VOL. LXII AUSTIN, TEXAS, JANUARY, 1978 NO. 5 Tentative UIL Regional Basketball Calendar For Playoff Sites Named 1978-79 Out The League has appointed re­ Region I, District 1-4, Supt. Bill directors, boys and girls. Houston State University, Hunts- gional chairmen in Conference Vardeman, Levelland; Region II, Region II, Districts 9-16, North ville, Dennis Price and Billy Tid- August 9 First day to issue football shoes and socks, Con­ AAA boys' and girls basketball and Districts 5-8, Supt. WilburnEchols, Texas State University, Denton, well, directors boys and girls. ferences AAA, A A, A, B, and Sixman. (No conditioning in Conference AAAA, Region III Gainesville; Region III, Districts Ken Bahnsen and Ms. S. J. Estes, Region IV, Districts 25-32, Vic­ permitted.) girls' basketball to serve with the 9-12, Supt. Glenn Pearson, Bridge directors boys and girls. toria College, Victoria, Harlan drills or organized instruction to deter­ August 14 First day for fall football conditioning, Confer­ district winning schools City; and Region IV, Districts 13- Region III, Districts 17-24, Blinn Gerhold and Mrs. Iris Baillio, direc­ mine which method will be used in 16, Supt. Kenneth Welsch, Brazoria College, Brenham, Dean W. C. tors boys and girls. ences AAA, AA, A, B, and Sixman. (No contact equipment selecting a regional champion, said I.S.D., West Columbia. Schwartz, Janice Sneed, Ernest or contact activities permitted.) Contact equipment may be League director Dr. Bailey Mar­ The Conference AAAA, Region Sewart, directors, boys and girls. B Regional Sites fitted and placed in lockers. shall. III girls' regional chairman is Supt. Region IV, Districts 25-32, Texas Region I, Districts 1-16, South August 16 First day for issuing football shoes and socks, Marshall said the regional com­ Ralph B. Pearce of La Porte. A&I University, Kingsville, Mrs. Plains College, Levelland, W. A. mittees may elect to play a tourna­ Betty J. Brewer & Dr. Stewart Wise and Mrs. Mary Shea, direc­ Conference AAA A. (No conditioning drills or organized in­ Assigned Playoff Scheme ment at a site and time determined Cooper, directors boys and girls. tors boys and girls. struction permitted.) by the regional committee, or they In Conferences AAAA, AA, A Region II, Districts 17-32, Tarle- A Regional Sites August 18 First day for issuing football contact equipment may choose a regional playoff and B boys' and Conferences ton State University, Stephenville, and conducting contact activities, Conference AAA, AA, series. AAAA (except Region III), AA, Region I, Districts 1-8, Texas Donnie Campbell, director boys and A and B girls' basketball, there will Lubbock, James girls. A, B, and Sixman. The regional playoff series may Tech University, a one-game playoff on Monday and Miss Jeannine Mc­ Region III, Districts 33-48, Kil- August 21 First day for fall football conditoning, Confer­ >e paired and played under the fol- be Teague or Tuesday following the district directors boys and girls. gore College, Kilgore, Joe Turner, 1 owing schedule: Haney, ence AAAA. (No contact equipment or contact activities champion certification date to deter­ Region II, Districts 9-16, North director boys and girls . permitted.) Contact equipment may be fitted and placed in Using Region I-AAA as an ex­ mine which team will qualify for Texas State University, Denton, Region IV, Districts 49-64, lockers. ample, the winner of District 1AAA the regional tournament. Ken Bahnsen and Ms. S. J. Estes, Southwest Texas State University, :)lays 2AAA, and 3AAA plays confer­ The regional tournament will be directors boys and girls. San Marcos, Bill Miller, director. August 24 First day for volleyball workouts, all 4AAA in a one-game playoff to be on the following Friday or Region III, Districts 17-24, Sam boys and girls. ences. clayed on Monday or Tuesday played Saturday. August 24 First day for football interschool scrimmages, ifter the district chamipon certifi­ Conferences AAA, AA, A, B, and Sixman. / cation date. Sites are to be selected This will mean that only four by participating teams. teams will be represented at the August 25 First day for issuing football contact equipment regional tournament in Conference and conducting contact activities, Conference AAAA. The winners will then play a one- game series on Friday or Saturday A, AA and AAAA for boys and August 31 First day for football interschool scrimmages, girls'. In Conference B, there will Yeckel Joins at a site selected again by the par­ Conference AAAA. ticipating schools. be eight teams in each regional tourney. September 1 Last day for accepting Football Plan. NET RESULTS Kountze's Joyce Bottley (4) and Lissa Pena (30) of In case of a tie vote in the proce­ September 1 Last day for accepting Girls' Volleyball Plan, dure balloting, the chairman should In each region for both boys and Fabens exchange spikes while Lori DeVolin (12) of Fabens looks on dur­ girls in all classes, the bi-district September 1 Last day for filing Music Acceptance Cards. flip a coin to determine the method TILF Board UIL Girls State Volleyball Tour­ ing openings action of the 12th annual to be used. games will be played between odd- day for accepting League membership L. Yeckel, executive direc­ masters degree in September 1 First nament, held Dec. 2-3 at Burger Center in Austin, For full tournament The Conference AAA boys' and numbered and even-numbered dis­ Carl 1967 and his the Carl B. and Florence E. 1967 and his masters degree in fees for school year 1978-79, results, see Page 4 of the Leaguer, girls' regional chairman include: tricts, i.e. District 1 will play 2, 3 tor of September 4 Last day for submitting final Music Regional will play 4, 5 vs. 6, etc. King Foundation of Dallas, has 1969. Yeckel also conducted doc- been named to the Texas Inter- torial studies in history from 1970- Organization Reports. AAAA Regional Sites Board of Colorado. game, all scholastic League Foundation 71 at the University September 7 First day for volleyball scrimmage or Region I, Districts 1-8, Abilene of Directors, it was announced Occupational Background conferences, Christian College, director boys and recently. Committee Narrows Possible worked on the September 7 First day for playing football games, all con­ girls. "We're certainly delighted to In Montana, he ferences. Region II, Districts 9-16, Texas have Carl join our board," said family ranch and later worked three years in Colorado for a October 1 Last day for organizing Boys' and Girls' Basket­ A&M University, College Station, TILF board president Joe B. Cook. Debate Topic Field To Three Marvin Tate, director, boys and "His vast background and experi­ building-distribution company. He ball districts. served in the U.S. Marine Corps, Federal regulation of the mass Dr. Rhea H. Williams, as well as the United States? Fouke, director boys. ence will be invaluable to the October 11 First day for Regional Marching Bands contests. Region III, Districts 17-24, Uni­ Foundation in our efforts to acquire from 1957-1961 and joined the Carl all con­ media, the foreign policy of the debate coaches Danny Jennings of Discussion questions include: B. and Florence E .King Founda­ October 15 First day for Girls' Basketball practice, United States, and the American West Orange-Stark High School versity of Houston, Houston; Harry additional funds for the outstand­ should be the policy of tion as a director in the early ferences. energy policy are the three areas and Mrs. Pat Jurek of Port Lavaca- 1. What Fouke director boys. ing youngsters of Texas." States toward public 1970's. October 15 ^First day for Boys' Basketball practice, Confer­ from which the 1978-79 high school Calhoun High School attended the, the United Region III, Districts 17-24, La distribution of Ameri­ Educational Background Yeckel became the full-time exec­ ences AAAA, AAA, and B, debate topic will be chosen, meeting, serving on the Associa­ and private Porte I.S.D.; Supt. Ralph B. can arms to foreign countries? Pearce, director girls. A native of Atlanta, Texas, utive director on July 1, 1975. October 15 Last day for accepting Boys' and Girls' Basket­ Selection of the three topic areas tion's Council and Wording Com­ He is a member of the Dallas mittee. 2. What should be the policies of Region IV, Districts 25-32, San Yeckel, 40, received his early edu­ ball Plans, was made by the Advisory Council the United States regarding its Antonio College, (jointly conducted cation in the Midland school sys­ YMCA board of directors and October 15 First day for organizing Spring Meet districts, of the National University Exten­ AREA I: What should be the role economic assistance to the develop­ by North East ISO and San An­ tem, where he played football in serves on the boards of the Metro­ all conferences and director's planning meeting for One-Act sion Association, which held its of the federal government in regu­ ing nations? tonio ISD), Bill Candler, director high school and worked in the oil politan Board, the Palmer Drug annual meeting Dec, 27-29 in Abuse Program, the Dallas Theatre lating the mass media in the United 3. What modification should be boys and girls. fields. Play, Atlanta, Qs,, Center, and the Marine Military States? made in the foreign trade policies Late in his senior year, he moved 2) director-general AA Regional Sites and graduated Academy. (See Tentative Calendar, Page Former League Discussion questions include: of the United States? to Ennis, Montana Region I, Districts 1-8, Texas from Ennis High School. He at­ His special interests include 1. To what extent should broad­ Debate propositions are: Tech University, Lubbock, James tended the University of Montana sports, hunting, fishing, horses and casting be regulated in the United 1. Resolved: That the United Teague, Miss Jeannine McHaney, and received in bachelors degree in books. Home From Russian Trip States? States should significantly reduce 2. To what extent should print public and private distribution of media be regulated in the United American arms to foreign coun­ Soviet Education Combination States? tries. 3. To what extent should the 2. Resolved: That the United State Basketball Tourney mass media be regulated in the States should significantly increase Of Good, Bad, Says Williams United States? economic assistance to the develop­ Debate propositions are: ing nations. On education, th$ Americans and viet citizen," Dr, Williams said. have done an outstanding job edu­ 1. Resolved: That the federal 3. Resolved: That the United Ticket Bargain Available Russians have similar means: To "By free, they mean all expenses cationally," government should substantially States should significantly change Ticket sales for the 1977 boys rows up from the floor will be re­ ment and no single session tickets develop as fine a system of learning paid by the government: Books, its regulation of broad­ its foreign trade policies. will be sold prior to the Wednesday, Early Education increase and girls basketball tournaments, served and seats sold on a pre- as possible. Their ways and ulti­ food, tuition and any other charges casting. scheduled March 2-4 and March 9- tournament basis only. the day before the tournament. no time in ed­ AREAIII: What should be the tickets mate goals, however, differ greatly. involved in education, The Soviets waste 2. Resolved: That the federal 11 respectively, have begun and School administrators, coaches Adult and student session are ucation of their youth, Dr. Wil­ energy policy of the United States? This is just one impression "And the Russian people government should substantially League officials are urging school and officials may purchase a re­ are $3 each, and will be sold at the liams said. A prospective mother is brought back to the U.S. by former very proud of the fact that from increase its regulation of the print Discussion questions include: administrators, coaches and offi­ duced tournament ticket in the 10- gate. given "sick leave" three months League director Dr. Rhea Williams, 1917 to 1977, they have eliminated media, 1. To what extent should the cials to take advantage of a bargain row section for $22 and each school The League officials also an­ prior to having a child and three the tournament schedules: who visited the Soviet Union as virtually all illiteracy in their 3. Resolved: That the federal federal government control the de­ while it's available. may purchase one reduced price nounced part of a tour by a group of Amer­ country," he added, "This is even months after the birth. Generally, velopment and distribution of Boys Tournament Thursday government should substantially At both tournaments, to be held coaches tournament ticket for $15. Nov. 15 through more important when you consider the child enters public kindergarten energy resources in the United 8:30 & 10 a.m. Semifinals B ican educators, increase its regulation of the mass in the newly completed University Seating capacity for the 10 row in 1917, 65 per cent of their people at six months, where he is given States? 2 & 3:30 p.m. Semifinals AA Dec, 3. media. of Texas Special Events Center, section as 1,800 so order early. "The Russians believe very couldn't read or write, free medical care, room and board, 2. How can the federal govern- 7 & 8:30 p.m. Semifinals AAA one of the largest and most modern Tickets will be sold on a first-come, strongly in their educational sys­ "Furthermore, the first 25 years and instruction in such activities AREA II: What should be the 3) arenas in the nation, the first 10 first-served basis and are expected guaran­ (through 1942) was spent getting as art, communication, games, and direction of the foreign policy of (See Debate, Page Friday tem and their constitution to sell fast. tees a free education to every So- the system organized indicates they dancing, 8:30 & 10 a.m. Semifinals A Also, one tournament ticket is "The youth of Russia are indoc­ 4 & 8 p.m. Semifinals AAAA good for one tournament a boys trinated from the time they are tournament ticket will not be Saturday born," the former League director honored at the girls tournament said. "We were in a kindergarten in 8:30 a.m. Finals B and vice versa. Track Meter Rule Yeravan, Armenia, observing a folk 10 a.m. Finals A A dance put on by the children when The pre-tournament reduced 2:05 p.m. Finals AAAA out of the top of the room dropped a price tickets may be ordered from 7 p.m. Finals A sign with a picture of Lenin and a the Athletic Business Managers 8:30 p.m. Finals AAA Clarification Given Office, Bellmont Hall 102, Univer­ banner, 'Sixty Years of Socialist Girls Tournament Thursday meets have the option to sity of Texas at Austin, Austin, Most of the events scheduled at regional Progress.' 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. Semifinals B run in yards or meters any event Tx. 78712, Phone: (512) 471-3333. the 1978 boys and girls state meets "At the end of the program, a 2 & 3:30 p.m. Semifinals A A slated to be run in meters at the Include with the order a 50 cent will be .run in meters not yards, picture of Lenin was revealed on 7 p.m. & 8:30 p.m. Semifinals state meets. Thus, regional and dis­ handling charge. stage, with spotlights flashing on, AAA said League athletic director Bill trict meets may feature either the Also available are regular adult he added. "All the children stood, Friday Farney. 120-yard high hurdles or the 110- and student reserved tournament faced the picture and gave the "We've had some confusion con­ meter hurdles, the 880-yard dash or tickets, which are priced at $25 and 8:30 & 10 a.m. Semifinals A pledge to Lenin and Socialism." cerning the conversion from yards 800-meter dash, the 400-meter dash $15 each. These tickets should be 4 & 8 p.m. Semifinals AAAA From kindergarten, Soviet chil­ to meters and we'd like to clarify or 440-yard dash, the 200-meter ordered through the Special Events dren go to elementary school Saturday some of these problem areas," he dash or 220-yard dash, the 1600- Center, Box 2929, Austin, Tx. where they begin instruction in the said. meter relay or one mile relay, the 78769, Phone (512) 471-7733 (after 8:30 a.m. Finals B fundamentals or 3 R's, along with at the 880-yard relay (girls) or 800- 10 a.m.). 10 a.m. Finals AA Events to be run in meters physical education. state meets include the 400-meter meter relay, and the 300-meter in­ Pre-tournament sales of tickets 2:05 p.m. Finals AAAA the sixth grade, Williams relay, the 800-meter dash, the 400- termediate hurdles or the 330-yard After in the 10-row section will close 7 p.m. Finals A they go into a secondary meter dash, 200-meter dash, 1600 hurdles. continued, three weeks prior to each tourna­ 8:30 p.m. Finals AAA school, where all take the same gen­ meter relay, 800-meter relay "An athlete can qualify from eral subjects through the seventh (girls), 110-meter high hurdles district to regional and from re­ and eighth form or grade. and 300-meter intermediate hur­ gional to state by running the met­ dles. ric distance or the yard distance in "It is interesting to note the very The 100-yard dash, one-mile run the optional events," Farney said. strong discipline in Russian and 80-yard hurdles (girls) will be "The basic reason for allowing the schools," he said. "When the teach­ run in yards without exception at option of yards and meters is to al­ er comes in the room, everyone district, regional and state meets, low schools time to convert their stands up. When a child recites, Farney said. tracks from yards to meters." he stands up. When visitors enter, CROSS COUNTRY League director Dr. Bailey Marshall (left) presents the second place medal to Cur- urged schools plan­ Farney also they stand up and remain standing tis Conaway of Lubbock Monterrey, who clicked off a 9:40 to place second at the League's State Cross Option Available ning to construct new tracks to (See Soviet, Page 3) Country Meet, held Dec. 10 at Southwestern University in Georgetown. For more meet results, see page 3. He added, however, district and conform with metric standards. J Page 2 INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER JANUARY, 1978 Scholastic Journalism League Official Notices A trend, prevalent in all sports, but especially in basketball and base­ Spring Features ball, is for coaches to yell from the bench or sidelines a constant stream of advice to players. In a recent article, Coach Johnny Sain of the HAWLEY HIGH PRESCRIBED MUSIC LIST ARTICLE VIII, SECTION 14 AND CONTEST RULES should read: Detroit Tigers noted that "continual, machinegun-like shouting from Hawley High School was placed on proba­ Page 66-^Should read "Sinfonico Quar The State Executive Committee has given "Representation. In the district meets, tion by the State Executive Committee in tette" by Reicha (play one). the interpretation to include in Article VIII, each elementary and junior high school the bench by the high school coach in any sports is harmful and ridic­ Page 178 PERFORMANCE REQUIRE Section 14 of the CONSTITUTION AND meets, each school shall be permitted to enter Contests the 1977-78 season for ILPC, Boys' Basketball for "A CONTEST RULES, to allow a student who three contestants in each division. ulous." violation of the Athletic Code of the League. MENTS, first paragraph should read: MOODY HIGH Class I and Class II vocal solos will be sung did not participate in football or basketball SWEEPSTAKES WINNERS By DR. MAX R. HADDICK The District Executive Committee of Dis­ in any published key." in school A the previous year to be eligible The following were inadvertently omitted Continual advice from the bench hinders a boy, hampers his con­ trict 11A has placed Moody High School Page 124, Article III, Section 5., shoul. in school B for football and basketball if he from the list of Sweepstakes Winners pub­ Director of Journalism on probation for the 1977-78 football season read: meets all other requirements. lished in the October Leaguer: centrating on the play, and often leaves him not only confused, but AAAA High schools with an averag ARTICLE XVI, SCHOLARSHIP RULE Pampa Jr. High Region I CCC for violation of Rule 10 of the Football Plan. Tenor-Bass Choir; BELLS HIGH membership of 1220 or more students in The State Executive Committee has given The beautiful tinseled days of Christmas have passed. Tis helpless and scoreless. How can a boy play his best when he is wait­ grades 9-10-11-12. the_ following interpretation concerning Vo­ Randolph High—Region XII—AA—Band. Bells High School has been placed on pro­ SCHOOL bation in football for the 1977 season by the AAA High schools with an average mem cational Adjustment Classes as regards LAFERIA HIGH now time to turn our attention to the busy days of springtime, ing for the coach to tell him what to do each minute? bership of 650-1219 students, inclusive, in Article XVI, the Scholarship Rule of the LaFtria High Scnool has been placed on District Executive Committee for violation probation for the W77-7S school year in of the Athletic Code. grades 9-10-11-12. CONSTITUTION AND CONTEST RULES convention, and contests. AA High schools with an average mem of the League: iootball for violation of Rule 10 of the Foot­ How can a mature man, entrusted with handling young men, go al­ KASHMEEE (HOUSTON) ball Plan by the District Executive Com­ The State Executive Committee has placed bership of 240-549 students, inclusive, in "Vocational Adjustment Class pupils The ILPC convention will be in Austin on March 17-18. grades 9-10-11-12. working full time during their last year of mittee. most beserk in the heat of the game? Many coaches have been known Kashmere Hiffh School of Houston on pro­ RICHARDS HIGH for the 1977 season in football for A High schools with an average mem eligibility are in compliance with Article We are deep in preparation for the thousands of you who will bation Scholarship Rule of the League." Richards High School has been placed on to jump off the bench, pace the floor, and scream like madmen. It is violation of the Athletic Code Rule 2 of the bership of 125-239 students, inclusive, in XVI, the grades 9-10-11-12. PICTURE MEMORY BULLETIN probation in Boys' Basketball for the 1977- come to Austin for the sessions. It will be a great meeting with League rules. 78 school year by the District Executive obvious the players have difficulty understanding or hearing what is CALHOUN HIGH That selections indicated on the contes The artist El Greco appears in error in list as "(with organ)" be changed to reai the Picture Memory Bulletin on pages 1 Committee for violation of Rule 16 of the about 135 instructional meetings in all phases of teaching Calhoun High School of Port Lavaca has Basketball Plan. being said, because of the noise of the crowds and also because of been placed on probation in football for the "(optional organ)." and 26 as El Grego. Please make the cor- Boys' 1977 season by the District Executive Com­ SMILEY HIGH (Houston) rection to appear El Greco. CORSICANA journalism, newspaper, yearbook, advertising, photography, the tension and excitement of the game. mittee. The Smiley High School Choir of North MINEOLA HIGH SCHOOL Corsicana High School is disqualified for GROVETON HIGH Forest Independent School District in Hous Mineola High School has been placed on district honors ia Boys Basketball by the radio, television, public relations and general communications Groveton High School has been placed on ton has been disqualified from Music Activi probation in football for the 1977-78 school District Executive Committee for the 1977- Sain adds that he learned a long time ago that shouting advice from probation in Boys' Basketball for the 1977- ties for the 1977-79 school year by the Re­ year for violation of Rule 24 of the Football 78 season for violation of Rules 13 and IB subjects. gion IX UIL Music Executive Committee fo Plan by the District Executive Committee of the Boys' Basketball Plan and Article 78 school year for violation of Rule 1 of the JEFF DAVIS HIGH Just before the holidays, we wore the dugout or bench accomplishes little. Instruction may be given during Boy's Basketball Plan by the District Execu­ violation of the University Interscholasti VIII, Section 16. tive Committee. League Constitution and Rules, Music Plan Jeff Davis High School of Houston has WESTBROOK HIGH out two mimeograph machines, fa­ Q. Will Texas Association of "timeouts" which may be called in any sport. This is the proper time Article VII. Section 32. item d. been placed on probation by the District The District Executive Committee has WILSON HIGH Executive Committee for violation of eligi­ placed Westbrook High School on probation tigued a collator and overburdened Journalism Directors have a meet­ in a calm, quiet and understandable manner. District 8B has placed Wilson High School BRYAN ADAMS HIGH (Dallas) to offer council, on probation in Boys' Basketball for the The Bryan Adams High School Seeon bility rules for the 197778 school year. for a period of one year from January 21 Band of Dallas has been disqualified from BOYS' AND GIRLS' BASKETBALL 1977 to January 21, 1978 in Boys' Basketbal the postal system with a huge mail­ ing at the convention? 1977-78 school year for violation of the Ath­ for a violation of the Athletic Code. For years, this writer has contended that one of the major objectives letic Code. participation in any UIL music activitie Use of the rule regarding players raising ing of membership books, individual A. Yes, and I hope all teachers, during the 1977-78 school year by the Re­ their hand after fouling will continue for the KAUFMAN HIGH BRYAN ADAMS (Dallas), and 1977-78 season. achievement awards rules and entry whether or not they are now mem­ of sports is to develop confidence and to enabl ea boy to make his own W. W. SAMUELL (Dallas) gion III Music Executive Committee. The District Executive Committee of Di_ Bryan Adams High School and W. W. ROOSEVELT HIGH (Dallas) KNOX CITY HIGH trict 13AA has placed Kaufman High School blanks and other information. Hope bers of TAJD will come and take decisions. Constant coaching from the bench is contrary to this goal. Samuell High School of Dallas have been The Roosevelt High School Band of Dallas Knox City High School has been placed on on probation in Girls' Basketball for the placed on probation for violation of the has been disqualified from participation in probation by the District Executive Com­ 1977-78 school year for a violation of the you all studied the materials care part. You may join at the conven­ has been disqualified from participation in mittee for the 1977-78 school year in boys' Athletic Code. High school boys are still young and immature. They demand special Athletic Code by the 11AAA District Execu­ HIGH fully and saved the needed data. tion. tive Committee in Boys' Basketball for the school year by the Region III Music Execu­ golf for failure to submit an eligibility blank COMMERCE handling and not excited instructions from the bench. tive Committee. on their team. The State Executive Committee has placed Q. Is it necessary that students be 1977-78 school year. KITTY HAWK JR. HIGH Commerce High School on probation for the Individual Achievement Awards Music Executive Committee Region XII 1977-78 season in Boys' Basketball for vio­ accompanied by an adult adviser? has disqualified Kitty Hawk Junior High lation of the Athletic Code of the League. There are many newspaper anc A. Yes. It is League and ILPC School in Universal City for the 1976-77 CLARKSVILLE HIGH yearbook individual achievement band concert and sightreading contest and The State Executive Committee has placed policy that each delegation must has placed them on probation for the 1977- Clarksville High School on probation for the awards contests. This is your chanc 78 school year in band for a violation of 1977-78 season in Boys Basketball for vio­ bring an adult adviser. An adviser Tentative 1978-79 Calendar Article III, item 9 of the Music Plan. lation of the Athletic Code of the League. to get deserved recognition for the from one school may serve as ad­ BOVINA PORT ISABLE HIGH writers, artists, photograph Bovina High School has been placed on The District Executive Committee of Dis­ finest viser for students from several (Tentative Calendar, Cont. From Page 1) February 19—First day for Boys' Bi-District and Regional probation in football by the District Execu­ trict 32AA has placed the Port Isabel High ers and makeup specialists on your tive Committee for violation of Rule 24, Item School on probation in football for the 1977- schools. The adviser must stay at Basketball playoffs, all conferences. d, for the 1977-78 school year. 78 school year for violation of the Athletic staff. Do your best to gather your the motel with the delegation. November 1—Last day for accepting Boys' and Girls' Swim­ LEE (MIDLAND) Code of the League. top items in each category for the February 23—Last day for filing One-Act Play Title Entry Lee High School of Midland has been dis­ FLOUR BLUFF HIGH Q. If I do not like the judge's rul­ ming Plans. qualified ofr district honors in football by The Executive Committee of District competition. Cards. the District Executive Committee for viola­ 15AAA voted to place Flour Bluff High ings, what can I do about it? November 1—First day for Boys' and Girls' Basketball inter- tion of Rule 24 of the Football Plan for the School on probation for the 1977-78 School Mounting these can be a problem A. Nothing. The ruling of judges February 24—Last day for Boys' Regional Basketball play- 1977-78 school year. year for violation of Rule 24 of the Football for you and for us. We request that school scrimmages or games, Conference B. CARROLL HIGH (Corpus Christ!) Plan and that suspension from the League is final. You may write suggestions offs, all conferences. Carroll High School of Corpus Christi be recommended to the State Executive all possible entries be mounted on for improving judging, program­ has been placed on probation in football by Committee should Rule 24 again be violated paper with the entry blank November 1—First day for Boys' Basketball practice, Con­ February 24—Last day to certify Girls' District Basketball the District Executive Committee for the by Flour Bluff High School during the said 8%xll ming, or any other aspect of the 1977-78 school year for violation of Rule 24 probation period. on the back. Fill out that entry ferences A and AA. champions, all conferences. of the Football Plan. Article VIII, Sections 15 and 16, the Schol­ convention and we will appeciate EL PASO HIGH arship Rule of the CONSTITUTION AND blank completely. Entries each year your suggestions. November 1—Last day for filling Boys' Baseball Acceptance El Paso High School has been placed on CONTEST RULES of the League: February 26—First day for Girls' Bis-District and Regional probation in football by the District Execu­ CORRECTION : are disqualified because they do noi Q. How can we get motel and tive Committee for violation of Rule 24 of FOOTBALL: carry the name of the writer, artist Cards. Basketball playoffs, all conferences. the Football Plan for the 1977-78 school There was an error on the cover sheet hotel reservations in Austin? sent with the Conference A football i-eclassi- photographer, etc. or the name ol A. I have sent each school a list November 1—Last day for filing One-Act Play Enrollment March 1—Last day for organizing baseball districts, all con­ CLEVELAND HIGH flcation list. The first date that a high school You must fill them in Cleveland High School has been placed may play a game in Conference A is Sep­ the school. of Austin motels and hotels. You Cards. on probation in football for the 1977-78 tember 7, 1978, not September 1, as was completely. ferences. and 1978-79 school years by the District listed on the cover letter. may phone, write or visit any of November 4-5—Legislative Council meets in Austin. Executive Committee for violations of the COUNCIL VOTE It is better to use rubber cemenl March 1—First day for playing any interschool baseball Football Plan. them and make reservations. I you COAHOMA HIGH The Legislative Council of the League has to attach the clippings to the mount­ have any problems, write to me and November 10—Last day for filing One-Act Play double repre­ Coahoma High School has been placed voted to have the League retain ten per games, all conferences. on probation in football for the 1977-78 cent of the gross gates of the state basket­ ing sheet. Paper clips come loose I will do my best to help you get sentation notification to the State Office. school year by the District Executive Com­ ball, volleyball and baseball tournaments. Staples catch and entries are torn March 1-2-3—Boys' State Basketball Tournaments, all con­ mittee for violation of Rule 8 of the Ath­ AUSTIN HIGH suitable accommodations. November 11—Last day for district Cross Country Meets. letic Plan. The District Executive Committee of Dis- or lost. Properly glued entries al­ Q. Will there be a baby sitting ferences. MUSIC FORMS ict 1-AAAA has placed Austin High AH music forms are now available in School of El Paso on probation for the re­ ways stand up under the abuse of service available? November 15—First day for Boys' and Girls' interschool bas­ tablets of 25 copies of one form. Cost is mainder of the volleyball season of the mailing and handling. March 3—Last day for Girls' Regional Basketball playoffs 75 cents per tablet. No other combination 1977-78 school year for violation of Section A. Nope. I, Bobby Hawthorne and ketball scrimmages or games, Conferences AAAA, AAA, of form packets is available. 28 of the Volleyball Plan. Newspapers For Rating Darlene Reynolds will be entirely all conferences. CANYON HIGH PICTURE MEMORY CONTEST AA and A. Canyon High School has been placed on The Official List for Picture Memory Con­ Remember that you must send in too busy to baby sit with little Char­ March 2-3—Regional Swimming Meets. probation in football for the 1977-78 school test, 1977-78 and 1978-79 shall be the final November 15—Last day for making corrections of eligible year for violation of Rule 24 of the Football authority, for the purpose of this contest, in the set of newspapers for rating. II lie, you pet poodle or any other pets. Plan by the District Executive Committee. spelling of artists' names, picture titles does not matter whether or not you We just do not have the time for competition. March 8-9-10—Girls' State Basketball Tournaments, all con­ JASPER HIGH and nationalities. To obtain credit, com­ schools list for Music The Jasper High School Band has been petitors must give these facts exactly as send in an issue each time one was this. ferences. disqualified from participation in the Re­ printed in this official list. November 18—Last day to certify district football and volley- gion X UIL Music Activities for the 1977- Any deviation from facts and spellings printed. You still have to send in the Q. If one of our entries is written 78 school year for failure to participate in given in this Official List will be considered set for rating. These must be sent by 17 students and wins first place ball championships, all conferences. March 16-17—State Convention, Interscholastic League the Region X Marching Contest of the errors. 1976-77 school year after participating in Page 5 of the Picture Memory Bulletin is all at once in an envelope marked will we get 17 medals. Press Conference. the Region X Twirling Contest. amended to read: "Contestants shall be in­ November 18—Kegional Cross Country Meets. CONSTITUTION AND structed to write down the name of the "FOR RATING." We have thou­ A. Nope. We will award one CONTEST RULES artist in the first column, the artists' na­ winner. However, we March 16-17—State Swimming Meets. Page 169, Girls' Basketball Plan, #6, tionality in the second column and the title sands of items coming in. Be sure to medal for each November 23—Thanksgiving. Change February 27 to March 4. of the painting in the third column. . . ." mark "FOR RATING" on the out­ will have extra medals for sale at March 26-31—First week for holding District Academic, Lit­ Page 181, Girls' Volleyball Plan, #28, Page 83 of the Picture Memory Contest November 25—Las day for holding Regional Marching Band Change August 8 to August 18. in the Constitution and Contest Rules is side of the envelope containing the $2 each for the other authors of erary and One-Act Play Spring Meets. Also Girls' Golf, Ten­ Page 150, Football Plan, #2, Change amended to read: "Contestants shall be issues of your newspaper to be winning entries. Sorry, we just can­ contests. 1976-77 to 1977-78. instructed to write or print the name of the nis and Track and Field District Spring Meets. (High school TYPING RULE CORRECTION artist in the first column, the nationality rated. not afford to give multiple medals, Page 99. 7, i, of the Constitution and of the artist in the second column, and December 1—Last day for enrolling in Interscholastic League music contests are permitted only when there are no Dis­ Contest Rules Change first word from the title of the picture in the third Newspaper Criticisms but we hope all who win can get "An" to "Any." Also change "Ko-Rec- column. . . ." them under our system, Press Conference. trict Meets in other Spring Meet Contests.) Type" to "any of the type-on style correc­ GAP AREA MEETS We, as usual at this time of year, tion materials." One-Act Play Contest area meets are cur­ If we can be of service to you in AND PLAIN rently required in all conferences and are overloaded with newspapers to December 1—Last day for receipt by judges of yearbooks for March 26-31—Week for District One-Act Play contests for SPELLING any way, just call on us. We will do WRITING CONTEST regions, except Regions I, III and IV in be criticized. These are being proc­ Rule 2 of the Spelling and Plain Writing Conference AAA. The tentative area meet all we can to make this convention ILPC ratings. districts affected by Area Meets. Contest on page 111 of the CONSTITUTION schedule has been mailed to all schools. essed as rapidly as possible. The as educational and enjoyable as critics are hard at work. Be patient December 1—Last day for paying Interscholastic League March 31—Last day for holding Regional Solo and Ensemble possible. membership fees. and we will get them back to you as contests. quickly as we can. December 2—State Cross Country Meets. March 31—Annual meeting of Music Rules Advisory Com­ League Officials List ILPC Officer Candidates December 2—Regional Volleyball Tournaments. mittee, Austin. Now is the time to enter students April 2-7—Last week for holding District Academic, Liter­ Sample Speech Topics for ILPC offices. You have received December 8-9—State Volleyball Tournaments. the constitution and by-laws. You ary, One-Act Play, Girls' Golf, Tennis, and Track and Field may nominate one student for an of­ January 24—Earliest day for holding Regional Solo and En­ for speech contestants 7. Should the Ku-Klux-Klan be Spring Meets .(High school music contests are permitted Topics fice, or you may nominate a full allowed to patrol the American- semble contests. have been drawn up and cover a slate, but you should start as soon only when there are no District Meets in other Spring Meet Mexican border in an attempt February 1—Last day for organizing Spring Meet districts. number of current events. Research as possible. Contests.) to stop the flood of illegal material on these topics can include If you wish to propose any aliens? February 1—Deadline for submitting issues of school news­ April 2-7—Area One-Act Play contests for districts affected. daily newspapers and news broad­ changes in the ILPC constitution, 8. Is extensive viewing of tele­ papers for ILPC criticism. casts as well as current news do it now. These have to be printed vision harmful to people, es­ April 2-7—First week for holding Boys' Golf, Tennis, and broadcasts as well as current news and circulated to members before February 1—Last day for receipt of newspapers for rating by pecially children? Track and Field District Meets. periodicals. the convention, so you have to rush ILPC. 9. Should the Palestinian people these in. April 9——Last day for filing entries in Regional Academic, Informative Speaking have their own independent February 1—Last day for receipt of ILPC Individual Literary, Drama, Girls' Golf, Tennis, and Track and Field nation in the Middle East? Code of Ethics Achievement Awards entries—both newspapers and year­ 1. What are the good and bad ef­ Spring Meets. fects of reprocessing spent 10. Should spent atomic fuel be Bobby Hawthorne, program di­ rector and ILPC assistant, has de­ books. atomic fuel? reprocessed? April 15—Easter. printed the ILPC 2. Who is John C. White and signed ajid had February 1——First day for baseball practice, all confer­ Code of Ethics. It is a beautiful job, Spring Meets for Academic, Literary, what position does he currently April 16-21—Regional suitable for framing. This was pre­ ences. hold? Texas Yearbook Drama, Girls' Golf, Tennis, and Track and Field. pared by last year's officers and en­ JAMES L WILLINGHAM . . . February 2—Last day for requesting additions to basic set 3. What has caused the drop in dorsed by this year's officers. It will . , . New Board Member April 16-21—Last week for holding District Boys' Golf, Ten­ television viewing in the Named One of and submitting plays NOT on Approved Lists for consider­ be for sale at the convention. I ation as One-Act Play contest entries. nis, and Track and Field Spring Meets. United States? Nation's Finest would like to see every member have April 23-28—Boys' Regional Golf, Tennis, and Track and 4. Who are John Tower's oppo­ a copy framed and on the J-room February 5—Last day for submission of proposed amend­ nents in the upcoming Texas A Texas high school yearbook, Willingham Field Meets. The Knight, from Austin McCallum wall. It is a beautiful statement that ments to ILPC Constitution and By-Laws. primary election? we should all know and understand. 5. What will be the benefit to High School has been chosen to re­ February 15—First day for baseball interschool scrimmages. May 2-5—State Meet—Literary, Academic, Drama, Girls' ceive a Five Star Award, the high­ Convention Questions Golf, Tennis, and Track and Field (May 1-5—One-Act farmers from the current AD Of Year "farm strike?" est award of its kind, from the Na­ Q. How many students and teach­ February 17—Last day to certify Boys' District Basketball Fort Worth Independent School Play). is "punk rock." tional Scholastic Press Association ers may be bring to convention? champions, all conferences. 6. What District assistant director of ath­ 7. What was the biggest tax bill (NSPA) and members of the year­ A. There is no limit. We would May 10-11-12—Boys' State Golf, Tennis, and Track and letics James L. Willingham has ever passed and how are those book publishing industry, it was an­ like to have all the interested stu­ Field Meets. been named Athletic Director of scheduled to be spent? nounced recently. dents and teachers here for the ses­ funds the Year in Texas for 1977-78, it are the pros and cons The Knight was one of five high sions. We would like all those not University Interscholastic League May 12—Last day to certify district baseball champions, Con­ 8. What was announced recently. regarding raising the manda­ school yearbooks to be honored with interested to stay at home. It is for ference AAAA. the five star rating. Randy Stano is The award is given by the Na­ Directory tory retirement age? journalists, not just a way for stu- adviser of the yearbook. dens to get out of classes. tional Council of Secondary School M. Hatfield, Chairman; Lyrm F. Andersen, Clifton May 19—Last day to determine district baseball champions, 9. Why has the suicide rate risen State Executive Committee: Thomas Winners were considered in five ILPC. May we Athletic Directors of the National Van Dyke. William Farney. Dr. Bailey M. Marshall, Dr. Lynn W. McCraw, Miss Conferences AAA, AA, A, and B. among teenagers ? Q. We did not join Betty Thompson, Dr. Jesse J. Vfflarreal, Jerre S. Williams. „,„„,„ „ areas: Copy, coverage, display, pho­ send delegates to the convention? Association for Sports and Phvsical Legislative Council: Ed Irons, Chairman; Gordon Cockerham, W, H. Byrd, Carter U. 10. Who is Larry Flynt? Lomax, C. N. Boggess, Bill Vardeman, M. J. Leonard, Joe B. Scrivner, A. E. Baker, May 19—Last day to determine bi-district baseball cham­ tography and concept. A. Yep, you surely are welcome. Education (NASPE). Don Whitt, Charles Evans, Kenneth Flory, Kenneth Sams, Jack Johnson, Jerry Gideon, Eugene Stoever, James McLeroy, Earl R. Tate, E. D. Elson, James Kile and pions, Conference AAAA. Persuasive Speaking Yearbook companies sponsoring Hope you will join in future years. "Mr. Willingham's many fine ac­ Burton Hurley. the award with NSPA were Herff You will be welcome at all sessions, complishments in his community Director General .._._.____-—————————------———-—-——J>r- B^6* M- Marshall May 25-26—State Music, Solo and Ensemble Contest. 1. Is "excessive force" ever justi­ Jones Yearbooks, Hunter Publish­ and his dedication to excellence in Director of Athletic* ._.._._.__.______———...... William Farney except the voting session which is fied in a police arrest? InterCollegieate leadership of youth played an Director of Mtaie ...... _____--.--———...... -...... --....———— Dr. Nelson G. Patrick May 26—Last day to determine bi-district baseball cham­ ing Company, for members only. the Director of Journalism ...... -...... -...-...... ---.--—.—------Dr- Max R. Haddick 2. Should the Legislative Budget Press, Jostens/American Yearbook Q. May I bring my mother? .mportant role in his selection to Director of Drama ...... __..—._.-...... —...... —.-—...--.-.-..----——-——- Lynn Murray pions, Conference AAA. Board appropriate millions to Company, Taylor Publishing Com­ A- Surely, and also Aunt Susie, be so honored," said Roswell D. May 26—Last day to determine second-round baseball cham­ restore Galveston Old Red? pany and Walsworth Publishing Uncle Charlie, or any others who Merrick, NASPE executive secre­ the "farm­ pions, Conference AAAA. 3. Should we support Company. are interested in journalism. tary. "The Council is honored INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER er's strike?" Contest sponsors paid roundtrip Q. Do we have to pay the $2.50 to have him as a state award Published eight times a year, each month, from September through April, by the Bureau June 2—Last day to determine regional baseball champions, 4. How far should we uphold the fares for one member of each win­ registration fee? recipient." of PublicSehool Service, The University of Texas, Box 8028, 2622 Wi.hita, Austin 78712. separation of church and ning book's staff to accept their Second class postage paid at Austin, Texas. Subscription: $1 per year._____ Conferences AAAA, AAA, AA and A. A. Absolutely. This $2.50 fee is Willingham is also a nominee for state? award at ceremonies during the required of all members, non-mem­ the Regional Athletic Director of Dr. Bailey Marshall ...... --.---Editor June 2—Last day to determine bi-district baseball champions, 5. Should the U.S. step in to 50th annual NSPA convention, held bers, mothers, aunts, uncles, teach­ the Year award, Merrick added. Dr. Max R. Haddick ...... Managing Editor Conference B. secure the dollar on the foreign Nov. 25-27 in Kansas City, Mo. ers, principals and others. It is not The Fort Worth administrator is Bobby Hawthorne ...... Asst. Managing Editor exchange? were presented June 7-8—State Baseball Tournament, Conferences AAAA Five star plaques the principle of the thing. We have past president of the Texas JANUARY, 1978 NO. 5 6. Should the U.S. approve the by Judy Schell, NSPA director of to have this money to finance the High School Athletic Directors VOL. LXII and AA. Panama Canal treaty? yearbook critical services. convention. All must pay this fee. Association. JANUARY, 1978 INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER Page 3 Music Moffers TETA Program Announced Educational Theatre Stress Conducive Select Drama Activities To Provide Information, Training, Entertainment Entry Early By LYNN MURRAY TCAH Programs Set Other Activities To Effectiveness By LYNN MURRAY State Drama Director The Texas Commision on the Other Convention activities wil' By NELSON G. PATRICK Arts and Humanities will partici­ include a special Fiesta, tour o: State Drama Director program for the major metropolitan State Music Director The tentative from several pate in three programs on Friday Juarez, secondary school career ed Now is the time to work on quality. The play is the key. The 1978 Texas Educational Theatre areas via Continental or Southwest of the Convention. Maurice Coats, ucation sessions, costume demon­ from most productive theatre experience for anybody begins with The December issue was written in November, but I forgot Association Feb. 2-4 Convention in Airlines. The cost per person Executive Director, will present the strations, UIL contest managemen in Decem­ San Antonio will Select your One-Act Play Contest entry now. to wish everyone a Merry Christmas. This issue is being writ­ El Paso was announced Houston, Austin, keynote address. The TCAH Ar- and working committee meetings quality material. ber by Vice-President for Pro­ be 860. The cost from Dallas-Fort tists-in-School program will fea­ An open meeting of the UIL Ad­ Don't wait until the deadline. It is only a month away. Read ten before Christmas but at least I can wish everyone a Happy Ac­ gramming George Sorensen. Worth is S50 and $30 from Lub- ture participants in the program visory Committee to consider al carefully Rule 2, page 14 in the HANDBOOK and the revision New Year. HAPPY NEW YEAR. tivities planned provide informa­ bock. All these flights leave late at and a workshop on grantsmanship aspects of the One-Act Play Con before you submit a play not on The in the Addendum for 1977-78 the schedule tion, training and enjoyment. night week-days and return on Sun­ will be conducted by a member of test Rules and Administration is With Spring activities just around the corner, in- the Approved Lists. sessions scheduled will provide day. Transportation is available the TCAH staff. scheduled Thursday afternoon. appears to be somewhat crowded. First, we have area try-outs service credit for drama teachers You must follow the requirements outlined before the Play from the airport to the Hotel Mark Medoff, author of When The joint convention of the from many Texas school districts. Appraisal Committee can act. February 2 in the last day for and All-Regionals followed soon thereafter by TMEA. Begin­ Paso del Norte, Convention head­ You Comin' Back, Red Ryder?; Educational Theatre Associ­ Your administration may not be Texas to the basic set and submitting plays not through April, there is a contest quarters. Hotel reservations may The Wager and other plays will ation, United States Institute oJ requesting additions ning the week before TMEA aware of this quality training pro­ entries. be addressed to P.O. Box 1322, El conduct discussions and workshops, Theatre Technology/Texas, anc on the Approved Lists for consideration as every weekend except Easter. Truly a busy season. gram. Play 915/533- including "The Controversial Texas Non-Profit Theatres is spon­ Although the Spring is a busy | Economical air transportation Paso 79947 or by calling Additional Units in the School and Community." Au- sored by the Texas Theatre Counci; should not be completed and mailed schedule, it just might instruction on their instruments. round-trip to El Paso is available 2421. and crowded rand Harris, America's most-pro­ with the support of the Texas Com­ The Play Appraisal Committee immediately after receipt. You will be conducive to effective teaching. They should be judged by someone duced and best respected children's mission on the Arts and Humani­ will approve those set additions allow the Contest Manager a little under stress, with careful who is as equally prepared as their Students theatre playwright, will present a ties and the National Endowment that are essential to the under­ more time to plan. much more teacher; teaching, often develop Additions Made To Drama workshop with Mark Medoff and for the Arts, a Federal Agency. standing of the play. Additional rapidly than when the stress of (2) With improved scheduling on "Writing Chil­ Gifford Wingate Convention activities begin with platforms, step units and back­ TETA Meeting meeting schedules is absent. and obtaining judges for individual Plays." dren's "open to all" committee meetings ground scenery are seldom essen­ instruments we believe that the Directors List Harris will present a workshop The Texas Educational Theatre Stress Is Important Plan Meeting and registration Thursday morning tial. Elements of the League-Ap­ quality of the contest will be theatre production Association meets Feb. 2-4 in El on children's at the Hotel Paso del Norte. Work­ proved Unit Set will suggest almost Likewise, stress is important to improved; The following One-Act Play Con- Conference AA the Thursday production Paso. TETA is the only state-wide following shop productions and meetings will anything and these elements may organizations. An organization that (3) In assigning Division I test Planning Meeting Directors Androcles and the Lion and organization devoted exclusively to 27 Tom Jungman, Madison of his fill the three day schedule. Pre-reg- be used without Committee appro­ performs many times during the rating to a solo-ensemble perfor­ have been named by District Di­ will conduct a session on educational theatre. This organiza­ High School, 5005 Stahl Road, San Medoff istration of $20 may be sent to Mrs. val. The Committee requires only year progresses much more rapidly mance, the judge is certifying a rectors General. This list is in ad­ the New Play." tion needs you! TETA members are Antonio 78217 "Directing Shirleen Becker, El Paso High minimal justification for 8' X 10' than one that performs only once or student for state competition. Un­ dition to the ones in the December banded together to make theatre 28 Sharon Downes, Medina School, 1600 North Virginia, El backdrops used with Unit Set ele­ twice a semester. The stress of less higher standards are placed on Leaguer. If you have not heard Workshops significant to all educational in­ Valley High School, Drawer P, Mime Paso 79902. Send your |5 TETA ments. Please note the explanation playing several concerts improves regional competition, there is no from your OAP Planning Meeting stitutions, to set standards of com­ Castroville 78009 Richmond Shepherd's mime com­ membership dues unless you have concerning use of the Unit Set in reading and rehearsal techniques; way we can administer a state con­ Director, contact him at once. Feb. petence for instruction and pro­ Conference A pany will perform and conduct joined or renewed since September the Addendum to the HANDBOOK. musicality improves according to test. In 1977, 20,118 students would 1 is the last day for organizing duction, and to accomplish the Kemp mime workshops. Sessions on 1. See you in February for a real Do you have the HANDBOOK the quality oi teaching. These fac­ have been eligible for state compe­ spring meet districts. 17 Ginger Mullenix, recognition of such standards by South Main, Drama Festivals, Scene Design, El Paso Fiesta Convention! FOR ONE-ACT PLAY, Eighth tors are the province of the director tition. There is no place a final con­ Districts not listed here or pre­ High School, 905 , all institutions of learning and Model Making, Scenic Projection, Edition? and are not to be r-epeated here. test could have been held, based on viously have not been received by Kemp 75143 their administrations and citizens Theatre, Experimental and OAP directors and contest mana­ ratings. the State Office. Contact your Dis­ 22 Joan Huff, Shelbyville High Street of Texas. these the gers cannot expect to operate effec­ Two Meet Limitations do not reduce for the name School, Box 325, Shelbyville 75973 Stage Lighting will highlight secondary teach­ If the standards trict Director General tively without the HANDBOOK TETA includes the number of Division I's, there is of the responsible individual. Your instructional sessions. ers whose major interest is theatre. The new regulation for "outside" Conference B and Addendum for this year. I re­ such as a copy of the The Convention will feature sev­ theatre and contests is very liberal. The limita­ talk of quota participation administration has A Host cently discovered that some of our Some are teaching compe­ 8 L. D. Monroe, Ira High eral performance activities inclu­ Be the extracur­ tion of the contests outside 'the that found in other League Spring Meet List. participants are attempting to others are handling kind of Box 248, Ira 79527 ding those previously mentioned. theatre within League participation pertains to tition. No one wants this School, There is a real need for operate with information that wa ricular programs of but the Meet 12 Mario Maldonado, Anthony The Will of All Wills by Ray von contests on school time. If no school limitation in music contests Spring Workshops, Clinics or Festivals published for the 1969 contest year. their schools. High School, Drawer B, Anthony Rosenberg will serve as the dem­ is dedi­ time is missed, either going to or extreme growth of music participa­ for One-Act Play Contest en­ Get rid of HANDBOOKS that will The Secondary Section such drastic 6 Gene Clough, University High 88021 onstration piece for the University knowledge of returning from the contest, there is tion may require tries early in March or prior to cause difficulty. cated to increasing School, 2600 Bagby, Waco 76710 31 Robert Magee, Apple Interscholastic League Critic Judge the secondary area no limit as to the number an or­ action. Easter. Have you considered The Eighth Edition and Adden­ theatre within Springs High School, P.O. Drawer Workshop as the winner of the 1977 theatre buildings, ganization may attend. The key hosting such an event? Contact dum is required to participate this and to upgrading Local Contests Conference AAA 25, Apple Springs 75926 TETA One-Act Playwriting Con­ conditions words are "school time missed." the State Drama Director for year. Don't jeopardize your entry programs and working North Gar­ 36 Avys Locke, North Zulch test. Volpone produced by UT-E1 educational The Legislative Council was also 6 Judy Anthony, suggestions and encouragement. or the administration of your con­ of those involved in 2109 Bucking­ High School, Box 158, North Zulch Paso will highlight the Convention level. Solo Limitations interested in developing contests at land High School, test by using old material. The theatre at the secondary ham, Garland 75040 77872 Saturday evening. Many of the activities scheduled I have been asked to comment on the local level. In passing the lim­ Eighth Edition of the HANDBOOK will focus on expressed needs of the limitation of Solo-Small En­ itation noted above, it was empha­ and the Addendum costs $1. Order high school teachers. semble competition to students in sizing that local schools are en­ Some Good forms have been sent to schools If you did not receive TEXAS the ninth grade and above. There couraged to develop local contests several times this year. If you ninth THEATRE NOTES in December, seems to be no overriding reason for all students below the Soviet Education: Some Bad can't find one, send me the dollar Debate... you should get information about for the limitation but a combination grade. Schools are furthermore and I will complete the necessary con­ (Debate Cont. From Page 1) to graduate in the various Extracurricular Activities UIL related activities and registra­ of several factors: (1) The size of urged to conduct preliminary (Soviet, Cont. From Page 1) will need order form. All administrators and if areas," he added. "For example, I tion information with your Title the regional contests. In most re­ tests for high school students, ment best reduce energy consump­ The Soviets also have UIL-like drama directors have been sent the of elimi­ until the instructor tells them to with a University of Lenin­ Entry Card. Let me know if you gions the number of participants necessary, to the extent tion in the United States? spoke activities students participate in Addendum for 1977-78. Let me sit." of secondary English. need information that was not dictate block scheduling and most nating the unprepared for the 3. How can the federal govern­ grad teacher after regular classes. In kinder­ know if you need one. They are have a quota to turn furnished. often by instrumentation class such regional contests, ment best increase the energy in­ Special High Schools She said they garten, the organization is named free. It looks like a busy Spring ahead out at the end of a five-year period Ocktoberfest, in honor of the 1917 as woodwinds, brass, or strings, dependence of the United States? Upon completion of the eighth OAP List Available of us, but one month at a time, 600 English teachers. ever, can take refresher courses. In Note All Changes rather than by instruments. Many Debate propositions are: form, the students take examina­ HAPPY NEW YEAR. "If you, as a student, wanted to fact, teachers are instructed to take and Rule adjust­ Copies of the 1977 State Meet of today's soloists have individual 1. Resolved: That the federal tions, which more or less determine Administration be in the English education pro­ teacher training once every five ments for this year are in the Ad­ OAP program and the complete government should exclusively con­ their future paths. Those scoring gram, you'd have to get into the October revolution. Later, students dendum. Note carefully all changes. participation list are available for trol the development and distribu­ very high enter special high schools top 600 or you wouldn't be accepted. attend Comosol and finally, the correct your HAND­ postage and handling of $.50. The Music Theory Notes tion of energy resources in the which, Dr. Williams said, resemble You should The same is true of others engi­ Pioneer Clubs. BOOK or read OAP Rules as they participation list was available at States. American college preparatory United neers, medicine, right across the Again, these clubs are generally appear in the current CONSTITU­ SAC drama sessions before Decem­ classes. 2. Resolved: That the federal specialized and while the Soviets CONTEST RULES. ber and will be available at the Those failing the exam are moved board." TION AND government should establish a com­ insist participation is strictly on a You must read the explanation TETA convention without cost. If To Listen into vocational areas and to schools and want this Learn volunteer basis, Dr. Williams main­ added to the use of the Unit Set. you can't be there prehensive program to significantly which specialize in one craft. Goal of Education tains, "If you haye an ability or All of us should know by now information, let me know. increase the energy independence The Russians do not believe in in Russian is not for Education talent in some area for which one that there are two 4' x 8' platforms If you believe in early planning, United States, comprehnesive education. the individual's personal satisfac­ Note' of the of these activities have a program, in the Unit Set and two 4' X 4' plat­ refer to the Tentative UIL 1978-79 'Note By The remainder of the Soviet stu­ is for the good of the state tion. It then I have a feeling you're going forms may substitute for the larger Calendar. This calendar should be Schools to Vote dents enter secondary school, where and, Dr. Williams said, "you accept to volunteer." variety, but the printer error and of special interest to administra­ By JERRY DEAN the emphasis is placed on science because if you're a good socialist, The League annually mails a Another impressive characteris­ omission in the HANDBOOK has tors planning school calendars for TSSEC Music Theory Director and languages. Again the schools to do what's best for the preliminary survey to its member you want tic of the Soviet educational system caused problems for many. Read next year, and area and regional are highly specialized. One school state." is the devotion of the teachers, he the Addendum! You will find sev- OAP Contest Managers who find it up, music teachers, away schools asking that they vote on the might teach only French, another Up, There is a built in problem, how­ added. "The Russian system is pri­ plays added to the Ap­ necessary to schedule their theatres problem area they consider most English. :ral new Let's let theory reign it for a day! ever. Children in highly educated marily very efficient but it has its proved Lists. Multiple copies of or determine production schedules for debate. school, We'll surely debate it, suitable Once graduated from high families can secure the finest tutors problems. It is rote, and automatic most of these plays are available a year in advance. to Once the area is determined, a the Soviets make special point and educational coaching while the and generally the same throughout in the Drama Loan Library, but Those who schedule the 1979 If not explicate it, for college later preferential ballot is sent to see that all take exams peasants or people outside don't the Soviet Union. not enough to fill the demand. spring break the week after Easter When we meet at TMEA. entrance. "From this, establish the actual debate propo­ have the opportunity. "They lack originality, creativity on April 15 will find themselves on "One thing we found interesting you get a built-in autocracy or in- Dr. Williams Library Booming vacation during the UIL Regional true! Again this year, we have a chance to area selected. and imagination," Yes, folks, it's sition in the in educa­ tellentia," Dr. Williams said. "The to look now is that the Soviets have said. "The purpose of education in The Library is booming with meets. I urge everyone spend an hour together at the TMEA convention, with the Each topic must be ranked or else, five year Soviets are trying to do something calendar for next year! tion, like everything Russia is directed to improve the business. It is impossible to respond at the the ballot cannot be counted. Since exactly how about this by demanding certain ra­ main topic of conversation being high school music theory. plans and they know state, not the individual. As a re­ as fast as we receive orders. Please they will need to tios of college entrants be accepted Room the preferential ranking deter­ many teachers sult, the individual's wishes are of patient. We will get your re­ The convention, by the way, will be at the Astro Hall, to fill the from the rural areas." mines the results, incomplete bal­ graduate in five years very little concern. quest in the mail as soon as possi­ 111 in Houston, at 3 p.m. February 11. For my "official pre­ current demands," said Dr. Wil­ Uneducated per­ lots cannot be counted in the tabu­ Another thing: "The ideal system, in my opin­ ble. You can help by listing titles the same situation ex­ Ex-Andrews sentation," I'll talk about composition projects and distribute liams, adding sons over the age of 37 are not al­ ion," he added, "would be some­ in alphabetical order and listing a lation. It is important that ballots fields: Engineering, ists in other lowed to get an education. They where between the extremes of the few alternates. Include the required a few dittos with some ideas that may be helpful to some of be returned by the date designated, medicine, science. are, in effect, too old to be of value United States and Russia. We need $.50 with each request. Student Wins you. said League director Dr. Bailey "The Soviets then assign to each to the state. Educated persons, how- more discipline, more respect and The pink OAP Title Entry Card As usual, we'll have time for a question and answer session, Marshall. college the number of people they years. more basic education. The Russians is in the mail and should get to some copies of the 1977 TSSEC Music Theory need less dictatorial discipline, drama directors prior to Feb. 3. If Spelling Title and I'll have fewer rote activities and more crea­ you don't have it prior to this time, Exam for those who want them. Hope to see you there! tive, imaginative and individual et us know. It was mailed to the Norma Boles, 1977 graduate of director named on the OAP Champs Fare Well instruction." drama Andrews High School and recipient Hearing Note By Note? they Defending students write anyhing until Dr. Williams said the Soviets Enrollment Card and schools that the melody of a Clark Foundation Scholarship, I think not. When you're experi­ could tell you all about claim no drug problems and few lave changed directors should Interschol­ encing music at a concert, your mu­ in general terms. troubles with teenagers. The par­ notify the State Office. awarded by the Texas For example: Two phrases, long sical perception is not limited to Cross Country Meet ents are held liable for actions by astic League Foundation, won first and short durations in the first At State Promptly Return Cards hearing the first tone, then there their children and can be penalized place in slide rule and ready writing oh, good, phrase, but almost all short in the comes the next, and, It was a good year for defending The only defending champion to Carty, Gregory-Portland, 9:55; 2. by the state if problems persist. Return deadline for the Title contests at the 1977 UIL State Instead, you hear second; very limited range in the there's a third. champions, as far as the UIL state fail in its bid to retain its title was Jesus Arguellez, Brownfield, 10:02; "Another thing, the Soviets have Entry Card is February 23. Don't into pat­ first phrase (only scale steps 1-3 Meet. musical sounds grouped cross-country meet, held Dec. 10 El Paso Austin, which took second 3. Lazaro Adame, Crystal City, no welfare, and no unemployment. wait. Return the card as soon as least, in most music there until the end), but expanded in the In 1977, she also placed third in terns at at the Southwestern University place with 94 points behind sur­ 10:07. Everybody works," he added. "Of you select a title that has been are easily recognizable pat- second phrase. sense com­ there course in Georgetown was con­ prising Edinburg, which won the course, all this is at the price of approved or one that appears on the State Meet number sense, then, to em­ 'terns. It makes Sings It Back cerned. championship with 79 points. Conference A individual freedom where you're ;he Approved Lists. Entries in Dis- petition. As a sophomore and ju­ phasize pattern perception when we ;ricts scheduling early zones should If you've gotten into basic har­ Austin Westlake, propelled by Top finishers include: Girls teams: 1. Amarillo, 60 just a number. Just a tool of the nior, she finished second and first work on eartraining with our theory submit cards as soon as possible, mony I, IV, V will do you might Ann Quigley's second place finish points; 2. Amarillo Tascosa, 118 state to be told what to do." in the slide rule contest at the State students. and five others who finished in the Conference B tt takes time to prepare your Eligi- A good place to start with begin­ have them discuss the harmonic im­ points; 3. El Paso Bel Air, 127 Meet. top 22 out of 88 runners, won the jility Notice and the U.S. Mail is ning students is very simple tunes plications they hear. Finally, have Girls teams: 1. Westlake (Aus­ points. Na­ Conference B championship for the not always prompt. Norma was a member of the that have the kind of phrase struc­ the students sing it back to you with tin) 52 points; 2. Gregory-Port­ Girls individuals: 1. Patsy Nor­ 4 Girls Named Champs third consecutive year the only Directors who desire more than tional Honor Society, Andrews ture that occurs in much Common scale step numbers, and maybe with land, 86 points; 3. Waco Midway, man, El Paso, 11:47; 2. Chris team to ever win a Conference B In 1926 Senior Spelling one Title Entry Card-should notify High School Hall of Fame, Who's Practice Era Music Two-phrase letter names, or whatever you use. 101 points. Meeks, Elski (Alief), 11:51; 3. girls cross country title. ;his office immediately. If a school periods, the first phrase ending on a Only then should they put pen to Girls individuals: 1. Sandra Lorie Scott, Amarillo, 11:54. Senior state spelling champions Who in Math, the German Club, paper. If you consistently stress Meanwhile, A&M Consolidated elects to use an elimination contest, half cadence, and the second ending Brown, Cotulla, 11:55; 2. Ann Boys teams: 1. Edinburg, 79 for 1926 included four girls and The and was a Thespian four years. structure perception before notat- picked up its third Conference B up to three titles are allowed. with a full cadence. Quigley, Austin Westlake, 12:09; 2. El Paso Austin, 94 were Hubert She enjoys writing poetry and a tune, I believe you will take boys cross country title, clipping points; three boys. They Eligibility Notice will serve to iden- For example: "Yankee Doodle ing 3. Hope Wilson, Gregory-Portland, 109 of good Brownfield, 50-78. points; 3 El Paso Riverside, Bales of Webster, Mamie Baron of ;ify the final title selected. Eligi­ working with children in church went to town, riding on a pony; another step in the direction 12:20. In Conference A girls Amarillo points, Freasier of bility Notices will be mailed to related functions. (half) listening habits. Eagle Pass, Alice second consecutive Boys teams: 1. A&M Consoli­ Boys individuals: 1. Kenneth drama directors by March 1. This Stuck a feather in his cap and If all this sounds familiar, it High won its Mikeska, Olive Furlow of Alvord, Her plans upon graduation were championship with 60 points, dated (College Station), 50 points; Schmidt, El Paso Austin, 9:38; 2. form must be completed and filed called it macaroni." (full). might be that you read my column state Livingston of Ennis, to attend Abilene Christian College 2. Brownfield, 78 points; 3. Browns­ Curtis Conaway, Lubbock Mon- Willie Faye with the District Director General If you used this for dictation, and last spring, when I wrote a similar far ahead of second place Tascosa ville Pace, 79 points. 9:40; 3. Cameron Bird, Ar­ Victor F. Marschall of Harper and ;en days prior to the contest. Do it and work towards a degree in I think it's okay to begin with fa­ plea. If it'll help, I may do it again of Amarillo, which piled up 118 terey, 1. Jack Mc- lington, 9:43.' Robert Patton of Lockhart. early. There is no reason why it psychiatry. miliar tunes, you would not let the next year too. points. Boys individuals: Page 4 NTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER JANUARY, 1978 Seminole, Needville, Brazos, Buena Vista; Beaumont French Win State Volleyball Titles It is an exclusive club. And Need­ lighting match of the tournament, San Antonio Edison (23-3) de os (29-5) defeated Wink (16-6), Muleshoe; 4. Bye; 6. Denver City; 6. Colo­ rado City ; 7. Kermlt; 8. Fahens 9. Breeken- ville became its third member. held Dec. 2-3. feated Killeen (24-10), 15-4, 15-1 15-8, 8-12, 15-4; Jewett Leon (22- ridge 10. Whitesboro; 11. Crowley; 12. Wylie; 13. Van; 14. Quitman ; 15. Com­ The Blue Jays knocked off Fabens Elsewhere, Seminole picked up its Beaumont French (31-3) defeatet 6) defeated Gainesville Callisburg merce; 16. Pewitt (Omaha) ; 17. Warren; second Conference AAA state Big Spring (31-5), 16-18, 15-10 (14-4), 15-6, 15-8. Finals Brazos 18. Kountze; 19. Dayton; 16-14, 15-5 at Burger Center in 20. Waller; 21. Madisonville; 22. Robin­ Austin to win the UIL Class AA championship in as many years by 15-4. Finals French defeated Edi defeated Leon, 15-5, 15-7. son (Waco) ; 23. Caldwell; 24. Leander; 25. La Grange; 26. Needville; 27. Smithson state girls Volleyball champions for coming from behind to edge Beau­ son, 15-11, 15-6. Conference B: Semifinals Im­ Valley (New Braunfels) ; 28. Pearsall; 29. mont South Park, 16-14, 15-12. Conference AAA: Semifinals Yoakum ; 30. Refugio; 31. Benavides ; 32. the third consecutive year. perial Buena Vista (23-0) defeated Los Fresnos. Only two other teams in League The other Beaumont representa­ Beaumont South Park (32-3) de­ Abbott (20-5), 15-3, 15-8; Aust- Regional Winners: Fabens, Van, Kountze, Needville. history, Buena Vista (Imperial) in tive in the tournament, French feated Kerrville Tivy (17-5), 15- well-Tivoli (11-11) defeated Over- State Winner: NEEDVILLE. 1969,1970 and 1971, and Monahans, High School, fared slightly better, 11, 10-7; Seminole (30-6) defeated ton Leverett's Chapel (19-8), 15- Conference A Spring 1975, Fall 1975, and 1976, knocking off Big Spring in the semi­ Fort Worth Castleberry (28-6) 13, 6-15, 15-11. Finals Buena finals, 16-18, 15-10, 15-8 and San 15-6, 15-13. Finals Seminole de District Winners: 1. Bye; 2. Bye; 3. Bo- have managed the feat before. Vista defeated Austwell-Tivoli, 15- vina; 4. Crosbyton ; 5. Plains; 6. Wink; 7. But Needville shoved its way into Antonio Edison in the finals, 15-11, feated South Park, 16-14, 15-12. Hamlin ; 8. Hawley; 9. Bye; 10. Bangs ; 11. 3, 15-7. Academy (Temple) ; 12. Aledo : 13. Callis­ those ranks as if a spot had been re­ 15-6. Conference AA: Semifinals Fa­ burg (Gainesville) ; 14. Howe; 15. Frisco; In Conference A, Brazos dumped bens (34-2) defeated Kountze Conference AAAA 16. Bells; served all season. Led by the con­ 17. Crandall; 18. Frankston; 19. Sabine stant barrages of all-tournament Leon 15-5, 15-7, to win its fourth (19-4), 15-10, 12-10; Needville District Winners: 1. Coronado (El Paso) ; (Gladewater) ; 20. Ore City; 21. Tatum; 22. Conference B state championship. 2. Parkland (El Paso) ; 3. Pampa; 4. Coro­ Garrison; 23. Lovelady; 24. Leon (Jewett) ; Lillian Kramer and Freda Morris, (33-2) defeated Van (25-9), 15-4 nado (Lubbock) ; 5. Big Spring; 6. Bell 25. Hull-Daisetta (Daisetta) ; 26. Brazos the Blue Jays whipped Van, 15-4, Tournament results by confer­ 15-4. Finals Needville defeatec (Hurst) ; 7. Southwest (Fort Worth) ; 8. (Wallis-Orchard) ; 27. Shiner; 28. Thorn- Arlington; 9. Nimitz (Irving) ; 10. Wilmer- dale ; 29. Nixon ; 30. Jourdanton ; 31. Woods- 15-4, in the first round and then ence include, Fabens, 16-14, 15-5. Hutchins (Hutchins) ; 11. Adams (Dallas) ; boro ; 32. Orange Grove. 12. South Oak Cliff (Dallas) ; 13. Pearce Regional Winners: Wink, Callisburg turned back Fabens, in the high­ Conference AAAA: Semifinals Conference A: Semifinals Braz- (Bichardson) ; 14. Lee (Tyler) ; 15. Killeen ; (Gainesville), Leon (Jewett), Brazos (Wal- 16. Spring; 17. Westchester (Houston) ; lis-Orchard). 18. Sharpstown (Houston) ; 19. Waltrip State Winner: BRAZOS (WALLIS- (Houston) ; 20. Wheatley (Houston) ; 21. ORCHARD. MacArthur (Houston) ; 22. French (Beau­ mont) ; 23. Clear Lake (League City) ; 24. Conference B Alvin ; 25. Lamar (Rosenberg) ; 26. Ander- son (Austin) ; 27. Alice; 28. Hanna District Winners: 1. Bye; 2. Bye; 3. Bye; (Brownsville) ; 29. Harlandale (S«" An­ 4. Bye; 5. Bye; 6. Bye; 7. Anton; 8. New tonio) ; 30. Marshall (San Antonio) ; 31. Home; 9. Union (Brownfleld) ; 10. Water Edison (San Antonio) ; 32. Churchill (San Valley; 11. Highland (Roscoe) ; 12. Bye; Antonio). 13. Miles; 14. Buena Vista (Imperial) ; 15. Regional Winners: Big Spring. Killeen Fort Davis; 16. Anthony; 17. Novice; 18. French (Beaumont), Edison (San An- Zephyr; 19. Bye; 20. Bye; 21. Abbott; 22 Rio Vista; 23. Bye; 24. Moran; 25. OJStat'e Winner: FRENCH (BEAUMONT) Bronte; 26. Rochester; 27. Harrold; 28. Windthorst; 29. Byers ; 30. Bye ; 31. Chico; Conference AAA 32. Brock (Weatherford) ; 33. Bye ; 34. Bye; 35. Bye ; 36. Bye ; 37. Avery ; 38. Alba-Golden District Winners: 1. Borger; 2. Seminole; (Alba) ; 39. Leverett's Chapel (Overton) ; 3. Snyder; 4. Brownwood; 5. Castleberry 40. Bye ; 41. Bye ; 42. Bye ; 43. Bye ; 44. Bye ; (Fort Worth) ; 6. Waxahachie; 7. Mount 45. Bye; CHAMPION SPIKERS Members of the 1977 Class A girls state volleyball championship Brazos team are: Pleasant; 8. Pine Tree (Longview) ; 9. 46. Bynum; 47. Trinidad; 48. Bye; 49. South Park (Beaumont) ; 10. Katy; Spurger ; 50. Goodrich ; 51. Normangee; 52. (Front row, l-r) Rhonda Horelica, Dawn Kubes, Donna Janecka, Mona Krenek, Deena Kubes, Helen Faich- 11. LaVega (Waco) ; 12. Belton; 13. Tivy Bye; 53. Oglesby; 54. Buckholts; 55. Bye; (Kerrville) ; 14. Dickinson; 15. West Oso 56. Jarrell; 57. Fayetteville; 58. Bye; 69. tinger, Lynda Krenek, Cindy Janicek; (Back row, l-r) manager Diane Dusek, Debbie Haynes, Wanda Clark, (Corpus Christi) ; 16. Falfurrias. ; 60. Austwell-Tivoli (Ti- Regional Winners: Seminole, Castleberry Navarro (Seguin) Linda Smidovec, Diane Janecka, Helen Chickering, Cynthia Cromeans, Karen Hubenak, Coach Troy Pitt- (Fort Worth), South Park (Beaumont), voli) ; 61. Leakey; 62. Asherton ; 63. Bye; Tivy (Kerrville). 64. Agua Dulce. man and Mary Ann Morgan, assistant coach. State Winner: SEMINOLE. Regional Winners: Buena Vista (Im­ perial), Abbott, Leverett's Chapel (Oevr- Conference AA ton), Austwell-Tivoli (Tivoli). State Winner: BUENA VISTA (IM­ District Winners: 1. Bye; 2. Quanah; 3. PERIAL). Kramer Wins Third All-Tourney Award Needville's powerful Lillian Gaylor Rickett, senior, Beaumont "Lil" Kramer collected her third South Park. all-state tournament award after Conference AA: Lil Kramer, se­ BEST IN AAAA Members of the 1977 Conference AAAA state champion girls volleyball team are (front leading the Blue Jays to a third nior, Needville (3 yrs.) ; Beth consecutive Class AA girls volley- Stavnoha, senior, Needville (2 (Back row, l-r) managers Linda Kurity, row, l-r) Corliss Piper, Cheryl Grant, Mickey George, Beth Wright, ball championship, a feat accom­ yrs.) ; Suzanne Meyer, junior, Cindy Barry, Ruby McDonald, Diane Arterberry, Tomasine Sam, assistant coach Jackye Aiena and Coach plished by only two other schools in Needville; Valnita Nichols, senior, Dusty Roberts. UIL volleyball tournament history. Fabens; Lori DeVolin, senior, All-tournament teams, as selected Fabens; Nancy Bell, sophomore, by the Texas Volleyball Coaches Fabens. Association, are as follows: Conference A: Deena Kubes, se­ Conference AAAA: Diane Arter­ nior, Brazos; Dawn Kubes, sopho­ berry, senior, Beaumont French; more, Brazos; Donna Janecka, Ruby McDonald, senior, Beaumont senior, Brazos; Kim Bates, senior, French; Cheryl Grant, senior, Leon (2 yrs.) ; Renae Thomas, se­ Beaumont French; Lisa Rose, nior, Leon; Lisa Willhelm, senior, sophomore, San Antonio Edison; Wink. Annette Santiago, senior, San An- Conference B: Beverly Borron, tsnio Edison; Rose Magers, senior, senior, Buena Vista (2 yrs.) ; Elva Big Spring. Conference AAA: Vickie Graves, Armendariz, senior, Buena Vista; junior, Seminole; Valerie Earl, se­ Janiee Word, senior, Buena Vista; nior, Seminole, (2 yrs.) ; Freda Candy Lewis, senior, Overton Lev­ CLASS B CHAMPS Imperial Buena Vista downed Leon (Jewett) 15-5, 15-7 to win the Class A state girls' Morris, senior, Seminole (2 yrs.) ; erett's Chapel; Polly Schultz, se­ volleyball championship. Team members include: Front row, l-r) Rosio Luna, Cathy Daniel, Judy Ramirez, nior, Austwell-Tivoli; and Beth Henri Pabalate, senior, Fort Worth Simona Field and Joy Grant; (Back row, l-r) manager llda Admendariz, Greta Schwiening, Janis Word, Castleberry; Pam Hill, senior, Collier, sophomore, Austwell- Beaumont South Park (2 yrs.) ; Tivoli. Cathy Jamison, Elva Armendariz, Beverly Borron and Sheila Hutchins, coach. Postscripts On Athletics De-Confusing Certain League Rules By BILL FARNE.Y A. Yes. After 30 days waiting as A pupil who enrolls after the first (grades 7, 8 and 9) in football and/ day of the second week is not eli­ League Athletic Director outlined in Art. VIII, Sec. 6 (At­ or basketball, is he ineligible for tendance Rule). Proper forms from gible for 30 calendar days. A senior football/basketball in a school dis­ Rules are necessary for the consistent administration of the the sending and receiving schools changing schools in the middle of trict to which he changes his 10th AAA CHAMPS Members of the Seminole Maidens, Conference AAA state volleyball champs in 1976 and League's athletic activities, and sometimes the rules become must be completed, however. his senior year could be eligible in grade year? Q. Does this rule apply to stu­ the new school to which he changes 1977, are: (Front row, l-r) Kirby Jameson, Robie Blount, Terrie Morris, Ellen Cortez, Irene Ramirez, Kim complicated, intricate and confusing. This column will hope­ A. Yes. He is ineligible for a peri­ dents below the ninth grade? if proper forms are executed and od of one year in the sport or sports Browning; (Back row, l-r) managers Deanne Davis and Lucille Tumlinson, Valerie Earl, Freda Morris, Vickie fully clear up some of the confusion surrounding several of the more commonly questioned sections of the Constitution A. No. Article VIII, Section 13, the District Executive Committee in which he participated (football/ Graves, Shirley Garner, Coach Kathleen Brasfield and Jerry Carter, trainer. Item d specifies that this rule apply approves. basketball) if he represented his and Contest Rules: Article VIII, Sections 13 through 16, deal­ only to high school students. Note, however, there would be a school in the ninth grade, whether ing with residence and scholastic requirements for League Q. If a legal guardianship is in 30 day waiting period for the senior or not the ninth grade was the first participants. existence, can a student be eligible student before he or she could par­ year of a four year high school or relative or friend and become eli­ if his or her guardian resides in the ticipate in varsity athletics, accord­ the last year of a three year junior Residence Requirements gible in a district in which his par­ school district? ing to Article VIII, Section 6. (Re­ high. The ninth grade constitutes fer to previous question.) the first year of high school. As stated in the Constitution, ents do not reside? A. Item b states that in order to become eligible under a guaridan- "A pupil changing schools is not A. After a period of one year, the Previous Participation Scholastic Requirements eligible in League contests whose student can be eligible if the district ship, the guardianship must be le- Another area we are questioned parents or guardian reside outside executive committee approves and ally recorded in its regular order Q. What are the academic re­ about often is Article VIII, Section quirements for participation in ath­ the school district for a period of the student is paying his or her own and of at least one year's standing 14, which states, "A pupil who has letic contests? one year immediately preceding the way, which includes keeping of re­ prior to the contest. ceipts to prove no special "reduced" Q. If there is no high school in the represented a high school in either A. There are two basic academic contest." football or basketball is ineligible Q. Is a senior who changes to a rate is given to the student. It district wherein the parents reside, requirements: (1) Article VIII, will be the student be eligible only in the sport or sports (football without a corre­ should be a rate which is compara­ where Section 16, which states in order to school district or basketball) in which he or she sponding move by his parents eli- ble to the "going rate." his or her first year in high school? take part in any contest, the student participated for one calendar year ible for competition at the varsity Q. If a student reaches his or her A. The student will be eligible in must have attended a major portion in the school to which he or she 18th birthday, does the "parent re­ an adjoining school in which he may of the preceding quarter and com­ level? transfer, or changes." A. No. Art. VIII, Sec. 14 permits sidence" clause apply? obtain a TEA approved pleted at least three credits (cours­ a school which is a designated "re­ i senior or a student in his or her A. Yes, even though the student is Q. Is is possible for a student in es) including at least two separate ast year of eligibility to participate living alone, his or her eligibility re­ ceiving school." Once a student has his last year of eligibility to be eli­ courses; chosen a high school under this at the varsity level with the approv­ sides in the district wherein hs par­ gible under this rule even though he (2) Article VIII, Section 15 a year of al of the district executive commit­ ents live. clause, he must forfieit has participated at another school states that a student must be pas­ eligibility if he changes to another tee after certain forms have been Q. If a student marries and in the junior year? sing seven days prior to the contest high school, unless, of course, there igiied by both the sending school changes schools, is he or she eli­ A. Yes. With the senior transfer three courses or the equivalent. is a corresponding change in resi­ and receiving school. However, for gible the first year in the district to forms properly executed and with The League is currently prepar­ dence by his parents. a student to be eligible under this which he or she changes? the approval of the District Execu­ ing a student pamphlet for eligibil­ rule, his parents must be legal resi­ A. No. Art. VIII, Section 13 30-Day Waiting Period tive Committee, it would be possible ity rules. Hopefully, each student in dents of the school district to which would still apply and the student Article VIII, Section 6 states that for the student to be eligible for the state will have access to a copy the student changes. would be ineligible unless there is a no one shall take part in any contest varsity football or basketball, pro­ in the near future. Q. Can a student whose parents corresponding change of residence who at the time of the contest has vided his parents are bona fide resi­ Meanwhile, any questions con­ AA CHAMPIONS THRICE The Needville Blue Jays edged Fabens 16-14, 15-5 to win their third consecu­ are both living have a separate by the parent into the same district. not been a bona fide attendant in the dents of the school district to which cerning athletic eligibility should be he changes, and he is eligible under tive Class AA girls volleyball state championship. Team members include: (Front row, l-r) Vonya Eudy, guardian? Q. A senior currently in the mid­ school unit represented for 30 cal­ directed to school administrators in A. No. Under the meaning of this dle of his or her senior year moves endar days immediately preceding all other League criteria. the local school districts. The Con­ Katherine Watson, Laurie Lichnovsky, Donna Ferguson, Beth Stavnoha, Lillian Kramer, Suzanne Meyer; rule, if both parents are living, no with his parents to another district. the contest or since the first day of Q. If a student participates as a stitution and Contest Rules 1977-78 (Back row, l-r) managers Janet White, Elizabeth Kaminski, Debbie Loehr, Tammy Wendt; Teresa Marek, guardianship is possible. Is he or she eligible for varsity ath­ the second week of the current ninth grader in the last year of a Edition provides them with a work­ Carolyn Frederickson, Rhonda Pieper, Pam Wendt, Kathy Stasney, Beth Hanly and Noel Heintz, coach. Q. Can a student move in with a letics at the new location? school year. three year junior high school ing set of all regulations.