Nov/Dec, 1982 Volume 67 Issue Three USPS 267-840

Photo by Bobby Malish

He dates back lo the pre-rulei day*, when play­ ers were openly recruited and he helped put a lid on athletic abuses, in part by helping develop the Baseball Plan. For his many contributions to Making the UIL, Bobby Cannon of Kerrville was present­ ed a Plaque of Appreciation during the Legisla­ tive Council meeting.

waives OTHER COUNCIL ACTION: Music committee page 3 Literary committee page 8 Appeals board, study Athletics and policy P«9* 7 The decision of the hearings officer may committee okayed be appealed to the Appeals Board by the The Special Study Committee will consist Once dubbed "the land of no exceptions," of representatives of school administrator the UIL recently took the first step to rid associations, school boards as well as the itself of that title. president and president elect of the Legisla­ The Legislative Council voted unani­ tive Council. A consultant has also been mously to establish a rules waiver officer employed to arrange meetings, compile and an appeals board, both of which will data and draw up final recommendations. consider requests from students who have Fie meetings will be held, with the first lost eligibility for League contests due to being from 4 to 6 p.m. December 15 at the circumstances beyond their control. Education Service Center in Austin. Other In addition, the Council voted to commis­ meeting will be held in the Dallas-Fort sion a special study committee, which will Worth metroplex, Houston, Lubbock and travel the state to gather public input on a San Antonio, with the final meeting expect­ number of the most pressing questions con­ ed in late May. All meetings are open and cerning extracurricular activities. area school administrators, coaches, teach­ "It would not be an overstatement to say ers, parents, legislators, media and other the League is moving into areas never be­ concerned people will be invited to attend fore explored," Dr. Bailey Marshall said. and participate. "There are two facts that school people are Specifically, the committee will study especially proud of: That the League oper­ the following concerns: ates in the best interests of students, and • Reclassification and relignment, with that our rulemaking processes are open and emphasis on disparity in enrollments of democratic. Conference AAAAA high schools and of the "We think the waiver and appeals board proposals to alter the Conference A align­ proposals, as well as the special study com­ an automobile accident,the district execu­ submitted to the hearings officer, ments. mittee, will strengthen the overall pro­ tive committee would declare him ineligi­ parents or guardian of the person applying e The feasibility of including private and gram," he added. ble according to the previous scholarship for the waiver, by the school, or by another parochial schools as UIL members. According to the waiver/appeals board rule. However, the student may file written member of the district executive commit­ • The loss of time during the school day plan, the previous scholarship requirement waiver requests with a hearing officer in tee. The Appeals Board would render a de­ due to participation in League literary and (8-16-1), the parent residence rule (8-14-1) Austin. The hearing officer would render a cision within 30 days, and its decision would academic contests. or the five-year rule (8-20-1) may be waived decision, based solely on written informa­ be final. • The summer camp restrictions. if the conditions causing a student to be in­ tion. Members of the Appeals Board will in­ • The use of school bands in community eligible under the requirements of one of The decision of the hearing officer would clude nine members — five school adminis­ activities. the rules are not caused by voluntary action then be submitted to the school superin­ trators elected to serve four-year terms, • Fall soccer restrictions. of the student or his parents. tendent or principal and to the members of and four persons appointed by the chairman After the five meetings, the committee For example, if a student misses his the respective district executive committee of the Legislative Council to serve one-year will make recommendations to the various sophomore year due to injury sustained in for review and verification of the facts as terms. Legislative Council committees. State Supreme Court rules League is not state agency

Unless the Texas Supreme Court or a agency. ly, the gist of the case became the League's and that every League rule was voted into lower court reverses itself, the UIL will re­ "At that time, we were informed that we status and not the camp rule." the Constitution and Contest Rules by a ma­ turn to the status it held for 63 years — that would have to function as a state agency, That decision was appealed to the State jority vote of the member schools. Supreme Court, which found "no revers- being a voluntary-member association of and we have done so since then." "I don't believe anyone thinks that rules public schools, and not a state agency. The question fo the UIL's status arose able error" in the appellate court decision. are no longer necessary, or that school peo­ The State Supreme Court ruled Novem­ from a lawsuit, challenging the summer "I have not received a copy of the Su­ ple are not the persons best capable of de­ ber 16 that the League is required to post a camp rule. On December 12, 1981, 100th preme Court ruling, but it is our under­ ciding which rules are necessary," he add­ bond in order to appeal a district judge's District Court Judge Robert Montgomery standing that they ruled that the appeals ed. decision. Generally, state agencies are ex­ granted an injunction in a class action suit court did not err," Marshall said. "Our empt from the bond requirement, and in (Billy Bob Brown et al vs. Bailey Marhsall first move is to ask the Supreme Court for a As for the summer camp restrictions, recent years, the League has not posted et al) enjoining the League from enforcing rehearing. If that request is denied, we'll Marshall said he has been advised that all bond upon appeal of lower court decisions. the camp restrictions. take the advise of our attorneys and go rules remain in effect. The immediate effect of the Supreme The League appealed the decision to the from there." "No doubt, there's a lot of confusion Court's ruling are unknown, but UIL direc­ Seventh District Court of Appeals in Amar- Marshall said contentions that the deci­ right now, as there is any time an outside tor Dr. Bailey Marshall said he sees no rea­ illo, which ruled on April 29, 1982 that it sion spells the beginning of the end of the authority reinterprets past precedents or son for panic or overstatement. would not hear the appeal because the UIL UIL are greatly overexaggerated. interprets the rules which were passed by "From 1910 to 1973, the UIL did not oper­ had not posted an appeal bond. "The League operated from 1910 to 1973 school people," Marshall said. "I don't ate under state agency status," Marshall "When we appealed as we normally do, without state agency status and I don't see think the Supreme Court questioned our ba­ said. "In 1973, the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court which does not require our paying an ap­ why we would not continue to operate with­ sic relationship with the University of Tex­ of Appeals ruled that the UIL was a state peal bond, the Seventh Court of Appeals out it," he said. "The critical element that as at Austin, and I think we'll remain a part agency because it was a part of the Univer­ refused to hear the case because we had not most people seem to overlook is that the of the UT Division of Continuing Educa­ sity of Texas at Austin, which is a state posted the bond," Marshall said. "Sudden­ UIL is a voluntary-member organization tion." The Leaguer Opinion Page 2

I've seen insofar as athletics is concerned, Farmersville superintendent james Dick­ son was attacked after reporting to his dis­ trict executive committee that his team Ask for written eligibility opinions had an ineligible player on the squad. The committee met and ruled that the Farmers The UIL administrative staff receives must forfeit all victories in which the thousands of telephone calls each year in­ youngster participated. quiring about the eligibility status of stu­ Two men, angry at the decision, attacked dents. Some of these calls are urgent; but Mr. Dickson at his home, leaving him bru­ in most cases, the answers could be ised and unconscious. He was later treated received two weeks to a month later with­ Director's corner at a McKinney hospital for a concussion out causing problems. and deep bruises on his head and chest. Unless you need an opinion immediately, Dr. Bailey Marshall Fortunately, the committee rallied to your request for an opinion should be in Mr. Dickson's aid. Said Farmersville writing. There are a number of reasons school board president, "We're certainly in why these requests should be in writing: eligibility. It is not binding and does not has been in his current school? 2) Does he support of our superintendent. As the stu­ 1) Anyone who questions you about the make a student eligible or ineligible. The live with his parents? 3) Why did the stu­ dents get older ... they'll realize that hones­ opinion can be shown in writing. school or the district executive committee dent change schools? 4) Do parents own ty and character is what it's all about. And 2) Anyone who questions what you said can declare a student ineligible — the their home? 5) Are the parents legally di­ as long as we have an administration that's to the office to get your opinion can be League Office can only give opinions. The vorced (if student is living with one par­ exhibiting these characteristics, I think shown a copy of your letter. State Executive Committee can rule on eli­ ent)? 6) Did student participate at the pre­ we're in good shape." 3) You are less likely to not understand gibility cases only in certain situations. vious school? Still, it is a sad testament to the warped something in writing, and the opinion is Complete information should be provided No one wants a student who is ineligible priorities of a fanatic few. If this attitude is likely to be more accurate. when requesting an opinion. The name of to participate. The results are forfeiture of allowed to fester, public school people may 4) You will know if further clarification the student and circumstances that may af­ the contest. Therefore, when there is any decide it is no longer in the best interests of is needed. fect the case should be included. When dis­ doubt, write the UIL office and request an the students to sponsor athletic contests. Please keep in mind that the administra­ cussing students who have changed schools, opinion. Don't wait until it becomes a prob­ We hope it never comes to this extreme. tive staff can only give you an opinion on you should include: 1) How long the student lem that affects other students, parents and In the meanwhile, we applaud Mr. Dick­ supporters.. son's courage and integrity, and wish him a In one of the most appalling incidents speedy and full recovery.

Editor Dr. Bailey Marshall The Managing Editor Bobby Hawthorne Friday night TV ban struck down Legislative Council Leaguer B J. SUmps, Amarillo ISD: Ralph Poteet, Mesquite ISD; Wayne Schaper, Memorial HS, Spring Branch ISD; C. N. Boggess, San Antonio Harlandale ISD; Bill Vardeman, Federal laws currently prohibit televis­ General attendance reports from high The Leaguer is the official publication of the University Levelland ISD; Frank Moates, DeSoto ISD; Glenn Pearson, Interscholastic League. Box 8028. University Station. Austin, City ISD; Jack Frost, Georgetown ISD. J. C McClesky. Sla- ing of professional football games on Fri­ school football games shows an increase in Texas 78712. The UIL office is located at 2622 Wichita, on the ton ISD; Don Whitt. Wylie ISD; Dr. William Farmer. days and Saturdays during the regular sea­ attendance in Texas. Many factors may be campus of The University of Texas at Austin. Phone (512) Barbers Hill ISD; Claude Jungman, Premont ISD; Roy 471-5883 The newspaper is distributed to Texas school ad­ Dodds. Plains ISD: Jack Johnson. Southlake Carroll ISD; son. The NCAA, in most instances, has contributing, but most feel one factor is not ministrators, program directors, coaches and contest spon­ Jerry Gideon, Frankston ISD; Eldon Edge, Poth ISD; James prohibited Friday night college football having so much professional football on sors, as well as to other persons interested in extracurricular McLeroy. Borden County (Gail) ISD; G. W. Maxfield. Gor­ competition. man ISD; James Worsham, Avalon ISD; Jim Payne. Bruce- from being televised, even during Texas television. Two games (Temple vs. Bryan, The Leaguer is printed eight times yearly by Texas Stu­ ville-Eddy ISD. high school playoffs. AAAAA district game, and Brownwood vs. dent Publications. One year's subscription is $2. Second class Cleburne, AAAA district game) were postage paid in Austin, Texas. Administrative Staff If the District Court Ruling by Federal Dr. Bailey Marshall, director; Dr. William Farney, athlet­ Judge Burciaga is not overturned, the high played before crowds of 25,000 plus. State Executive Committee ic director; Dr. Nelson Patrick, music director; Lynn Mur­ Dr Thomas Hatfield. Dr. Lynn F. Anderson, Jim Barnes. ray, drama director; Bobby Hawthorne, journalism direc­ schools must band together to either have We're glad to see the crowds back out Mike Day. Dr. William Farney, Dr. Bailey Marshall, James tor: Bonnie Northcutt, assistant athletic director; Susan legislation passed to protect at least the supporting a purely amateur program Havard, Dr. Robert L. Marion, Dr. Lynn McCraw. Chester Zinn. assistant athletic director; Charles Schwobel. assistant again. We will continue to do well if we Ollison. Betty Thompson, Dr Jesse Villarreal. Dr. Millard music director; Ray Westbrook, activities director; Janet Friday nights; or work with the colleges in H Ruud Wiman, activities director. our state and area to see that they do not keep our programs amateur and education­ televise on Friday nights. al in nature. Official notices

INVITATIONAL MEETS DUNBAR HIGH MINK (UN SPELLING WORDS Ellison HS of Killeen will conduct an academic meet Dunbar High School of Fort Worth has been placed on Page 150, Article 24-7-5 (101(c)(3), should read, "At Following are corrections to the "Spelling Word List," 1982-83: on Saturday, December 11. Registration will be from (- probation for the 1982-83 school year In boys' basketball the completion of the instruction period, choral groups 8:45 am and contests will be held in calculator applica­ for violation of Article VIII, Section 13, the Changing will be given the pitch and each section may hum the Page Column Printed Correction tions, science and number sense. Contact Betty Grlsham Schools Rule and Article VI I, Section 25, the Bona Fide starting tone. The selection will then be sung twice; first at 817-526-9661. Residence Rule of the Constitution and Contest Rules. with the piano accompaniment utilizing the group's pre­ 15 1 adventitous adventitious ferred method of sight singing; then a capella. The di­ 19 19 emanciated emancipated ONE-ACT PLAY epee epee SOUTH SAN rector will have one minute for discussion between the 19 19 Remove Plata Suit* from the "Ineligible Plays" and hyprocrite The district executive committee has placed South San accompanied reading and the unaccompanied perform­ 21 26 hypocrite also delete "Simon, Neil-all full-length plays including perjorative Antonio High School baseball team on probation for the ance, the a capella In Conferences A, AA, AAA, AAAA, 23 35 pejorative individual acts of Moio Sulla." sollicitude solicitude 1982-83 season for violation of rule 3E of the Baseball and AAAAA using the printed text or in Conferences C 28 26 Delete from "Approved Publishers" David McKay. CC, CCC using the preferred method of sight singing or spititual spiritual Plan. 26 46 Note: Most UIL approved plays from McKay's cata­ text. snytax syntax 27 49 logue are now carried by Baker's and French. vainess vainness MUSIC PLAN 28 53 26 46 spackle spackle, vt KASHMERE HS AUSTIN WESTLAKE Page 143, Article 24-5-7 (5)(a), should read, "All Class ecroach encroach Houston Kashmere mixed choir and tenor-bass choir Westlake High School has been placed on probation In I Instrumental solos may be performed with the music. 19 19 octopus octopus have been disqualified for UIL music competition for the all UIL activities for 19(2-83 for violation of Art. 8, Sec. Class II and Class III Instrumental solos and all vocal 23 33 27 49 snytax syntax 1982-83 school year for violation of the Music Plan, page 10. solos must be performed from memory; a judge may not 126, Article V, Section 15, paragraph b. audition a soloist on a Class II, 111 or a vocal soloist who SPEECH has not memorized the music." Add to page 61, 20-3-4-17) and page 63, 20-3-3-17): The ROBINSON HS speaker may complete the sentence which he Is speaking JERSEY VILLAGE HS Robinson HS (Waco) has been placed on probation for El PASO without disqualification, after he has consumed his allot­ Houston Jersey Village second band has been disquali­ 1982-83 in baseball for violation of the Baseball Plan. The District 1-AAAAA Executive Committee has ted time. fied for Ul L music competition for the 1982-83 school disqualified El Paso HS for district honors in football for year for violation of the Music Plan, page 126, Article V, PICTURE MEMORY AUSTIN LANIER Section 15, paragraph b. the 1982 season for violation of Article 25-5-7. The Lanier HS Orchestra is Ineligible to compete in The correct spelling of the river is "Maes." SAN ANTONIO KENNEDY any UIL music contest during the 1982-83 school year for "Maas" on the larger reproduction Is a printing error. The District 28-AAAAA Executive Committee has ARANSAS PASS HS In order to be fair to contestants, either spelling will be violation of Article 24-5-3. The District Executive Committee placed Aransas placed San Antonio Kennedy HS on probation for the OOPS! accepted. 1982-83 and 1983-84 school years for violation of Article Pass High School on probation for the 1982-83 school year The Conference AAAAA, District 27 basketball cham­ in tennis for violation of Rule 11 of the Athletic Plan. 25-1-1 of the Athletic Code. pion for 1982 was H. M. King HS — not Kingsvllle HS, as LAKE TRAVIS HIGH listed in the September leaguer. We regret the error. ATHENS HS Lake Travis High School has been assigned to District FOOTBALL PLAN DEBATE The State Executive Committee placed Athens High 28AA for all League activities other than football for the On page 203, 25-13-2(2) should read "When the ninth Add to 20-1-1 (page 52, C8.CR) the word "that" making grade is in junior high, football practices should corre­ School on probation for the 1982-83 school year In football 1982-83 school year. the sentence read: "Debaters whose use of rapid fire spond with the high school dates. No games shall be for violation of the Athletic Code (mistreatment of off I- delivery that interferes with their communication with played until the first Thursday in September." clals by coaches, players, game-related personnel, and ROMANS Deleted are the words "or interschool scrimmages." their audience and debate colleagues have forgotten that fans). Roma HS has been placed on probation for the 19(2-83 debate is a public form of speaking." school year for violations of the vocal solo and ensemble ONE-ACT PLAY MUSK LIST contest. The following corrections in the current CararthiMon mni TYPEWRITING The Prescribed Music List is not current with the re­ Conhuf HUIM should be noted: Rule 23-1-1 (6a) on page 119 Correct In Constitution and Contest Rules, 22-10-9 (1) cent reclassification In which Conference B was elimi­ to read: "Sponsors will not be permitted to examine the WACO UNIVERSITY HS should read "Disqualification from the one-act play con­ nated. Music directors and administrators should make test for the current academic year will result If a school discarded papers. However, each sponsor will be per­ University HS (Waco) has been placed on probation mitted to examine his contestant's paper at a time desig­ certain that the new classification procedure Is followed. for 19(2-83 In baseball for violation of the Baseball Plan. fails to meet the entry deadline or fails to meet the title nated by the director before final test results are an­ Also, the following corrections of the PML should be entry deadline. Rule 23-1-2 <2|) on page 124 should read nounced." noted: "The Director During the Contest Performance. — No Page 25, English Horn Solos, Class I, Handel, Concerto LANCASTER director will be permitted in the light booth, backstage EL PASO HIGH in g minor, SMC. The District 6AAAA Executive Committee has placed The District 1-AAAAA Executive Committee has or offstage areas during the contest performance of his On page ISO, the title of event 433 should read "Miscel­ Lancaster High School on probation for football for 1982- play, but directors are permitted in these areas during placed El Paso HS on probation for the 1982-83 year in football for violation of Article 25-5-10 of the Football laneous String Ensembles" rather than "Miscellaneous (3 and 1983-84 for violation of Rule 3h of the Football the set and strike periods." Plan. String Solos." Plan. The Leaguer Music Page 3 More input Judging a marching band contest

to advisory Each year after it is too late I think of preparing a program for marching band contest; a program that would give the lay­ man an insight into how to evaluate a panel seen marching band. The Rio Grande Valley Music matters (Region XV) went through a three year pe­ BY CHARLES SCHWOBEL riod, 1940-43, attempting to inform the gen­ Dr. Nelson Patrick Assistant Music Director eral public on how to evaluate a marching band contest. Today this has paid excellent The Constitution and Contest Rules dividends in terms of attendance and audi­ states that the State Director of Music Ac­ ence interest in the contest. In the Valley it tivities may have a Music Advisory Com­ is not unusual for audience members to mittee composed of representatives elected keep a running score and comments on was passed allowing junior high school by the regional music directors. This group each band. Often friendly wagers are made Council results choirs to use their preferred method of usually meets on a weekend when high on how close one can approximate the sight singing for both readings at the school music contests are restricted to al­ judge's final ratings. The Legislative Council passed an sight reading contest in the spring. They low District and Spring Meet Contests. I emergency measure to allow Class I in­ may use their preferred method or the will be the first to agree that the date for To carry through on such a project we strumental soloists to perform using printed text for either the initial singing the meeting creates problems because of a might consider utilizing a page of the pro­ their printed music at solo-ensemble with piano accompaniment or the a ca- torrent of activities throughout the spring. gram to briefly describe the judging of the contests this spring. Please note the offi­ pella rendition. However, it is impossible to find another contest and what to look — listen for in the cial wording in the Official Notices of The Council also placed on the re­ date that does not conflict with a myriad of performance. The following might help in this Leaguer. ferendum ballot whether to sponsor the music contests, spring breaks, spring trips, formulating a program. An additional emergency measure State Marching Band Contest. graduation or summer activities. The meet­ It is difficult for the average spectator at ing must be held early enough to implement a marching band contest to understand ev­ rounded by flags, rifles or bandsmen. band out of tune usually sounds noisy clarifications and procedural changes nec­ erything that is happening on the field with The soloist should not be excessively essary for the following school year. the band, flags, twirling, rifles and percus­ even when playing softly. At no time staged unless it happens to be the cli­ should the music or percussion sound Previously, the elected members have sion often as a separate unit. The spectator max of the show. All other music se­ should keep in mind that everything is de­ uncontrolled and offensive. had the responsibility of presenting region lection should lead up to the climax. A 6. Marching: In marching watch for uni­ proposals as well as voting on issues con­ signed to contribute to the total ten minute show with two or three soloists appear­ show and more especially to the music. The formity of carriage, step, knee lift, cerning band, choir and orchestra. The rep­ ing, might destroy the climax and etc. Also observe the unformity of resentative often voted his or her con­ following tips might be of help to the novice weaken the show. lay judge. wearing the uniforms — especially the science at the meeting since there was no 4. In recent years the show may highlight hat. Suitability of uniform to the style opportunity to consult with other directors 1. Try to maintain an overall view of the a section of the band — brass and per­ of marching is most important. from the region. And, in all fairness, band, entire show which should revolve cussion are used most frequently. 7. Finally, try to evaluate the entire show choir and orchestra directors do not always around the music. The show should ex­ These units have about the same rela­ as a whole. Does the show hold togeth­ share the same concerns between their press the meaning of the music or sup­ tionship to the show as the soloist and er? Is there a central theme? Is there files. Nor do they always agree among their port the music in some way. should have the same sort of treat­ a well defined climax? Does the band own ranks. 2. Movement of any kind, flags, rifles, ment. enter and leave the field gracefully, ef­ The purpose of this committee is to chart twirlers or other non-playing members 5. The music should be modulated to its ficiently and quietly saving the audi­ a course that is beneficial for the state as a are the most visual portion of the musical relationship to the total show ence attention for the show? whole. The differences of attitudes among show. They should set the stage or at­ with the climax claiming the most at­ There are many other factors that a rank and file of band, choir and orchestra mosphere for the show, always sup­ tention whether the loudest or the sof­ judge considers in his evaluation, but if the directors must coalesce at some point to ported by the music. test part either can be the climax. In layman uses the above, he will derive much provide a clear recommendation for the 3. Soloists (if any) are usually spotlight­ listening to the music, check for being pleasure in participating in the Marching course of the music contest. The resulting ed by appearing in center field sur- in tune and having good precision. A Band Contest. confusion of late has prompted the Music Subcommittee of the Legislative Council to suggest that a representative from each Without them, calculator contest area (band, orchestra, choir) in each region should take a pool on issues prior to the Stated problems: Music Advisory Committee Meeting. would not fulfill its purpose It was further suggested that, since the Texas Music Educators Association has the By J.R. COGOELL they receive a taste from the stated prob­ arise, let us explain how these problems on broadest scope of all the professional or­ Calculator Applications Director lems of the Calculator Applications test. the test are developed. Throughout the ganizations and has traditionally served the "Why do we have to have those tough For in these problems, we describe "real year, at odd moments, the directors get UIL in an advisory capacity, the TMEA re­ stated problems on the Calculator Applica­ life" situations, which you have to convert ideas for interesting problems. These ideas gion chairmen should handle the selection tions contest?" Actually that is not quite into mathematical problems. This conver­ are hastily recorded on scraps of paper, process. what we hear most; usually the questions sion uses not only what you learned in the which are tossed into a box in our office. The elected representatives must submit concern the difficulty of the stated prob­ classroom, but to come up with a realistic In our personal reading also, we make to the State Office by December 1 a list of lems, not their importance in the contest. solution to the problem you also have to use notes on pages on which appear interesting items to be included on the agenda. If you The stated problems on the Calculator what you have observed outside the school material which might yield a problem or have particular concerns that directors in Applications contests are dear to my heart. classroom. This, we maintain, is as close as two. These notes also go into the box. When your region wish to submit for considera­ From the beginning, I pushed strongly for you can come to engineering in the context we then begin working on the stated prob­ tion, contact your representative prior to the use of stated problems on the contest. of high school education. lems, these notes are pulled out and re­ December 1. Indeed, our first trial test contained about Well then, if these problems are a fore­ viewed. Many of them prove unintelligible, An agenda will be drawn from all submit­ 90% stated problems and 10% calculation taste of engineering, why make them so but from the rest some good problems are ted items. This agenda will be returning to problems. (Compare with the present ratio hard? You will drive the students away written. This year, we produced about sixty the representative for discussion at the re­ of 68% calculation, 20% stated problems, from engineering, or at least you will drive problems by this method. gion meeting during the TMEA Convention and 12% geometric problems.) These prob­ students away from competing in the con­ Then we pull out the copies of tests from in February. lems are dear to us because in them the test. These are weighty questions, and we last year's invitational meets. These we re­ Thus, when the Music Advisory Commit­ students come closer to the spirit of engi­ have to take them seriously. Certainly we view, not so much to copy them as to draw tee convenes on March 25 and 26, 1983, in neering than, we suspect, anywhere else in would be loath to discourage beginners by from them inspiration for additional stated Austin, representatives will be prepared to their high school experience. For engineer­ making too difficult the stated problems on problems. This year we produced about for­ state, "My broker is E.F. Hutton and my ing uses mathematics, scientific knowl­ the first few pages of the test. Realizing ty problems this way while reviewing about region says..." Bear in mind that new argu­ edge, practical know how, common sense, that in past years some of these early prob­ three-fourths of the old tests. We quit be­ ments presented may be sufficient reason and hard work to solve significant prob­ lems have been fairly tough, we are making cause we judged that we were close to our for your representative to consider voting lems. a special effort this year to tame them. quota of 7x16=112 problems. A final step, his/her conscience. It is easy to develop at­ High school students have limited oppor­ Time will tell if we succeed. which still lies before us, is to classify and titudes based on local concerns and rede­ tunity to integrate their skills and knowl­ In order to help you appreciate from tally the problems to see if each type of velop them in light of statewide concerns. edge to solve meaningful problems, but where the more difficult stated problems See CALCULATOR, page 6 The Leaguer Drama Page 4 Big names dot TETA convention program

The tentative program for the 33rd annu­ adoption by UIL. Late afternoon will fea­ al Texas Educational Theatre Association ture Shirley Rich Casting Agency of New (TETA) convention in Waco has been re­ York City. Those that remember her ses­ leased by president-elect and host James sion in San Antonio will want to take this Henderson. Tommy Tune has been contact­ Educational theatre opportunity to work with Ms. Rich. She is ed as a potential headliner for the conven­ blunt, practical and exciting. Friday "hap­ tion and Shirley Rich, well known New py hour" will be an exhibit hall party. Fri­ York casting director, will lead several Lynn Murray day evening will be a repeat of Thursday, convention activities. Other well known but the two groups will swap theatre seats. professional theatre figures are being con­ Saturday will again open with coffee and tacted and may be available for special pro­ donuts in the exhibit area and the registra­ grams. tion and exhibit schedule will be from 8 TETA has sections and programs for uni­ a.m. to 1 p.m. The University/College and versity/college, community/junior col­ UIL judging workshop Community/Junior College sections will leges, secondary schools, community the­ meet early while the other sections will at­ atre personnel and creative drama planned during TETA tend sessions on sound production, co-op specialists. TETA will hold the convention productions, survival for the beginning jointly with USITT/Texas and it is being teacher, tap dance for the non-dancer, The final UIL one-act play contest in educational theatre. taught by Casey McClellan, and short cuts hosted by Baylor University and McLennan critic judging workshop scheduled this Community College. Prospective one-act play critic judges to costuming. Aurand Harris, international­ year is planned for Thursday afternoon are invited to attend the workshop Jan. TETA will convene at the Hilton Hotel ly recognized children's theatre playwright, of the annual Texas Educational Theatre 27 at 2:15 p.m. in the Convention Center will conduct a session for those interested and Convention Center in Waco (113 South Association Convention, Jan. 27-29 in adjacent to the Hilton Hotel. University Parks, 76701) Jan. 27-29. Ses­ in writing and directing for children's the­ Waco. Theatre directors and prospective atre and Lee Abraham will help the actor sions planned will have a strong secondary critic judges should plan now to attend. school theatre orientation and will provide OAP Handbook work with the script (text) by "scoring a Demonstration scenes for the work­ scene". in-service credit for theatre arts teachers. shop will be provided by Houston High out of print Six regional education service centers are School in Arlington, directed by Don There is a definite lunch break, but it will endorsing this convention and encouraging Blankenship and Richfield High School be on-the-run. The afternoon will open with in-service credit. Some administrators may The Handbook for One-Act Play, yours truly, Kim Wheetley, Coleman Jenn­ in Waco, directed by J. E. Masters. This Ninth Edition, is out of print. The 10th not be aware of this quality training pro­ workshop will certify new judges for ings and George Sorensen trying to explain gram for their teachers. edition will not be available until the fall the changes affecting K-college curriculum OAP and allow those previously certi­ of 1983. Convention fees are $25 in advance (Jan. fied to renew. and teacher certification. In case you don't New theatre arts teachers or one-act know, we are in a struggle to maintain the­ 13), $30 at convention or $15 daily. Student Most critic judges have attended a fees are the same, but individual student play directors may order the ninth edi­ atre programs in Texas public schools that workshop in the past five years and all tion for $1.25 from Lynn Murray, Drama will affect college programs significantly. membership is only $2. Hilton Hotel rates listed that have failed to do so must at­ are $42-single, $52-double, and $6 for each Director, Box 8028, UT Station, Austin, This brief session will be followed by the tend a workshop to remain on the ac­ Texas 78712. TETA business meeting and election. additional person. Plan to double with a credited list. A new and renewal judges friend. "Do not order the One-Act Play Hand­ Saturday afternoon is heavily pro­ list will be published in February. book if you already have a copy of the Registration will start at 8 a.m. Thurs­ Prospective judges must have a mini­ grammed. Nicki Roberson will tell us how ninth edition," Murray said. "If you to tour a children's play and Chuck Hardes- day with coffee and donuts and Exhibits mum of 36 college semester hours of have an extra copy, share it with a new will officially open at 9 a.m. with the begin­ drama/theatre courses or the equivalent ty of Production Services of El Paso will director or contest manager in your dis­ present a master class on sound systems ning of programming. All TETA working in professional training and experience trict." committees, including the UIL Advisory dealing with specific problems and solu­ Board, are scheduled for the morning. Pro­ tions. Dave Marquis, a professional actor gram sessions scheduled for Thursday now working in the Dallas area, will per­ morning include the nationally recognized form his one-man show: "I am a Teacher." make-up artist from New York, Bob Kelly; Those that have seen Dave perform sing his a Jerry Worsham (Snyder) costume ses­ James henderson. formance demonstration of imaginative use praises and teachers find new insights to sion; acting styles with Luis Munoz; a ses­ Friday morning of the TETA conference of the UIL unit set. handling student problems. sion on sound usage headed by Lou Lindsey will open with coffee and donuts in the Ex­ USITT/Texas business meeting is sched­ James Henderson will begin his mime re­ and Jon Vickers of Austin Theatrical Servi­ hibit Area. Exhibits and registration will uled at the same time. Outstanding UIL di­ search with a discussion on mime tech­ ces producing stage properties with new run from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. UIL will be in the rector and critic judge, TETA President niques for all teachers that actually teach materials. beginning session block with Amarante Lu- George Sorensen, will conduct an audition­ or would like to teach mime in the threatre The Thursday afternoon schedule will cero presenting a program on the use of ing session for beginners. Ted Lawson, a classroom. Kim Wheetley, TEA theatre open with a joint convention convocation lighting in play competition. theatre man with field experience in public arts specialist, and several of our theatre and the UIL Critic Judging Workshop. The Pam Brown and Joy Morton will further relations will host a promotion and publici­ colleagues will deal with the development 1983 Conference AAAAA critic, Molly Ris- support the OAP director with a program ty program for educational theatre. Mr. of curriculum material for the middle so, will serve as the demonstration judge. on the use of warm-ups. Daryl Wedwick Lawson has a new booklet on this subject. school. If you need help in this area, you The UIL Critic Judging Workshop is de­ will continue his program on the use of cor­ Doug Cummins will chair the advanced pa­ must attend this session. Jon Vickers will signed as a renewal for currently listed rugated scenery with a hands on workshop. pers session for the convention and the repeat his prop program and Paul Gaffney OAP judges and to certify new judges. Jerry Long will help beginning theatre "Lustful and Lascivious Lessons" title sug­ will repeat his directing session late Satur­ Thursday afternoon will also include a teachers with a workshop on improving the gests an interesting event. Judy Carter will day afternoon. During the same period, session by Marion Sweatmon on the use of untrained voice. Doug Cummins will pres­ guide those interested in directing Brecht publisher I. E. Clark and state meet UIL video tape in teaching acting; a program on ent part II of his dialect workshop and Bob and Kathie Brookfield will present a cos­ directors John Steele and Wheelice Wilson, the use of corrugated scenery by well Singleton will provide a session for be­ tume design program covering from con­ Jr., will help all those UIL directors in the known Louisiana designer, Daryl Wed wick; ginners on basic stage make-up. cepts to reality. process of cutting long plays for contest. You won't want to miss this program. and the first of a two part series on dialect At the same time, Bob Kelly will be The highlight of Friday afternoon for the technique presented by Doug Cummins. repeating his advanced make-up session for high school teacher may be the "Secondary The highlight of the TETA convention The president's reception Friday afternoon experienced teachers. Luis Munoz will re­ School Theatre's Side Show Swap Meet: A will be the annual Awards dinner. This will provide the best "happy hour" in peat his acting styles and Paul Gaffney will twenty-one ring hands-on and hand-out," event will be followed by section work ses­ Waco. review basic blocking with directors. Tim with more than 30 outstanding teachers sions and board meetings. These activities A double treat is in store for Thursday Logan will complete the morning sessions sharing ideas and offering participants are open to all registered participants and evening. Baylor Theatre will produce with alternatives to traditional methods of their best brain storms and career secrets. all are urged to attend. If you need support, Hamlet for half of the convention guests scenery construction. Bob Kelly will demonstrate wig making for plan to attend now. and McLennan Community College will the first time at any convention. James Registration information will be mailed host the one man show Booth is Back, This convention has scheduled a lunch Henderson and the MCC Mime Troup will to all high schools, colleges, universities starring Jim Daniels, resident professional break for all those except the child drama demonstrate and share the basic mime and community theatres in December. Fur­ actor and teacher from UT-Austin. MCC section. Friday afternoon opens with a techniques of Etienne Decroux. It may be a ther information may be obtained from will follow with their own production of Jo­ scholarly session for beginners. secret, but James is planning extensive re­ James Henderson, TETA President-Elect, seph and the Amazing Technicolor Lou Ida Marsh, theatre arts teacher at search to develop a mime festival or con­ Dept. of Fine Arts, McLennan Community Dreamcoat, directed by convention host Caldwell, will present her students in a per­ test that will be presented for possible College, Waco, Texas 767808. Band sweepstakes Supplement to The Leaguer Nov/Dec, 1982 Region I: AAAAA-Hereford, Randy Vaughn; Amarillo, Nick Nixon; AAAA-Canyon, Gary Laramore; AAA-Tulia, TSSEC review Cody Myers; AA-Stratford, Randy Hunsaker; Sonford- Fritch, Tim Youree; Vega, Isobel Briscoe; Canadian, Fred Pankratz; Panhandle, Gerald Smith. Region II: AAAAA-Wichita Falls, Buddy Richardson; Cooper (Abilene), Jack Nail, Abilene, Doug Kincaid; AAAA-Snyder, Sam Robertson; Vernon, Larry Kingsley; Graham, Mike Brady; Mineral Wells, Norman Oeisher; AAA-Colorado City, Bill Shipp; AA-Holliday, Thomas Woo­ dy; Quanah, James Streit; Seymour, Lonnie Dooley; Alba­ ny, Weldon McCutchan; A-Roscoe, Thomas Fogleman. Duncanville wins TSSEC crown Region III: AAAAA-North Garland, Neil Chamberlain; Piano, Charles Forque; Lakeview Centennial (Garland), F.J. Schaack; Richardson, Scott Taylor, North Mesquite, John Kline; Lake Highlands (Garland), Malcolm Helm, Eight-time champ Austin Anderson falls; Georgetown defends 4-A title Berkner (Richardson), Bob Floyd; AAA-Van, Kenneth Griffin; AA-Princeton, Marilyn Mattei; Howe, E.E. Schenk. Since its inception eight years ago, Region IV: AAAAA-Marshall, Jerry Payne; Longview, John Kunkel; AAAA-Kilgore, Mike Geddie; AAA-White Austin Anderson has won every Con­ Oak, Wayne Smith; New Boston, Robin Watson; DeKalb, ference AAAAA Texas State Solo-En­ Don Foster; Linden-Kildare, Chris Crawford; Pittsburg, The Champions Jim Jones, AA-Spring Hill (Longview), Lynn Cooper. semble sweepstakes trophy awarded. Region V: AAAAA-Trinity (Euless), Tom Neugent; La­ But this past June, the streak came to mar (Arlington), Steve Musser; Denton, Don Hanna; a halt. A Iraan Richland (Ft. Worth), Jim Van Zant; Bell (Hurst), Roger Winslow; Lewisville, Bill McMath; AAAA-Grapevine, Stu­ Duncanville climaxed a victory- AA Clint art Verdon, Weatherford, J.M. Bierschenk; Keller, Mike filled year by capturing the sweep­ Aston; Brewer (White Settlement), Gene Lamb; AAA- Bridgeport, Fred Stockdale; AA-Carroll (Southlake), Ron­ stakes title, and joined defending AAA Seminole ald Behrends. AAAA Georgetown, Seminole of Con­ Region XIII: AAAAA-Calhoun (Port Lavaca), Joe Was- AAAA Georgetown sel; Victoria, Fred Junkin, AAAA-El Campo, James Mar- ference AAA, Clint of AA and Iraan of ioneaux; AAA-Sweeny, Gary Forse; Columbus, John Jan- Conference A as TSSEC sweepstakes AAAAA Duncanville da; AA-lndustriat, Joe Castellano; Ganado, Mike Kellner. titlists. Region XIV: AAAAA-King (Kingsville), Terry Ander­ son; Alice, Bryce Taylor; AAAA-Calallen (Corpus Chris- "This award is a great ending to a ti), Jeff Stone; Falfurrias, Charles Arsuaga; Gregory- very busy year for us," director Tom Portland, Jim Vanlandingham; AAA-Hebbronville, Arthur Shine said. "The students were very Valdez, Refugio, Mike Fassino; Taft, John Walton. Pacesetters of the AAAAA Region XV: AAAAA-Hanna (Brownsville), ArcadioGua- conscientious in their preparations and Sweepstakes champion jardo, AAAA-Pace (Brownsville), Joe Harness; Rio were thrilled to see their hard work re­ Grande City, Alfredo Cortinas. Duncanville music program Region XVI: AAAAA-Coronado (Lubbock), Phil Antho­ flected in this award." ny; Plainview, O.T. Ryan; AAAA-Brownfield, Rob Lovett; are (top left, clockwise) AAA-Seminole, Mickey Owens; Dimmitt, Ralph Smith; The Duncanville Band is a three- Tom Shine, instrumental AA-Hale Center, Harold Bufe. time consecutive winner of the Parade music supervisor; Darrell Region XVII: AAAAA-Brazoswood (Clute), Rod Can­ of Champions, a regular performer for non; Pearland, Jack Fariss; Lamar (Rosenberg), Sherry Dick, choir director; Peter Albritton, Dulles (Stafford), David Lambert; AAAA-Santa the Dallas Cowboys home games and Hartgraves, band presi­ Fe (Alta Loma), Fred Vollmer. the Cotton Bowl, and they have made Region XVIII: AAAAA-Round Rock, Richard Gibby; dent; and David Craig, McCalium (Austin), Carol Nelson; Johnson (Austin), Don three impressive showings at the State choir president. Haynes; Crockett (Austin), Paula Crider; Lanier (Aus­ Marching Band Contest. tin), Paulette Rainey; AAAA-Georgetown, Rodney Klett; Westlake (Austin), Gerald Babbitt; Brenham, Wayne This past spring, the band toured Georgetown Band include AAAA Hon­ accompanist. Maxwell; AAA-Dripping Springs, Linda McDavitt; AA- England and Wales, performing in the or Band in 1980, and AAAA State Clint High school recaptured the Marion, Patricia Norton. London International Marching Con­ Region XIX: AAAAA-Kingwood (Humble), Linda Tiner; Marching Champion in 1981. Class AA Sweepstakes. Clint previous­ Atdine (Houston), Karen Johnston; Rayburn (Houston), test and the Brighton-Arsenal soccer Choir director Neal Campbell added, ly won the award for Class A in 1977 Joe Cuilum; Lee (Houston), Gene Stephenson; Crosby, match. They also presented concerts in Larry Baisdon; Channelview, Adon Pantoja. "We are proud that this award reflects and 1978, and Class AA in 1979 and 1980. Region XX: AAAAA-Smith (Carrollton), Jon Bohls; Ir­ Cheltenham and and Cardiff. the musical growth of the entire music Jesse Lotspeich directs the band pro­ ving, Glen Oliver; Duncanville, Tom Shine. "One of the best and healthiest department." Region XXI: AAAAA-Nacogdoches, Jim Hagood; Luf- gram with assistance from Vin Rich­ kin, Waymon Bullock; AAAA-Jacksonville, Bob Parsons; stimulants I know iscompetition,"Dar- ards and Wayne Popp. The band was rell Dick, DHS choir director, said. TSSEC Sweepstakes winner in Class Carthage, Stuart Bird; AAA-Lindale, Hubert Almany; AAA was Seminole High School. The named the TMEA Class A Honor Band Center, Dean Stewart; Whitehouse, Larry Ward; AA- "Competition works in music just as it in 1978 and Class AA Honor Band in Timpson, Gordon Haney. does on the athletic field." Seminole High School Band, under the direction of Mickey Owens and Cynthia 1980. The band was named Outstanding In the course of a school year the Choir Sweepstakes Mercer, is 143 students strong in Class A band at the Six Flags in 1982. choirs perform over 60 programs, grades 9-12. The Seminole Indian Band The Junior High Band has won first di­ Region I: AAAAA-Amarillo, Tim King; Pampa, Billy press a record, compete in major con­ Talley; Tascosa (Amarillo), Lee Kendle; AAAA-Borger, has a long history of regional sweep­ vision ratings since 1978 and was the tests, and produce a dinner musical. Carl Lorey; Canyon, Doug McCause; AAA-Spearman, stakes awards and was a Region XVI Class C TMEA Honor Band in 1980 and Travis Angel, Perryton, Cloys Webb; AA-Gruver, Dave Georgetown, earning this award for representative to the 1981 State March­ 1982. Brewer. the second consecutive year, has a rich Region 11: AAAAA-Abilene, Kenneth Miller, Cooper (Ab­ ing Contest. The Class A sweepstakes winner was ilene), Bobby Sumerlin; Rider (Wichita Falls), Don tradition of music excellence. "The Iraan High School. Harold Floyd is the Cowan; AAAA-lowa Park, Allan Andrews. consistent development of our schools Region III: AAAAA-Plano, DeWayne McCollough; Lake The Seminole High School Choirs band director and his assistant is Mark Highlands (Richardson), Stan McGili; North Mesquite, and our music program is due to the also receive consistent sweepstakes Nelson. There are 101 students in the Tom Council; South Garland, Carroll Barnes; Mesquite, support of parents, administration and awards at UIL region contest with the band program out of 130 enrolled in the Rosemary Hettley; AAA-Allen, Virginia Collier, faculty," said band director Rodney Region IV: AAAAA-Pine Tree (Longview), Luanne Treble, Tenor-Bass and Mixed Choir school which was named Class A Fugler; Marshall, Mike Brock; AAA-Clarksville, Patricia Klett. "Pride of accomplishment is the winning sweepstakes in 1982. The Cho­ Champion at the State Marching Con­ Fowzer. natural result of this strong support Region V: AAAAA-Bell (Hurst), Bobbie Douglass; Trini­ rale and Pops Choir perform at civic test in 1980 and 1981. The band was also ty (Euless), Cherrie Townsend. and has marked the Georgetown music functions throughout the community in the TMEA Class A Honor Band in 1981, Region VI: AAAAA-Big Spring, Mariorie Dodson; Lee program since 1967, when it received addition to concerts presented at the (Midland), Marilyn Jones; Permian (Odessa), Randy Tal­ and Outstanding Band at the World of, ley. its first UIL sweepstakes award." school. Fred Mays is the director of the Music in Nashville, California Six Region vii: AAAA-Brownwood, Dorothy Mcintosh. Other awards received by the choir while Jan Weaver serves as the Flags, and Carlsbad, New Mexico. Region IX: AAAAA-Strattord, Ron Seible; Klein Forest (Spring), Eddie Quaid; Cypress-Fairbanks, Mary Joe Harvey; Klein (Spring), Sampy Wall; McCullough (Hous­ ton), Betty Roe; Westchester (Houston), Keith Dixon; La­ mar (Houston), Judy McEnany; AAAA-Tomball, Brad secutive win for the Georgetown Bouley. group, directed by Rodney Klett. Orchestra Region X: AAAAA-Vidor, David Llewellyn; AAAA-Lib- erty, Kathy Hackett; Livingston, Tom Myers; AAA- Judges for the contest were Alan Anahuac, Bill Schubert. Georgetown, McMurray from the University of Col­ Region XII: AAAAA-Judson (Converse), Mark Hinds, sweepstakes Lee (San Antonio), Jim Sheppard; Madison (San Antonio), orado, Richard Floyd from Baylor Uni­ Paula Edwards. Crockett win versity and Major James Howe, direc­ Region XIII: AAAAA-Calhoun (Port Lavaca), John Wil­ tor of the Scots Guard. Region I: AAAAA-Tascosa (Amarillo), Fred Hardin; liams; AAA-Palacios, Mike Petrisky. Hereford, Bill Huff; Amarillo, Nick Nixon. Region XIV: AAAAA-King (Corpus Christi), Craig While the newness of UT's Bates Re­ Region III: AAAAA-Richardson, Joseph Frank, Sr. Jones; AAAA-Gregory-Portland, Melva Sebesta. wind honors cital Hall is settling down, the acoustic Region V: AAAAA-Arlington, Joanne Hall; Lamar (Arl­ Region XV: AAAAA-Edinburg, Raphael Bundage; Por­ ington), Royce Coatney. ter (Brownsville), Felix Mejia. qualities of the hall continue to gain re­ Region VI: AAAAA-Permian (Odessa), Charles Nail; Region Xvl: AAAAA-Coronado (Lubbock), John Woici- Judges at the 1982 Wind Ensemble spect from participants and audiences Central (San Angelo), D.. Phillips. kowfski; Lubbock, Garland Jarvis; Monterey (Lubbock), Contest named Crockett High School Region IX: AAAAA-Klein (Spring), Liz Picone; West­ Debbie Bridges; Plainview, Danny White; AAAA-Level- alike. The clarity available also allows chester (Houston), NoeMarmaleio. land, JanetteGroll; AAA-Seminole, Fred Mays. as Outstanding in Conference AAAAA for a very high quality of recording. Region XVI: AAAAA-Coronado (Lubbock), 8oyce Wyr- Region XVII: AAAAA-Brazoswood (Clute), John Ma- and Georgetown High School as Out­ ick; Lubbock, Shirley Astwood; Monterey (Lubbock), Roy gee; Texas City, Pam Lee. The date for the 1983 contest is May Wilson. Region XIX: AAAAA-Clear Lake (League City), John standing in Conference AAAA.While 14. Any school whose band earned a Di­ Region XVIII: AAAAA-Austin, LaFalco Robinson; Brasher. Rayburn (Houston), Norris Blevins; Clear Creek this year was the first such honor for vision I at the current year's regional Crockett (Austin), Sallie Banks. (League City), Kevin Crowell; Deer Park, Barry Talley. Region XIX: AAAAA-Oobie (Pasadena), William Por­ Region XX: AAAAA-lrving, Tom Jennings. the Crockett Ensemble, directed by music contest may enter the Wind En­ ter. Region XXI. AAAAA-Lufkin. Tom Stiles. Paul Crider. It marked the third con- semble Contest. Region XX: AAAAA-White (Dallas), Robert Meinecke. TSSEC's outstanding performers: 'Best off the best' from Richfield High School, Waco, and cur­ also received the Austin Symphony Concerto rently attends Baylor University where she is Contest Youth Award. He also performs on From the more than 13,000 participants in the National Honor Society. Scott has recently majoring in music. Carol consistently saxophone and piano. the Texas State Solo-Ensemble Contest, judg­ been awarded the Austin Symphony Youth received first division ratings in UIL competi­ Named Outstanding Performer in voice es select 41 outstanding performers in each Award and the US National Mathematics tion. She was a member of Region and Area was Antigone Overstreet, a senior at University contest category. Award. Bands for four years and Region and Area High School, Waco. Antigone has been named "Each student can proudly say that he or Karen Cummings, a 1982 graduate of Highland Orchestra for two years. to the Region and Area Choirs and has she is the best musician in that specialty in Park High School, Dallas, was a recipient of Laurie Lane received an Outstanding Per­ received consistent superior ratings at UIL the state," Charles Schwobel, TSSEC direc­ an Outstanding Performer Award in voice. former Award in voice. A graduate of Rich­ regional and state competitions. In addition to tor, said. "Each has completed a grueling Karen attends Duke University where she field High School, Waco, she received the Jo­ her activities with the high school choir, Anti­ spring of competition, and highlighted the was awarded the A.J. Fletcher Vocal Scholar­ seph Maddy Scholarship to attend Peabody gone is a member of the Highsteppin' year by impressing judges at the June con­ ship. She was a member of the All-State choir Conservatory. Laurie was first chair in the Highlighters Drill Team and Phi Delta Kap­ test." in 1982, a semi-finalist in the NATS auditions All-State choir for two years and performed pa. The complete list of outstanding perform­ in 1981 and 1982, and received superior rat­ with the Richardson Symphony as winner of Timothy Paco was honored with an Outstand­ ers is as follows: ings at UIL contests for three years. the McCarty Young Artist competition. She ing Performer Award in music theory. A Jack Oebo/f, a 1982 graduate of Cy-Fair High has won regional NATS auditions and was a graduate of Holmes High School, San Antonio, David Altamira, a senior at Stratford High School, Houston, was given an Outstanding finalist in the Concerto Competition at Inter- Tim was a member of the Symphonic Band, School, Houston, received an Outstanding Performer Award in percussion. Jack was in lochen. the Stage Band, the San Antonio Youth Or­ Performer Award in clarinet. David has been the All-Region Band for three years and the Shawn McCarter, a senior at Midland High chestra, and was first chair in the All-State in the Region Band for three years and the All-Area Orchestra for two years. He has School, received an Outstanding Performer Band. His music and arrangements were per­ All-State Band for one year. David has been a received consistent superior ratings in UIL Award in trombone. He is a member of the formed at the 1982 session of the Twin City consistent winner in UIL competition. regional and state contests for three years. Latin Club, Key Club, 100 Club, National Hon­ Institute for Talented Youth Orchestra. Tim ErkBirk, a 1982 honor graduate of Iowa Park This fall Jack is majoring in music at East Officers of the AAAA Sweepstakes champion music program are Raymond Almgren Members of Cont. AAA Sweepstake* Seminole are (standing) Dean Nolen, Kevin Rober- or Society, and was chosen as the Outstanding received a scholarship to attend the Universi­ High School, was honored with an Oustanding Texas State University. and Craig Gideon. son, Kent Jackson; (sitting) Carol Johnson, Audra High, Jerri War lick, and Gino Farris. Sophomore of Midland High School in 1980. ty of Texas at Austin where he is majoring in Performer Award in piano. Eric was a mem­ Paul Durbin was named Outstanding Per­ former Award in clarinet. He has consistently Bands for three years. She is also a member second consecutive year. Sandy was a mem­ Shawn has received superior ratings at music. ber of the school band, A Cappella Choir, former in percussion. He is a senior in the received superior ratings in region and state of the Future Teachers of America, the Jun­ ber of the All-City Band, Area Band, and All- TSSEC in trombone and theory for three Murray Peters was named Outstanding Per­ Chamber/Madrigal Singers, the Wichita Austin High School Band and Orchestra. Paul competitions for four years. He was a mem­ ior Engineers and Technologists Society, and State Orchestra for two years. She was a years. He has been first chair in the All-Re­ former in trumpet. He was a member of the Falls Youth Chorale, and was director of his has been a member of the All-City Band and ber of the Austin Boys Choir, All-State Band the National Honor Society. Laura is the member of the Geology Club and the National gion Band and attended the University of Tex­ Georgetown Honor Band, the Stage Band and church choir. He received first division rat­ Orchestra and the TMEA Area Band. Paul and All-State Orchestra. He received the War­ President of the school band for the 1982-83 Honor Society. Sandy is currently majoring in as Longhorn Music Camp. In addition to his the Austin All-City Orchestra in addition to ings at TSSEC for three years and was the has received many superior ratings through­ ren and Karl Reitz Scholarship, a University school year. music at the University of Texas at Austin. trombone achievements, Shawn has also Area Band and Area Orchestra. He has 1982 winner of the Rildia Bee O'Bryan Cliburn out his high school career. of Houston scholarship, and a University of Named Outstanding Performer in voice Melody Jan Hobbs, a 1982 graduate of Ropes placed very well in piano auditions. received superior ratings for four years at re­ Scholarship. A member of the National Honor Named Outstanding Performer in flute was Houston Band Grant. A graduate of Stratford was Paul Gruber, a 1982 graduate of Marshall High School, Ropesville, was named Out­ Darrel Monroe, a 1982 graduate of Brenham gion and state solo-ensemble contests. A Society, Eric ranked fourth in his graduating John Flentge, a 1982 graduate of Carroll High High School, Houston, Gershom is presently a High School, San Antonio. Paul has been a standing performer in twirling. A feature High School, was honored with his second graduate of Georgetown High School, Murray class. Eric is presently a piano performance School, Corpus Christi. John was a member of music major at the University of Houston. member of the All-State Choir for three years twirler for five years, she was also head Outstanding Performer Award in Tuba. Dar­ is majoring in radio/television/film at the major at Baylor University. the Area Orchestra, the All-State Band, and Rebecca Ghilespi was named Outstanding and has made superior ratings at TSSEC for cheerleader and Football Sweetheart. Melody rel was a member of the Junior Engineering University of Texas at Austin. Paul Bramleit, a senior at Haltom High was principal flutist for the Corpus Christi Performer in voice. A senior at Western Hills three years. Paul has also participated in UIL was a member of FHA, the track team, the Technological Society, the German Club, David Pinkard, 1982 graduate of Westlake School, Fort Worth, was named Outstanding Youth Symphony. He was also a National High School (Fort Worth), she is a member of one-act play, winning the Best Actor Award varsity basketball team, and Region Band. Kappa Kappa Psi, and was president of the High School, received his second consecutive Performer in trumpet. Paul has received su­ Merit Scholarship finalist. John is currently a the Concert Chorale and the International at the State One-Act Play Contest. Paul is ma­ Melody is majoring in physical education at National Honor Society. He was selected to Outstanding Performer Award in bassoon. perior ratings at TSSEC for three years, and music major at Oklahoma University. Thespian Society. Becky has also been a joring in vocal performance at Trinity Uni­ Texas Tech this fall. the Area Band and the All-State Orchestra. David was drum major, principal bassoonist, has been a member of the Region Band, the Sue Friesenhahn, a senior at Southwest High member of the Hip Pocket Theatre, the All- versity this fall. Honored with an Outstanding Performer Darrel received the BHS Science and Mathe­ and pianist in the Westlake High School Band, Texas All-State Lions Club Band, and the Fort School, San Antonio, received an Outstanding City Honors Choir, and the All-State Choir. In Jerry Haberman, a senior at Westfield High Award in tuba was Jerry Hodge, a 1982 gradu­ matics Award and placed in UIL science and and was a member of the high school choir Worth Youth Symphony. He received the Na­ Performer Award in voice. Sue has been a addition to her scholastic honors, she has School, Houston, was given an Outstanding ate of White High School, Dallas, where he number sense contests. Valedictorian of his and the Madrigal Singers. He was first chair tional Association of Jazz Educators Award member of the High School Band, the Ger­ been a consistent Division I winner at UIL re­ Performer Award in trumpet. He has was the head drum major. Jerry was also a graduating class, Darrel is currently enrolled in the Austin All-City Orchestra, All-Region for Outstanding Musicianship in 1979 and man Club, the Drill Team, and the Theatre gional and state competitions. received Division I ratings in solo and medi­ member of the high school orchestra, the All- in the Engineering Honors Program at the Orchestra, and All-State Band. David 1980. Arts. In addition to her numerous awards Laura Grassenbacher, a senior at Medina Val­ um ensemble competition at regional and City Band, the Dallas Youth Orchestra, and University of Texas at Austin. received a scholarship to the Tanglewood Scoff Carrell, a senior at Round Rock High received at UIL regional and state music ley High School, was honored with an Out­ state UIL events and at the University of the All-State Band for three years. Jerry is Alan Olson, a senior at Westwood High Summer Music Festival Young Performing School, was awarded an Outstanding Per­ competitions, Sue has received many acco­ standing Performer Award in clarinet. She Houston Solo Contest. currently studying applied science at the School, Round Rock, was named Outstanding Artists Series. He also received a scholarship former Award in piano. Scott has been a lades, including Honorable Mention, in UIL has received superior ratings in UIL contests Sandy Hemon, a 1982 graduate of Lee High United States Naval Academy in Annapolis. Performer in clarinet. He was a member of to attend the University of Texas at Austin member of the District Band and Region drama competition and dance competitions. for clarinet, piano, and marimba solos. Laura School, Midland, was honored with an Out­ Carol Ann Kaultus was given an Outstanding the 1981 All-State Band, and is principal clari­ this fall. Choir. He is a member of Mu Alpha Theta and Gershom Garcia received an Outstanding Per- has been a member of the Region and Area standing Performer Award in flute for the Performer Award in flute. She graduated netist with the Austin Youth.Symphony. Alan Continued on noxt page

JOURDANTON - Lezli Hon, twirling. LEE (Midtown) — Sandy Henson, flute. NACOGDOCHES — David Brandon and John Dick­ RIVER ROAD (Amarillo) - Johnny Wood, voice. madrigal; woodwind quintet. JUDSON (Converse) — Marc Axum, percussion; LEE (San Antonio) — Mary Runkle, voice; John son, duo sonata. ROBINSON (Waco) - Suzy Sandhoff, twirling. TEXAS CITY — Stacy Thompson, voice; percussion William Cammack, bass clarinet; Troy Gregersen, Touchton, music theory; John Touchton, French horn; NEW BRAUNFELS - Sarah Tagent, twirling. ROBSTOWN - Carrie Botello, flute; Paulino Villar- ensemble. trumpet; Carol Guidry, voice; Kenneth James, voice; Paul Wardashki, baritone saxophone; Donald Aten, B- NIMITZ (Houston) — Tommy Bennett, voice; ma­ real, voice; flute quartet. TOMBALL - Kristi Lazenby, voice; Kari Phelps, Solo-ensemble first division winners listed Cheryl Lewis, twirling; Susan Stutzenburg, violin, flat clarinet. drigal. ROOSEVELT (San Antonio) - Kelly Canady, voice; trumpet. Jennifer Willis, trombone; stage band; French horn LEE (Tyler) - Jennifer Files, flute; Toni Hutto, NIMITZ (Irving) — Jackie Gresham, B-flat clari­ Jeff Pennington, English horn; Lisa Wuneburger, TRAVIS (Austin) — Roslyn McClellan, French horn. TURNER (Carrollton) — Sherly McGuire, voice. A&M CONSOLIDATED (College Station) - Tamara ophone; Nancy Lanmon, voice; vocal ensemble; ex­ DIAMOND HILL-JARVIS (Ft. Worth) — Danny GONZALES - Valerie Walshak, flute. quartet. voice; Janna Swinney, voice; trumpet quartet. net; Cindy Hayes, oboe; Kathy Murphey, percussion. twirling; madrigals (2); medium ensemble. TYLER — Michael Harper, percussion, Errol Jones, Raatz, B-flat clarinet. perimental ensemble; stage band. Martinez, voice. GRANBURY — Linda Ricks, trumpet; Willie Wheel­ KARNES CITY - Kala Scott, twirling. LEVELLAND — Elias Cardona, voice; vocal en­ NIXON - Leslie Turberville, twirling; trombone ROPES (Ropesville) — Melody Hobbs, twirling. voice; Reginald Jones, voice; Teresa Whitehead, pi­ ADAMS (Dallas) — Arthur Busby, violin, string CARRIZO SPRINGS — Jimmy Ellison, percussion. DIBOLL - Jamey Miller, B-flat clarinet. er, voice. KAUFER (Riviera) - Patricia Huff, twirling; Don­ semble. quartet. ROTAN — John Underbill, tenor saxophone. quartet; saxophone quartet; five brass. CARROLL (Corpus Christi) - John Flentge, flute; ald Vannoy, trumpet. ROUND ROCK - Scott Carrell, music theory and ano; Gregory Williams voice. DOBIE (HOUSTON) - Sandra Elkins, violin; GRAND PRAIRIE — Donny Collins, voice; Darlene LEWISVILLE - Michael Carson, voice; Tim Ger- NORTH BROOK (Houston) - Bobby Auerbach, B- ALAMO HEIGHTS (San Antonio) - Merrick Main- flute quartet. Cheryl Marrie, violin. Dotson, piano; Bernie Stephan, B-flat clarinet; saxo­ KERMIT — Doug Cutrell, tenor saxophone. piano; Kelly Drifmeyer, French horn; Eric Glfford, UNITED (Laredo) — Michelle Ruhlman, alto saxo­ mann, flute; Tonya Lynn, voice; swing choir. flat clarinet; Christina Buvlnghausen, trombone; trombone; Gary Landry, bass clarinet; Marc McGuff, phone. ster, oboe. CARROLL (Southlake) — Gavin Garcia, baritone DRIPPING SPRINGS - Stephanie Gregory, trum­ phone quartet. KILGORE - Alan Light, voice; Carol Wilson, trum­ Heather Galloway, B-flat clarinet. horn. pet. LIBERTY-EYLAU (Texarkana) - Kevin Mark- flute; Brian Waldecker, alto saxophone; Michelle Wil­ UNIVERSITY (Waco) — Allen Jones, voice; Anti­ ALBANY — Jay Adams, trumpet; stage band. pet; Steve Wegmiller, percussion. GRAPEVINE - Shelia Ellwood, flute. NORTH GARLAND (Garland) - Derrick Castell, CARTHAGE - Sandy Robinett, trumpet. ham, voice; Jonathan Odom, voice; flute quartet. son, French horn; Lee Womble, tenor saxophone. gone Overstreet, voice. ALDINE (Houston) — Jana Johns, percussion; Su­ DULLES (Stafford) - Michelle Brown, voice; Su­ GREENVILLE - stage band. KILLEEN - Cynthia Hartrick, voice; Jackie Kirk- trumpet; Billy Connelly, trumpet; Lisa Howell, LINCOLN (Port Arthur) - Benjamin Staley, tenor SAN MARCOS — Kevin Brown, trumpet; Dwain VEGA — Deb Younger, percussion. san Lam, trumpet; Ralph Sanders, percussion; Karen CENTRAL (San Angelo) - Kathy Foley, B-flat clar­ san Dalbergo, voice; Kim Wesson, voice; Vlcki GREGORY-PORTLAND (Gregory) - Kitty Ellis, patrick, piano, Kimberly Walker, voice; flute quartet. French horn; Audrey Luna, voice; Joseph Smith, bari­ saxophone; brass sextet. Coleman, tuba; Roger Reese, trumpet; percussion en­ VICTORIA — Felecia Fuqua, oboe; Bill Greer, per­ Wylie, alto saxophone; Nancy Yerkes, piano; Kathy inet; Skip Harless, voice; Lynne Richmann, voice; Gedosch, voice. flute; Carlene Fielder, flute; Beverly Irving, percus­ KIMBALL (Dallas) - Ronnie Rotinsley, B-flat clar­ tone horn; Donna Taylor, voice; trumpet quartet. Wylie, flute. Torrey Sparks, voice. inet; Patricia Zumwalt, piano. LITTLE CYPRESS MAURICEVILLE (Orange) - semble. cussion; Becky Hasty, flute; Derek Mauzy, trombone; DUNCANVILLE — Janna Bowlin, voice; Cameron sion. Susan Barborek, flute; Wayne Chance, trumpet; Da­ NORTH MESQUITE (Mesquite) - Danny Bare- ALEDO — Tamara Lee, twirling. CHANNELVIEW — Karen Johnson, bass clarinet. KING (Corpus CHristi) - Gabriel Musella, tuba; Mike Montgomery, violin; Laureen Pickle, voice; Engel, bassoon; Jon Galbraith, voice; Grace Garza, HALTOM (Ft. Worth) - Paul Bramlett, trumpet. vid Cox, baritone horn; David Cox, piano; Cindy field, violin; Janet Werry, voice. SEALY — Lisa Hegemeyer, twirling. ALLEN — Steve Godfrey, trumpet. CHURCHILL (San Antonio) — James Esquivel, per­ Brent Ponton, voice; Robert Takatch, tuba; brass sex­ Randy Taylor, percussion; Chris Davis, B-flat clari­ twirling; Sherry Green, voice; Billy Lively, trumpet; HAMILTON — Beth Bowles, trombone. Moore, voice; Gayla Pelt, voice; flute quartet. ODESSA — John Bandy, voice; Claude Brazen, SEGUIN — Emily Procknow, twirling; Sally ALVIN — Shae Barnes, piano; Peggy Frieson, cussion; Sharon Gary, voice; Pamela Huff, French Denette Whitter, piano; saxophone quartet; three B- tet. net; percussion ensemble. HARLANDALE (San Antonio) — Luis Rodriguez, LLANO — Renee Kemper, piano. voice; Tony Drlggers, voice; Carlos Hlnoios, voice; Schneider, twirling. voice; Freddy Gilmer, B-flat clarinet; Philipp Law, horn, Carole Stephens, voice; saxophone quartet. flat clarinets. KING (Kingsville) — David Underbrink, voice; VIDOR — Teresa Morris, French horn. voice. LUFKIN — Jeffeory Clark, voice. Matt Miller, trumpet; Ricky Rainey, voice; William SELZ (Pilot Point) - flute quartet. flute; Steve Manning, bassoon; Brenda Manry, voice. CLARK (San Antonio) — Michelle Jockers, piano. EAGLE PASS — flute quartet; baritone horn trio. trombone quartet; flute trio. VINES (Piano) — Lynn Campanaro, flute. HARLINGEN - Katie Chavez, flute. LUMBERTON (Silsbee) - RobbleGlenn, trumpet. Robertson, voice. SEMINOLE — Kent Jackson, voice; Lori Vogler, ANDERSON (Austin) - Kelly Bradford, tenor saxo­ Julie Nadell, flute; Yakir Siegal, B-fiat clarinet; Dan WACO — Elaine Richards, piano. EASTERN HILLS (Ft. Worth) - Julie Bayer, HEARNE — Kim Cotropia, twirling; Kelly Musia, CYPRESS FAIRBANKS (Houston) - Jack Debolt, twirling; Terri Warllck, voice. phone; Carole Craig, viola; Renee Crowson, flute; Stephens, voice. MACARTHUR (Houston) - Levinda Rios, B-flat OLNEY — Suzanna Barrett, voice. WALTRIP (Houston) — Lisa O'farrell, piano. French horn; Kenneth Hornsby, voice; Kevin Rogers, twirling. percussion. SHARYLAND (Mission) - David Stevenson, per­ Jerry Eldredge, trombone; Marc Erck, voice; Dennis CLARKSVILLE - William Williams, voice. clarinet. PEARLAND — Stephen Beaver, bass clarinet; WESLACO - Rise Atkins, voice. piano. HENRIETTA-Olga Admire, voice. KINGWOOD (Humble) - Patricia Domengeaux, cussion. Kubacak, alto saxophone; saxophone quartet. CLEAR LAKE (League City) - Michelle Pippert, MACARTHUR (San Antonio) - Patricia Kelly, Carol Dworaczyk, B-flat clarinet; Kerrle Flaherty, WEST ORANGE-STARK (Orange) — James Baas, ECTOR (Odessa) — James Rand, trumpet. HEREFORD — woodwind quintet. voice; Eric Fry, voice; Sam Griggs, tuba; Matt Hard- SKYLINE (Dallas) — trombone quartet. ANDREWS — Kim Bronley, twirling; Brenda piano; Angie Sallee, B-flat clarinet. flute; Joseph Thomas, B-flat clarinet; flute trio. French horn; Gregg Hallbauer, piano; Michelle Hen­ tenor saxophone; Joanna Gunstream, B-flat clarinet; EDINBURG - Laura Holt, twirling. HIGHLAND PARK (Dallas) — Ann Candamio, mu­ man, voice; Cindy Hemmer, voice; Julene Johnson, SMITH (Carrollton) — Angle Jensen, voice. Kysar, flute. CLEBURNE — Chris Flynn, percussion. MADISON (San Antonio) — Klrby Traylor, music derson, voice; Michelle Reed, piano and French horn; Barry Hoekstra, trumpet; Michelle Preiean, voice; EISENHOWER (Houston) - Alicia Moore, voice. sic theory; Karen Cummings, voice; Mary Mills, flute; Ray Justice, piano; Dana Pradervand, flute- Robert Williamson, percussion; experimental ensem­ SMITHSON VALLEY (New Braunfels) - Stanley ARCHER CITY - Lydia Barton, piano. CLEMENS (Schertz) — Nina Cooley, percussion; theory and voice; Rebecca Whltaker, B-flat clarinet. Jimmy Slchko, voice. EL CAMPO - madrigal. voice; Scot Sigler, voice; Marimon Simpson, violin; Amy Runyan, flute; Kevin Smith, trombone; Mark ble; French horn quartet. Taylor, voice. ATHENS — Dennis Blaylock, voice; Kyla Hodges, Dawn Keith, oboe; Lori Lee, twirling; Lisa Marquart, MAGNOLIA - Billy Boyle, trombone. WEST OSO (Corpus Christi) — Janlda Herrera, ELLISON (Killeen) — Lydia Baker, voice; Heide Monte Smith, voice; string ensemble; experimental Hormann, trombone; Randy Parrick, trombone; three SONORA — Homer Samaniego, B-flat clarinet. voice. flute. MANSFIELD — Amy Humphries, twirling. PERMIAN (Odessa) - C.B. Burns, trumpet; Danny voice; Roland Rodriguez, voice. Marvin, voice; KrlstineNilsen, percussion. ensemble. B-flat clarinets; trombone quartet. SOUTH GARLAND (Garland ) — Shana Hand, alto AUSTIN — Emily Ayres, B-flat clarinet; Susan CLINT — Benita Alva, contra-bass clarinet; Yvonne MARSHALL — Reglna Benson, trombone; Cheryl Hansard, percussion; Neil Roberts, trumpet. WESTERN HILLS (Fort Worth) — Rebecca Ghi­ ENNIS — Toni Blassingame, oboe. HIRSCHI (Wichita Falls) — Billy Behne, trombone; KLEIN FOREST (Houston) - Vincent Goodwine, saxophone; Lee Ann Strain, twirling. Bucknall, viola; Paul Durbin, percussion; Susan Hus- Hernandez, bass clarinet; Amy Ivey, B-flat clarinet; Buchanan, percussion; Robert Lamothe, trumpet. PEWITT (Omaha) — Karen Holley, piano. lespi, voice; Nancy Kammerer, voice. EVERMAN — Martin Quiias, piano. Tammy Robertson, flute. tenor saxophone; Annette Guzetta, flute; Mark Trim­ tace, viola; Richard Merrill, trombone; Beth Oakes, mixed clarinet quartet. MARSHALL (San Antonio) — John Gilstad, B-flat PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO (Pharr) - Irma De SOUTH GRAND PRAIRIE (Grand Prairie) - Mon­ WESTFIELD (Houston) — Chris Batchelor, oboe; FALFURRIAS — Elaine Bone, percussion; Melissa HOLMES (San Antonio) — Kenneth Hartfiel, French ble, flute; B-flat clarinet quartet. viola; Debbie Tower, bassoon; flute, clarinet, bassoon. COMMANCHE - Stacy Hufstetler, twirling. clarinet; Paul Gruber, voice. Leon, tenor saxophone; Jesse Garza, trumpet; Nadlne ty Brlnkley, voice; Kathy Reneau, piano. Jerry Haberman, trumpet; Mark Nalr, B-flat clari­ Garza, tenor saxophone. horn; Tim Paco, music theory; wind-percussion choir. KLEIN (Spring) — Pat Delamater, percussion. Liu, piano and flute; Monica Martinez, oboe; Juan SOUTH HOUSTON - Greg Bowie, B-flat clarinet. net; Karen Parker, B-flat clarinet; Bill Reld, bassoon; BALLINGER — Bret Burton, voice. CONROE - Dana Hill, voice. FLORESVILLE - Kim Bienek, twirling. LAGRANGE — B-flat clarinet quartet. MARTIN (Laredo) — percussion ensemble. HONDO — twirling ensemble. Jose Rodriguez, baritone saxophone. SOUTHWEST (Fort Worth) - Lanny Martin, brass sextet. BANDERA — Jeanelle Clingon, baritone saxophone. CORSICANA — Mark Risinger, voice. FLOUR BLUFF (Corpus Christi) — Melinda Cantu, LA PORTE - Scott Hamblen, voice; Martin Sali­ MCALLEN — Molly Brown, baritone horn; Jose HOUSTON (Arlington) - Michael Maidens, B-flat PHILLIPS — Bryan Moffltt, voice. French horn; Marilyn Poynter, voice; Anna Wilson, WESTLAKE (Austin) — Dory Creedle, flute; Joan BELLAIRE — Susan Murphy, music theory. CROCKETT — Tonda Dennis, twirling. percussion. nas, bass clarinet; percussion ensemble. Herrera, trombone; Jlmmle Swofford, trumpet. clarinet; Gene Smith, voice; vocal ensemble. French horn; Scott Wilson, voice. Ely, violin; Mark Luna, voice; Misty Montgomery, BELTON — Don Newberry, percussion. CROCKETT (Austin) — John Bass, percussion; FOREST PARK (Beaumont) - Jason Blewett, LA VEGA (Waco) - Terl Karban, piano. MCCALLUM (Austin) — Caroline Frommhold, PLANO — Beth Farnham, flute. HUMBLE — Danna Smith, oboe. SOUTHWEST (San Antonio) - Sue Friesenhahn, oboe; David Pinkard, bassoon; Angela Stout, voice; BERKNER (Richardson) — Ken Cooper, trumpet; James Caswell, trumpet; Otis Hayes, percussion; An­ voice. LA VERNIA - Susan Duelm, twirling; Kathy flute; Sara Johnson, flute; vocal ensemble; percussion PLEASANTON — twirling ensemble. HUNTSVILLE - Lauren Hammock, French horn; voice; Michael Gillaspia, voice. Cheryl Womack, B-flat clarinet; Jon Zarsky, trumpet; Marie McAlpin, trumpet. drea Wang, violin; flute quartet. FORNEY — David Norris, percussion. Snider, twirling; twirling ensemble. ensemble. PORT NECHES GROVES (Port Neches) — Jim Jeannette Spurgers, French horn. Leslie Bohl, twirling; woodwind quintet. BIG SPRING — Jay Barron, contra-bass clarinet. CROSS ROADS (Malakoff) — Connie McKennerney, FORT STOCKTON - Leann Henslee, B-flat clari­ LAKEVIEW CENTENNIAL (Garland) - Bryan MCCOLLUM (San Antonio) — Andrew Vlllegas, Boneau, trombone; Biff Burrls, trumpet. SPEARMAN - Kyle Brack, voice; Greg Meek, INGLE SI DE — Becky Cooper, contra-bass clarinet. WESTWOOD (Round Rock) — Krystin Akin, voice; BONHAM JUNIOR HIGH (Odessa) - Derek Blank- twirling. net. Dickerson, tenor saxophone; saxophone quartet. voice; David Watson, voice. POTH — Sherri Maha, twirling. voice. IOWA PARK — Eric Birk, piano; Danny Coltrain, Mike Bullock, voice; Shannon Harris, flute; Emily enship, percussion. CYPRESS FAIRBANDS (Houston) - Jack Debolt, FRIONA — Patti Hinton, French horn; Erika Pope, LAMAR (Arlington) — Tim Owens, voice. MCCULLOUGH (The Woodlands) - Cheryl Teal, RANDOLPH (Universal City) - Luke Gower, per­ SPRING - MlkeMullins, trumpet; Steven Pittman, voice; Buddy Mercer, voice; Craig Whlsnand, voice. Kays, flute; Alan Olson, B-flat clarinet; Sherrlse BOOKER — John Reimund, tuba. percussion. twirling. LAMAR (Houston) — Darren Ross, voice; Michelle voice. cussion. percussion. IRAAN — Cary Floyd, percussion; David Stacy, Shaw, twirling; Nancy Sproull, piano; madrigal; three BOWIE JUNIOR HIGH (Odessa) - Gabe Grewell, OE LEON - Clint Whitehead, trumpet. GAINESVILLE - Jeff McMahon, voice; Diane Sadorra, voice; vocal ensemble MEDINA VALLEY (Castroville) — Laura Grossen- RAY (Corpus Christi) — Laura Hernandez, voice; SPRUCE (Dallas) - Bobby T inn ion, voice. trombone. B-flat clarinets. voice; vocal ensemble. DE SOTO — Jill Smith, French horn; Brian Stalcup, Pulte, voice. LAMAR (Rosenberg) — Oyan Grayless, twirling; bacher, B-flat clarinet; Peter Rossing, piano. Mary Olivares, flute. STERLING (Baytown) — Jullanne Gollehon, voice; IRVING — Rusty llgenfritz, alto saxophone; saxo­ WHITE (Dallas) - Jenny Arnold, flute; Bill Brady, BRECKENRIDGE - Jeffery McKinnis, trombone. piano. GARLAND - Mart Butler, tuba; Lisa Slkes, voice. Tracy Shiek, voice; madrigal. MEMORIAL (McAllen) - Jan Smith, flute; flute RAYBURN (Pasadena) — Forrest Schweitzer, per­ Suzanne Woods, twirling. phone Quartet. STERLING (Houston) — Arnita Hodge, voice; boys' viola; Jennifer Carriere, flute; Jerry Hodge, tuba; BRENHAM — Darrel Monroe, tuba; Jimmy Pace, DEER PARK — Andy Alexander, voice; Mary Doo- GARRISON — Glynn Yarbrough, alto saxophone. LAMESA - Leslie Gibson, piano; Mark Heldel, trio. cussion. JEFFERSON (Port Arthur) - Margaret Bundy, vocal ensemble. Nancy Leonard, E-flat clarinet; Monica Mele, flute; French horn; brass sextet. lan, bass clarinet; Terri Edwards, voice; Vince Fox, GATESVILLE — Kimberly Keech, voice. trumpet; Melissa Norris, piano; flute trio. MESQUITE — Thomas Galvez, percussion; Chris REAGAN (Austin) — David Deborde, trombone- tuba; Tammy Taylor, voice; flute trio. voice; Risa Rising, twirling. STRATFORD — Gershom Garcia, B-flat clarinet; John Shore, B-flat clarinet; flute trio. BREWER (Ft. Worth) - Claressa Dollar.ite. B-flat GEORGE WEST — Robin Gregorcyk, piano. LANCASTER — Catr.err.ie Carrington, voice; Ellse Hunke, percussion; Todd James, percussion; percus­ Keith Johnson, alto saxophone; Tony Mireles, trom­ JEFFERSON (San Antonio) - flute quartet. David Altamira, B-flat clarinet; WICHITA FALLS - Ellie Osmundson, tuba; Tom­ clarinet. DEKALB - brass sextet. GEORGETOWN — Michelle Benziger, French horn; Dimon, voice; Joe Terrell, voice; James Wallace, sion ensemble. bone; flute quartet. JIM NED (Tuscola) — Angela Pentecost, twirling. my Webster, B-flat clarinet; flute, oboe and clarinet. BRIDGE CITY-Angela Williams, percussion. DEL RIO — Deanna Castillo, twirling; twirling en­ Pattie Collier, trombone; Elasha Klawltter, French voice; Kelly Zielke, piano. MIDLAND - Leslie Fort, flute; Anne Geddes, flute; RICHFIELD (Waco) - Brian Davis, voice; Douglas STRICKLAND (Denton) - Shawn Schietroma, per­ BRIDGEPORT — James Harveson, piano; Laura semble. horn; Delana Lands, trombone; Anthony Miranda, JOHNSON (Austin) - Leslie Flake, flute; Jeffrey Steve Hagegeorge, music theory; Shawn McCarter, Farweil, trombone; Winston Jones, voice; Carol cussion. WILLIAMS (Piano) - Susan Chao, flute; flute trlo; Haynes, trombone, Larnonica Lewis, voice; Alan LANIER (Austin) — John Devane, trombone; Ste­ percussion ensemble. Harveson, piano. DEL VALLE — Karen Nicholas, flute. trombone; Karl Peters, flute; Murray Peters, trum­ ven Pritchett, trombone; brass sextet. trombone; Marta McNabb, B-flat clarinet; Elaine Kaulfus, flute; Laurie Lane, voice; flute quartet. SULPHUR SPRINGS - Theresa Franklin, voice. DENISON - Tina Smith, B-flat clarinet. Neidig, percussion. SWEETWATER - Allen Alderman, voice; madri­ WILLIA — Troy Collier, trumpet. BRYAN — Ruth Van Dyke, percussion; baritone pet; B-flat clarinet quartet. LAN IE R (San Antonio) — trumpet quartet. Reese, flute; flute trio. RICHLAND (Fort Worth) - Lisa Doty, voice; Prls- JOHNSTON (Austin) — Elena Forster, voice; Jeff gal. WILLOW RIDGE (Stafford) - flute trio. horn trio. DENTON — Kayla Dinwiddle, B-flat clarinet; GLADEWATER - LincGibbons, voice. LEANDER — Sandl Darr, voice; Tim Grlvas, per­ MIDWAY (Waco) - Tracey Fitzgerald, voice. cilla Garrett, flute; Michelle Smart, voice. Lucas, B-flat clarinet; Carol Werbow, cello; vocal en­ WILSON (Dallas) — Tim Johnson, voice; Taney BURKBURNETT - Lisa Gray, voice; Carisa Becky Elston, flute, Johanna Hume, flute; cornet trio. GLENN JUNIOR HIGH (San Angelo) — Brenda cussion; percussion ensemble. MISSION - Gloria Avila, percussion; Roberto Vala- RIDER (Wichita Falls) — Robert Dyson, percus­ TAYLOR (Katy) — Leah Champiomont, French semble; three B-flat clarinets. horn; Crystal Clark, voice; Elizabeth Crouch, voice; Taylor, voice; Helen Wortham, trumpet. Thompson, voice. DEVINE — Nora Buentello, tenor saxophone. Hobbs. percussion. LEE (Baytown) - Susan Brewer, twirling; Lisa dez, twirling. sion; Amy Taylor, baritone horn. JONES (Beevilie) — Rhonda Blanton, voice. Leah Dabney, B-flat clarinet; Krlsty Dltzler, oboe; WOODVILLE — Michael Johnson, trumpet. CALALLEN (Robstown) - Paul Cruz, baritone sax­ DEWE YVILLE - twirling ensemble. GOLIAD — Janet Jacob, piano. Hechler, twirling. MT. PLEASANT - madrigal. RIESEL — Teresa Bonne, piano. Leaguer Nov/Dec Issue TSSEC

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Michelle Reed was honored with her second consec­ Danna Smith, a 1982 graduate of Humble High Ruth Van Dyke was honored with an Outstanding utive Outstanding Performer Award in French School, was named Outstanding Performer in oboe Performer Award in percussion. Ruth is a 1982 horn. She is a graduate of Pearland High School for the second consecutive year. She has been first graduate of Bryan High School where she partici­ where she was a member of the Symphonic Band, chair in the Houston Youth Symphony, the World pated in the high school band and the Jazz Band. the Student Council, and the National Honor Soci­ Youth Symphony Orchestra, and the All-State Or­ She was a member of the Brazos Valley Symphony ety. Michelle received scholarships from the Rota­ chestra. Danna has been awarded scholarships to Orchestra and was first chair in the All-State Band. ry Club and the University of Houston, where she is the Manhattan School of Music and the Cleveland Ruth attends the University of Texas at Austin currently majoring in music. She was a member of Institute of Music. Danna has chosen to attend the where she is majoring in liberal arts. two All-State Bands, the Houston Youth Symphony, Cleveland Institute of Music this fall. Andrea Wang, a junior at Crockett High School, and received superior ratings at TSSEC on French Austin, was named Outstanding Performer in vio­ horn and piano. lee Ann Strain, a senior feature twirler at South Garland High School, was awarded an Outstanding lin. She is a member of the Crockett High School rim Roberts, a senior at Pearce High School, Rich­ Performer Award in twirling. She is a member of Orchestra. Andrea was a member of the All-State ardson, was honored with an Outstanding Perform­ the high school band and the Jazz Ensemble. Lee Orchestra in 1981 and 1982, and is presently a mem­ er Award in saxophone. Tim was first chair in the Ann has received first division ratings in twirling ber of the Austin Symphony. She received an Aus­ All-State Band, soloist with the Greater Dallas and saxophone in UIL competition, was the AAU tin Symphony Youth Award in 1981 and won first Youth Orchestra, winner of the Dallas Symphonic Grand National Twirling Champion, and was place in the Minnie Sneed Wilcox Contest in 1982. Festival, and winner of the Baylor University Hon­ named Senior Miss Southwest Majorette of Texas, Lee Womble, honored with an Outstanding Per­ ors Solo Recital Competition. Tim recently attend­ Oklahoma, and Louisiana. former Award in tenor saxophone, is a senior at ed the Northwestern University High School Sum­ Round Rock High School where he serves as drum mer Institute. Kirby Taylor, a senior at Madison High School, San major. Lee was elected the Outstanding Freshman Tammy Robertson, a graduate Of Hirschi High Antonio, was given an Outstanding Performer by the Round Rock High School faculty. He is a School, Wichita Falls, was named Outstanding Per­ Award in voice. Kirby is a member of the high member of the Student Council, Mu Alpha Theta, former in flute. She was a member of the Area school band, the Northeast ISD Symphony Orches­ National Honor Society, and recently became an Band and Region Orchestra. She received the tra, and is currently president of the high school Eagle Scout. He has been a member of the Region Semper Fidelis Award for musical excellence from choir. He has been a member of the Region Band Band and the Region Jazz Band. and the All-State Choir. Kirby is also a keyboard the US Marine Youth Foundation. Tammy received Named Outstanding Performer in flute was Kathy a scholarship from Midwestern State University performer, and has received additional superior ratings in clarinet and theory competition. Wylie, a senior at Aldine High School, Houston. Ka­ where she is a pre-medicine major this fall. thy was chosen the Outstanding Band Member for Michelle Sadorra was given an Outstanding Per­ Leslie Turberville, a junior at Nixon High School, 1982. She has been a member of the Houston Youth former Award in voice. Michelle is a 1982 graduate was named Outstanding Performer in twirling. Symphony, National Honor Band, Area Orchestra, of Lamar High School, Houston, where she partici­ Leslie is the feature twirler and captain of the Bob­ and All-State Band for two years. Kathy has earned pated in the Concert Chorale and Madrigal Singers. cat Band. She has also received superior ratings in many Division I ratings at regional and state com­ Michelle was a member of the Houston Symphony piano copetition. In UIL District One-Act Play petitions. Chorale and the All-State Choir. She has also par­ Competition, Leslie was named to the All-Star Cast Also receiving Outstanding Performer Awards ticipated in the Tanglewood Young Artists Vocal and selected Best Actress. Her debate team won were Derrick Castell, trumpet, North Garland High Program. Michelle has received first division rat- the UIL District Championship. Leslie has also School, and Kimberly Keech, voice, Gatesville High ngs at TSSEC for two years. received an English Achievement Award. School. The Leaguer Journalism Page 5

Teaching ethics contest begins Give your readers a holiday treat the true meaning of Christmas." But hav­ mission to be in the program was to make a wish list. Its High school teachers with an effective But for some kindergarteners, Santa simple contents Included a Mon Chi Chi stuffed animal and strategy for teaching journalism ethics Claus is not the first thing that comes ing finished the article, the reader is left a Tippee Toes Doll. Before the adoption program, Cindy can share their plan and possibly get a to mind when asked what is important with a satisfied, "Now that's what Christ­ had not bothered to make out a list." cash prize in return. For the first time, about Christmas. Stevie Boocher said mas is all about" feeling. The remainder of the story explains the the Secondary Education Division of the "Jesus" is most important, but he said It is far more effective to show your Jones' situation and their joy and excite­ Association for Education in Journalism he didn't know why. So classmate Eliz­ reader the meaning of Christmas or ment of watching Cindy's Christmas is offering ?50 to the teacher with the abeth Brasseur explained, "Because Thanksgiving, or the holiday of the dreams come true. The subliminal message best approach to the teaching of ethics. he was borned on Christmas." moment, than to preach to him about it. is again "There is more to Christmas than Any high school teacher may enter the Thus, the true meaning of Christmas, Prior to Thanksgiving, 1981, one staff pub­ crass commercialism, and this is it." competition, which is meant to encour­ through the eyes of a pair of five-year olds, lished an article about a man who during the year solicited donations so that he could The success of Anna and Suzanne's sto­ age an exchange of teaching strategies as told by Suzanne Clark, a 1982 graduate of ries lies in the attention to detail, which on a topic that is basic to high school Grosse Point High School, outside Detroit, provide an especially needy family with a turkey feast. The man and his actions en­ arises from their respect and empathy for journalism, according to Mary Benedict, Michigan. In her article, "Dear Santa, I'd the persons in the stories, and from a dedi­ head of the Secondary Education Divi­ like a ... ", Suzanne tells the story of the compass the true meaning of Thanksgiving, and the message touches the reader in a cation to provide their readers an enter­ sion and a journalism professor at Indi­ school's National Honor Society, which taining yet relevant story. Compare these ana University. each Christmas helps local kindergarteners way a pontificating "Be Thankful" editori­ al can never do. two articles to the run-of-the-mill "What "We can't teach ethics apart from the compose letters to Santa. Christmas means to me" editorial or any practice of journalism and journalistic She observes: Last year, the Tiger Rag of Irving High news/feature story in which the reporter is writings," Benedict said. "That's why "Of course, some of the shy ones need School published the story of Cindy Jones, a visibly not a part of the action. For exam­ we're looking for innovative ways by prompting, but not many. Television com­ first grader in the school district. Cindy ple: which teachers reinforce ethical princi­ mercials have programmed their minds. was one of several students "Adopted" by ples as they teach lead writing, news Most run off a long list quite easily. the IHS homerooms, who collected toys and Wow! Look at the presents! There's even a Santa Claus! other presents for unprivileged children. Do you know what It's like to see 22 kids with a big Christ­ judgment, interviewing and other as­ "The popular toy this year must be a mas twinkle in their eye? pects of journalism." thing called a Smurf for the majority of Anna Harris' story went like this: Fifty-five NHS members discovered this thrill when they The Secondary Education Division This is not your average Christmas story but all the ele­ traveled to the day care center for their yearly Christmas letters included such things as a Smurfette, ments are there. It Includes the typical family that seems visit. Club members furnished presents for three, four and hopes to use the ideas submitted to in­ a Dr. Smurf, a super Smurf and a Smurf to have nothing but bad luck. The money Is tight — almost five year olds. Santa was a main attraction for the kids. spire programs and materials that can Hall. But of course, the traditional Barbie nonexistent. The father had an on-the-job accident which The club left Wednesday morning for their short journey may cause him to lose his job. The mother was Involved in to the center and returned that afternoon. be shared with other journalism educa­ dolls, teddy bears, trucks, space ships and a car wreck. The hospital bills pour In. Christmas doesn't tors, Benedict said. play dishes made the lists too. look very promising this year. The story evokes no images, no emotions. Typed entries, double-spaced, should "Many children's letters, however, when Sound like a typical Christmas human Interest story? It's a collection of dead facts of an event Maybe so, but there's a difference. This family found help. swelled with emotion. Attention to detail be submitted in duplicate — an original completed, are not filled with just "I Someone reached out to them. Congratulations IHS. and one copy. The teacher's name wants." Many said, for example, 'I will You've done some good. would have saved it. For the second year in a row, IHS homerooms are should go on a separate title page that leave some apples for the reindeer and "adopting" children for Christmas. The youngest child In Shy and confused at first, the six-year-old tottered from can be removed before the paper is sent some cookies and milk for you, Santa.' the aforementioned family will be one of the adopted chil­ behind of his father's khaki trousers, past the stack of tri­ to judges. dren. Her name is Cindy Jones and she Is In the first grade cycles, space ships and musical toys to the lime green "Others wrote, 'I wish Mrs. Claus a hap­ at John R. Good Elementary School. A few weeks ago, stuffed alligator. A quick tug and flash later, he was back behind those khaki trousers, hugging his new friend. Entries should be mailed by March 1, py Christmas (and Rudolph too!).' Chil­ Cindy brought home an information sheet about the Adopt- 1983 to Tom Eveslage, Department of A-Child program. dren, too, even at a young age, seem to Her mother, Mrs. Barbara Jones, explains how she felt: So, this holiday season, give your readers Journalism, Temple University, Phila­ have learned that Christmas is a season not "I was embarrassed a little at first, but Cindy doesn't un­ a special treat: A story that captures the delphia, PA 19122. A winner will be se­ just for taking but for giving." derstand the money situation right now. She wanted to be in the program. Then, It made me feel good." heart and spirit of the season, rather than a lected by May 1,1983. Suzanne's article never states "This is Cindy's first reaction after receiving her parents per­ rehash of those tired old cliches. Green receives Watch for membership packets 'Pioneer Award' Nancy Green, general manager of Texas Student Publications at The Uni­ versity of Texas, has been selected as ILPC convention plans underway one of five 1982 National Scholastic Press Association Pioneer Award recipi­ ents. By the time advisers return from the hol­ The awards were presented at the 1982 iday break, the annual ILPC membership convention of NSPA and the Journalism packets should have arrived. The deadline Education Association Nov. 19-21 in Chi­ for ILPC membership was December 1, cago. and compilation of information, printing, Scholastic journalism The Pioneer Award was established in collating and mailing of the material gener­ 1971 to mark the 50th anniversary of ally takes 10 days to two weeks. Hopefully, Bobby Hawthorne NSPA and to recognize outstanding per­ the packets will be in the mail by Decem­ sons in the field. ber 15. Ms. Green is scheduled to be a speak­ Included in both newspaper and yearbook er at the conference. She came to UT packets will be a list of recommended text­ and John Cutsinger, we'll have Rod Vahl of staffs were asked to submit their first issue Austin this fall from a position as stu­ books, an ILPC policy statement, member­ Davenport, Iowa. Rod advises the Black- only. This allowed us more time to receive, dent publications adviser at the Univer­ ship booklet, ILPC officer election proce­ hawk, one of the nation's best newspapers, process, critique and return publications. If sity of Kentucky. Her duties at Kentuc­ dures and nomination forms, and general is a contributing editor to Quill & Scroll, you haven't received your criticisms, be pa­ ky, where she had been since 1971, information concerning the March 18-19 and directs the Ball State University news­ tient. included the general management of the state convention. paper workshop. Final thoughts: independent student daily, Kentucky In addition, the newspaper packets will • Information brochures concerning the Kernel; supervision of the professional include a set of articles on writing, as well Others scheduled to lecture during the ILPC summer journalism workshops, June staff; consultations with the staff of the as individual achievement award forms. convention are Rick Hill of Lawton, Okla­ 19-23, will be mailed in January. yearbook, Kentuckian; development of homa, Nancy Patterson of Roanoke, Virig- The yearbook packet will contain a list of nia, and Bruce Watterson of Little Rock, • If you have not received information of and supervision and training of the staff do's and don'ts, gleaned from the judges' receipt of your yearbook judge, contact him of the Greek newspaper, Kentucky Arkansas. For junior high advisers, Mrs. 1981-82 criticisms. Unlike past ycirs, the Judy Allen to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma immediately. Do not wait until March, as­ Greek, and minority newspaper, Com­ yearbook IAA deadline was December 1, so suming the judge received your book, only municator. will speak on both yearbooks and newspa­ individual entry forms will not be included pers. Judy advises two of the nation's finest to learn that it was lost in the shuffle, or She is serving a term as president of in the membership packets. publications, and knows well the intricacies left sitting in the school's mailroom. the National Council of College Publica­ Begin making plans now for the spring of junior high publications. • If you do not receive your ILPC mem­ tions Advisers, 1979-83, and has received convention. It promises to be one of the fin­ bership mailing by January 15, contact the the Columbia Scholastic Press Associa­ est ever. In addition to several of our "reg­ We are processing newspaper criticisms ILPC office by mail at Box 8028, UT Sta­ tion Gold Key and the Journalism Edu­ ulars", like Chuck Savedge, James Paschal as quickly as possible. Unlike past years, tion, Austin, Texas 78712-8028. cation Association Medal of Merit. The Leaguer News Page 6

Committee disproves * beige' myths Invitational meets Here is a listing of invitational meets which have been forwarded to the League As a student at Southwest Texas State office. Each listing gives date, host school University in the early 70's, I had the occa­ and contact person. sion to tour the residence of the University Jan. 9, North Lamar H.S., Powderly, president. During the course of the tour, Joyce Johnson; Jan. 15, West Orange- the president's wife made the lighthearted Literarily Speaking Stark H.S., Orange, Carol McGill; Mid- statement, "This home must have been Valley Math Classic, Sharyland, Leo decorated by a committee. Everything — Ramirez. the walls, curtains and carpet — is biege." Ray Westbrook Also, Jan. 15, Edgewood H.S., San Anto­ Of course, what she meant was that when nio no contact person named; Jan. 21-22, a committee sets down to do something, the Gregory-Portland H.S., Portland, Larry result will oftentimes be something bland mining state champions. items which the committee feels should be Kalich; jan. 21, Lamar University, Beau­ and uninspiring. All these items, among others, were recommended to the council come before mont, no contact person named; Jan. 22, That idea has been disproved many times studied by members of the literary com­ that group at its annual meeting. In addi­ Spring Hill H.S., Longview, Pat Gatons; and one of the most recent instances came mittee, recommended to the council, and tion, any other items which a council mem­ Jan. 22, New Braunfels H.S., Bonnie at the annual meeting of the League's Leg­ approved unanimously. In fact, committee ber would like for the council as a whole to Leitch; Jan. 29, Alamo Heights H.S., San islative Council Nov. 7-8. The Council — chairman Dr. Bill Farmer of Barber's Hill consider may be submitted to the larger Antonio, Paul Foerster. which uses a committee system to consider boasted that the literary committee's agen­ group. Committee members spend many Also, Jan. 29. Andrews H.S., Ford items submitted by various associations, da had all items approved unanimously by hours studying proposals that will be dis­ Roberson; Feb. 5, Coronado H.S., Lub­ and school people — proved again that a the council. That should be an indication of cussed in the respective meetings. bock, Edgar Jarman; Monterey H.S., committee system does work and can re­ the care and concern with which all com­ By using the committee system, the Leg­ Lubbock, Dewey Curbo: Feb. 5, Lev- sult in many good things that are not at all mittee members view their responsibility islative Council is able to consider all pro­ erett's Chapel H.S.. Overton, Dan bland and uninspiring. And, certainly not as elected representatives of the Leagues' posals that come its way during the year. Chadwick; Feb. 5, Harlingen H.S., Edwin beige. member schools. Each committee, in its own meeting, can Bates; Feb. 5, East Central H.S., San An­ Take the Literary Committee, for exam­ While the Legislative Council as a whole consider, discuss, evaluate and suggest ac­ tonio, Ruth Zarate; Feb. 12, Boswell ple. This group (composed of five Legisla­ is composed of 20 members, each repre­ tion — rather than having the entire council H..S., Saginaw. Jim Atchison; Feb. 12, Ir­ tive Council members) forwarded on to the senting a conference and region, the council take up each item that is presented. ving H.S., Jill Stevens. whole council items which will re-structure is broken down into four committees — ath­ And, the product of this committee-coun­ Also, Feb. 12. Pine Tree H.S., Long- the junior high and elementary program, letics, policy, literary and music — for cil system is a refined one, carefully stud­ view, Mary Barham; Feb. 18-19, Judson change the science contest's format, and al­ work during the year. ied by a group of administrators whose sole H.S., Converse, Dave Medlin. Feb. 19, ter the debate schedule at the State Meet to Twice each year, committees meet to purpose is to do what is best for the stu­ McAllen H.S., Leo Ramariz; Feb. 24, provide for a more equitable way of deter- consider items pertinent to that area. All dents which we all serve. Springtown H.S., Laurie Moseley; Feb. 25. East Texas State University, Com­ merce, Howard Lambert: Feb. 26, Lake View H.S., San Angelo, Frances Renfroe; Informative/persuasive sample topics given Feb. 26. Jefferson H.S.. Port Arthur, Jack Sell; Feb. 26, Donna H.S., Mary McClel- The extemporaneous informative and ing contest will require that the student 8. What role did PACs play in the recent lan. persuasive speaking contests of the League persuade the audience to a certain conclu­ elections? Also, March 4. University of Houston, provide many students with a challenge sion. The subject areas are the same; how­ PERSUASIVE Dr. Nelson Marqzina; March 4-5, Roose­ that, through their preparation, will devel­ ever, the wording of the question and the 1. Can Johnson & Johnson convince the velt H.S., San Antonio, James Anderson; op skills in research, organization, and contest for which the question is designed buying public that Tylenol is safe? March 5, Springtown H.S. speaking. Students who spend a year in dictate the treatment of the question. 2. Does the selection of Yuri Andropov preparation for these contests often be­ INFORMATIVE pose a problem in US/USSR relations? Release dates for come our best informed citizens because 1. What has Johnson & Johnson done to 3. Will the recognition given the Vietnam they have a thorough knowledge of current convince the buying public of the safe­ veteran make up for the "years of si­ events. They have learned to look at sever­ ty of Tylenol? lence"? number sense listed al points of view on an issue, recognize bi­ 2. Who is Yuri Andropov? 4. Should guest worker status be granted ases, and form their own conclusions. 3. What has the country done to recognize to illegal aliens? Notes of interest to number sense The questions listed as sample topics for and salute the returning Vietnam vet­ 5. Can Social Security be saved? coach and participants: the extemporaneous informative and ex­ eran and war dead? 6. Does the withdrawal of Senator Ed­ 1) The Conference for the Advance­ temporaneous persuasive speaking contests 4. What is a guest worker? ward Kennedy from the presidential ment of Mathematics Teaching was held should be treated according to the require­ 5. What's being proposed to save Social race lessen the chances of a Demo­ November 11-13 on the UT-Austin cam­ ments of the contest. The questions for ex­ Security? cratic victory in 1984? pus and was a great success. More than temporaneous informative speaking should 6. Who are possible Democratic Party 7. Can Mark White carry out his platform 2,200 attended, and major areas of dis­ be answered in a manner that will give in­ nominees for President? promises? cussion included the current math teach­ formation on the question. The questions 7. What are some of the platform promis­ 8. Did PACs contributions affect the out­ er shortage and solutions to that prob­ for the extemporaneous persuasive speak­ es made by Mark White? come of the mid-term elections? lem, and the use of computers in the math classrooms. 2) Release dates.for the number sense contests are as foUN&ws: December 6 — Release Test A to individuals; January 7 Calculator stated problems — Release Test B to invitational meets; problem revolving around such a theorem, ries of problems, which defy the best pre­ January 28 — Release Test B to individ­ simply because is it not part of our working pared contestant. For this we have no glib uals. Test C to invitational meets; Feb­ Continued from page 3 "repertoire" as engineering problem comfort to offer, except to say that these ruary 25 — Release Test C to individu­ problem is adequately represented. Likely solvers. Our goal after all, is to give the sorts of problems best prepare the students als, Test D to invitational meets; March this review will initiate more searching of students a foretaste of engineering prob­ for practical problem solving in the larger 11 — Release Test D to individuals. old tests for good ideas of particular types lem-solving. educational context, which is an important 3) There are three manuals available of problems. Why then do the problems have to be so goal in the contest. for helping students prepare for the UEL From the above description, you might hard? The answer, we suspect, is that they Funny thing, but when we read your number sense contests. They are De­ suspect there to be no grand design in this are hard because they are original. There problems, as we do when making up the veloping Number Sense, which is process. This is only partly true. Every can be no sure approach, no guaranteed tests, we find many of them difficult. Of available through the League office; No problem is influenced by our experience method for solving them. There exists, of course, we would never admit that we can't Sense in Mathematics, available from with engineering problem solving. Prob­ course, manifold benefits in solving as solve them, but they look hard when first Don Skow, Math Department, Pan lems are selected which involve the mathe­ many problems as one can lay hands on, read. This is surely because they are new American University, Edinburg, Texas matics and situations which might arise in and there is much to be learned from the and fresh to us. Certainly we would sweat 78539; and A Booklet for the Elemen­ engineering problems. There are many Contest Manual, which gives techniques for to attempt them under the pressure of tary Level of Competition, available theorems in geometry, for example, which classifying and approaching these prob­ time, as your students have to do. We ad­ from Frances Walzel, Rt. 1, Box 173, though true and interesting seldom relate lems. mire you folks for accepting the challenge Cameron, Texas 76520. to practical problems. But one can never banish the possibility of this Calculator Applications contest. The Likely we will never formulate a stated that a test will contain a problem, or a se- sweat will not be in vain. The Leaguer Sports Page 7

Legislative Council McClesky is Decisions take effect immediately new Council chairman The November 1982 Legislative Council "In the words of a well-known actor, who made several changes which will effect is now conducting the affairs of this coun­ member schools for this year — 1982-83. try, 'Stay the course'." Those coaches or sponsors responsible for With that, Slaton's J. C. McClesky began conducting the following activities should Postscripts on athletics his one-year term as Legislative Council provide for the following changes in the ac­ chairman, succeeding James McLeroy of tivities. Gail to close ceremonies of the annual Leg­ SOCCER Dr. Bill Farney islative Council meeting, held November 6- The district certification for soccer (both 7 at the Driskill Hotel in Austin. boys and girls) will be March 19, rather The election of McClesky as chairman than March 12. Bi-district games will be this time. After the committees have con­ and Glenn Pearson of Bridge City as vice played the week of March 21-26. Regional sidered all items and made their recom­ chairman followed the full Council's deli­ tournaments with four boys teams and four mendations, all parties will have ample beration on several proposals submitted by girls teams will be on March 30-31. The "Keep in mind that time to consider the impact of the pro­ the Policy Committee, including: State Tournament will be in Austin on April jected change. your singular dedication • Creation of a policy for dispersal and 8 and 9. At this time, the expanded playoffs in depositing of funds derived from broadcast­ TRACK AND FIELD may be the key factor football have seen the runnerup team in 18 ing of regional and state playoff contests. The order of events for track and field in creating a positive of the 32 Conference AAAAA football dis­ • Establishment of a fee structure, so have been changed effective this season statement from the tricts defeat the champion from other dis­ that school districts will be charged accord­ (1982-83). The 800 meter run is the third tricts in bi-district play. Including Confer­ ing to number of high schools and the size event for both boys and girls. For girls the lives of each athlete ences AAA and AA, over 40% of the playoff of each high school. The independent school order will be 3200 meter run, 400 meter re­ you coach." games were won by runnerups. district will pay one fee for each high lay, 800 meter run, 100 meter hurdles, etc. The new playoff format seemed to add a school, and this fee will cover all junior For boys the order will be 3200 meter run, degree of interest and excitement at the high and elementary schools. 400 meter relay, 800 meter run, 110 meter end of the season, when several teams who • Adoption of a policy limiting the sub­ high hurdles, etc. This order will prevail in would ordinarily be out of the race were Page 165 of the Constitution and Contest mission of proposals for council considera­ district, regional, and state meets for 1982- fighting for the second place spot. The over­ Rules, Rule 25-1-18, has been reworded tion. The Council will no longer consider 83. all response has been positive about the from: "Note: Suggested activities or direc­ proposals unless they have been presented SWIMMING new system, with a few negative comments tions by school personnel will be a violation to one of the four committees during the coming because of the extra travel involved Split-seeding will be utilized at the 1983 of this regulation" to a new wording: summer, although exceptions may be made for some teams. State Swimming Meet. "Note: Any organized or required practice for items presented 14 days prior to the BASEBALL will be a violation. We would like to salute the Texas High council meeting that are considered emer­ For the 1982-83 baseball season schools In addition to the above changes, the 1982 School Coaches Association and Buzzy gency. will be permitted to utilize speed-up rules Legislative Council approved a system of Keith from El Campo for their support and • Division of Conference AAAA district as outlined on page 53 and 54 of the National rules changes and input from all sources. initiation of the concept. It could make for with 12 or more schools into two districts Federation Baseball rule book. Rules may Unless an item is an emergency item, it an interesting year in all team sports, with for Spring Meet assignments. They will be used by prior mutual consent in non-dis­ will not be considered by the Legislative sustained suspense right down to the end of split according to their zones for football. trict games and playoff games, and by pri­ the season. The League office welcomes Council unless it has first been presented to • Redefinition of the penalties according or district committee adoption in district the proper committee (Athletic, Policy, your comments — both pro and con con­ games. cerning your feelings about the new to the following schedule: (1) Probationary Music, or Literary) the summer before the warning — No playoff restriction; (2) Post In non-district games and playoff games, playoffs. council meeting. district disqualification — Could compete if prior mutual consent is not obtained, We, here in the State Office, offer our This means that all persons with ideas for district honors but could not represent schools shall not utilize speed-up rules. In congratulations to all coaches. Keep in for athletic change or new rules must pres­ district in playoffs; (3) District disqualifi­ district games speed-up rules shall not be mind that your singular dedication may be ent these proposed changes to the Athletic cation — Could not compete for district used unless the district executive commit­ the key factor in creating a positive state­ Committee on June 1-2, 1983. The Coaches championship; (4) Suspension (assessed by tee has authorized use prior to the season. ment from the lives of each athlete you associations will have their advisory com­ State Executive Committee only) — Could CHRISTMAS WORKOUTS OR GAMES coach. mittees ready with recommendations at not play other UIL member schools. As usual, athletics dominated the Legis­ lative Council docket, and several familiar proposals surfaced, only to meet fates not Soccer kicks off inaugural season unlike those dished out in the past. For ex­ ample, gymnastics is returning to the re­ ferendum ballot as is team tennis. Newest sport provides outlet for enjoyable, learning experience However, admission of private and paro­ chial schools remains up in the air, as does a proposal to realign Conferences A and cisions of officials without protest and to have finally received UIL recognition and By SUSAN ZINN AAAAA. Both were relegated by the Legis­ treat all opponents as your guests. glory for their efforts. School administra­ Asst. Athletic Director lative Council to a special study committee, Soccer referees belonging to the TISO tors should take pride in having taken more which will tour the state in the spring. The first UIL soccer season is just around (Texas Interscholastic Soccer Officials) or­ gallant steps in providing interested young­ the corner. One hundred forty five schools ganization will be prepared to officiate all sters an outlet for enjoyment and another Major items acted upon by the Council begin after school workouts on December games according to Natonal Federation learning laboratory. include: 15. Players, coaches, student supporters, • Placing gymnastics for AAAA and rules. We can fully expect two halves of 40 We will learn valuable lessons this sea­ and parents are anxiuosly awaiting the first minutes each played to every player's full­ AAAAA on the referendum ballot. son. The UIL staff invites input for pro­ games or scrimmages on January 3 win, est capabilities. • Placing a proposal to establish AAAA lose, or draw in rain, shine, sleet or snow. gram improvement. Help identify problem team tennis on the referendum ballot. Regional champs will be determined af­ areas before any "crisis" develops. By March 12, the district representatives ter exciting bidistrict and area rounds. We • Defeating a proposal to divide Confer­ in 16 districts will "march" through applaud Piano ISD, Ft. Worth ISD, Spring We urge coaches and administrators to ence A basketball into two conferences of playoffs. The first gold medals will be Branch ISD, and San Antonio ISD, for pro­ thoroughly study the coaches' manual. We football only schools, and football-basket­ proudly displayed around the necks of the viding facilities, regional directors, hiring hope no school will be penalized for over­ ball schools. Another proposal sought divid­ first championship boys and girls teams in officials and going to bat for the UIL staff looking or not having knowledge of a rule. ing Conference A into an 85 average daily Austin on April 8-9 at Nelson Field. The during a very busy part of the activity year. The district executive committee must be membership and below conference, and an UIL commends the Austin Public Schools Although the outlook was dimmed closely supervised as the soccer plan goes 86 to 140 ADM conference. for volunteering to host this first emotional­ momentarily by litigation this fall, we ex­ into effect. • Giving authority to the Athletic Com­ ly charged championship. pect student bodies to get caught up in the Let's all keep one thought clearly in mind mittee to negotiate with Sports Produc­ During the season, all of the 16 school excitement of the season and provide "a this season — staff, coaches, and adminis­ tions, Inc. concerning televising of the 1983 games and 3 tournaments could end up be­ school happening" that students can identi­ trators are a long way from being perfect, Conference AAAAA state football cham­ ing big games especially to the young men fy with outside the classroom window. but they come closest to providing what pionship game. and women of Texas and so the UIL urges Soccer growing will soon be replaced by most parents want for their youngsters — • Allowing five days (instead of seven) all participants and spectators to accept de­ cheers at exceptional plays by athletes who an individual who can function in real Life. between football scrimmages. Nov/Decr 1982 The Leaguer USPS 2677840

IV, 512/436-3545 Jerry Rollins Powell, San Jacinto College, Pasadena 77505 Henry Lindsey, Howard Payne University, Brownwood 111,713/476-1828 76801 I, 915/646-2502 •Beulah Pruett, 10351 Chevy Chase, Houston 77042 III, 713/ Jerrv L. Lona, Wharton County Junior College, Wharton 789-6153 77488 111,713/532-4560 Curtis L. Page, East Texas State University, Commerce Amarante Lucero, The University of Texas, Austin 78712 7542811,214/886-5336. OAP Critic Judges List IV, 512/471-5341 Jim Rambo, Western Texas College, Snyder 79549 I, 915/ Casey McClellen, The University of Texas, Austin 78712 573-8511 IV, 512/471-5341 Bob Rlgby, Baylor University, Waco76798 II, 817/755-3111 The 1982-83 Accredited List of Critic Lynn Elms, 4605 18th Street, Lubbock 79416 I, 806/792-9093 Pam McDaniel, Tarrant County Jr. College-NW, Fort Molly Rlsso, Southeastern State University, Durant, OK Steven C. Erickson, Dallas Baptist College, Dallas 75211 II, Worth 76179 11, 817/232-2900 74701 11,405/924-0121 Judges is published for the benefit of zone, 214/331-8311 Jane McGoff, Tyler Jr. College, Tyler 75710 III, 214/597- Helen S. Roberts, South Plains College, Levelland 79336 I, district, area and regional personnel mak­ *C. K. Esten, 1200 Dominlk Drive, College Station 77840 III, 1884 806/894-9611 ing choices of critic judges for the one-act 713/693-8102 Nancy McVean, Weatherford College, Weatherford 76086 •Allan S. Ross, San Antonio College, San Antonio 78784 IV, C. L. Etherldge, The University of Texas at El Paso, El 11,817/594-5471 512/733-2726 play contest. Paso 79968 I, 915/747-5146 James L. McWIIIiams, The University of Texas, Austin •Rose-Mary Rumbley, 1833 Dolores Way, Dallas 75232 II, Only the judges on this list may be used David L. Evans, Dallas Baptist College, Dallas 75211 II, 78712 IV, 512/471-5793 214/224-2436 214/331-8311 Cricket Maples, 2524 Prairie, Fort Worth, 76106 11, 817/624- Virginia W. Russell, Box 307, Bell Hurst Ranch, Eastland to adjudicate University Interscholastic Mike Firth, 104 North St. Mary, Dallas 75214 II, 214/827- 7855 7644811,817/629-1141 League one-act play contests (refer to Rule 7734 •Frederick March, Southwest Texas State University, San •Lester L. Schilling, Southwest Texas State University, Rex R. Fleming, Houston Baptist University, Houston Marcos 78666 IV, 512/245-2147 San Marcos 78666 IV, 512/245-2166 23-1-3 (3a) in the current Constitution and 77074 111,713/774-7661 •Dan Mendoza, Lee College, Baytown 77520 III, 713/427- Charles A. Schmidt, 136 Sunset Lake Drive, Huntsville Contest Rules. B. J. Floto, The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso 5611 77340111,713/295-7687 79968 I, 915/747-5134 Larry Menefee, West Texas State University, Canyon Steven S. Schoolar, Texas A8.M University, College Sta­ The League specifically DOES NOT recommend the use Michael Fortner, Austin College, Sherman 75090 II, 214/ of a panel. (Refer to Rule 23-1-3 <3t>2) 79015 I, 806/656-3248 tion 77844 III, 713/845-2718 892-9101 Rod Metzler, 3821 Altez NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111 I, 505/ Stacy Schronk, Tarrant County Junior College-NE, Hurst Marilyn Pool Allen, 5101 N. "A", No. 269, Midland 79701 I, Alice F. Gabbard, 239 Ohio, Corpus Christi 78404 IV, 512/ 915/686-9382 292-7195 76053 11,817/281-7860 888-4064 •Jean H. Miculka, The University of Texas at El Paso, El Roger Schultz, University of Houston at Clear Lake City, Jim Anderson, East Texas State University, Commerce Paul J. Gaffney, The University of Texas, Austin 78712 IV, 75428 II, 714/886-5346 Paso 79968 I, 915/747-5146 Houston 77058 111, 713/488-9494 512/471-5341 James R. Miller, Sam Houston State University, Hunts- Ronald Schulz, 2105 57th St., Lubbock 79409 I, 806/744-1836 Darrell Baergen, Southwestern Baptist Seminary, P.O. Michael C. Gerlach, Texas Tech University, Lubbock 79409 Box 22000, Ft. Worth 76122 11, 817/923-1921 vllle 77341 111,713/294-1328 John R. Schwander, College of the Mainland, Texas City I, 806/742-3601 Mary Jane Mingus, Tarleton State University, Stephen- 77591 111,713/938-1211 Paul Bailey, The University of Texas, Austin 7(712 IV, 512/ James F. Goodhue, 1512 South Bryan, Amarlllo 79102 I, 471-1833 vine 76402 11, 817/968-9131 Donald L. Seay, St. Edward's University, Austin 78704 IV, 806/373-7701 Mary Anne Mitchell, Texas A8.M University, College Sta­ 512/444-2621 Patricia C. Baldwin, Angelina College, Lufkin 75901 II, Janice Grupe, 321 Woodhaven. DeSoto 75115 II, 214/223- 713/639-1301 tion 77843 I, 713/845-0367 Coy L. Sharp, Permian Playhouse, P.O. Box 6713, Odessa 6613 Marian Monta, Pan American University, Edlnburg 78539 79762 I, 915/362-2329 Ellen Baltz, 1226 Strawberry Park Lane, Katy 77450 III, •Nik Hagler, South Coast Studios, 7349 Ashcroft, Houston 713/467-5727 1,512/381-3583 Victor L. Siller, Tyler Junior College, Tyler 75701 III, 214/ 77081 111,713/995-1326 •Josephine B. Moran, The University of Houston, Houston 597-1884 Sally Barbay, Strake Jesuit College Prep., 8900 Bellalre, Stanley K. Hamilton, North Texas State University, Den­ Houston 77036 III, 713/774-7651 77004 111,713/749-3521 •Charles D. Simpson, 405 N. St. Mary, Carthage 75633 III, ton 76203 II, 817/365-2211 Sherry Reynolds Mullln, Hardin-Simmons University, Abi­ 214/693-6268 Maurice A. Berger, Southern University, Baton Rouge, Henry E. Hammack, Texas Christian University, Fort Louisiana 70813 III, 504/771-3190 lene 79603 I, 915/677-7281 Lawrence Ray Smith, 6633 W. Airport Blvd., Houston 77035 Worth 76129 II, B17/921-7625 Ann Munoz, 4306 Renault, San Antonio 78218 IV, 512/655- 11,713/947-1287 Rod Blaydes, St. Mark's School of Texas, 10600 Preston Sheila Hargett, Southwest Texas State University, San Road, Dallas 75234 II, 214/363-6491 6192 Libby Smith, 3317 Montrose, Suite 1188, Houston 77006 III, Marcos 78666 IV, 512/245-2147 Roland Myers, Wayland Baptist University, Plalnview 713/526-7004 Georgia A. Bomar, East Texas State University, Com­ Sandra Harper, 3122 Dauphine, Sherman 75090 II, 214/892- merce 75428 II, 214/886-5344 79072 I, 806/296-5521 Thomas F. Soare, Sam Houston StateUniverslty, Hunts­ 3688 W. D. (Dub) Narramore, Austin College, Sherman 75090 11, ville 77341 III, 713/294-1338 •Alice Katherine Boyd, Box 1226, Alpine 79830 I, 915/837- •Alva Hascall, The University of Texas, Austin 78712 IV, 2604 214/892-9101 "Richard Sodders, Texas A*M University, College Station 512/471-6253 George D. Nelson, 8502 Shenandoah, Austin 78753 IV, 512/ 77843 111,713/845-2621 James Brandenburg 6527 Ambling, San Antonio 78238 IV, Aurand Harris, The University of Texas, Austin 78712 IV, 512/684-4736 837-0599 George W. Sorensen, Texas Tech University, Lubbock 512/471-5793 Charlotte T. Oertling, The University of Texas, Austin 79409 1,806/742-3601 Joe E. Brandesky, Jr., Bee County College, Beevllle 78102 Elizabeth A. Hedges, Panolo Junior College, Carthage IV, 512/358-7031 78712 IV, 512/471-5793 Jim Spalding, Corpus Christi State University, Corpus 75633 III, 214/693-3836 Christi 78412 IV, 512/991-6810 John W. Brokaw, The University of Texas, Austin 78712 IV, John T. Oertling, Southwestern University, Georgetown Thomas K. Heino, Stephen F. Austin State University, Na­ Elizabeth Spicer, Theatre Midland, 2000 W. Wadley, Mid­ 512/471-5341 78626 IV, 512/863-6511 cogdoches 75962 III, 713/569-4003 land 79701 1,915/682-2544 Randall J. Buchanan, Texas A&l University, Kingsvllle •George N. Oliver, Henderson County Junior College, James Henderson, McLennan Community College, Waco Michael Spicer, Theatre Midland, 2000 W. Wadley, Mid­ 78363 IV, 512/595-3403 Athens 75751 111,214/675-6317 7670811,817/756-6551 Charles Pascoe, Southwest Texas State University, San land 79701 1,915/682-2544 Anthony J. Buckley, East Texas State University, Com­ Ken Hensarling, Jr., 2405 Grim, Waco 76707 11, 817/756-0828 Roger Stalling*, College of the Mainland, Texas City 77591 merce 75428 11, 214/886-5346 Marcos 78666 IV, 512/245-2166 Charles R. Hill, Austin Community College, Austin 78712 Ramona Peebles, San Antonio College, San Antonio 78284 David Burattl, Hardin Simmons University, Abilene 79698 111,713/938-1211 IV, 512/4764381 I, 915/677-7281 IV, 512/733-2715 Glynis Holm Strause, Bee County College, Beevllle 78102 Jennis Louise Hlndman, 4207 University, Wichita Falls Steven J. Peters, East Texas Baptist College, Marshall Richard F. Butler, Sam Houston State University, Hunts- IV, 512/3*7030 76308 11, 817/692-2552 75670111,214/938-7963 vllle 77341 111,713/294-1330 Jack Alton Strawn, Pan American University, Edlnburg Jo Lynn Hoffman, 1803 Travis Heights Blvd., Austin 78704 Raymond Caldwell, Kilgore College, Kllgore 75662 III, 214/ Cindy Melby Phaneuf, Midwestern State University, Wich­ 78539 11,512/381-3589 IV, 512/442-8618 984-8531 ita Falls 76409 II, 817/692-6611 James M. Symons, Trinity University, San Antonio 78284 Douglas L. Hoppock, Kilgore College, Kllgore 75662 III, •Vera Campbell, Lamar University, Beaumont 77710 III, •Jerry S. Phillips, Henderson County Junior College, IV, 512/736-8511 214/984-8531 713/838-8159 Athens75751 III, 214/675-6384 Charles G. Taylor, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Bel- Richard J. Hossalla, Southwestern University, George­ M. Caroline Canfield, Angelo State University, San Angelo Cecil J. Pickett, The University of Houston, Houston 77004 ton 76513 IV, 817/939-5811 town 78626 IV, 512/863-1365 76909 I, 915/942-2344 111,713/749-1420 •Eddie Thomas, El Centra College, Dallas 75202 II, 214/ Charles Huklll, Hardin-Simmons University, Abilene 79698 F. C. (Bill) Jordan, P.O. Box 2483, Amarlllo 79105 I, 806/ James W. Carlsen, Corpus Christi State University, 2337 1,915/677-7281 Corpus Christi 784a 512/991-6810 355-1240 •Dennis W. Thumann, 17050 Imperial Valley, No. 127, Paul A. Hutchlns, Cooke County College, Gainesville 76240 Nicholas G. Carter, San Antonio College, San Antonio 78229 Joseph B. Kaough, North Harris County College, Houston Houston 77060 III, 713/820-4544 11,817/668-7731 IV, 512/733-2717 77073 111,713/443-6640 Jimmy L. Tinkle, Angelina College, Lufkin 75901 II, 713/ Philip H. Jackman, Brookhaven College, Farmers Branch Joel A. Cash, Texarkana Community College, Texarkana Ray Karrer, Paris Junior College, Paris 75460 II, 214/785- 639-1301 75234 11, 214/620-4742 75501 111,214/838-4541 7661 Wayne I. Toone, Temple Junior College, Temple 76501 IV, Coleman A. Jennings, The University of Texas, Austin Marion Castleberry, McMurry College, Abilene 79605 I, Stanley A. Keilson, Laredo Junior College, Laredo 78040 817/773-9961 78712 IV, 512/471-3354 915/692-4130 IV, 512/722-0521 •J. Henry Tucker, The University of Texas at El Paso, El Donna Clevinger, North Texas State University, Denton, Jay Jennings, 2800 Westhill, Austin 78704 IV, 512/261-6600 James D. Kemmerling, West Texas State University, Can­ Paso 79968 I, 915/747-5379 7620311,817/565-2560 Tom Jones, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkan­ yon 79016 I, 806/656-3248 C. Lee Turner, Prairie View A&M University, Prairie •John E. Clifford, Southwest Texas State University, San sas 72701 11,501/575-2954 Cherald Kocurek, St. Mary's University, San Antonio 78284 View77445 III, 713/857-2356 Marcos 78666 IV, 512/245-2147 Sandra Turney, Richland College, Dallas 75243 II, 214/238- •Gaylan Collier, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth 6256 7612911,817/921-7625 J. Richard Walte, Eastern New Mexico University, Por- June Compton, Sul Ross State University, Alpine 79830 I, tales. New Mexico 88130 I, 505/562-2246 915/837-8220 W. Kenneth Waters, Jr., Stephen F. Austin State Universi­ Bill G. Cook, Baylor University, Waco 76798 II, 817/755-1861 Literary program changes ty, Nacogdoches 75962 III, 713/569-4003 Clayton Cook, Box 57, Vega 79092 I, 806/267-2240 Billy W. Watson, Richland College, Dallas 75243 II, 214/238- Kay Cook, Vernon Regional Junior College, Vernon 76J84 6069 11,817/552-6291 Changes in junior high and elementary name the top three overall winners. Only Jan Watson, Tarleton State University, Stephenvllle 76402 Patricia Cook, Baylor University, Waco 76798 II, 817/755- programs, the science contest's format and the overall winners will advance to regional 11,817/968-9133 1861 Bill Watts, Angelo State University, Sen Angelo 76909 I, Samuel D. Cornelius, Frank Phillips College, Borger 79007 the debate schedule at the State Meet are competition. 915/942-2031 1,806/274-5311 on the way, as a result of action by the Debaters from Conference AAAA will be­ Norma Watts, Angelo State University, San Angelo 76909 I, Kay L. Coughenour, East Texas State University, Com­ 915/942-2031 merce 75428 11, 214/886-5340 UIL's Legislative Council Nov. 7-8. gin preliminary rounds on Thursday after­ David C. Weaver, 2309 Shakespeare Road, Odessa 79761 I, Jan Courtney, Pan American Unlverlsty, Edlnburg 78539 Two new contests approved for junior noon, April 28, of the State Meet, instead of 915/332-1586 IV, 512/381-3585 Richard A. Weaver, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Josh Crane, Lamar University at Orange, Orange 77630 high students — modern oratory and im­ beginning competition on Friday evening as 79409 I, 806/742-3601 111,713/883-7750 promptu speaking — will join a re-struc­ in past years. This is to avoid conflict with Glanel Webb, Houston Baptist University, Houston 77074 David Crawford, Tyler Junior College, Tyler 75701 III, 214/ tured list of activities offered for junior the Conference AAAA One-Act Play finals, 111,713/774-7661 597-1884 Larry L. West, Texas Woman's University, Denton 76204 Doug Cummins, Pan American University, Edlnburg 78539 high and elementary students in 1983-84. set for Friday evenings. 11,817/566-1128 I, 512/381-3586 Activities at these levels will be organized Debaters in all conferences of this year's E. Don Williams, Lubbock Christian College, Lubbock James R. Daniels, The University of Texas, Austin 78712 79407 I, 806/792-3221 IV, 512/471-5341 in three categories, dependent upon the state meet will be competing in a tourna­ John Wilson, Corpus Christi State University, Corpus Olga Samples Davis, St. Philip's College, San Antonio amount of contest material provided by the ment format with all teams debating in Christi 78412 IV, 512/991-6810 78203 IV, 512/531-3543 three preliminary rounds for the purpose of Nathan R. Wilson, East Texas State University, Com­ Ed DeLatte, North Texas State University, Denton 76201 League office. merce 75428 11, 214/886-5339 11,817/565-2560 advancement to and seeding for the semi­ Gifford W. Wlngate, The University of Texas at El Paso, The science contest will increase to 60 El Paso79968 I, 915/747-5821 David Deacon, Texas A&l University, Kingsvllle 78363 IV, final round. Sandy Woolery, Corpus Christi State University, Corpus 512/595-3403 questions in 1983-84, with 20 questions being Bobble Dietrich, Bllnn College, Brenham 77833 III, 713/836- given in each of the three areas of biology, Council members also requested a study Christi 78412 IV, 512/991-4810 9933 chemistry and physics. Districts will be in­ to determine if there is interest statewide Darrell Woolwine, Denton Community Theatre, Box 1931, Linda Giss Donahue, 1810 Charles Circle, Edlnburg 78539 1, Denton 76201 II, 817/382-7014 John Presley Wright, Paris Junior College, Paris 75460 II, 806/381-9642 structed to recognize the outstanding stu­ in a literature contest (to be piloted in Re­ Mavourneen Dwyer, Zachary Scott Theatre Center, P.O. dents in each of the three subject areas and gion II, Conference AAA this year), an ad­ 214/785-7661 Box 244, Austin 78767 IV, 512/476-0597 •Has not attended a Critic Judging Workshop in the past vanced typewriting contest and an account­ five years. These judges are no longer eligible unless they •Millard F. Eiland, Prairie View A4M University, Prairie to recognize the outstanding students in View77445 III, 713/857-2354 each of the three subject areas and to also ing contest. attend a workshop prior to the 1983 district meet.