May/June, 1982 The 70101716 66/ Number 8 Leaguer USPS 267-840 Despite Federal ruling, camp ban still uncertain

The United States Supreme Court ended nal judicial authority in rule disputes is the more than four years of confusion by up­ • Related story, page 6 State Executive Committee, which is com­ holding the League's rule prohibiting high posed of University professors and adminis­ school volleyball, football and basketball nor a state agency. trators, as well as lay persons, all appoint­ players from attending specialized summer The ruling stunned UIL officials. ed by The University president. camps. Without comment, they rejected an "Whether or not the UIL is part of The "In addition, records prove as early as appeal by Houston Rocket pro basketball University was not argued in the court, nor 1917, the Texas Legislature appropriated coach Del Harris, and upheld the Nov. 20 discussed in any preliminary injunction ap­ funds for the University Interscholastic decision by the Fifth Circuit Court of pealed to the court, nor included in the body League," Farney added. "And today, per­ Appeals. of the appeal itself," Dr. Bill Farney said. sonnel appointments are made by the dean "We've maintained throughout the pro­ "We expected the court to rule on the mer­ of the Division of Continuing Education, ceedings that participation in high school its of Judge Montgomery's class action de­ and administrative appointments must be athletics is not a constitutional right but a cision, and were shocked when the court approved by the University president." privilege, and that a volunteer-member as­ refused to hear the case, based on its opin­ sociation has the right to adopt and admin­ ion that the League is not a part of UT." The UIL did not exist until UT conceived ister rules to govern its program," Dr. Bill Added Dr. Marshall: "We did realize one the idea of developing debate and other pro­ Farney said. of the criteria they might rule on was grams for public schools, Farney said. Despite the ruling, the summer camp is­ whether we are a state agency, but we felt "The idea for the UIL was developed within sue remains mired in state courts, with the the point had been firmly established in The University entirely and became an in­ Seventh District Court of Appeals ruling earlier cases." tegral part of the Bureau of Public School that the UIL is not a state agency, and is On May 18, the League returned to the Services, and more recently, the Division therefore required to post a $500 security appeals court, asking that it reconsider its of Continuing Education," he said. Songs of Summer bond to properly appeal a district court rul­ decision. No date for the appeal has been set. If the ing. "We feel the court erred in its decision in appeals court refuses to reconsider its deci­ Some 13,000 Texas high school musicians con­ Marshall's statement comes on the heels three major areas," Farney added. sion, the League will appeal to the State verged on Austin, May 29-31, for the Texas State of a whirlwind of legal activity, climaxed • While the League does not currently Supreme Court. In the meanwhile, Judge Solo-Ensemble Contest. Competition ranged from by the Seventh District Court of Appeals' receive direct apportionment from the Leg­ Montgomery's class action decision re­ twirling to tuba during the two-day festival. For opinion that the UIL is not a state agency islature, the UIL is an integral part of the mains in effect. more information, turn to page 3. and is therefore required to post a $500 se­ UT Division of Continuing Education, "We had originally appealed several de­ curity bond to properly appeal a district which received a sizeable appropriation cision to the Seventh Court of Appeals, but Elsewhere court ruling. designated for "Extension and Public Ser­ the Montgomery decision is the one we're vice" in the 1982-83 Appropriations Act. That ruling came earlier in the year, concerned with," Farney said. "In the DHow can Texas learn from other's lessons? Bailey when 100th District Judge Robert Mont­ • The League's employees are subject to other cases, a district court granted an in­ Marshall examines national trends, page 2. gomery, in a class action suit, granted an hiring procedures of The University. junction allowing students to participate in injunction forbidding the League to enforce League finances are subject to UT account­ violation of League rules. And the players • The 'me-generation' has caught up with high its camp rule. ing and auditing and the UIL is headquar­ participated, the seasons ended, and we school athletics. Bill Farney discusses its effects, The League appealed, but the court tered in UT facilities. have several moot points, since those in­ page 7. refused to hear the case, claiming the UIL • While contest rules are adopted and junctions applied only to those students in­ •By any other name, the verb should be said.' is neither part of The University of Texas changed by the Legislative Council, the fi­ volved." Bobby Hawthorne explains on page 5. Incumbents reelected Council to debate gymnastics' fate to Council positions Schools may have another swing at gym­ number of League rules, but voted to keep week earlier. Two incumbents were reelected to nastics, if the Legislative Council follows existing rules in effect. Rule change re­ • That city baseball teams be allowed to seats on the Legislative Council, the 20- the Athletic Committee's recommendation quests, which the committee either took no use school equipment. member rulemaking council. Reelected to place the item on the spring referendum action on, or will recommend that the coun­ Items due for study include: were G. W. Maxfield of Gorman, repre­ ballot. cil deny, include: senting Region II, Conference A, and • Proposal to equalize number of dis­ The committee voted during its June • That the starting date for off-season tricts in each region. Roy Dodds.of Plains, representing Re­ meeting to allow schools another opportuni­ basketball be moved to October 15. gion I, Conference AA. • Proposal to hold girls track and field ty to accept or deny gymnastics as a UIL • That the 20-game baseball season rule regional and state meets on consecutive Also elected in the spring balloting activity for conferences AAAA and be changed. weekends. was Supt. Claude Jungman of Premont, AAAAA. The proposal was defeated two • That State Track and Field Meets be • Proposal to allow regional consolation who'll represent Region IV, Conference years ago. alternated. finals in swimming. AAA. Jungman replaces Supt. S. T. "Gymnastics is growing more popular • That regional qualifiers be allowed to Brown of George West, who retired re­ each year," Dr. Bill Farney said. "We want participate in regional qualifier meets, • Proposal to place boys' and girls' dis­ cently. Brown was elected in 1981 to fill to make certain it is given every opportuni­ without those meets counting as one of trict, regional and state competition on the the unexpired term of Kenneth Flory of ty to join the League when the time is their eight meets for the year. same weekend, as well as survey schools Hondo. right." • That track meets be moved to Monday regarding the moving of the State Meet Lit­ Dodds and Maxfield both recently In other major action, the council voted or Tuesday in the event of inclement weath­ erary Meet a month earlier in the school completed their first four-year terms on to recommend to the full Legislative Coun­ er. year. the council. cil that National Federation speed up rules • That the 2:30 p.m. track rule be amend­ • Possible realignment into six UIL con­ . Dodds and Jungman are members of for baseball be used, contingent upon mutu­ ed to 12 noon. ferences. the council's music committee. Max­ al agreement of the participating schools, • That a grandfather clause in team ten­ In other action, the committee voted to field is a member of the athletic com­ and that time limitation between scrimm­ nis for AAAA to participate in AAAAA recommend that football halftimes be no mittee. ages be reduced from a week to five days. competition be allowed. longer than 28 minutes, unless prior notifi­ The committee heard argument on a • That AAAAA football practice start a cation is given. Opinion page 2 Texas should benefit from others' experiences

Over the past 15 years, definite geograph­ • Greater support of school activities ic patterns have been noticed in competi­ from the general public in Texas. tive activities. Usually we find a trend, • Greater support from school adminis­ such as excessive litigation or crowd mis­ trators because of their involvement in the behavior, starts in some of the northern or rule-making and enforcement processes. eastern states. In about four or five years, Director's corner • More conservative people in Texas who we see this same social phenomenon occur- fight major changes. ing in Texas. By Bailey Marshall You can accept any or all of the reasons. A good expample of this is the litigation- What the reason or reasons may be, we do proned society we now are experiencing in want to prepare for these problems. We Texas. Approximately eight years ago, a The activities listed most often as being programming; should prepare by: national committee was formed to discuss dropped were: Boys' baseball, golf, tennis, • Cut clinics. • Doing a better job of selling the pro­ procedures for handling the cost of litiga­ wrestling, and cross-country, as well as It is a bleak picture, if we accept the hy­ grams and their values to the public and tion and means for working together to girls' golf, cross country, and gymnastics. pothesis that these trends follow a pattern. school officials; combat litigation of interscholastic rules. Some of the expense reduction methods If so, we will suffer through these same • Eliminating waste where possible; At the time, Texas activities were relative­ mentioned were: stages in the next few years. On the • Supporting the academic programs and ly litigation free. • Repair rather than replace equipment; brighter side, we have noticed about this work closely with the academic teaching Such has not been the case these past • Combining team travel; pattern, normally Texas suffers less from staff; three years. • Mileage limitations on each activity; these trends than the states where they • Showing the teachers that our first and What is the new trend we see? • Cutting number of scrimmages and start. This reduction in the intensity of the only interest is the education of students. Reduction in financial support of compet­ number of scheduled events for each activi­ trend may be due to: Whatever we do today will help our pro­ itive activities. ty; • Knowledge of what is happening, which grams and the students who participate in This trend is rather widespread and I am • Reducing coaching staff — higher stu­ gives Texas time to avert some of the mis­ the future. sure some of us have seen a budget tighten­ dent/coach ratio; takes made elsewhere. ing over the past year or two ourselves. • Fewer practices — no Saturday prac­ ( Most of our budget cuts have occurred be­ tice; cause of adding programs with little or no • Cutting out-of-town trips for metropoli­ Editor Dr. Bailey Marshall additional funds being supplied for the over­ tan schools; The Managing Editor Bobby Hawthorne all program. • Pairing with neighboring schools; Legislative Council • Across-the-board percentage reduc­ Leaguer B. J. Stamps, Amarillo ISD; Ralph Poteet, Mesquite ISD. This new trend, however, is more com­ Wayne Schaper. Memorial HS, Spring Branch ISD; C. N. tions; Boggess, San Antonio Harlandale ISD; Bill Vardeman, plex. This recent trend has to do with a cut The Leaguer is the official publication of the University Levelland ISD; Frank Moates, DeSoto ISD; Glenn Pearson] in funds supporting schools. When the total • Combine boys' and girls' activities Interscholastic League, Box 8028, University Station, Austin, City ISD; Jack Frost, Georgetown ISD; J. C McClesky, Sla- Texas 78712. The UIL office is located at 2622 Wichita, on the financial support of the schools has been (track, golf, tennis); ton ISD; Don Whitt, Wylie ISD; Dr. William Farmer, campus of The University of Texas at Austin. Phone (512) Barbers Hill ISD; Claude Jungman, Fremont ISD; Roy cut, one of the first areas that feel the ma­ • Reconferencing; 471-5883. The newspaper is distributed to Texas school ad­ Dodds, Plains ISD; Jack Johnson, Southlake Carroll ISD; ministrators, program directors, coaches and contest spon­ jor brunt of the cut is competitive activi­ • Equipment fees for participants; Jerry Gideon, Frankston ISD; Eldon Edge, Poth ISD; James sors, as well as to other persons interested in extracurricular McLeroy, Borden County (Gail) ISD; G. W. Maxfield, Gor­ ties. • Volunteers — referees, coaches, work­ competition. man ISD; James Worsham, Avalon ISD, Jim Payne Bruce- ers; The Leaguer is printed eight times yearly by Texas Stu­ A recent survey conducted by the Minne­ ville-Eddy ISD. • Better scheduling; dent Publications. One year's subscription is $2. Second class sota State High School League depicted this postage paid in Austin, Texas. Administrative Staff problem very vividly. Fifty-one percent of • Reduce junior varsity events; Dr. Bailey Marshall, director; Dr. William Farney, athlet­ their schools indicated they planned to re­ • Cut meal/lodging costs; Stale Executive Committee ic director; Dr. Nelson Patrick, music director; Lynn Mur­ Dr. Thomas Hatfield, Dr. Lynn F. Anderson, Jim Barnes, ray, drama director; Bobby Hawthorne, journalism direc­ duce expenses in their activity programs • Boys' and girls' A and B games same Mike Day, Dr. William Farney. Dr. Bailey Marshall, James tor; Bonnie Northcutt, assistant athletic director; Susan during the next year. Also, 31 percent indi­ night (four games); Havard, Dr. Robert L. Marion, Dr. Lynn McCraw, Chester Zinn, assistant athletic director; Charles Schwobel, assistant Ollison, Betty Thompson, Dr. Jesse Villarreal, Dr. Millard music director; Ray Westbrook, activities director; Janet cated they would drop at least one activity • Eliminate activity bus; H Ruud. Wiman, activities director. the following years. • Intramural, rather than interscholastic

Official notices

FALL CONFERENCES DUNBAR HIGH Bremond High CARTER HIGH The Odessa student activity conference was inadvertently Dunbar High School of Fort Worth has been placed on probation Bremond High School has been placed on probation for the Carter High School of Dallas has been placed on probation for omitted from the article in the March/April Leaguer. The 1981-82 and 1962-83 school years in football for violation of the 'he 1981-62 and 1962-63 school years in football for violation of the for the 1981-82 and 1962-83 school years in boys' basketball for 1 Odessa student activity conference will be held October 16 at violation of Article VIII, Section 13, the Changing Schools Rule Athletic Code of the Constitution and Contest Rules. thletic Code of the Constitution and Contest Rules. Odessa College. The Canyon student activity conference will and Article VII, Section 25, the Bona Fide Residence Rule of the ROBINSON HS SANEUZARIO be held October 9 at West Texas State University Constitution and Contest Rules. Robinson HS (Waco) has been placed on probation for 1962-63 San Elizario High School was placed on probation for one year ARANSAS PASS SOUTH SAN in baseball for violation of the Baseball Plan. for violation of Article VIII, Section 18, in Boys' football. Boys' The District 30-AAA Executive Committee placed Aransas The district executive committee has placed South San basketball, and Boys' track and field. LONG V IE W HS Pass High School on probation for 1982-83 in tennis for viola­ Antonio High School baseball team on probation for the 1982- ADAMSON HIGH The Longview High School choir is placed on probation for the District 6AAAA Executive Committee has placed Adamson tion of Rule 11 of the Athletic Phlh. 83 season for violation of rule 3E of the Baseball Plan. 1981-82 school year for violation of Article II. paragraph a, and High School of Dallas on probation in football for the 1982-63 ATHENS ' JERSEY VILLAGE HS Article VU, Section 36, paragraph (1), of the Music Plan. The State Executive Committee placed Athens High Jersey Village HS (Houston) second band is disqualified school year for improper certification of varsity players for the School on probation for the 1982-83 school year in football for from UIL music competition for the 1982-63 school year for PINE TREE HS (Longview) 1981-82 football season. violation of the Athletic Code (mistreatment of officials by violation of the Music Plan, page 126, Art. V, Sec. 15, para­ The Pine Tree High School choir is placed on probation for the KIMBALL HIGH coaches, players, game-related personnel, and fans). graph b of the Constitution and Contest Rules. 1961-82 school year for violation of Article II. paragraph a, and Kimball High School of Dallas has been placed on probation for Article VII, Section 36, paragraph (1). of the Music Plan. C4CR CORRECTION KASHMERE HS the 1981-82 and 1982-83 school years in football for violation of the ALVINHS Athletic Code of the Constitution and Contest Rules. Page 172, Rule 11, second paragraph of the Constitution Houston Kashmere HS mixed choir and tenor-bass choir are The Alvin High School choir is placed on probation for the 1961- and Contest Rules should read, "A competitor on a relay disqualified from UIL music competiton for 1962-83 for viola­ 62 school year for violation of Article VII, Section 33, paragraph Lake Travis High team who qualifies in a preliminary heat in a relay, then tion of Music Plan, pg. 126, Art. V, Sec. IS, paragraph b of the d. Lake Travis High School has been assigned to District 28-AA withdraws, is not eligible for any other competition in the Constitution and Contest Rules. PALESTINE HS for all League activities other than football for the 1982-63 school meet. ONE-ACT PLAY year. The Palestine High School band is placed on probation for the Remove Plata Suite from the "Ineligible Plays" and also MUSIC LIST 1981-82 school year for violation of Article VII. Section 33, para­ delete "Simon. Neil — all full-length plays including individ­ Roma HS The Prescribed Music List is not current with the recent reclas­ graph d. sification, in which Conference B was eliminated. Music direc­ ual acts of Plaxa Suite." Roma HS has been placed on probation for the 1962-83 tors and administrators should make certain that the new classi­ Delete from "Approved Publishers" David McKay. Note: NECHESHS school year for violations of the vocal solo and ensemble fication procedure is followed. Most UIL approved plays from McKay's catalogue are now The Neches High School band is placed on probation for the contest. Also, the following corrections of the PML should be noted: carried by Baker's and French. McKay's plays from the ap­ 1981-62 school year for violation of Article VU, Section 33, para­ Page 25, English Horn Solos, Class I, Handel, Concerto in g proved list may be produced in the 1962 OAP contest royalty graph d. WACO UNIVERSITY HS minor, SMC. free as public domain until the copyright owners can be lo­ CENTER HS University HS (Waco) has been placed on probation for 1962- On page 150, the title of event 433 should read "Miscellaneous cated. No further approval is required. The Center High School choir is placed on probation for the 63 in baseball for violation of the Baseball Plan. String Ensembles" rather than "Miscellaneous String Solos." No addendum for the Handbook for One-Act Play, Ninth 1981-62 school year for violation of Article VII, Section 33, para­ DEBATE WINNERS Edition has been or will be published for the 1981-62 school graph d. MUSIC CONTEST A. C. JONES HS (Beeville) First and second place winners in the 1981 Conference year. The State Executive Committee placed all music organizations The A. C. Jones High School choir is placed on probation for the AAAAA State Debate Contest were omitted from the consti­ POLYTECHNIC attending the Six Flags Contest and the Astroworld Contest on 12- 1961-62 school year for violation of Article VIII, Sections 6 and 9. tution and Contest Rules. Fort Worth Polytechnic has been placed on probation in choir month probation for violation of Article HI, Sec. 4, b, of the 1980- MACARTHUR HS I Aldine) First place debate finishers were Amie Derrickson and for the 1961-82 season by Region V Music Executive Committee 81C4CR. The Mac Arthur High School choir is placed on probation for the Rene Herrera of Waco Richfield. Placing second were Scott for violation of Art. VII, Section S3, d, of the Music Competition 1981-62 school year for violation of Article VIII, Sections 6 and 9. Edwards and Kyle Guthrie of Waco Richfield. LINCOLN HIGH Plan. District 6AAAA Executive Committee has placed Lincoln AUSTIN WESTLAKE PICTURE MEMORY LANCASTER High School of Dallas on probation in football for the 1982-83 Westlake High School has been placed on probation in all The correct spelling of the river is "Maas." The District 6-AAAA Executive Committee has placed school year for improper certification of varsity players for the UIL activities for 1981-82 and 1982-83 for violation of Art. 8, "Mass" on the larger reproduction is a printing error. In Lancaster High School on probation for football for 1982-63 and 1963-84 for violation of Rule 3h of the Football Plan. 1981-82 football season Sec. 10. order to be fair to contestants, either spelling will be accepted. Music/Speech page 3 Reflections on Sixty judges. Thirteen thousand student musicians. TSSEC. For three days, Austin hotted one of music contest the largest musical contests in the world. Here, Robert Shipp of By CHARLES SCHWOBEL Henderson plays for judge Bryce Associate Music Director Taylor of Alice. Although busy, I am always thrilled with the kids and performances of TSSEC. As usual, there were the outstanding performers. Then there are those who make one wonder how they were advanced to TSSEC. There was a French horn quartet that was sheer beauty of tonal color and musical form; on the other hand there was a clarinet trio that, for its members, a Division IV was a gift. It is good that we can identify the outstanding performers and recognize them publically; it is good that we can also recognize and identify the teachers of these outstanding students. One does not need a high rating to be a winner. From any rating one can learn of his mistakes and employ means to make corrections. It is good that the students know that a performance was below average when they fail to perform to the desired levels. It is hoped that they learn from Deadlines still a major headache the judges' critiques and are able to become better musicians as a result of This is that great time of year — State the experiences at TSSEC. Meet. When I say State Meet, I mean five It was a thrilling experience to hear state meets within a three week period. the "pop" or "swing" choirs. I was There are the boys' and girls' track and unaware of the progress we have made field contests, One-Act Play finals, literary in this direction. It was also enlightening contests and there's TSSEC. Just try to get Music matters to observe the great number of students some duplicating done, or a major mail out who were spontaneously singing pop completed — but really these are not the By Nelson Patrick songs. With a little encouragement, this big problems. The big problems are people contest could become one of the largest problems. areas of music participation. Next year it will be necessary to Meeting deadlines: this is the number observe the deadline date and the day one problem. Mr. Schwobel has bent far too directors. to find Beverly Sills or Doc Severenson on The third problem is truly an emotional our list one of these days. selected to perform. We have tried to far backwards to accommodate late entries accommodate those who failed to notify especially if the director has a good sob sto­ one. A director states that he wants his stu­ Other important factors in selecting dent! s) to perform for a specific judge, or judges are the desire to bring to Texas new us of performance date at the time of ry. (By the way, Charles will leave June entry. But this year nearly 500 requests 2nd for Antwerp, Holland to begin an or­ sometimes one will write that their stu­ concepts of performance: new challenges dents will not perform for a named judge. to exceed our best; a hope that the judge were made after the first printing of the chestra tour of Europe.) Somewhere we schedule. We do not have the staff to will be forced to strictly observe deadlines. There is no way that we can let a contestant will leave behind new motivations that will select his own judge. Every judge at TSSEC in turn help us to become great. We think make this many corrections. In 1983 you The next big problem that ranks along has earned national and international rec­ there is some merit to having our children must stay with the date selected at the with deadlines is that of date selections. ognition for outstanding success in his field. play for and meet the big names in music. time the entries are made. Charles has tried, beyond the call of duty, Furthermore, we maintain a complete From time to time I am reminded by In 1983 we cannot (will not) accept to give contestants the data requested pro- record on all our judges. Those not main­ those who played for Bill Bell, the great entries after the designated date. The vided.a letter is included with the entries. It taining our standards are eliminated. After tubist, or those who sang for the great op­ official date is that printed in the is surprising how often this is overlooked, each contest each judge is mailed a record era stars. I remember the pleasures the C &CR. The printer used an incorrect but it is even more surprising how many of his judging results, and data are dis­ students had meeting the big ones. We be­ date this year and it slipped by proof directors receiving these schedules swear cussed at a judge's orientation the follow­ lieve that we broaden our spheres and keep reading; and we tried to live with the that a day other than the one scheduled was ing year. music education on a progressive track. mistake. Remember, in the future requested. But we find no requests. New judges, or those judging for us the For any of these ambitions to be most unless printed in the Official Notices This year, to date we have made 451 first time, are thoroughly investigated. It is effective, the music director must be re­ column of the Leaguer, the date in the schedule changes after the original sched­ not unusual to make several telephone calls ceptive to suggestions and challenges pre­ C &CR will prevail. ule was printed. Through the computer we inquiring about the judge's background or sented by the judges. We can learn from I'm off to Europe to play in an can make a few changes to relieve awk­ his experience related to adjudication. It is any or all of the judges. One can even learn American orchestra featuring American ward problems for the director at home, our belief that Texas music children de­ from a negative situation if one is willing to music. I surely hope you have as but there are limits to the changes we can serve the best and we procure the best we adapt and think progressively. But we must pleasant a vacation as I anticipate for make. If we are to continue this courtesy, can find for our money. (We sometimes help our students to make the contest expe­ myself. we must have better cooperation from the even find extra money.). Don't be surprised rience a positive educational one.

national defense? The spring issue will areas of speech. tee met briefly following the State Meet include the official analysis and inter­ The newly appointed Informative and Awards Ceremony and set a July 10 and Order Forensic Quarterly pretation of the problem area. The sum­ Persuasive Study Committee will meet 11 summer meeting date. Recommenda­ mer issue contains original articles con­ June 28 and 29 to evaluate the contests, tions coming from suggestion cards at The Forensic Quarterly, which, in the cerning education, and the fall issue will design a handbook for coaches and stu­ State Meet will be a part of the agenda. past, has been a part of the UIL Debate provide original articles concerning dents, and discuss suggestions made by The development of a prose and poetry Packet, may be ordered through the Na­ workshop reports, topic analysis, and sponsors attending the 1982 State Meet. handbook will be the major thrust of the tional University Continuing Education strategies. Each issue will cost $3.00 The UIL Debate Study Committee will July meeting with special attention be­ Association. Order forms for the Quar­ plus a $.50 handling and postage charge study the results of the Debate Question­ ing given to the categories in both prose terly have been mailed to the schools. per issue. naire completed by debate coaches this and poetry. This year's Quarterly, designed by Dr. spring relative to standard and cross-ex­ School administrators, teachers, and Richard Edwards, a member of the de­ Speech committees set amination debate, update the debate coaches interested in making sugges­ bate wording committee, will be devoted handbook, and discuss suggestions for tions to the committees should send ma­ to the problem area: What should be the Three UIL Study Committees will the debate program. terials to Janet Wiman at the League level of United States commitments for meet during the summer to discuss The Prose and Poetry Study Commit­ office. Drama page 4

DuBose wins 4 State Meet contests Going for the Gold

2 p.m., May 1. The State Meet typing con­ test results were posted. David DuBose skimmed down the list, searching for his hame, finding it behind four others. Fifth?, he wondered. Fifty words per minute with no errors and only a fifth place to show for it. He stared blankly at the re­ With four gold sult sheet for a pregnant moment, wheeled medals won, and walked out to join a small group wait­ Dubose ranks high ing in the small lobby. among all-time Well, you can't win them all, although Stat* Meet David DuBose of Skidmore-Tynan came champions. about as close as any participant in UIL history has come. In two days of competi­ couraged to do a lot of things," he said, in tion, he placed first in editorial writing, an article in the University of Texas at Aus­ feature writing, informative speaking and tin alumni magazine, Alcalde. By the way, ready writings the purpose of the article was to announce Someone should have tossed in a medal his winning a $10,000 Texas Excellence for cross-country running as well. Award scholarship to UT. Though the League does not keep records The University compares the award to on literary/academic successes, all agree the "Rhodes Scholarship of Texas," ac­ One second off the mark DuBose's achievements are exceptionally cording to Susan Kessler, ESA director of rare. But school officials are accustomed to membership and services. Generally the bridesmaid. The Austin State Meet, saw that tradition was up­ expecting the exceptional from David. Part of DuBose's decision to attend UT High School one-act play troupe placed held. This past year, he was the highest rank­ centered around his participation in the UT second at the UIL State Meet Contest For the record, the Maroon troupe ing student and a National Merit semifinal- Summer Theatre Workshop, directed by this past May, which isn't so unusual. In won first place, oddly enough at its first ist, as well as a participant in the music, UIL drama director Lynn Murray. Before 20 appearances at the State Meet, the appearance at the State Meet — in 1930. sports and drama programs. In addition to the workshop, DuBose said, "I wondered if Austin school has placed second 11 times Members of the cast, in scenes from National Honor Society, David ran track, I could make the transition from my small — a State Meet record in all conferenc­ 'Tom Jones', are Wendy Morse, Stephen played football, basketball and tennis, won school environment (185 students) to the gi­ es. Barhofen, Michael Derrick, Mike Swear- a bushel of speech awards at invitational gantic university. Now I am confident that lean." Director Larry Preas, in his first year ingen, Beth Wiederaenders and Jac tournaments, and excelled in UIL one-act at Austin High and in his first trip to the Cano. play, being named 1981 State Best Actor. David plans to major in petroleum engi­ "Being from a small school, I was en­ neering. Perhaps we'd better leave well enough alone

This last-of-the-year column usually car­ What can be done to best handle the hot­ ries a "defense of the critic judge" disser­ test issue in town — censorship? There tation, but I decided to surprise everyone must be a middle ground between academic and skip my yearly tirade. If anybody freedom and restrictions imposed by ethics wants to read my usual, let me know and I Educational theatre and morality. Such choices are a part of our will send a xerox of May, 1981. system and rightly so. My great concern is What I would like from all of you this By Lynn Murray how to solve the problem prior to contest, summer is a little reflection. Should the rather than the alternate school filing a OAP rules be modified to allow, at director protest against one of the winners in order and judge discretion, a private critique for we had three shows at the State Meet OAP would cause only arguments and surface to advance. a disqualified company? this year that exceeded the time. critiques. It should be recognized that there is no Reflect carefully before you answer. Can If many districts have panels, the num­ right of absolute academic freedom in the That is too many! The director should ber of people contracted would make it dif­ a disqualified company handle a critique? have a student prepared to control the final public schools. The UIL has the right to Is the situation going to be educational? ficult for small schools and some isolated determine what plays can or cannot be pro­ curtain. It makes little difference that a districts to find accredited judges. Do we What happens if the "angry" director be­ play ran 36 minutes at the district meet. duced, TEA and the State Board of Educa­ lieves the disqualification unjust? When a go back to allowing anybody to judge? Do tion have a textbook adoption process, and There are times when they run longer for a we form an adjudicators association that specific company member is greatly re­ variety of reasons. Do we need a rule local school boards and administrators es­ sponsible for disqualification, can he handle would certify its own membership and tablish programs. change or should the responsibility stay charge a fee? Can we afford more than cur­ the critique? How does the judge handle where it is at this time? Parents most often accept the teacher's "what might have been"? Can we avoid rent judging costs? judgment in mathematics, home economics ranking in a situation that can relate only to My most controversial question concerns My final question for the day concerns or driver training, but the situation changes rating? What about "all-star" cast selec­ a critique for contests that choose to use a the so-called "morals rule" or really the when literature, drama or even sometimes tion or inferences about people that might panel. Some have suggested drawing lots. profanity portion. Where should the author­ science is concerned. If you take high have been selected? Do we really want a Some have suggested a critic that is not a ity be? Under ideal circumstances, such school performers and place them on a high rule change? member of the judging panel. Since most control should be at the local level. school stage in front of parents, my advice Would you like to see a change made in districts that use panels have directors that "This play has been carefully examined is not to allow them to use language they the time limit rule that would result in the are more interested in winning than learn­ and is approved for the students of our use at home in front of their parents, in the curtain being closed, Tather than disqualifi­ ing, it is difficult to determine what is best. school." When the principal or superintend­ school halls or classrooms, and certainly cation? Some of us can remember this be­ A critic that does not understand the limita­ ent signs the OAP Eligibility Notice, this not language used with peer groups. ing the rule years ago. The real argument tions of UIL rules will only confuse the is­ should satisfy Rule 2.a.5). Unfortunately, sue. Parents will not tolerate such behavior in was always whether or not the 40 minutes many administrators do not read this state­ front of their peers! The question is how to had actually elapsed. The timer back-stage The only knowledgeable critics we have ment and I wonder if many are even aware create a review system of local morals and was under extreme pressure and the result are already on the accredited list. We don't of the subject of the play they are certify­ language that will not offend the state com­ was usually an argument. really have enough highly qualified critics ing. It was the failure of directors and ad­ munity. Don't expect to make everybody It is currently possible for the crew or to allow them to judge on a panel. What do ministrators to follow this rather simple happy — just one over the majority. Can we cast member in charge to give the cue to we do? There is no evil in having a panel, criteria that caused the responsibility shift find a better horse to ride? Anyway, I'm close the curtain at any time. There is no but all panel members trying to critique to the contest manager and district execu­ tired of saying that "||I!X=+&%-**©" is or real reason for going over 40 minutes, yet with the current logistical limitations tive committee. is not a violation of OAP rules. Journalism page 5

Design seminar tentatively set What's that you said? A year ago, ILPC hosted the Ameri­ can Student Press Institute redesign seminar, directed by Dr. Mario Garcia, Or should I say stated, commented, remarked, muttered. one of the nation's leading newspaper design experts. The two-day, intensive workshop was a tremendous success, The battle rages. second and the verb third. The reader is "Ole Attila done burned down my house and ILPC plans to conduct another this Did our stouthearted source say it, state most interested in the direct quote and who and run off with my wife," Zeke the Turk fall. it or in some more emotional tone wheeze, said it. "We are coming out of the hills to bawled. "Oh woe is me." chortle, sputter, or blurt it? Did he com­ "We're not sure of the dates, but we burn and pillage tomorrow. Be warned," ment, explain, express, relate, regurgitate Attila the Hun said. A last word of caution: Avoid the phrase have a tentative commitment from Dr. or remark, or was it more of a laugh, with a "when asked..." Garcia," said James F. Paschal, ASPI The common villager is most excited gleam in his eye, no doubt? about the quote itself. An added amount of Young writers have a tendency to use a executive director. "ILPC has agreed to popular television reporter phrase, "When I host the workshop and we're looking into As a rule of thumb, the best verb of attri­ excitement is lended by the fact that it bution is said. In most cases, the source comes from Attila the Hun, for the villager asked him about so and so, he said..." the possibility of conducting it in the The problem here is that this draws at­ Dallas area — possibly at one of the area speaks to the reporter in an everyday tone knows darn well he means what he says and of voice. In short, the source says some­ is rarely misquoted in print. tention away from the subject — to the re­ colleges." porter, which is anathema for print journal­ Paschal said a specific date will be thing, and the past tense of says is said. So, It doesn't really matter that Attila use said. "said" it. The reader assumes that he did. ists. A more stylish approach is to present named within the next month, and invi­ the question in as concise a terms as possi­ tations will be extended soon thereafter. Stated is perhaps the most misused word Therefore, he glances over it in search for on the books. It carries formal implica­ the next bit of substantial information. In ble, and follow with the direct quote. The first workshop was held in Austin. For example: In addition, Paschal said copies of tions. President Reagan, reading from a short, "said" becomes subliminal. The prepared text, states that the United States reader unconsciously sees it, but does not Why take Zeke's wife? Garcia's book, The Student Newspaper "I don't know," Attila said. "I'm an im­ Designer, are available through the Off­ is ready to negotiate arms reductions. But dwell on it, because more valuable infor­ speaking to a group of reporters after­ mation lies ahead. pulsive kind of guy, and it seemed like the ice of Scholastic Journalism Programs, thing to do." H. H. Herbert School of Journalism & wards, he said Soviet acceptance of his plan When the writer begins mixing verbs Mass Communication, The University of is unlikely. simply for the sake of variety, the eye does Avoid the "When asked why he took Oklahoma, Norman, OK 73019. Single Stated has a stoic, starchy connotation not shoot past "said," digest its meaning Zeke's wife, he said..." copies are $4.50 each. and should be avoided, unless the com­ and move on. It slows, to take notice of ments made come from a prepared text. "commented", "explained", "remarked", Keys to quality news and feature materi­ al include finding good material, developing What about commented, explained, re­ even though these words shed no more light UT's Gibson wins than "said" would have. the angle to that material through substan­ marked and expressed? Doesn't the reader tial interviewing and observation, and most Fulbright grant become bored with a constant barrage of This is not to imply that alternatives are importantly, using direct quotes so that the "said"? never appropriate. When in a news or fea­ participants tell their own story, rather Dr. Martin L. "Red" Gibson, profes­ Quite frankly, he doesn't, unless the con­ ture story, the source talks in an emotional than the reporter serving as second-hand sor of journalism at The University of tent of the story itself isn't strong enough to manner, then it becomes part of the report­ storyteller. And make certain the emphasis Texas and a longtime supporter of the pull the reader through. In using direct er's job to reflect that emotion as part of is on the quote itself and the source, not the UIL journalism program, has been quotes, the quote is given first, the source the broader story. tagalong verb. named the recipient of a Fulbright Sen­ ior Scholar Abroad award for work in New Zealand. Dr. Gibson plans to teach for three months at the University of Canterbury in Christchurch. and then spend another School shares publication honors three months traveling throughout the county, critiquing New Zealand's 31 This past year, Austin Westlake won a newspapers. He will counsel primarily slew of publications honors. Its newspaper with the copy editors of the publications. was named "Tops in Texas." Its yearbook A member of the UT faculty since won "Best in Division." 1%9. Dr. Gibson is author of "Editing in Consequently, it came as no surprise to a Scholastic journalism the Electronic Era. ' published in 1979 few that its superintendent, Don Rogers by Iowa State Press, and is a past presi­ won the Texas Association Journalism Di­ dent of the Texas Society of Professional rector's administrator of the year. You see, By Bobby Hawthorne Journalists/Sigma Delta Chi. as well as publications awards are won by schools — past president of the professional chap­ not staffs. Sure, the staff may write the ters in both Houston and Austin. copy, set the headlines and paste up the gory will contain approximately 40-45 to the school as a whole. The school board thing. But the school's administration hired books. A second consideration is the reluc­ and the administration have recognized the Ex-adviser selected the qualified adviser. The counselors tance of premier judges to rate 50 books. need for quality publications, both as an ef­ steered the bright students into the de­ Most judges — Cutsinger, Bruce Watterson fective public relations tool and as a basic TSP general manager partment. The teachers and coaches made and Nancy Patterson, for example — judge learning process. Press associations are themselves available for interviews. The not only for Texas but also for Columbia rewarding the staff for its hard work as Nancy L. Green from the University principal took the flak when an irate parent Scholastic Press Association, as well as well as the administration, for creating the of Kentucky has been appointed general called, complaining that Little Susie wasn't their state associations. climate necessary to attract high caliber, manager of Texas Student Publications given the coverage she deserved. After all, This may anger some. As in athletics, motivated students. at The University of Texas. she was crowned "Miss Peach Pit, 1982." many protest that quantity of students tran­ Elsewhere, we bade farewell to three Ms. Green succeeds Loyd Edmonds, In toto, no publications department is an slates into quality of publication. That's de­ Houston-area advisers: Charles Rogers of who is retiring August 31. island unto itself. That's point number one. batable, which brings us to point three. No Clear Lake, Lee Green of Memorial, and Currently the student publications Point number two: I don't believe in wa­ one has ever estalished a direct relation­ Diane Stafford of South Houston. All three adviser at UK, Ms. Green has a bache­ tering down competition. But the ILPC ship between ratings and enrollment. have advised excellent publications and will lor's degree in journalism from the Uni­ yearbook rating divisions have tugged the The top yearbook in Texas two years ago be greatly missed. We wish them well. versity of Kentucky and a master's de­ sleeves on inequity too long. In Conference came out of Red Oak. Perhaps the finest Finally, ILPC plans to phase out its pam­ gree in journalism from Ball State A last spring, 24 books competed. In Con­ yearbook in the nation, The Pointer, comes phlet order list in favor of a magazine-for­ University. She has served as adviser ference AAAAA-I, we had 29 books rated as from Van Buren, Arkansas — a high school mat guidebook, similar to CSPA's "Publi­ for 10 years with duties including the Award of Achievement alone — and 67 with enrollment comparable to a small cation Fundamentals." Already, several general management of the student dai­ books in that division. Conference AAAA school. advisers have agreed to write chapters, and ly newspaper, yearbook and two auxili­ In Conference AAA, John Cutsinger Groom and Follett, tiny schools in the we hope to have the first copies available ary newspapers. judged 55 books. Rick Hill judged 48 Confer­ Texas Panhandle, have mimeograph publi­ by the spring of 1983. A member of numerous professional ence AAAA books. Yet there were only 31 cations which compare favorably to many In addition, I'm sending letters to veter­ organizations, she is currently the presi­ books in Conference AAAAA-II. Conference AAAAA newspapers. an advisers (one or more years of experi­ dent of the National Council of College To equalize competition, ILPC will aban­ Regardless of enrollment, the publica­ ence), asking that they share various tips — Publications Advisers. She alsoTeceived don the UIL spring meet conference lines in tion's success hinges on the administra­ ranging from conducting the UIL journal­ the Gold Key Award by Columbia Scho­ favor of a school enrollment rating catego­ tion's commitment to the program. And ism contests to selling yearbook ads. lastic Press Association in 1980. ry. We'll use seven high school divisions that take us back to the initial point. When ILPC members will receive a compli­ and one junior high division, and each cate- an award is received, it should be presented mentary copy as soon as they're available. Sports page 6 Bridesmaid no more, Palmer wins A crown Darrell Harton smacked the lone out-of- Palmer ended two years of championship the-park home run, igniting El Campo to a round frustration by whipping Burton, 11-4, 9-7 win over Weatherford. The Ricebirds Solid Gold Hit and winning the Conference A state boys' jumped to an early 6-2 lead, but Weather­ baseball championship, June 11. The Bull­ ford pushed across four in the bottom of the dogs, finalists the past two years, won the fifth to take a 7-6 lead. Harton's 375-foot In lets than throe hours, Stuart Burleson sot a first Conference A title in 1979, but finished shot pulled El Campo ahead, 8-7, and the Conference A high jump record (7-feot even), second to Colmesneil in 1980 and to Bre- Ricebirds tacked on an insurance run in the changed outfits, and won the state tennis singles mond last year. top of the seventh. in straight sets. The Midland Greenwood junior Pitcher Wayne Mathis keyed the win, In the Conference AAA finals, Crockett was also an all-district quarterback and led the tossing 14 innings in two days and setting a scored four runs in the bottom of the second Bulldogs to the finals of the state basketball conference strike out record (11) in a semi­ and survived three errors to edge Midlothi­ tournament, where he scored 31 points as was final 4-1 win over Krum. an. Centerfielder Ronald Mask picked up chosen to the all-tournament squad. In other action, Houston Sharpstown three hits and scored four runs, and third- edged Fort Worth Southwest, 8-7, in 10 inn­ baseman Troy Bolton, who pitched a four- ings to win the AAAAA crown; El Campo hitter against Wylie the day before, went nudged Weatherford 9-7 to take the AAAA three for four with three RBIs. title; Crockett outlasted Midlothian 8-6 for Pitcher Sam Booker, who struck out 11 the AAA championship; and Southlake Car­ and scattered four hits, and Rod Venner, roll belted West Sabine to take Conference whose inside-the-park home run pushed AA. across three runs in the bottom of the first Palmer, led by third baseman Bill Hart­ inning, led Southlake Carroll to the 7-3 win ley, who picked up three hits in five times over West Sabine. The day before, Booker at bat, scored four runs and knocked in survived early game jitters in pitching a three runs, jumped to an early 7-0 lead be­ seven-hitter against Riviera. Against West fore Burton scored twice in the fifth and Sabine, he walked four and struck out 11, sixth innings. The Bulldogs ended the sea­ while the Dragons rolled up a 6-0 lead. son with a 21-2 record. Semifinal action included: Sharpstown, a 9-0 victor over Southwest AAAAA — FW Southwest 3, San Antonio earlier in the year, looked as if it might Jefferson 2; Sharpstown 3, Texarkana 0. match that mark, jumping to a 3-1 lead. But AAAA — Weatherford 5, Austin Westlake Southwest scored three in the bottom of the 3; El Campo 8, Lubbock Estacado 3. third and three in the fifth to take a 7-3 lead AAA - Crockett 4, Wylie 3; Midlothian 7, into the top of the seventh. Sharpstown ral­ Kenedy 4. lied to send the game into extra innings, AA — Southlake Carroll 5, Riviera 3; staved off Southwest rallies in the eighth West Sabine 5, Pottsboro 3. and ninth innings before pulling across a A — Burton 18, Prosper 5; Palmer 5, run in the top of the tenth. Krum 1.

years, and Troy Bolton of Crockett head a ed the squads. AAAAA champ Houston outfield; Eric Burrows. Southlake Carroll, outfield; Keith champion-dominated all-tournament list, Sharpstown placed six while runner-up Fort McClelland, West Sabine, outfield; Sam Booker, Southlake Car­ roll, unanimous selected by members of the media, cover­ Worth Southwest added the remaining four Conference AAA — David Weatherford, Midlothian, first; John ing the June 10-11 event. members on the all-tourney team. In Frederick, Crockett, second; Troy Bolton, Crockett, Third; Isiah Clark, Crockett, shortstop, unanimous; Butch Lucas, Crockett, Mathis struck out 11 in Palmer's 4-1 win AAAA, champion El Campo placed five catcher; Ronald Mask, Crockett, outfield, unanimous; Randall over Krum in the Conference A semifinals, while AAA titlist Crockett won six berths. Hartsfield, Kenedy, outfield; Harold Mapes, Midlothian, outfield, Crockett star and returned the next day to scatter nine Palmer and Southlake Carroll, A and AA unanimous; Dale Ray, Midlothian, designated hitter; Troy Bol­ ton, Crockett, pitcher. hits against Burton. He finished the season champs respectively, both had five players Conference AAAA — Dodd Johnson, Austin Westlake, first; with a 16-0 record. named to the all-tourney team. Greg Swoboda, El Campo, second, unanimous; Jack Holladay, Weatherford, third; Darrell Horton. El Campo, shortstop, unani­ lands 2 spots on Bolton became one of the first players in The complete all-tournament teams are as follows: mous; Scotty George, Weatherford, outfield; Tim Parma, El baseball tournament history to win all-tour- Conference A — Russell Steele, Palmer, first; Wesley Hollo- Campo, outfield; Todd Stepan, El Campo, outfield; Dewayne way. Burton, catcher, unanimous; Todd Felder, Burton, second; Slaughter, Lubbock Estacado. catcher; Barry Smith, El Campo. namment berths at two positions: Pitcher BUI Hartley, Palmer, third, unanimous; Dennis Robinson, Palm­ pitcher. er, shortstop; John Gould, Palmer, outfield; Derald Watson, Bur­ and third base. As a pitcher, he went the Conference AAAAA — Damn Roberts, Fort Worth (FW) all-tourney team ton, outfield; John Bryson, Prosper, outfield; Barry Clearman, Southwest, catcher; Rusty Richards, Houston Sharpstwon, first, distance against Wylie, striking out nine Krum, designated hitter; Wayne Mathis, Palmer, pitcher, unani­ mous. unanimous; Jerry Hammond, Sharpstown, second; Mike Mali- and giving up four hits. At the plate, Bolton nak, Sharpstown, third; Robby Bolinger, Southwest, shortstop, Wayne Mathis, who set a conference picked up four hits in eight at bats, scored Conference AA — Jeff Fix, Southlake Carroll, first; Joey unanimous; David Kripple, Southwest, outfield; Mike Ellington, twice and batted in four runs. Scboenfeld, Riviera, catcher; Tito Franco, Southlake Carroll, Southwest, outfield; Mike Sboemake, Sharpstown, outfield; Keith strike out record while leading the Palmer second, unanimous; Doug Welch, West Sabine, third; Rod Troutman, Sharpstown, designated hitter; Greg Swindell, Sharps- Bulldogs to its second state title in four To no one's surprise, champions dominat­ Venner, Southlake Carroll, shortstop; Tony Hunt, West Sabine, town, pitcher, unanimous. UT conceived, organized, developed League

"The UIL did not exist until The Univer­ • State funds are appropriated for the UIL's state agency status, and provides the entity to be incorporated into The Universi­ sity of Texas conceived the idea of develop­ University of Texas "Extension and Public League excuse by law from filing an appeal ty of Texas, because the UIL did not exist ing debate and athletic programs for public Service" program. The work done in the bond. until The University of Texas conceived of schools. The idea was developed entirely Division of Continuing Education is orient­ • The UIL was conceived and then orga­ the idea of developing debate and athletic within the University of Texas and became ed to extension and public service, and the nized by The University of Texas and has programs for the public schools, and then an integral part of the Bureau of Public UIL is an integral part of the Division. been continuously supported by state funds. did so. School Services and, more recently, the Di­ Also, as early as 1915, the Texas Legisla­ From the outset, The University of Texas • The governing bodies cited by the court vision of Continuing Education. ture appropriated funds for the "University formed the League in order to "promote in — the Coordinating Board, Texas College With that argument, stated by athletic di­ Interscholastic League". The salary of the the schools of Texas the study and practice and University System — which would have rector Bill Farney, the League will return athletic director was specifically appropri­ of public speaking and debate as an aide in formally acted on the incorporation of the to the Seventh Court of Appeals with a ated, and in later years, funds were appro­ the preparation for citizenship; and also of UIL into the University of Texas system did motion that the court reconsider its opinion priated for the UIL under the name of "Bu­ assisting the schools in the matter of physi­ not come into existence until 1955 and could that the UIL is not a state agency. reau of Public School Extracurricular cal education through organization, control not have approved the formation of the Major points the League will present are Activities." and standardization of athletics. as follows: The appropriations are evidence of the Also, that the UIL was never a separate Turn to AGENCY, page 8 Sports page 7 There are no losers, until rules are broken When I first came to work for the 10. We're number one, we're proud of it, League, Mr. Rodney Kidd, former director and we'll do anything we can to stay there. of the League told me to "Always keep the If we are not number one, we'll do anything Constitution and Contest Rules between we can to get there. me and the schools". Now, let's review the impact of what He further explained that schools get into Postscripts on athletics happens when rules are violated. Schools trouble when they do not read the rules and are penalized. Teams are disqualified for even more serious trouble when they do not By Bill Farney championships. Townspeople become bitter follow the rules. Since all the rules are at anyone or anything because they are dis­ made by a majority vote of all member appointed. News media cannot understand schools, it would seem most, if not a vast Gone was the old-world privileged system "The more advantage I can find outside of how it could happen and publicly wonder majority, of the schools would hold rules in based on money and aristocracy. the rules, the better chance I will have." why there cannot be exceptions. Legisla­ high regard. History has taught us that our society Traditionally, Texas coaches and ad­ tors and public figures bemoan "punishing" But, we are in different times. The 70's goes bad when enough of us collectively ne­ ministrators have carried the banner of the kids for adult mistakes. The UIL gets ushered in a "me-first" era that continues. glect traditional values and rules. In times fairplay and team loyalty. Rules have been roasted for enforcing rules which are made In this new-found realm of thought, individ­ of war and national emergency, we tend to followed, and coaches have worked dili­ by the schools. Bitterness results. Every­ uals sometimes feel rules are for someone return to those values and place ourselves gently within the rules to be the very best. body loses. And generally, a new awareness else. The simplest traffic ticket brings a somewhere other than first. Some coaches have gone beyond the rules takes place among the school administra­ howl of indignation and comments about We have taken pride in community and and have won — but only temporarily. In tors and school trustees. Which leads to "all those criminals going free while the group accomplishments, and banded to­ the long run they become losers. Their ath­ even more strict rules. police spend their time with petty matters gether to improve conditions when we could letes know what is being done is wrong. As long as we have more than one person like traffic violations; and really I was just not be proud. We have placed individual They lose respect for the coaches. Every­ on this planet, rules will be necessary. The going 10 miles over the limit; and a person concerns behind the welfare of the group. body loves a winner. But, after the dust set­ more rights and privileges we possess, the of my physical capabilities ought to be able In short, we believed that rules applied to tles and all the hand-shaking and backslap- more rules and laws will be necessary to to drive a little faster because of my tre­ everyone and included ourselves in that ping is over, what has been taught the protect them. mendous reflexes, etc." group. athletes. Let's list a few: The League has existed for over 70 years On it goes. The continual theme of how The history of interscholastic sport is because the vast majority believes deeply the rules are made for others and not for highlighted by the tremendous sacrifices of 1. You win because you work around the in educational competition — in its de­ me. individuals for their teams: the brilliant rules, not within them. manding attention to teaching assertive- People today seem more and more will­ sprinter who forgoes an individual medal to 2. You are entitled to do so because you ness, responsibility, maturity, persever- ing to grant exceptions from rules. But the run on a relay with three lesser talented are gifted with special ability. ence and loyalty. Citizens have never remarkable aspect of their thinking is that teammates; the heralded running back who 3. The reason the rules are there is be­ agreed with every rule, but they know the they grant exemption for themselves, but takes his turn to block and fake so the team cause some coaches and players do not like rules are made by a democratic process. not for others. Let another school play an can win; the student and parents who sadly to work. We do, so we will work out when­ Each year changes are made by that pro­ ineligible student, immediately come forth but knowingly step aside when scholastic ever we can to gain an advantage. cess. As it has been in the past, so is it now, cries of "disqualify them". We have be­ work falls too far short of eligibility. All of 4. Everybody else is doing it. If we and hopefully shall be. come so willing to dismiss faults and mis­ you know. It has not been that long ago. don't, we will be at a disadvantage. In an age short on adherence to standards takes in ourselves for which we readily And in some places it exists today. 5. To strictly follow the rules is old- and rules, interscholastic competition want others to be held responsible. Where Where did we get the idea that we must fashioned. stands tall in teaching the value of things did all of this begin? be given an advantage to compete? Should 6. The rules keep me from making a liv­ done well. Competition complements aca­ Beginning with the colonial period and we be permitted one over-age student while ing by preventing me from working as hard demic aims — chiefly because it involves continuing far into our nation's develop­ other schools use eligible players. Where is as I want to. striving for excellence governed by rules ment was the spirit of rules and ethics. equity? Where is the American ideal of tak­ 7. In later life, whenever I get a chance, and sportsmanship. It can be found else­ Manners, tradition, rules, and ethical be­ ing what one has and developing it to the I will work around the rules or ask for an where but nowhere else more pronounced havior formulated a society in which an in­ fullest, then pitting it against the best on a exception because I am different. than in competition — the joy of competing dividual was supposedly judged by what he fair basis? "The bigger they are the harder 8. Good guys finish last. in and watching a well-played, well-officiat­ or she could contribute to that society. they fall" has often been replaced with 9. Cheating is really outsmarting. ed contest in which rules are enforced.

dissatisfaction and chaos with club sports. Nowhere except in America do students Cutting activities a simplistic response have the opportunity to compete in school- sponsored interscholastic athletic and ac­ By VERNE NORRIS nearly every school the activities program communities. tivities programs. There are programs for Michigan High School Athletic Assn. will require school board subsidy of less High school athletic and activities pro­ all levels of ability and a place for every than 1 percent of the total school budget. grams meet the needs of students. Those student who wants to compete. It would be Mileage failures often result in the elimi­ Fifty percent of the students at 1 percent of programs are real-life competency tests. tragic if we adults fail to supply necessary nation of interscholastic athletic programs. the school budget — a bargain on every­ Students learn to react in artificial stress monies for young people to participate in The fact is that if monies are not available, body's market. situations to better handle real-life situa­ activities programs as we did when we programs cannot be sponsored, whether The American College Testing Service tions are adults. There are no other activi­ were in school. Other countries have pro­ they be athletics, mathematics, or English. (ACT) recently completed a study which ties that prepare students as well as those grams for young people, but they are for The one "BIG" difference, however, is that compared the value of four factors in in athletic and other activities programs. It the gifted. To date, we have programs English, math, history, etc. can be picked predicting student success; high grades in is important that these programs remain in available to all students, regardless of their up, learned, or experienced at a later date. high school, high grades in college, high our schools and that they not be relegated ability, color, race, or origin. May we not Most young people have only one opportuni­ grades on the ACT, and achievement in ex­ to the "club" level, where education is not be so shortsighted that we fail to provide ty to learn from a competitive interscholas­ tracurricular activities. Three of the four the primary goal. Let us not forget that in­ the opportunities for our young people to tic athletic experience and that is during were found to have no predictive value. The terscholastic athletics began because of the participate. their high school careers. The end of a only factor which could be used to predict sport season is forever — it cannot be re­ success in later life was achievement in ex­ played or experienced in any other way. tracurricular activities. Is it wise to elimi­ Tax dollars are hard to come by these nate that phase of our school program? days and fewer households have children Educational investigators have conduct­ 8 volleyball clinics planned attending schools. The most recent report ed studies which demonstrated that stu­ nationally indicates that one out of five dents involved in interscholastic programs Eight volleyball clinics have been August 21. homes has children of school age. It is like­ find increased educational opportunities scheduled this summer, according to ly four of those households will not discuss Southwest Volleyball Officials Associa­ On August 14, clinics will be held at available to them as a result of their partic­ the Amarillo High School gymnasium, at the value of school programs at the dinner ipation, have high grade point averages tion spokesman. table or benefit from student conversations Clinics are scheduled in San Antonio, the University of Texas at El Paso, at than those who do not participate in activi­ the University of Texas at Arlington, concerning school. ties, have better attendance records, and July 31, at the Blossom Athletic Center; in the physical education building at An- and at Clear Lake High School in League Nearly 50 percent of the student body of fewer discipline problems than nonathletic City. most schools, reported by the National Fed­ and extracurricular activity participants. gelo State University, San Angelo and at eration, will be involved in some phase of the Temple High School gymnasium on For further information, call the For that reason alone, money spent on SVOA at 214/638-3722. the interscholastic activities program. In these activities is a wise investment for our August 7 and at Quitman High School, Etcetera May/June, 1982 USPS 267-840 page 8 A response: Contests relevant to rural schools

By Luke "R" Adams the students in the utilization of our infor­ of preparation and conduct of the contest. tain, often treated badly, and seldom loved, Garrison High School mation in a most beneficial way. Parents Of course, they do not, nor can they ever except possibly by the few who were de­ and businesses in our community often con­ tell you how. The coach and students should clared winners. I contend that no two cri­ Having read the lamentations of Mr. Bob tribute a magazine subscription or a needed determine this. Practice!!! Practice!!! tique judges will ever give the same criti­ Weisinger relating the woeful circum­ book. I'm happy to report that we have a Practice!!! cism and praise. This is as it should be. concerned, helpful and efficient librarian. stances and obvious pitfalls surrounding the The contest is inherently subjective. Of Some final points: small rural schools competition in and In relation to topic selection, one always course, there are broad general outlines for (1) We have a good library and librarian coaching of persuasive and informative encounters difficulty because of the nature guidance, but each judge has his/her own events, I would like to respond with some and scope of the information. I feel that this views as does each coach and contestant. although we are 2A (and considered small observations. problem is overstated, for, in balance, the I'm ready to say these are not always the and rural). I teach Science at 2AA Garrison High topics reflect those examples released by same, and I contend they should not be. I (2) In balance, the contests are adminis­ School and work closely with all UIL The Leaguer and are available. feel to specify speech organization, presen­ tered well and the topics are relevant. events, especially, science, persuasive, in­ The stated philosophy of the contest sup­ tation, and approach would be as difficult Judges are as good as are availbable. formative, debate and readywriting. Our li­ ports the broad spectrum of readings and as establishing one standardized science (3) Each small school coach has a special brarian, Mrs. Suzy Cantwell, is our number selection of topics. presentation for each topic. It would re­ problem in that he must communicate the one ally, conferring with us each year in As to rural students, farmwork, chores move the creative aspect of reading, organ­ needs and values of the programs in the order to establish priorities and ensure that and distances to drive, one sets and estab­ izing, individualizing and presenting your community. we have those materials most needed and lishes priorities. The contest rules are de­ speech. (4) The UIL cannot and should not list used. She also takes great delight in aiding signed to explain what is to be done in way Incidentally, judges are difficult to ob­ specifics, except to establish fairness. Double scoops of success UT gifted student program scheduled

With TILF help, twins continue academic excellence A 12-day program for gifted students Whether spurred by sibling rivalry or in­ will be held June 20 through July 2 on dividual tenacity, twins Cheryl and Carol Cheryl, salutatorian of the same class, is The University of Texas campus. The Cross of Forney are continuing along the attending Texas Tech on a Meadows Foun­ program will include three individual­ path of excellence. And the Texas Inter- dation scholarship. In 1981, she placed first ized programs: multi-discipline "Re­ scholastic League Foundation is proud to be in the UIL's state meet ready writing con­ naissance"; fine arts "Experiencing the helping them along, according to TILF sec­ test. World of Art"; and journalism "Ideas in retary Rhea Williams. She was a three-year member of the Na­ Print." "These two young women both posted tional Honor Society, a student council offi­ The program, sponsored by the UT Di­ per 4.0 grade point averages their first year cer, a member of the track and basketball vision of Continuing Education, costs in college," Williams said. "In so many teams (including track most valuable $493, with room and board included, and ways, they typlify the foundation's scholar­ member), and FCA vice president. will feature social activities, recreation­ al activities, and a special program for ship recipient, yet in many ways, the twins "Cheryl and Carol established a pattern have gone above and beyond our expecta­ teachers, June 14-18. Carol Cross Cheryl Cross of study and hard work in high school and tions." that pattern helped earn them TTLF schol­ For further information, contact the Carol, a chemical engineering major at­ arships," Williams said. "In their first year Division of Continuing Education, The and extracurricular achievement during University of Texas at Austin, Box 7879, tending Texas Tech University on a Welch her high school career, including holding of college, they posted a perfect 4.00 Foundation scholarship, was valedictorian record, justifying the confidence placed in University Station, Austin, Texas 78712 of f icerships in the student council, National or the Gifted Students Institute, 611 in 1981 and a UIL state meet participant in Honor Society and Fellowship of Christian them by their scholarship donors. typing, science and number sense. She com- Ryan Plaza Drive No. 1119, Arlington, Athletes. She was also active in athletics "We're proud to be a part of their suc­ Texas 76011. <""• piled an extraordinary record of academic and was a National Merit finalist. cess." Agency status Continued from page 6 League. Drama workshop returns UIL. While the Coordinating Board is today Conditions necessary to establish state given the authority to "make continuing agency status included: ers accepted will receive immediate confir­ studies of the needs of the state...for exten­ 1. Real property is state property and The Department of Drama is sponsoring a short term UIL "teacher's workshop" in mation. If the workshop is filled, registra­ sion and public services and designate the the funds used to purchase are appropriated tion checks from those not accepted will be institutions of higher education to by the legislature. conjunction with the 20th annual Summer Theatre Workshop. This workshop was cre­ immediately returned. A waiting list will perform...public service(s) and extension 2. Even those public funds which do not be maintained. programs," the Board has never chosen to originate with the state are reappropriated ated for teachers that cannot attend the full term summer theatre workshop. Teachers in the "short term" workshop change the functioning of the League as and become subject to rigid control by the will view workshop laboratory scenes, the part of The University of Texas. state when received. It is a "short term" non-credit workshop specifically designed to help teachers with three major workshop productions, work­ Also, the other governing board cited by 3. The sources and use of monies is gov­ shop classes, and department of drama pro­ the Court is the Board of Regents of The erned comprehensively...and all funds are preparation for the UIL one-act play con­ test. This six day, June 28-July 3, workshop ductions during the five-day program. Cri­ University of Texas System. In defining the subject to extensive reporting require­ tique sessions on all activities will be held. ments and state audits. will focus on play selection, cutting a long Board's powers and duties, the Legislature Major workshop productions will be di­ did not require that every department or 4. The agency is subject to state regula­ play, using limited scenery, use of the League-approved unit set, limited lighting, rected by Ruth Denney, Professor of Dra­ division of a department must be approved tion in every other substantial aspect of its ma Education; Robert Singleton, Theatre by the Board. existence, such as employee conduct stand­ interpretation of OAP rules, and directing the contest play. Director at the High School for the Per­ • Based on the case United Carolina ards, promotions, disclosure of informa­ forming and Visual Arts in Houston; and Bank v. Board of Regents of Stephen F. tion, liability for tort claims, workers' com­ Teachers will be accepted for this work­ shop on a first-come-first-served basis. A James Henderson, Theatre Director at Austin State University, the Fifth Circuit pensation, inventory reports, meetings, McLennan Community College in Waco. Court of Appeals listed certain characteris­ posting of state job opportunities, private $100 non-refundable fee check must be made payable to the Department of Drama, Lynn Murray, UIL Drama Director will tics of state agencies which can provide as­ consultation, travel rules and legal pro­ serve as the workshop director. sistance in analyzing the status of the ceedings. The University of Texas at Austin. Teach­