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VOL LXIV. NO. 6 JANUARY. 1980 AUSTIN, TEXAS Court hearings on 2 rules set Two challenges to League rules will be on each rule before the rule becomes ef­ heard in court within the next few fective. months. The transfer rule was adopted in 1933 A February 6 hearing has been set by to curb high school recruiting violations. the Texas Court of Civil Appeals on an The Legislative Council twice in the past Austin couple's class action suit chal­ year has gone on record unanimously in lenging the League's transfer rule, and favor of the rule. a challenge to the summer camp rule will The summer camp base is the continu­ be heard in Houston the week of March ation of a suit first filed in Houston dur­ 31. ing the summer of 1978. Greg Kite, a Originally, the suit challenging the standout basketball player at Houston one-year transfer rule was thrown out Madison, filed for a temporary restrain­ of court in November of 1978 by State ing order asking that the League not Judge Harley Clark. The Texas Civil penalize him for attending a summer bas­ Liberties Union appealed the case, claim­ ketball camp in California. ing the rule violates the constitutional Attending summer camps in football, protection against the taking of liberty basketball and volleyball is an infraction or property without due process of law. of Art. VIII, Sec. 21 of the League's Con­ The appeal contends the family's right stitution and Contest Rules. to privacy and freedom to travel among Kite was granted court permission to the states were violated. attend the camps, and the case was In the original suit, Judge Clark ruled scheduled to be heard on its merits later the League had the rights as a voluntary in the year, but was postponed from member association to make its own rules September when the presiding judge and that the one-year transfer rule was suffered a heart attack. constitutional. Intervening on behalf of Robert Kite, IN THE SHADOWS—Behind every successful band are a good many support Judge Clark also dismissed a claim by who originally filed the suit, are expected workers. Here, three non-marching members of the Austin Westlake band gather the TCLU that the UIL is a state agency to be professional basketball stars Rudy and pack equipment, officially closing the band's performance at the first Univer­ and subject to a state administrative pro­ Tomjanovich of the Houston Rockets and sity of Texas marching band contest. For results and further information, please cedures law that would have forced it to Dave Cowens of the Boston Celtics, and Rocket head coach Del Harris. turn to page 4. publish rules and regulations in the Texas Register and hold a public hearing (Please see COURT, page 8)

UT to host NCAA regiona/s 1981 boys' basketball tourney date changed Acting on a request by the University "We have been assured that by hosting there is no conflict with your dates on dates seemed equally unattractive. of Texas, the Legislative Council recently a first and second round playoff success­ their calendar. "We could not move the convention voted to move the state boys basketball fully, we can then be considered for re­ "Their calendar goes through 1985. back two weeks due to that being the first tournament for 1981 to the third weekend gional and perhaps even a national tour­ The high school programs of Texas are, week of district journalism contests," in March, rather than the usual second nament later." as always, our primary interest and Hawthorne said. "Moving it forward weekend. He added the date for the NCAA while we are thrilled at the prospect of two weeks conflicts with the girls' basket­ The council made the decision on the tournament clashes with the already es­ an NCAA playoff, we do not want to do ball tournament and moving it further heels of a request by former UT athletic tablished UIL date for basketball tourna­ anything that would jeopardize the good ahead than that might trigger weather director Darrell Royal, who notified ment but requested the League resched­ longstanding relationship we have with and other problems." League officials that UT had been asked ule its tournament as a favor. your people," he added. to host the NCAA regional first round "If it is possible for you to move your Moving the basketball tournament to He added that the March 13-14 date playoffs at the Special Events Center the tournament so that we can host the the third week of March necessitates the again puts ILPC on the same weekend second weekend of 1981. NCAA, I feel it would be something that move of the 54th state convention of the as the Columbia Scholastic Press Associ­ "We feel it is a great honor for the would be good for all of us. Interscholastic League Press Conference ation meeting in New York City but said University of Texas to be asked to host "My primary interest, however, is that up a week to March 13-14. alternatives appear more unfeasible. the NCAA playoffs," Royal stated in you home folks be agreeable to the change It would be impossible to hold the ILPC his letter to the council. "It speaks well of your schedule on this one-time basis," convention simultaneously with the boys' "My suggestion to those planning to of our fine facility and of the interest Royal stated. "The NCAA has given us basketball tournament, said journalism attend ILPC in 1981 is to get their motel that has grown in basketball in the state. the dates of the future tournaments and director Bobby Hawthorne, and other rooms early," Hawthorne said. Bastrop superintendent dies Evans one of League's staunchest supporters Charles H. Evans, superintendent at Added Dr. Bailey Marshall, League di­ Marble Falls High School. Bastrop High School and an eight-year rector, "Rarely does one have the oppor­ He received his masters degree from member of the League's Legislative tunity to meet and work with a man who Texas A&I University in 1956 and re­ Council, died of a heart attack December sets the highest standards of integrity turned to Bastrop irJ 1968 where he 21 at Bastrop Memorial Hospital. and dedication. That's the kind of man served as assistant superintendent for Funeral services for Evans, 54, were Charles Evans was. The University In­ one year, and then moved into the top held December 23 at Fairview Cemetery terscholastic League and high school edu­ position during the 1968-69 school year. in Bastrop. cation as a whole has suffered a great Evans was elected onto the UIL's pol­ "Charles Evans was a man dedicated loss." icymaking committee, the Legislative to education and to young people," said Evans was born in Bastrop, graduated Council, in 1971 and served in that ca­ Dr. Rhea Williams, former UIL director. from high school there and attended Bay­ pacity until the 1978-79 school year. "He was one of the League's staunchest lor University, receiving his bachelors He is survived by his wife, June, and supporters and will be dearly missed by degree in 1949. He began a career in edu­ two sons, Marcus Eugene Evans of Aus­ CHARLES H. EVANS those who knew and loved him." cation in 1949, serving as a coach at tin and Keith Byron Evans of Bastrop. 'Dedicated to young people' inside ILPC Sanctioning The media Elsewhere Plans for the 1980 ILPC state The influx of big business The relationship between the Editorials Page 2 convention are in full swing. bucks may force sanctioning school and the media is a deli­ Journalism page 3 For an update, flip over to of band contests. Dr. Nelson cate one. Bill Farney has Drama page 4 page 3. Patrick comments on page 5. some suggestions on page 6. Music page 5 Athletics page 6 editorials Page 2

Director's corner Recruitment, support of sports officials needed

By BILL FARNEY In some areas of the state, there are How can schools help? First and fore­ Third, encourage high school students Director of Athletics not enough good officials to handle all most, stop publicly criticizing sports who exhibit sound judgment to become A sports officiating crisis is brewing in Friday night football games. Schools officials. Accept the decision of the official involved in officiating. A high school Texas. have been asked by chapters to schedule without protest in the spirit of the Ath­ youngster can be paid for officiating and More and more, dedicated men and games on Thursday or Saturday nights letic Code. not lose his or her eligibility for UIL ac­ women are leaving officiating, thanks to in order that officials be available. Secondly, provide the chapter officials tivities, if the student is not paid more undue and unnecessary criticism reaped Large schools in metropolitan areas with objective criticism of the officials than the regular fee as outlined in the on them by thankless and ignorant fans. generally find no difficulty in securing performance at your games. You have the UIL Constitution and Contest Rules. Most sports' officials are dedicated indi­ officials for their varsity games, but have option to reject any official you do not Many administrators have found these viduals. They must be. They work for perpetual problems getting officials for want. Game officials do not have a choice. youngsters to do an acceptable, even ad­ little pay and much criticism. junior varsity and "B" team games. They call the game they are assigned to. mirable job of officiating. Fourth, we encourage schools to urge their local chapter to conduct clinics for students. Although a student cannot be­ Athletic program best possible come an associate until he/she is 18 years old, the chapters can sponsor a youth di­ vision which will eventually make better To the editor: exhibit their athletic prowess. To at­ program, I felt it might be nice to share tempt to mention all of them would be­ them with other members of the League. associates (first year officials) and later, First of all, the people of Texas need better full fledged officials. to realize the dedication exhibited by come rather lengthy but many others did To the editor: the coaches and school administrators offer their facilities to our team and op­ Thinking about our two years of Fifth, the most important ingredient to a well played contest is two well throughout the state. ponents. playoff experiences in the UIL football coached, disciplined teams backed by a Compromises are necessary in plan­ To those teams who are yet to make athletic office and the Legislative Coun­ school and community which acknowl­ ning playoff games and it has been our the playoffs, it is my hope you someday cil to listen to one and all should prove shall in order that you might share the to those critical of the League that our edges and practices principles' of good pleasure to meet with "school folk" from sportsmanship. all corners of our state; certainly to thrills and pleasures of meeting with only concern is to offer the best program tease and exaggerate the other team's your counterparts throughout the state possible for the young people of Texas. But the contest cannot be played un­ ability was much of the fun. Without and competing with teams of your cali­ Without being redundant, I maintain less there is a competent official on the fail, all of them were gentlemen and it ber. that "Texas School Folk" are without court or field. Texas officials need help makes me feel proud to be a part of the All of this would not be possible peers as they exhibit their concern for and they need it now. League and our public school system. without the University Interscholastic "kids." Please, do what you can do to perpet­ The cooperation received from school League. Perfection is yet to be attained Sincerely yours, uate the interschool competitive pro­ districts and chambers of commerce was but close isn't bad. The continuing work Bob M. Johnson grams. Right now, one of the most criti­ outstanding. From Abilene to Brown- to improve the entire program is com­ Superintendent cal needs is the education, training, re­ wood, to Corsicana to Temple, to West mendable and the willingness of the state China Spring I.S.D. cruitment and support of officials. and to Waxahachie, dedicated men and women devoted many extra hours of work without any idea of gain except that of providing our youth a place to League official notices Prose, postry LAPOYNOR SAN ANGELO CENTRAL SEALY LaPoynor (Larue) has been disqualified for dis­ The 5-AAAA district executive committee has Sealy High School has been placed on probation bibliography trict honors in baseball for the 1980 season for placed Central (San Angelo) on probation for in football for the 1979-80 school year tor violation failure to participate after accepting the Baseball the 1979-80 school year in one act play for vio­ of the Awards of Amateur Rule. Plan for 1979. lation of the Spring Meet Plan, Item 8. flap clarified WILLOWRIDGE HIGH MUSIC LIST ODESSA PERMIAN Willowridge High School of Stafford has been as­ The 5-AAAA district executive committee has signed to District 10-AAA for the 1979-80 school On page 22 of the 1979-82 Prescribed Music year. There has been confusion re­ List, the publisher for the Concerto for Oboe by placed Permian (Odessa) on probation for the Haydn should be B&H and not BH. 1979-80 school year in one act play for violation garding the tentative bibliog­ of the Spring Meet Plan, Item 8. CRYSTAL CITY raphy for prose and poetry ONE ACT PLAY The State Executive Committee has suspended The following extensions have been made for ARANSAS PASS Crystal City High School for the 1979-80 school mailed to all schools December the 1980 one-act play contest only, due to the un­ The 30-AA district executive committee has year and placed them on probation for 1980-81 availability of the Handbook for One-Act Flay, placed Aransas Pass on probation for the 1979-80 school year for violation of the Basketball Plan. 21. This bibliography DOES ninth edition. year for violation of Section 18 of the Tennis Plan. GAINESVILLE NOT alter categories of authors Feb. 15—Last day for requesting additions to the basic set and submitting plays not on the The District 6-AAA executive committee has or rules for these contests as approved lists for consideration as one-act play WELLINGTON placed Gainesville High School on probation in contest entries. The 2-A district executive committee has placed football for the 1979-80 school year for violation stated in the current Constitu­ Wellington on probation for the boys' track sea­ of Rule 10 of the Football Plan. tion and Contest Rules. Feb. 29—Deadline extension for filing one-act son 1979-80 for violation of Article Vni, Sec. 15. play title entry cards. C&CR RULES CHANGES WHITE DEER The mimeographed bibliog­ BROOKELAND The 2-A district executive committee has placed Page 102 of the Typewritting Contest, the last Brookeland High School has been placed on pro­ White Deer on probation for the boys' track sea­ sentence should read: "Pupils having had regular raphy is to be used as an aid in bation for the 1979-80 season for failure to provide son 1979-80 for violation of Art. VIII, Sec. 15. instruction in typing prior to the beginning of the adequate police protection involving the mistreat­ current school year (other than that instruction finding material even though it ment of a basketball game official last year. Spe­ MANSFIELD allowed under Rule 8, Eligibility, below) and pupils is an incomplete listing and con­ cifically, a fan from Brookeland struck an official The Region V music executive committee has who will be graduated at mid-term are not counted in the face at a bi-district game between Brooke­ placed the Mansfield High School choir on pro­ on this enrollment." tains no sources for Category B land and Big Sandy on Feb. 20,1979. bation for the 1979-80 and 1980-81 school years for violation of Article V, Section 14, b, of the Page 67 of the Number Sense Contest, the third in either prose or poetry. VAN Music Plan. paragraph should read: "First place goes to the Van High School has been disqualified from dis­ contestant making the highest net grade, second trict honors in volleyball for the 1979-80 school FARWELL place to the contestant making the next highest We apologize for any confu­ year for violation of Rule 11 of the Volleyball Flan. Farwell High School has been placed on proba­ grade, third place to the next highest and so on. sion that may have arisen from tion in volleyball for the 1979-80 school year for No ties are to be broken. Should there be a tie for LUFKIN violation of Rule 28 of the Volleyball Plan. first place, there is no second place. Should there Lufkin High School has been placed on proba­ be a tie for third place, there is no fourth place; the earlier mailing. tion in volleyball for the 1980-81 school year and both third place winners advance to the next violation of Rule IS of the Volleyball Plan. MUSIC. higher meet." Page 124, Article IV, Section IS. f, of the Con­ stitution and Contest Rules should read ". . . It shall Page 91 of the Slide Rule Contest, Rule 6p, the be the duty of the contest chairman to provide an following shall be added: "No ties are to be broken. adequate warning signal at the end of nine min­ Should there be a tie for first place, there is no utes." second place. Should there be a tie for third place, there is no fourth place; and both third place The MUSIC LIST winners advance to the next higher meet." On page 45 of the 1979-80-81-82 Prescribed Music List, under Cornet-Trumpet Solos, Class I, "Haynie Any reference to a tiebreaking contest in either —Three Bagatelles.... BH" should read "Tall- the Number Sense or Slide Rule Contests shall be Leaguer Three Bagatelles .... BH." disregarded. No ties shall be broken at any level. Published eight times per year, each month, from September through April, by the University QUAIL The following selection should be added to the Quail High School closed as of the 1979-80 school Class I. Tenor-Bass Voice Solo List for the 1979-82 Interscholastic League, Division of Continuing Education, University of Texas at Austin, P.O. Prescribed Music List: Box 8028, 2622 Wichita, Austin, Texas 78712. Second class postage paid at Austin, Texas. Sub­ year. Students will be attending school at Hedley scription : $2 per year. and possibly at Wellington. Twenty-four Italian Songs (sing one) ..... GS Bononcini—Per La Gloria D'adorarvi (Low: Dr. Bailey Marshall - Editor WEST RUSK D—High: G) West Rusk High School of New London has been Robert Hawthorne - _ - Managing Editor Carissiml—Vittoria, Mio Core (Low: A—High: placed on probation for the 1979-80 school year for C) violation of the One-Act Play Plan. Directory Durante—Danza, Danza, Fanciulla Gentile State Executive Committee: Dr. Thomas M. Hatfield, chairman; Lynn F. Anderson, William D'HANIS (Low: G—High: B-Flat) Farney, Dr. Bailey Marshall, Dr. Lynn M. McCraw, Betty Thompson, Clifton Van Dyke, Dr. D'Hanis High School has been disqualified for Legrenzi—Che. Fiero Costume (LowF—High: Jesse J. Villiirreal and Jesse S. Williams. district honors in one-act play during the 1979-80 G) school year for violation of the One-Act Play Plan. Legislative Council: Jack Johnson, chairman; Bill Vardeman, vice chairman; Ed Irons, Ralph Marcello—II Mio Bel Foco (Low: E—High: A) Pergolesi—Se Tu M'ami, Se Sospiri(Low: E— Poteet, Carter Lomax, C. N. Boggess, Gordon Cockerham, Glen Pearson, J. C. McClesky, Don Whitt, LEE (TYLER) High G) Bill Farmer, Kenneth Flory, Roy Dodds, Jack Frost, Jerry Gideon, Eugene Stoever, James McLeroy, Robert E. Lee High School of Tyler has been Scarlatti—Gia n Sole Dal Gange (Low: E-Flat Burton Hurley, James Worsham and James Kile. placed on probation in volleyball for the 1980-81 school year for violation of Rule 13 of the Volley­ — High: A-Flat) Director - - —• Dr. Bailey Marshall ball Plan. Scarlatti—Se Florindo e Fedele (Low: F High: A-Flat) Director of Athletics Dr. William Farney BAND Director of Music - - - Dr. Nelson Patrick The following schools should have been listed as SWEEPSTAKES Director of Journalism - Bobby Hawthorne band sweepstakes winners for 1978-79: Conference The following schools should have been listed in Director of Drama Lynn Murray C—Fockdale Middle School, Jim Perry; La Vega the sweepstakes winners published in the August Middle School, H. P. Miles. Leaguer: Sundown High School—band—Confer­ Director of Activities - - Barbara Puckett Conference CCC—Williams Junior High School ence B ; Rio Grande City High School—band—Con­ (Copperas Cove), Bob Nelson. ference AAA. journalism. Pag* 3 ComirT round the corner

As spring meet contests near, advisers need to brush up on rule changes

Spring meet packets will be mailed to It has long been the desire of journalism titles of Mr., Mrs., Miss or Ms. with Participation in journalism classes or schools in the not too distant future and teachers in Texas to standardize judging names of adults. Students should be iden­ outside scholastic journalism endeavors, journalism advisers should be cognizant criteria statewide, and the guidelines tified fully at first mention and by last such as Columbia Scholastic Press Asso­ of some changes in the program, and hopefully will do this. name only thereafter. Adults should be ciation, Interscholastic League Press As­ some "non-rules" that seem to be a point Examples of the changes not men­ identified by full name and title (Mr., sociation, or Kodak Photography con­ of confusion annually. tioned in the handbook are: Mrs., etc.) at first mention and last name tests, do not affect eligibility. In administering the journalism con­ —It is permissible to use upstyle or and title thereafter. Also, there is no amateur rule for jour­ test, use the UIL Constitution and Con­ downstyle headlines. Students should be As in last year, secondary considera­ nalism. A student may work for a profes­ test Rules. All the information necessary consistent and those who are not may be tion in each contest will be given to sional paper for pay and remain eligible for conducting the contest is listed in the penalized, although the entry should not grammar, spelling and neatness. How­ for the UIL journalism contest. C&CR. The Spring Meet Handbook, on be disqualified altogether. ever this too has been clarified. However, journalism contest partici­ the other hand, is outdated, and should —A student need not finish all six head­ Journalistic proficiency shall be the pants are subject to the awards rule, not serve as reference for conducting the lines' to win. Judges will be asked to take standard by which entries are judged. which states that a student is ineligible meet. into consideration the merits of each in­ In papers of similar journalistic quality, if he participates in a meet or tournament The Spring Meet Handbook will be in­ dividual headline as well as the number secondary consideration of grammar, in which valuable consideration is of­ cluded in the spring meet packets, but of headlines completed, rather than con­ spelling and neatness may be used to de­ fered the coach or participant contingent clipped to each book will be a mimeograph sidering only those entries having com­ termine contest results. The contest does upon his success in that interschool con­ sheet listing the changes in the jour­ pleted all six headlines for top honors. not intend, however, to test grammar or test. If you have questions, contact your nalism program since the publishing of Also clarified on the judging criteria spelling skills, and each entry should be respective school administrator. the most recent handbook. - sheet are points of newspaper style. judged on its journalistic merit before Virginia Lewis of Cuero and Cathy Also included in the spring meet Again, a style was established that will other considerations come into play. Collier of Fredericksburg will conduct a packets will be the recently revised guide- standardize its use statewide, though we Who can enter a UIL journalism con­ session, "How to conduct a UIL district lnes for journalism contest judges. Each realize this style may not be the style test? journalism contest" at the ILPC state contest chairman must see that every used by some individual staffs. Any student eligible under other UIL convention, March 21-22 in Austin. Ad­ judge reads and follows these guidelines. The style includes the option of using rules may enter the journalism contest. visers are urged to attend.

Scholastic journalism All systems go for 1980 ILPC convention

By BOBBY HAWTHORNE Advisers may bring as many students have faith in their expertise and judg­ second week in March, it looks as if we're Director o f Journalism to the convention as they wish. There is ment and will stand behind their de­ in for more head knocking. Jumping from one topic to another . . . no limit here, so long as everyone has cisions. Advisers are urged to make hotel/motel paid their $3 registration fee. You need What you as an adviser or student Plans for the 1980 ILPC state conven­ reservations as early as possible next tion, March 21-22, are in full swing. Al­ not be an ILPC member to attend the must keep in mind is that in each cate­ ready, we've received confirmations from convention. If your school does not pub­ gory, you're going up against the very year. The ILPC office will take special such notables as Jim Paschal from Okla­ lish a student newspaper and conse­ best Texas has to offer. Last year, we re­ steps to help persons secure good hous­ homa, Chuck Savedge from Virginia, Ben quently, you could not see the rationale ceived more than 400 entries in the Con­ ing, but please, don't wait until a week Van Zante from Iowa and John Hudnall in joining ILPC, you may still attend the ference AAAA feature writing category. before the 1981 convention to seek reser­ convention. Registration will be available There can be only one winner, one second from Nebraska. vations. Unlike the past several years, the con­ at the Thompson Conference Center, lo­ and one third place. That leaves 397 who vention will not be held during the UT cated immediately north of the LBJ Li­ won't win a medal, but have taken a step That's it for now. Hope to see you in spring break. Expect some traffic con­ brary. forward by pitting themselves against March. I'll be the guy wearing the dark gestion the opening Friday. In order to All that you need do is show up, sign the best. sunglasses and sweatshirt that reads, "It relieve as much of this snafus as possi­ up and pay up. Spot checks for delegate I hope we can all keep in mind the wasn't my fault." ble, a shuttle bus will be in operation cards will be conducted at selected ses­ ideals of sportsmanship and fair play in­ during the Friday sessions, running to sions. herent in the ILPC and Interscholastic and from either Highland Mall or Mu­ Some final points about the conven­ League programs. nicipal Auditorium and a central location tion: S—uppose you have 14 persons working on campus. —An adviser must sponsor each stu­ on a yearbook theme development, submit Full information concerning the free dent delegation. The adviser need not the bundle under theme development and shuttle service will be provided ILPC necessarily be the journalism adviser, lo and behold, it wins top honors. Will Adviser aid and an adviser from one school may act members well in advance of the conven­ ILPC provide 17 medals? tion. as an adult sponsor for students from No, we won't. We will supply one medal The Friday classes at UT have caused another school. But every student dele­ per each category. If you have more than some minor problems in securing rooms gation must have an adult sponsor, and funds hiked one student working on a category, that for sessions, but these troubles will be the sponsor must stay with his or her The Newspaper Fund in 1980 student may purchase a medal after the worked out in time. Each year, we have delegation at the motel during the con­ will increase grants directly bene­ Individual Achievement Awards cere­ people asking why it is not possible to vention. fitting high school journalism stu­ mony, Friday night. Medals will sell for put all the sessions in one building, or —There is no appeal of a judge's de­ $2.50 each. dents and advisers. along one avenue, in order to save stu­ cision. If you do not agree with the de­ The Fund's Board of Directors dents the drudgery of walking across cision of the judge, you may contact me, In closing, please notice the page one recently approved raising the max­ campus. chew on my ear, call me names or what­ story concerning the basketball tourna imum individual grant to inexperi­ The answer is simple: There are no ever else to vent your anger. But the ment being delayed to the third week in enced journalism teachers for buildings on the UT campus large enough judge's decision will stand. March, 1981. This is going to affect ILPC. summer study fellowships from to house more than a few sessions. We're Judging journalistic works is a highly I can't say it will hurt us and I won't $300 to $350. Fifty teachers with expecting in excess of 4,000 Texas high subjective endeavor. Of course, there are say it'll help us. But no doubt, it will af­ little or no previous journalism fect us. school journalism students and advisers guidelines of style, content, and form to experience will be selected in April at this year's convention. In order to seat follow, but in the end, the judge must After several years of bumping heads, to receive grants to attend gradu­ them all in a comfortable room, we must make a subjective decision as per which Columbia Scholastic Press Association ate-level workshops and courses de­ look for the largest rooms possible, and one wins and which ones do not. and ILPC managed to fall off the same signed to help them in their teach­ those rooms happen to be located on the ILPC employs the most qualified per­ weekends. However, with the ILPC con­ ing jobs. various corners of the University. sons available to judge its contests. We vention in 1981 being moved back to the Approval was also given by the Fund's board to select four Dis­ tinguished Advisers along with the 1980 High School Journalism Teacher of the Year. TAJD sponsoring photo contest A student from the school of each Distinguished Adviser will win a $250 scholarship from the Fund to "High School: The Times of Our Lives" tries with other ILPC material. printed. There is a $2 entry fee per study journalism in college. This is will be the theme of the second Texas All entries must be taken and printed student, and students may enter no more the first time scholarships have Association of Journalism Directors by high school students and entries must than one photo each. However, there is no been awarded to students from (TAJD) photography contest, scheduled have been taken while the student was limit to the number of photos entered by Distinguished Advisers' schools. A later this spring. enrolled in a high school in which the the school, so long as no more than one student from the Teacher of the "Considering it was our first effort of journalism adviser is a TAJD member. photo per student is entered. Awards will Year's school will receive a $1,000 this sorC, last year's contest was a pleas­ Prints must be mounted on posterboard be given to the top three finishers. scholarship, as was done in 1979. ant surprise," said Marjorie Walraven, not exceeding 14 inches by 17 inches. All entries will be on display at the More information on 1980 News­ TAJD president. "Participation was high Panels of pictures, montages, collages, registration area at the ILPC conven­ paper Fund programs and pro­ and entries were of exceptional quality." series as well as single prints may be tion. Photographers or their chosen rep­ gram application deadlines may be Deadline for entering is March 1. All entered. Black and white and color photos resentatives may pick up their photos obtained by contacting the Fund, entries must be mailed to ILPC, Box 8028, may be entered also. after 12 noon Saturday, March 22. P. O. Box 300, Princeton, N.J. University Station, Austin, Texas 78712 On the back of the posterboard, the Results of the contest will be an­ 08540; or phone (609) 452-2000. and clearly marked TAJD PHOTO CON­ student's name, school, school's address, nounced at the TAJD luncheon, noon, TEST. Do not include TAJD photo en­ city and TAJD member's name must be Saturday, March 22. drama Page 4

Educational theatre Two new deadlines could spur problems

By LYNN MURRAY promising experience. If the play is system and current practice. You will and Services for TEA, authorized its State Drama Director wrong, all is wrong. note especially that theatre arts is a part use by Texas schools conducting self- The next few weeks will be the busiest of the fine arts program, along with art study. This theatre arts evaluation docu­ The saga of the Handbook for One- time of the year for drama directors. and music. It is separate from speech ment is to be used as a supplement to Act Play, Ninth Edition continues. All Feel free to write or call if there is any­ and is not classified under English lan­ Section 4 of Evaluative Criteria, Fifth ordered Handbooks have been mailed. thing I can do to assist in preparation guage arts. It is long past the time when Edition, when conducting self-study. It Did you order a copy, We included the of your contest play. local school districts should recognize the may also be used as a guide in complet­ approved lists of plays from the new There seems to be some confusion TEA fine arts structure that has been in ing section Q of the Secondary School Handbook in the January title entry card about producing the OAP entry for a operation since 1966. Evaluative Criteria Narrative Edition. mailing and deadlines have been adjusted paying audience, prior to or after con­ Administrators should also take a look The applause for this work should go to to give you as much time as possible to test. There is "NO" UIL rule that pre­ at TEA publication, Principles, Stan­ Perri Bell and the Texas Educational complete special play and set addition vents you from producing your contest dards and Procedures for the Accredita­ Theatre Association. approvals. play as many times for audiences as you tion of School Districts, 1977, page 34. Have you paid your TETA dues? You Feb. 15 is the new deadline for request­ wish. OAP entries may be and should be It may come as a shock to some know $5 isn't much when it is used to ing approval of plays not on the Ap­ produced for the home school (paying that "creative dramatics" (improvisation develop programs that support the idea proved List of Short Plays and additions audiences) prior to contest. This is an theatre for children) is a required part that the arts are basic to education. It to the basic set. Feb. 29 is the new dead­ excellent place to prepare your students of the balanced K-6 elementary curric­ may well be that we will lose the creative line for submitting the one-act play title and make money for your program. ulum. This experience supports all ele­ dramatics requirement for elementary entry card. The result of these changes I regret that some secondary theatre ments of the elementary curriculum and schools if we continue to provide passive may be disastrous. It will be difficult for teachers did not make it to the annual leads naturally to the elective theatre or no support for public school theatre us to mail the official eligibility notice meeting of the Texas Educational The­ arts courses in grades 7-12. programs. If the general public can't to all entries in time to get them pro­ atre Association in Dallas. You missed The UIL will begin next fall to follow be better informed as to the relevance cessed for early zone OAP meets. Help! stimulating sessions and a valuable in­ the change in terminology established by and objectives of creative dramatics, the­ Submit your title card as early as pos­ troduction to the new TEA Theatre Arts TEA. All references to "drama director" atre programs may well be a casualty of sible. framework for grades 7-12. will be changed to "theatre director." current curriculum studies. Will you Play selection is a difficult responsi­ The change will be gradual and full con­ continue to sit on it or will you get in­ bility. The play should not be left to The traditional title "drama" has been versation will probably take three years. volved? chance or even to a student committee. I superseded by the term "theatre arts." Some of us will probably revert to our hope you read the material on play selec­ This change reflects the thinking of Quality is still the goal! Critic judges old habits, but we will try. tion published in September. Finding the many that "theatre" more accurately re­ added to the Accredited List at TETA play to fit students and situation is not flects the nature of the curriculum. Some A special "award" to Kim Wheetley, Feb. 1 will be published in early March. easy. feel that "drama" means only the liter­ "Theatre Arts Consultant," at TEA for If you don't have a judge for your dis­ None of us can really tell a director ature, although for some of us it has a his fine work. If you have not seen the trict, let me know. I will try to help. how to select a play. There are principles much broader meaning. I agree that new Theatre Arts Framework for Grades There is still a need for workshops, to follow. The same test of literary merit "theatre is the realization of drama 7-12, I suggest you contact him or ask clinics or festivals for OAP entries prior may be applied to any written communi­ which does not fully exist until the play around your school. A copy was sent to to March 24. Have you considered host­ cation. Should your contest play be re­ is interpreted by actors and technicians each school district. ing such an event in your theatre facil­ quired reading by English classes in on a stage before an audience." You might also want to ask about the ity? Contact me for suggestions and en­ your school? There is no doubt that the The new theatre arts curriculum is an evaluative criteria for theatre arts. A couragement, but contact directors in "strength of the player is the play." The exciting new approach that more accu­ few weeks ago, H. E. Phillips, Director your area for help. right play choice creates a potentially rately reflects the needs of our secondary of School Accreditation, Administration The total is now 1,004. Good Show! OAP participation up *1050 1000

for 10th straight year 950

The one-act play contest continues its 231 have entered for 77 per cent total, up from last year's 70 per cent. record growth as recorded consecutively 900 for the past 10 years. Conference AAAA Conferences AAAA, AA, A and B are tops other conferences with 97 per cent participating at record levels. Lynn Mur­ enrollment. In Conference AAAA, a rec­ ray, drama director, attributes1 the ord 245 of the 252 eligible schools will growth to the availability of teachers 850 participate. with drama background, emphasis of sec­ Conference AAA follows closely with ondary school administrators on the UIL literary and academic contests, and com­ 137 of 146 schools enrolled or 94 per cent. 800 Conference AA has a participation rate munity interest. of 92 per cent. There are 220 eligible This year, there will be approximately schools and 203 are entered. 230 one-act play contests, including the Conference A has 188 of 216 enrolled, State Meet. Eighty-nine per cent of all 750 for 87 per cent compared to 85 per cent eligible schools are participating and at 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 (771) (785) (817) (847) 883) (904) (925) (952) (978) (1004) last year. Conference B again made gains least 14,000 students are learning that "in a well-planned one-act play contest, *Number of Schools although it still has the lowest percentage ( ) Total participating schools for each year entering the OAP Contest. Of 298 schools, there are no losers," Murray said. Critic bases subjective verdict on expertise By CHARLES A. SCHMIDT vations. his liking. blest of concession to the fact that the Dean of Fine Arts I go to any UIL contest as a judge in Art of any kind is a subjective mat­ body reflects thought and words. There Sam Houston State University the full knowledge that sometimes, some­ ter. Taste is subjective. This is true, was even less consideration given to the one is going to disagree violently with even among experts. Sometimes people idea of exaggeration and contrast that On much of the material distributed my verdicts. Referees, umpires and other write the judge after the contest—cast, usually makes farce effective. The play for the League one-act play contest, officials at athletic contests are called relatives or friends—usually in anger, in question was a farce. there is the statement, "There are no idiots by some during a season. The prob­ but almost never in appreciation. One This was a play of another era. What­ losers in a well-planned one-act play con­ lem is just as demonstrable in the courts lady designated a play I had ranked ever mistaken notions this cast and di­ test." of the country. Verdicts are usually re­ above hers as the one she rooted for as rector may have had of the ancient I.subscribe to this. Every time I am sented by someone. A president, Water­ the worst play she had ever seen. author's "style" and that of farce in gen­ requested to serve as a judge it is a point gate not even considered, cannot take a I could only answer that this play eral, what they did would do nothing but I make before I go into any critiques for step without having someone condemn showed me several people who were put a normal audience to sleep, or drive individual casts. This statement and this him. thinking the words they were saying— it from the theatre. Had it been put to belief do not erase the fact that it is people who were visualizing what lay be­ the true test of setting it before an audi­ often hard to lose, and that a given deci­ Some in drama say they would like to hind the words another had written. ence not predisposed to be charitable, sion may be resented. go back to the old UIL judging system Often I could believe they were speaking they would have discovered the truth of Most of the time, teachers and stu­ of having three or more judges, claiming to me, not simply calling words. this. dents have an increasing understanding that this would result in more "fair­ The lady's letter continued with a se­ of the motto cited above. At most con­ ness." There would still be unhappy los­ I had to tell her bluntly that I could ries of complains about the light plot and tests the majority of participants seem ers. I have seen it too often. No one not remember one time when her favor­ other problems in the first and second genuinely desirous of learning how they can please everyone. I accept that as a ites were even "speaking" to each other, ranked plays. I had to acknowledge that may improve. However, there was a part of the occupational hazard of serv­ much less speaking so that an audience I could not understand what one director winning cast, a winner but badly in need ing at a contest. I harden my skin to could feel they were conversing. They was attempting to do with a dim follow of help, that didn't seem to feel it need­ attacks by simply strengthening my re­ called the words only—fast and furious, spot and very little other illumination, ful to stay for the critique. The contest solve to be as fair and accurate as I straining for the highest volume they but I also had to remind her (or perhaps manager rather bluntly assured me that can, and to call the shots as I see them, could muster. They did this constantly inform her) that this technical consider­ they were going to do so, and they did. for I have my self-respect, no matter with none of the variety that character­ ation is not, according to UIL rules, to The occasional obviously resentful what anyone says. izes normal human speech. form a major basis for judging. losers usually maintain their cool, even Anyone who participates in a contest Furthermore, there was nothing that their frigidity, but there are some who should do so in equal awareness that could be called "suiting the action to the By the same token, the fact that the do not That is the point of these obser­ the results may be entirely opposite to word." There was nothing but the fee­ (Please see JUDGE'S, page 5) music Pags 5

Music matters Commercialism may force music sanctioning

By NELSON G. PATRICK called "outlaw," "non-sponsored," or ". . . The League must remain the ama­ three-night contest grossed $184,000. The State Music Director "wild-cat" contests that were beyond teur and educational organization that it local sponsored schools picked the major school control. The bitter feelings devel­ is today." costs out of their share of the receipts. For several years, I have avpided oped during that period have been nearly All of these men, not referring spe­ Insofar as we could ascertain, none of writing on the above subject primarily an entire generation disappearing. We cifically to music but to contests in gen­ these contests were "rigged" or dealt in because it has not become a problem in cannot afford a replay of this section of eral, are intensely aware of the political anything other than straight forward Texas. In recent years, however, the en­ our history. and commercial forces impinging on all business. The two or three managers with croachment of commercial interests have The newly elected chairman of the Leg­ school contests. There has been some talk which we have discussed these contests forced us to review again the history of islative Council, Jack Johnson of South- of the State Legislature taking over the are concerned with providing for the de­ sanctioning outside contests and the lake, stated, ". . . keeping the contests in contests. All of you are aware of the re­ sires of the participants. They were plan­ effects that it has on Texas music. the hands of the educators." He was re­ cent court hearings of the past three ning for more and larger clinics, raising The band problem referred to in the ferring to all contests, not just music. years. The political, commercial and the fees, giving a larger percentage of re­ late 1937-1946 period, which resulted in The outgoing chairman, Joe Scrivner, court interests in our contests merely ceipts to local sponsors: Their problem removing the music contests from TMEA who was also a member of the Music Sub­ point to the importance or the high re­ appeared to be, "What can we provide control to the UIL, was funded on so- committee, in his closing remarks said, gard in which our people hold our contest. that will be a greater service, draw a While everyone holds these in high re­ larger clientele, and create a more mar­ gard, they, at the same time, are trying ketable product to the public?" to break down rules and regulations that, The matter that crossed my mind was if destroyed, weakens the strengths that why have not our colleges organized some have given them the national prestige we workshops to bring the same things to State marching band now enjoy. teachers? Are these popular changes Most UIL contests other than music passing fancies? Should we as educa­ have some built-in safeguards that have tional contest leaders be concerned that protected them to some extent from com­ big business is controlling educational mercialism and non-educational in­ contests? Why are other states develop­ contest successful' fringements. We have not needed any for ing sanctioning regulations on all con­ musid' in most contests. However, re­ tests not sponsored by educational By CHARLES SCHWOBEL gan High School (Austin), Cindy Mikel, cently there are signs on the horizon we institutions? Associate Music Director director. would do well to watch. Many questions arise over this rapid The winners in Conference AAA were: As we reported earlier, there are now proliferation of music contests through­ The first State Marching Band Contest first place, Fredericksburg High School, 19 contests other than League events out the entire country—not just in Texas. was held at the University of Texas Me­ William Brady, director; second place, supported by Texas schools and we have The fact is Texas is one of the last of morial Stadium on Dec. 3 and 4. The Azle High School, Milton Fox, director; just received word that two more wanted the major states not hosting larger num­ turnout was quite remarkable as the to locate in Texas. All but three of these third place, Friendswood High School, bers of these contest corporations. In bands represented some of the finest Joe Williams, director; finalists, West- contests are sponsored by commercial in­ marching and musical talent from each terests; seven contests are sponsored by some states the corporate contests have lake High School (Austin), Lee Boyd replaced the school sponsored events. region in the state. Montgomery, director, and Southwest corporations organized for the purpose of Every band exhibited superior musi­ High School (San Antonio), John Davis, administering music contests for profit. Where do we go from here? We'll try cianship and flawless marching tech­ director. One organization in one evening of a to answer that in next month's column. niques. As one judge said, "There are no The winners in Conference A A were: losers. They are all winners." first place, Medina Valley High School There were fourteen AAAA bands en­ (Castroville), Darrel Gan, director; sec­ tered, eleven AAA, thirteen AA, five A, ond place, Pearsall High School, Daniel and four B bands. Preliminaries were Aleman, director; third place, Crystal held for the AAAA, AAA, and AA con­ City High School, Raul Gonzalez, direc­ ferences, with the top five bands in each tor; finalists, Littlefield High School, conference advancing to the evening Tommy SoRelle, director, and Dripping finals. Springs High School, Linda McDavitt, My appreciation goes to Tom Rhodes, director. director of the Longhorn Band, for host­ The winners in Conference A were: ing this contest and serving as contest first place, Carroll High School (South- chairman. It is not an easy task to break lake), Ronald Behrends, director; second new ground and make the initial prepa­ place, Iraan High School, Harold Floyd, rations for a contest of this size and director; third place, Early High School stature. However, Mr. Rhodes directed (Brownwood), Andy Taylor, director; the contest with the exceptional insight finalists, West Hardin High School (Sar­ and attention to details that make a con­ atoga), Robert Fife, director, and Brazos test run smoothly. High School (Wallis), Al Sulak, director. The winners in Conference AAAA The winners in Conference B were: were: first place, Round Rock High first place, Booker High School, Richard School, Larry Jones, director; second Badgett, director; second place, Sun­ place, McCallum High School (Austin), down High School, Truitt Mitchell, direc­ STANDING TALL—Sharp turns and crisp notes rolled through Memorial Stadium, Bill Brent, director; third place, Cen­ tor; third place, Navarro High School Dec. 3-4, during the first UT marching band contest. Working under almost perfect tral High School (San Angelo), Gary (Geronimo), Robert McHaney, director; weather conditions, the participating bands, like Fredericksburg, shown here, turned Wylie, director; finalists, Pearland High finalist, Loop High School, Richard in outstanding performances for the several hundred fans and spectators. School, Jack Farriss, director, and Rea­ Evans, director.

Judge's decision based on expertise Cont. from page 4 costumes her favorites had worn were which the lady so castigated me in her That, in itself was ludicrous, but it but that their director had done next to beautiful and appropriate for the play letter, I was besieged by the cast of the was unfortunate to see these assump­ nothing with them. However, I did not did not remotely compensate for the play that wanted to rank first. With tions take away from their levelheaded­ feel that I could reward possible potential other deficiencies. If the costuming was Voltaire, I will defend the right to disa­ ness, even in the face of disappointment. with even honorable mention when this the only good thing I could find to say gree. I also believe that anyone who puts The fact that I, or anyone else, has spent potential was scarcely tapped. about the production, the rules still com­ his money down at the box office has as a lot of time in theatrical work does Another bone of contention with the pelled me to render the decision I did. much right to utter an opinion of what not necessarily make for expertise, of lady was her dislike of some of the other I tried to point out that I recognized he sees as any critic. course; however, we must also assert plays as well. Again, there was ignorance deficiencies in the winning play, and to However, when they ganged up on me, that there is no automatic connection of UIL rules. Like or dislike of the play list some of them. With those deficien­ asking incredulously and scornfully if to genius on the part of all adolescents. itself, as a script, is not to be the basis cies, or in spite of them, however, there I really had any familiarity with the These students would have been better of a judge's decision. was life. To me, the performance of the words and style of the author of their served if someone could have convinced Eventually, I could only conclude by other play was completely mechanical. play (a famous one of centuries past), them that it just might be to their ad­ saying to the lady that we probably would That is one of the most damning things I began to wonder if they weren't being vantage to learn that to earn an "E" for simply have to agree to disagree. I could you can say to actors and directors a bit short-changed by someone in the effort does not necessarily make a good not really expect to convert her. really interested in their profession. area of guidance. Who was leading them show, as more than one critic has written. I can only add that should anyone ever The complaints reminded me of a vio­ to believe that at 17 or 18, with a normal We come to another point. These request me to judge another contest, I lently angry "director" years ago who, high school curriculum, they could pos­ youngsters finally pinned me down to will always attempt to speak kindly and when the verdict was announced, jumped sibly have acquired a complete knowl­ make a flat, bald statement that I had constructively to casts when I feel that up and shouted, "We laughed where it edge of something so complex as the not wanted to make, but I could not lie there are reasons why they should not said laugh, and we cried where it said theatre of another age and country? about the matter. They followed my im­ receive first place, but I will, under no cry! Now why didn't we win?" That, I Who was leading them to believe that plications to conclude that I felt their di­ cimcumstances, lie to them. The purpose might add, came after a unanimous they were likely to have more knowledge rector was the one most at fault (and of the contest is not served if this hap­ three-judge decision but the poor woman of thearetical history, more capability in who was apparently not interested in the pens. couldn't understand the difference be­ critique given earlier). Furthermore, as I said before, I have tween thought and sensitivity and me­ theatre than someone who has passed the chanical presentation. She set an ex­ half-century mark and has spent more Finally I had to say, in answer to the no joy in wrangling and carping, but if I tremely poor example for her students. than half of that time connected with direct question, that I did not think there feel that I am correct, I will always toss After the end of the contest about the theatre in one way or another? was a lack of potential in the students, the brickbat back at least once. athletics Page 6

Postscripts on athletics Mutual understanding benefits schools, media

By BILL FARNEY sharply. This method could be utilized busy to take advantage of this situation, cult to work sitting in the stands with State Athletic Director well by member schools to give a picture they nevertheless will be pleased to know material in one's lap. window to these people of what the school you care and have invited them to attend. The following suggestions are relevant c. Have someone assigned to act as is doing and what it is attempting to ac­ It is impossible for a school district to to an increased awareness concerning the host. In many cases, it is desirable for complish. Spot announcements concern­ expect any newspaper, radio or television media with its vast potential and par­ one of your more mature students to ing the overall school program can be to always report the good side of what ticular problems. Member schools who do handle this task. It always leaves a posi­ included in the football broadcast. Ac­ is happening in the school district. The not have a policy concerning media may tive impression with any outsider to know tivity programs other than athletics very essence of the press is publishing be ahead of the game if they look at the that the school is teaching responsibility could be highlighted during this time. A news whether it be detrimental or bene­ following suggestions and incorporate and citizenship. citizen may not be interested in hearing ficial to the school. Try to orient your PTA, booster clubs, them into school policy. about the debate team or the forensic ac­ The media (newspapers, weekly, During the times you are receiving and other auxiliary organizations of the tivities at 8 a.m. over his cup of coffee. adverse publicity from, for example, fir­ problems of the press. It is very dis­ monthly and/or annual publications, ra­ During athletic contests, he might be in­ dio, and television) is and should be con­ ing a coach, a drug scandal in your school, couraging for a newspaper or radio sta­ terested in hearing what other students or whatever, it is good for you to be as tion to receive "annoyance" calls about sidered by everyone to be friends to the are doing in other areas of the school. public school system. objective as possible. Please relate the why their team did not get publicity this This would help to overcome some of the week or why their team did not get a Often times, the "bad publicity" or facts to the presa because you can be sure negative criticism about schools being in­ large article, or why they are not being "bad press" that a school receives is a they will receive a distorted view of what terested only in athletics. broadcast. direct result of the media source receiv­ is happening. Often times, if they re­ ing only one side of the story. Every If you were to begin a conscientious ceive your report first, they will be able Try to make your patrons understand school system should appoint one person advertising campaign for your school, to look through their stories and keep you are not the only school in the state. in charge of regular press releases con­ you would be staggered at the financial embarrassing items from being printed In athletic contests, those schools who are cerning all aspects of the program. cost involved. Thousands of dollars worth or broadcast. winning seem to get more press coverage. While it is not that interesting to write of free publicity can be obtained by sim­ Many schools do not have the facilities This is what the general public wants to or to broadcast the stories about an aca­ ply working closely with the radio- to broadcast football or basketball games. hear. During those "off" years, when demic program or other areas in ath­ television-newspaper people in your area. A few basic precautions and steps can your teams are not winning, you will just letics, most radio stations1 would include Sometimes, these people get the idea that help facilitate ease for the press cover­ have to be content with the nominal this information in their broadcasts. schools are trying to hide information. age of any game or school activity. amount of press coverage. Newspapers will give space to it when­ It is good policy to inform the media a. First, make sure that media per­ Encourage your coaches and activity ever they can. they are welcome to all of your school sonnel are not delayed too long in getting sponsors to include as many students as The radio broadcast of any athletic activities whether or not they are cover­ into the contest. They work on a tight possible in any interview or article for event can be beneficial to the school, espe­ ing the event. The very few seats taken schedule. the press. One of the things which turns cially with the number of shut-ins and up by these people will be beneficial to b. Make sure a table is handy near the patrons off more than anything else is a the percentage of senior citizens rising you. While most media people are too activity for them to use. It is very diffi- "star" report. This type of report high­ lights the accomplishments of one player, while neglecting to mention the other players on a team. Many times this is THSCA celebrating Golden Anniversary detrimental to the coach because average players, out of jealousy, will fail to pro­ Texas high school coaches are to be only across this state but worldwide. THSCA was founded at a 1930 Thanksi- duce at a crucial point. congratulated for building and securing "Athletic coaches have also been a ma­ giving holiday meeting of the Texas State Often, stations who want to broadcast the state's athletic program as the best jor force in the development of the Uni­ Teachers Association in Houston by a a team or contest are denied that oppor­ in the nation, and thanked for their ef­ versity Interscholastic League program," group of football coaches. The groups tunity because one school feels it would forts to mold young men and women into Marshall said. "Without the guidance of original name was "Texas High School be detrimental to the gate. While this productive and responsible citizens. athletic coaches, the League would not be Football Coaches Association" but in may be true in some cases, the overall That was the message sent from Dr. the fine program it is today." 1941, the membership was opened to all benefits of broadcasting a game and Bailey Marshall, League director, to the Consisting of more than 8,600 mem­ secondary school athletic coaches. reaching people who could not attend may Texas High School Coaches Association bers, THSCA activities during the years Membership today includes1 men and greatly offset the fact that a few people during that groups 50th anniversary include a "Coaches Campaign for Texas women who coach basketball, baseball, won't attend. Usually, if they are in­ year. Charities," in which coaches will be en­ swimming, track, cross-country, volley­ terested enough in the contest and are THSCA, the largest organization of couraged to participate in charities of ball, tennis, golf, gymnastics and, of loyal fans, they will attend the game re­ athletic coaches in the world, launched its their choice on the local level. Also, select course, football. gardless. Golden Anniversary year Jan. 1, 1980 coaches wil be urged to serve as spokes­ and has plans for a full 12 months of man for statewide charity campaigns. special activities. Other activities planning in conjunc­ "Texans in all walks of life owe a great tion with the coaches' event include the debt of gratitude to the men and women taping of a 30-minute television special, All-tourney who through athletics, teach our young "Texas High School Football '80", and people responsibility, leadership and citi­ representation at various professional zenship," said Marshall. "The effects of organization meetings throughout the Champs dominate volleyball's elite teams Texas' athletic program can be felt not year. All-tournament teams for the 1979 girls' volleyball tournament, held Dec. 7-8 in Austin, were selected by a committee of the Texas High School Girls' Coaches Associa­ tion. As expected, state champions in each of the five conferences dominated honor teams. Selected to the respective teams were: Conference AAAA—Kim Risinger and Cathy Frederick, Port Neches-Groves; Martha Carey and Melissa Ledesma, San Antonio Jefferson; Jennifer Kelley, Cypress Creek; and Cindy Hunt, Amarillo. Conference AAA—Kelly Phillips and Megan McGuire, Monahans; Laura Reaka and Lisa Mangold, San Antonio Madison; Marcy Crabtree, Waxahachie; and Teresa Henry, Beaumont South Park. Conference AA—Michelle Janik and Maureen Marek, East Bernard; Kim Browning BEST IN A—Brazos High won its third consecutive Conference A girls' volleyball and Kirby Jameson, Seminole; and Vanessa Bottley and Joyce Bottley, Kountze. state title. Team members include: (front row) Karen Hubenak, Cynthia Cromeans, Conference A—Dawn Kubes, Wanda Clark and Diane Janecka, Brazos; Elizabeth Rhonda Horelica, Diane Janecka, Wanda Clark, Dawn Kubes, Cindy Janicek, Janet Robison and Gina Harris, Marf a; and Terri Johnson, Sabine. Macha. (back row) Manager Alice Gallia, Manager Kathie Hall, Lana Kieke, Carol Conference B—Irene McKibben and Camille Badgett, Bronte; Cindy Bruce, Joan Mize, Valarie Myska, Carmel Hupe, Jeannie McArthur, Diane Pustka, Carolyn Mize, Grmela and Jana Janda, Abbott; and Nelda Bernal, Ben Bolt. Susie Krenek, and coach Troy Pittman.

CHAMPS AGAIN—Kountze High won its third AA championship in the 1979 state B CHAMPS—Abbott High won its second consecutive Conference B girl's volleyball volleyball tournament. Team members include (front row) manager Laura Wooten, state title. Team members include: (front row) Diane Strickler, Annette Bartosh, Diane Pam Hancock, Angela McGaugh, Joyce Bottley, Cherly McCray, Jamie Eddins, Marak, Jean Posey, Joan Grmela, Cindy Bruce, Donna Beene, and Gali Zatopek. Shelly Guidry, and manager Lillie Boykin. (back row) Assistant coach Joyce Wilson, (back row) manager Chris Kaska, Kelly Jones, Diana Holland Jana Janda, Monica Darlene Jones, LaWanda McDaniel, Vanessa Bottley, Jackie Johnson, Bonnie Willi- Pustejovsky, Denise Gremla, Michele Garrett, and coach Billy McKown. ford, Trudy Kenderick, coach Rosetta Wilson, and manager B. J. Johnson. athletics Page 7 Brazos makes it three in a row

Kountze, Abbott also defend state volleyball championships

Kountze, Brazos and Abbott, each 1978 feated Wink, 15-11, 13-15, 13-10; (fi­ Cypress Creek (Houston) ; State Winner: Kountze. state volleyball titlists, added another nals) Abbott defeated Ben Bolt, 15-7, 17. Northbrook (Houston) : 18. Madison (Hous­ ton) ; 19. Waltrip (Houston) ; 20. Milby (Hous­ i Conference A championship trophy to their growing 15-5. ton) ; 21. Lee (Baytown) ; 22. Port Neches-Groves supply. (Port Neches) ; 23. Clear Lake (League City) ; 24. District Winners: 1. Bye; 2. Bye; 3. Farwell; 4. Conference A—(semifinals) Brazos Alvin ; Lorenzo; 5. Plains; 6. Marfa; 7. Knox City; 8. The three defending champs joined defeated Marfa, 14-12, 13-15, 15-11; Sa­ 25. Lamar (Rosenberg) ; 26. McCallum (Austin) ; Jim Ned. (Tuscola) ; Monahans and Port Neches-Groves as bine defeated Bangs, 15-6, 15-11; (fi­ 27. Alice; 28. Mission; 29. Harlandale (San An­ 9. Bye; 10. Bangs; 11. Hamilton; 12. Blooming tonio) ; 30. Marshall (San Antonio) ; 31. Jefferson Grove; 13. Nocona; 14. Muenster; 15. Royse City; champions of the 1979 state volleyball nals) Brazos defeated Sabine, 15-4, 15-2. (San Antonio) ; 32. MacArthur (San Antonio). 16. Howe; tournament, held Dec. 7-8 in Gregory Conference AA—(semifinals) Kountze Regional Winners: Amarillo; Cypress Creek 17. Crandall; 18. not reported ; 19. Sabine (Glade- Gym on the campus of the University of (Houston) ; Port Neches-Groves (Port Neches) ; water) ; 20. Ore City; 21. Tatum; 22. Garrison; defeated Hooks, 15-1, 15-3; Seminole de­ Jefferson (San Antonio). 23. Montgomery; 24. Franklin ; Texas at Austin. feated East Bernard, 13-15, 15-4, 16-14; State Winner: Port Neches-Groves (Port 25. Hull-Daisetta (Daisetta) ; 26. Brazos (Wallis- For Brazos, it was the third champion­ (finals) Kountze defeated Seminole, Neches). Orchard) ; 27. Shiner; 28. Thorndale; 29. Nixon; 30. Lytle; 31. Jourdanton ; 82. Woodsboro. ship in the past three years, while 15-9, 15-0. Conference AAA Regional Winners: Marfa; Bangs; Sabine (Glade- Kountze won its third title in history, water) ; Brazos (Wallis-Orchard). Conference AAA—(semifinals) Mona­ District Winners: 1. Dunbar (Lubbock) ; 2. Mon­ State Winner: Brazos (Wallis-Orchard). and Abbott its second. hans defeated Beaumont South Park, ahans ; 3. Snyder; 4. Vernon ; 5. Castleberry (Fort The road to the championship plateau 15-7, 15-9; San Antonio Madison de­ Worth) ; 6. Waxahachie; 7. Paris; 8. Palestine; 9. South Park (Beaumont) ; 10. Katy; 11. Cle­ Conference B for Brazos wasn't easy. The Cougarettes feated Waxahachie, 15-10, 15-4; (finals) burne; 12. Del Valle; 13. Madison (San Antonio) ; District Winners: 1. Bye; 2. Bye; 3. Bye; 4. fought off a tough Marfa squad, 14-12, Monahans defeated Madison, 15-3, 4-15, 14. Friendswood ; 15. Gregory-Portland (Gregory) ; Quail; 5. Bye; 6. Spade; 7. Bye; 8. Union (Brown- 13-15, 15-11, to earn a place in the finals 15-3. 16. Pace (Brownsville). field) 9. Klondike (Lamesa) ; 10. Bye; 11. Harrold; against Sabine. Abbott knocked off Ben Regional Winners: Monahans: Waxahachie; 12. Bye; 13. Water Valley; 14. Wink; 15. Fort Conference AAAA—(semifinals) Port South Park (Beaumont) ; Madison (San Antonio). Davis: 16. Anthony: Bolt in the finals, 15-7, 15-5 for its Con­ State Winner: Monahans. Neches-Groves defeated Amarillo, 15-9, 17. Rochester; 18. Windthorst; 19. Byers; 20. ference B championship, and Kountze Bye; 21. Bronte; 22. Moran; 23. Miles; 24. not 15-5; San Antonio Jefferson defeated Cy­ whipped Seminole, 15-9, 15-0, for the Conference AA reported; 25. Paradise; 26. Brock (Weatherford) ; press Creek (Houston), 15-16, 15-6; (fi­ 27. Gordon ; 28. Bye; 29. Jonesboro; 30. Coving­ AA title. District Winners: 1. Perryton; 2. Bye; 3. Mule- ton : 81. Bye; 32. Pottsville: nals) Port Neches-Groves defeated Jef­ shoe ; 4. Bye; 5. Seminole; 6. Colorado City; 7. 33. Bye; 34. Bye; 3B. Bye; 36. Bye; 37. Bye; In the AAAA finals, Port Neches- ferson, 16-14,15-5. Kermit; 8. Fabens ; 38. Alba-Golden (Alba) ; 39. Harleton : 40. Bye; 41. Groves edged San Antonio Jefferson, 16- 9. Breckenridge: 10. Whitesboro ; 11. Midlothian; Scurry-Rosser (Scurry) ; 42. Bye; 43. Abbott; 44. 14, 15-5, while Monahans took the AAA Conference AAAA 12. Wylie; 13. Wills Point; 14. Whitehouse; 15. Trinidad; 45. Leverett's Chapel (Overton); 46. North Lamar (Powderly) ; 16. Hooks; Leon (Jewett) ; 47. Bye ; 48. Bye: title with a 15-3, 4-15,15-3 win over San District Winners: 1. Coronado (El Paso) ; 2. 17. Warren; 18. Kountze; 19. Splendora; 20. 49. Bye; 50. Sabine Pass: 51. Normangee; 52. Antonio Madison. Parkland (El Paso); 3. Amarillo; 4. Coronado Waller; 21. Diboll; 22. La Vega (Waco) ; 23. Cam­ Round Top-Carmine (Carmine) : 53. Bye; 54. Bye; (Lubbock) ; 5. Central (San Angelo) ; 6. Turner eron ; 24. Dripping Springs ; 55. Jarrell; 56. Lago Vista; 57. Navarro (Seguin) ; Full tournament results by conference (Carrollton) ; 7. Wyatt (Fort Worth) ; 8. Ar­ 25. La Grange; 26. East Bernard : 27. Smithson 68. Bye; 59. Leakey; 60. Bye; 61. Asherton: 62. is as follows: lington ; Valley (New Braunfels) ; 28. Hondo: 29. Goliad; Bye; 63. Austwell-Tivoli (Tivoli) ; 64. Ben Bolt. Conference B—(semifinals) Abbott de­ 9. Bell (Hurst) ; 10. South Garland (Garland) ; 30. Aransas Pass: 31. Benavides; 32. Los Fresnos. Regional Winners: Wink; Bronte; Abbott: Ben 11. Adams (Dallas) ; 12. South Oak Cliff (Dallas) ; Regional Winners : Seminole ; Hooks ; Kountze ; Bolt. feated Bronte, 15-7, 15-13; Ben Bolt de­ 13. Richardson; 14. Lee (Tyler) ; 15. Bryan; 16. East Bernard. Stale Winner: Abbott.

AAAA CHAMPS—Port Neches-Groves won its second Conference AAAA girls' AAA'S FINEST—Monahans High won its sixth AAA championship at the 1979 girl's volleyball state title. Team members include: (front row) Mary Baskirt, Becky Smith, state volleyball tournament. Team members include (front row) LaSandra Boysaw, Rhonda Duhon, Connie Moore, Cathy Frederick, and Linda Wheeler, (back row) Shelly Heath, Olivia Hernandez, Lee Anne Harris, Nancy Valencia, and Jennifer Assistant coach Shelley Dettman, manager Charlotte McKee, Kim Risinger, Laurie Jordan, (back row) manager Debbie Andrews, manager Tracy Myers, Kari Shepard, Warner, Karen Landry, Cathy Pousson, Mona Sparrow, manager Laure Landry, and Megan McSuire, Kelly Phillips, manager Alicia Branham, and coach Waynette Dolan. coach Barbara Comeaux. Basketball tourney ticket bargain available

Ticket sales for the 1980 boys' and Pre-tournament sales of tickets in the Friday 2 and 3:30 p.m.—A A semifinals girls' basketball tournaments are under­ 10-row section will end three weeks prior 9:30 and 11 a.m.—A semifinals 7 and 8:30 p.m.—AAA semifinals way and League officials are urging to each tournament and no ^single session 4 and 8 p.m.—AAAA semifinals school administrators, coaches and offi­ tickets will be sold prior to Wednesday Friday cials to take advantage of a bargain while of each tourney. Saturday 9:30 and 11 a.m.—A semifinals it's available by using the ticket forms Adult and student session tickets will 9:30 a.m.—B finals 4 and 8 p.m.—AAAA semifinals mailed to all high school offices. be $3 each and sold at the gate. 11 a.m.—A A finals The girls' tournament will be Feb. 28- The tournament schedule is as follows: 3:05 p.m.—AAAA finals Saturday 29, March 1. The boys' tourney is sched­ 7 p.m.—A finals 9:30 a.m.—B finals uled March 6, 7 and 8. Girl's Tournament—Thursday 8:30 p.m.—AAA finals 11 a.m.—AA finals At both tournaments, the first 10 rows 8:30 and 10 a.m.—B semifinals 3:05 p.m.—AAAA finals of the University of Texas Special 2 and 3:30 p.m.—AA semifinals Boys' Tournament—Thursday 7 p.m.—A finals Events Center will be reserved for school 7 and 8:30 p.m.—AAA semifinals 8:30 and 10 a.m.—B semifinals 8:30 p.m.—AAA finals officials on a pre-tournament sale basis. School administrators, coaches and of­ ficials may purchase a reduced tourna­ ment ticket in the 10-row section for $22 All-state cagers and each school may purchase one re­ duced price coaches tournament ticket for $15. Coaches urged to nominate outstanding players Seating capacity for the 10-row non- They come in all shapes, all sizes. Last leased in March. him. Each qualified nominee deserves to reserved section is 1,800, so order now. year, one was 5-6, another 6-8. About the "Many times, players from the cham­ be considered for an all-state team post." Tickets will be sold on a first-come, first only thing they have in common is an pionship teams receive a great deal of Writers in charge of the respective all- serve basis and are expected to sell ability to play basketball, and play it publicity while equally outstanding play­ state teams are: quickly. well. ers from less successful teams go with­ AAAA—Bill McMurray, Houston A tournament ticket is good for only If you've got one of these, you might out recognition," said Bill Farney, ath­ Chronicle, 801 Texas Ave., Houston, one tournament, i.e., a boys' tournament want to nominate him for the 1980 Texas letic director. 77002. ticket will not be honored at the girls' Sports Writers Association's all-state "While team success is a consideration, AAA—James Norman, Fort Worth tournament and vice versa. basketball team. I think the final criteria for all-state rec­ Star-Telegram, 400 West Seventh St., Also available are regular adult and Nominations should be submitted to the ognition is the player's individual abili­ Fort Worth, 76102. student reserved tournament tickets, and should include full information as ties as displayed during the course of the AA—Ed Spaudling, Corpus Christi priced at $25 and $15 each. All tickets respective writer on or before Feb. 20 season," he said. "If you, as a coach, have Caller-Times, Box 9136, Corpus Christi, may be charged to Visa or Master per scoring, rebounds, assists, blocked a particularly outstanding player, nom­ 78408. Charge. All tickets should be ordered shots, tournament honors, team success, inate him to the respective writer, or A—Steve Sinclair, Tyler Morning through the Special Events Center, P. O. years played/started, and observations contact your local press representative Telegraph, Box 2030, Tyler, 75710. Box 2929, Austin, Te as 78769. Phone by coaches and opponents. and provide him with the needed in­ B—Larry McBride, Denton Record- (512) 477-6060 (after 10 a.m.). Nominations will be compiled and re­ formation so that he might nominate Chronicle, Box 369, Denton, 76201. news Page 8

'No other program like it anywhere1 TILF grants assist more than 250 students Achievement in League literary and terest and funds in the young people of attending Texas institutions of higher The • Philip R. Jonsson Foundation academic contests often leads to more Texas," Williams said. education on TILF grants. Scholarship, which are two awards of than personal and community prestige. "These people have shown confidence Contributing foundations and individ­ $250 each, payable $125 each semester. For some 250 Texas high school gradu­ in the extracurricular activities program uals to the TILF program include: The Permian Honor Scholarship, five ates last year, it meant financial award of Texas schools and we feel their in­ The Clark Foundation, which awards grants of $1,200 each, payable $150 each in the form of Texas Interscholastic vestments have paid handsome divi­ 60 grants of $1,000 each. semester contingent upon maintenance of League Foundation scholarships. dends." The George and Mary Josephine Ham- a minimum 2.5 grade point average. In June of 1979, the TILF directors The TILF scholarships are available man Foundation, which grants 10 The Gus H. Comiskey, Sr. Scholarship, awarded 141 scholarships worth more to all State Meet participants and re­ awards of $500 each. one award of $750, payable $375 each than $233,650. The scholarship program gional meet runners-up. The Houston Endowment, which semester. is unique in state high school activities To be eligible, students submit a com­ awards 20 awards of $1,250 each year, The Sara Spencer Memorial Award, a associations. plete high school transcript, including payable $750 the first year and $500 the $300 grant, payable $150 each semester. "The school people of Texas can be college entrance exam scores or the equiv­ second year. The Lola Wright Scholarship, six proud of the TILF program," said Dr. alent; have on file in the UIL state office The Robert A. Welch Foundation, awards of $500 each, payable $250 each Rhea Williams, TILF secretary. "No a complete scholarship application on or which awards 15 awards of $4,000 each, semester. other association has a program like it, before May 22, and graduate from high payable $1,000 per year. The Moody Foundation grants, which and not one cent of contributions goes school during the current year. The Henry Beckman Number Sense are two awards of $500 each, payable toward administrative costs." Students who earn eligibility as a Scholarship, a $1000 award given an­ $250 each semester. Williams said there would be no pro­ freshman, sophomore or junior retain eli­ nually. The J. O. Webb Memorial Scholarship gram without the generous financial as­ gibility for scholarship, even though they Two Joe B. Cook Scholarship Awards, Award, a $500 grant payable $300 the sistance of the individual and foundation may not return to the State Meet more which are $1,250 grants payable $500 the first year and $200 the second. donors. than once. The scholarships apply to at­ first year of college and $250 the next The Henry Beckman Slide Rule Pro­ "It goes without saying that we are tendance at an accredited college or uni­ three. ficiency Awards, which are two grants greatly indebted to the individuals and versity in Texas. The Paul Davis, Jr. Scholarship, two of $200 each. foundations who have invested their in­ Presently, more than 250 students are awards of $500 each, payable $250 each The Diamond-Shamrock Scholarship, semester. which .are two awards of $500 each, pay­ The Alice G. K. Kleberg Trust Fund, able $250 each semester. which are four awards of $800 each. For more information, contact TILF, Box 8028, University Station, Austin, The T. H. Shelby Scholarship Award, Texas 78712. Library closing gap on orders a $750 award payable $375 each semes­ ter. The League publications order library has closed the gap in its effort to fill all The John Porter King, Jr. Memorial orders, but is still running slightly behind. Award, six awards of $800 each, payable $400 each semester of the first year. New manual "We plan to be caught up in the next week or so," said Dr. Bailey Marshall, The Keitha Morris Memorial Fund, a League director. "Again, we remind school people to order all material at least six $500 annual award. for calculator weeks ahead of schedule, to double-check all figures and make certain all payment The King Foundation Endowment, two forms are correct. awards of $1,000, payable $500 each se­ mester of the first year. "Also, we ask that you be patient," Marshall said, adding that all orders would be skills ready The Carl B. and Florence E. King filled prior to respective spring meets. By JOHN COGDELL Foundation awards, which are 10 awards Slide Rule Director of $1,000 each, payable $500 each semes­ ter. During the fall student activities con­ ferences, I distributed and discussed a sample of the new calculator applications contest. Interest ran high in these ses­ What to argue about? sions, as many coaches and students are looking forward to the 1980-81 contests Debate coaches voting to determine national topic when the calculator applications contest will replace the slide rule contest. Improvement of the national jury sys­ shall, League director. "Last year, Texas C. RESOLVED—That the federal gov­ The sample contest shows that the new tem, consumer protection, or the problem favored a topic dealing with national ernment should establish uniform stand­ contest concentrate on straight-forward of political, economic and social refugees tax reform, while the national voted for ards1 for testing and marketing all prod­ calculations problems, but with some geo­ will be the national debate topic of the the topic dealing with U. S. foreign pol­ ucts with potentially carcinogenic effects metric and stated problems also included. 1980-81 school year, and Texas debate icy. on humans. During those sessions, I also discussed coaches are currently making a decision "If we were to choose to debate a topic III. What actions should the United the materials I am producing to aid 1 which they'd like it to be. not favored nationally, we would be States take to resolve the problems of the coaches and students in preparing for Recently, a preferential ballot was forced to use our own materials and not relocation of persons seeking political, the new contest. Specifically, I said UIL mailed to debate coaches, who will choose the free material sent from the National economic or social sanctuary throughout will officer two types of materials: A between the three problem areas. Upon University Extension Association," Mar­ the world? calculator applications manual and a drill processing the results of the preferential shall said. A. RESOLVED—That the United book. poll, and learning of the national vote, The three debate topics and their spe­ States should significantly change its im­ The manual will give introductory in­ debate coaches will be asked to rank spe­ cific debate propositions are as follows: migration policies. formation about the contest and will in­ cific debate propositions of the general I. How can the jury system of the B. RESOLVED—That the federal clude considerable material about how to problem area. United States be improved? government should adopt criminal sanc­ approach the stated problems. "Hopefully, the debate topic favored A. RESOLVED—That the jury system tions to prohibit the employment of il­ The drill book will contain the calcula­ by Texas debate coaches will be the same in the United States can be significantly legal immigrants in the United States. tion problems from the equivalent of 20 topic chosen nationally but that's not changed. C. RESOLVED—That the federal gov­ contests in the format of the future con­ always the case," said Dr. Bailey Mar­ B. RESOLVED—That the grand jury ernment should change its policies of test papers. My goal is to put out the system in the United States should be providing assistance to refugees. drill book on the first three pages first significantly changed. Debate coaches are also being asked to and then later to offer the remaining two C. RESOLVED—That the jury sys­ submit five suggestions for the debate pages of the drill book. tem in civil cases in the United States topic for the 1981-82 school year. Sug­ My goal deadline for finishing the man­ should be significantly changed. gestions will be forwarded to the national ual and the first three pages of the drill II. How can the interests of United debate committee, which then determines book was January 1, 1980. As you can States consumers best be served? how much material is available in that see, I didn't make it, but by the time you A. RESOLVED—That the federal area and how much "national appeal" read this, both should be available. government should initiate and enforce each topic has. A special order blank and announce­ safety guarantees on consumer goods. At the annual meeting of the National ment for these materials will be dis­ B. RESOLVED—That the federal " Debate Committee in December, the com­ tributed in a forthcoming UIL general government should establish uniform mittee selects three major areas and mailing. The anticipated price is $1 for standards for the regulation of commer­ formulates three discussion questions and each manual or drill book, with a limit of cial advertising. debatable propositions under each. three copies of each per school. Orders received on the special order blanks will be filled as soon as the materials become available. Court Cont. from page I Expected to argue on behalf of the camps1; or to rule that the rule is con­ rule are UIL director Dr. Bailey Mar­ stitutional and to allow it to stand shall, officials from state coaches and ed­ unaltered. Happy ucation associations1, a high ranking "Since the summer camp issue first member of the Colorado high school ac­ arose, our school people who make the tivities association, and other state edu­ rules have stood by the rule as written," cational and athletic figures. said Marshall. "Obviously, these school New Marshall said he expects federal dis­ people feel the rule is a positive part of trict Judge George E. Cire to either rule that Art. VIII, Sec. 21 is unconstitutional Texas' extracurricular activities pro­ and to hand down guidelines to fit within gram and to change or remove it would the League framework which would not damage the better interests of the stu­ Year penalize students for attending summer dents this program affects."