February, 1981 Volume 65 Number six The Leaguer USPS 267-840 Four appointed to State Executive Committee

Four new members were appointed to the State Executive Committee in December by University of Texas President Dr. Peter Flawn. New members appointed to the com­ mittee are James D. Havard of Galena Park, Jim Barnes of Seguin, Chester Ollison of Austin and Mike Day of Longview. Reap­ pointed to seats on the panel were chairman Dr. Thomas Hatfield, dean of the UT Divi­ sion of Continuing Education; Dr. Lynn Anderson, director of conferences and train­ ing for the LBJ School of Public Affairs; Dr. Byron Fullerton of the UT Law School; Dr. Robert L. Marion, assistant professor of special education; Dr. Lynn McCraw, professor health, physical education and recreation; Dr. Jesse Villarreal, professor Mike Day of speech communication; and Betty Jim Barnes Chester Ollison James Havard Thompson, UT director of recreational 'A common element of (my) it is my sincere hope that 'I'm sure my ... connections "As a member of the State sports. perspectives is an impres­ school administrators ... will with the state's superin­ Executive Committee, I hope sion of excellence in the be willing to work against tendents and school admin­ to realize that every case Dr. Bailey Marshall and Dr. Bill Farney, organization and manage­ those outside interests who istrators will aid me greatly has its own merits, and be UIL director and assistant director respec­ as fair as I can be within the ment of the interscholastic would try to change the UIL as a member of the State intention of the rules.' tively, were named to the committee but in competition in our state.' Executive Committee.' non-voting capacities. for selfish reasons.' The move comes on the heels of request by the Texas Association of School Board members: of educational administration at Southwest ject of the League — that of preparing for and the State School Board requesting that Having 38 years in public schools, in­ Texas State. active and intelligent adult citizenship," he school boards be represented on the com­ cluding 19 as a superintendent at Mission Barnes is a past chairman of the UIL added. mittee. and Seguin, Jim Barnes is presently an Legislative Council and was an officer or "The one outstanding feature of the UIL is Also the Legislative Council members and educational consultant with Jessen committee member for the Texas State the democratic manner in which it is laymen suggested that the director and Associates, Inc. of Austin. He received his Teachers Association, Texas Association of operated," Barnes said. "This feature has athletic director be non-voting members bachelor and masters degrees from School Administrators, Texas High School not only been retained but increased over and the area ex-school personnel or board Southwest Texas State University and has Coaches Association and Texas Association the years. All rules and regulations are members be appointed. completed post graduate work at Texas of School Boards. determined by professional school ad­ Dr. Marshall said, "The State Executive A&M University and the University of Tex­ "I believe, without a doubt, that the UIL is ministrators, and enforced at the local Committees responsibilities are judicial and as. the finest of its kind in existence," Barnes school level through the district executive any change in the function of the State Ex­ He spent nine years as a classroom said. "I would hate to think of operating our committee. It is my sincere hope that the ecutive Committee must come from a vote teacher, six years as athletic director, 12 as public schools without having such an school administrators of the State of Texas of the member schools. football and basketball coach, two as junior organization to handle the different co and will recognize and appreciate what the UIL "At present, I have not been aware of a high principal, eight a high school principal extra-curricular activities on a competitive means to our children, and will be willing to move by the school people to change the pre­ and 19 as superintendent at Mission from basis. work against those outside interests what sent function of the committee," he added. 1958 to 1965 and at Seguin from 1965-1977. He "The training our students receive from Brief sketches of the newly appointed also spent one year as an assistant professor this participation certainly achieves the ob­ See State, page 7 Playoffs expanded in four sports Transfer rule repeal tops referendum results

The UIL's one-year transfer rule is no finals. more. D For full referendum results, turn to page seven The proposal to add district runner-ups to Member schools voted 830-204 to extend the football playoffs passed, 686-242. Other the senior transfer option to grades nine, 10 proposals. In early February, the League's Legislative Council appointed a committee sports was: Basketball, 706-348; volleyball, and 11 so that a student who changes schools attorneys went before the State Supreme of school administrators, education 411-281; and baseball, 432-234. into a district where his parents have es­ Court defending the rule against a suit filed associatio leaders and state legislators to The new basketball rule limits teams to 22 tablished a bona fide residence may now be by an Austin man. League director Dr. study the rule. During a meeting in May, the regular season games plus three tour­ voted eligible in all sports, so long as the Bailey Marshall said he did not think the committee submitted the proposal, which naments. Under current rules, teams could proper forms are completed. The new rule pending suit influenced the decision to was later approved by the Council and plac­ play 24 non-district games, three tour­ will go into effect in the 1981-82 school year. repeal the rule since the rule had been up­ ed on the ballot. naments in addition to district games. In Other changes emanating from one of the held in State District Court and the State Elsewhere, the playoff revision will go districts with 10 teams, and a double round- longest referendum ballots in UIL history Court of Appeals. He added that it is un­ into effect in 1982-83. In football, the season robin schedule, a team could play 18 district include adding second-place finishers to known if the high court will continue to hear will be cut one week, forcing teams to games. state playoffs in football, baseball and the case and render a decision, or to declare schedule 10 games in 10 weeks, instead of "By the time they got to the state tourna­ volleyball, cutting the number of basketball the point moot. having one open date during the season. The ment, many teams were playing more than games, and adding soccer for Conference Marshall said a changing attitude of socie­ playoffs will pit district runner-ups against 40 games, and administrators felt that was AAAAA. ty contributed to the decision to change the winners of adjoining districts. Teams from too much," Marshall said. The new limit But the spotlight glared most intensely on rule. Also, committees and individuals the same district, if they advance, would not was approved 850-211. the transfer rule change. Adopted in 1933, studying the problem constructed a rule that meet until, the quarterfinals. The vote to add soccer in Conference the one-year rule sought to halt recruiting school people felt could be enforced, and a Basketball and volleyball teams from the AAAAA was 134-109. Conference AAAA wars for talented athletes. Recently, the rule which encompasses all sports. same district would meet in the regional schools voted 69-43 against adding soccer. rule came under steady criticism and The vote completed a long examination of finals, and baseball teams advancing from Both AAAAA and AAAA voted not to add spurred numerous lawsuits and legislative the rule. In the spring of 1980, the the same district would meet in the quarter­ wrestling and gymnastics. Opinion page 2

Editor's note: The following article is a dent. through the Legislative Council which is reprint from the March Texas Music The UIL is the best thing that the schools elected by the member schools by Educators Association magazine. Bill have going for them in the State of Texas. classification and region. We, as music Woods, state band chairman, is music direc­ Naturally, at one time or another, each of us educators, have valuable input through the tor at Seagraves High School. has had disagreement with a rule or policy Music Advisory Committee and with the aid State music By BILL WOODS that are a part of the Constitution and of the Music Sub-Committee of the As we approach this legislative session Contest Rules of the UIL. This is a natural Legislative Council. and keep our eyes on the curriculum studies thing, but just because someone does not Like a lot of things in our society these program in that affect us, let us not forget another bill like a particular rule or clause does not give days, when someone or some group does not that has been introduced by Rep. Frank them the right to completely turn academic get their way, it matters not who might suf­ Madia of San Antonio. As I read this bill, it and athletic activities for the state upside fer because of their actions. People become appears the intent is to take the leadership down merely to gain vindication. We still bent on changing or destroying anything debt to UIL of the UIL out of its present hands and place have the outstanding amateur governing that gets in their own way. When you deal it under the State Board of Education. Like organization in the United States and each with the school-age children of this state, it most works of this nature, there are a lot of member school has the opportunity to vote is best to leave this task in the hands of the behind-the-paper intrigues that are not evi­ on rule changes through ballot vote and/or See Music, page 3 Superintendents most qualified to lead League The University Interscholastic League Conducts the largest Interschool com­ program. petitive program in the world. The program In 1910, the public schools came to the has grown from a Forensic League in 1910 to University of Texas, asking that the Univer­ one that has 37 different competitive ac­ sity oversee and direct a competitive foren­ tivities from spelling to football. Director's corner sic program. The University agreed, seeing This program has grown under the the opportunity to serve the public schools leadership of the public school By Bailey Marshall in a dynamic fashion. superintendents. The superintendents along Two years later, schools requested that with their boards, assistants, athletic direc­ athletics be brought into the program also tors, coaches, teachers,parent s and patrons and again, the University granted the re­ have continued to develop the programs. He has input from the patrons, the board, their own rules? The answer to this is evi­ quest. They have added the programs as the needs the principals, the coaches and the students. dent. These programs have to be coor­ Since that time, the League program has have arisen, they have changed rules as He has an overall view of the educational dinated. The coaches and contest directors grown into the largest interschool com­ needed but have continued to keep a strong program. He is not concerned with just one have input and are listened to but the petitive program in the world. amateur and educational program. facet of the program yet receives council superintendent has the final say on the During the formative years, rules gover­ Quite frequently, the organization comes and guidance from all of these people. ballot. ning the organization were made by a small under attack because the school Why not allow the coaches of football to Recently there was a request for school committee of University personnel. As the superintendents have the final say in the make the regulations for football, the band board members to be on the legislative program grew,, school people requested rule making and rule change process. Who is directors to make the rules for band and council and for boards to have more input more input. Once more, the University in a better position than the superintendent? everyone else who have contests to make into the legislative function of the UIL. Most agreed that rules should be made by the individual band members are not as well member schools, since it was a public rounded in all activities as school school program. superintendents. If they were on the The ultimate authority for rule change legislative council, who would they be was given to the superintendent, who works The Leaguer responsible to? — in many instances only a with all school programs and has a greater portion of their community. Who is the insight on the ramifications of any one rule Legislative Council: Jack Johnson, Bill Vardeman, Ed school superintendent responsible to — the adoption or change. Consequently, the The Leaguer is the official publication of the University Irons, Ralph Poteet, Wayne Schaper, C. N. Boggess, Gordon Interscholastic League, Box 8028, University Station, Austin, Cockerham, Glenn Pearson, Jack Frost, J. C. McClesky, Don entire board and the entire community. schools have continued to update the Texas 78712. The League office is located at 2622 Wichita on Whitt, Bill Fanner, Kenneth Flory, Roy Dodds, Jerry Gi­ In comparing the quality of the Texas in­ organization to best fit the needs of the par­ the campus of the University of Texas at Austin. Phone (512) deon. Eldon Edge, James McLeron, G W. Maxfield, James 471-5883. The paper is distributed to Texas school ad­ Worsham, James Kile. terscholastic competitive program with ticipating students. ministrators, teachers, coaches and contest sponsors, as well other states it ranks second to none. This Input is requested from all facets of the as to other parties interested in scholastic competition. Editor Dr. Bailey Marshall The Leaguer is printed eight times yearly by Texas Student Managing Editor Bobby Hawthorne strength is due to the broad based program communities, but the ultimate decisions are Publications. One year's subscription is 12. Second class that has been developed and the educational left with the schools themselves. The postage paid in Austin, Texas. Staff Sute Executive Committee: Dr. Thomas Hatfield, Dr. Dr. Bailey Marshall, director; Dr. William Farney, direction of all the activities. We all owe the University of Texas still feels the program Lynn F. Anderson, Jim Barnes, Mike Day, Dr. William athletic director; Dr. Nelson Patrick, music director; Lynn superintendents (with guidance from their is an outstanding service to the public Farney. Dr. Byron F. Fullerton, James Havard, Dr. Robert Murray, drama director; Bobby Hawthorne, journalism boards, assistants, principals, coaches, con­ schools, and feel likewise that the rules, L. Marion, Dr. Bailey Marshall, Dr. Lynn McCraw, Chester director; Bonnie Northcutt, assistant athletic director; Ollison, Betty Thompson, Dr. Jesse Villarreal. Charles Schwobel, assistant music director; Barbara test directors, teachers, students and regulations and policies should be made by Puckett, activities director. patrons) a big thanks for such a fine the schools.

SAN DIEGO the Boys' Track events — 300-meter intermediate hurdles III-A - Transfer Disrict 24 - Clureno and Woden to utstrict Official notices San Diego High has been placed on probation in boys' should be listed as eight hurdles, 36 inches high, 45 meters or 23 with Kennard, Apple Springs, Latexo and Wells 147'-7Vt" from the starting line to the first hurdle, J5 meters basketball for 1980-81 for violation of the Athletic Code. SPELLING LINCOLN (Port Arthur) or 114-10'' between hurdles and 10 meters or 3J'-8V4" from the last hurdle to the finish line. The following corrections in the Spelling List should be OAP DATES Lincoln High of Port Arthur has been placed on probation observed: Change conference AAA, Region I, Area 2 (Districts 5, 6, 7, 8) for violation of Rule 9. Section G of the Basketball Plan; SWIMMING Page 15, Column 2, Group 3, the eight word should read from April 8 to April 7 at Midland Community Theatre. violation for girls' junior varsity. Rule 10 of the Swimming Plan in the Constitution and "amphitheater." Change conference AA, Region, Area 2 (Districts 5,6,7,81 from JEFFERSON (Port Arthur) Contest Rules is not applicable to the district swim meet Page 27, Column 51, Group 1, the fifth word should read, April 8 to April 6 at Midland Community Theatre. Thomas Jefferson of Port Arthur has been placed on proba­ Please correct the last line of Rule 16 to read: "Thailand (t)." tion for violation of Rule 9, Section G of the Basketball Plan: "10. Degree of Difficulty. In diving, there shall be a Page 28, Column 56, Group 1, the seventh word should read, violation for girls' junior varsity. degree of difficulty requirement of 12.6 for girls and 13.4 for "virility." Basketball C4CR CHANGE boys on the six optional dives. This rule applies to regional C4CR CHANGE Rule 27 of the Basketball Plan on page 168 in the Conttitu- CRYSTAL CITY and state meets." Item k, page 23 of the Constitution and Contest Rules should tion and Contest Rules should read: "No League member Crystal City HS has been suspended by the State Executive read: "Items "f" and "h" of Art. VTJI. Sec. 14 apply . Committee for the 1879-81 school year and placed on proba­ school shall play any basketall game, or conduct any forma] POTEET HIGH practice, or teach any plays, formations, or skills i basketball Poteet High School has been placed on probation in football tion for the 18*0-81 school year for violation of the Basketball PRESCRIBED MUSIC LIST Plan. on Sunday." The word "boys" has been eliminatd in the third for the 1981 season for violation of Rule 13 of the Football line (preceding basketball), since this rule pertains to both Plan. The Prescribed Music List is not current with the recent Rule 8 in the Basketball Plan on page 182 of the Constitu­ boys' and girls' basketball. LAXETOHS reclassification, in which Conference B was eliminated (see tion and Contest Rules should read: page 8, C&CR) Music directors and administrators should The District 45-A Basketball Executive Committee placed "No high school team shall be eligible for district honors make certain that the new classification procedure is follow­ Other sports Latexo High School on probation in all sports for the that has violated any portion of this rule. 'For definition of a ed. CALHOUN remainder of 1960-81 school year and for the school year 1961- "high school team" see Article VII, Section 18.) The man­ The State Executive Committee placed Calhoun High 82, for violation of Article 7, Section 10 and Article 8, Section MUSIC LIST datory penalty for a team that violates any part of Rule 8 School of Port Lavaca on probation in baseball for the 1980-81 13. In addition, Latexo High School was assessed the penalty The following corrections of the Prescribed Music List with a player who participated as a varsity member the season for violation of the Athletic Code. of forfeit f -" games in which the ineligible students par­ should be noted: current year is disqualification for district honors the current ticipated. year. If detected after the season is completed, disqualifica­ EST AC AIX) (Lubbock) Page 25, English Horn Solos, Class I, Handel, Concerto in g tion for district honors the next school year...." Estacado has been placed on probation in baseball for the minor, SMC. Miscellaneous On page 150, the title of event 433 should read 1980-81 school year for violation of Art.VIII, Section 10. PICTURE MEMORY SPRING HILL HIGH "Miscellaneous String Ensembles" instead of JAMES BOWIE The following errors have been noted on the student-size Spring Hill High School in Longview has been placed on "Miscellaneous String Solos." picture purchased from Texas School Pictures, San Antonio: probation in girls' basketball for the 1980-81 school year for The District 20-A Executive Committee has placed James "Annunciation" is misspelled. violation of Rule 3 of the Basketball Plan (' "There shall be no Bowie HS on probation in baseball and track for the 1980-81 POLYTECHNIC The artists's name should read "van Eyck organized or formal basketball practice for a contestant or school year and in football for 1981, for violation of Art. vm, Polytechnic High School (Fort Worth) choir has been plac­ In both cases, the Picture Memory Bulletin official list is team before or after school prior to October 15"). Sec 13-14. James Bowie HS also forfeited all games in which ed on probation for the 1980-81 and 1981-62 by the Region V correct. JUNCTION an ineligible player participated. music executive committee for violation of Art. VII, Section OAP TRACK 4 FIELD 33. d, of the Music Competition Plan. Junction has been placed on probation in boys basketball These transfer changes apply to one-act play only. Region for 1980-81 for violation of the Athletic Code. Page 168 of the Constitution and Contest Rules under Music page 3

Train the ear! Autonomy of school administrators By JERRY DEAN TSSEC Music Theory Director Somewhere in the deep recesses of your mind, a small voice might ask, "Are my students ready for the melodic at stake in House Bill controversy dictation on the TSSEC Theory Ex­ am?" Ear training in general has been much on my mind of late, and I'd like to The big question concerning the UIL is — share a few thoughts with you. Does the League remain an independent Now, take melodic dictation (heh, agent of professional educators represen­ heh). What_good is it? Is our goal to ting the public school of the state? There is a train musicians to sit in front of a bill before the Congress that will place the teacher at the piano and write a simple League in a commission, an agency of the tune after hearing it four or five times? state. Music matters No! (That was supposed to resound.) House Bill 378 places the League in a com­ Our goal is to train musicians so that mission to be appointed by the State Board By Nelson Patrick they can perceive a great deal at the of Education. How independent this com­ first hearing, thus increasing enjoy­ mission will be is not known. It is con­ ment and appreciation of all music that ceivable that the commission could be total­ is heard. ly independent. They could make all rules, I mean, like, man, hey, well, you hear all cases when violations sere rodeo, water polo, wrestling, cattle judging, But no provisions are made to provide for know, what would happen if you were reported. Currently the UIL Legislative dancing, drill teams, photography, or any any music contest fees. I am not sure, sitting in a concert hall hearing the Council members are elected and responsi­ activity wherein competition is involved. however, that athletic directors would want New York Philharmonic play a new ble to those who they represent. The local The question is not the inclusion of these ac­ to require a higher gate fee in order to piece, you heard a delightful tune in the (district executive committees hear all cases tivities, but if they were omitted could the defray music expenses. oboe, and you stood up and shouted, within the district. activity still be continued among schools Many other questions arise: What about "Play that three more times, please!" House Bill 378 does not give the school without the commission's approval? honor societies, Band Day at colleges, I mean, you know? (Excuse this ver­ people as a whole the power of referendum. Presently, the school has a choice, but under National Merit Scholarships, which are very nacular lapse. Sometimes lucid prose The decision of the commission would be the commission, it is doubtful that any con­ competitive, international contests, or the just won't say it.) Assuming you see my final, whereas, at present major issues are test other than League competition would be good ole talent show? All of these point in all this and would like to get submitted to member school represen­ approved. organizations or activities have an extra­ away from having students sit in class tatives for a vote. House Bill 378 provides a penalty to curricular-competitive base. Will the com­ and write two or three notes of the House Bill 378 places all extra curricular schools, directors, and principals for viola­ mission control these activities? How? melody each time you play it, then all activities of a competitive nature under the tion of rules. This could well be a good point. It would seem to me that it would be less you need to do is foUow these simple Commission. There are no exceptions: If your (director's) superintendent finds expensive to the state and the advantage of guidelines: "Extra curricular means organized stu­ that you have erred in one of the rules or an independent organization such as the UIL 1. Start by not having students write dent academic and athletic activities that regulations of the League and, if he does not controlled by school administrators would anything at all. Begin with short involves competition among schools and are report it, he is subject to punishment, and far off-set the disadvantage of any new tunes, and have students sing them sponsored or sanctioned by a school dis­ the teacher at fault may have his certificate reorganization. The UIL has been 70 years back to you with letter names, trict". This statement is somewhat recalled. (This could have some validity, in developing its independent state — free of solfege, or scale step numbers. amibguous in that it could be aU inclusive or because at present, a school or even a stu­ special interest groups trying to control 2. Next, do the same thing, but have exclusive, depending upon the interpreta­ dent carries the brunt of the penalty if there eligibility, winners or losers. It could well tion given. It could mean that the commis- students analyze the tune for you is a willful violation; whereas, the teacher be that under a new organization, a half cen­ before singing it back. They should Ision would have the power to control TMEA who causes the problem can move to tury of developmental experiences could be try-outs, which are extra-curricular, sanc­ notice things like characteristic another school and continue competition.) lost. motives or rhythms, general con­ tioned by schools and are inter-school com­ House Bill 378 does not refer to music in Thru the present League governance, we petitions. On the same reasoning, the bill tour, phrases, cadences, and pattern any way, but music comes under the catch­ have built a strong music competition of repetition. could exclude our so-called super contests all topic of "academics". It is also in­ program which supports a strong school and out-of-state competitive events. 3. Then, have students do steps 1 and 2, teresting to note that athletics is expected to music program. We are still working at this and then, having memorized the There are facets of the bill that could pay most, or all, contest expenses. A fee development, but the change of an ad­ tune, write it as rapidly as they can. prove interesting. For one thing, the scope may be charged to each member school and ministrative format could delay, if not tem­ (As you well know, this step has its of the League could be greatly enlarged. All 10 per cent of all athletic fees following porarily strip it entirely of its strengths. We own problems of associating the extra-curricular competition could include regular season play must go to the League. must proceed with due caution. sound with the notational system.) If you'll give this a try, I think you'll find that the students take a more Medium ensemble a valuable learning tool musical approach to ear training, and that they will develop a much better melodic memory. Advisory panel to meet April 3-4 Hope to see you at TSSEC.

cussion. A swing choir is a natural perfor­ contact hours younger or inexperienced Music From page two ming group in any school involved in the students sometimes cannot carry the By CHARLES SCHWOBEL production of musical theater. It is only demands of exposed small ensemble perfor­ schools and the people who are trained in Assistant Music Director recently that these groups have become in­ mance. Yet given the support of more these matters. The UIL as it now stands is a The most effective innovation made in our volved in evaluation at our music contests. mature performers in a medium ensemble, culmination of more than 50 years and it will contests in recent years has been the The experimental ensemble allows the the student may gain valuable performing change as the necessity of betterment for medium ensemble. This event aUows the director the greatest freedom in choice of experience and learn a great deal from his the students and schools becomes obvious. director to organize any variety of students instrumentation, personnel, and special or her peers. It goes back to a statement that my old and choose any selection(s) of music. effects. For example, wind instruments The Music Advisory Committee is superintendent used to make; "Everyone is Medium ensembles include the widest range may include recorders and other scheduled to meet in Austin, April 3 and 4. an authority on school 'cause they all have of performance styles of any music event. renaissance instruments not listed in the This year even-numbered regions elect a been there once". I enlist your support with The instrumental medium ensemble Prescribed Music List; voices may be com­ representative for a two year term. This your local groups and your legislators for povides for brass, woodwind, percussion, bined with percussion, guitar, or tape committee has the responsibility of the League as it now stands. In its present and wind-percussion choirs, and string recorder; a chamber orchestra may include recommending changes in the music com­ form, we have the-way and the ability to ex­ ensembles. Vocal medium ensembles wind instruments, percussion, or voices. Ad­ petition plan to the Music Sub-committee of press ourselves and the administrative provide for mixed, treble and tenor-bass ditionally, visual effects such as lighting, the Legislative Council. The Music Advisory force of the UIL will listen to us. We may ensembles. A pop ensemble may be a swing staging, or dancing may be included in the Committee also names three panels to not always agree, but is that unnatural? choir, barbershop ensemble, rock ensemble, experimental ensemble performance. select sight reading music to be used at Now is the time to show the support that the country-western ensemble, mariachi band The practicality of a medium ensemble is regional contests next year. League is due. One only needs to look at or stage band. the advantage of supervising the rehearsal Know who your representative is and other states to see where we could have Perhaps the most popular up and coming of a larger number of students in one ensem­ share your concerns with that person. The been without the UIL. It is not by accident of these ensembles is the swing choir or ble. Consider the same number of students music contest system depends on your sup­ that the accomplishments of our music, "show choir". Many of these groups feature participating in several small ensembles. port and involvement. It is the willingness to academic, and athletic programs are so costumes, movement, dance, and They could not receive as much of the direc­ work and positive concerns of many in­ numerous. A student is still a student and choreography, often in addition to an in­ tor's attention. dividuals that makes a contest viable and there are still rules to live by. We are lucky; strumental backup of piano, bass, and per­ Without greatly increasing the director's workable. we have the best of both lives. Drama page 4

setting up a theatre production course as an initial step in building a program. Use rehearsal for TEA credit The theatre production course is describ­ ed on pages 25-26 of TEA Bulletin CUO 835 All play titles entered in OAP must 07, Theatre Arts Framework for Grades appear on the approved lists in the Hand­ 7-12. This course was designed primarily to book for One-Act Play, 9th Edition. Plays give students credit for their work in play listed in the ninth edition that are now "out- production activities which are usually of-print" are still eligible for production this scheduled ooutside of regular school hours. year. We have had some difficulty because Educational theatre If you will be working with students after David McKay seems to be no longer school on a full length play or on a short play publishing plays. Baker's and French have By Lynn Murray for UIL, it is relatively simple to set up the published some of McKay's titles, but we theatre production course. The major re­ haven't been able to locate them all. quirement is that each student be involved This may cause some confusion but still eligible, there is no real reason to pan­ paper in the proper direction. in production activities at least 80 hours in eligibility notices should solve the problem. ic. The OAP eligibility notice has space for order to receive one-half unit of credit. As Eligibility forms for zone and district are Simply note in the signature space that three crew members and a maximum of you well know, rehearsing two-three hours a mailed (bulk rate) as we receive title cards. the students have been previously certified four alternates. Crew members may be day for six weeks will total 80 or more No title card acknowledgment other than as eligible on the zone eligibility form. You used as substitutes for cast, so long as the hours. this official triplicate form is sent unless should always get the form signed when director makes the change in writing to the The preparation and performance of a you provide a stamped, self-addressed letter possible. All students must continue to be contest manager prior to the beginning of play provides students with practical ex­ or postcard. We mail the OAP eligibility eligible under Article VIII, Section 15 of the the play. Directors should always list alter­ perience in acting and stagecraft, serving as notice to the play director as soon after the current Constitution and Contest Rules. nates on the form. a laboratory for the exploration, develop­ Feb. 23 deadline as possible. Read instruc­ New eligibility notices are found in the Alternates may be used only to substitute ment, and synthesis of all the elements of tions carefully. OAP rules require this form winner's envelope at each OAP level in for cast or crew. They may not participate theatre. If you are interested in providing be signed by the principal or superintendent. order for directors to make needed changes. in any fashion at the contest site except as recognition for the educational endeavors of There is some difficulty in getting a You are urged to use common sense in an audience member. your theatre students, then consider im­ superintendent or principal signature completing the eligibility form. There are Did you know that your contest play could plementing the theatre production course. between zone or district. The zone signature places for 15 cast members, but multiple count your one-act play contest rehearsals If you need help setting up this course for is still valid for the district meet unless roles may be listed under "Characters in and preparation as a Texas Education Agen­ this spring or beginning next year, contact: changes in cast, crew or alternates are Play" and only one name opposite "Played cy approved theatre production course this Kim Wheetley, Theatre Arts Consultant at necessary. I am sure this will cause some By This Student." You may make at­ spring? TEA, Division of Curriculum Development, confusion, but it is perfectly legal. The zone tachments to these forms to add space to the If you currently do not offer any courses 201 East 11th St., Austin, Texas 78701 is a sub-district. If the students involved are front or back. Don't forget to insert carbon in theatre arts, consider the possibility of (512/475-3823). Additions made to one-act play list of certified judges

Rex Fleming, Houston Baptist University, Houston 77074 UI, Wayne I. Toone, Temple Jr. College, Temple 76502 IV, 817/773- 806/742-3601 Eighteen accredited critic judges were 713/774-7661 Cricket Maples, Tarrant Co. Jr. College-Northwest, Ft. Worth Michael C. Gerlach, Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls 9961 added to the 1980-81 list by attending a critic Bill D. Watts, Angelo State University, San Angelo 76909 I, 76179 II, 817/232-2900 76308 II, 817/692-6611 Carolyn Moon, Corpus Christi State University, Corpus Christi judging workshop during the Texas Sheila Hargett, Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos 915/942-2031 78418 IV, 512/991-6810 78666 IV, 512/245-2147 John Wilson, Corpus Christi State University, Corpus Christi 78412 Educational Theatre Association conven­ Janis Myer. Cisco Jr. College, Cisco 76437 I, 817/442-2567 Ronald Ibbs, Incarnate Word College, San Antonio 78209 IV, IV. 512/991-6810 Bill D. Richardson, Stephen F. Austin State University, tion, Feb. 5 in Corpus Christi. 512/828-1261 John Presley Wright, Paris Jr. College, Paris 754601,214/785-7661 Nacogdoches 75982 III, 713/569-4003 Joseph B. Kaough, III, North Harris County College, Houston Melanie Taylor, Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches i This addition to the 1980-81 Accredited 77073 III. 713/443-6640 New Critic Judges 75962 UI, 713/589-4003 Critic Judge List is published for the benefit Ray E. Karrer, Paris Jr. College, Paris 75460 II. 214/785-7661 James T. Anderson, East Texas State University, Commerce John M. Warburton, Theatre Midland, 2000 W. Wadley, Midland Stanley A. Keilson. Laredo 78040 IV, 512/722-6950 75428 II, 214/886-5337 of contest personnel who have not yet 79701 I, 915/682-2544 00 Joe E. Brandesky, Jr., Southwest Texas State University, San Jan Watson, Tarleton State University, Stephenville 76402 II. selected critic judges. Mary Jane Mingus, Tarleton State University, Stephenville 76402 Marcos 78666 IV, 512/245-2204 817/968-9130 II. 817/968-9131 Jan Courtney, Pan American University, Edinburg 78539 IV, Recertified Critic Judges Dana White, Trinity University, San Antonio 78284IV, 512/7388511 Marian Monta, Pan American University, Edinburg 78539 I, 512/381-3585 Pern Bell. Route 4, "The Owls." Gonzales 7882$ IV*. 512/672-6227 Sandy Woolery, Corpus Christi State University, Corpus Christi 512/381-3583 Elizabeth Cress-Sweet, The University of Texas, Austin 78712IV, Raymond Caldwell. Kilgore College, Kilgore 75662 III. 214 984- 78412 IV, 512/991-6810 Mary Ann Pawlik, Star Route 1, George West 78022 IV, 512/449- 512/471-5793 H. Lawrence Zillmer, Stephen F Austin State University, 8531 1768 Cathy Flint Hope, Tarleton State University, Stephenville 76402II, Nacogdoches 75912 III, 713/5694004 James W Carlsen. Corpus Christi State University, Corpus Jim Rambo. Western Texas College, Snyder 79549 I, 915/5734511 817/968-9826 Sarah Zillmer, Lamp-Lite Community Theatre. Box 446, Christi 78411 IV. 512/991-6810 Lawrence Ray Smith, Comunication Services, P.O. Box 2064, Bill Hornbuckle, Southwest Texas State University, San 512/245- Nacogdoches 75961 III, 713/589-7119 Doug Cummins, Pan American University, Edinburg 78539 I, KingSVille 78363 II, 512/592-7269 2147 512/381-3586 Jimmy L. Tinkle. Angelina College, Lufkin 75901II, 713/639-1301 Amarante L. Lucerno, Texas Tech University, Lubbock 79409 I, Denotes approximate region. May 12 deadline for application to theatre workshop

dent university and special Dept. of Drama and Department of Drama faculty. drama courses devised to parallel the By LYNN MURRAY counselors. Workshop counselors live in dor­ Workshop courses for drama teachers in­ workshop program. Six semester hours of The University of Texas at Austin, mitories with students and supervise their terested in developing individual talents and graduate credit may be earned toward an Department of Drama will sponsor the an­ daily production activities. teaching skills will be offered. Eight MFA in Teacher Training. Those seeking nual Summer Theatre Workshop from June Major workshop productions will be di­ semester hours of credit may be obtained by, graduate credit may apply prior to April 1. 2 to July 5. rected by outstanding high school director registering as a "transient" student for Regular university registration fees are The workshop covers all phases of theatre required. including instruction in acting, stagecraft, The workshop will be of special benefit to makeup, voice, and movement, with special teachers seeking hours in drama to comply sessions in costume design, directing, One-act play course planned with the TEA plan for drama teacher cer­ theatre history, lighting, scene design, and tification, meet local requirements or playwriting. A "short term" non-credit workshop specifically designed to help teachers with develop individual talents and teaching Classes are held in the Drama Building preparation for the UIL one-act play contest is planned for the final week of the 19th skills. The workshop will better prepare Laboratory Theatre and new Performing annual Summer Theatre Workshop. This five day, June 29-July 4, workshop will focus teachers for play production activities, for Arts Center. Department of Drama faculty on play selection, adapting a long play, using limited scenery, use of the League- participation in the UIL one-act play contest and guest instructors conduct the activities approved unit set, limited lighting, interpretation of oap rules, and directing the con­ and for teaching the variety of theatre sub­ of the workshop and direct productions. The test play. jects available in the new TEA Theatre drama faculty and special guests serve as Teachers will be accepted for this workshop on a first-come-first-served basis. A Arts Framework for Grades 7-12. lecturers and discussion leaders. $100 non-refundable fee check must be made payable to the Department of Drama, Teachers may register for the course se­ September 1982 sophomore, junior, or The University of Texas at Austin. Teachers accepted will receive immediate confir­ quence noted above or select courses ap­ senior students are eligible. Priority is mation. If the workshop is filled, registration checks from those not accepted will be proved by drama advisors. given to juniors and seniors. Enrollment is immediately returned. A waiting list will be maintained. Teachers interested should request ad­ limited to 25 boys and 25 girls. Applications Teachers in the "short term" workshop will view workshop laboratory scenes, the mission to the University as a graduate stu­ must be made prior to May 12 and a $70 three major workshop productions, workshop classes, and Dept. of Drama produc- . dent (deadline April 1) or "Transient" stu­ registration fee and approximately $25 tions during the five day program. Critique sessions on all activities will be held. dent (preferably before June 1). For further make-up kit will be required for each Teachers desiring to participate should mail the registration fee to Lynn Murray, information contact Lynn Murray, director, workshop participant. director, Summer Theatre Workshop, Dept. of Drama, UT-Austin 78712, or call the Summer Theatre Workshop, Dept. of Workshop students reside in university UIL, 512/471-5883. Drama, UT-Austin 78712, or call the UIL, residence halls and are supervised by resi­ 512/471-5883. Journalism page 5

Tax exempt bill IAA contest changes expected again introduced Scattered observations: Quick notes: Individual achievement award entries A bill which would exempt high school were down, disappointingly enough. As publications from the state's sales tax usual, Conference 5A competition was keen, has been introduced by State Rep. Mary but the four remaining conferences possess­ Scholastic journalism Polk of El- Paso. ed a kind of lackadasical attitude. During the past legislative session. As a result, some of the winning entries Rep. Polk introduced a similar bill, did not represent what I consider the finest By Bobby Hawthorne which passed the House but died in the Texas scholastic journalism has to offer. waning moments of the Senate. Jour­ Part of the problem, perhaps, is the contest nalism advisers should contact their categories themselves. Last fall, I wrote a local representatives now, urging sup­ number of advisers, asking suggestions on which again is solidly supporting the ILPC a half-dozen out-of-state consultants. Air port for House Bill 621. revising the IAA categories. As a result, we convention. Dr. Dwight Teeter, department fares and other expenses have almost may add one or two and drop a few in both chairman, will give a discussion of the UT precluded our bringing in more than a few In the meanwhile, you can save newspaper and yearbook. If you have any communications program, and we'll have a top out-of-state speakers. We won't com­ yourself a few dollars by declaring one comments or suggestions, please drop them number of University professors and promise the quality of the program, but day as "Yearbook Sales Day." Accor­ off to me as soon as possible. ding to James Phillips in the Sales Tax teaching assistants on the program. we've got to shift gears a bit. Division of the State Comptroller's Of­ Still, the problem will not be completely We all appreciate the support we get from Whereas this year, we brought in around solved until each adviser and staff takes it fice, a school may designate one day per the local media, especially the Austin nine out-of-state speakers, in year's to com- year for sales exempt from the state upon themselves to glean publications for American-Statesman. Each year, the e, we'll bring in four or five. This year, we their finest work and submit them for com­ sales tax statutes. Statesman's reporters, columnists and brought in speakers from all around the na­ So, set one day per year for the big petition. Those of you who have advisers for editors voluntarily give of their time to tion. Four years from now, we'll rely on top several years have a general idea of contest yearbook sales pitch and save your sub­ provide our delegates with a look at the speakers from the Southwest — Oklahoma, scribers a dollar. deadlines, so let's try to pick up this end of "real world." Arkansas and Louisiana, for example. the ILPC program. If there's anything' the It's been no secret that the Statesman And again, we'll depend to a large degree The District 30-AAAA executive com­ state office can do to improve the situation has taken the UIL to task a few times over on UT faculty members, local journalists mittee has recommended that — such as revising the IAA instructions, various rules, and we in the state office have and our member advisers. As a voluntary Conference A AAA journalism coaches which we intend to do — please let us know. expressed concerns over what we thought association, we must each be willing to put be responsible for grading AAAAA jour­ The IAA winning entries will go on display was one-sided reporting. But as far as the into the program as well as receive from it. nalism spring meet contests, and vice in the Thompson Conference Center the high school journalism association is con­ Like the rest of society, we're in for some versa. Saturday of the convention. Drop by and cerned, the Statesman has been an ardent belt-tightening. Rest assured, however, that This is allowed already. The local dis­ look at them. Compare your best with the supporter. And we appreciate it greatly. ILPC is not in this for the money, and we trict has sole responsibility for securing state's best. The support of the University faculty and will continue to provide the finest services judges, and if you can find enough AAAA Moving on ... the local media will become more impor­ at the lowest possible price. judges to judge the contest, then do so. Our thanks go out to the Department of tant in the years to come. This year's Jeez. I'd better close. I'm beginning to However, precaution should be taken Journalism, University of Texas at Austin, program may be the last to offer more than sound like an insurance agency. so that an adviser does not grade a con­ test before his ox her students have par­ ticipated in that contest. Another district committee recommended the League conduct a spr­ With minor program changes completed, ing meet advertising contest. In response to such requests, the UIL traditionally suggests the local schools format and conduct the contests, If they ILPC convention shaping up nicely prove successful, the League will study Grange, Illinois, another of the nation's from the department is instrumental in our and possibly adopt the contest However By BOBBY HAWTHORNE finest newspapers; and Bruce Watterson of success. the groundwork should be laid by the Countdown to March 13-14. Little Rock, Arkansas, whose yearbooks In addition, our greatest resource — Tex­ local schools. All preparations are well in hand, and and newsmagazines are perennial trend­ as' publications advisers — will be giving a Finally, Marian Wagner, adviser at from all indications, the 54th annual Inter- setters. number of sessions. The unselfish, Corpus Christi Tuloso-Midway, offered scholastic League Press Conference state Also, Grady Lockleer of South Carolina, dedicated efforts of our own advisers has the following editorial, issued by the convention will be a rousing success. one of the nation's finest experts on year­ made ILPC's convention into one of the local press club for its annual variety Unless it rains. book, magazine and literary magazine finest in the nation. show: Oh, well, let's not think about that. More copy; Earl Straight of Morgan town, West The convention will open at 10 a.m. with than 3,000 Texas high school newspaper, Virginia, adviser to Mohigan, one of the registration in the Thompson Conference The Extra views with considerable newsmagazine, yearbook and literary country's best yearbooks; and longtime Center, located just north of the LBJ alarm the present turn of events. magazine aficionados will be on the Univer­ ILPC friend Bill Seymour of West Virginia Library. An opening session will be held in We hesitate to point the finger of sity of Texas campus for two days of University. Bill is editor of Bootstrap, the LBJ Auditorium at 1:30 and the first set of blame. However, we're prepared to sessions ranging from junior high year­ publication of the National Press sessions will begin at 2:30. let the chips fall where they may. books to television sports broadcasting. Photographers Association, and one of the Unlike in past years, three sets of Then, the portents are this ominous, The convention is geared to the student nation's most popular photography con­ sessions will be offered Friday — at 2:30, we can only hope that thinking men who wishes to return to his school and sultants. 3:30 and 4:30. There had been complaints and women of good will everywhere produce a better publication. A minor Finally, Dr. Mario Garcia, author of The that students did not benefit from only two will rally to the cause. emphasis is given to employment New Adviser and the soon-to-be released sets of sessions, Friday. And why, we ask. The answer is possibilities and college journalism orienta­ textbook, Contemporary Newspaper The newspaper individual achievement obvious: Because, and because tion, since a number of students will be Design: A Structural Approach, will be awards will begin at 6 p.m. and the year­ again. Wercannot stress that point college bound seniors. on the program for four sessions. Dr. Gar­ book IAA ceremony will follow at 7 p.m., too-strenuously. When, in the However, the purpose of the annual cia, professor of journalism at the both in LBJ Auditorium. fullness of time, what mus't be is, meeting is to upgrade the level of scholastic Newhouse School of Public Com­ Saturday sessions will begin at 8:45 a.m. then we can but look to the past for journalism by bringing in the nation's munications, Syracuse University, is among and continue at 10 a.m., 11:15 a.m. and 2 guidance and to the future for hope. foremost experts. Among these experts on the nation's leading newspaper design ex­ p.m. The Grand Awards Assembly, set in And hope there is, if we act with the program are Col. Chuck Savedge, known perts. LBJ Auditorium, will begin at 4 p.m., dur­ resolution and with conviction. If nationally as "Mr. Yearbook." Author of Of course, we always receive outstanding ing which newspaper and yearbook ratings, not, then we have no one to blame for Yearbook Fundamentals and a longtime assistance from the faculty of the Universi­ top publications and special honors to ad­ our foul circumstance but ourselves ILPC yearbook judge, Savedge is probably ty of Texas Department of Journalism. visers will be announced. This is not a condition we may ap­ the most sought-after yearbook consultant Chairman Dr. Dwight Teeter will again Parking around the University campus proach with equ inimiiy; instead, it in the nation. speak to students on earning a com­ will be typically horrid. I'm afraid there is an occurrence thptis divisive in Other out-of-state consultants on the munications degree and Dr. Martin L. isn't a lot we can do about it. The Friday its content, explosive in its pftomise, program are James F. Paschal, director of "Red" Gibson will discuss his forte, sessions were scheduled to begin at 1:30, and yet hopeful in its pretext.^ the Oklahoma Interscholastic Press headlines. but because school will be in session, we WKat we need is clear. Something Association; Ben Van Zante, adviser to the Other faculty members on the program were forced to postpone until 2:30. must be done about this -— and West Side Story of Iowa City, Iowa, one of are Dr. Joe Vogel, design expert William All in all, it's shaping into another ex­ quickly, lest the chance be lost. the nation's finest newsmagazines; John Korbus, and Mike Quinn. cellent convention. Until then, pray for Think about this the next time you sit Wheeler, adviser to The Lion of La The cooperation and support we receive sunshine. down to write a spirit editorial. Sports page 6

Basketball's finest due in Austin

In the spring, the League's fancy turns to, Conference 5A game from mid-afternoon among other things, the state basketball Saturday to 7:15 that evening. tournaments. "Many feel the 5A final game is the Action! This year's girls' and boys' tournaments highlight of the tournament, and should be are scheduled the first and third weekends played last," Bill Farney, athletic director, The finest bas­ in March respectively, the result of a re­ said. "There were also broadcast con­ ketball teams quest by the University of Texas at Austin, siderations involved in the decision to make in Texas con­ which last year was named host to the the switch." verge on Aus­ NCAA regional first round playoffs. The Conference 2A and 4A finals will be tin the first and During both tournaments, the first 10 played at 2 and 3:30 p.m. Saturday, rather third week­ rows of non-reserved seating at the Special than 7 and 8:30 p.m., as in past years. ends in March. Events Center will be limited to coaches, "No doubt, the state basketball tourna­ From the 1979 school officials, basketball officials and the ment is one of the outstanding sports events tourney, Semi­ families of these groups who hold special of the year at a bargain price," said Dr. Bill nole's Glenn all-tournament passes. Farney, athletic director. Moore shoots Deadline for ordering these tickets was The tournament schedule is as follows: over Boling's February 20. Alonzo Moore Public all-tournament tickets for either Boys' tournament, March 19-20-21 (34), Timmy tournament is $25. Single tournament stu­ Hobbs(22)and Thursday, March 19 Rickye Moss dent tickets are $15. 8:30 and 10 a.m. — A semifinals All seats are reserved. No refunds or ex­ (14). Number 2 and 3:30 p.m. — AAA semifinals 10 is Semi­ changes. 7 and 8:30 p.m. — AAAA semifinals Adult and student session tickets will be $3 nole's Danny each and sold at the gate. Friday, March 20 Wrenn. The tournament will again be played in 9:30 and 11 a.m. — AA semifinals the University of Texas special events 4 p.m. — AAAAA semifinals center — recently renamed the Frank 8 p.m. — AAAAA semifinals Erwin Center, in honor of the former Saturday, March 21 University regent and supporter. 9:30 and 11 a.m. — A and AAA finals One major change in the format of the 2 and 3:30 p.m. — AA and AAAA finals boys' tournament is the moving of the 7:15 p.m. — AAAAA finals Private school dilemma Membership being considered but some problems must be solved

ARTICLE III (Membership) of the Constitution and Contest Rules states, that membership to the League is open to "Any public school in Texas below collegiate rank that is under the jurisdiction of and receives appor­ tionment from the Texas Education Agency." Postscripts on athletics Several kinds of schools are not eligible including students from schools that specialize in disabilities of a By Bill Farney physical, sensory, or mental nature; or schools whose students are enrolled as a process of rehabilitation for law violations. and are legally responsible for the education of all school- which his/her parents do not make a corresponding In November 1979, and again in November 1980, the age children within those boundaries. These boundaries change of residence." TCIL (Texas Christian Interscholastic League) requested are recognized by state law, and any students crossing Naturally, since the private schools do not have a school that the Legislative Council remove the restrictions in the school district boundaries must have a proper "district," some provision would have to be worked out in Constitution and permit private and parochial schools to "transfer'in order to be eligible for state aid. order to prevent all students coming into these schools become participating members of the UIL. Private and parochial schools do not have such boun­ from automatically being ineligible their first year in Their logic includes the difficulties the TCIL schools are daries. Students attending these schools come from im­ attendance. Hardship would be imposed on all incoming now experiencing with cost of travel, inadequate mediate areas surrounding the schools as well as from ninth graders who had not attended the private school programs in some activities, and the problems any league various distances outside the immediate geographical their entire eighth grade year. of 50 or so schools would face competing in an area as location of the school. Tuition is charged for attendance The Legislative Council is seriously considering the large as the entire state of Texas. and some scholarships are given. private schools for membership (at least putting the item Currently, members of TCIL play against UIL members In some cases there has been suspicion that deserving on a referendum ballot to be decide by member UIL in non-district competition. Many traditional rivalries students who have been given scholarships have also been schools) when the members of TCIL agree to the terms have arisen over the years that still continue. Most TCIL good athletes. Whether or not there is recruiting by the and rules which all UIL schools now have to adhere to. school use the UIL rules for their contests. But one impor­ private schools is a matter for considerable debate. The Since the next council meeting is in November, 1981, there tant difference exists which continues to cause reluctance UIL league also hears complaints about public schools be­ is an excellent chance the proposition to admit private and to both leagues getting together. That difference is that ing involved in some recruiting schemes. parochial schools into the University Interscholastic parochial and private schools do not have "school dis­ One large problem fronting the private schools is Arti­ League could be on the February 1982 Referendum Ballot. tricts." cle VIII, Section 13 of the Constitution and Contest Rules, The public schools of Texas would then, by majority vote, All public schools with a few exceptions (such as Texas "A student changing schools is not eligible for one year in decide whether or not the two different school groups School for the Deaf) are confined by definite boundaries a school district or school district attendance zone in would come together.

Texas high school senior girls with Olym­ regional sites: (east) Rutgers University; age of 20 in 1981 will be eligible to par­ pic aspirations may be interested in a series (south) Memphis State University; ticipate in the trials. Girls' cage of sports festival regional basketball trials, (midwest) St. Louis Community College at Each player is responsible for their own sponsored by the Amateur Basketball Florissant Valley; and (west) California expenses, travel to and from the trials, Association United States of America State Poly University at Pomona. room, meals and local transportation. For (ABAUSA). This junior level competition will involve more information, contact ABAUSA, 1750 trials slated mostly high school athletes, and only those E. Boulder Street, Colorado Springs, The trials will be held May 8-10 at four girls who are high school seniors under the Colorado 80909 or call 303/632-7687. Etcetera page 7

Pool sharks

Call it the Memorial Invitational. That's what the UIL boys' state swim tournament has evolved into. Six of the past 11 team championships — including the first five and two of the last three — have been won by the Houston team. In fact, in the 11 years of boys' competition, no team outside the Houston-area has won the title. Whether or not that string remains intact will be answered March 13-14 at the Univer­ sity of Texas Olympic Swim Center. Swim preliminaries begin at 6:30 p.m. March 12. Finals are set for 2 p.m. the next day. Ticket prices are $3 for adults and $2 for students. Each school is responsible for lodging and food accommodations. Referendum results in; major changes ahead Item 1. Removal of the out-of-state com­ games will be November 22. Rationale: rule already discussed. may designate the day of the game. Excep­ petition rule, to allow a student to compete The reduction in season was made to Item 10,11 and 12. Change the cross coun­ tion: When a school district has more than as an individual or as a member of a team in decrease overlap with other school ac­ try, track and field, and swim plans toread : one home game per week and only one an out-of-state contest in an activity offered tivities and relieve overload on athletic "Any student who is absent from school to stadium, the day of the game shall be deter­ by the League without approval of the State facilities. attend a non-school sponsored competition mined by a draw unless mutually agreeable Executive Committee. Effective in 1982-83. For-792 Against-286 shall have the meet or tournament count as otherwise. Starting time will be set by the For-592 Against-43 Item 6. Reduction in number of basket­ one of his/her eight meets or tournaments district executive committee, unless Item 2. Creation of a committee to hear ball games to 22 in a regular season plus allowed during the year. Effective for the mutually agreeable otherwise. protests of district assignments. The games played in three invitational tour­ 1981-82 school year. Rationale: Provide This item does not permit multiple school Athletic Committee of the Legislative Coun­ naments. Effective for the 1982-83 school consistency with similar athletic activities district or coalitions among district cil will hear appeals which are received by year. Rationale: Reduction in number of and cut down on loss of school time. members from mandating district the UIL athletic director within seven days games was made to reduce travel costs and No. 10. Cross Country; For-655, Against- schedules, yet still permits utilization of a of the release date. Final appeals will go to loss of school time for students and school 12 stadium facility to accommodate more than the State Executive Committee. Effective staff members. No. 11. Track & Field; For-1029, Against- one game per week. Effective 1982-83. for the 1981-82 school year. For-850 Against-211 17 For-647 Against-241 For-984 Against-70 Item 7. Volleyball teams at or below the No. 12. Swimming; For-217, Against-0 Item 18. Revise the Football Plan so that, Item 3. Raise the major award from $32 eighth grade level may not work out prior to Items 13, 14 and 15. Soccer will be added in playoff games, unless mutually agreeable to $40 and the additional symbolic award the first day of school. Effective for the to the League program in Conference otherwise, the site for playing a playoff from $4 to $6. Effective for the 1981-82 1981-82 school year. Rationale: Decrease AAAAA only in 1982-83. Proposals to add game shall be determined on the "home and school year. the number of coaches needed before the gymnastics and wrestling in Conference home" basis for the past six years. The For-971 Against-85 first day of school, and allow junior high AAAAA, and gymnastics, soccer and wrestl­ team that was the visiting team the last Item 4. Reduce loss of school time by set­ students more free summer time. ing in Conference AAAA failed. time the twoteams met on a home field in a ting 2:30 p.m. on any school day as the star­ For-683 Against-8 No. 13. Soccer; 5A - 134-109, 4A - 43-69 post-district playoff game may insist ting time for track meets for eighth grade Item 8. Change Rule 3 of the Baseball No. 14. Wrestling; 5A - 99-145,4A - 36-80 upon the game being played on its home and below. Effective for the 1981-82 school Plan to allow baseball teams to participate No. 15 Gymnastics; 5A — 113-129, 4A — field. The home team may designate the day year. in two invitational tournaments plus 20 high 47-76 for the game. For-932 Against-118 school games. Effective for the 1982-83 Item 17. Revise the Football Plan to In case of disagreement between two Item 5. Begin the 1982-83 basketball school yeat. Rationale: This limitation read: "Site and Day of Game-Non-district teams who have not played a post-district season two weeks later by allowing practice was made to permit small districts to play games: Mutual agreement. District games: playoff game during the past six years, the outside the school day to begin November 1. as many games as the large districts. District schedules unless unanimously game site shall be determined by a coin Teams may scrimmage once per week For-561 Against-105 agreeable otherwise, shall be made by a toss. Effective 1982-83. November 8-20. The first day for interschool Item 9. Adoption of alternate transfer draw for a two-year period. Home team For-746 Against-133 State Executive Committee member, I have a dual perspective of the Committee and the Committee for Houston Chester Ollison: A retired attorney for the Independent School District Voluntary State Board of Education and the State From page en* UIL," he said. "A common element of those perspectives is an impression of excellence Integration Plan. Commission of Education, Chester Ollison in the organization and management of in- "I have always felt good about the UIL has more than 35 years educational would attempt to change the League for terscholastic competition in our state. and its role in trying to keep some background. He served with the state educa­ selfish reasons." "As a member of the State Executive semblance of fairness and structure in the tion agencies for 24 years and with the State Mike Day: A former teacher and coach, Committee, I will strive to join in a con­ amateur athletic program and the academic Attorney General's office for 12 years, Mike Day is a graduate of Allen High School tinuing effort to maintain the excellence of and music programs of the state," Havard working on education related items. and Austin College. He coached at Honey the League in this time of changing values said. He has both his business and law degrees Grove, Piano and Longview and was later a and attitudes," Day said. "Since the State Executive Committee is from the University of Texas at Austin. He member of the Longview ISD School Board James B. Havard: A 16-year member of not a policy-making group, I guess it would and his wife, Bemice, have three children, for nine years, including two years as presi­ the Galena Park Board of Trustees, James be difficult for me to say I'd want to change all of who participated in UIL activities in dent. He has worked closely with the Texas Havard is a native of Manning, Texas things," he added. "Of course, the League high school, Ollison said. Association of School Boards and with the (Angelina County). He attended Galena needs to stay in step with the times and it "This is a new venture for me and I'm Federal Relations Network of the National Park High School and Victoria College and does that through its Legislative Council and certainly looking forward to the opportunity School Boards Association. served in the US Army from 1953-1955. committees. to serve on the committee," he said. "I'm In 1977, Day was named Longview Young Havard is owner and president of Havard "As a member of the State Executive sure my background in education law and Man of 1977. He presently is employed in Welding Supply Co., In. While on the Galena Committee, I hope to realize that every case my connections with the state's real estate in Longview. Park school board, he served four terms as has its own merits and be as fair as I can superintendents and school administrators "As a former teacher and coach in Texas president and was a member of the Texas within the intention of the rules when they will aid me greatly as a member of the State high schools, and now as a school board Education Agency Curriculum Advisory were passed," he said. Executive Committee." Etcetera page 8

Calculator contest meets problem-solving criteria

By JOHN COGDELL problems on each test, 60 emphasize Calculator applications director calculator skill and 6 emphasize the reason­ I recently attended a meeting of teachers ing and knowledge appropriate to applied in a nearby city. Naturally, the subject of geometry problems. The remaining 14 my sessions was the new calculator contest problems combine calculation and reason­ and the interest of the teachers was strong, ing skills in setting up and solving stated as has usually been the case when the goals, problems drawn from everyday situations. content and format of the contest have been It is primarily in these stated problems presented. that problem-solving is most easily iden­ During the hour between my session, I tified. These problems are meaningful attended another discussion. There I learn­ because these are related to recognizable ed that a national association of math common experience — speed problems teachers has called for a strong emphasis on from the highway, measurement problems problem-solving in the teaching of from the kitchen, distance problems from mathematics at all levels. In this context, the motion of the earth about the sun. The "problem-solving" is meant to suggest plac­ problems are interesting for the same ing mathematical development in a setting reason — they reveal that the world is a where the curiosity of the student is aroused place where mathematical knowledge and and where meaning and coherence are thinking is relevant. Many of the problems associated with mathematical knowledge. favor the mind which is continually probing What I learned at that discussion assured into the way things are in the world — how me that my work on the calculator clocks move, the shape of a football field, applications contest is in perfect harmony the number of days in February during a with this problem-solving emphasis. The leap year. contest development resulted from an in­ I encourage you to get involved in the con­ teraction of my viewpoint as an engineering test. The UIL has informational literature educator with the viewpoints and combined explaining about the contest. Practice THE LARK — Caldwell High School produced scenes from The Lark, the winner in Conferenc experiences of many of the outstanding materials are available. Any student who AA, at the 1980 State OAP Contest. Ginger Braly and Lucie Stavenhagen portray Joan of teachers around the state. Hence this prepares for this contest will learn a lot Arc and Cauchon, one of the religious leaders who persecuted'Joan. Lucien received the best revealed relevance did not surprise me, but about his or her calculator, will learn a lot actor award and Ginger was named to the all-star cast. The production was directed by it was nice to be assured. of mathematics, and will learn about Mrs. Jim Marsh. How does the calculator applications con­ problem-solving. So will the teacher who test emphasize problem-solving? Of the 80 works with such a student.

Speaking contest preparation involves awareness That's debatable of current events, updating notes, constant practice

By MARILYN SWINTON 9. What were the results of China's Gang metropolitan daily. Read periodicals such 78701), 512-476-7108.) Speech Director of Four Trial? as Time, Newsweek, and US News and 2. Carlo Lorenzini (pen name, Carlo District informative and persuasive 10. John Lennon: The man and his times. World Report. Such reading will increase Collodi), selections from Pinnochio. speaking contests are fast approaching, in­ Persuasive your awareness of world, national and state 3. Arnold Lobel, Fables, Harper and creasing the urgent need for practice 1. Should handguns be outlawed in the happenings. Row Publisher, Inc., 1980. sessions using possible contest questions. US? Use note files on material read and build The following current event topics are ex­ 2. What should be the US position with bibliographies of pertinent articles. Still in effect are authors and collections amples of the type of topics which will be regard to Polish independence? Frequent practice under simulated con­ added last year, such as One Hundred used in the district, regional and state con­ 3. How should we assess the work of the test conditions will aid contestants in selec­ Favorite Folktales, compiled by Steth tests: 96th Congress? ting appropriate topics, analyzing the topic, Thompson, Bloomington, Ind., University Press, 1975; Joel Chandler Harris and Informative 4. How well did the US handle the hostage organizing the speech, and practicing effec­ situation in Iran? tive delivery techniques. Margary Williams, as well as selections by 1. Who are the members of the Reagan 5. What cost President Carter his second the Category C authors listed in the The desired result of informative speak­ Constitution and Contest Rules. For , cabinet? term in office? ing is understanding and the approach is 2. What is America learning from the 6. What role did the Iranian crisis play in maximum participation in this storytelling objective while the desired effect of per­ category, contestants should choose selec­ Abscam trials? the November election? suasive speaking is agreement and the ap­ 3. What has been accomplished by two 7. Should John Anderson have run for tions which fit the flights of imagination ap­ proach is subjective. propriate for legends (historical), myths decades of busing? President? Contestants should be reminded to answer 4. What major issues influenced voters in 8. What role did religion play in the (religious), fables (morals), and tales the question and limit the note card to no (stories). the November elections? November election? more than 100 words. Violators of the word 5. What is Menachem Begin's current 9. Will free trade unions survive in limit rule are subject to disqualification. political status? The screening of the selections should be Poland? Prose, Poetry Interpretation the responsibility of the contestants's coach 6. What are the issues facing the 1981 Tex­ 10. Are basic changes necessary in the Recently approved additions to the Prose as Legislature? — not the contest judge. social security system? List in Category C are: Suggested additions for Categories A and 7. What is the current commitment of the Students can go a long way toward 1. Juan Sauvageau, Stories That Must US to space exploration? B are not in consideration at this time. preparation for the contests. Read daily Not Die, Austin: The Oasis Press, 1976. Names submitted will be held until the 8. What did we learn from the Voyager I newspapers such as the New York Times, Volumes 1-4. (Distributed by Publishing trip near Saturn? Prose and Poetry committee meets for the Wall Street Journal, or your local Services, Inc., 1800 Lavaca, Austin, TX next revision of authors.