UGwaQ3(3iL(Diias'i?ii® isasaaa VOL XLIII AUSTIN, TEXAS, MARCH, I960 NO. 7 TILF Acquires 1960 Schedules Debate Award J. O. Webb, Houston, chairman Applicants may secure additional of the Texas Interscholastic details, plus an application blank, League Foundation board of from R. J. Kidd, secretary, Texas Interscholastic League Founda­ Set for Regional trustees, has announced a new $500 college scholarship to The Uni­ tion, Box 8028, University Station, versity of Texas for contestants in Austin 12. Many regional meet directors have an­ The deadline for certifying district win­ the League's debate contest. nounced tentative contest schedules for the ners to the regional meet is Monday, April The Charles I. Francis Debate Active Alum April 22-23 weekend and all schools qualify­ 18, and regional directors are authorized to Scholarship will be awarded each The scholarship donor, Charles I. reject late entries. District directors who have year for the next three years, be­ ing contestants from district to regional Francis of Houston, is vice-presi­ contests the weekend of April 16 should ginning with the 1960 spring meet dent and general counsel of Texas meets are urged to contact their regional di­ contests, to an outstanding debat- certify winners immediately, either by tele­ Eastern Transmission Corporation, rectors for an official and final schedule of jr ing contestant who was a member phone, telegram or special delivery letter. and was honored in 1958 as the of a winning debate team at the contests. Regional directors have only one week to con­ outstanding alumnus of The Uni­ regional meet level. The scholarship versity of Texas Law School. He Each district meet director general is tact winners of these late meets concerning is open to both boys and girls, but is a native of Denton and has had responsible for certifying winners from his contest details, and they cannot possibly do the applicant must have won a long and valuable association district to the general meet, but it is also the regional honors in debate during so unless all certifications are in his office by with The University of Texas. In his senior year. duty of each administrator to check his April 18. addition to earning three degrees regional meet schedule and see that his stu­ Tentative regional meet schedules an­ from the University, Francis: dents are properly entered. served as an instructor in public nounced to date are: HAPPY AWARD WINNERS—These Happy High School award winners offer a graphic illustration of 50TH speaking, served as a regent, has Region I, Conferences Region II, Conferences April 22 twice been president of the Ex- that school's Achievement Award System designed to reward students for taking part in activities other AAAA and AAA AAAA and AAA 9:00 a.m.—Literary events. Students Association, helped estab­ NOTES than athletics. The award system was worked out under the direction of Supt. Sam T. Bryan, and was first Region VIII, Conference B 1:00 p.m.—One-act play, confer- lish the Texas Law Review and Site: Southern Methodist Univer­ tried on an experimental basis in 1955-56. Two years later it became a permanent part of the school program. Site: Odessa College, Odessa; ference A; volley ball, all confer­ The League's annual state cham­ served as its associate editor, sity, Dallas; director general: Bar­ Students receive Achievement Award jackets when they earn 200 points, or more, and points are given director general: Nathan Ivey. For: ences. pionship basketball tournaments founded the University of Texas ry Holton. For: conference AAAA conference AAAA—districts 1-3, (40th boys tourney and 10th girls) Law School Foundation and played for such activities as semester grades of A, holding class or club offices, taking part in League literary and —districts 4-8, inclusive; confer­ inclusive; conference AAA—dis­ April 23 are over and, as a result, another on the Longhorn baseball teams of academic contests, serving as business manager or editor of the school newspaper or yearbook, etc. Kay Har- ence AAA—districts 4-8, inclusive. nice "dab" of Golden Anniversary tricts 1-3, inclusive; conference B Contact director general for de­ 1912, 1913, 1914 and 1915 under man, left, and Pat Flaherty, far right, won a state championship in conference B debate last year. Gracyne 9:00 a.m.—Volley ball continues. publicity has been received. —districts 87-90, inclusive. tails. 10:00 a.m.—Track and field. the legendary "Uncle Billy" Disch. Devin Parker, second from left, graduated last May with an outstanding record in girls' basketball and A giant Anniversary sign was Francis joined the army in 1917 1:00 p.m.—One-act play, confer­ extemporaneous speaking, and Marilyn Bryan, who also graduated last May, had an excellent record in hung at the east end of Gregory after graduating from the Uni­ April 21 Region II, Conferences ence AA. Gym to attract the attention of the versity and was discharged in 1919, poetry reading and dramatics. She won the best actress award in the district and regional one-act play 8:00 a.m.- -Rehearsals, one-act AA and A 7:30 p.m.—Track and field finals. thousands of fans that crowded into when he moved to Wichita Falls to contest. play. the gym for the two tournaments, become a partner in a prominent 1:00p.m.—One-act play, confer­ Region III, Conference B Region IV, Conferences and the Anniversary insignia ap­ law firm. It was while at Wichita ence B. Site: North Texas State College, AAAA and AAA peared on the official programs. Falls that he began his long associ­ April 22 Denton; director general: Dr. J. Televiewers report the sign a fre­ ation with the oil industry, includ­ 8:00 a.m.—Golf, all conferences. Harold Farmer. For: conference Region VI, Conference B quent scene on the home screen Dr. Ransom to Speak May 5 ing co-discovery in 1924 of an 9:00 a.m.—Tennis, conference B. AA—districts 9-16, inclusive; con­ Site: Southwest Texas State Col­ during the boys' AAAA champion­ important oil pool in Crane County. 1:00 p.m.—Debate, conference B. ference A—districts 9-16, inclusive; lege, San Marcos; director general: ship game. In 1933 Francis moved to Wash­ 2:00 p.m.—One-act play, confer­ conference B—districts 32-46, in­ Dr. Pat Norwood. For: conference Broadcasters, telecasters and ington as a special assistant to the ence AAA. clusive. AAAA—districts 13-16, inclusive; Isportswriters also gave a helping U. S. Attorney General, and a year At League Birthday Dinner' 7:00 p.m.—One-act play, confer­ conference AAA—districts 13-16, hand by including a word or two later he moved to Houston on the ence AAAA. April 21 inclusive; conference B—districts about the League's anniversary in The year-long observance of the Chairman Virgil Currin, assistant president of the Texas Ex-Students advice of the late Hugh Roy Cullen, 50th Anniversary of the University superintendent of schools, Alamo Association, who will serve as Tennis preliminaries, conference B. 72-78, inclusive. their coverage, as did the public famed Houston oilman and philan­ April 23 address announcers at the tourna­ Interscholastic League will come to Heights, San Antonio. The princi­ master of ceremonies; Dr. J. W. thropist. For 16 years he was a a close during the 50th Annual pal speaker at the dinner, reports Edgar, Texas commissioner of edu­ 7:30 a.m.—Debate, conference April 22 April 21 ments. partner in one of the country's * # * State Meet on The University of Currin, will be Dr. Harry H. Ran­ cation, will pay tribute to former AAAA. Tennis preliminaries, conferences 2:30 p.m.—One-act play, confer­ biggest law firms—Vinson, Elkins, Texas campus May 5, 6 and 7. som, vice president and provost of League directors; and Dean T. H. 8:00 a.m.—Volley ball, poetry A and AA. ence B. Thanks to Don Knoles, manag­ Weems and Francis—and in 1950 ing editor, and Jack Maguire, edi­ Highlighting this final Anniversary The University of Texas. Shelby, dean emeritus of the Uni­ reading, declamation, ready writ­ Literary contests, conference B. he opened his own law office to activity will be an official "birth­ versity's Extension Division, will ing, all conferences. April 22 tor, an article on the League and specialize in oil and gas practice. its Anniversary is scheduled for a day dinner" on Thursday evening, Jones to MC give the invocation. 9:00 a.m.—Journalism, typewrit­ April 23 8:00 a.m.—Golf, all conferences. May 5, at 6:30 p.m. in the Poly­ Music will be provided by Aus­ ing, number sense, all conferences; Literary contests, conferences A 1:00 p.m.—One-act play, confer­ prominent spot in a forthcoming Big Inch Buy Also on the program will be Aus­ issue of the Alcalde, The University nesian Room of the Villa Capri tin attorney Herman Jones, former tin's Stephen F. Austin High tennis, conferences AAA and and AA. ence AAA; tennis, conference B; of Texas alumni magazine . . . Francis' most ambitious under­ Motel. School orchestra and the art de­ AAAA. Tennis finals, all conferences. track and field drawing. tentatively scheduled for the May taking came in 1946 when, with E. Arrangements for this dinner partments of the Austin Public 10:00 a.m.—Shorthand, slide rule, Track and field, all conferences. 3:00 p.m.—Track and field pre­ issue, reports Editor Knoles. Holley Poe of Tulsa and New York, are being handled by the anni­ Schools are in charge of decora­ track and field, all conferences. liminaries, conference B; broad * * * he organized the Texas Eastern versary committee of the League's tions. 12:30 p.m.—Debate, conference Region IV, Conference B jump and shot put, conferences B Legislative Council, headed by Tickets, said Currin, are priced AAA. and AAA. The December 2 issue of the Transmission Corporation which, Site: Kilgore College, Kilgore; at $2.25 per person, and it is hoped 1:00 p.m.—Extemporaneous 7:00 p.m.—One-act play, confer­ EAGLE'S TALE, Canyon High on a high bid of more than $143,000, director general: Dean Randolph all mail reservations will be made speaking, all conferences; original ence AAAA. School student newspaper printed purchased the Big Inch and Little C. Watson. For: conference B— early, and at least by May 4, to oration, conferences AAA and as a part of the Canyon News, fea­ Inch pipelines from the govern­ Ellis Material districts 47-60, inclusive. permit proper preparations to be AAAA. April 23 tured a story on the Anniversary ment. Since opening his own law Being Sought made for the anticipated crowd. that quoted in its entirety the An­ office in 1950 he has devoted most April 22 8:30 a.m.—Tennis, conferences of his time to the problems of this Material is being collected for a Region I, Conferences 8:30 a.m.—Golf. AAAA and AAA; typewriting, all niversary proclamation issued by Good Representation AA, A and B ^Gov. Price Daniel. corporation. history of the work of Dr. Alex­ 9:00 a.m.—Volley ball, tennis. conferences; debate, conference B. Steps are being taken, said Cur­ * * * In addition to the Francis ander Caswell Ellis in Texas, and Site: Texas Technological Col­ 1:00 p.m.—One-act play; track 9:00 a.m.—Declamation and de­ scholarship, League contestants in readers of the Interscholastic rin, to encourage each member lege, Lubbock; director general: Dr. and field preliminaries. bate, conferences AAA and AAAA; The January 27 issue of the school of the League to have at least other speech conferences. Childress High School CORRAL, literary and academic contests are Leaguer are asked to help. S. M. Kennedy. For: conference AA one representative at the dinner, April 23 9:30 a.m.—Slide rule, journalism. printed as a part of the Childress also reminded of the Jesse H. Jones From 1897 to 1928 Dr. Ellis —districts 1-8, inclusive; confer­ for this meeting will afford member 10:15 a.m.—Number sense. Index, contained a lengthy descrip­ Texas Interscholastic League taught psychology, philosophy and ence A—districts 1-8, inclusive; 8:45 a.m.—Debate, declamation, Foundations Scholarships avail­ education at The University of schools a fine opportunity to pay conference B—districts 1-15, in­ extemporaneous speaking, poetry 10 :40 a.m.—Shorthand. tion of an Anniversary skit put on tribute to an organization that has able to them. Ten of these, valued Texas, and, at the same time, clusive. reading, ready writing, typewrit­ —Ready writing, to be decided. at halftime of the Childress-Well­ provided an outstanding service to at $500, will be available this year worked for the improvement of so­ ing, journalism, number sense. 2:15 p.m.—Track and field finals. ington basketball game. Miss Nellie the public schools of Texas for half to regional winners from confer­ cial conditions and public educa­ April 22 9:30 a.m.—Slide rule. Kennedy was in charge of the skit a century. and Mrs. Helen Johnson was in ences AAA, AA, A and B schools tion in the state. From 1928-1941 8:45 a.m.—Tennis, conference B. 9:45 a.m.—Shorthand. Region IV, Conferences The dinner is not limited to charge of the costumes. in debate, declamation, poetry he directed the Downtown College 9:00 a.m.—Golf, all conferences. 1:00 p.m.—Track and field finals. AA and A public school administrators and * * * reading, original oration, extempo­ of Western Reserve University in DR. H. H. RANSOM 1:00 p.m.—Tennis, conferences teachers, but is open to anyone who Site: Victoria College, Victoria; raneous speaking, journalism, num­ Cleveland, and in 1941 he returned A A and A; track and field, all con­ Region III, Conferences director general: Dr. J. D. Moore. On February 1, the Houston All- to Texas to become consultant in might care to attend—former ber sense, slide rule and ready ferences. AAAA and AAA For: conference A A—districts 25- City Symphony Orchestra, com­ adult education in the University's League participants, coaches, con­ posed of students from almost writing. 3:00 p.m.—One-act play, confer­ 32, inclusive; conference A—dis­ These scholarships, good at Extension Division. He served in Athletes Need test directors, college faculty mem­ Region V, Conference B every secondary school in the Hous­ bers, etc.; in short, "friends of the ences AA and A. tricts 25-32, inclusive. either Texas Western University that capacity until his death in ton system, presented a concert at League". The special guest list will 7:00 p.m.—One-act play, confer­ Site: University of Houston, or The University of Texas, are 1948. April 20 Frank M. Black Junior High include members of the League ence B. Houston; director general: Walter open to both boys and girls, and Individuals who have recollec­ Advice On Rules School dedicated to the University State Executive Committee and F. Williams. For: conference 9:00 a.m.—one-act play rehear­ additional details may be obtained tions and impressions of Dr. Ellis By the time this issue of the Interscholastic League and its 50th Legislative Council, state contest April 23 AAAA—districts 9-12, inclusive; sals, conference AA. and his work are asked to write Anniversary. The orchestra is under from R. J. Kidd, secretary, Texas Interscholastic Leaguer reaches the directors, and officials of the various conference AAA—districts 9-12, them down informally and send 8:30 a.m.—Tennis finals, confer­ the guidance of Mrs. Mildred Interscholastic League Foundation, member schools, athletic recruiting educational associations throughout inclusive; conference B—districts April 21 them to Mrs. Roy Bedichek, 904-A ence B. Roach, director of music education, Box 8028, University Station, Aus­ the state. 61-71, inclusive. 9:00 a.m.- -One-act play, confer- West 22 y Street, Austin 5. on the part of colleges and univer­ 9:00 a.m.—Debate, poetry reading, Houston public schools, and was tin 12, Texas. 2 ence AA. sities will be in high gear. Whether declamation, all conferences. April 22 directed by Harry Lantz. fact or fiction, athletic recruiting 9:30 a.m.—Journalism, all confer­ * # * ences. Golf; tennis; one-act play; debate April 22 results in many rumors and stories, Loan Library The Dumas High School band, 10:00 a.m.—Ready writing, type­ preliminaries. 8:00 a.m.—Golf. some of which have a considerable 8:50 a.m.—Debate, conference A. directed by Fred Carpenter, per­ Has Extemp Aid writing, number sense, all confer­ April 23 formed an Anniversary halftime amount of truth. ences; tennis finals, conferences A 9:00 a.m.—One-act play rehearsal, Extempore speaking participa­ show on November 7 before ap­ and AA. All other events, with time schedule conference A; tennis, conference A. The coach or principal should tion promotes training in research, proximately 3,000 spectators. to be announced. 9:30 a.m.—Typewriting, extempo­ warn high school athletes and their organization of material, command 11:00 a.m.—Shorthand, slide rule, * * # all conferences. Track and field finals in the evening. raneous speaking. parents of what might happen to a of language and speaking ability. 1:00 p.m.—Debate, extemporane­ 10:00 a.m.—Ready writing, jour­ The January 25 issue of the CUB The best preparation for extem­ Region III, Conferences school or team if an athlete be­ ous speaking, track and field, all nalism, declamation. CHATTER, student newspaper of pore speaking is in building a reser­ l'0:30 a.m.—Tennis, conference Electra Junior High School, was comes involved in a recruiting epi­ conferences. AA and A voir of information in advance. To AA. more or less "dedicated" to the sode. Site: Blinn College, Brenham; assist in such preparation, the Ex­ Region II, Conference B director general: W. C. Schwartz. 11:00 a.m.—Shorthand. League Anniversary. Besides a It is the desire of every college tension Loan Library, Division of For: conference AA—districts 17- 12:30 p.m.—Poetry reading. three-color Anniversary cover, the Extension, The University of Texas, Site: Tarleton State College, and university participating in the 24, inclusive; conference A—dis­ 1:00 p.m.—Debate, conference AA; issue featured a news story on the can provide information on current Stephenville; director general: W. athletic recruiting program to in­ tricts 17-24, inclusive. number sense. League's birthday, an Anniversary topis. Material will be assembled P. Showalter. For: conference B— vite prospective athletes to visit its 2:00 p.m.—Slide rule. editorial and numerous "UIL Fifty upon request; however, the librar­ districts 16-31, inclusive. Grams" (short, factual filler items) campus. If a boy visited each cam­ April 20 ian or teacher must specify the sub­ April 23 scattered throughout the paper. pus in the Southwest Conference, it ject or subjects about which he April 22 9:00 a.m.- -Tennis and golf. 10:00 a.m.—One-act play, confer­ would take him eight weeks to make wishes to have material. 10:00 a.m.—Girls' volley ball. April 21 ence A; track and field begins. Requests may be addressed to the 1:00 p.m.—Typewriting. the rounds. If he visited campuses 9:00 a.m.- -Tennis and golf. (Continued on Page 3, Col. 6) Playoff Dates other than those in the Southwest Extension Loan Library, Division 2:00 p.m.—Shorthand. of Extension, The University of 7:30 p.m.—One-act plays. Conference AAAA and AAA Conference, it could take months. Texas, Austin 12. baseball coaches are reminded School administrators are urged April 23 once again of the revised playoff to advise all seniors with remaining deadlines for the 1960 season. eligibility not to sign the "applica­ The Interscholastic League Press 9 :00 a.m.—Debate, slide rule, golf, Last date for certifying dis­ tion for financial aid" until high Conference, a scholastic journalism tennis. trict champions is May 16; last school eligibility is completed. They organization sponsored by the Uni­ 9:30 a.m.—Journalism, declama­ date for determining bi-district should further be warned that the versity Interscholastic League, will tion, extemporaneous speaking, poe­ champions is May 23; last date acceptance of travel expenses, either conduct its 33rd annual state con­ try reading, track and field prelimi­ for determining regional cham­ directly or indirectly, from a college vention on the campus of The Uni­ naries. pions is May 30; state champion­ as a prospective student-athlete is versity of Texas on May 5-6-7, 10:30 a.m.—Number sense. ship tournament is June 3 and 4. considered a violation of the Ama­ 1960. Approximatly 700 journalism 11:00 a.m.—Ready writing. CHARLES I. FRANCIS teur and Award Rules. students and teachers will attend. 2 :00 p.m.—Track and field finals. Page 2 INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER 444444 PromptnedS ip\ l/lrcied OFFICIAL NOTICES Few Winners in Drama SPEECH AND THEATRE Public school administrators, coaches and teachers who plan BY JERRY ROLLINS POWELL to attend the 50th Annual State Meet in May should begin thinking about reservations now. Pursue Stage Careers It is hoped that this will be the biggest and most successful BASEBALL DEADLINES For conferences AAAA and AAA only: State Meet in the history of the League, and particularly that Last date for certifying district champions In conjunction with the League's Another Mooncalf Mugford was production of LAST FLIGHT OVER each member school of the League will endeavor to have at is May 16; last date for determining bi- Golden Anniversary, an effort has Bob Semmler, who was given the in 1941, won the best actor award. I've only just returned to Austin after visiting two very- district champions is May 23 ; last date for best actor award for his perform­ least one representative at the 50th Anniversary dinner on determining regional champions is May 30 ; been made to trace the later activi­ He turned down an offer from Pasa­ excellent speech tournaments, one at Texas Tech and the Thursday night, May 5. This will be the final formal event state championship tournament is June 3-4. ties of some of the winners of all- ance in 1950. The Schulenburg pro­ dena Playhouse to enter The Univer­ other at Waco. At both places I had ample opportunity to * * * star cast, best actress and best actor duction won first place and also sity of Texas, where he majored in speak with speech teachers from all over the state and I took commemorating the League's Golden Anniversary. (See story FOOTBALL DATES awards in the one-act play competi­ featured the best actress, Elsie drama. He served as a navy ensign on page 1) The earliest starting date for fall football tions. Few of the winners, it was Haas, and all-star cast member during the war and is now with definite advantage of said opportunity. It is one thing to sit Deadline for receiving reservations by mail for this dinner practice for the 1960 season in conference found, pursued dramatics careers, Jeanette Winters. Semmler gradu­ Humble Oil Co. and lives in Albu­ here in this office and attempt to divine what speech teachers AAAA is August 26 ; in conferences AAA, ated from Southwest Texas State is May 4; send yours in now. AA, A, B and 6 and 8-man, August 15. The for example: querque, N. M. Mrs. I. T. Graves want and need, and quite another thing to go among them and earliest playing date for conference AAAA In 1930, J. W. Meredith rated an College and is now teaching Eng­ directed Crowell's 1941 show and listen. I heard much and have much to report to you. I suggest lish, speech and drama at Fred­ is September 9 ; for all other conferences, all-star cast spot for his portrayal started a string of eight victories. that if you are standing, please sit down, for this will take September 2. of Strickland in THE FINGER ericksburg High School. * * * OF GOD, produced by Terrell High Singer Tommy Sands and Joanna awhile. FOOTBALL RULES School. He graduated from Baylor Sweet appeared together in Lamar Sometime during the summer (at 2. A code of ethics for the be­ The 1960 NCAA football rules with the a date and time to be set in a few haviour of schools and directors 1952 NCAA substitution rule shall govern in 1936, spent four years in the (Houston) High School's production all League football games for the 1960 Army Air Corps during the war and of OUR TOWN, which won the weeks), there will be held in Austin toward judges and visiting-compet­ season. was awarded the Distinguished Fly­ 1955 State Meet. Miss Sweet was a Texas high school speech teacher's ing students. It is obvious that * * * ing Cross. He is married, has two best actress but Sands was nosed out meeting, the purpose of which will many of you have been present dur­ NUMBER SENSE RULES daughters (14 and 16 years old) and in the all-star cast race by cast- be to take a long, penetrating look ing an embarrassing performance In order for an answer to be considered of a tactless judge (I certainly have /lew f-^lan ^ouakt currently lives in Terrell. mate Bob Crutchfleld, who is now at our League speech program. correct in the elementary number sense con­ had letters to that effect!). Still, if test series, all answers must indicate "kind" The 1948 conference B second in Hollywood for motion picture Anyone who directs a speech event you invite a judge to render an if called for in the problem, such as "square place winner was Neches High work. Miss Sweet is a junior at The in League competition is eligible to opinion you do not have the right yards/' "$," "%," etc. School with LAST FLIGHT OVER. University of Texas majoring in attend and is urged to do so. The State Office receives many letters stating, in effect, that * • * to be rude. His decision, no matter Lowell Schochler, who played Dave, home economics. "we are satisfied with our athletic assignments, but other NUMBERING JERSEY'S Speak Up how much you feel it is rank idiocy, In conference B, the 1952 State schools in our district aren't interested in literary and aca­ This year's basketball rules provide that was selected for the all-star cast. must stand and must be respected Meet was won by Pine Tree High High school teachers of speech no digit greater than 5 may be used in He is now an ordained minister, is as an opinion—it's a rule of this demic contests . . . can we compete in another district and numbering jerseys. The rules also provide School at Greggton, but best actress are an odd bunch—they much prefer married, has a two-year-old son and colossal speech game. If you don't keep our present set-up in sports?" that no jersey may be numbered 1 or 2. Of lives in Crim's Chapel, a community honors went to Marfa's Mary Gar­ to complain among themselves course, 1 and 2 may be used as a digit in like his manner—don't invite him This complaint is so prevalent that something should be just north of Henderson. rett for her portrayal of Cherida about their lot than to complain to another number (such as 12), but they may someone who can provide some sort back. done to solve the problem. For some time we have been con­ not be used alone. The rules also provide Tim Lewis, who won all-star hon­ Gormley in ON VENGEANCE that violation of this rule is a technical foul. ors in 1957 in Jacksonville's produc­ HEIGHT. She is married to James of avenue for an answer to their 3. A re-evaluation of our present vinced that "across the board" district assignments perhaps The rules recommend that even numbers be Jensen, a flight engineer for Trans complaints. You may as well know judging standards. Perhaps, also, used on light jerseys and odd numbers on tion of MOONCALF MUGFORD, is are not the best for conferences A and B. In some regions, for now a junior at Texas Christian World Airlines in Kansas City, and that I am speaking of the paucity of some sort of machinery can be put dark jerseys. together to have an annual judges' example, participation is so "thin" in some contests that con­ During the transition period this rule University majoring in English and they have three children, two boys letters responding to the new pro­ workshop. Who knows? It may be testants qualify to the State Meet level by default. This is not will not be enforced in League play. When mathematics. He was an A student and a girl. J. W. MEREDITH, JR. posed speech program—yea or nay. schools purchase new jerseys they will be possible to provide for some sort of as a freshman and was named on the Robert W. Netting made the 1937 It became more and more obvious a healthy competitive situation. expected to have them numbered in keeping consistency or unanimity in speech Academic Achievement List. all-star cast for his portrayal of that if I were to get any idea at all The Legislative Council has instructed Jerry Powell, League with the rule. However, schools will not be and drama evaluation. required to purchase new uniforms in order Teddy Harding in HIS FIRST of what the speech teachers wanted director of speech and drama, to submit some proposals for to comply with the rule. When ample time DRESS SUIT, produced by Thomas I would have to go out and ask them 4. Ranking contestants. At the re-districting conferences A and B for literary and academic has elapsed to enable all schools to comply Jefferson High (San Antonio). He personally. I have done this fairly present moment it seems that rank­ with this system of numbering, the rule will extensively during the present ing under our present rules is little competition. Comments or suggestions from the schools in­ be enforced. graduated from the U. S. Naval volved would be welcome. * * * Academy in 1943, went into sub­ school year and if I missed you, it more than a matter of choosing up SUDAN marine duty and is now a comman­ was because I couldn't find you. At sides. I'm sure that a universally Sudan High School placed on probation der. any rate, my conversations with acceptable method of doing this can in girls' basketball for the 1959-60 and th* Mission High School's production your colleagues have been reduced be worked out. (The December 1960-61 seasons for violation of Rule 33 to a bundle of notes, the gist of column discusses an idea.) Person­ (all-star game rule) of the Girls* Baske* . of SPARKIN' won the State Meet in 1935 and Sarah Anne Rees, play­ which must needs discussion. ally, I'm still holding out for one ball plan. critic judge in all contests—except * * * ing Granny Painsberry, was placed The summer teacher's meeting is debate. 'Twould avoid all this math TULIA on the all-star cast. She is now Mrs. in the planning stage at the moment rating business—which business be- . Tulia High School placed on probation T. B. Waite, Jr., of 800 North 7th and the complete agenda will not in girls' basketball for the 1959-60 and the Street, McAllen, and has a 16-year- be presented until next month. longs to math contests. 1960-61 seasons for violation of Rule 33 old daughter. Meanwhile, there are many items 5. Trophies have often been men­ (all-star game rule) of the Girls' Basket­ which you should think about and tioned to me by people who seem to \_JrdirclerS C^ncouraaina ball Plan. A. Y. Olds, appearing in Crowell's * * * discuss with your colleagues. be somewhat on the defensive. They LAMAR (ROSENBERG) At the meeting you will be given seem sometimes to indicate to me The League Office has practically exhausted its supply of Lamar High School (Rosenberg) sus­ a mimeographed report of the par­ that they are more concerned with pended in track for the 1959-60 school ticipation of each school in Texas ostentatiousness than value to stu­ practice contest material and contest aids. Almost 112,000 year and placed on probation for the 1960- in all of the speech and drama dents. Some want them bigger than copies of the spelling bulletin have been sold since September, 61 school year for using an ineligible con­ athletes' trophies; others are con­ testant under an assumed name in a track ROBERT W. NETTING events. From this you will be able not to mention some 1,200 debate kits, nearly 5,000 handbooks and field meet. to visualize the size of our present tent with medals and certificates; for ready writers, 6,500 copies of the number sense bulletin, * * * SARAH ANNE REES program and see why the wheels still others feel that plaques are the answer. Restriction of amounts to 1,200 copies of the picture memory bulletin and 5,000 copies HEMPSTEAD sometime seem to turn slowly. You Hempstead High School has been placed will see also that our present dis­ be spent, providing a minimum of the music bulletin. on probation and disqualified for district trict set-up is extremely unwieldy amount that must be spent, etc. It In addition, literally thousands of practice tests have been honors in football for the 1959 season and for the type of competition we are °;oes on and on. The summer's meet­ placed on probation for the 1960 season for ing would provide an opportunity sold for number sense, slide rule, typing and shorthand. violation of the Football Code. engaged in. After you familiarize This demand for material clearly demonstrates that hun­ * * * yourself with the report we'll pro­ for a talking-out on this subject. dreds of Texas schools are providing fine, wholesome competi­ TYPING RULE CHANGES ceed to the various problems at 6. A better correlation of time Effective immediately, Rule 9 of the typing hand: limits and similar items between the tive opportunities for talented students. We congratulate the contest rules has been changed to read: League events and those partici­ administrators and teachers of these schools for doing such 9. Length of Text.—All district and The Agenda regional tests must be exactly five minutes pated in by high schools in tourna­ a fine job. in length; all State Meet tests must be a) Adoption, rejection, or partial ments. If you feel this is necessary exactly ten minutes in length. Typing must acceptance of the new proposed or desirable. . . . cease at the closing signal, even if a word is speech program (this has been not completed. No error is counted for the incomplete word. If the contestant continues discussed in previous Leaguers— More Yet to type, his paper shall be penalized one please read! Especially the Janu­ Don't relax yet—there is still error. BOB SEMMLER MARY GARRETT ary column). I have said before, it much more to be mentioned. For a. District and Regional Meets.—Each makes little difference to me what example, I have heard a number of contestant will be given two tests of five is decided—just so long as some­ minutes each. After the first five-minute directors of one-act play suggest test, each contestant will proofread his test thing is decided upon that each of that the one-act play meet be made ^Jne Ulniverditu JsnterScholaSiic as the director reads the test copy aloud. At you want and need. separate from the other speech \nwerSiiu the end of the second test, time will be b) Adoption, rejection, or partial allowed for each contestant to proofread his events. This same proposal has also second test as the director reads the copy TIM LEWIS acceptance of the new district or­ been made by the debate coaches. aloud, and to score the first and second tests. ganization for speech contests. This It at first you find this unaccept­ The contestant will then select the test he tentative district organization plan able, just wait until you hear their oLeaaue eJ-Jirectoi considers the better of the two and hand will be presented to you along with reasons for asking. v the selected paper to the director for final grading. At no time will the sponsors be the participation report. Otherwise, As most of you know, the most permitted to enter the room. The alternate the plan would make little sense. complicated and time-consuming Organization Agency: Extension Division, The University of Texas Bu­ paper will also be turned in and destroyed c) The setting up of district by the contest director. Sponsors will not event in the League is one-act play. reau of Public School Service. be permitted to examine the discarded paper. speech committees (the machinery Besides the usual preparation of State Executive Committee: Dean James R. D. Eddy, chairman; Dr. H. A. However, each sponsor will be permitted to for doing this is already contained casting, rehearsal, and perform­ Calkins, K. J. Kidd, Dr. Lynn Wade McCraw, Dr. Emmette Redford, examine his contestant's paper (after it has in the Constitution and Contest ance, there is still the contest-site- been graded by the grading committee) Rules—Rule 16, page 53. It needs T. A. Rousse, Grady Rylander, Jerre S. Williams, Dr. Rhea Williams. before final test results are announced. battle to be fought. There must be Legislative Council: Fred Covin, Chairman; Nat Williams, O. W. Mar- more muscle—perhaps in the form heavy props obtained and forever b. State Meet.—Each contestant will be of selected administrators.) These com, I. T. Graves, Huelyn Laycock, Dale Douglas, H. A. Hefner, E. given two tests of ten minutes each. After compromised, sets argued over and committees would meet and plan D. Cleveland, P. J. Dodson, J. E. Dawson, Randell Simpson, W. I. the first ten-minute test, each contestant storage space provided, rehearsal will proofread his test as the director reads their programs and present such Stevenson, George Thigpen, Joe Barnes, Clyde M. Gott, John S. times set up, and good heavens!, etc. the test copy aloud. At the end of the second plans to the district executive com­ Gillett, Morris Strong, J. L. Buckley, O. J. Baker, W. C. Andrews, This, needless to say, takes all day test, time will be allowed for each contestant mittee. These committees also may Bert Ezzell, O. B. Chambers, O. T. Jones, E. O. Martin, Garland P. to proofread his second test as the director in most cases. There is neither time take one major step forward and Ferguson, W. C. Underwood, D. A. Swope, G. M. Blackman, D. C. reads the copy aloud, and to score his first nor calm for the drama contestants and second tests. The contestant will then combine to form a regional speech Moore. to visit other events, and the re­ select the test he considers the better of the committee for making plans at the sources of the school or site are two and hand the selected paper to the direc­ Director: Rodney J. Kidd. tor for final grading. At no time will the regional speech contest. This would taxed to the utmost. A separation Director of Athletics: Rhea H. Williams. sponsors be permitted to enter the room. be an excellent way to improve the of speech and drama, just for the The alternate paper will also be turned in reception given you at the regional Director of Speech and Drama Activities: Jerry Rollins Powell. purposes of sanity alone, seems and destroyed by the contest director. Spon­ JOANNA SWEET AND TOMMY SANDS site. The regional contest director, indicated. The objections to the Director of Music Activities: F. W. Savage. sors will not be permitted to examine the I'm sure, would welcome an organ­ discarded paper. However, each sponsor will in 1955 production of Our Town by Lamar High (Houston) LOWELL C. SCHOCHLER proposal are generally in the Director of Journalism Activities: J. Roy Moses, Jr. be permitted to examine his contestant's ized, intelligent high school commit­ form of "too-much-time-away-from- paper (after it has been graded by the tee that could take the planning class" speeches. And that most grading committee) before final test results load off his shoulders. teachers handle all the speech are announced. d) The Student Activities Con­ events. Good objections. Good ferences, so long maligned for not points. But still. . . COAHOMA being the answer to everyone's The debate people, too, have their Coahoma High School has been placed on problems, are also to be discussed. problems. They, too, require a lot probation in football for the 1960 football The complaint most often received Published eight times a year, each month, from September to April, season for violation of the Football Code. of space and a lot of time. They run here is that the "demonstration- through judges like a monstrous inclusive, by the Bureau of Public School Service, Division of Exten­ critique method" is used too much. lawnmower. They perform before sion, The University of Texas. JOURNALISM CONTESTS If you have another idea for ac­ empty rooms and blank-faced (if District meet journalism contests will be quainting new teachers and students not blank-minded) judges. They, conducted in the 1960 spring meet in these districts: 1-AAAA, 3-AAAA, 13-AAAA, with the intricacies of the League the debaters, need a day of their H-AAAA, 15-AAAA and 16-AAA. we will want to hear it. Do remem­ own—or perhaps two. ber one thing, however; the League There is the bare possibility that does not wish to go into competition MATH CONTESTS our meeting this summer could re­ with the various speech tourna­ sult in a recommendation that R. J. KIDD Editor Only first and second place winners in ments—we are not in that business. the spring meet slide rule and number sense speech become seasonal as is the ROY MOSES, JR. Assistant Editor contests qualify to the next higher meet. athletic program. Debate during This change from last year applies to buth Other Items one season (still winding up at district and regional level contests. (Entered as second-class matter November 6, 1927, at th« post office * * * Lesser items, that is, items which State Meet) ; drama during an­ at Austin, Texas, under the Act of August 24, 1912.) may not take up too much time at other; and the "other" speech MULESHOE Subscription rate is $1.00 per year. the meeting this summer are: events, plus the academic events Muleshoe High School placed on proba­ 1. The adoption of a uniform during another season. This may or tion in girls' basketball for the 1959-60 and A. Y. OLDS (third from left) IN LAST FLIGHT OVER the 1960-61 seasons for violation of Rule signal standard for all contests. may not make more complicated an . other players (left to right) June Billington, Virginia Thomas, Someone suggested cards of uni­ already confusing districting. Vol. XLIII MARCH, 1960 No. 7 33 (all-star game rule) of the Girls' Basket­ ball Plan. Bill Bruce and Joe W. Beverly. form size showing minutes left. 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HIGH SCHOOL PRESS?* Scholarship Winners BY J. ROY MOSES, JR, g Have Many Activities Here we go again! With the entry season barely under way, This month let's take up some questions that have been ac­ Winners of scholarships in cluded basketball, tennis, pep squad, Morris maintained an "A" aver­ it has been our misfortune to be forced to reject numerous cumulating for months relative to scholastic journalism, League literary and academic com­ yearbook editor, senior play, vale­ age throughout his high school petitions are not only talented in dictorian, and being voted most in­ career and was valedictorian of his entries which have not complied with the rules and regula­ newspapers, writing, and the like. But first (as they say on the fields in which they participate, tellectual senior girl, best all-around graduating class. Some of his other tions. Fortunately most of these have been solo and small television), here is an important message: Don't forget the but invariably are quite active in junior girl, best all-around senior activities included: baseball four ensemble entries. I can imagine the problems facing the di­ April 1 deadline for submitting entries in the Individual most other phases of school activi­ girl and selection by the Lions Club years, basketball four years, track rector who has to inform kids and parents that due to his Achievement Awards Contest. Rules and instructions were ties. Look, for example, at last as most outstanding senior. four years, football two years and oversight, their entries have been rejected. band two years. He made the all- mailed Feb. 19, so if you haven't received yours, drop a line. year's winners of the J. O. Webb Judith is majoring in mathe­ Ready Writing Scholarship, the matics at The University of Texas district selections three years in For some strange reason, direc­ Also, there are no rules or regu­ Now. Henry Beckman Number Sense and plans to obtain a teaching cer­ baseball, once in basketball and once tors and administrators have as­ lations stating that band, orchestra The questions below have been ful heads in a mimeographed paper Scholarship and the Henry Beck- tificate in order to teach math while in football and was high point win­ sumed that the State Office has or choir must be taught a given supplied by junior high and high where one is limited to a 22 space man Scholarship and Slide Rule working on a masters degree. ner at the regional track and field the power to hear excuses and make number of minutes a week before school journalism teachers via let­ line! Proficiency Award: meet during his senior year. exceptions to the regulations. Noth­ that organization may enter the MORRIS RUGGLES contests. In fact, there is no connec­ ter, card and ILPC enrollment Same rules apply; I assume the Slide Rule In addition, he held various class ing couid be farther from the truth. tion between the accreditation of blanks. The comments after each 22-space line is a one-column width, Ready Writing Morris Ruggles, Spring Hill High offices and was voted a number of The only way for the entry rules to music in the curriculum and the are not intended to be the only and if so, it actually affords more School, Longview, was the 1959 re­ school honors, such as most depend­ be bypassed is for one of the Judith Willenborg, Clifton High elibibility of a group to participate answers or complete answers, but space than the standard one column cipient of the Beckman slide rule able, most likely to succeed, most League's governing bodies to sus­ School, was the 1959 second place in music competition. perhaps they will serve as guide- width (12 picas) in a printed paper; winner in the conference A State scholarship. During his senior year athletic, etc. Morris is enrolled at pend the rules. posts towards better solutions for a better choice of lettering guides he won first in district, first in re­ The University of Texas and plans As we have previously stated, one Meet ready writing contest and re­ Advance Notice each individual sponsor and staff. might help—get some in a form of cipient of the Webb ready writing gional and second in the Conference an engineering career. of our schools tried this procedure Q. Why not include a column cate­ condensed type. award. In addition to ready writing, B State Meet slide rule contest. As last spring. In what is now known Rule making machinery is begin­ Number Sense gory in the Individual Achievement Q. What are some job opportuni­ she was also a League participant a junior, he also placed second in as the "Brownsville Case," the State ning to get into action for the Awards Contest? ties in journalism ? in number sense and spelling. district and third in regional in Winner of the Beckman number Executive Committee ruled that coming school year. The Music Ad­ visory Committee which is composed This has been considered, and Write for the "Careers Packet" Some of her other activities in­ typewriting. sense scholarship for 1959 was Rule 16, page 95 of the Constitution of elected representatives from each may be done soon. However there is available on a free loan basis from Stanley Fuhrmann, Hereford, who and Contest Rules was valid and region meets once a year to consider some feeling that if the quality of ILPC. placed second in the conference that either or both the state director AAA number sense contest at State and the regional contest chairman changes in the "playing rules" of competition is poor, there is little Q. How many issues of a paper SPEECH-THEATRE... Meet after winning firsts at both not only had the right but was obli­ music competition. This group is value in the contest, and let's face should a journalism class be re­ district and regional. gated to reject entries which were slated to meet at The University of it, the general quality of columns in quired to publish annually? (Continued from Page 2, Col 8) Stanley's primary interests in not postmarked ahead of the dead­ Texas in June. If you have any sug­ school papers isn't too good. Every­ Depends on a number of factors There are a number of ways that contests are held at the same time high school were mathematics, choir line. The fact that either of these gestions concerning changes which body on the staff wants to write a —the number in the class, the serv­ the new speech proposals (or any now. We must provide for their con­ and chemistry, and as a sophomore offices receives an entry postmarked should be made, communicate with column, but few are inclined to put ice given by the printer, size of revision of the present speech pro­ tinuation, for some of them have he placed first in the district meet correctly, does not excuse the school Fred Junkin, chairman of the com­ into it the amount of work it re­ school, financial stability of the pub­ gram) could be adopted. For in­ more participants than any speech number sense contest and repeated from filing the duplicate entry as mittee, at Victoria High School or quires. lication, etc. Semi-monthly seems to stance, the program could be tried event—except declamation! that effort the following year as a directed in the rules. All directors send your suggestions to the State Q. Does slang belong in a school be the most popular frequency out in toto at the district level for You may write to me with your junior. should refer to the special instruc­ Office. paper? among ILPC members. a year. It could be restricted to the ideas and suggestions or you may STANLEY FUHRMANN tion sheet which was distributed The committees which have the Generally, no. There are excep­ Q. How can you add color to club AAAA schools (which schools are choose to correspond with one of from the State Office at the time responsibility for making the pre­ tions, such as in a humorous column stories? more able to duplicate a competi­ the following individuals who are requisitions for entry forms were scribed music lists will also function or to achieve an effect in a feature, Don't try. If club news is of so tive program). The new contests charged, or have charged them­ sent out. during the summer months. If you but these must be handled carefully little importance that it needs "jazz­ could be given a hearing at the selves, with some of the responsi­ have suggestions for these groups, to be good. tournaments about the state. I per­ Amateur Rule ing up" to be printed, forget it. bility for the summer meeting BOOKS AND correspond directly with the chair­ Q. What place does school gossip However if you dig into the back­ sonally hope that enough agreement plans. Feel free to ask questions, This is the time of year that the men. Bryce Taylor of Three Rivers can be reached on some sort of re­ have in the paper? ground of a club action or investi­ too—for heaven's sake, don't be shy State Office receives many inquiries is chairman of the band music com­ vision of the present program that MAGAZINES None. gate its long range implications, now! concerning the application of the mittee and Dale Brubaker of Wichi­ tryouts will not be necessary and Q. Should material other than frequently a good story will be dis­ Texas Speech Association League amateur rule to music contestants. ta Falls will continue as chairman we can recommend to the Legis­ school happenings be included in covered. Advisory Committee: Mrs. Billie This rule is listed in the Constitu­ of the orchestra group. Carl Best lative Council that the program go the school paper? Q. On what basis is a paper rated Etheridge, Odessa High School, A COURSE IN THE SLIDE RULE tion as Section 8 of Article VIII and of Sherman was elected as vocal into effect at a predetermined date. Odessa; Mrs. Ruth Denney, Lamar appears on page 18. To begin with, Yes, but the extent of its use byILPC? (May be a little too much to hope AND LOGARITHMS, Revised, by chairman to replace Herbert Teat- High School, Houston; D. M. the rules state specifically that "no depends on a number of things. Usu­ On these general areas: make-up, for?) E. Justine Hill; Ginn and Company; who was "demoted" to the position ally the larger the city, the more the headlines, news coverage and writ­ Howell, Monterey High School, Lub­ 1959; $2.50. one shall take part in any athletic of president of the Texas Music paper's coverage is confined to cam­ ing, advertising, editorials, features, Now then, if you have read this bock; Mrs. Jeannette Jones, Marble contest . . . ." and then proceeds to Educators. This is a paper backed book of ap­ pus happenings. In some very small columns and literary material and far and you are beginning to get Palls High School, Marble Falls; list the contests in a later para­ proximately 90 pages with an ap­ schools the paper doubles as a com­ overall impressions. A one to five an idea that the future of the speech Miss Sue Martin, Kilgore High graph of the same section. Equal Time pendix of 15 pages of useful tables. point bonus is given for special serv­ in Texas high schools does depend School, Kilgore; or: Rex Fleming, In other words, the amateur rule Although it doesn't seem quite munity weekly as well as a school It is divided into 22 chapters, and ices to the school and five points are upon you and upon your colleagues, Spring Branch High School, Hous­ does not apply to music contestants right for one of the "involved" publication. could be adapted for complete cov­ subtracted for running gossip. A it should behoove you to write to me, ton; Mrs. Edith Roberts, Lamar and any student may receive pay or judges to have to do battle, equal Q. How much of the paper should erage in from 20 to 25 class periods. more detailed explanation can be or to the individuals listed at the High School, Houston; Ramon valuable consideration for perform­ time in the Leaguer was promised be illustrated? A study of chapters 1 through 7 and found in ILPC pamphlet No. 15, end, and suggest other ideas that Whitfield, Permian High School, ing or teaching music or twirling to anyone who had further com­ No set rule. Remember that "a chapters 9 and 10 would be adequate available free to ILPC members. should be brought up at our meet­ Odessa. JUDITH WILLENBORG and not be made ineligible for ment on the subject of judging picture is worth a thousand words," to cover the questions used at this ing. You may wish to suggest dates League competition. standards in marching contests so but a technically poor or badly Q. How can you best cover news time in the Interscholastic League for the conference or meeting. You here is an answer from Bill Eubank cropped picture probably isn't worth sources ? Slide Rule Contests. The remainder may wish to contribute to the pre- Awards Rule of Gladewater. ten. Also remember their utilitarian All methods are patterned after of the chapters would be most use­ meeting planning, in which case The "awards rule," Article XVI, value in make-up and the variety of the "beat" system. First make a list ful to a student interested in mathe­ "After reading the February is­ your presence will be necesary. Interscholastic League page 26 of the Constitution does illustrations that can be used for of all possible news sources, then matics, chemistry, and physics. sue of the Leaguer, I find one Mr. clarity—graphs, charts, diagrams, assign them to reporters to be apply to music contests, however. Breaux a very unhappy gentleman Points to Ponder The book is written in a clear, etc. covered regularly (each reporter No student may receive and no concerning Class B marching con­ simple, informative style, which Q. What are some good topics for can have one or a dozen sources on All of us must keep in mind that school may issue an award in excess test ratings. As you promised any Calendar 1960-61 should be very easy for the average of $15 per year for "participation polls? his beat). Try to avoid having club the basis upon which the Texas high comment would receive equal space, high school student to understand. in interschool competition." The This needs to be determined at reporters unless they are regular school speech program can be de­ it is my sincere hope that this Aug. 15 First day for fall football practice, conferences AAA, AA, A, B, The style should prove interesting word "interschool" is the key word the local level. Occasionally polls staff members; instead, have each fended rests largely upon the idea six- and eight-man. letter will be published in its en­ to the student and create an in­ in this regulation. If contests are tirety. on national questions are good, but club listed as a news source and that League activities and tourna­ Aug. 26 First day for fall football practice, conference AAAA. include them on beats. It is impor­ terest to see what one can really do "open" and not limited to students mostly they should deal with prob­ ment activities are an outgrowth of Sept. 1 Fees for 1960-61 accepted. Constitution and Contest Rules avail­ "I was one of three judges in the tant to have each reporter cover with this useful and curious tool— enrolled in schools, the award rule lems and situations facing students —an extension, if you will—class­ able. Region V marching contest this his beat frequently—even though the slide rule. The author's philoso­ is not applicable. locally—teenage marriages, going room teaching. We must arrange a Sept. 1 Last day for accepting Football Plan. past season and I found their con­ the paper is published infrequently; phy is probably best expressed by Many commercial firms and or­ to college, and pros and cons of stu­ speech program that does three Sept. 2 First day for playing football games, conferences AAA, AA, A, test very interesting. There were it is easier to pick up an item a day the following quotation, with refer­ ganizations of one kind or another dents owning automobiles, etc. things: One, the program must be B, six- and eight-man. some fine bands in that region. We rather than rely oh a source's mem­ ence to the solution of problems: are offering fabulous awards to mu­ Q. What are some ideas for more classroom related. Two, the pro­ Sept. 9 First day for playing football games, conference AAAA. "Each method is distinct and calls were instructed before the contest ory to furnish a dozen items once sicians who win various contests to 'rate the bands as you see them timely news? gram must be set up so as to be Sept. 19 Last day for meeting of district football executive committee. for a certain initial set of facts. Do every two weeks. Beats can be ro­ and ''auditions." If these contests but do not give any band a Division The secret is planning. Keep a mutually beneficial to all partici­ Oct. 3 Last day for organizing basketball district. not attempt to memorize the rules. tated for variety, but it adds a cer­ are limited to students "enrolled in V rating.' I was also impressed by futures book and work with news pants. And three, it must be set up Oct. 15 Last day for accepting Boys' and Girls' Basketball Plans. The ability to reason out the facts tain continuity to have the same high school" or enrolled in the the procedure of judging we were sources to secure their cooperation on the basis of participation—not Oct. 15 First day for interschool basketball games, conference B. and methods is the basic require­ reporter cover the same sources ninth, tenth, eleventh, twelfth or instructed to use. As each band per­ in letting the school paper "break" on artificial district scheduling. Nov. 1 First day for interschool basketball games, conferences A, AA, ment." This book is highly recom­ regularly. If we can come to agreement this any other level of scholastic achieve­ formed, we were to write our com­ their bigger news stories. Usually AAA and AAAA. mended. ment in the public schools, any con­ a short advance story has much Q. Where do you get good fillers ? summer on all points I've men­ ments and circle the rating we Nov. 1 Spring Meet district organization by chairmen, all conferences. J.L.B. testant who accepts an award in though suitable. After rating the more actual news value than a Write 'em. Why run fillers about tioned, we will have taken quite a Nov. 1-2 Legislative Council meeting in Austin. excess of $15 shall forfeit eligibility band, the contest chairman immedi­ lengthy follow-up. the number of cars and average an­ step forward in providing a League Nov. 14 Last day to certify district football champions, conferences AA, for one year. Note, however, that ately took the sheet for compiling. Q. Let's have some movement to­ nual income per capita in Lower program that all of us find both use­ A, B, six- and eight-man. "acceptance of scholarship awards In addition, the three judges were Slobbovia when, with a little re­ ful and educational. We will have ward having sensible, realistic sto­ Nov. 21 Last day to certify district football champions, conferences SCHEDULES.. given upon enrollment in a college placed ten yards apart in the press search, you can obtain interesting taken quite a step, too, toward mak­ ries for the Interscholastic League AAAA and AAA. (Continued from Page 1, Col. 8) or university is not considered as a box so they would not be tempted to facts about your own school, com­ ing the program a first-rate one— contests. Dec. 1 Last day for filing Music Acceptance Cards. violation of this rule." discuss any band's performance. I munity and students. one that the speech teachers them­ 2:00 p.m.—One-act play, confer­ Good idea; who'll volunteer to Dec. 1 Last day for filing Speech-Drama Check Cards. was placed on the 40 yard line and prepare contest material ? Seri­ Q. When is a school paper a suc­ selves have a voice in running and ence A; track and field continues. Although it might be advisable Dec. 1 Last day for postmarking Journalism Acceptance Cards. considering the high stakes involved my ratings did not always agree ously, asinine as some of the story cess? administering. This seems to be a Jan. 15 Last day for enrolling in Interscholastic League Press Confer­ Region VII, Conference B to permit a student to compete in with the gentleman who was on the situations seem, they are all taken Strictly speaking, when it a- chance to organize the high school ence. Site: Texas College of Arts & one of these contests, directors 50 yard line, but did correspond from real-life situations reported in chieves technical excellence, has program in a way that the high Jan. 15 Last day for paying Interscholastic League membership fees, Industries, Kingsville; director should be very careful to inform the with the other judge who was placed school newspapers throughout the 100% circulation among the stu­ schools want it run. Let's try it and all conferences. general: Dr. Eldon Brinley. For: student that there is a possibility on the opposite 40 yard line. state. And on that subject, if any­ dent body, is edited with integrity see what we can do. Feb. 1 Deadline for submitting issues of school newspapers for ILPC conference B—districts 79-86, in­ that he may forfeit his eligibility to body has a better idea for contest and is thoroughly read by each criticism. "I sincerely felt that every band subscriber. There are cases, how­ Duet Acting clusive. participate in League contests if he received an honest and fair rating, format, I'd appreciate hearing it. Feb. 2 Last day for organizing spring meet districts. should win an award. ever, when a paper must be con­ Duet acting still seems to be and most assuredly, without com­ Q. How can I prepare students for Feb. 15 Last day for accepting Baseball Plan. April 22 the spring meet journalism con­ sidered successful because it is read growing more and more in popular­ Feb. 18 Last day to certify boys' district basketball champions, all con­ New Rule for 1960-61 parison other than personal stand­ 00 a.m.—Golf. tests? and appreciated by the student body, ity at the tournaments. It is a good ferences. Beginning with the 1960-61 ards of the judges themsehes. I 30 a.m.—Debate, journalism. further believe that a student in There's no substitute for practice. although it may be lacking in the contest and an interesting and re­ Feb. 20 First day for boys' regional basketball playoffs, all conferences. school year, another award rule will 00 a.m.—Declamation, poetry Class B schools should be expected A student can learn only so much technical department. warding event. The objections to Feb. 25 Last day for boys' regional basketball playoffs, all conferences. affect music groups. The Legislative reading, typewriting. to march as well as a student in from being told how to write a story, Q. How about some help for liq­ this contest take this tack: "It Feb. 25 Last day to certify girls' district basketball champions, all con­ Council passed a regulation last 9:30 a.m.—Extemporaneous Class AAAA schools; also, that se­ and the real lesson comes from ex­ uid duplicated papers—most ar­ would detract from the one-act play ferences. November which will render a speaking. lection of music would compensate perience. Have them practice doing ticles seem to be written for printed contest and cause a drop in partici­ Feb. 27 First day for girls' regional basketball playoffs, all conferences. 10:00 a.m.—Shorthand. group ineligible which accepts any for the lack of age and maturity in stories from different angles and newspapers? pation." The objection is probably Mar. 1 Closing date for newspapers to be rated by ILPC. 1:00 p.m.—Tennis preliminaries; award (other than those listed in a band. I have no axe to grind with working on variations in leads. Articles on headline writing and valid and should be considered care­ Mar. 1 Last day to organize baseball districts, all conferences. one-act play. Section 17 of the music section of anyone, but I do believe that a Divi­ Q. How can you become finan­ counting, features, editorials, col­ fully. Mar. 2-3-4 Boys' State Basketball Tournament. 1:30 p.m.—Journalism. the Constitution and Contest Rules) sion I band should march and play cially stable without cutting down umns, make-up, news writing and Possibly this event could best be Mar. 3 Last day for filing one-act play title with State Office. for participation in regional com­ offered as a restricted contest (like first division. on the size of the paper? coverage, etc., can almost always be Mar. 4 Last day for girls' regional basketball playoffs, all conferences. April 23 petition-festivals. This rule was in­ Consider: using a cheaper quality applied to any publication, whether original oration) and let the larger Mar. 9-10-11 Girls' State Basketball Tournament. "For the first time in ten years, 8:00 a.m.—Ready writing. augurated as a result of informa­ of paper (many schools stretch their printed, mimeographed or liquid du­ schools, only, enter. However, it is Mar. 12 Last day for interschool basketball games, all conferences. I am a victim of my own philosophy. 9:00 a.m.—Slide rule; tennis tion which was given to the Council funds to print on enamel coated plicated; the basic principles are the certainly possible that some sort of Mar. 18 First weekend for holding district spring meets. that there is a growing tendency My band marched first division but semifinals. played a poor second. We had those paper when newsprint would get the same. The big difference is in the rule could be made to the effect that Mar. 25 Last weekend for district one-act play contests, conference B. for some outside firm or organiza­ 10:00 a.m.—Number sense. HARD judges, of which I am justly job done); increasing advertising mechanical phase of production and any school entering duet acting Apr. 1 Last day for receipt of ILPC individual contest entries. tion to select an "outstanding" 11:00 a.m.—Track and field begins. proud, and by George .... I got my rates; switching to mimeographed for duplicated papers much can be must also enter one-act play. An­ Apr. 15 Last weekend for holding district spring meets. band, orchestra or choir and present other item to be kept in mind is 2:00 p.hi.—Tennis finals. paper; raising money through out­ learned from experimentation; or, Apr. 18 Last day for filing entries in the regional meets. this group an award for their rating a II. At previous contests State Meet facilities—can The Uni­ side activities (sponsoring dances, get your office supply representative Apr. 21-22 Regional Meets. achievement. in our region I think I would have sweetheart elections, etc.); chang­ to give some special hints. versity of Texas handle? May 4-5-6 State ILPC convention. made a Division I. I trust that we ing printers for lower rates, if possi­ Q. When is it proper to use by­ May 4-5-6 State Meet. PRESS... Not Applicable can maintain this standard. lines? Academic Events "I directed a Class B band for five ble; increasing subscription prices; May 16 Last day to certify district baseball champions, all conferences. (Continued from Col. 2) Some administrators and music campaigning (diplomatically) for No set rule, so again we must Another item I have not men­ May 23 Last day to determine bi-district baseball champions, conferences directors are misinterpreting Rule years. We started with thirty-eight more school subsidy; being more generalize. Usually bylines are tioned before: we are confronted AAAA and AAA. of news writing. Originality, both 2 of the Football Plan which deals members in the senior band, nine economical with space—some pa­ given for items requiring original with the problem of what to ar­ May 30 Last day to determine regional baseball champions, conferences in research and writing, are the with the employment of coaches. beginners and no budget; but we thought or containing personal opin­ pers waste hundreds of column range for the other literary and AAAA and AAA. basic consideration. Bylines are, in This regulation is not applicable to managed to maintain a sweepstakes ion, such as book reviews and col­ academic events. We must provide June 3 Last day to determine regional baseball champions, conferences a way, rewards for outstanding music contests and the band, choir inches annually by using headlines band. It was not easy. That band, that are too big, column heads that umns, for long features (but they, for the presence of typing contests, AA and A. work, so be rather stingy with them; or orchestra director does not have with a high school enrollment of 120 are too big, pictures that are too too, must be original—no "favorite shorthand, number sense, ready June 3 Last day to determine bi-district baseball champions, conference avoid giving them for short items to be a full-time employee of the big and stories that are unnecessar­ food, favorite drink, favorite hobby" writing (English teachers often B. or to someone who merely rewrites school system in order to enter a now, compared to 95 seven years ily wordy. malarky) and for an outstanding job enter students in this and speech June 5-6 State Baseball Tournament, conferences AAAA and AAA. a news release. group in the regional competition- ago, has a high school band of Q. Suggestions for writing force­ (Continued in Col. 6) events too), and slide rule. These June 14 Annual meeting, Music Rules Advisory Committee, Austin. And that's —30— for March. festival. (Continued on Page 4, Col. 6) Page 4 INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER McAdoo^untingtonXinden^amesa South Park Nab 1960 Cage Crowns Conference B McAdoo, conference from the League's 40th annual tin), South Park (Beaumont), Bor­ prise, Burkeville, Latexo, Snook, Natalia, Stockdale, La Coste, Aust- A Huntington, conference AA Lin­ schoolboy basketball tournament as ger, South Oak Cliff (Dallas). Lott, Centerville, Round Top-Car­ well-Tivoli (Tivoli), Agua Dulce, den-Kildare (Linden), conference state champions for 1960. mine (Carmine), Big Sandy (Dal- Bruni, Zapata, Presidio, Wink, Bal- AAALamesa and conference AAAA Complete tournament results Conference AAA lardsville), Mauriceville, China, morhea, Clint. South Park (Beaumont) emerged were: District winners: Dumas, Mona- Spring, Magnolia, Danbury, Fla- Regional winners: Danbury, East Conference B—first round: Mc­ hans, Lamesa, Castleberry (Fort tonia, Kyle, Copperas Cove, Pfluger- Mountain (Gilmer), Midway (Hen­ Adoo 75, Wink 38; East Mountain Worth), Paris, Kilgore, Palestine, ville, Johnson City, Harper, Nueces rietta), Kyle, McAdoo, Natalia, Jim Six Tourney (Gilmer) 71, Kyle 45; Danbury 58, Brownwood, Killeen, Aldine (Hous­ Canyon (Barksdale), Brackettville, Ned (Tuscola), Wink. Jim Ned (Tuscola) 57; Midway ton), French (Beaumont), Lamar Records Fall (Henrietta) 54, Natalia 27; semi­ (Rosenberg), San Marcos, South finals: McAdoo 63, East Mountain San Antonio (San Antonio), Robs- Four individual and two team 62; Midway 54, Danbury 43; conso­ town, Pharr - San Juan - Alamo records were broken and one team lation: East Mountain 56, Danbury (Pharr). record was tied during the League's 46; finals: McAdoo 58, Midway 42. Regional winners: Castleberry 40th annual boys' basketball tourna­ POSTSCRIPTS ON ATHLETICS Conference A—semi-finals: Hunt­ (Fort Worth), Aldine (Houston), ment held March 3-5. BY DR. RHEA H. WILLIAMS ington 56, Ingleside 42; Sun- Lamesa, South San Antonio (San Most new marks are divisional, ray 45, Llano 39; consolation: Antonio). but two—one individual and one Llano 63, Ingleside 36; finals: Hunt­ CONFERENCE AAAA CHAMPS—Members of the championship team from South Park High School team—are new overall tourney rec­ ington 61, Sunray 46. Conference AA (Beaumont) are, left to right: FRONT ROW—Coach Jimmy Anders, Gardner Stirling, Ronald Bearden, ords as well. The complete rundown District winners: Dimmitt, Aber- (with old records in brackets): Conference AA—semi-finals: William Cansler, Thurman Crawford, Luther Cooper, Mac Wheat, Manager Robert Touchet; BACK ROW Dimmitt 65, Belton 62; Linden- nathy, Post, Seminole, Childress, The various district executive committees of the University —Assistant Coach Fred Herring, Wilbert Bragg, Charles Dennis, Joe Fisher, III, Reagan Bertrand, Carroll Overall Tourney Records Kildare (Linden) 61, Clear Creek Hamlin, Cisco, Granbury, Bowie, Interscholastic League are the most democratic administrative (League City) 51; consolation: Lake Worth (Fort Worth), Dun- Aulbaugh, Orval Hanson, Manager Tommy Southern. Individual high score one series organizations that have been devised by any of the 50 states of Clear Creek 61, Belton 59; finals: canville, Richardson, Atlanta, Lin­ of three games: 88, George Scott, the nation. This is local "grass-roots" control at its best. We Linden-Kildare 52, Dimmitt 44. den, London (New London), West, McAdoo (86, Marcus Frieberger, often hear criticism of the centralized state control in various Conference AAA—semi-finals: Brady, Belton, Rockdale, Columbus, Greenville, 1947). South San Antonio 49, Castleberry Humble, Dayton, Buna, Jasper, departments and bureaus, and the League is often accused of Most times - in state tourney: (Fort Worth) 48; Lamesa 51, Al- Clear Creek (League City), Need- concentrated autocratic administration. Nothing could be fur­ 18, Stephen F. Austin High of dine (Houston) 48; consolation: ville, Lockhart, Northside (San An­ Austin, 1922-24-25-26-27-28-30- ther from the truth, as in the University Interscholastic Aldine 51, Castleberry 37; finals: tonio), Devine, Freer, Sinton, 31-36-43-44-45-49-51-53-57-58-60 League practically all of the administrative problems of the Lamesa 56, South San Antonio 54. Donna. (Austin High of Austin, 17). schools within the district are administered by the district Conference AAAA—semi-finals: Regional winners: Belton, Dim­ South Park (Beaumont) 43, South mitt, Clear Creek (League City), executive committee. Conference AAAA Records Oak Cliff (Dallas) 42; Austin Linden-Kildare (Linden). The district executive commit- trative leadership and they do a Most times in state tourney: see (Austin) 52, Borger 51; consola­ is composed of either the superin­ most commendable job in adminis­ above. tion: Borger 63, South Oak Cliff Conference A tendent or principal from each of tering their district affairs. 53; finals: South Park 41, Austin District winners: Sunray, Lefors, the schools assigned to a district. Conference AA Records Proper Procedure 36. Sudan, Idalou, Plains, Stanton, As an illustration, in a five-team Individual free throws one game: The complete summary of district Marfa, Junction, Llano, Clyde, district the committee is composed The district chairman and the 16, Bennie Lenox, Clear Creek of and regional winners for the 1960 Crowell, Midlothian, Cooper, James of five administrators, one from voting members of the committee League City (14, Jimmy Cobb, season includes: Bowie (Simms), Judson Grove each school. It should be noted that must always be school administrat­ Buna, 1959). (Judson), Brownsboro, Troup, only administrators can serve on ors. The coaches certainly should Conference AAAA Cushing, Huntington, Fairfield, this committee and coaches are not attend the meetings of the district Conference A Records Midway (Waco), Thrall, Bridge allowed to serve unless they also are executive committee; however, they Most state championships (tied) : District winners: Austin (El City, Waller, Dulles (Missouri designated by the board of trustees do not have any vote and should 2, Buna in 1955 & 56, White Oak in Paso), Midland, Borger, Birdville City), Moulton, Boerne, Cotulla, as an administrator. An alternate not be allowed to sit in on the 1953 & 57, Huntington in 1959 & 60. (Fort Worth), Polytechnic (Fort Kenedy, Ingleside, Tuloso-Midway may be appointed to serve on the executive session when eligibility Worth), South Oak Cliff (Dallas), (Corpus Christi), La Joya. committee in case of absence by the problems are discussed. Conference B Records Denton, Texarkana, Sam Houston Regional winners: Huntington, "bona fide" representative, provided The proper order is for the mem­ Individual high score one game: (Houston), Jesse Jones (Houston), Ingleside, Llano, Sunray. the alternate is a superintendent or bers of the district executive com­ 43, George Scott, McAdoo (39, Kelly South Park (Beaumont), Robert E. a principal. mittee to go into the executive ses­ Jim Duncan, Cayuga, 1950). Lee (Baytown), Stephen F. Austin Conference B This is in keeping with the sion to handle all problems of eligi­ (Austin), Miller (Corpus Christi), Individual high score one series District winners: Morse, Hartley, League's philosophy that all phases bility and to allow the coaches to Alamo Heights (San Antonio), of three games: 88, George Scott, Lazbuddie, Whitharral, Pep, Roose­ of the school curriculum, including have another meeting in which they Brackenridge (San Antonio). McAdoo (79, Kermit Decker, Hutto, velt (Lubbock), Meadow, Borden the extracurricular activities, are select officials, discuss matters per­ 1953). Regional winners: Austin (Aus- County Rural (Gail), Estelline, Mc­ a part of the educational experi­ taining to athletic activities and CONFERENCE AAA CHAMPS—Members of the state championship Lamesa team are, left to right: Adoo, Miami, Hedley, Knox City, ences offered to the students and draw up a recommended schedule FRONT ROW—Wallace Franklin, Kenneth Crouch, Leslie Williams, Guy Edminson, Harvey Everheart, Gene Weinert, Highland (Roscoe), Herm- must be under the control of the for the approval of the executive Westmoreland; BACK ROW—Randolph Norris, Tommy Doyle, Clarkie Miers, Wayne McDonnell, Bruce leigh, Hawley, Scranton, Bronte, school administration. As the super­ committee. There is a proper place in a district executive committee Ashton, David Dean, Nat Self, Coach O. W. Follis. All-Tournament Selections Mertzon, Rochelle, Jim Ned (Tus­ intendent is the titular head of the meeting for both the administrator Three unanimous selections and AAA—Spencer Carlson, Aldine cola) , Santo, Lipan, Carlton, Jones- school, he must have control over boro, Hico, Valley Mills, Lorena, all phases of the curriculum. In ad­ and the coach; however, all ultimate two repeaters from last year headed (Houston); Robert Zamora, South decisions and votes are the responsi­ San Antonio; Harvey Harris, Cas­ Abbott, Blanket, Rising Star, Val­ dition, the school administrator has the all-tournament teams selected ley View (Kamay), Midway (Hen­ a much wider perspective and view­ bility exclusively of the adminis­ by sportswriters and broadcasters tleberry (Fort Worth) ; David Dean trators on the committee. and Ken Crouch, Lamesa. rietta), Bryson, Ponder, Alvord, point and therefore is better quali­ covering the League's 40th annual Honorable mention—Emitt Lo­ Howe, Everman, Godley, Prosper, fied to keep the proper balance be­ Controls boys' basketball tournament. Two pez and Joey Burrows, South San Frisco, Wolfe City, Gober, Scurry- tween the various activities of the members of the 1960 mythical teams Antonio; Jay Baker, Aldine; Bruce Rosser (Scurry), Forreston, Cun­ school. It appears to the uninformed that were also members of those picked Ashton, Nat Self and Leslie Wil­ ningham, Frost, Annona, Maud, the district executive committee after the 1958 tourney. liams, Lamesa. Alba-Golden (Alba). Authority with all of its control in the district Also, Cumby, Frankston, Ma- could run rampant and create con­ Unanimous selections this year AA—Bennie Lenox, Clear Creek The district executive commit­ bank, Lanesville, Union Grove ditions which could result in chaos. were Joe Fisher of AAAA cham­ (League City) ; Hal Ratcliff, Dim­ tees in Texas have the duty and the (Gladewater), East Mountain (Gil­ This is not the case, however, as pion South Park (Beaumont), Ben­ mitt; Richard Inman, Belton; authority to enforce all rules and under the Constitution and Contest nie Lenox of third place Clear Creek George Hargett and John Beasley, mer) , Waskom, Woden, Mt. Enter- regulations and to settle all dis­ Rules there are two very important (League City) in A A, and George Linden-Kildare (Linden). putes and all questions of eligibility restraints which keep the district Scott of the conference B champion­ Honorable mention—Dale West, arising inside the district. There executive committee within the ship McAdoo team. Belton; Junior Coffey, Dimmitt. shall be no appeal from any decision MUSIC... proper bounds. Both repeaters from last year rendered by this committee. It has (Continued from Page 3, Col 8) were in the B division. They are Conferences A and B the authority to certify a district First, the State Executive Com­ Frank Williams of the champion A—James Slaughter, Llano; Ray eighty members, and still maintains champion, to arrange district sched­ mittee has the authority to reject Huntington squad and Leon Camp­ DeBord, Sunray; Jerry Treadway, a sweepstakes band. This is my sec­ ules, to select officials, to set the any district champion when its dis­ bell of runner-up Midway (Henri­ Byron Smith and Frank Williams, ond year in a AAA school, and I price of admission, to interpret eli­ trict committee has set aside any etta). In conference A A, Clear Huntington. find myself confronted with twice gibility rules and to administer in rules of the League. This is most Creek's Lenox and Belton's Richard Honorable mention—Gary Garri­ the number of problems, but of a general all phases of the district's effective because when a team has Inman are both repeaters from the son and James Hahn, Ingleside; completely different nature. athletic program. won the district championship and is not allowed to progress further, 1958 all-tourney team. Joy Lea Brazell and Wayne Riddle, "I said previously that I had no It has the responsibility to settle there is great resentment from the Complete selections, by confer­ Sunray; Joe Bill Watkins, Llano. axe to grind. If I have, it would all disputes as prescribed in the student body and from the com­ ences, are: B—George Scott and Cherry Eld- have to do with student-teacher re­ rules and regulations of the League, munity. redge, McAdoo; Michael Grimes, lationship in our schools. I feel that but if the matter is not covered in AAAA—AAA—AA East Mountain (Gilmer) ; William every student deserves the best pos­ the Constitution and Contest Rules Secondly, the State Executive AAAA—Joe Fisher, South Park Zgarba, Danbury; and Leon Camp­ sible instruction and, as band di­ then the district executive commit­ Committee has the authority which (Beaumont) ; Dick MeCarroll, Aus­ bell, Midway (Henrietta). rectors, we should never lose sight tee has the authority to interpret it has never yet exercised of sus­ tin (Austin) ; Cjarroll Aulbaugh, Honorable mention—Carl Henry of this obligation. At the same time, the matter in any way which they pending all of the schools in a dis­ South Park; Frank Schaffer, Bor­ and Jimmy McMillion, Midway; J. no student or band director should deem proper. In other states, there trict if they have deliberately and CONFERENCE AA CHAMPS—Members of the Linden-Kildare High School (Linden) championship ger; Sidney Wall, South Oak Cliff D. McCormick, Norman Hardy and receive something for nothing, is no district executive committee, intentionally set aside the rules and team are, left to right: FRONT ROW—James Henderson, Mike Knight, Sam Warren, Albino Hinojosa, (Dallas). Don Harris, McAdoo; Dwight Dow, which I believe to be one of the but each questionable eligibility regulations of the League. It is a Honorable mention — Tommy Wink; Ed Sledge, Kyle; Vic Swed- world's largest problems to date. problem is referred to an executive tribute to the integrity, honesty and James Harris, George Hargett; BACK ROW—Coach Tom H. Collins, Jr., Larry Hill, Bill Jones, John administrative ability of our school Thomson and Pat Higgins, Austin; lund and George Jennings, Dan­ Let's be fair with our students and committee of the state office which Beasley, Royce Fitts. administrators in Texas that during Tracy Cox, Don Seamster and John bury; Guinn Corley and Ken Loyd, ourselves. decides each individual case. the 50 years the League has been Kent, Borger; Wilbert Bragg, East Mountain; and Ronny Ald- "You may criticize man's intelli­ In many cases this committee in existence only in a few instances South Park; and Mike Tanco, South ridge and Larry Aldridge, Jim Ned gence, but not his honesty and in­ meets only once every month or has it been necessary for the State tegrity." Oak Cliff. (Tuscola). every two months, resulting in a Executive Committee to apply any delay which is not found in the penalty. Texas plan. The Texas plan further expedites all eligibility cases by al­ lowing the district executive com­ Thanks a Million mittee to act upon them promptly As anyone can see who has read and with the knowledge that this through this column, the entire interpretation will be effective in structure of the League is based the district. This is once again upon the efficiency of the district democratic "grass-roots" local con­ executive committee. There are hun­ trol. dreds of school administrators and coaches who give of their time, and usually beyond school hours, to at­ Senatorial Courtesy tend district executive committee From the above explanation of meetings to see that the League how the district executive commit­ activities function in an educational tee functions, it is obvious that each fashion. The students and people district is as good or as bad as its in the state of Texas owe to the administrative leadership. If the ad­ school administrators and our ministrators in a district do not take coaches a great debt of gratitude an active part in the operation of for these many services above and the district, then inevitably situ­ beyond the call of duty. ations arise which will eventually We in the State Office are most embarrass the member schools of appreciative of the fine work which that district. is being done by our school adminis­ In districts where "senatorial trators and coaches and as long as courtesy" is practiced, and unfor­ we have a dedicated corps such as tunately this is true in some dis­ this, the League will continue to CONFERENCE A CHAMPS—Members of the state championship Huntington squad are, left to right: CONFERENCE B CHAMPS—Members of the McAdoo High School state championship basketball tricts, this lack of integrity, sooner rate as one of the best in the nation. or later, creates serious problems. Our sincere thanks go to the many FRONT ROW—Manager Mike Yeates, Harold Jones, Calvin Carrell, Bobby Crawford, Doyle Burnett, team are, left to right: FRONT ROW—Howard McWilliams, Ronald Hardin, Roy Stout, Johnny Mc­ By far and large, however, the school people who work for the Robert Jones; BACK ROW—Manager Osro Boyett, Mike Walker, Frank Williams, Johnny Bonner, Byron Cormick, Junior Gregory, Hicks McCormick; BACK ROW—Coach Fabian Lemley, Cherry Eldredge, Nor­ great majority of our district execu­ youth of our state through the Smith, Jerry Treadway, Coach Jack Whitton. man Hardy, Richard Williams, George Scott, J. D. McCormick, Donald Harris and Bill Merrell. tive committees have fine adminis­ League program.