VOL. LX AUSTIN, TEXAS, OCTOBER, 1975 NO. 2 Schools Choose Ten To Fill Council Vacancies Do You Remember When? One Incumbent, Nine Drew H. Reese Organized New Members Elected Retirements, moves from one East, San Antonio; Supt. Kenneth region to another, and expiration White, Mission. San of terms caused 10 vacancies to be Nominees for Region I, Confer­ Marcos 'Coffee Shop' filled on the Legislative Council. ence AAA were Supt. George DR. RHEA H. WILLIAMS One incumbant was reelected and Cullender, Monahans; Supt. Neal ;he other nine positions Director, U.I.L. were Dillman, Muleshoe; Supt, Bill Hood, filled by new members. Snyder; Principal James Lang- Do you remember when Drew Supt. W. H. Byrd of Duncanville ford, Sweetwater; Supt. Bill H. Reese, superintendent of the was elected to the Council from Vardeman, Levelland. Pleasanton Independent School Region II, Conference AAAA; Region III, Conference AAA District and chairman of the Legis­ Supt. C. N. Bogges, Harlandale nominees were Supt. Bill Brantley, Independent School District in Kilgore; Supt. M. lative Council participated in track J. Leonard, Lib­ San Antonio for Region IV, Con­ erty; Supt. Norris Starkey, Jack­ and high school band contests at ference AAAA; Supt. Bill Varde- sonville; Supt. Kenneth Welsch, Cuero High School in Dewitt man of Levelland for Region I, West Columbia; Supt. W. C. Wool- County? Conference AAA; and Supt. M. J. dridge, Hallsville. Upon graduation, Drew went to Leonard of Liberty for Region Region I, Conference AA nomi­ III, Conference AAA. nees were Supt. Southwest Texas State University A. E. Baker, Supt. A. E. Baker of Floydada Floydada; Supt. James Cunning- in San Marcos where he earned MAJOR BULLSHOT-GORGEOUS Coronado High School of Lubbock made its second consecutive ap­ a will complete the unexpired term ham, Spearman; Supt. Harold pearance at the State Meet OAP Contest with scenes from MAJOR BULLSHOT-GORGEOUS. The play Bachelor of Science Degree in in Region I, Conference AA. Haynes, Van Horn; Supt. Lewis F. Newton, Clyde; Supt. Charlie was second runner-up in Conference AAAA. Mary Maynard, Alisse Slices, Bruce Ansley, Jo Neel, Steven 1949 with a major in Biology and Supt. Charles Evans of Bastrop White, Dimmit. Stewart, Matt Posey, Van Sharpley, Melissa Howle are pictured above in a scene from the play. Matt Posey a minor in Social Science. was reelected in Region III, Con­ ference AA, and Supt. Nominees for Region III, Con­ and Bruce Ansley were named to the All-Star Cast. Terry Marrs directed the production. Kenneth Organized 'Coffee Shop* Sams of Haskell was elected to ference AA were Supt. Fred Arne- While in college he was active complete the unexpired term in son, Coldspring; Supt. L. B. Bryan, in student activities and was one Region I, Conference A. Supt. Jack Mart; Supt. Charles Evans, Bas­ of the outstanding students on Johnson of Carroll I.S.D. in South- trop; Supt. Harold Home, Mc- campus. He and his wife organized lake was elected from Region II, Gregor; Supt. Adolph Hryhorchuk, Dr. Lee Buice Lufkin. New Director and manned a coffee shop in "Old Conference A; Supt. R. D. Elsom Main" for three years to earn his of Trinidad in Region III, Confer­ Region I, Conference A nominees way through college. He served as ence B; and Supt. James Kile of were Supt. Frank Barton, Wink; Of Region 7, AAA and AA president of the Baptist Student D'Hanis was elected in Region IV, Supt. Marvin Crawford, Spur; Union, and of the Student Vet­ Conference B to complete the un­ Supt. Kenneth Sams, Haskell; Dr. Lee Buice, assistant to the rected the forensics program from eran's Association and Vice Presi­ expired term in that region and Supt. Jeff Walker, Clarendon; president at Odessa College in 1969 to 1975 with a year's leave dent of Jeffersonian Literary conference. Supt. W. L. Willingham, Sea- Odessa, is the new regional direc­ of absence in 1974 to work on a graves. Society. "Member schools tor for Region I, Conferences AAA doctorate. are to be com­ Region II, Conference A nomi­ He earned a Master's Degree mended for the and AA regional meets. Dr. Buice also served two years prompt return of nees were Supt. Jimmy Bickley, from Southwest Texas State the ballots," commented Dr. Buice, who had been director as president of the Odessa College Uni­ League Robert Lee; Supt. James Clark, versity in San Marcos Director Rhea H. Williams. of forensics and professor of Academic Senate. Before going to in August Ballot­ Ranger; Supt. Jack Johnson, of 1949. He attended the ing was very close in all speech at Odessa College before work at Odessa College in 1965 Univer­ of the Southlake; Supt. James Larry sity of Texas at Austin regions and conferences. assuming her new administrative as a speech instructor, Dr. Buice during Tucker, Leonard; Principal Max duties at Odessa College this fall, taught speech and drama at Odessa several summer sessions during DREW H. REESE, Pleasanton superintendent, has served on the League Nominees in Region II, Confer­ Vaughan, Alien. 1950 and 1951 had students who won numerous High School. and has done gradu- Legislative Council for 12 years, representing A and AAA schools. He ence AAAA were Supt. W. H. Region III, Conference B nomi­ uate work toward his doctorate Byrd, Duncanville; honors. She has two bachelor's degrees is 1974-75 chairman of the council. Supt. Don nees were Supt. James Barnett, While she was forensics director from Texas Woman's University, a degree. Smith, Cleburne; Asst. Supt. Overton; Supt. R. D. Elsom, Trini­ at Odessa College, forensics master's degree from Tommy Taylor, Fort Worth; Supt. teams North Texas Principal At Somerset dad; Supt. Jack Hood, Detroit; placed in the top three in national State University, and a Ph.D. from America and the Future Home- gram has maintained its educa­ John Townley, Irving; Supt. Henry Supt. Perry Morris, Celina; Supt. His first position was competition every year and won the University of Southern Cali­ as princi­ makers of America. tional emphasis and has made Wheeler, Longview. G. W. Tillerson, Celeste. pal and high school the national title twice. She di­ fornia at Los Angeles. teacher at available, in addition to the regu­ Region IV, Conference AAAA Region IV, Conference B nomi­ Somerset, Texas from 1949-1952. League Legislator lar scholastic work, the extracur­ nominees were Supt. C. N. Bogges, nees were Supt. Douglas Arnold, As was typical in that day, he did He has been active in League ricular activities competition in all Harlandale, San Antonio; Asst. Pawnee; Supt. C. L. Curry, Car­ a little of everything and was ac­ activities, having served as a mem­ Texas public schools. Without such Supt. Victor Rodriguez, San An­ mine; Supt. James R. Kile, tive in the community. ber of the Legislative Council for leaders, the League could not con­ tonio; Supt. Dewey Smith, Alice; D'Hanis; Supt. Lloyd Smith, John­ Picture Memory Prints, His next position was as prin­ 12 years, representing Conferences tinue to operate and provide to all Asst. Supt. John Taylor, North son City; Supt. Jerry Whitaker, DR. LEE BUICE cipal at Luling High School from A and AAA schools. He is cur­ school children of Texas the many Axtell. ... Odessa College Administrator. 1952 to 1954 and from this posi­ rently president of the Legislative services it does. The Legislative Council will Bulletin Available tion was appointed as Assistant Council of the League and chair­ meet for its 35th session on Sun­ Superintendent at Three Rivers. Tribute To League 5 Clinics Set "Today, more than ever before, small, contains the full 40 prints Dr. Buice is a man of the UIL Music Sub-Com­ day, Nov. 2, in the Bowie Room member of the He held this position until 1956 art education through picture study listed in the bulletin. Speech Communication mittee. In addition, he has served "The intricacies and complexi­ of the Stephen F. Austin Hotel in Associa­ and was then elevated to Superin­ is expanding at the elementary The Picture Memory contest is a tion, as chairman of District Executive ties of public school education and In Basketball Austin. Texas Speech Association, tendent of Three Rivers Indepen­ grade level," said Dr. Rhea H. Wil­ League activity for students in West Texas Speech Committees in several instances Council members will consider Association, dent School District and held this administration were difficult to liams, UIL director general. "The grades four and five. Competition and and has always been available to recommendations from the May has served as director of the position until 1965. manage in the early fifties and al­ For Girls new Picture Memory Contest prints may be organized at the local level. National Junior College Forensics assist and improve in the League delegates' meeting and from such most impossible today," Drew said Each year universities and col­ represent the best illustrative ma­ There are no advanced district, tournament. program. groups as the Texas Speech Asso­ Move To Pleasanton leges throughout the the state host ciation, the Texas terial available to acquaint stu­ regional or state contests. "We welcome Dr. Buice in her "As a beginning administrator in Association of In 1965 he moved to Pleasanton Community Service girls basketball and volleyball Journalism Directors, dents with old and contemporary The new Picture Memory bulletin capacity as the Regional Spring the early fifties, I quickly came to the Texas as Superintendent He has been active in civic clinics. Games rules, fundamentals, Educational Theatre Association, masterpieces of painting." is now ready for distribution. It Meet Director at Odessa College," of Schools and or­ appreciate an organization that and various offenses and defenses the Texas Music Educators Asso­ Pictures in the new 1975-76 Pic­ contains the Official List Of Pic­ said Dr. Rhea H. Williams, League has held that position up to the ganizations, having been a mem­ I had become familiar with in high are discussed at these clinics. ciation, The Texas Association of ture Memory Contest bulletin are a tures, pronunciation of artists' Director. present time. To find the real ber of the Lion's Clubs in Pleasan­ school and began working with as test Confirmed dates and locations Secondary School Principals, the completely new selection. Repro­ names, contest rules and general in­ an administrator. Through the of a person's ability to succeed in ton, Three Rivers and Luling and for this year's basketball clinics Texas Association of School Ad­ ductions of all the included paint­ struction about the paintings. There years, as a public school adminis­ life, especially in the field of edu­ past president of all three clubs. are as follows: ministrators, the Texas Tennis ings are available in small and is a short biographical sketch of trator, I have come to understand He is past director Oct. 25 San Jacinto College, Coaches Association, the Texas large sizes. The small prints, re­ each artist. cation, you have to look no further of the Pleasan­ and value this organization, Press Dates the Pasadena; Mrs. Dorothy Brown, High School Girls' Coaches Asso­ produced on heavy paper, are 4x6 Texas School Pictures, P. O. Box than years of tenure held in a ton and Three Rivers Chambers of UIL of Texas, as no other school Director. ciation, the Texas Volleyball inches. 17129, San Antonio, Texas 78217, Commerce, has served as chair­ related organization with Must Be Met school system. which I Oct. 25 Western Texas College, Coaches Association, The Texas The larger prints are on extra has complete sets of large and have come in contact. man and educational director of Snyder; Dr. Sid Simpson, Director. High School Coaches Association, heavy stock and measure 11 x 14 small prints made up for sale. Maintains High Standards the Pleasanton and Three Rivers "To me, it has accomplished Nov. 8 Texas Woman's Univer­ the Six and Eight-man inches. Each set of prints, large or Prices will be sent on request. By Members Football It has been my pleasure to have American Cancer Crusades, and is more in aiding in training of young sity, Denton; Ms. Joanne Kuhn and Coaches Association and the Texas Dec. 1 is a dual deadline for the known Drew for the past 25 years a deacon, church treasurer, and people for citizenship than any Mrs. Katherine Magee, Director. Swimming Coaches Association. Interscholastic League Press Con­ and I can attest to the fact that teacher in the First Baptist Church other organization. Through its Nov. 15 East Texas State Uni­ The Council may, after delibera­ ference. he is of sound moral and ethical of Pleasanton. organization and direction of the versity, Commerce; Susie Knause, tion, propose adopting new rules All membership applications character and believes in high Drew is listed in Who's Who in hundreds of school contests and Director. or revising present regulations, as for newspapers, moral character and will fight to newsmagazines the Southwest and South and has activities annually, it not only has Nov. 15 Incarnate Word Col­ suggested by other school-oriented and maintain what he thinks is right. yearbooks are due in the served on many state and local aided in the proper growth and di­ lege, San Antonio; Mrs. Margaret organizations or administrators in ILPC office by this date, although The Pleasanton Independent committees. rection of the youth of the State, Stapper, Director. their region and conference. ILPC Director Max Haddick has School District, as a result, has but has been of tremendous im­ Drew is married to the former said that most will arrive well be­ very high standards which he has portance in aiding in the overall Gertrude Marie Stubbs who gradu­ fore the deadline. Membership worked so hard to attain. He has educational processes of the ated from Cuero High books will be compiled after the provided the leadership for the School schools. where she worked in drama. She deadline and mailed to all member community to maintain a fine pro­ currently is a teacher "To me, the worth of the UIL publications. gram of extra curricular activities in the ele­ mentary school to the youth and the public schools Dec. 1 is also a new deadline for now available in Pleasanton. in Pleasanton. She is president of the state cannot be measured. yearbooks to be critiqued and elect of the Pleasanton Woman's Club To my knowledge, no other state Oct. 18 ...... Arlington The University of Texas at Arlington rated. The books must be sent to Air Force Vet and active in the First Baptist Church and the has a program for its youth that the judge for the appropriate con­ Drew served in the Air Force in American Cancer Society Crusade. would in any way compare with it. Oct. 25 ...... Houston The University of Houston ference before the deadline date. 1942 through 1945 and was a spe­ Speaking as a public school ad­ "All books have been published cialist in electronics and radar, They have two daughters, Deb- ministrator, I would hate to think Nov. I ...... _...... _...... Kilgore Kilgore College and received by now," Dr. Haddick having graduated from the United bie and Mary. Debbie, Mrs. Arthur of being an administrator in a Nov. 8 ...... said. "The sooner they are sent to States Air Force at the Massachu­ Neale Potts, Jr., the eldest, is a school system in which the UIL Canyon West Texas State University judges, the sooner the criticisms setts Institute of Technology in recent graduate of Baylor Univer­ was not a part. sity, now teaches in Belton High Nov. 15 ...... Wichita Falls Midwestern University will be written and sent to the Cambridge, Massachusetts. "Over the years, my idea School. Her husband is a law stu­ of the schools. Criticisms are designed to UIL, has changed. As Nov. 22 ...... Kingsville Texas dent at Baylor and a beginning A&l University be used as tools in working on the Active in Profession will graduate administrator, at midterm. I used to think UIL current year's book, so we hope He has been active in profes­ was Dr. Rhea Williams, Rodney All schools are invited to send students and teachers to these student j everyone will get their books in to sional organizations and is a life Mary, a junior at Baylor Uni­ Kidd, and Dr. Savage and that judges right away." versity, is majoring in Journal­ activities conferences for instruction in the League academic and lit­ long member of the Texas State they were it. After being asso­ The director said that ILPC has ism. erary contests. Invitations will be mailed to all schools about coming Teachers Association, having ciated with the Legislative Coun­ grown to such an extent in recent Drew's hobbies, in addition to cil for a number of years, I found conferences served as President of in the school's area. years that maintaining firm dead­ Caldwell, school activities, are hunting, fish­ that Dr. Rhea Williams wasn't the Live Oak, and Atascosa lines has become a necessity. Counties ing, participating in sporting League. I found instead, that the "We'd like to continue to be flexible TSTA units. DAVID AND LISA The first runner-up in the 1975 Conference B OAP events and art. UIL was really an organization with deadlines, but we just can't He is a member of the Texas Contest was scenes from DAVID AND LISA directed by Ms. Joy Shaver deriving its strength and direction any more," he explained. "It's hard Association of School Administra­ Educational Leader from the needs of the youth it of Fort Worth's Masonic Home High School. The production was the to tell a hard-working adviser with tors, and American Association of As an administrator, Drew served. That through the unselfish school's second consecutive appearance at the State OAP Contest. a legitimate excuse that it's too School Administrators. He is a Reese is an outstanding example aid of teachers, administrators, Pictured above are Donald Hines and Lori Halford. Hines was named late, but if we don't, we'll throw member of the Phi Delta Kappa, of the leadership which has made and University officials, it had be­ any number of things out of whack. a National Best Actor and also received the Samuel French Award for Most Out­ Honorary Educational the League one of the greatest come a most valuable and integral These are the deadlines, and we're Fraternity, and has received the organizations in the nation. part standing Performer in Conference B. Miss Halford's role won her a place of Texas education serving a going to have to stick to them this State Distinguished Service Award Through his influence, as well as vital need which would otherwise on the Ail-Star Cast. year like it or not." from both the Future Farmers of others like him, the League pro­ be impossible." OCTOBER, 1975 Page 2 INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER Hico High Graduate Won Scholastic Press 65 Wears of Uy'PPortunih In Poetry, One-Act Play In September the League began its 65th year of service to the pub­ Cub Den First lic schools of Texas. Once again the competitive interschool program Melanie Bonner, graduate of Hico High School in Conference A, will be available to thousands of young people in the nation's public won first place at the State Meet schools. To Join ILPC PRESCRIBED MUSIC LIST HILLCREST (DALLAS) in Poetry Interpretation. is our hope that every school administrator will not only allow but It Page 17 Delete asterisk on "Rondo in D The Executive Committee of District She was coached in speech by By DR. MAX R. HADDICK his Major" by Mozart. 11AAAA has placed Hillcrest High Schoo* will actively provide adequate opportunities for the students under REQUIRE­ par­ Page 178 PREFERENCE (Dallas) on probation in all sports through Mrs. Joyce Anderson and her State Journalism Director to participate in League activities. Some part of this pro­ MENTS, first paragraph should read: "All January 6, 1976, for violation of the Ath­ is L. F. Bonner of Hico. jurisdiction Class I and Class II vocal solos will be sung letic Code. ent gram will meet the needs of practically every talented boy and girl in in any published key." Melanie's first taste of the State High School was the LITTLE ELM The Cub Den of Round Top-Carmine TIMPSON Meet was in 1972 when she was on Texas. The Executive Committee of District 35B first publication to join ILPC this year. It is edited by Debbie The State Executive Committee has Elm High School for the All-Star Cast in the One-Act But they have no chance of participating unless the administration High School on suspension has disqualified Little Writing. placed Timpson district honors in girls' basketball for the her high Krause, 1975 State Meet Overall Winner in Editorial in the One-Act Flay contest for the 1975-76 violation of Rule 8, Play competition. During the opportunity. for violation of Rule l-f-2, page 1975-76 school year for their provides school year Section c, of the Girls' Basketball Plan. school competition she won five Cub Den adviser is Tony Buban. Surely appreciate and the athletic activi­ 73. CONSTITUTION AND CONTEST Practically all schools enter the music events RULES. Best Actress Awards and three Ail- the membership application. BLACK JUNIOR HIGH prompt return of ties. But does your school provide an opportunity for students to par­ BLEDSOE (HOUSTON) Star Cast awards. She has two old­ First yearbook to join is Roundup of Lockney High School. or mathematics such Committee has ticipate in drama, journalism, speech, essay writing The State Executive Black Junior High School (Houston) er brothers and one younger sister Lynn Griffin is editor and Mrs. Peggy Hallmark is adviser. placed Bledsoe High School on suspension for the 1975-76 school it does not, then you are not being Play contest for the 1975-76 choir is disqualified as slide rule and number sense? If in the One-Act year for violation of Article V, Section 14, who have competed in UIL events Everyman High was the first yearbook to get its criticism school year for violation of Rule l-f-2, page AND CON­ students in your school who have abilities in these fields, AND CONTEST b, of the CONSTITUTION fair to those 73. CONSTITUTION TEST RULES by action of the Region IX in regional and state. this year. They didn't waste a bit of time. RULES. Committee. nor are you meeting the needs of many talented scholars. Music Executive Her hobbies are skiing, bicycling May we urge that every school administrator provide the oppor­ DISTRICT IOA NORDHEIM Deadlines Important is the greatest. We are very District IOA was placed on probation in and sewing. She is majoring in edu­ ity. He to participate in what­ Play contest by the State Ex­ Nordheim High School band is placed on Dec. 1 is the final date for get­ 99.99% of the tunity for all of his school's talented students the One-Act year for cation at the University of Texas MELANlt CONNER good friends. About ecutive Committee for the 1975-76 school probation for the 1975-76 school or newspaper those interested in music and ath­ not adhering to the League calen­ violation of Article V, Section 14, b, of the ting in yearbook audience enjoyed the spoof. One ever area they wish, in addition to year for RULES at Austin. . Drama, Speech Champ. dar with regards to scheduling of One-Act CONSITUTION AND CONTEST memberships to ILPC. However, It was vituperative in condemning my letics? Play contests. by action of the Region XII Music ExecU' tive Committee. is just good sense to get them in "slurs" and two were of the opin­ HARLETON now. ion that humor has no place in edu­ The State Executive Committee has LANIER (SAN ANTONIO) placed Harleton High School on probation Lanier High School (San Antonio) choir First, you will not be caught cation. in Boys' Basketball for the 1975-76 school is placed on probation for the 1975-76 short at the last minute and miss year for a violation of the Athletic Code. school year for violation of Article III, Sec­ Welch Foundation ILPC Officers Meet l tion 9, of the CONSTITUTION AND CON­ out on everything this year. POINT TEST RULES by action of the Region XII CENTER Music Executive Committee. Second, if you get your member­ ILPC President James Manchac The State Executive Committee has Vidor, Vice President Lisa would like to call the public school administrators' atten­ placed Center Point High School on proba­ ships in early you will receive all of The Editor 1975 football season EDISON (SAN ANTONIO) tion in football for the Offers 15 Grants informational, instructional and Currie of Linden, Junior High Vice tion to an editorial that appeared in the Texas Coach several years ago. for violation of the Athletic Code. Edison High School (San Antonio) choir Dan Shefelman of Aus­ is place on probation for the 1975-76 The Robert Welch Foundation in­ "The Welch Foundation has been other mailings of ILPC. President It is still pertinent: ROOSEVELT (SAN ANTONIO) school year for violation of Article III, Sec­ if you do not wait until tin, Dr.' DeWitt C. Reddick, Mrs. High School (San Antonio) tion 9, of the CONSTITUTION AND CON­ creased to 15 the number of schol­ a prime supporter of the TILF Third, is one of the essential elements in the sports pic­ Roosevelt of the Region XII McKinney and I had a plan­ "Fair competition has been placed on probation for the 1975- TEST RULES by action arships awarded through Texas In­ scholarship program", said R. J. the last minute the general disposi­ Alicia 76 school year in basketball by the State Music Executive Committee, ning session for the March 19-20, ture as well as the American way of life. Executive Committee for violation of the terscholastic League Foundation in Kidd, consultant. "Their continued tion of my overworked, but inde­ 28 of the League. convention. (Secretary Heidi "Coaches entrusted with developing young adults who are good Athletic Code, Rule BASKETBALL RULING 1975. Previously there had been ten support has motivated many of fatigable secretary and the un­ 1976 A basketball player who commits a foul infinite­ Rosenkranz could not attend be­ athletes have a special responsibility to NIXON head new scholarships each year. Texas' finest students in their con­ flappable assistant will be sports as well as competent must raise one hand clearly above the cause of another very important Some­ The State Executive Committee has to indicate the fowl. A player who fails to The grants provided for $4,000 test work. I know that many stu­ ly better. They tend to get a bit exemplify the fine old American tradition of fair competition. placed Nixon High School on probation for raise the hand above the head or shows committment with her marching the 1975 football season for a violation of with the call shall be assessed per scholarship to be paid at the dents have been enabled to get ad­ touchy when the last minute rush the spirit as well as the letter of the regula­ displeasure band.) times it is hard to maintain the Athletic Code. a technical foul. rate of $1,000 per year. vanced education through their hits the office. or the opening date of tions governing such matters as spring training BUFFALO (HOUSTON) Contestants who win through to scholarships. We are grateful to all It will be a great convention. It NORTHBROOK Due Now football practice in the fall. But if the football coach is a truly profes­ The State Executive Committee has State Meet or are runners-up in connected with the Welch Founda­ Criticisms was noted that approximately 500 Buffalo High School on probation for Northbrook High School (Spring Branch placed on probation in foot­ criticism of your have already made motel reserva­ sional person, he will be eager to work toward providing for all football the 1975 football season for a violation of ISD) has been placed regional meets in journalism, tion for the continued and increased If you ordered a the Athletic Code. ball for the 1975-76 school year for violation three the sessions. There will be that of Rule 24 of the Football Plan. speech, science, number sense, slide you should rush in your first tions for boys the fair way of competition. It is when an even start is made support." ses­ IRAAN rule, spelling or ready writing are issues in an envelope marked "FOR in excess of 100 educational the season is truly fair to all competitors. MEDINA VALLEY Dr. Rhea H. Williams, League The Executive Committee for District 6A eligible to apply for grants. Win­ CRITICISM," so that you can have sions at the convention. Get your effort on the part of Texas coaches can insure that has placed Iraan High School on probation (CASTROVILLE) director general and TILF secre­ "Cooperative in boys' and student to the critiques as soon as possible. It calendar cleared so you can come for the 1975-76 school year of District ning does not entitle the interscholastic competition can have an even start and girls' basketball for violations of Rule 8 of The Executive Committee tary, said, "Since 1963 the Welch wise to wait until later. Get and take part. It should be the all the boys in Plans (B- 27AA has placed Medina Valley High School a grant, but makes him eligible to is not the Boys' and Girls' Basketball football for school sports program. team participants). (Castroville) on probation in a leading them in now and we will rush your largest and best ever. thus a fair chance in the spirited and manly the 1975 football season for violation of apply. Foundation has taken Football Plan. critiques to you as soon as we can. "Let's do this the American way: cooperate to provide fair competi­ (ROSENBERG) Rule 24 of the Welch Foundation started its role in the scholarship program. LAMAR Yearbook members all received Reddick Book Coming the coaching profession, and to make sure that all The Executive Committee of District GIRLS' VOLLEYBALL TILF scholarship program in 1963 contributions have been tion, to upgrade 25AAAA has disqualified Lamar Consoli­ Their on how to send in the For several years copies of Dr. shall end with five of the $4,000 grants. They instructions in our charge have an even start. dated High School (Rosenberg) for district In Girls' VoIIeyball, the game great. We appreciate their past journalism the athletes honors in football for the 1975 football sea­ when one team has a 2-point advantage increased the number to ten in books for the critique-rating. The DeWitt C. Reddick's son for violation of the Amateur Rule. after 8 minutes of actual playing time has with the 1. There is no have been almost impos­ "Then may the best team win." expired. 1975 they raised it to 15 for a total supoprt and are delighted new deadline is Dec. textbooks have a new If Texas high school coaches would accept this creed, schools would WEINERT of $60,000. increased number of grants." reason at all to wait. This critique sible to find. He will The State Executive Committee has POLYTECHNIC (FORT WORTH) spring. The dozens of for violating the fall and spring practice rules. This is on your 1974-75 yearbook. You text out this not be penalized placed Weinert High School on probation The District Executive Committee has 1975 football season for violation have it. The critiques can be of teachers who have asked me to try editorial makes rule procedure seem very simple, if ail were willing for the placed Polytechnic High School on proba­ of the Athletic Code. tion for the 1975 football season for viola­ great value in helping you to get to locate copies of his works will be as the letter of the rule. tion of Rule VIII of tlje Football plan. to accept the spirit and intent of a rule as well SILMER Books & Magazines your best work into your 1975-76 able to buy the new book. The League commends the Texas Coach for expressing this excellent The Executive Committee of District PICTURE MEMORY BULLETIN book. Waiting is not reasonable. Just as soon as it is published 7AAA has placed Gilmer High School on experience and study 1975 season Page 4 of the Picture Memory Contest A DEFINITIVE STUDY OF YOUR FU­ authors qualified by Give the critics a chance to give review in point of view. probation in football for the 2. Representation. OF COM­ on the ull range of problems and accomp­ we will run a story and for violation of the Athletic Code. Bulletin, under item TURE IN THE NEW WORLD should read as does page 80 of the CONSTI­ MUNICATIONS by John Zacharias. Rich­ lishments of public broadcasting. It' would you their best work. Get them in the Leaguer, and tell you how you TUTION AND CONTEST RULES. That ards Rosen Press, Inc., 29 East 21st Street, be a fine addition to any public school li- BIG SPRING being: . . . . Thus, if the total enrollment New York, N. Y. 10010. 1975. $4.80. library. MRH. now. may order copies. Please do not The Executive Committee of District in the eligible grades is 10 or less than 10, It would help any student considering a write me now. I will let you know 5AAAA has placed Big Spring High School the team is composed of two pupils; 11 this THE CHANGING MAGAZINE by Roland career in communications to study Communcations Arts Books, Memberships Now In on probation in tennis for one year effective through 30 pupils, inclusive, the team is ;book. It gives a good overview of the future E. Wolseley. just as soon as it is available. March 7, 1975, for violation of Article VII, composed of three pupils ; 31 through 50 careers, educa­ Hastings House, Publishers. New York, Oft, ort r\uie6 of communications, basic Y. 10016. $7.95. We have now received member­ Section 8, and Article VII, Section 7. pupils, the team is composed of four pupils, tional requirements, obtaining of basic ex­ N. d how to get a job, and a good bibli- The magazine business was a mighty ship applications from 113 high Amateur Rule perience, suf­ decided upon by the liography. This book is recommended for giant in the American publishing, but newspapers, 60 high school League rules and regulations are not arbitrarily journalism classrooms, libraries and coun­ fered from mismanagement and inability school There is no amateur rule in Memebers selor's offices. to change to suit the new heading public. yearbooks, 28 junior high school in the League. Any League office, but are formulated by democratic process. However, it still had the ability to attract journalism Music Theory Notes readers. Now 116 million adults in the USA newspapers and 4 junior high year­ any news­ Council, presently composed of 20 elected adminis­ GUIDELINES FOR CREATIVE YEAR­ student may work for of the Legislative Vida B. McGif- read an average of eight different period­ BOOK JOURNALISTS by per month. books. We really do appreciate the paper, magazine, radio or TV sta­ representing each conference and region, meet annually and fin and L. Lorraine Supronowicz. National icals trators IBS, Al- Wolsely gives an insight into the prob­ promptness of all of these fine Yearbook Publications, Inc., Box the industry, and takes a tion and earn any amount of money CONSTITUTION AND CONTEST 48001. $15. lems plaguing review all proposed changes in the gonac, Michigan look at the future of the magazine field. staffs and advisers. They are help­ without affecting his or her eligi­ inclusion of new Teaching Intervals Publishing a yearbook need not be a An excellent reference book for any serious RULES. This included amendments of present rules or guessing game. This book will help take the journalist. MRH. ing us to do the best job possible bility. to member schools. chances out o f yearbook work, both for new of helping you. rules, which are in turn included in the referendum advisers and for seasoned veterans. The THE CREATION OF CONSENT, PUB­ The awards rule does apply to and knowl­ of member schools can a rule be removed authors speak from experience LIC RELATIONS IN PRACTICE by journalism. Read these rules in Only by a majority vote Not Always Easy edge, and they speak clearly. It is an ex. Charles S. Steinberg, Communication Do you Know How To Laugh to the CONSTITUTION AND CONTEST pensive book, but it is worth it. I strongly ' Arts Books, Hastings House, Publishers, your Constitution and Contest from, amended, or added recommend it for every school that produces 10 East 40th St., New York, N. Y. 10016 I once held the opinion that a yearbook. It will pay for itself in improve­ has been praised as the Rules. Wages, salaries and other RULES. By JERRY DEAN publication and the easing of Public relations every human being was blessed ment of your instigator of good things and communicat­ pay for work done come under the disrespect for, all rules seems your work. MRH. ing those good things to the public. It has I am begin­ In these days when disregard of, if not with a sense of humor. amateur rules which does not apply "The Clarinetist" been blamed for outright press agentry in­ I commonplace, it is imperative that every one support the rules. Once THE STUDENT JOURNALIST AND volving contrived, useless creation of news ning to doubt that this is true. to journalism. Prizes, awards, etc. Her eyes enlivened with sparkle and light; LAYOUT by Hazel Presson. Richards items. now have a renewed respect for a rule receives majority approval, all League members should abide by Rosen Press, Inc., 29 East 21st St., New It is guilty on both charges. Steinberg's come under the awards rule which York, N.Y. 1972. $7.97. honest study of the finest who Her hair so shiny, but dark as the night; book gives an those wonderful individuals absolutely does apply to journal­ it, even though the administrator of a particular school may have voted A careful study of this book will not and worst in the opinion molding prac­ for school publica­ Her figure much more than most people would need; take the work out of newspaper or year­ tices of public relations, both of private write humor ism. against it. This is not always easy to do but it is the only way the book layout, but it will make that work industry and government. tions, and a feeling of pity for Her face surprized, since she swallowed her reed! more efficient and help any staff to get the This is an extensive study of the field, League can maintain and carry on its program. end result desired. The author wisely put worthy of inclusion in any school library those who cannot appreciate it. Contests book to any jour­ Bicentennial hide be­ "Developing An Understanding" in Chap­ and valuable as a source ILPC Summer Workshop Frequently and regrettably, superintendents and coaches Even if she swallowed her reed, should the lady mentioned ter 1 position. The careful definition of nalist. MRH. At the Every ILPC member has re­ have got terms should be a key to aid any staff in we did a lot of work and had some hind some such statement as: "This is a League rule and we above still be able to identify intervals correctly? "Yes," says achieving better appearing publications. AMERICAN NEWSPAPERS IN THE ceived our information sheet on the The 1970s by Ernest C. Hynds. Communica­ fun. In the closing session, photog­ to follow it." The administrator or coach who does this uses the League person seeking after good musicianship, but any music A staff should study the "Designing tions Arts Books, Hastings House, Pub- special Bicentennial contests. Start any Yearbook" and "Designing The Newspa­ New York, raphy expert William 0. Seymour putting out lihers, 10 East 40th St., working now to get your best work as a crutch. He should be strong enough to say: "This is OUR rule, knows how hard it sometimes is to decide what is the per" divisions carefully before N. Y. 10016. $13.60. students teacher issue one. The careful study would be re­ today with ex­ received from his grateful will be newspapers all A survey of newspapers in for these contests. There and the League is the instrument through which it is enforced." best way to help students learn intervals. flected in more appealing cellent condensed history of American a whipped cream pie in the face. year long, and would avoid the mistakes Particular attention to recent gold, silver and bronze medals for many yearbook staffs. journalism. did he. And The coach who tells a boy he cannot accept theater tickets for being so common with, dveelopments in editorial, business and pro­ We all laughed, and so second and third place win­ we relate them to scales or I think every newspaper and yearbook changes in the first, De in the duction areas and recent I gave a tongue-in-cheek presenta­ "player of the week" because the League rule will make him ineligible Music Theory Contest discussion at staff should have this book available concept of news. ners. triads? Do we teach students a will be classroom at all times. It is very good for An advanced book of value to the serious tion to Col. Chuck Savedge. In the is ducking his professional responsibility, and failing to make him in­ the TMEA Convention study and should be available for ready student of journalism. MRH. You will receive more mailings for every interval, and have reference all year long. MRH. talk I cited him for invention of the make tune Saturday, Feb. 14 at 2:45 p.m. If but now is the time to eligible is ducking his professional responsibility and failing to empty salt cellar for folks on a about them, them "my bonnying," "the eyes- you can attend the convention, plan JOURNALIST AND expect to win. athletics the training tool it should be. He might well explain THE STUDENT salt-free diet, the scratch pad for get to work if you amateur ing," and "Maria-ing" all over the now to come talk with me about EDITING THE YEARBOOK by Edmund take a theater ticket one week, then he C. Arnold. Richards Rosen Press, Inc. long-winded narrow-minded people that, if the boy is allowed to any music theory problems and 29 East 21st St., New York, N.Y. 10010. Assignment For You place ? and for composing a symphony en­ might wish to accept a hat the next week, and the following week a suit questions relating to the exam or $9.66. asked Texas I'll just say it right out and get Nearly every yearbook staff is relatively tirely for bells with no clappers in I have never before of clothes, and on son, indefinitely. What, then, happens to his "am­ to teaching high school theory in untrained and inexperienced. Each year a high school or junior high staffs to it off my chest: PLEASE don't do new staff takes over. Therein lies much of honor of the "Nobel" Awards. must be drawn general. editing now. ateur" standing? The boy would understand that a line the work and worry of yearbook Q. May a student that changes Honest, I was joking. We were run any item, but I am asking any of the things I mentioned, or A graduate student in one of my and production. I would like to see every paper in somewhere. to ease the transition schools be eligible for League ac­ having a good time. I did not be­ method that might bind This book will help Peace of any other classes at UT Austin, a high school from staff to staff, and give each new staff tivities if his parents do not move little Col. Savedge. I did not hurt Texas adopt Operation a working knowledge of the problems to a continuing project. This up interval perception with the choral music teacher on temporary be solved, decisions to be made, and the into the school district to which he his feelings, unless he got a muscle Mind as our ancestors who had no means to attain the desired end. is a free service to youngsters who Freedom of speech was guaranteed by conventions of tonal music. leave of absence, is planning to The excellent illustrations, and the de­ changes. strain from laughing. It was all in of problems in this book have run away from home. It has foolish statements we would make. this last quarter of the twen­ tailed discussions A. No, a student changing schools fun. Please desist from telling me idea what In draw up an outline of topics in should give any staff, no matter how in­ no connection with any punitive experienced, a big assist in making its is not eligible in League contests that I cast aspersions on his abil- tieth century, I hope musicians will music theory that could be used in school yearbook a volume of ''frozen time" services and guarantees not to di­ have a great deal of contact with that will live and grow in value as years a two-year time period by any Pass. Highly recommended. MRH. vulge information to anyone. non-tonal music in which accurate Its sole purpose is to help University Interscholastic League and choral conductor who would like to interval perception is crucial JOURNALISM: DATELINE, THE WORLD youngsters in trouble. Any boy or interval perception involving tonal make an organized effort to incor­ by Carl H. Giles, Richards Rosen Press, J. Johnson Directory Inc. 29 East 21st St., New York, N.Y., girl who has run away from home conventions is inappropriate. Also, theory into daily rehearsals. 1973. $8.95. Dr. Lynn porate and is out of touch with parents State Executive Committee: Dean Wm. Barren, chairman; A. R. Schrank, rapid interval identification is im­ This book is 288 pages of fascinating Wade McCraw, Betty J. Smith, Dr. J. J. Villarreal, Dr. Jerre Williams, Dr. Khea If you also have aspirations in reading about the journalism world and State Winner pan call (toll free) 1-800-392-3352 Bailey M. Marshall. possible if a musician has to think all that's in it. One could fault the author to H. Williams, Lynn F. Anderson, this direction with any performing I would praise him in Texas, and get a message Vice Chairman; James Martin, for ranging so far, but Legislative Council: Drew Reese, Chairman; Ed. Irons, of a tune or chord for each in­ for giving interesting coverage of every­ their parents. The runaway's loca­ Glenn Reeves, Mance Park, group, and you have some ideas In Speaking Joe Sturdivant, George Thigpen, Neal B. Dillman, terval. thing from the history of journalism to a tion will not be divulged by Opera­ Reynolds, A. C. Newsome, Charles Evana, Kenneth Flory, J. N. "Fete" Wil­ quick study of libel and other legalities. Harold about how to do it things you've overview book that should Eugene Stoever, James McLeroy, Earl R. Tate, This is a good James Johnson, recent graduate tion Peace of Mind. All this proj­ son, James Clark, Horace Francis, The Big Question used we be in every journalism classroom. It will Jamea Barnett, Dean Hopf. tried and music you've help to give the school editor, reporter and of Lake View High School in San ect seeks to do is to help. They Rhea H. Williams So, how do we teach students to paper adviser a quick review of the full just Director General ...... _...... __...... _....._ _. ._ .._ Dr. would really appreciate your shar­ scope of communications. MRH. Angelo in Conference AAA, won will not judge anyone. They Director ol Athletic* ...... _._...... _._.. .._...... Dr. Bailey M. Marshall learn intervals, relying on nothing in Informative Speaking want to help youngsters to get in Nelson G. Patrick ing your ideas with us. If this turns first place Director o! Music ...... _. ._ .-.. ._...... -... ._.._... ..Dr. but the sound of the interval it­ JUNIOR HIGH JOURNALISM by Homer at the 1975 State Meet. touch with grieving loved ones at Director of Journalism ...... _._..._.. ..._...... Dr. Max R. Haddick out well, we hope to make it avail­ L. Hall. Richards Rosen Press, Inc. 29 self? East 21st St.. New York, N.Y. 1972. Director oi Drama .. ..._...... _...... _ .. _..-_....-_.. ... Xynn Murray Son of A. E. Johnson of San An­ home. it able to anyone who wants it. Write $4.80. of run­ I have an answer! I guarantee This is an excellent survey book to help gelo, James was coached by Frank There are thousands to be effective! to me at the address given below. junior high newspaper and yearbook ad­ White. aways. Many are sick and lonely LEAGUER visers and students. It has good discussions INTERSCHOLASTIC I will tell you the answer! Let me mention again the two of various kinds of news, feature, editorial, James was active in the Biology and need contact with their pa­ from September through April, by the Bureau column, headline and sports writing, and Published eight times a year, each month have upon re­ of year­ Club, Speech Club, and the Parent- rents. Mothers and dads by the of Texas, Box 8028. In next month's column! I guess items which you may a brief discussion of techniques of Public School Service, Division of Extension, The University production. It should be of great He are grieving. "I'm ok" you'll just have to do what the of the 1975 TSSEC book Teacher-Student Association. thousands Austin 78712. quest: a copy value to junior high journalists. value to them. wily old catfish did after a suc­ Highly recommended for both general was chosen to Boys' State, and was will be of immense Music Theory Exam, and an out­ library and classroom use. MRH. run Texas can con­ Rhea H. Williams ...... Editor cessful raid on the trotline of the the youngest person ever to Any runaway in ...... Managing Editor line called "Outline for a First- AMERICAN BROADCASTING A for public office in San Angelo when tact Operation Peace of Mind by Max R. Haddick fisherman who put too much liquid SOURCE BOOK ON THE HISTORY High School Theory Course." TELEVISION by he ran for the School Board. calling 1-800-392-3352. There is no Texas. Subscription: $1 per year plus 5 cents tax. in his bloodbait recipe wait for year OF RADIO AND Second class postage paid at Austin, Lawrence W. Lichty and Malachi C. is a minister's son and enjoys charge. There is absolutely no way more with baited breath. Write to me at this address: Jerry Topping, Communication Art Books, He JAMES JOHNSON c/o Mark Wilson, Battle Hall Hastings House, Publishers. 10 E. 40th politics, tennis and chess. He plans that such a Watts line call can be Dean, St., New York, N. Y. 10016. $26.50. ... Speech Winner. Odds and Ends 100, University of Texas, Austin, This book is a highly readable explana­ to pursue a career in law and ac­ traced. NO. 2 tion of the complex history o American counting. Please help. VOL. LX OCTOBER, 1975 I just got word that our annual Tx 78712. broadcasting. It contains 98 selections by OCTOBER, 1975 INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER Page 3 Music Matters 1974-75 Band Sweepstakes Winners Educational Theatre schik ; Uvalde, Richard Gibby ; AA—Devine, Juan-Alamo, Pete Cisneros; AAA—Rio Sweepstakes Furor B. W. Hallford; Hondo, Billy Harrell; B— Grande City; Nicolas Gonzalez. Charlotte, Gerald Bronstad ; Nueces Canyon (Barksdae), Mike Robinson. Region XVI: AAAA—Coronado (Lub- 5 More SAC s bock), Phil Anthony; Monterey (Lnbbock), Region XII: AAAA—Churchill (San An­ Doyle Gammill; Plainview, O. T. Ryan; AA —Dimmitt, Ralph Smith ; A—Petersburg, Based On Confusion Region II: AAAA—Abilene, Bill Spencer ; Region VII: AAA—Lampasas, Mike tonio), Tony Esquivel; Holmes (San An­ tonio), Charles Leslie Ross ; Rails, Bill Nelson ; Seagraves, Cooper (Abilene), Warren Thaxton; Min­ Olson ; AA—Brady, James Mallow; Win­ Vanderhider; Jay (San eral Wells, Norman Antonio), Dan Schreiber; Lee (San Bill Woods; Shallowater, Rusty Sherman; Ahead Deisher ; AAA—Snyder, This Fall ters, Kirke McKenzie. By NELSON G. PATRICK Don Eiring ; AA—Seymour, Barbara Pren­ Antonio), Mel Meads; MacArthur (San Springlake-Earth, Bill Surface ; B—Ropes tice ; Stamford, Randy Hamilton ; A—Holi­ Region VIII: AAAA—Cleburne, Dick Antonio), Bill Lebegern; Marshall (San (Ropesville), Danny Norris ; C—Estacado By LYNN MURRAY State Music Director day, Wesley Hays. Helmcamp ; Killeen, David Pennington; Antonio), Bob Lewis; McCollum (San An­ (Plainview), L. D. Burks; Seminole, Keith AAA—Belton, Eichard Grain ; Copperas tonio) , Wayne Maxwell; AAA—East Cen­ Wood. State Drama Director Region III: AAAA—Irving, Lee South; Cove, William Marocco; AA—Hillsboro, Lake Highlands (Richardson), Bob Brand- tral (San Antonio), Region XVII: AAA—Texas City, Robert This is the third writing of this column for the October Barry Johnson; West, Bob Nelson; C— Bobby Kunz; Pleasan- Renfroe; CCC—Blocker (Texas City), Con- enberger; MacArthur (Irving), Larry Col- Mexia, Jerry Thomas. ton, Doug Williamson; AA—Karnes City, Student vin; Richardson, Howard Dunn; AAA— nally Cunningham; C—Santa Fe (Alta Activities Conferences are in progress. We had issue of the Leaguer. The first writing was on early American Dan Frels; Randolph (Universal City), Loma), James Berkner (Richardson), Bob Floyd; Ennis, Region IX: AAAA—Spring Woods John Bridges; A—Poth, Robert Green. Shaver. over 800 in drama sessions at Austin and great sessions at music—vocal and instrumental—and the second, which I John Blassingame; AA—Van, Ross Hay. (Houston), Bobby Wren; Westchester Region XVIII: AAAA—Anderson (Aus­ Region IV: AAAA—Greenville, Bob Cart- (Houston), J. Burley Bowman; AA—Katy, Region XIII: AAAA—Calhoun (Port tin) , Verda Herrington; Bryan, Pete Rod- Huntsville and Odessa. Many thanks to the faculty at each thought was somewhat clever, was on George III, our own wright ; Longview, John Kunkel; Texas Fred Fassino; A—Royal (Brookshire), Tom Lavaca), Edward Zamora; Victoria, Fred riguez; Crockett (Austin), Paula Crider; (Texarkana), Bob Ingram ; AAA—Dainger- Burns. Junkin ; AAA—Columbia, David Shepherd ; Lanier (Austin), James Ivey; AAA—Can­ site. As of this writing, we are preparing for Arlington and George Washington, and a third George whose last name was fleld, Bill Goodson ; Hallsville, Bobby Gofl; AA—Industrial (Vanderbilt), Joe Castel- yon (New Braunfels), Michael Pickett; Jacksonville, Val Rose; AA—DeKalb, Dan Region X: AAAA—Beaumont, Charles lano. Georgetown, Rodney Klett; Round Rock, expect a fine session. There are five conferences following Ar­ Handel. It might well be that before the Bicentennial celebra­ Foster; Linden-Kildare, Leonard Walker; Lisman ; Forest Park (Beaumont), Robert 'Gerald Babbitt; AA—LaGrange, Joe Lam­ A—Garrison, Randy Dawson; Sabine Janacek; Nederland, Blanton McDonald, bert; Westlake (Austin), Lee Boyd Mont­ lington, Oct. 18, and we hope you plan to attend. In case you tion is over we can return to this writing. (Gladewater), Rick Towler; Spring Hill Port Neches, Albert Long; AAA—Bridge gomery. (Longview), James Fort; CCC—Foster City, C. A. Roberts; Cleveland, Jim Black- didn't see the schedule, those remaining are Oct. 25, Houston; (Longview), Jimmy Yancey ; CC—Judson sher; Silsbee, B. W. Ross; Stark (Orange), Portland, Jim Vanlandingham; Taft, Region XIX: AAAA—Clear Lake Sweepstakes (Longview), Charles Parsons; C—Jackson­ Don Miller; Woodyille, Jerry Brown; AA— Hunter Cunningham ; AA—Hebbronville, (League City), Richard Bass; Deer Park, Nov. 1, Kilgore; Nov. 8, Canyon; Nov. 15, Wichita Falls; and dium Ensemble—Treble Medium ville, Joe Teague. Buna, Anthony Michalsky; Kirbyville, Karl Humberto Gonzalez ; Odem, Scott Randolph ; John Bennett; Dobie (Pasadena), B. D. Wadenpfuhl; CCC—Central (Nederland), United (Laredo), Ray Bostick; Nov. 22, Kingsville. From the nature of phone calls Region A—Ban- Brawn; Lee (Baytown), Charles Forque; Ensemble; Mixed Vocal Ensemble." V: AAAA—Bell (Hurst), Roger Leroy Osmon; Wilson (Nederland), Mike quete, David Smith, Pettus, Cynthia Lochte. AAA—Eisenhower (Houston), Charles De- and letters received in the office, Winslow; Trinity (Euless), Tom Neugent; Smith. laney; Humble, Jim Hagood; AA—Ana- The SAC drama sessions are AAA—Burleson, Robert Grace; Weather- Region XV: AAAA—Edinburg, D. P. Mc- huac, Ron Wright; the only one dedicated fully to the there appears to be some misunder­ Entry Limits ford, Henry Schraub; AA—Bridgeport, Region XI: AAA—Fredericksburg, CCC—North Shore focused on directing this year, but Wil­ James Nallen; Hanna (Brownsville), Arcadio (Houston), James Chauvin ; C—Thompson promotion and expansion of edu­ standing pertaining to the Music liam Brady. Van Zandt; Tivy (Kerrville), Avie Telt- Guajardo; McAllen, Gary Zook; Pharr-San (Pasadena), Jimmy Foster. sessions with drama directors It does not say that a student cational theatre Sub-Committee's report to the have been highly productive. New in Texas. See you cannot enter a Mixed Chorus and in Dallas Feb. 5-7! Legislative Council. rules are being considered, but Boys Chorus, or a Mixed Chorus The blue First, let us review the proceed­ focus has been on One-Act Play Drama Loan Library and Treble Chorus. It does say that information sheet included ings. Last November, the Music Ad­ Contest Recommendations to be with a student may not enter Mixed 1974-75 Choral Sweepstakes Winners GAP enrollment information is the visory Committee's recommenda­ Chorus, Boys or Treble Choirs, and submitted to the League's Legisla­ Region I Sebesta; Treble— •Calallen (Corpus Christi), C—Mixed: Denver City, Jerry Richard­ C—Mixed: tive Council Nov. same as in past years. GAP con­ tions on sweepstakes were rejected. a Medium Ensemble. Sandra Glover; Gregory-Portland, A & M Consolidated (Bryan), 3. For example, AAAA—Mixed: Amarillo, George Biffle; Melva son. Janita Robbins; Treble—Round Rock, test-approved play publishers are Amarillo (Second Group), George Sebesta. This action forced us to return to a boy may enter Mixed Chorus and Biffle; Region XVII Karen Gruber. Palo Duro (Amarillo), J. Shackelford; Region XV Changes Studied those which have plays on the Ap­ the same plan that was in use dur­ Boys Chorus; or Mixed Chorus and Pampa, John Woicikowfski; Tascosa (Am­ AAAA—Mixed: Brazoswood (Freeport), Region XIX AAAA—Mixed: Edinburg, W. W. Gor- John Magee. The three recommendations proved Lists. "Additional Publish­ ing the 1973-74 school year. The arillo), Frank Frisbie ; Treble—Pampa, ham; Hanna (Brownsville), Robert Cruhm; AAAA—Mixed: Clear Creek (League to Boys Medium Ensemble; or Mixed John Woicikowfski; Pampa (Second AAA—Mixed: Brazosport (Freeport), City), Robert Burleson ; Clear Lake (League Harlingen, Bob Irby; McAllen, Ed Haw- Lucille Levine. be submitted are: 1. The Contest ers" are those that have supplied same plan was followed in 1974-75 Chorus and Mixed Medium En­ Group), Louise Richardson ; Boys—Pampa, kins ; Treble—Edinburg, W. W. Gorham. City), Milton Pullen; Clear Lake (League John Woicikowfski. CC—Mixed: Lake Jackson (Freeport), City, Second Group), Milton Pullen; Manager should not be a partici­ plays to the Drama Loan Library and will be followed in 1975-76, or CCC—Mixed: Lincoln (McAllen), Zaida Bob Robertsoa. Clear semble. Participation in organiza­ AAA—Mixed: Canyon, Tom Jennings ; Zamora. Lake (League City, Second Group), Milton at one time or the other, but Canyon (Second Group), Tom Jennings; Pullen; La Porte, Fred Ratliff; Rayburn pating one-act play director in that their until the Legislative Council ap­ tion events remains the same Region XVI Region as Dumas, James Reed; Treble — Dumas, XVIII (Pasadena), Darrell Bledsoe; contest (Addition to Rule 3,b). 2. plays ARE NOT eligible for use proves an awards plan. previously; the limitations exist James Reed. AAAA—Mixed: Coronado , (Lubbock) AAAA—Mixed: Anderson (Austin), Treble—Clear Creek (League City), Rob­ AA—Mixed : Phillips, Henry Lay ; Treble Ken Fulton; Coronado (Lubbock, Second Richard Watkins; Austin, Dan Corbin; ert Burleson; Clear Creek (League City, The League-Approved Unit Set as contest entries. I have had nu­ only Group), Ken Fulton; if the school enters Medium —Phillips, Henry Lay; Boys—Phillips, Coronado (Lubboek, Crockett (Austin), Martha Luigi; Lanier Second Group), Kevin Crowell; South Hous­ should be provided at the contest merous letters and the answer is Committee Report Choral Ensembles. Henry Lay. Second Group), Ken Fulton; Monterey (Austin), Ed Gift ord; LBJ (Austin), Jim ton (Pasadena), Sally Schott; Boys—Clear CCC—Mixed: Canyon, Doug McCause; (Lubbock), James Ramsey ; Treble—Coro­ Sheppard; New Braunfels, Tom Tickner; Creek (League City), Robert Burleson; site (Revision of Rule 2,b,5). 3. still the same. The plays of Second, let me correct another Pampa, Elena Ann Donald; Treble— nado (Lubbock), Ken Fulton; Boys— Reagan (Austin), Ken Steele; San Marcos, Clear Lake (League City), Milton Pullen. Coronado (Lubbock), Pour company understudies Dramatist Play Service (note the misunderstanding. Drew Keese did Flexible Participation Dumas, Joan Weber. Ken Fulton. R. B. Doyle; Treble—Crockett (Austin), AAA—Mixed: Humble, Judy Williams. as sub­ CC—Mixed: Perryton, Tommy Simmons ; AAA—Mixed: Dunbar (Lubbock), Char­ Martha Luigi; LBJ (Austin), Jim Shep­ CCC—Mixed: North Shore (Houston), stitutes for the possible 15 cast name carefully) MAY NOT be not promote or initiate the recom­ Regulations on Medium En­ Stanton (Hereford), Douglas Morris; lotte Greeson; Levelland, Noble Canida; pard; LBJ (Austin, Second Group), Jim Anne Goetsch ; Treble—North Shore (Hous­ Boys—Perryton, Tommy Simmons. Treble—Lamesa, Larry Wesson ; Levelland, Sheppard. ton ), Anne Goetsch; Boys—North Shore and 3 crew members may be cer­ used in the One-Act Play Contest. mendations. He did appoint a com­ sembles in reality make participa­ Noble Canida; Boys—Levelland, Noble AAA—Mixed: A & M Consolidated (Houston), Anne Goetsch. Region II Canida. tified as eligible. These four may I hope one day this situation will mittee consisting of J. N. Wilson, tion more (Bryan), James Metheney; Canyon (New CC—Mixed: Clear Lake (League City), flexible. For example, a AAAA—Mixed: Central (San Angelo), AA—Treble: Denver City, Jerry Richard­ Braunfels), Bill Young; Round Rock, Phyl- Les Oliver; Seabrook (League City), be used only to replace an existing change. To date, they refuse to Petersburg; Jerry Longwell, Hurst; school in AA conference can enter C. T. Aly; Wichita Falls, B. Backus; son. lis Henderson; Treble—Georgetown, Sara Martha Card; Webster (League City), Cly- Treble—Abilene (Second Group), Danny CCC—Mixed: Atkins (Lubbock), Anne White. dene Miles; company member (Revision of support the Drama Loan Library Jack England, Long-view; Jack AAA—Boys: Snyder, Bill Lyon. Sweazy; Evans (Lubbock), Anne Koons- AA—Mixed: Westlake a Mixed Chorus and a Boys Me­ (Austin), Malcolm Treble—Park View (Pasadena), Margaret Rule 2,b,3). NOTE: If passed, and OAP. Glover, Eockport; James Lewis, dium or Treble CCC—Mixed: Jefferson (Abilene), Linda man; MacKenzie (Lubbock), Jeff Berta. Nelson; Treble—Westlake (Austin), Mal­ Cavenagh; Webster (League City), Cly- Medium Ensemble. Whitten; Mann (Abilene), Conrad Brat- CC—Mixed: Hutchinson (Lubbock), colm Nelson; Boys—Westlake (Austin), dene Miles; Boys—Webster (League City), these changes will not be in force Houston; Bill Young, New Braun- Or, it can skip the Mixed ton; Treble—Glenn (San Angelo), Mary Rubyetta Cain. Malcolm Nelson. Clydene Miles. No Handbooks Left Chorus Roberson; Mann (Abilene), Conrad Brat- during the 1975-76 GAP contest f els, who finalized ton; Boys—Lincoln the recommenda­ and enter Treble Medium, Mixed (Abilene), Ron Har­ year. Please DO NOT order the tions which will again be presented den ; Mann (Abilene), Conrad Bratton. Vocal or Boys Medium Ensembles, CC—Mixed: Lamar (Snyder), Mary Ves­ These recommendations were HANDBOOK FOR ONE-ACT to the Music Sub-Committee and, if tal ; Treble—Lamar (Snyder), Mary Vestal. thereby skipping sight reading en­ fully studied and passed by the PLAY. Our stock is depleted. If approved, placed Region III on the Agenda of tirely. Another example: Enter Literary and Academic Committee your school participated in OAP the Legislative AAAA—Mixed: Highland Park (Dallas), Accredited Judges Listed Council. AAAA Mixed Choir and Medium Don Waugh; Jefferson (Dallas), Jack Can­ of the Legislative Council during last year, there is one somewhere Ensembles. There are many other non ; MacArthur (Irving), Danny Hart; under something. The two items pertaining to the Richardson, Richard McKean; South Gar­ their meeting in Austin Sept. 20. We will send sweepstakes are as follows: combinations of entries which can land, Carroll Barnes ; Treble—Highland A number of proposals from sev­ everybody the new Addendum as be developed according to the needs Park (Dallas), Don Waugh; Highland For 76 One-Act Play soon as it is completed. If you Park (Dallas, Meets 1) a "Two-Event" Sweepstakes Second Group B), Don eral sources were rejected. Join Trophy of the particular school. Waugh; By LYNN MURRAY fEachael Crowe, Christian Schools Inc., fRoland W. Myers, Wayland Baptist Col­ have collected extra copies of the will be presented to any Irving (Second Group A), James Moore; 4900 Barnes Bridge Hd., Mesquite 75149 lege, Plainview 79072 I me at remaining SAC drama direc­ Both problems—sweepstakes and MacArthur (Irving, Second Group), Danny II 50th Anniversary Seventh Edition band in C, CC, or CCC conferences, Hart; Nimitz (Irving), Billy Davis; Pearce State Drama Director •fCharles Myler, St. Mary's University, San tors' meetings and give us the choral participation—can be less­ (Richardson), Wade Bennett; Pearce fRalph B. Culp, North Texas State Uni­ . Antonio 78284 IV in the past two years, send them any choir or orchestra in all con­ (Irv­ versity, Denton 76203 II benefit of your point of view. This ened if Boys and Treble Choirs are ing, Second Group), Wade Bennett; The 1975-76 Accredited List of fGeorge N. Oliver, Henderson Co. Jr. Col­ to me. Some new drama director ferences which earns a Division I South Garland, Carroll Barnes: South Bobbie Morrow Dietrich, Blinn College, lege, Athens 75751 III is one method of making your dropped from Garland (Second Group), Carroll Critic Judges is published for the Brenham 77833 III in concert and sight reading. the organization Barnes; fRamona Peebles, San Antonio College, San wishes known. Where do you that has never seen a copy will events and permitted Boys—Lake Highlands (Richardson), benefit of zone, district, area and fDorothy Dodd, University of Texas at Antonio 78284 IV need (Junior high school bands that only in Me­ Woody Christman; North Mesquite, Jim Austin, Austin 78712 IV stand ? one next Spring. Any used dium Ensembles. The real "fight" Casey; White( Dallas), Tom Council. regional personnel making choices fRichard A. Dotterer, 1508 Marie Terrace, fR. Boyce Pennington, Tarrant Co. Junior copies of the HANDBOOK sent to enter the marching contest are not AAA—Mixed: Berkner (Richardson), J. Arlington 76010 II College, Fort Worth 76119 II The proposals passed by the eligible for this award.) is not the Two- or Three-Event T. Hightower. of critic judges for one-act play fKarl M. Ebert, Southwest Texas State fCecil J. Pickett, University of Houston, Literary and Academic Committee me will be given to needy direc­ Sweepstakes Award, but lies in the CCC—Mixed: Richardson North, Glenda contests. University, San Marcos 78666 IV Houston 77004 III tors. They will not be sold. Help! 2) a "Three-Event" Sweepstakes Caddel; Treble—Richardson North, Glenda fMillard F. Eiland, Prairie View A&M Uni­ Neita Pittman, Lamar University, Beau­ to be submitted to the full Legis­ fact that vocal departments may Caddel; Richardson North (Second Group), Only the judges on this list may versity, Prairie View 77445 III mont 77710 III A new edition will not be avail­ Trophy will be presented to any Glenda Caddel; Westwood (Richardson), Berne W. Enslin, Angelo State University, lative Council (20 administrators earn three to seven sweepstakes and tMarilyn M. Pool, 2410 Teckla, Amarillo able until September, 1976. band which earns a Division I Karen Nilsson. be used to adjudicate University San Angelo 76901 I 79106-1 —one elected from each conference the band only one. CC—Mixed: Travis (Irving), Teresa tC. K. Esten, 1200 Dominik Drive, College Drama Loan Library business is rating in marching, concert and Bledsoe; Treble—McDonald (Mesquite), Interscholastic League One-Act Station 77840 III fCurtis L. Pope, East Texas State Univer­ in each region) were a result of This problem will continue to be Ann Low; Boys—Crockett (Irving), Larry Play Contests [Refer to Rule 3,c,l, Charles L. Ethridge, University of Texas sity, Commerce 75428 II the work of the UIL Advisory booming. Directors must identify sight reading. with us until we accept the Pounds. at El Paso, El Paso 79968 I Jerry Rollins Powell, San Jacinto College, their dif­ C—Mixed: Houston (Garland), Beverly page 78, CONSTITUTION AND fBob Farrer, Kilgore College, Kilgore 75662 Pasadena 77505 III Committee of the Texas Educa­ schools or send orders on ferences or equalize competition, Russell. fBen F. Price, Bee Co. College, Beeville school stationery. We cannot send Recommended Trophies Region IV CONTEST RULES]. Peter Fox, Jr., Amarillo Little Theatre, 78102 III tional Theatre Association and and my opinion is that it will be 2019 Civic Circle, Amarillo 79109 plays to your home address. If the committee AAAA—Mixed: Longview, Naomi Short; This list includes only those who tCharles Proctor, University of Texas at Cheryl Alien, drama director at The made recom­ the former. I am not certain that Lufkin, Don Hutson; Treble—Greenville Alice French, KCBD TV—Box 2190, Lub­ Arlington, Arlington 76019 II school is responsible if plays are mendations on size, it was not (Second Group), John Hornbeck; Long- indicated a willingness to serve as bock 79408 I fBeulah Pruett, 2222 Westland, Apt. 170, East Chambers High School in we can or even want to try to view, Naomi Short; Nacogdoches (Second Alice F. Gabbard, 239 Ohio, Corpus Christi Houston 77042 III lost or fines not paid. We don't noted in the minutes. Both the two- Naomi Short. a single critic judge, who have edu­ 78404 IV Larry Randolph, Texas Tech University, Winnie. Cheryl is a member of equalize two dissimilar activities. tWilliam Dell send plays to students and cannot event and the three-event AAA — Mixed: Henderson, Imogene cational or professional theatre George, Jr., Tarleton State Lubbock 79409 I both committees and did a master­ sweep­ Each organization has its own role Holmes ; Kilgore, Michael Rogers; Boys— University, Stephenville 76402 II fAlex Reeve, 1201 Reeve, 1201 Cottage St., send multiple copies of any title. stakes trophies will be the same Jacksonville, Danny Hensley. training and background, and who fMichael C. Gerlach, Midwestern State Uni­ Brownwood 76801 II ful job in each case. She will con­ to play, and if we are not careful CC — Mixed: Jacksonville (Second versity, Wichita Falls 76308 II tBob Rigby, Baylor University, Waco Send 25 cents postage and size; two medallions will be placed Group), Larry Cigainero; Lufkin East, have attended a League-sponsored fJames F. Goodhue, West Texas State Uni­ 76703 II tinue her efforts during the annual how we adjust the award system, versity, Canyon handling with each request and on one and Viola Kuykendall; Lufkin West, Annabel Critic Judge Workshop. These 79015 I tHelen S. Roberts, South Plains College, TETA convention at SMU in Dal­ three medallions on the we could easily weaken the posi­ Carter; Pemberton (Marshall), Mike Brock; tRobin McKenzie Goodhue, West Texas Levelland 79336 I return plays on time. other. Treble—Lufkin West, Annabel Carter. judges are familiar with League State University, Canyon 79015 I fC. Warren Robertson, Texas Woman's las Feb. 5. tion that one or the other has in Fred Goodson, Southwestern University, University, Denton 76204 II Region V judging standards and are vitally Georgetown 78626 IV Please bear in mind that these our contest program. tDavid K. Rod, Texas Lutheran College, Several Ways Open Allow for Delays AAAA—Mixed: Southwest (Fort concerned with the promotion and fJohn S. Gordon, Howard College, Big Seguin 78155 IV recommendations will have to be There is another solution and Worth), Alan Potts; Treble—Lamar (Ar­ Spring 79720 I fJoseph Rosenberg, Texas A&I University There are several ways to seek We are having great difficulty lington), Dan Rash. improvement of the One-Act Play R. Lyle Hagan, Eastern New Mexico Uni­ Kingsville 78363 IV approved by the Legislative Coun­ that is a school sweepstakes per AAA—Mixed: Gainesville, Tom Stile ; versity, Portales, New Mexico 88130 I tAllan S. Ross, San Antonio College, San and evaluate change in the One- with US mails. Plays may be kept Contest and educational theatre. tC. Pat Hambrick, Southwest Texas cil and will not become effective conference, per region; i.e., a South Grand Prairie, David Timmerman; State Antonio 78284 IV Act Play Contest. Drama directors for a period of two weeks from the Weatherford, Carol Pyle; Boys—Gaines­ Additional judges will be listed University, San Marcos 78666 IV tChrista Rowland, 410 Belmont, Odessa before the 1976-77 school year. sweepstakes to the school that ville, Tom Stiles. Stanley K. Hamilton, North Texas State 79763 I or administrators may make rec­ date they are mailed to the date CCC—Mixed: Bedford, Teddye Brown; in February following the only University, Denton 76201 II fVirginia W. Russell, Eastland Civic makes the most Division I's in each Central (Hurst), Cherrie Rose; Harwood Henry E. Hammack, Texas Christian Uni­ Theatre, Eastland 76448 II ommendations directly to their received back in this office. In Critic Judging Workshop to versity, Fort Worth 76129 Choral Medium Ensemble conference in each region. This ar­ (Bedford), Bobbie Douglass; Hurst, Twyla be II tSherri Anne Ryan, Southwest Texas State Legislative Council representative. most cases it takes three days in Pyle; Treble—Bedford, Teddy Brown; Cen­ scheduled at the opening session of fjim R. Hancock, Southern Methodist Uni­ University, San Marcos 78666 IV I am not sure where to start on rangement is not likely to be a tral (Hurst), Cherrie Rose. versity, Dallas 75275 II Robert B. Sanders, East Texas State Uni­ You may also make recommenda­ transit each way. This allows the annual Texas Educational fSheila A. Hargett, Southwest Texas State versity, Commerce 75428 II this nest of entangled skein. The popular one, but it does have band, Region VI University, San Marcos 78666 IV tions to the State Office or to me about eight days for reading. Theatre Association convention tCharles Schmidt, Sam Houston State Uni­ first I knew of a misunderstanding vocal and orchestra working for AAAA—Mixed: Big Spring, Jack Bow­ W. Patrick Harrigan III, Lamar Univer­ versity, Huntsville 77340 III during Student Activities Confer­ Please notify us if your play pack­ ers; Lee (Midland), Douglas Browne; Feb. 5 at Southern Methodist Uni­ sity, Beaumont 77710 III tRonald Schulz, Texas Tech University was when I received a question­ the same thing—the school. Treble_Lee (Midland), Douglas Browne; fThomas K. Heino, Stephen F. Austin State Lubbock 79409 I ence meetings. In recent years the age is in the mail too long and re­ Boys—Big Spring, Jack Bowers. versity in Dallas. University, Nacogdoches 75961 III Norma Selvidge, 1301 Trace Drive, No naire which obviously was intended There is a fourth solution—NO fjames Henderson, McLennan most effective method has been turn plays at least three days be­ AAA—Mixed: Andrews, Tom Adams; The League believes that the Community 201, Austin 78741 IV for someone in TCDA. However, I sweepstakes, but I do not think Fort Stockton, James Bates; Treble— An­ College, Waco 76708 II Vera L. Simpson, Texas Tech University, through the UIL Advisory Com­ fore the due date. If it is necessary drews, Tom Adams; Monahans, Ken Mills; educational function of the One- fThom Hendrix, Trinity University, San Lubbock 79409 I was not long in the dark, because that any of us would vote for this Boys—Fort Stockton, James Bates. Antonio 78284 IV tGary O. Smith, San Antonio College, San mittee of the Texas Educational to keep plays past the due date, CCC—Mixed: Hood (Odessa), Barbara Act Play Contest is incomplete un­ fJennie Louise Hindman, 4207 University Antonio 78284 IV two or three telephone calls began choice. Ave., Wichita Falls 76308 Theatre Association. send the fine due the same day you Acreman; Nimitz (Odessa), Beverly less a critic judge is used and de­ II fLawrence Ray Smith, North Texas State to throw some light on the prob­ Whatever solution the Legisla­ Acreman. tJo Lynn Hoffman, 507 East Annie, Austin University, Denton 76201II Recommendations made through mail the plays. Do not enclose let­ CC—Mixed: Edison (Midland), Debra livers an oral evaluation of each 78704 IV Marian Monta Smith, Pan American Uni­ lem. tive Council gives us on these prob­ Pope; Goddard (Midland), Marjorie Dod- •fCharles Holland, Western Texas College, versity, Edinburg 78539 IV TETA are discussed in open ters or money in the library rate son; Treble—Goliad (Big Spring), Joyce play produced. One-Act Play offi­ Snyder 79549 I v- A- Smith, Texas To begin on this snarl, I refer lems, we have to accept it and live DeWitte A&I University, forum, passed or rejected by the play package! Such activity is not Hull. cials are encouraged to capitalize Holland, Lamar University, Kingsville 78363 IV you to page 134, C&CR, Article VI, with it for a long enough period C—Mixed: Andrews, Tom Adams. Beaumont 77710 III tThomas F. Soare, Sam Houston State Uni­ committee and presented to the legal. on the educational benefits of the fMichael Howard, Southwest Texas State versity, Huntsville 77340 III Section 23, paragraphs ., b., "... A of time to stabilize the awards sys­ Region VII University, San Marcos 78666 IV fRichard P. Sodders, Midwestern State full convention. Approved recom­ A list of the 883 actual partici­ contest and use a single critic Paul A. Hutchins, Cooke County College, student may enter only two of the tem. If and when conditions change, AAA—Mixed: Brownwood, Dorothy Mc- University, Wichita Falls 76308 II mendations are then subjected to pants in 1974-75 is available. Intosh; Brownwood (Second Group), Doro­ judge rather than a panel. Gainesville 76240 II I George W. Sorensen, Texas Christian Uni­ following: Mixed Chorus; Boys we can review our sweepstakes at thy Mclntosh; Treble—Brownwood, Doro­ Philip H. Jackman, El Centro College, versity, Fort Worth 76129 study from February until the fol­ Copies are distributed at each thy Mclntosh ; Boys—Brownwood, Dorothy The League specifically DOES Dallas 75209 II tRoger L. Sorey, University of Houston Student Activities Chorus—Treble Chorus; Boys Me­ that time. Mclntosh. Coleman A. Jennings, University of Texas at Victoria, Victoria 77901 IV lowing September when they are Conference. If NOT at Austin, Austin AA—Mixed: Granbury, Kyle Bagby. recommend the use of a 78712 IV tSharon Brown Spalding, North Texas presented to the Literary and Aca­ you do not get to attend and want panel. [Refer to Rule 3,c,2,b] fHugh C. Johnston, Southwest Texas State State University, Denton 76201 II Region VIII University, San Marcos 78666 IV ' Le4v °- SPTell, Anglina College, Lufkin demic Committee of the Legisla­ a copy, send a self-addressed en­ AAAA—Mixed: Killeen, Nick Boltz; * Denotes approximate region. fjoan M. Johnston, Southwest Texas Junior 75901 III velope with $.25 postage. Richfield (Waco) , Donald Balnios ; Treble— f Attended Critic Judging Workshop last College, Uvalde 78801 IV George B. Stewart, Clarendon College, tive Council. Girls Killeen, Nick Boltz; Richfield (Waco), year tF. C. Jordan, Box 2483, Amarillo 79105 I Clarendon 79226 I Recommendations approved by I would like to see last year's Shatter Records Donald Balmos ; Boys—Killeen, Nick Boltz. fEichard G. Ayers, Southern Methodist June Kable, Midwestern State University, Louella B. Stewart, P. O. Box 1102, Clar­ CCC—Mixed: Bonham (Temple), Dodie University, Dallas 75275 II* Wichita Falls 76308 II endon 79226 I this committee are further studied 244 non-participants entered in Morris; Treble—Bonham (Temple, Second tJo Bailey, Richland College, Dallas 75231 II •fjoseph B. Kaough III, Texas Tech Uni­ tBob Straus, 920 Grape, Abilene 79601 I versity, until the November the One-Act Play Contest before In Track And Field Group), Dodie Morris; Manor (Killeen), fGordon L. Bangs, Kilgore College, Kil­ Lubbock 79409 I Donald Streeter, University of Houston Council meet­ Linda Pennington. gore 75662 III tRay Karrer, Paris Junior College, Paris Houston 77004 III ing. Proposals may be made di­ Nov. 1. In many instances there is The 1975 State Meet girls' track aet a new national record. Team CC—Treble: Rancier (Killeen), Martha John P. Banvard, Frank Phillips College, 75460 II Clarence Strickland, Tyler Junior Colleee Surface. Borger 79007 I tSister Kathryn Keefe, Our Lady of the Tyler 75701 III rectly to the Council, but they only one nonparticipating school and field meet revised the record mates Missy Weisinger, Jimmy Region IX J. G. Bareneld, Pan American University, Lake College, San Antonio 78285 IV Charles G. Taylor, Mary Hardin-Baylor Edinburg 78539 IV fStanley A. Kielson, Laredo Jr. College, must be submitted in writing prior in a district. I plan a personal let­ AAAA—Mixed: Waltrip (Houston), Vir­ College, Belton 76513 book with five national, ten state Morrow, Gwen Smith and Cynthia David C. Barnes, 4404 Bell, Amarillo Laredo 78040 IV Joyce Thiery, p. o. Box 584, Port Neches ter to each administrator in such ginia Derry; Treble—Cy-Fair (Houston), 79109 I fJames D. Kemmerling, West Texas State to Oct. 15 and there is little chance and 51 conference marks Jones brought the 880-yard relay John Scarcella; Boys—Stratford (Hous­ 77627 III being fJames G. Barton, Southwest Texas State University, Canyon 79015 I Eddie Thomas, El Centro College Dallas to study such recommendations. I cases. If you don't participate, national record to Conroe with a ton) , Sylvia Brown. University, San Marcos 78666 IV fSusan L. Kershner, 5010 Westwind Trail, 75204 II beaten. AAA—Mixed: Huntsville, Patti Davis. Bonnie Beardsley, Austin College, Sher­ No. 101, Austin 78745 IV urge you to consider the TETA check to see if your school fits this CCC—Treble: Lanier (Houston), J. Mc- tDennis W. Thumann, 5607 Oakham, Pflugerville took the top scoring time of 1:39.8. man 75090 II tNancy Keyton, Texarkana Community Houston 77045 III category. fWalter Bell, Southwest Texas State Uni­ College, Texarkana 75501 II route. You may send your pro­ In the mile relay Temple CC—Treble: Bleyl (Houston), Mary Nan tJimmy L. Tinkle, Angelina College, Luf­ honors and Conference A title with High versity, San Marcos 78666 IV fThornton A. Klos, Texas Woman's Uni­ kin 75901 II posals to Cheryl Alien or to me. 'Scapino' Hailed Wehrung. tSidney Berger, University versity, Denton 67 points. Garden City and Olton School's Arthurene Gainer, Sharon C—Mixed: Arnold (Houston), John of Houston, 76204 II tWayne I. Toone, Temple Junior College, Houston 77004 III Rex P. Kyker, Abilene Christian College, Temple 76513 IV Congrats to Noyce Burleson and won the Haisler, Jeneria Malone and Al- Hemmenway. fE. Robert Black, Northwestern State Uni­ Abilene 79601 I TETA Meet Planned B and AA crowns with 62 Region J. Henry Tucker, University of Texas at the cast X versity, Natchitoches, La. 71457 III Milton Leech, University of Texas at El of SCAPINO! Note page points each. Conroe won thea Mathis set a new national AAAA—Mixed: El Paso, El Paso 79968 I The TETA convention the big Jefferson (Port Arthur) , tGeorgia Anne Bomar, East Texas State Paso, El Paso 79968 I tJ. Richard Waite, Eastern New Mexico program three and four of The Dramatic AAAA competition with 58. Mid­ record of 3:58.8. Robert Harris; Vidor, David Llewellyn. University, Commerce 75428 II tRuth Lemming, 6023 Dashwcod No. 16, University, Portales, N. M. 88130 I is almost completed. Make plans Publishing AAA—Mixed: Silsbee, Roy Bean; Stark Alice Katharine Boyd, 605 South 5th St.. Houston 77036 III tJack H. Walker, West Texas State Uni­ Company 1976 Cata­ way of Waco earned 56 points to Linda Cornelius of Fort Worth (Orange), Ernest McCollum; Treble- Alpine 79830 I fjerry L. Long, Wharton Junior College, versity, Canyon 79015 I to attend. You'll be sorry if you logue of Plays and Musicals: "The win the Conference Paschal took the national leader­ Stark (Orange), Ernest McCollum. fRobert Boyd, West Texas State Univer­ Wharton 77488 III tW. K. Waters, Jr., Stephen F. Austin don't. Plans include AAA champi­ CC—Treble: Vidor, Lorene Sowell. sity, Canyon 79016 I fjean M. Longwith, San Antonio College, State University, Nacogdoches 75961 III at least six first amateur production was fRandall J. Buchanan, Texas A&I Univer­ San Antonio 78284 IV onship. ship in the long jump with 19'5%". Region XI Billy W. Watson, Richland College, Dallas productions, workshops in many sity, Kingsville 78363 IV fRon Lucke, San Antonio College, San An­ 75231 given by the Thespian Troupe at AAA—Mixed: II Gwen Smith of Conroe ran the Shelia Petit of Van Vleck set the Tivy (Kerrville), Billy tAnthony J. Buckley, East Texas State tonio 78284 IV Jerry P. Watson, Midland College, Mid­ theatre areas by nationally known Meadow High School in Texas, Morris. University, Commerce 75428 II fShirley Jeanne McConal, Texas A&M Uni­ land 79701 I 220-yard dash in 24.0 seconds to new triple pump record of 39'6%". Region XII experts and at least one interna­ Wendell Cain, West Texas State Univer­ versity, College Station 77801 III Bill D. Watts, Angelo State University, and in their hands, it proved just AAAA—Mixed: MacArthur (San An- sity, Canyon 79016 I Martha McDaniel, San Antonio College, San Angelo 76901 I tional authority in classic theatre. as enchanting as with the profes­ tonio), Virginia Flood; Roosevelt (San An­ fVera Campbell, Lamar University, Beau­ San Antonio 78284 IV tRichard A. Weaver, Texas Tech Univer­ tonio, Second Group), Mary Ann Winden; mont 77710 III fjoe Ed Manry, Odessa College, Odessa sity, Lubbock 79409 I An outline of the program will sionals." The new emphasis on athletics for girls is great. Now if a boy's sister Treble—Roosevelt (San Antonio), Mary Raymond E. Carver, Angelo State Uni­ 79760 I Beverly Whitaker, University of Texas at be provided in the November Ann Winden. versity, San Angelo 76901 I Frederick 3. March, Southwest Texas Uni­ Austin, Austin 78712 IV SCAPINO was still playing on beats him at any game, he brags about it. AA—Mixed: Randolph (Universal City), tJames Lynn Cobb, Southwest Texas State versity, San Marcos 78666 IV Opal T. White, Pan American University, LEAGUER, each high school Broadway as Noyce's cast began Mike Connally; Treble—Randolph (Univer­ University, San Marcos 78666 IV fCarl J. Marder, North Texas State Uni­ Edinburg 78539 IV * * * * sal City), Mike Connally. Art Cole, Midland Community Theatre, versity, Denton 76203 II tJohn W. Wilson, Jr., Texas A&I Univer­ drama director will receive pro­ rehearsal for the One-Act Play Box 4847, Midland 79701 I tBeverly Maynard, 658 Harter Road, Dallas sity at Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi Region XIII tW. Stephen Coleman, University of Texas gram information, and theatre Contest last year. The national If you cannot win the race, 75218 II 78412 IV run as fast as you can anyway. You may AAAA—Mixed: Cahoun (Port Lavaca), at Austin, Austin 78712 IV Dan Mendoza, Lee College, Baytown 77520 N. R. Wilson, East Texas teachers in higher education Gaylan Jane Collier, Texas Christian Uni­ State Univer­ will tour opened the same week the help the fellow in front of you to break John Williams ; El Campo, Bruce Ashcraft; III sity, Commerce 75428 II the record. Boys—Calhoun (Port Lavaca), John Wil­ versity, Ft. Worth 76129 II Jean H. Miculka, University of Texas at Gifford W. Wingate, University of Texas be fully informed. Interested jun­ Meadow troup played at the State * * * * liams. tBill G. Cook, Baylor University, Waco El Paso, El Paso 79968 I at El Paso, El Paso 79999 I ior high school and elementary AAA—Treble: Wharton, James Quinn. 76703 II fMary Jane Mingus, Tarleton State Uni­ fSteve Wood, Midland Community Theatre, Meet. A special feather in the cap CCC—Treble: Travis (Port Lavaca), fClayton Cook, Box 57, Vega 79092 I versity, Stephenville 76401 II Midland 79701 I teachers desiring further informa­ Many a true word is said in jest, and most of them are said in Clyde C. Coombs, 616 Young Street, Long- {Margaret E. Moore, West Texas State of the theatre program at Meadow just Sonya Holesovsky. view 75601 III Jack B. Wright, University of Oklahoma, CC—Treble: Howell (Victoria), Martha University, Canyon 79015 I Norman, Oklahoma 73067 II tion and a stimulating experience High School! This is where a fine about one minute. Mary Jeanes Coombs, 616 Young Street, tWilliam A. Moore, West Texas State Uni­ Jones. Longview 75601 III tCharles E. Wright, San Antonio College, in child drama should check with teacher and * * * * Region XIV versity, Canyon 79015 I San Antonio 78284 IV full administrative •fj. Peter Coulson, Southwest Texas State Josephine Bangs Moran, University of me in November. AAAA—Mixed: Jones (Beeville), Jerry University, San Marcos 78666 IV John P. Wright, Tyler Junior College, support might find any Texas high Neuenschwander ; Houston, Houston 77004 III Tyler 75701 III I like my employees to make a few mistakes now and then. It keeps me Boys—Jones (Beeville), Jan Courtney, Pan American University Orita Morrison, 312 West Cottage Road, TETA dues are the lowest ($5) Jerry Neuenschwander. Edinburg 78539 IV Guy P. Yates, West Texas State Univer­ school drama program. Plan for AAA—Mixed: Calallen (Corpus Carthage 75633 III sity, Canyon 79016 I of any professional organization from feeling inferior. Christ!), f Josh Crane, University of Houston-Vic­ tJuanice Myers, 1924 74th Street, Lubbock your One-Act Play Contest entry Sandra Glover; Gregory-Portland, Melva toria Center, Victoria 77901 IV Norma Young, Quadrangle Theatre Court­ 79423 I yard, 2800 Routh Street, Dallas 75201 I I know, and this organization is NOW! OCTOBER, 1975 Page 4 INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER Rule Volleyball Rulings, Know League Awards UIL Comments Given Director Cites Limits 1. Situation: Double fouls. B's playing area or (b) just after Ruling: These should be rare. the ball contacts the floor on Team In Contests They must occur at the same in­ B's playing area. On Awards stant or the movements of the op­ Ruling: In (a) and (b) side-out By DR. RHEA H. WILLIAMS acceptance of medals, trophies and pating in interschool athletics. ponents must begin at the same or point is awarded to Team B. Director, U.I.L. cups, in addition to the maximum Awards, rewards, gifts, or other time. Contacting the net while the ball established under the Awards Rule, valuable consideration received for UIL Comment: It may be diffi­ is in play, or while a player is With the 1975-76 athletic season is prohibited unless they are won participation in athletic contests cult, if not impossible, for an offi­ completing a play is illegal. in "full swing" for member schools through participating in a meet or other than interschool events, are covered by the provisions of cial to determine if movements by 14. Situation: A volley by Team of the University Interscholastic tournament. to be opponents began at the same time. A hits an obstruction attached only the Amateur Rule. League, it is once again necessary In Effect This Year If it is possible to determine that to the ceiling on Team A's side of Football is not a tournament ac­ to reacquaint the movements of one player the net. for school personnel Regardless of inflation, the tivity and therefore is not in the started first then only this player themselves with the Awards Rule, amount stated in the above Award same category as basketball tour­ Ruling: In-bounds, whether or Article XVI, of the Constitution should be penalized. If it is uncer­ not it hangs over the court, pro­ Rule is in effect for the current naments. Any school or school offi­ began first and Contest Rules. indi­ tain which movements vided Team A can legally play the school year. Any attempt to evade cial who assisted directly or and the fouls occur simultaneously rectly in the violation of the ball next (1-2-1). Limited Increased such as the stu­ a replay shoud be called. the Award Rule, Awards Rule. Any trophy, in ex­ UIL Comment: If the ball de­ GREAT CROSS-COUNTRY RACE were Ros- 2. Situation: A backline player THE GREAT CROSS-COUNTRY RACE Scenes from THE It should be noted that last dent and school combining their cess of the Awards Rule, given per­ flects to Team B's side of the net voted to in­ hits the ball which is 6' in the air coe High School's entry in the State OAP Contest. The play was I975's second runner-up in Conference A. spring member schools financial resources, is a violation. manently to a pupil may not be or over the bleachers, or if Team crease the amount of the Awards into the opponents court while she Brenda Wade, Bonnie Kidd, Mary Althof, Ronald Althof, Mark Zimmerman, tester Sauer, Jackie Haney and be a party to presented at school-sponsored func­ A has had its three plays, out-of- 1975-76 school year. The school cannot is in front of the 10' spiking line. and Jackie Haney. Rule for the tions, as then the school is indirect­ bounds is declared (4-5-1). Carol Deal are pictured above. Name to the All-Star Cast were Candy Brown the any circumvention that could evade For the current school year ly assisting in evading the Awards Rule, as to do so would Ruling: Legal. 15. Situation: Two players are major maximum award for any the Award Rule. UIL Comment: A backline play­ listed with the same number on the school activity is $25. Only one be in violation of this rule. er on or in front of the spiking roster submitted by Team A. major award may be given to any Awards to athletes usually con­ Awards To Schools Ruling: Neither player is per­ You Bet It Is! student during his or her high line is prohibited only from return­ of gifts in the form of tie It is suggested that in all cases mitted to enter (1-5-1 and 9-6-2). school career. Major awards can­ sist ing the ball to the opponents court clasps, fountain pens, watches, desire Comment: If one of the players not be purchased in excess of $25. where outside organizations when the ball is above the top of clothes or other such articles which listed incorrectly is actually wear­ to present trophies or plaques, they the net. The entire ball must be With the advent of equal empha­ a cash value. Such awards are ing a different number, either play­ Is Football Important have be given to the school with the below net level to be played. sis on girls athletics in the League more commonly given by civic or­ er may enter when the roster is 3. Situation: Officials disagree on program, comparable awards must ganizations, service clubs, booster student's name engraved on the corrected and Team A is penalized whether or not a ball is in bounds. be given to all and the continuation clubs or other groups of well-wish­ trophy and then placed permanent­ by point or side-out. There is no outlays for Ruling: The referee decides In Modern Education of exorbitant financial ers of the team. ly in the school trophy case. Pos­ the best vantage penalty when the second player awards must be given considera­ which official had By MIKE HOWELL ing the months of August and Sep­ growth of a young man or young session must remain with the for the call. Replays should be ex­ enters (9-4-2). tion. It is the participation, not the All Sources Included UIL Comment: The referee tember, put 14 pounds of armor on lady, and I believe that most of the school, and the school cannot hold tremely rare. Head Football Coach award which should receive em­ The State Executive Committee should permit one of the duplicate your body and then for the next activities of a high school boy or 4. Situation: A player on Team Stroman High School phasis. has ruled that Article XVI applies the tropyh until the student gradu­ numbered players to enter, thereby two or three hours go through ex­ girl are those associated with their B is out of service order while the Victoria, Texas to awards given by the school, or ates and then present it to the necessitating the change of only tensive physical exertion. school. One Major Award umpire is checking the line-up whether or is learned, when you If you agree with these ideas, awards received by a pupil from graduated student without violating one uniform instead of two. A pen­ If you want to know Courage Every administrator "and coach prior to the start of the game. the pur­ run at top seed and without then you should know that the any source whatsoever for partici­ the Awards Rule. alty is still given since the players not students are enjoying must should be familiar with the rules of Ruling: The umpire should not to slam your body football program encompasses were listed incorrectly on the ros­ suit of an education, if you want regard to injury, the League which govern athletic inform the team of its error or cor­ students feel into an opponent who is moving at more of the student body in its ter. No penalty is given when the know whether or not awards. He should know, for ex­ rect the order. The game is start­ educational same speed, not once, but time activities than any other phase of second player enters. comfortable in their the ample, that for the 1975-76 school Postscripts On Athletics ed and when the ball is served the the spirit of after time. our school programs, as athlete, 16. Situation: Team A has only environment, check year, schools may present any one umpire should whistle and then body. It's an excellent Confidence is gained when you band member, pep squad member, 6 players, one of which is injured the student person only one major award, not penalize the team for being out of and off a practice field, perhaps spectator. Very sim­ and unable to continue play. indicator of how young men walk or interested to exceed $25 in value; except that service order. young women feel about their bloody, dripping with sweat, know­ ply stated there will be very few if Ruling: Team A shall continue an additional symbolic award may Support Of Rules 5. Situation: A girl is suited out is high, you that the job you have done was any activities in our high schools play with 5 players (3-1-2). school. If school spirit ing be given for each additional inter- sitting with her team on the bench. extra­ well and is important to the this year that will involve nearly UIL Comment: The position of can bet there is a successful done school activity in which the student She has no intention of playing be­ curricular program as the basis for success of a total team effort. The the total participation of both stu­ School Function cause of health reasons. The team the injured player shall remain may qualify, not to exceed $4 in A The that spirit. fact that physical contact is at the dent bodies plus 10,000 adults of has only six on the roster and dur­ open throughout the game. value. I know that football is not the heart of the game of football sepa­ this community as our football pro­ By BAILEY M. MARSHALL ing play one of the players be­ team shall rotate an extra position This rule shall not be interpreted turn only contributor to school spirit, rates it from all other learning ac­ gram has already done. State Athletic Director comes injured and must leave the when it is the injured player's to prohibit the acceptance of cer­ just as I know that football is not tivities associated with our high So, when I'm asked is school game. Is the girl suited out on the to serve. tificates, provided they are printed certain assumptions sets the most important area of cur­ schools. spirit important to the education of All members of organizations mkae bench forced to play (her team 17. Situation: RF on Team on paper, do not exceed 9" x 12" in with riculum in a young man's educa­ Even though I am fully aware a student, I say, "You bet it is." regarding the behavior of other members and clients of the penalized for not listing her name the ball by making contact size, and are not framed or lami­ The question that arises, in of the foregoing answers I would When I'm asked is the extra-cur­ One general assumption is that members and does the team both hands as she rises from a tion. nated, and are given by the school organization. on the roster) or football is like to approach the values of foot­ ricular program important to squatting position and extends her many circles, is whether or by the District Executive Com­ clients will accept the authority of an organization as legiti­ play short? important enough to be a part of ball in our educational system in school spirit, I say, "You bet it is," Ruling: Only the coach, man­ arms fully. mittee. The penalty for violating mate and will conform to certain norms of interactions in Ruling: This is a legal hit, unless our educational system at all. this manner. I believe being a part and when I'm asked is football an agers, and team members are per­ ac­ this rule may be suspension. their dealings with the officials of the organization. In partic­ the official actually see the ball The standard answer to this of the many extra-curricular important part of the extra-curric­ mitted on the bench. If the girl is extremely BET IT Every coach, advisor and admin­ a member or a client will accept the rest in contact with RF's hands, question given by coaches for the tivities of a school ular program I say, "YOU ular it is assumed that does play her team is penalized for educational IS." istrator should also know that the even as the hands and body are past quarter century is: "The important in the total fact that an organization official is bound by the rules and not having her on the roster. If restricted in his she does not play, she is removed moving. values of self-discipline, courage policies of the organization and therefore is on Team A from the bench, the team is penal­ 18. Situation: CB an dconfidence can be taught better freedom to concede requests and demands. contacts the ball with her forearm than in any ized for delay of the bame, and the on the football field The assumption of restricted be-1 while her hands are apart, and the other area of our school curric­ Elementary School Contests official is opposed to the rule and/ team continues by playing short. havior is made by most member or to the League organization. 6. Situation: A player wears a ball deflects at an angle toward the ulum." Because this has been a school officials and administrative Second, if there is an automatic hat, bandana, or scarf during play. net. standard answer for many years hit unless referral to the League office with­ Ruling: If one player on a team Ruling: This is a legal certainly does not make it less true Math, Narration and legislative offifficials of the In­ ball Art, Spelling, out some commitment by the school wears such items the entire team the official actually sees the in the educational process, and be­ terscholastic League. When mem­ not officials to the rule itself or com­ must wear them (they should be contact each arm successively, cause we do not have courses in ber school administrators ask for simultaneously. our curriculum labeled, "Self-disci­ rulings from the state office, they, mitment to the League organiza­ identical). tion and how the rules are made, A team requests to 19. Situation: CB on Team A pline," "Courage," and "Confi­ Taught Through Competition in most instances, realize that 7. Situation: the League and its administrators practice (a) at a contacts the ball with her hands dence" does not make the learning high school and for League administrators are restrict­ use the court for "With all the emphasis placed on sonable prices. divisions for are exposed as if they are free while her back is to the net, and of those values less important in It is com­ ed in their freedom to concede re­ time-out; (b) between games. high school competition, many edu­ "This is a contest that the pupils elementary school pupils. agents and are exposed to unre­ is the ball is directed toward the net. being happy and successful in our quests and demands. In other Ruling: In (a) the request really like," said Mrs. Bessie May petition in the solving of problems strained pressures from the par­ there is insufficient Ruling: This is a legal hit unless society. cators forget that the University on words, the member school admin­ denied because Hill, author of the Picture Memory without figuring out the answers and/or fans, even to the ex­ the offifficial actually sees the ball These facts are true: Interscholastic League also has con­ istrators realize that the League ents time to permit practice. In (b) the Bulletin. "The paintings are beau­ paper. The pupils have to compute tent of legal action. request is granted provided the rest on CB's hand. Self-discipline is learned, in hav­ tests for elementary grades," Dr. the answers entirely in their heads. administrators must stay within hits are de­ tiful. Children have little trouble game ball is not used and the team UIL Comment: Legal ing to report each day in the Rhea H. Williams, League director the rules. by learning the names of the artists "This contest is the most fasci­ Avoiding Confrontation is ready to play when time between termined by sight only, not hottest part of the afternoon dur- general, said. Failure to hear and the other information. It is a nating that I ever entered," said Local Rules Application How can a school official avoid a games has elapsed. sound or technique. "We have contests in Picture or batting sound or con­ fun contest for them. This provides Dr. Haddick. "I competed during confrontation with an irate parent 8. Situation: A team has six a slapping Memory, Story Telling, Spelling The same type of relationship is with the ball when the hands a wonderful introduction to art." my fifth, sixth and seventh grade or fan and at the same time allevi­ players on the court and one of the tact and Number Sense that are of great expected when school officials rule not clasped are not causes for years. I was intrigued with the De­ ate some of the pressure that is players is disqualified from the are value to elementary school stu­ Spelling Contest en eligibility in their local situa­ determining an illegal hit. If the veloping Number Sense Book pub­ likely to occur when a patron con­ game and match for unsportsman­ dents," Dr. Williams added. "The The Spelling contest has divi­ tion; however, in today's society ball does not visibly come to rest, lished by the League. I studied it tacts the League office officials? like conduct. There are three sub­ children in elementary school profit sions for grades five and six, seven the assumption is often incorrect it is a legal hit (4-41 and 7-2-1). by the hour and became much more Research indicates that if one of stitutes on the bench, but they have from properly conducted competi­ and eight, and nine and above. The when school officials (or League UIL Comment: Every official Q. May a student that changes proficient in mental arithmetic. It the parties in a bargaining situa­ all substituted for players other tion just as much as older students League annually prepares an offi­ officials) deal with parents or out­ should attempt to stay abreast of schools be eligible for League ac­ taught me how to handle numbers tion is committed to his stand and than the removed player. do. Of course, we know that it is cial spelling list for use in this con­ siders. new techniques. There should be no tivities if his parents do not move easily and confidently. I won the if the commitment is recognized by Ruling: The team must play best not to overemphasize winning test. Parents and fans often do not ac­ automatic illegal hit calls because into the school district to which he County Meet contest in 1935, but the second party, the second party short because the provision allow­ level. The elementary school cept the authority of the League of technique or body position. A changes. at any "This is really a Spelling and feel that I had just as much fun and will frequently forego threats or ing a substitute to enter in a posi­ contests do not advance to the more rules (and school rules) and do not ball which rolls on a player's body, Plain Writing contest," said Dr. benefitted just as much in the other promises that he might otherwise tion different from one in which A. No, a student changing competitive levels. These events are accept that the League has a legi­ hand, arm, etc., is considered illegal Williams. "We stress complete leg­ years. It is a great contest." have profitably employed. (Schell- she has already substituted is per­ schools is not eligible in League in local meets to timate right to establish rules and because it stayed in contact and did planned for use ibility. Of course, if the judges can­ "The Number Sense practice ing, 1960) missible only in case of injury. contests whose parents reside out­ in good, whole­ enforce them. Consequently, in not rebound immediately (there motivate students not be sure of the letters written, tests available from the League are It is doubtful that all school per­ 9. Situation: Hats, scarfs, or side the school district, until he contests." their dealings with the school offi­ was not immediate impetus). some a word must be counted incorrect. excellent for classroom math en­ sonnel and League officials agree other such head-ware become dis­ shall have been in attendance at cials or League officials, the clients Situation: RF on Team A This motivates the pupils to write richment work as well as prepara­ that all the League rules are good. lodged while the ball is in play and 20. system Picture Memory Contest don't conform as expected, but in­ platform to the school or in the school as clearly as possible." tion for the contests," said Dr. Wil­ However, when dealing with par­ (a) touch the net; (b) fall into the grabs the referee's Contest is stead apply all types of pressures to which he changes for one year The Picture Memory Williams said that he thought the teachers use them to ents and fans, school officials court. keep from getting over the center liams. "Many for change. opponent's immediately preceding the contest. designed for pupils in the fourth League spelling list and contest difficul­ should indicate their commitment Ruling: Illegal; penalize with line out-of-bounds extension. help students to overcome and fifth grades. It involves a study were valuable motivators and en­ The student who to the University Interscholastic point or side-out. Ruling: Point or side-out award­ Q. May boys' track competitors ties in arithmetic. League Buffer Function of 40 paintings carefully selected richment materials for the elemen­ prac­ League and the process of rule- 10. Situation: The umpire stops ed to Team B. wear hats or head bands ? studies the book carefully and When parents and fans do not to teach the various schools of art, tary pupils. to making and enforcement, even calls a net foul. The ref­ UIL Comment: The rule which tices on the tests will be able of schools to play and A. No. This is not a part of the and to show the development of art accept the authority though they may not agree with a a re­ permits inadvertent contact with handle everyday computations eree disagrees and declares traditional track uniform, and a over the ages. Story Telling Contest make and enforce rules through rule. The existence of such com­ the referee's platform does not per­ much more easily." are not play. runner should not be allowed to run The student is given study mate­ The Story Telling Contest is for the League, or when they mitment by school officials is likely may change mit conscious efforts to gain ad­ its rules, Ruling: The referee with a hat, cap or head band. If a rials including small prints in full pupils in the second and third Contest Limits aware of the League and to reduce the number of court cases decisions when it is apparent an­ vantage after playing the ball they often apply extreme pressure head band is needed to keep hair color of the paintings, the name and grades. The elementary school contest­ on eligibility and the pressures that an error. (7-3-1). personnel when an other official has made from the contestant's eyes, he nationality of the artists, and the The League publishes original on the school are applied on the school official on Team UIL Comment: This ruling would ants in any of these events do not rules. 11. Situation: A player should use a string. Also any jew­ school of art represented by each stories suited to these grade levels. issue arises over League himself as well as on the League scorer to enter a also hold true for situations where advance to higher meets. Their A reports to the elry or wearing apparel that may work. In competition the student is In the contest the pupils hear the When the pressure becomes quite officials. fourth time. The a player grabbed the platform to game for the come off or in any way affect an­ shown large prints of the works and stories read to them. Then they work is done in their own schools, intense, the school personnel often the player to keep from hitting the net. scorer does not allow other runner must be removed prior is asked to list the name of the have to retell the stories in their or several elementary schools in an refer the patron to the League Court Action Costly enter, but does not penalize Team to the start of a race. painting, artist and nationality of own words. area may organize contests. office for a ruling. This changes the Why is it important that legal A. the artist. "I have been delighted to hear relation from a confrontation be­ action be averted where possible? This is proper procedure. Q. If a student is not passing "I believe in these contests," Dr. Ruling: these youngsters telling the sto­ tween the patron and the local When lawsuits are filed against a has never made the il­ three subjects seven days prior to Book Williams said. "They give students The player 999 Teams Instruction ries," said Dr. Max R. Haddick, school personnel to a confrontation school and the League, the League, legal entry. The scorer properly an athletic contest, is he eligible? The League publishes a Picture League journalism director. "They the opportunity to measure their between the patron and a League its member schools, and the school prevented it and the disruption it A. No. Article VIII, Section 3, Memory Bulletin, listing all of the are so attentive while the stories skills against agemates, without administrator. Serving as a buffer in question suffer in loss of per­ would have caused in the game. Sign To Play states that a student must be pass­ contest pictures and other contest being read. In the retelling they undue pressures. Pupils take great between school officials and their sonnel time and loss of money de­ 12. Situation: A team fails to de­ ing three subjects seven days prior are information. In the Bulletin there a creativity and ability joy in the chance to express them­ patrons is one of the most im­ fending the League rules in court. liver its line-up 10 minutes before to any athletic contest. often show Football are discussions of each of the art­ to improvise that is wonderful. selves. Many schools award inex­ portant functions of the University Also if cases are determined in the start of a game. The scorer or of the paintings. pensive participation ribbons to all Interscholastic League and its ad­ will Nearly 1,000 varsity football Q. Is it a violation of League rules ists and each Most of them do not retell a story court, the enforcement of rules her assistant requests the line-up are written to be interesting competitors, with different colors ministration. eventually be taken from the teams are participating in League for athletes to wear school owned These exactly as it was related to them. from that team and it is supplied and fifth grade pupils, and for winners. These are great moti­ and placed in the hands of this fall. blazers or game jerseys at pep ral­ to fourth They expand and add diversions schools (a) immediately; or (b) two min­ competition of art infor­ vators for the youngsters. Support Essential the courts. The 999 participating teams are lies or assemblies ? to provide a maximum that make the event even more val­ utes later. mation. The Bulletins are sold by "The League has instructional Many school officials, however, No superintendent, principal, penalty; but in classified as follows: Conference A. It is not a violation of Article uable for them." Ruling: (a) No the League for 50 cents each. booklets, practice contests, and refer every ruling to the League coach, teacher, or League adminis­ is awarded AAAA 243, Conference AAA VIII, Section 8, the Amateur Rule, Contestants are judged on spon­ (b) point or side-out sample materials in the elementary office without indicating their sup­ trator wants to lose the opportunity game begins. 147, Conference AA 208, Confer­ for football players to wear school All 40 pictures in the contest are taneity, originality, naturalness of opponents before school contests. The materials are port of the League, which creates to make and enforce the rules. Situation: A player on Team ence A 197, Conference B 123, owned jerseys or blazers at football furnished through cooperation of delivery. 13. available at very low costs. We will some problems. Consequently, we must stand to­ A spikes the ball and, in doing so, 8-Man 23, 6-Man 58. or pep squad rallies, but it could be the National Museum in Washing­ Number Sense Contest be happy to furnish information First, the patron assumes, wheth­ gether and speak up if we are to falls into the net (a) at the instant All conferences will play to state a violation if these are worn all day ton, where all the originals are has and advice on any of the contests." er stated or not, that the school keep the privileges we now have. the ball contacts the floor on Team championships this year. or all week. shown. They are available at rea­ The Number Sense Contest