. Win­ fans at a game. the night, the committee instancing a preponderance of break-ins in available for some plays and these eration for his services—judging is * * * were usually helpful. ship is a must. Supt. McCurley, in a recent note to League Director Kidd, those schools which contained the machines. The business men present hard work. requested some sample contest material and copies of the FOOTBALL RULES The 1958 NCAA fo6tball. rules with the denied each and all of these allegations. Seven publishing houses were in­ In the second place, it is unlikely Events and Pictures League's slide rule rules to "use as a guide until we are able 1952 NCAA substitution rule shall govern cluded in Group III. These firms that you will be able to obtain the I've asked you for pictures of your all League football games for the 1958 Managed Removal to formally draft our own." specialized in badly written plays. services of a qualified judge if you productions and some letters of in­ season. Production rights to only a very I know a distinguished professor in a university not far from here do not pay for him. The generally formation about your affairs at School officials who helped formulate League rules, and * * * few good plays were controlled by who stumbled over a pile of pop bottles on his way to the door of his accepted fee-schedule is five dollars your school. Haven't received much those who actively support League activities should consider NUMBERING JERSEYS the companies in this group. Adver­ This year's basketball rules provide that lecture room. During his lecture, a soft drink truck roared past his for each play plus mileage. In the response from anyone. I have al­ this a supreme compliment. tising concerning the 250 to 400 no digit greater than 5 may be used in window and unloaded a consignment and gathered up the empties. Walk­ case of the speech events the fee ready published a number of no­ titles which each of these firms ap­ numbering jerseys. The rules also provide ing from his lecture room to the telephone, he uttered such a loud, angry should be five dollars per contest tices of speech invitational tour­ that no jersey may be numbered 1 or 2. Of and persistent roar that the soft drink business was moved away forth­ parently owned was in bad taste, plus mileage. Interested in the course, 1 and 2 may be used as a digit in naments and welcome more. Still with to clutter up the approaches to some other office or classroom in­ exaggerated, and completely mis­ planning session ? Talk it over with another number (such as 12), but they may leading in most instances. would like to hear more of local not be used alone. The rules also provide habited by a less testy or more tolerant personality. your principal. student doin's. Line Ulniverditu ^rnterdcnoiudhc that violation of this rule is a technical foul. Somewhere in the Rio Grande Valley a number of years ago I found a The only tournament that has The rules recommend that even numbers be school superintendent who undertook to furnish the vending machine Other Products One-Act Play Entries used on light jerseys and odd numbers on come to my notice this month is: dark jerseys. some competition. He made arrangements with the best dairy within The five publishers in Group IV There are at the moment (pre­ Texas Christian University High reach to place in an icebox right next to the vending machine pint bot­ During the transition period this rule handled the same type of inferior liminary count) a total of 527 plays School Forensics Tournament, rJLeaaue e

Practice Material Demand UlL's Fifty-Year | HIGH SCHOOL PRESS | Members Sought MUSIC MATTERS BY J.ROY MOSES, JR. One suggestion has been made BY F. W. SAVAGE Setting New Sales Records concerning the League's Golden The demand for Interscholastic item purchased, up to and including The bulletin, "Developing Num­ Anniversary coming up next League contest practice material October 31, 1958: ber Sense," is another very popular year—to make an award to each school that has been a League for the literary and academic events Spelling Lists ...24,901 League publication in mathematics. The deadline for registration to participate in music compe­ Little has been said so far this year about 1958-59 ILPC member for 50 consecutive years. tition during the school year 1958-59 has passed. If your enrollment, so for the record perhaps it should be brought up has far exceeded amounts ordered Slide Rule Tests 10,036 The total sale averages about 5,000 No action has been taken on in previous years. Below are listed Number Sense Tests . 7,511 copies per year. this suggestion, but it would be school unit did not file a music acceptance card prior to Decem­ to date. As of the first of this month the membership stood at ber 1, all of your entries in music competition will be rejected 271—83 of the $2 variety and 188 of the $5 specie. In other the major publications of the Shorthand Tests 4,538 interesting to know how many League and the quantity of each Typing Tests 4,538 50-year members there are. All either by your regional contest chairmen or the State Office. words, approximately 70% of the current members have administrators are urged to Complete lists of eligible schools by regions are being pre­ Developing Number Sense .... 1,582 MUSIC... ordered the criticism—and therein lies a problem. check their League history and pared and will be distributed to all executive committees and Girls' Basketball Guide ...... 1,257 (Continued from Page 1) Members have until Feb. 1, 1959, to submit issues for criti­ notify the League Director if contest chairmen within a few days. Constitution and Contest Rules 904 their school would qualify for cism, but if everyone waits until the last minute there will be a $36,000 Grant high school, Andrews. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ age' of the 1955-56 and 1956-57 Debate Kit 844 such an award. tremendous bottleneck. We just don't have that many compe­ Band and orchestra solos-ensem­ Conference C Largest 'average membership' shall be used tent critics. So, may I urge as many sponsors as possible to Helps Teachers Ready Writers Handbook 738 bles and concert—co-chairmen: A grand total of 901 junior and for assigning schools for the 1958- please consider getting their criticism issues in early. It may Number Sense Test Booklets 624 Robert L. Maddox, Odessa High senior high schools have registered 59 and 1959-60 school years." Prose & Poetry Bibliography 322 School and Gene C. Smith, Ector as eligible schools. Conference C Rule 2 of the Music Plan of make the difference in waiting two weeks or two months for The University of Texas has re­ High School, Odessa. Spring Meet List Slide Rule Manual 287 shows the largest number, having competition states, "Participating the finished job. ceived a $36,600 National Science Vocal — Jerry Jackson, high Foundation grant to initiate a sum­ 170. When this number is added to schools shall be assigned on even year, the new rules state that if Picture Memory Booklets ...... 272 school, Monahans. Sent to Schools mer institute for college teachers of the conference CC total, 122, the numbered years to conferences for Final Reminder three or more schools in one district Prescribed Music Lists 224 junior high school section for com­ competition for a two year period physics. Region IX Major changes have been made in Back to membership for a mo­ enter journalism competition there Play List 143 the 1959 district, regional and State petition shows 292 units interested on the basis of average membership will be a district meet journalism Dr. Robert N. Little, physics pro­ ment, this is as good a time as any The demand for slide rule test Marching—band solos, ensembles Meet plans. All school administra­ in music competition. in the unit during the year preced­ contest in that district. (Under the fessor, will coordinate the nine- and concert—Ray Bostick, high material exceeds the orders for tors are urged to check their Conference AA, with 167 units, ing assignment." to make a final reminder about old rules, all journalism contestants week institute which begins next school, San Benito. school's district and regional as­ is the largest high school category, Frankly speaking, the use of the membership deadline—January 15, advanced directly to the regional June 15. number sense test material. This is Vocal—Robert Irby, high school, signments carefully in the 1959 followed by conference A with 163 phrase, "average of the average" level). Present figures indicate "This new institute marks the due to the fact that a large number 1959. It looks like a banner year for Harlingen. Spring Meet Lists mailed to mem­ schools. Conference B is third with crept into League terminology with­ there will be district meet contests first time NSF has financed a ILPC membershipwise, but with of orders for this material come ber schools this month. 116 schools. out our knowledge hence schools in 42 districts, with this type of special course at the University for Region X only about a month to go it is diffi­ college level teachers in one spe­ from outside the state. A number of Many schools will go to new re­ Conference AAA ranks fourth may be misclassified if they adhere breakdown: 15 districts in AAAA; Marching—James Jacobsen, Tex­ with 87 schools and, while perhaps strictly to the Music Plan. It was cult to judge—too many activities 12 in AAA; 13 in AA; and 2 in cific science," Dr. Little said. schools in other states have formed gional sites for the first time. In as Christian University, Fort representing the largest number of the intent of the administrators during this time of year, such as conference A. More about that slide rule "districts" and are using some cases, it may be necessary for Negotiations Underway Worth. the schools to provide for an over­ students, conference AAAA has the committee on classification | that finals, holidays, etc., that could later. the slide rule material printed and Band, orchestra, vocal solos—en­ schools should participate- in the For two summers NSF helped night stay for their sponsors and smallest number of participating cause sponsors to forget. The rec­ prepared by the League. sembles and concert—Floyd Gra­ same conference in all League ac­ finance a Science-Mathematics contestants. In this case, they units with only 76 registered for ham, North Texas State College, tivities. You should be participating ord ILPC enrollment (321) was set Cooperation Needed Teaching Center for high school should ask the regional director for competition this year. v Denton. during the school years 1958-59 and in 1955-56, and last year's was 315. As most of you know, there is a teachers. Renewal negotiations are a list of available hotels and tourist courts. 1947 Jubilation 1959-60 in the conference in which Can we break it ? blank on the ILPC membership under way for a similar 1959 teach­ PLAN. Region XI Regional meets are scheduled for As the totals are computed each you played football this year—1958. form where sponsors are asked to ing center. (Continued from Page 1) If this is not true, please notify the The Dec. 1 deadline for post­ Marching—Fred Carpenter, Am- April 24 and 25 and the State Meet year, it is impossible to keep from note what they'd like to see in this Dr. Little, citing the need for a State Office and we will change your marking Journalism Acceptance arillo College, Amarillo. for May 7, 8 and 9. Dates for hold­ recalling the jubilation in the State space each month. We've had some physics institute, said "numerous chairmen and the chairman of each classification accordingly. Cards has come and gone, and the faculty members in the science de­ district in each conference. Band, orchestra, vocal solos, en­ ing the district meets are listed on Office back in the winter of 1947 interesting questions—but your sembles and concert—Dr. Ted Cra- when the total number of accept­ membership deadline is approach­ help is needed to provide some of partments of small colleges in this page 4 of the Constitution and Con­ area started with minimal science Some Weaknesses ger, West Texas State College, Can­ test Rules. ance cards reached a total of 200 Opionnaire Tabulated ing rapidly. So, while on the sub­ the answers. For example: yon. backgrounds and have had little op­ The plan has, admittedly, several All district chairmen are listed on and then finally reach a grand total It still appears extremely impor­ ject of deadlines, here are a few How many school papers do their of 359 high schools. own photography and film process­ portunity to obtain further training. weaknesses, which were pointed out page 10 of the Spring Meet List. tant that music teachers continue more you might want to make note Region XII Even so, only an estimated fifty ing work? I only know of about a This situation is probably most in the beginning. First, considerable Names and regional sites are also to do "public relations" work con­ of: General contest chairman—Frank percent of those schools which reg­ half-dozen. Anybody want to volun­ acute in the field of physics." travel will be required of contest­ given. For further information re­ cerning the recommendations being Gioviale, high school, Port Neches. istered eventually participated in teer some information about how ants and sponsors qualifying to the garding the district or regional made by the various curriculum Coming Deadlines some phase of competition. Now, they acquired their equipment and To Receive Payment State Meet. meet, schools are urged to write to commissions appointed by the Texas Feb. 1—Last day for submitting Region XIV with almost twice the number of darkroom and how they train their College physics teachers accepted Second, § competition will be the director of the meet. Education Agency. If the recom­ ^school papers for ILPC criticism. Marching—Donald Hatch, high schools registered, it is estimated photographers ? for the 1959 Institute will receive "watered down," because many Junior high school assignments mendations for a five period day are Mar. 1—Last day for submitting school, Wichita Falls. that almost 100% of them will par­ How do other staffs distribute payment for travel and living ex­ schools and many districts do not have been made up separately from approved along with the recommen­ file copies of school papers for Band, orchestra, vocal solos, en­ ticipate in some phase of compe­ their newspapers ? We could use a penses for themselves and depend­ participate in all events. A strong the high school list. dation that "gifted" students be not ILPC rating. sembles and concert—Russell E. tition. cross section of answers here. ents, plus free tuition and fees. possibility exists that several con­ only allowed, but required, to take April 1—Last day for receipt (in McKiski, Midwestern University, What fields of journalism are Teachers may earn six to eight testants may qualify from the dis­ five subjects, the quality and qaun- ILPC office) of entries in Individual Wichita Falls. Orders Due open to journalism students ? Many. semester hours college credit in ad­ trict, to the region, perhaps even to tity of music education in the public Achievement Award Contest. STEWART... The State Office has combined the Consult the ILPC "Careers Packet" dition to the course on "Current De­ the State Meet, without meeting Region XV schools will take a nose dive! There'll be others later pertain­ any competition. (Continued from Page 1) acknowledgment of music accept­ which contains a collection of pam­ velopments." They may select Marching—James Taylor, Bon- Also, if a six period day is main­ ing to certification of contestants courses on atomic physics, electron­ Now that the plan has been ance cards with a form upon which tained, gifted students are encour­ phlets, booklets, articles, etc. on ca­ ham High School and Buddy Ry- writing the contest seeks to pro­ in regional meet journalism con­ ics, nuclear physics, electromag­ adopted, however, every district, entry blanks for the spring compe­ aged to take five "solid" subjects, reer opportunities in journalism. land, Mineola High School. mote — expository writing — is not tests. netic theory and others from the every member school, every sponsor tition may be ordered. If your and the recommendation of the Twirling—Alton Polk, high only the most frequently en­ physics department's regular cur­ should make an effort to insure its school unit has not received this Health and Physical Education Things to Come Mimeo Pictures school, Pittsburg. countered but also the most im­ riculum. success. The plan was set up to per­ form, contact the State Office. We Commission that nothing be allowed Instrumental solos, ensembles— portant in the world today. Exposi­ The "pamphlet mill" has been How do you run photographs in a Teachers may apply for NSF In­ mit more boys and more girls to are in no hurry to ship the entry to substitute for H&PE is adopted, Donald Black, East Texas State tion is nothing but explanation, and pretty idle this fall, for a number mimeographed newspaper ? The stitute stipends by writing Dr. Rob­ compete, each school in its own blanks since the first deadline for the same nosedive is imminent. College, Commerce. we spend most of our lives making of reasons, but Claude Sumerlin, process is called Stena-Fax, and ert N. Little, Institute Director, classification, from the district to filing any of them is February 13, Band concert—Kenneth Hall, explanations or having them made sponsor of the VANDAL VOICE, costs about $2.50 or $3.00 to have Physics Department, University the State Meet. Whether or not this and experience shows a considerable 60% Return high school, Hooks. to us. In addition, it is becoming in­ Van High School, has submitted any number of pictures (that will Station, Austin 12. Deadline for ap­ plan now succeeds depends upon percentage of these packages will Vocal—Lee Gray, high school, Mt. creasingly clear to the high schools A preliminary tabulation of the one on "Putting Out a Good First fit) transferred to a legal size sten­ plications is Feb. 16, 1959. each school in the League. be mislaid or misfiled and have to Pleasant. that colleges are interested in the recent exciter and opinionnaire cir­ Edition" that should be coming cil. Contact Business Services, 1652 be re-ordered before time for entry. students' ability to write exposition, culated by this office shows the fol­ your way after the first of the year. South Brownlee, Corpus Christi, or Region XVI Incidentally, did you cut out the Also scheduled for mailing early for now both the College Board schedule of entry dates from the lowing results. Quite a few replies Darwin Duplicating Service, Waco, Marching—Fred Junkin, high in 1959 are sample contest mater­ ONE-ACT PLAYS... Entrance Exams and the College November issue of The Leaguer? have been received since the tabu­ for additional details. school, Victoria. ials to all ILPC member schools. (Continued from Page 2) Board Advanced Placement Exams If you didn't, may we suggest that lation was made. For some reason Why have personality sketches of Band and orchestra solos, ensem­ Many sponsors have inquired about stress expository writing." you find a copy and do this at once. only about 60% of the opinionnaires seniors in each issue? Don't—un­ managed by using the ubiquitous tival use in the Educational Theatre bles—W. B. Skelton, high school, Ifthis material and we'll try to get it Outline your entry deadlines in red, were returned, about 250 altogether. less the individuals are interesting cloth cyclorama. Props were of the Journal. Port Lavaca and James Mathis, out early enough to allow ample Other Efforts circle the same dates on your cal­ Seventy-three percent of the enough to be worthy of a story. simplest variety, costumes were Several publishers in the third high school, Goliad. endar and tack the schedule to your schools replying permit the substi­ practice time prior to the first Just being a senior isn't justifica­ and fourth groups advertised book­ Dr. Stewart's extra-curricular in­ either modern or "easy" to make, Band and orchestra concert—A. bulletin board. tution of band for health and phys­ scheduled meets. tion. lets which give "complete" infor­ terests go far beyond the League's and lighting was rarely mentioned. J. Fassino, high school, Vanderbilt. ical education. Where can a headline schedule mation to the "coach" about how to Contests Coming Vocal—Betty Ann Whitis, high ready writing contests. He is vitally Several Prohibited Ninety-four percent of these for a mimeo paper be obtained? Prospective directors were repeat­ direct, apply makeup, and act. interested in the English training school, Victoria. Several schools were prohibited schools allow this substitution to Coming too will be detailed rules From the Inter scholastic League edly assured that these plays were given in high schools and is cur­ Author's Pitch from marching this year because continue during the entire school and regulations for the Individual Press Conference. "easy" to stage. rently working with a number of they failed to heed the entry dead­ year. Achievements Award Contest. What are some pro's and con's of In an effort to convince admin­ schools on their curriculum prob­ Most of these twelve companies line. Postmarks are tangible things Start now to consider your entries the gossip column? There is only istrators and drama teachers that DEBATE.., lems. In addition, he is a member listed many of the same plays de­ and cannot be ignored or "inter­ Marching Would Continue in news, editorial, sports, feature one good thing to be said for a its plays were particularly suited (Continued from Page 1) of the Texas Education Agency's scribed in competitor's catalogue's, preted" and there are absolutely no and featurette writing, photogra­ gossip column—it gets names into for high school use, one publisher Study Commission on English, Most band directors replying but each publisher seemed to have exceptions provided for the 21-day phy (spot news and feature), and the paper (except more frequently reproduced in an advertising bro­ list of seven suggested problem Speech, Journalism and other Lan­ would continue to teach marching a few favorite authors. One firm entry deadline on all music events. illustrations (in printed and mimeo they are only initials). There are chure a letter from one of its au­ areas. These are: guage Arts. procedures to their bands whether listed 74 titles by the same author, thors in which he explains why he If you have mislaid your entry publications). At the risk of sound­ many things to be said against His principal research interests or not a time schedule during the and two writers wrote 'more than writes plays for high school use. Seven Areas blanks and the deadline is upon you, ing repetitious, may I urge once them, and most of them are said in are newspapers and periodicals of fall prevented them from staging one third of the 360 plays described The letter states that it is the Labor-management relations. fill out your entries on plain paper again that you read the rules care­ the ILPC pamphlet "How to Re­ the 18th Century, and his current football shows each week. in its catalogue. Titles were ab­ player, NOT the play, which is im­ Policies of national defense. with a duplicate for the State Office fully. It is extremely discouraging place the Gossip Column (Re­ project is to index periodicals of Almost all,. 97 percent, of the di­ surdly alliterated in many in­ portant in high school dramatics, Federal vs. state sovereignty. and mail them at once. The official to reject numerous entries for fail­ vised)." that era. Dr. Stewart's An Index of rectors replying stated that band is stances. and, contends that the best high Development and use of natu­ forms are merely techniques to fa­ ure to submit them properly. Here is one idea, incidentally, British Newspapers and Periodicals taught one period each day, five school plays are those written es­ ral resources. cilitate entry and management. that worked fine for the TIVY for 1700 was issued Jast year by days each week. Seventy-six schools Spring Meet Reduced Royalties pecially for high school children. TATLER staff at Tivy High in 5. Recognition of Red China. Readex Microprint Corp., and The allow four credits for graduation; Tabulations are not complete at Kerrville. Write a "names" column Royalties ranged from $25 down, It continues by advising against Role of the United Nations. University of Texas, in 1950, pub­ No Comments 14 allow three; 99 allow two and 38 this writing due to the allowance and run it in addition to the gossip but the majority of plays required the use of Shakespeare or the clas­ 7. Power of the Supreme Court. lished his British Newspapers and We suspected that there might be allow less than two. The schools re­ of a "buffer" period for late, but column; make it so good that your no royalty fees. Instructions about sics, states that literary or "worth­ Periodicals, 1632-1800. Dr. Stewart a flood of comment concerning the plying allow an_ average of 2% properly postmarked, Journalism Wording Committees readers soon prefer it to the gossip making application to reduce roy­ while" plays are not for high school is also the author of A Goodly Com­ item in last month's Leaguer col­ credits in band for graduation. Acceptance Cards, but it looks like alties indicated that substantial re­ column; then eliminate the gossip. actors, and concludes that it is not The exact wording of these prob­ pany :A Guide to Parallel Reading, umn relative to the proposed limita­ it'll be a good year for spring meet ductions were easily arranged. Roy­ the function of high school dra­ lem areas and their related debate published by the American Book Co. tion of participation in band days, Extra Periods journalism contests. alties were often included in the matics to keep "the" theatre alive. propositions will be done by sub­ in 1934. parades, invitation contests, etc. To At last count, 278 schools had Thumbin' Thru 'Em price of a full cast of books, evi­ The brochure is carefully devised to committees being set up by Dr. date we have not received a single Forty-one percent of the band di­ Dr. Stewart is a member of the properly submitted the acceptance Editor John Hughes of THE dently for the purpose of encourag­ appeal especially to the administra­ Bower Aly of the University of comment either pro or con. Perhaps rectors replying stated that they Modern Language Association, card entitling them to participate TROJAN, A. C. Jones High, Bee- ing the director to assume that he tor and dramatics "coach" whose Oregon, executive secretary of the Fred Covin, Chairman of the Music scheduled an extra period for Texas Association of College Teach­ in the journalism contests. The ville, really collected a "first" for was getting a royalty play at a concepts of an effective educational committee. There will be a separate Sub-committee of the Legislative marching during football season but ers and College Conference of breakdown: 81 in AAAA; 44 in himself recently when he became bargain. theatre program are trivial and committee for each of the seven Council has received some. We hope only four and one-half percent Teachers of English. For the past stated they are allowed to schedule AAA; 75 in AA; 40 in A; and 38 the first Texas high school news­ Advertising and play descriptions superficial. areas, and committee nominations so. How do you feel about the mat­ three years he has headed a com­ this extra period during the regular in B. paper editor to fly with the Blue were unreliable and consistently are being requested from all states. ter? Texas high school teachers who mittee planning an annual Univer­ class day. Last year there were many more Angels. John's ride was in the An­ misleading. Catalogues abounded John R. Holcomb, speech teacher at have the responsibility for selecting sity conference for high school and eligible schools (286), but mainly gels' news media plane, a Grum­ with such terms as "guaranteed plays for class and contest use Reagan (Houston) High School, has Classification Problem The average band participates in college English teachers. sixteen and a half marching shows because all ILPC members were man jet, and the demonstration success," "sure fire hit," "ideal high should realize that three-fourths of been nominated to serve on one of Thanks to a discrepancy in the each year and is on display before automatically added to the eligibil­ took him to an altitude of 13,000 school play," "real literary value," the nation's play publishers special­ the groups. current copy of the Constitution and an average of 7,000 citizens. ity list, whether they actually in­ at a speed of 600 miles per hour. "hundred percent audience reac­ ize in promoting a type of play The Chicago meeting is scheduled Contest Rules, there has been con­ tended to certify contestants or not. The Angels are a jet aerobatic tion," "funniest play ever written." which authorities and qualified di­ for Monday, Dec. 29, and after the Admissions Test siderable misunderstanding and Forty percent of the band direc­ In the final analysis, less than half group from the Naval Air Station, rectors believe is the most difficult problem areas are selected a cross confusion concerning classifications tors stated that it is impossible to of those 286 schools entered con­ Corpus Christi, and a rare sight to Misleading Advertising to do well. section of Texas high schools will be for music competition. Article III, have extra marching periods be­ watch. I can well imagine the thrill cause students ride busses or other­ testants in the contests—137, to be One firm advertised a "selected Farce requires a technical skill canvassed in January to determine Section 2 states that "fees (are) of such a flight. Dates Announced wise find it impossible to remain exact. That breakdown was: 83 in list of the best one-act plays," yet far beyond the ability of all but which of the three areas is pre­ based on a high school's assignment overtime. A A (which then was AAAA and Barton Williams and Carolyn Co- not one appeared on any recognized the most talented high school direc­ ferred. University of Texas admission to Football and Basketball Confer­ The directors estimated that fully AAA combined); 32 in A (which molli, PONY EXPRESS staffers at list of good plays. Another claimed tor and actor. Yet these publishers In addition to Chairman Schacht tests will be given in 45 cities on ences." 75 percent of the time spent while was conference AA); and 22 in B Sweetwater High, made their own that its one-act plays included the persist in advising directors that of the University of Wisconsin, Dr. February 14 and in 21 cities on May Article VII, Section 19 states, "In teaching marching procedures is (which was a combination of A story when they posed as vagrant "best one-act plays of all publish­ farces are easy to do. One of the Aly and Kidd, the NUEA commit­ 9, with the specific sites to be an­ classifying high schools for compe- spent in physical activity such as and B). beggars in downtown Sweetwater. ers." Only twelve of the 189 titles most difficult tasks facing the actor tee includes: Edward Rogge, nounced later. tion in League contests the number marching, turning, bending, kick­ Barton played a crippled old man described appeared on the list of is to play himself. Yet these pub­ University of Missouri, assistant More than 5,300 students took the enrolled in the last four grades in ing, etc. Record Breaking who beat his daughter, Carolyn, most frequently used short plays lishers persist in advising directors executive secretary; E. R. Rankin, tests during 1957-58, an increase of high school is determined by the Of course some of the 278 schools with his crutch, and the idea be­ published in the Educational Thea­ that teenage characters are easy University of North Carolina, treas­ about 500 over the previous year. figures given in Average Member­ that have signed up will fail to hind the scheme was an attempt to tre Journal. for high school actors to portray. urer; Thorrel B. Fest, University Testing and Counseling Center of­ ship of the Superintendent's Annual ENGINEER DEMAND UP enter contestants in the meet, but capture the feelings of a person of Colorado; T. Earle Johnson, Uni­ A third company stated that its Three-fourths of the nation's ficials report they expect another Report for a two year period." The demand for engineering and even if most of the acceptance dependent upon the generosity—or one-act plays were the "best short play publishers are advocating versity of Alabama; James Robin­ slight increase this year. In ad­ cards indicate honest intentions it lack of it—of other people. plays for all purposes." Of the principles of acting, directing, pro­ son, University of Oklahoma; Lloyd dition, some students take the Col­ Average Average science graduates skyrocketed last should be a record-breaking year in Their summary: the only people more than 100 described, only sev­ duction, and playwriting which are Schram, University of Washington; lege Board Scholastic Aptitude Section 3 of the Football Plan month, The University of Texas that department, too. contributing to their cause were enteen were among the 120 plays antithetical to those practiced and Hugh F. Seabury, State Uni­ Test, which is accepted in place of (the section referred to in the first engineering and science placement As pointed out earlier in the Latin Americans. recommended for contest and fes­ wherever good theatre is taught. versity of Iowa. the University test. quotation above) states, "The 'aver- office reports. Page 4 INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER H&PE Commission Makes POSTSCRIPTS OH ATHLETICS 12 New Recommendations BY DR. RHEA H. WILLIAMS By O. T. FREEMAN must be strengthened. for graduation from Texas high Ted Andress, Andress, Lipscomb, Chairman, State Study Commission 3. Because of the scarcity of schools should be raised to 20 at Peticolos & Fisk, El Paso; Miss on Health and Physical Education properly trained teachers, health the time these recommendations go Helen Byington, Houston Independ­ Several weeks ago it was the privilege of the writer to visit The State Study Commission on education should not be taught to into effect and that 24 units should ent Schools, Houston; Paul Carlisle, the Texas Training School for Boys at Gatesville, Texas, to Health and Physical Education is classes of mixed sexes. be required ultimately. principal, Field Elementary School, observe first-hand the facilities and methods which are being charged with the responsibility of 9. A CTU should be allowed for Beaumont; Mrs. Marguerite Claw- Textbooks used in Texas to rehabilitate those boys who have been con­ developing an adequate program in a qualified teacher of physical edu­ son, Temple Public Schools, Temple. 4. The textbooks available for cation to serve on elementary cam­ Also, Gilbert Conoley, county victed of various juvenile delinquencies. In conversing with health education and an adequate the director of physical education and recreation at this insti­ program in physical education for physical education on the elemen­ puses of twelve teachers or more. superintendent, Williamson County, grades one through twelve in the tary level, and for health education 10. The commission is attempt­ Georgetown; Mrs. Ralph E. Gray, tution, several important facts stood out as regards the desire public schools of Texas. and physical education on the sec­ ing to formulate standards in board member, Brazosport Inde­ for athletic participation of most of the inmates. The establishment of an adequate ondary level are partially inade­ health education and in physical ed­ pendent School District, Brazos­ quate, at least. plan of instruction for these two ucation which may be used by the port; Dr. Martin Juel, Southwest Belonging Provide Activities areas in Texas schools constitutes a 5. Any course that is taught for Texas Education Agency to evalu­ Texas State College, San Marcos; The facts which were vividly Supt. Knox Kinard, Pampa; Supt. The important principles which vital and growing concern among an hour each day for five days each ate these programs, and which also brought to my attention are prin­ J. 0. McKenzie, Grapeland. we in athletics have a great oppor­ thinking educators who have real­ week should earn the same amount may be used by a school for self- ciples which are well-known to psy­ tunity to expand and develop from ized for a long time the tremendous of credit as any other subject in evaluation purposes. Also, Prin. A. E. Norton, Worth­ chologists and psychiatrists; how­ these observations of teenage de­ importance that these two subject the curriculum. 11. The commission is also pre­ ing Junior-Senior High, Houston; ever, it might be well to review linquency in Texas are many. It is matter fields hold in the training 6. The permission of other sub­ paring a recommended scope, se­ Prin. W. L. Reed, Levelland; Prin. these principles as they are vitally the obligation of schools to provide' and development of our boys and jects (no matter how important quence, and content chart for the Joe Reneau, Jr., Seminole; Dr. connected with the interschool ath­ more group athletic activities both girls. they may be) to be taken in lieu of courses in health and in physical Lloyd Russell, chairman, H&PE de­ letic program. on the interschool, intramural and health and of physical education education. partment, Baylor University, Waco; The first statement which the di­ physical education level so that boys No Uniformity should be discontinued. 12. The matter of facilities and Mrs. Margaret Stapper, Northeast rector of physical education and and girls will be drawn into desir­ equipment is receiving careful con­ It is true, also, that there is no Public Schools, San Antonio; Mrs. recreation made was that only a able group activities and will learn sideration, and it is felt that certain uniformity in the manner in which Competitive Sports George D. Thompson, La Vega In- very small percent of the boys sent the value of teamwork, cooperation health education and physical edu­ recommendations should be made in to Gatesville had ever participated and sacrifice for the benefit of the 7. The competitive sports are Independent Schools, Bellmead cation are being scheduled nor in this area. in football and it was very difficult group. definitely a part of the physical ed­ Branch, Waco; and Lewis Spears the course content and amount of ucation program and these courses to get boys to participate in group Commission Members and W. R. Goodson, Texas Educa­ It should be a challenge to every credit allowed in the various schools offer the same opportunity to physi­ activities which demanded coopera­ physical education teacher and Other Commission members are: tion Agency. at the present time. cally superior students as advanced tion, sacrifice and teamwork. coach to make a specific effort to It is apparent that if any worth­ subjects in other areas serve the The statement was made that see that "loners" are encouraged to while improvement is to be made mentally gifted children. However, Remember When those boys who came out for foot­ participate in group activities. In in these areas, then the program the commission feels that all com­ ball, in most cases, had not gone fact, they should be placed in group must be one that takes all of these petitive sports should be confined to out for football in the junior or activities and guided so that they factors into consideration. The plan definite periods of time in the school senior high school which they had will become cooperative individuals must be one that can be put into year, and that students who partici­ attended and they know very little, rather than allowed to go their in­ effect on a gradual basis so that Moore Was Star if any, of the skills and fundamen­ pate in the sports should meet the dividual ways and become farther schools will have time to make ad­ same physical proficiency and motor tals of the game. In nearly every and farther removed from society. justment at a moderate pace. Too, skills tests as other physical educa­ game in which the Gatesville foot­ No one would go so far as to many school systems already have tion students. The following is a In Three Sports ball team participated, some boy in think that we can eliminate all of a fine health and physical educa­ suggested time schedule: the game would come by the bench our juvenile problems merely by get­ tional program, and safeguards Football — 3 months (September J. D. Moore, president of Victoria Moore served as principal and coach and ask the coach to take him out ting students into group activities must be taken to assure that the 1 - December 1) College, was a three-sport letter- at Salesville in 1933-34, high school as he was tired and "had had enough and teaching them to become co­ present health and physical educa­ Basketball — 4 months (Novem­ man in high school and college, and principal and coach at Dublin in football for the day." operative citizens; however, we tion requirements in these schools ber 1 - March 1) his sons seem to be following in his 1934—35, and principal and coach at could salvage many of our youth if Recognition will riot be jeopardized. Track and Field — 3 months footsteps. El Campo High School from 1935 they could feel that they were actu­ (January 15 - April IB) Moore graduated from Mineral until 1941. In 1941 he went to Vic­ These two items point out some ally a part of the group situation Tentative Conclusions Baseball — 3 months (March 1 Wells High School in 1929 and was toria College as dean and was made of the great values which can re­ and thus could establish their "peer" The commission has come to some - June 1) a letterman in football, basketball president of the college in 1948. sult from group or team activities status by bona fide respectable edi tentative conclusions: Tennis •— 3 months (January 15 and track. His participation began Moore married the former Edith in athletics. It is obvious that most eational activities rather than try­ of the boys in the correctional school RECORD BREAKER—Jimmy Brown of McCallum High School, 1. The instruction of health edu­ - April 15) in track and basketball as a "sub- Gross of Denton and they have" ing to secure this status by undesir­ did not desire to participate in team Austin, turned in one of the few record-breaking performances at the cation and the instruction of physi­ Swimming — 3 months (January junior" at Valley View Rural School three children. His oldest son was a able and oftentimes illegal activi­ 15 - April 15) about three miles north of Mineral athletic activities while in the pub­ 1958 State Meet last May when he tossed the discus 174 feet, 8 1/2 cal education should not be combined member of Victoria's 1955 confer­ ties. nor should health education be com­ Of course, the time in each instance Wells in Palo Pinto County. lic school system and it further inches, to better the mark of 170 feet, 10 1/2 inches, set by Darrow ence AAA state champion basket­ bined with any other course or to be extended for state play-offs. points out the fact that most of Hooper in 1949. Brown also placed third in the shot put event (where Scored 23 Points ball team and is now a senior on the them did not want to make the sac­ courses. Baylor University cage squad. His Hooper also holds the current record) and, in 1957, placed sixth in the Graduation Credits In high school, he was an end on rifices necessary to gain team mem­ MALH.... 2. The certification requirement youngest son graduated from Vic­ discus at the State Track and Field Meet. for teachers of health education 8. The number of units required the football team, a center in bas­ bership. (Continued from Page 1) ketball, and ran both hurdle events toria High last spring, where he Instead, they preferred to try to and threw the weights in track and lettered in football, basketball and gain "peer" recognition by resort­ Southwest Texas State College in field. One of his outstanding per­ track, and is a freshman at Baylor ing to undesirable types of activities San Marcos, has been teaching in formances, he recalls, was in the this year where he plans to concen­ which required very little sacrifice Texas public schools for 32 years. Varied Opinions Reflected in Survey 1929 Palo Pinto County Meet where trate on basketball. His daughter is on their part and also which could Prior to assuming her duties at La­ he scored 23 points by winning both a sophomore at Victoria High this be done alone or at least with only redo, where she has been for the By LULA B. KOLODZIEJCZYK it help to control the emotions? Does enhances the social development of of the exceptional girl athlete. hurdle events, the shot put, discus year. one or two companions. past 9 years, she taught 2 years in 6. That college personnel take Wood County, 2 in Dimmitt County Girls' PE Teacher and Coach basketball develop finer personality the players. and a second place in the javelin steps to train more women to be­ throw. Group Activities Needed and 19 years at Crystal City. Nordheim High School traits? Civic Leader Other Reactions come qualified coaches and officials For 13 of her 19 years at Crystal 2. What is the effect on the In the fall of 1929 Moore entered In addition to his professional ac­ This points out with great empha­ (EDITOR'S NOTE: Miss Kolod- physical development and status of The coaches, principals, players, of girls' athletics. North Texas State College at Den­ sis the fact that the school should City Mrs. Watkins coached number tivities, Moore also takes an active ziejczyk recently completed a Mas­ the girls participating? and parents reacted in varying de­ 7. That control of girls' basket­ ton and resumed his activities in make definite efforts to provide some sense contestants, until the abolish­ grees to a number of miscellaneous ball in Texas be placed in the hands interest in civic and religious af­ ment of county meets. ter's thesis at Southwest Texas 3. How does competitive basket­ these three major sports. And his type of group athletic activities questions and problems related to of women coaches, and possibly of­ State College, San Marcos, on the ball affect the general health of the performances were just as out­ fairs. He is past president of the which will pull into some team at More and more students are girls' basketball. On a statewide ficials, as speedily as possible. This subject of competitive girls' basket­ girls? Is basketball too great a standing. Participating in the Lone Victoria Rotary Club and has been sometime all of the students. entering the math contests each basis, the coaches and principals: move would eliminate women year, Mrs. Watkins reports, and she ball. Some of her findings are con­ safety risk? Star Conference, he won all-confer­ active in directing fund campaigns There is a spiritual element of 1. Agreed that basketball should coaches from having to compete ence honors in both football and warmness which can only be secured personally tries to promote add? tained in the article below.) 4. Does competitive basketball for such organizations as the Red be conducted according to women's against men coaches, a situation basketball and, in the spring of in cooperative undertakings by tional interest by attending work­ The participation of girls in ath­ enhance the social development of standards, rules, and values. which is driving able women coaches 1932, was high point man at the Cross, United Fund, Boy Scouts, shops and conferences, having pic­ the girl player? groups and this is one of the strong­ letic competition has become one of 2. Rejected the idea that girls' from the coaching field. This recom­ Lone Star Conference track and etc.; he is a director of the Victoria est motivating factors for keeping nics for the students, and by getting 5. Is the program being con­ the most controversial subjects in basketball should be taught, coached mendation is made with due respect field meet. While at North Texas he Chamber of Commerce, a Deacon in boys in the proper atmosphere and publicity for the contestants in local the area of physical education and ducted according to proper stand­ and officiated by women. to those fine men coaches and of­ was also captain of the basketball newspapers and school publications. the Baptist Church, a member of the environment. The desire to belong athletics in recent years. Most of ards and values? 3. Felt that officials need to call ficials with whom the writer has team and president of the athletic is very strong at this age; and if it Mrs. Watkins has had Martin State Board of Examiners for this controversy has centered games more closely. worked. "T" association. is not fulfilled, the rejection may High students qualify to the region­ around girls' basketball and has in­ The Procedure 4. Indicated that more efficient Teacher Education, and a member result in resentment which often is al meet every year since 1950, and volved administrators, physical ed­ A questionnaire consisting of five officiating should be demanded from Principal and Coach of the American Association of expressed in undesirable activities. to the State Meet one year during ucators, coaches, parents and play­ divisions was devised with the entire the state level. After graduating from college, School Administrators. that time. ers. As a result, there are many questionnaire containing 59 state­ Aloneness Players and Parents BOOKS AMD opinions and much confusion. ments. The statements asked Another interesting comment that for opinions concerning the effects The former players and their MAGAZINES the director of the correctional J MEETS... Heart of the Matter of interscholastic competitive girls' parents: school made was the fact that there The root of the controversy is basketball on the personality, emo­ 1. Were of the opinion that girls' was a much greater preference on (Continued from Page 1) tions, health and safety, and physi­ basketball should be conducted ac­ probably the word "competition." the part of the boys to participate Average Costs Children find themselves face to cal status of high school girls. There cording to women's rules, standards SPORTS AND RECREATION FA­ in individual sports, especially box­ Other averages show that a face with competition very early in were five possible ways of answer­ and values. CILITIES: FOR SCHOOL AND ing and wrestling, with boxing being school with entries in all events will life and must continually find ways ing: strongly agree, agree, no opin­ 2. Expressed favorable reaction COMMUNITY, by M. Alexander the predominant favorite single ath­ spend approximately $44 per year, to adjust to it. In a school program ion, disagree, and strongly disagree. to the statement that the sport Gabrielsen and Caswell M. Miles; letic activity. This is in line with with the average per pupil, per interscholastic athletics have a should be taught, coached, and offi­ Questionnaires were sent to 120 Prentice-Hall, Inc., 1958. the psychological findings which in­ event cost being: debate, 60 cents; stronger natural appeal than most coaches and 120 principals of repre­ ciated by women. The editors, Gabrielsen and Miles, dicate that teenage boys who are declamation, 15 cents; extemp other activities because of the com­ sentative schools (240) of all sizes 3. Indicated a need for closer and have compiled for the first time in convicted of juvenile violations usu­ speech, 25 cents; number sense, 15 petitive element involved. throughout the state. In addition, more efficient officiating. 4. Felt that better officiating one publication detailed and com­ ally are "loners" and prefer to cents; one-act play, 35 cents; poetry Girls' basketball serves this need questionnaires were also mailed to reading, 10 cents; ready writing, 2 should be demanded from the state prehensive information for the "fight alone". for competition for a greater num­ all of the writer's former players planning and designing of modern Combative activities such as box­ cents; spelling, 5 cents. ber of girls than most other sports from Nordheim High School who level. physical education, sports and rec­ ing also gives this type of boy a These expenditures, reports Dr. do; but the schools differ widely on had played at least half of one sea­ Recommendations reation facilities. chance to let his emotions be ex­ Tenney, are the lowest per pupil their policies concerning girls' bas­ son, and to the parents of these An important concept stressed pressed in a fashion which is in line cost for any interscholastic com­ ketball, depending generally upon former players. In view of the results of this throughout the entire book is the with his philosophy of thinking. He petitive event of any type, but do the opinion of the administrator. study, these recommendations are cooperation which should be found not include the cost of awards, since Some allow intensive competition, made: wants to depend on no one but him­ Conclusions between the community and the only 20% of the participating others competition, and some none. 1. That more factual studies be self and to express himself violently. The replies supplied the basis for school; and all suggestions are di­ It is true that in many cases the schools give awards for participa­ There are many differences of made of the many aspects of com­ these generalized conclusions: rected toward facilities which can gang element does involve a team tion. opinion relative to the effects of in­ petitive girls' basketball touched 1. A majority of principals, upon in this study. For example, be used both by the community and spirit, but this spirit usually does tensive basketball competition on by the schools. This is as it should coaches, players and parents ex­ there is need for a study on the re­ not involve any sacrifice as far as the personality, emotions, health, be because sports and recreation fa­ pressed a favorable attitude toward lationship of dietary habits to physi­ working for the good of each in­ safety, and physical "well-being of cilities should always be planned so competitive basketball for high cal condition and performance of dividual member and does not in­ the girls involved. The effects can that the maximum use can be made school girls. the players. volve any sacrifice in regard to be beneficial and wholesome pro­ of these facilities during each day QUESTIONS | 2. That coaches and administra­ carrying out desirable activities. vided educational values are not 2. A majority of the four groups in every month of the year. it ANSWERS & lost in the struggle to win at all agreed that girls' basketball con­ tors check their girls' basketball In most cases, the gang is held costs. programs against the standards and The various contributors to this together not by morale but by the tributes favorably to the personal­ publication are all outstanding au­ I ity development of the players. policies set forth by the Division of threat of violence on the part of a Girls' and Women's Sports, a divi- thorities in their respective fields, leader. The great difference in this The Problem and nowhere can you find more defi­ 3. The coaches, principals, play­ ion of the American Association of type of group activity and the ath­ Q. Can a school be given a trophy The purpose of this study was to ers, and parents indicated agree­ nite recommendations for building by an outside organization for ath­ ascertain and compare the attitudes Health, Physical Education, and letic group activity is that the ath­ ment that competitive basketball Recreation. sports and recreation facilities than letic achievements of either a school of school administrators, coaches, in this treatise. The units covered letic group activity is based upon a improves the physical condition of 3. That steps be taken, through voluntary cooperation for the mu­ team or individual accomplishments former players, and parents toward the girls. run the gamut from complete com­ of high school students, withou^ intensive basketball competition for the proper channels, to improve the tual good of the group, the school munity facilities to school play violating the Awards Rule ? high school girls. These four groups 4. Most of the coaches, princi­ officiating of girls' basketball in areas, school athletic areas, golf J. D. MOORE and the community, while a juvenile A. Yes, provided that the trophy were asked to give their opinions pals, players, and parents agreed Texas. courses and public beaches. Any gang is held together by violence about the effects of competitive bas­ that competitive basketball has no and usually is composed of individu­ is a permanent addition to the 4. That further statewide study phase of the sports and recreation be interested; and architectural cation. It is well documented, well ketball under the following five di­ ill effects upon the health and safety school's trophy collection. The of this type be done with players facilities which you are interested plans are listed for each facility. It written and has ample diagrams als who cannot make the proper visions: of the players. school can not hold it for the boy and parents. in is covered in detail. is the most all-inclusive coverage of and photographs. For a school ad­ adjustments or those who choose not to make the sacrifices necessary to and give it to him after graduation. 1. What are the effects on the 5. The majority of the coaches, 5. That college personnel make Specifications are listed for each plans and building facilities for ministrator or for a director of If it is a permanent trophy given to gain "peer" respect from acceptable personality of the girls? Do they be­ principals, players, and parents an earnest attempt to study and re­ of the various projects in which sports and recreation that this physical education or recreation, the school, it is not a violation of activities. come too upset emotionally, or does agreed that competitive basketball adjust their programs to take care your community and school might writer has ever found in one publi­ this is a "must" book for the library. the Awards Rule, Article XVI.