OCTOBER 2004 Volume 89 • Number 2 LeaguUN I VE R SI TY I N TE R SCH O LA S TI C L E er A G U E The Spotlight is on Briefs and Notes Story by Amy Casteen Calendar of Friday Nights phenomenon. A upcoming events A secular religion. Oct. 28...... Marching Band: Area contest deadline for An obsession. These are 3A and 5A Oct. 30...... Marching all words the media has Band: Region contest deadline for 1A, 2A and 4A used to describe Texas Nov. 1 ...... Marching Band State Contest, 3A and 5A high school football re- Nov. 1 ...... ILPC membership due, yearbooks due cently. But those who for rating Nov. 1 ...... First day for participate and experi- Invitational Meet for E/JH Nov. 1 ...... District direc- ence the sport fi rst-hand tor name and info. forms due to state offi ce for CX Debate are the only ones who Nov. 1 ...... Academics: Deadline to update on-line school truly understand what it information Nov. 5 - 6 ...... Team Tennis is like to be under the State Tournament Nov. 13 ...... Cross Friday night lights in HS Photo by Maxim Mironow - Westlake Country State Meet Nov. 18-20 ...... Volleyball Texas during the foot- Queen for a pseudo-tailgate party turned into a proud tradition in the schools. It’s not the Eagles State Tournament before heading over to watch the Texas, and this is evident through- beating the Panthers, it’s my town ball season. game,” said UIL Athletic Director out the state, said UIL Executive beat your town.” academics Notes Events such as the opening of Charles Breithaupt. “It’s become Director Bill Farney. The community spirit that the movie Friday Night Lights and Student Ac tiv i ties a community event because even “Texas has a history of being football fosters is apparent in the live telecasts of high-profi le Con fer enc e if people don’t have a kid on the very proud, for example with many cities and towns around football games again brings Texas team, they go to the game anyway the tradition of the Alamo and the state, Farney said. He said high school football into the na- • Nov. 6 - Texas A&M to watch the kid who mowed their being the only state that was its the activity has gone beyond just tional spotlight. Uni ver si ty - Kingsville grass over the summer or their own country,” Farney said. “This being a sport. “Our Friday night experience neighbor play.” is the unique nature of Texas and “Football games have become involves a family piling into their The conference will be gin With a strong emphasis on foot- Texans. That spirit fosters com- a social event,” Farney said. “It’s pick-up truck and driving to the at 9 a.m. and conclude at 1:30 ball in the state, Friday nights have munity pride that spills over into See Friday Night, page 12 p.m. Admission is free to all next town over to the Dairy ac tiv i ties. Please check the UIL website for more de tails. UIL outlines transfer provisions under NCLB Invitationals By Mark Cousins is not in Title I School Improvement. the Constitution and Contest Rules. For information about In- Athletic Coordinator Below, UIL provides information on the Students and parents of athletes choosing vitational Meets in your area, With the implementation of provisions of transfer provisions of NCLB and the criteria to transfer under NCLB provisions should be please check the UIL website. the Federal No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), that will determine a student's eligibility for aware of some specifi cs regarding to eligibility All submitted Invitational many questions have arisen in reference to varsity athletic participation at the new school for varsity athletics: Meets are posted on the web. the UIL eligibility of students who elect to subsequent to the transfer. Eligibility for UIL First, the provisions of the Previous Ath- take advantage of transfers. NCLB provisions activities other than athletics should not be letic Participation Form will apply. A student allow students who attend schools identifi ed in question as the residence rule only applies who is determined to have changed schools as in Title I School Improvement, for failing to varsity athletic participation. Individuals for athletic purposes may be ruled ineligible The UIL web page is: to meet Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) for participating in UIL activities other than for participation by the local District Execu- www.uil.utexas.edu consecutive years, to transfer to a school that athletics must comply with section 400 of See NCLB, page 15 UIL Leaguer UIL Leaguer 2 • News October 2004 October 2004 • 3 Survey results guide council, UIL This year's fall UIL staff will continue to seek creative means to areas do not have convenient access to bowling survey revealed new facilitate playoffs and minimize travel. facilities ; and (3) schools are reluctant to add new information that will There was sizeable interest in adding mixed activities because of budget and staffing concerns. EDITOR help the UIL Legis- doubles to spring tennis. Other states have proven Only 46 schools indicated an interest in adding Dr. Bill Farney, lative Council make this to be a solid format. If the ballot passes, par- bowling as a UIL activity. UIL Director decisions and assist ticipation in both boys’ and girls’ tennis would Only 24 schools charge a participation fee for MANAGING EDITOR the UIL staff in plan- increase. extracurricular activities. Almost 1,000 schools do Jeanne Acton, assistant academic ning for upcoming The League is keenly aware of holding costs not. Parents can be thankful that Texas does not director years. Conference 5A down for schools. Some schools have expressed mirror other states. In some states, a participation schools showed some concern that they have a difficult time purchasing fee is the norm rather than the exception. With the Bill Farney interest in adding a major awards (letter jackets) for the $60 limit. escalating school finance problem, more schools in ADMINISTRATIVE UIL Director STAFF fourth team to the The survey showed that 480 schools did not want the near future may have to charge a fee. Whatever Dr. Bill Farney, direc- playoffs, but the vote to change the limit. But, 229 wanted to raise the happens, we hope that participation will not be tor was about even for and limit to $70, 188 wanted $80 and 117 preferred limited to only those who can pay. Dr. Charles against. Comments on this item indicated a grow- $90. Another follow-up question should have been Almost 250 schools conduct drug testing for Breithaupt, ing concern about nine and 10 team districts and “Are you able to purchase these major awards students in extracurricular activities. With the assistant director & director of athletics the added incentive in those districts of having a for $60?” Obviously, some schools are not. The reality of substance abuse in society, today’s stu- Richard Floyd, fourth team in the playoffs. Others believed the Council is well aware that whatever “maximum” dents face more exposure to drugs and to influences director of music addition of another team would eliminate the mad allowance becomes the rule, all jackets will cost from peers and adults in an atmosphere of abuse. activities scramble for warm-up games at the end of the sea- at least that amount. Almost 800 schools do not test for drugs. Either Bobby Hawthorne, son. Some were concerned about lop-sided scores An interesting result on insurance revealed that the cost is too great or their school district has director of academics when #4 played #1 in bi-district contests. 808 respondents carry catastrophic insurance on not deemed it necessary. In a survey conducted Jeanne Acton, By a vote of 148 for and 135 opposed, Confer- extracurricular participants. While 202 schools do two years ago by the UIL, the majority of school assistant academic ence A schools indicated an interest in having not, some of these offer catastrophic options for administrators indicated there was not a problem director three teams in the playoffs. Those voting against parents to purchase. The specter of catastrophic in their schools – but many perceived that other Daryl Beasley, assistant athletic have some doubts about the quality of a third place injury is something that all of us fear every day. schools had a problem. When asked why UIL director team. From a personal perspective, I have seen a The survey indicates a depth of concern that is does not require drug testing, the answer is that Diana Cardona, number of good third place teams and some weak both compassionate and realistic. Four hundred when and if a majority of schools ask the UIL to spring meet materials first place teams over the years. Also, in Confer- seventy eight schools favored coaching manuals consider it as a statewide procedure, drug testing director ence A basketball, there was a 2 to 1 majority being available electronically only, while a near will be on the agenda. Peter Contreras, that wanted to do away with the “Texas Cup” equal group of 464 was not in favor. This response The fall survey also revealed that a majority athletic coordinator basketball game. The fact that a state champion probably will initiate a “choice” option in the near of schools responding (523 to 486) now require Mark Cousins, goes home after losing its last game seems to take future where schools can request written manuals an annual physical examination. athletic coordinatator some luster off the tournament. or electronical manuals. We want to be sure that The annual questionnaire will become a twice Treva Dayton, assistant academic With all the travel problems and other lo- we are meeting the needs of our schools in an ef- yearly event with another solicitation of opinion director gistic concerns, a majority of schools oppose ficient and economical way – not just transferring on various issues being surveyed in the spring of Sandra Deel, eliminating regional tournaments in volleyball, printing costs from our office to local schools. each year to provide background information for financial officer basketball and soccer. The realization that Texas Only 35 schools sponsor bowling teams while the summer Legislative Council standing commit- Sam Harper, is a big state and travel is a necessary evil in any 981 do not. Everyone would agree on three tees in academics, music, athletics and policy. The waiver office playoff format resulted in 595 schools indicating things: (1) bowling is a wholesome activity that representatives of the Legislative Council and the Rachel Harrison, no change. However, 387 schools were in favor encompasses a number of students currently not UIL staff want to reflect the collective needs of athletic coordinator of doing away with regional tournaments. The participating in any other UIL activity; (2) some the schools they serve. Luis Muñoz, one-act play director Bonnie Northcutt, October, November/December, January/February, 5A • Vernon Newsom, Mansfield ISD; Curtis Cul- Leaguer March and April/May. There are no issues in June, well, Garland ISD; Gary Crowell, Fort Bend ISD; John director of policy July or August. One year’s subscription is $8. Peri- Folks, Northside ISD. 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UIL Leaguer UIL Leaguer 2 • October 2004 October 2004 Academics • 3 A balancing act Focusing on issues of substance is politically risky but educationally sound he primary my generation’s collective nostalgia for a kinder r e a d i n g and gentler, more innocent time, even if that Tselection time never really existed outside a Hollywood for the Social Studies sound stage. contest is David Hal- Not too long ago, I read an article stating that berstam’s The Fifties, teachers have been badgered into censoring them- a fascinating book that selves. According to the article, “some teachers was universally praised are changing their curriculum and their teaching for its absorbing exami- style, even if it goes against their principles, just nation of a “conflicted to avoid conflict. They do not want to get hate Bobby Hawthorne Academic Director and afflicted decade.” mail, to be called names, or to find themselves A Pulitzer Prize lambasted in the media.” winner, Halberstam I can relate. I don’t want to answer phone calls “tunnels below familiar surfaces to reveal the and e-mail from angry teachers or administrators self-confident and paranoia, liberality and con- either. It’s no fun to defend a one-act play that formity that defined the decade,” or so People wallows in sexuality or a poem that uses innu- magazine wrote. endo to shock or titillate. Recently, I received an I read the book when it was published in 1993, e-mail from the adviser of a student newspaper loved it and recommended it to Delma Yzaguirre, seeking comfort from colleagues because she al- the contest director. The selection was announced lowed a student to write a story that purportedly at last year’s State Meet and was met with general interviewed Jesus. approval, although a few students groaned when Sorry, but I’m fresh out. As Dr. Farney recently they heard it contained 700-plus pages. reminded me, life is hard, and it’s really hard if The only criticism I’ve received thus far comes you’re dumb. You want to write a column mock- from a few administrators and coaches, who’ve ing God, go ahead. Take your best shot. But don’t complained about language. If my math is correct, expect me to stand up there with you when the the book contains approximately 403,200 words, other side returns fire. a dozen or thereabouts of which consist of four I will, however, defend the right — the need letters or a derivative or combination thereof. — for young people to deal honestly and critically So, what to do? with reality. And so, our Ready Writing contest Ditch it? I don’t think so. I suggest the coach might ask students to expound on poverty or thumb through the book and mark out any offend- injustice. The Current Issues and Events contest ing words. Trust me, we’ll not ask any question might ask them to contemplate the rationale for that includes or requires a profanity, such as: the war in Iraq or how unregulated money can and if so how many it employs. As far as I know, Q: Who started the Korean War? corrupt the democratic process. The Literary no one has conducted a serious investigation into A: The #@*% Communists. Criticism contest might require students to read the matter. I do not believe the UIL is ‘infected’ We will ask questions about the decade’s great Steinbeck or Huxley or Harper Lee. And if we with them, whatever that is supposed to mean. social ferment: the Red Scare, the beginning of receive a phone call and e-mail from concerned Right now, our biggest problem is a shortage of the civil rights movement, the sexual revolution, parents and possibly even an elected official or parking space.” the emerging military-industrial complex and the two, so be it. Then, it got ugly. Soon, I was receiving letters dawn of the age of television. We will ask ques- C’est la vie. from state senators and representatives, with copies tions about the Kinsey Report,Tennessee Williams, Many years ago, I had a serious run-in with going to the commissioner of education and the Elvis, Brando, Kerouac and Ginsberg. a parent over the State Meet editorial writing governor and such. After attempting in vain to These subjects are potentially volatile. Many contest topic, which dealt with a hypothetical explain that the topic was not a referendum of today would rather remember the ‘50s as the age piece of legislation that would have made it a hate the morality or immorality of homosexuality but of genial Ike, coonskin caps and poodle skirts. But crime to harass gay students in public schools. The rather a policy argument on violence in public as the Library Journal noted in its review of the prompt was based on legislation that several states schools, I buckled and wrote the parent a letter book, “The fifties were more than just a midpoint nationwide have passed. that said, if he managed to read between the lines, decade in a century; they were to be the crucible in A week after the contest, a letter landed on my “I’m sorry I asked your child to think.” which the rest of the 20th Century was forged.” desk, accusing me of being part of a vast liberal Even today, the episode gnaws on me. So, why mention this? Because I fear local cen- conspiracy and positing that the UIL must be Sadly, I figure we’ll see similar attacks and worse. sors will want to delete not just words but ideas “infected with Gays and Lesbians.” The author In today’s highly charged political climate, I worry and themes, that some local crusader will think used the words sorry, sick, disgraceful, noxious that we’ll face a growing number of challenges it’s unnecessary — even un-American — to learn and pathetic, all in one paragraph. from both ends of the political spectrum. I can about Emmett Till, Margaret Sanger or Joseph I was young and stupid, so I responded, “I have only imagine the furor were we to ask high school McCarthy because their stories don’t reinforce no idea whether the UIL employs homosexuals See Fifties, page 5 UIL Leaguer UIL Leaguer 4 • Speech October 2004 October 2004 • 5 "American Reflections" New poetry category connects literature and history

t’s an exciting to “heal” or to understand more fully its impact re-birth of the introduction! time for oral upon us all. Not to be written at the last minute while Ii n t e r p r e t a - From the realization that literature is an out- riding the bus to a meet, the introduction and tion contestants and growth of our experiences, Category A of Poetry transitions will be essential to the overall effect coaches as new perfor- was born. of the program. mance categories are Before pieces are selected, students need to ex- The C&CR states the goal of this category inaugurated this year. amine the category description carefully, focusing is to encourage students to explore and under- I am delighted at the attention on the paragraph within the Constitu- stand historical events as well as their impact on enthusiasm with which tion that explains the intent of the category. The America. Jana Riggins you have embraced program must explore a specific historical event Your commentary should display that under- Speech Director these literary categories that has had a profound impact upon our nation. standing. announced last May at This step is critical to fulfilling the intent of the Think of it as teaching your audience a State Meet. performance. mini-history lesson through the use of oral per- We have explored the category descriptions Although your chosen theme may encompass formance. in depth at the summer coaches’ conference, the an important movement in history, your program May the contestant spotlight an event that did TSCA state convention and Student Activity must contain an “anchor” poem that directly not take place on American soil? Yes. The point is: Conferences this fall. Editions of the Leaguer will speaks about a specific event significant to that Did the event have a significant impact upon the also examine a specific movement. This is where the student may have United States? The Viet Nam conflict and Desert performance category to do some digging. Storm did not occur inside our homeland, but they in order to provide Encourage students to research and to dialogue continue to convincingly impact our country. Your program must contain guidance and insight with their social studies instructors. Medical dis- As a final preparation, secure documentation. into spirit and intent. coveries of historic proportions might play out in You are required to provide proof at the contest an “anchor” poem that di- Category A of Poetry your theme, but you would need a poem addressing that the poems in your program are published in rectly speaks about a spe- is entitled “American a specific discovery such as the polio vaccine to hard copy. Reflections” and has anchor your program. Posting of the literature on the Internet is not cific event significant to that probably generated Your performance might explore the Protest considered proof they are published. more enthusiasm and Movement of the 1960s – 1970s, but essential You may bring to the contest the original movement. This is where the initiated amazing cre- to the seven-minute presentation would be the source, the book(s) in which the poems were student may have to do some ativeness from students, inclusion of a poem about a particular protest, published. but also prompted more perhaps Kent State. If you cannot bring the book(s) to contest digging. inquiry of all the four Be sure you clearly address a specific event but you have access to it prior to competition, new prose and poetry within your performance. School violence in photocopy the title page, the table of contents, categories. It requires America is not a specific event; the Columbine and the page the poem(s) begins in the book in- a contestant to perform a thematic program of tragedy is. Integration of professional sports is not dicating this number matches the page designa- two or more published, printed poems by one or an event; Jackie Robinson’s debut as a Brooklyn tion in the table of contents. Use these as proof more poets. Dodger is a pivotal historical event. of publication. The program must explore a specific historical One could explore the impact of the British In- An additional avenue to prove publication may Online System event that has influenced the United States and vasion on the American music scene (the theme) include accessing the Library of Congress Online will be open especially important for the performer to realize by incorporating a poem about the Beatles debut for cataloguing information. is that at least one poem within the program on the Ed Sullivan show within the program (the I hope UIL competitors not only enjoy read- for CX District must directly speak about the specific historical event that proved to be the catalyst). ing new literature but also become enlightened set-up Nov. 1 event. Not all of your poems must address the same about the history of our great nation as a result of What potential for growth this category event; perhaps they build off of each other to preparing for this new poetry category. Deadline for provides! establish a broader theme. As district competition nears, incorporating setting up CX The speech competitor is not only learning However, one of them should serve as the an- poetry performances with the social studies classes about literature but learning about history, as well. chor for the program and it must address a specific in your high school will allow speech students to district online It goes without saying that Category A embodies historical event that is tied to the theme. practice in front of varied audiences, and the his- is Dec. 1 English/Language Arts essential knowledge and The describing paragraph in the Constitution tory curriculum will come to life in a stimulating skills. also admonishes that the introduction and/or way for students. This challenging category goes even further transitions should clearly establish the signifi- The C&CR instructs coaches to thoroughly — reinforcing social studies TEKS thus prepar- cance of this event in history as an influence on read the 2004-05 UIL Prose and Poetry Handbook, ing our students for the U.S. history portion of our country. available through the League office, where all the TAKS. The burden of proof does not fall on the judge the new performance categories are discussed in When a significant historical event occurs, au- or on the contest director, but squarely on the greater detail, including the issue of appropriate thors pick up their pens and write, and through contestant. documentation for competition. their literature we are able to process the event, In effect, through this category, we will see the UIL Leaguer UIL Leaguer 4 • October 2004 October 2004 Journalism • 5 Student Activities Conferences prove useful n the past can get material sent to you. expressed concerns over different aspects of the month, I have It is important that students start preparing for contests. The one concern that popped up quite Ireached my the spring meets now. a bit is the judges at the contests. ninth month in preg- Too often, students walk into district competi- Here is my advice. nancy while surviving tions with little knowledge of what an editorial is. If you are lucky enough to host the district two Student Activi- This is unfair to the students and the judges. meet, hire other journalism teachers to judge your ties Conferences. The I am not suggesting that you stop everything contests. You can use retired teachers or teachers SACs were much and solely concentrate on UIL journalism con- from your area who are not in your district. more fun than this tests, but you should be able to work the material If you choose to use professional journalists, col- Jeanne Acton final month of lugging into your journalism/newspaper lesson plans. If lege professors or college students, please make sure Journalism Director around a soccer match you are one of the unfortunate teachers who do that the judges read the entire judging packet. in my tummy. not have a journalism class, give the material to One of the complaints was that professionals The turnout at both interested students and allow them to practice and professors don’t use the UIL criteria for news conferences was good, but I wish more students on their own. writing and feature writing. Don't had been able to attend. I know budget crunches You can always meet with them periodically I think this happens because they simply do are hitting schools hard as are yearbook and news- during the year to give them feedback on their not read the judge's packet. The judges need to forget ILPC paper deadlines. Sometimes it’s just hard to find progress. understand the UIL expectations so the contests membership time to fit one more thing in. We did have more Help is on the way … are judged fairly. than 100 journalism students attend the Tyler Also, I would like to offer my help to your Another concern that came up at the confer- forms are conference and more than 60 attend the Canyon students. I created three Power Points for the ences was the use of computers at the contests. due Nov. 1. conference. news, feature and editorial writing contests for Students have the option of using their own The conferences gave me a chance to meet the Student Activities Conference, and I would computer and portable printer at the district, Yearbooks many advisers across the state and work with be happy to share them with any teacher. regional and state meets. for ratings journalism students again. It was great to be in I also would love to come to your area and However, if there is a printing problem or a the classroom with the students. I am not sure I present the Power Points to your school and computer problem, the student is not given extra and gave any earth-shattering instruction, but I do surrounding schools if you could not attend a time to submit a story. Using a computer is risky, yearbook believe the material will help students perform conference. but I also believe it could be an advantage for better at the UIL contests. For instance, I know we did not have a student those students who are accustomed to writing IAAs are Students participated, and their eagerness to activities conference in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area on a computer. due learn and attentiveness energized the conference, this year. If any teacher would like to set up a I would have a rough time writing a news story although some of the energy might have come from mini-journalism conference with surrounding without a computer in front of me. Dec. 1. the candy I tossed around to those who answered schools, I could come to your area and present As we progress through the year, I know other Please my questions. I’m not above bribery. the information to the students. My only request concerns will arise. Practice makes perfect is that you wait until after December 15. My little Please do not hesitate to contact me. I can’t contact If you didn’t get a chance to attend a SAC, you boy is due on Oct. 30, and I will be on partial promise that I will fix every problem or concern, but us if you can still purchase a copy of the contest manual maternity leave for a while. I will definitely listen and look into the matter. and practice material for you and your students. Contest concerns: (Acton's e-mail's address is have not Just give us a call or drop me an e-mail, and we While I was at the conference, several teachers [email protected]) received a The Fifties: Examination of a “conflicted and afflicted decade” membership continued from page 3 If they do not confront them now, Named Desire, the Bible—elicits an and Raphael’s The Alba Madonna, students to read Huck Finn or fifth when can they? emotional response. both of which depicted a nude baby graders to study Ol’ Man River, the If educators forfeit their obliga- Though it failed, the legislation Jesus. most important song from the most tion to require students to ponder was an example of the triumph of That was interesting. I’m sure I important play in the history of the the complexities of the world, then hubris over intellect, and we haven’t had better things to do than to de- American musical theater. our silence, our “soft bigotry of low seen the last of it. fend Memling and Raphael and the While we never choose con- expectations” makes us conspirators I suspect that critics and censors need for fourth graders to understand troversy for controversy’s sake, we to an injustice. will forever find fault with portions Renaissance art showing the Son of shall never shy from it out of fear of And each time fear wins, the of the UIL academic program. The God in his birthday suit. Still, at some confrontation. I knew all hell would probability for future censorship selection of one-act plays regularly level, it’s essential that we do so. break out when Fred Tarpley chose grows. For example, a California comes under attack, as do the Lit- And so, my job — and yours — is Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone state representative once proposed erary Criticism reading selections, to weigh the validity of any criticism a few years back, but Dr. Tarpley was an amendment that prohibits the the prose/poetry categories and the against the value of the art or the mes- enchanted by the book and impressed use of “any piece of literature that Ready Writing prompts. sage. We occasionally hear that the with its literary significance. I was elicited an emotional response” in Several years ago, we were forced academic program is the backbone proud to defend it. the language-arts section of the state’s to defend the fourth, fifth and sixth of the UIL. We believe in freedom of ex- proposed assessment system. grade Art Contest because the se- That’s good, because now more pression. We believe that students All great literature—Native lections included Hans Memling’s than ever, this is the time to have should confront controversial topics. Son, Things Fall Apart, A Streetcar Madonna and Child with Angels a little. UIL Leaguer UIL Leaguer 6 • Theater October 2004 October 2004 • 7 Take steps to create a positive environment for your OAP It’s after Oct. 1 and all of Synergism is defined as the interaction of two or more Edition of the Handbook for One-Act Play. There are nu- you should have submitted agents so that their combined effect is greater than the merous changes, and you will be lost this year without it. your enrollment cards by the sum of their individual effects. The relationship between Take time to read it. If you did not receive the last Leaguer, time you receive this Leaguer. these “agents” must be based on trust and mutual respect. make sure you find a copy and read it. There are many Your commitment to participate The “Guide for One-Act Play Critic Judges” tells us that clarifications and at least one correction in there. in the world’s largest theatrical “the most important function of the critic judge is to Play and Set Approval event puts you on the road serve as an educator.” The adjudicator and directors are It may seem a little early to begin asking you to make play to zone or district contests in both teachers and students and hopefully work together selections, but the Dec. 21 deadline will soon be here. The March. There’s much to do to develop their skills. The director and company should reading committee has been busy reading and evaluating Luis Muñoz and consider at this time. You learn from the adjudicator’s responses and the adjudica- for the last two months. Don’t get caught in a bottleneck One Act Play Director will need to select a play, cast it, tor learns from the production he or she has witnessed. It as we get closer to deadline. The sooner you submit, the rehearse it and, if you’re having takes two to tango. faster the League office can respond. Remember, anyone a good time, fall in love with it. Webster’s defines criticism as “the art of evaluating or wishing to produce a play not on the approved lists, adapt There are other, not so obvious, issues that you need to analyzing with knowledge and propriety.” In the world of a play or request an addition to the basic set must do so by deal with between now and the end of this year’s journey. OAP the adjudicator is asked to consider the merits and the December deadline. Much can be gained from the OAP process but only if demerits of an artistic endeavor relative to a set of artis- Submittals that do not strictly adhere to the procedures you work on creating an environment that will foster a tic standards as defined under the “Standards for Judging found on page 28 of the Handbook for One-Act Play, 16th positive experience. There are several things you can do One-Act Plays.” At the same time, propriety dictates that Edition shall not be accepted and shall be returned. All to cultivate an environment that will serve as the founda- offensive comments or behavior not be a part of it. The six items listed on that page must be included! tion for an experience that will positively affect you, your judge must approach the task of evaluating the play with Drama Loan Library students and your community. a respect for the work that went into it. The director and A great place to start the selection process is to request You should talk to your students and the members of students have done their best. reading copies of scripts from our Drama Loan Library. your community about the OAP process. Don’t let them It should also be understood the director also plays the With over 36,000 scripts on the shelves, it is an incredible be surprised by anything that happens. They should know role of critic and considers the merits and demerits of the resource. You may request up to 10 titles at a time and keep time limits, set rules and more importantly the relationship critique relative to a set of standards. Propriety also dictates them for up to three weeks. The cost is a nominal $3 for between you, your company, your community and your a weighing of words and actions so as not to offend. The postage and handling. Contact the approved publishers and adjudicator. You and your students should not only know adjudicators have done their best. request their catalogs. Most of them also have web sites. the rules but also understand that those rules are designed Each Spring the League receives hundreds of evaluation The publishers are listed on page 100 of the 16th Edition to provide equity and safety, to make the contest run ef- forms, letters and e-mails regarding our judges. Some of of the Handbook. ficiently and to keep productions within the law. They these responses are simple and to-the-point. Some are vi- SAC - Kingsville should know that the rules are not designed to inhibit the cious and unjustified. These evaluations are the only way League staff will be conducting a Student Activities creative process or to play “gotcha” with each other. Work that we can “teach” our judges. It is your critique of their Conference in Kingsville on Nov. 6. Workshops on move- these discussions into your classes, rehearsals and as pre or work. I repeat for emphasis, this critique should consider ment, voice, combat, characterization, makeup, lighting post performance discussions at school performances. the merits and demerits of an artistic endeavor, this time and more are scheduled. Helping us out will be Texas The OAP process should be no surprise to anyone. The an oral critique, with propriety dictating that offensive A&M-Kingsville’s Dr. David Deacon, Dr. Patrick Faherty, “realities” are simple and straightforward. You will go to comments or behavior not be a part of it. Vanessa Vargas, and Miranda Dvorak. Kelly Russell and contest, an adjudicator will render a decision, two schools If an adjudicator used words like “inept,” “racist,” “igno- Dr. Terrell Lewis will join us from Texas A&M – Corpus will advance and you will receive a critique. There will be rant,” “senile,” “biased” or phrases like “this person should Christi. Traveling from Austin are Maria Saenz Hascall, a Best Actor and a Best Actress and eight All-Star Cast be fired,” or “this person should not be allowed anywhere Ron Dodson and Jenny Nichols. Mike Doggett, Industrial, members. There will be a maximum of eight Honorable- near children,” during an oral critique, the phones at the and Joe Trevino, Bishop, also will be sharing ideas. We’d Mention All-Stars and maybe some local tech awards. League office would be ringing off the walls. Yet, there are love to have you join us. There will be no magical third place advancement or nine some directors, students, parents and administrators out Judges List All-Stars or two Best Actors. there who do not hesitate to use these words and phrases The current TETAAO judges list is published in this You owe it to your students and community to teach in evaluating a judge’s work. Is this right? No. Is the evalu- issue. This includes judges whose dues had been paid as them to watch productions with a critical and appreciative ation form a medium for “venting?” No! of Oct. 5. Please check and make sure any judges you have eye. It’s hard for them to learn to appreciate good acting, The adjudicator’s work should be critiqued in a manner hired are on the list. Some judges may need to pay dues or good directing and good drama if they can only see the that shows respect and an understanding that they have be re-certified before serving as adjudicators in 2005. It is positive in their own play and spend their time trying to done their best. Your evaluation of this judge should also also important that we receive copies of all contracts. We pick apart the other play for weaknesses. Motivate them show that you, as a theatre artist, understand what criti- try to keep an accurate record of judging assignments so to go out to see other plays and other contests. Prepare cism should be. To think that a judge is out to get you or that we can find judges in emergency situations. them to be lovers of all theatre. has sold out to the host school or any other myth of that The League would like to express its condolences to the Students, teachers and audience members should nature is absurd. families of Rick Powell and Dr. Randall Buchanan. Rick know the ramifications of the UIL’s Spring Meet Code. This year the TETAAO has changed the form that had served as contest manager for many of the Rio Grande They should understand that the League will not tolerate will be used by directors to evaluate their performance. Valley’s OAP contests over the years. He was a graduate unsportsmanlike conduct in any form. They should know The “yes” and “no’s” have been replaced with qualitative of Sharyland High School where he participated in OAP. that contest managers and adjudicators are “officials” at the ratings that indicate the level of proficiency demonstrated Dr. Randall J. Buchanan served as President of TETA and contest and that confrontations, name-calling, etc. shall be by the judge in each area. There are also spaces to provide was involved with the League for many years. He judged treated no differently than it would be at a sports event. remarks on strengths and weaknesses. Use it wisely. the State Meet in 1980 and 1989 and managed contests The relationship between you, your company, your 16th Edition at Texas A&I in Kingsville during his tenure there. Both community and your adjudicator is a synergistic one. Here’s another reminder to order your copy of the 16th of these fine gentlemen will be missed. UIL Leaguer UIL Leaguer 6 • October 2004 October 2004 Theater • 7 2004-2005 UIL approved OAP critic judges' list Eligible critic judges as of September 15, (*2) Royal R Brantley, West Texas A&M 4711 Spicewood Springs, Apt 110, Austin TX 78759 (2) Phil Hoke , Wharton County Junior College, 2004: University, PO Box 60747 WTAMU, Canyon 512/232-5307-wk 342-9787-hm, FAX 512/471-0824, 911 Boling Highway, Wharton TX 77488 979-531- The 2004-2005 Texas Educational Theatre As- TX 79016 806/651-2811-wk FAX 806/651-2818, [email protected] F/S - IV [07] 9071 [email protected] [08] sociation Adjudicator Organization’s List of Critic [email protected] Any - I [09] (2) Laurie Doyle, Lubbock Christian University, (*2) Mark B Holtorf, (Tarleton State Univ), 1501 Judges is published for the benefit of zone, district, (*2) Joe A Brown (Texas Wesleyan Univ), 5600 5601 W. 19th, Lubbock 79407 806/720-7428-wk, Oakwood Drive, Stephenville TX 76401 254/965- area, and regional personnel making choices of critic Shadow Creek Ct, Fort Worth TX 76112-3819 817/ [email protected] - I [09] 2712-hm [email protected] Any, CM, - I [09] judges for the one-act play contest. Only the judges on 531-4976-wk / 817/457-1651-hm, [email protected] (*1) Eleanor Dryden, 3298 Gary Brewer Rd., Sny- (1) Floyd E. “Skip” Hughes, Rt. 1, Box 120, Mt. this list may be used to adjudicate UIL one-act play [email protected] - II [05] der TX 79549-0814, 325/573-9739 [email protected] Pleasant TX 75455 903/572-2793 [email protected] contests. [Refer to Section 1033 (d) (3) (A) in the (3)Cindy Callaham, (Ropesville ISD) PO Any - I [09] Any, - III [05] current Constitution and Contest Rules.] BOX 131, Ropesville 79358 806/562-4169-hm (2) Kate Ellis (UT Pan American), 1405 N. 15th (*1) Betty Hukill (Parmount Theatre), 1933 High- [email protected] - I [09] St. #9, McAllen TX 78501 956/683-9555-hm, 956/ land, Abilene TX 79605 325/677-1161-wk 325/698- The UIL recommends the use of a single critic (2) Sheleigh Carmichael, San Jacinto College- 318-5373-wk [email protected] F/S - IV [07] 1399-hm, FAX 325/676-1630, bhukill@paramount- judge. [Refer to Section 1033 (d) (3) (B) (i).] South, 13735 Beamer, Houston TX 77089 281/929- (*2) Charles Falcon (San Antonio College), abilene.org Any - I [08] * = TETAAO recommended Area/Region 4695-wk 281/481-6537-hm, sheleigh.carmichael@sj 222 W Craig Pl, San Antonio TX 78212-4299 210/ (*2) Charles Hukill (McMurry University), Judge cd.edu< /A>, Any - III [09] 733-2726-wk 735-6933-hm, FAX 210/785-6484, 1933 Highland Ave., Abilene TX 79605 325/793- (1) = Independent (*2) Rod Caspers, 8004 Epping Lane, Austin [email protected] - IV [08] 3839-wk 325/698-1399-hm, FAX 325/793-4662, (2) = College/University Employee TX 78745 512/326-5233-hm [email protected] (*2) Rebecca Faulds, Tyler Jr College, Speech / [email protected] Any - I [09] (3) = Public School Employee - IV [08] Theatre, PO Box 9020, Tyler TX 75711 903/510-2208- (*2) Nancy Jo Humfeld, Howard Payne Uni- (4) = Private School Employee (2) Kathleen Cochran, McLennan Comm. wk 569-6474-hm, FAX 903/510-2800, [email protected] versity, 1000 Fisk, Brownwood TX 76801 325/649- ( ) = Institution affiliation College, 1400 College Dr., Waco TX 76710 254/ - II [05] 8515-wk 325/643-1204-hm, FAX 325/649-8902, blue clickable link = e-mail 299-8191-wk 399-6331-hm, FAX 254/299-8242, (1) Jeanette Filardo, 3539 Wood Valley, Houston [email protected] Any- I [07] F = Full, already has 6 assignments [email protected] Any, - II [07] TX 77025 713/664-9424-hm jfilardo@academicplane (*2) Paul Hutchins (retired), 2401 Westview Available to judge: M-F = Monday to Friday only, (*2) Gene Cole, South Plains College, 1401 t.com Any, - III [09] Trail, Denton TX 76207 940/566-3254 -hm 668-7731 F/S = weekends only, Any = all College Rm163, Levelland TX 79336 806/894- (*2) Michael Kim Frederick, Del Mar College, x 349-wk, FAX 940/566-3234, [email protected] 9611 x.2266-wk 796-2201-hm, FAX 806/894-5274, 101 Baldwin, Corpus Christi TX 78404 361/698- Any - II [08] I, II, III, IV = Approximate Region of Resi- [email protected] Any - I [09] 1507 / 1509-wk 853-6350-hm, FAX 361/698-1511, (*3) Cathy Huvar, (Kingwood HS) 2611 Bens dence (*3) Kay A. Coleman (Retired), 18777 Stone Oak [email protected] - IV [09] Branch Drive #2415, Kingwood TX 77339 281/ [ ] = Year Recertification Required Pkwy. Apt. 631, San Antonio TX 78258 210/402- (4) Eric Geyer, (Saint Marys Hall), 327 W 641-6996-wk 281/641-7257-fax 281/360-6302-hm 0416-hm [email protected] Any, CM, - IV [07] Ridgewood, San Antonio 78212 210/828-0257-hm [email protected] -III [08] The State Meet Judges for 2004-2005 are as (*2) Bill G Cook (Baylor University), 265 Barker [email protected] - IV [09] (2) Daniel Inouye, (Baylor University), 509 N follows: Lane, Waco TX 76705 254/829-2193-hm 710-1861- (*1) Dennis Gilmore,(Henderson Co. Perf. Hewitt Dr. #34, Hewitt 76643 254/666-4709-hm wk, FAX 254/710-1765, [email protected] M-F Arts) PO Box 102, Athens TX 75751 903/675- [email protected] - II [09] Tal Lostracco - A, Maria Saenz Hascall - AA, - II [04] 3908, 903/677-1592-hm, FAX 903/675-3968, (*2) Jerry R Ivins, San Jacinto College-Cen- George Sorensen- AAA, Robert Singleton - AAAA, (2)Sean Patrick Cooper, (Texas Tech University), [email protected] Any, CM, - II [08] tral, 8060 Spencer Hwy, Box 2007, Pasadena TX Jim Mammarella - AAAAA 302-B N. Clinton Lubbock 79416, Lubbock 79414 806/ (3) David Grantham (Deer Park HS), 2250 Holly 77504 281/542-2039-wk, FAX 281/542-2040, 441-6399 - hm [email protected] - I [09] Hall Apt. 146, Houston TX 77054 281/804-1598 cell [email protected] Any, CM, - III [09] (*2) David R Allen, Midland College, 3600 N Gar- (*2) Jerry Cotton (Cedar Valley College), 714 832/668-7300 [email protected] III [08] (2) Lynae Latham Jacobs, Amarillo College, PO field, Midland TX 79705 432/686-4205-wk / 432/697- Sherwood Court, Cedar Hill TX 75104 972/291-5449- (2) Clay Grizzle (Howard College), 1506 Vines, Box 447, Amarillo TX 79178 806/371-5343 wkjacob- 3186-hm, FAX 432/685-4769, [email protected] hm, [email protected] Any, - II [07] Big Spring TX 79720 432/264-5068-wk 432/268-9400- [email protected] I [08] Any, - I [08] (*2) Wm. Perry Crafton, West Texas A&M hm, [email protected] - I [07] (*1) Charles R Jeffries, St. Philip’s College, 1801 (3) R. Scott Allen (Jenkins Elementary), 5611 Univ, WTAMU Box 60747, Canyon TX 79016 (2) Vincent Hardy, St. Philips College, 1801 E. Martin Luther King Dr., San Antonio TX 78203 Pinaster Pointe Lane, Spring TX 77379 281/376- 806/651-2813-wk 655-9822-hm, FAX 806/651-2818, ML King Drive, San Antonio 78203 210/531-4838 210/531-4704, FAX 210/531-4768, [email protected] 3502-hm 281/355-3180-wk 832/249-2305-FAX [email protected] Any, - I [09] - wk [email protected] - IV [09] Any, CM, - IV [08] [email protected] or [email protected] Any, (*2) Philip Craik (McMurry University), 933 (3) Kathy Love Harvey,(West Foundation El- (*2) Ina Wilder Jensen (Texas A & M Univ.- - III [09] Grand Ave, Abilene TX 79605 325/793-3840-wk ementary), 1603 Archer City Hwy., Wichita Falls Corpus), 622 Grant, Corpus Christi TX 78411 (3)Danyah Arafat-Johnson, George Dawson MS, 325/676-7405-hm, (wk) [email protected] TX 76302 940/720-3080-wk, 940/716-0049-hm 361/825-2362-wk FAX 361/825-6097, ina.jensen@ 400 South Kimball, Southlake 76092 817/949-5556- m.edu - I [09] [email protected] or [email protected] mail.tamcc.edu - IV [07] wk, [email protected] - I [09] (*2) David Crawford, (Tyler Junior College), Any, - I [05] (*1) Jan Jones (Retired), 3716 Driftwood, Tyler (*3) Larry Arnhold (Deer Park HS), 1911 1211 Balmoral, Tyler TX 75703 903/510-2678-wk F(*1) Maria Sáenz Hascall (Theatre Consultant), TX 75701 903/561-3736-hm 903/579-6000 ext. 3114- Wendy Hill Way, Houston TX 77058 832/668- 903/534-2908-hm, FAX 903/510-2800, [email protected] 1704 Hartford Rd, Austin TX 78703 hm 512/482- wk, 903/561-3736 FAX, [email protected] - II 7200-wk 281/486-7052-hm, FAX 281/930-4894, Any - II [09] 9222 cellular: 576-8718, [email protected] [09] [email protected] Any, - III [09] (2) LaDonna Davis, 5220 CR 4600, Athens 75752 Any, CM, - IV [07] (*2) Ray E Karrer (Retired), 2346 Hubbard, (3) Mildred Austin (Retired), 1485 Co Rd 903/338-2162 [email protected] -III [09] (*2) James A Hatfield (Univ of Texas-Tyler), Paris TX 75460 784-3885-hm, FAX 903/782-0370, 2011, Walnut Springs TX 76690 254/897-7563-hm (1) Lisa C Denman,(Baylor Univ.) 466 Dal Paso, PO Box 130607, Tyler TX 75713 903/566-7425- [email protected] Any, - II [08] [email protected] - I [08] Waco TX 76706 254/662-6359 hm, 254/710-6480 wk wk 566-7494-hm, FAX 903/566-7491, James_ (3) Diane M Kaste (Humble: Kingwood 9th grade (*1) Jerry Ayers (Clear Blue Theatricals), 311 [email protected] - II [09] [email protected]. edu - II [07] campus), 2219 Friarwood Trl, Kingwood TX 77339 1/2 S. Rogers, Waxahachie TX 75165 972/938- (*2) Stan C Denman, Baylor University, PO Box (2) Harold J Haynes (Houston Comm. College- 281/641-6655-wk 359-2626-hm, [email protected] 0316wk/ 972-938-0316hm, FAX 972/938-0316, 97262, Waco TX 76798 254/710-1861-wk 662-6359- Central), 2016 Main Street #1615., Houston TX or [email protected] Any - II [08] [email protected] Any, CM, - II [08] hm, FAX 254-710-1765, [email protected] 77002-8848 713/659-3425-hm 832-578-1705-wk, (*2) James D Kemmerling (West TX A&M (2) Raymond Bailey, (McLennan Community Col- Any - II [07] - III [04] University), 7413 Dreyfuss, Amarillo TX 79121 lege), 2920 Washington, Waco, TX 76710 254/366- (*1) Tom A Dickson (Thea. Consultant), 404 (2) Elizabeth R Hedges Panola College, 1109 806/651-2814 or 2799-wk 806/355-8091-hm, FAX 0652 cell,[email protected] - II [08] Cumberland Dr, Hurst TX 76054 817/498-0870, W. Panola Ave, Carthage TX 75633 693-2064-wk 806/651-2818, [email protected] Any (4) Barbara Helen Baker,(Providence HS) 6203 [email protected] - II [07] FAX 903/693-2065, [email protected] M-F, CM, - I [07] Hopes Ferry Street, San Antonio 78233 210/637-5929- F(*1) Ronald L. Dodson (Retired), 1514 Sum- - II [05] (2) Teresa Klattenhoff-Newton, (Western Texas hm [email protected] Any, - IV [05] mer Stone Apt. A, Austin TX 78704 512/445-6639, (2) Jack Heifner, Stephen F. Austin State Uni- College), 2706 28th Street, Snyder TX 79549 325/573- (1) Cynthia R Baker, 3287 Whitley Rd, Wylie [email protected] Any, - IV [05] versity, PO. Box 9090 SFA Station, Nacogdoches 0038 hm [email protected] I [08] TX 75098 972/412-3670-hm, 214/566-1649-wk (*2) Bill Doll, (Angelo State University), 2720 TX 75962 936/468-1343-wk [email protected] (*2) Jay P. Kyle, Hill College, PO Box 619, Hills- [email protected] Any, - II [08] Canyon Creek Rd, San Angelo TX 76904 325/942- Any, - III, [05] boro TX 76645 254/582-2555 x.271, Cell phone-254/ (3) Jim Boman,Lamar Consolidated HS, 4606 2146-wk 325/223-1409-hm FAX-325/942-2033, (2) James Henderson,Trinity Valley Community 498-3884, FAX 254-582-7591, [email protected] Mustang Dr., Rosenberg 77471 281/341-3412-wk, [email protected] All, - I [09] College, 100 Cardinal Lane, Athens 75751 903/675- - II [08] [email protected] - III [09] (*2) Lucien Douglas (University of Texas-Austin), 6384 or 6313-wk - II [email protected] [09] See Judges list, page 10 UIL Leaguer UIL Leaguer 8 • Music October 2004 October 2004 • 9 2005 State Wind Ensemble Music event focuses on artistic elements rather than competition The State Wind good audience members as well as accomplished favorable judge’s rating, win a trophy or “beat the Ensemble Contest performers. other bands.” The goal is to accept the challenge (SWEC) was estab- Participants in the 2005 State Wind Ensemble of making music for the sole purpose of performing lished in 1976 as a Festival can anticipate experiencing the follow- at the highest level of musical excellence pos- part of the Texas State ing: sible for an appreciative, supportive audience in Solo and Ensemble • Three adjudicators will provide a recorded an optimum acoustical space. Contest. During the and written critique of each band’s performance. (3) A corollary to the goal is the expecta- years that followed, However, judges will not assign ratings or pick an tion that everyone will have the opportunity to it gradually evolved outstanding band in each classification. be appreciative listeners as others perform in a into the format that • In place of ratings and outstanding band formal concert setting. Tickets for the Richard Floyd Director of Music was used throughout awards, the judging panel will honor individual Reports indicate that some of the most suc- State Marching the past decade. The performers and/or sections for exemplary musical cessful and competitive band programs in the Band SWEC is viewed as an achievements. Appropriate awards (draped state nation have found this format to be challenging, Contest will educationally rewarding and positive experience medals) will be provided. rewarding and educational. In fact, many say their be available at for all participants. This year this prestigious event • In order to integrate the “listening portion” students “try harder” in this setting than they do is scheduled for May 7, 2005. of the experience into the event, each band will be at a traditional contest. the Alamodome Much of the success of this event has been expected to structure a schedule that will enable Participation in the event is limited because and at attributed to the Clinician/Commentator com- the students to listen to the performance of two of judge’s schedules and the availability of www.ticketmaster.com ponent of the format. This feature allows each other performing groups over the course of the day. performance sites. Hence it is likely that more beginning performing group to have a 30-minute post con- The listening schedule must be set and filed with schools will be submitting entries than can be Wednesday, cert clinic/critique with a nationally recognized the UIL State Music Office prior to the day of the accommodated. Directors of bands considering October 6 conductor/educator. The focus of the event is festival. It is our goal to insure that every band participation in the 2005 State Wind Festival on the subjective, artistic elements of music will perform for an audience of fellow musicians should be aware of the fact that submitting an at noon. performance rather than the objective, techni- and directors from other schools. entry does not guarantee a performance time and cal details that tend to dominate critiques in a • The role of the Clinician/Commentator will that the following procedure for processing entries totally competitive setting. remain unchanged. will be followed. With the approval of the UIL/TMEA Music Formats similar to this are being used at some of (1) Since many region contests do not take Advisory Committee and the UIL Legislative the most positive and educationally sound events place until after April 1, it is not necessary to Council the event was modified in 2000 to what in the nation. Results have been overwhelmingly wait until after a Division One is earned to enter many would term a festival format. The intent of favorable. The success of this venture will be the contest. A letter of intent can be submitted this revision was to build on the most successful dependent on participants having an understand- at anytime. The letter should not include a check elements of SWEC, which cultivate the positive ing of the following: for the entry fee. aspects of making music for music’s sake rather (1) All participants have “made their one.” (2) Letters will be accepted as postmarked. than the attainment of an objective rating. In That achievement at the UIL Region Contest (3) Letters of intent will be held by the UIL addition a listening component has been added to earned them the right to perform in Austin. office in the order they are received until the re- See SWEC, page 12 ADDRESS TMAA emphasize the very important value of becoming (2) The goal of this event is not to acquire a CORRESPONDENCE TO: Dr. Jay Dunnahoo Executive Secretary TMAA recognizes charter members, contributions Texas Music Adjudicators By James Edwards has inspired young people to enter the field and raise the competitive bar Association TMAA President has become a part of the inevitable evolution of where music education 410 Coronado Dr. Kerrville, TX 78028 On Feb. 13, 2004 at the TMEA convention, TMAA had the unique is today. 830/792-5224 opportunity to honor the charter members of our organization. This impres- An important function of TMAA established by these first members is Fax: 830/792-5917 sive gathering of music educators was truly a momentous occassion. The the importance of keeping current with whatever trends that are occurring ceremony was made even more special with the presence of Dr. Nelson in the competitive arena. I wonder if that first band director – the one who Patrick, whose vision and inspiration gave birth to the Texas Music Adju- requested that band class earn P.E. credit because of the time spent outside dicators Association. As I had the honor of handing each charter member practicing maneuvers – could accurately and fairly judge a marching contest a pin, I was struck with how much experience and knowledge was collected today. Proper training and updating is essential to the quality of judging in the room at that time. These teachers are definitely the living legends demanded by our performing ensembles. Obviously, the most important of our profession. criteria to becoming a good judge is the experience of being a good and Seeing all these educators assembled reminded me of the importance effective teacher. But also important is the training we require of ourselves of music education in our world and the value that has been connected to to be the most polished judge we can be. outstanding teaching and perfomance. I also was reminded of the financial In closing, it is important to keep in mind, as we enter a new school year costs and time demands on students which have escalated over the years to full of many judging responsibilities, that our obligations to the students achieve the competitive goals of our programs. As successive generations performing music is simply to evaluate their work and not to mandate the of music students have entered the teaching profession, each director who trend of the activity. UIL Leaguer UIL Leaguer 8 • October 2004 October 2004 Elementary/JH • 9 Participation in Elem/JH increases In October Legislative Council to vote on 4 rule changes

It’s hard to believe It’s very important that registration informa- One would reduce the number of words on the the first six weeks of tion includes a valid email for the UIL campus tie-breaker section for each division of the Spell- school have come and coordinator. ing Contest by ten words. gone, but both the cal- Most of our communication with schools is The second would change the scoring of the endar and weather say sent via email to campus coordinators, including Listening Contest so that points would be deducted it is so. important notices or updates. If you are a dis- for incorrect answers, in an effort to reduce the I now have an ar- trict-wide coordinator and would like to receive number of ties in this event. rangement of bright, all emails sent to elementary and junior high A third rule change would modify scoring in vibrant leaves (artifi- schools, please send your contact information the Music Memory so that each element of any Treva Dayton cial, I confess, but easy to: [email protected]. answer would be worth Elementary/JH Director to care for!) to remind We also are working to include more current two points, with a single me of the beautiful crisp information on our web and urge you to check point deducted for mis- falls of Kansas City and there first if you have questions about forms, study spelling. The last Leaguer contained an Indianapolis, and I’ve moved all the unfinished materials or resource materials for contests such This change would projects on my monthly calendar to a new – and as atlases, dictionaries, etc. prevent a contestant article about the high school now crowded – page. from losing the single mathematics rule change con- Like many of you with all those bright, vibrant Contest Information Updates point allowed for the kids in your classrooms, hallways, cafeterias and The last Leaguer contained an article about the selection title when a cerning calculators used in the bus lines, I have to remember to find the time to high school mathematics rule change concerning major work is required contest. There is no rule change enjoy the beauty around me amid the mundane, calculators used in the contest. There is no rule in the answer. for the Junior High Mathemat- tedious and often frustrating details of getting all change for the Junior High Mathematics Contest, And the final rule those projects and daily paperwork completed. and no calculators are allowed at the junior high change to be consid- ics Contest, and no calculators are Here’s hoping we’re all tremendously successful level of this event. ered was included on allowed at the junior high level of this year in doing so. However, commercially available, silent, the UIL fall survey sent handheld calculators that do not require auxil- to all superintendents. this event. Participation Registration iary power are still allowed in the Junior High It would add individual We received more elementary and junior high Calculator Contest. competition in the Mu- participation registrations in September than ever If you feel the junior high level of this event sic Memory and Art Contests, which are currently before, and combined with those campuses that needs rule changes, you may submit a rules change limited to team competition only. registered last May or during the summer, we have proposal form. Any rule changes approved by the Council shipped more than 2,200 A+ Handbook packets A link to the form can be found on the Academ- would not go into effect this school year but would to schools. ics home page of the UIL web site under General become effective for the following year. If your campus UIL coordinator hasn’t re- Information about UIL Academic Programs; Sug- ceived that packet, we do not have your campus gest a UIL Rule Change. Let us hear from you! registered. In my last column, I wrote that contest writers The Social Studies Pilot Contest will remain in Although the deadline was Oct. 1, we will would use only the 2003 edition of the Nystrom pilot status during the 2005-06 school year, unless continue to accept registrations and to provide Desk Atlas in the Maps, Graphs & Charts Con- feedback from coaches, coordinators and adminis- the free A+ Handbook as long as supplies last. Each test. trators following this year’s competition indicates individual campus must register separately, with a But, surprise! When our most recent shipment minimal interest in continuing the event. phone number and contact person for each. arrived, we discovered atlases with 2004 copyright We’ll provide an evaluation form in each A district-wide coordinator may register all dates, although we were not notified that a revised district contest packet, and response from those campuses but must use a separate form or email edition would be published. who have worked with the contest is crucial in submission for each. We have proofed the 2004-05 M, G & C con- determining its future. If we find your school listed on a District Orga- tests using both atlases, and all correct answers If you would like to propose a rule change for nization Form indicating you will be competing in may be found in either. If you purchased atlases any elementary or junior high academic event, a district meet, and we don’t have your registration, from UIL last year, the 2003 edition is fine for please use the form mentioned above. If you have the previously listed coordinator or your principal contest use. suggestions that would improve the administration will be receiving an email or fax from our office If you order this year and receive the 2004 edi- of contests or the usefulness of our publications, requesting that you register. tion, those are fine, as well. However, as always, let us know. It takes a few working days to get registrations contestants may actually use any atlas they choose And if you have any photos of EJH competi- entered into the database, even if you emailed during the contest. tors or coaches in action, we would love to have it. a copy for future publications and electronic re- We try to get packets shipped as soon as the UIL Legislative Council sources. We like to see – and share – pictures of registration is entered, and receiving your A+ On October 17-18, the UIL Legislative Council young students working hard to be successful in Handbook packet is your confirmation that your will meet in Austin and vote on four rule changes academic competition and enjoying themselves campus is registered. for elementary and junior high academic events. while they do. UIL Leaguer UIL Leaguer 10 • Theater October 2004 October 2004 • 11 2004-2005 UIL approved OAP critic judges' list Continued from page 7 Muleshoe TX 79347 806/272-3297, Any, - I [07] wk [email protected] Any, - IV [05] F. M. 2767, Tyler TX 75708 903/510-2484-wk 903/533- (3) Amy K. (Adrian) Lopez, (Canyon ISD), 5312 (*1) Lynn Murray (Retired), 7524 Glenhill Rd, (2) Dona W Roman, Sul Ross State Univ-The- 9369-hm, [email protected] - II [09] Rockwell Rd. Amarillo Tx 79118 806/655-3521-hm, Austin, TX 78752 512/454-5505, Any, - IV [08] atre, Box C-43 SRSU, Alpine TX 79832 432/837- (3) Bronwyn Sullenberger, (Fossil Hill Middle [email protected] Any, I [09] (3) Kay Newberry (Retired) 440 Parkview 8219-wk 432/426-3658-hm, FAX 432/837-8376, School), 1033 Iron Horse Saginaw, TX 76131 817/ (*2) Tal Lostracco ,Trinity Valley Community Col- Ct., Burleson, TX 76028 817/295-8314 hm [email protected] - I [09] 847-1046-wk 817/847-6990-FAX 817/306-4547-hm lege, 100 Cardinal Lane, Athens TX 75751 903/675- [email protected] II [08] (*2) Marti Runnels, Wayland University, 1900 [email protected] Any, - II [09] 6384-wk, 903/675-5657-hm [email protected] (2) Ray Newburg, Amarillo College, PO Box 447, W 7th St, Plainview TX 79072 806/291-1086-wk (2) Kenneth J. Tate (Howard Payne University) or [email protected] Any, - III [05] Amarillo TX 79178. 806/371-5987-wk 806/345-5572- 296-2997-hm FAX 806/291-1980, [email protected] RR 4, Box 109D, Early TX 76802 325/649-8518 wk (*2) Susan Loughran (St. Edward’s University), Fax [email protected] or [email protected] Any, Any, - I [09] [email protected] I [08] 3621 Leadville Dr, Austin TX 78749 512/448-8490-wk - I [05] F(2) Kelly Russell, TAMUCC, Dept. of Com- (2) Richard Tuman, 601 Stillmeadow Dr, Richard- 282-9936-hm, FAX 512/448-8492, [email protected] (2) Ray Newton, (Western Texas College), 2706 munications and Theatre 6300 Ocena Drive, CA son TX 75081 972-671-9344-hm 972-860-4678-wk dwards.edu Any, - IV [09] 28th Street, Snyder TX 79549 325/573-0038 hm 108 Corpus Christi TX 78412 361/825-5992 wk 972/860-4610 fax, [email protected] Any, - II [08] (2) Pegi Lovett, (West Texas A & M), 6224 [email protected] - I [08] 972/965-6707 hm 361/825-6097 FAXkelly.russell@ (*2) C Lee Turner, Theatre Arts, Prairie View Estacado, Amarillo 79109 806/358-7340-hm (*2) Bradley A. Nies, Blinn College, 902 Col- mail.tamucc.edu IV [08] A&M Univ, PO Box 747, Prairie View TX 77446 [email protected] - I [09] lege Ave, Brenham TX 77833 979/830-4269-wk (*2) Roger Schultz, TX A&M University- 936/857-2356-wk 281-890-0773-hm, FAX 936/857- (2) J. Don Luna, Texas A & M University - Corpus 836-1165-hm, FAX 979/830-4860 (attn: Brad Nies), Theatre, TAMU, College Station TX 77843 979/ 4544, [email protected] - III [08] Christi, 6300 Ocean Dr, Corpus Christi TX 78411 [email protected] Any, - III [08] 845-2526-wk 693-7757-hm, FAX 979/862-1744, (1) Matthew C Wagner, 602 County Rd 151, 361/825-5988-wk 361/854-0778-hm, FAX 361/825- (3) Kerri O’Connor (Paris Junior College-Green- [email protected] Any, - II [09] George West TX 78022-3415 361/449-9427, 6097, [email protected] - III [07] ville Center), 4106 Fox Run Dr, Caddo Mills TX 75135 (1) William Sheffield, 11442 Ptarmigon, # A, [email protected] IV [08] (1) B.J. Machalicek (Retired) 703 Golden 903/454-9333-wk 903/527-4348-hm FAX-903/454- Austin TX 78758 512/873-8909 [email protected] (2) Brian J. Warren (UT-Pan American) 1209 Oaks Rd, Georgetown TX 78628 512/930-5084 3380 [email protected] Any, - II [09] Any, - IV [09] Daffodil Ave., McAllen TX 78501 956/631-6359-hm [email protected] - IV [07] (*2) Allen H Oster S F Austin State Univ, SFA Box (3) Roxy Sherwood (Cleburne High School), 3558 [email protected] IV [08] (2) Jerry MacLauchlin (McLennan Comm. 9090,Dept. of Theatre Nacogdoches TX 75962-9090 S Nolan River Rd, Cleburne TX 76033 817/641-5020- (2) Jeffrey A. Wells, (Texas Tech Univ.) ,5310 Coll/Baylor Un), 4704 Edmond, Waco TX 76710 936/468-1119-wk 936/564-8821-hm, FAX 936/468- hm, 817/202-1816-wk [email protected] 93rd Street, Lubbock 79424 806/794-2082-hm 254/776-3896-hm 299-8173-wk, FAX 254/299-8242, 1168, [email protected] - II [05] Any, - I [05] [email protected] - I [09] [email protected] - II [05] (1) Kelly Parker, 4630 55th Drive, Apt. (1) Linda Lucretia Shuler (Theatre Consultant), (2) Tisa Whitfill, 215 S. Itasca, Plainview TX 79072 (1) Dennis Maganza, 2041 W. Hebron #154, Lubbock, TX 79414 806/793-2866-hm 11809 Mill Pond St, San Antonio TX 78230-2112 806/296-7013-hm [email protected] II [08] Pkwy. #3521, Carrollton 75010 972/492-4416 - [email protected] IV [08] 210/690-3994, FAX 210/690-7955, [email protected] (3) Dale Whitzel (Weslaco ISD), 11406 Fifth [email protected] I [05] (3) Martha Patino (Marble Falls Middle School) Any, - III [09] Street, La Feria TX 78559 956/797-4213-hm, 956/ (*2) Jim Mammarella, San Antonio College, 1208 Sage Street, Burnet TX 78611 512/756-8452-hm (*2) Victor L Siller, Tyler Junior College, PO Box 969-6950-wk, 956/968-8693-FAX [email protected] 1300 San Pedro Ave, San Antonio TX 78212 210/ [email protected] - IV [08] 9020, Tyler TX 75711 903/510-2203-wk 566-2176-hm, Any - IV [07] INACTIVE 733-2715-wk 491-9969-hm, FAX 210/785-6484, (*3) Allana L Patterson (Paschal High School), 800/687-5680 x.2203 m-f 8-5, FAX 903/510-2800, (*2) E Don Williams, (Lubbock Christian [email protected] - IV [09] 2806 Manchester Ln, Grapevine TX 76051 922- [email protected] Any, CM, - II [08] University), 4428 76th Street, Lubbock TX 79424 (2) Jonathan Marks (Texas Tech University), 6610-wk 817/329-2172-hm, FAX 817/329-2173, (*1) Robert Singleton, 4520 Stanford Ct., 806/720-7726-wk 795-1479-hm, FAX 806/720-7255, 4012 92nd St, Lubbock TX 79423-2928 806/742- [email protected] - II [08] Houston TX 77041-8840 713/937-3310-hm, [email protected] - I [09] 3601 x 229-wk 798-7599-hm, FAX 806/742-1338, (1) Janeen Patterson, Ritz Community Theater, [email protected] Any, CM, - III [08] (2) James Worley (Angelo State Univ), 2216 [email protected] Any, - I [09] 2807 34th Street, Snyder 79549 325/573-4314-hm (2) Eric Christopher Skiles, Kingwood College, Live Oak, San Angelo TX 76901 325/942-2343 (*1) Lou-Ida Marsh (Theatre Consultant), [email protected] - I [09] 20,000 Kingwood Dr - SFA 104, Kingwood 77339 281/ x 241-wk 325/944-8867-hm, FAX 325/942-2033, 607 W Fox, Caldwell TX 77836 979/567-4388, (*1) Krin Brooks Perry, 4312 Eskew Dr, Aus- 312-1672 - wk [email protected] - III [09] [email protected] - I [08] [email protected] - II [09] tin TX 78749 512/280-7577, FAX 512/280-5746, (*1) Lawrence Ray Smith (Theatre Consultant), (2) John Presley Wright (Paris Jr College), (*2) Maureen McIntyre, Sam Houston State Uni- [email protected] Any - IV [08] 522 East Ln, Kerrville TX 78028 830/895-5936, FAX 525 N E 42nd St, Paris TX 75462 903/782-0327 versity, Dept. of Theatre, PO Box 2297, Huntsville (*1) Mildred Peveto, 5104 Streamwood Lane, 830/895-5936, [email protected] - IV [09] or 0242-wk 784-4558-hm, FAX 903/782-0370, TX 77341 936/294-1337-wk 936/295-0580-hm FAX- Plano TX 75093-5034 972/818-0131 hm, 972/818- (1) Melanie Smith, 8518 Fathom Circle [email protected] Any, CM, - II [07] 936/294-3898 [email protected] - III [07] 0181 fax [email protected] Any, - I [05] #103, Austin, TX 78750 512/331-8231-hm JDM_ (2) Mary Ellen Wright (University of Texas- (1) Andra Allen McLarty (Angelina College- (4) Jimmy Phillips (Annunciation Orthodox [email protected] Any, - III [05] Tyler), 5404 Briar Cove, Tyler TX 75703 903/566- Adjunct), 208 Morrison Ave, Lufkin TX 75904 School), 2001 W. 14 1/2 Street, Houston TX 77008 (*2) Thomas F Soare, PO Box 544, Trinity TX 7289-wk 581-1835-hm, FAX 903/566-7491,MaryEl- 936/637-6021, [email protected] Any, - II [08] 713/880-5363 hm [email protected] III [08] 75862-0544 936/594-9671-hm, FAX 936/594-9672, len_Wright@mail. uttyl.edu II [07] (2) Greg McLarty, (Angelina College), 208 (*2) Adonia Placette, Lamar University, PO [email protected] - III [09] (3) Barry Davis Yandell (Keller ISD), 1500 Morrison Ave, Lufkin TX 75904 936/637-6021-hm Box 10044-LUS, Beaumont TX 77710 409/880- (*1) George Sorensen (Retired) 2 Brentwood Pacific Pl, Fort Worth TX 76112 817/654-3020-hm, [email protected] Any, - III [05] 8037-wk 866-5878-hm, FAX 409/880-8091, Circle, Lubbock TX 79407 806/797-5502 I [08] [email protected] Any, - I [08] (1) Connie McMillan (Retired), 602-B Texas Ave, [email protected] Any, - III [09] (2) Tracy (Lyons) Spencer (Lamar Institute of Austin TX 78705 512/482-8253, 512/471-9996 wk, (1) Angela Porter, 19197 Valley Dr, Flint TX Technology), 6812 25th Street Groves, TX 77619 512/471-7388 FAX,[email protected] Any 75762 903/825-3933-wk 894-8314-hm, FAX 903- 962-6246-hm, 409/839-2912-wk, 409/839-2919 FAX The following judges had not paid their dues by Sept. - IV [09] 825-7467,[email protected] Any, CM, - II [07] [email protected] Any, - III [09] 15 and will not be eligible to judge this year until they pay (3) Mariana (Jones) Meaders, (Retired) 7406 (*2) Jim Rambo (McLennan Community College), (3)Travis Springfield (Kingwood HS), 1121 G Post their dues and late fees: Aaron Adair, David Ainsworth, Williams, Houston TX 77040 713/466-0777 hm 4101 Grim, Waco TX 76710 254/299-8177-wk 756- Oak Park Dr, Houston TX 77027 713/249-5516 hm David Barnes, Jeannine Beekman, Craig Brashers, Mar- [email protected] IV [08] 2837-hm, FAX 254/299-8112, [email protected] [email protected] III [08] ion Castleberry, Scott Crew, Susan Crocker, Chris Day, (*2) Joseph Daniel Mendoza, Lee College, PO Box Any - II [08] (1) Glenn Standly, 920 E. Franklin, Hillsboro Steven Day, Michael Endy, John Evarts, Ross Fleming, 818, Baytown TX 77521 281/425-6538/6355-wk 421- (1) Nicki R Roberson, 254 Cicero Dr, San 76645 254/582-2258 - hm [email protected] Ron Fischli,Donald Fox, Alison Frost, Rick Garcia, Chad 4580-hm, FAX 281/425-6228, [email protected] Antonio TX 78218-2531 210/654-0745-wk - II [09] Greenough, Eric Harrell, Penelope Hasekoester, Robert F/S - III [09] [email protected] Any, - IV [08] (3) David Stevens, Keller ISD, 350 Keller Hodde, Cleo House, Michelle Howard-Schwind, Jami (*1) Katy Meaker Menges, 11234 Shelterwood (*2) Robin Robinson (Grayson County Col- Pkwy, Keller TX 76248 817/744-1029-wk Hughes, Deborah Johnson, Ron Jones, Cecil Jordan, Cir, Dallas TX 75229-2450 214/987-3778-hm, FAX lege), 1208 N Woods, Sherman TX 75092 903/ [email protected] II [08] Kathy Jumper, Beryl Knifton, Joan Lazarus, James Lile, 214/987-4911, [email protected] Any, - II [08] 463-8609-wk 870-1642-hm FAX 903/463-5284, (1) Lory Brassfield Stewart (Actors Anonymous Mario Maldonado, Michael McKelvey, Jessica McKenzie, (3) Beverly A. Moerbe, (retired), 209 West [email protected] Any - II [07] Theatre Company), 2233 Oak Grove Cir. Garland Nancy McVean, Trey Mikolasky, John Ore, Pam Pailes, Franklin Ave., Fort Worth 76179 817/847-6908-hm (2) Paula Rodriguez, San Antonio College, Dept. TX 75040 972/495-6603-hm [email protected] Chuck Perryman, Rebecca Phillips, Steven Pounders, [email protected] - II [08] of Theatre & Communication, 1300 San Pedro, San II [08] Elizabeth Ramirez, Carter Robinson, Alan Ross, Stacy (*1) Richard Montgomery, 315 North Adams Antonio 78212 210/733-2710 - wk, [email protected] (2) William J. Stewart, (St. Philips College), 13330 Schronk, Julie Schmitt, R. Carson Soelberg, Cynthia Apt. B, Dallas TX 75208 214/497-6726-cel rich_ - IV [09] Blanco Rd. #1405, San Antonio, 78216 210/479-5455- SoRelle, Michael Sullivan, Billie Thompson, Richard [email protected] Any, - II [08] (2) Rick Roemer, Southwestern University, 1001 E hm [email protected] - IV [09] Turner, Kim Wagner, T.J. Walsh, Shari Watterston, Keith (1) Kerry Moore (Retired), 811 W. 3rd Street, University Ave, Georgetown TX 78626 512/863-1548- (2) Clarence Strickland,(Tyler Jr College), 10633 West, Randall Wheatley. UIL Leaguer UIL Leaguer 10 • October 2004 October 2004 News • 11 Autumn always Extreme Makeover brings change By Karen Werkenthin • asyndeton—the deliberate omission UIL Ready Writing Director of conjunctions in a series; it speeds the Every autumn the early issues of the pace of the sentence and makes the items Leaguer identify changes in rules, in pro- seem unified. cedures, in personnel. Like many of the • polysyndeton—the deliberate use of authors in the first 2004 issue, I have ex- extra coordinating conjunctions for special perienced changes in the past year—I’ve emphasis—to highlight quantity or mass of sold a home, moved across town, officially detail; it slows the pace of the sentence. retired from teaching, and then returned • inverted order of a sentence—involves to teaching half-time this fall at another constructing a sentence so the predicate high school. And Ready Writing also has comes before the subject; creates an em- undergone some changes recently. phatic or rhythmic effect. The redesigned Ready Writing Handbook • rhetorical fragment—used deliber- has circulated for a couple of years, and its ately for a persuasive purpose or to create flexible formatting allows for more frequent a desired effect. and easier updating. For example, coaches • parallel structure—involves an ar- At the West Texas A&M University Student Activities Conference a student ordering the Handbook this fall should re- rangement of words, phrases, sentences, learns makeup techniques at one of One Act Play sessions. Photo by David ceive as an addendum an analysis of one and paragraphs so that elements of equal Trussell of the winning essays from the 2004 State importance are equally developed and Meet. With their unbound and hole- similarly phrased. punched pages, both the Handbook and the • periodic sentence—has the main analysis of Matthew Newell’s essay entitled clause at the end of the sentence. It Parent shares experience “The Content of Conflict” will easily fit forces readers to retain information from together in a 3-ring binder. Also, Bobby the beginning of the sentence and often Hawthorne and I have edited some of the builds to a climactic statement with mean- of elementary competition redundancies and minor glitches of the first ing unfolding slowly. By Janet Daemmrich cafeteria while their kids worked against edition of the new Handbook, making it Of course, I remind Ready Writers not Guest Writer the clock in the library. more streamlined. to overuse any of these devices because With the Athens Olympics fresh on Third, it had pizza and a magic show! Another change involves my presenta- overuse deadens their effect. many parents’ minds as the school year My son and his classmates seemed to put tions at the Student Activity Conferences. Other strategies covered in the new ses- starts, it reminds us of the essence of com- aside whatever stress they felt during the For several years, I gave two identical ses- sion include how writers control sentence petition. It’s great! It’s exciting! It’s all over competition almost as soon as they finished sions introducing Ready Writing to begin- lengths to achieve desired effects—i.e., how the TV, newspapers and magazines! The their written tests and headed for the huge ners. But last year as a trial, I changed the short sentences provide drama and how the gold medalists are feted and fawned over. stack of pizza boxes back in the cafeteria. second session to a presentation for veteran winning essayists reserve them for the main And the losers? Parents who have helped After everyone had eaten their fill, we all Ready Writers and their coaches. This new points of their essays. Together we also a child cope with a disappointing finish in trooped to the auditorium for a cleverly session works well because now I have time examine how the winners use figurative any kind of competition at any level have produced magic-of-science show. The kids to focus on what successful writers do to language where appropriate. surely wondered: Is this worth it? laughed, oohing and aahing throughout. create interest in their essays, covering As their “ticket out” of the new session, My 10-year-old son stepped gingerly For my son and his classmates, the award everything from overall organization to Ready Writers and coaches write one thing into the world of organized competition presentations that followed weren’t nearly single sentences to individual words. they learned from the presentation on the last spring at a Saturday morning UIL as interesting. Sure, the kids who earned In this new session, I demonstrate how evaluation sheet. The positive feedback on academic meet. It turned out to be the ribbons were proud of their performance to progress from the prompts to a thesis to both the new handbook and the new ses- perfect springboard. and the recognition they received. As for planning the essay to analyzing how the sion shows that the changes have benefited First, it was small—only four elementa- the kids who didn’t, I never saw one tear, winners did so. Then I discuss grammar, everyone involved. ries competed. As soon as we entered the nor one tantrum. How can you pout after particularly verbs and how using active To close this article, I want to add a auditorium at the host school, it was easy a magic show and pizza party? verbs creates far more impact than using personal note about another “change” the to find his classmates’ familiar faces. And I realize that the pressure of UIL compe- passive verbs. (For example, in his winning Leaguer addressed—the recent death of with all of the categories and age group tition gets more intense as the kids mature 5A essay, Matthew Newell uses twice as Dr. Nelson Patrick at age 92. He played breakdowns, a high percentage of kids would and the stakes increase. But by that time, many active verbs as to be verbs, making a major role in many lives, including be- earn recognition for their efforts. the kids at my son’s first meet will have his style vivid and powerful.) Then I direct ing a friend and mentor to my father Van Second, it was low-key. This was not built on their initial good experience with attention to winning essayists who use par- E. Kirkpatrick, a retired high school band a qualifier for the next level of competi- the UIL. They will have learned that UIL ticiples and absolutes to make their writing director. I will miss seeing Dr. Patrick walk- tion. This was it, a one-off meet where meets are about challenging yourself to do more concise and more rhythmical. ing his dachshund around Town Lake, but I the students gave it their best shot, then your best, win or lose. And I’ll be happy The new session also allows me time to will remember the changes he made in the went home with no further obligations or to take them out for pizza immediately advocate the use of sophisticated syntactical lives of so many students, both directly and expectations. Parents chatted casually over afterwards. Sometimes that’s better than structures such as the following: indirectly. His was a life well lived. coffee or read the morning paper in the a gold medal. UIL Leaguer 12 • News October 2004 SWEC: Festival offers rewarding, challenging experience continued from page 8 at Boise State University where he oversees a band program • The contest is a prestigious event limited only to those sults of the Region Contests are known. Bands receiving a that is recognized to be one of the finest in the Pacific receiving a Division I at their region contest. Division One will then be officially entered in the contest Northwest. In 2002 he was featured on the Oprah Win- • The adjudication panel annually includes some of based on availability of performance times. frey Show for his meaningful and unselfish contributions the outstanding wind ensemble conductors in the nation. (4) Official entry forms and entry fees ($225) will be to the lives of young people through the wonderful gift of This year will be no exception. due once schools are notified that they have been assigned music. He is a unique individual who will share enrich- • Taped critiques are provided by the judging panel a performance time. ing and rewarding insights with directors and student for each ensemble. Musicianship, including such factors (5)Additional schools with letters of intent on file will participants as well. as style and interpretation, will receive a high priority in be placed on a waiting list. Two exceptional conductors have been engaged to all evaluations. Questions concerning entry procedures are welcome at serve as clinician/commentators for the 2005 State Wind • Each band will receive a personal 30-minute session (512)471-5883 or [email protected]. Ensemble Festival: with a distinguished conductor/clinician. The traditional adjudication panel for the 2005 Wind JERRY JUNKIN is in his 16th year as Director of Bands • All concerts take place in the dramatic setting of Ensemble Contest is as follows: at the University of Texas as well as Artistic Director and the Bates Recital Hall on the University of Texas campus BRAD KENT is Director of Bands at Texas A&M Conductor of the Dallas Wind Symphony. He has been and spacious warm-up rooms are provided within the - Commerce. He has done exceptional work at the high eager to make time in his busy schedule to serve as a clini- same facility. school level and is recognized as one of the most talented cian for the Wind Ensemble Festival since its inception. • A complimentary, professional-quality tape recording young conductors and collegiate music educators in the He is very much a part of the Texas Band tradition and of each performance is provided at no cost. nation. His wind ensemble has been selected to perform has the unique ability to challenge and inspire students • The entry fee is only $225 per ensemble. at the 2005 National College Band Directors National in a meaningful and musically focused fashion. He is a • Those groups desiring to stay overnight will find a va- Conference in New York City. He understands Texas high master teacher and conductor. riety of competitively priced accommodations throughout school bands and can communicate with high school band TOM LEE served as conductor of the University of the Austin area (see our website www.utexas.edu/admin/uil students in a very meaningful and relevant fashion. Texas Wind Ensemble for a decade. He was instrumental for hotel/motel recommendations). JERRY LUCKHARDT is no stranger to Texas band in establishing this ensemble as one of the premier wind • Educational opportunities, including the LBJ Mu- directors. He served on the band faculty at the University bands in America. He now serves as Director of Bands seum, the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum of Texas followed by a successful residence as director of the at the University of California at Los Angeles. He has www.thestoryoftexas.com/ and the State Capitol are Baylor University Golden Wave Band. He now holds the countless friends in Texas and has a clear understanding within walking distance or a short drive away. position of Associate Director of Bands at the University of the standards and expectations Texas directors hold for • Recreational options include The Bob Bullock Texas of Minnesota where he works with Craig Kirchhoff to our performing groups and our students. He is passionate State History Museum and I-Max Theater, water sports guide one of the most artistic collegiate band programs in about music and the role that it can play in the lives of at Barton Springs, outdoor activities in Zilker Park, and the nation. His comments will be positive and musically young people. shopping throughout the city. The many recreational op- focused. In summary, the advantages and benefits of participa- portunities of San Antonio are only 90 minutes away. MARCELLUS BROWN is currently Director of Bands tion are as follows: Friday Nights: UIL football rules evolve over the years continued from page 1 “The early returns on the survey seem to indicate that “With the advent of television, schools realized if games not just the parent and students going to watch the games. our schools don’t want to allow four teams in the playoffs, were telecast live on Friday nights, it could be both good Shopkeepers in towns go to watch the game. Women which was surprising to our staff,” he said. “We went from and bad,” Farney said. have their hair appointments on Friday afternoons so they one school to two to three advancing, so we assumed the “It would give the schools and players good exposure, can look their best at the game on Friday night. Preach- next logical step was to increase it to four schools in order but it would also cause some fans to stay at home and watch ers talk about games in church on Sunday. Football is a to have a balanced playoff bracket. We know there is no the games rather than actually attending games. In most cultural phenomenon as much as it is an interscholastic perfect system, and we’ve looked into this new system. But cases, money earned from football games goes to support activity.” it seems people are satisfied with what we have and that this other programs within the schools, so we have this rule Every Friday night, more than 160,000 athletes partici- system works best, and we crown 10 champions for it.” to facilitate that. If it promotes the overall program, then pate in football across the state, more than any other state The expansion of the football playoff structure is an it’s a good thing, but if it exploits it in any way, it would in the nation. The UIL prides itself in having so many example of how the UIL has continuously had to revise not be such a positive thing.” participants in football and has found ways to expand the its rules—not just for football, but for other sports as well. With the opening of the movie Friday Night Lights, those playoff season so more students can get what Breithaupt Farney said that football has led the way in rule changes involved with Texas football are reminded of a tense time calls the “post-season” experience, which is a much dif- and most of the stringent rules, including those involving when Texas high school football was in the national spot- ferent feel from regular season play. residency and academic progress, have developed from light in a negative way. For the past 14 years, the playoff structure for football issues regarding football. Breithaupt said he plans to see the movie but hopes that is unique in that it allows three schools from each district One such rule regards the live telecast of football games. it shines a better light on the sport than the book. to vie for the state championship. Prior to the 1990 rule Although the UIL bans live telecasts on Friday nights, two “I’m not sure how the movie will portray the team and change, two schools from each district advanced to the Texas high school football games were televised live on the coaches of Permian, but I know how the book portrayed next level. The UIL has continued to entertain propos- regional and national television on Thursday, Oct. 14. The them. It can’t be farther from the truth,” Breithaupt said. als to reform and improve the playoff experience for all 5-5A district game between Denton Ryan and Southlake “You can always say that some people are over-exuberant involved. The UIL recently surveyed superintendents to Carroll aired on ESPN2 while Fox Sports Net televised the about it, but we have tried to make football what we see see if there was an interest in expanding the playoffs even game between Odessa Permian and Midland Lee in district it as, and that is a wholesome, educational environment. more by allowing four teams from each district to advance, 3-5A play. Farney said televising games is beneficial if it It was a good entertaining book, but there is more to high Breithaupt said. promotes the overall athletic program. school football than entertainment.” UIL Leaguer October 2004 Sports • 13 Volleyball season wraps up Questions arise when compiling season records ith the those that are played either two out of finally breathe a sigh of relief (for a few in 1A and the regional quarterfinal game in Wv o l - three to 25 or those played three out of moments anyway) and gear up for all of 2A, 3A, 4A and 5A must fill out the Team leyball playoffs five to 25. In some instances, tournament the excitement that the playoffs have to Information Form online (using the same fast approach- directors have allowed teams to play two offer. As a player, I will never forget how link as above) and also mail by overnight a ing, many out of three during pool play, which is only the entire school atmosphere would change team picture, picture of the head coach and coaches have permissible provided no team exceeds their when we started our playoff run. Practices copy of the school’s mascot to the UIL office raised ques- total number of allowed matches per day became more intense, fellow students shared at 1701 Manor Road, Austin, TX 78722. tions regarding (three matches per day during a three day high fives with us in between classes, ad- It is imperative that we receive this infor- whether to tournament, or four matches per day dur- ditional fans starting packing the gym, and mation no later than Thursday, Nov. 11. Rachel Harrison count pool play ing a one or two day tournament). In this our names became much more prevalent in Failure to submit these items may result Athletic Coordinator games on their case, you would count these matches on the local newspaper. in your school not appearing in the State overall season your overall season record. With all the added stress that seems to ac- Volleyball Tournament progam. record. The It’s important to maintain consistency company a coach during the playoffs, there All of this information (and more) can simple answer is no. Now, if only things across the state when compiling season are just a few reminders worth mentioning be found on the UIL web site and in your were really that simple. records. Matches that count for some that will ultimately save you some time in coaches’ manual. I would recommend to Unfortunately, all coaches do not share schools should count for all. For those the long run. First off, make sure your dis- all playoff-bound coaches that you review the same definition of pool play. Similarly, teams fortunate enough to make it to the trict chair submits the district certification these items so that you’ll know what to every tournament across the state is orga- state tournament, the state tournament form to the UIL office by the appropriate submit to our office before the deadline nized differently. Thus, the mere mention of program lists every match played during deadline (Oct. 26 for 4A schools; Oct. 30 occurs. While we want you to fully enjoy “pool play” can garner a different response the season. In addition, pairings for the state for 2A, 3A and 5A schools; and Nov. 2 for the playoffs and focus on your team and depending on whom you ask. By definition, tournament are determined according to a 1A schools). next opponent, we also need your help to true pool play games are two mini–games team’s overall win/loss record, so it becomes Secondly, prior to your bi-district game ensure that our staff has the most accurate played to 15, starting at 0–0. Contrary to extremely important to make sure you’re and after each playoff game thereafter, make and complete information. popular belief, it is not within UIL guide- only counting regulation matches and not sure you submit the UIL Playoff Report- JUNIOR HIGH COACHES lines to play these games to 25, even if you’re shortened pool play mini–games. ing Form. This form should be filled out According to UIL rules, junior high only playing two games. Nonetheless, these Speaking of the state tournament, for online at www.uil.utexas.edu/ath/forms/ matches must be played 2 out of 3 to 25 games would NOT count on your overall those of you who will be advancing to the index.html. This information is used for (cap at 30), with the third game being played season record. playoffs, I first offer my congratulations. the official UIL brackets, as well as the data to 25 (cap at 30). It has been brought to The only tournament games that would You did it! After a long season of hard used in our official record book. my attention that many schools across the count on your overall season record are work that began in early August, you can Finally, the teams winning the area game See Volleyball, page 15 UIL stays busy in fall; wrestling sees a few rule changes t is hard to believe that a number of important issues relating to the health and State High School Associations (NFHS). With the ex- INovember is just around safety of activity participants. In addition, the academic ception of Football (NCAA), Golf (USGA) and Tennis the corner and we will begin to department has already conducted three student activities (USTA), UIL activities follow the playing rules put forth crown the first state champions conferences. by the NFHS. for the 2004-2005 school year. And finally, the UIL Legislative Council will meet Oct. For the past four years, I have had the opportunity to Three of the four weekends in 17-18 to hear proposals for rule changes and possible new serve on the NFHS Wrestling Rules Committee. For the November will culminate with activities for the coming school years. 2004-2005 school year the following are some of the new new state champions in Team Those coaches in activities that are just beginning are NFHS rules that will help prepare wrestling coaches for Tennis, Cross Country and busy preparing paperwork and studying up on the new the coming season: Volleyball. rule changes. When a time-out occurs due to injury or bleeding, Mark Cousins At the same time those sea- The athletic staff spent a good bit of space in the previous the referee should notify the coach/wrestler at the one Athletic Coordinator sons are coming to an end, others issue of the Leaguer on the Previous Athletic Participa- minute and 30-second marks as to the amount of time are just beginning. This is the tion Form (PAPF) and other new UIL rules. Speaking of remaining. continuing cycle that epitomizes UIL activities. PAPFs, the UIL staff has processed approximately 2,500 The deduction for disqualification has been increased Along with planning for state championships during so far this school year, and we expect to receive more as from one- to two-team points. November and getting underway with basketball and the year progresses. The unsportsmanlike penalty that has been charged to wrestling, there have also been a number of other hap- While the new requirements do increase paperwork the head coach should a competitor report to the mat not penings which covered important facets of the overall for some, the staff has been able to identify a number of properly attired or ready to wrestle has been deleted. UIL program. potentially ineligible participants and prevented the pos- When a wrestler, coach or other team personnel is to be We conducted ad hoc committee meetings on issues sible forfeiture of contests for schools. removed due to a second unsportsmanlike conduct viola- regarding officiating and reclassification and realignment. Another part of the continuing cycle of UIL activities tion, the penalty has been increased to two-team points. The UIL Medical Advisory Committee met and discussed are new rule changes from the National Federation of See Wrestling, page 15 UIL Leaguer 14 • Sports October 2004 The Friday Night Experience High school football is about more than just the athletes and the final score As I write this, school or their alma mater to do well on Friday have ever traveled at all in west Texas, it is easy Hollywood will re- night. Another reason high school football is so to understand. There are great distances to travel lease their version of popular is that so many people are involved. We for most road games. While Permian may have Friday Night Lights this have nearly 160,000 participants in grades 9-12. flown to an occasional game, it is my understanding weekend in theatres Add in all of the bands, cheerleaders, drill teams, they saved hotel and meal expenses in the process. across America.This other auxiliary groups and thousands of students Again, all of this is done according to the local movie was based on are involved in the excitement of Friday night. decision-making process of school administration the best selling book Combine those with booster club groups and rabid and school boards. What is always conveniently by H. G. Bissinger. parents and fans and passion is born. left out is that programs like Permian’s generates The story chronicled NM: Did you read the book? a great deal of revenue that goes back into the Charles Breithraupt the exploits of the CB: Yes, I am always interested in anything general fee account for the school district. Athletic Director 1988 Odessa Permian about high school sports. Like many others I NM: So, if football makes a great deal of money, football team in their thought it would be more positive than it proved are they entitled to spend it without reservation? quest to win a state to be. CB: Again, this is another misnomer. Bud- championship. We have received numerous calls NM: Do you think Bissinger was out of gets for all extracurricular activities comprise less from state and national media regarding the book bounds? than two percent of the overall school budget. and now the movie. Included in this article are CB: It is difficult to capture the essence of any But, this is the first area that most critics would a sampling of questions and answers regarding city, any school or any football program in the claim is out of line. What they fail to factor in is Friday Night Lights. short time he spent in Odessa. Football begins long that football does generate revenue. Name other PUBLIC National Media: Have you received any calls before a student enters high school and plays in a school programs that put money back into the REPRIMANDS regarding the release of the movie? varsity contest. Coaching is much more than a school budget. Yes, there is excess spending from Charles Breithaupt: Yes, our staff has taken a season of games. It includes thousands of interac- time to time, but it is done with the approval of FOOTBALL Brian Justice, Goose great many calls regarding the release of the movie. tions with student-athletes and parents. It includes an elected school board. Creek Highlands Junior It seems that in the promotion of the movie, some countless hours of practice and preparation for NM: This hero worshipping of high school High School company sent out free tickets, T-shirts, caps etc. practice. I do feel he was out of bounds in his football players, has it gone too far? to 140 schools to give to football players. This is depiction of Coach Gary Gaines. There isn’t a CB: Anyone who straps on a helmet and a David Smiley, Amarillo River a violation of the amateur rule causing several more decent and fair man than Coach Gaines. He pair of shoulder pads in the heat of August and Road Middle School problems for those schools. This could have been has obviously proven his great coaching ability. I makes it through the grueling season deserves to prevented with a phone call from the promotional don’t think he captured the essence of coaching. be recognized and praised. Pep rallies and bonfires company. We are always on guard when the eligi- He certainly did not tell the story of how coaches are for the entire student body even if they do bility of our student athletes is jeopardized. make a difference in the lives of so many young celebrate the football team. What’s wrong with NM: Why the big fuss about Texas high people. However, I do believe that he portrayed taking time to tell young people that we appreciate school football? the pressures experienced by all coaches. their accomplishments? We need more of this, not CB: There are several reasons. Most people don’t NM: Don’t you agree that football is overem- less. Of course, this too can get out of hand, but understand the passion that is created by the Friday phasized in Texas and in many other states? for the most part our school administrations do a night experience. In most towns across Texas on CB: It is my belief that many things in life are great job keeping things under control. Then again Friday night you can find a large part of the population overemphasized. But, isn’t it ironic that Bissinger you have the companies promoting Friday Night of Texas at a high school game. There are many tall and others decry the fact that football was over- Lights that only want to include football players tales about Texas, but some of the portrayals of high emphasized at Permian while at the same time and not the entire student body. It seems to be school football are way off base. Football is huge in he glorifies the journey? He made a great deal of okay for those outside the school arena to make Texas. It grows because students and parents care money off of this best seller. It wouldn’t have sold a buck off of Texas high school football, but woe about the experience. They are passionate about in such great numbers had the passion for football unto a school district that does the same. the game and all that it involves. not been prevalent in Odessa. There certainly NM: You seem to be cynical of the media slant NM: What makes people so passionate about wouldn’t be a movie. Yes, we can overdo things on high school football. Can you explain? football in Texas? in Texas. But, that is because we care. So many CB: Many who would criticize have never CB: We believe the community aspect of more positives are attributable to high school been involved with the game. They have only football in Texas creates this passion. Because sports than negatives. I am sure we can go into seen what goes on from the outside. Only those the teams are made up of students who live in any program and if we look long enough we can who have played or coached this great game can the attendance zone of the school they represent, find excesses. But that doesn’t override the good truly explain the “miracle of the huddle.” This greater interest is created. Spectators who attend that is produced in the process. phenomenon occurs when 11 diverse individuals these games do so because they know the kids or NM: In a recent interview, Bissinger speaks from different socio-economic, ethnic and reli- the parents. They work together, shop together, cynically about teams flying on charter airlines gious backgrounds, and different mental and physi- go to church with one another and are interested and multi-million dollar stadiums. Your re- cal abilities join together with one heartbeat for in how the children in their own community are sponse? a common goal — get the ball into the end zone. doing. The fact that we have 600 schools with 500 CB: Schools build stadiums based on voters Football teaches lessons of not only dealing with students or fewer also heightens this awareness. ratifying bond issues. If local communities choose adversity but handling success as well. Football This becomes a social component of many com- to add bonded indebtedness to their budgets, then is not for every student, but every student who munities. Besides, people want their hometown it is their prerogative. As far as air travel, if you participates learns valuable life-long lessons. UIL Leaguer October 2004 Sports • 15 Volleyball: Third game at junior high matches must be to 25 continued from page 13 three games. The intent was to allow more opportunities that all schools would be on board with the new rules by state are opting to play the third game of a junior high and playing time for junior high participants, especially the 2004 school year. match to 15 instead of 25. This is somewhat troubling to knowing that matches would most likely be shortened our staff for several reasons, the first being that the rules with the switch to rally scoring. STATE TOURNAMENT do not allow it. With the advent of rally scoring last year, If you are a junior high coach, make sure your school The State Volleyball Tournament will once again be much time and energy was spent determining what format is in compliance by playing the third game to 25 and not held at Strahan Coliseum in San Marcos on the campus of to implement for every level of play. The UIL staff, along 15. It would be virtually impossible for the UIL staff to Texas State University on Nov. 18–20. I would encourage with representatives of the Texas Girls Coaches Associa- micromanage every junior high school to make sure ev- all coaches to attend and see the best teams in the state tion, spent the majority of time discussing junior high is- eryone is playing by the same rules. battle it out for what promises to be another exciting three sues, problems and possible solutions. It was our opinion The rally scoring format and guidelines were inten- days of action. Coaches who show their TGCA member- that since junior high teams were only allowed to play one tionally written to be very specific so that there would be ship card can purchase a three day pass for $20. To obtain match a week, and no more than 12 matches total, they no question as to how matches should be played. While information on lodging and other area attractions, go to should be allowed to play two out of three to 25 for all I anticipated a learning curve last year, it was my hope www.sanmarcostexas.com. Wrestling: Girls must now NCLB: Criteria listed qualify for regional meet for transfers for athletes continued from page 13 tling Championships will be Austin ISD’s continued from page 1 For a complete listing of the NFHS Delco Center. The Championships are set tive Committee. rule changes for wrestling, or other ap- for Feb. 25-26 and a schedule for the event Second, the provisions of the 15-day rule still apply for varsity participation. plicable sports, you can consult the UIL will be on the UIL website as soon as it is Third, students who choose this transfer option and take their varsity athletic Coaches Manuals or the NFHS website finalized. eligibility with them to the new school would be ineligible for varsity athletic (www.nfhs.org). Lastly, and on a personal note, I would participation should they subsequently choose to change to another school within The main changes for the UIL Wres- like to thank all the school administrators that same ISD, even if they return to their home school (school of the residence tling Program for the coming season are and coaches who took the time to complete of the parents). the implementation of mandatory district and return the Participation Questionnaire Should questions arise surrounding the following interpretation of the transfer tournaments for girls wrestling, the removal I sent out last Spring as part of my Doctoral provisions of NCLB and eligibility criteria for UIL participation, please direct of the option for Physician Recertification Dissertation. them to the UIL staff. of the Minimum Wrestling Weight and the My study investigating the relationship According to UIL interpretation of eligibility in reference to NCLB trans- location of the State Wrestling Champion- between participation rates in extracur- fers: ships. ricular activity programs and academic A student who transfers, from a campus identified as in Title I School Improve- Previously, Regional Tournaments had achievement, attendance, dropouts and ment for failing to meet Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) under the No Child Left been ‘Open’ tournaments for girls; there discipline shows what many of us in the Behind Act (NCLB), to a new school, which is not in Title I School Improvement, was no qualification. Beginning this year, field already knew. may be eligible for varsity participation according to the UIL residence rule (Sec- regional tournaments will no longer be In total, the findings of my study provide tion 440 b) provided the student is in compliance with the following provisions: ‘open.’ support for the notion that participation in The transfer is to another campus within the same school district and com- Girls must qualify for the regional extracurricular activities can have positive • plies with the conditions cited in information from the Texas Education Agency through a mandatory district tournament. implications not only for student success (TEA), available from the school. Campuses in Title I School Improvement are With this change comes an increase in the academically but also for school success required to notify parents in writing of that status. number of qualifiers for girls to the state as a whole. The student transferred from the School Improvement campus to a campus championships. Information on the quali- In reference to participation rates • within the same ISD that is not in School Improvement at the first opportunity fying standards for both boys and girls can (overall, athletic and non-athletic) to do so. In this case “first opportunity” is defined as within 30 days of the district be found in the Wrestling Coaches Manual in the school extracurricular activ- notifying parents in writing as required under NCLB. on the UIL website. ity program and their relationships to The Previous Athletic Participation Form (if necessary) is completed and As UIL moves toward a more stringent academic achievement, attendance, • the UIL District Executive Committee finds the student did not change schools weight control and management plan (in- dropouts and discipline, it is clear for athletic purposes. volving hydration testing, body fat analysis from the data that schools with higher The student complies with the 15-day rule for varsity participation. and a monitored, gradual weight loss descent participation rates in extracurricular • The student is in compliance with any local ISD transfer and admission poli- program) subtle changes to the current plan activities have statistically significant • cies. According to NCLB guidelines, local transfer policies cannot limit transfers are necessary. differences in their performance on all under NCLB. This removal of the physician recer- the tested variables. School officials at the campus that is not in School Improvement must inform tification brings UIL into step with the Again, thanks to those who participated students who are eligible for varsity athletics their first year after transferring from direction of the National Federation in the study. a School Improvement campus that, if they later elect to transfer to another school and other associations that deal with the If anyone would like to discuss the (even the home school), they will be ineligible at the school to which they trans- touchy issue of weight loss in wrestling results of the study or access the informa- fer for all varsity athletics for at least one calendar year. We recommend written competitors. tion I compiled, please contact me at the notification to student and their parents on this issue. Also, the location of the State Wres- UIL office. UIL Leaguer 16 • Official Notices October 2004

HIGH SCHOOL The following constitute spon- CALCULATOR through August 17, 2005; GALVESTON BALL HS high school, magnet school, or ACCOUNTING CONTEST sorship: APPLICATIONS DALLAS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS The State Executive Committee optional attendance area school Sec. 920 (i) (15) (B) — Change a. The school pays entry fees “The ratio of A to B” and the AND MANAGEMENT issued a public reprimand, with and returns to the school of the “In case two or more teams tie for for contestants or uses activity “ratio between A and B” are Public reprimand and probation probation through March 24, parents’ residence, the student first place, the highest overall net funds to pay for any or all student each defined to be the result of through August 17, 2005; 2005 to Galveston Ball High is not eligible for varsity athletic score of the fourth place member expenses. the division, A/B. HOUSTON MADISON HS School and Wayne Paulus, competition for at least one year of the team will be used to break b. Student uses school fundraiser Public reprimand and suspension Debate Coach, for violation of from the date of enrollment the tie. Should two or more con- dollars to pay for fees, transporta- ONE-ACT PLAY CONTEST for the 2004-05 school year; Section 900 (b) (2), Sunday in the school of the parents’ testants who are the fourth-place tion and/or housing expenses. c. CONTEST PLAY SELECTION NORTH HOUSTON HS FOR Participation. residence. Additionally, if the member of their team have the c. Student is accompanied by AND ELIGIBILITY. BUSINESS student fails to exercise their first same overall net score, then a tie school personnel. Section 1033: Public reprimand and probation EL PASO PARKLAND HS opportunity to attend that ISD’s will be declared and all involved in d. Student is accompanied, F. Additions to the Basic Set Not through August 17, 2005; The State Executive Committee vocational high school, magnet the tie shall advance” to directed, or transported by a Requiring Approval. The following WOLFE CITY HS suspended Coach Humberto school, or optional attendance “In case two or more teams tie person or persons on behalf of (i) through (v) shall be used Public reprimand and suspension Ornelas, El Paso Parkland High area school, they would not be for first place, the highest over- school personnel. upstage of the house curtain/ for the 2004-05 school year. School, from coaching any UIL eligible according to the Section all net TOTAL score of the fourth e. Student wears or uses school proscenium unless architectural activities until he appears before 440 (b), Residence Rule, for place member of the team will equipment. necessity dictates otherwise. If RED OAK HS the State Executive Committee varsity athletics at the new school be used to break the tie. Should architectural necessity dictates The State Executive Committee for a hearing on allegations that until they had been enrolled and two or more contestants who are School district personnel includes using downstage of the house issued a public reprimand with he allowed ineligible students to consecutively attending the new the fourth-place member of their any person hired or appointed by curtain/proscenium for unit probation through August 17, participate. school for one calendar year. team have the same overall net the school or its employees who set or any other scenic device, 2005 to Coach Brent Stapleton TOTAL score, then a tie will be is involved in preparing or assist- except hand held flags/banners, for violation of the Athletic Code ARLINGTON HOUSTON HS SAN ANTONIO declared and all involved in the ing the contestant for a contest an addition to the basic set shall and state law (distributing, selling The State Executive Committee EAST CENTRAL HS tie shall advance” that is part of the UIL academic be required. or marketing dietary supplements suspended Coach Tommy Bonds The State Executive Committee program. to athletes). for the 2003-04 school year and suspended Coach Ted Knaszak ONE-ACT PLAY According to Subchapter H, from coaching any UIL activities Correction to Constitution and The Sunday Participation Rule Rules and Amendments Section PLEASANT GROVE HS placed him on probation through the 2004-05 school year for (including practices and games) Contest Rules, Section 1033 applies only to contests which 305, OAP direcor Luis Muñoz is The State Executive Committee is- through December 10, 2004, with (d) (3) (C) are part of the UIL Spring Meet authorized to issue the following sued a public reprimand to Coach allowing an ineligible student to participate. probation through December 10, (C) Responsibility for Selection Plan. It is not a violation of interpretation, which consti-tutes Craig Jones, suspended him from 2006, for allowing students not of Judges. The judge for the the Sunday Participation Rule binding action until SEC issues an the first two games of the 2005 DALLAS KIMBALL HS listed on an eligibility list to zone or district contest shall be for school district personnel to official interpretation. baseball season, and placed him participate in team tennis. selected by the district executive assist a student in preparation Conclusion: on probation through August 17, The State Executive Committee committee; judges for area and for or participation in a contest A Contest Manager may submit 2006, for improper interaction issued a public reprimand to Coach Royce Johnson, suspended ARLINGTON BOWIE HS regional contests will be selected which is not part of the UIL Spring a request to the State Theatre with a game official. The State Executive Committee from those designated as area Meet Plan. For example, it is not Director for permission to use him from the first three games of the 2003-04 basketball season, issued a public reprimand and regional judges in the current a violation for a high school stu- the area downstage of the house ARLINGTON MARTIN HS to Coach Kevin Joyner and accredited list of critic judges by dent to participate in four or more curtain/proscenium for unit set The State Executive Committee and placed him on probation through September 23, 2005, suspended him from coaching the contest managers of these Sunday modern oratory or duet or any other scenic device due issued a public reprimand to Mr. any UIL activities (including contests; and judges for the state acting competitions. to architectural necessity. This Terry King and placed him on for providing transportation to practices and games) through contest will be approved by the request shall serve as a blanket probation through January 16, student athletes in violation of March 24, 2005, for violation of State Director. A judge should Students found to be in violation approval for all schools competing 2005, for violation of Sections the Amateur Athletic Rule. the Athletic Code. not be selected that would result of the Sunday Participation Rule at that site. 441, 481, 1201, 1202 and in any entry being evaluated by may be penalized for the current Booster Club Guidelines. SPRING BRANCH WAXAHACHIE HS the same judge twice in the academic year in “germane” aca- SOCIAL STUDIES SMITHSON VALLEY HS The State Executive Committee same year. demic contests. For example, a The maximum number of points HOUSTON PREPARED TABLE The State Executive Committee issued a public reprimand, to student found in violation of the a school may receive in Social CHARTER SCHOOL suspended Coach Brian Funk, Coach Jim Miller and placed him SUNDAY PARTICIPATION Sunday Participation Rule in Lin- Studies is 37. The State Executive Committee Spring Branch Smithson Valley on probation through the 2004- Section 900 (b) coln-Douglas Debate would be suspended Prepared Table Char- High School for the remainder 05 school year for violation of Students are not prohibited from penalized in debate only (Lincoln- ACCOUNTING ter School from all UIL activities of the 2003 volleyball season off-season regulations. participating in non-school-spon- Douglas and Cross-Examination), The list of approved calculators in until a school administrator ap- (including the playoffs) and placed sored competitions and activities. not in all speech events, nor in any the C&CR is correct. The Hewlett- pears before the Committee to him on probation through October Parents may take their children to other UIL academic events. Packard calculators are not on answer allegations involving mis- SPRINGTOWN HS 22, 2005, for violation of Section The State Executive Committee meets provided that the school the accounting list of approved conduct by coach and players. 1208 (j) (3). does not pay entry fees or other HIGH SCHOOL SPELLING calculators. issued a public reprimand, with related expenses and the coach- & VOCABULARY LIBERTY HS probation through March 24, INTRA-DISTRICT TRANSFERS 2007, to Coach Cari Lowery for es do not attend the competition. Note clarification of the C&CR and ONE-ACT PLAY The State Executive Committee Section 440 (b) (3) The fact that a tournament entry Word Power: Misuse of any non- The State Executive Committee issued a public reprimand to violation of the Athletic Code and This section allows students to state law. contains information as to which alphabetic element, such as ac- issued penalties to the following Coach Robert Munson and be eligible in athletics the first high school a student attends or cent, apostrophe, hyphen, tilde, schools for failure to participate Coach Richard Hale, Liberty year they have the opportunity to information about the high school umlaut, etc., or capitalization is in one-act play during the 2003-04 High School, with probation WICHITA FALLS RIDER HS transfer to that ISD’s vocational The State Executive Committee itself (address, coach, telephone, an error. Also, the American Her- school year: through September 3, 2005, high school, magnet school, or FAX, etc.) does not in and of itself itage Dictionary of the English Lan- BROADDUS HS for violation of the Athletic Code issued a public reprimand to optional attendance area school Wichita Falls Rider High School, constitute a violation. It may initi- guage, Third Edition, will continue Public reprimand and suspension and state law (providing dietary as long as they exercise that ate an investigation into whether to be the official dictionary until for the 2004-05 school year; supplements to athletes). with probation through March 30, option at their first opportunity. If a violation occurred. further notice, but the new Fourth BYERS HS 2005, for failure to comply with the student leaves the vocational Edition is also acceptable. Public reprimand and probation UIL rules. 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