AUG./SEPT. 2003 Volume 88 • Number 1

UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE ○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○Leaguer GOOD TO THE LAST DROP Briefs and Notes Districts work to squeeze every Calendar of upcoming events penny out of tighter budgets Sept. 15 ...... District directors’ and academic eaching has always was an easy way to give it up.” Others said they are postponing coordinators names due. Sept. 20 ...... Student been considered one Many of the cutbacks are seen facilities or charging athletic fees. Activities Conference — of those “safe” careers in the athletic area. In the In fact, other states are making University of North Texas (Denton) — safe in the fact that Crawford school district, superin- more reductions than in Texas. Sept. 27 ...... Student no matter what kind tendent Kenneth Judy said he is “Oklahoma has cut back 25 Activities Conference — Texas Tech University (Lubbock) Tof financial situation the country trimming approximately 10 percent percent of its spring meet athlet- Oct. 1 ...... UIL was in, a person could find a of the extra-curricular budget. ics,” said Dr. Bill Farney, UIL Memberships due Oct. 15 ...... Elementary/ teaching job. That idea is now “Most of the trimming will Director and member of the In Texas, several school Junior High academics — becoming harder to prove in some come in the form of having the National Federation of High districts have gone to charging deadline to submit spring district areas. School districts faced layoffs athletes wear the same uniforms School athletics committee. “They meet organization form and students to participate in extra- requistion and other another year,” have had to eliminate games and curricular activities. Oct 19-20 ...... UIL reduction in “Oklahoma has cut he said. matches.” “Every student pays $250 to Legislative Council meeting force measures back 25 percent of its “There’s not Other states, too, have had play football, basketball, track, academics Notes to balance spring meet athletics,” much you can financial difficulties. and other sports,” Dallas Highland The four Student Activities budgets last UIL Director Dr. Bill cut back on. A “Oregon had to close schools 18 Park High School principal Patrick Conferences have been scheduled spring, and are lot of the days early because of a lack of Cates said. “There is a limit to the for this fall. They will be held Farney, said. “They Sept. 20 at The University of now instituting have had to eliminate expenses come funds,” Farney said. “Illinois and amount charged to a family each North Texas in Denton; Sept. 27 other cost- games and matches.” from fees for Minnesota are charging up to year, but this program has helped at Texas Tech University in Lub- saving measures tournaments $1,200 to $1,400 per student to the district offset some of the costs bock; Oct. 25 at The University to maintain the financial picture of and fees for officials, so there’s not participate in sports. Nationally, associated with running the of Texas in Austin; and Nov. 8 at athletic programs.” Sam Houston State University in the district and still provide for the many places we can really trim we are seeing more and more needs of the students in the from.” schools charge fees to participate.” Huntsville. continued on page 10 Each conference is set to be- district. gin at 9 a.m. and conclude at 1:30 Since approximately 80 percent p.m. Admission is free to all ac- of a district’s budget deals with UIL accounting office makes some changes, tivities. Please check the UIL web- site for more details. personnel, number-crunchers must keeps other procedures similar to past look at that other 20 percent for Athletic Notes In one major change, UIL now accepts VISA and some financial relief, and much of The more things change, the more they stay the For the first time in the history same, or so the saying goes. Mastercard as a payment option as well as purchase that is seen in the extra-curricular of UIL, volleyball has gone to The UIL accounting office has instituted some orders. ‘rally scoring’ rather than the tra- areas. changes, but many of the same procedures will be done “We still do not accept phone orders,” Deel said, ditional type of scoring. Teams “Although I don’t think this is this year as in years past. “but we can take orders by fax since there is a fax will play three out of five to 25 the beginning of a trend, we’ve machine in the order department.” The fax number is (no cap) and the fifth game will Order forms for this school year have been sent to be played to 15. Sub-varsity games heard of a few school districts that superintendents and principals. These forms are also (512) 232-6471. will include: three out of five to are considering not competing in available on the UIL web-site (www.uil.utexas.edu). As with school districts, the UIL also experiences a 25 (cap at 30). If one school wants UIL academics,” said Bobby There has been a slight increase in the cost of some busy time during the first six weeks of the school year. study materials, but shipping and handling charges “You can expect your order to be shipped within to play three out of five, then the Hawthorne, UIL director of sub-varsity guidelines for three have been eliminated. two to three weeks after we receive it in the office,” academics. “I’m not sure how much out of five will be used. “By eliminating the shipping and handling we ship Deel said. “All orders are shipped Federal Express emphasis they placed on the UIL the materials more expediently,” said Sandra Deel, ground service, which takes two to three working days The UIL web page is: academic contests anyway, so this UIL accounting department head. from the date of pick-up.” www.uil.utexas.edu UIL Leaguer 2 • News Aug/Sept. 2003 UIL works to improve all competition in Texas through different problem-solving techniques

he many goals set always agree with, the eligibility, playing, penalties and, sadly, of schools with the regional directors so by the UIL each process of rule-making more over-emphasis on students spe- provisions for proper scheduling, judg- EDITOR Tyear are based on and enforcement — why cializing in one sport. Coaches aren’t ing and officiating will be in place. Dr. Bill Farney providing high quality rules are necessary, and leading this movement, parents are. And Regional directors will welcome the UIL Director service to member why penalty enforce- club coaches are fueling this fire. There expertise and help. It will be far better MANAGING EDITOR schools. Bringing com- ment is a must. It will is so much non-school play that school to plan in advance than to culminate Randy Vonderheid prehensive programs to help them know that seasons are becoming less significant. regional meets with bitterness and pro- Assistant Academic students is an exciting but rules are constantly With year-round play, other issues test. By the way, most of the college Director ever-challenging task for evolving to meet the emerge, many of them dealing with faculty provide their services free or local schools. The logis- needs of equitable com- safety. The athletic staff at UIL is doing without significant remuneration.The ADMINISTRATIVE tics of staffing, training, Bill Farney petition. They will be a marvelous job with the Medical Advi- schools they serve need to show better STAFF transporting, certifying UIL Director surprised to learn that sory Committee to study the implica- appreciation. Dr. William D. and accommodating stu- almost every rule has ex- tions of injuries, the impact of environ- We hope to have an electronic re- Farney, director; dent participants is a remarkable ceptions or redemption facets, and that mental factors, and precautions for added porting system for entry and reporting Dr. Charles achievement. all penalties do not necessarily result in safety. Scrutiny on athletics has grown results in place this year for academic Breithaupt, All the hard work, attention to de- forfeiture or ineligibility. from simple emphasis on football to the events and immediately thereafter for director of athletics; tail and commitment by dedicated pro- Our wish is that the public will see entire range of athletic endeavor. Texas athletics. This will expedite a smoother fessionals sometimes goes unnoticed or the spirit behind the structure and the is determined to lead the nation in its administration of all regional meets. Richard Floyd, director of music — in some schools — is taken for abiding purpose of equitable competi- efforts to make athletics safer for current Our staff will generate better state activities; granted. It is significant that thousands tion. In a society that shows abundant and future athletes. meets — not totally problem-free, but of directors, coaches and sponsors con- bias toward the powerful and wealthy, it Emphasis on elementary and junior better each year. You can help us by Bobby Hawthorne, tinue to operate in a selfless manner. is important that UIL rules apply uni- high academic activities remains a strong telling us what we need to do better. director of academics; For them, the intrinsic values of seeing formly to the privileged and unprivi- goal this year, especially in areas of the Pats on the back are always appreciated, Diana Cardona, young people grow and mature far out- leged. state which traditionally have had little but we also need your critique. spring meet materials shine monetary compensation. Our goals for music include, but are or no participation. Why this emphasis? Officials will never be perfect. Theirs director; At the UIL we will work harder to not limited to, the important balance Because we know there is genuine inter- is a journey of controversy, emotion and Peter Contreras, provide prompt and accurate response between music education and perfor- est and unrealized talent in those schools. conflict. I think they are better than athletic coordinator; to inquiries from the schools and the mance. The lifelong value and appre- There are too many youngsters who have ever but also under fire more than ever Mark Cousins, public. This includes a professional atti- ciation of music is not confined to rank- not had the opportunity to discover an before. We intend to work with you and assistant tude by our staff to the occasional com- ing and winning but includes a blend of interest in self-expression, and if they do the Texas Association of Sports Offi- athletic director; plaints we receive. Our conversations individual skills and discoveries mixed not have the opportunity in their ado- cials to recruit more officials. Dr. Charles Treva Dayton, will inform how rules can be changed as with larger group participation. Just as lescent years, the chance may never Breithaupt has made it a priority and assistant academic well as the logic of why they must be in non-music activities, there must be come. This is not a farm system for the has the support of TASO in all sports, to director; enforced. Our web-site will be updated achievement and importance attached high schools. It is a program with signifi- push hard for improved officiating. The Sandra Deel, and improved so most information about to effort and non-winning conditions. cant merit of its own. TADA (Texas Athletic Directors As- financial officer; the UIL will be available. Participating in music competition, as One of the strongest aspects of your sociation) is working with the coaches Sam Harper, Equally important is for parents and well as in athletics, can become a nega- UIL programs is the many regional com- associations to improve officiating and waiver officer; public to have access to the same infor- tive experience without proper direc- petitions in academics and athletics. conditions for officials. This is one of mation. The more knowledgeable these tion, balance and philosophy. The UIL Yet these competitions remain a con- our most critical projects. Luis Munoz, one-act individuals are, the more apparent be- music program is under superb leader- tinuing problem for some schools. Never Finally, the most important condi- play director; comes the mission of your organization ship with ongoing review and vision. a year passes without a major error or tion that must be on everybody’s mind: Bonnie Northcutt, — the UIL. Athletic programs have more rules omission at regional events. Our chal- the economy. Schools are in a financial director of policy; We hope they can appreciate, if not than any area of our sponsorship — lenge is to connect the superintendents continued on page 13 Jana Riggins, assistant academic director; October, November/December, January/February, March Garland ISD; Gary Crowell, Fort Bend ISD; Pete Anthony, and April. There are no issues in May June, July or August. San Antonio Southwest ISD. Kim Rogers, public Leaguer One year’s subscription is $8. Periodicals Postage Paid in 4A • Kenneth Greene, Plainview ISD; Mark Henry, information officer; Austin, TX. Sulphur Springs ISD; Don Hendrix, Crosby ISD; Alton Rachel Seewald, “ISSN 0897-4314” Fields, Pleasanton ISD. 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Tag, You’re It! Q: How do you get more students involved with the Been tapped to coach UIL academics? Why not? academic events? So many are easons why you do with them? They don’t need to be inspired or moti- judge was a nincompoop. And do you want to take involved in athlet- not want to coach vated. They don’t need mentors. And if they did, well that risk? Sure, Martin Scorcese has never won an ics, band, RUIL academics this they can catch a Tony Robbins video or surf Oscar for best director or best picture, but that’s cheerleading, drill year: www.govspot.com or watch the E! channel. different. He’s paid millions of dollars and doesn’t • It takes a lot of time. • Administrators don’t care. have to spend his weekends on an old, rickety yellow- team, etc. Do you Time before school. Af- It’s true. Some don’t value academic competition, dog school bus, and if “Raging Bull” loses to “Ordinary have any ideas that ter school. During lunch. and not just UIL, any and all academic competition People” as best picture in one of the great injustices of could help us out? Weekends. Nights. It’s re- — Math Counts, ThinkQuest, Quiz Bowl, Geography all time, well no one asked him to keep making lentless, spending all that Bee, you name it. They spend all day dealing with movies, and that doesn’t mean that you have to A: The trick to time with young people who problem kids and the problems that problem kids subject yourself to incompetents. You’re bigger than student involve- actually want to learn some- cause. Why would they want to devote their time and that. Bobby Hawthorne ment is teacher thing, who agree to pore energy to their best students and most dedicated • Competition isn’t really all that healthy. Academics Director involvement. If you over the Handbook to Lit- teachers? I can’t help but believe that the young man We should be cooperating, not competing against have an enthusias- erature or newspapers and arrested for unleashing his variation of the Blaster one another. Life isn’t competitive. Why prepare tic teacher and newsmagazines, who are even happy to apply what Worm on the world this summer might have benefited young people for a make-believe world in which coach, he or she they learn. from a little encourage- people will compete for will recruit enthusi- These kids are glad to surrender their weekends to ment and attention from if you ordered one item each off the jobs, contracts and such? rehearse scenes from The Grapes of Wrath or The a teacher or administra- High School Academic Study Materi- In the real world, every- astic students. Diviners until every line, every costume, every black- tor who could have di- als form, it would set you back a one is a winner. Every- Second, have the out, blueout and fade down is as perfect as they can rected his obvious talents whopping $256. That includes an one takes home the blue teacher become make it. They’re willing to put on a coat and tie and toward a more useful pur- extra C&CR, the huge CX debate kit ribbon. involved in Texas stand up in front of a bunch of strangers and speak with pose. and the exquisitely written Journalism Besides, competition Speech Communi- confidence and authority about a topic that, one • UIL rules are ridicu- Contest Manual. And then, there are stirs up volatile emotions. cation Association, month earlier, they knew little or nothing about. lous. the medals and trophies and ribbons, If kids don’t win, they the Texas Associa- Really, who wants to devote a lot of time to kids The 8-hour rule. The which these kids really don’t deserve may get their feelings tion of Journalism like that? Sunday rule. The eligi- anyway, given all the publicity they’ll hurt. Oh sure, you might of Educators, the • Lousy pay. bility rules. No pass, no receive in the daily press. argue, “No, they’ll learn Texas Math/ You most likely won’t get paid a lot to coach UIL play. Who comes up with from their mistakes and Science Coaches academics. You might not get paid anything. Let’s face these wacko rules? (Well, actually, no pass, no play is work hard to improve, and next time, they’ll do better, it, schools are not exactly awash in money these days, state law, not a UIL rule. And the UIL rules are passed and if the stars are properly aligned, they’ll win, and if Association and and what little was available has already been spent to by a Legislative Council consisting of superintendents they don’t, they’ll rededicate themselves to again other professional make sure that no child is left behind and to cover representing every region and conference.) But that working harder and improving, and if in the long run organizations. unfunded federal mandates so your school won’t ap- doesn’t change the fact that you may disagree with one they never take home that gold medal or blue ribbon, Third, get students pear on the front page of the daily newspaper as an or two of the rules, and it’s a lot easier to sit on the well look how far they’ve come, how much they’ve involved locally — example of the general crisis in public education and sidelines and grouse about stupid rules than it is to improved, how much they’ve learned that they can speaking to civic the concomitant need to spend tax dollars on private work to change them or the academic conflict pattern take with them to college or into a job or the military,” clubs, performing to school vouchers. or the Spring Meet point schedule through various which gives you some idea how delusional I am. local service So if you’re planning to coach one or two UIL professional associations and standing committees. • The Leaguer. groups. Make academic events in order to pay off the new Hummer • Academic competition is expensive. Add it up, the time you’ve wasted reading this academic competi- a year or two ahead of schedule, well…let’s just say Why, if you ordered one item each off the High column alone. Multiply that by Jana Riggins, Luiz tion a “high profile” that it’s a good guess you’re not coaching UIL math- School Academic Study Materials form, it would set Munoz, Randy Vonderheid, Dick Floyd, Charles activity. You don’t ematics. you back a whopping $256. That includes an extra Breithaupt and the other UIL directors plus the Offi- • Travel. C&CR, the huge CX debate kit and the exquisitely cial Notices this month times six, and you could have need a lot of kids, There could be a lot of it. On rickety, old yellow written Journalism Contest Manual. And then, there learned Finnish with less effort. just a few really dog school buses, to invitational meets and tourna- are the medals and trophies and ribbons, which these • Generosity. good ones. ments and festivals. All that coffee and Krispie Kreme kids really don’t deserve anyway, given all the public- It’s so relative. Look, we can pinch pennies with Fourth, recognize donuts and Saturdays spent with other UIL coaches in ity they’ll receive in the daily press. our top academic students, the kids who are destined students for their the crowded home economics room, munching Triple • Conflicts. to be our doctors and lawyers and accountants and efforts and suc- Layer Cookie bars and Fritos and reading The Lovely UIL academics conflict with other activities, spe- computer wizards and school teachers of tomorrow, cesses. Show other Bones while the students compete, and for what? Just cifically athletics and prom, and Lord knows we don’t and they’ll understand because, well like I said earlier, students that so a sophomore girl in hip-hugger jeans can win a put enough emphasis in this society on entertainment they’re smart. They got brains. They know the finan- adults value and medal in feature writing, the first time she’s ever won and celebrity. And there’s no way to work with music cial mess we’re in, what with the economy, Robin appreciate their anything. Just so you can stand by and watch as she directors, athletic coaches and other teachers to mini- Hood and leaving no child behind and all. And one of hard work and screams “Oh my God, I can’t believe I won third mize conflicts. Why even bother? these days, when we return to them and ask them to place,” into her lime green Nokia to her mother back • Judges are flighty. support a bond election to build more schools and courage (and yes, it home. They’re temperamental, arbitrary on their best provide higher salaries and decent benefits to teach- requires a lot of • Smart kids don’t need help. days, incompetent the rest of the time. Unless, you ers, we can only hope they’ll be more generous and courage to com- Hey, they’re smart. They’ll figure it out by them- win, of course. But if your kid or your play doesn’t more broad-minded with us than we were with them. pete.) selves. Why do you need to spend your time working advance, you can pretty much rest assured that the UIL Leaguer 4 • Speech Aug/Sept. 2003 It’s all about hope UIL competition gives students unique gift for success

read a life-changing Don’t let UIL be an unopened gift for you and your district contest to meet certification requirements in book this summer. students this year! It could be just the hope your order to advance to State. Currently, only second INew York Times school has been looking for. place teams in districts with fewer than eight schools best-seller The Purpose- Gearing Up For The Year participating in district must meet certification stan- Driven Life by Rick War- Summer has been a busy one. We held an out- dards. The Council will meet again in October for ren is priceless. Being standing Capital Conference two-day workshop in formal action on each of these proposals. hailed as a manifesto on late June, sharing tips with hundreds of speech coaches As the hot sun rose in the Texas sky in early the meaning of life, the in our state. In July, the Lincoln-Douglas Debate August, nine Texans were persuaded to leave for cool author shares insights on Advisory committee assembled for several days of Colorado to attend the National Debate Topic Selec- knowing your purpose grueling work, designing potential LD topics. tion Meeting. The committee reviewed study reports and fulfilling your des- The UIL fall LD topic centers on television and on international topic areas and advanced five to the tiny. Jana Riggins civility. It is great for recruiting new students into your national ballot. I am proud to announce that UIL Warren elucidates Assistant Academic Director program and one that debaters of all experience levels representative Russell Kirkscey from Blanco ISD co- that an unopened gift is will find interesting. Former education secretary Wil- authored a report on Israel with Bryan Weber that was Practice worthless. I’ve thought a lot about that and I think liam Bennett has addressed the issue of civility. placed on the national ballot. The ballot will also he’s right. Have you ever invested time selecting a Gertrude Himmelfarb has written about The Moraliza- include topics over Cuba, Central America, Southern Extemp Top- special present for a friend, taking great care to wrap tion of Society: From Victorian Virtues to Modern Values. Africa, and the United Nations. Other Texas authors ics are now it, waiting until the right moment when you can Scott Peek, author of The included Bill Schuetz and surprise them? Only, circumstances keep you from Road Less Traveled, has CX Debate Resolution Terri Robinson who re- located on the making connections with the individual, the special devoted a book to the 2003-04 searched refugees, David moment passes, and the gift goes up on your closet problem as has Yale Law Gardiner prepared a study speech page shelf unopened? professor Stephen Carter. RESOLVED: That the United over the space program, Somehow, the extraordinary present you painstak- Even George W. Bush, in States federal government and Gay Hollis wrote a of the UIL ingly picked for your friend doesn’t seem so “perfect” his inaugural speech, should establish an ocean paper on drug trafficking. anymore. What could have been a grand opportunity talked about “a new com- policy substantially increasing Balloting for the 2004- web-site. They to make a difference in someone’s life is now past. mitment to live out our 05 national high school protection of marine natural will no longer In these days of school budget constraints, UIL is nation’s promise through debate resolution will definitely a unique, economical gift schools can give civility.” resources. take place in a two-fold be published their students. Countless young people have discov- Summertime also process. During Septem- ered participation in League activities are life-chang- brings handbook revision. ber and October, coaches in the Leaguer ing. But the gift of UIL is worthless unless opened. I encourage you to order LD Debate Resolution: and students will have the Open it and what you’ll find inside is HOPE. UIL study materials for (Sept. – Dec.) opportunity to discuss the H = Heart. Start with teachers who have a heart for your speech squad. All RESOLVED: Television is detri- five selected problem ar- kids, then all you need are students with a lot of heart. speech and debate manu- eas. Mailed to schools and Teenagers gravitate toward teachers who are positive als have been updated. mental to civility in the United posted on-line, the first and willing to invest time in them. Few students come The Informative and Per- States. ballot which is due back pre-packaged with refined talent, but those with lots suasive Handbook re- to UIL by Oct. 15, will of heart are ones who can be cultivated into outstand- ceived a major overhaul. The manual is much more narrow the topics to two. A second ballot will be ing competitors. That’s the nice thing about UIL — reader-friendly with expanded chapters over filing distributed to determine the final topic. Each state, effort is everything. systems, constructing the extemp speech, what is and the NFL and the NCFL will conduct voting in No- O = Opportunity. There is a burning desire in isn’t allowed in the preparation room, along with a vember and December to determine the favored topic every person to be good at something. Opportunity is new chapter addressing ethics in the extemporaneous area. In January the 2004-05 national high school often all that young people need to discover their speaking contest. debate resolution will be announced. potential. School mission statements go beyond ac- The Academic Committee of the Legislative Coun- UIL will also be soliciting ideas for new prose and quisition of knowledge. Yours likely encompasses pro- cil met to examine several new proposals. Of particu- poetry categories. The current categories enter their ducing well-rounded individuals who become produc- lar note to speech coaches is a proposal to limit singing final season. Coaches are invited to attend brain- tive citizens in society. UIL is the perfect tool educa- in prose and poetry contests. This has become an storming sessions at fall Student Activities Confer- tors can use to assist in defining a youngster’s abilities increasing controversy. How much is permissible? ences and a special program scheduled at the Texas and talents. Consider it a discovery zone. How much is too excessive? The proposal allows for Speech Communication Association state conven- P = Passion. People who achieve the most are only incidental singing. tion in Corpus Christi, Oct. 8-11. If you cannot attend those who hold a passion for what they do. If educators Other proposals include adding specific language one of these sessions, go on-line to submit your ideas are enthused about UIL programs, the attitude will be in the C&CR to clarify what materials are allowed in for consideration by the state advisory committee in catching. Ignite your passion for UIL speech and de- the extemp preparation room, and a proposal that December. bate and share it with your students. It’s contagious. would empower the district executive committee to If you are still using a UIL two-year pocket calen- E = Experience is the name of the game in UIL. take appropriate action in the event that a school dar as a reference, please note that the CX debate Getting them on the bus and providing challenging indicates they will enter CX or LD debate, but then district window is no longer correct. Since the competitive experiences is invaluable. Don’t limit fails to attend the contest without notification. calendar’s printing, the Legislative Council sanctioned your invitational tournament entries. Include every- Passing unanimously on first reading was a pro- a six-week window during which CX districts may be one. That kid you least expect to excel may be the next posed amendment requiring any first place CX team held. This season, the window is Jan. 2 — Feb. 14. state champion. from a district with only one school competing in the UIL Leaguer Aug/Sept. 2003 Journalism • 5 Credibility issues come to forefront Politics, sports, journalism face crisis in critical times

redibility has And, of course, in the journalism field, Jayson (In order to eliminate “my personal plagiarism,” I been ques- Blair has single-handedly brought concern to all jour- must say that much of the information from the last C tioned again in nalism in the credibility issue. two paragraphs came from Tara Burghart, an Associ- different arenas of the If you have not kept up with the situation, Blair, a ated Press reporter out of New York, published in the world. In the political reporter for The New York Times, “committed fre- Austin American-Statesman on May 11, 2003.) world, where credibility quent acts of journalism fraud,” stealing materials and We all have problems with plagiarism. English is often questioned, Presi- quotes from other papers and lying about his where- teachers threaten failing grades to students who pla- dent George W. Bush has abouts, according to an investigation by his newspa- giarize. The problem surfaces in many areas of the received harsh criticism per. According to an Associated Press report, a review educational as well as business world. Why is it impor- about his State of the of Blair’s fraud found problems in at least 36 of 73 tant, then, to worry about plagiarism as long as infor- Union statement con- articles written by him from the time he began receiv- mation is disseminated to the public? Who cares who cerning uranium and Randy Vonderheid ing assignments in late October to his May 1 resigna- got the information as long as the information is Iraq. In the athletic field, Assistant Academic Director tion. Blair is 27. there? Sammy Sosa’s credibil- Blair’s career began unfolding after the San Anto- Over the summer I was given the opportunity to sit ity was questioned after it was found that he had “cork” nio Express News pointed to similarities in an April 26 in on a two-week seminar sponsored by the American in one of his bats, a substance that supposedly causes piece by Blair and a story that appeared in the San Society of Newspaper Editors (ASNE) to teach new baseballs to travel farther after being hit. Antonio paper a week earlier. teachers in the journalism field the intricacies of teaching the subject. Two sessions were aimed specifi- Don’t forget cally at ethics of journalism and several more ap- to plan for the State athletic meet press pass proached it in different ways. It is important that students learn credibility — TAJE conven- policies outlined for schools whether it be in journalism, law, English class, or even tion, to be As part of its service to member schools, the UIL tournaments, certain protocol must be followed. continued on page 11 held in San has created a media policy covering professional * Credential requests must be faxed on school or media and school journalism departments. company letterhead to Rogers at the UIL office Student journalists given Antonio Oct. “We expect all journalists, both professional and (512) 471-6589 or e-mailed to kimrogers@ more opportunity to earn scholastic, to act in a way that is representative of mail.utexas.edu by the deadline for the event. Dead- 18-20. On-site their organization or school,” said Kim Rogers, UIL lines will be posted on the UIL web-site. scholarships, cash contests will public information director. “In that respect, we * Media outlets must identify school(s) they are In the past, journalism students have been sty- will treat all scholastic journalists the same as we covering in their credential request. be held in mied in finding ways to earn scholarship money, treat professional organizations. We will do all we * Each person, along with his or her duties but last year different organizations presented over addition to can to make sure you have the information to record (reporter or photographer), must be listed in the $10,000 in scholarships and prizes to journalism the story the best way for your publication.” request. learning ses- students in Texas. This year is shaping up to be In order to obtain media credentials to UIL State continued on page 11 quite similar with contests sponsored by two groups. sions. Con- In one contest, Texas high school students will have the chance to win scholarships by successfully tact Rhonda 32 named to prestigious UIL staff showing how the alcohol industry entices teens to Moore at drink through marketing and advertising practices. Thirty two students have been named to the Michelle Hinojosa, Argyle High School The statewide contest, in its second year, is rmoore512 2002-03 All State Journalism Staff. To qualify for Abha Bhattarai, Pflugerville Connally High School sponsored by the Partnership for a Drug Free Texas the staff, students must have earned 50 points by Kelsey Phillips, Lindale High School @sbcglobal.net in conjunction with the Interscholastic League participating and winning different journalism con- Rory McKenzie, Lindale High School Press Conference (ILPC) and the Texas Associa- for more infor- tests throughout the year. Points could have been Candice King, Lindale High School tion of Journalism Educators (TAJE). The contest earned by participating in UIL invitational con- Roy Mata, Westlake High School mation. is open to any student enrolled in a public or tests, UIL district, regional and state contests, as Emily Yeomans, Westlake High School private high school. Schools or teachers do not well as ILPC and similar type journalism contests. Jason Kindig, Duncanville High School have to be members of either ILPC or TAJE to 2002-03 staff members include: Kathryn Hutchison, Duncanville High School participate. Three scholarships will be given in Kelcey Cottle, Rocksprings High School Victoria Williams, Duncanville High School Sveta Trivino, Kerr High School John Poulter, Duncanville High School each of two divisions. Division 1 will includes Beverly Bennett, Kerr High School Amanda Koellman, Calallen High School students in 1A, 2A and 3A schools, while Division Andrea Negri, Kerr High School Landon Moore, Bangs High School 2 will include students in 4A and 5A schools as well Ryan Miller, McNeil High School Drew Garison, Haskell High School as those enrolled in private and home schools. Mackenzie Meador, Marcus High School Debbi Long, Haskell High School Three contests will be offered in each of the two Jessica Ray, Big Spring High School Kristen Gibbs, White Oak High School divisions: news story, opinion piece, and in-depth Tony Emerson, Big Spring High School Skylar Stagner, White Oak High School news feature or package. Winners will be selected Chance Horner, Honey Grove High School Wes McElhany, White Oak High School from each division. Eric Ransom, A&M Consolidated High School Erin Brown, White Oak High School Students are encouraged to submit entries in Josan Peart, Cypress Falls High School Ashley Gordon, Angleton High School any of the three areas or submissions in all three Lorean Maili, Cypress Falls High School Halley Cade, Lee High School (Tyler) areas. All entries must have been published in a Rachel Perryman, Cypress Falls High School continued on page 11 UIL Leaguer 6 • Theatre Aug/Sept. 2003 Adapting plays, scenes not always acceptable to UIL one-act rules

ur cover story in for permission. A few days after Grimm attended Kit rials carefully. Don’t assume anything is the same as this month’s Marlowe, Secondstage received a cease-and-desist order previous years. They may look the same, but new O Leaguer focuses from Dramatist Play Service.” —–from “Maverick Direc- information may be in some of the form letters. on the economic crunch tors, Failing the Text?,” The Washington Post, Decem- Included in the packet is the Student Activity many of our schools face ber 9, 2001. Conference schedule. A great way to learn more about this year. This should not Last year, the issue of adaptation reared its head one-act play (OAP) is to pack your kids, get in the bus be a problem for UIL OAP several times per week during phone calls and e-mails and attend the Student Activities Conference in your entries. with OAP directors. The League was accused of being region. Saturday conferences have been scheduled in With its focus on act- “old-fashioned,” “behind the times,” and of “stifling Denton, Lubbock, Austin and Huntsville. League ing and directing, OAP creativity.” Stifling creativity is the last thing on our staff members will attend and local programming will serves as a platform for the minds. Protecting the rights of playwrights and pub- be scheduled for you and your students. This “mini- practice of minimalist (aka Luis Muñoz lishers and keeping schools clear of litigation is. convention” is a great way to start your year and an inexpensive) theatre. The Director of Theatre Have you added any opening tableaus, dances or opportunity for you and your students to gain exposure lack of focus and restric- narration? to new ideas and other students in your area. tions on elaborate sets, costumes and lighting allows Have you added material, relocated dialogue or Sept. 20 Denton UNT Lorenzo Garcia each company to experience an event that takes place scenes? Sept. 27 Lubbock Texas Tech Lynn Elms on a level playing field. Have you changed gender, added characters, split Oct. 25 Austin UT UIL It’s hard to say you can’t do it because the budget characters? Nov. 8 Huntsville SHSU M. McIntyre isn’t there for costumes and sets. I’ve seen Antigone, Has there been any other revision of the text other Feel free to contact these individuals with work- Hamlet, The Taming of the Shrew, She Stoops to Con- than deletions to comply with League rules? shop ideas. They’d love to hear from you. quer, Tartuffe and others done on bare stages and in If the answer is yes to any of these questions, you PLANNING MEETINGS modern dress or warm-ups. have adapted the work and need publisher/playwright This is the time to zone and to recommend judges, Necessity is the Mother of Invention, and invention permission. It’s more than a rule, it’s the law. a contest manager and your site. Make sure you study is what we admire in theatrical productions. Those Several directors felt that they could rearrange the section on planning meetings (Pages 11-13) in the who follow the OAP have seen incredible things done scenes, change gender on characters and even change 15th edition of the Handbook and cover all the bases. It with 160 square-feet of the ending of a play strictly to satisfy “creative” whims. is extremely important all schools are invited to at- Several directors felt that fabric. We’ve seen archi- We’re not trying to stop you from making inspired and tend. Careful planning can avoid problems and mis- tectural magic accom- spontaneous choices. We’re just making sure we are understandings at the contest. they could rearrange plished with the ultimate doing it within the law. The TETAAO Administrative Committee met in theatrical tinker toys — Alleen Hussung, head of the licensing department June and the meeting culminated with the selection of scenes, change gender on the unit set. It’s the cre- at Samuel French told the Washington Post, “A play is the 2004 State Meet judges. The following were ative use the scenic ele- copyrighted. The reason it is copyrighted is that it is selected by their peers: characters and even change ments allowed, the use of the property of that author. You can’t make changes to 1A Rod Caspers — Austin the human body to paint the play without the author’s permission. It’s as simple 2A Perry Crafton — West Texas A&M the ending of a play strictly a stage picture, and the as that.” 3A David Crawford — Tyler Junior College ability of the actors to Adapting the classics requires League approval. 4A Susan Loughran — St. Edward’s University to satisfy “creative” whims. effectively communicate Most, not all, of these fall into the public domain. Be 5A Charles Jeffries — St. Phillip’s College We’re not trying to stop you and share a moment that careful that what you consider to be a public domain Make sure your contest manager executes a written leaves a lasting impres- piece is not a copyrighted adaptation or translation. A contract with the judge. Area and regional contest from making inspired and sion. few schools had to rework their shows when they managers should get commitments now. Use judges Ultimately the OAP realized they didn’t have legal rights to adapt. designated as area and regional judges on the judges spontaneous choices. We’re process is about the jour- The question of when a public domain work be- list. The list can be found on the UIL web-site. ney the company takes comes a new play rather than a cutting is a perplexing AREA MEETS just making sure we are while producing the play. one. When is a Hamlet no longer Hamlet? When does Area meet info is posted on the UIL web-site. It’s a journey that should Ubu Roi no longer become Ubu Roi? When is Lord of Please check regularly as some sites may change during doing it within the law. be full of problem-solv- the Flies no longer Lord of the Flies? The League’s the year. This year the League will be going through ing, analysis and sharing. reading committee is constantly faced with those the process of realignment for 2004-2006. Any schools Do we really get those types of questions, and it may takes several readings interested in hosting an area contest should send a things when the simple solution is to “buy it?” So don’t before answers can be found. letter of invitation to our office. Include a diagram of worry about the dollars and cents. Focus on your These are script integrity issues and not legal is- the stage and other pertinent info regarding the house talents and those of the students entrusted to you to sues. If you want Macbeth to work out a deal with and dressing areas. make magic happen. Macduff at the end of the play and for Lady Macbeth GUIDE FOR CONTEST MANAGERS ADAPTATIONS to wake up from a coma after her near-death experi- The League will be offering a new OAP publica- “Playwright David Grimm couldn’t stand the sight of ence, then write your own version and submit it as tion this year. Kit Marlowe – his own play –when he saw it at Studio your work, but not Shakespeare’s. The Guide for Contest Managers provides contest Theatre’s Secondstage three weeks ago. So much that he ENROLLMENT PACKET managers with a step-by-step guide to the contest. The walked out at intermission. Grimm wasn’t mad at himself. The first OAP enrollment has been mailed out and publication includes forms, to-do lists, illustrations He was mad at the director, Mike Chamberlain, for should have been delivered to all schools. Many have making fundamental changes in the script without asking already been returned. Look over the enclosed mate- continued on page 7 UIL Leaguer Aug/Sept. 2003 Theatre • 7 Act Your Age Portraying the elderly takes more than a cane by Charles Jeffries become deeper with age. entire body to the left or right, rather than just his St. Phillips College, San Antonio In the same way, few old people are stooped. Most head. His movements are careful; his rhythm is delib- walk with a ramrod-straight back that is itself a sign of erate. fter a season of observing some wonderful, age. For the young actor, thinking of his spine as a hard, and some less than wonderful, portrayals of The lesson is clear. In order to avoid portraying a unyielding rod upon which his head rests, and moving A “acting age,” I felt I could share some ideas stereotype of an older person, the actor must follow as if there were a board across his shoulder blades and that perhaps will help in this complicated acting the rule that destroys all preconceived ideas — objec- another along the length of his spine, will give him chore. tive observation. some of the feelings for this rigidness. There is no finer challenge to the young actor than The most vital interpretation of an old person will We know, too, that the fatty deposits under the playing the part of an old person. If done correctly, come with the imitation of a particular old person, one skin, which were distributed evenly in youth and kept portraying age can help the beginning actor play other the actor knows personally or has observed closely. It our skin taut and vibrant, begin to dry in age, causing roles while giving him an understanding of the fears, may be a neighbor, a relative, or a teacher, but the emotions, and outlooks of real people who are bur- actor’s performance will be most alive if he models the dened with age. movements and speech patterns of his characteriza- When cast as the old man or woman, a young actor tion after an old person he can name. seems to have a convenient hiding place for his Of course, the same is true with any characteriza- natural self-consciousness — the mask of age. Because tion. Whenever an actor finds himself portraying a they are asked to portray people so obviously unlike character that is far from his own experience, observa- themselves, inexperienced actors may assume that all tion must be his first step. that is needed are a few indications of age. Given a few However, no character trait is so obviously differ- lines on the brow, a quavering voice and a stooped ent to the young actor than age. He may more readily back, the audience will understand that the character accept the fact that he must observe old people in is old. “After all,” says the young actor defensively, “I order to act them. Once the habit of observing before can’t grow old just for the play.” attempting to characterize is instilled in the actor, he The result is the familiar, hackneyed performance. can be expected to do a better job with all his roles. It can be prevented only if the actor is prepared to Particular traits borrowed from a particular older understand what it means to be old, and his director is person may make a performance more vital; however, prepared to lead him to that understanding. In a sense, there are a few general traits of age that must be kept yes, the actor must grow old for the play. in mind. First, the stance and rhythm of an older Put ‘Em Up! photo courtesy of John Marshall High School, San Antonio Most of the outward theatrical signs of age, the person are measurably different from youth. In San Antonio Marshall’s 2001 state one-act play, Michael Bartell, as Midge, and signs an inexperienced actor might use, do not appear We know that in age our bones receive less cal- Charles Maxwell, as Nat, discuss things in the play, I’m Not Rappaport. Preparing to in real life. cium, making them brittle, prone to breaking. Less of play an older person is more than just a slow strut and a little make-up. Playing the It is interesting to note, for instance, how few old the natural lubricants reach the joints, too, producing part includes preparations and observations. people have deep wrinkles on their brows. Most of the a stiffness that is most apparent in the spine and neck. sags. In the face, these sags are apparent at the jaw and wrinkles that will ever appear on our brows are there A simple movement such as turning the head under the eyes. Deep-set eyes with bags under them by the time we are 30. Barring accidents, they do not becomes complicated. An old person tends to turn his and sagging jowls are more general signs of age than heavy brow wrinkles. In fact, the general loss of muscle tone lowers an old person’s center of balance. New fire laws douse some plans Dancers and athletes cultivate a high center of continued from page 6 fireplace or other “fire effect” purposes. It may be used balance so they can move quickly and gracefully. They and more. Directors will be able to purchase the as a pylon cap ONLY if the total dimension is reduced carry most of their weight with their chest and upper publication later this year. to 1 foot above the pylon top. body muscles. Not so, an older person. The strong ARCHITECTURAL NECESSITY TETAAO thigh muscles and arm muscles are almost all that are Schools that were approved for setting up in front Judges should be aware that AO dues must be left him. He variously pulls his body around with his of the act curtain under the architectural necessity postmarked by Sept. 15 to avoid a late fee. Feel free to arms or pushes it with his legs. rule will not need to reapply unless there has been a call Jenny Nichols at 512/471-9996 if you have ques- To lower the center of balance, concentrate on the modification of the theatre’s architecture. If you have tions about the status of your membership. lower parts of your body. Thinking intently of the questions, please call the League office. THEATREFEST 2004 knees or ankles while you walk slowly in a circle will FIRE LAWS Start making plans to attend Theatrefest 2004, tend to pull your muscles toward this area of concen- SB 693, effective Sept. 1, 2003, passed and restricts Jan. 21-25, 2004, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in tration. You will feel your weight drop; your legs will the user of open flames during theatrical performances. Houston. Many UIL one-act play-related workshops be under an extra burden. It only remains for you to Please be aware that Kerosene lamps or lanterns, are planned throughout the four exciting days. Con- make this kind of walk a habit in your characterization sterno and other such volatile devices shall not be vention host Carlen Gilseth, The Woodlands High of age. used, except under the conditions stipulated by SB School, and programming director Sandra Erlandson, The voice, too, undergoes changes in age. Vocal 693. They will not be permitted at the State Meet. also from The Woodlands, are hard at work schedul- chords react in much the same way as muscles do. Old Electrified candles, lamps, lanterns, flicker lights ing workshops, exhibits and performances to make people have been speaking for years, and, like other and torches are the best choice and are strongly this convention “better than ever.” Sandra will be common activity, it is tiresome for them. Some tend to encouraged. La Flame or other commercially available glad to hear from you if you have any ideas for work- speak with their voice box and mouth rather than use fire effects may be used as a special effect in a campfire shops (936/273-8530). continued on page 13 UIL Leaguer 8 • Music Aug/Sept. 2003 Music committee examines, addresses several rule changes for contests

hen I was a kid other concerns. Some of these issues will gradually same string orchestra selection for UIL contest during growing up in subside while others bid for our attention. In the midst the same contest season. W rural Texas I of this flux it is difficult for all of us to keep track of and ADDITIONAL MINUTE OF INSTRUCTION raised chickens. Certainly react to the evolution that is unfolding around us each FOR SUB-NON-VARSITY PERFORMING not the most glamorous of day. Perhaps as we begin the year it would be appropri- GROUPS DURING SIGHT-READING [Section endeavors, but the profits ate to step back and see where we are and where we 1111 (e)(1)(d), (f)(1)(d) and (g)(1)] of the UIL from this annual 4H Club might be going. Constitution and Contest Rules: project did pay for my first Some rule changes have been adopted for the Under this provision a sub-non-varsity band, choir saxophone. All in all a good 2003-2004 school term. Let’s look at the key changes or orchestra will have one additional minute of in- investment! that have a direct impact on our day-to-day activities. structional time prior to the reading of the sight- One of the frustrations Richard Floyd PERFORMING IN TWO INSTRUMENTAL reading selection. In band the one-minute will be I remember was trying to Music Director AND/OR VOCAL ENSEMBLES [Section added to the summary explanation period. In choir catch stray chickens that 1108(d)(2)(B} and Section 1108(d)(3)(B)] of the the minute will be added to the initial six-minute escaped the pen. Just as I captured one fowl and UIL Constitution and Contest Rules: instruction period. The orchestra instruction time returned it to the enclosure another would make a bid In the past a student could not perform in two will simply be extended by one minute. for freedom. It seemed to be a never-ending task. ensembles that were listed under the same event code. YEARS BETWEEN JUDGING ASSIGNMENTS Sometimes I feel the same way about the many For example, a student could not be in two miscella- REDUCED TO TWO YEARS [Section 1112(a)(9)] facets of our UIL music programs. There always seems neous woodwind ensembles (Event Code 270). Under of the UIL Constitution and Contest Rules: to be new issues to address or new twists on old issues this provision a student can be in two of these en- In the past the waiting period between judging that require an evaluation of what we do and why we sembles provided the instrumentation is different for assignments for the same organizational event in the do it. No sooner is one concern reconciled to the the two entries. The same will be true for a broad array same region has been three years. The waiting period satisfaction of the majority than another suddenly of vocal and orchestra events. has been reduced to two years. This rule change has takes its place. REPEATING STRING ORCHESTRA SELEC- been adopted in an effort to expand judge availability 2003 has been no exception. We have examined TIONS [Section 1110 (g)(5)] of the UIL Constitu- for region contests. marching band issues, released a new Prescribed Mu- tion and Contest Rules: This school term marks the release of a revised sic List, begun to explore realignment, revisited sight- In UIL competition a full orchestra and string reading requirements and dealt with a broad array of orchestra from the same school cannot perform the continued on page 9 Embracing Change Specific criteria for marching band contest intended to make judging more consistent

by Scott Coulson TMAA Marching Vice President “Nothing endures but change.” — Heraclitus (540 BC - 480 BC)

t has been said that “nothing endures but change.” “Whosoever desires constant success must change his conduct with II think we can all agree with this statement more than we might like to admit, and if you do not believe the times.” — Niccolo Machiavelli it’s true, all you need to do is ask your students. I will forever rue the day I discovered that most of my “Change is the law of life and those who look only to the past or ADDRESS TMAA students believed that Woodstock is a bird. The only CORRESPONDENCE Carson they know is Carson Daly, and it would require present are certain to miss the future.” — John F. Kennedy TO: more free time than I care to spend to convince them Dr. Jay Dunnahoo that there was a much better Batman long before tools and methods to make our musical organizations superior characteristic tone qualities for their instru- Executive Secretary George Clooney, or Michael Keaton for that matter, stronger. Now, you must be asking yourself, where is ment and musical style of performance with minimal Texas Music ate solid food. he going with this? We are in for some changes in the lapses, etc. Adjudicators Thankfully there is more to change than the dis- adjudication of marching bands and in the training of A band performing at an average level (3rd divi- Association missal of childhood memories by a younger “more marching adjudicators. sion) for their classification will be demonstrating 410 Coronado Dr. savvy” generation. I do not know about you, but I One of the first changes to be addressed is the use average characteristic tone qualities for their instru- Kerrville, TX 78028 enjoy the fact that my cell phone now fits easily into of music and marching descriptor/qualifier sheets as a ment and musical style of performance, however, they 830/792-5224 the pocket of my bag as opposed to BEING the bag. judging tool. At the region level, a composite set of lose control at times, etc. Fax: 830/792-5917 And I imagine that if you had asked me 20 years ago descriptor/qualifiers will be used to match the sheets, Of course there are more descriptors, but this is the what a global positioning unit was, my best guess and at the area and state level, descriptor/qualifiers basic concept. The judge can refer to these descriptor/ would have been the nerdy teacher’s pet who orga- will be used for the separate music and marching qualifiers during the performance, and if the band’s nized the social studies classroom. captions. These sheets use our current judging stan- performance is falling under a majority of the superior, Change should not be feared; it should be em- dards broken down into a set of qualifiers: excellent, or average, etc. descriptors, then that is the braced. Change brings medical miracles, methods for Ex. A band performing at a superior level (1st rating that should be awarded. This may be unwieldy instantaneous exchange of information and of course, division) for their classification will be demonstrating continued on page 9 UIL Leaguer Aug/Sept. 2003 Music • 9 PML now available to be ordered on CD continued from page 8 greatly streamlined through features found in this creases. Regions reach the saturation point in terms of Prescribed Music List. The new edition will be used for program. Mark is to be commended for his vision, the number of schools and music organizations that school years beginning 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006. diligence and patience. We all will be the benefactors can be served. In recent years we have seen the The committees charged with the immense task of of his work. addition of Region 23 revising this list of over 18,000 titles were diligent in Throughout this past year there was extensive (Houston) and Region 24 Directors are urged to famil- their sensitivity to the priorities that were voiced by dialogue regarding the role of marching band in our (Dallas/Fort Worth) to directors across the state as the project unfolded. This educational programs. A special UIL/TMEA March- address this growth. Ad- iarize themselves with the is the largest list in PML history and embraces a ing Band Study Committee spent countless hours ditional regions will be CD before making a judg- significant number of new titles and performance evaluating and debating a broad array of issues per- needed in the foreseeable options. taining to marching band and its role in the total scope future. Current projec- ment about its usefulness. Perhaps more significant than the existence of a of our music programs. A broad array of recommenda- tions suggest that we new music list is the fact that the PML is available on tions was the outcome. These proposals, which were should consider a 28 re- Initial response from those CD in a FileMaker Pro data base. This program offers discussed in detail in the April 2003 Leaguer and gion and seven area align- who tested the program was limitless search options and works seamlessly with the TMEA magazine, have been forwarded to the govern- ment beginning in the fall entry procedures for all UIL contests. The benefits in ing bodies of UIL, Texas Music Educators Association of 2006. This issue will be highly favorable and field- terms of convenience and efficiency are significant. and Texas Music Adjudicators Association for final discussed in greater de- testing has generated posi- The program also includes all UIL music forms as well deliberation and possible implementation. Contrary tail as the year unfolds. as options for electronic contest entry and bar code to some reports, these changes are not in effect for this Remember the UIL tive results. processing of contest data. Executive secretaries who fall. There is one exception. The TMEA Executive Music Division exists to elect to use these options will be giving schools in Board adopted the TMEA Marching Band Philosophy serve the music programs their regions more details about the process. Statement in June of this year. It appears on the of the state of Texas while fostering the high perfor- Directors are urged to familiarize themselves with TMEA web site at www.tmea.org. mance standards that are the hallmark of Texas public the CD before making a judgment about its usefulness. A final issue being viewed with a high degree of school music. The UIL Music Staff is always available Initial response from those who tested the program concern across the state is the emergence of beginning to assist you and welcomes your communication by was highly favorable and field-testing has generated music instruments being marketed by various retail phone, fax or e-mail. positive results. Music selection and contest entry can outlets other than full service music stores. These be completed with only a few keystrokes. Directors “budget priced” instruments appear to be of inferior can also print copies of select portions of the list in a quality and workmanship. Educators must be mindful Music committee format of their choosing. However, a limited supply of of the fact that one of the reasons we enjoy high print copies of the PML in the format of the past list performance standards in our music program is the recommends 8-hour will be available for those who desire one. Contact the long-standing tradition of guiding students in the UIL order department for details. selection of educationally acceptable instruments. acknowledgement Directors and teachers across the state are in- Directors are urged to examine these new products form for bands debted to Mark Hosny, Marshall High School, San carefully and offer appropriate counsel to families as Antonio, who spent countless hours designing and they consider this important investment. One recommendation of the UIL/TMEA March- testing the program. His primary focus throughout the In coming months be sure to watch for information ing Band Study Committee was the development of project was to produce an efficient tool that would regarding the issue of realignment. The population in a UIL Parent/Student 8-Hour Rule Acknowledgement minimize paperwork and facilitate the music contest many areas of our state is growing at a phenomenal Form. entry process. Contest administration has also been rate. As new schools open music participation in- This form would be similar to one currently re- quired for all UIL athletic participants. If adopted this Marching adjudicating training seeing changes requirement would stipulate that a Parent/Student 8- Hour Rule Acknowledgement Form signed by both continued from page 8 issues, marching and maneuvering terminology, elec- the student and the parent be on file for each member at first, but I think with practice, this will be a very tronics, and more extensive discussion on applying of a band competing in UIL marching band competi- useful tool. our sheets to military bands; (2) The attendance to tion. Another change that must be addressed is the this session will count for one of the two judging The creation of the Parent/Student 8-Hour Rule adjudication of electronics. Although there is cur- invitations a director must have to be placed on the Acknowledgement Form is intended to serve two rently not a specific place on our sheets for electronics, TMAA active list. purposes: (1) Many parents do not understand the they can still be addressed in Percussion Performance Remember, change can be good! One of my favor- parameters of the 8-hour rule thus leading to confu- (front ensemble), Ensemble Performance (balance, ite stories about how teaching has changed comes sion regarding what activities are subject to this pro- rhythm, tempo, etc.) and Musicianship. from a colleague as he remembers his first year of vision. Unfounded accusations can result; (2) The use Since we are in a new century and are experiencing teaching in 1980. He recounts that one week out of of this form should create a partnership between daily the above mentioned technological changes, we every six weeks, he had hall duty right before first students, parents and directors to insure the 8-hour must keep current and be able to adjudicate the use of period, and for that week, it was his responsibility to rule is properly observed by all parties. electronics along with every other aspect of the march- monitor the ‘Student Smoking Area.’ What an excit- This concept has received tentative approval from ing performance. This issue will be addressed in adju- ing job for a 21-year old, non-smoking, first year the UIL Legislative Council Standing Committee on dication training. teacher. Twenty three years later, I think it is probably Music and will be reviewed by the full council at its And finally, marching adjudication training is a good thing the ‘Student Smoking Area’ no longer October meeting. changing. Beginning at the TMEA Convention/Clinic has a place at the public high school, but I would be A draft of the language being proposed at this time this February, marching adjudication training will be willing to bet my UIL Marching Contest rating that can be found on the UIL web-site music page — a six-hour session. This extended judges’ training will there were people who opposed that change too. www.uil.utexas.edu. serve two purposes: (1) To address the above men- Take a few minutes to review this document and tioned changes in our judging system with “hands on” *Special thanks to Jeff Jones for his assistance with this submit comments or recommendations to the UIL training, extended training in addressing color guard article State Music Office. UIL Leaguer 10 • News Aug/Sept. 2003 Smaller budgets causes school districts to look for cuts in extra-curricular area continued from page 1 concerned.” on our travels and meals,” Midland Greenwood ath- The academics arena, too, is being hit by the One area that may be cut in both academic and letic director Bob Purser said. “Everything has gone up financial crunch. athletic participation is feeding student participants. in price, but we have the same income and same taxes “At Capital Conference this summer we sensed a “A significant change made in the area of athletics at Greenwood, so we get behind in the things we general sentiment that stipends would be cut (for in an effort to cut costs is the reduction in out-of-town need.” Greenwood is trying to pass a bond issued to academic coaching), school buses would be less avail- meals provided to athletes,” said John Koonce, execu- upgrade and repair the school. The district was built able for academic competitions, and schools may be tive director of finance for Barbers Hill ISD. “In the for a 1A system and now have approximately 1,500 reluctant to purchase basic academic contests prepa- past at Barbers Hill, we have paid for meals for all students, and competes in 3A. ration materials,” Hawthorne said. “If it gets to the athletes in grades 7-12 on out-of-town trips in all Other schools, too, are cutting back. point where they’re not ordering materials to put the sports. This year, meals will be provided for all sports, “At the end of the 2001-2002 school year, High- participant in a place to succeed, that’s where I get but two criteria must be met — distance and time. land Park lost 10 faculty/staff members to a reduction Each sub-varsity team will be fed in force brought about as a result of the district’s only if the game is more than 40 sending even more money to the state. These reduc- miles away or if the team will be tions in force have affected virtually every curriculum traveling after 9 p.m. These re- area and support staff area in our school,” Cates said. strictions will probably save the “Also, our English teachers now ask our students to district more than $20,000 per buy their own paperback novels they’ll be reading in year.” English classes rather than using school funds to buy Other districts are also cut- the novels.” ting personnel or postponing According to a recent report in The Austin Ameri- building new facilities. can-Statesman, some central Texas area school dis- "We have to cut back on our tricts have not filled vacant coaching positions. spending, so we have to cut back “When we hire someone we look for younger Take Down coaches,” one administrator said, “because their salary Football is one of the extra-cur- would be less than one with a lot of experience.” ricular areas schools have had to Some communities are pitching in to help. find ways to cut back. Some “Our community has banded together to create a schools expect teams to wear huge community giving program to support the schools uniforms a little longer than nor- and the district. For example, the PTA has given over mal while others may not hire as many coaches. At Austin $200,000 directly to the school district in the past two Westlake, the school did not fill a years to help fund teacher pay raises,” Cates said. “Our coaching vacancy after one coach PTA also pays for the leases on the copy machines our left right before the start of the teachers use in our workrooms, and this organization season. In this picture, an Austin also helps fund our technology purchases. This is an Westlake ball carrier gets four yards for a first down during a excellent example of the support the parents of the year where Westlake advanced to Highland Park school district give to our schools.” the playoffs. This picture was For most districts the property tax cap has limited named as state champion in the their resources, therefore limited their opportunity to Interscholastic League Press Con- ference yearbook photo competi- create ways to handle this financial situation. tion in 2003. The photo was taken “When you’re at the $1.50 cap, there’s not much by Roy Mata. you can bring in,” Judy said. HEB Pharmacy/UIL Community Service Award winners named Five schools have been selected as the inaugural included 80 percent community participation, to a recognizing the contributions of high school students winners of the HEB Pharmacy/UIL Community Ser- high school environmental club creating a recycling to their communities,” HEB Director of Pharmacy vice Award. program for the entire town. Development Donna Montemayor said. “We believe The award was created to reward UIL member Additionally, these schools created programs that it is essential to give back to the areas we live and work schools for enhancing their community’s quality of a large percentage of the student body could partici- in, and are excited about the opportunity to work with life. Each school will receive $1,000 and a memento to pate in, and performed numerous community service the UIL to promote community service initiatives commemorate the award. projects throughout the year that greatly impacted through our Texas schools. Together we will make our Presentations of the their communities. communities better.” 2002-03 HEB Pharmacy/UIL awards will take place at “The extraordinary accomplishments of our stu- All UIL-member schools were eligible to compete Community Service Award recipients selected football games dents in UIL athletic, academic, and fine arts activi- for the award. selected by the schools ties are recognized on a daily basis across the state,” “A school’s organized volunteerism with a large Conference A: Rice HS during the 2003 season. UIL Director Dr. Bill Farney said. “We felt it was time percentage of their student population, aimed at chari- Conference 2A: Hico HS Winning schools’ to recognize these same students for their achieve- table causes in their own communities weighed heavily Conference 3A: Crandall HS projects ranged from an ments in their own communities. These schools are in determining the winners,” Kim Rogers, UIL Public Conference 4A: Medina Valley HS entire school district co- helping change the world, one community at a time.” Information Director, said. Conference 5A: Houston Memorial HS ordinating a project that “HEB Pharmacy is proud to join with the UIL in UIL Leaguer Aug/Sept. 2003 News • 11 Students learn by making mistakes UIL sets policy for continued from page 5 losing their rights as Americans so the government sports. That’s the problem here. A Jayson Blair situa- will have an easier time running the country. media packets at tion arises and people blame all journalism, especially Which brings us back to the credibility idea. Too scholastic journalism, for not following the rules and many administrators are looking to move up to either state tournaments taking the easy way out. a principal’s position or a position in central adminis- continued from page 5 For the most part, high school journalism programs tration. Because of that they do not allow people to * Requests must be received by the deadline for do not take the easy way out. High school journalists express themselves, much like the country is limiting the event. Late requests will not be considered. are some of the most credible reporters in the field each American’s rights. “The UIL makes the final determination of today. They know that since they are learning the With these limitations, people, and in this case, whether or not media credential requests are craft they must be vigilant in the research for stories. students, are not given the opportunity to earn cred- granted,” Rogers said. “If your request is denied, What they don’t know many times is how far to go and ibility by reporting properly. In most schools adminis- the UIL will make every attempt at contacting how much research is needed. That is what school is trators hire teachers and then do not allow them to do your media outlet via fax. It is your responsibility for — to train these young journalists. their job — in this case, teach journalism. They say, to assure your credential request has been success- Blair never graduated from college. He attended “teach these kids, but let me read the paper before it fully received.” the University of Maryland but did not finish. He goes to press.” By not trusting teachers, the adminis- The UIL media credential policy is: joined the Times following an internship there in trator has set up an “us versus them” mentality, which NEWSPAPERS: Credentials will be provided 1999. The students in your school have not had that can do nothing but destroy the very foundation of only to reporters covering hometown or circula- much training, and most of them know the difference building credibility. No student will ever have the tion-area teams. All credentials will be placed on reserve at the state tournament site and will not be between original work and plagiarized work. opportunity to write a story and stand by its content. Please note I’ve headed down this path before. Students can- Not every story is a good story. I’ve seen plenty of mailed. Reporters must present photo identifica- not learn without making mistakes. Administrators, horrible stories — many written by my students. But tion in order to claim credentials. Newspapers that all invita- teachers and other students will allow others to make I’ve also seen the student who came to me his fresh- must identify the school or schools they are mistakes. They won’t allow student journalists to man year and told me he was going to be my editor his covering in their media credential request. tional aca- make mistakes. I agree that student journalists must be senior year. Although I didn’t say it, my thoughts were Daily newspapers may have up to two writers held to a higher standard than a football player or that this kid couldn’t write a story if his life depended and one photographer. Weekly newspapers may demic meets trombone player. A missed pass or poorly hit note on it. He dedicated his life to the newspaper the next have no more than one writer and one photogra- won’t make the difference in what is important to few years, and by his senior year he was editor. His pher. Publishing companies that publish weekly are now being school news or information needed to keep the school newspaper, too, was recognized as one of the top newspapers for more than one community will be running smoothly. newspapers in not only Texas, but in the nation. considered a single weekly newspaper. The UIL posted on the The problem in too many schools is that adminis- That’s what it means by giving someone the freedom must have names for all persons claiming passes, UIL web page trators won’t give the student journalists an opportu- to improve themselves. Had I started to nitpick every- and all persons must bring photo identification. nity to make mistakes. They hold that “hallowed” thing he did, he very well could have given up and we Newspapers with no vested interest in the event — www.uil. hand over the publication and will not allow anything would have lost an outstanding student journalist who will be denied credentials. that makes the school district “look bad” be published. today serves as a journalism teacher. STATISTICIANS: Since the UIL provides utexas.edu. I guess that may be the same attitude our country is Credibility has to be earned. Just because others complete statistics, we will not reserve media cre- seeing with the new Patriot Act. Students are losing have destroyed that opportunity, don’t take it away dentials for statisticians. They will no their rights to have views that differ from the admin- and not allow your students to take chances and earn RADIO STATIONS: Each station is limited istrators just like citizens of this great country may be their credibility. to two credentials per station. Stations with no longer be vested interest in the event will be denied creden- J-kids get opportunities to earn college money tials. Radio stations must identify school(s) they listed in each are covering in their media credential request. continued from page 5 issue of the Winners will be announced at the ILPC Grand TELEVISION: Unless planning to do a live school-sponsored newspaper or yearbook between Feb. Awards Assembly, held April 18, 2004 at the Hogg feed, TV stations may reserve no more than two Leaguer. 1, 2003 and Jan. 31, 2004. Judges will determine the Auditorium on the University of Texas campus in credentials. Television stations with no vested timeliness of the entries, whether the writers created Austin. Last years winners received awards of $2,000 interest in the event will be denied credentials. a focus or theme and whether the subject was covered each. A total of $8,000 was awarded. Television stations must identify school(s) they adequately. There is no length requirement. In the second contest, the Texas Press Associa- are covering in their media credential request. “We know the alcohol industry spends at least $3 tion, along with ILPC, have teamed together to again INTERNET SITES/MAGAZINES: Requests billion on advertising and promotion on television, sponsor the “Lone Star Journalism Writing Contest,” will be considered on an individual basis. radio and the Internet, in print and on billboards,” which will entail a student writing a “human interest HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT MEDIA: High said Joe Wiese, prevention director at the Texas feature” and having it published in the local paper. school media will be limited to one writer, one Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse. “The con- The contest is divided into a small school (A-3A photographer, and one videographer. Students test will cause students to study these marketing prac- schools) and a large school (4A and 5A) category. must show a valid student identification card from tices and develop a critical eye,” First place in each category will receive a $125 cash a high school participating in the tournament. Entry forms may be downloaded from prize, second place $100 and third place $75. COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHERS: The www.2young2drink.com. Entries must have the com- “Even though there is a monetary reward, students UIL prohibits the sale of photographs from UIL pleted form attached to the back and must be post can still participate in this and take part in UIL since State Championship events, and will not creden- marked by Jan. 31, 2004 you are not being paid to participate in UIL activi- tial any photographers whose photos will be used “We are pleased to sponsor this contest,” TAJE ties,” Vonderheid said. for any purpose other than media coverage. past president Cindy Todd said. “The student press Winners will be asked to attend the Mid-Winter “Flash photography is not allowed within the plays an important role in sparking debate and focus- TPA convention, held at the Sheraton Grand in first 10 rows of any indoor UIL State tournament ing attention on issues important to teens. Underage Irving, Jan. 16-18 for announcement of winners and to event,” Rogers said. drinking should be a hot topic on campuses across receive awards. Contact Vonderheid for more infor- Texas.” mation. UIL Leaguer 12 • News Aug/Sept. 2003 Imitation of elderly in one-act play takes observations, lots of practice

continued from page 7 the actor’s own observations and the demands of the addition, the speech contains a sentence which has a the effort it takes to achieve head and chest resonance. character. There are as many ways to grow old as there 138-word subject before we finally hear the verb. It is this that produces the thin, strained voice that are people doing it. The general characteristics of Sentences with long subjects leave the hearer in inexperienced actors imitate by quavering. Other old aging outlined in this article are meant to be used as suspense; he unconsciously “holds his breath” until people relax their vocal chords to such an extent as to guides for the actor’s personal observations. the verb completes the thought. Obviously, breathing lower the pitch of their voices. Their vocal chords, Ultimately, the actor must trust his own observa- dominates the action of this speech and is the clue to like loosened rubber bands, vibrate slowly with a dull tions and subsequent choices. the actor who must portray this old man. and tired note. In addition, he must trust the playwright. The good Observation must be the first step in a young Either vocal trait is not difficult to imitate. Prac- playwright will provide the actor with clues to that actor’s characterization of an old person, keeping in tice speaking using only your voice box and mouth to aspect of age he wishes emphasized. Look how mind what actually happens when people age. How- make sounds, and you will notice the thin quality of Shakespeare gives direction to the interpretation of ever, he cannot portray age effectively without under- your voice. Or, relax your vocal chords by yawning the dying speech of old John of Gaunt in Richard II. standing some of the fears, frustrations, and triumphs constantly and easing the neck muscles. Then use as Three times before the speech there are references to of the elderly. The young actor must imaginatively little breath as possible to form your words, and you breathing. Old Gaunt is told, “Strive not with your grow old for the play. Finally, he must apply what he will achieve a semblance of age. breath.” He responds, “For they breathe truth that has observed in real life to the character he is playing, All physical manifestations of age are useless un- breathe their words in pain.” Finally, he is advised, deleting that which is contrary to the playwright’s less they are accompanied by mental and emotional “‘Tis breath thou lack’st, and that breath wilt thou purpose and emphasizing or adding traits which will attitudes that also come with age. The infirmities of lose.” make his characterization more vital. “My years in age are just that, physical impairments. Unless the Nonetheless, the old man begins his paean to The internal drama we see in an older person as he UIL spelling has actor adds the emotional and mental outlook of the England which contains the famous lines, “This royal struggles with simple actions, wondering why he can- aged to his characterization, he will appear as a young throne of kings, this sceptered isle,” etc. In less than not do them as easily as he once did, makes him a taught me the person with a stiff neck who has a tired voice. The 30 lines, Shakespeare has included 94 “s” or “z” sounds commanding figure in real life. If you have some of this value of study audience must believe the physical infirmities are a which require forcing the breath through a small drama in your characterization of an old person, you and that things result of age and not accident. opening. He also includes 80 spirants (“f”, “v”, and will be just as commanding on the stage. can be accom- First among the factors that determine an older “th” sounds) which also demand forced breath. In person’s mental attitude must be his concern with plished through death. Each of us knows he is to die, but few of us are Lone Star Cup winners announced determination. as knowingly close to it as the elderly. This is not to say UIL taught me to old people are morbid; many of them have a more With 122 total points in the Class 4A division, Further questions about the Lone Star Cup™ should Dallas Highland Park edged out its closest competitor be directed to Kim Rogers, UIL public information take a deep breath cheerful outlook than younger people. Yet, the con- cern is there, coming in and out of their thoughts like by 44 points to win that classification’s 2003 UIL/ director. and get on with Dodge Lone Star Cup™ competition. This was the a sudden wind that chills and then is gone. Top Scorers in Lone Star Cup™ competition it. Nothing can Our changing opinion of death was illustrated by highest margin of victory since the Cup’s inception. Class 5A champion Humble Kingwood never fell 5A Cup Points stand in my the sensitive writer who explained that when a young 1. Humble Kingwood 102 way.” person considers death, he says proudly, “Never!” below first place throughout the competition, due to 2. Conroe The Woodlands 78 When a middle-aged person regards it, he says dubi- performances in all UIL activities. Conversely in (tie) Southlake Carroll 78 4. Fort Bend Elkins 66 ously, “maybe.” But an old person is reduced to saying Class 2A, Weimar, earned the top spot after being tied th (tie) Katy Taylor 66 Amanda quietly, “not today.” for 20 place in the previous scoring update, thanks to its state champion softball and baseball teams. 4A McBride It is this daily triumph over simple existence that 1. Dallas Highland Park 122 gives many older people dignity. They are proud, or at Altogether, the five Lone Star Cup™ champions 2. Brenham 78 Groesbeck HS least satisfied, they can still walk or talk or do the turned in impressive performances in UIL athletic, (tie) Hewitt Midway 78 4. Conroe Oak Ridge 65 simple things they have always done. Many refuse academic and fine arts competitions. Presented by the Texas Dodge Dealers, the sixth 5. Denton Ryan 64 help in an effort to prove they can still cope with life. 3A annual Lone Star Cup™ honors the best overall Yet triumph is mixed with frustration. Though he 1. Canyon 60 rises from a chair successfully, the old man is aston- athletic and academic programs in Texas and is open 2. Monahans 54 ished and perhaps angry that such a simple action to all UIL member high schools. (tie) Wimberley 54 4. Decatur 52 requires concentration and willpower as well as the The Lone Star Cup™ is presented to one school in each of the five UIL classifications. Schools accumu- (tie) Lindale 52 help of his arms. His frustration may be deeper, too, as 2A late points based on team performances in district, he views the people around him making the same 1. Weimar 56 mistakes despite his entire lifetime efforts to change regional and state championships. The winning schools 2. Brock 52 them. in each classification receive the Lone Star Cup™ 3. Big Sandy Harmony 48 (tie) Holliday 48 How these thoughts and emotions are evident in trophy and a $1,000 award, presented by Texas Dodge Dealers. 5. Rosebud Lott 46 the character of Firs in Anton Chekhov’s The Cherry (tie) Shallowater 46 Orchard! He is the old servant stubbornly doing all the The awards will be presented to each of the win- (tie) Three Rivers 46 chores he used to do during the heyday of the family ning schools by Texas Dodge Dealers and UIL repre- 1A 1. Windthorst 56 and constantly comparing today with yesterday. He is sentatives at football games this season. 2. Iraan 48 at a loss to understand why his “long, long lifetime” For information regarding eligibility, point values, point tabulations, and other general information about 3. Lindsay 44 has produced so little change for the good. 4. Flatonia 42 Of course, any outline of the general characteris- the Lone Star Cup™, visit the UIL web-site at 5. Nazareth 38 tics of aging must be tempered by two considerations: www.uil.utexas.edu. UIL Leaguer Aug/Sept. 2003 News/Sports • 13 Elem./JH Art adds grades, UIL office works to make Music Memory list announced The Elementary/Junior High art contest has ex- schools more successful panded to include 6-8 grades as well as having the 4- continued from page 2 with similar problems and learn some helpful tips. We 6th grade division. In addition, the official Music crisis. In 2003-2004 the grandest task for school ad- can also learn which strategies have backfired. Memory List 2003-2004 includes: ministrators will be to maintain a meaningful school Working together will be the key. That tactic has *There are no separate titles for grades 3/4 and 5/6. budget. They are to be commended for saving most seen good track records before. Our parents and grand- 1. Beatriz de Dia “A chantar m’er de so qu’en no volria” activities from major cuts. Unfortunately, the eco- parents found a way in war and depression. Our prob- 2. Telemann Concerto for Recorder and Strings nomic situation for many schools will be worse in lems pale when compared to theirs. Just like my dad in C Major 3rd Movement 2004-2005. The legislature can offer relief during the told me once when I was fretting about him losing his 3. Bach Brandenburg Concerto #1 in F Major 1st Movement, Allegro next session, but that’s two years away. job. “Son, we’ll work through this. Right now, you just 4. Mozart Requiem “Confutatis” What can we do to help assure meaningful fund- make your grades and behave. That’s your job. I’ll 5. Mozar Clarinet Concerto in A Major Adagio ing? The Legislative Council in October will have figure out mine.” 6. BeethovenSonata #8 in c minor, critical discussions with intent on preserving extra- I did, and he did! Op. 13 (Pathetique) 3rd Movement, Allegro curricular experiences. We can look at other states 7. Rimsky-Korsakov Capriccio Español Op. 34 V “Fandango Asturiano” Coaches sacrifices go beyond athletic field 8. Sibelius “Finlandia,” Op. 26 #7 continued from page 15 successfully achieve the common goal of developing 9. Wagner Lohengrin Act III Prelude 10. Puccini Turandot “Nessun Dorma” the manner of resources to use to steer students in the students into solid citizens. Coaches have to think 11. Scriabin “Etude in d# minor, Op. 8 #12” proper direction. globally and not within the confines of the field house. 12. Still Symphony #1(Afro-American) 3rd The coach must use the wisdom of Solomon and They must realize the responsibilities of administra- Movement, Animato tors encompass more than athletics. the slyness of a fox to successfully deal with this 13. Handy “St. Louis Blues” important objective. On occasion the only tool in the Administrators must not forget the difficulties of 14. Hindemith Symphony in B flat 1st Movement coaches’ arsenal is playing time. It seems a message is coaching. They must be supportive of coaches, not 15. Bagley “National Emblem March” sent directly to the brain when a rear end comes into only when the program is winning, but most especially 16. Handel Messiah “Hallelujah Chorus” “Participating contact with the bench. when losses occur. in UIL academ- This is when the real problems for a coach begin. Together, much can be achieved. On different 2003 Sportsmanship Parents who have heretofore found little interest in pages, coaches and administrators can create a canyon ics broadened the coach or the program begin to storm the adminis- of dissension. champions selected my horizons tration building demanding to have the coach’s head The message in this is simple. Don’t get grass on the further than the on a platter. And sometimes they get what they ask if floor. Do your job. Appreciate the work of others. Five UIL member schools have been selected as hill of the city school board members get involved. Empathize with the concerns of others. Offer your the 2003 UIL/State Farm Sportsmanship Champions limits. I have The sacrifices made by coaches may not be recog- assistance even in the light of criticism. Don’t feel that for exemplary displays of sportsmanship throughout nized by folks outside of education. However, most your efforts are under appreciated. Look for opportu- the 2002-03 school year. learned skills educators do appreciate their efforts. Administrators nities to praise those in education. Catch people doing The five schools selected include the following: that I will carry appreciate these efforts because they are faced with something good. See the big picture. Keep your head Conference A: Flatonia High School for a lifetime and dealing with the same elements and sacrifice of time. on a swivel. And remember someone has to pick up Conference 2A: Cisco High School the door to great Coaches and administrators must work together to the grass. Conference 3A: Denver City High School Conference 4A: Mountain View High School opportunities Conference 5A: Houston Clear Lake High School has been Sponsored by the UIL and State Farm Insurance, opened.” Rally scoring format causes concern each champion will receive $1,000, a banner and a continued from page 14 I’ve received several requests to change the rules memento to commemorate the award. Presentations Trisha match limit for the season. The exception was allowed immediately. Specifically, I’ve been asked to mandate of the awards will take place at football games selected for tournament play so tournament directors could that sub-varsity teams use the two out of three format, by the schools during the 2003 season. Montalvo have more flexibility in scheduling. and allow varsity teams to use the two out of three “These schools represent the essence of extracur- Sanderson HS Another problem involves pool play. Rules clearly format during tri-matches. ricular activities in Texas,” UIL athletic director state that pool play must consist of two rally scored While I’m always open to suggestions, the UIL staff Charles Breithaupt said. “The objective of the UIL is games to 15, with a cap at 20. The rules say nothing cannot change playing rules during the middle of the to provide competitive activities that foster a spirit of about pool play games being played to 25. season. The rules that are in place will stay in effect good will. These schools have exhibited the qualities By mutual consent, sub-varsity teams were given throughout the entire season. we hope to see in every high school. We are proud of the option to play two out of three, with all three Our staff is concerned about student-athletes get- the administrators, coaches, sponsors, students and games being played to 25 with a cap at 30. Thus, if one ting home late during the school week. We’re also fans of these schools and communities.” school involved in the contest wants to play three out concerned about losing officials. Keep in mind these For the first time in four years, schools are being of five, then the guidelines for three out of five must be individuals also have to get up early for their “day jobs” formally recognized and rewarded statewide for dis- used. following a late match. playing and promoting good sportsmanship. One With so many new changes being implemented Once the season has concluded, I will gather data school from each district was nominated based on this year, it’s not surprising that there are so many from coaches and officials regarding length of matches, their display of sportsmanship in all activities during questions and concerns. However, much time and tri-matches, etc. Any necessary adjustments could be the 2002-03 school year. effort was spent last spring trying to clarify and sim- made prior to the 2004 season. I would welcome any District nominees were submitted to the UIL, plify the rules so coaches and officials would have an input from coaches, administrators and officials re- where a committee selected one school in each con- easier time understanding the changes. The rules are garding any problems that occurred during the season, ference to receive the state sportsmanship award. All very specific for every level of play with regard to the or any changes that are deemed necessary for next nominees were rated on a 100 point scale, with the scoring format. year. winning schools all scoring 95 and above. UIL Leaguer 14 • Sports Aug/Sept. 2003 Rallying Cry New volleyball scoring format brings about confusion PUBLIC REPRIMANDS ootball coaches can 2004 season. It was left up to individual state associa- of individuals had embraced the new changes and breathe a sigh of relief tions to determine which scoring format to use during were looking forward to starting the season. BASEBALL F— for the moment. the 2003 season. How things have changed. Jeremy Helms, Avalon The majority of controversy After much deliberation and consultation with After the first week of matches I received numer- Kevin McDonald, and debate surrounds a fall the Texas Girls Coaches Association, the TGCA ous calls and e-mails from concerned parents and Beaumont West Brook sport other than your own. Volleyball Committee, the Texas Association of Sports officials. The biggest problems seem to be the result of Mike Leach, Burkburnett Who would have thought Officials and numerous volleyball coaches across the tri-matches during the week. Any time teams play Eric Oney, C. E. King volleyball could create such a state, it was determined that rally scoring would be three matches in one night at the same site get set for Ronnie Norman, Denison stir? After just two weeks into implemented beginning this year. a long evening, especially if a match goes the full five Kerry Brandel, El Campo the season one might be in- In addition, it was the opinion of most coaches games. Some coaches have already said they won’t be Brian Chandler, Frisco clined to think that there is Rachel Seewald that the three out of five format should be used at the scheduling as many tri-matches next year. Once dis- Assistant Athletic Director Greg Carrera, Goliad an outright uprising in sub-varsity level, and the two out of three format trict play starts this problem will be alleviated. progress. I tend to think ev- implemented at the junior high level. Varsity teams All varsity matches, with the exception of tourna- Scott Ledbetter, erything is fine, and in due time all the issues that seem are required to play the three out of five format since ment matches, must be played using the three out of Lewisville problematic will work themselves out. that is the National Federation rule. five scoring format. Period. End of discussion. I’m not Nathan Borden, Riviera The controversy started last spring when the Na- The new rules and changes were sent to coaches sure where varsity coaches got the idea it was permis- Lee Martinez, tional Federation Volleyball Rules Committee ap- and officials last March. They were also posted on the sible to use the two out of three format for a tri-match. Galena Park proved the rally scoring format. By National Federa- UIL web-site. In talking to coaches, administrators This is a regulation match that goes against the total tion rule, rally scoring must be implemented by the and officials over the summer, it seemed the majority continued on page 13 Softball bats take another hit with new change

f you are like me, you NFHS 2004 Softball Bat Rule despise surprises. FAQ’s IHowever, they are Q: What bats can be used for high school play in 2004? going to occur. Some are A: As of January 1, 2004, NFHS Softball Rule 1-3-5 (1-5-4 in 2004 NFHS Softball Rules Book) indicates that in order for a unavoidable and you bat to be legal it must meet the ASA 2004 Bat Performance Standard. In addition, all bats shall meet the other NFHS bat specifications. have no control over. Q: Why did ASA decide to change its bat standard? Blame me for this one. A: ASA invoked a rule indicating, “The ASA reserves the right to withhold or withdraw approval of any equipment which, in the After the National ASA’s sole determination, significantly changes the character of the game, affects the safety of participants or spectators, or renders Federation of State High a player’s performance more a product of the player’s equipment rather than the player’s individual skill.” Q: Why did the NFHS decide to adopt this standard for 2004? School Associations A: The NFHS Softball Rules Committee voted to adopt the new ASA 2004 Bat Performance Standard, effective January 1, 2004 Softball Rules Commit- Peter Contreras because some of the highest performing bats on the market are adversely affecting the character and integrity of the game and tee met in early June and Athletic Coordinator rendering a player’s performance more a product of equipment than individual skill. The change may also assist with reducing the rule changes were ap- risk of injury to participants. The NFHS followed both the ASA and the NCAA in adopting this new standard for 2004. Q: When can I find out if my bat meets the ASA 2004 Bat Performance Standard? When will the list of 2004 approved proved and printed, that same committee made yet bats be released? another change. Blame me because I’m a member of A: The new ASA 2004 Bat Performance Standard takes effect January 1, 2004. ASA will develop a listing of bats approved under that committee. this new standard and will post that listing on its website. But that list cannot be developed until bat manufacturers submit their bat models for ASA approval under the new standard. No sooner than after our annual Texas Girls Q: What if my bat doesn’t show up on the list of bats that conform to the ASA 2004 Bat Performance Standard? Coaches Association Summer Clinic in Austin, was A: The bat will not be approved for NFHS play in 2004 and beyond – unless the NFHS makes any change in the NFHS Softball the change made concerning softball bats. Why? With- Rules Book. out going into a lot of detail, safety. The change after Q: I want to go out and buy a new bat, but I want to make sure it meets the ASA 2004 Bat Performance Standard. What should I do? the fact will affect very few. A: Contact the bat manufacturer to determine whether the bat model satisfies the ASA 2004 Bat Performance Standard. Once NFHS BAT RULE the bat manufacturer has submitted the model for ASA approval, and the bat model satisfies the 2004 standard, then the bat will 2004 NFHS Softball Rules Book, Rule 1-5-4 states: be listed on the approved bat list posted on the ASA website, www.asasoftball.com. Q: In light of the ASA 2004 Bat Performance Standard, do I still need to recertify any of my bats that were banned last “Effective January 1, 2004, the bat shall meet the year? Amateur Softball Association (ASA) 2004 Bat Per- A: Yes, if you want to use that bat in NFHS play for the remainder of 2003. formance Standard.” Q: My bat has the ASA 2000 mark (and, if necessary, the ASA recertification mark). Is my bat going to be legal under ASA 2004 PERFORMANCE STANDARD the ASA 2004 Bat Performance Standard? A: Maybe. Even bats with the ASA 2000 mark and the ASA recertification mark must satisfy the ASA 2004 Bat Performance ASA has adopted a new bat performance standard, Standard before they will be allowed in NFHS play beginning January 1, 2004. effective January 1, 2004. This change has been made Q: I have a bat that does not have the ASA 2000 mark or the new ASA 2004 mark. Is it going to be legal for NFHS play? in light of recent scientific developments. Much of the A: Maybe. If the bat model is listed on the approved website list, it will be legal for NFHS play, even without a permanent mark. research leading to the new bat standard and the new Q: Will the manufacturers be required to send in every model for certification under the ASA 2004 Bat Performance Standard? ASTM test method has been funded by ASA. ASA A: No. As it has been in the past, a manufacturer is not required to submit to ASA any bat models for approval. If you would like has determined that this change is necessary because to have a particular bat model certified under the ASA 2004 Bat Performance Standard, please contact the manufacturer. some of the highest performing bats on the market are Q: Can I send in my bat to get tested and approved by an ASA approved testing facility? A: No. Since 2000, ASA requires that any bat submitted for ASA approval must be tested at an ASA approved testing facility. adversely affecting the character and integrity of the The submitter of the bat must sign an ASA testing agreement. If the bat satisfies the ASA Bat Performance Standard, then the continued on page 15 submitter of the bat must sign an ASA license agreement. Therefore, only manufacturers can submit bats for testing. UIL Leaguer Aug/Sept. 2003 Sports • 15 Educators must learn to appreciate each one’s work for good of students

walked into the Before I get into any more trouble let’s say that my coaching stipend, hall duty, lunch duty, and other house recently, cov- wife is the best of people. She is quite a worker herself non-sports related responsibilities. I ered with grime, and was not being demeaning with her remark. But, I Coaches spend more time preparing for practice sweat and grass. I had fin- did take something away from this conversation. than they do in the actual practice. These prepara- ished my weekly ritual of It took me a bit to get over being indignant and my tions are done after each daily practice is complete, in cutting the lawn, trim- feeling of being under-appreciated. When I did I order to be prepared for the next day. Much midnight ming, edging and sweep- realized she had spent some time and effort of her own oil is burned during the season. This includes dealing ing. It is not necessary to to clean the house, cook the meals, wash the clothes with the concerns of parents, counseling with student mention the temperature and other chores I prefer to ignore. athletes, personnel issues, budget concerns, schedul- hovered near 100 degrees I learned that in order to keep peace in the family ing, booster clubs, opponents, film work, injuries, as it generally does across Charles Breithaupt it was best to offer my assistance and clean up my mess. morale, motivation, etc. Texas in mid-August. Athletic Director Many times we fail to appreciate the work done by It is true that a coach’s job is never done. The After getting a cool coaches who toil and sweat in the heat of August. coach spends more time with other people’s children glass of water, I was met by my wife who calmly stated, They too are susceptible to heat exhaustion and even than they do with their own kids. Many times a coach “I don’t mind you working in the yard, but I would heat stroke. Each and every day they return to the sacrifices what would be best for his own family for the appreciate it if you didn’t track in grass on my nice locker room, bodies reeking of sweat and grime, tired, good of the team. If time is a key ingredient in the clean floor.” hungry with much more work to complete. development of a good home life, coaches are at times Those of us who do the yard work have heard this Coaches are perceived by those outside the loop to left with only what they can call quality time. refrain from time to time. Many people actually enjoy be nothing more than coaches. The public sees the Coaches are passionate about their role in society. the rituals of yard work. Some find it to be good coach amidst the excitement of a game and perhaps They believe they make a difference in the lives of therapy, or at least an opportunity to get away from the even a pep rally. They see a coach celebrating a big young people. Why else do they spend countless hours phone and other business. win. They read the articles and see the highlights on of physical, emotional and mental anguish working But, the statement captured me, “I don’t mind you the news and think what great lives coaches must live. with many kids whose parents couldn’t care less. doing the yard work”. Did she mean that I loved Little do they know the other side of coaching. A coach is a friend, confidant, counselor, father sweating and toiling under the hot Texas sun? Or did The public sometimes fails to see the long hours and/or mother, role model, disciplinarian and media- she think I got goose pimples from edging the side- and difficult road coaches travel. They don’t realize tor for students from a variety of ethnic, religious and walk. Maybe she thought I loved the adrenaline rush the time spent in preparation for teaching a full load socioeconomic backgrounds. The coach has little in I get whenever stung by ants or wasps. of classes, driving a bus to supplement the small continued on page 13 Softball bats must meet new certification requirements continued from page 14 about the speeds involved in the “bat-ball collision,” dard. game and rendering a player’s performance more a which are swing speed of the bat and the pitch speed ENFORCEMENT product of his/her bat than his/her individual skill. of the ball. Each state association shall determine appropriate The ASTM F1890 test method is no longer the The 2004 bat standard has a maximum batted ball enforcement procedures within their own state. Be- industry standard, even though some softball associa- speed (BBS) limit of 98 mph, when tested according low are a few suggestions: tions continue to rely on this test method. ASTM has to the ASTM F2219 test method (as approved for 1. Have each participating team provide the um- just recently developed the ASTM balloting). pires a current printed copy of the approved bat list F2219 test method. The most recent version of Even though this limit is numerically higher than from the ASA web-site. Each bat in the team’s F2219 is available at www.astm.org – click on “stan- the ASA 2000 bat performance standard, in science possession and intended for use should be high- dards.” This test method provides a number of im- and in practice, the 2004 bat standard is actually a lighted, so the umpire can quickly inspect and provements over the old ASTM F1890 test method. reduction compared to the 2000 bat standard. verify the bat’s legality. A new list need only be For example, F2219 allows bats to be tested in the The F2219 testing is done at higher speeds than printed when new bats are added to the team’s lab at a much higher speed, including speeds actually under the old F1890 standard. As a result, some bats inventory. found in the field of play. It also places tighter toler- that satisfied the old ASA standard of 125 fps will not 2. Have the host school provide the umpires, ances on testing procedures, such as the softballs that pass the new 98 mph standard. Bats that do not satisfy upon arrival, a current printed copy of the approved are used in conducting the bat test. ASTM F2219 the ASA 2004 Bat Performance Standard will not be bat list, from the ASA web-site. The list should be allows the testing to be done at the “sweet spot” of the permitted in NFHS play, effective Jan. 1, 2004. Bats printed at least once per week. bat — regardless of where that point is along the barrel that satisfy the ASA 2004 Bat Performance Standard 3. Have umpires carry with them a current printed of the bat. will be authorized to display a new 2004 ASA certifi- copy of the approved bat list from the ASA web-site to The ASA 2004 bat standard relies on the swing cation mark. utilize when inspecting bats. The list should be speed of the batter. ASA has learned and now takes Older bats that pass the new standard will be added printed at least once per week. into account that a batter’s swing speed is more to the list of approved bats and will be permitted for 4. Have both the schools and the umpires be dependent on the distribution of the weight across the NFHS play. responsible for being in possession of a current ap- length of the bat than the total weight of the bat PERMANENT 2004 CERTIFICATION MARK proved bat list from the ASA web-site. alone. This weight distribution feature is often re- To indicate that a bat meets the new 2004 stan- Detailed information about the ASA Bat Certifi- ferred to as the bat’s moment of inertia, and is incor- dard, the permanent mark, as shown to the right, is cation Program can be found at — porated into the new 2004 standard. The 2004 placed only on those bats that have been recently http://www.asasoftball.com/about/ standard is also based on more accurate information manufactured and meet the 2004 performance stan- certified_equipment.asp. UIL Leaguer 16 • Official Notices Aug/Sept. 2003

ELEMENTARY/JUNIOR F. Additions to the Basic EL PASO BURGES HS September 3, 2004, for GALVESTON BALL HS EL PASO PARKLAND HS HIGH Set Not Requiring The State Executive Com- violation of the Athletic The District 24-5A The State Executive Approval. The following mittee suspended Jes- Code and state law Executive Committee Committee suspended ART CONTEST (i) through (v) shall be sica Rae Dennis, El Paso (selling dietary issued a public reprimand Coach Humberto Ornelas, A View of El Paso and used upstage of the Burges High School, from supplements to athletes). to Galveston Ball High El Paso Parkland High View of El Paso both house curtain/ coaching/sponsoring any School and placed the School, from coaching any count as correct titles for proscenium unless UIL activities through Oc- LIBERTY HS school on probation for UIL activities until he the painting by Trousset. architectural necessity tober 10, 2003. The State Executive the 2002-03 and 2003- appears before the State dictates otherwise. If Committee issued a 04 school years for Executive Committee for HIGH SCHOOL architectural necessity ARLINGTON MARTIN HS public reprimand to Coach violation of Section 1202, a hearing on allegations dictates using downstage The State Executive Com- Robert Munson and Employment of Coaches. that he allowed ineligible HIGH SCHOOL SPELLING of the house curtain/ mittee issued a public rep- Coach Richard Hale, students to participate. & VOCABULARY proscenium for unit set rimand to Mr. Terry King Liberty High School, with CHRISTOVAL HS Note clarification of the or any other scenic and placed him on proba- probation through The District 16-A ORANGE C&CR and Word Power: device, except hand held tion through January 16, September 3, 2005, for Executive Committee LITTLE CYPRESS- Misuse of any non-alpha- flags/banners, an 2005, for violation of Sec- violation of the Athletic issued a public reprimand MAURICEVILLE HS betic element, such as addition to the basic set tions 441, 481, 1201, Code and state law to Christoval High School, The State Executive accent, apostrophe, hy- shall be required. 1202 and Booster Club (providing dietary with probation through the Committee issued a phen, tilde, umlaut, etc., Guidelines. supplements to athletes). 2003 football season, for public reprimand with or capitalization is an er- According to Subchapter violation of Section 1202 probation through March ror. Also, the American H, Rules and HOUSTON PREPARED IRVING UNIVERSAL (a) (1). In addition, the 18, 2004 to the baseball Heritage Dictionary of the Amendments Section TABLE CHARTER ACADEMY State Executive program at Little Cypress- English Language, Third 305, I am authorized to SCHOOL The State Executive Committee issued a Mauriceville High School Edition, will continue to issue the following The State Executive Com- Committee suspended public reprimand with and to Assistant Baseball be the official dictionary interpretation, which mittee suspended Pre- Irving Universal Academy probation through January Coach Wayne until further notice, but constitutes binding pared Table Charter from participation in 15, 2004, to Coach Stephenson for verbal the new Fourth Edition is action until SEC issues School from all UIL activi- football for the 2003-04 Robert Wills. abuse and physical also acceptable. an official interpretation. ties until a school admin- school year and placed contact with game Conclusion: istrator appears before the school on probation ELKHART SLOCUM HS officials. The committee CALCULATOR A Contest Manager may the Committee to answer in all activities through The District 24-1A Execu- also commended the APPLICATIONS submit a request to the allegations involving mis- September 16, 2003 for tive Committee issued a school for the prompt “The ratio of A to B” and State Theatre Director for conduct by coach and failure to participate public reprimand to action taken and stated the “ratio between A and permission to use the players. during the 2002 season. Elkhart Slocum High that the penalty given to B” are each defined to be area downstage of the As a condition of the School and placed the the school was based on the result of the division, house curtain/ BIG SANDY HARMONY probation, the school will school on probation the fact that the district A/B. proscenium for unit set HS be required to attend through January 10, 2004 had banned the fans or any other scenic device The State Executive district executive for lack of fan control involved from all activities ONE-ACT PLAY CONTEST due to architectural Committee issued a committee meetings and during an athletic contest. for the remainder of the c. CONTEST PLAY necessity. This request public reprimand to Coach to fulfill its obligations for school year. SELECTION AND shall serve as a blanket Joe Koesel, Big Sandy all district schedules or ELIGIBILITY. approval for all schools Harmony High School, be suspended from all UIL Section 1033: competing at that site. with probation through activities.

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