VOL. XXIII AUSTIN, , SEPTEMBER, 1939 No. 1 ATHLETIC INJURIES IMPORTANT ITEMS LETTER, Former League Dedaimer and Debater Now 29th Annual State Meeting bOX Study Is Being Made Looking to and Athletic Insurance Plan PERSONAL Congressman From Third District of Texas Of Delegates Held In Austin IN REVISED RULES ITEMS 'T'HE last State meeting of Athletic Insurance and Principals in Football delegates authorized the ~ MAJOR GRIFFITH Schools Urged to Study CHOOL ACTIVITIES, national Broadcasting Topics appointment of a committee Changes Carefully S journal of extracurricular ac- Considered tivities, notes in editorial column, to study the possibilities of LEAGUE SPEAKER Texas April, 1939, issue: athletic insurance for TJERE are a few items that "The University Interscholastic athletes. The (By C. H. Kenley, Secretary) high school To Address 21st Annual A A it will be well for princi­ League of Texas, the largest and committee was appointed and . E. K. FRETWELL, Breakfast and Section league in the pals of schools participating most highly organized went to work immediately on Teachers College, Colum­ Meeting, Dec. 1 country, through a referendum re­ in football to study in connec­ the problem. bia University, was intro­ cently voted (1) against football tion with the revised rules In order to assist in accumulat­ duced by Dean T. H. Shelby, practice from the close of the annual which are now off the press Spring training period to Septem­ ing data for this study the League as the "Daddy of Extracur­ 'HT'HE twenty-first ber 1, and equipment being issued is sending out an athletic injury ricular Activities." He warned Breakfast and Section and ready for distribution: during this period; (2) against report which fs to be filled out care­ against stressing the contest Meeting of the Interscholastic 1. In all inter school games and post-season games, except play- fully and sent to the State Office League will meet in the ball­ contests a League member is to each week with the game report. spirit of extracurricular ac­ offs; and (3) to limit Spring foot­ room of the Gunter Hotel, abide by the rules and regulations ball practice to one calendar month. The committee hopes that all tivities too much. He urged of the League. This rule applies Progress!" schools will cooperate and see that that the main criteria in San Antonio, Friday morning, to non-conference games, second the injury reports are sent in judging these activities should 7:30, December 1. Since last team and reserve team players. promptly. year's session was devoted to Article VIII, Section 19. SPORTSMANSHIP Before the committee can sub­ be whether they are best for public speaking contests, the 2. A junior high school pupil mit to the schools a benefit plan the children. He urged that Supt. F. L. Branson Explains who has represented his high they must have some information should work program this year will be What Term Means to Him school authorities school in football or is on the prevalence of athletic in­ mainly devoted to Athletics. to keep a sane, well regulated ineligible in both of these sports ~r~

ham Lincoln had was worth while. DESCRIPTIVE PRICE LIST OF LEAGUE PUBLICATIONS It was prepared by Professor Thomas A. Rousse, Debate Coach, The University of What are you doing to safeguard Texas. "Radio Control," Debate your health? Do you realize that Those ordering bulletins should read carefully the description of Handbook,, 224 pages,, 20 cents Contains bibliography a nd selected articles for and against the following debate you spend about seven hours or the bulletin given below and the terms upon which it is distributed. query: "Resolved, that thhe Should Adopt the Essential Features of more daily inside the schoolroom? Stamps are not accepted in payment for bulletins, and bulletins the British System of Raddio Control and Operation." Eight copies for $1. In addition to this, you spend a are not sent C.O.D. or on account. Cash in the formf of money order, large part of the time indoors at express order, currency, or personal check must accompany order. Suspensions home and in other places. Try to Do not expect the bulletins to travel as rapidly as first-class mail. or lterary society and community debates. No free copies. spend some of each day taking Wait a reasonable time before sending in an inquiry concerning an "Financing a State System of Highways" (1929), No. 2929, 120 1. Wingate High School, 1939 order previously given. season, football. some brisk outdoor exercise. Get pages, 10 cents. If it is necessary to telegraph an order, the money should be tele­ 2. Temple High School, 1939 plenty of sleep and practice good Published eight times a year, each month, from September to graphed also, as otherwise the order must surely be held up awaiting football, 1940 basketball. health as a habit. It pays divi­ April, inclusive, by the Bureau of Extracurricular Activities, Ex­ remittance. the 1929-3o"debatVs?"NS:'free1 copies.' 3. Timpson High School, 1939 dends. tension Division, The When the term "League School" is used in this list it is meant "Trial by Jury," No. 3028, 10 cents. University of Texas. football. Your school life should be nor­ to mal and well-rounded. Work while refer to a school which is a member of The University Interscholastic Contains briefs and arguments pro and con on the following query: "Resolved, League. That a substitute for trial by jury should be adopted." This question was debated you work and play while you play. in the League debating contests during the 1930-31 scholastic year. Rule Changes Reduced prices do not apply on cumulative There is time for both. Do not orders. For instance, "Limiting Taxes on Tangible Property" (1932), No. 3228, 10 cents. a school ordering 50 copies one time and 50 at another ROY BEDICHEK ...... _.._...... _...... Editor On page 8 of the new Constitu­ overwork yourself for the sake of time does not Contains briefs, selected arguments and authoritative statistics on the following tion and Rules receive these at the rate given on 100 lots. debate query: Resolved That at least one-half of all State and local revenues in (revised for 1930- a high grade because the game ii Texas should be derived from sources other than taxes on 'ingible property." This Bulletins ordered verslt 40 contests) contains a list of im­ not worth the candle. If you have are not subject to exchange, nor will money be n of 3T |>r'!pared y C' A' DuTa1' ph'D- Instructor- in Economics, The Uni- (Entered as second-class matter November 6, 1927 at the post- refunded for same. portant changes made in various to neglect your social life, give office at Austin, Texas, under the Act of August 24, 1912.) up "Nationalization of Munitions" (1936), No. 3638, 225 pages. 10 rules. The following changes, recreation and endanger your BULLETINS however, were omitted from this health or your eyes to make a high ; Vol. XXIII SEPTEMBER, 1939 No. 1 list and should be noted: average, it will be better to lower Constitution and Rules of the Interscholastic League (Revised for Rule 7, Choral Singing; Rules 4 your grades somewhat and live a 1939-40 Contests), 3824, 122 pages. University of Texas, has prepared this bulletin covering practically every phase of and 5, Choral Singing; Rule 2, Pic­ balanced life. Your high record Contains rules and regulations governing all contests of the University Inter- the query. The bulletin contains general, negative, and affirmative briefs, bibliography, ture Memory Contest, scholastic League. Free copy i> sent to the person remitting the fee for a school. selected arguments, etc., using, of course, only the most eminent authorities in the vyrAYNE CRADDOCK, of Palestine, speech teacher in the limiting this will not take the place of the Extra copies 10 cents each. field. Single copies, 10 cents. ^ contest to fifth grade pupils; Rule high school, claims the record for consecutive friends you might have made or The University Interscholastic League: A Survey of Its Organization "Centennial Declamations," No. 3542, 236 pages. Single copies 35 attend­ 3 of the Picture Memory Contest. the personality you failed to de­ and Administration (1936), No. 3632, 75 pages. cents. Four copies $1. ance at the State Meet. The last one, 1939, was his twenty- velop nor will it compensate for Charles Albert Dupre has made a careful study of the University Interscholastic This is a collection of the most famous orations by Texas orators, and orations League, with especial reference to its history, organization, and 'administration, and concerning the history, traditions, and progress of Texas under seven flags. first. Anyone care to challenge this record? Rule 23 of Football Plan the music you might have learned it is now made available in printed form. The organization has grown from a Lamar, Houston, Austin, Rusk, Archer, and many others of that great galaxy or for the membership of 28 schools to a membership of nearly six thousand schools during of Texas heroes and statesmen are represented in this collection. It was com­ In title of this rule read "Con­ athletic or dramatic the past quarter of a century of its history. Many features of its work are unique, piled by Roy Bedichek, Director of the Bureau of Public School Interests, Extension ference AA" instead of "Confer­ work you may have done. None of and the detailed study here presented will be found of considerable interest, especially Division, with especial attention to the requirements of the League declamation among teachers and school executives of Texas. A copy is sent free on request to contests. The historical notes were supplied by Dr. Eugene C. Barker, Professor of ence A." these things should be over-empha­ any member-school. Out-of-state circulation at 25 ^ents per copy. History in The University of lexas, whose position as the greatest living authority on Texas History >s generally recognized by historians throughout the world. sized but all properly balanced. Socialized Medicine, No. OHORT-CUT to fame as a public speaker is suggested by 3938, 250 pages, single copies 35 cents, four Containing nearly 100 selections, which represent the best thought and highest aspirations of our greatest Prescribed List "Let Us Reason Together" copies for $1.00. leaders in each of the periods of Texas history, supple­ ^ an advertisement which recently came to our attention. of Play* mented by ample historical notes, this bulletin may be used with good effect as a Learn to distinguish Affirmative, negative and general briefs of the current League debate question, source book for Texas history classes. "We write speeches," the advertisement announces, "and One-act play rules this year between an prepared by Dr. Joseph M. Ray, Associate Professor of Government, North Texas State limit contest selections to a pre­ idea based upon known facts and Teachers College. There is here assembled authoritative information, pro and con, "Texas History Syllabus," No. 3544 (1935), 61 pages, 10 cents per papers, etc., on all subjects and for all occasions." on this very vital question. There is included a large bibliography and the names copy, 15 copies for $1. Just scribed good evidence and an idea based on of organizations which will furnish free material. list. A copy of this list is Extemporaneous speech directors, This bulletin offers a detailed outline of Texas History especially prepared for what the "etc." represents is not disclosed. Moreover, as well as debate coaches, will need this bulletin for their pupils, as the subject Extemporaneous Speech contestants, these sent to any school free on request. superstition of prejudice or emo­ assigned in this with abundant references and a blank page contest for the current year is "Socialized Medicine." opposite each page of outline for additional references and notes. Valuable also speeches, papers, etc., are turned out instanter "within tional appeal. Inquire the reasons for regular curriculum 24 The Sales Tax, No. 3838, 250 pages, single copies 35 cents, four classes in Texas History. for the things about you. Read hours." The prospect is invited to join "our many thousands County Meet Suggestion copies for $1. "Making Friends in Music Land,"- Book II (1926), No. 2637, 75 current magazines in regard to of delighted clients." The only requirement of the client is On page 116 of the Constitution This was the League handbook on the debate query for the school year 1938-39. It pages, 10 cents. foreign policies, old-age pensions, contains suggestive briefs, selected arguments, bibliography, etc., all bearing on the A continuation of above-described bulletin. Five cents per copy in quantities of that he simply name his subject, indicate points he wishes and Rules an optional plan for debate query, "Resolved, That Texas Should Adopt a Uniform Retail Sales Tax." ten or more. Single copies 10 cents. all current events and take part in It is prepared by Professor George Hester and Professor Thomas A. Rousse. holding county meets is suggested. "Music Heard in Many Lands" (1927), No. 2737, 10 cents. stressed, and specify length, remitting at the rate of about intelligent discussions whenever Texas Legislature: One House or Two? County committees are asked to No. 3738, 250 pages, single Similar to Bulletins Nos. 2537 and 2637, but treating other selections. Single copies ten cents per inch for double-spaced manuscript. The same you feel the urge to do' so and be copies 35 cents, four copies for $1. 10 cents; in quantities of ten or more, 5 cents each. study this plan, and if it is This offer is made to preachers sure your opinions come from the was the League handbook on the debate query for the school year 1937-38. "Making Friends in Music Land," Book III (1928), No. 2837, 85 for sermons on any text in the adopted, report action to THE It contains suggestive briefs, selected arguments, bibliography, etc., all bearing on head and not from the heart. In the debate query, "Resolved, pages, 10 cents. Bible with no advance in prices over those charged for purely LEAGUER for publication, and use That Texas Should Adopt the One-House Legislature." politics and government many form It was prepared by Dr. Joe M. Ray, Associate Professor of Government in the ^ This bulletin by Dr. Lota Spell gives both teachers and pupils valuable informa­ profane material. all other means possible to give North Texas State Teachers College. tion and suggestions for recognition of theme, instrumental tone and types. Planned ideas about how they feel above as a_ classroom text in music appreciation with notice to member-schools. On the "Government Control of Cotton Production," No. 3538, 311 pages. many suggestive and thought something rather than about the questions appended after discussion of certain phases of the subject. Single copies, other hand, each school should as­ Single copies 20 cents. Eight copies for $1. 10' cents ; in quantities of ten or more, 5 cents each. facts they could find out about it. This was the League handbook on the debate query for the school year "Making Friends in Music certain from its county committee (1935-36). Land," Book VI (1935), No. 3540, 80 Soon your opinioit and vote will It contains both negative and affirmative briefs, articles from standard pages, 10 cents. UNIOR colleges under eligibility rules now in force in whether or not any change has authorities giving a general survey of the cotton situation, as well as selected argu­ count for something in carrying on ments from those who favor and from those who oppose government control of Same description as Book III, except that different selections are been made by it production. The material copies 10 cents treated. Single junior college conference are permitted to use on their in redistributing your government in this bulletin is evenly balanced, and it is designed to ; twelve copies for $1.00. J so learn to un­ furnish the high-school debater with a fairly comprehensive treatment of the subject. activities on a seasonal basis. football teams players in the local high school who have derstand it and to cast "Making Friends in Music Land," Book VII (1938), No. 3840, 0 r- your sup­ finished their eligibility in high school so long as they are port and influence for the truth 100 pages, price 15 cents. Odessa Honor Tour 1939 _ This bulletin by Dr. Lota Spell gives both teachers and pupils valuable informa­ scholastically eligible. This creates a very unpleasant tension, Schoolman and for the best cause you know. ATHLETIC NOTES tion and suggestions for recognition " theme, instrumental tone and types. Planned Subs Stand on your own two feet. De­ Covered as a classroom text in music appreciation with many suggestive and"thought'ques­ The pressure from the local junior college naturally turns About 5,000 Miles tions appended after discussion of certain phases of the subject. _ cide on the person you want to be, (Continued "Developing Number Sense" (1938), No. 3827, 32 pages, 10 cents. upon the high school to preserve the scholastic eligibility from Page 1) the work you want to Wisconsin has more than 14,000 do, and then (By Tom V. Watson) Written by John W. Calhoun, Professor of Applied Mathematics, The University of such individuals, and to prolong their attendance in contestants covered with the ath­ of Texas. This bulletin is an enlargement of the bulletin issued high that we point back to the golden let every act, however small or by the League under >y concerning various artists attractively presented. The author is Miss Florence- Lowe, one would not care to commit oneself at once to the bold and have an average of 85 are ineligible Art Director, Sam Houston State Teachers College. sportsmanship. As you look about qualified the enterprising intellectually to learn, to make school as a result of the Pictures suggestions which we have just heard, still the you, you will see hundreds of stu­ the list, all school activi­ at Home and Abroad, Studies for the Fifth Grade (1939), and more willing to do so. As a coach's conduct during a game No. 3936, 80 pages, 15 cents per copy, 10 copies for consideration of them is interesting and stimulating"; etc. dents who are learning the same ties count toward the trip. $1. teacher I cannot suport a social Students receive points for all and the withdrawing of the team This pamphlet continues the picture appreciation series. It is intended to give the By the way, "interesting" is a useful word in this connection, thing and feeling the same way system which is responsible for before child a genuine feeling for art. It describes each of the pictures prescribed in this extracurricular activities, with a the game was over. year's contest, and contains the usual biographical material concerning the artists and is therefore you do. Friends are most valuable represented in the list. The work is designed worked to death in collegiate circles. One this injustice. We have got rid of definite number of points listed in Ohio has ruled that the holding of as a supplementary text in reading, and those extracurricular activi­ physical details being selected which are of particular interest to fifth grade children and the may be "interested," ypu know, in either opposition or en­ starvation. We still have the high school handbook, touch football practice in the style adapted to children of this grade. The work in picture memory will be made ties provide you with an excellent The more interesting intellectual, aesthetic, and spiritual Scarlet spring is a violation of the and instructive if teachers will use this bulletin as a classroom text dorsement, or, for that matter, in only the arguments pro opportunity to make new ones and and Black, that students in picture appreciation. It is used in preparation for picture Memory contests during starvation, which to my mind are shall spring football practice rule. the current school year, 1939-40. and con. to form friendships that will last have for every possible effort. greater evils than any mere eco­ New York permits a boy "Picture Study in Elementary Grades" (1936), No. 3634( 50 pages, for many years. By this method it is necessary that to be nomic inequality. Until our edu­ an honor tour student take active eligible for interscholastic com­ 10 cents per copy. "This Above All Things," Etc. cational system is so This is a collection of articles published during the last two or three years altered as to part in many phases of school life petition only between his 14th in the Intersckolastic Leaguer under the title, "Picture Appreciation," by Miss Flor­ CXTRACURRICULAR activities are permeating school As high school students you give a fair deal to every boy and other than scholastic attainments. and 19th birthdays. ence Lowe, Head, Art Department, Sam Houston State Teachers College. The should be true to yourselves. That girl.who articles contain many helpful hints to teachers who have charge of picture appre­ *-' systems in Texas to a much greater extent than is desires a first-rate edu­ Texas had more than 17,000 con­ ciation study in the fourth and fifth grades, as well. as a great deal of general is, you should have ever before you cation information concerning the lees technical aspects of painting, sculpture and generally realized. We happened to pick up a copy of and is capable of benefiting testants listed on the football architecture. an ideal self, the person you desire by it, my political views are likely All Here! The eligibility reports for the 1938- "The Three-R Contest" (1927), No. 2639. Granger News the other day. Granger is a town in to become, and step by step you to remain, as they are now, on the LITTLE girl was put in an 39 season. A large folder containing the writing scale by which specimens will be judged Williamson County with a high-school enrollment of 206. should try to become that person, left. J. B. S. Haldane. in the writing contest. Also contains specific rules and directions for conducting the upper berth for Three-R contest. In this one never doing anything that would A the first time. Sent free to any teacher in A member-school. issue of the local paper we find an account of She kept crying till be false to your own ideal. You her mother a modernized commencement, under sponsorship of Mrs. Junior College Early Freudian OTHER PUBLICATIONS should work out for told her not to be afraid because Linda Wayman, the theme being "American yourself and ,NE answer to the problem of Youth Today," by yourself a code of behavior, com­ God would watch over her. INCORPORATE our anger Speech Teaching: A Vital Problem in Public Education, by Harry C. the structure of our educa­ Barnes, Ph.D. and stressing particularly the community's responsibility to piling good habits, that will make "Mother, are you there?" she by hiding it the more you tional system The Interscholastic League Breakfast and. its youth. The whole program is presented by pupils. We the student you are and the citizen is the junior college, cried. hold back, the more you have to Section Meeting, November 27, 1936, institution which has shown "Yes." voted unanimously to request the League to issue Dr. Barnes' address in pamphlet find also a special chapel program you want to become. Just wishing an us hold. I prefer a man to smack his form. This was accordingly done, and it is now available for anyone interested by the high-school band its rapid expansion that who will enclose wit11 request a legal sized stamped and addressed envelope. will not accomplish this; it will be by there "Father, are you there?" servant's cheek, even if a little un­ to which the communijy is invited. In the same issue an for structural reform. "Yeah ." Relationship of Scholarship in School to Later Success in Life. necessary to work on it day after i need: First justly, than to rack himself in or­ account of a travelling art exhibit to which the conceived only public is day, hour after hour even. jnce forty years ago, this A fellow passenger lost all pa­ der to keep a grave and composed year unit invited with refreshments served by the Art Committee. We You should take pride in work two-> of public education tience at this point and bellowed face. I had rather show my pas­ following find also an item concerning the Live Wire Chapter, which well done and never slight any de­ follow high school is to be found forth: "We're all here! Your sions than brood over them to my today in most of our larger cities, tion on to high-school pupils through auditorium talks and on other occasions. Sent announced winners of some sort of contest determining which tail of any assigne4 task. Select father and mother and brothers own hurt. . . . only in case legal-sized stamped and addressed envelope is enclosed with request. are some 500 junior colleges members should go to a "Rally" at Galveston. Turning your vocation as soon as you can There and sisters and aunts and uncles I have no complaint against my Music Memory Score Sheets. the in the United States, and the rate imagination. page we find that the Granger FFA boys give a radio intelligently do so, and begin to and cousins. All here: now go to Few unruly thoughts concert. work diligently toward that goal. of their growth is increasing under sleep." have broken my sleep, except those All of these items deal with extracurricular activities of a This does not mean that you should the increasing pressure of young There was a pause, then, very of desire which have not discom­ small high school and all are in one issue of the local paper. become one-sided and limit your peopl e who cannot afford to go to softly, "Mamma!" forted me. I seldom dream; and Picture Memory Score Sheets. the state universities or who can- "Well?" Same as above except for Picture Memory. Same price as Music Memory Score courses to the narrow vocational when I do, it is of fantastic things Sheets. No order filled for less than ten. work after they leave high requirements but try to get a broad not find "Was that God?" commonly pleasant or absurd, Three-R Test Sheets. school But most junior colleges general education along with your GEORGE POSNER in "This is rather than sad. I maintain that Reading and arithmetic test-sheets for familiarizing contestants with the nature New York State Public High School Athletic Associa- both the problems of of the tests in the Three-R contest vocational training. In later life ignore .method Good," (Diehl, Landau and our dreams are the faithful inter­ and for giving practice tests. These are Pub­ tion Handbook, 1938-1939, Rule 3, provides for and of content. They even ignore lished in different series (A, B, C, etc.). After a given school has tested its pupils scholar­ it is not the amount of pure mathe­ Pettit), quoted in Magazine preters of our inclinations, but it with copies of one series, it should order tests in another series which contains ship eligibility in athletics, as follows: matics, the problems of structure in the takes skill different material, and so on. The sheets are sent prepaid to any address in Texas (a) A player or history, and grammar that Digest. to disentangle and un­ for one cent per sheet. No order fiUed for less than ten of a given test. contestant must be in good standing, i.e., a "good school you have learned that will neces­ schools below and above them. derstand' them. Michel de Mon­ In ordering be careful to specify "TKree-R" tests. citizen." (b) sarily assure your success, but Robt. M. Hutchins. taigne. Typewriting and Shorthand Tests. To be considered a bona fide member of the Fifteen-minute typing tests, work habits, ability to concentrate, "Passing the Buck" of the same nature as tests used 'in Interscholastia student body, a player must be taking sufficient subjects to League Typewriting Tournaments, spaces counted. Two cents per copy, fifteen ability to form opinions correctly, More Boners cents per dozen. Sixty-word, seventy-word, and eighty-word shorthand tests, as make an aggregate College Professor: "Such lack of Advice to Debaters used in Shorthand Tournaments, 5 cents per set. amount of 3 Regents units or its equiv­ ability to judge efficiently, ability Health precept from a fifth preparation is a shame; of course Robert de Sorbon: "Number Sense" Test Sheets. alent, and physical education, (c) Not less than 2 of the to adjust yourselves to situations grader: "A person should take a "Knowledge the high school teacher is to cannot be digested and assimilated For practice tests in "number sense." One cent per sheet. Key for grading above units must be new work, (d) The contestant must quickly, are things necessary for bath once in the summertime and problems is sent with each order. No order filled for less than ten copies of a blame." until it has first given test. Be careful in ordering to call for "Number Sense" maintain a grade of scholarship satisfactory to the school success and you obtain these quali­ not quite so o^ten in winter." been thoroughly tests. fications from the study of voca­ High School Teacher: "Ah, me! masticated by the tooth of disputa­ Declamation Bibliography. authorities. The rule is explained in the following "note": Od's bodkins! The boy's a fool. tion." A list of forty-odd books containing declamations. This circular is sent free. tional and general educative From a candidate for Life Sav- "This rule may or The fault, of course, is with the The Interscholastic Leaguer. may not call for the unconditional passing subjects. ing Badge: "In cases of asphyxia- of three^ or more units of work. This matter grammar school." Some rationalize Monthly publication, official organ of the League, mailed free on request to any is at the dis­ Hobbies tion apply artificial respiration un­ the dread of teacher in Texas who is coaching or training pupils for participation in League cretion of the principal of each school. The unwise use of One of the most enjoyable ways til the person is dead." Grammar School Teacher: "Poor war in the noblest moral terms, contests. scholastic requirements for athletic eligibility should be to spend leisure time is to develop kindergarten blockhead! And they while others are content to shiver Circular of Information. a good hobby. Many students have Question: What is the abdomen? call it preparation! Worse than without disguises. H. N. Brails- This is a six-page folder giving in condensed form essential information concerning avoided. To use one phase of the required activity program the conduct and functions of the University Interscholastic League. All contests profitable hobbies and to develop a Answer: The abdomen is a bowl- none at all!" ford. are listed and classified. Schedule of fees is given, and the entire organization to maintain pupil outlined. Any number of copies of this folder is sent free on request. effort in another is questionable procedure. profitable hobby is a real invest­ shaped cavity Kindergarten Teacher: "Never The Regents' containing the or­ department determination of unit values is to be ment. You probably remember the gans of indigestion. such lack of preparation did I see! When there is no competition, All orders for bulletins or other League publications should b* used for the eligibility rules of the association." story of a man who ran a ferry­ What sort of a person can the there is nothing worth competing addressed to The boat. He had as his hobby the Question: Write all that you mother be!" for. principle here announced would make a good topic for INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE discussion in the columns of the LEAGUER. Who reading of old law books and he know about Nero. Mother: "You stupid child! But will open later became the President up the of the Answer: The less said about then, you're not to balme! Your Strong and bitter words indicate University Station, Box H subject, pro or con? United States. The hobby Abra­ Nero the better. father's family are all the same." a weak cause. Victor Hugo. Austin, Texas THE INTERESHOLASTIC LEAGUER Page 3

High School Debating (NW); purposes only. When a title is This is no puzzle. With the small Austin Senior High School with Practical Speech Making (HM); selected for production, it must be school where the English or his­ El 'Cristo as its vehicle, and by Puppet As An Elementary Project purchased from the publisher. No tory teacher struggles to direct de­ Terrell High School's cast present­ The Speech Arts In Texas Schools 5 The (PI); Speech Composition plays are sold by the library, anc bate under orders from his office ing The Finger of God. (CR); Speech Correction on the no copies may be used for produc­ we do not usually have the prob­ In 1931, Austin Senior High THIS column belongs to the Texas Speech Above All Honest Plays Association for discussion of speech Contract Plan (PH) ; Speech Is tion purposes. It is illegal and dis­ lem of broadening competition, bu1 School returned to win the state problems and news concerning the Asso­ Furthermore, if the fundamental Easy (RU) ; Speech Making, Prin­ honest to copy plays or books bor­ of scraping together one boys' anc finals with the play Causalities; ciation, its members, or their work Communications should be sent to Miss concepts of the play are emotional ciples and Practice (CR); Story rowed from the library. The Fed­ one girls' team. Why speak of and the Polytechnic High Schoo! Florine Fox, West Junior High School they must above all, be honest. It of the Theater, The (F). eral authorities and the publishers Waco, Texas, "Historian" of the Asso­ broadening here? On the other of Fort Worth placed second with ciation, and editor of this column. goes without saying that they Play Collections are becoming more strict with of­ hand in the large high school with Thursday Evening. That same Editor. should be suited to the students' All On a Summers' Day (F) fenders when violations of copy­ a variety of speakers the problem year both Jacksonville and Plain- Director's First Problem emotional development and handled Anthology of the One-Act Play right laws are discovered. Be cer­ certainly is not to broaden compe­ view presented Submerged. with taste and restraint. Since the Magazine (CO); Appleton Book o: tain you are not violating the law tition. The duty of the director in The 1932 contest saw Bracken- Selecting a Contest-play adolescent is, almost without excep­ by reading the regulations govern­ Short Plays (A); Best Plays of this case is simply to see that they ridge High School of San Antonio tion, an idealist, he resents dishon­ 1935-'36-'37-'38 (DM) ; Easy Sun ing the use of the play which ap­ compete. The very fact of num­ back to the finals to win with The OME excellent titles have come Garden of the Moon, Miss Jimmy, R esty and condescension in emo­ R Mountain Mumps, R day School Entertainments (B) pear in the front of the book. bers provides the field of competi­ Hour Glass, and Abilene, state (By Miss Katherine Boyd, Director to us from the publishing com­ Give Me Credit, R My Wifes Away, R tional appeal. He will like "Pink S Glass Dishes, R Secret Door, The, R Easy Christmas Book (B); Four Don't Fudge tion among themselves, and with winner of 1930, to place seconc of Drama, Hardin-Simmons and Patches" for its idealism, its panies during the summer months Green Light, R Sunshine Twins, The, Shorts for High Schools (DR) the vast number of Texas towns with El Cristo. Beaumont Senior University, Abilene, Texas) We are very happy that we can Hidden Enemy, The, R A few schools deliberately make willing acceptance of life, and its R Tin Hero. The, R Great Patriots' Days (F); High a practice of copying plays insteac involved in debate interschool de­ High School presented Evening '"T'HE director of one-act integrity within its own code of lend you for examination so many Hold Everything, R Wind in the South, School Assembly Plays (DE) bates are easily arranged. Dress Indispensable, and Centra good plays. Write to us for a Million Dollar Joke, R of buying copies from the publish right conduct. He will find "The A, NR Young and Lively, High School Shakespeare (H) ; In Intramural Program High School of Fort Worth pre­ plays for high school con­ package of ten and they will be NR ers, evade royalty payments, anc Finger of God" appealing in its the Valley and Other Plays (F) change titles to deceive the pub Within the school intramural sented Where the Cross Is Made tests should remember, firs' fundamental emotional concepts of mailed to you promptly. Nex Row Peterson* Junior Silver Treasury (F) ; One lishers. For those who engage in programs can be arranged in lit 1933 was the year of the con­ of all, that the selection of a faith, trust, and innocence. In con­ month vve shall review some new Ananias Bill, R Sally's Private Act Plays (HM); One-Act Plays Are You Mr. Butter- Earthquake, R this type of petty larceny, it is erary events where the director has fused decision, but after the smoke play is one of the major prob­ trast he will find "The Nine Lives three-act plays. "Royalty" anc worth, R Spring Fever, R for Stage and Study, Vol. IX (F) Hurry Henry, R Taming of the well to know that all publishing a broad field of speakers to pro had cleared away, Crowell High of Emily" dishonest in its concept "non-royalty" plays are designatec Shrew, NR One-Act Theater, The, Vols. I anc School's production of The Severed lems of good, play production *n the following list by "N" and companies maintain extensive clip vide for. Personal experience with in any situation; and that in of deception, "Yes Means No" too SHORT PLAYS II (F); Plays (MC); Plays of ping bureaus that subscribe to al this has proved this can be a sue Cord was declared first place win­ trivial in subject matter and dis­ ''NR," respectively. American Life (F); Revues (A) most every daily and weekly news cess, where the director has suffr ner and Austin Senior High the final analysis it is his honest in its appeal for a serious Baker* Scenes for Student Actors (F) paper printed in Texas. Sooner cient material and adequate admin School's play, Master Wayfarer "personal" problem and no" dramatic theme. The theater- All We Like Sheep, Kiss in Colin's Eye, Solo Plays (F) ; Spring Fever anc was awarded second place. Thirc KEY TO PUBLISHERS R The, R or later, persons using plays illeg istrative and faculty cooperation conscious and imaginative student Other Plays (F) ; Star Bright and that of any interested or dis­ Among Us Girls, NR Lets Call It Christ­ ally will be discovered. The fin In the Austin High School three place went to Abilene's The Ser­ A D. Appleton Century Co., Anne Gets A Break, mas, NR Other Plays (RP) ; Ten One-Ac interested outsider. is also quick to detect over-emo­ NR Love Comes Knock­ and prison sentence for violation intramurals in literary events are pent's Tooth, in which live snakes tionalism as opposed to the artistic 29 West 32nd St., N.Y. Are We Dressing, Plays (L); Tested One-Act Playi ing, NR of copyright laws is severe. It i: conducted in the fall of each year made their first appearance in th< No Longer a "Lark" AB Allyn & Bacon, Santa Fe NR Mad Man and the (NN); Why We Celebrate (F) tenets of restraint. The emotional Back to Adam, R Wrecking Crew, R not only dishonest and illegal ti an intramural in debate, one in state contest, and the fourth play High school dramatics in no BIdg., Dallas Broken Crucifix, The Maid Service, NR Woman's Club Play Book (B). appeal may be moving without ex­ R Mail Order Money, copy plays and evade royalty pay declamation, and another in extern was BeaumdTst's Figureheads. longer a "lark," nor is it today an B Walter Baker Co., 178 Tre- Junior Play Collections citing to horror as in "The Buddy Buys An R ments. Certainly, it is the wors' pore speech. It is preferable in New Plan Adopted mont St., Boston Orchid, NR Never Too Old, NR Easy Bible Story Dramatization: excuse for outbursts of tempera Valiant," "The Intruder," "Rising Calling All Cars, NR Night Falls on possible example to set for stu this case that each intramural be of the Moon," and "Where the BC Beckley-Cardy Co., Chi­ Catesby, R Spain, NR for Children (B); From Little As has been stated, a new di ment on the part of the director dents and is directly opposed tc managed by a different member o: cago Chef, The, R Old Moonlight, R Acorns and Other Plays (BC) vision was arranged in 1934 anc Superintendents no longer refer ti Cross Is Made," as opposed to "The Christmas Dinner, Other Cross, The, one of the cardinal aims of educa the faculty, other than the speech C Century Co., N.Y. The, NR NR Grade School Play Book, The (B) eight schools were given the priv­ a play tournament as "an interest Monkey's Paw," "The Serpent's Christmas With the Passport to Ro­ tion; preparing students for clean director, permitting that individua ilege of appearing at the state Tooth," "Singapore Spider," and CR F. S. Crofts, 41 Union Maloneys, Intermediate Assembly Plays ing indoor sport." The important NR mance, R constructive citizenship. Thesi to watch in an unbiased manner "Sky-fodder." Square West, N.Y. Conversion, NR Pickles Is Pickles, (DE) ; Junior High Assembly finals. Pampa, a new school to of dramatics as a community instl Divided We Stand, NR points are made not because we for students who display prowesi D Dramatists Play Service, NR Potters Field, The, Plays (DE) ; Plays for Specie the One-Act Play meet at Austin tution is established, and this im Sentiment But Not Sentimentality Doctor .Comes From R feel many persons deliberately in the respective fields to be invitee - 6 East 39th St., N.Y. Occasions (DE) ; Second Collec came down from the Panhandle t< portance has brought certain duties Moscow, The, NR Prodigal and the break copyright laws, but to pre later to continue with interscho Young students like plays of DD Doubleday Doran & Co., Dreams Are for Twi­ Shepherd, The, R tion of Boys' Plays, A (B); Schoo place first with Smokescreen, whil< to the director, to the community sentiment such as "A Sunny light Hours, R Return, NR sent the information which wil lastic work. In this way the schoo Garden City, N.Y. Effect of Caroling, Susan Should Mar­ Austin Senior High School placet to the school, to the players, anc Morning," "Pink and Patches," Auditorium Programs (BC). prevent those ignorant of the laws has carried at times as many as DE T. S. Denison, 203 North The, NR ry, NR second with The Giant Stairs to himself. To the community hf Examination, The, R Toy Shop, The, R from getting into trouble. 65 declaimers, 45 teams of debat­ "Enter the Hero," but the sensitive Wabash, Chicago Forever Credulous, Twenty Years Later, Other schools and their plays were: owes first-class, good-theater enter actor finds maudlin emotions dis­ R R It is the earnest desire of th> ers, and 30 extempore speakers in Austin Senior High School of E' DM Dodd, Mead, 447 Fourth Gift, The, R Twisted Angles, NR tainment and the opportunity o: turbing as in "Moist Earth" and library to be of service to the competition up until January 1 o: Ave., N.Y. Gift of Gold, The, Two's Company, NR WANT TO BORROW Paso, with Across the Border, participating in a vital art which "Gallows' Gate." Sorrow should R Vacations Are Like greatest possible number of drama the school year. This program i: Beaumont Senior High School DR Dramatic Publishing Co., Glamour, R That, NR gives expression to the urge for be noble, not hysterical, for ex­ Happiness Ahead, War, NR producing units. Your letters o: closed in the school by public 59 E.Van Buren,Chicago with The Birthday of the Infanta, theater experience in all people ample, "Riders to the Sea" is a NR What Men Live By, inquiry or requests for assistant awarding of medals to the winners F Samuel French, 25 West Head Master, The, R A SPEECH BOOK? Bonham High School, with Thi To the school he owes leadership in better play than "The Sisters' R While the Toast are eagerly invited. We have tb by the school Student Council. Rope, a production which raisec 45th St., N.Y. Her Day Off, NR Burned, NR the development of theater-con Tragedy." Plays which are based Hung Jury, R Whirlwind, The, NR largest drama loan library in this much favorable comment; Laredo FO Follett Publishing Co., Drama Loan Library Organ Organize Squad sciousness by giving healthful anc on abnormalities are better when In the Ravine, R Wild Anarchy, NR Nation. We hope it proves to b< Senior High School, with The Slav, Chicago Into Thy Kingdom, Woman From Off, Following this program all stu- enriching communal theater expe the appeal is pathetic rather than NR The, R ized to Serve Schools. the most' useful one to our patrons with Two Faces; San Angelo tt -. Harpers & Bros., N.Y. Jean Val Jean and Yaller Squares, R dents in debate are permitted to rience to all students. Furthermore grotesque, as in "The Cajun" and and Other Groups Senior High School, with Th- HE D. C. Heath & Co., 713 the Bishop, R Your Church and "go out" for debate, and a squad it is his job to prove that dramatics "Birthday of the Infanta" as op­ Junior, NR Mine, NR Grill; and the first appearance oJ : T^f* * Browder, Dallas Just Babies, NR of 30 or 40 is then carried unti: is worth the cost. To his players posed to the revolting grotesquerie the Wichita Falls Senior High H"M'.. H'"o u:g h t o n-Mifflin, 715 Dramatists Play Service* about March 1, competing among he owes a satisfaction for their of "The Sisters' Tragedy." And 'TT'HE Drama Loan Library School at the state finals, with The Browder, Dallas Haven of the Spirit, Seeing the Elephant, COACH OPPOSES themselves and with other schools adolescent desire for achievement last of all, plays should be marked NR NR is a part of the Extension End of the Dance. I Ivan^Bloonj Hardin, Des Even from this date on two boys and emotional activity. The by the qualities of good theater In the Zone, R Ships Forever Sail- In 1935 Mission placed first with Moines, Iowa Ile, R ing, NR Loan Library. It is super teams and two girls' teams are theater-wise director feels an obli­ rather than those of sensational­ Jirnmie Takes a Traveler, The, R TWO-TEAM PLAN Sparkin', while second place was L Longmans Green & Co., Bow, R Where the Cross Is vised by the Director ol carried; although one boys' anc gation to discover and develop new ism, and should be chosen not as Robin Hood Plays Made, R one girls' team may have been won with an old favorite, Riders to 114 Fifth Ave., N.Y. Matchmaker, R Speech Activities, in the In­ talent, to enrich emotional anc an excuse for a director's whim in LI J. B. Lippincott Co., N.Y. Says Intramural Program as designated "first" teams. Cer­ the Sea, presented by Georgetown imaginative experience, and to staging, but as a sincere and vital French* terscholastic League. Its serv­ both new schools at the state con­ MC Macmillan Co., Ross Ave Solves Participation tainly, from this date on principal train in self-discipline and dra­ comment on life through the ar­ Age Rebels, R Inevitable Hour, The, ices are available to any test and proof that good plays were and Akard St., Dallas Be Seated, R NR Problem efforts are devoted to the four stu­ matic taste. tistic conventions of the theater. NN Noble & Noble, 100 Fifth Big Cough, R Lands End, R drama producing unit in dents. Is this then the concentra­ being studied and produced by Big Sis, R Men Don't Change, "The Play's the Thing" (Miss Boyd will discuss "the dialogue, Ave., N.Y. Commission in Lon- R Texas whether that unit be o] tion on a few to which some ob­ many more schools over the state the characters and the story" in the next don, R Moonset, NR than ever before. Other schools All these demands on the direc­ issue of the LEAGUEK. Editor.) NW-1 ;,Northwestern Press, 2200 Early American, NR Once a Pupil, R a permanent or of a tem­ (By Chase S. Winfrey, Director of ject? Certainly, by this time the "" Park Ave., Minneapolis Eleanor on the Hill, Private Life of a Speech, Austin Senior High coach can determine which four entering plays that year were: tor necessitate a selection of gooc R Chain Store, R porary nature. plays (or well-written plays). Al! PH Prentice-Hall, 70 Fifth Glamor in the Poc- School, Austin, Texas) students deserve concentration Abilene, The Princess Marries the Tip for Debaters onos, R Ave., N.Y. 7000 Play Titles (Editor's Note. The LEAGUER has sev and, when I say "coach determine,' Page; Iraan, When the Whirlwind things being equal, the finer the Ivan Bloom Hardin* eral times contained the suggestion tha' Blows; Lamesa, Boccaccio's Untold play chosen, the higher the chance SAW a very important lady RP Row, Peterson Co., 1911 The library contains over 7,00( each school participating in debate be re I mean just that the coach anc Ridge Ave., Evanston, An Amateur Ham- Last Page, The, R play titles and books about speed quired to enter both a "negative" and an the coach only should bear the un­ Tale; Longview, Moist Earth; of winning. From a study of the I her opinion, not mine trying to let NR Mushrooms Coming "affirmative" team. It is against this sug titles of the plays entered in the crowd her way into a crowded p.~ 3 111. Angel Face, NR Up, NR subjects. The plays and books are gestion that Mr. Winfrey directs his guns.) questioned privilege of choice oi Trinity, Grandma Pulls the String; Cornhusk Doll, The, No Place Like Interscholastic League -Finals in RU Rutgers University Press, NR Home, NR donated to the library by the lead debaters. His labors and contacts and Polytechnic High School of the other day. She had arrive J Crippled Heart, The, Pink Girl, R E continue to hear in the Fort Worth, The Sweetmeat Game, the last ten years come some ob­ late and the seats were full, but New Brunswick, N.J. R Proposal by Proxy, ing publishers in this country of some se.ven months should give Critical Case, A, NR NR They have played an importan debate field of a tentative him this privilege. Should we al­ Far West Scores servations on the success of the she had expected a reservation C u pj d Advertises, Red Dress, The, NR well-written play. would be made for her. For fully NR Red Flannels, NR part in the growth of the library move to broaden the field oJ low these four students this time In 1936 first place went to El LONG PLAYS Dinner .Bell, NR Seeing Double, NR and their generosity is greatly ap competition in the League and effort? I can say only that our Paso Senior High School's produc­ For example, it is interesting to five minutes she made everybody Hat Shop, NR Strongest,_.. .. ., The,__, NR., around her uncomfortable and un­ Baker* Instincts of a Lady, They Can Not Re- preciated. The contents of the that is, to provide for at least entire educational system today tion of The Last Flight Over, and find that "Not Quite Such a Goose" NR turn, R library may be classified in the fol­ tends entirely too much to insist second place to Austin Senior High reached the finals in 1927, but not easy while she fussed and fumed Abigail /Goes Hay- Peach of a Family Jewelled Cross, The, Tit for Tat, NR two boys' and girls' teams wiret-'NR* A, NR R lowing general groups: on concentrating on the average School's The Cajun. Other schools once since. And yet in 1938 that until she won her point. Probably Adorab'le,' NR Pecks Bad Boy, R Northwestern* an affirmative and a negative comedy still ranks highest as to I should say, she secured her point Adventure in Youth, Promoters, The, R 1. Three-act plays. students, withholding our efforts entering were: Adamson Senior R* Raggedy Nan, R Backfire, NR Patched Coat, The, 2. One-act plays. boys' team and an affirmative from the gifted. We insist on up­ High School of Dallas, with The the number of entries in the gen­ because she didn't "win" anything; All in a Day, NR Ready Made Family District Contest, NR in fact she lost the respect of all Aunt Abby Answers A, NR The, NR Sod, NR 3. Plays for holidays and special and a negative girls' team. lifting some, while we tend to Conflict; Boling, with Pink and eral state contest. "Elmer," an­ An Ad, R Right Mr. Wright Gate, The, NR Silver Bracelet, The, occasions. frown on concentration where ef­ Patches; Reagan Senior High other "high" in popularity with around her and the exhausted usher Bachelor Buttons, R The, R Lavender Lie, A, NR Naturally, the sound of the Balmy Mr. Brown, R Road Back, The, NR NR Wheat Fire, NR 4. Collections and anthologies of forts will show greater returns. It School of Houston, with The Texas high schools is placed first in who returned from piloting her to Ben Franklin, R Roam Though I May Row Peterson* plays. term "broadening competi­ seems that the little concentration Tangled Web; Palestine entered junior high schools of California. her purloined place murmured, "If Blazing the Trail, R Night in the Coun- Sound and the Fury NR Robin Rooster, NR try, A, R The, R 5. Books on all phases of public tion" sounds theoretically toward the end of the school year God Caesar; Pampa entered Dust; Can it be that we have underrated she's a lady, I'm a Chinese gen­ Born Lucky, NR Ssoops, NR By Candlelight, NR -She's My Daisy, NR speech and drama. sound and very progressive awarded the "few" is only too lit­ and Sweetwater presented Harle­ our Texas youth in their abilities eral," as he returned to his station. Cheers of Yester- Silas The Chore Boy *For address, see key to pubishers above. to respond to the appeals of "good Some of you may offer the re­ day, NR R 6. Pamphlets on all phases oJ on paper. Qf course, I pre­ tle. Actually, the broadening move quinade in Green and Orange. China Blue Eyes, R Simple Simon Sim speaking and drama. narrows to the question of whether 1937 saw a continuation of the theater" in our better play writing? joinder that such a person is not Chintz Cottage, NR pie, NR pare this article solely as the Chiseling Chiselers, Six White Horses, ] In addition to these genera! we shall close the school year with policy adopted by the directors, Play Selection a "lady" but just a feminine hang­ NR . Snap Judgment, NR groups of material, the Director is opinion of one Texas debate more mediocre teams or the usual beginning with the 1936 contest, of over of the days before Darwin and Come On"'Man, The, Spark of Genius, A The problem, then, resolves it­ R R prepared to give suggestions anc coach against a great deal of really trained teams of the present using only comedies in the One- I refuse to take the negative in an Disraeli, R Take a Chance, NR self into, "how can I, the director, Devil's Host, The, R Ten Nights in ; assistance about play selection theory; but it may do us all system. Personally, I am no advo­ Act Play Tournament. And at the recognize the finer qualities of argument like that. But here's an Everybody's Crazy, R Barroom, NR play production, stagecraft, decla­ good to consider from a prac­ cate of "mediocrity triumphant." tenth contest of this event Pampa theatrical effectiveness and literary application for us all: many peo­ Fountain of Youth, Three Little Maids (Further consideration of the proposal . The, R , NR mations, extemporaneous speaking, placed first with Cabbages, South value in the plays which I read, ple, young and old, who would not Good Egg, A, R Timber Line Trail tical viewpoint this change to require each school to enter both a Growing Up, R NR debate, dramatics clubs, and edu­ "negative" and an "affirmative" team wil] Park High School of Beaumont and how shall I be able to judge think of substituting strong elbows Happy Days, R To My Husband, R cational radio activities. which persists in being ru­ be discussed by Mr. Winfrey in the next placed second with The Boor, for gracious demeanor are per­ Haunted Tea Room, Tonight's the Night issue of the LEAGUER. Editor.) whether these plays meet the de­ The, NR R QURING the summer an Demand Is Great mored about. while the other six fortunate mands of my obligations to my fectly willing to voice opinions of Hello Trouble, NR Trouble Comes to absolutism in terms so strong and Hot Water, NR Town, NR excellent group of books Last year 17,571 copies of books Coach's Problem No Frustrations schools were Alpine, with Spark- players?" Lady Luck, R Uncle Josh Perkins in'; Kings ville, with Wisdom voice so positive that they permit and plays were lent to over one Certainly, it is the high school N EXPERT in educational It seems to me that in play se­ Lights Out, R NR about the theater, public Teeth; Thomas Jefferson Senior of no sociable contradiction. And Mama's Angel Child, Uncle Tom's Cabin thousand Texas drama producing coaches of debate and directors of psychology went out from lection there are several definite R NR speaking, and drama have A High School of San Antonio, with if such contradiction does develop, Meet Uncle Sally, R Valiant Hector, NR units including junior and senior speech who have to contend with England to a job in one of the points to be considered. The first Nellie Was a Lady, R What Ails You, R been sent to us by the publish­ His First Dress Suit; White Oaks these apostles of authority beat it high schools, grade schools, colleges changes in rules, which theorists British Dominions, with his wife of these is that for average high No Man's Paradise, Whispering Wires School of Longview, with Grandma back with all the intolerance of an NR R ing companies. Any of these and universities, little theaters, and idealists often bring about. and enfant terrible of a small school students plays should be On the Third Day, R Wild Autumn, NH Pulls the String; and the two re­ elephant trumpeting his way One in a Million, NR Winning Winnie, NR titles listed here are available churches and civic groups. Teach­ We have a tried system in debate. daughter. They were devotees of chosen whose themes present a Party's Over, The, R Years of the Lo­ ers from every county in the state While it has its defects, those de­ maining schools, San Angelo and through a jungle. Intolerance is custs, The, R for your use and will be sent the full-encouragement-of -person­ definite affirmation of life. In borrowed plays from the library. fects which are outstanding are Wichita Falls, both doing The always bad taste whether it is Denison* for examination upon request. ality school, no frustrations. At meeting the idealism of youth we During January, 1939, 4,461 titles certainly only to be intensified, Wedding. manifest in public speaking or po­ Demon in the Dark, Petticoat Ranch, NB breakfast one morning the child cannot safely choose plays of nega­ NR Prairie Rose, A, NR We are also listing the new were lent. The library has most of rather than removed, by this pushed her cereal away, pettishly El Paso Wins Again tive themes or plays which do not lite society. The fellow who is Dramatic Publishing Co.* play collections we have re­ the plays of all the leading pub­ "broadening of competition" move, announcing that she did not want In 1938 Pyramus and Thisbe, lift or exalt. always right is still definitely wrong presented by the El Paso Senior in insisting that he is always right! Imaginary Invalid, ceived. You will find some lishers such as Samuel French, When our system is proved un­ it and would not eat any of that The following plays have been The, NR High School, won the state contest, In these sorry days of the Big interesting titles among these Walter Baker, Row-Peterson, Dra­ workable, let us change it; it is my Dreakfast. "Well, darling, what chosen from the group of contest Dramatists Play Service* while second place went to The [-ams in totalitarian states and of matists Play Service, Denison, opinion that the defects present would you like?" A whimper: "I winners as good examples of those Around the Corner, Next Door\ Neigh­ collections. The letter or let- Nine Lives of Emily, as done by tub thumping Americans who blare R bors, R x Northwestern, Dramatic Publish­ now do not justify, and, certainly, want a worm." which contain, an affirmation of B<~ vnd the Horizon, Petrified Forest, The, ;ers in parenthesis after each Brackenridge Senior High School forth what they represent to be ing Co., Longmans, and others. On do not call for, this broadening Daddy, running true to form, life: "Riders to the Sea" because R R of San Antonio. Amarillo did The the ultimate answer to all perplex­ Bo, Meets Girl, R Robin Landing, R title indicates the publisher, the shelves are many of the speech Dve. goes into the garden, brings in a of the conclusion that both life and Brother Rat, R Snooting High, R texts of Noble & Noble, Prentice- Trysting Place, Oklaunion did The ing problems, students of speech Dark House, The, R Spring Song, R for which see "Key" in col­ There are those who believe that :at one, and lays it on her plate. death are good; "The Valiant" be­ Tangled Web, Tyler presented Not should also be devout students of Emperor Jones, The, Star Wagon, The, R Hall, F. S. Crofts, Samuel French, the field today gives opportunity 'There you are, my dear." cause of the impression that ideal­ R Stephen Foster, R umn 1 of this page. Tonight, Austin did Bird in Hand, ood manners. Listen in your com­ Every Mother's Son, Susan and Qod, R Walter Baker, and others. to too few in debate. Actually, Indignant sobs: "But I want it ism is better than life; "Rising of R To Quito and Back, In General Speech Field Lamar Senior High School of munity next week you'll hear Excursion, R How to Get Plays should we expect the University cooked!" It is sent into the kitchen, ;he Moon" with its ideal of patriot- R Actor Creates, The (F) ; An Houston did The Shoes that someone make an assertion that First Lady, R What a Life, R A card or letter addressed to the [nterscholastic League to provide rolled in batter, cooked, and sm versus materialism; "Pink and Golden Boy, R Wolves, The, R rlour of American Drama (LI); Danced, while Kingsville did Wild you know is false and futile. But High Tor, R Yellow Jack, R Director of Speech Activities, In­ schools with extended competition, wought back. Sobs again: "I want Patches" because of the "divine Argumentation (C); Argumenta­ lobby-Horses. knows he is right! Be careful Fren ch* terscholastic League, The Univer­ or should the individual director Daddy to have half!" spark" which transcends the ma- tion and Debate (HE); Come to In the thirteenth year of the con­ not to let two fools meet that day! Ah Wilderness, R Romance Comes to sity of Texas, Austin, Texas, with consider this a local problem? From Daddy divides the worm-pie, ;erialistic view of life; and "The Bachelor Born, R Willie Parker, R test, 1939, Wichita Falls Senior So either cross the street and avoid Order (DD) ; Debate Outlines on information about the type of play experience I firmly believe that )ulls himself together, and man­ 3oor" with its suggestion that feei­ Blooming Mrs. Bud, Silver Cord, The, R Dublic Questions (MB); Debating 3igh School won the tournament him or cultivate the art of pleas­ The, R Sing a Song of Six- or book you desire to examine will with interschool debate arrange­ aged to get his portion down. ng a living love is better than Boarding School, R teen, R (HE); Debating for Boys (MC); with Thornton Wilder's The Happy ant disagreement and while voicing Ceiling Zero, R Sinister House, R be answered the day it is received. ments and intramural debates that This time sobs and howls: "But ;alking about a dead love. Craig's Wife, R Spider and the Fly, Elements of Debating (UC) ; Ex- You may borrow as many as ten ,he individual director should have Journey, and second place went to your opinions honestly withhold Elmer, The Young- The, R that was the part 7 wanted!" The above plays, with their est, R Three Months to :emporaneous Speaking (PH); plays in one package. .The plays 10 difficulty in providing competi- Albany High School with the pro­ your judgment of the other fellow It Runs in the Fam- Love, R federal Aid for Education (NM) ; duction of an original play, Antic definite affirmation of life, are bet- and be tolerant of his views, his ily, R Tish, R may be kept for seven days. A fine ion. From these activities then er than those which have a nega- Jest, The, R West End High, R landbook for the Amateur Actor of 5 cents per day is levied on ma­ One-Act Play Spring, by Robert Nail of Albany. anguage, his color, or his flag, be­ should ensue the adjudged best ive outlook on life and do not Joy, R Wilfred Goes Pirat­ F); How to Write a Play (F); terial kept overtime. After the Third place was won by Weslaco's cause there is just always the possi­ Moor Born, R ing, R single boys' and girls' teams to «alt. Examples of the latter Night Over Taos, R Young May Moon, How You Can Write Plays (F); plays are returned to the library, enter the League activities (Continued from Page 1) Perfect Gentleman. Beauti- bility that he might be right and Our Town, R The, R later ype are: "He," wherein ambition Pure As the Driven How's Your Second Act (F); Mak- additional material will be sent rully costumed productions of The ven if he's wrong you are always the year. kills out love; "Sky-fodder" with Snow, R ng the Little Theater Pay (F); upon request. It is impossible to School of Houston, with Where But Vonder Hat, by Odessa, The Prin­ ight when your conduct is on the At this point broadening of ts utter futility; "Aria da Capo," Ivan Bloom Hardin* \Iaxwell Anderson (F) ; Minute renew plays or books from the n America; and Tulia, with Man- cess Marries the Page by Stephen side of good manners, good judg­ competition should end, permitting a satire on the futility of war; and Bear Deception, A History of the Drama (GD) ; Mod- Drama Loan Library. There is no dons. Austin High School of Houston, ment, and good taste. Karl E. NR he select few to "fight it out." I 'Overtones," picturing disintegra- Is of Speech Composition (C); nd The Man Who Wouldn't Go to Mundt, in the January Rostrum. Longmans* cost to you except postage both lave only this to say in regard to Standard Improves jon of life and love. Avoid those Modern Debating (FO); Modern ways. Because of this fast, inex­ Heaven by the Austin Senior High Hill Between, The, Girl from Childs, The he theory of "broadening compe- In 1930, first place was won by )lays which emphasize the mental R R Speaking (FO) ; Modern Theater pensive service, directors can save ition": How is competition to School, were given. Amarillo pre- he Abilene High School, with The above the emotional appeal. The When the high heart we magnify, Sunkissed, R "ractice (CR); Oedipus or Polly- money and time by reading plays e broadened where there is no field ented The First Dress Suit and Northwestern * High Heart; and second place was greatest dramatic characters are And the clear vision celebrate, nna (UW); Our Theater Today sent from this library. o broaden in? And where compe- ?yler gave Heaven on Earth. won by West Columbia, with Pink hose which are ruled by the emo- And worship greatness passing by, Annie Laurie, R r- '' r c u s Comes to F) jPaul Green (MCB) ; Players Plays borrowed from the library ition exists, it is the plays of the (In the next issue, Mr. Watson will re- Campus Quarantine, Tr>wn, The, R ind Patches. Unusually fine per- iew the character of the production that ions, not the intellect, as a guide Ourselves are great. B David Copperfield, R Handbook, A (CR); Practical j are for reading or examination, irector to see that it competes. ave appeared in the various state tourna- j ormances were also given by the ments. Editor.), I o life conduct. J John Drinkwater. Page 4 THE INTERESHOLASTIC LEAGUER

W. J. Lemoine, Principal, Mar­ League Constitution and Rules and however, the girls feel queer about tees to serve as clearing houses FRETWELL SPEAKS Choir of Leon Valley School tin High School, Laredo. th^t coaches should not be allowed performing the duties of a ser­ for ideas on assemblies. (Bexar County) Reorganize Region VII and create to change rules shortly before geant-at-arms. Every bit of this "The Romance of Texas" new region including counties from county contests are held. If pupils trouble was due to the fact that One assembly which served both TO TSTA SECTION Eagle Pass to Rio Grande City in are trained for contests according Jane lacked the ability to enter a as culminating and as integrating a "Border Region." W. P. Galli­ to the printed rules, they should competitive set-up, lose, and accept activity was one presented at a gan, Superintendent, Laredo. Spring Meeting of Principals not be required to compete accord­ the loss graciously. junior high school by the physical' Have some public school men on Held at The University ing to rules that have been There is a much brighter picture, education department working with the executive committee, allowing changed "overnight," to suit par­ however, in connection with the the social science group. Entitled of Texas each section a representative. ticular coaches or schools. If rules competitive stimuli centering "The Romance of Texas," the pro­ Floyd G. Betts, Superintendent, are changed they should be changed around the holding of offices. Mary gram came at the end of a six or Wharton Public Schools. 'TT'HE best proof that people and printed in the League Consti­ and Louise were both such capable seven weeks' study of Texas his­ tution. L. will be good citizens to­ Track and Field: The relay to L. Wilkes, Superin­ girls that the club nominated both tory in the one department .and of tendent, Hubbard. morrow is that they are good be substituted for the javelin girls for two officers both for various dances in the other. Ap­ should be the 440 relay. John Divisions: That first, second president and for social chairman. citizens right now. We must propriate dances followed brief Keel, Teacher, Austin High School. and third divisions be substituted Of the two girls Mary was the summaries of the colorful periods get rid of the 'gimme-gimme' There is much more demand for for first, second, third place. more capable, but she lacked the of Texas' past. The school report­ Pupils attitude and couple privilege discontinuing the mile run than in much of the literary com­ quality of tact; Louise, on the other ing this program, incidentally, re­ and responsibility." Thus either of the weights. Decreased petition should be judged on hand, had the type of personality ported also that out of 1,150 stu­ "levels" of ability not spoke Dr. E. K. Fretwell, of age limit and the foot time in which as a "single that attracted people instantly. dents enrolled last semester 412 the mile is being run make it in­ winner." R. L. Williams, Superin­ The club members had quite a time Teachers College, Columbia actively participated in assemblies, jurious to the boys' health. Pat tendent, Lockhart. trying to decide which of the girls making in all 612 appearances. University, to the High School Cagle, Athletic Director, Brown- Baseball: If possible, should to select for president; the election Pep Rallies Principals and Supervisors wood High School. like to see League sponsor high was very close and very tense. The A question from the floor on pep Section of T.S.T.A. at their I suggest that the 400-yard re­ school baseball. J. Lee Stam- sponsor was worried, for she feared rallies caused some excitement. baugh,, Pharr-San Juan, Alamo. annual spring meeting in lay be included in our senior track that one of the girls might be The problem presented was the meet. Chas. M. Hicks, Teacher, Golf: I wish we could have golf hurt. Louise began to expect to Austin on moralizing effect of such rallies May 5. 'f'HIS is a picture of the Leon Valley School choir which won the Class C county C. H. Yoe High School, Cameron. on a statewide plan. R. B. Nor­ be elected because of the things the entire school. One school man JL man, Practice Democracy meet in Bexar County last spring. Standing a little apart at extreme right of the Substitution of 440-yard relay Principal, Senior High, said and done, and the sponsor reported that football rallies had Dr. Fretwell based the emphasis second row is Lucile Bristow, pupil-conductor for javelin throw. Reasons: jave­ Amarillo. feared that the results on both girls completely wrecked the .assembly of the choir. Judges of this choral sing­ Playground Ball: today on extracurricular activities ing meet were Mrs. F. lins are expensive, dangerous, and Adopt regula­ and on the club would not be de­ program; another stated that he L. Carson, David Griffin, and Mrs. R. Tinnin. Mrs. Ardis M. few participate; whereas the oppo­ tion soft ball rules for playground sirable. As things worked out, on two reasons: the desirability of Ward is principal of the had been forced to put rallies at organizing a situation so that fun­ school. site is true for a 440-yard relay. baseball. Have senior divisions of Mary was finally elected president the end rather than at the begin­ damental practice in democratic Pupils composing the choir are arranged in the following order in the above E. W. Adams, Principal, Hender­ playground ball. Why not let this and Louise social chairman. Now ning of the day sO that the school living might be provided and of picture: son Senior High School. sport go higher than county for would come the results. might escape the effects. Ques­ coupling democracy with efficiency First row (left to right) Mary Jo Sawyer, Betty Ann Miller, Evelyn Do we have to wait until 1941 competitive purposes ? J. H. A Good Sport tions fired at the group both by Steulsing, for the Harry, Teacher Commercial Sub­ and order in such a way that a Irene Mattick, Arthurene relay? E. F. Cambron, Even after having expected the Dr. Fretwell and by Dean Shelby Simmons, Doris Ann Armstrong, Dawn Harison, Flora Mae Director jects, Barbers Hill High School, school might be run with the great­ Health and Physical Edu­ office of president, Louise was were, "Is there some way to have Wheeler. cation, Kingsville Mont Belvieu. est smoothness. Stressing the fact Public Schools. every bit the good sport in not be­ fun and freedom and still have Second row Mary Ruth Jones, Marimyn Upshaw, Substitute 440-yard : Volleyball for boys that lasting impressions are made Virginia Sanders, Betty Jo relay and ing elected. She accepted the office reasonable order?"; "Do rallies Kruger, 880-yard relay for javelin in high school. J. H. Harry, in high school where the "turn of Marjorie Voight, Ruth Sawyer, Evelyn Webb, Lucille Bristow (leader). and to which she had been elected with ever suggest regard for the other mile. Buck Osburn, Teacher Commercial Subjects, Bar­ life is very much determined," Dr. Third row Aubrey Brenner, Chester Kruger, TerrelRuderig, Sammy Galloway. Assistant all the grace that one could ask, side?"; "Is there a place to get a Coach, Longview. bers Hill High School, Mont Fretwell' stated that the funda­ and then she performed her duties little more content into the'rallies mental responsibility Substitute 880-yard relay for Belvieu. of the school rights each season. He stated that ous Speaking Coach, Mrs. A. F. Rasor; out as perfectly as it is humanly the meaning of good sportsmanship, —State Meeting— Junior Class, Martha Jane Long. javelin throw effective season 1941. Qualification: Change rules to is to make students increasingly the high schools of Texas have possible. Never once did she seem for instance, or behavior in the been Greenville Junior High, Principal, E. C. C. H. Kellam, Director Health prohibit one from entering events, self-directing but at the same time paid too little for radio broadcast­ Fagg. to feel that she had been "de­ stands, or the intricacies of good to teach them team work,- (Continued from Page 1) Henderson Senior High, Principal, E. and Physical Education, San An­ in which they did not qualify in football?" the abil­ ing, and that $100 W. Adams; Houston, Director of graded" to a lesser office. And on the average High tonio. previous meet. W. P. Galligan, ity not only to live in a democracy Schools, J. O. Webb; Supervisor of Phys­ Mary? She was rather shocked It is imperative athletic injuries was becoming is the amount paid high schools ical Education, Major George D. Bronson ; by that the schools but also to make it a better place. Substitute relays for discus and Superintendent, Laredo. quite a burden to them. for radio privileges on interdistrict Hubbard, Superintendent, L. L. Wilkes. her victory, but she reacted wisely take some of the emphasis away A school in which the students are Kaufman High, Principal and Coach, javelin throw. Floyd G. Betts, and well. D. H. Kellam, athletic director games. Ben B. Hines; Kingsville Public Schools, She started off by talk­ from winning arid place it on the able to direct themselves will have Director of Health and Physical Education, Superintendent, Wharton Public of San Antonio public schools, said -Mr. P. C. Cobb, athletic director —Revised Rules— ing to the sponsor and to her club, game itself and the- development the kind of efficiency essential in a E. F. Cambron. Schools, ...... that he favored some system to of the Dallas schools, urged that Lamar High (Houston), Teacher of telling them that she felt honored of attitudes and'.-ideals. 'This in democracy, not the restrictive, English, Ella Mae Gehring; Laredo, Sup­ Eliminate mile run and javelin at having been chosen. Further­ many cases will take.care of the injuries. He men­ something be done to work out be­ erintendent, William P. Galligan; Lock- (Continued from Page 1) .necessitate edu­ compulsory type but a voluntary throw. Add instead: A sprint re­ tioned that one insurance company fore the season starts this fall this hart, Superintendent, E. L. Williams; more, she said that she wanted to cating not only the student body efficiency based upon Lockhart High, Coach, Teacher, Nick J. lay, 440 yards, and a medley relay, mutual con­ matter of broadcasting. He Frankovic; Longview scheduled by the League, effective try to overcome her lack of tact, but the community as well.' 'Dr, had given an estimated cost of recom­ High, Coach and 880 sideration. In the democratically Teacher, P. E. Shotwell; Assistant Coach, yards. Lee Mitchell, Coach, 1939 season. especially since this would Fretwell mentioned per boy as the annual cost of such mended to the League that the five Buck be a a pep rally, one efficient school students move freely Osburn; Lubbock Senior High, Prin­ Yoakum. insurance. He also stated that all per cent of gate receipts taken by cipal, E. W. Matthews; Extemporaneous Rule 6c of the football plan hindrance to her in her new job. school held on courtesy atfcl lhiari-j and smoothly, not in the "lock step Speech Coach, D. M. Howell; Lufkin High, Extemporaneous Speech: I want policies that he had examined did the League in interdistrict games Principal, B. R. Grissom. states that the district round robin Every girl in the club warmed at ners. A group of stijdiirts^ had manner of the prison inmate who McMahan, to commend those not provide sufficient coverage to be used as a minimum amount for Principal, M. V. Peterson; young men who schedule shall close not later than her humility and her sincerity in been sent to visit a,nd "bbfgfve the retains his shuffle even after he is Mart High, Coach, Harry Chambless; had charge of the boys' ex­ take care of the actual cost of dif­ bidding by the oil companies for Martin High (Laredo), Principal, William December 2. Any contest sched­ this matter, and together they took conduct of other schools as part physically free." radio rights on J. Lemoine; Track Coach, John Finger, temporaneous speaking contest. It uled after the completion the club through a most successful of a program fc improve ferent injuries, and that this was all interdistrict Jr.; Mexia High, Coach, J. D. Foster; of the conduct Test of Inefficient School a weakness of most existing poli­ games. This would avoid the neces­ Milby Senior High (Houston), Principal, was done with expert chairmen. regular district schedule will be year as well as assisted Mary in in their own school. The report W. I. Stevenson. Our speaking room was quite ap­ considered overcoming A really inefficient school is one cies, he believed. sity of schools competing in inter­ North Dallas High, Principal, E. B. a post-season football her major fault. Here, was made"'to the student botdy at in which a small group does every­ Mr. Standard Lambert of the district football games of paying Comstock. propriate. We hope you always game.. then, was a decidedly beneficial re­ the. rally. There was not so much Odessa. Superintendent, Murry H. Fly; select a room about thing. "A benevolent person," said Austin High School mentioned that the five per cent to the- League, Overton High, Principal, Lewis Todd. the size of 201. 6. Spring football practice shall sult of competition! yelling, but there was a tremendous Palestine High, Principal, M. D. Stew- Last year the girls spoke in an be limited Dr. Fretwell, "is just in the way. he had been in communication with since the radio privileges would art; Teacher to one calendar month, Distribution of Jobs amount of content and the result of Speech, Wayne Craddock; elevated classroom of the Biology People must participate in the solv­ one company that would pay $2 for take care of that. He urged that Mrs. Wayne Craddock; Pearsall High, and no training shall be permitted The equal distribution of jobs in was a great boost to courtesy. Coach, W. E. White; Pharr-San Juan- Building, a very undesirable speak­ nor equipment ing of problems. Here is the real each doctor's visit, $2.50.for X-ray if the oil companies bid a higher Alamo, Superintendent, J. Lee Stambaugh ; issued except during this club is quite a serious matter. "Outside" Speaker. , place figure that this amount, the League Port Arthur, Assistant Superintendent, T. ing place. Mrs. A. F. Rasor, Ex­ this period; effective spring of for guidance. Here also i examination, and that this policy Q- Srygley. There are three standing commit­ A further question growthg out take charge of the temporaneous Speaking Coach, 1940. Interpretation: In inter­ a much 'stiffer' problem than the would cost approximately $3.50 an­ matter of pro- tees, but these do not take care of of the discussion was: "$4 what ration of any French High School, Beaumont. preting the spring teaching of subject matter." nually per boy. additional fund. practice rule in all of the tasks to be done. When­ extent should Outside speakers be Mr. Bedichek stated I suggest that some system be football, the State Committee, Dr. Fretwell emphasized the fact Wisconsin Plan that the five on ever there is a special committee allowed to participate in assembly per cent taken by the League from worked out whereby the extem­ motion, ruled that football instruc­ that the activities of the pupils Mr. Bedichek next mentioned an Antonio Board of Education, Director needed, every girl will clamor to programs?" Dr. Fretwell sum­ the interdistrict games varies from of Health and Physical Education, C. H. poraneous speaking contestants tion in regular physical education must grow out of the whole school that the plan now in operation by Kellam; San Jacinto High (Houston), get on it so that she might do her marized the answers as follows: year to year on account of the Rona Collier ; Sherman High, will speak at least more than once classes would not be construed as and must be the result of coopera­ the Wisconsin Interscholastie Coach, J. B. share of the club's work. Further­ "Never turn anyone loose on an weather, and that the average Head; South Park High (Beaumont), in each of the regional and state a violation of this rule, provided tive effort on the part of everyone League would cost approximately Principal, Z. A. Williamson ; Coach, R. M. more, every girl is spurred on to assembly unless he has something amount is between $1,500 and "Monk" Hodgkiss ; Stephen F. Austin High meets. It could apply to district no uniforms or clothing other than concerned. "It is the nature of 50 cents per student (Bryan), Principal, Miss Wesa active participation by the fact to say. Invite someone in from annually. Mr. $2,000 each season. Wedding- as well. D. M. Howell, Extem­ that used in regular physical in­ people," he said, "to get enthusias­ Bedichek urged strongly that ton. that the club maintains an Activi­ the outside when, and if, that per­ some­ Thomas Jefferson High (Port Arthur), poraneous Speech Coach, Lubbock struction classes be used. tic about the things they do. thing be done to cover these in­ Committee Appointed Principal, Arvin, N. Donner ; Tivy High ties File in which in brief is listed son can help inaugurate something (Kerrville), Assistant Coach, Carl Price. Senior High School. 7. After a pupil in a lower class Pupils can be made to seize on a juries, and cited the decision Dean Shelby then announced every job, honor, and general ac­ we want to do or can further of the The University of Texas, Dean, Division Change from the "ranking" plan school makes a choice of a higher situation and work it out them­ Supreme Court of California in al­ that the following committee had of Extension, T. H. Shelby. tivity of each girl in her relation something already under way or Wharton Public Schools, Superintendent, in all speech contests to the "rat­ class school within fifteen miles of selves, to see a job that needs do­ lowing judgment been appointed to study this mat­ to the club and to the school in can help finish off something." Dr. of $5,000, against ing" plan. (I have some definite his home he will lose his eligibility ing and to 'get on with it.' Is there the San Francisco School Board ter of radio broadcasting in order general. Naturally, every girl is Fretwell was definitely opposed conclusions on this.) Floyd G. for one year if he changes to an­ something wrong with the grounds, for injuries to a student to make a recommendation to the eager to have her file as full as the so-called irispiration^l'tspeak- during the Betts, Superintendent, Wharton other higher class school located with the parking situation, with physical education class. League: Mr. W. B. Irvin, Super­ Millen. possible. Therefore, these girls ers, when, that is, they are allowed Public Schools. within fifteen miles of his home: the corridors? Here is an oppor­ Principal R. B. Norman of intendent of the Lubbock Schools; Yoakum High, Coach, Lee Mitchell ; C. keep track of the committees on to stir the students up and fill H. Yoe High (Cameron), Teacher, Chas. Choral Singing: That selections unless (1) there is a corresponding tunity for people to recognize and Amarillo doubted the wisdonl of Mr. M. P. Baker, High School M. Hicks. which they have served, and then them with energy and enthusiasm Ysleta High, Track Coach, Jack McNutt, for choral singing be more intelli­ change of residence by his parents, handle a particular problem and the school in attempting to take Principal at Corpus Christi; Super­ let the club officers know when without providing some outlet for gently made. Should be or (2) the County Board of Edu­ to learn the art of team work. . . . care of all injuries. He mentioned intendent Norman R. Crozier of COMMENTS AND SUGGES­ selected they have been overlooked. This the enthusiasm. "A speaker may by experienced public school cation has approved the change of Pupils Like It that his school paid the cost of Dallas; Superintendent Henry Fos­ TIONS teach­ particular group is rather unique indeed be able to 'lift' his audience, ers. R. L. Williams, Superintend­ schools and the tuition money has athletic injuries, and that one case ter of Longview, and Principal S. in being so eager to have responsi­ but often *there is nothing ar­ "Students want to learn how to T is customary at the State ent, Lockhart. been transferred in accordance had cost them $700. He stated that H. Rider of Wichita Falls. bilities. Certainly, there is keen ranged to go on, from there with work with others. They are for it. Meeting of Delegates to request Music: Take over musical with the law providing for trans­ four students had had an arm P. C. Cobb, athletic director of I con­ competition here, but there has also the result that the ...-student is ac­ Then where do we come in? We suggestions from the floor "for the tests instrumental and vocal. fers from one district to another. broken in physipal education over a the Dallas public schools, suggested been a surprising lack of animosity tually harmed rather thgn helped." must help them do it, help them good of the order," and sometimes Floyd G. Betts, Superintendent, Article VIII, Section 13. period of years, but that the school changing the date of the State in the whole matter. Assemblies for which an admission just enough, but not too much. We these come in at the conclusion of Wharton Public Schools. 8. Money or other valuable con­ must did not attempt to take care of meet. charge is made for students were get them doing things at the meeting in the form of written Band should be under the Inter- sideration accepted by a player In a later issue of THE LEAGUER, Miss such injuries. Superintendent R. L. Williams Gehring will continue an also discouraged. "The bes$ part which they can be reasonably suc­ notes. The following items were scholastic League. W. J. Lemoine, after a contest renders the con­ account of mo­ C. H. Kenley, principal of the of Lockhart opposed changing the tivation of club activities by competitive of the assembly comes out of the cessful. And here is our greatest collected at the close of the last Martin High School, Laredo. testant ineligible for further com­ devices. Editor. high school, San Angelo, moved date of the State Meet due to se­ school life, is presented by the stu­ responsibility to make the high State Meeting: Dramatics: No axe to grind petition in League contests. Gifts that the Interscholastie League ap­ mester examinations conflicting. dents, .and is .promoted by-.the fac­ school a real laboratory for learn­ Basketball: I would suggest suggest: 1. Approved other than the symbolic awards point a committee to study the Dean Shelby stated that the list for ulty and the administration." ing democratic living." something be done about the num­ one-act play. 2. Directors that are given might be considered —Conference— problem of athletic insurance. The State Meet had been held for of con­ (A continuation, of Miss, Jones', report The Principals and Supervisors ber of games, time limit on basket­ test not be coaches of contesting as a violation of the Amateur on the Conference will appear in the next motion was seconded by Principal twenty-nine years on the first issue of the LEAGUER. Editor.) Section adjourned promptly to en­ ball, and in general handle it the plays. 3. Rule. Article VIII, Section 8. (Continued from Page 1) R. B. Norman and carried. week-end in May, and that the Critic judge. Wayne 0 able members to go to the first of same way as football is being han­ matter of changing should be con­ Craddock, Teacher of Speech, Pal­ the two extracurricular activities Javelin Throw dled. J. T. Nelson, Principal, only if the students actually are sidered thoroughly before any estine High School. —Club Work— —Beckworth— panel discussions directed by Dr. Coach J. T. Nelson of Athens Athens High School. better adjusted to change is made. Picture Memory: Our picture their new Fretwell at the University Junior gave a brief report of the coaches' Football: I believe that the rule memory contest environment. Principal Z. A. Williamson of should have a re­ (Continued from Page 1) (Continued from Page 1) High School. Mr. E. D. Martin, meeting the evening of May 5. The of the football plan requiring South Park High School, Beau­ that vision as to representation. After Flexible Schedule principal. of Alexander Hamilton representatives at this meeting it be necessary that both teams mont, stated that he was opposed to several years of observation I am fitted to do well the work connected If the Conference may be said to to like athletics, but never played Junior High School of Houston urged him to bring up the matter agree in order to play a contest changing to a later date. No ac­ convinced that fourth grade chil­ with the office of sergeant-at-arms, have had a central theme running football. And "he continued his and president of the Section for of the elimination of the javelin at night ought to tion was taken be changed so as dren should not be included in this and they elected her to that posi­ through its two-day course, it is work in declamation, without 1939-1940, adjourned throw, He stated that most of the on the matter. the meeting. to allow the home team to deter­ contest. I will be glad to furnish tion. Jane was insulted her "sen­ this: "Extracurricular activities special help from anyone and won He requested the principals and coaches were in favor of eliminat­ Limit Basketball Games mine the time, if educational in­ data on same if you write me. ior dignity" had been seriously should literally grow out of the the great majority of contests in supervisors of Texas ing this event. Mr. Nelson moved Coach J. T. Nelson of Athens terests of high schools the contest are pro­ Have had some twenty schools to wounded. She accepted the office, whole life of the school and in turn his school in Upshur County, and who have not yet done so that the javelin throw be elimi- urged that something be done tected. George to send H. Gentry, Princi­ ask that I write you about this however, and gave the appearance should return to the curriculum to in the Northeast Texas district. their dues to Mr. natjd and a relay race be substi­ about the number of basketball pal, Big B. W. Wiseman, Spring High School. matter. R. W. Gary, Principal, of wanting to do the job the very enrich it." The assembly program While in Gilmer High School, as principal of Highland tuted, effective 1941. games being limited in the county Permit AA Park High district committee to Edwards School, French Independ­ best that she could. Before very does this when it serves as a cul­ a student in vocational agriculture, School of Dallas and secretary- Mr. C. H. Kellam of San An­ meets, in order that a team would determine whether teams will play ent. District, Beaumont. tonio gave as long, though, the members began minating activity of some unit of he took considerable interest as a treasurer of the Association. The an amendment to the not have to play so many games. night football. Pass a rule that Principals'. Section: Include in motion that a 440-yard to see a change in her; she seemed work. This obviously necessitates member of the Future Farmers of $2.00 fee covers membership both relay or an He urged that a limit as to the will permit a school to admit its the General Program of the U.I.L. 880-yard relay be very bitter and really sour on a flexible assembly schedule. Es­ America. in the Texas Association and in stated in the number of games similar to foot­ students to all games free if it de­ the announcement of the noon motion. things in general. She began her sential to a good assembly program Enters Debate the N.E.A. The amendment was ac­ ball be considered. No action was sires. Murry H. Fly, Superin­ luncheon of the high school princi­ cepted by Mr. Nelson, attack by opposing anything the also is a spirit of willingness and Then Lindley began to debate. and the mo­ taken. tendent, Odessa. pals and supervisors. E. B. Com­ tion was club began or even thought of be­ eagerness to participate on the His success in this field was no seconded by Principal R. The meeting then adjourned. Why not circulate a question­ stock, Principal, North Dallas B. ginning; next, she took out her part of both students and teachers. less outstanding than it was as a Consider the Hammer Norman of Amarillo and car­ Among Those Present naire to all school superintendents, High School. ried. spite on the other club members. Participation should be a privilege, declaimer. He and his team mate, Abilene High, Superintendent. L. E. principals and coaches and see if Breakfast: How about changing By 1. It keeps its head. Broadcasting Dudley; Amarillo this time it was a matter of not a grim duty, should grow out Conrad Morgan, of tfye West Moun­ Senior High, Principal, they are in favor of no football the menu from year to year at 2. It doesn't fly off the handle. Dean Shelby R. B. Norman ; Aransas Pass High, Prin­ Jane versus the club but no one of the fact that "We are doing tain community, had .the pleasure then brought up the cipal, W. T. Heni-y; Athens High, Prin­ after Thanksgiving? !. Q. Sryg­ breakfast? T. Q. Srygley, 3. It keeps pouding away. cipal, J. T. As­ really knew the reason for her at­ something of interest and we want of debating at the State matter of "Systematizing Radio Nelson; Spanish-Latin, Flor­ ley, Port meet in 4. It finds the point, ence Kobinson; Austin High (Austin), Arthur. sistant Superintendent,, Port titude, although there were many to share it with others." Austin. 'then drives Broadcasts of Interdistrict Foot­ Teacher, John As Dr. They did not win there, Keel; Football Coach, Tennis: I believe the girls' ten­ Arthur. speculations it home. ball Games." He called upon Mr. Standard Lambert; Austin High (El about it. Fretwell remarked, "It is the job but received much favorable com­ Paso), Principal, W. W. Wimberly; Com­ nis teams preliminaries should be Typing: Make material for dic­ Bad Sportsmanship 5. It looks at the other side, too; M. P. Baker, mercial Teacher, Mary Martin; Tennis of the supervisor or principal to ment for their ability as debaters. principal of Corpus played on better courts than those tation in shorthand contest similar and this often clinches the matter. Christi Coach, R. D. Whealy; Track Coach, G. A. Then, one day she revealed the know when an activity is ready to In his senior year in the Gilmer High School, to give a Redfield. at Women's Gym. Florence Rob­ to everyday business life 6. It makes mistakes but when Barbers Hill High (Mont usage. source of the whole trouble when bloom and to spray, cultivate, and school Lindley was statement of the problem. Mr. Belvieu), inson, Spanish-Latin, president of the it does it starts all over. Teacher Commercial Subjects, J. H. Harry; Athens High The average high school graduate she said, "I guess that I can not fertilize." A program Baker stated that last fall he had Beaumont City Schools, Athletic Director, put on be­ graduating class. .. '.'... School. does not get a congressional job do 7. It is the only knocker in the great difficulty in working out the Buddy Savage; Big Spring High, Princi­ that job. I'm not capable cause the office ordered one at a Lindley and Linnie, his twin pal, George H. Gentry ; Brackenridge High I believe the Interscholastie and the texts for dictation have enough for a real office I have certain world that does any good. matter of football broadcasts for (San Antonio), Principal, Enos Gary; to hour of a certain day is sister, were in the same grade dur­ Brady League should recommend some little of this matter in them. J. H. 8. If you are inclined to lose lis High, Coach, Russ Holland ; Coach, take a minor one!" dead before it ever lives, while a ing their . entire public school games out of the district. He F. J. Kauffman ; Bronte High, Principal, special (make) tennis ball for use Harry, Teacher your head and fly off the handle W. W. Mullens; Commercial Sub­ Naturally, this left everyone program which grows out of some stated that the Southwest Confer­ Brownwood High, Prin­ in career, and it was a tight race be­ just pause a cipal, J, R, Stalcup ; Athletic Director, Interscholastie League competi­ jects, Barbers Hill High School, stunned because she realized the activity minute and consider ence schools are each paid $5,000 Pat Cagle. which has already proved tween them to determine who tion. R. D. Whealy, Tennis. Coach, Mont Belvieu. unfortunate the hammer. Delaware Physical for broadcasting rights on their Cleburne High, Coach, Wesley Bradshaw ; strain under which its interest is almost certain of the better student. and Corpus Christi Senior High, Principal, M. Austin High School, El Paso. All-Round County Championship: Jane had been living. Health Education News Letter 'ootball games by an oil company P. Baker; Corsicana Senior High, Princi­ She had success. Although it is possible to While a high-school student, pal, O. Organization: -Would appreciate Do not award an all-round county for January> 1938. Defore the season P. Douglas. gone so far in her state of mind, present a fine assembly by setting Backworth made a crop in between starts. He men­ Dallas, Athletic Director, P. C. Cobb ; reorganizing Region VII and oth­ champipnshi p. J. H. Harry, tioned that Associated Press Sports Writer, Harold V. however, that nothing helped her the day and the topic and develop­ sessions each year and worked at. $300 in addition is paid Ratliff; ers so as to form a new Denison High, Debate Coach, Otis region, Teacher Commercial Subjects, overcome it. The effect was most ing a program to fit, the ideal pro­ :ach school when a game is played. L. Hilliard. which grocery stores, filling stations, Edwards* School, would include all the coun­ Barbers Hill High School, Mont disastrous The mind of the bigot is like the Consequently, he figured that each French Independent on Jane and on the cedure is to present only those cafes, and cleaning and pressing District (Beaumont), Principal, R. W. ties bordering on the Rio Grande Belvieu. whole club; for pupil of the eye: the more it sees Southwest Conference college gets Gary; Electra High, Librarian, Laveta a while, it seemed things that grow up in the school. establishments and on State high­ Foster ; El Paso Public Schools, River from Del Rio to Brownsville Rule Enforcement: I think all the light, the more it contracts. )etween seven and eight thousand Assistant that the office might even have to Many of the schools present re­ way. He was never particular Superintendent, Lynn B. Davis; El Paso so that we would have in these contests should be conducted ac­ be Oliver Wendell Holmes. dollars for football broadcasting High, Director of Athletics, Jewell Wallace. abolished; that was fortunately vealed the fact that they were or­ about the kind of job if he,needed French High (Beaumont), Extemporane­ counties the Latin-American group. cording to the printed rules in the avoided, though. Even after years, ganizing student-faculty commit­ work and the work was honorable.